Chapter 6

After they settled their differences Rin went to take a shower. He needed to relax and hot water felt like heaven to his tired muscles. He sighed, washing his hair and thinking about everything that happened. Just a short while ago everyone disliked him and now he was afraid they will hate him even more. Not only people but demons as well.

Bon and Yukio's reactions gave him hope. They were worried about him and cared if he got hurt or died. There wasn't any hostile emotions displayed on their faces and he was happy with it. This decision was already hard to make, he wasn't sure how he would cope if they despised him for doing it. He sighed again, his life was so messed up right now and it was just about to get far worse.

He heard the door opening and soon enough felt two strong arms wrap around him from behind. He leaned on Bon's chest and smiled contently. He still had his doubts but decided to put his faith in him. His boyfriend was always a loyal person and stubborn as hell. He won't back off from his promise. Bon kissed his neck lightly. Rin turned around to face him. Twinkling eyes met his.

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"I'm glad you know you are mine." He commented, nuzzling his neck. Rin groaned in embarrassment.

"You are a prat. A very possessive prat. But you are mine as well, so don't forget it either!" He added, deciding that it was alright after all. His pride didn't actually suffer from this, he felt rather satisfied. Knowing that Bon had the same doubts he did made him feel better. They both wondered what will the other do while they are apart. But Rin knew he trusted his boyfriend and he hoped it was mutual. He will miss him greatly, he thought hugging him tightly.

Finally, they exited the shower after getting clean again. It was late already, so they went to get some light snack before going to sleep.

"Rin! Are you alright? I was staying with Shiemi, I just found out about everything!" Kuro said, jumping on him. Rin caught the cat and petted him.

"I'm fine, Kuro, no need to worry. But I will be leaving tomorrow to train so please stay with Shiemi or Yukio. I can't take you with me, I'm sorry."

"You are leaving?" A new voice asked and he looked up to see the girl. Shiemi's eyes were sad and she looked tired. He nodded to her question, still petting Kuro. The cat wasn't too happy with his master leaving without him but decided to comment on it later.

"Where are you going, Rin? With who?"

"I'm leaving to train. With an… uh… an angel." He admitted. She'd find out tomorrow anyway.

"An angel?" She gasped, excited. She sat down at the table with him. "Did the Vatican ask them for help?"

"No." He shook his head. "One just came to see me and offered help."

"Wow, that's great! What did he looked like?" She asked, excited.

Rin described the angel as well as he could and told her a little about what will happen. He left out a lot, though, she was fragile and didn't need to know about him going to fight Satan himself, among other things.

Finally, he was allowed to leave to bed when Shiemi's excited questions stopped. Kuro followed him, demanding his own answers.

"Kuro… I can't take you with me. I'm leaving to train with an angel and he said that the training will take place in Heaven, no matter how crazy it sounds." He told the cat, trying to make it understand. "You are a demon, you can't enter Heaven."

"You cannot either, Rin! You are a demon as well! And a living human. No one alive can go in there!" Kuro argued.

"Uh, Kuro… You need to keep it to yourself, alright?" The cat nodded, curious. "Well, I will became a half angel so I'll gain new powers and will be able to enter Heaven." He admitted and the cat didn't know what to say to that. "You are staying with us tonight?" He changed the topic, settling down beside Bon in bed. Kuro obviously panicked, remembering that one time he stayed the night with them.

"Uh, no, no! I need to go, bye! Say goodbye before you leave!" The cat shouted over his shoulders, running from the room. Rin and Bon chuckled together at that.

Bon turned off the lights and settled into Rin's arms, nuzzling his neck.

"I'm going to miss you." He breathed. Rin petted his hair.

"Me too. I will give it my all so I can return quickly."

Eventually Bon drifted to sleep but the demon couldn't rest. He was wondering about his life, how much it will change tomorrow. Will dying hurt? How would he get his new powers? What if the demon in him awoke before he could stop it? His mind was restless with questions and doubts. And Bon, how long will he be away from him? He tightened his hold on him, taking a deep breath of his scent. What will happen to his boyfriend if he didn't return? This mission was so dangerous, he felt it was the most probable outcome. He didn't show it to anyone, but he was terrified he will die or worse – that Satan would capture him and tortured him until he lost his mind. Shivering, he tried to think about something else but dark thoughts were always coming back.

After many hours he fell asleep, too tired to stay awake anymore.

The night was peaceful, no demons attacked them and everyone was grateful for a little break. The new day found them well rested and more optimistic. Well, most of them. One half demon didn't want to get up and away from the firm arms holding him. Only after Bon left the bed did Rin decide to move and at least sit up. He groaned, tired.

Bon took pity on him and instead of dragging him away from bed, he went and brought breakfast. A happy smile brightening his face was definitely worth it.

Rin knew he couldn't just hide in his bed forever and with a big sigh got up. He needed to face his decision and for once don't act like an idiot. He took Bon's hand and together they went towards the main hall. He was sure that if the army arrived they will take a lot of space.

