Please forgive me for the extremely late post. Recently, I've began to lose interest in Noblesse and find interest elsewhere in... Slenderman. 3 Slender has caught my serious attention and I intend fully to create a story, a romance, with him as the love interest. Anyway, without further delay, I present chapter five of Noblesse! Enjoy! (P.S. Please pardon any typos. You can blame my cat. He is currently laying on my chest as I sit in a chair, attempting to type. '-' He's such a strange cat. But I love him! Oh, look, he's begging for a kiss. How cute!)
M-21's posture... Made me want to continue to stare, but to also reprimand him for being so careless. For the past few hours, I'd been talking with M-21 and M-24. The conversations were random and nonspecific; completely pointless. We stopped talking just a few minutes ago, actually, when the conversation took a serious turn, leading us to the subject of the vampire.
"The city's in uproar." M-21 stood casually over the edge of the building, staring down at the wandering figures. His body hunched over, in a rather attractive way. His outfit, too, really set him apart. It was rather simple, really, but it suited him well. M-4 stood, hands in pockets, staring at nothing in particular.
"Those guys are mad. How can they in the middle of a city..." M-24 grit his teeth. I realized over the past few days, that aside from his amusement, he didn't enjoy hurting innocents. It had caused me to like him, and even grow to trust him, more than I did in the beginning.
M-21 turned back to M-24. Because I stood close to M-24, he glanced at me, too. "They know better than anyone else that the higher-ups don't want any commotion. Even they have to obey the higher-ups. And this incident has got nothing to do with their dispatchment." M-21 paused. "They're meaning to put all the responsiblity on us."
M-24 and I realized the situation at once, after M-21 brought it up. "Shit..." However he voiced his worries, I did not. "What do we do?" M-21 looked over to M-24, then narrowed his eyes.
"Hm... The two are stronger than you both, right? That... Jake, right? seems like a brute to me. Which means he relies on strength, not rationality. You could use this to your advantage."
"It's not that simple. If it were, we wouldn't be thinking this through."
"What isn't so simple?" The voice of Jake sounded behind us. I spun around while M-21 and M-24 froze. They attempted to calm themselves, as to look casual. M-21 turned, slowly, and spoke.
"Things are starting to get out of hand." A breeze blew conveniently, blowing his silver hair out of his face. It looked good, I wouldn't deny that. "Jake. Mary."
"Getting out of hand? I have no idea what you're talking about." If that was supposed to be a poker-face, Jake failed terribly at it. It took me a moment to realize, but he was blatantly lying. He was hoping that M-21 noticed, so he could rub it in his face that he was unable to stop him. How cruel...
M-24 responded first. "The hospital located inside the city was massacred?
He paused, then turned quickly to the two, lashing out. "I heard you made an uproar! Were you not accusing us?! What were you thinking?!"
I inwardly flinched back, away from M-24. I had never seen him so... angry. Sure, I'd seen in frustrated and annoyed, and even angry, but not to this point. It was just... honestly, it was rather frightening.
Still, Jake seemed unphased. "Ahha~ I was wondering what you were talking about!" He grinned. "We're not the ones responsible for that. It's a misunderstanding."
"What?" M-24 spoke with disbelief.
"Everything was done by the trash that you created. We didn't even lift a finger." Jake never once stopped grinning. That is, until M-21 glared at him. The two stood silently, motionless, and simply glared at one another.
"M-21. M-24. I heard there was a suspicious eye-witness." I flinched at this, thinking he meant me. I stepped back, putting myself closer to M-24. "But nobody can say anything is for sure."
"It wasn't like the witness was there when the murder happened. They just passed by each other. There have been many times when they have passed him."
"That's not right." At last, Mary spoke. "They didn't just pass by each other. They were the infected person's meal that got away."
"They were going to get rid of the witnesses. But in the last minute, they just let the witnesses go?"
"What made you run away when you should have killed them?" Mary asked.
"I already told you. There was nothing that they witnessed. Therefore, there was no need to make a big fuss about it."
Both Jake and Mary glared at M-21, seeing through the lie. I could, too, but perhaps that was because I was actually there for the truth. "What an idiot."
"The higher-ups don't want any trouble." M-21 grinned, hoping by playing the 'higher-ups' card, they would drop the subject.
"Tsk." Jake exhaled, releasing a grotesque amount of cigarette smoke. "Lets do this again, properly."
"What?"
"It puts my mind at ease to get rid of any dangers." Jake paused, exhaling again. "Kill them all."
