Chapter 111: m.A.A.d. city (Mutsuki, Tomoe, Isaac, Karao, Reynaldo)
September 10th, 2014, 9:30 AM
Ward 1, CCG HQ, 35th Floor, Arima's Office
Torso Case Day 2 of 30
Capitán is wearing a black vest over a gray work shirt, white tie, black pants, black leather belt, and brown leather shoes. He is looking at Arima, who is sitting at his desk. Arima is wearing a black suit over a white work shirt, black tie, black pants, black leather belt, gray rim glasses, and black leather shoes.
"Haise. Akira came to see yesterday. She said that she noticed you showing sympathy on the job and have been trying to rub it onto Gutierrez. You know what happens when you hesitate while eradicating Ghouls." Haise said, calmly as Capitán had a somber look on his face.
12/21/15, 12:46 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Somewhere in Level 3
My Chemical Romance's "Welcome to the Black Parade" plays over the PA systems as Kaneki attempts to lunge three large red Rinkaku tentacles at Arima, as Arima dodges them with ease.
"My father took me into the city." The PA systems blared, as sweat dripped down Kaneki's forehead.
I'm sorry that I couldn't be your ideal investigator. From your POV, I've shown sympathy on Ghouls such as Hinami. I'm trying to bust everyone out from Cochlea and I'm raising my blade against you, Kaneki thought, as he sprinted towards Arima again, while Arima readied his Quinque, IXA. Kaneki then summons 5 more red Rinkaku tentacles to ground himself, while using one of his free tentacles to strike Arima. Arima quickly deflects with IXA, as he sprints closer to Kaneki.
I could never understand you at all. Were you angry? Disappointed? What did want me to accomplish? Kaneki thought, as he used all his tentacles to try to pierce Arima. No luck, as Arima dodges them with quick reflexes. Arima then attempts to plunge IXA straight into Kaneki's chest, only for Kaneki to jump up at the last second. He then delivers a roundhouse kick towards IXA. Arima parries the kick by tightening his grip on IXA to make sure it doesn't fall out of his left hand.
You're not indecisive or hesitating, Kaneki thought, as he uses the momentum from attempting to kick IXA, by jumping up again, and lunging two more tentacles at Arima. Arima dodges them with ease by backing up a few feet. He then lunges towards Kaneki and plunges IXA straight into Kaneki's chest. They're unaware that they're near a railing.
I don't want to fight you, but you're not willing to talk it over, huh? Kaneki thought, as he then grabs Arima with one of his tentacles and sends himself, along with Arima, over the edge and deeper into Cochlea.
12/21/15, 12:32 AM
Off the coast of Ward 8, 5 miles from Rushima, Undisclosed Ship
Yoshitoki is wearing a white uniform, white pants, black pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes.
"What's the situation?" Yoshitoki said, wondering, as he looked at an investigator.
"They have the advantage of knowing the terrain. Current eradication rate is at 63%, but we're wary on ambushes." Investigator #1 said, calmly, as they hear footsteps approaching. They look to see another investigator.
"Bureau Chief." Investigator #2 said.
"What is it?" Yoshitoki said, wondering.
"It's Cochlea." Investigator #2 said, as Yoshitoki let out a somber sigh.
"What are your orders, sir?" Investigator #2 said, calmly.
"Don't tell the investigators on the island. It will upset them immensely. Send in the reserve unit now. As for Cochlea, have Special Class Investigators Aura and Tanakamaru sent there. Any Ghouls that attempt to escape Cochlea will be dealt by them." Yoshitoki said, calmly.
I'm counting on you, Arima, Yoshitoki thought, as he then sees Marude walking towards him. Marude is wearing a white trench coat over a white work shirt, black tie, black pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes.
"Maru…why aren't you at your-" Yoshitoki said, calmly, as Marude then pulls out an M9 handgun from his right hand. Marude has a cautious look on his face.
"Maru, why are you pointing that gun at my face? It's not funny." Yoshitoki said, calmly, as Marude then pulled out a copy of Sen Takatsuki and R.J. MacReady's King Bileygr.
"Care to explain yourself, Yoshi?" Marude said, sternly.
12/21/15, 12:32 AM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
Urie is wearing a white trench coat over a black work shirt, black pants, black leather belt, blue gloves, and black leather shoes. Saiko is wearing a black poncho over a white trench coat, black skirt, black leggings, and blue Reeboks. Hsiao is wearing a gray trench coat, black pants, knee high black boots, and blue gloves that covers the entirety of both her arms. Touma is wearing a red poncho over a blue jacket, black pants, blue gloves, and white Nike's. Aura is wearing a blue trench coat over a white work shirt, black pants, and blue Vans.
They've arrived at the White Suits base, where to the surprise of all 5, is up in flames. They also see the numerous dead and WSG's that are on the ground.
"Investigator Urie." Aura said, in shock.
"Yeah?" Urie said, calmly, as Saiko wheezed.
"How many WSG's were there supposed to be?" Aura said, as Hsiao and Touma looked around.
"50." Urie said.
"Do you think Isaac was here?" Aura said, wondering, as Urie pondered that question.
Isaac is desperate to save Mutsuki, and he's got APII on him, so… Urie thought, as he then smells something from his nose.
"Wait, guys. I smell blood and…cocaine?" Urie said, puzzled.
"What?" Touma said, wondering.
It's Mutsuki and Isaac's, but who's been using cocaine? Not Mutsuki, so then…, Urie thought.
"Oh shit." Urie said, surprised.
12/20/15, 6:54 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
"What the-?!" White Suit Ghoul #1 said, as I fired multiple shards from Douhi into his body, before firing a Q-Magnum from Ozymandias. The Q-Magnum makes a clean exit wound through his brain, as he falls to the ground, dead. I'm listening to "Fuckin' Problems" by A$AP Rocky, featuring Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar from my left earpiece.
"And yeah I like to fuck I got a fuckin' problem." The left earpiece blared, as the eyes on my APII helmet glowed bright yellow.
12/20/15, 6:54 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima, House #2, 2nd Floor
"Quit your whining, asshole. Tatara said I'm in charge." Tomoe said, as she spoke to two White Suits. She's wearing a purple hooded robe over a purple jacket, black jeans, and black Vans. She also has blackened fingernails. The two White Suits she's speaking to are wearing a white suit over a black flannel shirt, white pants, black leather belt, black Massimo Matteo leather shoes, and white masks.
"Like we're gonna listen—" WSG #2 said, as they hear gunfire go off from outside.
"TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMOOOOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEEEEEE!" I shrieked, angrily, as Tomoe's eyes widen in surprise, while more gunfire goes off.
"The fuck was that?" WSG #2 said, wondering.
12/20/15, 6:55 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
I decapitate another WSG with Milagro, as I slash another WSG across the chest. He is on fire instantly, as he ends up running into another White Suit. The White Suit he runs into also catches fire.
"AAAH!" WSG #3 shouted, as I fired another Q-Magnum from Ozymandias into his throat. Blood gushes out of his throat, as I walked towards him before firing another Q-Magnum into his forehead. He falls to the ground, dead. I empty the chamber, and quickly reload my chamber, as I breathed frantically.
"All these motherfuckers wanna dress like me." The left earpiece blared.
12/20/15, 6:55 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima, House #2, 2nd Floor
"Who the fuck was that?!" Tomoe said, wondering, as she hears more gunfire.
"I don't know!" WSG #4 said, as Tomoe readies her Quinque, Ronin.
"Get the fuck out there!" Tomoe said, angrily, as WSG #4 complied.
12/20/15, 6:56 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima, House #1, 1st Floor
I sprint towards another White Suit. He activates his Kakugan and releases a blue Kokaku blade. It engulfs his left arm. He tries to slash me with me. I dodge to my left, and cut it clean off.
"Ahh!" WSG #5 said, as I hear footsteps coming from behind me. I grab WSG #5 and turn us around, just in time to see WSG #6 attempt to fire multiple shards from his green Ukaku wings.
"AAH!" WSG #5 said, as I lowered my head, while WSG #6 fires green shards from his wings and skewers WS #5 in the process.
"Fuck!" WSG #6 said, as I raise my head up to fire multiple shards at his head. They puncture right through his mask and face, killing him. His wings disintegrate as he falls to the ground.
12/20/15, 6:56 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima, House #2, 2nd Floor
"Sitrep, now!" Tomoe said, as she put on her white 'No Entry' emoji mask.
