A/N: Hey, ladies and gentlemen. First off, sorry this chapter took so long to come out. Secondly, wanted to thank you all that are reviewing, following, and loving my story. It gives me motivation to continue write this even when I don't feel too well. So without ado, here is Chapter 3 Trauma.
Touka looked out the window of her room contemplating over the events of the last few weeks, as she thought about the strange boy Kaneki. Wondering what he does for fun on a night at like this. She sighed softly, as she continued her gaze upon the stars.
Kaneki looked at the mysterious figure, as he could still feel the pain from the battle that had taken place recently. " Who are you?" He asked weakly. Knowing the fact that he would not be able to beat this mysterious figure, but tried to sound stern all the same.
"I am here for you." The figure pointed at him, and smiled underneath the bandages that concealed their mouth. Kankei was taken back, as the figure made there way towards him. "What could you possibly want with me? I am no one special." He said, as memories of his mother's words still rang in his head.
" On the contrary Kaneki, you just so happen to be a rare anomaly. One that I want to experience with, and even connect to.." The mysterious figure stated, as they grab Kaneki by the throat lifting him up with inhuman strength. " You will make an excellent toy!" The figure states, their voice sounding surprisingly soft.
Kaneki is slammed against the wall, as he winces in pain. Wanting to see the face of his abuser, he weakly managed to rip off a few bandages that covered their face. Shock and horror overtook the young man's face. It c-could not be her. The woman that he admired the most Sen, was a ghoul and he was going to die to her.
Sen, otherwise know as Eto, could only smile in a sadistic manner at her toy, Kankei. The boy held something inside him that was similar to her own pain, but she knew that the time was not right to do what she wanted...yet. She bit into the Kaneki's arm loving the fresh taste of his sweet blood it was almost...orgasmic. She wanted more, and more of his flesh. To devour him, to have him as her's, and her's alone. The time only went by, as she cannibalized the boy's arm entirely.
His silent screams of pain were only thing that fill the night, as Eto licked her lips in sadistic pleasure. Feeling full from her mini appetizer, she decided to end the boy's misery. "If you die Kaneki, then you were never really meant to live the life of a ghoul. You won't even be fit to die on the cold concrete beneath you. However, I'll give you a gift." Eto stated softly, as she kissed Kaneki's cold lips and stabbing her kagune into him while pulling his body closer as their tongues intertwined.
The blood hitting her tongue, signaled the end of this small gift as she threw him into the nearby buildings. "I hope you survive, so we can play more Mr.Kaneki." She said, giggling in joy as she disappeared into the blanket of night.
Kaneki crawled, slowly, but surely as he could feel every fiber of his being burning and screaming in pain. First the twins, now his favorite author. "How could life be this painful?" He thought sadly, as he had small flashbacks of his childhood. His vision going in and out, as he crawled to his home. However, the small burst of energy was fading, as he could feel someone pick him up. He closed his eyes, as his final thoughts were my life truly is a tragedy.
Yomo was on his nightly collection, but the smell of blood was rampant in this area. Making the man highly curious, as to what happened in this hidden section of buildings.
Yomo was a man that never showed much emotion, nor did he really have feelings that an average ghoul or person would have. Consequently, when he saw the new Anteiku worker, Kaneki, he could only stare at the broken boy. Before picking him up, as he made his way to the Cafe.
The opening of the door has awakened the sleeping residents of the cafe. Touka, Enji, Kaya, and Yoshimura walked from their sleeping places to see a bloody Kaneki half-alive in the arms of Yomo. "What happened to him!?" Touka asked with concern. "He appears to have been in a major battle, and loss quite the amount of blood." Yomo mentioned in his regular monotone voice.
"Place him in the back room, so that he can rest for the time being." Yoshimura stated. Yomo only nodded in response, as he brought the boy to the room and placed him gently on bed. Hoping for a good recovery, as he closed the door.
"Who could have done that to Kaneki?" Touka asked, while visibility saddened by kaneki's broken body. " There is a large number of possibilities. Therefore, we can only hope to figure that out when he wakes up." Yoshimura states. Everyone nodded in agreement, as the staff all went back to their residing places to rest.
"Kankei." A soft voice said. Kaneki looked around for the voice trying to find it, but he did not have to wait to long as the figure of Rize appeared. "Have you been enjoying your meals Kaneki? The fresh flesh of a humans is an addictive food, or would you rather try ghouls?" Rize mused to him.
"I-I don't enjoy eating human flesh..." Kaneki said, slightly shaken but the fact that Rize was still alive. "Or do you just enjoy the thrill of killing don't you my little monster?" She questioned in a joyous tone.
" I am not a monster, nor will I ever kill a person for food." Kankei states in defiance. Rize moves her cold fingers on Kaneki's face, as she looked at him in the eyes. " "What would your mother say to her son that can't even kill?A disappointment to her bloodline?. Maybe, that she wish that she never birthed you. After all, you are to blame for her death K-a-n-e-k-i." Rize said, with a sickening smile.
