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Guilty Crown- Sins of an emperor
Phase 02: Survival of the Fittest
"Medic!"
We enter a facility where the pilots of GHQ's Endlaves remotely control the machines from. A lot of personnel were running around in a panic.
"Critical damage to unit 332! Emergency Bailout!"
It seemed that the pilot of the Endlave from the previous chapter was injured as another doctor shouted,
"Second Lieutenant Saen was injured by the backlash!"
An officer kneeling next to the cockpit of the pilot had a dumbfounded expression as he muttered, "What the hell happened?"
Scene Change: Back to where Shu was in the previous chapter
P.O.V: Shu
As I continue to make my way to where Inori was, I turned around as I heard the shout of a pilot behind me screaming, "How dare you injure Saen!"
I believe he is referring to the pilot of the Endlave I had just destroyed, and as I simply finished that train of thought, I was sent a gift by a salvo of missiles heading right for me.
Narrowing my eyes, I kicked off the ground to try and put some distance between the missiles and myself but unexpectedly, a platform appeared on the soles of my shoes and out of reflex I jumped again and again as more platforms kept appearing causing me to reach quite a height.
This did little to comfort me as the missiles continued to fly towards me. As they got closer, my body seemed to move out of instinct or maybe it was fear…
Regardless of why, I slashed using the same blade I had gotten from Inori and to my immense surprise, a shock wave came shooting out of the weapon destroying some of the missiles while diverting the rest.
The diverted missiles flew straight pass me and just in case, I turned around in case they managed to control the missiles to head back.
Unexpectedly, they simply collide with each other causing a huge explosion quite near me causing me quickly move my sword to block the explosion but because I had no ground to use as support due to me still being suspended on air, I was sent flying and crashed onto the unforgiving ground…
Scene Change: Abandoned building
Overlooking the area in a building quite a distance from the battlefield, Gai and another male having a similar hair style aside from it being sliver were present. The silver haired man commented while looking at the scene,
"Is that the power of a Void?"
Seemingly disregarding the question of his comrade beside him, Gai relayed an order to a comrade,
"Oogumo, do it now."
Scene Change: A destroyed building near Shu
This time we see a dark skinned bulky male sitting down, leaning on a piece of what seemed to previously be a wall.
As Gai's orders came from the device he had on his hands, we can confirm that this person is named, Oogumo.
Oogumo then replies Gai, "Yes commander' and proceeds to press a string of commands on his device just as an Endlave passes by him.
Scene Change: Shu's crash point
P.O.V: Shu
I groaned as I got shook off some of the rocks that were covering me, getting up my eyes widened as the Endlave that shot the missiles earlier was coming right at me with its blade poised for a stab.
However it seems that my luck was getting better as suddenly a continuous stream of explosions occurred from a building nearby.
It seemed that the 'explosions' were actually turrets firing from behind windows and the bullets fired pierced through the ground that the Endlave was standing on causing it to collapse in a heap.
'Damn that must suck…'
I picked up my blade and made my way over to the Endlave and slashed at the cockpit causing it to make a few more struggling movements before it ceased to continue operating.
As I gazed at the outcome of my so-called battle, I noticed Inori lying on the ground, fearing that she may have gotten injured, I rushed over and as I reached her position, I said
"Inori-san, are you alright?"
My worries were for nothing, yet I was relieved to find that she was unhurt aside from being unconscious.
Suddenly my blade began to glow causing me to release it as it flowed upwards into some kind of circle decomposing it into the crystal liquid ribbons and going back into the glowing spot on Inori chest which stopped glowing as soon as the last ribbon entered.
"What on earth was that…?"
I turned my head to face the side as I carried Inori so that her head was leaning on my arm and saw Fyu-Neru approaching us.
Its ears opened up as Gai's voice came out of it.
"Ouma Shu. You've got 15 seconds, retrieve Inori and withdraw from the area."
With that, Fyu-Neru's ears closed and its head opened up once more to show me a map of where I would be meeting Gai once more.
Carrying Inori on my back, I took note of the map before asking for Fyu-Neru to lead me to Gai…
Sigh…"I have got so many questions to ask and none of the answers, hopefully Gai can give me some."
Scene Change: A distance from Shu's battleground
The previously white old Endlave was now a dirty dark green color, it was roaming through the area as the pilot asked,
"Tsugumi! Where's the next target?"
