Infinite Moment

Chapter IV


Author's note:

To answer some of your reviews-No, Zero is not Lelouch from Code Geass. As much as I respect and appreciate CG, this will solely be a Future Diary fanfic. And let's think about this for a second, if I were to add Lelouch in this story, all of us, including myself, will focus solely on that master tactician, thus ignoring almost completely his opponent Yukiteru. And this would defeat the purpose of all my work.

For the time being, assume Zero will be who I said he will, a perfect enemy for Yukiteru. And I'm a bit surprised to be honest, that you still haven't figured out who Lelouch is in this story, yes there is Lelouch not in actual appearance, but in that particular domain that we all grew to know and love him by. I will clarify the matter in this chapter.

(OFF topic, after I finish with this story and perfectly sketch this Yukiteru's character, mind and potential, I may go for a crossover between FD and CG, that is if I have enough readers, and if some of you send me this request. Although I do not consider myself to be even close on mimicking or predicting Lelouch's actions or though process, I will try everything within my powers to keep his character at its true greatness, it will be one hell of a mind strain, which may lead to the death of a couple million neurons in the process, but I never back down from a challenge, I stand and face it.)

This being said, I welcome you all to chapter VI, delight your eyes with this new development and leave me a review on what taste it left you with.


New day, a new beginning, and of course whole new series of opportunities. That was the thought that woke me up and drove me directly to school. It kept me alert through the day to one crucial point when….I found to actual argument to remain this excited. The usual pattern I follow in these situations, get inspired by a thought, and keep the flame burning until I find something more important to do, or until I remain out of fuel to burn.

The last part got to me first. It's 15:23 pm, and our new math teacher still hasn't finished with the formal introductions, he seems quite fixed on presenting us his life from birth to the present time. I decided it would be best to ignore everything and plan my next moves in advance. For random chance I considered a good idea to bring my chessboard along with me, maybe someone will prove of some challenge, and to be honest I am quite curious on how skilled Yuno on this game. With that in mind, I was playing with a chess piece, the black king to be precise, my personal favorite, spinning it randomly trying to get a triple rotation in one go. This while enjoying the tunes my earphones seemed to produce. Truth be told, the song went straight to my soul fitting so graciously with the recent events, that I begun humming to myself without noticing.

'' Define your meaning of war
To me it's what we do when we're bored
I feel the heat comin' off of the blacktop
And it makes me want it more
Because I'm hyped up out of control
If it's a fight, I'm ready to go
I wouldn't put my money on the other guy
If you know what I know that I know''

And to think I actually have these kind of songs in my playlist, I would be certainly be worthwhile to check all of them. If the lyrics got me humming, then by its main verse I was surely tapping it's rhythm.

'' It's been a long time coming
And the table's turned around
'Cause one of us is going
One of us is going down
I'm not running,
It's a little different now
'Cause one of us is going
One of us is going down''

I placed that song on a loop, and started focusing on my battle plan. And thinking on the events that followed right after, I am most grateful that I allocated the time to this soon to be life-saving master plan.

First off, in 90 days everything will be ended whether the new god has been decided or not. I'm not sure how many of my opponents are aware of this fact, but I am more than certain that Deus will stop existing in exactly 90 days. It's logic to assume that any god, no matter how bored or depressed he is of his own existence, he would never suicide. I don't think it's even possible for gods to do so. Based I can safely assume this is out of Deus's control.

Second part, these diaries are our only weapon for both offense and defense, therefore I must study and know my weapon to its full potential, I can't leave anything at faith's call.

Thinking about what Deus said '' Remember that any diary owner can change your future, as you can change theirs, it all depends on who makes the first and final move'' I already identified one major flaw in all future diaries.

My entries will predict my own movements, and possibly my opponent's. However, if the opponent changes his future, by reading his own entries on what will happen, and acting accordingly to prevent his defeat, then it means I won't be able to foresee all his actions. The entries change according to our decisions, if they avoid an accident planned by someone, that someone will not be aware of the fact until it is to late and his enemy is right behind him. Something like this applies to our diaries, I can change their future, and they can change mine as easy. Once a dead end flag has been triggered my diary becomes useless the moment my opponent uses his own diary to change his future, and mine as well.

This being said, following my entries in a real battle will become a real disadvantage due to its obviously wrong intel. On certain extent this dairy proves highly reliable on long term strategic planning, but when it comes to tactical anticipation, it becomes more of a nuisance How can I avoid that?-Simply by following my diary as little as possible, and relying solely on my intellect and plans…. It honestly terrifies me to think of that situation where I followed my entries believing them to be reliable and being taught the contrary on the last moment, when my enemy is one step away from my throat.

Thirdly and lastly, I need allies, it would be ridiculous to march in a war all by yourself. And old saying taught me ''No matter how gifted you are, you alone cannot change the world.'' …I believe his the man who said this was an anime character named L, commonly known as the best detective in the world. And if someone like him teaches me to seek allies, then not even in my wildest imagination would I think to ignore that.

The first person that comes in mind is, my one girl fan club, smartest student in highschool and one of the most beautiful girls I ever seen, stalker girl Gasai Yuno,

Seemed it took far more time than anticipated to get through all those deductions, and so, the new teacher Mr. Kaname Yoshi, was leaving the classroom instructing us to take care and avoid drugs.

Well..at least the last part held some actual advice. Now, where was I…

All the students were leaving, and I walked over to Yuno's desk just as she was packing her things. I patted her on the shoulder getting her attention.

''Hey! How's it going? I'll get straight to the point, I need to confirm some theories with you. We got a while until the next class starts, care for a little stroll?'

' I tried to ignore everything I knew about her, and what happened between us, all that to act as normal friends for the general public. She reacted way more casually that I hoped for.

'''Yeah, things are pretty good, and sadly I'll have to decline the offer, I got sports next and need to change up. Maybe later, alright?'' adding a cheerful smile

. I was pleasantly impressed by her reaction, never thought she could act so…normal.'' Course, no problem, have fun at sports then!'' she nodded in acceptance, and left for her activity.