The three of us were stunned to silence. Just like that, they were going to kill Shinwoo and the others? A part of me felt terrible, yet another part just... didn't care, as long as the trouble was averted from myself and my kidnappers. Yet, would it do that? Or would it cause more problems? I frowned. No, I didn't want Shinwoo to die. I'd had a few run-ins with him in my life, and each time he successfully made me smile. Something very few could manage.
Without a word, Jake and Mary turned, disappearing from sight.
"What now? Are we going to just let them be killed?" I asked.
"No. But... What can we do?"
"I was expecting him to come off defensively. To think he would speak so surely in that way to us." M-24 stood beside M-21, with me on the opposite side of M-21. We only just arrived here, and if anything, all of us were growing more and more aggravated.
M-21's expression seemed to grow softer, showing he was upset in some way. "They think nothing of us. Actually, they want us to take the first offensive move. Because no matter what we do, he has the confidence to get rid of us whenever he wants. We're nothing against them. They are the strongest in the organization."
The strongest? I knew they were stronger than my kidnappers, but to be the strongest...? I had no idea... I frowned, finally realizing the situation. This would not go over well.
"Jake was probably the one responsible for this case, too. Although Mary hates us, she's not someone who would act so rashly. He won't get off easy if the organization knows it was Jake that pulled the strings. Jake's first massacre incident was towards the organization."
"What? If that is so, how is he still working for the organization?"
"They were the scientists who gave Jake those powers. They had a research center in a military defence force with a hundred men. They put all the warriors through a tough training. Jake could not be stopped. Including all the research staff in the research center, they totaled to 138 people. There wasn't one survivor." My eyes widened at this. Amazing... Such... Such strength shouldn't exist!
"Why did he do something like that?"
"No reason. Just the fact that they hurt him somehow through one of the experiments."
"Crazy bastard."
"Fuck yeah, he's crazy!" I chipped in, my voice raised, and my eyebrows furrowed. How disgusting, for someone like him to exist.
M-21 and M-24 smirked at me. "The organization turned a blind eye for him. It was actually because of what he did they favored him more. They saw this as a strength and the assassin organization recruited him."
"Damn, if the organization is like that then they won't even flinch after knowing what he did."
"Yup." M-21 paused. "Actually, all this might be a good thing."
"What is?"
"If the school kids are put into any danger, they should appear again. Even if it's Jake or Mary, they won't be an easy opponent."
"I see."
Suddenly, the ringing of a phone sounded, causing M-21 and M-24 to look down, shocked, and me to jump, practically scared speechless.
"Can't be..."
"It's the phone of the girl we kidnapped." M-24 held up the phone, staring at it. And he stared. And stared. Then glanced at M-21.
"My god, you two! Just answer the damned phone! As far as I'm concerned, the worst that could happen is them asking for the phone back!" My eyebrow twitched at their paranoia. "Honestly! Men!" I huffed, earning a small glare from M-21.
Still, he nodded. "Pick it up."
"Okay." M-24 clicked open the phone, then hit talk. Then, he hit speaker-phone.
"Quick and easy loan service! No questions asked! We can loan up to five thousand dollars right then and there!" The voice followed by a song. All three of us stood still, confused, but also relieved. M-21 and M-24 exchanged a glance, both looking annoyed and in disbelief.
"Hang up."
"Ye-yeah."
"Well, that..." I trailed off, shaking my head. "I will never speak of this." I turned dramatically from the two and placed a hand on my face.
"Why are you so upset? It's not like you have anything to worry about with the phone calls."
"That may be true, but I am choosing to stay with you two, rather than try to escape. There are two reasons for that: one, I actually enjoy both of yours guys' company, two, you both aren't human and have incredible strength and anger. I wouldn't stand a chance at escape. Therefore, with my staying, I am involved to some degree."
"Why... Why are you always like that? We kidnapped you. You're supposed to struggle. To scream. To try and get away!"
"Why are you getting so worked up over my choice, M-21? It doesn't matter why I stay. It..." I glanced to my side. I have never outright told him about my living situation. Never outright told them I was homeless. Really, I didn't want to tell them that, even though they probably already know. If they don't, they're quite dense. I grimaced. I had to come up with a form of a lie or else they would be likely to continue to ask me questions.
I mustered up my pride, grimaced again, then looked directly into M-21's eyes. "I enjoy your company." I had intended to go with a lie, but before I could catch myself, those words found their way out. I inwardly winced, but did not allow my expression to falter. It was an entire truth. "And yours, too, M-24." As though against my will, my head turned to M-24 while my lips formed the words. Again, they slipped out.
