Time for chapter three! So exciting~
I forgot to mention in the previous chapter that I will try to update every full moon, but if there so happens to be a week-long vacation or even summer I will update so much I assure you.
As for more pending things to go to, I would like to answer one peculiar person that I do not know the name nor alias of due to the fact they are a GUEST. My, do I often times get quite puzzled what to call them, but anyway, onto more of an answering matter;
I just simply adore your idea and shall take it into consideration, because I quite like the idea of Aigis being that weird mom with the attitude of a dad like, Minato brings a boyfriend home, Aigis sends him off elsewhere, and has a sit down with said boyfriend and the second Minato is out of hearing range, Aigis pulls out her hand pistols and questions the poor unsuspecting boyfriend into a sort of terror.
Oh my, apologies, I'm getting quite off of topic. Anyway dear, I shall take your suggestion into consideration. Also, to your pending shipping question, I , myself, am unsure who Minato would "swoon" for, but so far I'm planning to share the love equally between the suitors until the end result. (also, I am a Ryoji/Minato shipper as well uvu), and thank you for the idea, as well as enjoying my writing, it makes my heart all warm and fuzzy uvu Although, I would like to give you a name, I don't mind calling you "dearie" and whatnot, but there may be different anons and it'll be hard to tell you apart from only "GUEST".
Also, personal shout outs to some new readers: AlchemistofSilver, ShadowWolfDemon19, KuroHanuMiko, Lirry(GUEST), GUEST, and a personal friend of mine, DigitalMaster1100.
Ah yes, speaking of Digi, I'd like to thank him for being the person who was the first to know the idea of this series, and being the one to motivate said series.
Though, I still think you're an ass for distracting me while I'm trying to work on this.
Oh yeah, there's also a key I would like to talk about
BOLD- RADIO & SUPPORT or just loud emphasis
ITALICS- THOUGHTS/VOICES IN THE HEAD & FLASHBACKS or stressed emphasis
Now, I don't believe I have much to say as of now, so onto the recap!
On previous chapter, Minato goes to school! And his stupid ribbon just won't tie, weird, I wonder how's that gonna turn out? ((Wink wink nudge nudge)) Anyway, he meets Junpei, a happy-go-lucky student who also transferred to the school in eighth grade (I don't even know why that was relevant, but eh.) and seems like a killer for the ladies(not).
After Yukari's bitching, and some other events, and his ribbon still won't tie. He helps Junpei out on a random answer and gets some free food for it! But then suddenly, he gets surrounded by a pair if gangsters with weapons! Of course, he's able to defend himself and all, but a stranger with a beanie hat (who we find out is called Shinjiro) helps defend him. But he takes the cat Kuroku, with him!
Thus, begins his budding friendship with Shinjiro, I wonder when we'll get to see him again?
Maybe we'll find out in this chapter, maybe, sort of.
Minato's P.O.V
XXI
[April 8th, 2009; Wednesday; Evening]
When I returned to the dorm, after signing in, I noticed Yukari sitting with a sophisticated gentleman and the two seemed to be in a pleasant conversation. So, like the teenager I am, I rudely interrupted it by walking up to the two.
"Oh," Yukari was the first to notice, "You're back." Now why did I feel such a disappointed tone?
"So this is the new guest..." The sophisticated gentleman mumbled from behind his hand, before the two of them both stood up to greet me.
"Good evening." I nodded and he continued, "My name is Shuji Ikutsuki. I'm the Chairman of the Board for your school." Cool, I thought while he breathed out his last name in a pondering manner. "... Hard to say, isn't it?" Not really, but I couldn't even get a word in before he continued again. "That's why I don't like introducing myself. Even I get tongue-tied sometimes... Oh, how rude of me, take a seat."
I sat down on the plush chair while the other two sat across from me on the sofa. I was starting to wonder why Yukari was being so quiet, but I couldn't care less, the more she's quiet like this, the more I won't be this close to punching her face.
Well, the only reason stopping me from actually hitting her is only because of my morales. Kids, learn a lesson from me, under any circumstance other than a moment where she has a knife or any weapon to your throat you should never hit a woman. Because hitting a lady is not okay, hitting anyone is not okay. Do not abuse anyone or anything (except your wall, because let's face it, walls are pretty good at taking hits) or else you're just a insecure jerk. This has been a lesson from Minato Arisato, use it well kids.
