A/N: Well shit I had no idea this much time had passed. Yeah im not going to pussyfoot around this, I fucked up and that's my bad I should have updated or at least put the story on hiatus but I didn't want to because a lot of stories go on "hiatus" and then are never updated again with the authors last activity being years ago so I decided to let the story float in a state of limbo just sitting there collecting dust until recently when I decided to come back to this story and continue it... only to discover I don't exactly like what I see. For example I don't think I can write POV that well, the fights are too short and lack description, and my over reliance on the Manga makes for a boring read
So now if you're reading this I've rewritten the whole thing (Chapters 1-8 for clarification) as something of a sidestory at first with the more major story changes coming down the line. I've also decided to change/retcon quite a few things so if you want a full list of those check out the bottom of the chapter.
Chapter 1: Prologue
The docks were quiet as a silver car sat next to a warehouse. In the driver seat sat a young man, he was skinny but had some muscle, he had pale skin, icy blue eyes, dark brown almost black short hair and slightly slanted eyes that complimented his sharp features. He wore a long sleeve white button up dress shirt, blue jeans, and black dress shoes. In the passenger seat was aman in his mid-twenties, he was blond, well built, and wearing a similar attire. This other man held a black briefcase with twenty thousand dollars in it.
"What if they don't show up?" The man in the passenger seat spoke breaking the silence.
"They will." The driver said with confidence.
"And how do you know that?" The driver smirked. "And don't say it because you're the Demon of New York."
"But it is, come on people think im an actual demon, immune to all damage, never aging, immortal!" he said throwing his hands into the air with dramatic flair.
"Yeah, normal people think that, but I know those rumors are bullshit Alex, and so does everyone else who's shot you." Alex shrugged at this.
"True but that's a very small number of people."
"What the fucks with all this noise?" A deeper voice from the back spoke up as a middle aged bald dark skinned man rose to a sitting position and rubbed his eyes.
"Leon doesn't think they'll show." Alex answered.
"Shit for that much green? They'll show alright." as if on cue a black van pulled into view and its headlights flashed twice. Alex in turn flashed his headlights. Afterwards the van Drove in closer as Alex, Leon, and Marcus exited their car. The van stopped and six Japanese men stepped out all wearing black suits and red undershirts, the oldest walked forward he had grey slicked back hair and a goatee he smiled before speaking with a thick accent.
"Gentleman im glad to see you stayed true to our arrangement."
"Of course sir." Leon spoke lifting up his briefcase. "It's all here feel free to count it if you want." After this the older man snapped his fingers and one of the other men walked forward and took the briefcase. The man walked back and opened it after a minute of counting he spoke in Japanese
"It's all here mister hizashi" After that Leon leaned in closer to Alex and whispered.
"What did he say?"
"He said it's good." Alex whispered back. After that the older man nodded and motioned to three of his men who went to the van, each grabbed a briefcase and brought it to the car. Leon walked up to one and opened it. He then took out one white brick wrapped in plastic and placed it on the hood before pulling out a pocket knife and stabbing the brick. He then held up the knife to his nose and inhaled deeply before shaking his head and scratching is nose.
"Yep, that's the good shit alright."
"Looks a bit light." Marcus mumbled.
"Now then." the Elder man spoke up. "If there's nothing else then our business is concluded." he then looked to Alex and said in Japanese.
"You still have a place in our organization if you would like to join Alexander." Alex smiled and replied.
"And I thank you for the generous offer but im happy where I am now." The elder man sighed and shook his head.
"Very well goodeven-"
"SIR INTRUDERS!" One of the men in black called having wandered off now behind a group of five teenagers pointing an MP5 at them.
"You told me this area was secure!" the elder man said his eyes narrowing at the smaller group.
"These docks haven't been used in months." Leon tried to calm the older man.
"Enough! Take care of this now!"
2 Hours Earlier
The bell rung out sounding like music to his ears he stood stretching and walking out he wore a simple navy blue shirt and khaki pants as did every other student. And dirty brown loafers. He was rather skinny, had caramel skin, Brown eyes, Black buzzed hair, and round features. He walked out of the school and looked around until spotting a teen around the same age as he was, he had darker skin, Cornrows with the tips dyed red, and wore the same outfit as the first boy. They approached each other as the first boy said.
"Max, brother how you doing?
"Great, im just happy to be out of social studies, know what I mean?"
"Yeah, I feel you. Miss Scott can be a bit much." He said laughing.