The two did not respond. They seemed surprised but quickly brushed it off and turned to each other, then shook their heads.
I looked up at the sky. "Let's go somewhere."
"Aren't we supposed to worry about someone seeing and reporting your appearance?"
"What did I tell you the following morning you kidnapped me, M-21? No one will notice my absence." Rather, no one could notice my absence. As for the distant family that could notice, they wouldn't care, so they would just be better off not realizing it.
"Why is that?" M-24 asked, this being the first time I heard him speak in nearly half an hour.
"Hm... Let's just say my family doesn't care. If they don't care, then why should I?" I shrugged, playing off the cover story. Again, it wasn't exactly a lie, but it wasn't a direct truth. I was obviously avoiding that, and unless someone who truly knew me was around, no one would know what I was hiding. These two had no room asking for such information.
"That seems rather vague. What's the complete truth?"
"What right do you have to ask that? I'm not trying to be rude, but, seriously. What right do you have? You both will tell me nothing about yourselves, so why should I tell you anything? This goes along with my idea of you two owing me." I risked bringing up that topic again to ensure my point went across.
Surprisingly, other than a brief flash of annoyance, M-21 displayed no initial reaction. He didn't attempt to hurt me, or even to lash out verbally. I had no problems with that; it spared my neck any more bruises.
"I'm tempted to say something, but to spare my neck, I'll keep my mouth shut." M-21 grinned at this. Not sadistically. Rather, it seemed playful.
"You're learning."
"I learn fastest when my life is at threat." I shrugged. "Usually."
"Usually?"
"I'm stubborn, as you know. When I want something, I'll do what I can to get it. It's part of who I am."
"Mm."
"You two are boring." I crossed my arms over my chest. "Seriously, let's go do something that isn't violent. I know, I never see you two eat. Let's go get something to eat. I haven't eaten in several days now." I smirked. "I'm surprised your entertainment hasn't peeled over yet!" I didn't think it would work, but the two seemed to respond to that.
"I know a place." M-24 spoke up, moving from the spot on the roof that he was at.
"You do? Somehow that surprises me." M-24 smirked.
"But first, you need to change. Today is supposed to be hot." M-21 spoke as he stood beside me. I looked down at the clothes I still wore, which were the too-big clothes that M-21 loaned me.
"Good idea." I nodded and walked over to the door that led inside. "Just pick out something for me to wear. Otherwise... Well, I'll have to go back to my torn uniform." I shook my head an walked through the opened door, turning left and disappearing from their sight. They would follow, of course, but they were a decent distance behind me.
I entered the room that we usually stayed in and waited. A few moments later, the two entered the room. They were silent as they separated; M-24 standing beside me, leaning against the wall, his eyes closed, and M-21 walking over to a corner in the room where a few clothes lay. He picked up a set of black pants and a grey vest.
"This is all I have left." I grimaced, but took the clothes and walked to the bathroom to change.
I leaned down a few feet away from the bathroom door to pick up the pants, which I'd accidentally dropped while I was examining the vest. "It will be a little flashy, but I suppose I'll live. It's not like you two are perverts. Otherwise you would have done something by now." I groaned lightly as I lifted myself back to my feet. "Well, I hope, anyway." I glanced behind me with my eyes closed and a small smile on my lips. I entered the bathroom and shut the door behind me.
I changed quickly, and just as I was buttoning the last button of the vest, I heard a slam followed shortly by a muffled voice of M-21 speaking. I opened the door and peeked out at the commotion. M-21 and M-24 were openly shocked as they stared at the crippled figure of Jake leaning on the vampire with Mary in front of them. I frowned, not at all happy to see them; well, Mary and Jake, anyway. I didn't feel much annoyance or hatred for the vampire; after all, he was simply following orders. Right?
With annoyance, I watched as Jake flung the vampire to the side, causing him to land harshly. I glared furiously at Jake when the vampire started trembling. What was with people always treating him like garbage? It wasn't his fault he became what he was now!
I released a sound of annoyance and stepped out of the bathroom. "M-21, M-24, I'm going out. There's somewhere I want to go. I'll be back before it gets too late." I walked out without a glance at anyone. I walked past Jake, only a few inches from his side. I glared up at him, wishing so badly that I could kill him right there. He stared back, the only emotions showing were annoyance and pain in his injuries. I snickered when I made it past him and shut the door behind me. I broke out into a run, thinking one of them might try to stop me, but as it turns out, running was unnecessary. Neither tried to follow me.
