Chapter 2
~~~~ Author Note ~~~~
This chapter is really long, I put 3 breaks in this chapter for easier reading.
~~~~ End Author Note ~~~~
The next couple of days were spent trying to learn the town, where my classes were, orientation and a couple days of cram school already. It was really nice having Yukio in all of my day classes so I could just follow him around and then also having all the same cram school classes with Rin. It was nice not having to memorize something so quickly. I did have to remember to keep track of the key I was given by the director whom I now know as Mephisto for cram school. I convinced Yukio and Rin to take a night walk with me, well before it was curfew time. We were all discussing how we liked our classes. Or in Rin's case, how he hated school.
"If you need help with school work I can try to help" I offered with a smile to Rin.
"I'm afraid Rin is a lost cause Alexandria" Yukio said looking amused. He and I both laughed together. "How are you liking your classes?" Yukio asked.
"I enjoy the cram school classes very much. All of the teachers, including you, are very passionate about what they teach. I feel it's going to be easy to learn everything." We passed a bathroom and I felt like I had to go a little, I pointed towards the bathroom and said "Be right back." They both nodded.
When I left the bathroom Yukio quickly pulled out his gun. I was shocked and looked behind me. There was nothing but I felt as though there was something staring back at me. I turned back to Yukio and Rin who both looked confused. "Yukio, there's nothing to have your gun out fo-" He fired the gun as I felt like something invaded my personal space. It felt like it was a slow movement as I put my arms up to block myself from his gun fire. The sound echoed through the air. I felt no pain and I opened my eyes that I hadn't realized I shut. I looked at Yukio hoping that I didn't look as scared as I felt. Rin ran to me and knelt down beside me.
"Are you ok?" Rin asked obviously concerned.
"OK?! Your brother just shot at me!" I screamed as I pointed at Yukio.
"You didn't see it?" Rin asked looking shocked…?
"All I saw was Yukio pointing a gun in my direction" I said trying to be calm.
"The thing behind you, the demon trying to attack you?" Rin questioned me further.
"Demon? No I didn't see it." I answered honestly.
"How did you repel the demon?" Yukio asked coming near Rin and I.
"I didn't do anything. What happened-What did you two see?" I asked thoroughly confused.
"A demon appeared behind you and tried to attack you. When it would try to touch you it would bounce off." Rin explained what he saw.
"It was like an absolute barrier" Yukio mumbled. He then looked at me, "Do you have any tattoos?"
"No I don't." I answered honestly.
"We better get back to the dorm" Yukio said putting his hand out for me to take. I reached for his hand but he quickly pulled it back once we almost touched. I was confused. I looked up at him. "Looks like it works on all demons."
"You two are demons?!" I was surprised and honestly a little scared. I didn't understand since they looked normal to me.
"Partly…" Yukio said rubbing his hand.
I got up myself feeling a little tired now. Maybe it was the barrier thing being used… "I should get a hold of my sister or father and talk to them about this. Is this normal?" I brushed myself off, "Ya know this…barrier thing?"
"No. I don't think so." Yukio said looking at his hand now. Then put it down by his side.
"I'm sorry if I hurt you" I whispered feeling ashamed walking behind Yukio.
"I'm sure I'll be fine. The feeling is going away already." Yukio said stretching his finger out and then curling them into a fist. It was silent the rest of the way to the dorm.
"I'm going to call my sister" I went to my room and they both followed me. I sat on my bed as I put the phone to my ear. Rin sat at my desk as Yukio stood in the door way.
"Hey everything alright? It's a little late" I heard Jamie's voice. She sounded tired.
"I was hoping you might have an answer to something weird that just happened."
"What boy did what?"
"No. Nothing like that" I blushed, but continued, "I was hanging out with some exorcist friends. They said that a demon tried attacking me but something stopped the demon-like a barrier or something. Do you know anything about that?"
I heard her sigh heavily, "I can stop tomorrow night at your dorm and explain. For now get some rest." Jamie hung up already. That was odd. She usually says 'night and love you' before hanging up.
