"This world is really boring."
That was what a student was thinking, slumped on the railing that surrounded the roof of his school. Far from having the desire to go to class this afternoon, despite the fact that they had started since, at least, a good hour, he was trying to pass the time, by contemplating the city, which blossomed to the end of the horizon. Peace and quiet. Those were the two words that qualified where he was now. Yet despite the fact that he was missing out on a sociology class, he couldn't help but be broke.
Takashi Komuro was far from the luckiest student he knew. Truth be told, he even saw himself as unlucky. Not only was he seen as an ordinary student by most of the people he met, a troublemaker by my teachers (for that, he could only admit to being at fault) and a bad student for his parents (there also, he did not make the slightest effort to open any notebook at home).
Yet all of this was nothing compared to the betrayal he suffered not even a week ago. To sum up the facts, he was in a relationship with the most beautiful goddess who had walked this planet at least for him). Her name was Rei. Tall, slender with beautiful shapes and with a strong character, she had made the hearts of many beat, without really wanting to, or even noticing it. For his part, Takashi was in love with her and, this, since the primary. It was around this time that the two high school students met.
He remembered it like it was yesterday. He was playing, alone, hitting a wall with a soccer ball, when he saw a moving truck arriving in our neighborhood. When he stopped in front of the apartment facing his, he saw a tall fellow come out, as well as a little girl. Since then, after getting acquainted, they had become inseparable and their friendship had grown steadily. Until the day he had the courage to confess to her.
Thinking that God was on his side, he could not restrain a cry of joy when the chosen one of his heart had accepted his request and they had started to start a love affair.
However, a few weeks later, when everything seemed to be going well, Takashi had quietly gone to do errands for his mother, when he saw the young girl kissing another high school student, in front of him, in the middle of the street. Of course, Rei's eyes couldn't hide her surprise at recognizing him, as she started to push the boy she was kissing back slightly.
Already, he could admit having been seized with nausea, by witnessing this scene. However, he felt right after his eyes do a quadruple somersault when he recognized the face of the high school student who had robbed him of my seat. Considering him his best friend, until that moment he had seen Hisashi who, as surprised as Rei, had looked at him in amazement as no sound came out of his mouth. Either way, whether he said something or not wouldn't have changed anything, because he had immediately turned around, without asking for his rest. He hadn't spoken to these two traitors once since, despite the many times Hisashi had come to see him to talk to him. (Well, I admit that I changed her past and her love life a bit, but in the manga,
Sighing, he leaned back against the railing and began to gaze at the sky towering above him.
"If god really existed, would he let such betrayal go unpunished ? "
Widening his eyes then, the boy could only show surprise, seeing a sort of silvery black hole being created above his head. Having a diameter of at least ten meters long, it had formed in an instant, as if by magic.
'' But ... But what is this thing ? " Takashi wanted to know.
At that moment, a sparkling ball came out of the black hole and raced straight in its direction, like a shooting star. Afraid of what he saw, Takashi could only moan in fear, when he believed his last hour had come. Yet, as the sphere of light was about to strike the high school roof, it exploded into nine pieces. Going in all directions, seven of them, fell all over the school yard.
But, as for the last two, they continued to move towards the roof of the school and crashed not far from Takashi. A cloud of dust rose then, while vibrations were felt under his feet. Arms in front of his face, Takashi shielded the latter from the various debris that was thrown from the roof.
" But what is that ? " He wanted to know, just as the shaking ceased.
Approaching the impact site, he noticed a huge mass lying in the center of the crater that had just formed.
'' It's ... It's a meteor ? " He wondered.
Allowing time for the dust to clear, the boy narrowed his eyes to better examine the unidentified form in front of him. At first, he really took her for a meteor. However, as time went on, he found that it appeared to be made of metal and looked more like a robot. But it was only when he saw her body perfectly that Takashi began to exclaim:
" Damn it! He's a human. "
Indeed, fallen in front of him, the boy no longer saw the body of Franky who was face down and unconscious.
" Hey! Are you alive? What happened ? "
No answer. Approaching him cautiously, Takashi ended up reaching out in his direction and about to touch him. However, he was not at all reassured. Even though he looked like a human, the man in front of him looked more like a cyborg with his oversized metal shoulders and the steel plates that covered a good part of his body. Another rather strange fact, the man only had, as a coat, a small open shirt and black panties. The rest of his body was therefore on display for all to see.
" Who the hell is this pervert ? "
'' Sir, are you okay ? " Takashi questioned, putting his hand on his head.
It was then that he saw Franky's hand move. And, before he could make a move, the cyborg stood up in a split second before screaming.
" Waouh, that was a SUPER strong feeling. "
He then put his arms together before screaming.
