Author's Note: Hey guys sorry I took so long, but thank you for all the support it really means a lot.
Okay before I go, the second season of Blue Exorcist is really good. It started off a little slow and I was worried, but it then it got really good. I really love it and, but I hate having to wait every week (lol).
Hope you guys enjoy this chapter.
Chapter 5: The Never Ending Dream
All of their attacks seemed pointless as Akihiko either deflected the attack or when he took the damage he healed just as fast. All Rin could think about was Akari and what she must be doing.
'Does she know we're here or is she still in Grassy-Hollow.' Rin thought as he deflected one of Akihiko's attacks piercing his skin. Akihiko stood up straightening his back as he healed himself. Rin was beginning to get very frustrated with the demon when he felt a sharp pain in his side. Looking down he saw three claw marks from the previous group of demons. He saw that it hadn't healed yet, realizing that some of the holy spell was in his wound.
Rin's eyes filled with joy as he got an idea. He looked over at the group, they all began to grow tired from their endless fight. All of their eyes beginning to lose hope. All except for Bon's. Along with Rin, Bon's eyes still had a great fire in them still burning bright. Rin and Bon's eyes met and Bon realized Rin was starting to look pale. His eyes wandered until he saw the injury Rin got previously. His eyes grew wide as he realized what Rin was thinking.
Bon gave a nod and Rin smiled turning his head back to Akihiko. Rin and Akihiko continued their fight each passing minute Rin grew more and more dizzy beginning to lose focus. Akihiko's attacks were getting through to Rin more now, Rin having a hard time blocking them. Rin looked out of the corner of his eye to see Bon talking to the scientist when a female pointed over to a large container a couple hundred feet behind Akihiko.
"RIN!" Rin looked over to see Bon pointing in the same direction. "The glass isn't that thick, one good hit should do it." Bon yelled to Rin talking about the glass container. Rin looked past Akihiko and looked at the glass containing a large amount of holy water. The rest of the group stood back pondering what they were both thinking. Shura suddenly understood and grew angry.
"Rin you can't if you do it and get hit your as good as dead." Shura began slowly getting closer her hands curling into fist. "Don't you dare." Shura said her voice growing cold. "If your brother hears about this he-
"He isn't here." Rin cut her off. The others began to understand and grew worried for their friend. Akihiko stood there wondering what Rin was thinking. Akihiko grew angry, thinking that this fight has gone on long enough. He took one step forward before racing towards Rin at full speed. Rin's flames on his right hand grew more wildly, rage filling his eyes. He pulled his arm back before the two demons impacted. Akihiko was sent flying backwards hitting the glass and the holy water slowly shattered dispersing onto the demon. He let out a piercing scream and everyone flinched, knowing the pain he must be feeling was unmeasurable.
However Akihiko's punch did not leave Rin unharmed. Rin's feet stayed firmly on the ground, but slide back a few feet. When the glass bursted open some of the holy water went flying towards where Rin stood. Rin swayed from side to side trying to stay on his feet. He looked up to see the water not too far from his face when he felt a heavy weight suddenly pushing him down. He opened his eyes to see Bon on top of him looking angry.
"You weren't supposed to be that close idiot." Bon said before standing up then helping up Rin. Rin smiled and gave a little laugh which made his side hurt even more.
"Looks like were even." Rin said his smile going away as he looked over at Akihiko shivering. His screams had now faded away, but still ringing in everyone's ears. Rin could hear footsteps when he was suddenly pulled into a headlock.
"That was some move you pulled back there kid." Shura said rubbing his hair back and forth. Everyone gave a small laugh and Bon smiled while Rin complained and tried to get Shura off of him. Shura let him go and was about to get angry and yell at her when he saw her face. He looked in the same direction to see Akari's almost lifeless body behind the glass, her face not completely clear due to the smog that surrounded the inside of the glass. "So this is where she ended up." Shura said throwing her sword over her shoulder. "You sure your alright kid." She said now looking at Rin then at his injury. Rin was about to give an answer when Shiemi stepped in.
"Here let me heal you, sit." Shiemi said kneeling down and gesturing Rin to join her. He sat down as she summoned Nee and began to get the herbs she needed, removing the holy water and bandaging it so no more blood was lost. "How do you feel?"