"Much? brother, if you think she's anything less than unbearable they need to make you a saint!" the boys shared a laugh before Max spoke up. "Hey we should check out those docks!" Hunter looked at his friend skeptically.
"Those abandoned ones downtown?"
"Yeah man, they're supposed to have some real big boxes we can climb on it'll be fun!"
"I don't know, me and mom are supposed to pick out my suit for when dad gets his thing."
"Ah shit is that today?" Hunter nodded and Max thought for a second before saying. "Okay how about this you walk there with me then I'll get you a cab back deal?" Hunter thought for a moment before smiling.
"All right let's do this!" the walk was long but fun as the two friends joked around and generally just had a good time. They both knew the way well enough having grown up in New York, once they were about three blocks away however Max saw some other boys around their age. There were three of them, they were taller and better built. Max recognized them instantly as Michael, Jake, and Trevor. Three cousins who were general assholes but had an issue with Max in particular, mostly because he wouldn't roll over and take their shit like most others.
"Shit, Hunter lets go another way." But it was too late. Jake had already looked up and seen the pair, pointing them out to his cousins. "Damn they seen us, just keep your head down and don't say shit." As the two walked past the three delinquents started to mock and jeer. When Max and Hunter ignored them they started walking behind the two continuing to say whatever they thought would get a rise out of them.
"Sup Hunter, how's your dad? He get blown up yet?"
"Nice hair Max! You use paint or marker for the tips?"
"Hey Hunter, what's with the shoes? They look like you've gone dumpster diving!"
"Yo Maxi, I saw your mom the other day, she said she's taking all cummers!" and that was his breaking point as Max turned around and shouted
"YOU WANNA SAY THAT TO MY FACE, BITCH!" Hunter then moved in front of his and held him back.
"Come on Max, we're two blocks away let's just get to the docks."
"You better listen to him Max." Jake said with a smug grin. "You don't want him to leave like daddy did do you?" Trevor and Michael burst out laughing as Max seethed with rage.
"They aren't worth it brother. Let's go." Max breathed in and out deeply and looked Jake right in the eyes
"Yeah my daddy left," he began catching the bigger teens attention. "But at least he never beat me." Jakes face twisted and contorted from shock, to pain, and finally ending on anger.
"Big mistake Max." Jake said pulling out a pocket knife. "I'm gonna have to cut you for that one." He said walking right past Hunter and grabbing Max by the collar of his shirt. "Not gonna lie, that hurt. Almost as much as what im gonna do to that face of- GHAAA!" In the middle of his monologue Hunter had pulled out a pencil and plunged it down into his shoulder almost instantly afterwards Trevor and Michael lunged at Hunter but Max threw Jake into the pair before grabbing Hunter and yelling.
"LETS GO!" The two then made a beeline for the docks quickly jumping over the fence with a 'Do not enter' sign on it and finding a spot to hide next to a warehouse. "Shit." Max said breathing heavily. "Why'd you do that, now they're after both of us." Hunter panted for a few seconds before saying.
"I don't know, I just saw you, and him, and the knife, I don't know man I just acted!"
"Damn it! Look let's just lay low an-" Max was cut off as the sound of car doors closing caught their attention. They watched as three men came out of a silver car and six Asian men came out of a black van. "Who the hell are they?" the men talked for a moment before one Asian man in black took something from the blond man.
"I don't know but we need to get out of here!" As hunter said that his phone went off quickly taking it out he saw the name 'Mom' pop up. "Shit!" looking up Hunter saw one of the men in black look in his direction. Quickly hitting the hang up button Hunter was about to start sneaking away when a force struck his face sending him to the ground.
"Found you, you little shit!" It was Jake, Trevor and Michael had already grabbed Max and had him against a wall. Jake started to choke Hunter putting all of his weight on the smaller boys chest so he couldn't move. "Oh im gonna enjoy this!" he said a sadistic smirk creeping on his face. Then the sound of a gun being loaded caught his attention.
"Who the hell are you?" The man who had heard Hunter had now reached them and was pointing an MP5 at them. Jake stumbled back and held his hands up shaking in fear. Hunter then tried to speak.
"They chased us here we had no-"
"Shut up!" Hunter did so instantly as the Asian man glared at them. "Put up your hands and come with me."
"Hunter." Max began. "What did he say?" Hunter shook for a moment almost too scared to say anything
"He wants us to follow him, with our hands in the air." the small group of teens did so as they were sent in the direction of the deal.
"SIR INTRUDERS!" The man called out not lowering his gun.
