"Vatican? Senior Exorcist First Class?" Rin repeated in confusion.
"Here's my license and badge if you want proof," Shura sighed, holding out the two items.
"I'm Intermediate Exorcist Kaoru Tsubaki," the teacher introduced, reaching into his coat.
"No it's fine. You don't need to show me any proof, I trust ya," Shura told him.
"Um…excuse me, what's Konohagakure?" Shiemi asked.
"It's my home land," Sakura said. She took the scroll on her hip out of its case. She unwound it and showed it to them. There was a message on it and it was signed and stamped by a few different people. "I have special permission from both the Vatican and my village to come here."
"Wow, that must have taken a long time," Shura smirked. "Isn't your leader super strict?"
"Nope, my master knew that I needed to come here and connect with my family," Sakura answered. "It only took one meeting with the Vatican to get my travels approved. I even have the key as proof."
"Color me impressed," Shura muttered. "Anyway I gotta go take this kid to Japan Branch HQ. I also wanna talk to Mephisto. If he's got a problem with that, drag him to me if you have to."
"Right," Tsubaki nodded.
"Come on kid," Shura muttered. She wrapped her arm around his neck and dragged him.
"Um…excuse me, Rin's injured and needs treatment, can't this wait a bit?" Shiemi asked.
"Oh don't worry about him, he'll be fine," Shura said. "But baby you need to chill out, you smell like milk."
"I…smell like milk?" Shiemi muttered.
"Sir!" Izumo called when Yukio approached his class. Sakura was by his side.
"What the hell is going on around here?" Suguro asked.
"Relax, nothing bad happened," Sakura assured them.
"And who are you?" Shima asked, hearts in his eyes.
"I'm no one important," Sakura told him.
"I disagree," Shima said with a flirtatious smile. "Wait a minute…weren't at the beach?" The pinkette giggled and stuck her tongue out at him.
"The mission for today is over. You can all return to your dorms now," Yukio announced.
"Hey! Let me go! I can't breathe damnit!" Rin shouted, struggling against Shura's grip.
"Don't struggle, it only makes her grip you tighter," Sakura warned him.
"Oh that sucks…I'm jealous," Shima frowned.
"Shima," Konekomaru scolded.
"Wait a sec, who is that hottie?"Shima asked.
"She's wearing the pants from the boy's uniform," Konekomaru pointed out. "Maybe that's Yamada."
"No way!" Shima protested.
"Typical Okumura," Suguro sighed. "The guy's always getting into trouble."
"This is typical?" Sakura asked Yukio.
"Yep," the exorcist confirmed.
"Oh brother," Sakura sighed. Yukio chucked at the hidden meaning.
"Hey! Hold it right there!" Izumo shouted at Shiemi, who was running after Shura. "Do you have any idea as to what's going on?"
"I'm not sure," Shiemi confessed. "All I know is that it's not Rin's fault."
"We're going to the Vatican, will you be joining us?" Yukio asked.
"No way, I may have permission to come here, but the Vatican is something I don't have," Sakura told him. She reached a hand down her shirt and took out a silver key. "Besides, I told my mentor I would check in with her once I found what I was looking for."
"Alright," Yukio nodded.
"See ya later little bro," Sakura winked, walking away.
"Whoa! You have a hot older sister?" Shima shouted in shock. "Why didn't you tell us?"
"I actually just found out today," Yukio told them.
Sakura opened a door and found herself in Tsunade's office. The blonde woman looked up from her paperwork and smiled when she saw Sakura.
"I'm back milady," Sakura told her.
"And how did it go? Did you meet your brother?"Tsunade asked.
"No," Sakura answered. "I met my brothers." Her tail appeared behind her and swished back and forth in a perfect and silky movement.
"There are two?" Tsunade asked in shock.
"Yes, a pair of twins," Sakura nodded.
"I see," the Hokage hummed.
"Lady Tsunade, can I have permission to extend my mission?" Sakura asked.
"Why would you need to do that?" Tsunade questioned. "You've already completed it."
"Because, Rin, the older one, was attacked today. He was attacked by Amaimon, the King of the Earth, a very powerful demon," Sakura answered. "He was almost revealed to the other students. I need to protect him. Or help him at the very least!"
