A/N: This chapter was actually finished on Friday and was gonna be posted at early Saturday, but thanks to bad timing the internet shot off on me and decided to be a jerk. I'll make it up by posting on Friday.
Episode 4: Let the Holy Grail Soak
Everyone was standing around the bed looking at the red deer worried, but the arctic frowned at this. The 3rd year left leg was fractured, and he didn't think about telling anyone? that what he would call stupid. He sighed as he glanced at the clock still 8, he didn't want to be that guy that would leave early, so he ended up staying behind waiting...waiting for something to happen.
Everything was still not moving an inch, and the silence was getting eerie, he had to say something or at least hear a sound. Otherwise, he might go bunkers due to the silences just before he was going to say the red deer started to wake up as the red deer sat up. Everyone looked at the red deer in relief as everyone approached the red deer.
''ルイ!(Louis!)''
''ルイさん!(Louis-San!)''
Everyone shouted in relief expect for Leaf, who just narrowed his eyes slightly at the 3rd year. He still hasn't forgotten that conversation, he had with the red deer. He is not the person that holds grudges, but to him, that was kind of offensive what Louis said to him.
''しましたか...いいえ、教えてください。観客はそれを見ましたか?(Did I...No don't tell me. Did the audience see that?)'' The red deer asked, everyone in the room stared at each other before someone spoke.
大丈夫ですカーテンが落ちた後、あなたは倒れました. 観客はそれを見ませんでした. (It's okay. You collapsed after the curtain dropped, the audience didn't see that)''
そうですか(I see.)'' Now everyone was silence, Leaf was still in the back watching.
だから...午後8時です。私たちは診療所にいます。医師は、あなたの左脚が骨折したと言います。明日のパフォーマンスであなたの役割を再確認するのは難しいでしょう.(So...it's 8 pm. We're at the infirmary. The doctor says your left leg was fractured. You'd find it hard to reprise your role at the performance tomorrow.)'' The tiger explained, Leaf had met him once. He was a second-year like Legosi, he didn't a lot about him, but he knew his name was Bill which seems very normal name.
''ちょっとビル...!(Hey, Bill...!)
''ねえ、大騒ぎするのに役に立たない!特にルイ・センパイの前で。(Hey, there's no use in making a fuss! especially in front of Louis-Senpai.)'' Bill said.
''たとえそうであっても...(Even so...)'' But was cut off by everyone, since they were all making comments about the performance/broken leg.
大統領が言ったようです。(It's like the president said.)
ちょっと、気分を読んでみてください。(Hey, try to read the mood.)
ルイサンは足の骨折で初日を乗り越えました。(Louis-san, got through the first day with a broken leg.)
ルイサン、今日のパフォーマンスはすごかった。(Louis-san, today's performance was amazing.)
Leaf frowned, he could understand a little bit of what they are saying, but they didn't have to say it in front of their star actor!''明日はパフォーマンスをどうするかについて話し合ってきました。(We've been talking about what to do with the performance tomorrow.)'' Everyone was talking to Louis about him and his broken legs, but Leaf just stared at him, he then noticed that Louis tighten his grip in the cover as he spoke.
ねえ...私の足が骨折したからといって特別な治療をしてくれますか?(Hey...are you giving me special treatment just because my leg is broken?)'' Louis asked, while the pelican was trying to deny the fact that they were giving him special treatment. Lea understood the feeling of the red deer and spoke bluntly.
''Well, if you want to end up with another broken gel, then go ahead...''
''Leaf...''The pelican warned, Leaf frowned.
''I was just being honest...''The arctic wolf got off the wall and head out for the exit, ignoring the calls of his member. Walking down the silent hall, he facepalmed and sighed. He needed to calm down instead of going to his dorm, he went to the drama club.
Upon entering the club it was dark, but there was one light on in the middle of the room. He walked to a mirror and looked at himself, he placed his hand on the mirror as he hummed the song that he was really familiar. But then spun around, then stopped with grace as he began to do a sort of dance by pushing his hand forward from left and right as his legs followed the opposite.
He began to move as elegant as he can. He jumped landed on the floor with spread legs, while his body followed the same motion. He then tensed his body, then looked up, then started moving his shoulder from left to right. He clapped his hand together, then threw his arms to his right while his left leg followed the flow by landing his left leg behind his right leg. He followed the same step with the left side doing it up to 4 times.