When they entered it turned out that they won't have to wait at all. In awe Rin watched thousands of angels standing there in all their bright glory. Beautiful gold armors shined in the sun and their white wings fluttering softly. They were scattered around the crowd, sometimes speaking with humans or just watching them in interest. Everyone of them was a breathtaking beauty. Gabriel was on the side, talking with Mephisto and obviously shocked Paladin. Rin sniggered a little – his name was Angel wasn't it?

Gabriel smiled when he saw them approaching. Rin nervously smiled back and Bon was too much in awe to say anything. This beautiful man will be training Rin? Good thing he trusted his boyfriend. And rationally he knew that angels had true and loyal nature – they wouldn't try to meddle in other's affairs, would they? Jealousy sure makes you see irrational things.

"Good morning." Gabriel's voice was melodious and soft. "I believe it's time to change you, so we could leave." Straight to the point.

"Um… Could we do this somewhere… private?" Rin fidgeted. He couldn't let his brother or Bon see it.

"Of course. You wouldn't want anyone to see that." He nodded and motioned to him to follow. His boyfriend tried to protest and question this strange statement but he didn't let him. Rin hugged Bon, giving him a small kiss and waved to Yukio before turning away. He wasn't sure how would his change affect his emotions. It was easy to notice that every angel present acted rather indifferent. He sighed – he will deal with it when it'd be needed.

"Mephisto let us use his office. Come in." Gabriel explained when he saw his confusion at their destination.

Getting inside he stood there awkwardly, not knowing how this will happen. He shot him a questioning glance, Gabriel seemed not to have a problem with reading him like an open book.

"You only need to stay still. Don't be afraid because fear activates your flames and it be better without their disturbance. Just trust me." Gabriel said with his soft voice, getting his sword out. Rin gulped.

"How will it happen?"

"I need to stab you with my sword. The blade will go directly through your heart and you'll feel a hot feeling flowing your veins. Kneel, it will be easier for you that way."

Rin knelt down before the majestic creature, looking up. He trembled in fear but tried to control it, Gabriel was right his flames could make some trouble. The angel looked down to his face and smiled, but with his sword pointed in Rin's direction he looked dangerous. Rin felt his warm hand on his shoulder and relaxed. Taking a deep breath he nodded. He was as ready as he could get.

Without any warning he felt the blade piercing him. He shouted and bit his lips, stopping the sounds of pain. Agony ripped through his chest and when the blade twisted a little he felt liquid fire spreading in his body. He couldn't help it then and screamed again. Suddenly his mind was on fire as well – only this one was blue. His flames were hissing and fighting to dominate the golden hue behind his closed eyelids. He felt his life leaving him and then his soul convulsed. It seemed to be growing and stretching. Something else tried to sew itself into it and mix. He didn't have any control of what was happening, his own very essence fighting the new power. The pain was too much to bear and he fainted.

Warm touch on his cheek woke him up. He felt like he was run by a train. Groaning, he opened his eyes. He blinked because his vision was different than before. For one, it was so sharp he could see every detail he never thought was possible to notice. Also, his left eye seemed to see everything a little brighter, while the other saw the world in darker colors. The picture he saw was hard to comprehend at first, colors blended together, sometimes he saw gold everywhere, other times deep green or black. He blinked a few times and after a while his mind got used to it and managed to process the image in a way he could understand and accept as almost normal. He looked at Gabriel and had to gasp. If before the angel looked beautiful and pure, now he could actually see his flaws. He was still very handsome but that absolute breathtaking beauty was gone.

His new senses were still sensitive. He could hear the faint sound of breathing or fabric brushing against skin or slight fluttering of wings. He could smell the air – and was surprised that before he didn't notice the angel had an unique scent – he could practically tell the creature was in the room without looking at him. Rin's body was still trembling. He tried to get up but a new pain hit him. He groaned.

"There is still one thing left, please bear with it." Gabriel said and his voice… his voice sounded like an aria to Rin's ears – melodic, soft, clear and golden.

Rin felt his back burning. The pain was lesser than the previous one though so he only panted a little. Then he heard a sickening sound of bones breaking. He arched his back in pain, his shirt tearing. Gradually the feeling lessened and he slumped of the floor, breathing hard. Something wet and warm was at his shoulder blades. It smelled of blood and he couldn't understand why this scent felt so alluring to him.

"What… what was that?" He asked, still catching his breath.

"Check for yourself." The angel smiled, his eyes shining with colors Rin couldn't see before.

He tentatively touched his back and gasped. Wings. He had fucking wings. The feathers were glued with blood. He couldn't believe it. Did his body went through some other changes? He looked around and spotted a mirror in the corner of the room. With some difficulties he managed to get on his feet and shakily moved to see his reflection.

Rin's face seemed familiar enough and he decided he didn't change much – only his new vision showed him the details he didn't know of. His ears were still pointed and on his head there were two blue flames like he had before. Now it seemed he won't be able to hide them. He turned slightly and gasped in shock. One of his wings was red from blood but he could see the feathers were white underneath. The other one though… it was black and looked more like a bat's, covered with leather-like skin. His tail stayed the same. He had claws though. Not too big to be uncomfortable but nails sharp enough they couldn't be anything else but claws.

