The Harsh Reality

Blue orbs revealed themselves as Rin woke up from his sleep. The half-Demon had slept so peacefully that he couldn't remember the previous nights events. What time was it anyway? He was too tired to tell. Part of him, in his state of drowsiness, thought he was laying on his bunk bed. That was until realization hit him like a ton of bricks.

His eyes surveyed the rather unfamiliar room. This definitely wasn't his room. The layout was completely different. He didn't recall having a big bed...Now he was waking up more and remembered just where he was. Gehenna. He had left Yukio to leave with Amaimon. But why? Because he was curious or because he genuinely believed Amaimon. He couldn't quite tell. But despite what he was told, he still felt guilty. Leaving Yukio like that had to have hurt his twin, especially when he pointed the (sheathed)Kurikara at him.

Speaking of, he looked to the side of the bed, expecting it to be there, since he almost always left it there. He frowned when he didn't see it. Oh that's right, he had to have to dropped it when Amaimon pulled him out of the window. Seeing as he didn't have it when he entered Gehenna. Hence why he didn't have it when he would have attempted to use it against Satan.

Rin realized that Amaimon was right about something. He did surprisingly feel more at home, more relaxed. Why did he feel this way? This was so different from Assiah...

There was a sudden movement, making Rin shift slightly. Which in turn caused him to turn his head to find the source. Of course he jumped and fell out of bed, via shock, when he realized that Amaimon had been very close to him. Practically cuddling him even. The movement appeared to get the attention of Amaimon, who stretched his arms. Said Demon King couldn't help but looked excited.

"Yay, Rin is finally awake," Amaimon said excitedly before shifting to sit up, already biting a nail, "I thought you never going to wake up, I was starting to get bored!"

Rin, of course didn't share the same excitement. Sure he'd grown fond of Amaimon lately but sharing the same bed? That was slightly awkward, to say the least. He stood up and backed away a few steps.

"Amaimon? Why the hell were you just cuddling with me?" Rin finally spoke up, still surprised but now wide awake, "you are aware of the fact that we are technically brothers, right?"

Amaimon tilted his head to side as if he was confused by the words. And he certainly was. He didn't understand the big deal. The Demon King had developed an attachment to Rin, so why shouldn't he take advantage? Besides, it wasn't too uncommon with demons. Maybe it was different in Assiah?

"We're only half brothers, little brother. Besides, we're demons, human rules don't apply us. We do what we want and you seemed to need the company. So what's the problem?" Amaimon pointed out before smirking, "In any case, you didn't seem to be complaining last night. You snuggled back you know. Sleep like a baby."

The half-Demon wasn't completely aware of the fact that he was now blushing. He was too embarrassed to think of that. The fact that he unconsciously snuggled up to his own half brother was so weird.. What bothered him the most though was seeing how hyper Amaimon was. How was it possible to be this cheerful so early in the day?

"Aw, Rin, you look so cute when you're blushing!" Amaimon teased before jumping off the bed, standing not too far from Rin, "Anyway, now that you're awake do you wanna play? I'm bored with just sitting around." Amaimon was practically whining now.

Before anything else could be said there was a knock at the door. Good thing Rin was still fully clothed when the door cracked open slightly. "Forgive me, but Lord Satan sent me to tell the prince that he would like to see him as soon as he's presentable." The door then shut, leaving the two alone once more.

Speaking of being presentable, Rin hadn't even thought to grab his clothes before he let Amaimon take him. Shit. Maybe he would be able to convince Amaimon to take him back... but that was highly unlikely. They would probably be worried about him not coming back.

"Aw, but I wanted to play with Rin..." Amaimon muttered, highly disappointed. It's not like anyone else would play with him. "But if Father wants you it can't be helped. You ready to go, Rin? The sooner you get this done the faster we can play!"

No, Rin wasn't ready. This was Satan they were talking about. The man responsible for the old mans death and many others. The reason he became an Exorcist. But there was no avoiding him, not since he had chose to come to Gehenna. Rin sighed, "As ready as I'll ever be."

"What did I tell you before? He isn't as bad as those exorcists have trained you to believe." Amaimon stated as nudged Rin forward. "It'll just take some time to get used to his temper is all!"

It didn't even take them that long to make their way there. They were called in almost immediately, Amaimon had to practically pull Rin in.

"Morning Father," Amaimon kneeled and nudged Rin to the same, who did so hesitantly, "I've brought Rin as you requested."

The half-Demon beside him remained silent. Refusing to look at the Demon God. Not exactly the best move to make. This was a pure sign of disrespect. Satan glared down at teen, before waving a hand to dismiss Amaimon. "You may leave, I want to speak to my son alone."

The green haired demon left but not before looking down at Rin. Judging by how Satan spoke, things were already off to a rough start. Hopefully Rin wouldn't cause too much trouble. Satan really did have a hell of a temper...

When the door shut, Satan stood right up and made his way to Rin, towering over him. Still the teen was refusing to look up. "It appears like you seem to lack manners and common sense. Did you learn nothing in Assiah?" Satan said, his tone dark and serious, "Look at me when I'm talking to you. I will not be disrespected by my own blood."