Come to think of it, all my classmates from this particular floor had sports at this hour, and I was supposed to have to, if I hadn't made a convenient deal with the teacher that excused me from sport every month. It happened a while back, maybe 6 months ago, when I became obsessed with physical training and self defense practice. I wagered the teacher that I every month I could pass all the tests he could think of in one day. No matter the difficulty I would pass them all, if of course were near the limits of any normal teenager's capacity. In the first couple of months he took me easy, giving me somewhere around a hundred pushups, crunches and squats in 3-4 hours, and a time limit jog. After which, he got a little annoyed on my performance, and made me take down some of his karate students, that man never imagined his style would be so easily defeated by plain old boxing. In the end, we submitted and resorted to yet the usual cardio workouts. And since then I can skip all his classes with no absence. Some may ask, how, to those I would simply explain the need to keep a sharp mind and healthy body balanced so that I will always be in my prime form, both mentally and physically. I learned at one time, that if you neglect one of the two, you will never reach your full potential. Now, the theory was easy to follow, I just needed a fixed schedule where I trained my mind in the morning and afternoon, and then my trained my body through daily jogging and tractions in the evening. That added with a friend of mine specialized in one on one combat, that taught me everything I need to know on self-defense, resulted in an athletic, bit light-weighted but firm Amano Yukiteru.

Absorbed by my own childish arrogance, I didn't noted the feminine silhouete that peeked curiously in my classroom. She knocked on the still opened door signaling my attention, and asked with a innocent voice.

''Excuse me. Can you help me?'' ''How do I get to the teachers office? I want to find out something about Mr. Hiyama.''

In less than a second three imporitant details striked my concern. She's not a student here, most likely in her mid 20's, medium height girl, two ponytails on each side, extravagant gothic lolita dress somewhat similar what you'd see on a housemaid, purple stripes matching her hair, and her eyes, waw, those deep purple eyes could put any male under her spell. Second she asked for Mr. Hiyama, the ex teacher criminal who tried to eliminate me, therefore she must know some details about him I'm not aware of. Lastly, that dress and that voice reminds me of someone I meet recently….who was it, girl high attitude arrogant ball dress…..Deus's meeting, she's a diary holder.

''He's your homeroom teacher, right? My sources tell me he's was that street killer.'' she entered the room at a slow pace matching her words.

'' By the way, I heard the rumor about your grades suddenly improving. It's as if you've turned into a whole new person.''. she was moving close to the windows at a casual pace.

''I'm sure you know by now why Mr. Hiyama's absent was killed'' with that she was moving dangerolsy close to my side.'' Meaning the murdered was killed, by someone.''

Although I showed no sign of emotion, my mind was drifting with all possible scenarios. This speech will all end with-I know who you are and I'm here to kill you-. How is she going to do so, a simple girl, although that is a ridiculously large dress, so maybe she has hidden some weapons there. Now that I think of it, can I really prevent my death by killing another person in cold blood. Have I really became that twisted. The simple thought of killing a women terrifies me to the bones, I can't, or more exact, I refuse to be such a person. I won't kill her! As I was debating with myself she continued her monologue.

''His future diary was the Murder Diary.'' Oh, so now were naming our diaries….

''He cornered First, but the tables got turned, and he was killed instead. That's right, Hiyama Takao was Third.'

Just perfect…one of my opponents found me first….just freaking perfect….

She got closer and cocked her head to look at the pocket whitch held my phone, it wasn't such a hard guess considering the lump on my chest pocket.'' I bet it's a nice phone you got there.''

Finally I opened my mouth to comment. ''That it is, one of a kind to be exact.''

''It's you. You're First'' and on the next words her features turned into a completely different person, from that innocent young girl, into one of a sadistic maniac facing her it was my time to take the word, I placed both my hands in my side pocket while adopting a serious figure.

I was about to open my mouth when I glanced with the corner of my eye, Yuno holding a fire extinguisher coming at this girl with an obvious intention. I managed to catch her eyesight when she was still near the door, and threw her a death glare which said loud and clear-Stay out of this- and fortunately she got the message, she held her movement and hid right near the doorframe waiting for the right moment to assault my potential killer.

Now, where was I… ''So…now that you discovered my identity resorting to such an…uncommon method, who could've guessed my marks would be noticed by so many people. Now it would be only fair to know your name as well. So, how about it, Ninth, care to introduce yourself?''

Her sadistic features, turned down a notch making way for a shocked look, she backing away.''When did you…'' I never let her finish her words.

''When did I found out? Quite simple, remember the part where Deus told us someone found all your identities, that was me. Yeah, that whole scared kid act was just to make you all underestimate me, and it gave me enough time to analyze all of you. I knew from the moment you stepped in this classroom who you were, the only problem is I was not sure how you found me so easily. But thanks for sharing your info, now I know what tracks to cover up.''

I turned my sight at Yuno, and nodded for her rescue. She didn't even falter, in a moment she rushed with that extinguisher aiming directly at my opponet's head. Curiously enough, she dodged it quite gracefully, and sidestepped near the window. An enormous grin covered her face.

''Oh, so you might prove a challenge after all, try to live for a while longer I want to enjoy your suffering in its entirety!'' She opened the window and casually lifted herself on the edge. Was she preparing to jump?

''And by the way, First, my name is Uryuu Minene, remember it cause it will be the last name you hear. Now hurry up and die'' she leaped out of the window was she insane? I hadn't had time to think about it for much,as I felt Yuno hastily grabbing my hand and dragging me down the corridor.

Not much after, the classes behind us were engulfed in flames and I was hearing walls shattering everywhere quenched by louder explosions. We kept running until it finally stopped. My mind was having a hard time processing all that happened, and was still startled to even speak, I collapsed to the ground unable to fully adapt to the current situation, I never imagined this competition to be so intense, so real, I honestly don't know why I acted that way.

Yuno noticed all of that and leaned next to me putting both her hands on my shoulder, I glanced up at her, and saw yet again those caring eyes that once were the symbol of my so called resurrection. And apparently she planned to repeat the history.

''Yuki, don't worry, I said I will protect you, and I'll do anything to keep that promise. I will even kill her if that means saving you.'' How can she talk about murder so casually, even I was feeling slightly unprepared to even attempt such a thing, and yet, she speaks of it so freely.