Anyway, Ikutsuki spoke, "I apologize about the confusion regarding you accommodations." Wow does he speak motherfucking regally, seriously. "However," Ugh, I hate those "but" parts, "It may take a while longer before you receive a proper room assignment." I nodded and he hummed, probably thinking what to say next, before actually speaking; "Is there anything you'd like to ask?"
"... Well," Oh god does it feel good to actually have an opinion here! "Who else lives here? Other than, well, Yukari and Mitsuru-san."
Ikutsuki hummed again, before replying, "There are only four students living in this dorm, and that would be you, Yukari, Mitsuru, and another senior called Akihiko Sanada." Huh, so there was another guy living here... I wonder if I saw him yet... I couldn't ponder much, because suddenly, Ikutsuki bumped his elbow into Yukari's hip, which in turn made her yelp and glare at the man, "I hope you all get along... Nicely." He paused, and folded his hands together, "Do you have anymore questions?"
"Nah, I'm good." I shrugged indifferently and watched as the young adult stood up, straightening his suit a little.
"Then, I hope you have a successful school year. Now, if you'll excuse me..." I watched as he started walking away before coming into a halt; "You must be tired from all of the excitement. You should go to bed early. As they say, "The early bird catches the bookworm!"..." I snorted and Yukari looked at me strangely, while Ikutsuki chuckled, "I'm glad you liked the pun, and apologies Yukari, I just couldn't help myself!" Then he left the building entirely.
Yukari was still staring at me as I slowly got up from my place from the cushy chair.
"... What?" I asked, looking straight back at her, before she swished her head and stood up with me,
"Just... Just curious, did you just snort?" She asked curtly, before I shrugged and nodded; Yukari continued to stare. "Is that... Is that what you find funny, really?" The girl continued to gape at me as I started to go up my room, calling from behind me;
"I find a lot of things funny, you just don't know what."
Then, I entered the room, many things on my mind seem to blow away as I entered the sweet bliss of sleep.
Third P.O.V
[Late Night]
Minato's form flickered on the big monitor, it crackled once or twice before being fully visual. His expression was a complementing one, and he rolled over once or twice in the time while the monitor was on.
In front of the gigantic screen was three familiar figures, Yukari, Mitsuru, and Ikutsuki. With the two female students sitting in front of said monitors.
"Working hard you two?" Ikutsuki asked, then clasped his hands at the tension in the room; "So! How's he doing?" Then the gentleman leaned on the wheelie chairs the two sat on. Well, use to, because at the motion of his leaning, the two girls stood up, almost making him slip, but he too stood up to make sure he didn't fall flat on his face.
"He went to bed a while ago," Said Mitsuru in a calm tone, but her face turned into a nervous one, "He's asleep now. Mr. Chairman, do you think he's..?" Ikutsuki nodded and intercepted her speech;
"Lets just wait and see for now... The Dark Hour is approaching..."
Tick
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Tock
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Tock
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XXI
[Dark Hour]
The Chairman tilted his head, "Hmm... He's still sleeping. The Dark Hour occurs every day at 12 midnight; you could say it's the "hidden" hour. During this time, an ordinary person Transmogrifies into a coffin, and is oblivious to all that occurs around them during this time."
Then Yukari said, "Um... We know Mr. Chairman... Who are you talking to?"
The man just blinked before laughing, "Oh sorry! I think I just sort of dozed off there. Sorry for scaring you!"
The pink-uniformed student sighed, but looked back at the monitor, "So... Because he's not in a coffin means..?"
Ikutsuki nodded, "As you can see, he's retained his human form. He's fast asleep, although... He is most definitely experiencing the Dark Hour. The only question that remains is whether or not he has the potential. But he must... If he didn't," Ikutsuki laughed, "They would've preyed on him by now."
Yukari shivered, "Scary..."
The gentleman coughed, "In any case, we should just continue to only monitor him for a few more days, just to see what would happen."
Mitsuru saluted, "Yes sir." While Yukari just rubbed her left arm, unnerved, she was;
"I feel kind of bad, though, spying on his like this..."
Mitsuru nodded towards her, "It's alright, we're doing this for a greater cause, Takeba."
That obviously didn't make Yukari feel any better.
Minato's P.O.V
"Master..."
"Master..."
"Master Arisato if you do not wake up I will have to use other instinctive to wake you from your slumber."
"..."
"Its the big nose dude, wake up."