"You told me this area was secure!" the elder man said his eyes narrowing at the smaller group.
"These docks haven't been used in months." Leon tried to calm the older man.
"Enough! Take care of this now!" Alex sighed and turned towards the teens.
"I got this." he said walking up to them. he began to stare them down as he approached his eyes first met Max's. Max had a thousand yard stare on his face as he looked at Alex chances were he had at least heard the rumors about him so Alex didn't see the need to push it. Next in line was Michael, He was no better looking and was shaking violently, he wouldn't tell a soul. Hunter was after him shaking almost as badly but there was something off about him something Alex couldn't quite put his finger on. Next up was Jake with one arm up the other at his side with blood running down it. "how'd this happen?" he said running a finger over the wound causing Jake to flinch. "I didn't hear a gunshot."
"The asshole stabbed him!" The voice of Trevor spoke up as Alex moved on to him. Trevor was taller than the rest of the group and seemed to be trying to show off just how not afraid he was. His arms where up but not fully, his face didn't convey fear but rather anger, and he had this defiant look in his eye. Him, he was the one Alex needed to make an impression on. So he looked Trevor in the eye and asked.
"Do you know who I am?"
"No, should I?" the disrespectful tone was almost cutting as Alex laughed and turned to Max.
"Cornrows," Max took a step back and began to shake. "do you know who I am?"
"Y-yes." Alex smirked.
"Good, tell him." He said crossing his arms.
"Tha-that's the Demon of New York, he's a monster, he's killed over a hundred people, he can dodge bullets but he doesn't even need to, he's...hes immortal." Alex had to give it to the kid it was rather flattering although mostly untrue.
"Bullshit, I bet you're just some hood looking to make a name for yourself!" Alex raised an eyebrow at this.
"Is that right?"
"Yeah, it is." Trevor had this insufferable smirk on his face as Alex turned away before pulling out a hunting knife and pressing it against his wrist. "Holy shit is that all it took to get you to try and ki-" Trevor was cut off as a crimson hand grabbed his jaw. The blood from Alex's wrist had spread up to his elbow and onto his hand forming blade like claws two inches longer than normal fingers. As Alex tightened his grip the boy thrashed and screamed, the claws dug into his skin as he hit the arm trying to get himself free. He was then lifted off the ground as a smirk grew on Alex's face.
"I'm only going to say this once, if you tell the cops about what you saw here I will find out, then I will find you, then I will find your families." He then turned to the others in the group "Understand?" they nodded their heads. "Good." He then dropped Trevor who fell flat on his ass and stared up at Alex with tears running down his face.
"Very impressive you scared some kids." A voice spoke in Japanese from above, looking up Alex saw a man standing on a shipping container that had been stacked onto another. His Face was shadowed with a hood but two glowing crimson eyes could be seen, he wore a white hoodie under a black denim vest, black dress pants, and black boots.
"I'm sorry, who are you again?" Alex said as the Yakuza aimed their weapons and shouted.
"It's not me you should be worried about, its her." He then pointed at the sky above the meeting area. Alex knew better though this was clearly a distraction and he wasn't taking his eyes off the mystery man. Hunter on the other hand did look and he saw a figure floating, they wore a torn and tattered red cape as well as some sort of metal armor. The figure then pointed its arm at the black van and shot a red ball no bigger than a human head at it. When the ball made contact it exploded killing four of the Japanese men and sending the older man onto the ground. hearing this Alex turned around and his jaw dropped.
"Holy shit." She then dropped down next to Mr Hizashi who tried to crawl away. As he realized he wouldn't be able to get away he spun around and pulled out a desert eagle aiming at where he thought she would be. She was much closer however kneeling down and grabbing his arm and with her grip alone snapped it. She then grabbed him by the head and slammed down breaking his skull open. The last Yakuza started screaming and opened fire on her unloading is entire clip. She barely seemed to register the attack only turning to him after the bullets stopped. She then lunged at him moving past the other group, grabbing him by the face and then lifting him up with one arm before a spike formed from her hand and pierced his skull. She dropped the body now done with the main threat and turned to the group of teens. Jake snapped once again pulled out his knife and ran at her with it raised up to stab her. She simply backhanded him the moment he was close enough to hit. her strike ripped his jaw from its position on his face and onto the ground several feet away. He stood for a moment before falling back dead. Michael Turned around and sprinted as fast as his legs would carry him in the opposite direction so she pointed a single finger at him and shot a bullet of blood at him, and as it hit his back it tore him in half. At this point trevor had pissed himself and was crawling away as she walked over to him and at some point he froze and she stood over him for a second before raising her foot up and bringing it down on his face splitting his skull to the teeth. During this Max had grabbed Hunter and ran but they weren't fast enough as she jumped up and landed in front of them. there they stood slowly backing up as the cloaked girl approached with a psychotic smile on her face. Then seemingly out of nowhere the silver car rammed into her before colliding with a shipping container. Marcus stumbled out of the passenger seat and turned to Alex.