Kaneki gripped his head squeezing it, as the death of his mother was a sensitive subject for him. The workload that she took on to provide for the both of them. The unnecessary stress, that led to her ultimate death. It was all his fault. He killed his mother...Tears dripped from his face, as the clear sky turned darker and clouds formed.
"See Kaneki, you are nothing but an monster. You made your mother die. You killed me. No one loves you Kankei. Why don't you just keep killing? After all, it's what you do best Kaneki.."Rize stated, as she looked upon him.
The tears of Kaneki only grew more, as Rize was right. If he was not born, then his mother would be alive. She would be happy, and maybe still have his father in her life. He look at the dark sky, before hearing one phrase whispered in his ear.
"Can you just die now?" Rize stated, as the world began to fall apart.
Kaneki awaken, as he could barely feel his body. The previous fight had taken a major toll on him, and the loss of his left hand was also saddening. However, this wasn't anything compared to the nightmare he had held just before him. The mental trauma was much greater, than any physical damage he would ever sustain.
All he wanted to do was to lay in this bed, and wallow in all the pain that he deserved. He had hoped that going school would fix the anger that Hide held for him, but that won't be quenched considering the events of last night.
Touka, knocked on the door that kaneki was residing in. She knew that he was not in the greatest of shape, but he needed to get a mask considering the doves recent activities regarding the other wards. " Kaneki! Get your lazy ass up. We have errands to run today." Touka yelled.
Not hearing a response from the boy, she burst inside the room seeing him topless. Her faced turned red, but she managed to say, "Be ready in five minutes, as she disappeared from the room."
Kaneki sighed, as he got up from the bed getting dressed in his everyday clothes. "I sigh a lot nowadays." Kaneki thought. Making his way down the steps to see a irritated Touka standings there.
"We will be back Enji and Kaya." Touka said, as they began their walk to the shop of a certain mask maker. Kaneki could only wonder where Touka was taking him, as they walked in silence. The girl only mentioned the fact that they had errands to run, and a special person to meet.
"We are here." Touka stated, as she opened the door to the shop. Kaneki walked inside seeing a mass amount of mask from the basic Halloween celebration, to masks that could bring unexpected terror to their victims. Nonetheless, each of the mask all had one quality in common. The prestigious craftsmanship that each mask held could only be sculpted from a master artist. Kaneki thought, as his fingers touched each of the mask.
Cold fingers touched Kaneki's neck, as he jumped up like a cat in water. Which elicited a round of laugher from Touka, as her pale face turned strawberry red. "That was great Uta." Touka said to the man that removed the blanket from over him.
Uta, was a tall man that had a long black hair and the sides of his head shaved. Tattoos covered his body, but one in particular stood out which was the one wrapped around his neck. "How can I help you today Touka?" Uta asked, curious as to what brought her to him.
"He, pointing at Kaneki, needs a mask." She said, therefore we came to you. "Interesting, interesting." Uta said. He motioned Kaneki to sit in the chair. Picking up an eyeball from the tray, Uta swallowed one wondering about the new half-ghoul. He pulled out his measuring tape, and analyzed Kankei's face.
"So, Kaneki what is your favorite genre? Do you like to eat certain types of flesh? Favorite book?" The man continued to draw on as he gained inspiration and creativity from learning about the person behind the mask.
Kaneki could only stare at the man, as the barrage of questions were too much for him to answer in a coherent manner. Touka seeing this decided to stop Uta from asking so much for just a damn mask. " Uta! I believe Kaneki here has enough of questions don't you think?" Touka said in a sweet, but threatening tone.
Uta getting the message decided to stop his twenty one questionnaire, in spite of the fact that he usually does this to all his customers. "I have all I need. His mask will be ready in a week's time, so come back then." Uta said.
Kaneki thought the man could not be any weirder, with the unique personality that he had held. But, seeing him swallow a eyeball earlier pushed it to a new level for him. The tattoos were also somewhat interesting, as the one on his neck struck him the most. Kaneki could have pondered all day on the strange man, but Touka wasn't interested in being at the shop any longer.
"Let's go Kaneki. We still have school to attend." Touka said in a tone that meant if you argue with me I'll beat you into the ground. Kaneki only sighed, as the duo made their way to Kamii University. Sparking old memories of his friend Hide, and the time they would spend at this college. Kaneki has realized that he has not spoken with Hide ever since his date with Rize. He was at least within the school, but Hide was nowhere be found.
Touka looked over at Kaneki seeing the boy go into a world of his own. She knew that he has missed his friend, but the fear of cannibalizing him must have been greater than she anticipated. " Kaneki, I am going to class I will see you at the shop alright?" Touka said, but he only nodded in response seemingly in autopilot. She shook her head at him, but made her way to class not wanting to make it a routine of being late.
Kaneki decided that he would text Hide. His friend at least deserved to know the fact that he was at the school. He mustered up the courage to text Hide one simple text, which said " I'm here." Kaneki sat at the nearby fountain wanting nothing more to explain to Hide the entire truth, but he could not...
Hide would only think of him as a monster. He would despise Kaneki, and that thought in its self was enough to strike extreme self doubt and sadness in his being.
