Another chapter, this time with some few surprises and... Unexpected plot twist. Enjoy.

Koizumi's POV

"So... You've come." I say, seeing them. Katsura and her bodyguard from Nothingville. Honestly, just look at him. He thinks that he can fight with me and win. I can read it from his face, he's determined to neutralize me in every way possible.

Too bad it's me that have a chainsaw.

Everything was as I predicted. Kotonoha is too much of a gentle soul to ignore her younger sister's life... However, presence of this boy that stands next to her with cold determination in his eyes is more then unpleasant. I wouldn't bother to take care of him, since he was only a minor annoyance and occasionally even a helpful ally.

But I can't forgive Katou-san's murderer, especially because he flatly admitted he killed her. No emotions whatsoever, maybe even a mockery in his voice. He didn't have a justified reason to kill Katou-san. He didn't feel sorry for his actions. And now, he's insolent enough to come here.

He deserves to die.

It all started when I've heard about Katou-san's death. Something in myself broke into tiny pieces, leaving only an empty space in heart and soul. She was full of life, energy and cheerfullness. She was incredible. I admired her with passion as a true leader of our group. Unfortunately, her target was Kotonoha Katsura, this lovely girl from our class. When I've saw her for the first time, I thought everything since this moment was meaningless. Not only she was incredibly beautiful physically, but also she had shy and kind heart. For me, she was perfect... I think I love her. I would like to have her at my own disposal, with all of her kindness and beauty.

I couldn't forgive Katou-san for bullying Kotonoha, but I couldn't force myself to stand against her actions. She was always accompanied by two other followers: Obuchi and the second one whom name sadly I don't even remember. The last one wasn't actually of an issue, since she was in similiar situation as myself... Obuchi, however, was even more ruthless and sadistic than Katou-san. I despised her with everything: My mind, my soul, my heart and my body. I could hardly stand her presence nearby me. I would kill her earlier... But I didn't want to make Katou-san upset.

Since end of the first semester, boy named Itou Makoto started showing his interest in Kotonoha. This made Katou-san even more angry at her than before since she had a crush on Itou... And thus, her anger doubled her sadism and cruelty towards Kotonoha, while Obuchi happily followed. I could feel everything in me goes crazy from fury... But I thought it's gonna be okay. Itou was showing some true affection towards Kotonoha, so I thought he will protect her enough. At cost of my happiness with her, I chose.

Then, he showed up.

This guy, foreigner. He was, however, even more dedicated to protect Kotonoha. He confronted us several times, worried about her and also made sure that Itou won't cheat on her. He was like a perfect big brother...

And now, I find out that he's the murderer.

Why? Is he was that much dedicated to protect Kotonoha, I thought... But the enlightment hit me suddenly. He was always joking that he's insane and therefore it isn't advised to be near him. Everything was clear to me.

He truly was insane and tried to warn us. Nobody listened to him, they keep close to him, his insanity finally reached the final point of growth.

He killed her. With a sadistic smile on his face.

This event, however, gave me an opportunity to strike Obuchi with just punishment. She didn't deserve to be alive. Her presence was corrupting the world.

And now, the world is much, much cleaner.

I can feel it... As well as that if I remove the murderer, it will gain another, new dimension of utopian atmosphere.

Everything for you, my beloved Kotonoha.

I wonder if not to kill her younger sister as well. She's annoying and clearly doesn't accept me... But I don't want to make Kotonoha upset... I will think about it later.

"We've got the deal, remember?" The foreigner says grimly, pointing at Kotonoha's sister. Ah yes, we do have. Quoting myself, their lives in exchange for her sister's existence. Too bad he doesn't know the real plan.

"Don't worry, I remember about everything." I say, trying to stay cool. I will drop the mask when necessary. "Now, you're first."

"Very well then, but don't you think it's a little unfair?" He tries to be brave, but I can see he's shivering. He certainly doesn't want to die. No one wants.

"What are you implying?" I ask, absorbing his irritation mixed with fear with satisfaction.