" But it takes more to defeat the great Franky! Come on, bring you back that I will… "
He fell silent suddenly, noticing that he was no longer in the sunny.
" What ? Where am I ? "
His gaze fell suddenly on Takashi, who had found it safe to step back, seeing the robot stand up.
" Hey, who are you ? "
Too scared of what was happening, Takashi could only ask.
" You ... What are you ? An alien ? "
" An alien ? " Franky repeated, feeling insulted. " No, but are you blind or what? Look at my body, do you really feel like I'm an alien? I am a cyborg! A cyborg. "
" A cy… borg ? "
" Yeah, my little guy. " Franky asserted, making a small mechanical hand appear in the palms of his enormous hands. " Are you blown away, eh ? "
"But who is this patient ? What do I do ? Do I call for help or the police directly ? "
" Fran… ky. " Suddenly someone called him.
" What ? " Said the two boys, looking for the owner of that voice. " Who is here ? "
" You crush me. " Someone said.
Then feeling something move under his feet, the cyborg suddenly noticed that a body was crushed under his body.
" Oops, sorry. " He excused himself, hurrying to move.
Immediately feeling able to stand up, a second man appeared in front of Takashi. With his average build and a fleshy body, he seemed to be, unlike his sidekick, a real human. He had black hair and eyes, wore an unbuttoned black top that showed a huge cross-shaped scar on his stomach, blue shorts and a pair of sandals.
" Are you okay Luffy ? " Franky asked him.
First looking down, the young man put a hand on his back to grab a straw hat that was there. Without wasting a moment, he put it on his head. When it was done, he lifted his head before showing a broad smile.
" Ah, that was an attack! But that will not be enough for me… "
He paused in turn, noting that he was on the roof of a school.
" What ? Where are we ? Where is the sunny ? "
" I don't know. " Franky confessed, looking at the buildings that surrounded the school. " But it looks like we somehow landed on an island, far from the battle scene. "
" You mean like with Kuma ? "
" Yeah, it looks like it! To believe that the power of this brigand resembles that of the shishibukai. "
Glancing around, Luffy asked then.
" Hey, where are the others? Don't tell me we've been apart. "
" I can't tell you ! But that sounds like it to me! If we want to find them, we must first know where we are. "
The eyes of the two men then fell on Takashi, who had remained frozen during their discussion.
" Hey, you ! " Called him Luffy. " I have a question to ask you. "
Not knowing how to deal with the situation at all, the boy immediately rushed to the door leaving the roof. He was about to pass his supervision, when he heard behind his back.
" Hey, wait. "
A hand suddenly rested on his shoulder. Surprised that one of the two men had time to catch up with him so quickly, the teenager turned to see if he could make a move to free himself. He suddenly ceased all resistance, realizing that it was Luffy who had just grabbed him. But what scared him the most was seeing you see his oversized arm that now measured six meters, while his hand rested on Takashi's shoulder.
" Wait, I have a question for you. " He insisted, pulling it back to him.
His strength was enough to drag the teenager to his feet. Back at the starting point, Takashi began to examine the faces of the two strangers, with a look of fear.
" Damn, but what are you? How come your arm just stretched out? What planet are you from at the end ? "
" Hey, calm down! We are humans. " Tried to reassure him Franky.
" Without wanting to offend you, you look more like a robot than a human. "
" You find ? " The man asked, showing a proud smile. " Thank you ! I love it when you compliment my SUPER steel body. "
'' Uh ... that wasn't really a compliment. "
Takashi then resumed his seriousness before pointing at Luffy.
'' Right now, your arm is stretched out, isn't it ? How did you do that ? "
" It's simple. " He asserted, pulling his cheek. " I ate the rubber devil fruit which made me elastic! I am a rubber man. "
To confirm his words, the skin of his cheek stretched, like elastic material, and ended up exceeding a meter in length. In front of this spectacle, Takashi's mouth opened by itself.
" But how ? How can a single fruit give you such power? Where can we find it ? "
" You don't know what devil fruit is ? " Franky wondered. " Have you never heard of it ? "
" Never ! If such fruits existed, it is certain that the whole world would want them! What is it exactly ? "
" These are a variety of fruits that each have a different power! Whoever eats one is given this power! the cyborg explained to him! Nevertheless he is cursed by the sea. "
" That's why I can't swim anymore. " Luffy said, snorting. " But that's okay because now I can do a whole bunch of cool stuff. "
" Devil's fruit ? " Repeated Takashi. " Different powers? Cursed by the sea ? "
Even more lost than earlier, the boy finally cried out in anger.