"She said she can explain tomorrow night" I said putting my phone in my lap and staring at it hoping she'd call back.
"Would it be alright if I'm there? I'd like to know how you repel demons" Yukio asked looking deep in thought.
"As long as it's not a problem for Jamie, I don't mind." I yawned shortly after I answered Yukio.
"We should let her sleep Rin. It's late." Yukio said.
"Thank you Yukio" I yawned again as I prepared for my nightly routine.
I awoke to the ringing of my alarm with a sigh. I was tired. All throughout my classes I could only think about what my sister couldn't say to me over the phone. I saw movement in my vision as I was just staring straight ahead.
"Alexendria what have you been thinking about all day?" The voice pulled me from the different scenarios Jamie could have to tell me. It was Rin and Sheimi looking at me.
"Oh just thinking about what my sister and I are going to talk about" I looked around and everyone was packing up their things. I started to do the same.
"I'm sure whatever it is, you can handle it" Sheimi said with her nice smile. I smiled back and her and told her "Thanks." She was really sweet. Rin, Sheimi and I met with Yukio and we walked together until Sheimi parted ways to go to her house.
"What if you're the savior of the world?" Rin joked around fantasing about what my sister could have to say to me.
I laughed at Rin's fantasy, "Yeah right."
"Wouldn't that be so cool though?" Rin asked excitedly.
"Too much pressure" I stated as Yukio opened the door to the dorm.
I heard Yukio laugh, "Alexandria would be fine. But you, Rin. You can't handle a simple homework assignment."
"I can handle pressure" Rin grumbled.
"Not the kind to be the savior of the entire world. And certainly not for being a paladin. " Yukio said sternly. I felt bad for Rin… but at the same time he didn't take his responsibilities very seriously.
"Took you long enough to get here" I turned my head towards the voice I heard. I instantly smiled.
"Jam!" I yelled giving her a hug.
"Cute when we were younger not now. Call me Jamie" She said strictly but gave me a hug anyway.
"Anyway these are my friends, Yukio and Rin. They are twins" I introduced them. "Is it ok if they listen to what you have to say? They were the ones that were with me when the demon tried to attack me but bounced off." I added the last part quickly when she looked doubtful about my question.
"I don't think it would be a good idea… they're demons." She said it with such distaste it hurt my own feelings.
"But they are really nice. And Yukio is the one that shot the demon" I pleaded with her, "He saved my life." She still looked stubborn as always. "You're so stubborn-just like dad. Both of them have been helping me out-like a lot" Jamie still looked stubborn. "They saved my life! I could be dead!" I rose my voice at her.
"You wouldn't have died! Mom made sure you would be protected from demons your whole life" Jamie yelled at me, obviously angry.
"And how she do that?!" I yelled tired of the crap that been fed to me my whole life.
"She gave you one of her powers!" Jamie gasped after she said that.
"What?" I asked but it sounded timid and scared. I asked my next question after clearing my throat, "What was mom?"
Jamie grit her teeth and glared at the Okumura brothers. "She was a human before she died by a demon's hand."
"You say that like all demons are the same and like mom came back."
"They are and she did" She bent down to pick up Christian who sounded like he had been crying for a while. I just now noticed.
"What do you mean she came back? That's impossible." I said.
Jamie sent another glare at Yukio and Rin before sitting down. I sat down across from her and motioned for Yukio and Rin to come sit with me. I heard Jamie scoff before continuing to explain.
Jamie bounced Christian on her lap as she talked, "Mom was a human when she had me. A normal human. She died by protecting me from a demon. It was the day I got my temptaint. When she died she was chosen to be an angel. She abandoned the laws of heaven and she interacted with father and I. She loved dad so much that she chose to have you with him. When the other angels found out she was damned to Gehenna after she had you. She was so strong and brave during the rest of her pregnancy. As soon as she had you she gave you her barrier to protect you from demons since she knew once they found out, they would come after you. And it sounds like they are starting already."
"I don't get it…" I said in disbelief.