''Yuki, I'll do everything in my power to keep you safe.'' She leaned her forehead next to mine and whispered the next words only for my ears ''Because I love you that much.'' With those words, she kissed my forehead, blushing lightly.

On a normal day, that kiss would be all I needed to regain my self, but this wasn't a normal day, still the gesture should be at least appreciated.

A chuckle escaped understandably. This girl has a real habit on giving me the exact inspiration I need, , I guess for now I should play along. ''Yuno, isn't the boy supposed to be doing the reassuring and promises?'' she giggled at my remark placing her hands near her mouth. Again, she offered me that amused look that it seems grow on me.

'' You were failing so badly at it, someone had to take the initiative, and since I'm the only here…'' She lifted herself up, extending a helping hand for me, I superficially took it respecting the intention and raising myself up.

''Now, ready to put that clever mind of your to good use?'' asking cheerfully, to which my old confidence surfaced up.''Oh, just try to stop me''

Outside, Ninth positioned herself in the middle of our campus, supporting an intriguing Ipad attached to her side holding a remote control in her left had, and what appeared to me as a megaphone?

''Attention all you miserable students and teachers! I , Uryuu Minene, took control over all this school.. Motion-sensor bombs have been planted throughout the school. Don't leave your classrooms if you don't want to die.'' Several students were glancing through the window at the young women, their looks, expressing one common feeling, terror.'' And if some of you feels the need to act heroic, I've placed minefields all around the campus, if you or any police gets cocky, have fun dying. The entire student body in this school Is my hostage!'' and of course she ended with the traditional-I'm all mighty and evil laughter-.

We were hiding under a window just above, Ninth. Yuno was checking her movements using a shard of mirror. In this whole turn of events, I never noticed her clothing, she was wearing the standard tracksuit our school provided, short shorts and a white t-shirt. I on the other hand was still in my usual style, white shirt, with dark jeans, also I'm still wearing the glasses, it gives me a false sense of security and makes people think I'm a smart guy, from a first glance.

I originally planned to avoid my diary for the most part, but I'm still curious on what I've written so far, more likely, what the future me has written. I fished up my diary and checked the entries.

-Dead End.

15:10 Ninth discovered me, she looks as I assumed.

15:12 Hostile intentions, as expected, possibly a gun or a knife, although she is a girl, her attitude and quick glances towards the window and door, denote someone with enough experience in war to be aware of her escape route, based on this, she maybe skilled in one to one combat, procede with caution.

15:14 Was not able to react in time, my reflex to adapt seemed highly overestimated, which should've been considered since I never felt so cornered in my life.

15:20 I manage to avoid the blasts…barely, Yuno helped me, why am I so useless, after that moment we had in the hall I was certain my old self would come back, I still can't adapt properly, maybe on some level I actually want to die.

Why is future me such an emotional child? I glanced at Yuno who was still keeping an eye on Ninth's movements. Maybe she could solve my emotional dilemma.

''Hey, Yuno, got a second?'' she ended the surveillance and offered me her full attention.

''What's the matter?'' This situation as so weird I wasn't even sure how to put it into words. So I chose to show her the facts on my phone.

''Read this, and tell me what you think'' I handed her the phone, after a few seconds, she chuckled again giving it back.

''And I'm assuming you still don't know why the last part is there?''

I nodded accordingly, she suddenly adopted a grave posture ''On the short version, you're still not sure what you want most, to win this game, stay alive or kill your opponents. And it should be normal, no one should ask themselves if it's alright to kill someone for their own survival, you've never been in this kind of situation, always so prepared for everything, and this for this once time, someone genuinely find you unprepared. Whether you like it or not, you don't know what do to anymore.'' I had no words to reply.

This girl knows me even better than myself, this is completely ridiculous, why am I even in this situation, I always imagine myself calm and confident, so why now at all times am doubting my own moves and reasons?

''Of course…'''and with that she regained her cheerful posture.'' There is a quick and simple way for you to surpass and swiftly adapt, and overcome this situation and many, many more. Although I'm not sure you can see it, it's pretty obvious to me since I studied you for over a year every minute of your time.''

My astonished features did not change.'' So you're actually telling me that a stranger knows me better than I know myself?''

''Yup'' she answered casually.

''But not a stranger, your guardian and lover!''.

I still was at loss of words, even still, I had to get over this ridiculous limitation. ''Care to shed some knowledge about that particular life saving info, then, dear guardian and lover?''

''With pleasure! You just have to…'''by the most frustrating turn of events, her phone started buzzing, she checked it and gave me a panicked look, not saying a word, she dragged me away just in time to avoid another explosion just near the room we were facing. We kept running, but the explosions never stopped.

Back outside, Ninth was tapping fervently on her ipad, using her detonator to start a new blast every few seconds.''That little bastard is stil moving, huh? No matter'' she checked her diary.

''It's only a matter of time before they make one mistake, and when that happens'' she pressed the detonator again '' One competitor less will be standing between me and the throne of God.'' She started pressing her detonator repeatedly.


Outside the campus, near the school, several police cars surrounded the area, A man in grey suit and long brown hair was leaning over one such car, enjoying his cigar. While exhaling smoke in the air, he was continuously checking his phone.

'' Detective Kurusu, the snipers are in place, at your command the terrorist will be'' the one called Kurusu abruptly ended his sentence with his own version.

''Will be responsible for the deaths of all those students. Call the snipers off' 'the man he was talking to was also wearing a grey suit, with a an officer badge on his chest.

''But detective, if we do this, their chances of survival will drop severely.''

The detective drew another smoke with thirst still checking his phone. That bi*ch really thought this through, if she's killed, that device of hers monitoring her heart rate will trigger all the bombs at once.

'' If we kill her, all the bombs are set to explode in unison. She is one living detonator, call off the snipers and don't take any further actions without my notice.''

The officer, nodded in agreement.'' Understood sir!''


Can't believe the explosions finally stopped, she must neglecting this area to avoid killing any innocent students, at least she's not that crazy. We were crouching near the walls to avoid being seen by Ninth outside, soon after we took the first corner, Yuno saw one of our classmates and was a bit relieved, she turned to me and said. ''We've made it, we should be safe here'' she checked her diary again and something caught my attention, she became suspicious of something.