"We got a Dove that's wearing a Kakuja Quinque! 20 dead already!" WSG #7 said, as more White Suits get ready for what's about to enter.
12/20/15, 6:56 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima, House #1, 3rd Floor
"You should print the lyrics out and have a fucking read-along." The left earpiece blared, as I looked around.
"¡Mierda! ¡Ella no está aquí (Fuck! She's not here)!" I said, angrily, as I ran towards a window and jumped out of it. I roll upon landing on the ground and see 4 White Suits exiting the second house. 2 have purple Ukaku wings, 1 has two blue Bikaku tails, and 1 has a scaly and thin red Rinkaku tentacle. I fire two Q-Magnum rounds from Ozymandias, and they pierce right through the skulls of the UWS Ghouls, killing them instantly. I then duck down from RWS Ghoul's red tentacle and sever both blue tails from BWS Ghoul and fire another round at BWS' Ghoul's skull, killing them. I then grab one of the blue tails from the ground and plunged it straight into the chest of the RWB, and hitting their Kakuho in the process, killing them.
"My pep talk turn into a pep rally." The left earpiece blared, as I then sprinted into the second house, while gunning down more WSG's with Douhi. I then proceed to empty Ozymandias' chamber and place 5 more rounds inside it, before putting the chamber back inside Ozymandias.
"¡¿DONDE ESTA ELLA?! ¡¿DONDE ESTA ELLA?! ¿¡ESTÁ AQUÍ (WHERE IS SHE?! WHERE IS SHE?! IS SHE IN THERE)!?" I shouted, angrily, as I fired multiple shards at Douhi, before kicking the door with my left foot. I enter and quickly decapitate the closest WSG nearest to me using Milagro, before firing two rounds at another WSG's throat. I then proceed to walk out of the room.
"Kill 'em all dead bodies in the hallway." The left earpiece blared, as I sprinted to the staircase.
12/20/15, 6:58 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
Tomoe is with two other WSG's as they continue to hear more gunfire and screaming WSG's. Suddenly, silence. Tomoe has a surprised look on her face, as she grips her Quinque, Ronin. She then looks at the WSG's.
"Check outside." Tomoe said, as the two WSGs complied. They begin to walk towards the door when they see the door move a few inches. They then see a CRC gas canister roll into the room. The pin has been pulled.
"Shit!" Tomoe said, as the gas neutralizes her Kagune. I then kick the door. I've deactivated APII and back to wearing a black suit over a white work shirt, black tie, washed out black jeans, black leather belt, black rim glasses, and black Converse. I shoot the two WSGs with Douhi on my right hand, while I shoot Tomoe in the kneecap using Ozymandias with my left.
"AHH!" Tomoe shouted, as she falls to her right knee while the other 2 WSGs drop dead. I slowly walk towards Tomoe.
"No tenemos que hacer esto. ¿Lo sabes bien (We don't have to do this. You know that, right)? Now, where is Torso?" I said, coldly, as she looked at me.
"Motherfucker! I knew you would turn against us, just like Tatara—" Tomoe said, angrily, before I pulled back Ozymandias' hammer.
"For fuck's sake. I am high as a kite, and I am in no mood to talk to a brat." I said, angrily.
"I'm 19!" Tomoe said, frustrated. I then see that Tomoe has on her blue holster Mutsuki's Quinques, Ifraft & Abksol, and 20/56 Scorpion. I take a few seconds to collect myself.
"I'll trade you the crossbow for the 2 large red knives." I said, calmly, as she looked at me, and then at Milagro.
"Give me the katana, and we're good." Tomoe said, as I clicked my tongue.
"She is staying with me." I said, calmly, as Tomoe raised an eyebrow.
"She?" Tomoe said, scoffing.
"Just take the crossbow." I said, annoyed.
"Or what?" Tomoe said, as then I pulled out another CRC gas canister.
"I'll let you have a taste of my Coyote Tears." I said, as I smiled.
"What the fuck is that?" Tomoe said, confused.
"CRC gas, pepper spray, and very old coyote piss." I said, as Tomoe's eyes widen in alarm.
"Piss?!" Tomoe said, flustered.
"I tested it on Tatara a couple years ago. Everybody had to wear nose plugs for 6 weeks whenever he was around." I said, as Tomoe had an awkward look on her face.
"He never told me that one." Tomoe said, awkwardly.
"I mean, I threw a canister of piss at him. Of course, he would hold that detail back from you." I said, calmly.
"Fine. I'll take the crossbow." Tomoe said.
"Uh uh. After when you take me to Torso's cave." I said, calmly, as Tomoe let out an annoyed sigh.
12/19/15, 7:04 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
Mutsuki has his hands and legs tied onto the chair. He's wearing a white t-shirt and gray shorts. His green hair is now in the color of Scotland Road (white). He's wheezing weakly, as he looks up to see Karao. He has a smirk on his face. He's wearing a white flannel shirt, blue pants, and brown leather shoes. Mutsuki sees that Karao is holding a set of leis in his left hand. Karao places the leis above Mutsuki's head.
"CUTE! SO CUTE! MY PRINCESS! C-U-T-E!" Karao said, maniacally.
Shower them with praise! That's what the book said! Karao thought, as Mutsuki spat in his face. Katao has an enraged look on his face. He then grits his teeth in anger.
"WHAT THE FUCK'S WRONG WITH YOU?!" Karao said, angrily, as he gripped his right fist. He then grabs Mutsuki's hair with his left hand.
"I WAS COMPLIMENTING YOU, YOU STUPID BITCH!" Karao shouted, angrily, as he proceeds to punch Mutsuki in the face.
"WHY?! WHY?! WE'RE MARRIED! A MAN AND A WOMAN! WE'RE SUPPOSED TO LOVE EACH OTHER! WHY?! WHY?! STUPID CUNT! DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT EVER AGAIN! I''VE BEEN NICE TO YOU FOR THE LAST 10 DAYS AND THIS IS HOW YOU TREAT ME?!" Karao said, angrily, as he continues to punch Mutsuki 10 more times.
"You're…fucking insane." Mutsuki said, weakly.
07/03/07, 4:05 AM
Ward 14, CCG Ward 14 Branch Office, Interrogation Room
"My family was killed by Ghouls." Mutsuki said, calmly, as she looked at 3 Ghoul Investigators. She's wearing a bloody white t-shirt, black shorts, and blue Vans.
"Toru Mutsuki. Please. Tell us what really happened." Investigator #3 said, calmly, as Mutsuki clenched her fists on the bottom of her shirt.
"I don't remember." Mutsuki said, calmly.
"Stop lying!" Investigator #4 shouted, angrily, as Investigator #5 tapped him on his left shoulder.
"Forget it." Investigator #5 said, as they got up to leave.
"She doesn't even remember what she did." Investigator #6 whispered, as Mutsuki had a somber look on her face.
12/20/15, 7:04 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
"I'm sorry about yesterday, Tooru." Karao said, as he wrapped Mutsuki up in a blue blanket.
"I love you very much. That's why I'm so passionate about this marriage. You understand, right?" Karao said, as Mutsuki nodded his head.
"Good." Karao said, politely.
If I could run away into heaven or the sea, I would run the fuck out of here. But this is my fate. To be taken my men. And I can't do shit about it, Mutsuki thought, depressed.
"You know, there's a field of flowers at the foot of the cliff. I'll take you there later tonight." Karao said, happily.
12/20/15, 7:18 PM
Off the Coast of Ward 8, Rushima
"Keep walking!" I said, frustrated, as I pushed Tomoe with my right hand, while I gripped Milagro with my left hand. My blood is dripping down Milagro's blade (I cut my left hand to leave a trail for my team).
"You know, Tatara did say that you were gonna betray us one day! What you did, killing every single White Suit at that base, proves it!" Tomoe said, as I scoffed.
"Eto told me to remain undercover until the operation was over, no matter what." I said, coldly.
"Naki will kill you for what you did!" Tomoe said, as we kept walking.
"He's got the intelligence of a bag of rocks. I have an IQ of 138. I can think of at least 5 ways to disarm that idiot before decapitating that dumb fuck." I said, annoyed, before sniffling my nose.
"You know, Eto told me that Tatara inducted you into the group after you tried to look for your stepbrothers' killer. And that you collect a lot of Quinques." I said, calmly.
"Yeah." Tomoe said, calmly.