" No but you finished taking me for a moron? Come on, tell me the truth! Who are you ? "
" I'm Monkey D. Luffy. " The young man then introduced himself. " I am the man who will become the pirate king. "
" Luffy ? " Repeated the teenager. " The Pirate King? No but do you think you are in '' the pirates of the caribbean '' or what ? "
" What ? " Franky wondered. " Don't you know Luffy ? "
" Why would I know him? With us, pirates are as rare as multibillionaires! I didn't even know that people wanted to be the king. "
" Are you kidding, there? Haven't you heard of the former pirate king, Gol D. Roger ? "
" Not at all ! And then, what are all these names in D? Is that a way for hackers to recognize each other or what ? "
Looking at each other then, the two newcomers could not help being surprised at the boy's ignorance. Finally, Franky asked him.
" We are on which island exactly ? "
" Uh… In Japan ! "
" And where is that on Grand Line ? "
" Grand Line ? " Repeated Takashi. " What is this again? We are in the Pacific Ocean, near China. "
" The Pacific Ocean ? " Luffy repeated, looking at Franky.
" No need to ask me! I have no idea where it is. "
" No, but where are you two from ? " Takashi wanted to know, getting up. " What is your goal at the end? Why are you here if you don't even know where you are ? "
" We were on our way to find the One Piece when someone attacked us. " Luffy explained to him. " He pretended to be hurt but ended up creating a kind of black hole that absorbed us all. "
" Then we met here. " Franky finished.
" '' Absorbed us all '' ? " Takashi wondered. " Wait, are you not alone ? "
" No, we are nine. " Franky explained to him. " Finally, let's say there are seven of us with an animal and a skeleton. "
" A skeleton ? What are you doing with that ? "
" Brook is a talking skeleton. " Luffy told him. " In fact, he's our ship's musician. "
It was while listening to these words that everything became clear in Takashi's head.
" I get it ! These guys are just crazy! They must have run away from a mental asylum or something. "
Suddenly, a thunderous growl came from Luffy's stomach, as Luffy put his hands on his stomach.
" My god, I have the slab! No wonder after spending so much time without eating! I didn't even have time to taste the shark's flesh. "
Wanting to be friendly with him, Takashi said with a big smile.
" If you're hungry, we just have to go to the cafeteria. "
" The cafeteria ? "
" Yes ! There is enough to feed more than a thousand high school students there! The food is not always good but you have something to fill you up. "
Hearing another growl, Luffy nodded.
" I don't care whether it's good or not, I have to eat it at all costs. "
"Great idea." Franky approved. "I'll also stock up on cola! And, after that, we'll go looking for Nami and the others."
"Why cola?" Takashi questioned.
"Cola is my source of energy! It allows me to run my body at full throttle."
"Ok, they are really nuts." Takashi thought, still smiling.
"In this case, follow me." The boy offered, pretending to head for the door leading to the floor below.
"As soon as they're eating, I'll call the police to pick them up." The boy decided. "
But as he was about to leave, he heard a strange noise, coming from the courtyard. Turning his gaze, he could make out a person, quite large, standing in front of the closed gate of the establishment. Not standing still, he seemed to be enjoying himself bumping into him, using his head and the front of his body. At first glance, Takashi initially thought he was nothing more than a latecomer who had attempted to climb the fence, after sprinting up to him, and had bumped into the bars, missing his jump. Still, that person's bloody clothes, as well as the wound on his ribs, didn't do him any good. Moreover, despite his condition, he continued his gesture again and again. However, despite the beatings and injuries, he didn't wince once. The teenager even had that he didn't even blink. His gaze vaguely resembled a person who was destitute of all soul. And, despite the distance between them, he had the bad impression that he didn't have the slightest trace of an iris. Not to mention a trickle of blood escaping from his mouth and making him quite disturbing, even really frightening.
"But who is this one ? Another fool ? "
" He is really messed up. " Franky remarked, seeing him in turn.
" Do you think he came here to be able to be treated ? " Luffy asked.
" I don't think so. " Takashi retorted. " It's a high school here, not a hospital. "
" High school ? " Repeated the two men. " What's this ? "
For once, Takashi almost slapped himself on his forehead.
"But where did these two idiots come from ? "
As if he wanted to answer her, the man in front of the portal began to growl.
"And what does this one want with us ? "
Opening his mouth slightly, he was about to address the stranger, when a small group of teachers, annoyed by the noises he was making, suddenly left the school, to stand in front of him.
Made up of four adults, the small group had Ms. Kyoko in mind. In her thirties, however, she had a body and a skin that could make her pass for a person of twenty. Her long red hair and baby skin made her incredibly attractive. Nonetheless, her rectangular pair of glasses accentuated the stern gaze she gave the man.
" What the hell are you doing ? " She wanted to know. " You are in a private location, so I would ask you to please leave! Otherwise, we'll have to call the police. "
" Who are these people ? " Franky wanted to know.
