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The Moment Where Everything Was Lost
Part I: The Eclipse
"Even though I'm already gone; it isn't like I have disappeared. Inside your picture, inside your dream, from now on I can live forever and ever."
-Yuuki Sanada (Half & Half)
Chapter XXI: Reminiscence Part II
Author's Note: Last time, you saw how Ayesagawa's life was shattered, and how he was driven out of his sanity. Now, you'll figure out how that incident took part in the creation of a deadly drug that lead to a massacre.
Six days has passed since the incident…
In a far distant room, a group of people was having an auspicious meeting. Ten men, all wearing black suits, gathered around the long table. All of them seemed dangerous to cope with. A heavy atmosphere seemed to circulate their lot. The silence broke, when one of them spoke.
"What happened with the two scientist stationed in the East Underground Headquarters?" the man in the middle said. "The traitors? They were silenced for good; those two knew too much after working in the South Intelligence Headquarters. We can't let them escape with that knowledge," one replied.
"Actually one of them survived, but he lost his sanity because of what happened," another man replied. "How weak, he lost his sanity just because of that," another one said.
"So you're saying he's still alive?" the man in the middle asked. "Yeah, but it doesn't sound different to me. Either way, he won't spill," another man said. "YOU IDIOT! You let him live after that! Whatever the circumstances, he must die!" the man in the middle shouted in anger.
"He's right, we mustn't take any risks. Despite his insanity, the knowledge is still within him. He might blab it out without him knowing," one man said agreeing. "You're all making a fuss about this little thing," a female voice said entering the room.
The woman was beautiful especially in her all black dress that just made her look timeless. She looks very young, but that way she talks makes her somewhat mature and sarcastic at the same time. "Oh dear, I just heard your conversation, and I can't resist butting in," the woman said. "Shut up! Just go back outside!" the man middle ordered.
"You don't need to be hasty; I'm here to help, that's all," the woman replied. "Since you're here, I'm wondering what did you mean when you said we were making a fuss about this?" one man said.
"I'm just saying, you all are making such a big deal about something so minor. They're not worth assembling a meeting only about this," the woman said.
"You don't get it do you?" the man in the middle shot at a serious tone. "Then elaborate," the woman said.
"If I let those two betray our organization; those two will become ice breakers to others out there. Our organization is a one side deal to some who we force or trick to work here. Once you're in, you either die a member or die trying to escape. Because of that, many employees here gain a grudge against us. Mostly they're scared, but once someone tries to be brave, the others follow as well. That's why we can't let those two betray us and live. If they escape, the others will see it as their silver lining and try it their selves. With that, we'll experience a mass mutiny that we can't control," he explained.
"Amazing how the human mind works. Out of fear, people intend to hide, yet if they see an opportunity; they gamble everything just to achieve what they want," she said. "It's life," one man replied. "So, starting now what are your plans?" one man asked.
The man in the middle gave a mischievous grin and said, "It's quite simple, tomorrow I want that deranged scientist dead and gone."
The next day…
In a local hospital, near where the tragedy happened, two medical expertises were having an immediate conversation. "So, what's the condition of the patient in room 417?" a doctor asked. "Nothing's changed; he still keeps rampaging day and night," the other doctor replied. "No improvement, huh? I feel sorry for the guy," the doctor replied.
"I know what you mean; he lost a lot," the other doctor said. "Yeah, he lost his best friend then he lost his whole family, and the police aren't doing a single damn thing," the doctor said. "Wait, what do you mean?" the other doctor asked.
"The police said that the case will lead into nothing; the murderer of his best friend has no suspects and witnesses; while, the arson case of their house is turning out to be just an accident," the doctor said.
"What? Are you sure? Is the police blind! There's no way that could be a coincidence! It's obvious that there's a mastermind behind it all," the other doctor said. "Well I'm sure the police know that," the doctor said.