"I know it's a lot to get-"
"Why did you hide this from me?" I asked before Jamie could continue.
"We knew you would be protected by the barrier and-"
"You should have told me."
"We didn't want anyone else knowing so they could pressure you."
"Pressure me to do what?"
"To be the savior of this world. Those who already know feel it's your job with your blood line of an angel."
"Surely there are others like me."
"Not to our knowledge. So our mother is the only one that would defile herself and our dad to have a child." Jamie looked in thought, "She loved all of us so much to put her life on the line."
"What happened to her when she went to Gehenna?" Rin asked.
"Probably ripped apart by demons. What do you think?" Jamie snapped at Rin.
"I hope not." Rin said looking intimidated by Jamie.
"Jamie they are my friends. Be nice. They really are good people" I said smiling at little Christian who just giggled at me.
"Whatever" She scoffed looking away, still bouncing Christian. "Well…" She said after a long silence, "you need to be able to see the demons you are going to exorcise and that could be a problem."
"Because they can't touch me I can't receive a temptaint" I said thinking out loud.
"Bingo" Jamie said grinning at me. "So I'm thinking you should be able to let the barrier down. With practice of course." She stood and put Christian in his car seat. "For now go do your night thing and get rest we will start practice tomorrow a little after the time you got here." She stood up straight after putting Christian in the car seat and turned towards Yukio and Rin. "I'm going to need your two's help."
"Sure!" Rin agreed happily. Yukio just nodded slowly. I could see the wheels in his head turning.
"See you kiddies tomorrow!~" Jamie chirped. Before she walked out the door she turned to me and said, "Before you go to sleep I want you to meditate-imagine being open. Bye now." She waved and was out the door before I could ask what being open meant.
"Well that was interesting." I whistled leaning back in my chair. I sat up right away and decided to start my night routine. "I'm going to go get ready for bed guys. Come get me for dinner?"
"Sure" I heard Yukio say before I turn to go down the hallway.
"I was just joking about her being the savior before…" I heard Rin say before I was out of ear shot.
I sighed when I got in my room. 'I wonder who all knows…' I thought to myself. I hurried and got washed up. When I was done I put on my shorts that my sister calls "Booty shorts" and a tank top. Sure the shorts were short but my butt didn't hang out. Either way I was hot and needed to be cooled down some how. A knock on my door made me turn towards the door. Yukio was standing there looking a little embarrassed… I grabbed a large t-shirt that I usually wear to bed as I greeted him.
"Dinner is on the table." He said and then cleared his throat.
"Thanks" I said as I took the towel out of my hair and threw the t-shirt on. "I'm ready now" I laughed as he just stood there awkwardly.
"Right" He moved out of the way so we could both walk towards the dinning area.
"So Yukio how do you think you are doing in the classes?" I asked as we walked. I ran my fingers through my hair a few times to attempt to get it dry and straightened out.
"I believe I'm doing well. How about you?" He asked with a sincere smile.
"I hope I'm doing good. I just don't get the math. I'm really struggling with it."
"I can help you if you want. I think I got the hang of what we are doing in class."
"That's very nice of you. I think I'm going to take you up on your offer. Do you think you can help me a little after dinner?"
"Sure." Yukio said as we walked into the dinning area.
"Took you long enough-Alexandria, are you wearing pants?!" Rin asked shocked and looking slightly embarrassed.
I laughed and showed him my shorts and then laughed harder when he looked even more bothered. "It's just shorts. Get over it" I laughed some more.
"Yeah I guess so but they're pretty damn short." Rin mumbled with some food in his mouth.
I blushed. Maybe I shouldn't have even brought them to school with me..
"So why does your sister want us to help you? Any guesses?" Rin asked looking at me.
I shrugged finally starting to eat.
"I think we are going to be the test subjects" Yukio spoke up.
I thought about it, "Makes sense."
"What makes sense?" Rin asked looking confused.
Yukio sighed, "Try to touch Alexandria."
I held out my hand to him and Rin who tried to poke my hand with one finger. He quickly returned his hand close to him after coming less than an inch from touching my skin.