Before he could continue to do more dance moves, he heard the door opened. He saw Legosi standing there, due to the light of the hallway the tall carnivore could see the sweat on the arctic wolf forehead, and he panting.
''Why are you here?''Legosi asked as he approached the arctic wolf. Leaf kept panting, he didn't dance for such a long time that took some out of him.
''I-I just needed to calm down for a bit. I was just a bit angry...''Leaf explained.''So, what happened? I mean with...Louis.''
''Well...after you left, Bill replaced Louis until he gets better at least.''Leaf nodded in understanding. Both of them stood in silence before Legosi asked him.''What's up with you?''
Leaf shook his head as he stared at the tall carnivore.''Huh? Well...I've just been thinking...''The young carnivore let out a chuckle, but Legosi stood there in silence. The arctic wolf let out a sigh.''I've just been thinking about what I really want to do...My friends have their future planned, while me...? I'm still deciding what to do...''The arctic wolf explained.''I mean I like computer, but I also like to watch acting. I wanted to be an actor when I was a kid...''
''Just...Do something you like.''Legosi replied giving him a sort of suggestion.
Leaf showed a small smile, he was getting more and more comfortable talking with Legosi.''Yeah, I know but one day...I'll decide and I'm sure off it!''
It was the next day and Bill was being all full of himself. He was playing the main character Adler, Leaf didn't know how to feel, but he can only hope for the best that the play doesn't end up terribly because of this...He shook his head as he watched the tiger going at it...again...Leaf swore, if he keeps hearing that same line again he will burst. As the tiger began to swing that wooden stick around nd repeated the line the Louis said to him.''「はい、もちろん。あなたは俳優の間で特に一生懸命働いてきました。とりわけ...あなたは私の怪我について話すことをためらいませんでした、そして私はそれが好きです。私はあなたを選びます!」(" Yes, of course. You've worked especially hard among the actor. Above all...you didn't hesitate to speak up about my injury, and I like that. I choose you! ")'' Leaf facepalmed.
The pelican looked nervous as he spoke to Bill.''私たちはあなたに期待しています、ビル...できる限りリハーサルします。(We're counting on you, Bill...rehearse as much as you can.)''
Bill didn't look nervous, he looked confident. Leaf stared at him not saying anything, but that didn't stop him to help Kai with the boxes.''ハハハ、緊張してる?運動と台本を覚えました。私が心配しているのは...(Hahaha, are you nervous, president? I've memorized the movement and the script. What I'm worried about is...)'' Bill turned his gaze to the tall gray wolf, he heard that Legosi was replacing Bill as the villain. Which meant, he was in charge of the spotlight...
Kai attempted to encourage the grey wolf, but that didn't help the gray wolf at all. As Kai walked away, Leaf stared at Legosi in concern. He noticed that the Bengal tiger was approaching. He placed his arm on the wolf's shoulder looking happy as ever.''いいんだよ!前にこの役を演じたことがあるので...役を演じればそれほど大きくないことはわかります。(It's okay! I've played this role before, so...I can tell it's not that big if a role to play.)
''Don't worry, Legosi-Senpai! I know you will do good!''Leaf trying to throw his own words of encouragement, but failed.
''Oh, you already have someone calling you a senpai. I'm jealous.''Bill replied Leaf was surprised he can speak in English.
So basically what happened was the fact one antagonist was missing, and Bill was that character, but the fact he is Adler they are missing a person. So they choose Legosi, Leaf looked concerned because he remembered him telling that he joined the drama club for 4 years and wasn't on stage.
Both Legosi and Bill were standing on the stage with wooden sticks on their hands. Leaf stood at the very back while watching, he was unsure if this will go smoothly or badly. But he could just hope.''あなたはライトをするときに上からすべてを見たので、あなたはその動きをいくらか暗記しましたね?試してみましょう。(You saw everything from above when doing the lights, so you've somewhat memorized the movement, right?. Let's try it out.)''
Legosi dropped his guard as he looked down.''私は反射神経を持っていません...(I don't have any reflexes.)'' But then out of nowhere, Bill lunged at Legosi with the wooden stick at his hand, but missed instead hitting the stick. The tiger stroke, but Legosi moved his head just in time. but went for it again but got the same result. Bill attempted to go for the strike, Legosi blocked the attack as they both got in eye contact. Leaf looked shocked. That was a jerk move to strike someone when their guard is down.
