A/n: sorry everyone for the late update. This was supposed to be uploaded last month on the one year anniversary of the story, but I kind of forgot to upload it. Anyway enjoy the chapter!
Angel beats!: Rebirth
Chapter 25: Betrayal
Otonashi was in his room looking out of the window, wondering what was going on. Why did they take Yuri? Nothing made sense any more. His mind was working at full power, but still he couldn't think of any reason.
Knock knock
The first member had arrived.
'Come in.' Otonashi said as he turned away from the window.
The door slammed open and Hinata came in.
'Otonashi, what is going on?' He said panting a little.
'Just wait a little. It is faster to explain when everyone is here.' Otonashi replied.
'But...'
'Now's not the time to be stubborn. Just take a seat and wait!' Otonashi snapped.
Hinata didn't answer and sat down on the nearest chair. The two of them didn't speak and time went by slowly, then the door opened again and Yui entered soon followed by Shiina and a girl Otonashi didn't recognize.
'Shiina, who's that girl?' Otonashi said a little surprised.
'Amagi, she is from the afterlife too. She knows more about what's going on at the moment. She wanted to help us.' Shiina explained.
'Are you sure we can trust her?' Otonashi asked.
This time Amagi stepped forward. 'You are Otonashi, right?' she asked
Otonashi nodded. 'Yes, but I don't trust you. One of us got kidnapped by the afterlife and I'm not sure if you're with them. Especially now the system went berserk. Tell me something to convince me.'
'Hanaka told me about you, about your real intentions. You didn't want to start the war. You were trying to help.'
'Anyone from the afterlife could have figured that out.'
'The last thing you told him was to tell the others it was your fault and you would correct it.'
There was a short silence. 'Okay, I believe you.' Otonashi said slowly.
'Can you explain what's going on now?' Hinata asked opening his mouth for the first time after he sat down.
'I see.' Hinata said after Otonashi finished the story.
'It might just have been another experiment. They used me to see if you could go back to the normal world.' Amagi explained.
'Whatever it is we need to go back as soon as possible, right?' Yui said.
Otonashi nodded and turned towards Amagi. 'Amagi, you must tell us all you know about the current situation in the afterlife.'
Amagi nodded. 'I'll start when we're in the train.'
Otonashi stood up and walked outside. 'Let's go then!' He said as the others followed him.
Kousei and Satsuya were outside. Two hours ago the alarm went of, but something was fishy about it. It was the second time this week and it wasn't even for an organized attack, just a few shadows. It was almost as if someone was using them as a distraction and they could only think of one had sent one of his spy to Takatsu's ''observatory'' and what he had seen didn't promise any good. Takatsu had been looking at his computer with unusual tension and shortly after one of the SSS members had appeared.
All of the events lately were pointing in one direction. The spy that was killed, the distractions and the summoning of a SSS member. Takatsu was planning something big. That was why Kousei and Satsuya were heading for Tsuzune's room. His treason had to be reported immediately. When they reached the door they heard voices.
'I'm sure they are planning something. Lately those two keep appearing when something happens.' Takatsu said.
'I don't know, I trust them.' Tsuzune replied
'You trusted Hanaka too.'
'But why would they do such a thing?'
'I don't know, you should ask them. They are right outside the door as we speak.'
The door swung open and Kousei saw Tsuzune sitting behind her desk and the smiling mask of Takatsu.
'How long have you stood there?' Tsuzune asked with a demanding tone.
'We just arrived. We have something we want to talk about with you.' Satsuya replied
'Oh interesting, what might it be?' Takatsu said staring at Kousei's face.
For a second it seemed time stopped, but then Kousei started yelling
'Takatsu, you piece of...' Kousei yelled as he attempted to punch Takatsu, but Satsuya had grabbed him.
'Calm down you idiot, this will only make his lies more realistic!' Satsuya hissed in Kousei's ear.
Kousei pulled loose, but he didn't attempt to punch any more.
'I'll take my leave now.' Takatsu said and for a minute Kousei could swear he was smiling underneath his mask.
'You wanted to talk with me?' Tsuzune said coldly.
'Yes, it's about Takatsu.' Satsuya said
Tsuzune sighed. 'You know, you aren't the first to accuse him. Haruaki did so too. He didn't have any evidence, do you have it?'
'No, but...'
'Come on, even a blind person can see he's doing something!' Kousei snapped again.
'So you're saying I'm blind? Takatsu has done more for us than all the other captains together! He at least had proof!' Tsuzune snapped back.
'You just trust him because he's been here from the start just like you! Everyone knows how you feel about him!' Kousei yelled.
Tsuzune's eyes shot fire and the tension raised immediately.
'Just open your eyes for once! We are in the middle of a frigging war and you can't even judge clearly! Takatsu isn't who you think he is!' Kousei continued to yell
'Enough.' Tsuzune hissed. 'Enough, both of you go!'
'But...' Satsuya tried to bring in between
'I said go! Go away and don't even dare to show your faces again!' Tsuzune yelled as her face turned bright red.
Kousei wanted to yell back, but was dragged out of the room by Satsuya.
'You big idiot! What the hell were you thinking!' Satsuya snapped. 'Get you stuff. We are exiles now.' Satsuya said suppressing his anger.
A/n: Things are getting heated up in the afterlife and the end of the first part comes in sight. I guess the first part will have 2 to 3 more chapters, maybe more but not less. I hope you enjoyed reading!
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