I wasn't sure where I was headed, but for some reason, I needed to escape, though only for a few hours. It just seemed too... suffocating staying with those people right now. Being the only human there was frustrating. Knowing my life could easily be severed at any given moment is rather terrifying.
Before I knew it, I found myself several miles from my -I assumed- permanent home. I turned into an alley and leaned back against a the wall. I brought a hand to my left eye and rubbed it lightly. I wasn't sure what suddenly came over me, why I suddenly felt so... unhappy... but nothing was changing that anytime soon; I could tell.
I sighed and slid down the wall into a sitting position. Pulling my knees to my chest, I rested my arms on them lightly and looked up at the sky. I remained in that position for several minutes before a presence startled me, causing me to flinch to the side, away from the person. I blinked when I saw who it was.
"What are you doing here?" I didn't relax my tensed figure; that would be stupid. If this man could stop a punch with a single hand, there's no telling what else he could do. That's right, it was mister Black-Hair. I knew nothing about him except he associated with Shinwoo and knew Principal Lee. As well, he most likely was not human. Several moments passed, and he said nothing. "Hey, I'm talking to you. What are you doing here?"
Still, no reply. I grimaced and pushed myself into a standing position. "I take it you don't talk much. I think I've only heard you speak twice. And that was only to M-24." I paused. "Oh, that's the big, muscle-y guy you fought the other day. The other one is M-21. Probably not information I should share, but as it turns out, I don't talk about much else than them anymore." I walked past him, intent on heading to my goal I set a few minutes ago.
"You talk a lot." I turned my head back to him and smiled in what could be considered a sad smile.
"When you're in my position... I think it's to be expected. For nearly a year, I barely uttered a word. I wouldn't doubt that if it had been much longer, I would have forgotten how to speak altogether." Shaking my head, I continued walking. I glanced behind me to see him following me. "Wha..." My brows furrowed. "Are you intending on following me? Of course you are. Well, I'm going quite a distance away, then I'm getting some food."
He didn't say anything, but simply followed. Honestly, it was a little creepy. I would manage, though. "Can I at least get your name?"
"Cadis Etrama Di Raizel."
I froze and turned to him, a disbelieving expression covering my face. He simply stared at me, looking vaguely interested. "Wow. Mind if I call you Raizel? Or should I go with Cadis?" I almost asked if I should call him 'Master' like Principal Lee did, but I figured that would be stepping my boundaries.
"You may call me what you like." I blinked.
"Raizel it is." I turned back toward my destination and continued walking. Some twenty minutes, and one hell of an uncomfortable silence later, we finally made it to where I was headed. "Here. This is what I came for." I gestured to what was once my home. "It's nothing... at all impressive, but this was once where I lived. I came to get a few of my things."
"Will you be going back?" Raizel asked suddenly.
"To where? To M-21 and M-24?" He nodded. "Yeah. What choice do I have? It's... better than living on the streets. And they technically kidnapped me, so it would be stupid to run away. Where would I run to, anyway? It's not like... any of my family would be willing to take me in." I leaned down in front of my box, which had somehow remained untouched, even after all this time, and searched around in it. I lay my blanket out and grabbed several things that I would like to keep of mine; which included all the female products, bathing accessories, and the remaining change of clothes I had. I left whatever was unimportant in the box and lifted it, moving it to the side.
I dug at the ground for a few then grabbed at my goal. I pulled out a plastic wrapper that contained around two-hundred worth in money. In a year, this was all I managed to put aside to use in dire situations. I frowned, but turned to Raizel. "This is the jist of what I have. Care for any particular type of food?"
"Ramen." Raizel's reply was nearly immediate, which caused me to smirk.
"Ramen it is." I gestured for him to follow. I slowed my pace enough to walk beside him. "Raizel, who are you? If you don't mind me asking." He didn't answer. "I see you with Principal Lee and Shinwoo often. And the uniform..." I gestured to the white uniform. "Are you a new student?"
He nodded lightly. "I see. Then... What are you? If you're with Principal Lee... And he's not human either... Then my guess is you aren't either." I paused, then looked at the sky, still walking. "There are times when I feel like I'm the only human around. I just keep learning about creatures. Vampires, beings with inhuman capabilities..." I turned to Raizel to see him giving me a curious look. He even seemed slightly surprised, but I couldn't be sure. "What?"