"You are finally back huh?" A voice stated softly, but Kaneki knew that voice from a mile away. "Hide.." Kaneki simply stated, not wanting his eyes to meet his friend's.
Hide had simply sat beside his friend. " You don't know how worried I have been about you. You don't respond to my any of my messages. What's bothering you Kaneki? We're supposed to be best friend's, but now I feel as if you don't trust me." Hide said slightly mad, but mostly concerned about his friend's new attitude about things.
Kaneki didn't say anything, as he hanged his head accepting the harsh reality that was before him. If only Hide knew the truth. "I'm okay." He said quietly.
Hide decided that there was no point in trying force Kaneki to tell him what was bothering him so much. Therefore, he could at least invite his friend to join him in helping his senpai Mr.Nishiki. Patting him on the back, " Aye Kaneki. Would you like to join me in helping out? It willlll be funnn I promise." Hide said with a gleaming smile that made Kaneki smile softly.
"Sure, Hide." Kaneki said. Standing up from his position letting Hide lead him to their destination, which was inside the pharmaceutical department. Knocking on the door, " Are you there Mr.Nishiki?" Hide asked, but not getting an answer he decided to open the door only to see...
"Mr.Nishiki!" Hide called out scaring the girl that was currently making out with the man. "Oh, it's you Nagachika. What do you want?" The man asked, as he spun the chair to face the two men.
"You brought someone, as well." Nishiki stated, while observing Kaneki intently. "Yeah, I did. You said you needed some help, and I brought myself and my friend here to help out." Hide said.
Kaneki looked at Nishiki, as the man was called. Taking in the man's appearance, he could see the ruffles of orange hair that was a bit darker than Hide's. The glasses and the nonchalant look that he held made the man look too uncaring to be studying in this department. Nonetheless, the overall appearance put Kaneki off but he didn't dare question it.
All the things I need are at my home, so if you will follow me we can be on our way. Everyone just nodded in agreement to the statement. The sun was shining on the cool autumn day, which brought a small amount of warmth to Kaneki, as he trailed behind Hide and his senpai.
"You annoy me." Nishiki said, as he delivered a roundhouse kick to Hide sending the boy into the dark alleyway.
"Hide! Why did you do that to him!?" Kaneki asked angry at the man that kicked Hide.
"Simple. I am going to eat your little snack." Nishiki said, while pressing his foot into Hide's head. "What are you gonna do about it." He said, while putting more pressure into his foot causing Hide to groan in pain still unconscious from the harsh collision. The kakugan could be seen glowing in the dark alley, as Nishiki continue to torture Hide.
Kaneki seeing enough of this ran at the man, which a severe mistake as Nishiki slammed his fist into Kaneki's stomach. Causing Kaneki to cough blood, but not letting up on his assault. Nishiki slammed his leg into Kankei's back , before grabbing him by the wrist and dragging his face against the concrete.
"You're so weak Kaneki. This is child's play. I know you are a ghoul; so go ahead and activate your kagune, or just lay down and die with your snack." Nishiki said. The kagune rearing to life, and the bluish and green hues were all that Kaneki could see before it was stabbed into his abdomen. "You're truly pathetic Kaneki, as a ghoul I expected much more from you." Nishiki stated, as he look down at Kaneki's shaking form.
Kaneki's mind was all over the place. The pain. The agony. Hide. It was all his fault, and he couldn't do anything about it. He was going to die, and so was Hide...Hide was going die..No...No..No...He couldn't die. The only person that truly cared about him was going to die, and their was nothing he could do.
" Do you want the power to kill him Kaneki?" A sweet voice had ask him. " Do you want to save Hide?" It asked, as it voice vibrates within his mind.
"Yes...I must kill HIM!" Kaneki said. Losing his sanity with every passing second going by.
" Then your wish is my command my dear Kaneki-kun." The voice said, as Rize kissed his head.
Nishiki could only think, " What the fuck." Before being impelled repeatedly and gruesomely, as his blood spill everywhere like a raging waterfall. " I'll DIE! I'll DIE!" He screamed in horror, as the kagunes mercilessly tore into him not caring where they struck and how hard they impelled.
Kaneki looked at man with glee, as he could taste the fresh blood in his mouth and the screams of terror that came from the man. After pulling out the kagunes, Nishiki fell limp onto pile of bars. Kaneki ran over to Hide, but before he could look at his friend the hunger came. " Eat him. Feel your desire to taste his flesh, and the blood that taste better than any wine. Devour him." The voice whispered into his ear constantly, getting louder and louder, as each second went by.
"I-I can not eat him. He is my best friend. My only friend..." Kankei stated weakly, as the thoughts of devouring Hide were overcoming him. So much so, his mouth began to drool and face was but a inch between Hide's own. Before he could give into the temptation, a set of footsteps alerted him.
Touka dropped down from her viewing spot watching the fight between the two. Knowing that Nishiki got what he deserved, but now she had to deal with a hungry Kaneki. Taking off her jacket, and activating her Kagune. "I been waiting for this a longtime." She said, as rushed Kaneki stabbing him with shards before saying one final word, " Sleep."
