Chapter 9
Author: Ohoho? Back with another chapter it seems~
Saya:Well aren't you productive. *Sarcasm*
Author: Heck yea I am! (^7^ ) Fate, go say the words now.
Fate: Andy doesn't own anything, especially the characters.
Author:Doesn't mean I won't stop loving you guys like my own though~~
Fate: O-Otaku-sa- Andy! TAT
Author: When did you become such a crybaby oml.
Hayate: She's been hanging out with Busujima and Marikawa a lot.
*All eyes on Saeko and Shizuka now*
Saeko: I'm innocent, I didn't do anything except love and nurture her.
Shizuka:Same!
Author:Huh? Probably why she turned into a crybaby. Nanoha, take back your wife omg. She's being stolen away by other women.
Nanoha: Who's fault is that!? *GLARE GLARE*
Author:Yea! Who's fault is that!? *Nervous and turning to Hayate* (whisper) will she still kill me?
Hayate: (Whisper) You bet, start running fast when you know you've done wrong and she pulls her fists up. She will not hesitate to att-
Nanoha: What're you two talking about? *reaches out to grasp their shoulders*
Hayate: Run! Run now! *Already a few feet away* Abort the mission!
Author: What? Wha- HEY! HAYATE WAIT! *runs too*
Nanoha: *rolls eyes* Drama Queens *turns to readers* Enjoy the chapter!~
Night
Nighttime came by quickly for the group, they've been continuously switching places for who's on watch as the time goes by. In the end, leaving it to Takashi, Kohta and Fate now while the others take another shower.
"Don't you want to shower too, Fate-san?"Takashi stared at the blonde curiously, resting his chin in his palm while leaning on the arm of his chair. "You still have a chance? The others are still in the bathroom."
"I'll take my shower after everyone else is done. I'm not comfortable with that.. showing my body to others."Fate replied with a nervous smile, we all knew the real reason she didn't want to bathe with the other girls. But let's just keep it a secret for now.
"If you say so."Takashi nodded.
"It's a shame Yunno-san couldn't join us."Kohta spoke up now, playing with his fingers as he sat by Fate on the ground beside the bed.
"Right, a real shame."Fate hissed under her breath, crossing her arms. "What did he say he was doing again?"
"He said he'd wait close by the bathroom for Takamachi-san to come out."
"What? That doesn't sound right..."Fate mumbled with furrowed brows before getting up from her spot. "I'll be right back.. I'm going to get a glass of water."she lied.
"Okay, we'll hold down the fort."Kohta saluted towards her playfully, gaining a small chuckle from the taller as she walks out of the door.
Fate did her best to go down the staircases as softly as possible, making sure not to make any loud noises. To her luck, the girls giggling was loud enough to block out the noise. She peeked a little at the bathroom door to see that Yunno was indeed standing there, ear pressed up against the door, a grin on his red face as he listens into their conversations.
'I knew it...' Fate thought, frowning. 'And he's suppose to be the mature and smart guy Nanoha has been bragging about... as if.'
Fate came out from where she hid and approached Yunno aggressively, "Hey...!"she yelled out in a whisper, gaining his attention. "What the fuck do you think you're doing..!?"
"T-Testarossa-san...!"He wouldn't have reacted the way he did if he did not feel guilty. "It's not what you think.."he moved away from the door and backed away from her, towards the wall close by.
"I don't know about you but it looks exactly the way I think, you're trying to get off on them aren't you, you sick pervert...?!"She couldn't help but shove him into the wall harshly. "What the hell man! Is Nanoha not enough for you?!" She almost shouted, causing the shorter to flinch when she slapped the wall behind him roughly. The bathroom door opening, going unnoticed by the two.
"She's more then enoug-"
"You wouldn't be doing that if you didn't think other wise...! Ferret."Her voice lowered in a threatening matter, scaring Yunno even more. "This is unacceptable."
"Fate-chan? What are you doing to Yunno-kun..?!"A voice called out. Fate's brown haired angel rushing towards them and pulling her away from the cowering boy.
"This weirdo was listening in on-"
"N-Nanoha, I was just keeping watch down here like I told you and then suddenly she called me out, something about me being a pervert. She cornered me into the wall and was being so aggressive towards me."Yunno feigned innocence.