"Great now! Thanks Shiemi." He said beginning to stand up still feeling a little dizzy, Shiemi's eyes sparkled as she nodded and smiled. Rin walked over to Shura who was examining Akari feeling the glass and looking at the equipment that was hooked to it. She grabbed the tubes and was about to pull them out when Rin stopped her. "What are you doing, some of those could be keeping her alive." He exclaimed, but Shura didn't look at him.
"What kind of friend am I huh?" Shura said surprising them all. "Should have known something was up when they said she just disappeared on that mission." She gave out a sigh and looked over to where the scientist where. "Those good for nothing scientist." Everyone looked over to see the scientist brushing themselves off. Others were helping each other get back on their feet. A few scientist came back into the room carrying an aid kits and supplies to heal their wounds.
"Akari."Rin only spoke her name and nothing else, the others giving him wide eyes. However, he never looked at them just at the container listening to the now loud machines. Rin never noticed the sounds until now. The constant buzzing and the few machines that randomly sputtered or released a loud clicking noise.
"How do you know her Rin?" Shiemi questioned bringing Rin back to reality. He looked at her and smiled.
"Well I never met her in person, more like a dream." Rin began all of there eyes growing with curiosity. Shiemi looked appalled not expecting that answer at all.
"Wh-what does that even mean." Shiemi stuttered not understanding his statement. Bon grew angry and walked over to Rin grabbing his shirt.
"Is this some kind of joke to you." Bon said.
"No, yo-you don't understand that is really where I met her." Rin said putting his hands in the air. Bon let his shirt go and he explained everything, why he was so tired recently and how he knew Akari.
"So she is stuck... In a dream?" Shima questioned and Rin nodded his head yes. "This just got really weird, but how on Earth did you end up there and just so happened to meet her?" Shima wondered scratching his head.
"I have no idea." Rin began as he suddenly felt another sharp pain in his side. He grabbed his side closing his eyes until the pain sub-sided.
"Hey Okumura are you sure your okay, you don't look so good man." Shima stated. Rin stayed quiet as they began to see a hint of purple coming down his arm, inside his skin. "What's that it looks like it's in his veins or something." Shima stated dumbfounded.
"Rin." Shiemi said quickly going to his side as he fell to the floor. "What is going on I thought I healed him."
"Dammit, that holy water got into his system, because we left it there for too long!" Shura said her voice steadily rising. "Come on Rin answer me." Shura said removing his shirt to see purple streaks from the wound Shiemi healed to his arm. Which still continued to move towards his neck and down his arm.
Rin's vision slowly faded away to darkness, the pain he was feeling beginning to die down into a distant memory. Darkness began to completely surround Rin almost as if it was welcoming him. 'Where am I?' Rin thought as he wandered around aimlessly in the dark when he saw a small light in the distance. As he got closer the light began to take shape showing a silhouette of a girl.
"Rin?" She said as he stopped recognizing that voice.
"Akari, wha- what are you doing here?" Rin smiled happy to see a familiar face. "Where here, we found you!" Rin said grabbing Akari's hands as she looked at him confused.
"What are you talking about."
"We found you, my friends and I were on a mission and we found you." Rin said excitedly, Akari began to smile.
"Really? Are you serious?" Akari began to grow very happy, happier than she had ever been in such a long time. After Rin had not come back to see her after a few days she thought she never would. Now to see her friend again and to hear she will get out of this never ending dream made her even happier. Then her smile began to fade. "Then, why are you here?" She asked when she saw a small light on Rin's side and they both looked down. "Your hurt."
"Oh crap!" Rin said looking back at Akari who started to grow sad again. "It's fine whatever it is my friends will handle it. I promise." Rin said putting his thumb up in the air and trying to lift her spirits.
"You put a lot of faith in your friends." Akari said her voice losing hope.
"Of course I do. They're my friends and besides if I died I would never hear the end of it from Yukio or Bon. They would have me spinning in my grave." Akari gave a small laugh at his statement, making Rin smile.
"Okay then, once your wake up then I know I will too." Akari said pointing at Rin with her right hand. "I'm putting my faith in your friends too Okumura." She said this time her voice held more hope and enthusiasm.
"Right!"
Hey guys hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. I decided to leave it here, because I feel as if the next part needs it's own chapter. Talk to you guys later :)