Wait what. My eyes flicked open immediately, only to be greeted by the same elevator room, a gigantic clock overhead, me seated in the exact same chair, and across from me was the same dude I dreamt of the first day.
I was pretty damn sure I threw out that mushroom bento my aunt cooked for me the last time. And I made sure I didn't eat any gas station sushi... Oh god it must have been the time with Junpei, damn it I knew I shouldn't have had that special!
"No it was neither Master Arisato..." I heard a groan come out from the man across from me. Could he read my mind..? Oh man that would be creepy as hell.
"No, I cannot indeed read your mind, you just tend to say things out loud Master Arisato." He coughed into his gloved hand and I could have swore he mumbled a 'well, that wasn't what I was expecting.' Although he continued on, "Pardon my lateness, but welcome to the Velvet Room. My name is Igor, and I am slightly regretting of making your acquaintance."
"Same here." I said, yawning into my hand, while he just stared at me blankly.
"Anyway, this place exists between dream and reality, mind and matter..." He quickly continued before I could interrupt, damn, he was catching on. "Only those who have signed the contract can enter this place..." At the end of his sentence, he snapped his fingers and the contract I signed earlier appeared on the table. Hey, was the mahogany died in blue? Oh shit it was so cool.
Igor seemed to realize my distraction and snapped his fingers again to catch my attention; "Henceforth, you shall be welcomed, sadly, here in the Velvet Room. You are destined to hone your unique ability, and you will require my help to do so."
"Really?" I asked and he nodded,
"Really, and quite pitifully so... However, I only ask for one thing in turn, and that is for you to abide by the contract, and assume responsibility for all of the choices you make."
I nodded, "I understand. And I shall accept your terms, but let me ask you this; how the ever lasting fuck are you going to help me?"
His lips grew into a tight line, before he gave a wave of his hand, and a key appeared into my own, then, he just rubbed his temples; "You shall see in a later moment, and please, refrain from cursing while you're in this realm. Now off you go, I do not wish to even bother with you until I am able to handle your unique personality..."
Before I closed my eyes, Igor stopped to pause, "Ah, I almost forgot there is another resident of this room, who fortunately, now that I think about it, could not be present for your arrival. But now since of the curiosity that is you, I must allow the two of you to meet. It shall be another time, now, good night Master Arisato... 'Til we meet again..."
Then guess what? I blacked out, like a bitch.
XXI
[April 9th, 2009; Thursday; Early Morning]
Now that was a fucked up dream, man, this is why I shouldn't eat out...
But now it's time for school. Woopity-fucking-doo...
Actually, on my way to the school, I met Junpei at the gates and we decided to walk and talk; with him being a bit peppier than usual...
"What's up man? You know, today is like the perfect day for everything! The sky is blue... We're all young... What more can we ask for!?" He had this weird look in his eye, but I couldn't help but chuckle slightly at his antics.
"You're full of energy today." I commented while he was practically skipping on the concrete ground.
"Of course! But dude, you got to listen to this- Oh wait! Hehe, I'm not supposed to say anything, just pretend I didn't say anything!' Then he went off giggling like a school girl into the school.
I worry for him sometimes.
XXI
[Morning]
It seems Mr. Ekoda, the dude that seems to have it out for Ms. Toriumi, was teaching us Classical Literature this time, and I prayed to God that he was better than I thought he was.
He wasn't, he was actually worst.
While going over his introduction about himself, I found myself getting tired all of a sudden; tempted to take a nap, I almost face planted the desk, but I thought logically, and slapped myself awake to listen to the lecture.
"Let's begin." Mr. Ekoda called out, "Open your textbooks, class. First on our syllabus is "Ise Monogatari", the origin of Japanese literature. It's a very interesting story. You youngsters might call it, "da bomb". Anyway..."
Oh dear lord please just shoot me now.
[Academics has Increased!]
XXI
Third P.O.V
[Dark Hour]
The scene is familar as before, with Mitsuru and Yukari sitting at the monitors while Ikutsuki entered the room.
"So, how's he doing so far?" He asked, attempting to do the same thing he did previously but the two girls scooted an inch, and he almost fell. But sadly he did not trip, and just simply regained his composure.
"The same as last night..." Mitsuru responded, looking at the monitors with a keen eye.