''Something happened?'' she was still looking at her diary.'' There shouldn't be students outside, I was sure she threatened everyone to stay inside…I'm not sure right now, it would be best though if all of us worked together, if we follow my diary if we present them all the facts we know they will help us.'' She managed to pose a slight smile, but we both knew it was fake.

Something else forced my attention, she mentioned –if we follow my diary-, it didn't took me more than a second to remember all my debating from a few hours ago. Acting accordingly, it was my turn to take the lead, I took her hand and we guided her to the top floor, making sure not to be seen by any students.

I didn't saw her reaction at the moment, but after we got to a safe area and I searched for any sings of danger both students and bombs, she seemed rather happy by my actions. I knew her question before she even asked it.

''The part where you said-if we follow my diary- triggered my reaction. This was one of the theories I wanted to talk with you about.'' I got her attention.

''Our diaries become a death trap once the enemy decided to change the future. Yes, if we followed your diary maybe we would've been safe and now plotting a way to stop Ninth, but consider the opposite, what if Ninth foresaw this and gave the students certain orders. Any normal person would obey anything at the threat of death. I saw the look in that student's eyes, it was as if Ninth was right beside him with a gun at his head, he was clearly waiting for something she ordered him to do. And if I were in her place I'd use the best advantage I could possibly have, the whole student body as my own obedient army. Most likely he would've alerted the others, capture us and present us to their master. It's basic human behavior and simple logic.''

Soon as I finished my theory, she leaned with her back next to the wall, closing her eyes, and sighing in relaxation.

''I was thinking something similar, obviously not so elaborated, but still in those lines. Yes we should be careful from now on, we can't tell precisely what Ninth is planning. And I liked your little theory about our diaries, you're also right you know, now that I think of it, it makes a lot of sense.''

She opened her eyes and all they beamed was happiness'' Does that mean you're back with us?''.

I lowered my eyesight a bit embarrassed'' Well, something like that. I promised a long time ago that no matter how scared I am, I'll be the only one who knows that, and on a similar level, it's more of a habit to avoid mistakes I can clearly see, no matter how unsure I am of my decisions.''

She chuckled at my remark in her girly style'' Good enough! Now, follow me!''

'' Where are we going?''

''To kill Uryuu Minene of course, and teach her better than to threaten my dear Yukiteru.'' The last part came unexpected, but I'm getting accustomed with her caring, not that I'm complaining though.

We needed to get outside, and to avoid any other motion sensor bombs, we decided to retrace our steps on where the bombs already exploded. It was easy enough at first, until we arrived on the last floor, here there was a huge crack in the middle of the class, and that was the only bomb free zone we knew. I got near the corner, grabbed the edges, and lowered myself to the final floor jumping on some crumble to lower the height distance.

Yuno did the same, only that on the last part, she stepped on a crumble way more fragile than expected, she got safe by my side, but her attempt made a block dislocate from its original part, and landed on another and so on, until all we saw was a dusty image.

That was a grave mistake, Ninth must have heard it because in the next moment, Yuno's phone buzzed, she checked it and what happened next developed way to fast for me to comprehend. I heard an explosion, she was looking up and screamed .

''Yuki, move!'' pushing me away with all her strength. I was lying down brushing my head from the sudden fall, and when I got to my senses, I could barely distinguish something in that think dust.

Finally I got a clear glimpse of the situation, and I honestly wish I hadn't. Yuno was lying buried in the resulting debris. A considerable block fell on her legs trapping her there. I dashed forward removing the rocks I could, but that block still remained in its place.

''Dammit, this thing must weigh over 80 kilograms it will be practically impossible to move it.'' She was still awake all that time.

''Yuki'' I heard a soft call, I leaned to her face level trying to hear her.

''Give me a few seconds I'll get you out of here, I just need to…'' but I was interrupted.

''No, leave me here, there's no telling where the next blast will be, I'm no use to you now, leave now, save yourself, all I ever wanted was for you to be safe, now Go!'' she demanded while looking me in the eyes.

I could see her in suffering, she was holding back tears of pain. Ninth made an announcement at the same moment .

''Hey, First, got some news for you, I'm getting pretty bored with this guessing and blowing routine, so I'll make you an offer you can't refuse- I'll blow up half of the student body if you don't show yourself in the next…let's say 30 minutes this should be enough time to write your will and kiss that girlfriend of your goodbye that is…if she's not already dead! See how generous I am!'' then she laughed hysterically at her own joke.

My fists were clenched, I was angry, no I was burning with anger. Anger on Yuno for caring so much for someone who didn't even deserved it, angry at her for sacrificing herself so easily, but mostly I was angry at myself for being so helpless, so weak so….afraid. I was unable to understand it completely, but that moment, was the one, final moment something in me changed for ever.

Surveying the area I located a few iron bars among the debris Must be what's left from some desk's, perfect! Grabbed two of them and placed them right under the block Yuno was trapped. On theory, it should act as leverage and lift the block away.

''Yuki…'' I could hear Yuno's calls, her voice was getting weaker. I raised the bars.

- Ever since that day-

''C'mon, move already!'' I lifted the bars again, more determined.

- my heart simply couldn't accept it-

''Yuki…please leave'' I ignored her. Lifted again putting more force.''Move! Move already!''

- This fake life I was never able to fit into-

''All those tractions and I can't'' Put more force into it with each try.

- all the time that was lost-

''Lift…'' more determination.

- these childish concepts of good and and wrong planted in me, giving me a life as one of the herd,-

''One freaking…'' more anger.

- and yet…the truth continues to guide me toward itself-

'' …piece of block!'' pure rage.

-She, was always there to guide me towards the truth I always needed-

''Move dammit!''

It finally rose up, only for a second, the pressure was to high my arms were trembling I barely managed to lift it a few inches, I gave it everything, I couldn't leave her here, not when I owe her so much! It was beyond me, my arms collapsed, and the block with it, I did more damage than good. She held a soft cry she was in obvious more pain.

-A world drowning in its own corruption, in its lust for power, a world where these events and many more happen on a daily basis-

I rushed down her level holding her hand.

''Yuno, Yuno, I'm so sorry, I tried, I wasn't strong enough.'' She still managed to put a reassuring smile on her face.

