Well I promised that if HighSchool Of The Dead: Path Of Carnage got over a million views I would do spin-offs to it. We are now at 19,564 views. I want to thank everyone for that. Now I'm going to repay you all with this Spin-off, get ready for another awesome story. Now before I begin, if you're new to my story and haven't read Path Of Carnage I advise you to red that first before reading this. This story will feature everyone from Path Of carnage, this story will show how things would have been if an apocalypse did not happen.
HighSchool Of The Dead
If Things Were Different
Chapter 2: Pain
"I see…"
Alanze looked down to the ground with sadness in her eyes. Saya noticed this immediately and stayed silent. Alanze looked at Saya who turned away and started walking across the street. Alanze followed suit and crossed the street.
When they got across they headed towards a few steps that led them towards a bridge with a river that flowed underneath. Saya looked out at it and sighed "I was a fool for giving into my emotions and letting him in." She said.
Alanze was worried about her, she's never seen Saya act this way. "Saya, something's just not adding up. Miy Miy was head over heels for you when we were children and even before i left it looked like that flame had only gotten stronger. I don't think he would do something like that for no reason, there has got to be a reason!" Alanze explained folding her arms.
"If there was a reason, then why didn't he tell me? We told each other everything He just turned around and walked away. He's a jerk and I hate him." She stated.
"Saya…" Alanze said as she watched Saya look down at the ground, she could only imagine the conclusions Saya must've come up with on her own, probably ones far more serious than the actual answer. Saya cut back in, "I thought he meant what he said… and I thought he really…" She squeezed herself. "I thought her really loved me…" Saya said.
It wasn't hard for Saya to let her feelings out in the open, she wasn't the type to sit in a circle hold hands and share but with Alanze, they were that close she was comfortable and finally letting a bit of her vulnerability show. Alanze was known to be closer to Saya then Shiko and Rei. Saya use to tell Alanze things that she would never tell anyone else, her pain with her family, every now and then though very rare she would cry in front of Alanze, they were practically sisters.
Alanze heard the words and pulled Saya into her chest, hugging Saya tight which caused the girls eyes to go wide.
"I'm so sorry, I'm sorry I wasn't here for you when you needed a friend the most, to know that i was miles away overseas when i should've been right here holding you and comforting you. " Alanze said as a tear came down her eyes, Saya was like her big sister the fortress the strong one. She had held her every time something went wrong in her own life and when it was time to return the favor she was no where to be found and it cut deep. "It pains me to see you this way..." was all Alanze could manage at the moment.
Saya stood there in the arms of Alanze, her own arms hung at her sides she just stood there letting Alanze hug her. Saya had changed and Alanze could see it first hand, of course she knew that she would change because people grow up but this was a different kind of change. She remembered Saya as a loving person as a child, even when her parents had to leave out on business, she would always have a smile on her face, she was competitive and smart oh so bright...
But… this wasn't the same Saya. This one had changed through pain and was cold and bitter, pushing everyone away. All Alanze wanted to do was help her anyway she could, but what could she do? How could she help make things better for Saya?
Saya looked to the sky and sighed breaking the silence, she pulled out of the brown haired girls embrace and turned around, "I'm going to head home for the day. You said you live on 'Seven Road' Right? I'll walk you there if you don't know the way." Saya offered looking over her shoulder to her friend.
Alanze shook her head and put her hands up smiling "No, I'm fine, you head home and get some rest. I could never forget my way through this city, we used to own this place; besides if my memory serves me right, Miyonji lives round there, if he hasn't moved while I was gone then it should be no problem."
Saya knew she was right and nodded "Alright."
With that taken care of Saya had walked away and made her way home as Alanze watched her leave, making sure she turned the corner safe. These streets were dangerous especially as the night approached and Saya was a gorgeous girl she was worried of course but the thought that comforted her was the daughter in whom she was, a Takagi!
She turned around and started heading home by herself, holding her bag in her hands. She walked by the stores and shops that were closing down as the sun was setting, people were looking at her 'mainly boys' and she ignored their usual cat calls. If she was going to give anyone the time of day with her, it was going to be to a guy who wasn't a complete pervert.