"You're armed, I'm not. Let's keep it clean." He responds, cracking his knuckles. I see what are you trying to accomplish, but I'm afraid I'm wiser than you think. "For the sake of Katsura-san and Katsura-chan." He adds, surprising me. What is he talking about? "You don't want to disgust them, showing my precious interior, do you?" He asks and I can hear a mocking tone in his voice, but... He's right. I don't want Kotonoha to see violence. I'm afraid she's already seen too much.

"Fine then." I respond, putting my chainsaw back and clenching my fists. I'm adept in karate, it should be enough to bring this bastard down. "I shall avenge Katou-san with my bare hands!" I yell, ready to battle. He doesn't answer, instead he leans slightly forward and spread out his hands. His fingers move erratically, a little like some independent beings.

That's it. He cannot even control his body. There's no cure for him. I, however, will finally end his misery.

I rush towards him. He doesn't move. Clearly he's waiting for me and probably hoping that I will get too close to him. I suddenly stop, a few steps before "safety line". He doesn't even blink, silently waiting. He's either very good or very confident in his fighting skills. Fortunately, I've got him at the range of kick, so I can safely attack. I don't think he knows that. Besides, as a typical male, he's likely very vulnerable when it comes down to underwear. I cannot believe that I'll utilise such unusual strategy, but... Everything for Kotonoha.

I try to kick him, directly in the nose. Let's hope I'll be able to break his glasses and, therefore, make him less of a threat. I can feel that my miniskirt is up and I feel embarassed, horribly embarassed. He, however, doesn't seem moved by this maneuver and, to my horror, he easily blocks the kick with his right hand and closes to make an attack on his own. I don't even have time to block as he hits me in the face with studded glove. It isn't that strong to shake me off, but I can feel it very clearly... And then comes another one, this time in the chest. You bastard! I finally manage to leap away from him. Pain's starting to slowly assaulting my cheek and my left breast. He straightens himself up and gives me a mocking smile.

"So... You are truly deranged." He says quietly.

"What... What are you talking about?" I ask, trying to catch a steady breath.

"You're mad enough to actually believe that I killed Katou-san. Too bad it was only a simple lie, which task was to make sure if you contain at least tiny bit of sanity."

"Wha...?" I can feel anger raging in my body. How dare he accuse me of murdering Katou-san?

"In fact, YOU are the one responsible for this. Too bad that you're nuts enough to believe in everything that I told you." He makes a step forward.

"How dare you...?"

"I dare, Koizumi. I'm perfectly clean... You, meanwhile, are not."

"I didn't kill Katou-san!" I scream fiercely, clenching my fists to the blood. It hurts, but I don't care. If I have to torn him apart, I will.

"Of course you didn't, it was only an unfortunate accident." He says mockingly, taking another step. My eyes go wide, my teeth are striking each other with tremendous force, my palms bleed. That's it! Forgive me, Kotonoha, but it's gotta be done!

I turn back just to see that... chainsaw dissappeared. Where it is? I can see that it's held by... her. She has fear in her eyes, but this fear is combined with determination to keep me away from this deadly weapon... Me? I can feel that my hands are grabbed tightly by this foreigner. I try to release myself, with no effect.

"And everything comes to an end." He whispers to my ear with mockery in his voice.

"Let me go!" I scream in answer, tearing up. Nothing, his grip is like a steel press. I give up and give one look to my dear, sweet Kotonoha, who looks at me with utter terror in her eyes. But... But why? I only wished your happiness. Why do you reject me?

"You want to know, why?" Someone's voice asks me in my mind. I can see someone who resembles the foreigner, but this person is... Different. In his eyes, there's only madness, mixed with some kind of viciousness and desire to bring brutal justice to everyone. He's armed with two rust red cleavers-like swords.

"Who are you?" I ask.

"My name's not important, especially considering the fact that I'm the last person that you will speak on equal terms." He responds.

"Wh-what do you mean?"

"You're accused of triple murder, holding captives, threatening and triple attempt of murder." He says, pointing my crimes... Crimes? Did I... Did I really commit a crime? "You're very likely to get executed soon. Lovely, isn't it?" He adds and starts cackling maniacally.

"But..." I try to say, but he interrupts me.