'' It's okay, I appreciate the gesture, please leave, save yourself…'' I held her hand tighter.

''Yuno,listen to me very carefully, when I'll it will be carrying you with me, or I won't leave at all.''

She held her smile, I could see a mixture of disappointment and joy in her eyes. She needed something to grasp on.'' And I promise, after we get out of there, I'm gonna take you on your most romantic date ever.''

Now I could see only joy in her eyes ''I'll keep you to that promise'' I matched her smile ''I was hoping you will''.

-And I always tried to find my place in this kind of world?, Now I refuse to even think such a hereshy!-

I rose up again. What's not working, this block should be lifted by now, why can't I do this! I swept my hands through my hair, until finally. ''I'm not using the right muscles'

- It wasn't me who was wrong! That's right! It was the world!-

Took the two bars and jammed them firmly on a crack near the block. This plan was not meant to fail.

I got down on the floor, back supported by the two bars, and placed both my feet on the edges of the block.''Yuki, what are you trying?''

I was already pushing ''With my arms I can barely lift 50 kilograms'' I kept pushing.''But using the strongest muscle in the human body, my legs, I can push way over that limit'' I drove all my anger in that block.

'' Way over…'' I yelled in determination, and raised the block completely up, my legs were burning with pain, I did not cared, I kept it in the air for as long as she needed.

- The world has to change, so I will change it.-

Yuno crawled over and I did not dared to leave it until I hear her ''Yuki, let go, I'm safe.'' I pushed myself away from the block. Barely managing not to get trapped myself.

I got up, barely, I was still strained from earlier, went straight to Yuno, analyzing her injuries.

It wasn't that threatening. Good... The lower part of her thighs were bleeding though, not severely, but I could easily see some veins were also damaged.

'' Did any bone break, Yuno'' all our conversation was made in a serious tone.''No, I think I'm alright.''

She checked just to be sure.''No, It's alright, no internal injuries either, its mostly superficial.''

To say I was pleasantly shocked would be an understatement. I crouched down, and helped her get on my back. There was one destination I had in mind, school medical our way, I felt the need to ask.

''Yuno..''

''Hmm..?''

That block weighed way over 50 kilograms, its not that I'm ungrateful to whatever deity saved your legs but…'' she continued my question.

''Why were no bones broken?'' I nodded. She chuckled silently ''It's of all the jogging I did, it made my bones tough and durable, every time you went out for a jog, I was silently jogging along, fortunately for your earphone you never heard me.''

I couldn't suppress a chuckle.''How rude of me…next I'm out for a run, I'll be sure to take you along with me'' she whispered silently.

''That's two promises in one day, hope you're not giving this girl any false hopes.'' I closed my eyes, and answered solemnly.

''Not even hell itself could stop me from those promises. Come to think of it, Ninth put you through all of this in the first place. Very well then.''

'' Yuki, what are you planning'' asking innocently.

''What am I planning, well, quite simple darling. That bitch wanted a war, so I'm gonna give her hell!''


The police finally surrounded Uryuu Minene, although they kept her distance aware of her potential to kill the entire student block. Detective Kurusu was trying hopelessly to negotiate with the terrorist. Her demands proved ridiculous. His death, along with an escape helicopter, after all the police left the town to ensure her escape. Ninth general plan was to kill the detective, as it turned out he was also a diary holder and all this charade was just to lure him out in the part where she could kill First, was just a bonus. Finally patience run out, she held up her megaphone to speak, there was an obvious threat in her words.

''Tch, tch, tch, First, you're time is up, I don't blame you though anyone would save his own skin at the cost of others. What can I say, I had fun!. She extended her hand so everyone could see her intention. A voice stopped her.

''Uryuu Minene, I'm right here.'' I was walking slowly out of the school gate, threw away my glasses, they became distracting, it was time for a new look, a new Yukieteru altogether. Both hands in my pocket while the wind brushed through my shirt.

She smirked at my confident posture. ''So you actually had the guts to show up, pity, I thought you were smarter than that.''

I was showing only one thing, the only feeling I needed and the one that finally wiped that annoying grin off her face. Determination, I had nothing to lose and everything to gain. You know that moment when the hero is so sure of his victory nothing else but a wild fire burning in his eyes, a fire accumulated by all the pain the bad guy caused, by all he had to lose, and how finally he got the change to end it all for good, picture that and you get a glimpse of how I looked at the moment.

''Ninth, orphan who raised herself while her country was still at war. You became a soldier at the age when most of us discover television, over the years your skills became sharper, deadlier, you excel in crafting explosives and setting ingenious traps. At the current moment you have no history, no general records, no known friends, and no belongings involving a safe zone where you could retreat. On a level I can sympathize with you, the only reason you want to become god is to prevent wars and tragedies that separate a child from their parents .I respect you for this intention, but nothing more above that, your goal no matter how rightful or just, does not excuse the means used to make it happen. You threatened, you killed, and most of all your injured a person very dear to me.

She remained speechless, still processing all I knew about her, seems I was right after all, the last part on her reason to became God was a shot in the dark, but it seems I got it right, all she could do was mutter '' How did you…when did..'' I never let her finish her predictable sentence.

''Ninth! Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldn't have fuc*ed with?''

That was the moment when I became a completely different person, a person, determined to win this game, not to keep his pathetic self alive, but to protect all his loved ones, all the people around me, all of them, and most of all, to protect her! I raked a hand through my hair, revealing menacing eyes and a very different hairstyle my hair was now swept back, with a strand hanging in my face. I ended my death sentence.

''That's me.''


-30 minutes earlier that day-

''Yuki..''

''Hmm..?''

''Where are we going''?

''The only place you need right now, school medical center .Say, could you be a dear and fish my phone from my pocket, I need to make a call, and my hands are a little inconvenienced at the moment.'' She picked up the phone from my chest pocket.

''Yeah saving carrying damnzels in distress does that to you, who do you need to call?''

''Oh just press speed dial number 6, place the phone to my ear and try not to listen in to much on the conversation''. She couldn't help a chuckle.

''It might be impossible at given our way to close proximity, but sure..here''. I waited a few seconds, finally a man with a grave voice answered.

