Exorcists And Gods Ch 1

Yato's POV

He had to be joking, right? This guy standing before me was holding up a picture of two kids in front of my eyes. The tall man beside him was trying to hold in his laughter as I examined the picture. I have to say that the noise the guy was making trying not to laugh was even worse than if he actually was laughing. The snickering noises he was making instead of laughter was annoying the heck out of me!

The moonlight casting down on us; forming a faint blue glow on the white suit the tall man wore and the other man's grey hair. I sighed and shook my head at the two. "I'm sorry, but I can't help you. I may grant wishes for a low price, but even this is out of my price range."

The man holding the picture seemed to look at me with a type of gravity behind his glasses as a glare crossed them, but his red eyes also told me that even he knew he was asking for too much. "I understand it's a little much for an unknown God like yourself, but these boys deserve to have an ordinary life. I want to help them achieve that and not let them be pushed aside just because their the sons of Satan."

A thoughtful look crossed my features as I thought over what he just said. These kids never did ask for the life they were thrust with which makes them targets for other exorcists and maybe even Gods. They have the blood of Satan in them and because of that they will be judged before they get a chance at even showing they're nothing like him.

My brows creased downward as I finally gave in. I couldn't let two innocent kids be killed just because they have the blood of a demon that killed a whole shrine in one night. It's unfair to judge simply on what the parent did while the kids have to suffer for that. I already know how that feels. "Alright, I'll watch over them." The man looked as if he was proud with himself for talking me into it which made me frown. "Though this may be your wish I just don't want to see these kids suffer because of what their Father; Satan did." I clenched my hands into fists as I remembered what my own Father put me through.

The man smiled at me and took out a five yen coin and flicked it towards me which I caught. I took out a wine bottle and dropped the coin inside before putting it away. "Shiro Fujimoto, your wish has been heard loud and clear. Let our fates intertwine."



It's really been that long since I made that wish? I was laying on the wooden floor in the attic of Kofuku and Daikoku's house as I stared at the ceiling in deep thought. I should probably go check on those two again. I haven't checked on them since Shiro's funeral. A small smile cracked across my face as I thought about what the older boy had said to Mephisto after the service.

I'm going to beat the shit out of Satan! Sure, you are kid, and I'm going to be a God of Fortune and have hundreds of followers someday. I like to believe that, but with my luck it probably won't happen. I sit up from my position on the floor and look over to my blond regalia as he works on his studies. I chuckle at the kid. He certainly does enjoy it, even if an ordinary teen would be ripping their homework up straight after they get it and saying the dog ate it.

I shifted my weight a little and stood up onto my feet, stretching as I did so which earned me Yukine's attention. "Oh, you're awake. I thought you were out, cold, after how much you drank earlier." I gasped at the blunt remark from my regalia. I didn't drink that much, did I?

Though I decided against saying that out loud and decided with just shrugging my shoulders and giving the teen a small smile. I know he might find it strange of me not to reply straight away, but a job's a job. "I have to go on a job, Yukine."

The boy turned around to face me with a frown creasing his features and I can tell that he's suspicious. "Why? You didn't get a phone call like you usually do."

I had a feeling he'd say something like that. "It's an ongoing wish from an old customer. He said I have to 'check-up' on his sons." I had always visited the twins when I had no regalia with me, even when I had Tomone I had gone straight after she left and found out about Shiro. Since I've got Yukine now and won't be parting with him any time soon I have to tell him, so he doesn't think I wondered off somewhere.

I looked to see the doubt in Yukine's orange eyes didn't fade away, but they more increased along with bringing in a hint of curiosity. "Well, since it's a job shouldn't I come along?"

"You don't need to. It's a safe job. I just need to check to see if the kids are alright and then leave," I told the fourteen-year old as I waved my hand at him as if saying by that gesture 'not to worry, I'll be fine', but he still didn't look like was going to let this slip.

"Yato…" He spoke in a more annoyed tone of voice and I know that's when Yukine doesn't like waiting around for me to come back. This kid is such a pain sometimes! I know I go off on errands sometimes on my own, but does he have to be so damn impatient! Ugh, teenagers...

This was wasting time as it was. We really don't need to continue a needless argument like this. I sighed, biting my bottom lip as I walked over to Yukine. "I guess you can come, but don't lose sight of me." He looked at me in confusion before we vanished in a flash of light and appeared in a room that had a sort of elegance to it, but also an aura of malice.

"Yato, are you here to see the Okumura brothers?" A voice made both of us turn toward, sitting behind a desk with his hands propped up and hiding a wicked smile was Mephisto Pheles.

I nodded at him with a frown crossing my features. I never really liked this guy. He always held an aura as if he was toying with you, but held up a façade that he was some sort of gentleman. I hate those kinds of people. "Yes, I am."

Mephisto leaned back in his chair as he hummed a cheery tune which made me glare at him. What is with this guy? I don't know why he's humming, especially when I've come to check on the boys. He's usually this way after he's witnessed an 'interesting battle' as he likes saying. My eyes suddenly grow wide as realisation hit me. I eyed Mephisto carefully and knew I was right. Something had happened to one of the boys. Mephisto is usually calm and likes to riddle around the truth, but today he seems like he's seen this so-called 'interesting battle' before his very eyes and can't help but hold in his joy like a little kid.

"Something happened, didn't it? You look a lot happier than usual…" My eyes narrowed at the man, still humming at his desk before me. "…like you've witnessed a battle of some sort."

Mephisto stopped humming as a smile crept across his features and he leaned forward in his seat. "That I have." He stood up and held his arms out as if trying to caress the ceiling in a huge hug. "It was magnificent!" His arms lowered back down, right hand grabbing hold of his white top hat and lowering it. "But … Mr Okumura had an unfortunate accident with my younger brother Amaimon and was taken to the Vatican."