" Teachers! They are responsible for our education inside this school! But there, they are currently ensuring our security. "
'' They don't have weapons for that ? "
" We are not at war. " Cried the boy. " Here, we try to avoid trouble rather than create it. "
Suddenly stopping banging his face, the stranger began to stare at her for a few seconds before starting to growl weakly.
"But he escaped from an asylum or what, this guy?" Asked another teacher. " And then, did you see the wound he has ? "
" No, it's just someone who makes her interesting. " Another assured him. " Take a better look at his injury! It's impossible that a normal person could get up without wincing about it! It must be makeup or something like it. "
" Totally agree. " Approved Mr Teshima. " Young people these days do not know what to invent to get noticed. "
Far from being emotional about the man's condition, he suddenly rolled up one of the sleeves of his top before putting his arm through the bars of the portal and grabbed it by the collar of his shirt.
" Listen to me, moron! You will kindly leave here without making a fuss, is that understood ? "
No response from the stranger, who remained strangely stoic.
" Hey, I'm talking to you. " The professor taught him, pulling him towards him so that he bangs against the bars again.
The impact was so brutal that the stranger ejected a few droplets of blood from his mouth and his wound in the side.
" He's bleeding ? But then, his injury… isn't that nonsense ? "
" Huh ? " Mr. Teshima questioned, turning to him, while letting go of the injured man.
Not letting him act as he pleases, the latter suddenly grabs his arm. And, before anyone could do anything, he bit it savagely with all the teeth. The force he exerted was such that Teshima let out a cry of pain, at the same time he felt a vein in his arm cut. A jet of blood squirted immediately on the face of the stranger, who seemed to mock it completely.
Far from being of the same opinion, Mr. Teshima, recovered some of his surprise, ended up sending him a punch, on the top of the head, in order to make him let go. Probably because of the power of the impact, his attacker ends up opening his jaws enough for the professor to withdraw his member.
" Dirty Bastard ! " He insulted her, holding his arm, before falling to his knees. " You will pay me. "
" It's okay ? "
Breathing heavily, the man couldn't help but wince, feeling the blood continue to flow. Then, he suddenly began to writhe in pain in front of the three professors, who did not know what to do, in front of this scene.
" Mr Teshima. " Exclaimed Mrs. Kyoko, kneeling beside him. " What do you have ? "
Not missing a beat from the show, the three people on the roof just stunned by what I saw.
" How ? " Takashi wondered. " How can a person like him fall to the ground and twist in pain from a simple injury to his arm ? "
" Euh, what is this mess ? " Cried Franky. " What is going on there ? "
" What do I know ? "
Victim of convulsions, Mr. Teshima shrugged in all directions, screaming even more. He behaved exactly like the possessed girl in "The Exorcism". His torture lasted about ten seconds and stopped when the professor suddenly froze, as someone would have had a heart attack.
Trembling when he saw him stop making the slightest gesture, a professor took a few steps back.
" He ... He doesn't move ... anymore! But why ? How ? "
Looking for a responsible person, Ms. Kyoko finally turned to the stranger and exclaimed.
" What did you do to him? Why did you go after him ? "
As silent as a carp, the interested party preferred to resume his favorite activity: that is to say, bumping against the gate.
Getting ready to get up to pick up the nurse from the school, Mrs. Kyoko stopped her gesture when she saw Mr. Teshima's injured arm move again. Very quickly, the rest of the body did the same.
" Mr Teshima. " She rejoices. " You will … ? "
Grabbing her by the top of the blouse, the professor suddenly pulled her neck to her mouth and bit her unrestrainedly. Once again, under the frightened gaze of the other two professors, a new stream of blood squirted and sprayed both bodies, as the victim began to scream in pain.
Feeling sick then, Takashi put his hand in front of his mouth and did what he could not to vomit. As he watched the scene, he couldn't help but shake. Decidedly, his day was no longer very ordinary.
" It is ... We must go ... " He began, stepping back.
It was then that he saw Luffy's arm stretch out again. Seeing the young woman in danger, the young man had ended up grabbing one of the bars of the portal before letting himself be pulled up to the latter. Charging like a torpedo, he closed his fist before crushing it against Teshima's face. The effect was radical, the zombie barely had time to blink he found himself propelled against the fence, which was destroyed in an instant. Unable to withstand the shock, the corpse's head exploded.
" A good thing done. " Luffy asserted.
However, apart from Franky and the zombie who was behind the portal, everyone who had seen the scene was looking at him with eyes betraying their fear. Turning to the two professors who were standing behind him, Luffy asked them.
" Are you OK ? "
He barely had time to speak when the two adults fled without asking for their rest.
" What ? " Luffy wondered.