''Yes, hello?''

''Lancelot 7, you there C?''

''Code verified. Of course, what do you require?''

''A sniper in 15 minutes tops, excellent aim, positioned on a nearby roof to face our little terrorist from outside, think you can manage it?''

I heard him muttering something to himself, usually he think aloud so.'' Yes, it's possible but you'll need to do your business fast with him, to many authorities are in the area and we wouldn't want to lose one of our best sharpshooter. Next instructions?''

''Yes, on my cue, meaning when I sweep my hair back, I need him to fire to shots, one aimed at her device eliminating her intimidation item, next shot at her leg, make it superficial avoid any permanent damage, I just her to be incapacitated.''

''Understood, I'll make the arrangements right away.'' We hang up.

Yuno was showing a puzzling look as I could hear from her voice.''Ýuki, who was that?''

I matched her voice.'' Oh, I thought my lovely stalker should have known everything about me.''

She blushed lightly''Yeah well, usually I skipped your random interactions with people and got straight to your alone time, it was much more entertaining,'' wasn't able to hide the disturbance in my voice.

'' Right…not creepy at all…''She giggled again, I truly think it's getting cuter with each occasions.

'' Anyhow, it would be a pretty long introduction, so you want the long version or the short one?'' by this time she was just teasing me.

''Well…considering the fact that on our future romantic date I'll seduce you in telling me everything, think it's your call.''

I snickered at her remark ''You're gonna have to put some effort on that part. Anyhow, short version, Christopher is what you might call, the right hand of a very influencial person, who by this time of the day should be controlling half of Japan, and all the industries you could think of. If you remember, some days I attended to my so called work, this work involves helping that particular influencial person using my accurate deductions. As a result, I practically placed him in his current position, and now he owes me, very, very much. Since then, anything I require, anything at all, money, protection, even soldiers, I'm supposed to call Chris and make my requests. Oh and here we are.''

We just made it to the medical center, and I was about to enter, we heard a man talking with someone at the phone.

''Yes exactly, when he sweeps his hair back, time limit 15 minutes, cover your tracks well, don't get caught.'' He finished his conversation.

He turned to face the two new people in his office and was surprised to say the least.''Yukiteru…? Weren't you supposed to be…no matter, I've made the arrangements as you requested, whose the girl?''

I looked back at Yuno, and smiled at my remark. ''Yuno, meet Christopher, a dear friend of mine…actually some of the very few I have come to think of it.''

''Well, you always were a sheltered person buried in his own studies, it's a given'' He approached us with a welcoming smile.

Christopher was a tall man, well built in his mid 40's, his hair was almost completely gray, only some shades of black, a manly jaw as carved by Michelangelo himself, and a pair of warm eyes, that contrasted severely with his menacing appearance. Which shouldn't surprise anyone, he is a veteran, he told me once before about numerous secret campaigns he was in, Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, and after a respectful career, he decided it was time to retire. All his life he wanted to make a difference, something what will change this world for the better, and after 20 years of serving the army proved to be inefficient, he took another path, one that soon crossed with mine.

''Let's leave the introductions for later, she's injured badly, short story, a block crumbled on her legs.''

Didn't had time to say anything else, Chris stepped in his role.''On the table, bring me the first aid kit''

' I gently placed Yuno where he told me, giving her a reassuring look that clearly said-You're in good hands now-, and followed his every instructions.

After 8 minutes or so, the wounds were cleaned, legs bandaged, and Yuno seemed quite alright given her situation. After that process, she pulled my sleeve a couple of times to get my attention.

''Since he's your undercover guardian, how come he's so skilled in medical treatment?'' took her hand in mine, and bended on her eye level.

''Well. Even though he was in war, most of his career, he was the medical officer, providing quick treatment at in enough time to send them back to war, all that unti..''

I looked at Chris asking for permission, I didn't knew if he wanted to share his convictions, he nodded while still inspecting the wounds.

'' Until he lost a major part of his men in lack of medical equipment, the government was supposed to provide everything necessary, but they never did, since they he swore to himself that anyone in his care from now one, will survive no matter what.''

She glanced up at the man who treated her, and saw regret in his eyes, everything she was told was true. ''I see…'''she whispered to herself.

Chris took the word sensing the question on everyone's minds.

''Yuno, that's your name right? Don't worry, it's mostly a superficial wound, more in the looks than the actual damage. You couldn't walk from mostly from the shook, I estimate it will pass in about a couple of hours, and in one or two days you'll be running freely not even remembering this event. On my doctor's word!'' and he even placed his hand right above his heart, this guy sure knew how to comfort his patients. Yuno seemed reassured.

Suddenly another question lit up in her mind.''Yuki, you told me he was a good friend of yours, how did that happen?'' at her remark, the old veteran reacted with a sincere laughter, taking a seat at his desk.

'''Well , Yuno my dear, there I could provide some answers. You see that young man over there, all firm and experienced ?'' he was pointing at me. ''Well let me tell you he wasn't always like that, oh quite the contrary.''

By now he was resting his chin in palm, recollecting memories.'' When I was first put in his service, this young boy came weekly with a new bruise, injury, or even dislocated bone, every time I patched him up quick enough so his mother or teachers, wouldn't find out about this courageous ''errands'' picking up fights with every guy who assaulted a civilian, whether he was a bully or a dangerous robber, for him size didn't seem to matter. Every time no matter how the severe the injury was, he held a confident smirk on his face knowing that for every bruise, he held someone's gratitude, every time, whenever he helped someone, that simple –thanks- held great value to him. One day it became frustrating to see him put himself through all this misery with only the moves learned from internet videos and self defense manuals, that day I took him under my wing.''

By now Chris was closing his eyes revealing a satisfied grin on his features '' I coached him all he needed for a one on one combat, not the kind you learn in judo or karate classes, no, the real stuff that happens in war, real punches, real hits and most importantly how to dodge and counter attack. He was a fast learner, I'll give him that.''

That was the part where I stepped in, walking towards him. ''But that's not the only thing you taught me isn't it? He nodded.