"I think we got 'em man, but Leon's fucked up we gotta-" He was cut off at the car was sent flying right towards Hunter. Time seemed to slow down as Max pushed Hunter out of the path of the incoming car before it crushed him under its weight rolling a bit further until coming to a stop on its back. Marcus turned around to fight but was sent flying into a wall with one punch. Hunter ran to Max's body trying to lift him up.
"Damn it Max, get up we have to run! She's gonna kill us! MAX!" He shook his friend for a moment before reality set it, Max was gone. Tears started to fall from his face as he shook his head. "No... no this can't be happening. Its not fair. Get up brother." He then heard footsteps as the Girl was standing over him her smile still there. "Why? Why would you do this?" He was given no response he shouted in Japanese "WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS!?" Her smile faded and she sighed.
"You couldn't understand." As she said this Alex used his clawed hand to slash at her head but she easily dodged and formed her own claws to cut into his side. He screamed and grabbed the area she hit while falling to his knees. He then looked up as she grabbed him by the throat. With her back turned Hunter Pulled out another pencil and stabbed her in the neck, over and, over and, over again until she reached back and grabbed him as well. "I suppose you're the only one left." she then began to choke him, he thrashed around violently before passing out from lack of oxygen. She dropped him turning back to Alex who looked up and said.
"considering you're about to kill me anyway would you mind explaining why you did all this? I mean you already destroyed the money, so what do you get out of this?"
"We needed you and one other person in order to destroy Zeus" A voice from behind him speaks, Alex tries to turn but it hurts far too much.
"You're going after a god? How the hell am I and the kid supposed to help with that" He hears a sigh from behind.
"I've already said too much, by the time this is all over you will understand." And with that he was struck in the back of the head and fell unconscious. "That that it matters." The Hooded figure then walked over to Hunter and crating claws of his own. there's ones however where pointed and no larger than his normal fingers. He then plunged them into his chest before sending the blood into the boy. As he pulled his fingers out Hunters chest instantly started repairing itself with the same glow he had in his eyes. and after a second it was like nothing had happened to the boy.
"Will this be enough?" She asked with a uncaring voice looking at the two still living victims.
"It has to be, I only had one infection in me." He then turned away and started walking "If these two fail, humanity is over."
One day later a fox faced man in glasses and a grey suit is looking over the incident report he smirks and laughs to himself.
"So after the Wretched Egg slaughters a classroom of children then he flies all the way to the states, Kills a group of Yakuza, then kills some more kids, but spares two people? One a simple run of the mill school boy and the other..." He flipped the page to the file on Alex. "The urban legend known as The Demon of New York. A young man who is rumored to be able to make weapons out of his own blood!" He then took a break to laugh, his excitement building with every word he read. "I want them! I want them both!" He then pulled out his phone and started dialing. "Time to pull some strings."
DEADMAN WONDERLAND: THE CHOSEN
Major story Changes:(A/N this means from the original version of the fanfiction not to the story.) The original attacker wasn't the Wretched Egg but rather the unknown character who talks to Alex. Due to how I want to use this character later on they couldn't be used to slaughter everyone, In the original it was never implied Tamaki was behind Alex and Hunters imprisonment. The Character Zeus was never mentioned In the original story at all, In the original Alex mentioned fighting other with branches of sin now this is his first time doing so.
Alex: In the original version Alex was implied to work alone rather than be part of a larger organisation, In the original It was Never stated that Alex used his branch of sin in public nor that the population was aware of it, While his height is never stated in the original it is implied he is taller than hunter they are now the same height, rather than just being born in japan Alex is now part asian but is still mostly caucasian, Alex has a minor outfit change, Alex's branch in the original was entirely based on Alex Mercer he now as a more free powerlist called whatever he wants.
Hunter: Hunters original name has been changed due to it being the actual name of a friend of mine, Max did not exist in the original, Hunter had brothers in the original and his father was never brought up, Hunters bullies were racist in the original now they're just assholes, Hunter also got an outfit change as well as a slightly different branch of sin.
