Hello once again! Finally uploaded my second chapter for the story :D
Sorry if this chapter is a little short :c I'll try to make it longer next time!
Please Enjoy The Chapter~
Disclaimer: I do not own Tokyo Ghoul or its characters.
"Urgh, it's so hard to find a decent feast around here when that damn woman eats everything she meets!" The Crow thought as he finished the last of his dinner.
He has been hungry as hell for the past few days that he didn't care if the body was already half rotten. Just like a crow, as long as there's flesh to be devoured, he was happy.
It's been 7 years since the incident involving Kurou's parents. He learned a year ago that avenging his parents wasn't the answer to the pain in his heart. It took the deaths of countless investigators for him to realise that.
He still doesn't know the answer to this pain.
He was left to fend for himself like a lone wolf in harsh and heavy snow for the past 7 years. He relied heavily on his kagune to protect him like a cub relying on its mother. Over the course of 7 years, he learned to hunt humans and realise how the world worked...
...It was hunt or be hunted.
Kurou also developed an unspoken understanding between him and his kagune. He consume flesh, it protects him.
"I wish that Rize wouldn't eat so much flesh everytime. How does she not get fat?" He voiced his thoughts with obvious distaste towards the infamous "Binge Eater".
Kurou considered moving to the 20th Ward for quite some time now due to the recent activities by the CCG. Apparently the "Binge Eater" has been causing the CCG to become active around these parts.
"Well maybe I had something to do with that haha...after all, I did kill alot of investigators." He thought sheepishly.
He wouldn't be surprised if an investigator walked up to him right now. Suddenly he heard footsteps behind him...
Speak of the devil...
Sighing he slipped on his mask before turning around. His left eye turns into the orange version of the kakugan. Looks like his suspicions were correct.
Since he was an ukaku and rinkaku type, his kagune takes the form of a crow's wings on his shoulder while his tentacle-like kagune takes the form of two claws of a crow on his waist. There was a reason people called Kurou "The Crow". He suddenly tilted his head to the side as if to imitate a bird.
They attacked.
It was a rather one-sided battle mainly due to the fact that it was night time and the feather/spike-like projectiles were pitch black. The two investigators managed to block the projectiles with their quinques by putting it in front of their faces.
That left them vulnerable.
The Crow closed in on them and within seconds, he impaled their guts with the crow-like claws. He felt no sympathy towards them at all.
"That was the third time tonight...The 11th Ward doesn't seem very safe anymore..." Kurou thought to himself.
He sighed, recalled his kagune and left the alley.
He suddenly had a feeling of deja vu.
Time skip 1 year...
Kurou finally got a job and managed to collect enough money to rent a cheap apartment. He also managed to apply for Kamii University. Getting out of the 11th Ward was like trying to escape out of a prison cell. Simply put it, it wasn't easy.
But he's here now and can finally have a new start. A new start in the 20th Ward.
Time skip 11 months...
His stomach just growled for the fifth time tonight. He felt like he could eat a horse although it wouldn't benefit him in anyway. His stomach growled again as his feet shuffled on the deserted concrete pavement trying to find his next victim. He passed by an alley and...
He heard someone talk about catching a guy with his pants down.
Kurou decided to check it out since he thought this might be a chance to actually fill his stomach. So he went into the alley and found...a head of a corpse sticking out of the corner.
"Perfect timing. Although a little earlier wouldn't hurt." Kurou thought to himself.
He decided to go for the delicious flesh but stopped in his tracks when he heard the sounds of struggle. He cautiously moved forward to peek around the corner and did not expect what he was about to see.
Kurou saw, what appears to be, a headless ghoul's body currently on top of what used to be human and...Nishiki?! What was he doing here? Kurou only saw Nishiki walking around in school and met him once but never really talked.
Was he a ghoul?
He decided to put his mask on and observe in the shadows to avoid any unneccessary conflict. Especially when he's hungry. His kagune won't protect him when he's hungry and his movements won't be as sharp as usual, it's better to stick to the shadows for now.
"...That's why I'm killing you, as punishment for trespassing on my feeding grounds." Nishiki told his victim.
Upon closer inspection, the Crow noticed the person being held by the neck looked awfully familiar. He almost looked like...Kaneki?! How did that book-loving nerd get into a situation like this? Kurou always saw him, either by himself or with Hide, reading a book. Also, he has a kakugan in one of his eyes...
Was he a ghoul all along?
He was lost in his thoughts when he suddenly noticed something blue in the corner of his eye. He looked up and noticed someone kneeling on the rooftop. He wondered who it could be. A ghoul detective? No, they usually go in pairs. A ghoul? Most likely.
Suddenly she jumped off.
"Who's feeding grounds, did you say?" The mysterious girl said while landing into a crouch. "Since when were these your feeding grounds...Nishiki?"
"Touka..." Nishiki turned towards her while dropping Kaneki. "...That gluttonous woman is dead, right?"
Kurou was surprised by this piece of info. Was she really...did Rize die? If so then it will be easier to hunt for prey with the infamous "Binge Eater" dead.
They continued their conversation when their eyes started to change.
"Being insulted by a smart-mouthed punk younger than I am is something that really pisses me off." Nishiki started walking towards Touka.
"That so?" Touka replied with obvious disinterest, also walking towards Nishiki.
They charged at each other when Nishiki suddenly came to a sliding stop.
"You'll have to cut deeper than that!" Nishiki said, obviously hurt by the attack from Touka.
"Will I now?" Touka asked.
Unexpectedly, deep cuts started to appear on Nishiki's body, causing him to lose his balance. The Crow was impressed by her show of skill and that said alot.
By this point, Kurou couldn't hold back any longer and started walking towards the human corpse. He looked at Kaneki who stared back at him with fear, and surprise visible on his face. He looked like he wanted to run away but he can't due to his hunger.
Nishiki didn't fail to notice this and chose the wiser decision, which was to run away. Looks like he wasn't stupid enough to stay and fight two ghouls.
Touka just stared at his retreating form with an indifferent expression. He was such a weakling.
Kurou knelt down in front of the corpse, removed his mask, and ate as if the previous incident didn't happen. He even offered Kaneki some of his meal.
Surprisingly, he stopped himself while reaching out to take it. Touka just stared at this for a moment before finally snapping out of it.
"What are you doing?" She questioned Kurou with slightly furrowed eyebrows.
"Hm?" He looked up with innocent eyes and a mouthful of delicious flesh. He looked towards her, then at Kaneki.
"Oh sorry, where are my manners?" Kurou realised your mistake sheepishly while scratching the back of his head.
"My name is Kurou Yagami..." He introduced himself while standing up. "...What are yours?"
"Kan...Kaneki." He replied clutching his stomach.
Touka chose to remain quiet and stare at him. Kurou offered Kaneki the remains of his meal but he still did the same thing as earlier. It was a waste of effort.
Suddenly, a mysterious old man with a calm demeanor stepped forward.
His eyes looked old, almost like they were ancient. It made him seem like he was experienced and wise.
And he was.
"Why don't you bring your friends into the shop?" The mysterious old man asked Touka with a warm smile.
Touka protested at first, saying that you were dangerous, however, a quick reminder from him told her otherwise. She reluctantly agreed and went inside.
Kurou looked at Kaneki and smiled at him, causing him to flinch a little. He then stood up, went to the backdoor and, before going in, said a quick 'thank you' to the Manager.
Looks like things just got interesting...
And that concludes the chapter! I'll try to have chapter 3 up as soon as possible :D
Thanks to Nocturnal Salamander for giving me ideas! ~.~