"You remind of me of my old mentor. Hellbent on revenge, collects Quinques. But you haven't twitched your left eye yet." I said, calmly.
"And I sure as hell won't." Tomoe said, as she took off her white mask.
"Honestly, I hate vengeance. These violent delights have violent ends." I said, as Tomoe turned her head to look at me.
"Who the fuck said that?" Tomoe said, wondering.
"William Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet." I said, calmly.
"Really?" Tomoe said, baffled.
"Read a book sometime." I said, sarcastically.
"When my mentor died, at his funeral, I made big promises. That I would find his killers, find The One-Eyed Owl that killed his wife, and my dad's killer. I found all 3. But…" I said.
"But what?" Tomoe said, wondering.
"My dad's killer was The White Reaper." I said.
"Really?" Tomoe said.
"Couldn't do shit about it, because well, he's the fucking White Reaper. And my dad was a part of the conspiracy that Eto and Arima are trying to achieve." I said.
"My mentor's killers? Just a bunch of kids that just want to be left alone and try to live life as humans. I became friends with them. I even have one of them as a legal guardian in case something were to happen to Eto and I. Last I checked, my friends are planning to bust her out of Cochlea later tonight." I said, calmly.
"My mentor's wife. Around the same time that I made that speech, I started dating Eto. Great…how old are you again?" I said, wondering.
"19." Tomoe said, annoyed.
"Okay. Great rack, bubbly personality, unforgettable green hair." I said, as I smiled.
"After 7 months, I found my mentor's wife's killer. And it was Eto, of all people." I said, with an awkward look on my face.
"Shocker." Eto said, rolling her eyes.
"Not really. Well, I discovered it by accident." I said, as Tomoe had a curious look on her face.
"Accident?" Tomoe said, puzzled.
"I told her that I was cheating on her. She was pregnant with our daughter, Emilia, at the time." I said, as Tomoe's eyes widen in disbelief.
"You know, men like you and Torso always think with your dicks when it comes to women." Tomoe said, as I had a deadpan look on my face.
"One difference. My wife is a Rate SSS Ghoul, while Torso is Rate A. He would have no chance against her." I said.
"Fair enough." Tomoe said, sighing.
"Look, I assumed Eto was a very shy person when she and I officially started dating. I didn't think I would meet the person who was involved in the deaths of my parents. Then again, I should've followed the clues." I said.
"Clues?" Tomoe said, wondering.
"I found out she moonlit under the author Sen Takatsuki. She found my dad's journal. Turns out, he copied most of them from the journal of Eto's human mother, along with some major cases that he could not wrap his head around." I said.
"Wait. How did you react to her being OEO?" Tomoe said, wondering.
"I vomited on her carpet floor." I said, bluntly, as Tomoe had a flustered look on her face.
"Eto told me to wait a minute as she went to her room. She then told me to come by her room, and lo & behold, I found Eto's Ghoul form. I vomited because she was 4'2 in that form. I thought she was lying about her age." I said, cringingly.
"Wait, she was shorter back then?" Tomoe said, surprised.
"Eto told me that her Ghoul form was a reminder of her shattered childhood. I asked her to adjust her height to her adult form to make it less creepy." I said.
"Gotcha." Tomoe said.
"Honestly, I was pissed about her holding back info about her past. We got into a very heated argument about it." I said.
"She should've killed you the moment she found out you cheated on her." Tomoe said, sarcastically.
"Whose side are you taking, the cheating husband or the serial killer wife?" I said, annoyed.
"The wife." Tomoe said, scoffing.
"All right, fine. I should've killed her, but…" I said.
"But?" Tomoe said, curious.
"I didn't. There was a saying that my parents would use to say when we had to endure the racial discrimination that was thrown at us every single day; ableists from everyone around me when I grew up. Always respect your enemies, no matter what. When my dad and I reconciled before his murder, he got me into reading The Bible again. There was one saying that my dad told me to remember." I said, calmly.
"And that would be?" Tomoe said.
"Think before you act. I did that and I asked Eto about her past. Safe to say, she had it a whole lot worse than I did." I said.
"How so?" Tomoe said.
"Ghoul dad is a member of a Ghoul organization that runs the CCG from behind the scenes. Her human mother, an undercover journalist, pretends to fall in love with Ghoul to get close to him. Lo and behold, Eto. Six weeks later, her dad's organization forces him to kill her mother. He abandons his kid shortly after with Noro. Hence, Eto's cycle of vengeance against her dad and his organization." I said, calmly.
"Father of the year material." Tomoe said, chuckling.
"Yeah. After racking up a body count of around…750, I think, all Eto wanted was love and affection. I mean, her name is basically love and affection in kanji form." I said, in a rhetorical manner,
"After realizing that I was about to repeat the cycle of vengeance again with Emilia, I forgave and apologized to Eto." I said, as Tomoe turned her head to look at me.
"Just like that?" Tomoe said, puzzled.
"Yes. I broke up with the woman that I was seeing, and I agreed to help Eto raise our daughters together." I said.
"Daughters?" Tomoe said.
"Asami's 1st birthday was 3 days ago. Bought my daughters' Christmas presents early in advance." I said.
"Can I ask something?" Tomoe said, as I looked at her.
"What?" I said, curious.
"Why go this far for Eto? I mean, look at yourself. You're on drugs, you're pale as fuck, you've leak information to us for 3 years, and led numerous Doves to their deaths. Is she worth it?" Tomoe said, curious.
"Yes. I mean, our marriage shouldn't have worked." I said, in an honest manner.
"Because you're a human and she's a one-eyed Ghoul?" Tomoe said, chuckling.
"No. Because she and I are psychologically fucked." I said.
"Psychologically fucked?" Tomoe said, wondering.
"There's me, who's been racked with PTSD and depression after seeing numerous friends and family members die in front of my eyes. And there's Eto, who's developed 3-4 personalities after being abandoned by her dad. I've met Eto, Sen, The One-Eyed Owl, and Yoko Suiichi." I said.
"Yoko?" Tomoe said, curious.
"Yoko is her disguise form for when she and I go out." I said, clarifying.
"I see." Tomoe said, as we reach the cave. It appears dark inside.
"You sure this is his hideout?" I said, wondering.
"Yeah. It's very labyrinthian, though. Now, you promised that crossbow." Tomoe said, as she reached out her left hand. I comply and give her Douhi, while she gives me Ifraft and Abksol.
"Hey, you're not much of an asshole like I thought." Tomoe said, as a small smile emerged from her face.
"Thanks, and Tatara and I did talk it over. He's not that bad of a person." I said, as I walked towards the cave, while Kendrick Lamar and MC Eiht's "m.A.A.d. city" plays through my left earpiece.
"Go buy a chopper and have a doctor…" The left earpiece blared, as I walked inside the cave.
12/21/15, 12:49 AM,
Ward 23, Cochlea, Level 6, The Garden
Kaneki opens his eyes and finds himself at a field of white chrysanthemums. He quickly gets up to his feet and sees Arima carrying IXA and Narukami. Both come lunging towards each other, as they take numerous swipes at one another with their weapons.
I've trained with him nonstop, but this is the first time that I'm fighting him for real, and I'm keeping up with him, Kaneki thought, as he and Arima continue their endless parries and deflects. Kaneki then catches a glimpse of Arima's right eye.
I got you. You have tendency in your defense. You'll charge left, on the right side of your eye! Kaneki thought, as he lunged his right red Rinkaku tentacle at Arima, only for Arima to turn around, and deflect it with IXA.
GOTCHA! Kaneki thought, as Arima turned his head, and severs Kaneki's lower legs off with IXA. Kaneki has a shocked look on his face, as he falls to the ground.
"Stop playing around." Arima said, stoically, as Kaneki struggles to grab his lower legs.
"Shit! Shit! My legs!" Kaneki said, panicking, as he grabbed his lower left leg and tried to hurriedly reattach it, before hearing Arima's voice.
"What do you plan to do, Kaneki?" Arima said, as Kaneki looked up at him.
"Would you like to die for the 645th time tonight?" Arima said, calmly, as Kaneki pictues Arima with the dead corpses of Touka, Ayato, and Yomo.
Come on, come on! What did everyone else say about Arima? Ui said that Arima's a genius. Hairu said that Arima's very strong. Fura and Hirako said…well, they don't know him that well. And Akira, Isaac, and Kuramoto said that Arima's the best of the best. There's a reason why he's called the White Reaper, and yet none of them can understand him, but to me, he's a father figure, Kaneki thought, as Arima then sticks IXA near Kaneki's left eye.