I grit my teeth together, crystal blue orbs wide in anger at this guy's lack of empathy! Just … why is he even their guardian if he can't even take care of them? He was planning on doing something like this to the brothers from the start … I can tell. He's got that grin on his face that indicates he wants to see more while his emerald green orbs shone with a hint of excitement.

"Rin Okumura lost control of his flames while attempting to protect his classmates from Amaimon," Mephisto began explaining the situation to me, finally. He's such a pain! "The Vatican has issued that Rin have a couple more months to pass the exorcist exam before he be executed."

"EXECUTED!" I exclaimed in shock unable to hold it back anymore. What was wrong with these people!? Can't they tell the kid can't control himself! There's no need to kill him! He just needs training!

I could feel Yukine clutching my tracksuit and asking me what was going and who it was I was talking to, but I was too focused on Mephisto as he walked around from his chair and stood before me. "Which is why … you will be taking in Mr Okumura until things calm down here," Mephisto spoke with a tone that made me think he was enjoying every minute of this.

My eyes narrowed at the Demon King as I pointed a finger at him. "I can't take care of someone who's alive! Check-ups are fine, but actually looking after them!" This caused Mephisto to burst out into laughter and I frowned at him. I never knew someone could piss me off as much as this guy. He's as bad as Bishamon with her constant stalking and not many people piss me off enough as she does.

"You won't actually be taking care of him, but more watching him to make sure he doesn't cause any more trouble. Those are the orders from Yukio Okumura," Mephisto told me and my mouth fell open in astonishment. Yukio knew about Shiro's wish? When and how did he know? "That is for another time. The students here aren't too happy with Mr Okumura after his flames were revealed and sending him away for a while should calm things down a bit."

My features seemed to lighten up a bit as a sigh escaped my lips and shook my head; my hand running through my deep, violet hair as if I was contemplating what I'd gotten myself into. "Not only do I have look after one bratty teen, but another one. This month just keeps getting better and better."

I felt a hard punch in my back and grabbed at where my back had been attacked looking back at who had punched me to see Yukine glaring back at me. "Who's a brat!?"

Before I could reply to the clearly pissed off teen; a loud yelp caught our attention and we turned to the door to see Rin and a woman standing behind him, kicking him into the room. He whirls around to face the woman; her fire-like hair kept in a ponytail and she was wearing just her … UNDERWEAR! How the hell is that allowed at a school!? A sharp pain goes through my neck and I glare down at the kid as he stares at the woman with a red tinge on his cheeks. That little pervert! I crushed my elbow down on his head, not that hard, but hard enough to give him the message that he was giving me pain and I think he got it.

"What the hell, Shura! Why do I have to see the damn clown?!" Rin exclaimed and I couldn't help, but let a smile break across my face. So, the kid doesn't like Mephisto either. We might actually get along.

"It's Ms Kirigakure, remember, kid!" She told him in an authority-type of voice. She then, bent over and grabbed a long shaggy tail hanging out of Rin's pants which made the boy freeze. "Also, hide yer damn tail."

He seemed taken aback by the movement and jumped away from the woman, glaring at her with his dark, sky blue eyes. "Hey! Don't just grab it! It's sensitive!" The woman just snickered which made Rin growl at her. Well, at least it's not a life-line like Hiyori's is … is it?

"That wouldn't happen if you kept it tucked in," Mephisto chuckled to himself which led Rin to turn to us with a snarl creasing his features. I can guess that Mephisto makes him just as angry and uncomfortable to be around or maybe even more so than me. He looks as though he doesn't like the Demon King at all.

"The hell you want you bastard!" Rin exclaimed, pointing an accusing finger at the purple goateed man. I noticed that Rin seemed to be clutching a strap that hung over his shoulder and he looked ready to take it off. My eyes narrow at the red cloth on his back held by the strap. That must be the sword that holds his demon powers; Kurikara.

Mephisto gestured to Yukine and me as if it was a common thing to pawn the kid off to someone else. What a jerk. "You will be spending the next few weeks with these two."

Rin looked at Yukine and me in shock before turning back to Mephisto with a deadpanned look on his face. Does he not think I'm good enough to take care of him? "You've got to be kidding, right?"

There it is! The rejection! I knew it would come at some point. Well, maybe I can at least make a good impression on him. "Apparently not; good luck staying sane." I gasped and turned to Yukine in shock as he just looked up at me with his arms in his green jacket; glaring at me. "What? It's the truth."

I leaned forward near Yukine as if to intimidate him, but he knows me too much from this day and age for me to intimidate him. "It's hard to find a promising customer, remember." I whispered to Yukine as I gave him a huge grin and the kid just kept his glare on me. I turned back to Rin and Mephisto; pointing to the latter. "He's filled us in on your situation." I saw Rin freeze up and I shook my head and laughed a little at his hesitation. "Don't worry. I've known for quite some time about you and your brother." I took out a five yen coin from my wine bottle and held it up with a smile. "I grant wishes and one of them was by Shiro Fujimoto."

This seemed to cause the hesitation to leave Rin as his eyes widened at this. "You met the old man?"

"I wasn't exactly up to performing his wish, but guilt got the best of me," I laughed as I put the coin back in the wine bottle.

"Mr Okumura…" Rin turned to face Mephisto as a huge grin was planted across his face. "…do you know what he is?" Rin shakes his head and Mephisto chuckles, lifting his hat up to give me a sly smirk. I know that he's going to reveal to Rin that I'm a God, but like I won't blurt it out while I'm having one of my … ehem 'moments'. "He's a God. A God of Calamity to be more precise."