As she made it near her home she turned the corner and saw Shiko talking to familiar crimson haired boy. Alanze green eyes widened as she knew exactly who it was and ran over towards them, her long legs covering ground fast. Thoughts of Saya flashed in her mind, she hadn't seen him in a long time, but she was about to give him a piece of her mind regardless of their history.
As she finally made it to the two she ran pushed past Shiko and with a fierce swing, she slapped Miyonji straight across the face. Miyonji's face turned to the side due to the impact. His head shot back and red eyes locked with green ones, he noticed that it was Alanze that slapped him and his eyes went wide.
"The first thing you do when you see me is slap me? I don't know what to say." Miyonji said. Shiko was shocked by this, but had a feeling she knew exactly what it was about. "I'm gone for a couple of years and come back to find out you screwed everything up, and you broke my bestfriends heart! Who do you think you are!? She trusted you and even if you wanted to leave you could have at least gave her a proper reason, you know her as well as i do and leaving a reason up to that girls imagination is not a good idea! You know how her family leaves her and the one person that was NEVER supposed to leave her does it to! How dare you Miyonji!" She exclaimed.
Miyonji held his cheek and looked at her "What are you talking about?" He asked it hadn't quite clicked yet he was still shocked that she was here. Alanze growled at him. "Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about, you broke up with Saya and didn't bother telling her why."
Shiko couldn't sit here and watch this, she knew that Miyonji had a reason for doing what he did.
"Alanze!"
Alanze swung around and looked Shiko dead in the eye waiting for an explanation, she was livid. "He didn't leave her to hurt her. He did it because-"
"Shiko!" Miyonji cut her off.
Shiko stopped in her tracks as she realized she almost spilled the beans. "Stop…" He repeated. "Shiko, It's my problem; I'll be the one to tell her." Miyonji said as he sighed. Alanze turned to looked at him and raised an eyebrow at his statement and as to why he was so calm.
Miyonji had sat her down and told her the entire situation. Ten minutes later Alanze sat there hands over her mouth eyes widened looking at Miyonji, tears threatened to surface as Miyonji kept his head down.
"M-M-Miyonji I-I'm so sorry." She whispered feeling absolutely terrible, not only for how she yelled at him but also for what had happened.
Miyonji looked up seeing the pain in her emerald hues, and noticed that a tear was falling down her cheek. This hurt him a lot because it was his fault that she was crying, he didn't want to be the cause of people's pain.
"Don't be sorry, It's alright." He responded.
Shiko walked over to her and put a hand on her shoulder "Let me walk you home, I want to talk to you about something anyway." She said. Alanze looked at her and then back at Miyonji and quickly hugged him and pulled back nodding at Shiko.
"Well, if you're going with her Shiko, then I'll be going." He said as he turned around. Shiko nodded as he started to walk away but stopped mid way. "I'm glad to know you're back 'Lanz' hopefully we can talk more… look after Saya for me alright?"
With that Miyonji walked off, not giving her a chance to reply Alanze just blinked wiping her face a bit. Shiko and Alanze looked at each other once more and then began walking away together.
As they were getting close to Alanze's house, Shiko looked at her "Listen Alanze, I know you're her best friend, but you can't tell her what you heard today." Shiko said.
Alanze looked at her and raised her eyebrow "But why? Things would work out if she knows about it."
Shiko nodded "Yeah, they would but this is something Miyonji needs to do on his own. If he's not going to do it then we can't go doing it for him, just because we want them to work things out. He has to be a man and tell her himself."
"I guess you're right. But do you think he ever will?" Alanze asked. Shiko shrugged her shoulders making her boobs bounce a little. "I don't know, Miyonji's changed. He's not the same boy we knew way back. I just hope he does the right thing and tells her one day." Shiko stated. Alanze nodded folding her arms under her breasts.
Meanwhile Miyonji made his way home and opened his door. He didn't expect anyone to be home because his parents were on vacation until tomorrow.
He walked towards the living room and noticed a few pictures on the wall. He saw pictures of him and his little brother Yuka, smiling and throwing up the piece sign. There was picture of Saya and Miyonji standing behind Yuka who was smiling and throwing up the piece sign.