"Is this what you wanted?" Arima said, stoically, as Kaneki begins to huff and puff. Arima then attempts to plunge IXA into Kaneki's left eye, only for Kaneki to dodge and quickly scramble to grab his lower right leg.
"Come on, come on! AAH!" Kaneki said, as he grabbed his lower right leg, and waited for it to heal, only for Arima to pierce Kaneki's upper right leg.
"AAAAAGH!" Kaneki shouted, as he kept wheezing. Arima then severs the just heal lower left leg with IXA, before raising the Quinque above his head.
"You know, this is also the 645th time I decided against ending you. But I can kill you in 2 seconds flat." Arima said, calmly.
"Your eyes are dead. The dead can't stop me. My decision right now is to eradicate those Ghouls who are escaping. All I need is 5 minutes minimum to kill them all. And yours?" Arima said, as Kaneki looked at him.
"To stop you here and—" Kaneki said, as Arima ran towards Kaneki and bonked him on the head with the hilt of IXA, causing Kaneki to fall on his back.
"You're hopeless. It seems the 3 and a half years I spent training you was a farce." Arima said, as he ran towards Kaneki with IXA. Kaneki's left Kakugan glows brightly, as he lunges a gigantic red Rinkaku tentacle at Arima. Arima activates IXA's defense mode, and blocks the tentacle, giving Kaneki enough time to leap back 30 feet. Arima then deactivates IXA's defense mode, as he then sees Kaneki in his second Kakuja form. Kaneki's second Kakuja form has a large right arm with a claw for a right hand, and Kaneki's mask is a carapace that covers his entire face. Arima sees that Kaneki's legs are starting to reattach themselves.
NOT YET! Kaneki thought, determined, as Arima looks to see that IXA is broken.
"I see." Arima said, as he looked up from the ceiling.
"My Quinque. I'm in Level 6." Arima said, as without warning, a black Quinque briefcase falls from the ceiling, and lands 5 feet away from Arima.
"So, you finally realize the situation. This Quinque was made using the Kakuho that I took from a Ghoul when I was 19 years old." Arima said, as he walked towards the briefcase and opened it up. Out comes a large, jagged white blade with a gray handle.
Quinque Profile:
Name: Owl
Type: Ukaku
Rate: SSS
Ability: A blade that can fire multiple projectiles and lay out traps.
"You will be Owl's first victim. Are you ready, Ken Kaneki?" Arima said, calmly, as an red appendage emerges from Kaneki's left hip.
"Idiot. Let's go!" Kaneki's appendage said, as Kaneki and Arima ran towards each other again.
12/21/15, 12:56 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Level 5, Outside Control Room
Ayato, Hinami, Touka, Yomo, Banjou, Jiro, Sante, Ichimi, and the remaining Ghouls that helped Ayato and Banjou out during the breakout are nearing the control room. The PA systems are blaring Evanescence's "My Immortal".
"Control room is up ahead." Ayato said, as he took off his sweater to reveal a sleeveless black shirt, showing off his lean biceps. Hinami blushes upon seeing them.
"Put your sweater back on, Ayato. I think Hinami is getting antsy." Touka said, chuckling, causing Hinami to have a flustered look on her face.
"I am not!" Hinami said, embarrassed, as they make it to the control room. Ayato and Yomo activate their Kakugan and each sprout two Ukaku wings (vermillion for Ayato and black for Yomo). They fire multiple crystallized shards at the door before Ayato kicks it open. Ayato and Hinami run into the control room and swipe the scanners using the security cards. They look at the computer and see the word "Closed". Ayato deactivates his Kakugan.
"All right. Emergency shutdown has been activated. The press should stop right now." Ayato said, calmly, as he and Hinami run out of the control room.
"Let's go! Drainage port isn't far off!" Banjou said, as everybody hurried.
12/21/15, 12:57 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Level 4
Eto is sitting in crisscross position. She just finished eating the pâté that was made from Shiono's liver. The PA systems are blaring Linkin Park's "Shadow of the Day".
"Hmm… You're hanging in there, Kaneki. Maybe I should offer a hand. Just for Hina's sake." Eto said, as she licked her bloody lips.
"Come on, Isaac. Where's my song, Goofball?" Eto said, wondering, as she smiled.
12/21/15, 1:05 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Level 5, Drainage Port
"UGGGGGGGH!" Banjou said, disgusted, as he gets a whiff of the drainage port, while everybody plugs their nose with their right index finger and right thumb.
"It reeks like shit. Do they even clean this?" Banjou said, as the various members of Ayato and Banjou's group begin to climb down the ladder. Ayato then looks at Touka.
"Touka. You sure you don't want to be with Kaneki?" Ayato said, as Touka sighed.
"If we're with him, he won't bother winning. He'll try to protect us." Touka said, as Hinami then hears whirring sounds from the compactors that are around the ladder.
"Guys, what was that?" Hinami said, as she, Ayato, Touka, and everyone else see the compactors crush the Ghouls that were on the ladder.
"Shit!" Ayato said, as he looks up to see Furuta and numerous members of V near a railing. Each member of V is wearing a black suit over a white work shirt, black tie, black pants, black leather belt, black leather shoes, and black fedora hat.
"I turned it back on. Man, oh man, oh man…Yucky!" Furuta said, chuckling, as he and the other members of V watch the Ghouls that came with Ayato and Banjou get crushed by the compactors.
"Splendid barf, indeed." Furuta said, chuckling.
"You know, I anticipated them escaping through the press WAY in advance." Furuta said, as classical rock violin music plays over the PA systems.
"Can somebody please find that damn control room on Level 3? It's getting on my—" Furuta, said, annoyed as the violins then transitioned to Paramore's "Misery Business".
12/21/15, 1:06 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Level 4
"Hit that, hit that snare." Eto said, as she smiled before activating her Kakuja form (Version 3). She transforms into her white one-eyed monster and begins to bust her way out of her cell.
12/21/15, 1:06 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Somewhere in Level 5
"I'm in the business of misery." The PA systems blared, as Furuta spoke.
"You know—" Furuta said, as everyone then sees to their shock, Eto breaking through the room and destroying the compactors in the process. Eto lets out an enormous roar.
THE FUCK?! Furuta thought, flustered.
"Let's take it from the top." The PA systems blared, as Eto then looked at Furuta. Eto fires multiple projectiles towards the V agents, as Furuta ducks down. More than half a dozen V agents are killed instantly.
"WAAAAA!" Furuta shouted, in shock, as Eto giggled.
"She's got a body like an hourglass, it's ticking like a clock." The PA systems blared.
"Did you anticipate this from me and my husband, you rapey, incestuous, psycho-fuck?!" Eto said, laughing.
"Thanks for the pâté. Shiono won't go to waste. Can I have MORE?!" Eto said, maniacally. Down below, Ayato and the rest of the team begin to climb down the disposal press.
"Why the hell would Eto—" Banjou said, confused, before Ayato interrupted.
"No time! We got to go! Isaac said to avoid that guy at all costs!" Ayato said, as Banjou looked at him.
"Wait, that weirdo guy?" Banjou said.
"YES, LET'S GO!" Ayato said, as everyone else hurried down.
12/21/15, 1:09 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Level 6, The Garden
Arima sees the 3 red Rinkaku tentacles that are coming his way, as he jumps forward, then sprints towards Kaneki, and activates Owl's firing mode. He lifts Owl up and swings it down, causing multiple red crystallized projectiles to be lunged towards Kaneki. Kaneki jumps up and releases another red Rinkaku tentacle at Arima, who dodges to his right. He then sees 4 more red Rinkaku tentacles coming his way, as he tosses his white trench coat at the tentacles, serving as a distraction.
Arima's got white pad shoulders on his black work shirt, as he then sprints towards Kaneki. Kaneki uses his gigantic right black claw to block Arima's Owl. They're locked in a stalemate as Arima activates his Quinque's trap mode. A red projectile drops to the ground and buries itself. Kaneki doesn't notice, as he is busy wrapping Owl with his red appendage.
Come on! Kaneki thought, determined, as Arima speaks.
"Disengage. Remote activate." Arima said, stoically, as the trap then spikes up and impales Kaneki in the stomach. Blood gushes out of his mouth.
From below?! Kaneki thought, as Arima spoke.
