Hello Everyone!

This chapter came with delay compared to the others, I apologize! But I also want to announce that from now on the chapters will take some more time, since I started college again and I'm quite busy with my studies. I don't plan to drop the story, but I'll need a bit of patience from you, reader, for new updates.

Anyway, Thanks for the lovely reviews I received until now, they are pure joy, and the fact that you are liking the story makes me really happy and it also ecourages me to write further.

honami: Hello! Thanks for the review, I'm really happy you like the story so far, and will keep reading it! And yeah, you are complelty right about Makishima identity! It just... slipped out of my mind... complelty! But thanks for noticing, I'll may change that in the future!

Blue: Hii!I'm glad you liked the chapter! And of course I'm up to include my readers thoughts and questions in the story! Actually it helped me with my inspiration, so thanks again! And kind of sorry for making you impatient u.u' I hope the news don't bother you too much!

Sayatsukiyomi: Heey! I'm super happy you like the story and argument! I hope you keep reading more, and enjoy the future chapters as well! ^^

Well, Enjoy~


Previously...

''Leave? Where? What is going on?'' I interrupted them, starting to panick. What was going on?

''Her?'' Ask then the man.

''Yes, we are taking her with us'' Makishima smiled.

''What? No way! You are not taking me anywhere'' I said stepping back, in an attempt to leave.

''I'm sorry, but I can't allow to leave any evidence of my existence behind'' He said. ''This is also to protect you, this place won't be safe for anyone who met me, once the dogs get in here'' He said taking a step forward. ''Sorry, Shiori''

And before I could say anything or move an inch, everything turned black.

Pitch black.


Inferno


I didn't make the rules, I just decided to play along.

Chapter 5

Everything was dark. I couldn't see anything, but I could hear a near buzzing. With great effort I tried to open my eyes. My vision was blurry and I couldn't see but shadows. I closed them again and let out a deep breath. My head hurt for some reason and I didn't know why.

It was then when a memory shook me and I remembered what happened. Moments of last night came to my mind once again, and I also remembered the conversation that mysterious teacher had with that student, the one that suddenly transformed into an Asian man. My head hurt even more when I tried to remember further.

I brought my hand on my eyes and when I felt brave enough to face reality I opened them once again. I shivered when I didn't recognize the room I was in, which meant that I may have been abducted against my will.

I tried to sit down but I felt really dizzy and I forced myself to lay down as I breathed deeply. I gazed around trying to figure out where I was.

I was in an unfamiliar room, my head felt heavy and my body numb. I looked around. I was lying in a bed covered with a thin white blanket. Next to the bed there was a small nigh table. There was also a window from where it entered the sun light.

''Where…am I?'' I mumbled to myself. My throat was dry and it hurt when I spoke. I did have some theories of where could I be... but none of them comforting enough, so I pushed them out of my mind.

I got up from the bed and ran towards the window. I only saw sky; it was too high for me to see the whole view. I continued looking around trying to find a way out, but the windows couldn't be opened, and even if they could, jumping out of them was clearly not an option, unless I wanted to die.

Not giving up, I walked towards the closed door of the room. I shoot my eyes open, surprised, when I checked that it wasn't closed with a key. I pushed it slightly and it did open. I looked behind and walked out of the room without second thoughts.

I found myself in a long hallway with white walls; I kept walking as the corridor became wider, until it reached a big room with big windows. I ran towards those windows and stared at the view.

I placed my hand on the glass and looked at the tall and luxurious buildings surrounding the place. I was still in the city, but I was far away from Oso Academy.

''I see you have awaken'' Mumbled a familiar male voice from behind. I turned around to see that man with white hair and amber eyes. ''I'm sorry for all the trouble caused'' He said taking a step forward.

''You…'' I breathed out, confused. He smiled softly. ''W-what…? What happened?'' I asked suspicious. He stood where he was and put down the book he had in his hands. ''What is this place?''

''This is my place'' He said.

''Why would you take me here? What happened to the school'' I asked starting to feel anxious. ''Why did you run away?''

''There are certain people after me, and I had to cover my track'' He answered calmly, like he didn't think he was giving me any important information. ''I could not risk to stay''

''But you risked to take me'' I said, more like blaming him of my situation. ''Why?''

''It's not like I had an option... I couldn't risk letting them trace me, because of you.'' He said, but somehow his reasons seemed weak.

I stayed silent trying to figure out who was this man. Was I really in danger? Why did someone look for him?

Then it hit me.

''You… knew what Rikako was doing all along?!'' I felt rage starting to burn me inside. I closed my hand into a fist. He looked indiferent, and then I started walking to him ''Those girls! She killed them!'' I said stopping in front of him. He just kept that smile on. ''Are you heartless?!'' I asked, raising my fists in an attempt to hit him, but with a fast movement he caught me by my wrist, immobilizing me. He held me still, as he stared deep into my eyes.

''How could you allow this?'' I breathed out in a whisper.

He just smiled.

''The true nature of humans, is inside of us all, even the most pacific beings you may know'' He talked. ''I just gave her the means to release it''

''What kind of criminal are you?'' I asked him, unable to understand.

''You are naïve'' After saying that he let go of my hands.

I lowered them and took a step back. I felt all my strength disappear, all my will power and determination fade.

''Those girls were guilty of no sin'' I talked low. ''They were innocent, they didn't deserve that fate''

''And who does, then?'' He asked intrigued.

''No one does'' I answered raising my eyes from the floor.

''You really are naïve, Shiori'' He spoke with amusment in his voice ''The world is not as pure and simple, as you believe it is, sadly'' He continued talking. ''Not even you, in the bubble of Oso Academy freed yourself from the horrors of society. A society were being controlled is the best shot we have''

''Why did you save me, then? ''I said '' If you despise this world so much, why save me?''

He smiled, amused.

''I don't despise the world, Shiori. I despise the corruption of the system.'' ''And I saved you because I still have faith in humanity, and your life was not to be wasted''

''W-what do you mean?'' I asked confused.

''You don't deserve to die'' He replied, and I cursed myself when I got lost im his deep and persuasive eyes.

''Yet''


Who does, then?


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