''驚くべき、私は少なくなると期待していた!(Amazing, I expected no less!)'' As the tall carnivore pushed the tall Bengal tiger away, but that didn't stop him from striking Legosi. As the grey wolf dodged by jumping away, but feel down. Bill went in for the strike but was blocked. The tall carnivore got, then jumped back avoiding the strike. The grey wolf fought back as he swung his stick, but Bill dodged the same result with Bill. the tall carnivore hit bill's stick keeping it down. Leaf could see that Legosi has his teeth bared showing his fangs''ハハハ、あなたは本当に灰色オオカミだよね?あの赤いシカではこれができません。(Hahaha, you're really a grey wolf huh? I can't do this with that red deer.)''
Bill managed to free his wooden stick and again went for the strike. Leaf closed his eyes, but as soon as he heard two sticks colliding, he opened his eyes as he saw two sticks in contact.''あなたはとても幸せです。(You're pretty happy.)'' Leaf watched as the two carnivores walked around with the sticks still in contact.
''もちろんそうよ!私はこの日を切に望みました。(Of course I am! I've longed for this day, where I can go at it with all my might!)'' As the tiger pushed with all his strength ignoring any comment from the president and Aoba, he just watched concerned. As they continue to swing there stick locking.''おい、レゴシ...肉食動物だと思う理由はない...注目されるべきではないだろう?明日はついにみんなに見せることができます!みんなが本当に強く輝くのをみんなに見せよう!(Hey, Legosi...There's no reason to think us carnivores...shouldn't be in the spotlight, right? I'll finally be able to show everyone tomorrow! I'll show everyone how strong people really shine!)'' Bill kept inching the wooden stick closer, and closer to Legosi's snarling face. The tall carnivore managed to push back the tall Bengal Tiger away from him. They looked at each other panting, but Bill spoke again.''私たちは狼と虎です。戦闘シーンのために嘘をつくか、言い訳をする必要はありません。(We're a wolf and a tiger. We don't need to lie or make up an excuse for a fight scene.)'' Both still were panting, Bill again spoke.''明日のパフォーマンスは素晴らしいものになると確信しています。それを最高にあげましょう!(I'm sure tomorrow's performance will be great. Let's give it our best!)'' As Bill left the stage, Leaf rushed to Legosi.
''Are you okay, Legosi-Senpai?''Leaf asked as he placed his hand on the gray wolf's shoulder.
''I'm not sure...''
Leaf decided to leave early for today, so he didn't go with Legosi or some other people. This time he was going to the dorms alone...It was dark, and he was nervous for tomorrow, he is the one to be in charge. Like what?! He's been in this school for some time, but he can't take leadership. That is not him, he just hopes everything would go smoothly tomorrow.
Today was the big day. The big performance, Louis isn't present for this play, and he was sweating. Last time he was doing good because he had nothing to very worry about. But now the roles have been changed and he is in charge of the light. He doesn't know how to feel, he is concerned for Legosi and he is also concern about himself without someone experienced beside him...he feels he might mess up. He decided to check on Legosi for now, he needed to calm his nerves before going up.
Putting the earpiece on his left ear, he headed out. He couldn't calm down, his nerves are going to kill him sooner or later. He needed a little advice and asking from Legosi might be a good start. When he entered the room which is behind the stage, he found Legosi memorizing his lines he still has a few minutes to spare, so it's understandable.
''Leaf, Today is the big performance. Have you set up the lights, yesterday?''The pelican asked approaching the arctic wolf.
''W-well...Yeah. I did it in advance. I'm just worried about the play today.''Leaf answered honestly. He had this edgy feeling around Bill. Sure he was going all out yesterday, but there no need for that. Leaf found that strange, but still can't pinpoint the edgy feeling.
''Don't worry, I'll tell you when to on the spotlight since Legosi won't be there.''Leaf nodded. He walked toward Legosi and placed a hand on his shoulder.
''Legosi-Senpai. Are you ready?''Leaf asked as he sat on the floor. He could see the gray wolf's eyes were nervous.
''I-I think, so...''
Leaf smiled as he replied with a cheerful voice.''Don't worry, you'll do just fine. You make a good antagonist with that tall appearance you have.''The arctic wolf reassured. Just then the Bengal tiger entered the room, while the pelican approached the main actor. Leaf smelled something strange about the tiger, but decided to ignore thinking it might just be him.
