Ki Master

Chapter 3

Author Notes: And we be back the last two chappys have been more or less on my oc, now let's see what Rin's been doing while Mephesto is harassing Ming Xia~ I do not own Blue Exorcist.

3rd P.O.V

The snow was falling hard by the time Rin made his away into town with his hands hidden within his hoodie's pockets. He was glad he remembered his gloves, as they added further protection from the cold. So what if they were fingerless-it was something.

He could already hear his mother lecturing him in his head. 'This is why you bundle up! Demon or not we're still susceptible to the environment and what lies within-' The teen chuckled to himself.

If he were completely honest he wasn't too bad. After all he's Satan's demon spawn, he inherited fire powers, the cold really wasn't affecting him compared to the humans who were clearly freezing as they wore heavy duty coats, scarves and hats.

Still he was also half human, powers or not, he could still feel the chill. So he was grateful when he finally found the place he was looking for. A restaurant, one that was hiring.

Often times when he was out shopping or doing the typical errands Rin listened to the various gossip chains around town. Most of the time it was about him and his mom and how 'weird' they were, but this time around much to his luck he found out that the restaurant's chef was in need of a new apprentice.

If he played his cards right he could finally get a decent job, one that he could enjoy as well as help his mom out. He stood there, in front of the door with his hand on the handle for a second. Taking a deep breath he pushed away all the anxiety and nervousness he had before diving in.

As the door opened a little bell from above chimed, signaling his arrival. "Hello sir, how may we help you today?" A young woman with long brown hair and kind eyes smiled at him.

"Hi um, I was hoping to talk to the owner of this place?" She stood there, confused for a moment, unsure. "Uh sure, but may I ask what for?" The girl didn't see any sort of issue, as it was really quiet today, barely have they had any customers, especially now.

Actually if she recalled the only thing going on was a pick up from the monastery in town. Though she needed some reason to explain to her boss. "Oh-the job! I saw the sign and..." Nodding she finally gets it. "Alright, why don't you take a seat at one of the booths? I'll be back shortly."

Grateful Rin does as he's told. But he found waiting there to be a struggle, time seemed to drag on despite the fact that the hostess literally just left him there. Rin just found himself antsy, wanting to get this done and over with.

His gaze went down towards his clenched hands, thumbs constantly crossing over one another, he needed a distraction from his thoughts and it came with a chime of the bell. Another person walked through the door.

"Shit." And it was the one person Rin never thought he'd run into. His twin brother Yukio. "Excuse me sir, do you know if the owner is in? I was sent to pick up an order." Well...secret twin brother. Despite their blood ties, Yukio had no idea he was at all related to Rin, as they were separated at birth.

With a tense smile, Rin replies. "Well the hostess lady just went in the back to grab him, I needed to talk to him about something so it should be a minute or two." Inside his mind Rin was screaming. When he was a little kid, his mother often told him the story of when he was born and how she adopted him.

It was a cold snowy night, I had been walking for weeks, traveling the vast forests and dense cities of Japan. Screams of horror and agony filled the skies though I paid it no mind, as I myself was lost to the sadness of my husband and daughters' death.

But then, something caught my attention, snapping out of my depressed stupor. I heard crying, a sound that was so familiar to me. I followed the wails, and suddenly found myself at the entrance of a cave.

Silently I made my way through, and was surprised to find a woman laying on a self made bed of grass and leaves. In each of her arms cradled a baby, both crying as they were just born. One was you, surrounded by beautiful azure blue flames, and another who did not, but greatly resembled your birth mother.

She looked at me with a tired smile, and I could hear her heart growing slow. This woman who laid before me was not going to last long-and it angered me! Here she had two precious babies just brought forth into this world and she was about to abandon them to death.

I had lost my family due to the wickedness humanity had, but this woman was giving up. Surrendering to a fate that could be prevented. Yet despite the bitterness I felt, I could not find the words to insult her weakness.

And instead of feeling frightened that a random, angry, demonic looking woman found her, she started talking to me, as if I were some acquaintance or friend. Her name was Yuri, and she had a lovely smile as she started praising her two boys just released from the womb.

I stood there, captivated with the innocent look on both of your faces. She told me how you were Rin, and that your brother was Yukio, and that together you two would connect the two worlds.

At the time I was puzzled as I could clearly tell whom your father was and that you and your brother were half demons(though by the looks of it only you acquired any such power) but i wasn't sure what she had meant.