"Fate-chan..."Nanoha turned to her best friend with disappointment on her face. "Yunno-kun is doing his best to help keep watch you know! You can't just-... do that!"she frowned slightly. "He's working hard, you can't just bully him like that and call him names."
"But-"
"But nothing Fate-chan, that kind of thing is unacceptable."
"I-I- that's not what-"Fate grew nervous under Nanoha's disappointed gaze. "That's not what happened..."she whispered sadly, on the brink of crying. "Forget it, if you want to believe his word over your best friend's... then fuck it, I don't care." She whimpered, going back upstairs to Takashi and Kohta.
"Fate just swore... whaaaaattt?"Vita looked surprised. Like everyone else in the room, that knew her since middle school. Well, except Hayate. Hayate knew the blonde more than everyone else.
"I'm going to check on her."Saeko called out, following after Fate quickly.
"Well... that took a huge turn."Hayate frowned, watching Shizuka clumsily hurry up as well. Tumbling on some steps.
"I don't like you.."Saya declared, glaring at Yunno. "I don't like you either."she glanced at Nanoha before heading after the three girls.
"What did I do.."Nanoha frowned.
"Uhh.. you scolded her for cornering your boyfriend and calling him a pervert. Didn't listen to Fate's side of the story, etc etc."Hayate shrugged. "And I'm pretty sure, he's looking a little guilty right now."she motioned to Yunno, who was indeed hesitant.
"Yunno-kun...?"
"I uhhh..."
"What is happening?"Takashi sighed, watching the four girls before him. Fate sitting on the ground with her face hidden in her knees, sobbing. Her back up against the bed.
"Fate-chan, don't cry.."Shizuka whimpered, pulling the younger girl onto her lap and holding her tightly. "There there.."she stroked her hair gently.
"What really happened?"Saya asks, seated at the edge of the bed.
"She said she was going down to get water, but instead comes back up with tears at her eyes. I'd like to know what happened too."Takashi pointed out.
"I-I just found it weird that... that guy-"Fate spoke up, refusing to saying Yunno's name ever again. "Stayed downstairs to keep watch instead of up here with us... when I went down to check it out, he was by the door with his ear pressed up against it and a stupid grin on his stupid face..."
"Hmph.. I hate that guy."Saya huffed in annoyance.
"So that's what you were doing."Saeko nodded, petting Fate's head to calm her down.
"D-Did-"Fate looked up at Shizuka. "Did I do something bad...? Sensei...?" She asked, her eyes glossy from the tears.
"Of course you didn't do wrong, Harlaown-san."Another voice called out, all attention going to the door to reveal Ginga. "You were only trying to do the right thing, nothings wrong with that." She walked closer to the blonde girl and got on her knees before her, holding her arms out. "Come here."
Fate did not hesitate to crawl out of Shizuka's grasp and into Ginga's, sobbing more into her shoulder.
"There there, Harlaown-san."Ginga couldn't help but smile slightly. "I always forget you're still so sensitive when it comes to Takamachi-san scolding you."she rubbed her cheek against Fate's hair gently. "Come now, stop crying. You're okay.."
"You're good at that."Kohta complimented in awe, watching as Fate's breathing calmed in a matter of seconds. She moved back and wiped away her own tears.
"When you have a younger sister like mines, you learn to comfort them in situations like this."Ginga chuckled lightly. "Are you okay now..?"she questioned, placing her hands on the younger girl's cheeks. "You're such a baby sometimes." She teases playfully.
"I-I'm sorry..."Fate croaked out.
"It's okay to act your age once in a while, you don't have to always look cool in front of us."Kohta offered with a small grin.
"Act her age?"Takashi looked confused, crossing his arms.
"Yea? I mean, she is the youngest out of all of us."
"What...?" Takashi stared at Fate silently, his reaction bland at first before his eyes widened. "What...?!"
"You didn't know that?"Saya rolled her eyes at the boy, crossing her legs. "Where have you been all this time?"
"Uhmm.. hello? She does not look like she's the youngest out of all of us. If anything, I can see Vita-san, or Hayate-san in the position. But not Fate-san."Takashi states in disbelief.
