Claustrophobia - Blue Exorcist

Chapter 1: Trapped

A/N: I'm in an angsty mood again.

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It was a simple mission. How did it go so wrong?

Yukio, Rin, Bon, Shiemi and Izumo were sent on a mission to investigate a ghost sighting in one of the old abondoned warehouses. This particular one was shut down a few years ago because one of the workers died in an accident. No wonder it was haunted. 

"Okay, I think we'll find the ghost quicker if we split up. Rin, Shiemi, you're with me. Suguro and Kamiki, investigate the left side of the building. We'll take the right." Yukio said.

Bon and Izumo nodded and went to investigate the left side. The others went in the opposite direction.

Rin sighed. He wished he had his sword with him. But Shura still refused to give him it.

After 2 hours of searching, there was still no sign of a ghost.

"This is lame."

"It's a mission Rin. It's not here for you're entertainment." Yukio answered, slightly irratated. 

The twins continued to argue. They completely forgot Shiemi was with them.

Suddenly, something caught her eye. "Yuki, Rin,"

"What?" The boys said at the same time.

She pointed at a steel door in front of her. "Should we look in there?"

The younger twin glared at Rin and gave a nod to Shiemi.

Yukio entered the room first, cautiously. He was then followed by Rin and Shiemi.

"Well this is disappointing." Rin said what they were all thinking.

Usually a room behind a steel door had something interesting in. This room however was extremely small and empty. It had no windows. There was a single light hanging from the cieling that illuminated the cold concrete room.

Rin turned to the door. Before he could leave the room the door slammed shut and there was a locking noise. All that could be heard was a sickening cackle. The ghost.

"Shit!" Yukio said, pulling at the handle. "We're trapped."

He pulled out his phone. Of course there was no service. "Looks like we'll be in here a while."

Rin tensed. He walked towards the wall and sat down. He stared at the steel door. His breathing became erratic. Breathe, Okumura. You're fine. He thought and closed his eyes. Think happy thoughts. Rin blocked out everyone in the room and focused on his breathing.

Yukio sighed. It had only been about 5 minutes since they had been trapped but Yukio had already began to get annoyed.

"Yuki?" Shiemi's voice was quiet but full of concern.

"Yes?" He replied.

"Is Rin okay?" She asked and pointed at him.

Yukio looked at his twin. He was hugging his knees and had his head down. His breathing was uneven. It took a moment for him to realise what was going on. He scanned the room. It was small. Very small. Panic began to erupt in Yukio for his brother. How could he forget?

He knelt down in front of Rin and took a deep breath. This was going to end badly.

"Rin?" He called but got no response. "Rin, can you look up."

This time Rin listened and brought his head up. His eyes were teary.

The younger brother cupped his big brothers face in his hands. His skin was feverish. "In...out." He said, directly looking in his eyes.

"Yuki, what's wrong with him?" Shiemi asked.

Yukio sighed but remained looking at Rin. "He's claustrophobic. The last time this happened we were 8."

All of a sudden, Rin shot up and stormed towards the door. He began punching and kicking it. He screamed. His efforts were futile but he didn't give up. He had to get out.

"Stop it Rin! It's useless!" Shiemi cried.

Yukio grabbed Rin's arm and pulled him away with all of his strength. He pinned him against the wall.

"Get a hold of yourself!" Yukio shouted. "Look what you've done to yourself!"

Rin looked down at his bloody hands. He began to sob. "Yu..kio,"

Yukio pulled him into a strong hug and sat down. "It's okay, you're fine." He stroked his brother's hair as he continued to sob into his chest. No, Rin was not okay.

If they didn't get out soon he was afraid Rin might harm himself more.