A/N: This is the edited version of this chapter fyi. So, enjoy.
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Hiriko sighed looking at the calendar it was another dreaded report day. Groaning in frustration wanting anything but to see Kureto and his squad at this moment. Her stomach bubbled with dread having to see Shinya Hiragi him with his annoying stupid smirk on his face.
Staring at herself in the mirror one last time she pressed the pin to her left breast showing her rank. Her black hair up in a ponytail as she observed her black uniform for any mistakes she made. Her eyes glanced at the Crowley large cover it. Her heart skipped a beat gazing at it.
Her fingers gently folded it once again she caught the whiff of his cologne as it filled her senses as she spun her the locker placing it with all of her most important belongings. A small picture of her old squad and her Moon Demon graduation photo one of her parents as well. She placed the coat gently next to her letters from Crowley were also in the safe. Twisting the lock closed so no one could find her treasure from the nights before.
Hiriko turned away ready to do. Hiriko was a silent person never really showing much emotion in this destroyed world. She wasn't emotionless she loved to laugh and have fun when needed in this world at this moment emotions got you killed. Even in Highschool she was quiet keeping to herself and observing the situation in front of her before acting.
Shaking her head away from those thoughts she collected her papers as she left her small apartment. It was lonely and empty without her. Hiriko sighed shutting the door leaving the room.
Avoiding the two Hiragi's is what she did when she could. Kuerto Hiragi was the first one of them he was an ass since high school his personality the way he acted like he was God himself for being born in a important family.
As well for Shinya their history went very back and was rather embarrassing, to say the least. Causing a small amount of resentment for the white hair general. Before she knew it, she found herself in front of the large tower and took a deep breath in and out prepping herself to go in.
"Look who it is," a strong voice ripped through the quiet open space. Hiriko whipped around to see Guren Ichinose. Even though he came from a high family he wasn't as arrogant…well most of the time. Guren was a strong leader he was a smart ass a back talker and a mystery. He was a strong leader and did whatever to benefit him as a person.
"Good afternoon Ichinose," Hiriko said bowing to the higher-ranking leader.
He smirked "Ichinose using last names still," he said smiling a bit. Observing her fellow Leader, he was rather annoying to her...but in a good way. He was a strong leader of his squad with deaths rare on his front. He helped children and got the job done when needed. Her eyes lingered to that sword on his hip. A sword she has went up against and lost to many times.
She smirked remembering the long practice session against Guren. He was a hard worker and strong. In a weird way she admired the slick talking leader very much. She wishes she could say some of the things he has said.
"Good afternoon Guren," she corrected herself. She did go to highschool with him no need to be that formal with him.
Guren smirked "you're going to see the asshole Hiragi today," he asked walking with her through the building.
"Which one," she smiled at the joke.
He let out a fake shock "wow even you can make jokes," grinning "I have faith in humanity again," he said holding his heart. Talking to him felt very natural it always did he was casual and calm at the right times inspiring and strong in others.
"Here you are," he said stopping at large double doors of the office. "Be good for my Shinya yeah," he said opening the door for her. Hiriko huffed her heart racing slightly not wanting to see Shinya Hiiragi the unofficial son the Hiiragi family.
"Hello," Hiriko said bowing coming into the room only three people were sat in the silent office. Of course, Kureto Hīragi sat in his large oak wood desk next to him his little blond assistant Aoi. And of course, the white-haired Hiiragi sitting drinking tea on the sofa.
"Come in," he said barely glancing at Hiriko. She could already feel Shinya eyes following her as she stepped into his Kureto's office. Hiriko kept a nice poker face and gave the report to Aoi who looked over it and passed it over to her boss Kuerto.
It was silent for only a few minutes while Kureto reviewed her report. "Hiriko are you prepping for the battle," Kureto spoke up his voice authority tone.
"Yes, my new team are making more progress with training," she spoke in a clear tone, head held high while her hands placed in front of her.
"Your report is decently done," he said flipping through it. "But it could be better next time make sure you write more detailed," he spoke. Hiriko gritted her teeth nit nodded. "Make sure you're prepared at any time in the following days for the battle and take care of our new rookies out the battlefield," he added.
Hiriko noted that inside of her head of what was expected of her.
"Your report says you have been taking more rotations than normal," he reads. Hiriko tries not to react to that to avoid signaling him something was up.
"Yes, I have I'm worried about the battle I can't sleep much," she made a quick lie.
"You have a new squad so be on your toes," he said. Aoi next to him wrote down whatever Hiriko and Kuerto conversation consisted of. He signed the report quickly then flipped the report closed "you can leave now," he said waving her off.
Hiriko bowed "thank you, General Hiiragi," she said turning her tail to leave.
Shinya was already the door holding it open. "After you," he said with a soft smile on his face. His tea laid abandoned on the table.
"Thank you," she bowed once again her stomach twisted in awkwardness and her legs wanted to run away from him. The dynamic between this was complicated to say the least.
"So Hiriko how about some dinner at my apartment," Shinya asked her with a natural gentleman voice he always had. She rolled her thin eyes if this was about four to five years ago, she would be a blushing mess but now she held no feelings toward Shinya.
"No thank you," she used formal words towards him.
He let out a sigh shaking his head "fine guess I'll have to charm you in a new way," Shinya finished looking at her.
"I guess you will, goodbye Shinya I'll see you on the battlefield," Hiriko said her face blank as she could keep it.
"I'll, of course, watch your back," he replied smoothly watching her closely as she left the floor. His blue eyes observed her as she left. Something about the air around her seemed different than usual.
Hiriko emotions when she saw Shinya was off the walls. Filled mostly with resentment for what happened but once upon a time she loved him but that was in the past.
But she had a more important thing to deal with like than worry about Shinya. The battle that is coming up, her squad, the rookies, and Crowley.
She quietly strolled toward the practice arena. She nodded at the guard as he let her walk through. Crying and freaking out wasn't an option for her she needed. When she got there, she breathed in and calmed herself.
Pulling out her sword it always weighed so heavy in her hand. The sword was heavy her black hilt had a small red rope wrapped around it.
Hiriko sighed pointing the blade out. Stepping to the side she centered herself as she swung her sword in basic techniques. Closing her eyes she remembered her old squad and Crowley.