The half-Demon was hesitant, but he figured if he didn't do as he said he'd be screwed. Ever so slowly he looked up, noting the seriousness in his birth father's death expression. It didn't help that Satan was standing so close to him. He was definitely intimidated, not that he would admit it out loud.

"There you go. That wasn't so hard, was it?" Satan teased but his tone was still rather serious, "But this is your only warning. You may be my youngest but I will not hesitate to punish you should you choose to disrespect me again. Then again, perhaps that's just what you need since Assiah has made you so...Human."

Before Satan had spoken, Rin did plan to be somewhat rational. However, he was easily offended, probably like Satan, and his temper semi-easily set off. Especially when it came to Satan.

"And what is so wrong with being human? At least I don't slaughter people for fun," Rin muttered before standing up, keeping is gaze on Satan, "The old man may have been a pain in my ass but at least he was a decent person, which again, you killed."

That was the wrong thing for Rin to do and if he kept it up, he would soon regret it. The way Satan was looking at Rin would even scare Amaimon. But he didn't do anything physical, not yet at least. The Demon God just continue to glare.

"I am sure Amaimon has told you the reasons as to why I did what I did. That human took what didn't belong to him," Satan growled, "He stole you and poisoned your mind with false truths. If you had just let me take you home back then, you wouldn't be questioning me. And now you're letting those humans, those Exorcists use you." He paused for a moment before grinning, "but now that you're where you truly belong, that can be remedied."

Rin didn't like way Satan was looking at him, especially when he started grinning. Did the bastard think that just because he was here he was going to let Satan win? No. Despite Amaimon's efforts to make him think otherwise, he still hated the Demon God. If or when he wanted to leave Gehenna, he would. Satan be damned. Unless Satan could pull the right words out (of his ass), there was no changing Rin's mind on wanting to kill the Demon.

"Yeah, Amaimon told me but the way I see it, I was raised right and the only time that man lied to me was to protect me," Rin replied coldly as he took a few steps back, "You're the reason I become an Exorcist and nothing else. No one is using me but me! One day I will kill you, and that isn't a threat. That's a promise, got it?"

The repercussions were immediate, because Satan instantly closed the distance between the two as he lift Rin and threw him. Before the teen could fall, or fully grasp what just happened, Satan picked him right back up and pinned him against the wall behind him. His grip on Rin's neck was tight, so tight that it was hard to breath.

"Do you really think that any of that was going to actually happen? You, a mere child, could lay a finger on me?" Satan snapped, slamming him against the wall, "None of my other sons could harm me, so what makes you think you can? And with that weakness you call humanity, you stand no chance. It's best you give up on those pathetic ideals."

Despite how much stronger Rin appeared to have gotten, his threats were empty. Even with his powers he wouldn't stand a chance against Satan. Speaking of, the boys powers were sealed in that damned sword. So where was it? He slowly let go of Rin, allowing the teen to drop but breath.

"I can see now that words won't get through to you, not when you've spent far too long in Assiah. Tainted you I should've known it wouldn't be that easy," Satan sighed and shook his head before grinning once more, seeing the fear in Rin's eyes, "Oh well, if actions is what it takes then I will gladly do so to get through that thick, ignorant, skull of yours."

At first Rin felt powerful. It felt good to stand up against Satan. Nothing would make him feel better than telling Satan off. He was untouchable. Of course that changed real quick when he felt the impact of hitting the wall, which had made quite the dent. Then the feeling of not being able to breath was another thing. The teen had been at Satan's mercy. Fear over took him right then and there. It was at that moment that he knew he was screwed.

Rin struggled to breath properly when he was let ago, but eventually his patterns got back on track. However, he didn't stand back up, just looked back up at the grinning Demon God.

"You should be lucky I don't have the kurikara with me, otherwise I'd be kicking your ass right now," Rin threatened, though didn't sound as strong between his recovering voice and the fear still lingering, "And there isn't a damn thing you could do that will change my mind, you bastard!"

Satan bursted out into laughter in response. The boy obviously had an ego, not that anyone with his blood didn't, but that would get him nowhere. That would be taken care of too. Instead of verbally responding, Satan just knelt down, looking right into Rin's eyes, as if looking into his soul. He could tell that there was drive behind those words, determination.

If things turned out how he planned them to, that determination would be on his side, not against him. But he would need to break the boy, and he would. Without another word he let his fist do the talking, knocking Rin right out. For now he would make sure to lock the teen up, weaken the teen's resolve. Then he would get through to him.

"Amaimon, you may come in," Satan called, knowing full well that Amaimon was there, who had probably had been eavesdropping judging by his lack of surprise but also the disappointment, "Take Rin to a cell. It seems he needs convinced the hard way, don't want him trying escape now. Such a shame..."

Amaimon had in fact been eavesdropping. Why wouldn't he when he was curious? It's not like he had anything better to do. So of course he wasn't surprised when he was called in. Rin had to the exact opposite of what he said and caused trouble. Now he knew what was coming next... limited play time with Rin.

Although slightly hesitate, he did pick up Rin, knowing exactly where to go. Locking him up wasn't fun either. "Why'd you have to go and do that for, little brother? Thinks wouldn't have been so complicated if you weren't so stubborn...

There you go! Hope it was worth the wait! At least it's something, right? XD