"You act like she's 5 years younger than us."Saya scoffed. "She's technically our age but her birthday is later than ours, you fool."
"Well, sorry for not knowing that informatio-"Takashi stopped in the midst of his sentence when he heard the sound of a gunshot. "?!" Everyone flinched from the said noise and turned towards the balcony in confusion.
Kohta and Takashi hurry towards the railing to glance outside, only to see a family consisting of a daughter and her father, running down the street.
"What..? Where did they come from?"Takashi asked nervously, glancing more down to see that there were more of 'them' now. Compared to before.
Fate wiped away the stray tears on her cheeks before getting up and standing besides Takashi and Kohta. Not before lowering the lights of course, to keep outside attention off of them. "What's happening..?"
"There's a guy running around shooting those things, with his daughter."Takashi explained. "Hirano, can you use your gun's scope to keep a close eye on them?"
"That I can do.."Kohta nodded before setting everything up. "They made it through the gates of someone's house." He announces loudly. "Oh! Watch out from behind.."he called out, as if the man would hear him. Fortunately though, they were still safe. "They're knocking on the door now."
"What if there's no one there? Shouldn't we go to help them?"Takashi questioned, turning to Fate for an opinion.
"We already have more than enough people in this group to worry about, Komuro-kun."Saeko deadpanned seriously. "Should we really risk going to get more?"
"It's wrong to just-"
"The man was just stabbed..!"Kohta announces, gaining everyone's attention. "The girl is okay for now but those things are just outside the gate."
"We have to go now."Fate declared with a pout. "Takashi."she looked to him with an approving nod. "Kohta, you protect us from up here."
Takashi nodded back. "Sorry senpai, but me and Fate decided."
"I figured."Saeko sighed heavily. "Of course to two biggest risk takers agree with each other on something like this." She rolled her eyes. "Be careful at least, okay?"
"I-"
"We make no promises."Takashi cut in, tugging at Fate's hand. "Let's get going before the situation worsens. You all should probably start packing everything up in the HUMVEE.
"Yessir. Be careful, Fate-chan."Shizuka gave a nod of her head as Fate and Takashi walk out. Passing by Hayate and Rei along the way.
"Where are you two going?"Rei asked, watching as they hurry down the stairs and to the front door. Takashi re-checking the bullets in his handgun while Fate prepares her metal baton from before.
"Quick rescue mission. You guys start packing everything into the HUMVEE."Takashi waved her off. "We can't use the car to get there, can we?"
"What...?"Hayate stared at the two in disbelief.
"I mean, we could but it'll cause even more noise wouldn't it?"Fate shrugged, ignoring the shocked faces on the two girl's faces. "There must be another way there."
"Well, we could climb the walls and get there like that?"Takashi offered, pulling his fingerless gloves on.
"Smart, I like that idea."
"Wait wait wait!"Hayate stopped them in their tracks, just before they walked out of the door. "What do you mean you're going on a rescue mission?!"she questioned, blocking the door.
"It means what it means Hayate, so please move out of the way. We don't have time to waste."Fate declared seriously.
"Fate-chan, do you not hear the commotion going on outside? You could get yourself killed! Don't you know how dangerous it is to go out there right now? You can't save everyone!"
"I can hear it perfectly! And I know exactly what I'm getting myself into."Fate crossed her arms. "Can you just let us through..?!"She almost shouted, everyone watching from where they stood. She was becoming impatient as she pushes past Hayate. "We may not be able to save everyone else that's still alive... but we can still try to.."Fate stated before taking Takashi's hand and dragging him out. The door closing behind them.
"..."Hayate furrowed her brows in frustration, a frown on her face.
"Hayate, let's trust them, okay?"Shamal placed a hand on the younger girl's shoulder. "We already know Fate can handle herself well, Komuro-kun as well... they'll be fine, okay?"
"Let's start packing."Alisa nodded in agreement. "Who has the keys for the monster outside?"she asked, referring to the HUMVEE.
"Oh! That would be me!"Shizuka replied, coming downstairs with a bag full of medical supplies.
"Good, unlock it sensei."Signum suggested as she goes to get some of the bags they've already packed.
"Come on, Nanoha-chan."Suzuka called out. "Let's help them too."she pulled slightly at Nanoha's hand. The brunette had been staring at the front door for a bit now.