"Hmm..." Ikutsuki rubbed his chin thoughtfully, "This is very interesting. Even those who have the potential tend to be unstable at first... Some have memory lost, maybe even disorientation... But, this subject is rather unique. He hasn't exhibited any of the common symptoms."
Yukari bit her lip, "But... We're treating him like a guinea pig."
"I understand your concern, but it's imperative that we recruit new members." Yukari nodded, a bit uncertain; "I heard he's your classmate... Wouldn't you be more comfortable working with someone from the same grade?"
The brunette shrugged; "Yeah, I guess... But still-!" She was interrupted by the beep escaping the panels.
Mitsuru typed in the controls and paused, before pressing a large red button and speaking; "Command room... Is this you Akihiko?"
A voice came out from the transmitter; "Yeah, who else would it be? Godzilla? Anyway, you're not gonna believe this..!"
There was an audible groan from Mitsuru; "What did you get into this time Akihiko?"
Akihiko didn't even respond to her question, "Holy shit this thing is so huge! I can't talk right now, this thing is chasing me! Woah, look at those legs! Oh yeah, I'm almost to the dormitory, so be ready! This fight is gonna be interesting." Then the transmitter got cut off.
"Does that mean..." Yukari inhaled sharply, "He's bringing that thing over here?! He's crazy!"
Mitsuru just rushed past the frantic teen, dragging her along, before calling from behind her back; "Mr. Chairman! Let's suspend our observation for now. We must prepare for battle!"
He nodded, uneasy as Yukari was; "R-right! Be careful you two!" He called out, waiting a few minutes before hurriedly catching up to them, finally getting the message.
XXI
The scene changes to the dormitory's lobby, there the "Confident-Student" otherwise known as Akihiko, slouched near the door, the two students and adult rushed over to him.
"Akihiko!" Mitsuru called out, which caught his attention as he looked up, groaning.
"S-senpai!" Yukari called towards him, "Are you alright?"
"I-I'm fine..." He laughed, "Get ready to be surprised, it'll be here any second now..!"
Mitsuru growled, obviously not amused, "This is no time to be joking around!"
Ikutsuki intervened, "Is it one of the them, Akihiko?"
The senior nodded, "Yes, but its no ordinary one-"
He was cut off as the ground started shaking, shocking most of them, and almost making some fall; (Yukari and Ikutsuki) but Yukari's screeched was more terrifying.
"You gotta be kidding me!"
Mitsuru, unfazed by either sound, withdrew a gun from her side, cocking it, she turned to Yukari and Ikutsuki, "Mr. Chairman, please head for the command room! Takeba, go upstairs and wake him up! Then, escape out the back." She paused, before saying, "Whatever you do, don't go to the roof, do you hear me?"
Yukari nodded, obviously flustered, "I won't! But... What about you two?"
Mitsuru looked back to the door, holding the gun upright, she said; "We'll stop it from here. Akihiko, you must take responsibility for your actions and fight this with me, or God be damned-"
"Like I have a choice in this matter!" He growled at Mitsuru, before turning to Yukari, "Go Takeba, we'll handle this!" When she didn't move, he snarled, "What are you waiting for?! Go!"
She squeaked, turning and running up the stairs, while Akihiko snickered, before calling out; "Run Yukari, run!"
Mitsuru rolled her eyes, "Really Akihiko? Really?"
"Hey," He responded gruffly, "I've been waiting to make that reference for so long, you don't even know."
"Whatever," She scoffed, "I knew we shouldn't have rented Forrest Gump." Mitsuru mumbled as she helped Akihiko up and positioned herself to fight.
Minato's P.O.V
XXI
[Dark Hour]
The fuck is up with this noise? I thought sourly as I got off my bed, waking to the abrupt sounds coming downstairs and across the hall.
I yawned, trotting over to the door before coming to a halt, out of the corner of my eye, my uniform laid on a wooden chair at my desk; I bit my lip... Should I? No, it's ridiculous, it could have just been someone entering the dorm, and I rather not seen suspicious wearing my uniform at the dead of night... But what if I have to fight said person in my pajamas..? God, that would be so embarrassing!... Maybe I'm just overreacting, there's no reason to put my pajamas on- JESUS CHRIST WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT.
There was a black blob... Thing, staring at me from my window. Okay... Maybe I should put my uniform on, because when my uniform is on it's time for serious business.
XXI
After a quick clothing change I was ready and prepared for almost anything, well.. Except that weird blob thing that seem to have vanished while I was starting to change.