But he was wrong.
Legosi also smelled it as the gray wolf stood up dropping the book.''Legosi-Senpai?''But the tall wolf ignored him as he approaching the tiger. Legosi began to sniff him more just to make sure.''ねえ...あなたはいつもよりもずっと奇妙です。(Hey...you're a lot weirder, than usual.)''
''ビル、あなた...(Bill, you...)'' But was cut off by the tiger screaming. That he needed to go to the bathroom with Legosi following him.
''Okay...something is wrong...''Leaf thought as he stared at the door.''I'll go get them!''
''Please hurry, we only have ten minutes.''Leaf nodded as he ran to where he thought the bathroom was. He followed the scent of the two carnivores which lead him to the bathroom. Upon arriving, he heard a smash. His immediate reaction was to open the door.
When the door was open, he could see that Bill was pinned to the wall, while Legosi was pushing him. Before any further damage was caused, he quickly shouted.''Hey!''That caught the attention of both carnivore as they turned their head to the younger wolf.''We have 8 minutes before the play starts! whatever your fighting about can wait! Please head to the backstage!''
Legosi continued to snarl as he let go of Bill. The tiger didn't say anything as he left the bathroom, Leaf stared at Legosi a bit more before following Bill to head up.
学生証:26(Student's ID)
生年月日:16/8/00(Date Of Birth)
注文:肉食動物(Order: Carnivore)
家族:-
ベンガルトラ(Bengal Tiger)
名前: ビル(Name: Bill)
校長によって承認されました(Approved by the headmaster.)
Leaf was in position, he didn't understand what they were fighting about. Maybe they were practicing? But that is not possible...If they were rehearsing that scene, why in the bathroom? he shook his head as he turned on the light. He will find out sooner or later, but first...The show must go on.''Showtime...''Leaf muttered to himself.
He watched at the tiger and the zebra walking very fast.''なぜその炎が私たちに続いているのですか?(Why is that flame following us?)'' Just then the dance team were dancing around them.
Leaf readjusted his mic, so he could hear them speaking clearly,''あなたは3日前に死ぬことになっていた!水、風、火はすべての自然があなたを殺そうとしています。(You were supposed to die three days ago! water, wind, fire all of nature is trying to kill you.)'' Bill slashed the air with his prop sword.
''だから、彼らは私たちに従うだけではありません...(So, they're not the only ones following us...)'' The zebra asked.
''...そのとおり。私たちは運命そのものに逆らっています!(...That's right. We are defying fate itself!)'' Bill took a brief pause, Leaf could probably tell he was nervous and sweating. The arctic wolf is also sweating! and he is not even on stage!''いいんだよ!任せなさい!あなたを殺します!それが私の仕事です!(It's Okay! Leave it to me! I will kill you! that's my job!)'' Leaf sighed, everything was going smoothly. He hoped this would continue.''忘れないで!私は死神アドラーです!(Don't forget it! I am the shinigami Adler!)''
Leaf couldn't hear, but from the look of the Zebra's eyes the audience figured it out.''私は...誰にもさせません...(I won't...let anyone...)''
''Oh no, his stuttering...''Leaf thought. As he watched the scene.
''それまで誰にも触れさせません!(I won't let anyone touch you until then!)'' Leaf sighed in relief, he was saved by the bell. Bill grabbed the hand of the zebra, then began running to the backstage. As the light shut off, they opened again this time with Bill standing at the center of the stage.''エレン、もしこれらがあなたが見たい千本のバラなら。私、死神はそれのために私の人生を与えます。(Eren, if these are those thousand roses you wish to see. I, a shinigami, will give my life for it.)'' Leaf continued to watch, but he was hearing static. He again attempted to readjust his headset, He guessed they gave him a faulty one.''いいんだよ。誰もあなたをフォローしていません。これはさようならです、エレンこれは私が選んだ道です!私は自分の死の場所を決定します!(It's okay. No one's following you anymore. This is goodbye, Eren this is the path I have chosen! I will decide the place of death of my own!)''