"Disengage. Activate." Arima said, as the trap spikes up again, and impales Kaneki. Arima then sprints towards Kaneki's flying body, and cuts Kaneki's legs and arms off.
Crap! I need more flesh and blood. Regen…no wait, defe...shit! My mind's…, Kaneki thought, as Arima then proceeds to slash Kaneki over 100 times.
After that, every time I regenerated, he would cut it open again. No sensation at all. Like a potato inside a stew, Kaneki thought, as Arima slashed him across the chest, while Kaneki's limbs fall to the ground. Kaneki is coughing up blood.
I'm sure Touka and the others got out okay. I did all…I…could, Kaneki thought, as he closed his eyes.
12/21/15, 1:11 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Level 6, The Garden
Kaneki opens his eyes and finds himself immersed in a lake. He's completely naked, as he then finds his left hand being pulled up. Kaneki has a surprised look on his face, as he's pulled up from the lake. Kaneki is coughing up water. He's looks at the water's reflection and sees that his hair is white again.
"What the…?" Kaneki said, confused, as he hears a voice he did not expect to hear.
"The hell are you talking about?" The voice said, as Kaneki looks to see Hide. He's wearing a black sweater, white pants, and black Reeboks.
"Did all you could?! Death by drowning? You're not Osamu Dazai, dumbass!" Hide said, as Kaneki's eyes widen in shock.
"H-H-Hide?!" Kaneki said, shocked.
"And put some clothes on. Nobody wants to see you butt-naked." Hide said, as Kaneki looked down to see his exposed penis. Kaneki then covers himself with his arms.
"Shit. Do you have any clothes?" Kaneki said, embarrassed, as Hide then brings forth a white sweater and white pants.
"Here." Hide said, as Kaneki quickly put the clothes on. Once done, he and Hide sit down in crisscross position.
"So…you think you bought them time by being turned into potato stew from Four-Eyes? That you did all you could? Man, you haven't changed a bit." Hide said, annoyed, as Kaneki places his left index finger underneath his chin.
"They're probably at the disposal site by now. I mean, Isaac and Ayato planned everything out." Kaneki said, calmly.
"Quit lying. You heard that sound from above just before you passed out." Hide said, as Kaneki sighed.
"I guess you're right." Kaneki said, somberly.
"You're okay with losing, even though you don't know what'll happen next?" Hide said, calmly.
"I can't win." Kaneki said, chuckling.
"Can't win? Look at yourself! You're completely ripped, bro! Where'd the muscle come from?" Hide said, as Kaneki's cheeks turn pink.
"Really?" Kaneki said.
"Hells yes." Hide said, as Kaneki then looked at him.
"Hide…" Kaneki said, as tears streamed down his face.
"What?" Hide said, wondering.
"I... I… I miss you so much!" Kaneki said, as Hide smiled.
"Are you a rabbit or something?" Hide said, wondering, as he looked up at the sky.
"You keep saying you wanna disappear or die. You just haven't discovered your reason to live yet. You'll find one in due time. Don't give up on the one that was spared to you." Hide said, as he got up.
"C'mon. You can walk, right? Go." Hide said, optimistic, as he walked a few steps before stopping.
"And Kaneki." Hide said, calmly.
"Go out in style? Die a hero?" Hide said, as he turned to face Kaneki.
"You idiot. I wanted to keep living with you, bro." Hide said, chuckling.
"I'll keep saying it until you hear me. Even if you claw your way through, live." Hide said, calmly, as Kaneki rapidly blinked his eyes.
12/21/15, 1:13 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Level 6, The Garden
Kaneki opens his eyes and finds himself back in one piece. His hair is no longer raven black, as it is now white. His left Kakugan is activated. He slowly gets up again as 6 red Rinkaku tentacles quickly emerge from his back, while his hands begin to change into claws.
"Okay…" Kaneki said, calmly, as he then looked up at Arima. Kaneki smiles at Arima. Arima takes the moment for 5 seconds before finally smiling as well.
Beaten. Backtracking. Repeating the same mistakes over and over. I'm shit, uncool, indecisive, and a fucking coward. That's who I am, Kaneki thought, as he and Arima sprint towards each other again, and finds themselves at a stalemate yet again. Red sparks fly, as Kaneki looks Arima in the eye.
Rize. Hide. They were always a part of me after I stared at death's face. The person I want to meet and hear. I know Hide will stop me. The second I said that was the moment I wished to live, Kaneki thought, as he jumps back 15 feet to activate his third Kakuja form. His Kakuja encases his torso and arms, while multiple blades begin to form around his upper right shoulder. He and Arima then sprint towards each other yet again.
12/21/15, 1:49 AM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
"Stay alert." Urie said, calmly, as he, Saiko, Hsiao, Aura, and Touma walked around the labyrinthian cave.
"I can smell the blood and cocaine, we're close." Urie said, calmly.
"Yes, sir." Aura said, nervously.
Got to be honest. Gutierrez taking drugs, in the middle of an operation?! That's a 2-week suspension, with possible dismissal, Urie thought, as Saiko spoke.
"Urie…" Saiko said, worried.
"We're almost there, Yonebayashi." Urie said, calmly, as then he detects something with his nose.
"Guys! Split up! I sense multiple scents!" Urie said, frantic, as he sprinted further into the cave.
"Don't get lost, guys!" Aura said, as everybody took a separate path.
Shit! I'm scared! Shut up! Just have a look and it's over! NO! Don't even think! Just keep moving! Urie thought, as he walked further while hearing distant noises from the team.
"Guys, anything?" Urie said, wondering.
"Negative." Hsiao shouted, from far away.
"Nope, dead end!" Aura shouted.
"I got nothing!" Touma said, from 20 feet away.
"Guys, I found myself another exit!" Saiko said.
Damn it! Where's it coming from?! Urie thought, as he finally reached the origin of the scent. From 20 feet away lies a stool covered by a blue blanket.
"Guys, I found it!" Urie shouted, as he slowly walked towards it.
No. No. Please. Please, Urie thought, as he stopped 2 feet within the covered stool. He reaches out with his right hand and pulls the blue blanket off.
12/21/15, 7:24 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
I'm walking inside the cave, as I pull out the small black box from my left breast pocket to snort another line of pink cocaine. I'm listening to Kendrick Lamar and MC Eiht's "m.A.A.d. city" on my left Bluetooth earpiece.
"Fresh outta school 'cause I was a high school grad." The left earpiece blared, as I silently walked around the labyrinthian cave. I then hear a voice from one of the tunnels. I close my eyes and try to hear where the voice is coming from. I then look to my right.
"Tunnel #4." I said, calmly, as I silently walked, as I turned off my left earpiece. I then spot from 250 feet away, Mutsuki and Karao. Karao is talking to Mutsuki, as he caresses his cheek.
"You're crying. Bad dream?" Karao said, as I hid near one of the boulders.
"No, I'm fine. Is there anything to eat?" Mutsuki said, weakly.
"Sure." Karao said, as I peeked to see him giving what I assume was a human liver.
"Do you remember anything?" Karao said, wondering.
"I don't remember very well." Mutsuki said, calmly, as I lowered my head.
All right. Keep him busy, Mutsuki, I thought as I pulled one of my cRC gas canisters and slowly removed the nozzle to pour some RC suppressant onto Ifraft.
"I know what happens before and after. But not the middle." Mutsuki said, calmly.
"You know. That story you told me about your folks reminds me of mine." Karao said, calmly, as I remember his story from the taxicab ride a couple years back.
Let's see. His dad was an asshole, deer hunting, tent, camping for 10 days, never forgave him. What did Torso leave out while I was hammered? I thought, wondering, as I finished pouring RC suppressant onto Ifraft. My heart begins to rapidly beat from the cocaine ingestion, as I listen to Karao's story.
"It was just me and my dad." Karao said, calmly.
05/06/1992, 4:06 PM
Ward 3, Undisclosed Location
Karao is wearing a blue flannel shirt, black pants, and black Reeboks. His father is 5'9, has brown eyes, and balding gray hair. Karao's father is wearing a white flannel shirt, black pants, and blue Skechers.
"Karao. Stay away from humans. You're not too bright. If the Doves find you, they'll kill me as well. If they find you first, don't you dare take me down with you." Karao's father said, calmly.
"Okay." Karao said, calmly.
12/20/15, 7:27 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
Okay, what else? I thought, as Karao continued to speak.
"My mother ended up being eaten by my father when he couldn't find any food to feed all 3." Karao said, as I had a flustered look on my face upon hearing it.
