Shiro never really could figure out why Rin started studying, but he was thankful he did. While he didn't score quite as high as Yukio did, his grades were now decent. Heck, he could possibly get into True Cross Academy if he wanted to (with Mephisto being well, Mephisto), just like Yukio was planning on. Instead, he was testing for a more local school.

When Shiro had asked about it, he noted Rin paled considerably and stated rather stubbornly that there was no way he would want to go to True Cross. He had assumed it was the prestige and the rich students that would no doubt be there. People who just tended to rub Rin the wrong way. Well, if it helped keep Rin out of fights, Shiro wasn't going to try and stop him.

Yukio didn't mind as much. It meant Rin would be away from the exorcists and demons. He was also happy his brother was continuing his education rather than getting a job.

Rin wasn't giving it much thought. He knew he didn't want anything to do with True Cross. He now just wished the white dog would leave him alone.

"Go away you filthy mongrel," Metatron growled, glowering at the dog. The dog hardly spared a glance at the irate angel.

"Little brother, please do call your guard dog off," the dog spoke calmly and somewhat amused by his own joke.

"Would you shut up!" Rin hissed quietly at the dog, "I do not want to have to explain a talking dog or have to deal with fresh temptaints."

"I would stop if you tested for True Cross-"

"No way. I am not going to your school brother."

"I'm with you on this Rin. Leave Samael."

"Ah, using the scary voice Metatron? That doesn't seem very angelic of you. Especially when Rin should really be listening to me."

"Rin isn't one of your demons. He is his own man."

"I know. Each of my brothers is their own man. But one should respect their elders eh?"

"I thought your mentality negated that?" Rin pondered aloud making Metatron laugh. The dog looked mildly annoyed.

"Laugh all you want Rin. But I say this for your own good."

Metatron snorted and Rin kept walking.

"The seal is weakening."

Rin paused. Metatron stared at the dog known as Samael.

"This better be some sick demonic joke-"

"It's not. Call up Jeremiel if you must. He'll tell you what I have."

"It's just weakening. I will not pull the blade. My demonic heart will remain sealed. I'm human."

Rin stayed up till the night had fallen. Metatron had gotten Sandalphon had contacted an archangel Jeremiel. A dark skinned angel with honey colored eyes and robes befitting of an angel Rin saw in pictures.

"I understand your worries," he spoke in a rich baritone, unbefitting of a traditional angelic choir, but lovely nonetheless, "But there is nothing we can do."

"What? There must be something-"

"Everything will be fine. Rin may, come into his blood, he may not. But he will be strong," he said walking over to Rin, "He will be blessed," he continued brushing Rin's bangs from his forehead, "So long as you, little one, follow the Lord."

Rin nodded his head. Jeremiel smiled.

"I must be going. Oh and Rin," he said about to leave.

"Yeah?"

"Good luck in your new school," he said with a knowing look before vanishing. Rin gave a perplexed look.

"What was that supposed to mean?"

"It seems like getting into school is in your favor."

"Considering how hard you make Rin study, I'd hope so," Sandalphon dryly stated. Rin rolled his eyes and rain rolled his eyes and walked off to bed as the twin Angels bickered a bit. He needed his sleep.

"Dad. We're just going to school. We'll be back for Christmas and our birthday," Rin complained.

"It's just, you boys have grown so much. And Rin, you're getting an apartment-"

"It's closer to school. 'Sides, it's not like I won't visit," Rin tried to brush it off. He just needed a place where he could interact with the Angels while the seal weakened. He didn't know if Shiro had noticed the extra demon activity, but he couldn't risk it.

Especially with Samael's warning of his weakening seal.

Maybe it was his paranoia, but his body had been feeling warmer than normal. His back, near his tailbone had been sore, and his ears had grown more sensitive.

All things he had been desperate to hide from his family.

"Oh Rin, I'm going to miss you and Yukio."

"We'll miss you too dad," Yukio said warmly.

Shiro let out a few tears and threw his arms around the two.

"Stay safe."

"We will," the twins said in unison.

With that, one went left, the other went right. Both began to prepare for school ahead of them, certain in their choices and paths. Both with an angel watching over them as demons scurried about mainly ignored.

Jeremiel's name means 'Mercy of God' In addition to being an archangel of prophetic vision's, Jeremiel helps newly-crossed over souls to review their lives. He helps those still living to take an inventory of their life, to be able to make positive adjustments. Visions, life review and psychic dreams.

Now, things are interesting. Loosening seal and all that. Not much in the means of exciting yet. But that should change.

I have a few different ways I can take this story, each ending at about the same place, but the journey is half the fun.

Rin could become a demon... Or he could stay human.

Rin could have a summon, be a summon... Or no summons at all.

Rin could meet someone with Clairvoyance... Or possibly not.

Just some of the thoughts I'm pondering. What do you guys think? Have any other wild suggestions? I would love to hear them. Or well... Read them.