"Then why rule out that possibility?" the other doctor asked. "Someone's blackmailing them I think," the doctor said. "Poor guy, he's life's destroyed and justice won't be served," the other doctor said. "Come on, let's check on him," the doctor said. The other doctor agreed, and the both of them went straight up to room 417.
They entered the door, and saw two nurses tending the man in the stray jacket. The man possesses long and unruly hair. He has black dim eyes that indicate just how mad he is.
At the sight of the doctors, he started screaming like he was frightened of them. "Mr. Ayesagawa, calm down," the nurse beside pleaded. He kept screaming and bashing his head towards the walls. The doctors acted nimble and prevented Ayesagawa from hurting more of him.
"Did you give him the shot?" the doctor asked restraining Ayesagawa's head. "I was just to give it to him when you suddenly came," the nurse explained.
"Give me the syringe; I'll give him the shot," the doctor ordered. The nurse obeyed him, and gave him the syringe containing a sleeping medium. The two nurses and the other doctors tackled Ayesagawa, and made him face the floor. He was still fighting; even though, three persons were pressing him down. The doctor with the syringe started panicking; because, the patient was shaking vigorously.
He was worrying that he might miss the shot. The doctor breathes and calmed down. He didn't know what to, so he took his best shot and acted in impulse. He opened his eyes and saw the needle of the syringe penetrating Ayesagawa's neck.
The pain made him wild, but slowly he was starting to lose strength. Seconds came by and he fell to the floor unconscious. The doctors and nurses sighed in relief, and remained seated on the floor. "His condition is getting worse," the other nurse said.
"I know; at this rate, he'll die of hunger and dehydration," the doctor hypothesized. "Can't we just give him food supplements? You know as a substitute?" the nurse suggested. "It won't enough for his body, we tried using force, but he just won't eat or drink," the doctor answered.
"It's like he wants to die," the nurse said. "You think so too huh?" the doctor replied.
"Well if I was in his position, I'll commit suicide instead of going through the excruciating pain."
"Well for now we can't exactly do anything; we'll just have to do our best to cure him," the nurse replied.
All silently agreed and stood to walk out the door to leave Ayesagawa in peace. The nurse secured the door from the outside to prevent any chance of a breakout. "Come, let's have lunch; leave the keys in the main office," the doctor said to the nurse. "Okay," she replied. Before leaving, the nurse left the keys of Ayesagawa's room as she came by main office.
Thirty minutes came by, and a male nurse came in front the main office and asked for the keys to Ayesagawa's room. "Why do you want it?" the care taker asked. "Well I was asked to give the patient his needed medications," the male nurse said. "Okay, but be back; it's time to close this hall down," the caretaker said.
The nurse took a tray filled with medications and syringes, and went straight to room 417. He opened the door to see Ayesagawa lying unconscious above his bed. The nurse placed the tray above the table, and reached for something inside his pockets.
He let off an evil discreet grin, and pulled a silencer pistol from his pocket. He directed the tip of the gun at the head of the sleeping Ayesagawa. "I'm sorry, but we don't give traitors considerations," the man menacingly laughed.
Just as he was to pull the trigger, a scream was heard from the hallway. He lost control of himself and peeked outside just to see what happened. "There's the imposter!" the nurse screamed pointing at the man. He was terrified and started quivering. He acted rash, and pointed at Ayesagawa.
Without hesitation, he pulled the trigger the bullet went through Ayesagawa's head. Blood flowed from the bed, and he fled leaving the gun behind.
The hospital was in chaos; everybody heard a sudden uproar, and started panicking themselves. Nurses and doctors were all over the place trying to calm the patients and their guests. "I heard somebody got shot? What's happening?" a patient started screaming along the hallway.
"Ma'am stop shouting, this is a hospital! The situation is under control!" a nurse said. Near the hallway where the incident took place, the police was talking to a doctor. "We didn't catch the suspect. He had an escape can outside. I already called the traffic department to close all roads leading out of this city," the policeman justified. Before the doctor can reply, a nurse came screaming towards them.
