Rock The Cradle
Chapter 12
After a bit of recovery, Sayaka was feeling better and up and about. She noticed Akabane wasn't in the bedroom. Wondering what had happened to him, she began to wonder. She knew he hadn't been the same since the incident near the Limitless fortress. His nightmares had come back and he feared for the worst as he didn't want to put her in danger anymore for the sake of the baby. She saw a note on her nightstand — it was from Akabane:
"Dearest Sayaka-Chan,
I'll be away for a couple of days to do some work and clear my mind. I'm sorry that I couldn't protect you. I don't want you to be in danger anymore. I'll have Miss Himiko check on you every now and then. Please try not to panic.
Your love always,
Kuroudo Akabane"
Sayaka crumpled up the paper as tears began shedding from her eyes. She felt her heart sink. Why would Akabane get up and leave like that? She hoped he wasn't going to abandon her, especially with a child along the way, especially with the promise.
"Akabane-kun…" Sayaka cried as she pulled out her phone to call Himiko.
Letting it ring for a moment, it wasn't long until Himiko picked up, "Hello?"
"Hello, Himiko?" Sayaka commented with a sniffle.
"Sayaka, why the tears?"
"Akabane left… he said he'll be gone for a couple of days, but… I think that's a lie…"
"What?!" Himiko sighed over the phone, "Listen Sayaka… why not come over to my place for a couple of days? If Dr. Jackal does end up crawling back. Let him frantically search for you. He made a so-called promise, and he let you down just as Magaruma and I knew what was gonna happen."
"I can treat you to some coffee and donuts if you like, Miss Himiko. I have the money."
Himiko snorted, "Sure, that's fine."
Sayaka slightly chuckled, "Okay, just text me your address and I'll have Jasper drive me over there. Thank you, Miss Himiko. You're like the big sister I never had."
"Alright, see you then."
Sayaka ended the phone call as she then hurried to get ready to head over to Himiko's apartment.
Meanwhile back around the Limitless Fortress where the explosion occurred, Akabane was back there, looking for the one responsible who had targeted him and Sayaka. Moreso, made Sayaka sick from the smoke insulation. Keeping his defenses up it wasn't long until he saw a familiar face — Kagami.
"My back so soon I see?" Kagami commented with his arms folded over as he looked down at Akabane from above.
"My my, it has been a while hasn't it?" Akabane answered, "But I am indeed searching for the one who tried to target my pregnant fiancée."
"Looking for me, Devil boy?" A voice called out, it was Mr. Takagawa, the client that Sayaka turned down on a deal, "I have heard stories about you, your wench of a bride turned down my offer, so now she'll be paying the price."
Akabane chuckled, "Well well, a loan shark I see. She was definitely smart to turn down garbage like you."
"What did you say?!" Mr. Takagawa snapped.
Akabane drew out his Bloody Sword, ready to fight, "I promised to protect Sayaka, and I am going to fulfill that promise, by disposing of garbage like you."
Kagami observed as a fight was going down between Akabane and Takagawa, He seems a lot stronger now. He thought to himself. However.. it's like his heart is finding light within… interesting…
"Alright Devil boy, you asked for a fight." Takagawa has his weapon ready which was a katana that was able to take on Akabane's Bloody Sword.
The two of them began to duel as their swords clashed with each other. Akabane smirked as he was getting the upper hand with his bloody sword before Takagawa divided his blades into two, slashing at Akabane. Akabane ended up getting cut a little bit in his coat before he started laughing.
"You really think you can defeat me with those magic swords?" Akabane commented with a smirk, "Well now, you haven't seen my full power yet, haven't you?"
Akabane managed to find an opening as he raised his arm in the air and scalpels cane flying out, "Bloody Rain."
Throwing scalpels at Takagawa to where he dodged, the scalpels came pouring down on him. It wasn't long until he coughed up blood.
"I-impossible… how could… that be?" He commented.
Akabane commented as he had his Bloody sword ready, "Say goodbye, Takagawa." He used his bloody sword and killed him.
Kagami's eyes widened seeing how strong Akabane was now, especially since being with Sayaka. Taking a moment to compose himself, he looked over at Akabane, "You have gotten a lot stronger.."
"Since being with Sayaka… She has changed me." Akabane commented as he had a hand on his hat and turned to leave, "Now… before I overstate my welcome here, I'm going back home. I have a fiancée and a soon to be born child to return to…"
"I see… then go to her…"
Akabane left the Limitless fortress area after being there for a couple of days he hurried home to return to Sayaka. He wanted to fulfill his promise as he wanted to get home as soon as possible. His mind felt clear for once as he was starting to feel peace for a very long time.
End of Chapter 12