Tsugumi who was in some kind of Cybernetic globe wearing plug-suit was turning a dial while answering the pilot,
"Facing 10 o'clock. Distance is 400!"
She then jumped to select a screen above the panels that were around here and a panel enlarged in front of her showing a game of which its objective was to have similar shapes clicked in a row.
"That's too far! There's nothing closer?" The pilot of the Endlave seemed to be unsatisfied with the reply.
As Tsugumi began playing her game, she told the pilot, "Aya-nee, you're trying way too hard"
Tsugumi eventually finished the level she was at as she took the panel and made it into a ball before tossing it into a circle patterned panel which absorbed the ball before floating over to Tsugumi who continued,
"Your poor machine's at its limit too you know."
As the circle panel floated near her butt, she simply used it to bump into the panel causing it fly back.
The pilot known as Aya-nee for now was still stubborn as she mentioned, "But I want to do as much as I can…"
She then let out a gasp as she saw a newer model Endlave of the same color heading towards her at quite a high speed.
It began to fire rounds of bullets at the older Endlave, and with its inferior speed and reaction time it wasn't able to dodge the bullets causing the pilot to feel sever pain from the bullets.
The bullets were still coming, destroying and ripping off most of the Endlave's plating along with its head!
Eventually the newer Endlave's rifle ran out of bullets, which was obvious as it stopped firing and tossed its weapon away before deploying a blade from its left arm.
Tsugumi seeing that the situation was dire, gasped and said,
"Bailout!" as she pressed a button with the exact wording causing Aya-nee as Tsugumi called her to be ejected from her cockpit thereby saving her from feeling her body getting pierced by a blade.
As the it's blade pierced through the older model's chest, a male's voice came from the machine saying,
"Huh? No screaming? How boring…" and tossed the older machine on top of a nearby truck.
With Aya-nee, she was leaning on the side of her cockpit breathing heavily from the experience she had just felt.
Scene Change: GHQ mobile base
The bald officer that previously captured Inori was looking at the reports made by the recovery crew sent to examine what had happened t o the two Endlaves that were sent to that area.
"You're telling me a foot soldier did this?"
The pictures he was viewing consisted of close up views of the aftermath of the Endlaves that were destroyed by Shu… not that they knew who did this as the only close up picture that would've allowed them to recognize Shu was blurred with particles.
The soldier who was giving the report informed, "The video footage of the battle is distorted, so it's tough to be certain but it indeed seems to look that way."
The officer was shaking in rage as he muttered loudly, "A private anti-Endlave weapon?" he proceeded to kick a chair next to him as he raged, "Like I can report this kind of thing!" As he was about to continue his rant, a door opening was heard and a voice sounded,
"Second Lieutenant Daryl Yan is entering."
The doctor tch'ed as he quietly said "Shut it down" before turning to face the entrance of the room.
He then greeted the newcomer, "Oh my, Second Lieutenant Daryl! Welcome. It's an honour to have the Major General's son visit our mobile cockpit."
A blond male with pale blond hair wearing a plug suit approached the officer as he continued to say,
"As I'd expect, you're quite the brave, hard worker! Are you here under orders from your father?"
Daryl smiled arrogantly as he said, "No, I used my own judgment…I was in the middle of taking a new Endlave model to the base of operations when I heard reports that a battle had started so… I just came along" he finished with a somewhat innocent smiling face which seemed to confound the man he was talking to.
The officer whose name we still do not know, approached Daryl as he smiled, "I see, well I'm grateful for any help you can lend, Second Lieutenant." He stretched his hand for a handshake.
But it seemed that Daryl was irritated by this as he muttered as he glared, "You have got to be joking… You want me to touch that fatty meat? Listen, I do whatever I want, understood? If you get in my way…"
Daryl turned around with a cruel smile as he continued, "I'll rat you out to Papa." With that he left with a slight laugh.
The doctor was shaking in rage as he clenched his fist saying, "That fucking brat!" Turning around to face the soldier he was talking to earlier, he ordered," Expand the search! Even if they're women or children, bring them in and interrogate them!"
Scene Change: An Abandoned lot
P.O.V: Shu
I entered an abandoned area and I saw Gai in front of me, heading over to where he was standing; I let Inori down leaning a wall as she was still unconscious. I took a moment to regain my breath as I ran all the way as to not get caught by anyone.