"You look magnificent. Those wings are sure unusual. Not every demon has wings and those most human-like never grow them but I believe because of your new nature you got them. Probably your demon side didn't agree to two white, fluffy wings so it got mixed. Go get a shower." He gestured towards headmaster's private rooms. "I'm sure he won't mind. You can't go out there covered in blood." Rin nodded finally and went to clean up.

His back was still a little tender but the wound was healing fast like always. He found a bathroom and turned the shower on. The first touch of warm water on his skin felt like never before. He could smell the scent of life on it, like it was the most valuable part of the universe. He figured water was pretty important to every creature or plant so it smelled right. The way it felt running down his back… like it was feeding him energy and cleaning his sins. He sighed in pure pleasure.

Eventually he had to get out. He tossed his clothes back on, even though his shirt was ripped and bloodied – but he would never use one of the clown's shirts, he'd look like an idiot. Gabriel handed him a normal button-down though, so he didn't look like he was coming back from a fight.

"Are we leaving immediately? I wanted to say goodbye to everyone before, if I can?"

"Of course, just don't take too much time. With your power, being untrained is rather dangerous." Gabriel warned and lead the way.

Rin was still in awe of his new vision. Of course, other improved senses were great as well but new sight was remarkable. Sometimes he saw every dark thing in the corridor and then he would notice something bright – like a sun ray – and the world would suddenly became beautiful. He would have to work on that – changing perspectives like that without a warning could be dangerous.

They arrived at the hall where all the angels were staying for a while. Rin noticed they weren't beautiful like before. Sure, they looked nice but ordinary enough. Gabriel was the most handsome of them all. Suddenly he felt someone approaching fast towards him and before that someone could grab him he moved out of the way.

Amaimon gasped, almost falling on the floor when he didn't manage to get a hold of Rin. He steadied himself and looked at him with his brows raised.

"Otouto! What did you do? You changed! You smell just like them!" He accused him and sniffed again, pausing. "Then again, you smell like you used to. Tell me what is going on!"

Rin sighed. Bon, Yukio and Shiemi approached him as well. He waited for them to come closer and then answered his half-brother.

"I did change. Now I'm half demon and half angel. It is all according to plan, so don't worry."

Bon eyed him up and down. Rin was even more beautiful than before. His looks were an odd mix of something pure and innocent and something deadly. His face was as gorgeous as before and it didn't lost it's boyish charm. But his all posture radiated pure power and screamed danger. Bon fell in love again.

Yukio's thoughts of his brother's new appearance were a little different. He still saw his Nii-san but now he felt his instincts warning him to back off, that this was someone he didn't want to mess with.

"Rin?" Bon tried to get his attention, a little unsure. Blue eyes settled on him and he gasped, seeing bright, blue flames inside them. The swirling of gold and blue light was hypnotizing.

"Bon…" Rin's face changed when he took a good look at him. If in his human eyes Bon was handsome now… Now he seemed to glow, more beautiful than Gabriel, than anyone… Rin's heart started to beat harder and he felt his animal instincts to try and take over, to claim his mate, to protect him and never let him go. His grin turned feral. But he managed to control himself when he noticed Bon's eyes getting wide. He laughed a little and approached him slowly.

"Ah, sorry for that. My new nature just… uh…" He felt embarrassed but finished the sentence anyway. "Well, I just recognized you as my mate." Bon blushed at that as well but looked smug.

"I'm glad you feel that way."

Rin embraced him and whispered in his ear. "I just came to say goodbye before I leave. I will miss you greatly. Please stay safe." He moved his face back a little so he could kiss him. It was supposed to be a chaste kiss, with everyone present they didn't want to make a scene but as their lips met Rin felt like an electric shock traveled down his back. He gasped, hugging Bon tighter and deepened the kiss. Soon, they were lost in a pleasure, in a feeling of each other presence.

Bon found his mind first and separated them. They both got red in a face when they realized everyone was looking at them.

"Sorry, got carried away." Rin said but Bon only smiled at him.

"Me too, don't worry. After all we won't see each other for some time. Screw them, if they don't like it they could look away. I will miss you as well. Come back to me in one piece, please…" They hugged again and finally separated.

Yukio approached his brother but seemed a little hesitant. But when he saw his toothy grin, he remembered that this was his Nii-san – an idiot with a big heart, so there was nothing he should fear from him. Yukio hugged him and asked Rin not to be reckless.

"Goodbye Shiemi, please take care of Kuro!" Rin waved towards the girl, as she was obviously reluctant to go near him. She answered with a weak smile and a wave of her own. Finally, he turned towards Amaimon and after eyeing each other for a few seconds, he gave him an awkward hug with one arm.

"Ready to go?" Gabriel asked, silently watching him saying his goodbyes. Rin nodded and hesitantly took his extended hand. With one last look at Bon, standing there and already looking alone, they disappeared in a golden light.