That thing Tomoe said sure did age well, I thought, as I went prone mode and silently crawled to the next boulder, while Karao spoke to Mutsuki.
"I stayed away from town like I was told. Only place I knew were the mountains at Ward 3, where we usually pitch our tents. I had time to rummage through the garbage for books." Karao said, as I had a surprised look on my face.
"You can read?" Mutsuki said.
"Just picture books back in the day. Learned how to read when I was in my teens." Karao said, calmly.
Okay. The tent thing. That one was true, I thought, as Karao spoke.
"One day, my dad left and never returned for a month. 2, maybe." Karao said.
06/09/1992, 3:05 PM
Ward 3, Outside Undisclosed Town
Karao is wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, and blue Skechers. He wakes up to the sound of his stomach grumbling.
"Crap. Dad's still not home." Karao said, as he got up and walked out of the tent.
"Screw it." Karao said, as he hiked his way to town.
06/09/92, 4:05 PM
Ward 3, Undisclosed Town
Karao is hesitant to walk onto the pavement, as he ponders whether to take the step forward.
"Come on, come on." Karao said, nervously, as he then looks up to see a girl. She's 4'6, has red hair (chin length), and brown eyes.
"Oh." Karao said, surprised, as the girl spoke.
"What are you doing?" The girl said, wondering.
"Is it okay to walk on this?" Karao said, wondering, as he pointed at the pavement, giving the girl a puzzled look.
"Why wouldn't it be?" The girl said, chuckling.
"Well…" Karao said, as the girl grabbed his right hand. Karao has a flustered look on his face.
"I'm Minomi. What's yours?" Minomi said, wondering.
She isn't cold, Karao said, surprised.
12/20/15, 7:27 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
So that's who the deer was, I thought, as Karao spoke.
"We played games that day. I lost my appetite that day. We would usually play together sometimes whenever our dads weren't around." Karao said, calmly.
"My dad returned a few days after I met Minomi. To be honest, I think he spent the last 5 weeks hunting women down." Karao said.
Like father, like son, I thought.
"Minomi ended up moving to Kanto for family reasons. Didn't have many friends, which is why she hung out with me. She taught me everything. Reading, writing, cycling, you name it." Karao said, calmly.
Family reasons? Mutsuki and I thought, puzzled.
06/16/92, 5:30 PM
Ward 3, Undisclosed Forest
"Karao, you don't go to school, do you?" Minomi said, wondering as she looked at Karao. Karao is wearing a white flannel shirt, black pants, and blue Skechers. Minomi is wearing a sleeveless blue shirt, blue shorts, and black Reeboks.
"No." Karao said, weakly.
"Why not?" Minomi said, wondering.
"My family homeschools me." Karao said.
"Really? That's cool. I wish I was a member of yours." Minomi said, as Karao looked at her.
"Huh?" Karao said, surprised.
"But you're fed, and have a place to sleep. What's wrong with…" Karao said, as he then notices the bruises on Minomi's upper left shoulder.
"Karao. Do you ever wish to go far away?" Minomi said, wondering.
06/16/92, 8:04 PM
Ward 3, Outside Undisclosed Town
"You went to town, didn't you?" Karao's father said, angered. Karao's father is wearing a white flannel shirt, black pants, and brown leather shoes.
"Why?" Karao said, weakly, as his father then furiously places his right thumb inside Karao's right side lip.
"By 'why', do you mean 'why do you know, you fucking idiot?!'' Karao's father said, as he tears Karao's right side lip with his thumb.
"AHH!" Karao said, as he fell to the ground.
"I warned you not to fucking go outside, you stupid fuck! I've been feeding you for 10 years, and this is how you repay me?!" Karao's father said, angrily, as he then walked out of the tent and into the stormy night.
"If you're that desperate, you can go off and live on your own! Dumb fuck! Makes it a whole lot easier for me!" Karao's father said, angrily, as Karao's lip regenerates back to normal.
"Dad! Wait!" Karao said, frantic, as he walked out of the tent to find him, to no avail.
12/20/15, 7:28 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
"My dad was shitty to me, but I still needed him." Karao said, calmly, as I carefully checked Ozymandias' chamber.
06/16/92, 8:45 PM
Ward 3, Undisclosed Town
Karao is in crisscross position when he sees Minomi standing in front of him from 3 feet away in the pouring rain. Minomi is wearing a sleeveless white shirt, blue shorts, and pink Skechers.
"Karao." Minomi said, calmly, as she reached to Karao with her right hand.
06/16/92, 9:05 PM
Ward 3, Outside Undisclosed Town
"Your house is like a secret base." Minomi said, enthustiastic.
"I wanna live somewhere where we can see the ocean. The last place I lived at was near the harbor. Lots of boats." Minomi said, calmly, as she wrapped herself in some blue blankets.
"Really?" Karao said, curious.
"But it'll take a long time to walk there." Minomi said, sighing.
"I can learn how to drive. I'll take you to the ocean myself." Karao said, somberly.
"Really?! Thanks, Karao!" Minomi said, happily.
06/17/92, 1:04 AM
Ward 3, Outside Undisclosed Town
Karao wakes up to the sound of soft munching. Karao sees that Minomi has left the tent. He walks out of the tent upon hearing munching sounds.
"Minomi?" Karao said, worried, as the munching got louder.
From behind the tent? Karao thought, as he then walked behind the tent. To his shock, he sees Minomi, dead, and her head decapitated. He then looks to see his father is chewing on Minomi's head. Karao's father then looks at him.
"Hey! I'm proud of you, son! Come on and lend a hand with this dinner." Karao's father said, proudly, as anger boiled inside Karao's body.
12/20/15, 7:29 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
So, that's how the 'deer trip' ended, I thought, not surprised, as Karao finished his story to Mutsuki.
"I blacked out after seeing that. 15 minutes later, my father was dead. Didn't feel anything." Karao said, as I frantically pulled out my iPhone 6 Plus to scroll through Spotify.
"Come on, come on." I whispered, worried.
"From that point on, you know the rest." Karao said, as he teared up.
"If you forget the past, I think you should…I just wish I could've taken her to the ocean." Karao said, as Mutsuki nodded his head.
How can I show sympathy to the one who dismembered me so many times? Mutsuki thought, somberly, as I then peeked up to see that Karao has a holster of scissors next to him.
FUCK! Mutsuki thought, horrified.
¡Ahora o nunca (Now or never)! I thought, as I pressed play on Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)", and threw my phone as far away from me as I could.
"And if only I could, I'd make a deal with God." The phone blared, as Karao and Mutsuki hear the phone tumble around the cave.
"Don't move!" Karao said, as he got up to see where the sound was coming from.
"And I'd get him to swap our places." The phone blared, as I hid around a corner of the boulder, I was hiding in. Mutsuki notices me.
Isaac?! Mutsuki thought, surprised, as Karao passes by me without realizing that I was there. I then get into crouching position, as I hurried my way to Mutsuki. I then press my left index finger near my lips.
"Be running up that road, be running up that hill." The phone blared, as I cut Mutsuki's binds loose, and hand him Ifraft and Abksol. Mutsuki notices the scent of cocaine on me.
Wait, is Isaac high?! Mutsuki thought, flustered.
"Him or us." I mouthed, as I tapped my chest twice to activate APII, just as Karao picks up my phone.
"¡AHORA (NOW)!" I shouted, as we ran towards Karao. Karao looks up to see us sprinting towards him.
"WHAT THE-?!" Karao shouted, as Mutsuki rapidly blinks his eyes, just as Milagro's fiery blade begins to cut through Karao's temple.
03/14/08, 5:05 PM
Ward 8, Second Junior Academy
Mutsuki has shoulder length black hair. He's wearing a white t-shirt, white shorts, and black Converse. He notices a cat is cuddling around his right foot.
Mrs. Whiskers, Mutsuki thought, as he pulled out a switchblade from his front left pocket.
03/14/08, 7:04 PM
Ward 8, Outside Second Junior Academy
Mutsuki is struggling to cut Mrs. Whiskers' dead body, when he hears footsteps approaching. He turns to see Instructor Tokage. Tokage is wearing a blue t-shirt, black pants, black leather belt, and brown leather shoes.
"You gotta take good care of your knife. Grease will ruin it within days. I should know." Tokage said, as he handed Mutsuki a knife with a red handle. Mutsuki then proceeds to cut Mrs. Whiskers dead body.