''Not even close, this man over here with each lesson, he lectured me every time on how to use the new moves learned. He lectured me on good and wrong, what's right and what's evil, whose the villain and their victims. And most importantly the philosophy with which every soldier died, that one principle that all believed in, a better world for tomorrow. In other words, the stuff true hero's are made.''

With that I was no more than 1 meter away, staring straight into his eyes, expressing nothing but gratefulness.''Back there in the hallway, I forgot everything I learned, I was afraid whether I admit it or not, I didn't knew what to believe in, and as a result, it all ended in the potential death of all my friends, and this girl's suffering. That ended it, that was the moment all the convictions I doubted in the past turned into solid foundations which now hold the basis of the man before your was my moment.''

Christopher raised from his seat, and placed a firm had on my shoulder almost gazing into my soul. ''And do you remember the most important lesson I taught you?'' I approved.

''Those who should kill, are those who are prepared to be killed'' he nodded in acceptance.

'' And by this time, I'm certain you know there's a second part to that saying.'' I didn't release the eye contact.

''No man should have the right to kill another it's wrong, but when the innocent are killed by the strong and the call for a hero is not answered, that is more than unforgivable.'' He patted me on the head with a fatherly pride.

''I see you finally got it, best lessons are always those learned by oneself.'' He regained his solemnness '' You know what you have to do now''.

''I always did, I just had hard time figuring why.''

I walked over to Yuno, handing her my phone ''Take this, I could be wrong, but I suspect she'll attempt to trigger other explosions after some time, by now I'm convinced this diary reflects me entirely.'' She took it hesitantly, opened it and checked the entries, she sighed in awe .

''Yuki…are you aware that if you followed the diary exactly, you'd be standing over her corpse, everyone being saved?'' I brushed her hair slightly.

'' Yuno, I'm afraid you're wrong on that one. This diary only does one thing, it shows you everything I will do by myself, I don't need a god's toy to show me what I'm capable of, I'm already sure of it. In fact this was one of the reasons I doubted so much on my reasons, I never wanted to find out the future because'' the last part I added with a joyful smile'' because it takes all the challenge away, and you know my philosophy on challenges.''

She finally agreed reassured. '' Yeah, you would sooner die than lose one, and this diary basically takes any challenge.'' So she finally understands.

I gave her a comforting kiss on the forehead, exactly as she died earlier on. I looked back at Christopher covering another step of my plan.

''Chris, I need you to gather all the information possible on a terrorist named Uryuu Minene. Now I need one of your mobile phones.'' Chris grabbed one from his desk, the man always had 3 phones, one for business, one for friends, and one for emergency calls, he gave me the second one.'' Brief me with the intel on my way, I need to make a lasting first impression after all.''

Had one thought in mind, I must stop that woman before she kills any more people, while I was walking I was sure Yuno would try to stop me, or at least follow me, she cared too much not to. And to my wonder she only left me with a question ''Yuki, why are you doing all of this.''

Think we both knew my answered will determine whether I was ready of not. I halted my walk, and turned my head to throw a determined look''I ain't such a saint that I can promise to risk my life for strangers. Neither am I scum enough to sit quietly by while people are getting hurt before my eyes.'' I never waited for her response.

''Just making sure'' she whispered to herself proud of the man she loved. Christopher saw her reaction and added.

''That boy... always was a man of words '' he had to laugh at his next statement, it was way to amusing ''Only recently he became a man of action, quite a frightening combination to be honest, a man like that could earn this world effortlessly'' Yuno nodded in agreement holding up tears of joy '' Wouldn't surprise me if he did so''.


-Back on our timeline, Uryuu Minene had just been shot-

''What the hell! If I die here, all of your friends die with me, I made sure to…''

''To put yourself in the perfect trap, is that what you were going to say?

''What?!''

I closed my eyes, aside from my severe tone, my grin was wide and it was beaming with determination.'' That device you were holding was the only thing ensuring your threat, now it's gone, and so is your backbone in this matter..''

I move closer to the detective.'' You made this so easy for me, it was almost to easy to attempt. But in all your insanity you managed to injure that pink haired girl from when we first meet, and that my dear enemy, triggered something in me that was never supposed to be seen by this world, it was not prepared, and never will be.

''What are you keep talking about, no man can change the world by himself!''

''You are nothing than correct. But I am not alone, I have every living person who strives for justice on my side, more importantly, I got that one girl who always makes me better!

''And how do you intend to possibly stop me, First, you're just one kid!''

''Hmm…I'm glad you asked.'' I held up my hand gesturing towards an invisible point behind me'' My sniper rook as you pinned down, I could easily end you now, but I promised someone I'll give you hell.'' I held my hands at her feet.'' Your own mine field pawns are not preventing your escape, you cannot move, and no matter how well you know their location, you won't make it in time.''

''In time for what?''

I grabbed the megaphone from Detective Kurusu, speaking loud and clear ''Students, teachers, everyone, hear me out. If you want to live here and now, I urge you all to throw everything you have, pencils, books, chairs, at the area around miss Uryuu Minene. Those items will trigger some mine fields,setting a chain reaction on all of them which will all fry this bit*h. On my mark!''I pierced her trembling frame with my gaze, showing nothing but determination.

''Ánd with that…'''

I threw her something, she caught easily, inspecting the item she noticed a black chess king resting in her hand, what it represented was continued in my next sentence, as I raised my hand above my head, fingers waiting to snap the signal.

'' I call checkmate''.

No more than two seconds, and the entire campus was engulfed in a blazing inferno accompanied by symphonic resounding blasts. I turned around walked at a winner, refusing to watch the spectacle.

''What was that expression? Oh yes, cool guys don't look at their explosions''

Detective Kurusu was still staring at the explosion, he called me back ''Hey, hero boy, It's not over yet'' I glanced back disturbed by those words.

What do you mean it's not over, no one could survive that… She did, a few seconds after the blast, she leaped forward ridding a motorcycle, grinning with a mixture of hurt and pride. This has got to be a sick joke! It wasn't.

'' No matter what you plan kid, I'll always escape using my personal –Escape Diary- . She waved her phone while drifting between the other police cars, way to fast for them to react.

