Equilibrium (A Blue Exorcist Fanfiction)

Left Behind

There's nothing I can do about it now.

I move on, no longer looking at the bloody scene that Riyon caused, while controlling my body, and leaving behind all my anger and negative emotions regarding Maru.

As I walk through the double doors of the academy, I notice that the hallway is quiet and somewhat damaged, most likely because of the plant spell from earlier or from a fight. Some of the walls have cracks and dents and certain structures and items have been destroyed.

Where is everyone? I hope they're ok... They should be fine, right...? Yeah, they have Rin.

"Yin!" A voice calls.

Well speak of the devil...

I turn around and see Rin slowing to a stop in front of me.

"Are you ok?" I ask.

"Yeah, I'm good." He says. "I should probably be asking you that though..."

I look down at the jacket that I wrapped around my stomach and notice that the blood has seeped through and stained it.

"It's not as serious as it looks. I'll be fine, Rin." I smile, trying to convince him.

It's just a little pain. It won't stop me.

"If you say so!" Rin smiles as well and puts his arm around my shoulders. "Come on, we have to get to the others."

"Alright."

We both walk down the hallway somewhat leisurely. Rin still has him arm going around me but now with his hand above my wound. At that moment, I finally realize what's going on.

He's helping me walk. Looks like he didn't believe me after all.

"Thanks..." I say.

"No problem." He smiles again but this time bigger.

We keep walking and we approach a right turn.

"Almost there." Rin says.

"Good. I'm glad that-"

I suddenly feel cold arms going around me. I push Rin away and I fall on the floor as a result.

"What is it?" Rin asks.

"You thought you could put me back that easily?" I hear Riyon say. "Well, think again!"

My head begins to hurt and my thoughts become clouded. It's like someone's slamming my head into a wall nonstop.

"Do you know how long I've waited for a chance like this? You think you can just take it from me?!"

Stop and just...shut up...already...

"I won't let you!"

Not only is there an excruciating pain in my head but now I feel like I'm being ripped from something. Or is something being ripped from me?

"Yin, what's going on?!" Rin says, shaking me by my shoulders.

An unexplainable smile spreads across my face and for an unknown reason I'm filled with curiosity and joy.

"I wonder if I should have some fun with you..."