I was about to ask Gai something when suddenly his device rang and he answered it.
Since I was quite near Gai, I was able to make out a few details of the caller, She was definitely female with beautiful brown hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a plug suit colored mainly in red with white in the midriff and black on the shoulder blades, I blushed slightly at the attention I paid towards her as I unintentionally listened in to the conversation.
As I heard her say, "I'm sorry Gai." It was then that I figured out that this was the pilot of the Endlave that saved us earlier.
Gai seemed to ignore my presence as he said, "Ah, Ayase. What's the situation?"
So… Her name's Ayase, heh for some reason I feel that it fits… I wonder why… Maybe I'm just feeling the after effects of being in life or death battle.
I was snapped from my monologue as Ayase began her report.
"I lost my machine, I'm truly sorry. I take full responsibility for it."
I couldn't help but feel that she was taking it a bit too far, what with her blaming herself.
Gai inquired, "Is that so?"
I briefly wondered if he would get mad and scold her but before I could ponder any longer, Gai continued with waiting for a response,
"It really is a shame, I gave you the pitiless order to hold your position for 18 minutes in that outdated Endlave, and even then you met my expectations. Yet you're still saying you're responsible?"
As Gai asked that, Tsugumi came walking towards Ayase. Ignoring Tsugumi, Gai continued saying, "In other words, maybe I'm not fit for command?"
This caused me to be surprised with the question he asked but my reaction was beaten by Ayase who quickly shook her hand while waving her hands towards the screen, she then shouted,
"That's not it at all! It's because of my failure! That is…"
Ayase closed her eyes thus she couldn't see what I was seeing, Gai had a smile on his face as she was shouting earlier which stopped as Gai said, "I'm just joking."
As Ayase looked up once more, Gai told her, "I'm glad you're safe, Ayase." And as he was about to end the call, Tsugumi's voice came on saying, "Aya-nee's heart rate is flying over the charts!" Ayase's voice was then heard berating Tsugumi for teasing.
I wondered at that point if there was anything to going on between these two and why did that thought cause a weight to sink in my stomach.
As Gai put away his device, I placed my hands into the pockets of my school pants as it was cold and was about to ask Gai once more but it seemed that once again, something interrupted me as Gai faced forward and said.
"So… You've woken up?"
I turned my head to the same direction and had a relieved smile on my face,
"Inori-san…"
Inori approached the both of us and turned to face Gai asking,"Gai. Did I do everything properly?"
I was surprised by the coldness in Gai's voice as he replied, "No, I'm disappointed in you, Inori."
Hearing that, Inori's eyes widened for a moment before her gaze went down not able to bear looking at Gai.
Forgetting what I was going to ask,I turned to address Gai saying, "Isn't that a bit harsh? I mean she got injured and in addition, she even gave it her all to the point of getting captured, you know!"
Gai simply retorted, "I know…"
He closed his eyes resigned and said, "But results are everything. She really made a mess of things in the end."
Understanding crossed my mind but just to make sure I inquired," A mess? Just how…"
Gai replied, "She allowed you to use the Void Genome."…
'Void Genome…' so that's what it's called…that cylinder…
"That was originally supposed to be for me to use…"
A cold breeze passed us causing me to shiver slightly, my attention was refocused back onto Gai as he continued, "The cylinder that she left in your care was one of the only three enhanced genomes successfully cultivated by Sephira Genomics."
Sephira genomics… I wonder why it sounds familiar…
" The power granted to its user is the King's power."
I blinked as I asked, "King's power?" Gai answered, "It analyses the intron sequences in the human genome, and draws out the power hidden within them by changing them into Voids."
"So that blade I pulled out is called a Void… But what exactly is a Void?"
"A Void is an idea that has acquired form, like you mentioned, the blade you used earlier is one. That's Inori's Void."
Nodding, I was about to ask whether each person's void is of the same type thereby being swords but it seems that Gai could read minds… or maybe I'm just that predictable as he said,
"Different people contain different Voids that you pull out from them. The Pinnacle of Void technology opening up the realm of the gods; that is what you've managed to get your hands on."
My mind was reeling at the information I was just given, the way that Gai explained it shows that the power I received was definitely something important but… the part about 'The pinnacle of Void technology opening up the realm of the gods…' What exactly does that mean… as in literally at the peak of this power, one would receive powers equivalent to a god? Or am I simply over thinking this…
Gai got me out of my musing as he informed me something I've already figured out. "You can't be allowed to live like you did up till yesterday, brought to a halt by your own powerlessness, and overlooking the lives of others."
