Memory Effect
Chapter 1: Let The New Game Begin!
"It's really coming down isn't?" Yuki commented as he watched the rain pelt the window to his hotel room.
"Sure is but aren't you concerned about the power going out?" asked Akise from one of the two single beds in their room; a single candle on the night stand casting an eerie glow over half of his face.
"Not really. It's normal for the power to go out during a heavy thunderstorm"
'Well it looks like no one has said anything to him yet. I suppose that's for the best. But it will mean I'll have to keep my guard up for the both of us. Don't worry Yuki this time around I will protect you' Akise thought to himself as he reread the strange text on his phone.
Akise, soon a game will take place in this world of the deadly sort. For now all I can tell you is to beware of your classmate Yuno Gasai and stick close to Yukiteru Amano. He will certainly be targeted right out of the gate when the game starts. I do not know if Yuki or Yuno know of the events to come yet so stay on your toes. A friend
"So besides the storm how are you enjoying the class trip?" asked Akise.
"Kyoto's beautiful! I'm really enjoying the scenery and getting the historical value out of our sight seeing" replied Yuki.
Meanwhile in another room…
'The only way this could have worked out any better would have been if Yuki and I could have shared a room! But now I can make sure this deceiving whore doesn't go near or try anything with my darling Yuki!' Yuno thought happily from her bed as she glanced over at her roommate Moe Wakaba.
"Do you mind if I take a bath first Miss Gasai?" asked Moe as she pulled a pair of pajamas from her dresser drawer.
"Not at all, take your time" replied Yuno as she walked the candle over to Moe and fished a flashlight from her backpack.
'That's right, take your time, get nice and relaxed so you fall asleep and drown!' Yuno thought as she heard the bathroom door click shut and lock behind Moe.
"Now to go check on my sugar bear!" Yuno told herself quietly as she slipped out into the hallway.
"Miss Gasai, where are you going at this hour?" asked Mr. Hiyama.
"Just making a run to the ice machine!" replied Yuno.
"Ah well try to be quick it's almost curfew" said Hiyama as he passed her and continued to his room at the end of the hallway. As soon as the door was shut Hiyama eagerly pulled his cell phone from his pocket and reread the mysterious text.
I know who you are and I could help you. Meet me in the alley two blocks from the hotel you're staying in at 22:00
'Hmm…so it seems someone has figured out my little hobby and means to lure me into a trap. Well no harm in having a little fun on this trip and if my admirer happens to see me in action hopefully they'll realize they're in over their head and crawl back into whatever gutter they're trying to crawl out of' Hiyama thought as he pulled his hair tie out and let his straight pony tail fan out and creep up to his shoulders. He went to his suitcase and changed into his hat, goggles, mask and trench coat. He carefully peeked through the peephole in the door and seeing that the hallway was clear he crept out the door and made a mad dash for the stairwell.
He stayed in the shadows as he maneuvered his way down back streets until he reached the opening to the aforementioned alley. Standing by a lamp post at the mouth of the alley was a young girl with shoulder length dark hair. She was wearing a white blouse, black mini skirt, and expensive looking pumps. She wore a bored expression as she focused on her cell phone.
'Perfect! Perhaps she's my contact! Now to make her warm and expose who she really is to the world!'
"Excuse me miss, were you perhaps waiting for someone?" asked Hiyama as he stepped into the small circle of light.
"Ahh! Stay back! I don't want any trouble!" the girl screamed as her once bored expression transformed into a look of panic and horror. Although she couldn't see it a smile split across third's face all the way to his ears as he pulled a knife from his trench coat pocket and held it up high so that the light gleamed off the blade. The girl turned to run but in a flash third was on her heels and brought the knife down slashing a deep gash diagonally from the girl's shoulder to her waist. The force from the slash sent the girl flying face first into the pavement. Third swiftly advanced and kicked the girl just below her shoulder causing her to roll over onto her back.