"It cuts well." Mutsuki said, as he sighed.
12/20/15, 7:50 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
Mutsuki opens his eyes, and sees that his hair has now grown to shoulder length, his right Kakugan has been deactivated, and that his toenails and fingernails are blackened.
"Huh?" Mutsuki said, as he then looks to see that he's carrying Torso's severed right arm. He then looks to see that standing in front of him was Karao's severed torso. It's been burned and mutilated. He then proceeds to laugh hysterically.
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I'M STILL A FUCKING MURDERER! I'M STILL—" Mutsuki shouted, hysterically, as he then took a step back with his right foot. He then feels a soft squish. He then looks down.
"Ewwwww!" Mutsuki said, displeased, upon seeing that he stepped on vomit.
"Sorry." I said, weakly, as Mutsuki then turned to look at me. I'm sitting near a wall.
"Isaac?!" Mutsuki said, as I weakly waved at him with my right hand. He notices blood on my Quinque, and bullet casings around the floor. He then walks towards me, as I weakly sniffled.
"Isaac?" Mutsuki said, in shock, as he notices my pale face.
"Hey." I said, weakly, as he sat next to me.
"What happened?" Mutsuki said, in shock.
"What happened here, stays here." I said, as I pulled my phone out. 7:50 PM.
"Fuck. No bars." I said, annoyed.
"I saw my memories again. Murdering my family, Mrs. Whiskers, and that investigator back at Zeum Hall. I'm not…" Mutsuki said, as tears streamed down his face. I then proceed to hug him.
"01/06/2002." I said, as he looked at me.
"I got my ass handed to me by a bunch of older kids at this park. Iwasaki, Ward 6. I left in frustration, and suddenly, through instinct, I said, 'fuck this', and went back to that park to confront them. When I got back there, three of them were already mutilated, and #4 came crawling to me with his legs severed. He begged me to save him. You wanna know what I did to the kid that made my life hell?" I said, calmly.
"What?" Mutsuki said, wondering, as I had a somber look on my face.
"I spat at his face and told him, 'No es mi problema (Not my problem)' and walked away. The kid was so angry at my response that he screamed racial slurs and obscenities at me as I hid in a corner while a Ghoul tore him in half." I said, as tears streamed down my face.
"Isaac. You never told me…that." Mutsuki said, somberly.
"Because I was afraid of how you would react to that." I said, as I wiped my tears away.
"06/14/1996. I got tricked by a bunch of older kids to look down a well. They told me I could see China if I stared down at the well hard enough. I looked down for at least 5 seconds before those kids tossed me over the well. I was locked in that well for 6 hours. 2 months later, I told my babysitter about those kids, and showed her their pictures. A few days later, they ended up dead. I think my babysitter was The Lantern, from what eyewitnesses said." I said, as my voice broke, as Mutsuki hugged me.
"¡¿Por qué me dejaste, Mutsuki?! ¡Tú eres mi mejor amigo! ¡Estaba de duelo por Shirazu! ¡¿Por qué dejaste el Proyecto Q?! ¡Me sentí solo allí (Why did you leave me, Mutsuki?! You're my best friend! I was grieving for Shirazu! Why did you leave Project Q?! I felt alone there)!" I said, as I cried, while Mutsuki had a somber look on his face.
"I…didn't…I just…" Mutsuki said, as he wiped his tears away.
"If you're a murderer, then so is your best friend. No matter how much good work I do, my past will ALWAYS catch up to me!" I said, as I took my busted black rim glasses off.
"Isaac, let's just go. Okay?" Mutsuki said, calmly, as I got up and then fell.
"Fuck." I said.
"What's wrong?" Mutsuki said, as he notices the blood that's seeping out of my legs.
"What the…?!" I said, as I raised the left part of my jeans to see that there's a gash on it, 1/8 deep. I then raised the right part of my jeans. Same thing.
"Isaac, how long were you wearing APII?" Mutsuki said, as I counted with my fingers.
"At least 10-15 minutes." I said, as Mutsuki notices the severed fingertips on my right index finger and right middle finger.
"And your fingers?!" Mutsuki said, as I grabbed Milagro.
"No time. You need to cauterize the wounds." I said, as Mutsuki's eyes widen in shock.
"Are you…?" Mutsuki said, in shock.
"I'll explain how I got here once you cauterize them! Please, hurry! " I said, as I took my suit off to bite onto it. Mutsuki has a scared look on his face, as the blade begins to set itself on fire.
"All right, deep breath. 1, 2, 3!" Mutsuki said, as I complied. I grit my teeth as I screamed upon feeling the searing heat burning the gashes on my legs. Mutsuki presses Milagro for 5 more seconds before pulling it away. I scream in agony, before passing out.
"Isaac? Isaac?" Mutsuki said, as I fall unconscious.
12/20/15, 10:48 PM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
"Okay, I think I remember now. I fell off a cliff, 80 feet. Saved myself with APII. I ran across a minefield while battling a SS Rate Ghoul. That's how I lost my fingertips. I mowed down around 50 White Suits before finding this cave." I said, as I turned off my left earpiece, before looking at Mutsuki, who has a floored look on his face.
"While high?" Mutsuki said, flustered.
"The second half of what I said." I said, awkwardly, as I then lifted my jeans to see that the wounds on my legs are cauterized.
"We need to get you back with everyone at Project Q." I said, as I slowly got up, as Mutsuki lifted me up.
"All right." Mutsuki said, as we looked at Torso's severed body.
"Wait." Mutsuki said, as he grabbed a blue blanket, before covering the burned and mutilated torso with it.
"I think I remember where we can get you some clothes. Follow me." I said, calmly.
"Isaac. Can you carry me?" Mutsuki said, weakly, as I carry him, fireman's style, while he wraps his arms around my neck. I then proceed to walk.
"If Pirus and Crips all got along, they'd probably gun me down by the end of this song." I said, weakly, as Mutsuki looked at me.
"What song is that?" Mutsuki said, wondering.
"'m.A.A.d. city' by Kendrick Lamar and MC Eiht." I said.
"Mad City?" Mutsuki said, puzzled.
"m.A.A.d. is an acronym." I said, as I looked at him.
"For?" Mutsuki said, curious.
"You'll laugh at this. My Angel's on Angel Dust." I said, as Mutsuki had a puzzled look on his face.
"What does that mean?" Mutsuki said, wondering.
"Your savior showed up high as a motherfucker. I know it's not Capitán, but…" I said, as Mutsuki spoke.
"This is fine." Mutsuki said, as we chuckled, while I carried him out of the cave.
12/21/15, 1:50 AM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
Urie has a very horrified look on his face upon seeing the burnt and mutilated torso.
WHOSE FUCKING TORSO IS THIS!? Urie thought, as his heart thumped like crazy, before seeing the vomit and bullet casings around him, along with catching a whiff of the pink cocaine.
Wait, Isaac was here. That must mean he's got Mutsuki with him, Urie thought, as he hears something from his right earpiece.
"Urie!" Matsuri shouted, through the right earpiece.
"What is it?" Urie said, collecting himself. He then has a surprised look on his face.
"Hang on, say that again? Investigator Marude killed himself after killing Bureau Chief Washu?" Urie said, surprised.
12/21/15, 1:33 AM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
Akira and Hoji are wearing white combat gear, along with the other investigators. They are looking at Tatara, whose mask has been partially severed from my fight against him earlier. He's staring at some burning trash cans as he speaks.
"Hoji. Finally. Tonight, it all ends. Mourning for Fei, Yan, Mingzhu, and Xiulan. My hatred for you. And Aogiri." Tatara said, calmly.
"Yes, it will end. With you as well." Hoji said, calmly, as blue flames suddenly emerge to engulf Tatara.
"Yeah…I still hate you." Tatara said, as he activates his Kakuja form. Tatara is now 8 feet tall, has muscular gray skin, with two hammers at the back and a triangular head.
The other investigators look on in shock upon seeing Tatara's transformation.
"I was right. You do resemble your brother." Hoji said, calmly, as Tatara spews blue flames from his mouth. Hoji then looks at Akira.
"Akira. Please engage him if I die." Hoji said, calmly, as Akira nodded her head.
"And tell Sakura I might not be home tomorrow." Hoji said, calmly.
"Got it." Akira said, calmly, as Tatara swung his left hammer towards the first set of investigators, killing them instantly.
"HOOOOOOOOOJI!" Tatara shouted, as he ran towards Hoji and Akira.
