The three of you sat with Mephisto in front of you.

"I think I sort of understand what you just told us," Yukio said, "But what's this?" The three of you looked down at your bowls. There was a red... soup? Inside of it, which didn't look edible by any means.

"A Mephisto Special. Little Demon-style Oatmeal. Please, partake in it."

"Oh it looks... Demon-y all right," you said, leaning over to smell it. Your eyes teared up immediately. "Okay, enough of that!" You covered your nose. You've never smelt something so putridly strong before. The thing bubbled.

"Go on, don't be shy!"

"Thanks for the breakfast!" Rin yelled before gulping it. Both you and Yukio gaped at him. His face turned and ungodly red before he dropped the bowl, collapsing onto you.

"Rin!" You exclaimed, seeing smoke come out of every orifice on his face.

"Rin, hang in there!" Yukio exclaimed from over your shoulder.

"Grandma's calling me..." Rin groaned out. You looked at Yukio in worry and he returned your stare.

"Who?! We've never met our grandma! Never mind that! Whoever she is, don't go with her!" He exclaimed.

"Regardless of the cause, a familiar's misconduct is its master's fault," Mephisto spoke, "Until Ukobach's mood improves, I shall take charge of preparing all of your meals."

"And what if he doesn't get over it?" You raised a brow at him.

"Naturally, in that case I will become your permanent cook."
Your eyes widened.

"Rin!" You shook him back and forth.

"You know what, this Ukobach or whatever his name is... I'm gonna destroy him!" Rin weakly raised his fist.

"No, you mustn't destroy him," Yukio deadpanned.

~
Later that night, it decided to rain and storm. You had taken it upon yourself to lay on the roof of the dorm. Even though you love the brothers, you also loved time to yourself. So getting a few hours away from them was very relaxing. You looked up at the stormy sky, watching the dark clouds move overhead. You were getting soaked, yes, but you didn't mind. With your flames, you'd dry off quickly. Through the rain and the wind, you heard the flap of wings. Not of any bird. It was louder--stronger. You sat up and looked around. What the hell? You stood. You felt a presence. It wasn't malicious, but you still didn't trust it.

"Who's there? Show yourself!" You yelled, placing a hand on your sword. Lightning flashed. You saw a silhouette of a woman on the stone. A look of surprise flashed across your face. "Well, aren't you a sly piece of shit!" You unsheathed your sword.

"Last warning, show yourself!" You looked around. You waited. You listened. Nothing. You slowly put your sword away. When you did, a white feather blew by your face. You followed it with your eyes. A... feather? Your eyes widened, entire body turning when it disappeared off into the distance. Your body froze with cold realization.

Before your thoughts could wander any further, an explosion came from where the kitchen area was.

"Oh give me a break!" You knew Yukio left Rin alone, since Mephisto was there. You quickly jumped down onto the ground and ran inside the dorm, sliding your way to the kitchen area. Yukio was right behind you. A bright blue light shone from inside the kitchen and both yours and Yukio's eyes widened at the same time.

"What the hell is going on?!" You exclaimed. When the light died down, you and Yukio ran to the door and opened it.

"Rin!" Yukio called. There, in the middle of the room, lied Ukobach and Rin. You looked around the kitchen. Food was spread on the counters, bowls and dishes were dirty and used. Mephisto clapped up from his perch. "Sir Pheles! What's going on?"

"They battled to within an inch of their lives!" Mephisto replied.

"Battled?" You repeated, brow twitching.

"Holding back nothing as they let loose their skills and powers!"
Your eyes scanned the kitchen once more. It seemed to click.

"A cooking battle," you said flatly.

"By flexing their culinary muscles, they discovered each others talents, and so a new friendship was born!" Mephisto exclaimed.

"That rice dish was awesome, dude," Rin said from his place on the floor. Ukobach made a few noises. "What? 'Your katsu rice bowl was exceptional, too?' you say?" The two then sprang up and locked hands in an awesome broship.

"Let's do it! Make the ultimate lunch!" Rin exclaimed, "I know we can do it! For sure!" Ukobach grunted in agreement. The two of them seemed to sparkle. You and Yukio deadpanned at them.

"At least he's made a friend..." You said awkwardly.

~
The next school day at lunch, you were walking through the courtyard to get some fresh air during your break. You walked near Yukio and his three stalkers just in time to hear this:

"As if such a thug could be a competent cook!"
You paused your walking. Yukio seemed to have noticed you first.

"Oh, Y/n--" He noticed you glaring at the three girls, your hand inching dangerously close to your sword. "Excuse me, ladies!" Yukio quickly ran towards you and grabbed your arm, hauling you away from the trio.

~
"Y/n, you can't keep threatening to kill people."

"I can if they insult Rin for no damn reason."

"That's just their opinions."

"WELL THEY SUCK!"
Yukio sighed from in front of you and crossed his arms.

"Y/n, you need to work on your anger issues."

"I DON'T HAVE ANGER ISSUES!"

~
You were walking home with Rin after he went shopping for more food. The entire time he was ranting on about how Yukio got all the credit for cooking the food.

"Yeah right! 'Girls go wild over guys who can cook!' All I did was make Yukio look good!"

"I think it's a matter of personal preference," you commented from his side. "I like people who can cook." Rin's cheeks tinted a faint pink.

"O-oh? Is that so?" He asked, "Is there any cooks you know that you like?" He awkwardly looked away from you. You looked and him and smiled.

"Well, I obviously like you, silly."
His cheeks exploded in red.

"E-EH?? WE-WELL I MEAN... OF COURSE YOU DO!"
You just laughed. When you turned your head back around, you saw Shiemi standing in front of your dorm doors.

"Shiemi?" You called. She jumped from the sudden address. "What's up? Why're you here?" The two of you walked forward and she seemed to press herself against the door, waving her hand around nervously. Yukio then stuck his head out of an open window.

"Shiemi?" He called.

"Yuki!" She exclaimed, suddenly free of nervousness.

"Is there something I can help you with?" He asked.

"We just got a shipment of malachite, so I'm here to deliver your order," she replied.

"Sorry you had to go to all the trouble. Oh, since you're here, why don't you stay for some tea?"
You and Rin walked up to the door

"Oh, but..."

"Come on, don't be shy. You can pick your tea," you said with a smile, opening the door. When you let Rin and Shiemi in, you quickly shut the door behind them. You stayed outside. Your gaze traveled over to the lamp post a few meters away. Are they dumb?

Ja ne!

{Ruby Red}