Hearing a growl behind his back, he saw that the first zombie was going through the gaping hole where the portal was, a few seconds ago. Now able to pass without problem, he was followed by several other people, whose appearance resembled those of corpses.
" What do you want more ? " Wanted to know the pirate.
But just as he was about to attack them, a hand caught him at the ankle.
" He… Help me. " Implored Mrs. Kyoko, whose hand was pressed against her neck injury.
Realizing that she needed the care, Luffy suddenly wrapped his arm around her waist, before throwing his other arm towards the roof. Catching his hand in midair, Franky immediately pulled them towards them. Seeing, meanwhile, the zombies entering the courtyard, Takashi finally took a tangent and left the roof.
"But what is this mess ? " He wanted to know. " First this silvery black hole was created, then these two types appeared as shooting stars and now the carnage begins! Am I in the middle of a nightmare or what ? "
" Hey, wait. " Wanted to stop him Franky.
Ignoring him, Takashi walked down a series of stairs, in fourth gear, before starting to run through the halls. Of course, at that hour, he saw no one in them. But this he didn't care, because the boy knew very well who I had to warn.
Suddenly stopping in front of what must have been his classroom, he slammed the door open. Surprised, because of his entrance, which Takashi could only qualify as shattering, he heard some girls making noises of fear, while boys put their hands to the site of their hearts, a sign that they had almost fallen victim. of an attack.
Himself astonished by his coming here, the class teacher took fright and dropped the chalk he was holding in his hand. Recognizing his face, he lectured him immediately.
" Mr Komuro! Is it at this hour that you arrive? Where the hell do you think you are? I bet you were still hanging out in the halls! Morita isn't with you, by any chance ? "
Not wasting time listening to him, the teenager walked through the rows and ended up stopping in front of a particular student. As astonished as the others, by my entry, the latter looked at him while wondering what he was doing.
" Rei ! We have to get out of here. "
" What ? " She wondered, as he grabbed her arm. " What are you talking about ? "
" This is not the time to explain yourself! Come with me ! Quick ! "
" It's out of the question! she replied! Why I … ? "
" Takashi. " Someone suddenly called him, walking towards him. " What's the matter with you ? "
Turning around, the high school student saw the silhouette of Hisashi, his ex-best friend. A little taller and hunkier than him, he had silvery blond hair that he combed sideways. With his uniform perfectly buttoned here and there, he embodied the portrait of the model student. However, he hid in him, a huge ball of adrenaline, which he spent on tatami mats, during his karate training.
" There was an accident in front of the school gate. " He ended up teaching her. " A crazy gang appeared and killed Teshima! "
" What? " Several people panicked, jumping from their seats.
" What are you talking about ? " Hisashi questioned, with a face that betrayed his astonishment. " Teshima? Kill ? But how did it happen? "
" The explanations later. " He cried, forcing Rei out of his place. " Let's get out of here first! In a short time, this place could be dangerous for all of us. "
" Stop your nonsense, Takashi. " The girl suddenly ordered him, freeing herself from her grip! I know you by heart. " You are still inventing something just to make yourself interesting. "
" Why would I lie about such a story? " Exclaimed the boy, raising his voice. " I swear it smells scorched! So follow me if you don't want to die. "
Seeing her widen her eyes, hearing the last word of her sentence, he took advantage
to grab her hand, before forcing her to follow him.
" Hey, wait a minute! " Wanted to stop a high school student, putting herself in front of me. " Can you tell me what's going on ? "
Seeing his long hair falling in cascades and his fang sticking out of his mouth, the teenager had no trouble recognizing Saya, a girl he had been friends with from childhood.
" Fry all! he advised, then, to the whole class! Run away before it's too late. "
And, before she or anyone else moved to stop him again, he walked out of the room, taking Rei with him.
" Wait Takashi. " Hisashi cried, following them. " Where are you going to go like this? "
In panic, their teacher let them walk past him, without reacting, before finally turning his head in their direction, the instant Hisashi stepped through the doorway.
" Hey, wait a minute. " He ordered. " Where do you think you're going like this ? "
He was suddenly pushed aside as another couple walked past him. Arriving in the hallway, a boy asked him.
" Takashi, is it true what you're talking about ? "
Turning in his direction, the teenager saw that the one chasing him was a high school student named Takuzo. A member of the baseball club, he had black hair and brown eyes.
" Mr Teshima was he really killed ? " Asked a girl, glued to the boy's arm.
In a relationship with Takuzo was, meanwhile, a high school student with raven hair and silver eyes. She also had freckles on both cheeks, shaped like triangles facing down.
" Unfortunately, it really is. " Takashi said, resuming his run.
