Okay, hear me out. We all love Rin Okumura, right? The lovable, slightly clueless, demon-spawn protagonist of Blue Exorcist. He's got a heart of gold, a tail that wags (literally!), and a serious talent for setting things on fire.
But… and this is a big but… doesn't anyone else find the idea of an evil Rin utterly fascinating?
I know, I know. Blasphemy! Sacrilege! How could you even imagine such a thing? He's too pure! Too cinnamon-roll-y! Well, that's exactly why it's so interesting.
Think about it. Rin struggles constantly with his demonic heritage. He's always fighting to control his powers, to prove he's not just some monster. But what if… he stopped fighting?
Imagine a Rin who embraced his demonic side. One who reveled in the chaos and destruction he could cause. A Rin who used his blue flames for, shall we say, less-than-savory purposes. Suddenly, the Exorcist world gets a whole lot more complicated.
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The fanfiction possibilities are endless! Picture this:
Scenario 1:Rin, feeling betrayed by the Order or hurt by his friends, decides, "Screw it! I'm going full demon!" He takes over Gehenna, making Mephisto his personal jester. The horror! The drama!
Scenario 2: A mind-control plot goes awry, and Rin becomes the puppet of a powerful demon, forced to do terrible things while battling against his own corrupted self. Angst! Inner turmoil! Good times!
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Scenario 3: What if Rin's brother, Yukio, was the one who couldn't handle the pressure? And Rin has to embrace the darker side to save him? Morally gray areas everywhere!
Why Evil Rin Works (Probably)
Look, I'm not saying I wantRin to turn evil. But the potential for a compelling story is just too strong to ignore. The contrast between his usual sunny disposition and a corrupted version would be heartbreaking and captivating.
Silent Scream: Blue Exorcist Fanfiction - Rin Okumura - Wattpad
Plus, let's be honest, sometimes the good guys need a little push. A truly evil Rin could force the other characters to confront their own prejudices and weaknesses. It could test the bonds of friendship and family in ways the original series never did.
And admit it, the fight scenes would be epic! Good Rin vs. Evil Rin? Who wouldn't want to see that?
My Unpopular Opinion
So, here it is: Evil Rin fanfiction deserves more love. It's not about hating the character; it's about exploring the darker possibilities within him. It's about taking a beloved hero and twisting him into something terrifying and tragic.
Maybe I'm just a sucker for a good villain. Or maybe I just enjoy seeing my favorite characters suffer (in a purely fictional, storytelling kind of way, of course!).
Whatever the reason, I stand by my opinion. Evil Rin is a goldmine of untapped potential. So, to all the fanfiction writers out there: embrace the darkness! Unleash the demonic chaos! Give us the Rin we never knew we wanted (but secretly crave!).
And if you write one, send it my way. I'll be waiting… with popcorn.