DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN KAGEROU PROJECT/MEKAKU CITY ACTORS.

Date Uploaded: March 18, 2016- Friday.

Note: Advanced apologies for the OOC's and for the made up nicknames.

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Well guys, we're almost there. Hopefully we'll make it.

CHAPTER ELEVEN: TIME BOMB
Round 9. We're almost there. ALMOST there.

There were four bombs that we have to disarm or else it will explode and all of us would die.

We were in the middle of searching for the rest of the bombs since Enomoto-san already disarmed one of them. Which leaves it to three bombs remaining. She and Shinta was looking together, Kido and I worked separately.

When we found no sign of it, we reunited at the same classroom where we always gather around.

"Well?" I asked them, panting.

"It's no good. There's a total of six buildings all in all. It could be anywhere." replied Enomoto-san.

"There's bound to be another trick here, right?" Shinta said, trying to catch his breath. "What if the bombs are moving? Changing locations?"

"If that's possible then we have no chance of winning." I told him.

"So what's the secret to winning this round? Any idea yet?"

I looked at Shinta, Kido and Enomoto-san who were all staring at me, as if waiting for me to say something. Like I was the leader of the group here. Really now? I stared back at them in shock before chuckling.

"Tsubomi's the commander right? Why are you all looking at me?" I told them.

"You're the observant one." Kido said.

"And you get to solve what we need all the time." Enomoto-san said.

"Well I'm getting pressured with all the responsibility being placed on me!"

"Just calm down and think!" Shinta scolded.

"Okay, okay. First, Enomoto-san, how did you find the first bomb?" I asked.

"Come to think of it.. I'm not sure." she replied. "I was running up the stairs when suddenly I heard a loud tick. I approached it and found the bomb."

"How did you disarm it?" I continued to ask.

"Uhm.. I did nothing. I was just about to touch it when a message said 'You've Disarmed It!' and then I got happy that I did."

"What does that mean?!" Shinta whined. He's starting to sound like Hibiya..

Everything I think about him, he reminds me of the last moments I had with him. His last words.. about everyone dying. I don't want to believe that. Even if he says he can predict the future or see the future.

I won't let it happen. I won't let anyone die.

"It means we've been tricked." I told Shinta, simply.

"The bomb showed up, making us think it's easy. Then Ene-san was tricked as to thinking she disarmed the bomb." Kido explained.

"Yep. Because if the round started that way, we will lower our guard and start thinking in simple terms. We're expecting the bombs are easy to find and easy to disarm." I added. "Which is why until now we found none."

"And who's fault is that?" Shinta said, eyeing Enomoto-san.

"As far as I remember, you didn't do much, Master." she defended.

"Alright guys! Now's not the time for that. Time is running and still we have no clue what to do. We just happen to figure out what the round's trick is." I reminded them and they sighed.

"Anything else you want to add up then?" Shinta asked me.

"Uhm.. what if we just use Kido's powers again and make us invisible until the bomb explodes?" I suggested.

"My powers doesn't work in this round." Kido notified me.

"Huh?"

"The system probably caught me using it multiple times now and it's ruining how the game works. That's why now it's been disabled." she explained.

"Come to think of it, in the past some powers doesn't work. How come Kido's only got detected now?" Enomoto-san wondered.

"I guess we'll find out once we finish this round."

"For everyone." Shinta said, placing a hand in the middle. I nodded at him and smiled.

"For everyone." I placed a hand above his. Enomoto-san and Kido exchanged looks before putting their hands above mine and Shinta's.

"For everyone." they said together.

And then I remembered.. another spark..

"Enomoto-san.. about that place where you found the bomb.. where was it again?" I asked.

"The hallway, on the f-"

"The same floor where Hibiya and Momo died!" I finally did it. Another realization. Although it wasn't a good thing to say, because Momo dying isn't something Shinta wanted to hear. "I'm sorry." I said immediately.

"It's alright." he said.

"So this means, the other bombs are somewhere in the locations of the others' deaths?" Enomoto-san wanted to assure.

"For now, that's a theory." I said.

"Then I'll go to.. to where Ayano-san died." Shinta volunteered and left in a hurry.

"I'll be where Haruka.. where Haruka was." Enomoto-san said and also left.

