Author's notes:
Hello~! Welcome back! I got some questions to answer!
To Panzer4life: Sorry, I forgot to type it down. The prologue is around four years before the Main-Plots begin.
Alright, if any of you have any more questions, please tell me!
Within this fanfiction, the four years before the Main-Plot starts would be Shiroyuki's days of researching and some behind the scenes actions, but when the Main-Plot starts, he would join the protagonists of the story and their conflicts! Anyway, thank you all and enjoy!
"..."-talking
'...'-thoughts(would not be used often)
Disclaimer: I don't own TAMNI, but i do own my oc.
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Chapter 1: Life as Kihara
Shiroyuki has been taken by Kihara Gensei to see the head of this certain Child Error facility, and Therestina Kihara Lifeline had already left, seeing that she had nothing to do. The old Kihara has came prepared, all the necessary documents for adopting Shiroyuki has been brought along. In fact, the Kihara was so well prepared that it scared him, the Kiharas were confident that he would agree to their offer. Then again, how could he not? The Kiharas had technically blackmailed him in to joining the family, or he would have suffered as a lab rat of their cruel experiments. This showed Shiroyuki that, if the Kiharas decided that he was a ninny, they would not hesitate to get rid of him. To them, it would be quite easy, too. Bearing that in mind, Shiroyuki continue to think about his future as a Kihara.
The adoption process was finished. Right now, Shiroyuki would be known as Kihara Shiroyuki, and is a fellow member of the Kihara family by law.
Kihara Gensei turned toward Shiroyuki and said, "Follow me, Shiroyuki-kun. We should first bring you to our headquarters and introduce you to the others."
At this, Shiroyuki tensed, he was about to meet the infamous Kihara family. He wondered just how would they behave when they're not running experiments. He also wonder how would they react to a new member of the Kihara family. If he were to offend any other Kiharas, he had no doubts that they would crush him underfoot.
"I understand." replied Shiroyuki.
Both the old and new members of the Kihara family entered a very fancy and high-tech vehicle to reach the headquarters. During the ride, Kihara Gensei was smiling a small, but evil and cunning smile the whole time. Shiroyuki, on the other hand, was very calm on the outside, but is actually a nervous wreck on the inside and is on the edge of having a panic attack. After all, the Kihara(s) might ended up killing him, just because he did something stupid.
"You don't have to so nervous." said Kihara Gensei.
"! … I am not so fragile of a person that I would be nervous over something as small a meeting and a introduction."
"Hehe…is that so? Do not lie to me. I did not live for so long in the darkness for nothing. I can see through you quite easily."
"…"
"You may have knowledge and potential, however, you lack experience. I wish that you would gain the experience you lack while you are in the Kihara family, or else, you would be swallowed by the darkness. Do you understand?"
"…Yes…"
Upon hearing this, Kihara Gensei smile yet another sinful and filthy smile.
"Good, good. It would be a pity if our lovely new member were to die because of some foolish mistakes. Don't you agree?"
"…"
"Alright, enough chit-chat. We are here."
The Kihara family's headquarter was quite plain. It was looked just like a five star hotel, however, one can tell that it was not a hotel. There are multiple high-tech doors that required a set of very complex codes to open. There was also a large amount of security cameras, hinting that this was a very important building.
The two Kiharas walked in the building. Inside the headquarters, everything was white. The floor tiles, the walls, the ceiling, just…everything. On the first floor, it was the lobby, as well as the dinning room. On the second floor, there are the private rooms of the each and every one of the Kiharas living here on the right wing of this building. On the left wing, there are rooms of the maids and butlers. Finally, on the third floor, there are high-tech computers that can make top-notch calculations.
Suddenly, many scientists started to pour out of the rooms. It seems that they are all Kiharas, and they caught wind of the arrivals Kihara Gensei and Kihara Shiroyuki. Many mumbling can be heard.
"Do you hear that? It seems that they have arrived."
"Yes, yes. I wonder if the Child Error had agreed with our offering?"
"Of course he did! Gensei would be able to 'persuade' him."
"I wonder how he looks like?"
"Hey, they're right there!"
And so, the crowd of scientist turned over to look at the direction of the two Kiharas.