"Huh? Uhh... r-right..." Nanoha muttered out softly, getting up from where she sat to follow Suzuka.
BANG BANG BANG
The sound of gunshots already starting from the upper floor of the house, Kohta doing his job as backup/support for Fate and Takashi.
'...Fate-chan.'
"Watch your footing, Takashi." Fate called out, moving stealthily atop of the walls. Looking back to watch Takashi struggle slightly. She glanced down at the street to see the there wasn't much of 'them', not yet that is. "We're almost there."
"Y-You make this look easy.."Takashi panted, catching up to Fate a bit.
"I've done this before."
"What? Why...?"
"Well, there was a parkour class-"
"I don't wanna know anymore."Takashi rolled his eyes playfully as they make it to the house the girl was in front of. Fate was the first to jump down, glancing at the front gate to see it was secure. Takashi jumped down next. The two approach the little girl hesitantly.
"H-Hey..."Fate called out, causing the younger to turn their way. A small dog in her arms. "Are you alright?"
"I-I..."The girl whimpered before looking towards her dad silently. "Daddy.. died.."she muttered, sobbing into her arms.
Takashi took the initiative, grabbing a white blouse from close by and covering the corpse with it before handing the girl a flower. "He died protecting you... he was a great father." She took the flower into her own hands before placing it on top of the white shirt. "You'll be fine... we'll take care of you."Takashi pulled the girl closer for a tight hug. "My name is Komuro Takashi, you can just call me Takashi. And my friend here is Fate. t Harlaown."
"M-My name is A-Alice.. a-and this is Zeke ..!"She lifted the puppy up.
"That's cute."Fate chuckled. "Will you come with us Alice-chan?" She asked, holding her hands out towards the girl. Alice gave a silent nod before running into Fate's arms. "Let's get going Takashi."
"Right." Takashi nodded, climbing onto the wall again, he reaches out for Fate to pass him Alice and Zeke. The blonde doing just that before climbing onto the wall too. "T-There seems to be more of 'them' here now..."Takashi mumbled to Fate with a panic laced around his tone.
"Just don't look down."Fate took a deep breath, scared of the sight herself. "Alice-chan, I'll carry her."she offered, taking the younger from Takashi's hands and cradling her close, making sure to hold her head close to her neck so Alice didn't have to look. "Hold onto me tightly okay?"
"Y-Yes..."Alice nodded timidly, wrapping her arms around Fate's neck.
"I'm going to start moving."Takashi announced, moving slowly on the little space they have to walk on. "Don't look down... don't look down... don't looks down."He muttered to himself nervously.
"..."Fate grew silent, focused on moving instead of worrying about the dozens of hands reaching out to get her.
A few moments of silence passes them by, both teens desperately trying to keep a calm facade as the inch closer and closer towards their safety. Finding themselves in a bit of a predicament when they realized they have no where to go down, considering the streets were packed with 'them'.
"What now?..."Fate looked at Takashi wearily, holding Alice tightly in her arms. The younger trembling out of fear.
"I-"
BEEP BEEP
Having been cut off by the sound of a large horn, Takashi and Fate lift their heads to see that the HUMVEE was coming their way. Saeko and Kohta just on top, ready to attack in any form. Kohta with his gun while Saeko carrying her bokken.
"Wow! There are so many of 'them.'"Shizuka commented while driving.
"Exactly why they can't get out of there."Vita nodded, in the front seat with Alisa beside her. Both holding on for dear life as the older woman drive recklessly.
"FORWARD!"Saya declared seriously, just behind the teacher's chair. "CHARGE!"
As told, Shizuka did her best to run over as many of 'them' as possible.
"They sure know how to make an entrance."Takashi muttered, smiling just a bit as the HUMVEE stopped right in front of them. Saeko smiling brightly at the two. "Senpai."
"If you two are done playing hero, we have a river to cross if we want to get everyone to Takagi's place. "Saeko pointed out, helping Takashi onto the rooftop of the HUMVEE. "I mean, if you're still coming that is?" She turned to look at Fate, holding a hand out to her.
Fate stared at the hand a bit before taking it in her own and climbing onto the HUMVEE. "Naturally."she chuckled.