Miyonji gritted his teeth as he looked at the picture 'Brother…BROTHER!' Yuka's voice could be heard in his mind. Miyonji clenched his head with his hand and got down on a knee. It was like the voice was hunting him and he couldn't handle it.
"I'm sorry…" Miyonji said outloud. His voice was shaky and his body was trembling. He was about have a mental break down until-
"RING!"
The sound of his phone was going off. He quickly calmed himself down and then grabbed his phone and saw Morita's name pop up. He pressed answer and put the phone to his ear.
"What is it Morita?" He asked.
"Don't forget about tomorrow. We have to try out for the School's Talent Competition. Don't forget that Jerry Danes is going to be there judging. We have to impress him."
Miyonji had totally forgot about that, he didn't know that it would be tomorrow. "The famous producer Jerry Danes? But why would he come to our school of all places?"
"He's looking for talent in our city and our school is the biggest school in this city right now. He wants young talent and what better way to get young talent then to go to a High school and pick them out."
Morita replied.
"…"
"Hey are you okay? You haven't really been yourself. Look I know you're going through things with Takagi and all but remember that I'm here for you if you need me. I'm always here if you need to talk to someone." He said.
Miyonji smiled and nodded "Thanks Morita I'll remember that."
"Alright, I'll see you tomorrow." Morita said.
Miyonji smiled "See you tomorrow."
As he hung up he looked back at the picture with a sad look on his face. He picked up the picture and walked to his room. He laid on his bed and held the picture up. "It's my fault…" He said to himself.
The next day Miyonji and Takashi were walking inside the school with Morita and Imamura.
"Miyonji!"
Before Miyonji could turn around he was suddenly embraced. He knew that voice all too well and sighed as Takashi and the others looked on "Miku, get off of me." He ordered.
"Miyonji, you bad boy, where have you been? I was looking for you." She said. Miyonji was really annoyed by this, if there was one thing he disliked in this world it was sluts and Miku just so happened to be the embodiment of one. But she never seemed to get the message. Miku was the tits for brains brown haired brown eyed girl that always wore the uniform too short and too tight.
Miyonji turned round and tried to push her off but she was clinging onto him for dear life.
"I think it would be best if you let him go."
Miyonji and the others turned to see Shiko and Alanze standing before them. Miku pouted "Why should I? I don't take orders from you." She stated.
Shiko crossed her arms "You just can't seem to get the message huh? Miyonji isn't interested in you, he's only looking at one person and that's-"
"Lies!" Miku exclaimed. "If he did love that cold brat, he wouldn't be single now would he?" She asked.
Alanze twitched her arms folded and fists clenched, Miyonji had heard enough of this and finally pushed her off. He turned to look at her with a serious expression on his face "Listen Miku, cut the shit, you know damn well you're feelings for me aren't real and the situation between me and Saya is none of your damn business."
"Ooo~ I like it when you take charge." She teased. This made everyone sigh "She's got it bad for him." Morita stated. "More like she's got it bad for his money." Takashi responded.
"You just have no filter when it comes to telling her off, do you?"
Miyonji's face showed that he was even more annoyed when he heard that voice. He noticed that Tsunoda was standing near Miku. He had black spiky hair with the tips dyed a honey brown and wore the school uniform buttoned all the way up. Walking up behind them were Miura, Kawamoto, Yamada, Takuzo and Naomi.
"What do you want Tsunoda?" He asked rather annoyed. Tsunoda smirked and pointed at him "If you think you're team has a chance of making it in the Try-outs, you're out of you're out of your mind. This little thing you got going on here, is over." He stated.
Takashi and the others glared at him but Miyonji wasn't fazed at all. "If that's all you have to say then can you please leave, we have to get ready." He stated.
Miyonji turned towards Takashi and the others and was about to walk away with them until Tsunoda spoke up. "I hear that Takagi's finally done with you."
Miyonji stopped in his tracks and gritted his teeth; he was really getting tired of the Saya comments.
"She's looking good these days… well not that she hasn't always but you know what I mean. I think I might even be…"
Miyonji slowly turned to look at him listening to every word "Be falling for her." Tsunoda finished.