But it didn't matter to me, as she gently lifted you towards me. And it was like she gifted me the sun-now don't make that yucky face towards me young man! It's true. After I lost my family, I thought there was nothing left for me. But holding you for the first time, made me feel happy. I felt whole again.

You won't ever replace my daughter or husband, and you're not supposed to, in that moment you became My son. Your mother even said so herself, as she asked me to raise you and your brother. But as I was just about to reach for Yuiko-BANG.

A scorching pain seared into my shoulder. Someone just fired a bullet at me. I looked over said injured shoulder to find a man, and not just any man but a priest. And that gravely worried me.

I was still in human form due to my abilities, but if my shoulder wasn't in the way, he would've shot you. At the time I panicked, fearing you were the target because of your flames, so I did the only thing I could and fled.

Using my magic I casted illusions, blinding him long enough to get passed him and escape from the cave with you in my arms. Though I unfortunately was forced to leave your brother behind. It was an after thought, but with him not seeming to have any powers I figured he would be safe from harm.

Still, it didn't destroy the guilt I obtained for only taking you. Maybe one day when you're older, when you have better control of your powers I can reunite you two, and you can finally be together like your birth mother wished.

Rin had always dreamed of finally reuniting with his sibling and doing stuff together. But...those dreams dashed as the years went on, when Rin started adapting to his powers and heritage and when both he and his mother learned that Yukio was training to be an exorcist...a demon hunter.

Back then he was really sad about the news since it was hard for him to make friends, he had none in fact. He had a nasty temper and violent streak, as most demon children did. Humans were far more sensitive and many his age were afraid of him.

He didn't even make it through middle school, he dropped halfway after some jerks tried to bully him and he fought back, getting blamed for it. His face scrunched up as he recalled how badly she tore into both him and the school for allowing such a thing to occur.

Personally he didn't give a damn about school, and though felt bad worrying her, didn't mind dropping out. His mom did a way better job teaching him then any of the teachers and was far more patient.

He was able to get a more hands on approach to things, able to understand things much more easily. She was even able to guide Rin with controlling his demonic powers, showing no fear or frustration when he made a mistake.

"Mind if I sit here?" Shaking his head, Rin pushed away those memories, still twitchy. "Knock yourself out." Giving a small thank you Yukio sits down, a calm, polite smile on his face. For a moment, Rin stares at him, getting a good look at how much his 'little' brother has grown.

Much to his ire Yukio was taller and bulkier then him. If the two were to be standing side by side, anyone would instantly think Yukio was the big brother. Though it looks like the teen still had his glasses and nerdy demeanor.

When they were younger, Rin often spied on his brother, hiding behind the scenes. Too many times he saw other kids bully him, pissing the older twin off. So it didn't help his bad rep if he messed with the bullies without Yukio knowing.

"...new?" Blinking Rin tilted his head. "Sorry what? You say something?" Yukio still had that smile on, though his eyebrows were slightly furrowed in thought. "I was asking if you were new around here. I don't think I've seen you before." It was supposed to be that way, but it's too late for Rin to try and back out.

If he did he'd probably be suspicious as hell, he wasn't good at lying or keeping secrets. "Nah, been here my whole life. My mom and I live on the outskirts of town. We don't tend to stick around as people like to gossip about us."

The answer piqued Yukio's curiosity though any other questions got stalled when the owner finally arrived with his hostess in tow. Seeing the scowl on the owners face...really wasn't giving Rin confidence in obtaining the job.

"Oh hell no-this is who is asking for the job Sandra?" The girl nodded, unsure of the sudden hostility, as just moments ago he seemed pleased at the notion of a potential new employee. Now though he was pissed.

Sneering he pointed to the door. "There is no way i'm hiring you of all people. I remember what you did to my son back in his middle school days, get the hell out and don't come back demon spawn!" The words stung, and Yukio easily saw the boy flinch.

Just what did Rin do? "Please sir. I really need a job." Sandra and the rest of restaurant saw Rin bite his tongue, holding any insult or defending comment back. He needed this. "No, final warning before I call the cops on you. Knowing your history they'll have a field day locking you up. Now...Get Out."

Clenching both his eyes and fist Rin rises out from his seat, obeying the owner without so much as a glance. Now smug the owner smiles. "Don't you and that creepy mother of yours ever step one foot in here, neither of you are welcome!" Now that...was the final straw to Rin's patience.

"Sounds fine with me-I wouldn't want my mother anywhere near you or your cooking with the bullshit you spew." With more force than he probably should've he slams the door shut, nearly breaking it. Unfortunately he was still able to hear the profanities the owner was screaming with his hearing.