Author's Notes:
This was an adaptation of Chapters 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81 (the line where Aura and Tanakamaru are on their way to Cochlea), 83, 84, 85, 88, and 135 of TG: re, and Season 4, Episodes 2, 3, & 4 of the anime version.
Okay, I think this is the first chapter in which every event that's occurring in this reimagining is happening out of order. So, to clarify, here are the goalposts and characters for each section of the 3CR/R Arc reimagining.
Cochlea-
A: Kaneki, Arima and Hide.
B: Eto and Furuta.
C: Touka, Ayato, Hinami, Yomo, Banjou, Jiro, Sante, and Ichimi.
D: Kiyoko and Tanakamaru.
E: Shinme, Porpora and Uta.
Rushima-
A: Isaac, Mutsuki, Karao, and Tomoe.
B: Miza, Hanbeh, Kurona, Juuzou, Tamaki, Mikage, and Nakarai.
C: Tatara, Akira, Hoji, and Takizawa.
D: Urie, Saiko, Aura, Hsiao, and Touma.
E: Tsukiyama, Irimi, and Nishio.
F: Amon.
G: Ui, Fura, Takeomi, Kuramoto.
H: Naki, Shousei, and Hooguro.
I: Dr. Kano, Roma, and Shikorae.
Isaac, Mutsuki, Karao, Tomoe, and Reynaldo take the spotlight for Chapter 111, as Isaac's attempt to rescue Mutsuki reaches a brutal yet hazy conclusion. I thought it would be fun to do a compare/contrast between Isaac & Tomoe, and Mutsuki & Karao, based on what happened in this chapter, as Isaac finally learns the truth about Karao's past, while getting to spend some time with Tomoe.
Tomoe is going to meet Isaac again sometime in the future during the "30 Days" Arc, where Isaac gets rehabilitated. Isaac and Mutsuki have a heart to heart about their pasts. It's gonna be more heartbreaking once Mutsuki finds out that Isaac is the traitor inside the CCG.
Isaac's cocaine-fueled night isn't over yet, as he and Mutsuki must regroup with Project Q. That cliffhanger involving Hoji, Akira, and Tatara will be the culmination of Isaac's path to self-destruction once Takizawa enters the fold.
For now, post-credit scenes that involve Reynaldo's past with the Clowns.
Post-Credit Scene #1:
08/06/01, 10:04 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Level 3, Interrogation Room
(SCI) Reynaldo is wearing a black suit over a white work shirt, black tie, black leather belt, and black leather shoes. He's waiting for his interviewee to arrive.
"¿Cuánto tiempo va a tardar este tipo (How long is this guy gonna take)?" Reynaldo said, frustrated, as he then sees the doors opening from the other side. It's Porpora. He's wearing a white sweater and black shorts.
"Ahh. Investigator Gutierrez. Great to see you again." Porpora said, calmly, as he walked towards his seat before sitting down.
"So, how was the tip off I gave you about the Ghouls from Ward 3?" Porpora said, wondering.
"Disastrous." Reynaldo said, frustrated.
"I'm sorry to hear. Care to explain?" Porpora said, wondering.
"I'm not in the mood. And even if I did explain it to you, legal would be up in my ass." Reynaldo said, sighing.
"Sorry to hear. At least you got to promoted to SCI. Isn't that what you were aiming for? To show your son how much of a hero you are, even though he's unaware of how you pulled it off?" Porpora said, as Reynaldo got up from his seat, with an enraged look on his face.
"No me gusta ese tono, Crown (I don't like that tone, Crown)." Reynaldo said, frustrated as he turned to walk away.
"What's wrong, Reynaldo? Did I hit a nerve?" Porpora said, as he smiled. Reynaldo then turns to look at Porpora.
"All I know is that YOU will always be a disgrace to God's service. And I'm thankful that Mikito and Kuroiwa stopped you from killing more kids." Reynaldo said, as he turned to walk away, and exited the door.
12/21/15, 1:51 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Control Room
"My Cochlea!" Shinme said, as he furiously typed on his keyboard, while looking at the monitors in front of him. Yellowcard's "Ocean Avenue" is playing over the PA systems.
"If I could find you now, things would get better." The PA systems blared.
"If I don't do something soon, I'll repeat the same mistakes as Misaka!" Shinme said, as he trembled in fear.
"They're escaping, they're all escaping! Where's V? Where's Squad 0? Where's…?" Shinme said, as he then sees the monitor for the control room of Level 3. He sees the iPod Touch 6 that's on the computer.
"Wait a second…" Shinme said, suspicious.
03/12/15, 2:00 PM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Entrance
I'm wearing a black suit over a white work shirt, black tie, black leather belt, black pants, black rim glasses, and black Converse. I'm listening to Yellowcard's "Ocean Avenue" on my iPhone 6.
"We could leave this town and run forever." The phone blared, as Shinme walked by. He's wearing a white work shirt, white pants, white leather belt, and white Reeboks.
"Turn that mediocre music off." Shinme said, as I raised the volume up.
"That better?" I said, sarcastically, as Shinme had an annoyed look on his face.
12/21/15, 1:52 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Main Control Room
"That son of a bitch!" Shinme said, enraged, upon realizing that I was also the mastermind behind the prison break.
"Gutierrez is dirty, just like his father!" Shinme said, as he finds his mouth covered by a right hand. He turns to see that it's Porpora. Porpora is wearing a white sweater and black shorts.
"Yes, but for the right reasons, though." Porpora said, content, as he pulls Shinme's head clean off before tossing it to the ground, while Shinme's body falls.
"You really should've kept your eyes on the only Clown cell in this facility, Warden." Porpora said, calmly, as he scratched his head. He then sees to his right another Ghoul. He's wearing a #86 gas mask, black trench coat, black pants, black leather belt, and black Timberland boots. The Ghoul unmasks himself. It's Uta. Uta then tosses Porpora a white clown mask (small golden crown at the center, with two round black circles, with cross slits on them).
"Crown. Let's go meet the King." Uta said, calmly, as Porpora put on the mask.
"Very well." Porpora said, calmly.
Post-Credit Scene #2:
08/05/1973, 3:01 PM
Ward 3, Undisclosed Alley
Roma is wearing a dirty unzipped black jacket, blue t-shirt, black pants, and blue Converse. She's munching down on a few Ghouls that she just slaughtered. Roma then lets out a somber sigh.
These Ghouls are so boring. I want to find some humans to play around as my toys. Weak and pathetic, but fun! Roma thought, as she spoke.
"I'm bored." Roma said, as she continued eating.
06/02/01, 9:05 AM
Ward 23, Cochlea, Level 3, Interrogation Room
Roma is wearing a blue sweater and white shorts. She also has brown hair (chin length). She's looking at Reynaldo. Reynaldo is wearing a blue suit over a white shirt, blue tie, black leather belt, blue pants, and black leather shoes.
"You're sure that The Clowns' base of operations is at Toranomon Hills, Gypsy?" Reynaldo said, surprised.
"Yep. I've been with the Clowns for at least 5 years." Roma said, annoyed.
"What's your angle?" Reynaldo said, suspicious.
"No angle. I'm just giving you a free pass. To be honest, nobody in this prison can stay sane. I'm very satisfied with being in this circus of prisoners, though. The screams of the prisoners losing their minds, a perfect lullaby." Roma said, happily, as Reynaldo had a confused look on his face.
"Okay. Well, thanks. I'll be sure to let the higher-ups know about this so they can postpone your disposal. We're gonna catch The Dodgy Mother." Reynaldo said, as he got up from his chair, while Roma smiled.
Dumbass. He doesn't even know I'm the founder of The Clowns, AND that I'm The Dodgy Mother! Roma thought, as she giggled, while Reynaldo exited the room.
12/21/15, 1:23 AM
Off the coast of Ward 8, Rushima
"Dr. Kano! You promised me my Churro would be here!" Roma said, complaining, as she looked at the numerous white septic containers around her. Roma is wearing a white sweater, blue pants, and red Skechers. Dr. Kano is wearing a white lab coat over a white work shirt, black tie, black leather belt, black pants, and black leather shoes.
"He'll be here. It's just taking him a little longer than expected for him to find this lab." Dr. Kano said, as Roma let out a frustrated sigh.
"Honestly, Souta promised me that I get to meet Churro after doing him that favor five days ago over at the Washu Estate." Roma said, frustrated.