Morita looked at him and shook his head "Dude that's low." He said. Imamura smirked 'This is coming from the guy who asked out his friend's girlfriend seven times.' He thought to himself.
Alanze put her hands on her hips and raised an eyebrow "I don't know who you are, but I'm sure my best friend wouldn't give you the time of day, I mean you dress like a bum and you sound like an idiot." Anyone could tell she was Saya's best friend just by the way she spoke down to him
Morita looked over to see who said that, it sounded a whole lot like Saya but it wasn't her voice, his eyes landed on Alanze and felt his heart skipped a beat speeding up, 'She's fucking hot. Who is this girl?' He thought to himself.
"Mind your own business new girl." Miku stated. Alanze smirked at the scum in front of her "Saya is my business. Any other dumb ass remarks? But then again I don't expect you to have smart one, you don't look smart so I'm pretty sure anything that comes out of your slut mouth is a stupid remark." Alanze replied, her once bright green eyes dark and cold. She didn't tolerate anyone messing around with her friends and that had certainly not changes in the time she has gone away.
'She's just like Saya, vicious when she's angry' Shiko thought to herself.
"Tsunoda, we should get going we don't have time to be dealing with them. " Miura said. Tsunoda nodded and began to walk away. He stopped mid way and turned to look at Miyonji "We don't have time to deal with losers, You're life is going to be living hell once we're done with you. Black Rose is finished." He said as he and his team walked off. "Bye Miyonji dear… try not to miss me." Miku added as she left with them. Alanze spit on the ground she was just standing on.
Miyonji didn't say a word he just put his hands in his pockets and looked at the others. "I don't like people like them, or rather i don't like stupid people." Alanze stated. Shiko sighed and looked at her "They're all just a bunch of assholes." She informed her. Everyone nodded in agreement with her, knowing that she was absolutely right.
Meanwhile in the Kendo Hall, Hakami Sorrieji sat in on the floor with his eyes closed. he had long silver hair that went down to his mid back a strong face sharp and firm. Saeko, a tall slim woman with a huge rack and long dark purple hair, walked into the room and looked at him. "Are you going to the tryouts?" She asked.
Hakami shook his head "I have no interest in going. It has nothing to do with me." He said. Saeko shook her head "Come on, you could use this time to relax. You can sit back and watch the show." She informed him.
He didn't say a word, he just stayed silent not answering her or looking at her. Saeko smirked and crossed her arms "Sueenji will be in it." She stated.
"And that will interest me because?" He asked. This time Saeko didn't say anything she just smiled and walked out of the room which annoyed him. "Because?... Dammit Saeko I asked you a question." He said as he opened his eyes and noticed that she was gone.
Hakami sighed and rolled his eyes "She always thinks she knows everything." He mumbled preventing her from hearing anything if she was nearby.
Later that day, the Tryouts were about to begin. It was being held near the end of school so it prevented people from going to last period. Everyone started to fill up the gymnasium, as they were excited to see who was going to try out.
Alanze smiled as she sat down with Shiko and Saya who wasn't in a good mood. "I don't know why you guys dragged me here." Saya said.
"Come on Saya, it should be fun to watch, there's going to be a few teams up, not just his." Alanze stated. Shiko smirked "Besides even if we didn't bring you here, you would have come by yourself anyway!" She exclaimed.
Saya's face turned bright red as she heard this and growled "Yeah right, don't be an idiot!" She yelled which made Alanze laugh nervously. "Heh."
"Hey guys!"
Saya and the others turned to see Rei and Hisashi standing in front of them. Hisashi had short silver hair and dull grey eyes and always wore the neatest uniform. Alanze rose a brow, "Mind if we sit with you guys?" She asked.
Shiko and the others nodded their heads. "Really?" Alanze whispered to Shiko, and Shiko shrugged sighing. Once Rei and Hisashi sat down Rei smiled and turned to Alanze "How are you liking the school so far?" She asked.
Alanze smiled back "I like it so far, it's not bad at all." She responded. Hisashi looked around the gym "Where's Komuro?" He asked. Shiko shrugged her shoulders "He's probably with Miyonji and the other two." She responded.
