DISCLAIMER: I do not own Gods Eater Burst.
Two chapters in one day? You think I'm crazy? Nah, this is just fair because the first chapter's more like the introduction. Okay I'll stop blabbering now. Btw, this one's written is Shiro's POV.
"Shiro!" I heard Axe call my name. It was dark. Pitch black. All I could see was my body.
"Shiro! Shiro!" Axe repeated. He sounded desperate. My vision became blurry and scene shifted. There was light, but it was dim. This time, there was fog. Even so, I managed to make out a shadowy figure that was running toward me.
"Axe?" I asked. My voice seemed to echo, I didn't know why. The shadow kept on running, so did I. It was Axe, it's got to be him. I was a few feet away from him, then I heard a loud scream. What terrified me more was that it was Axe's.
"Shiro!" He yelled for the last time.
"Shiro, wake up." The God Eater with black hair was standing next to my bed.
Wait, where am I?
"Thank goodness, you're awake." He added with a sigh of relief. My vision went blurry and my head hurt. No, not just my head. My whole body feels sore!
"W-where am I?" I managed to squeak out.
"This is the Sick bay." He said in a matter-of-fact way. I continued to stare at him, wanting to know where exactly I was. "Oh, uhm, this is the Far East Branch of Fenrir. It's an anti-Aragami organization. An organization of God Eaters."
"God Eaters..." I repeated. Once again, my vision went blurry...but not just that, I could feel something warm on my face. I lifted my hand and touched my cheeks. They were wet. I was unaware that I had already started crying.
"I'm...I'm sorry about Axe." He looked at me straight in the eyes, but I couldn't stand it, so I looked away.
"He was a good fighter. Really talented. And very hilarious." He added, chuckling slightly. "And you know what? He's always complaining about the missions. Geez, I didn't know what to do with that kid."
I could tell that he was trying to sound upbeat, and he's doing pretty well. He was trying to remember the good times he spent with Axe. I couldn't help but smile at that.
"He was my best friend." I muttered, tears continued to stream down my face as I started to reminisce as well. "We've known each other since childhood. And yeah, he's retarded."
The man laughed at my remark. He was able to make the atmosphere lighter. I have to thank him later.
"He found me. He wanted to save me...and I just stood there as the Aragami ate him." I choked back a sob. I felt so helpless. I could've saved him, but I was no God Eater. I'd only add up to his worries.
"Hey, I'm sure he's happy that you're safe." The man smiled and brushed my tears away. "So, cheer up, okay?"
I tried my best to give him a smile, it was tiny and barely recognizable, but it was a smile nevertheless.
"How did you...know my name?" I asked, remembering that he'd called me by my first name while trying to wake me up.
"Oh, I heard Axe calling for you. I hope you don't mind if I call you that." He scratched the back of his neck then grinned. "Reminds me, I haven't introduced myself yet. Name's Lindow Amamiya. You can call me Lindow."
I tilted my head. "Lin...dow?"
"Yep, that's me." He grinned at me again. I felt heat rise to my face. Why is he so nice?
"Well, I have to go now. I still have some missions to attend to. You can stay here if you want to rest, the others will probably come up and check on you too." Lindow rubbed his chin. "Hmm, if you're hungry, just tell Sakuya or Soma. I have to run now. See ya!"
"W-wait!" I yelled but he had already gone outside. "Who's Sakuya and Soma?"
(Okay, now it's in the normal POV. I hope it's not confusing you.)
"How is she?" Sakuya asked, a hint of worry in her voice. She and Soma were waiting in Lindow's room.
"She's okay now, I think." Lindow shrugged, "She's still sad about Axe."
Sakuya lowered her head and frowned, "I'm gonna miss that guy."
"Stupid rookie..." Soma muttered, his hood covering his face so nobody could really tell what his expression was.
"Let's not waste our time moping over his death, we all know that he wouldn't like that." Lindow said casually, although it was clear that even he was affected by the loss of his friend.
"Guys, what do you think about Shiro?" Lindow asked out of the blue.
"Shiro? You mean the girl?" Sakuya asked. Lindow nodded.
"Cute name, no?" He said with a grin, Sakuya rolled her eyes but nodded anyway.
"She's quick." Soma suddenly spoke, answering Lindow's question.
"I agree. I have never seen someone dodge Kongou's attacks that easily." Sakuya crossed her arms, a smile playing on her lips as Soma and Lindow headed for the elevator.
"You think she'd pass as one of those New-types they're looking for?" She asked, clearly excited to have a new team mate. Soma grunted.
"Who knows?..." Lindow replied before the doors closed.
Ahm, I think Shiro's developing a crush on Lindow. Oh well, do you think she's gonna be a New-type God Eater? We'll find out later~ Hope you enjoyed reading!