To be honest, Shiroyuki is not nervous at all. Nor is he worried. In fact, he is quite disappointed. The great Kihara family, are chatting away like little children. They held no air of professional at all. From the way they acted, it would seem that the scientists are harmless, and a bit irritating. However, Shiroyuki did not let this fool him. Each and every one of the scientists here are from the Kihara family, which speak of their knowledge. He reminded himself that everyone single person here are very dangerous. He would have to be careful of his actions.
When everyone looked in their direction, Kihara Gensei addresses the crowd, "Hello, everyone. It would seem that Shiroyuki-kun here would like to join the Kihara family."
There was a long silence. The tension in the air was so thick that you would be able to cut it with a blast of meltdowner.
Finally, one of the scientists asked, "which project should we have him run?"
And Gensei replied, "I shall have him be in charge of the 'Dark May Project'."
At this, a loud uproar began.
"What!? Why would this newbie be in charge of such an important project on his first job!?"
"Hey that's not fair!"
"How come he gets to run the Dark May Project!?"
"You bastard! I should be in charge of that project!"
"Lucky!"
"SILENCE!"
Surprisingly, it was not Kihara Gensei that said that. It was Kihara Shiroyuki.
"Here I thought that the proud Kihara family would be professional, and it turns out that I'm wrong. You lots of louts are loud and childish! It seems that I've expected far too much from you guys!"
An unnamed Kihara than shout in response, "You brat, I dare you to say it again!"
"I'll say it as many time as I need to! The Kihara family is-"
"Now, now. It's mean to shout at each other. We should clam down and have a nice civil chat. Don't you agree?" said Kihara Gensei.
Kihara Gensei's voice did not change. He said it with a neutral tone. And yet it brought fear to the other Kiharas. They wouldn't disagree with him, if they did, then they would most certainly meet their end.
And so, the scientists did as Gensei suggested, they sat down and had a civil discussion. There was a long and eerie silence.
Gensei decided that he should start the discussion, "So, tell me, why should Shiroyuki-kun not run the Dark May Project?"
The representative of the scientists then said, "He is much too young and inexperienced. He should not be in charge of such important task, at least, not yet."
"There is no such thing as too young. In this family, all that matters is the knowledge an individual held. As for the lack of experience, he can gain experiences through this project."
"No! This project is too important for a newbie to handle! We should-"
"I trust Shiroyuki to do a fine job on this experiment."
"…V-very well, the newbie should be in charge of the Dark May Project, but if he messes up, he'll have to pay for it."
"Of course." replied Shiroyuki.
That signaled the end of the meeting.
"Here, take this, Shiroyuki-kun, this is the pass code to your room. Your room is the the sixth room to the right of the right wing."
"Understand."
'It seems that the old men Kihara Gensei pretty much have complete control over the other Kiharas. I'll have to watch out for him the most.'
"Kihara Gensei, just what is this Dark May Project?"
"It's getting late, we should talk about this tomorrow."
"…Very well."
It seems that he has no chose but to continue the conversation tomorrow. So then, Shiroyuki went up the stairs to the second floors. As he enters his own room, he realized he mistake. You see, Shiroyuki didn't own anything back at the Child Error facility, so his new room has nothing but a single king-sized bed, two blankets, and two pillows. It seems like he would have to find a way to get money to buy some wardrobes, sofas, T.V, computer, tooth paste, clothing, and many other items.
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On the next day, Shiroyuki has awoken up around 6:00am. He went to the closet and had found a plain white dress-shirt, black jeans, a pair of white sneakers , a single black tie, and a white lab coat. After getting dressed, he then decided to that it was time to get out of bed and went for a walk inside the Kihara headquarters, and while he was at it, he would look for a certain old men. Shiroyuki thought that the scientists would wake up by now and are doing those inhuman experiments. And yet, there are only a few scientists up and about, the rest of the awake were all the maids and the butlers that works here. He talked to a few maids and the butlers, and he found out that nearly all the Kiharas here are great scientists, but they don't know how to take of themselves, their daily lives are simply a wreck. As he walks around the corner, he found a grey-hair, hunched-back old men. This old men goes by the name of Kihara Gensei. He was the one Shiroyuki was looking for. Slowly, he approach Kihara Gensei.
"Well hello! How nice of you to come join me in my morning tea. Come, take a seat, take a seat!"
"…" Shiroyuki took his seat in silence.
