Jinnai's Predicament
By CrossworldNoMiko
I don't own El Hazard or the characters in it. I only own the creativity that led to this fanfic. This is to the Jinnai/Diva lovers out there.
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::letter begins::
What a big mouth I have. I should've known better. I shouldn't have said anything at all. But what was I supposed to do? Our army of thousands has diminished to a few dozen, and we need a strong force if we are going to take over Roshtaria…not to mention El Hazard! All I did was inform Diva of this problem, and now…
Jinnai quickly hid the pencil and pad behind his back as he heard approaching footsteps. He couldn't stand it. Why should he, of all people, have to suffer through such a horrible ordeal? It was absurd! Downright embarrassing!!! After all, he was Lord Katsuhiko Jinnai, leader of the Bugrom empire, President of Shinanome High School, and ruler of El Hazard. How shameful to be reduced to a slave of his own predicament. And in such unsuitable conditions…
The footsteps came to a halt on the other side of the cell door. A knock was heard, and then, "Ki-ki ket ko shi he ko."
Jinnai frowned and narrowed his eyes. "No! I refuse to participate in such a barbaric ritual!"
"Chi chi cho sho ha na."
Jinnai's eyes widened at that statement, as he clenched his fists, trying to keep his composure. "Oh?" he managed. "Is that a threat?" Who does he think he is, talking to me like that?
Jinnai waited for the response. Several minutes passed, and finally. "Ho hi…e ko."
The high school student stepped back in fear. He gulped, trying so hard to breathe. When he finally digested those last words, he could barely choke out the words… "…a promise…"
::letter continues::
Damn, I'm in deep shit now. Diva is really serious about Breeding Season. Well, I've been thinking carefully, and I think I've found a way out. Groucho has always been faithful to me, no matter what the circumstances. I plan to use him to let me out of here. His loyalty knows no bounds. How could he possibly refuse?
More footsteps. The sound of a key turning in the lock. Again, Jinnai hid his writing tools and waited. When the door opened, Jinnai's face took on a twisted grin.
"Groucho! Oh Groucho, my dearest friend!" Jinnai opened his arms wide and rushed over to the big bug before him, throwing his arms around him. "Oh Groucho, I knew you'd come! After all, we are friends aren't we?"
Groucho looked confused (as usual). His master had never acted like this before. Did he really care? Did he really consider him a friend? Groucho looked at Jinnai, whose head was upturned, eyes filled with forced, mock tears. But Groucho couldn't tell the difference. Over-filled with joy, he couldn't resist the urge to show his own affection. So he accepted Jinnai's embrace and squeezed him as tightly as he could.
Lost in the giant's hold, Jinnai wasn't looking so good. He felt like whoopi cushion. All the air was being squeezed out of his body. In this breathless stupor, he mentally slapped himself for acting so rashly. When Groucho finally let him go, Jinnai sank to the ground in a twisted heap. He really should think before he acts. That's what got him into this situation in the first place. Jinnai stood up carefully, wiping the dust off of his uniform. He cleared his throat, preparing to speak, when Groucho grabbed him by the wrists.
"Hey! What are you…" Great! Just Great! Out of the corner of his eye, Jinnai could see Margaret holding a pair of handcuffs. He looked at Groucho with an expression of betrayal. "How could you? After all I've done for you!!!"
Groucho shrugged, as Margaret put the cuffs around his master's wrists. "Kro ke schi chi te tu to."
His jaw dropped. Nothing Personal? He couldn't control himself any longer. "Nothing Personal!?!?" Jinnai leapt at Groucho, successfully wrestling him to the ground. The anger seemed to add to his strength as he grasped his betrayer's neck and wrung it as hard as he could. "I should've known that I couldn't trust you! You were never there when I needed you! You bastard! You disgusting insect, Groucho. I'll kill you! You traitor!!!" Margaret took hold of Jinnai, trying to pry him off of his disoriented comrade. But Jinnai refused to let go.
Footsteps…running down the hall. But Jinnai didn't care. Hatred filled his whole being. All he could see was the oversized bug beneath him. Suddenly, he felt himself being lifted up harshly, torn away from his revenge. Margaret and Chico held onto his arms. He fought as hard as he could, but in the end was unsuccessful. His struggling was for nothing. His cries were for nothing. Yet, he continued to struggle, he continued to cry out. It all stopped when he felt a harsh blow to the back of his neck. And as he approached the ground, he heard nothing. He saw nothing.