He shook his head. I sighed then stopped walking. He followed. "Here. Over the last year, I found these guys had the best ramen in this area. Not as good as I could make, but it would do." I'm not one to brag, but I can make a pretty killer batch of ramen, if I do say so myself.
"What would you like to order, Mirai?" I glanced up to see I had sat in my usual seat in the diner unconsciously. I glanced to my side to see Raizel sitting beside me. I glanced back up at the man standing beside my table, and smiled at the familiar face.
"Mr. Ichan! It's been a while! I'll have the usual! And..." I turned to Raizel to see him staring blankly at the table. "Um... I think he'll have the same." I smiled up at Mr. Ichan. He nodded, smiled, then walked off. Mr. Ichan and I met about seven months ago. I had found a bit of money laying around, by pure luck, and took it to my advantage to buy some actual food. Our first encounter was filled with a few rude remarks... Mostly on his behalf, but when he realized my situation, he apologized wholeheartedly and treated me to a meal. Part of that money I would be using today. Probably not the exact dollar, but you get the point.
"So you really don't talk much. Not even to order ramen... But I'm certain you talk to Principal Lee. Why is that? Is it because you're not..." I trailed off, not allowing me to speak of such things in public. He knew what I meant; of this I was certain.
With no answer, I allow my mind to trail. Trail to since I was kidnapped, the things I learned, my reactions. All of it clouds my mind. I barely notice when our food is placed in front of us or when Mr. Ichan attempts to get my attention. I simply stare at the vacant seat across the table. My mind drifts to my parents. The small smile I had disappears and my eyes narrow. I think of the times we'd had together, eating in other restaurants. When we would go to parks and simply watch other people, or play around ourselves.
Absentmindedly, my gaze trails over to Raizel. His intense crimson eyes are staring right back at me. I flinch, finally coming back to reality. I quickly turn and look down at my food. I grab the chopsticks and start eating, then look up at Raizel. "Why aren't you eating?"
"I am waiting for the serving to increase."
"Eh?" My brows furrow. Does he mean the noodles? I shrug lightly and continue eating. I personally prefer mine before they grow soft and mushy. I take a few bites before I sit back and stare at my hand. "It was a surprise, you know." I see Raizel pause in his reach for his ramen, then he continues. "When I found out Principal Lee wasn't human. It shocked me. I think a part of me didn't want to believe it. For the two years I'd known him, I had thought he was human. But... At the same time, I wasn't aware there were such things as vampires or... well, whatever else is out there." I looked over to Raizel.
"During that fight... I grew terrified of you and him. You, who could stop M-24's fist like it was nothing! Principal Lee who did... whatever he did to M-21 without a care and with ease! I wanted to run from you two. If it wasn't for the fact that M-21 is now important to me, I would have run. However, regardless of their kidnapping me, the two have grown on me. With the exception of a few times, they haven't hurt me." I place a hand on my neck. Raizel follows my hand with his eyes, and I know he sees the bruises. They don't just fade overnight, unfortunately. "It was my fault, though. I said some things I shouldn't." I shrugged.
"They did this, yet you stay with them." It wasn't a question, and when I felt his finger lightly touching my neck, I cringed.
"What other choice do I have? Even if I did decide to run away, the two would come after me. And when they find me, M-21 would be sure to make me pay." I shook my head and dropped the topic. I was sure he wouldn't talk, so there was no hassle in changing it. I finished my ramen fairly quickly, Raizel following shortly after.
I called Mr. Ichan over and handed him the money directly. He watched me carefully, ensuring I was alright with this mysterious man. I nodded at him, then gave a reassuring smile. I waved at him as I walked through the door, Raizel following behind.
I sighed. "I don't want to go back yet." I frowned, and took a side glance at Raizel. He was staring directly at me. "What? You keep staring at me..."
"You are unaware..." He spoke simply, either not finishing his thought, or having no intention of saying anything else to begin with.
"Unaware of what?" I continued to look at him, only growing more confused. He shook his head. "Raizel, you are strange and mysterious. You know that?" The sound of a light chuckle startled me. I looked back at him to see a small smirk gracing his features. "You smiled..." Then it was gone. It looked nice...
Startled, I found myself having stopped when Raizel smirked. With a shake of my head, I continued to walk, now several feet behind Raizel. He did not slow. My head tilted to the side. Did he want me to follow him? Apparently not...