"Ow ow ow" Rin said quickly, "That stings."
"Sorry." I really did feel sorry for hurting Rin. Well for hurting both of them. "I'm sure there is another way."
"I have a feeling if we want your sister to trust us we have no choice. We can do this!" Rin said sounding really confident.
"You might be on to something Rin…" Yukio said sounding like he was still thinking about it.
"Good job Rin" I took a break from eating to smile at him. Then continued eating. When I was done I put my tray away and so did Yukio after I did. "So would your room or mine be a good place to do it?" I asked Yukio.
"It doesn't matter to me" Yukio answered. I heard Rin coughing uncontrollably. Then I realized what was said and I laughed to myself.
"Lets go to your room since you are teaching me" I said going to his room. "Do you think Rin will be ok?" I asked laughing as soon as we got to Yukio and Rin's room.
"I think so. Is something wrong with him?" He asked oblivious to what happened just now with all the sexual innuendo and what not.
"Oh. I didn't realize what was being said until Rin started choking. Our words sounded like something else." I didn't think Yukio was one to be able to act stupid so I just said it out loud, "We were talking about homework but we didn't say homework so there was a sexual innuendo for Rin" I watched Yukio try to contain his embarrassment and fail miserably as he fidgeted. I laughed a little, "Don't worry I'm used to people getting the wrong idea. All my friends from my old school were all major perverts, I don't get too embarrassed about it anymore." I smiled at him and patted his desk, "Let get to this homework really quick so I can go to bed." After a few problems I understood everything. "You are really good at teaching Yukio" I sighed.
"Thanks" Yukio said looking at the time. It's been an hour and we haven't seen Rin.
"Maybe we should go look for him" I laughed.
"I'll look for him you go to bed."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah. Don't forget to meditate."
"Right. And thanks again." I said as I waved bye.
"Anytime." I heard him mumble like he was already thinking of something else.
I laid in my bed on my back and try to imagine myself being open. Like I wasn't protected until sleep took over.
I awoke and had a normal day. I asked Rin and Yukio to keep quiet about what my sister said last night. It just seemed weird to me. Rin found it awesome. While Yukio left me wondering what he thought. I was already good friends with him so I wasn't worried about them. I was more worried about what everyone else would think of me. Would they think it was cool? Or that I was an abomination? Either way that's all I could think about all day. Now I was sitting with Rin beside me and his facial expression changed to pain once again as he tried to touch me.
"Wrong. Imagine having no barrier. Be open to everything. Don't think about anything else." My amused looking sister instructed me.
"I'm trying" I grumbled under my breath.
"Try harder" She said. Then she paused. "For your friend's sake."
I focused and then nodded when I felt ready.
"Oww oww. Yukio it's your turn." Rin said holding onto his hand.
"Sorry Rin, I felt like I had it that time."
Rin smiled and got up so Yukio could sit next to me this time.
"If you want to keep this a secret and become an exorcist you need to be able to control your barrier so you can let it down to receive your temptaint."
"Right" I sighed and closed my eyes. Imagining a golden light around me but disappearing slowly. I heard a hiss from Yukio. My eyes snapped open. "I wasn't ready yet."
"I nodded for him to try because something around you changed. How'd it feel?"
Yukio rubbed his hand and smiled, "It didn't hurt that bad this time."
"Now we are getting somewhere. Again." Jamie said.
I tried again. Closing my eyes and imagining the golden light disappearing again. When I felt it was gone I nodded. I focused on keeping the golden light down and then I felt something brush my skin I jumped and the light flared up.
"Ouch" Yukio said with a pleasant smile "You did it."
"For a second. She needs to do it longer."
"Sorry I was just a little surprised. I wasn't expecting him to be able to touch me." I looked at Yukio hoping I looked sorry as I apologized, "Sorry Yukio."
"It's fine. Lets try again, shall we?"
I nodded and concentrated again. Once I got the light to disappear I tried to remind myself that I would feel something. I felt Yukio's hand on my arm.
"Open your eyes" I heard my sister say.
