Author's Note: A one shot, told from Akabane's POV, about the events in episode 35 (the one about the girl with the bombay blood). It's also a character study to some extent.
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Of Electricity and Blood
------------------------------------------------They will come. I know they will come. And that is why I am here.
It is refreshing to be up here. Quite a nice view. The wind is very strong. I suppose it is to be expected when one is standing on the back of Mr. No-Break's truck as it barrels down a highway. The tail of my coat billows out. My hand is firmly holding down my hat. It would truly be a pity to lose my hat in this place, this place that is so perfect for what
Ginji-kun is about to do... Do not bore me, Ginji-kun.
Fool. Is this what you are outside of your precious castle? I watch as your body falls the many feet to the ground. Should I feel remorse? You were intriguing. And then I laugh. You will not be ended so easily. You will be back. And then I shall have my fun. Do not deprive me of my fun... Ginji-kun.
See? I knew you'd be back. Although I must admit I am surprised our dear
Midou-kun has not found his way here...
You are hurt. As to be expected. It was a long way down. I do not wish to fight you now. I will wait till you are rested. So that it is more enjoyable.
But there is something in you that I have not seen before. A force. A will. Perhaps things will get interesting today.
But can you take all of them in your present condition? You had best be alive for me, Ginji-kun...
I shall help. Just a little. It may be exciting.
Or disappointing. He went down with one slash.
I throw the box of blood, the box with a small red cross on the side to you.
Why?
I am sorry to disappoint you, I do not have any deep reasons.
Simply that it was fun, and there is little reason to do anything, if it is not pleasurable.
Did I like my chance to play the hero?
I leave the rest of the rest of them to you, Ginji-kun.
So, did I like my chance to play the hero?
It was... different. But not entirely unenjoyable.
A hero is nothing without a villain. A role which I am only too willing to fill.