"So Rin-chan, how was your first day of school?"
"Haniel? What are you doing here?" Rin questioned. It had been a while since Haniel had just appeared. And usually it was more of trying to get Rin into cute outfits he had found. Not questions about his day to day life. Usually he just asked Metatron.
"What? Can't an angel inquire about a human's life?" he asked innocently. Rin just raised a brow, not believing entirely the small angel.
"Oh drop the act Haniel. Rin's perceptive," Metatron commented.
"Did you know he was coming over?" Rin questioned.
"I did."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"I asked him not too. You tend to get annoyed with me," Haniel explained.
"You normally make me play dress up."
"Well, I do have some cute tops that are just your size-"
"So what did you want to talk to me about?" Rin interrupted knowing Haniel could go on for hours about how adorably young Rin looked.
"Well, as you know... You are at a magical age-"
"Is he giving me the puberty talk?" Rin squeaked.
"Eh," Metatron answered with a shrug of the shoulders.
"You know Shiro already gave me that talk right?" Rin squeaked. Haniel gave a sympathetic look.
"For humans perhaps. But Rin, with the weakening seal, we must be ready in case of... Well..."
"Oh no. Demonic puberty? Is that a thing?"
"Yes. Yes it is."
"I'm not going to go through it am I?" Rin yelled in a panic. Metatron slapped a hand over Rin's mouth.
"You might have your own apartment, but I'm sure the neighbors can still here you Rin."
Rin gave Metatron an agrivated look but kept quiet.
"Look, everything you need to know, is right here," Haniel said pulling out a journey looking hastily written in some bizzare language.
"You took it word for word?" Metatron groaned.
"I didn't have much of a choice. They didn't have it out very long so I couldn't translate it."
"And you want me to do it."
"You've always been better at academics Metatron."
"Fine."
"What are you two talking about?"
"Voynich Manuscript," Metatron stated, "An angelic text we lost about a thousand years ago written about demons and their growth rate. Including their puberty."
"Why would any of you have this?"
"You'd be surprised how many "demon attacks" are just signs of demonic puberty. No sense punishing them for normal growth. We just move them around. Half demons sometimes too."
"I thought half demons were rare."
"They are. They're less than one percent of the global population. Still, there are a few. And, even if they can't see or hear us, we can still coax them in the right direction."
"And I'm supposed to learn this."
"Angelic isn't that hard to learn. But I can also read it to you."
"They both sound terrible. Which is worse?"
"I don't know. But you're learning both," Metatron responded impulsively.
"What?"
"I like teaching."
"Well I don't exactly like learning."
"Too bad. I haven't had a student in centuries. And I'm rather excited to be a teacher again."
"Seriously? Getting me into high school wasn't enough?"
"Nope."
Rin groaned.
"I think I'd perfer modeling for Haniel."
Haniel perked up and pulled out a Flowy purple floral top.
"Not now Haniel."
Haniel pouted as Metatron began planning Rin's new study course.
"Haniel what else did you come here for? I doubt it was just puberty. I would have covered it if he needed it."
"I know you know. It's something a little more... Juicy."
"One, stop reading those prissy teen girl magazines. You're scaring me with your language. Two, what is it?"
"Raphael is on Earth."
"Raphael is what?"
"Assaih side."
"Since when?"
"Don't know. Raguel let it slip and I thought you'd appriciate it."
"I'd appriciate it if I knew where he was. It's rare enough he leaves heaven. What's he doing in Assaih anyway."
"What else? Demon hunting."
Metatron tensed ever so slightly.
"God has given Rin protection. And his demon blood has not awoken."
"I don't think Raphael means to harm Rin."
"We know his position on demons. You even said he was hunting. Why would Rin's blood be any different?"
"Well, despite all that we say, we may never forget that before Satan was father of demons, Lord of Gehenna and banished from Assiah, he too was once an angel."
Metatron stood in silence as Haniel calmly left the apartment, his words a veiled warning. Metatron took in a deep breath and closed his eyes.
"Oh Heavenly Father, give me guidance upon this time, to guide my fledgling ward towards thy will and grace. Let him be blessed and protected, let him feel thine eternal light, and overcome the beasts of hell that dwell in all men. Amen."
He felt the Lord's familiar warmth blossom through him, unaware that Rin had felt the same warm and comforting energy as he slept.
Voynich Manuscript. The most difficult to understand piece of literature ever. There is a Ted-Ed about it on YouTube for those who are interested.
And wow! Everyone seems to have sone awesome thoughts as to where the story should go. That being said, a new player has been mentioned. Raphael.
Raphael's name means 'God heals' or 'God has healed' based upon the Hebrew word, Rapha, which means 'doctor' or 'healer' Raphael is a powerful healer of physical bodies, both for humans and animals. Defender of the Element of Air and of the East. He is the Angel of Love, Joy and Laughter, custodian of the Tree of Life and of Healing Powers. He helps you heal your mind, thoughts, body, and soul. Those suffering from addicitions would benefit asking Archangel Raphael for assistance. Patron Angel of all those in the field of Medicine.
That being said he is also noted as a fierce fighter. And in my opinion, addiction is a demon. Something he helps fight.