Chapter 9: The unexpected quest 2
Disclaimer: This is a work of fan fiction based on existing works. All original characters and plotlines are my creation, but I do not claim ownership of any pre-existing characters or content. All rights to these pre-existing works belong to their original creators. This is a non-profit work created solely for the enjoyment of fans and no copyright infringement is intended.
AN: Thi is a reworked version of my old fanfic tribute: I'm a gamer.
Akio stood guard outside Saki's room on the balcony, looking out into the night sky. He wore his newly acquired Undead Monarch Armor, which glimmered in the moonlight. In his hand, he held his trusty Undead Trident, ready to defend Saki against any danger that may come her way. Despite his formidable appearance, Akio was feeling slightly nervous about his new mission. The thought of failing and facing the consequences weighed heavily on his mind.
"Come on, Akio, you got this," he muttered to himself, trying to hype up his fighting spirit. "Think of all the EXP and rewards you'll get. You're a video game expert, for crying out loud!"
To distract himself from his anxiety, Akio started doing some silly poses and moves, imagining himself as a hero in a video game. He struck a dramatic pose with his trident and yelled, "I am the hero of this quest! No enemy can defeat me!"
He then pretended to dodge imaginary attacks, jumping and rolling around the balcony, all the while making ridiculous sound effects. "Ha! Hu! Hiya!" he exclaimed, punctuating each move with a silly noise. "I HAVE THA POWA!" He yelled.
"Ay! Shut up! I'm trying to watch some hentai!"
Akio blushed before taking an embarrassed cough before taking a deep breath. "I HAVE THA POWA!" He whispered.
"I CAN STILL HEAR YOU!"
Despite his antics, Akio was still feeling nervous about the task at hand. He couldn't help but wonder if he was really up to the challenge of protecting Saki.
Akio's chirpy expression suddenly turned serious as he heard a distant conversation, faintly audible but getting clearer by the second. He focused his senses, trying to isolate the sound from the surrounding noises. Gradually, the voices became clearer, and Akio could hear a group of men talking about kidnapping Saki.
His heart racing, Akio strained to listen more closely. The men were planning to take Saki from the hospital, and they had even paid off the guards to look the other way. Akio's expression became grave as he realized the gravity of the situation. He knew he had to act fast to protect Saki.
"Ain't letting that happen," Akio thought to himself, clenching his fists. "If they want her they'll have to take her from my rotting corpse."
He stood up straight, his eyes now reflecting a steely determination. With a firm grip on his Undead Trident, Akio knew that he was ready for anything that might come his way. He quickly scanned the area for any signs of the kidnappers and checked that his Undead Monarch Armor was secure. Yet another problem is that he had no idea who or where they'll come from. He needed to cover more ground.
"Ya n****s want bodies?" he said under his breath, his voice low and intense. "Alright, I'll give you one free of charge."
Akio's eyes glowed a demonic glint as zombified gremlins slowly emerged. Each gremlin had a distinct look and weapon yet all had a glint of mischief and bloodlust.
"Ya'll boys ready catch some meat?"
As the two kidnappers entered the building, Hayato took the lead, strutting confidently as if he owned the place. His partner; Kaito, a burly man with a shaved head, followed behind, muttering under his breath about the questionable nature of the job.
Hayato is practically bouncing with excitement, a wicked grin on his face as he talks to his partner.
"Man, you wouldn't believe the body on this girl," he says, licking his lips. "She's got a great body, man. You'll see," Hayato boasted, grinning smugly. "I know her better than anyone."
His partner snorted. "Yeah, right. You're just saying that to make yourself feel better. I highly doubt she's all that."
Hayato's face twisted in anger at the insult. "What the hell do you know? You've never even talked to her before. But trust me, she's worth it."
As they made their way down the hallway, they noticed something was off with the floor they entered. The walls were made of decaying bricks, and the air was thick with a musty smell. The dimly lit corridor seemed to stretch forever, and the floorboards creaked ominously underfoot.
Hayato shuddered, feeling a cold sweat break out on his forehead. "This place gives me the creeps. Let's hurry up and get out of here."
His partner nodded in agreement, gripping his weapon tightly. "Agreed. Let's just get the job done and get the hell out of here."
One part of the ceiling falls off and Hayato couldn't help but voice out his concerns. "What the hell? This place is falling apart!"
Hayato and Kaito proceed to explore the dark and ominous floor, filled with eerie whispers and creaking floorboards. They can even see graffiti, scratch marks, and writing on the floor, walls, and ceilings, saying only two words.
LEAVE...
WHY?
Suddenly, they hear a loud scream that echoes through the hallway, and they jump in fright.
Hayato tries to play it off, saying it's just their imagination, but Kaito retorts, "Man, shut the fuck up! You heard that shit too, don't be acting like a bitch now."