"Ladies and Gentleman!"
Everyone had turned their attentions towards the center of the Gym. There stood Jerry Danes, six feet tall, he had black hair slicked back with chaves sides and a clean mustache, he had hazel eyes and tan skin. He wore a black striped suit with versace cufflinks and shoes, and he was the man that started this whole competition and the one who could change someone's life. Everyone started to clap and cheer for him as he was known around the world.
"Hello to you all, my name is Jerry Danes and I'd like to welcome you all to the Talent Competition Try-Outs. There will be two parts to this try-out. Sixteen teams have registered and will all get their chance to try-out. Today we will see 8 teams try out and then tomorrow the other eight will get their chance. Once you all have shown your talent I will pick eight out of the sixteen to compete in the Talent Competition that will be held six months from now in your school's auditorium. I came to this city looking for talent I wish you all the best of luck." He stated.
"Now if you're all ready, let the Try-Outs begin!" He added, which led to another huge cheer from the crowd.
Now in the hallway at the entrance of the Gym, the 8 teams were standing by waiting to be called on. Miyonji looked at Takashi who patted his shoulder "You guys got this don't worry. I have faith in you guys." He said.
Miyonji sighed and looked at him "Come on now Takashi, you're feeling exactly the same way I am… Like shit. I'm in no condition to be doing this… I'm only doing it because Morita asked. I really don't care about this competition." Miyonji stated.
Takashi nodded "I know that Miyonji. But try hard not to let it show."
Miyonji looked away and looked at Mortia and Imamura who were both having a conversation with the rest of their band. "Yeah, I'll try."
Thirty minutes had passed and six teams had already gotten their shot at showing their talent. "Now it's time for the next team to come out. I'd like to welcome Team New Age!" The announcer said.
As he said that Tsunoda and Miku came out with the rest of their team. They had a confident look on their face, it was as if they had already won the competition. Tsunoda smirked and grabbed the Mic "Miku I think I'll do my song first, if you don't mind that is." He said. Miku looked at him and nodded while stepping back.
Tsunoda then looked out into the crowd and his smirk grew even wider. "Listen before I start I'd like to dedicate this to certain someone. I won't say any names, but just know this, the stress you're putting yourself over for that loser is ridiculous. You should give up on him and get with a real man." He informed the crowd.
Shiko and Alanze both looked at Saya who raised an eyebrow when she noticed. "What?" She asked, slightly annoyed.
"Saya, you probably don't know this, but he's talking about you." Alanze stated.
"What?! Why would you think that?" Saya asked.
"Tsunoda and Miku confronted Miyonji earlier today, Tsunoda went on about taking downto Miyonji and his team. Then to make matters worse, he told Miyonji that he might be falling in love with you…Which I think is complete bullshit but even though he wouldn't show it, Miyonji was bothered by it." Shiko explained.
"What?! That's just stupid, Sueenji should know that I don't even know that guy." Saya said as she glared at Tsunoda who was still going on a speech.
"Yeah, but Takagi, Miyonji has been away from you for a year, so he wouldn't know anything." Rei stated.
"Do you think I would date that guy?" Saya asked.
"No…" Rei replied.
"So then if Sueenji knows me as well as he says he does then he should know that I wouldn't give a guy like that the time of day. Dating him would be like Sueenji dating that slut up there." She explained.
Alanze laughed "Slut isn't even the word, earlier she-"
Shiko put her hand on Alanze's mouth and shook her head "You might not want to tell her that, if she and Miyonji talk she's going to bring that down on him. " Shiko said. Alanze thought about it for minute and nodded.
"She what, guys?" Rei asked.
"Oh nothing, just her being annoying as always." Shiko responded nervously. Lucky for her Rei and Saya brushed it off.
Just then, music started to play and Tsunoda started to speak again.
"Cups of the Rosé
Women in my old phone
I should call one and go home
I've been in this club too long
The woman that I would try
Is happy with a good guy
But I've been drinking so much
That I'ma call her anyway and say
F that man that you love so bad
I know you still think about the times we had
I say, "f that man that you think you found
And since you picked up I know he's not around"
Shiko, Rei, Saya and Hisashi eyes went wide. "He's really going that far?" Hisashi asked. Saya just sighed and rubbed her head "This is really stupid, it's giving me a headach. Why use me to get to Sueenji anyways?" She asked.
