Prologue:
In the eyes of a once innocent upbeat boy was now death.
The former happy go lucky personality that was Natsuki Subaru had been violently murdered, all that remained now was the empty shell of a boy.
Once breaming with hope and admiration of the world he was brought to, he could see nothing but despair, everywhere he looked, every person he talked to, he was filled with nothing but disappointment.
Clinging to what little pride he had left, he would do his best to fulfill his role in the gospel, but even the praise he received was never enough.
As the boy hardened his body for another combo of fists, his whole world would change, in front of him, for the first time in what felt like years, the boy Natsuki Subaru saw hope.
Chapter One: In the pursuit of self-doubt
Subaru sighed, as he walked the busy streets, he could feel nothing but disappointment, just why did he have to walk in this disgusting city. Why must he, he who works so hard, so diligently, as one of his comrades would say. Why must he of all people be tasked with the ordeal?
"Just what must I do to get some peace and quiet", the boy sighed.
It had been years since he had visited the capital of Lugnica, he began to remember his first visit to the city but quickly dismissed it, it was a rather painful thought, one that reminded him of how helpless and weak he used to be. He would rather not dwindle on such things.
The boy sighed once more, "has it really been that long?"
The boy had begun to disappoint himself, reminiscing in his past memories, he dragged himself along.
Eventually the boy found himself in an alleyway, far enough from the bright city view,
"This would be a good place to sulk for now", the boy said to himself.
But as he had begun his planned session of self-doubt and personal insults he heard an annoying voice, followed by the footsteps and three men.
"eh get a lot of this chumb?"
Subaru turned his head backwards, he was faced with three brutes, a tiny manlet with a bowl cut to the right, a lengthy man dressed as a prisoner at center, and a fat but tall bozo at the left.
"if you don't wanna die cough up all you've got", the manlet demanded.
Subaru sighed and proceeded to give the trio a dead look.
"Listen, I don't really feel like it, like I get it. . . Life's tough, you do what you gotta do, but Im just not up to it right now, I've been having a real shitty day and whatever plan you have would just disappoint me even further. Really I hope you can understand I just fe-"
"th' fucks wrong with you", bowl cut responded in a harsh tone.
"we didn't ask you to give us a monologue on yer fuckin' mental state, now cough up all yer shit"
Subaru sighed, "seems Regleus has been rubbing off on me again" the melancholic boy noted in his head
"I see, Im sorry to disappoint you, but I don't have anythi-"
Subaru was suddenly punched to the floor, his eyes darted backwards, he didn't even have time to activate his authority.
"Maybe… This is what I deserve, for now at least"
Subaru proceeded to take a beating; this was his first time being a victim to a curb stomp.
Subaru couldn't complain, this was the punishment he must face, in all his brooding and doubt, this would be his retribution.
The boy would take a good minute of punches and kicks, he had been accustomed to the pain, really it was nothing compared to what he's faced in the past, only this time if he wished he could swiftly end any further attempt.
When the beating had stopped, Subaru began to pull himself upward, the men looked like they had enough.
"Well then if all parties are satisfied-"
"Shut the fuck up for a second", Chin, who was the skinny one with the sharp jaw, it was a name suited for him Subaru thought, silenced him swiftly.
Subaru had failed to notice the mood of the room as he looked forward to the entrance of the alleyway.
There stood a short skinny girl. With blonde hair and red eyes, she shared a striking resemblance to Capella.
"eyyy… Sorry to interrupt here but seeing you guys beat up that strange guy over there caught my eye"
The blonde responded sincerely.
"What? you feeling sympathetic towards the guy?", Bowl cut responded.
"nah"
And just like that, any possibility of this girl coming to save Subaru had died.
"Well Im in a hurry so I don't have any time, live strong!"
The petit girl smiled and ran past the group, making her way up the wall and out of sight.
"So I don't suppose that you three are done?"
Subaru asked in an assuming tone.
"Dude what the fucks yer problem, yer just taking this like it's normal?" The bozo, Ton spoke up.
Had the thugs began to take pity on him, Subaru thought,
"no, probably not"
"you know what, fuck this, lets just get outta here it's a waste of time", bowl cut spoke.
"honestly" Ton responded
"agh, for fucks sake you guys are right", their leader Chin finally concluded.
"NOT SO FAST"
Their party was abruptly ruined.
Once again, a figure appeared from the end of the alleyway, but the voice calling out was vastly different from the previous.
It was the voice of a women, not some kid, well to Subaru it couldn't be considered mature, it was still more mature sounding if that made sense.
"Fuck, being interrupted again?", Chin blurted out in dissatisfaction
Authors Note:
Alright, so a few things I wanted to mention.
This storie's actually my first write, I'm open to suggestions and critiques, just tryna become a bit better at this whole writing thing.
Another thing, I know it was kinda a short read, the way I want to write the story is short chapters I can release weekly and then larger chapters at the end of each Arc.
As for the story its self, I wanted to go down the whole witch cult road, of course, the reason for Subaru being part of the witch cult is still a mystery, I hope to explain everything whitin the next 3 arcs or so, explaining the past and all through snip bits.
Im open for questions in the comments or via direct message.