As they move forward, they hear footsteps behind them, but when they turn around, no one is there. They both look at each other in fear, wondering what could be stalking them.
Hayato tries to lighten the mood by saying, "It's probably just some stray cat or some shit. Ain't nobody here but us."
But their fear turns into terror when they come across a room filled with strange markings on the walls and the floor. Hayato recognizes it as a summoning circle and panics, "What the hell is this shit?! Let's get the fuck outta here!"
Kaito, on the other hand, scoffs at Hayato's fear, saying, "Aww, come on man, you really believe in that ghost shit? Ain't nothing gonna happen."
But their bravado quickly fades when they see a ghostly figure appear in front of them, its eyes glowing in the darkness. They both scream in terror and run for their lives.
As they flee down the hallway, they hear the sound of a chainsaw revving up behind them, and they realize they are trapped. Hayato mutters under his breath, "Oh, fuck me. This is it. We're gonna die in this fucked-up haunted building."
Kaito curses loudly, "You got us into this shit, Hayato! I knew we should've just stolen from the rich dude's penthouse instead of coming to this haunted-ass building!"
Hayato and Kaito move frantically through the dimly lit corridor, the sound of their footsteps echoing loudly. As they rush to escape the horror, they finally see a glimmer of hope as they reach the end of the hall. But as they approach, the exit suddenly vanishes before their very eyes, leaving them trapped in a maze of never-ending halls.
"Fuck! What the hell is going on?!" Hayato shouts, his voice shaking with fear. "This can't be happening!"
Kaito tries to calm him down, but even he can feel the panic rising inside him. "Just keep moving, man. We gotta find another way out."
They turn down another hallway, but it leads them right back to where they started. Suddenly, they hear the sound of shuffling footsteps behind them, and they turn to see a horde of undead creatures closing in.
"Holy shit! What the fuck are those?!" Kaito yells, pulling out his gun and firing at the creatures. But the bullets seem to have no effect, and the creatures keep coming.
Hayato, too scared to move, freeze in place. "We're fucked! We're gonna die here!"
Kaito grabs him by the collar and shakes him. "Snap out of it, man! We gotta keep moving!"
They turn and run down another hallway, but the walls seem to be closing in on them, making it harder to breathe. They finally come to a dead end, with no way out.
"This is it, man. We're gonna die here," Hayato says, tears streaming down his face.
Kaito refuses to give up hope. "No, we're not. We gotta find another way out. Keep looking!"
But as they search frantically for an exit, they suddenly realize that they're not alone. The ghosts of the building's previous victims start to appear around them, their voices whispering ominously.
"We warned you not to come here," one of the ghosts hisses. "Now you'll never leave."
Hayato and Kaito scream in terror as the ghosts close in on them, sealing their fate.
Akio watched as his monsters devoured Hayato and Kaito, their screams and cry for help falling on deaf ears."What a waste of space," Akio muttered to himself, shaking his head in disappointment. "Disappointed... I thought I was going to enjoy this, but it's just a pathetic end for pathetic people." He felt a mix of anger and disgust towards the two, especially towards Hayato, Saki's ex-boyfriend and tormentor. "You deserved worse than this, you piece of shit," Akio muttered under his breath.
Suddenly, he received a system message. It was from the system, and it was shocking.
{ HOLY SHT! Yo, Akio, you really just killed two dudes! I didn't think you had it in you, man. That's some cold-blooded shit, yo! You just kill two people!} the system exclaimed.
Akio was taken aback by the system's vulgar language. "What the hell? You talk like you're from the ghetto," Akio said in disbelief.
{Hey, don't judge me, I'm just trying to fit in with the young people. Goddamn, I didn't expect you to actually kill another human being. I'm f***ing shocked, You're a real one, Akio! Keep up the good work, homie!} the system cheered.
Akio raised an eyebrow in surprise at the system's vulgar language. "Uh, thanks, I guess?" he replied, still taken aback by the system's unexpected reaction.
{Nah, man, I'm serious! You're a straight-up killer now!}" the system continued.
Akio was still processing what just happened, but he couldn't deny that he felt a sense of satisfaction from getting revenge on his enemies. He questioned the system, "Why are you so happy about this? Isn't it wrong to kill someone?"
"{Hey, man, you gotta do what you gotta do. Besides, they were trying to harm someone you care about. I'm just glad you were able to protect Saki. Keep doing what you're doing, and I'll make sure you get some dope rewards, my dude!}" the system replied.
"You still haven't answered my question. Why are you talking like that, anyway?" he asked.
"{What, you don't like it?}" the system replied, laughing. "{I figured it'd be more relatable to you, since you're from the hood and all.}"
Akio rolled his eyes. "I'm not from the hood," he grumbled. "But whatever, just keep giving me my rewards and we're good to go."