"Well Saya, Everyone does know that you two broke up. Mainly because you screamed You Jerk as loud as you could and made the whole school hear it." Shiko teased.
"I was upset I didn't think about it at first, but what does that have to do with with him using me to get to Miyonji?" Saya responded.
Once Tsunoda had finished Miku had stepped forward with a huge smirk on her face. She glanced at Saya before speaking and Saya rose a brow, "And I'd like to dedicate this to my crush Sueenji!" She called out which made the whole crowd gasp.
"What is the deal with these two?" Hisashi asked. Shiko just shook her head and sighed "Oh dear, she's at it again." Shiko said.
'So this is what they didn't want to say out loud' Saya thought to herself.
"Miyonji you know, I'm here to save you
Me and them girls, we ain't the same, boo
You know I hate it, when you leave me
'Cause you love it then you leave it
But you know how bad I need it"
"Is she serious right now?" Rei asked. Shiko started to laugh when she heard the lyrics "He's probably annoyed out of his mind right now. I wish I could see his face."
"Come on Shiko, it's not funny. She's seriously being an annoying slut right now, and I kind of want to punch her face in..." Alanze stated.
Once Miku had finished they bowed and walked off the stage. The announcer came back and prepared to call out the last team.
In the hall Miyonji looked truly annoyed "So I gets dissed and called a Sluts crush, this has got to be my lucky day." He said sarcastically. Takashi laughed at his best friend "Hey it could be worse."
"Next up is Black Rose!"
Miyonji and the others heard this and looked forward "Good luck." Takashi said s he held out his hand Miyonji sighed again and shook it "Yeah, I'm going to need it."
Miyonji and the band walked through the doors and made their way to the center of the gym. The crowd started to clap as they knew that Miyonji always delivered when singing.
"You can go whenever you're ready." Jerry said.
Miyonji grabbed the mic that was on the stand and held it there. It was quiet and everyone was waiting for the singing to begin. Miyonji noticed that Saya was in the crowd and looked down with a sad expression. His feelings were getting to him but he was trying hard not to let it show.
He looked back at Morita "Change of plans we're going to do the other two songs." He said. Morita and Imamura's eyes went wide as they heard this "Miyonji, are you sure about this?" Imamura asked. Miyonji nodded "It's how I'm feeling right now." He responded.
Mortia and Imamura nodded in agreement "We trust you, so we'll do it." Morita said. Miyonji nodded and then the music started to play.
"Nobody knows what I go through
Wish you could put yourself inside my shoes
You got friends that ain't friends no more
They don't understand the life I chose
See the money and the fame
It can hurt everything you love
Got some people that depend on me
And I can't give up
They don't know what I'm going through
They don't know what I'm going through"
Saya and the others listen to the lyrics and were shocked. 'Don't know the things he's going through? What is he trying to say?' Saya thought to herself. She saw that Miyonji had lot of pain in his voice. This wasn't the same Miyonji she's seen, he's usually very happy when he sings. But this wasn't happiness this was far from it.
As soon as he had finished saying those words the beat had changed and a new melody began play.
"Let me tell you about myself, I'm not scared to die
Been through so much stuff, sometimes I wanna be in the sky
Wanna know how it feels to fly, wanna know how it feels to fly
Scared of hello, ain't scared of goodbye
I never thought I would be here, I never thought I would get this far
If they say life's like a beach chair, why am I sitting in the dark
Sometimes I just feel like, f my life
F my life
Even when I'm up I'm feeling down
F my life
all my friends is locked up or underground
F my life, f my life
Sometimes I just feel like, f my life
F my life, f my life"
If she didn't have proof before, she had it now with the second song. Miyonji grabbed his head in pain as the chorus played on. Saya could see it clearly, but what was shocking to her was that, only Shiko, Alanze, Rei and herself could see it. Everyone else thought he was just putting on an act to go with the song. 'Miyonji… what's going on with you' she thought to herself as she continued to watch the painful performance.