I already felt the golden light starting to flare up. I forced it down and slowly opened my eyes. As soon as I could see I lost concentration.
"Yukio how does it feel?" Rin asked staring at Yukio
"When I touch her it feels like a small vibration, but its bearable. I can tell when she is about to loose concentration because the vibration gets faster and stronger" Yukio answered rubbing his hand.
"How do you feel Alex?" Jamie asked me.
"I feel really tired."
"Good for our first day. Really good actually" My sister commented getting up. "We will try again tomorrow." She peeked at Christian and then picked him up along with her other things she had brought with her. "See you tomorrow same time."
"Right" I confirmed as I relaxed into the chair.
"I'll start helping Ukobach cook dinner" Rin announced as he walked into the kitchen. I looked at him, he was already headed in the kitchen. Through the window I saw that he was rubbing his hand still. I felt bad and looked at Yukio who looked deep in thought.
"What are you thinking about?" I asked curiously.
My question seemed to bring him back from his thoughts. "Oh, I was just thinking those who are new and haven't received their temptaints will be getting them in a week." I watched him turn his head from me, "How are we going to keep your secret if you can't let it down to get wounded by a demon in a week?"
"Good question." I laughed lightly causing him to look at me. "I guess I'm just going to have to work hard at it."
Yukio smiled at me then perked up, "Do you need help with the math homework? We can work on it while they cook dinner."
"Sure" I replied as I tried to hide the heat rising to my face. Yukio and I worked on our homework while dinner was being made. We all ate when dinner was done and went to get ready for the next day. I went to sleep practicing to keep my barrier down until sleep took me. For the next few days I was able to control my barrier fine. Keeping my eyes open and focusing on the barrier was difficult for some reason. Yukio claimed some people keep their eyes closed during the whole ordeal. My sister claimed I should have full control of myself in the next few days. She was right. Tomorrow is the day that the class receives their temptaints. Many people were nervous all week and I heard them talking to one another about what they felt that the demons looked like. I was nervous as well, but because I scared I would slip. Yukio said they use low level demons for the ritual and I would be fine. I wondered how the difference in level among demons would be affected by my barrier. I also wondered where Yukio and Rin ranked at one point.
"Alexandra, what are you thinking about?" Rin asked eyeing me.
"Huh?" I looked at him as he put food in his mouth and began chewing, "Oh nothing"
"She's just worried about tomorrow is all" Jamie said before stuffing her face with food as well. She actually decided to eat with us for once. "So I was thinking who buys all the food for you guys?"
"I do." Yukio said politely.
"Really? Well I was talking to my father about getting her some allowance and stuff to help her out. He gave me this." She pulled a card out of her wallet and handed it to me. "Right now there is 500 dollars on this card. And then on the first of every month 300 more will be added. Dad only asks that you be smart with spending first then fun later. Meaning get food and things for school before spending money on shopping sprees and friends."
"R-really?!" I asked shocked.
My sister looked confused, "Yeah really. I don't know why you are so shocked. Your last school was so expensive dad and I couldn't afford to give you an allowance. Sure True Cross is pricy but not as much as your other school."
"Where did you go?" a confused looking Rin asked.
"I was going to be a singer until the middle of the school year last year." Rin looked at me, telling me to continue, Yukio looking interested as well. "Then when my sister had me hold Christian one day getting home late and she started to recite bible verses I knew I wanted to be an exorcist so I can help protect people. I felt it was more useful than just being entertainment."
"Sing for us. Please?" Rin begged.
"I don't do that anymore" I said and then laughed at Rin's face of disbelief.
"She's really good at other art things too. I should bring some of her art work to show you guys" Jamie said smiling.
"No you really shouldn't" I said sending a playful glare at her. I collected my sister's tray and mine and put them on the shelf then went back to grab Rin's and Yukio's. Both of them saying quick thanks. My sister left with Christian shortly after that and told me to get some rest. I did the homework with Yukio for math, finding out that I got the lessons from today better than the last few days so it was finished faster than the other nights.
