Some minor announcements to make:
Not sure if anybody noticed but, I forgot to add Squad Sanada when Atobe was saying the squads. I updated it so that's taken care of. :)
I tend to like using the squiggly line during my author's notes. ;D But Fanfiction is in it's rebellious phase and turns it into dashes. So just ignore those XD
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"Why is this bastard here?!" Akutsu shouted.
"We should execute him!" Shishido yelled.
"He says he might have some way to save us all." Oshitari rolled his eyes.
"Marui? Isn't that your..." Niou didn't finish the sentence.
"I don't know him." Marui let his bangs cover his eyes as he rested his head on his arm.
"Squad Atobe will head out immediately." Atobe stood up.
"No. Squad Kajimoto will go. Let's face the facts. Squad Atobe is necessary for future battles." Kajimoto stood up.
"What are you talking about?" Atobe remained standing.
"Are you seriously asking that? You're one of the most competent leaders here. This is also your school. Plus, if you died, losing Oshitari would kinda put us in a terrible situation. Niou is a powerful asset. He managed to get free before Yukimura hacked the system. Not only that, Kikumaru has battlefield experience. Did you forget that Kikumaru's partner is there too? Emotions and death go hand-in-hand." Kajimoto sighed. Why can't these people use their brains?
"Every one of your squad members are conquerors. We based the squads on powers instead of conquerors and advisors because certain groups would be suited for battle while others wouldn't be. You, Hirakoba, Michael, and Atsushi have a strategic advantage that we can't afford to lose. Also-"
"Hey, idiots. Squad Oshitari just snuck out." Sanada pointed at the open door. There was an ominous silence when Atobe sat down with his cheek resting on his hand. When Oshitari got back, he would kill him. A slow painful death.
"We need some people to help monitor the fight. The rest can stay behind and set up living and training schedules. Pray that they all make it back alive." Inui walked out followed by Mizuki and some others.
"Best idea ever, man." Akaya laughed as they ran towards the base.
"Don't forget that you're the least experienced out of all of us. As the only conqueror, you have to stay alert." Oshitari hid his smile.
"Yeah, don't go dying and killing off that Yagyuu guy." Gakuto grinned when Akaya stuck his tongue out.
"We follow the plan. There's four of them and nine of us. We haven't seen any death announcements so it looks like everyone is alive. Akaya and I will take out the rest of our intruders. Kamio and Gakuto should go look for injured and bring them to the base immediately. Leave Kabaji to me." Oshitari motioned for them to stop behind a building.
"Won't it be better if me or Gakuto go with you instead of Akaya?" Kamio asked.
"No, we need you to pull our comrades out as soon as possible. And... I've heard from the others that aside from one person, Akaya's power is the most destructive." Oshitari smirked.
"Aside from one person?" Akaya raised his eyebrow.
"Oh, nothing. Let's go." Oshitari immediately led them into the battle.
"They've engaged the enemies! Its too hard to tell what's going on." Inui shouted towards Mizuki.
"I've got contact with them! Oshitari, what's the situation?!"
"We'll be back as soon as possible! Shiraishi and Saeki were able to react immediately to the attack, but they all suffered injuries. Oishi is in critical condition, so Kamio is taking him back immediately."
"And Kabaji?" Shishido asked.
"...I took him out." Oshitari replied.
"It seems they brought him into the game. But he's probably in one of those hologram containers now since he turned into particles. He was being controlled completely."
"Thanks guys, sorry about that." Shiraishi panted.
"It's fine. Gakuto will take Ryou, Billy and you back to the school. Saeki, Akaya and I will go grab the food." Oshitari motioned them to follow.
"It looks like those people who attacked us were sent to hologram containers too. Since they turned into a bunch of particle things. They can also 'die' in this game." Shiraishi explained.
"That's good to know. Get some rest." Oshitari closed the base behind them.
"Well, just stock up on whatever. I'll be the lookout." Saeki sat down and leaned on a wall.
"Thanks." Oshitari pulled out a bright blue sheet and placed it on the floor.
"What's that for?" Akaya poked at the sheet.
"It's a container. You can just stick all the food you want on it and well... you'll see." Oshitari smirked.
"Okay... Let's see. I just tap this pole, right?" Akaya tapped on the pole and a whole list appeared on a touch screen.
"Holy shit."
"Hurry up now. We need stuff that we can eat this week for all of us."
"So there are 11 squads including the healing squad and the data/cooking people. Each squad will share a room. The rooms were formed using the powers of different people. The beds and furniture were made using elemental material from advisors. I don't know if it'll last the whole game, but let's just use them for now." Sanada passed out the room placement of each squad.
"We should all stick together but if you want to go out, please inform someone and as long as you come back within a certain amount of time, it should work out. Not only that, but we need special times to train as well. Conquerors need to know how to fight with their swords." Atobe passed out the papers with written schedule times.
"The people that are out will catch up on everything later. Everyone is back except for Oshitari, Saeki and Akaya who are securing food for the week." Inui announced.
"Okay, so now what?" Akaya looked at the tons of food laying in an unorganized pile on the sheet.
"That should be good. Now I just activate my powers and..." Suddenly the sheet folded up at the corners and turned into a huge bird. And it was flying.
"Oh Oshitari, mastering a technique like that. I might have to kill you later." Saeki stood up and blew a hole through the wall using his poison powers.