"Doctor! The patient in room 417 has been shot in the head! The other nurses took him in the surgery room," the nurse said in a cold sweat. "Shot in the head?" the doctor said looking confused.
They didn't waste any second further, and decided to help. They arrived in front of the surgery room, and saw traces of blood coming in the room. A nurse came out looking exhausted. "Sir, you better come in; the patient might not make it," the nurse said.
The doctor went in without having second thoughts. "What's the current condition?" the doctor asked. "The bullet didn't go through all the way. It's still intact in his brain. It hasn't passed through the cerebellum or any never coming from the spinal cord, but he lost a lot of blood," the nurse reported.
"I'm going to save him, don't worry; he lost too much, and I'm going to make him regain all that."
Three hours passed since the operation started…
Time stood still for the nurses and doctors that went in and out of the surgery room. Each one of them came out with more blood scattering on their uniforms. Their face, as time goes, becomes desperate. Something was happening wrong in the surgery room.
It was evidently sketched in their faces. It seemed there was no hope for Ayesagawa to live. The hallway outside the surgery room was empty. It was given since there was no more family or friends to worry or wait for him. Nurses come outside only to feel sorrier for him. Two female nurses came out and sat by the benches.
"His heartbeat is slowly depleting," the nurse sadly said. "I know," the other nurse whispered. "Hey, are we really saving him?" the nurse asked. "What? What do you mean?" the other nursed asked looking confused.
"You see if he was to survive, he would only experience more hell. He'll have his traumas and nightmares to haunt him till his last breathe. He'll have nothing to gain if he lives, so don't you think it's better if he just die?" she answered.
"Saiko! What are you saying? But, when you put it that way, I think it will also be for the best, but it contradicts the Hippocratic Oath we took. We do this to save lives, not end them," the other nurse replied.
"Saving one from harm doesn't necessarily save them; it's not for us to say that we saved their lives. It's for them to recognize that we saved theirs," Saiko wisely said.
Saiko gazed at her blood stained uniform, while the other nurse remained speechless. Above the silence, the doctor came running out gasping for breath. He could only muster a few words and say, "He made it."
The two nurses became speechless and continued to look at the doctor. "Why do you two look so surprised? Aren't you happy?" the doctor asked. "Yes," Saiko lied.
Ayesagawa was put back in a new room with guards just outside the door. Every hour different doctors come in to check on him. A whole day has passed, but Ayesagawa still hasn't regained consciousness.
"His pulse is still there, but his brain just isn't responding. Right now he's in a terminal coma I fear all we can do now is wait for him to wake up," the doctor said in a conversation with Saiko just outside Ayesagawa's room. The treatment and observation went on.
He was constantly visited by doctors to check for improvement, but still there was no luck. Three days of vigilant observation passed with no signs of him waking up.
On the fourth day during nighttime, Saiko was heading towards the room to replace the dextrose. She unlocked the door and came to see a big shock. The room was empty. No one was inside the patient was gone.
Saiko alerted the guards outside and asked to call the others. She went in and double checked the comfort room and the closets. Still, Ayesagawa was gone, but that was when it hit her. She opened the door and looked down, but there was nothing. No rope, no anything to support him down. The room was located at the top most floor of the hospital.
It just seemed impossible to jump down and survive. At the far end of the street, in front of the hospital and inside an alley, a man was gasping for breath, and kept clutching his chest. He stood and picked up a broken shard of glass. He slashed his wrists and blood flowed out. He didn't mind and just looked up at the black sky.
It was Ayesagawa, awake with eyes that just screamed vengeance. He said, "I swear in my own blood that I'll do anything to destroy that organization and avenge all of you, I'll make them pay."
Author's Note: Slowly the curtains close. Now you're getting the idea of how this will turn out. Please review everybody! Next chapter released marks the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THIS FANFIC! Stay tuned next chapter! It's gonna be a special one.
Coming Soon: Chapter 22: Reminiscence Part III
Preview: Ayesagawa takes up his revenge. See how he does it in the special anniversary chapter next week.