"See you didn't need me tonight" Yukio smiled at me as I picked up my things and put Rin's chair back by his desk.
"I suppose that's true" I said quietly, looking at the sleeping Rin. I looked back at Yukio, he was gathering his things to put them away. "Yukio," I called his name making him look at me, "I really appreciate you helping me. With everything."
"It's not a problem. Really" He said and then smiled at me before turning back to collecting his things. His smile was so sincere and breath taking I stood there with my mouth and eyes wide by how… handsome he was. I know I saw it before when I first saw him but he just looks so much better with his smile. Movement from him standing pulled me from my state of adoration of his beautiful smile. "Are you nervous about tomorrow?"
"Yeah…" I looked down, my hair falling in front of my face. "I'm scared I'm going to mess up. Like everyone is going to find out and expect more of me. –Or worse, think I'm something that shouldn't have happened, or anything bad like that."
"I believe there will be people that won't think either one of those things."
"And how sure are you?" I asked walking towards him to get my things off of his desk. Yukio stood next to where my things were gathered. I forced my barrier down incase I accidently bumped into him.
"I know there are people like that" Yukio said gently but also sounding confident at the same time. The way he said it I looked at him. He was much taller than I was. The perfect height to be able to be wrapped up in. I stopped my that train of thought abrubtly.
"And how do you know so?"
"Rin and I are those people."
"Oh." I said softly, feeling a blush coming on. I stared into Yukio's eyes admiring the color of them. They were so beautiful and captivating. I loved his glasses, I believe they added character. A trumpet sound pulled me from my thoughts and I realized that Yukio's hand was cupping my cheek and his face was closer than I last thought.
Yukio's face tinted pink as he chuckled as he straightened up, "You better go. Rin often clears me out of the room at night."
Finally understanding that Rin farted I laughed as well. Both because it was funny and because I was nervous believe I almost kissed Yukio.. or he almost kissed me? "Right I should get some rest" I said tucking some hair behind my ear. I grabbed my things as Yukio opened the window. I walked to the door saying goodnight before I left. I felt really tired and went to bed right away. All I could think about was getting my temptaint. Yukio told me many times that I would be fine throughout the classes we had together and he was confident in my abilities. Naturally I blushed over it and tried to hide behind my hair.
Now I stand in front of the class, getting ready to receive my temptaint. A woman named Shura was helping Yukio in case something happened with the ritual. Like if too many demons showed up or something. My first impression of her was that she must be really confident in herself to wear….well nothing practically. I tried to look confident and hoped it worked. I was one of the last ones to go. Some people screamed after they winced and made a sound of pain. Were demons scary looking? Would Rin and Yukio look different? Shura nodded and Yukio dabbed something on my, making sure to touch me with his other hand. Probably to make sure my barrier was down. I closed my eyes, concentrating.
"Is she that scared that she has to close her eyes?" Someone scoffed.
I felt anger build up quickly as well as my barrier. I clenched my teeth together and shut my eyes tighter keeping my hand held out in front of me. I quickly fought control for my barrier. It was taking longer, I hoped I didn't already screw it up. I opened my eyes and saw Yukio looking at my arm, or near it. He seemed tense. I looked at my arm and concentrated on the barrier with all of my concentration. I gasped and closed my eyes when I felt something sharp on my arm. I opened my eye just as I watched Shura slay the demon with her sword. I felt bad for the little guy. He was kinda cute being round and all. I looked at my arm. Teeth marks were on my arm now, blood trickled down my arm. I put my other hand under it so I could catch the blood but a hand with a cloth caught the blood. I looked at the hand and then to the owner's face.
"Thanks Yukio" I said wincing as he began to treat my wound. He just nodded.
Shura whistled looking at my arm before Yukio wrapped it. "It got you good" She said.
"Yeah" I said feeling a little faint. Yukio looked at me from my arm with a worried look.
"Are you ok?" Yukio asked.
I nodded and then everything went black.
I awoke laying down in a strange place. It looked like a hospital room.