" Hold on. " Hisashi wanted to stop him, following him, along with the others. " What happened ? "
" A bunch of crazy people arrived on the roof of the school and in front of the gate. "The boy explained to him. " Professors wanted to make one of those who was in front of the gate leave but the latter ended up attacking them. "
" About what ? " Rei wondered.
" You could be clearer ? " Takuzo asked him.
" Well, in fact… "
After chasing them, the teacher in Takashi's class let the other students panic.
" Hey, do you believe what he's saying ? "
" Don't say anything, it's impossible, see. "
'' Still, it's not the kind of Takashi to come up like that in the middle of class to say that he saw someone die. "
" In addition, he looked really serious. "
Staying away from any discussion, an overweight student ends up leaving their chair before to leave the room, without anyone making a move to stop him.
"I don't know why but it is better that I go and hide in the toilets. " Thought Kohta.
Continuing to run, even after they had lost their teacher, the group which consisted of Takashi with Rei, Hisashi, Takuzo and Naomi made their way to the downstairs. Explaining the situation in a few sentences, Takashi saw his friends' faces turn pale while giving him, from time to time, surprised looks.
" A zombie stood in front of the portal and bit Mr Teshima ? " Hisashi repeated.
" Do you take us for idiots or what ? " Rei asked him.
" Well, go see it yourself. " He replied, without bothering to look at her. " But, in any case, it will be without me! No way I will see again the scene that will haunt my dreams during the next nights! And then, I am not the only one to have seen this! The other two madmen also saw the scene. "
" And where did they go ? "
" No idea. " Takashi confessed. " When I understood the gravity of the situation, I rushed into our classroom, leaving them on the roof! Maybe they're still there, or they left it to run away. "
" I don't understand the whole story? " Naomi suddenly confessed. " At the end of the day, the two guys who were with you, can we view them as allies or enemies? "
" I don't know at all, me! What I can tell you is that one of them had no trouble smashing Teshima's head and the portal with it, with one punch! They are not normal, these guys. "
Suddenly stopping to follow me, Hisashi suddenly rushed up a staircase leading to the floor above.
" Hey, where are you going ? " I questioned him, turning to him.
" If what you say is true then we need weapons, just in case! Follow me ! I know where to find it. "
Looking at each other, surprised by what he had just said, the four high school students finally put their foot on the first step before starting to follow him. Arrived on the upper floor, they saw him heading towards a specific door and threw it open.
Running up to him, Takashi began to examine the contents of the small room he had just opened, curious enough to know what was inside. Still, disappointment reads on his face, the very moment he saw the boy pick up a broom that was in the room, along with buckets and mops.
" You call that weapons? " He asked her.
" Here, we surely could not find better. " He retorted, putting one foot on the base of the broom, before twisting the handle all over the place.
Finally, after a few seconds, the handle separated from the base and he even managed to get the tip to end in a kind of point.
" How, take that Rei. " He advised her, giving her the improvised weapon. " Takashi, hurry up and find yourself something. "
Entering the small room, the teenager went through all the objects and cleaning products without any of them really catching his attention. Suddenly, Takuzo threw something at him.
" Take this. "
Catching it in flight, the boy found the object to be a baseball bat.
" What ? How? "
" This is where the old bats of our club are stored. " The boy explained to him, taking one in turn.
He then grabbed a mop, which he handed to Naomi.
" Don't hesitate to use it. " The boy advised him.
" O ... Okay. " Approved the young girl, taking it.
" In this case, let's go. " Hisashi decided.
" And you ? " Asked Takashi. " What are you going to arm yourself with ? "
" I remind you that I am a karateka! My hands are more than enough to knock ten opponents down. "
Seeing them about to leave, Rei exclaimed.
" Wait a minute ! I have a better idea, rather than rushing headlong! Let's call my father instead, since he works in the police! Does anyone have his cell phone on him ? "
" It is prohibited by the regulations. " Hisashi noticed, pretending to feel his pockets. " I don't have mine on me. "
" Me neither ! " Takuzo declared.
Turning in his direction, the four high school students suddenly made it clear that he was counting on Takashi to fix the situation. Sighing, he immediately reached into his pants pocket and pulled out his cell phone.
" Why do you always have to see me as the wrong student ? "
" Because you are a bad student. " Rei asserted, taking his property.
"You are however very happy that I have my phone on me." He wanted to retort.
Immediately dialing the number of the municipal police, she raised the phone to her ear and heard the detonations. Finally, on the third, she could hear a voicemail telling her.
'' Following too many calls, the police department is saturated for the moment! We therefore ask you to call back or… ''
" What ? " she wondered. " Why is it not responding? They say the police are overwhelmed with calls. "
" Could it then that this kind of accident did not happen only here ? " Naomi noticed.
" But in this case, there is ..." Takashi began.