Sighing Rin walked on, looking up to the sky. Soft snowflakes fall onto his face, melting within seconds. "Now what?" At this point Rin's lost count of the businesses in town that have rejected him. Even the grocery store run by the kind old woman he would shop at wouldn't hire him.

At least the reasons why she didn't hire him wasn't because of his rep-but more so on the fact that it was a family owned store and she's forcing her relatives to take over the shop. Still, he was just out of luck.

Of course the restaurant's chef's son was one of the bastards that attacked him in middle school. Of course he still had a grudge over that. Damn he couldn't catch a break. "Hey-wait up!" Surprised Rin glanced over his shoulder, there came Yukio jogging towards him.

"What's up?" He...really didn't expect his brother to come after him. "Hey, sorry about Mr. Otoki. I really don't understand why he was so rude to you." Rin could only give a slight chuckle. "Don't worry about it, I'm used to this shit by now."

Yukio kept up with Rin's fast strides, worry evident in his green-blue eyes. "Why does he hate you?" Another sigh escaped the half demon, would his sibling even believe him? So many people didn't.

Still he may as well answer. "I wasn't too liked by people, my mom and I are considered outcasts because we like to keep to ourselves. His son and his crappy friends have always been jerks to me, but one day they tried jumping me in middle school." He remembered that day well.

That morning before he had told them off for messing with some innocent pigeons on the street. And not liking that he was in the middle of their business thought they could pay him back with some bruises. It was too bad for them that he knew his way around a fight, and was able to knock them down.

But when it came to pointing fingers, he was to blame, the only one who ever truly believed him was his mom. "Wow really?" And now apparently Yukio. He could only shrug. "Yeah I defended myself but because of my rep, I got blamed and expelled from school." Frowning, Rin stopped, thinking.

"Wait. Why are you following me? Didn't you have to talk to the owner about something too?" Now it was Yukio's turn to blink, startled. Honestly now that he thought about it, Yukio wasn't sure what he was doing.

After such horrible remarks, Yukio glared at the man, saying that he was canceling his order and had no intentions of coming back with such terrible service before his legs carried him out.

It was very odd, as he just acted on impulse, saying things he was sure Rin wanted to say. "I...wanted to check up on you. I had ordered food for the monastery I live in but after what I saw, I didn't feel like having any of his meals. Sorry I'm being weird aren't I?"

Rin gave him a smile, a little toothy grin. "You're good man, it was nice of you to do that. But uh, what are you going to do? You just canceled on what sounds like a lot of food. What are you going to do about dinner? Doesn't anyone cook?" A small blush forms on the taller boys' face as they continue their walk.

"Yes, there's a lot of people there that can cook, but we each do a day of either making dinner or buying it for the whole group so not one person is stuck doing it. I...really can't cook. I'm absolutely terrible at it. I can't even boil water...it explodes." The two share a wince.

It wasn't a pretty imagery as Yukio continued telling him stories of failed attempts Though Rin was the chef of the house, even his mother was better then that. At the very least she could do basic meals should she ever need to.

Not that he would let her but still. In the midst of his rambling Yukio paused, before glancing at Rin. "Wait, you were just asking for a job. What position were you going for?" It took a moment, but Rin, still confused answered.

"I was going for any position I could get, but I was hoping to take the chef position-Whoa!" As soon as he finished his sentence Yukio gripped his shoulders. "That's it! I can get you a job~ First...shopping. We'll need a lot of ingredients but I still have plenty of money due to canceling the order..."

Yukio was at this point dragging his lanky twin, muttering under his breath. "H-hey! Cut it out!" The poor boy had no idea what was going on, but Yukio's statement...of him getting a job filled him with hope. "My names Yukio by the way. Yukio Egin." There was a chance.

A chance for him to help his mom, something he's been wanting to do for so long. "Rin Okumura." And he even gets the opportunity to interact and befriend the twin he never had the chance to be with. A bright wide smile spread across his face so far his cheeks hurt. For the first time in a long while...things were looking up.

To be continued

Author Notes: Well we got Yukio who isn't as he's portrayed as in the manga or anime...and frankly i think i like it that way. Rin isn't too much like this either but I feel like it makes sense.

Yukio doesn't feel so inferior since he's not being constantly shielded by his brother and Rin who is aware of his demon nature is constantly keeping himself under control to help his mother leaving him to be more mature and cautious.

Even if it doesn't feel canon what can ya do, my story lol. Guys if you like this so far please feel free to fav/follow/review as I appreciate all the support my stories get. Tchao for now folks~