"How do you like your room? What do you think of the Kihara headquarters?"
"Lets cut the chase. Tell me, what is the Dark May Project?"
Upon hearing this, Kihara Gensei grinned.
"The Dark May Project is an experiment that uses Child Errors to try to replicate the nature of Accelerator's esper powers, such as the automatic self-defense capability. This can be done by putting his calculation and thought patterns inside of the Child Errors."
"I see, so which Child Error facility am I supposed use?"
"The one you used live in."
"…"
It seems that Kihara Gensei was not kidding when he threatened Shiroyuki to join the Kihara family.
"Where are the necessary data and resource I need for this experiment?"
"Don't worry, it's all prepared in the Child Error facility. For your first experiment as a Kihara, you would only have some third-rate scientist that you can to order to help you do most of the experiment, while you just sit back, collect the data and make sure that nothing goes wrong. Every part of the experiment has already been planned out, all you have to do is to follow the instructions."
"I see…"
"Anyway, time for you to get going. Don't return until 10:00pm every day, unless you don't have a project to run for the time being. Also, remember to give me daily reports. Now, leave." Kihara Gensei said cheerfully.
"Wait, I need money, where can I earn money fast? I don't suppose that the Kihara family is willing to pay for the living expanse of a single individual, after all, the Kihara family needs the money to run their experiments, am I correct?"
"Do not worry, the Kihara family is supported by the Academy City's Board of Directors, so money isn't a problem to the family. An individual of the Kihara family will be receiving their monthly allowance on the first day of each new month. The money is usually went to the Kihara's bank account."
"I don't have a bank account."
"Yes, you do. We created a bank account for you just yesterday."
It seems that the Kihara family is …quite efficient, to say the least.
"What method of transportation should I take?"
"Just take the car and have the driver take you there."
"Alright."
After saying that, Shiroyuki left after grabbing a slice of toast and went to find the driver of the Kihara family. Today would be a busy day.
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While the car drove off, Shiroyuki was busy thinking. Shiroyuki may not show it, but his is still trying to get use to living in a family capable of buying such a big house, hiring many maids and butlers, having a bedroom all to himself, and many, many more. Back at the Child Error facility, he would have to share everything with every other Child Errors that lives there. The life style of living in a rich family if very different than the life style of a poor, Child Error. Before he could deepen his thoughts, the car had arrived at the Child Error facility.
Once he has gotten off the car, he began slowly walking toward the Child Error facility. after he has entered it, he stopped. He looked around the facility, and everything seems the same. It was the same old colorful playground, the same old class rooms, nothing has changed. However, to him, this place has become very foreign, because he knew, he was about to turn this place into hell.
Shiroyuki then walked inside the main office of the facility, and there was the head of the certain facility.
"H-hello, a-are you the Kihara in charge of the Dark May Project?"
It was cleared to Shiroyuki that this men has feared him.
"Yes, where are the necessary data, and bring me to the mechanics that is needed in this project."
"Y-yes sir."
And so, Shiroyuki read the data and made the final check on the mechanics. Even if he did see nor use this mechanics before, he was able to check it with the blueprint of the machine and the knowledge he held.
Soon, they would begin the first experiment of the Dark May Project, and there was no doubt that lives will be loss. There was still a little bit of time before the experiment starts, and Shiroyuki was deep in thought. Now that he would be killing innocent people left and right, he wonder what would he have to do to a stone for his crime? Even though he was forced to run this project, it was still 'his' project. The lives loss would be his fault. Would he be forgiven if he gave his victims a funeral and bury them? Would he be forgiven if he gave them flowers? He does not know, but one thing was for sure, the moment a single life is loss by his hands, he would sentence himself to dying a dog's death, and would forever live his life in guilt.
The clock finally reached 7:30 am, it was time for the experiment to began. Once the experiment began, there was no more stopping in between and going back. He would have to make his choice: would he stop the experiment, or would preform the experiment? And so, he made his choice.
It seems that Kihara Shiroyuki has found himself at yet another crossroad.
I wonder which road has he decided to walk upon?
And what consequence would there be?
Come back next time to find out.
Remember:
Even on the crossroad of light and darkness,
neither may be the correct path.
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Next chapter: Dark May Project
Phew~! Got the first chapter out!
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