Now to put the ribbon on and the ensemble will be set.
Suddenly, there was a rapid pounding on my door. Hm... I wonder who it could be...
"Wake up!" Oh it's Yukari, just ignore her. "Sorry, but I'm coming in!" Wait what.
Now, I don't want to seem rude, but that bitch just tackled my door open, probably breaking the lock in the process, and while I stood in awe at her, she panted, regaining her breath.
"I don't have time to explain. We have to get out of here, now!"
When I was about to speak, she just grabbed my wrist and tugged at it, dragging me outside of my room, then the ground started to quake.
"Okay, what the f-" Yukari intervened me, saying in a frantic voice;
"Hurry! We gotta go downstairs!" But she stopped, before saying; "Wait! You'll need this, just in case."
She just gave me a short sword... Why did she just give me a short sword?
"Alright!" She said, almost proud of herself; "Now, let's go!"
She hurried downstairs towards the back door, breathing heavily she said, "Alright, we'll be safe now..." Then, we heard a sudden noise that made Yukari jumped and I straighten my back, after hearing a satisfying "pop" I listened to the transmitter.
"Takeba, do you read me?!" I heard and unfamiliar voice shouting, "over!" making me snicker, man, I would like to know that guy.
"Akihiko, shut up!" Wow, Mitsuru must be 100% done with this Akihiko guy... Hm, where have I heard of that name before?
"Y-Yes!" Yukari stuttered out, "Yes, I can hear you!" Then she looked at me before replying, "What's happening?!"
Mitsuru sighed, "Do not worry about us, but be wary! The shadow we're facing is not the same as the one Akihiko saw!"
Yukari screeched, "What?!" Then, there were multiple bangs from the back door and just for an instant, I couldn't help but hear a voice...
It was a sad and oddly familiar voice, tone filling with dread.
Where did you go?
Mother? Mother, where did you go?
Please don't leave me here all alone..!
"Minato! We should go!" Yukari tugged at my arm, but I stood in place. Why couldn't she hear what it was saying?
Ah.
I didn't like how it seemed to come upon a realization as it stopped knocking for a minute and begun scratching at the wooden door;
Is that..?
Mother! Mother! I finally found you!
Please Mother! Please let me in!
Then all of a sudden I heard a "crack" and Yukari gasped loudly.
"L-Let's pull back!" Then she proceeded to drag me towards the stairs. Panting, she looked anxiously as the rumblings of the floor became even stronger, "What are we going to do..? They're right downstairs!" She groaned as she looked up the stairs, "I'm sorry Mitsuru-senpai, but we have to go up..." She whispered to herself, then she dragged me to the second floor.
With a sigh of relief, she looked around. Seeing no apparent dangers, Yukari slid down on the floor; but only to have immediately got back to her feet.
Mother, I smell you.
You smell nice.
Hey Mother, why don't you come to me?
No matter, I'll get you, and then, and then...
We'll become one again!
Wouldn't that be great Mother?
I shiver under those words, that would not be okay dude. Then, I felt a rumble underneath my feet. Yukari cursed as she tugged on my arm again;
"Come on! We have to get higher!" Then she made a mad dash towards the other set of stairs. We continued to dash through the steps, and took a breath at the fourth floor. However, the rumbling in the floors worsened, along with the voice that called out for it's "Mother". Which I can only think it could be me.
Mother?
Is that girl hurting you?
If she is, I'll take her out!
Women are so mean... So cruel...
I won't let you get hurt Mother..!
A similar noise of a glass breaking resounded after that last sentence. I don't know about you guys but I found that voice to be kind of sweet, but it sure was creepy. I mean, damn, yandere much?
"Come on Minato!" Yukari growled, tugging at my wrist harder, "We have to keep moving, hurry!"
And so we rushed towards the fifth floor, but that proved useless as well; since the ground shook wildly and almost got me off my feet, but it seems Yukari found another way to hide that was the most stupidest thing ever; the roof.
Seriously, we have a evil being chasing us and you want us to go to the roof, like, he will never find us here!
Yukari didn't pay me not mind though, as she just sighed in relief as she thought we were far away from trouble as can be.