"There's no "but". You're insane, Natsumi Koizumi, insane. However, although there's no redemption for you, you can still get your revenge."

"Revenge...?"

"Of course... But I'm not talking about Casper." He says, surprsing me. But there's no one else I would like to give an appropiate punishment... "I'm talking about your lovely Kotonoha." He says with malicious smile on his face. I can feel that shock is attacking my body with sheer, brutal force.

"No...NO! You will not convince me to hurt Kotonoha!" I yell fierecely, trying to slap him. Whoever he is, he's no better then the foreigner. He grabs my palm in mid-air and tightens grip with venomous grin. I can hear my bones are... creaking and breaking. I scream, tormented by pain.

"I will give you proper arguments to do so..." He says quietly. "Let's start with the most basic of basics. She doesn't love you at all. For her, you're only a crazed murderer whose purpose seems to be only to inflict as much pain and torment to the others as possible."

"N-no! You're definitely wrong!"

"Look at her. She's scared. She doesn't see a human, but an animal... Secondly, she already have a boyfriend, so even if you weren't a crazed murderer, it's unlikely for you to score... Finally..." He pauses for a while. What did he want to achieve? Why is he trying to turn me against Kotonoha?

Who is he?

"Finally..." He resumes. "She... Betrayed... You."

The horror of this sentence is the fact that it's completely true. I look at this beautiful face of Kotonoha Katsura... And suddenly, I notice a vicious, cynical smirk that breaks everything.

I'm in darkness. Sad, alone and wrecked. Everything that I loved... Everything that I wished for... Everything appears to be only a cruel joke of Heavens. I don't want it to end like this...

The betrayer must pay.

Casper's and Koizumi's POV

She's filled with anger. Thankfully, she's away from her deadly weapon of choice, so it shouldn't be a problem to keep her like that until the police arrive.

You will die, all of you. I can assure you... But the betrayer must die first. Even if my fate is to be executed, I will take you with me!

Katsura-san puts the chainsaw nearby and watches the scene with grim expression. She's already sent her younger sister back to the room where the others are.

I need to break his grip. Luckily for me, he loosed it a bit, so if I fit in the best moment, I should be able to release myself... And kill the betrayer.

Looks like Koizumi's trying to do something... There's however no need to... Oh, good Lord!

Free, at last!

Holy hell, she's running towards the chainsaw! She grabs it... And she has a murderous intent in her eyes. Now we're screwed.

He thinks that I'm after him. Maybe, we shall see... But since he's so indecisive, it'll give me enough time to serve justice to the betrayer. She already knows that I want to kill her. She draws a bone-saw, trying to defend herself. Well then, bring it on!

What to do, what to do...? Koizumi engages Katsura-san in combat. Kendo or not, Kotonoha won't last long... But what can I actually do against chainsaw-armed deranged killer? Oh no... Katsura-san lost her weapon!

She was defending herself pretty well, but the justice is on my side. The betrayer must die! I knock her back with a kick and prepare to swing the chainsaw and end her pitiful life. The betrayer must die. The betrayer must die! THE BETRAYER MUST DIE! THE... BETRAYER... MUST... What the?

It's... strange. Some would say I'm stupid as bag of rocks, the others would call it "Heroic Sacrifice". But where are the fanfares, crowds speaking your name with admiration and so on?

He... He throw himself under the chainsaw in order to protect Katsura? I drop it and I can hear that the blade stops rotating. I can feel his still warm blood on my face, marking my cheek and lips. Lips of the murderer...

There's only one more thing to do. I can feel that I'm going paler and weaker with each second, but since Koizumi dropped her weapon for a while, it should be enough. I grab her neck and - with last malicious smile I can serve to this bitch - snap it with satisfactory crunch. Stratoavis would be proud.

He grabs my neck. I can look in his eyes... These aren't his eyes. These are the eyes of the boy who convinced me to attack Katsura. He knew that it will end my life in no time... And yet I've listened to him. Casper gives me a smile. Smile of a sadist and monster...

Then everything went black.

Casper's POV

So, I'm lying on the floor, dying by the clean chest cut from chainsaw.

Yeah. Stratoavis would be proud as hell.