"No! Please!" the girl sobbed as third dropped down to his knees and buried the knife into the girl's chest all the way to the hilt and then slowly dragged the knife down the length of her body. The girl began sputtering and choking as she coughed up blood that now smoothly ran down her cheeks and chin. Tears flowed freely from her eyes and dripped into her hair. Third pocketed his blade and carefully slipped his gloved fingers into the long straight gash he had just made and savagely pulled the girl open. He gleefully watched her heart hastily pump and her lungs struggle to inflate in a futile attempt to keep her alive. Then as if he were a child too eager to unwrap a present be began pulling her intestines out and splaying the ropey meat in all directions.
"I thought we agreed to meet at 22:00. You're early" a voice called from the shadows. Third jumped to his feet as his eyes scanned the darkness for his contact. "Well better you attack that girl than me. I assume with that out of your system you can focus on what I have to say?" asked a girl in a tank top and cargo pants.
"How did you know who I am?" demanded Third.
"Let's just say I have some inside info on a last man standing game we're both going to be a part of soon. There will be twelve of us competing for the top spot and as far as numbering off goes I'm the ninth. Although the game hasn't officially started yet I know the fourth and the twelfth can't be reasoned with and both have the law on their side. I already know murder is your calling and to call me anything short of a terrorist would be an understatement. I came to see if you want to team up to take down the Johnny Law duo do neither of us end up being the first one out" explained Minene.
"Show me some proof that your info is legit and you've got yourself a deal" replied Third.
"You'll get your proof soon enough" said Minene as she retreated back into the dark alley. "I'll be in touch"
After a few minutes of silence that reassured Hiyama that the girl calling herself the ninth was gone he returned his attention to the now dead girl and continued mutilating her corpse.
Earlier that day in Sakurami City…
"Ah there is nothing better than focusing your mind on a single goal and then pushing your body to achieve that goal" sighed Tsukishima contently as he threw a tennis ball as hard as he could and watched several of his beloved dogs race after it. Other groups of dogs were swimming in the pool while others ran through the agility course.
"Hello faithful canines! Your fellow champion of justice has come to recruit your aide in an upcoming battle against evil!" cried out a man who jumped into the middle of the yard wearing what most would consider a ridiculous outfit while gyrating his hips and flailing his arms as he spoke. The dogs abandoned their pursuit of the tennis ball and cocked their heads curiously at the delightfully giant tennis ball shaped mask the intruder was wearing. In the moment it would take to switch on a light the dogs barreled toward the intruder mouths open and teeth barred. "No! I'm on your side!" the man shrieked as he bolted towards a tall fence and scurried to the top of it.
"Sir, might I ask what you are doing here?" inquired Tsukishima.
"Of course! I have been foretold that a game is to be played soon and it is essential that someone fighting in the name of justice be the victor! In preparation I am seeking out my fellow agents of justice!" explained the intruder as he jumped and leaned in different directions in an attempt to avoid the powerful jaws jumping up at him.
"Sit!" Tsukishima commanded and the canine pack instantly complied allowing the intruder to catch his breath. "What makes you think I am an agent of justice?"
"You raise dogs and dogs are the embodiment of good! They are fiercely loyal and that's also the trait that the good team would have. Dogs are used by the police force instead of any other animal because in the fight for what's right they are the perfect soldiers! I know the forces of evil are already conspiring against us so I come to you and soon the fourth in hopes of establishing a defense against those who would see vice reign supreme! No need to answer me now; important decisions require time to be made so I shall return for your answer in the near future! Train well soldiers of righteousness!" explained the intruder before he left a confused Tsukishima and several disappointed looking dogs.
So fun fact about the title memory effect is a cell phone term as well as something that will come into play as this story goes on! I just came up with the idea for this story yesterday so other than a couple naughty scenes between a few of my favorite characters I don't have anything planned out but I'm hoping you lovely readers will enjoy the story all the same. Recently I've wanted to write more stories but have lost a lot of my confidence and despite having several ideas can't bring myself to write them. This is the first story I've written that has nothing to do with Hetalia since 2011 and since before I got really into Hetalia I planned to write a story for all the anime series and manga that I love I figured I would take a break from Hetalia and see if that helps me overcome my writing problem. I'm really looking forward to writing this story since it's been a long time since I was able to write something so quickly and easily. Hope to see you all in chapter 2!