"And how do you plan to do that? You are a shinobi employed here," Tsunade reminded her.
"I know," Sakura sighed. "But I do have an idea on how I could keep an eye on him."
"Convince me," Tsunade ordered.
"Yes ma'am," Sakura said.
"I can't believe she took my sword," Rin muttered. He looked down at his wooden practice sword in disappointment.
"Be thankful you are alive," Yukio sighed, opening the door in front of them. Rin walked into their dorm and sighed. "You heard Shura's orders."
"I know, I know," Rin huffed. "I was there when she told me." The two brothers paused as they entered the kitchen.
"Evening!" Sakura greeted. Her tail wagged back and forth happily. She was sitting at one of the tables. Mephisto was sitting across from her. There was a tea tray between the two of them.
"What are you doing here?" Rin shouted.
"Rin-chan…that's a horrible way to talk to your older sister," Sakura pouted.
"I don't even know if you are my sister! Where's your proof?" Rin shouted.
"I agree, I think we could use some proof," Yukio told her. Sakura shrugged and held out her sword.
"See for yourself," she told them, shaking the sword. Rin took it from her and unsheathed it, staring at her. Blue flames covered the pinkette instantly. Her ears became longer and more pointed. Her teeth grew sharp, and her nails turned into claws. Her green eyes turned blue to match the flames. Strands of green moved through her eyes, dancing like flames. Her pupils became a dark blue-green. The tip of her tail caught on fire. "Blue flames are the sign of Satan, correct?"
"Yes, they are," Yukio nodded. Rin stared at the sword, which was also covered in fire and closed it, returning Sakura to normal.
"So why are you here?" Rin asked. "Why now?"
"Because, my parents died a few months ago," Sakura answered. "Our village was under attack. I went home to check on them and the enemy was in our house. I was out of weapons, so I grabbed the sword that was on the wall. My parents told me to put it down and to leave them, but I couldn't. I used the sword, and unlocked my true heritage. I killed the enemy and sheathed the sword. That's when they told me the truth.
"After they finished their story, they were killed for telling me. I was never supposed to know. After the attack ended and we drove out the enemy Tsunade, my Hokage and master, told me everything. She told me I was the daughter of Satan. The next day I was visited by Mephisto who told me that he knew the son of Satan, my little brother. So I came," Sakura explained.
"You knew about her?" Yukio asked.
"Not until Tsunade sent a message asking for help. Thankfully I intercepted the message, if I hadn't the Vatican would have killed her," Mephisto told them. "You really should be thanking me. I kept your dear sweet big sister safe from harm."
"We are thankful," Yukio said.
"Very well, that's all I needed to hear," Mephisto smiled. He jumped up and gave them smiles. "Wait, I almost forgot!" He reached into his jacket and pulled out a small bundle. "Here is your uniform and you'll find your class schedule inside, as well as a key to the cram school."
"Thank you," Sakura bowed her head, accepting the bundle. Mephisto bowed and left.
"You'll be joining us?" Yukio asked.
"Of course. I'm your big sis. We've got a lot to catch up on. Besides, that was the condition," Sakura said.
"Condition?" Rin repeated.
"Condition for me staying. My original mission was just to come here and see if what Mephisto said was true, that I had a little brother. After that I was to return home," Sakura explained. "I convinced Lady Tsunade to allow me to train to become an exorcist and apply the knowledge I learn to my shinobi life. And the only way to become an exorcist is to study at the cram school. I can't wait to learn with you Rin."
"That's cool," Rin smiled.
"But you won't be," Yukio told her. "Rin is an Exwire, you would be a Page."
"Actually, my shinobi rank would put me at a rank of Middle 2nd Class at least, but I don't know much about exorcism so that decreases my rank down to an Exwire," Sakura told them.
"That seems kinda complicated," Rin muttered.
"I guess it could," Sakura smiled. She finished her tea and stood up. "If you'll excuse me I've got to finish setting up my room. I'll be in room 603 if you need anything."
"You'll be living here?" Rin asked in shock.
"Of course, I am a demon, and while I am better at keeping things hidden than you are, it would be easier if I just lived here," Sakura nodded. "See you for breakfast."
"This is the room for Exwires," Yukio said, gesturing to the door in front of them. Sakura was dressed in the girl's uniform. She had black leggings on under the skirt. Her belt with the scroll was around her waist, as was her sword.