At that moment, he was cut off by a voice, coming from the school speaker.
" This message is addressed to all students of the establishment ! "
" Finally. " He exclaimed, guessing what he was going to say.
" An accident has occurred in front of the entrance gate! All students are therefore asked to leave the establishment, guided by their teachers, through the back of the building. "
" An accident ? " Hisashi repeated. " But then … "
'' Everything you said was true, Takashi. " Rei understood.
" Because you still doubted it? " He wondered.
" Sorry, but your story was quite original. " Takuzo explained to him.
" I repeat following an accident, all the students must…! Hey, what are you doing here ? "
What happened next will remain in the memory of the five high school students until the end of their lives. At first there was a great silence, as if the man had simply left his post. Then, like the sounds of a fight. They then perceived a chair overturning; someone kick another person and, finally, screams of terror that were heard throughout the school.
" No, let go of me! No, no ! ARGH! "
There was a cry of pain, as if he had just been bitten in the throat and then, nothing more. A huge silence fell in the hallway.
Where they were, each student froze in place. Some tried to calm the fear that was beginning to invade them; others to understand the situation and finally, there were those who were already positioned to leave their room, in fourth gear.
Suddenly whispering a countdown, Hisashi counted down.
" Three! Two ! Un ! "
Cries of panic were heard in all the classrooms and hundreds of students rushed towards the corridors to gain the ground floor. Faced with this panic, some teachers tried to calm them down, in vain. Unlike them, others did not beg to play the shoulder, in order to make their way among the high school students.
Walking past them, as they leaned against the wall, in order to avoid them, Takashi and the others saw them pushing against each other, in order to take the place of the person in front of them. Shoulder strikes; hair pulling; trifle ... the high school student saw students drop others and they crashed on the ground, before being trampled by other students, who made no effort to step over them. He could even hear:
" Push yourself. "
" You are on my way. "
" Get off or I'll give you one. "
Clearly, it was nothing but everyone for their skin. There was only one law left, that of the strongest.
Suddenly grabbing Rei's hand, Hisashi motioned for them to follow him.
" Forget the stairs! Instead, let's take the emergency exit at the end of the corridor! Given the panic that reigns here, no one must have thought of borrowing it. "
Not begging for prayer, Rei followed him without any hesitation, while Takashi turned behind him to urge Takuzo and Naomi to follow them. Nevertheless, he quickly noticed that the other two high school students had disappeared.
" What ? Where are they ? "
" Takashi! " Suddenly called Hisashi. " Hurry, fool. "
" Um yes. " He finally said, by finding his senses. " I arrive. "
Taking advantage of the fact that most of the crowd had already passed, he slipped between the students, before joining his two friends, who were waiting for him several meters away.
" What were you doing? asked Rei. " Do you really think it's time to daydream ? "
" It's not that ! Takuzo and Naomi are no longer there. "
" They must have been carried away by this human tide. " Hisashi suggested. " Or they saw fit to mix with them thinking that they would form a good protection! In any case, it is impossible to find them. "
" Why are they all acting like that ? " Wanted to know Rei, seeing the last students pass.
" In this situation, I think that running away as quickly as possible is the best solution. " Hisashi told him.
" Why do you say that ? "
" Because of a bad feeling. "
Finally, when the last students passed, the three friends started to rush, straight down the hall, towards the emergency door.
" There are stairs that allow us to directly reach the courtyard. " Hisashi informed. " Once that is done, we will go through the school parking lot in order to leave this place! If there are really people out there who want to kill whatever they can get their hands on, then everyone else will surely be their next target. "
" You want us to take advantage of others to run away. " Rei observed. " But that … ? "
" You have another idea ? " Takashi retorted.
" Uh no. "
" So, let's follow his plan. "
But while they were only ten yards from the coveted exit, a figure appeared from the left corridor and positioned itself in front of them, as if it wanted to stop their progress.
" Hey, get out. " Hisashi ordered, seeing him block their way.
Takashi was about to say something in turn, when he recognized the man. Wakisaka, the CPE, was none other than the person they had just heard over the loudspeaker, believing that he had managed to outrun his attacker.
So far, everything could have gone perfectly. Still, it didn't take long for the high school student to see the wounds on his chest, the trickles of blood escaping his mouth and nose; his grayish skin, like that of a corpse and, finally, the fact that he no longer had an iris.
" Oh oh ! The trouble begins. " Takashi remarked, tightening the handle of my baseball bat.
Recognizing him in turn, Rei approached him before exclaiming.
" Mr Wakisaka, God be praised! I thought you were killed while… "
Suddenly seeing the man walking towards her, stretching out his arms in front of him, Hisashicried immediately.
" Retrait, Rei! It's not who you think. "
" What ? " She wondered, turning to him.