And then he saw. Legosi was walking to the stage, but he wasn't nervous. More like he was angry, he was angry at something or at someone. he didn't bother to fix his earpiece as he just stared at Legosi. He was acting very strange!''あなたは最後の悪魔ですか?(Are you the last demon?)'' Without thinking Legosi threw his sword at the ground and rushed at bill full-force, then threw a hard punch which sent the Bentai tiger flying.
Leaf's eyes widen. What just happened? Just then he spotted a small red bottle. In slow motion, Leaf could easily see. But he saw a glimpse of red flew at the backstage. Legosi walked to the tiger, who was still at the gound. He grabbed him by the collar with a bared fist.''私は決してあなたを許しません!(I will never forgive you!)'' He threw another punch, Leaf quickly fixed his earpiece.
''Hey! What just what happened?!'' Leaf asked obviously afraid.
''We don't know! He just walked to the stage, then started smacking Bill!'' The voice answered frantically, Leaf bared his fang, but not showing it as he watched the mask flying off Bill's head. Noone was stoping them, he can't do anything about this as well. All he could do is just watch. Whatever Legosi's reason for throwing a punch at Bill should be a good one. He watched Legosi threw another punch, he also seems to notice a black eye on Bill's left eye.
Legosi started to throw more punched until it was rapid, but Bill finally caught both fists. He couldn't heat them very well, but they were talking. As Bill stood up, he obviously was overpowering the gray wolf. The tiger moved Legosi, so the audience wouldn't see him. The big carnivore suddenly hugged Legosi, but it wasn't a hug...He was in pain!
He couldn't see it, but Legosi was in pain. Was blood drooping? no...he can smell it. Leaf's eyes flared, he would have punched that asshole if could. As the large tiger let go of the gray wold, Legosi looked like he was about collapse...
And he did...
''哀れな狼...あなたの運命に従ってください。(Pathetic wolf...follow your destiny.)'' Bill grabbed the sword as he looked at Legosi, whispering something to him. The large tiger then stomped Legosi's chest.
Legosi let a moan in pain as Bill raised his sword. Leaf quickly stood up. But, then he saw the sword went flying. Leaf blinked as the sword landed on the ground, Leaf stared at the savior.
''あなたはたくさんの楽しみを持っています!(You're having lot's of fun!)'' It was Louis! Leaf heard the crowd gasp, he would too if he can hold the bearing. Louis, then placed his mask on raising his sword.''私はあなたが何であるかを知っています!(I know what you are!)'' He then struck but the attack missed. The crowd was cheering, while the crew was shocked. Louis still kept his sword pointed at the tiger.''あなたは偽の精神...本当の死神が誰であるかを見せてください。(You fake spirit...Let me show you, who the real Shinigami is.)'' Leaf couldn't believe it. This was not part of the plan at all.''あなたが決意を持っていない場合、逃げました。あなたが犯した罪...私はそれらすべてを知っています。それから私の血を飲んでみてください。それをして、本当の死神になりましょう。出発!私は偽りには役に立たない!(If you don't have the resolve, then flee. The sins you've committed...I know them all. Try drinking my blood then. Do it and become the real shinigami. Leave! I have no use for falsehoods!)''The large tiger snarled as he dashed for the exit. Leaf sighed, he was concerned that he would really do it. Leafe quickly shot off the lights and turned on the spotlight aiming it at Louis and Legosi.
Louis lowered his sword as he began to speak.''私の列の終わりに、あなたも朝露で消えなければなりません。(You should disappear with the morning dew, too with me at the end of my line.)'' Louis offered his hand to Legosi. Legosi took the hand as he faced the stage with Louis. The crowd began cheering again.
Leaf smiled. At least everything went right...sort of...But the question was...who's blood was that? In that small bottle...He stared at the backstage, Legosi has alot of explaining to do...
\Marbles/
In the days when we were young.
We seemed so much alike.
Sharing dreams, and Sharing heights,
As well as vocal range
When did that all start to change?
It's like we have become.
Completely different.
As it passes through the woods.
The wind rustles the leaves.
Where're the winds a-blowing to?
As it flutters past you and me.
As I reach out for your hands
So we can turn around and turn back the hand of time.
Even though these hearts are bound.
Never to be intertwined.
Still, each draws a ring ' round the other.
Is their revolving dance.
Hello, hello, my friend. I wish that we could go.
Way back to when we swore things never change.
When one day what you need.
Is someone's shoulders that you can cry upon.
You can know that I'll be there for you.
