Chapter Fifteen
It became two months since I was hospitalized, so that made it two years and three months since Noelle's in her comatose state. My limbs are working fine and I was able to walk and run without help. Shinra and Celty were constantly worried about me, even Izaya that Eskimo bastard, visited me once only to end up escaping through my window after Shizuo came in.
My feet dragged itself up to Raira Academy, where a certain informant told me to specifically meet someone there. Normally, I would have punched the living daylights out of him and walk away, but I just shrugged at the request and took it up as fast as I could think. It's to meet a third year student who happens to be the leader of the Dollars. At first, it was a ridiculous quest. I mean, why would I want to meet the so called leader? Even though I'm a member, I don't actually care about the gang at all. I sighed as I turned to a corner as the school neared itself.
I have to admit nothing changed at Raira. Still the same facilities and the campus, I felt like I just graduated from the place. I looked around for a bit until I headed for the rendezvous point, which is the rooftop.
When I opened the door to the place, I felt a blast of the fall breeze came full force to my face. I grimaced and pushed on further as I spotted the 'boss' of the colorless gang. He's as tall as me and has black hair and a plain face. Not really what I had in mind but it will do. "Yo." My greeting seemed to surprise him as I chuckled. He seemed to be the inquisitive type. "Hello…" He greeted back uncertainly as I crossed the rooftop and sat on one of the wooden benches, facing him.
"What's your name, Boss?" At this, his eyes widened at the term but I just stared blankly at him. Izaya will have to run for his life if this afternoon will be a waste of time.
"M-Mikado Ryugamine. N-n-n-nice to m-meet you!" He bowed deeply when I clucked my tongue. "No need to be so formal. I have no intention to acknowledge that you're the 'leader' of the Dollars and I'm just a lowly member. And I don't bite so feel free to say anything to me, except insults." I said with a smirk. His name piqued my curiosity. It sounded like…an air conditioner or a refrigerator brand or something.
"Oh, right. And you are Strife-san's twin brother correct..?" Oh, so that's why that flea told me about him. He might know something about Noelle's condition. "Yeah, I am. I told you I don't bite so sit down." My voice came out in an annoyed tone and seeing that frightened look at his face, I felt a pang of guilt yet I didn't show it. Mikado hesitantly took a seat beside me as I placed my hands in my pockets. The cool air is extremely relaxing here and I wondered sometimes why I didn't stay here at lunch times.
"I heard about the coma, I'm really sorry." The boy apologetically said. "In truth, I didn't really believe she would give up to it. Strife-san is a very strong woman inside and gentle at the outside. She helped me and my friends one time to escape a couple of Yellow Scarves and have been looking out for us." Hearing this made me smile. Typical of Noelle to help someone. You really are a strong person.
"Yeah…" My eyes gazed dreamily at the city landscape, imagining her helping the kid and his friends. "She's strong, kind, independent, and the total opposite of me." I didn't notice Mikado flinch at me but I continued on. "Heiwajima's perfect for her…"
"Yes. Shizuo Heiwajima-san really loves her."
His statement made me wonder. It's clear and evident that the two love each other, me as well, yet why is she still in her coma state? It's a puzzling thing I can't solve on my own. I tried every single thing to get her back to life, but all efforts didn't pay well. I looked up to the sky as I glared. Why are you making things difficult to me, huh?! "Tell me, Mikado." I continued to glare at the sky as the black haired boss stared at me curiously.
"Yes..?"
"If there really is a god, will he help me- no, will he help Noelle and bring her back?" I couldn't bring myself to think when my fists clenched and alerted him of near danger. The silence was too deafening when I heard my cellphone chime a call. Sighing, I let down my guard and dug into my pockets for my phone.
"Strife here, what do you want?" My arrogant tone couldn't hide the sadness bearing up inside. However, my expression and my state changed when I heard Shinra yelling excitedly, causing my phone to drop at the next sentence I was waiting for a long time.
"She's awake!"
Must be cut short here. Darth Zannah, thank you for your understanding and your review. Everything else, please be patient until the next update. Thank you for reading.