I'm in so much pain from the latest chapter Q_Q

Previously on Monster Within:

Awkwardly asking his daughter if she wanted to eat after he just finished slaughtering his wife, nodding Keiko stared at her father "Yes dad, I would like to eat very much" growing more with hunger as the smell of blood filled her nostrils even more "I want to eat her"

Story continues:

The next day both Keiko and her father went about their regular routine as if the incident that occurred the previous night did not happen. To make sure that the two would be tied to the murder they made it seem as if it was a ghoul's doing. Though Keiko felt bad since they had to smear the ghouls name even more that what they already were. Knowing that some ghouls were trying to live a peaceful and normal life, unlike others who enjoyed causing pain and misery for no apparent reason.

The CCG arrived shortly to investigate after finding the corpse not far from their location. Keiko's father grew with rage and cursed all the ghouls, meanwhile Keiko was in a different room with a other investigator trying to distract her as if to keep her from hearing what happened to her mother. She fell silence for she knew the truth but decided to act as if she had known nothing. He continued to distract her with small games, a knock on the door interrupted the two and a different investigator entered "Let's go, we have everything we need"

The CCG left with the information they've obtained in order to capture the ghoul. Though Keiko and her father knew it was highly unlikely they would ever find the ghoul. To proceed with more caution, Keiko's father limited her movements. She would not be allowed to go anywhere without him and everything had to be done by a certain time. The only exception he would give her would be that ghoul who saved her previously.

Days turned into weeks then months and soon years, throughout those years Keiko grew stronger and trained her kagune in order to protect herself and her father if that day were to ever come. Ryoma on his end continued to feed his daughter whether it meant bringing home dead bodies of those who committed suicide or he had to go out and kill, just to make sure his daughter would last the month. Luckily the pair has yet to be caught by the CCG, deep down they knew that their luck would not last much longer and will run out eventually.

Keiko tugged on the strap of her backpack while on her way home, having a sinking feel in the pit of her stomach. The minute she turned the corner she quickly stepped back and hid beside the wall. In front of her home was a vehicle that belong to the doves why are they here? Sneaking through a hidden passageway her father created in case the day they needed to escape came.

Investigators had the entire area secured around the home and inside as well. Luckily she was hidden beneath them. Keeping as quiet as to not alert them of her presence "I will ask once more, where is your daughter?" it became impossible for her to see through the cracks of their floor board but she managed to catch a glimpse of her father.

Covering her mouth as to not let any sound escape, he had been tied and heavily injured as blood trickled down the side of his face "answer me and we will let you go" he never answered the question, knowing the position he was in "I rather die than hand her over to you" Another punch landed by the dove "why? Why do you protect her? She's a monster, no longer human. Just a damn ghoul" breathing deeply Ryoma tried to answer "No matter what…she will always be my precious daughter…I won't lose her"

The investigator stood in silence and snapped his finger "get rid of him" Keiko readied herself to attack the doves in order to save her father but stopped in her tracks, he called out to her as the investigators surrounded him "Keiko…run" raising their weapons, they had always used it on ghouls never on a human….till now "this is all I can do to protect you so live" SpLaT! Blood splattered everywhere covering everything and seeped through the floor boards, covering Keiko in some blood as well.

Anger grew within Keiko and she wanted to avenge her father right then and there, killing the investigators that stood above her. Eyes changed and her kagune ready but then what her father did would be all for nothing "Dad….I'm sorry" holding her sides as she fell to the floor. Loud footsteps stomped above "check every inch of this house. Leave nothing unturned, burn it down if we have to" by the time they found the secret passage she was already gone, no evidence left that she had been down there watching and listening.

Somewhere off in the distance keiko leaned against a wall for support, waiting for an old friend she had called for help to "keiko?" looking over she finally saw him but soon Keiko collapsed from exhaustion and everything turned to black.

After what seemed like hours she finally awakened, finding herself on top of a bed "I see you're finally awake" glancing over to see her friend standing by the entrance of the room "man you can sleep a lot. Almost thought you went into hibernation like a bear" keiko knew he was trying to cheer her up "ha, very funny. So where are we?" wondering where the two were, it seemed unfamiliar to her "well if you must know, we're in the 20th district"

She'd never been to it, her father always kept them in their district thinking that traveling would be dangerous "since it seems the doves are after you it would be wise to change your appearance. Maybe even get a mask" as much as she wanted to refuse, he did have a point. She wouldn't be able to go out without getting noticed if word got out to this district "fine" kicking the bed sheet off as she went to change into different clothing "I'll cut your hair, it's pretty easy"

Sitting down in the chair in front of her "though I've never done it before-" cutting off a large amount of hair "if you don't know how why didn't you say so!?" feeling that part of her hair was now extremely short "just stay still" surely when this would be over she'd have to whack him on the head. In the end he had cut her hair short and choppy "I look like a boy…" he smiled with enthusiasm "look on the bright side, your breast are small so you can pass for one"

Keiko slapped him across the cheek, leaving a red mark "I-I deserved that" rubbing it since it was sore. Once the duo were ready they left to get her a mask. He leaded the way seeing as how he knew the place, if Keiko were alone she be lost for sure. She made sure to stay close and not stray away.

Finally arriving at the place, keiko saw all the mask that were in the room "creepy, like some horror movie where the guy wears people's faces" flicked on the forehead by her friend "don't say such mean things" she stuck her tongue out at him as someone entered the room "Ah, new customer" looking over Keiko noticed the tall male. His neck and hands were covered with tattoo's, his hair was in a ponytail and she knew he was a ghoul due to the fact of his eyes.

"hey Uta, my friend here needs a mask. Anything will do to cover that face of his" getting a whack across the head by Keiko "you don't know when to stop making jokes do you" turning her glance back over only to be greeted with a close up look "you smell like someone familiar" she took in a small sniff of her own smell "…I smell bad?" her friend rubbed his head this time "that's because he is a she, trust me despite the lack of her assets" soon gulping as he noticed she was ready to hit him again "can we just move on and you make me a mask already"

Uta brought out his measurement tap and measure her head, making sure to write everything down. Even some minor information "Once your mask is ready I'll let you know" Keiko waved good bye as she left with her friend, still having a unsettling feeling in her stomach "Don't worry Keiko, I'll stay by your side and make sure nothing bad happens to you"

She's heard these words before, from her father. Keiko only hopes that he would not end the same way he did. The duo made their way to a small café to get some coffee, though something interesting caught her attention "..a eyepatch?"