"I- I think we're safe..." Then the rumbling started again and I couldn't take it anymore, I yelled;
"This is what happens in the horror movies! Have you not watched them?! I mean seriously, the roof? Really? Really. You think the roof is the best place to hide from a surely gigantic beast that could probably climb over walls? Also, calling a place safe before an event is over? You fucking jinxed us! Thanks Yukari, thanks." I took a breath in while she just stood there in awe at me. Unfortunately the ground rumbled once again, but stronger this time, I swirled around only to watch in horror as I finally got to see exactly what was chasing us.
At first I saw one hand zipped up and grasped the side of the roof, and while it pulled itself, I finally got to see all of it; and I regretted being able to see all of it. It had multiple hands for legs, and one of them held up a blue mask that had the Roman numeral for "1" engraved on the top of it. When I looked at it through its eyeless holes, the mask suddenly became animated, and the voice from before screeched out; and now I'm 100% sure Yukari could hear it too.
"MOTHER, OH MOTHER YOU LOOK SO PRETTY TODAY!" It purred as it scooted closer towards the two of us, "BUT WHAT'S WRONG? YOU FEEL SO SCARED... OH DON'T WORRY MOTHER! I WON'T HURT YOU, I'LL JUST TAKE YOU SOMEWHERE FAR, FAR, AWAY..." It paused when it said that, but began speaking again with a more confused voice; "YES, IT'LL BE FAR FAR AWAY FROM HERE. AWAY FROM YOUR TROUBLES!"
Yukari trembled, "T-that's a shadow! But I don't know why it's calling me mother, or why it's even speaking, but I'll protect you Minato!" She took a breath, before saying something, almost as if it were a whisper, "I can do this, I can do this..."
I didn't even bother to pay attention any longer on the brunette; or even correct her. I stood in front of the gigantic... "Shadow", and it looked back at me. Then all of a sudden, I heard a gun cock, and turned to see Yukari holding a gun to her forehead. Woah, that escalated quickly. The "shadow" immediately noticed her, and shouted out the weirdest word ever, while swinging a sword;
"AGIDYNE" Yukari screeched, the flames already dying out, and then the gun swirled over to me, bouncing my shoe slightly. I crouched down and picked it up; examining it with peer curiosity, I mean, Yukari literally tried to shoot herself with it; and even though she's a bitch, I didn't find herself to be the suicidal type.
XXI
Meanwhile, Akihiko and Mitsuru were yelling at Ikutsuki to let them help, but he shook his head;
"Calm down and wait! Jesus!"
XXI
The Mysterious boy, or, at least a vision of him approached me and whispered; "Go on..."
Hm, maybe something happens other than brain matter and blood spilling on the concrete..? Well, I wouldn't know if I don't do it... Ah, fuck it, YOLO motherfuckers.
"Per-"
The shadow screeched, rushing over towards me.
"So-"
It withdrew multiple swords, ready to strike.
"Na."
I pulled the trigger, and watched as a blue light envelope me... Looking up, I saw this weird ass thing in front of me. But I had the oddest feeling we had met before.
"Thou art I," It breathed, voice smooth as silk; "And I am thou. From the sea of thy soul I cometh. I am Orpheus, master of strings..."
I laughed, "Boy, do you fucking talk eloquently as a motherfucker." It seemed to get the joke, as "Orpheus" laughed alongside me,
"Thou art I," It repeated, "So it means thou may speakth this anytime."
"Cool." I breathed in softly, not sure how to feel about this. "I most be so high right now." Was the only thing that could leave my mouth after that.
Orpheus laughed good heartily, but that laughter soon came into a shriek, and another placed in his stead. My head throbbed as it's voice wasn't at all pleasant.
"ALL RIGHT ITS TIME TO GET THE PARTY STARTED MOTHERFUCKERS!" The other thing charged at the shadow, ripping it to shreds with its bear hands. Even going as far as to consume some of it. It was disgusting and almost pitiful as the shadow's last words rang in the air.
"I'm sorry..."
XXI
"..." Mitsuru was horrified, what on earth was that..?
"... Okay, what in the actual fuck." Akihiko stated for probably all in the room, while Ikustuki remained silent, possibly pondering on what had just transpired.
XXI
My headache seemed to vanished when Orpheus regained back control.
"Apologies Minato, it hath seem Thanatos got the better of me..." He bowed for a more stressed apology. Before straightening completely, "Master Minato! It seems that the opponent split itself! Be prepared for battle!"
Wait what.
Chapter Three complete! Wow, this is even longer than the second chapter! Hopefully I didn't run on too much guys, and thank you for reading.
~Ammy