Taking advantage that she no longer takes care of him, the professor directed his hands to his neck and got ready to grab him. Turning to him then, Rei owed her life to a reflex, which propelled her back. Far from being as reactive as the schoolgirl, Wakisaka closed his arms in the air, and seemed disconcerted to only stir air. Once she was out of danger, Rei whirled her broomstick over her, before sending it right into her opponent's ribs.
Wobbling to the side, the man nearly lost his balance. Still, it was far from over for him, as Rei positioned his weapon, pointing forward, while exclaiming.
" I forbid you to underestimate me! I am formidable in spear combat. "
Wanting to prove what she was saying right away, she sent the end of the right handle into her heart. The skin that covered the rib cage was pierced, as was the organ.
Before he had time to figure out what was happening to him, the man found himself with the gun stuck in his chest.
" You got it! Takashi rejoiced, seeing her do it.
However, he suddenly ceased to rejoice, noting that the man was still standing and still moaning.
" He is still alive ? But that is not possible. "
As surprised as he was, Rei couldn't help but widen her eyes, noticing that the man's arms continued to twitch in front of her face.
" What does it mean ? Why is he still moving? "
Not waiting for him to give us an answer, the two boys immediately rushed towards him. Kicking him with a bat, which hit him high in the chest, Takashi managed to push their attacker back enough for Rei to feel his weapon leave his body. As soon as he saw the zombie backing up, Hisashi positioned himself behind his back and gave him a splendid arm lock around his neck.
" I've got you. "
Trying to struggle, the man moved his head in all directions without succeeding in freeing himself. Still, seeing his arms trying to grab Hisashi from behind worried Takashi enough. Above all, because of its large size, the zombie could easily turn on itself without the boy being able to do anything to stop it. The poor man had a hard time touching the ground with the tips of his feet.
" Be careful, Hisashi. "
" As if I was afraid of him. " The boy retorted, maintaining his grip.
However, he stopped speaking, seeing the zombie's head turning in his direction. Cracking the bones of his neck, he readily destroys his cervical vertebrae so that he can bring his jaws closer to Hisashi's arm.
" But how … ? " The boy wondered, trying to push his head back with his good hand.
" Hisashi. " Rei frightened, seeing the zombie open its jaws.
" No, no, no ! " Cried the boy.
" Hisashi ! " Takashi cried, rushing towards him.
Before he could even take a step, a figure passed in front of him saying.
" GUM GUM…"
" What ? " The boy said, seeing Luffy.
" ... PISTOL ! "
Laying down as before, the man's arm flashed like lightning and smashed the zombie, at the level of his jaws. The power was so great that he sent it waltzing to the opposite wall.
" But that … ? " Hisashi and Rei wondered, turning their heads towards what was left of their attacker.
With his face recessed into the wall, the zombie was now unable to move.
" Phew, just in time. " Franky remarked, arriving in turn.
" But ... who ... who are ...? " Hisashi stammered, falling to his knees.
" My name is Monkey D. Luffy. " Asserted his savior.
" And me, I'm Franky! We are one of the straw hat pirates. "
" Luffy and Franky ? " Rei repeated, turning to Takashi. " Are they the two crazy ones you told us about ? "
" Yeah! " Takashi affirmed. " And as you just saw, this guy is really able to stretch his arms. "
Recognizing Takashi then, Luffy exclaimed angrily.
" Hey you ! Where did you go I thought you were going to take me to where there was food. "
" There is more important, there. " Retorted the boy.
" He is right. " Franky agreed, looking down the hall.
Appearing then, other zombies, attracted by Luffy's attack, were coming their way.
" Th ... There are others. " Rei scared, stepping back.
" Ok, I'm going to destroy them all. " Luffy decided, cracking his fingers.
" No. " Franky retorted, putting his hand on his shoulder. " Have you seen what happens when they bite you? You turn into one of them! If so, they are able to do something else! It is safer to observe them before rushing into the crowd! Better go back to the roof. "
It was with an even more empty stomach than before and a little upset that Luffy ended up approving before turning back. Imitating him, Franky was about to leave, when he noticed that the other three remained behind.
" Hey, what are you doing ? Come. "
" Hey ? " Takashi wondered. " But we don't even know each other. "
" If you stay there, you will be killed. " Retorted the cyborg, before resuming his run. " Come on, follow us! "
Takashi was about to retort something when he heard Hisashi say.
" Let's follow them. "
" What ? " Asked Rei. " But we can't trust them like that. "
" They saved me. " She reminded him. " Which means they don't have to be bad! In addition, we will surely be safe once up and we can make a survey of the situation. "
Unable to come up with a better plan, Rei and Takashi set out to follow him again, just as the first zombies were about to attack them.