"Thanks Yukio-chan," Sakura winked.
"It's no problem, nee-san," Yukio smiled.
"Ah! How cute! You called me 'nee-san'! My otouto is so cute," Sakura laughed. Yukio blushed and adjusted his glasses.
"I'll see you later…nee-san," Yukio said. He quickly left, leaving Sakura to smile as she watched him.
"And he gets embarrassed easily, how cute," she giggled to herself. She turned to the door and opened it, stepping into the class. The students turned to look at her in shock. Shura looked at her and waved with a bored look on her face.
"Okumura-chan!" Shima gasped at seeing her.
"Actually my name is Sakura Haruno," the pinkette introduced. "I look forward to being in class with you." She took a seat in the middle row.
"Alright, how's everyone doing?" Shura greeted happily. She jumped onto the desk and sat down. "I've been transferred from Vatican HQ to the Japan branch! I'm Shura Kirigakure and I'm 18 years old!" She laughed for a moment before sighing and relaxing. "I'm just kidding! I've been in class with you guys for three months so technically we've already met!" Shura paused when she took noticed of Sakura. "Except for you, but I still met you before; so nice to meet you all again!" She held up a paper and looked it over. "Let's see. I'm gonna be teaching you guys magic circles and seals and…ugh swordsmanship too. Someone kill me now." Shura groaned and hung her head.
"Ummm…Miss Kirigakure?" Suguro called, raising his hand.
"What is it Suguro?" Shura asked.
"Why did you disguise yourself as a student?" Suguro asked.
"Grownups have their reasons for doing things. You wouldn't understand, kid," Shura smirked.
"Ma'am!" Izumo called, standing up. "Professor Neuhaus was teaching magic circles and seals. Why are they changing teachers mid-semester?"
"Neuhaus is on uh…maternity leave!" Shura answered.
"Professor Neuhaus is a man!" Izumo shouted.
"Then paternity leave! I don't know! Ask the precinct!" Shura told her. The door to the class opened and Rin stood there looking nervous and out of place.
"Sorry for being late," he said. "I didn't get much sleep last night and so I went to the roof to take a nap. No one came to wake me up, even after homeroom had ended."
"It shouldn't have to be someone's job to wake you up Rin," Sakura scolded.
"S-sorry," he groaned.
"What are you doing standing out there? Come on in, I won't get mad," Shura told him.
"You! What are you doing here?" Rin gasped.
"Nevermind that, just sit your ass down already," Shura ordered.
"Rin, are you sure you're all healed up?" Shiemi asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine. And if not, Sakura can just heal me, right?" He turned to look at his sister.
"Sure I can, but it'll cost ya," Sakura agreed. "I heard you're a great cook."
"Well, as long as you feel fine," Shiemi smiled.
"Is it me, or does he seem different today?" Suguro asked his friends.
"Maybe he suffered some kinda shock or something," Shima suggested.
"Do you think so?" Konekomaru asked.
"Well he did just find out he had a big sister. Maybe he wants to impress her," Suguro muttered.
"Now that we're all here let's get this party started," Shura suggested with a smirk. "Let's have Mr. Tardy read the chapter on geomancy in Seal Arts 101? Hit it Okumura."
"Alright," Rin nodded. He stood up and took a clip out of his pocket. He clipped back his hair and smirked in determination. He looked down at the chapter and his determination faltered.
"According to ancient literature on gi-o..man…hold on," Rin muttered, trying to say the word.
"Geomancy," Shura corrected.
"Uh right," Rin nodded.
"See, he's the same as ever," Shima said with a smile.
"You're right, guess it was me after all," Suguro muttered.
"Rin-chan is the type of person that learns better from experience," Sakura whispered.
"How do you know? You just met him," Suguro pointed out.
"I know his type," Sakura answered. "He's the type that fails in the classroom but is an absolute brainiac in the battlefield. Trust me, he's the kind that you want to be fighting by you come hell or high water. You'll see." She looked back and her book and smiled. "He's just like Naruto."
"Alright, Haruno, read the next part," Shura ordered.
"Sure," Sakura agreed. Rin sat down, breathing a sigh of relief. Sakura stood up and began reading the next passage.