Chapter 2 – Welcome to the city of Despair

Makoto and Byakuya just sat there thinking about what to do until

"There may be a way …" Makoto said snapping Byakuya out of his stupor " What do you mean ?" Byakuya asked " There may be a way to contact the foundation !" Makoto said optimistically

"What does that mean ?" Byakuya asked again " There's a radio tower , not far from here and it has an antenna that may be strong enough to get through the jamming " Makoto said happily

"Why didn't you say so sooner ?! Let's go !" Byakuya said angrily grabbing the weapons and walking off " It's the other way Byakuya " Makoto said pointing in the different direction

The heir turned back on his heel and let Makoto lead the way

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(A few minutes later )

Byakuya and Makoto had been walking for a few minutes now , so far it had been relatively quiet which made Byakuya a little tense and on high alert for any enemies

Currently Byakuya was carrying the assault rifle while Makoto was stuck with the dual pistols for weapons

The silence was broken when Byakuya asked " Makoto how do you know that there is a radio tower near us ?" the heir asked suspiciously " Well , Byakuya I used to live in Tokyo city " Makoto said before continuing " I've lived in Tokyo for about my whole life before I had to move over to Hope's Peak when they sent me that invitation " Makoto said before his voice got sad a bit

"I mean at first I was a little reluctant to go but after some things happened I decided to go " Makoto said with a little sadness in his voice and this made the heir even more curious " And exactly happened that convinced you to attend Hopes' Peak ?" Byakuya asked

There was silence between them before Makoto responded with a smile " That Byakuya is a story for another day " which made the heir a little annoyed but he decided not to press further into Makoto's life before the Tragedy

As they began making their way to the tower , they walked up the hill to the tower where a radio station was located

Makoto explained that a DJ used to broadcast a bunch of songs from here before he died but it still had a good antenna

As they began to approach the area , they spotted Remnants with guns , they took cover behind barrels

"There are about 3 of them and there could be more inside " Byakuya said after peaking behind cover " We should knock them out , and take whoever is inside by surprise " Makoto suggested " Good call" Byakuya said as he moved to a wall with Makoto trailing behind him

"Okay Makoto , we can do this a lot faster if we work together okay ? You get the guy over there and I'll take his body , then we'll knockout the last one , got it ?" Byakuya explained his plan " Got it " Makoto responded

Makoto and Byakuya moved behind the two enemies before putting both of them in a chock hold and then Byakuya slammed the last enemies head into the brick wall of the radio station , knocking him out instantly

Makoto carefully peeked inside the radio tower , after confirming no one was inside he entered with Byakuya who still had the computer with him

"Alright Byakuya you get the computer set up and I'll go around back and get the emergency power on " Makoto said as Byakuya got to work setting up

Within a few minutes , they set up everything with haste under Byakuya's amazing guidance of course

Currently they were waiting for the computer to make a connection with headquarters with Makot especially close to the screen

"G-guys are you there ?" a voice called out and they recognized it instantly " Kyoko ! You cannot believe how glad I am to hear your voice again " Makoto said happily

"Guys what's going on over there ? We lost your location as you entered the city , what's going on over there ? Are you okay ?" Kyoko asked with worry in her voice

"Don't worry Kyoko , we're fine" Makoto said with a smile " What happened out there ?" Kyoko asked again but this time Byakuya decided to answer

"We were ambushed as we entered the city , they shot down our helicopters and everyone except me and Makoto are dead " Byakuya stated bluntly

"I was afraid of that but I'm glad you two are okay " Kyoko said " Kyoko can you send reinforcements to our location , we are behind enemy lines and we barely have any weapons " Byakuya said again which made the Ex detective go silent

The sleuth sighed before answering " I'm sorry but we can't send any reinforcements to your location at the moment " Kyoko said " And why is that ,exactly ?" Byakuya asked again with slight irritation

" Future Foundation scouts have just reported in that the city has air defenses that are designed to take out any and all aircrafts , they also have planted sea mines around the ocean of the city and all on foot entry and exit points in and out of the city have been blocked or destroyed " Kyoko said with seriousness

" Listen Makoto , for now I need you and Byakuya to stay alive while we figure out a way to help you " Kyoko said " And please be safe " she said before power was cut off

"What the hell was that ?" Byakuya said readying his gun " Byakuya we need to get out of here now , the emergency power could have gone for days , there is someone out there " Makoto said in a low voice

"Follow me " Makoto said as he opened a hatch underneath the floor " What is this " Byakuya asked " It's an old hidden entrance , it will lead us back into the streets the previous owner had it built to make the trip seem less far " Makoto said as he entered with Byakuya following behind him

As they moved underground with Makoto leading the way with flashlight that he found as he entered , they could hear voices speaking above them until they finally reached the end of the tunnel

As they moved back into the streets , they quickly took refuge in a nearby building

Currently both men were completely unknowing of what to do now

Stuck in a city with enemies lurking behind every corner

No help coming to ensure their safety

Nothing … Absolutely nothing

It was truly a painful despair to feel !