Raizel stopped and looked up at the sky. I examined him. His body seemed slightly slumped and if I didn't know any better, I would swear he was lost.
"Raizel... Are you lost?" His frame tensed slightly, then he reached into his pocket. He turned to me and handed me a small slip of paper. I took it and examined it. "Principal Lee?" I turned the slip over to see a number and a small note saying 'I'm lost!'. I lowered the slip and brought my free hand to cover my mouth. I smiled and stifled a laugh. "So you are lost."
He nodded. "Alright. Well..." I paused. "I don't have a phone, obviously. So... Looks like I'll have to just show up. I've managed to find his house once, by pure chance." I started forward, ushering Raizel to follow.
A mere forty-five minutes later, and we arrived at Principal Lee's house. Raizel simply stood back, appearing to still be lost. I stepped up and rang the doorbell, waiting for the door to open. When it did, Principal Lee looked down at me, startled. I gestured behind me. "I believe you lost someone, Principal Lee. I thought you may want him back. Well, that and he asked for my help."
Raizel walked past me and into the house, passing beside Principal Lee, then continuing on. I disregarded the motion. "I suppose I will take my leave now. It wouldn't be smart to keep those two waiting on my return." I looked off beside me as though I would be able to see them.
"Miss Mirai, why are you wearing such clothing?" Principal Lee's voice spoke, sending chills throughout my body. I tensed, but looked down. Oh, that's right, I was borrowing M-21's clothes.
"Er... That is-" I was interrupted.
"Come to think of it, I have not seen you in school for a few days. Why is that?"
"You see, I-" And again.
"Are you in trouble, Miss Mirai?"
"Principal Lee! Let me talk!" I burst out, using more voice than I had intended. "Sorry, but the situation is hard to explain."
"She is homeless." I grunted, surprised that Raizel spoke again, especially when not being directly spoken to.
Principal Lee looked from Raizel to me. "Miss Mirai, is this true?"
I shook my head. "Not necessarily... M-21 and M-24 have taken me in. But, I was homeless, yes." Principal Lee seemed surprised. "You really didn't put two and two together?"
He seemed aggravated and rather annoyed that he wasn't aware. I murmured an apology. "I didn't think you should know. It was my private information. Not something someone other than myself should have to listen to or worry about."
"Where are your parents?"
I hesitated. Why was I telling him about myself? Principal Lee could very well be a murderer... "Dead." I answered at last.
"I am so sorry." Principal Lee's voice seemed to soften. I looked up at his face, remembering the unnatural beauty it held. His eyes were of a marvelous blue and his hair was a natural, beautiful blonde. How strange to see one with such features here anymore. Still, he was a dangerous man. It would be best to keep my distance. "How did they pass?"
I answered immediately. "Murder." I noticed both Principal Lee and Raizel seemed to tense at this. "It was a man who killed them, but I do not know who exactly. Even if I did, though... How would I go about exacting my revenge? I'm human; I can't even defend myself properly. Not like you can, or Raizel, or M-21 and M-24." I grimaced, realizing I was only bringing myself down. I jumped when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I jerked forward, attempting to escape the touch, but it only followed me.
Principal Lee held his hand on my back, between my shoulder blades and pushed me forward. "What are you-?"
"Hush. I am inviting you in."
"What? Why?!" My voice rose as the panic did. I was about to enter the house of two people who were not human.
"Miss Mirai, please. Stop struggling." I threw myself forward, away from Principal Lee, as well as away from Raizel.
"What do you expect of me?! I am in the house with two men, alone, and one is possibly a murderer! Do you expect me to remain calm?! I am female, you know! I may not look so feminine at the moment, but I am!" With each emphasis of a word, I leaned forward slightly but stepped back. The further I was from these two, the better. Being on the streets with them is one thing, but in their house, alone, with no one around to see...
One thing continued to bother me; one phrase. 'Alone with a murderer'. Yes, that is exactly what I was; alone in the house of a murderer with no way out.
Oh, cliffhanger! This story did not end at all like I was hoping, but I suppose it could have been worse. =/ I wanted Mirai to take Raizel to Frankenstein's house without Frankenstein being there, and the two inside. But, to do it the way I wanted, Mirai would have had to call Frankenstein somehow, but she doesn't have a phone... So, right after Mirai and Raizel left the ramen shop, I started to change things up. Hence the reason why it may not be so good. But the ending was... somewhat similar to how I wanted it to end. Regardless, I do hope you enjoyed this chapter. And I apologize once again for the delay.