"There is one bomb left. Want to go there together?" I asked Kido.

"How will we know which place?" she asked me. "Momo, Hibiya, Konoha, Marry, Seto, Ayano.. there are six deaths and four bombs."

"Momo and Hibiya died together. That counts as one. Aya-chan and Konoha are in two separate locations. Marry and Seto though.. I'm not sure."

"If everyone else died and you're the only one left.. you'll still win right?" she said at random.

"You're not going to die." I told her. I won't let her.

"What if?"

"If this is about what Hibiya said-"

"It's not about that, Shuuya. It's just.. it's just a thought." she said and took a step back. "Anyway, let's split up. I'll go check the location where Seto died."

"Tsubomi-"

"We have no time to waste."

She left me hanging. What was the thought about? Was she afraid? Was she dying? What was it? I shrugged it off and ran outside. But I just remembered.. Marry and Seto weren't murdered by the game. They gave up their lives to help us win the round.

Besides, there would be a plain view of the bomb since Marry and Seto disappeared together right here. Right outside. The fact that there's none.. it means..

"TSUBOMI!" I screamed and turned back to the building.

I knew there was something up with her. Her hand that was covered in bandages. Her hand was cold. Not because of the cold water. It was something else. She was keeping something.

But when I tried to enter the building, it won't let me. Like there was a barrier not letting me enter inside.

"Tsubomi, don't do this! We can win altogether!" I shouted. "Tsubomi!"

I don't know what she's doing. I don't know what she's up to exactly. But I know whatever it is it leads to her death. I ran around the building, trying to find another way in. And I find myself seeing Shinta talking to Aya-chan.

Aya-chan?

"Ayano, how could you leave me!?" he yelled.

"Shintaro.."

"We can't lose to a game!"

"Shintaro.."

Aya-chan is alive? But how? I rubbed my eyes and looked closer. This is another round with another set of dirty tricks for us to lose. I'm sure of it. If the program can copy Seto's voice and features after they've taken hi, there's no doubt even Aya-chan, right?

"Shintaro.." Aya-chan continued to mumble as she stretched her hand towards Shinta.

"Ayano.."

"SHINTA! Get away from her!" I yelled as loud as I can. I can't let him touch her.

Shinta turned to me, he was crying as he held onto Aya-chan's hand.

"Kano.. I'm sorry. I wanted this."

"SHINTA!"

A loud explosion.

"NOOOOO!"

I had no time to waste. Enomoto-san said she was going to where Konoha died. Surely she'll end up being a victim herself. But this barrier. It was stopping me from entering.

"Enomoto-san! Don't touch Konoha!" I shouted as loud as I can. "ENOMOTO-SAN!"

I saw fire coming from inside the building. The explosion had begun. The whole building exploded and I was shoved away by the force. When I opened my eyes I find myself in a void. A black void of endless darkness.

"Enomoto-san! Tsubomi!" I yelled as I tried to run but I was floating in midair.

"They're dead, Kano." said a familiar voice. Tateyama-sensei!

"Why?! Why did you-?!"

"Takane Enomoto was caught in the blast. She did not touch Haruka." he explained.

"Then why didn't you let me in?! I could've saved her!"

"The game forbids you from entering. There's been a malfunction due to the continuous use of Tsubomi Kido's abilities." he said. "The system cannot function well when the codes disappear and reappear. The result is, the barrier appearing in various locations. Such as the building. Trapping Takane in the basement and thus killing her in the process."

"Is that why the system doesn't heal her?! Huh?!" It's unfair if it's true.

"Like I said, her abilities causes the malfunction in the program, resulting a glitch to her own health bar. But let's not talk about that. Let's talk about the last and final round."

"I won't.. I.." I wanted to give up. I no longer wanted to fight but.. not after everyone's sacrifices.. I can't let it be in vain. "Bring it."

"Good then."

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I believe the last chapter will be short. So hope you still enjoy!

A random announcement: Welcoming a new fic in the family! Sword Art Online!
I know, I know, it's been uploaded weeks ago, but I forgot to announce. Anyway, see you in the next chapter!

I'll be busy soon so I wanted to finish this before I get busy. Okay? That's a promise.