"How nice of you. Well, lets go back." Oshitari led the way.
"The bird can't carry us?" Akaya pouted.
"Not yet. I'll figure that out eventually." Oshitari's bird followed them out.
"Wait!" A voice startled them.
"Isn't that?" Saeki pulled out his glowing globs of poison.
"What the fuck are you doing here?" Akaya shouted.
"Just hear me out! You need me. I'm the vice president of this company and I might know a way to save you all." Marui's father held his hands up.
"We don't need your help." Akaya replied angrily when suddenly he felt something. A gold sword with a clock on the hilt appeared in his hand.
"Looks like you got your sword before Yagyuu could teach you." Saeki examined the sword carefully.
"We've all gathered in the auditorium by now, right?" Atobe snapped at Oshitari who entered the huge room. Everyone except Oishi, Kikumaru and the healing group were there.
"Yup. We have something urgent to talk about." Oshitari flew a huge block of ice onto the stage. The block disappeared except for a piece of ice behind Marui's dad's back holding his wrists together.
"Why is this bastard here?!" Akutsu shouted.
"We should execute him!" Shishido yelled.
"He says he might have some way to save us all." Oshitari rolled his eyes.
"Marui? Isn't that your..." Niou didn't finish the sentence.
"I don't know him." Marui let his bangs cover his eyes as he rested his head on his arm.
"Son. I can help you and your friends get out of here." Marui's father spoke.
"I don't want your help." Marui walked out of the auditorium.
"If you guys don't get anything out of him, I'll execute him myself." Niou announced. Then he followed Marui out of the auditorium.
"Before we deal with him... How is Oishi?" Sanada asked as Tom and Terry came in.
"He's been slashed in the chest. His internal functions are a mess and I'm afraid we don't think its possible to save him." Tom bit his lip.
"Is there any way?! At least, can we save Kikumaru?!" Momoshiro yelled.
"I...I'm sorry. They both have about ten minutes." Terry cried.
"There's... no way to save him?!" Kaidoh shouted.
"Our healing powers can't heal him when it's that deep. We can't regenerate internal organs." Tom announced. The auditorium was silent as no one dared to talk.
"What's with the silence in here? It's so sad." Kikumaru waltzed into the auditorium and stood there with his normal smile.
"Kikumaru!" Multiple shouts came from the room.
"Jeez, why are you all so upset? I'm not actually going to die." Kikumaru laughed.
"How could you be so..." Sengoku trailed off.
"How? Because I have absolutely no doubt that you can all save us." Kikumaru smiled. He said his goodbyes as he left the auditorium to be with Oishi in his last moments. To think losing someone who knows they'll be dead in minutes... could be so harsh.
"Aren't you scared?" Inui asked Kikumaru who was gripping Oishi's hand.
"Once we wake up... It'll be just like it was before." Kikumaru smiled at the unconscious Oishi.
"I found a separate room. Let's go there." Niou smiled as he dragged Marui along.
"I'm not in the mood for this. I don't need your pity." Marui tried to shake him off.
"Pity? Who said that?" Niou gripped Marui's wrist tighter.
"My dad happens to be the vice president of this company. And people I know are dragged into this game. It's obvious that everyone will suspect that I might have something to do with this!" Marui shouted.
"I don't think so. In fact, I don't think anyone does." Niou tilted his head in a questioning manner.
"But-"
"Come on. Let's talk in that room I found."
Marui found himself dragged into some basement of the basement. Niou got a call from his squad leader Atobe and left him to wander around in the spacious room that Niou decorated with purple furniture.
"So that's the situation. Kikumaru and Oishi will be gone in a few minutes. Don't panic when you see the death announcement." Atobe said.
"Got it. I'll let Marui know." Niou replied. He never said he would let him know immediately though.
"Marui." Niou walked into the room and sat onto the bed next to him.
"Hmm?" Marui poked at the purple bed.
"Close your eyes for a few minutes. I have a surprise."
"Umm, I'm a bit scared. Do I have to close my eyes? Can I just look over there-" Niou suddenly grabbed him and covered his eyes. Marui sighed. What was he planning?
"How much longer?" Marui leaned back on Niou.
"Just a bit." Niou answered. Suddenly words appeared in front of them.
Player KO: Shuichiro Oishi
Due to being the Advisor, Eiji Kikumaru dies.
When the words disappeared, Niou uncovered Marui's eyes. Marui could find out later.
"And what's the surprise?" Marui asked expectantly.
"I brought candy." Niou drew a hole above Marui and tons of candy toppled onto him.
"Yay! I haven't had candy in a while." Marui smiled as he reached for a starburst. He didn't like them but today he was feeling daring. Niou just smirked, resting on the bed.
He wondered why someone as powerful as Niou would help him so much. They were teammates, but still.
He didn't know what he did to earn Niou's interest. God, what did he do.
I wasn't really happy with this chapter. But hopefully I can fix it up and make the next ones better. _ It's hard to manage all of the characters in the story. Excuse my excessive use of Oshitari. :S But they'll all get a chance! And people will die, so brace yourselves!
I'll get more into their powers and different battles soon. I wanted to hurry and get this out there, but expect more romance and detailed stuff soon! If anything doesn't make sense just let me know and I'll conjure up some magical reasoning.
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