"Good you are awake. I was just about to tell them to cut your arm off." I knew that voice. I looked to my right and saw my sister looking grim but..happy at the same time. "You did a good job receiving your temptaint" Jamie said with a half smile. I looked at the room. "You are in the general hospital. You were brought here after you passed out in class. Right after receiving your temptaint. I was worried this would happen but I figured you would be fine, being half human and all."
"What are you talking about?" I struggled to get all the words out.
"Angles are severely weakened by demon wounds. So their barriers are the only thing that protect them."
The door opened and in walked Yukio. "Others are here to see you, would you like them to come in?"
"I don't mind" I said trying to force a smile for my visitors. In walked Rin, Sheimi, Bon, Shima, Konekomaru and Izumo. I hadn't realized I made so many friends. "Hi everyone. Thanks for coming." Goodness did I sound so weak. Everyone looked upset. "Whats with the faces?" I tried to laugh, "You all look like I'm on my death bed."
"You almost were" My sister spoke up "I told your little group of friends what Rin and Yukio know. So they are all caught up."
"Uhh… Thanks?" I wasn't sure if it was a good thing yet or not.
"No one could understand why you reacted the way you did after your temptaint. So I explained to those who came to the hospital to check on you" Jamie said bouncing Christian on her knee while smiling at him. Sheimi was behind Jamie smiling at Christian and talking to him. Izumo kept stealing glances every time Christian giggled, but so did everyone else.
I tried to sit up but Yukio pushed me back down on the bed gently. "You shouldn't move" He said trying to sound firm. I looked at him. He seemed to look like normal. I smiled at him and he smiled back. I lightly gasped.
"Your teeth are so sharp!" I exclaimed, "And your ears!" I smiled just as I saw his face falling, "So cool!" I laughed. I looked at Rin. "You too! That's so cool." I looked at everyone else. They all looked normal. They looked.. amused. "What?" I asked.
"We all discussed how you would react to seeing the Okumura's" Jamie said laughing. "This is good."
"What's so funny?" I asked feeling embarrassed for being part of a joke I didn't know of.
"You are going to surprise plenty of people. Though you are mother's child."
"I don't understand what that means…" I grumbled. I tried to move my arms to cross them but my arm hurt and I winced in pain. I looked at my arm. The bandage had spots of blood coming through.
"I'll get that changed" Yukio said as he left the room quickly.
I smiled at everyone who has been quiet. "Thanks for coming."
"We just wanted to make sure you were alright" Bon said. Everyone agreed with Bon.
"I appreciate it" I said.
"You really had us worried" Sheimi said
"Especially Yukio" Rin added quickly after Sheimi. Everyone chuckled. I blushed.
"Yep going to surprise plenty of people" I heard Jamie mumble through a smile.
I was going to say something but Yukio walked in. He took one look at my face, "Are you hot? You look like you have a fever" as he put the back of his hand to my forehead.
I closed my eyes enjoying the cold touch of his hand, "I'm fine." I was upset when he took his hand away. He moved to start re-bandaging my arm. It hurt. A lot. "Hey aren't you getting hurt?" Yukio looked at me confused. "My barrier" I said hoping he understood.
"No. Your sister said that your mother once told her that if an angel ever let a demon inflict harm on them their barrier would come down for a while. If the angel was lucky they would recover quickly but their barrier would be harder to keep up after that" Yukio explained as if he was in a class right now. "So you probably won't have a barrier for a little while" He added.
"We will have to see what happens to your barrier. You might have to control keeping it up rather than down. So we will have to try different things out" Jamie said standing and gesturing for Sheimi to sit in her chair.
"I see…" I said in thought.
"But don't worry about it. Let your barrier do what it has to, if it decides to even come back that is" Jamie said setting Christian in Sheimi's arms. Instantly Christian started crying. I wished I could hold him but I felt too weak. I watched as Christian was passed around to all of my friends. Jamie even made Rin and Yukio hold him. Rin didn't protest, Yukio tried to but Jamie just put a screaming Christian in Yukio's lap. We all laughed seeing Yukio unsure of what to do for once.