Alternative Futures

Prologue

Prologue:

Yuri Okumura found herself alone inside a small but slightly lit cave as she did her best to stay quiet, lest anything happen that might get the attention of those outside the cave. Especially anyone associated with the True Cross Order or the Vatican, that was the last thing she needed if she wanted to survive. That's why she had come here, to insure her safety as well as that of her newly born sons.

However, after giving birth, she wasn't in the best condition. Yuri wasn't stupid, no, she knew that she was going to die before anyone could get to her at this point. The only thing she could do was try to ensure the survival of her two children.

The young woman smiled sadly down at the twin boys in her arms. It amazed her, seeing how much they reminded her of their father. Of course one of them seemed to be more like him than the other, Rin, the one with the blue flames. The other, Yukio, was the more normal one of the two, having not inherited the demonic powers.

Despite how happy she was to see her children, it also made her sad. Yuri knew that this would be the only time she would have the chance to see them, to hold them in her arms. All she could do is hope that someone would make it in time before she met her end. Suddenly she could hear footsteps approaching but was far too weak to defend herself.

Standing not too far from her now was a man that could easily be described as clown-like, with his pointy shoes and top hat. What she recognized most was his all too familiar white suit. Yuri couldn't help but smile at the man.

"Oh my, you don't look good at all, do you," The man said calmly, sounding almost amused by her current state, "That pregnancy must have really taken it's toll on you, how unfortunate."
"Mephisto...thank god it's you, I thought for sure that my father would find me," Yuri replied, partially relieved knowing that she was safe, "How did you know I would be here?"

Mephisto merely snickered at her words and took a single step forward as he redirected his eyes towards the two infants that she was holding.

"Well, let's just say I have a talent for finding who I'm looking for," The demon smirked as he once again turned his attention to Yuri, "Such beautiful boys you have here, however, you do know why I'm here don't you?"

The dying woman's smile faltered for a moment before smiling weakly once more, nodding her head in response, but did nothing else as she chose to ignore his words and look down at the boys.
"This one here is Rin, he is so much like his father, don't you think?" She said, looking happily at the boy engulfed in blue flames before glancing back at the other twin, "And his name is Yukio, I think he takes after me... Aren't they so precious?"

Mephisto glanced down at the boys once more, looking at them curiously as he stepped closer towards her to properly examine said infants.

"Well, Rin certainly does take after Satan, the blue flames are obvious proof," He sighed and crossed his arms, "I would have thought the other one wouldn't have made it but I guess I was wrong. Still, he must be pretty weak, seeing as he didn't inherit the same powers Rin here did."
The demon king paused for a moment before continuing, "However, I am under strict orders to ensure that neither you, nor you babies, survive. To let them live is... too dangerous."

Yuri frowned immediately as tears began to roll down her cheeks and shakes her head at him.

"Please, Mr. Pheles, I beg you to give them a chance at life," She responded quietly as more tears ran down her face, "As a Demon King and an Exorcist, you know that they deserve a chance. They can be raised properly and won't be a danger to world..."

Mephisto thought about it for a moment, trying to come up with a way that this might benefit him in the end. Of course, he knew what she was hinting at. After all, he was sure she knew as well as he did that she wouldn't last much longer.

"Surely you know that I am far from a father figure, if you're asking what I think you are asking," He smirked, "How do you know that you can trust me?"

The woman was having issues coming up with a response, her emotional state not being the best as her face had reddened, tears now streaming. She gained enough composer to finally form a response.

"I've always been able to trust you and I know that their lives would be safe in your hands," She stuttered, looking up at the demon pleadingly, "When Rin grows up, he is going to need someone who can help him..."

A grin graced the Demon King's face as he began to think of the fun he might have. Sure, it would be such a chore taking a care of a child but just imagine what could happen in the years to come?

"Of course I could always take the demon child and make him useful but you should know that I can not and will not be able to handle two, after all, I am a very busy man," Mephisto responded, his grin not once leaving his face as he reached down to grab Rin and to hold him in his arms, "My position would be jeopardized if they knew of his existence..."

Mephisto looked back for a moment before continuing, "Oh, I should warn you that Shiro will be coming soon... You must not tell him a single thing, understand?"

Before Yuri could even have the chance to respond, the Demon King had already vanished just before another set of footsteps could be heard. Luckily for her, Shiro had agreed to take her remaining child and smiled knowing that her children's lives were in safe hands, even if they would be separated.