''So I'm guessing all that plan of yours was for nothing?'' the detective retorted with confidence, I gazed at him with honest surprise '''What do you mean Kurusu? If you saw her just now, her leg was bleeding badly, my debt for hurting my friends was pain, she clearly was suffering from severe burning although the clothes still masked her wounds, and lastly I saved everyone and deactivated her bombs in one blow. So what if she got away, there's always a tomorrow, even so anyone would call this day a resounding success, wouldn't you agree?''

His grin faded away, even he couldn't deny my accomplishment, deciding to change the subject , he guided me go a to a zone out of hearing distance ''So you're a diary holder, First according to Minene, when did this happen?''

I took a casual stance, there was no more need to act all serious.'' A few days ago, not important. I'm assuming your Forth, what's your diary's abilities?'' he was looking bewildered, ''How did you…Oh, you must've heard me and Ninth talking, yes that explains it, well my diary is called the –Detective Diary- it records every move a criminal or suspect does, in fact it's helped me a lot with Ninth.''

I waited patiently for him to finish, and I added. ''No, not exactly, I was in the medical office the whole time, I knew you were forth, because I immediately recognized you at Deus's meeting, you promised as I recalled – Worry not, I will protect you?-'' his eyes grew just a little larger, but then he recalled all our history, and gave it a relaxed laughter.

''I'm guessing you were the one Deus's warned us about, figuring our identities so fast, as expected, I should admit, anyway, what-''

Most predictable question detective, let's have some fun. I never let him finish the question and added. ''It can read minds'', soon after my quick statement, his words were already out of the mouth, as if In the time he drew breath to ask, my answered already arrived.

''What is your diary ability'' he processed the situation quite quick. A sense of wonder and doubt already covered his features ''Wait, no that's not possible,really?''

I nodded in agreement ''On some level, yes, to put it more simply, it gets my job done, that's why I decided to stop using it.'' If I was in his place this answer would've seemed ludacrious even to me, apparently he decided to give it a rest.

His posture grew serious, the next words were meant to be taken accordingly ''What do you intend to do about this competition, are you planning on winning it?''

I matched his voice '' I already made my decision, no, I do not intend to kill anyone, I will however protect myself and my dear ones at any cost necessary, we've known each other for a long time Kurusu, what do you think is my battle plan?'' he searched his right pocket for a cigar, and lit it up, drawing the smoke as to gather his words he replied.

'' From my knowledge you would sooner stop everyone from killing each other in this twisted game. Which is quite convenient because this is exactly what I intend to do. Alone we will make mistakes, together we would have a better chance of survival, I propose an alliance. Catch all the bad guys, prevent anymore deaths, and see what happens afterwards. What do you say?''

I knew his sense of justice was as strong as mine, perhaps even grater, the decision should be obvious. ''I may have some simple conditions considering you already owe me for doing your job earlier'' I pointed towards the campus still in flames.

He agreed with a smirk ''Do tell.'' I brushed my hair, it was getting my my eyes again, and replied ''For exactly 2 days, don't use your diary to track Ninth, you can however use your position as detective, but nothing more. She is a wounded animal right now, and I have the decency to at least allow her to heal. 2 days should be enough for anyone with an escape diary to get prepared for our next round. I don't want to face my opponents with a disadvantage, I already made her pay for what she did to my friend, so there's no more need to act on my prime, and neither do you.''

I waited for his response, as expected, he was inclining to reject everything. ''You must be joking she's a terrorist, we should profit on every possible advantage, I can't simply-''

This is getting to boring…''Detective, tell me who am I and what part I played in all out history.'' I demanded in a serious tone, he looked at me questioningly analyzing how serious I was, he had no other option, finaly he sighed in submission.

'' You are Amano Yukiteru, you helped me…well more the police force to crack one of the most difficult cases ever encountered. From your words-Everything is a puzzle waiting to be solved- and with this your proved your words to be true every time. We provided you all the information you requested via e-mail or direct video link, and from the shelter of your home, you instructed us where to look, who to interrogate, and finally who the culprit was. I'm not certain, but I believe you were never wrong.''

He kept blowing smokes with each sentence '' In the end you became a private detective consultant, and when we asked you repeatedly how do you do it, you just answered-Detective novels, mostly Sherlock Holmes, and enough chocolate to keep you focused- .''

I had to add on this one ''Í told you several times, Kurusu, the brain needs energy to function, and all that caffe you keep drinking like water, doesn't give you nearly as enough mental and physical performance, and still you refuse to listen…'' he snorted in annoyance.

''And I told you all the times that chocolate is for kids, grown man use real caffeine.''

Well, this kid certainly does your job far better, but I'll keep this to myself. With that I was taking my leave while adding ''Based on all you've said yourself on me, what will you do regarding my condition.'' I think he bit that cigar apart, and added with a yell.

''Two days, nothing more, and we better catch her or I'll charge you for being an accomplice!''

I gave him my trademark goodbye, waving two fingers above my head, while adding with a little more confidence than I expected.

'' And if I'm out of the picture, whose going to catch her next time she escapes?'' I never heard his response.

Later on that day I found some one of his subordinates had to suffer his pent up frustration, was never curious on the details.

''Now, at this time Yuno should be able to walk freely, most likely we'll depart on friendly terms, and then….well then comes tomorrow, and as I promised the girl, I'll have to take her on a romantic date.''

Honestly was I using my mind at that point, I never even been to a date, hell I even rarely went out with the few friends I have…how am I supposed to act on a date with a girl.

''Well, I'll worry about it when I get there, now the only question that I still haven't got at clue for would be….'' And I stopped my movement resting a hand on my chin, this was a serious question for me. '' Flowers or candy…and what do girls usually expect from a romantic date…?''


A/N: And with this ends our lovely chapter, feel free to tell me how you felt about it.

Now, think I'm gonna use the excuse of a writer block, but in actuality I'll be re-watching future diary to set up the basis for my next chapter which will be obviously more of a comic story than a adventure full of mystery. Also if you remember that was the episode when Yukiteru discovered Yuno killed her parents, curious on how my man will react? So am I honestly.

After which the real trouble begins, I'm still not sure how to develop chapter VI, the one with Tsubaki, it game me some real mental bother, but hopefully I'll get it in time right before you lose your hope!

Stay tunned the next chapter entitled -And they say I can't be romantic!-

Proofreading added.