"I'll have you fight for me."
My eyes widened despite my earlier composure, I shouted.
"Hey isn't that a little too sudden-"
My eyes narrowed as Gai suddenly approached me in a stride before grabbing onto my shirt and pulling me over towards him.
In a no nonsense voice, he told me.
"Listen well, Ouma Shu. You only have two options from here on out. Stay quiet and wait for natural selection to take its course, or adapt and change yourself."
As he released me, I looked straight into his eyes and told him, "You know if you'd allowed me to finish, I would've asked: What exactly is your group's objective"
For the first time since I've met him, Gai's eyes widened in surprise before showing amusement and answering me, "We, the Undertakers are a resistance group that aims to free Japan from the GHQ-"
Before Gai could continue, his device rang once more and a voice of the guy who cursed the GHQ soldiers earlier was heard.
"The situation's gone to hell down here, Gai." A picture was then sent showing guards in front of an entrance to a parking lot.
"The guys in white just broke into the underground parking lot in Area 14."
"Underground parking lot?"
"Yea, someone said that it was a safe place, and nearly 100 people who had sought refuge there got captured at once."
My eyes widened at that piece of information, captured? But what on earth for…
The image changed to show a blond wearing a plug suit approaching an officer.
"Not only that, but the new model that took down Ayase is piloted by Daryl "Kill 'em All' Yan, this is going to be a pain in the ass."
Gai's facial expression turned serious as he muttered loud enough for me to hear.
"Daryl… That kaleidoscope, eh?"
Kaleidoscope? What did that have to do with this Daryl person… and I wonder why Gai has a cruel smile on his face all of a sudden.
Gai placed the call on standby as he gestured me to follow him as he and Inori entered some hatch and went down a flight of stairs.
Eventually we entered a room and I saw a large group of people around two tables, among them I only knew Ayase and Tsugumi.
An adult with silver hair and was wearing specs said, "Gai this is an unforeseen situation. Given the difference in our fighting capabilities at this time, the risk of a rescue mission is too great. I advise we retreat."
None of them were paying attention to the fact that me; an outsider had entered the room… maybe it was due to Gai being their leader and all that… Though I did notice some of them giving me a glance for a moment.
As Gai began telling his group that this was unforeseen and that it was instead Divine Will, I began thinking to myself…
'A resistance group huh… I wonder though would I be able to work with them? To get rid of GHQ and throw away my normal life, however boring it is… that is what it means to join them'
As I was musing to myself, Gai was rallying his group for a rescue mission and subsequently annihilating the Antibodies.
'Despite what I saw earlier would that really justify literally annihilating them? Would I actually be able to join this kind group and proceed with killing several people…? No, right now I can't make my decisions so hastily… for now I'll wait.
"This operation will not use the same covert methods that we've employed thus far. From this point onwards, we the Undertakers are making ourselves known to the world! Work with everything you've got!"
I couldn't help but smile at the sight, clearly Gai was a very charismatic leader what with his impressive speeches and leadership skills… The Undertakers themselves gave Gai their upmost respect as they immediately agreed with his orders and proceeded to fulfill them with their greatest effort.
Seeing all of them cheering and moving led me to think that this kind of atmosphere wasn't that bad… but to think they are still called terrorists by the GHQ…
Gai then turned towards me and asked, "So… Where's your response?"
I took a deep breath and mulled over the thought of helping out for awhile, the thought of a hundred lives at stake allowed me to make my decision pretty easily…
I started right at Gai's eyes as I answered…
Scene Change: around the Underground parking lot.
P.O.V: Shu
After agreeing to join with the mission and being briefed by Gai on what to do, Inori and I proceeded to enter deeper into enemy territory through air vents entered by a small hatch hidden in the forest.
Inori entered first as she knew when to turn and what not while I was subjected to looking to the side as I felt it'd be bad if I simply stared straight ahead.
As we passed through a small vent, I heard the sounds of fists meeting flesh and stopped to take a look, Inori had similar ideas as she too stopped.
"Resistance is futile!"
It seemed that an officer was cruelly beating up a civilian asking about their leader's name. As the officer threatened the man with a gun to the head. I briefly recalled what Gai had informed me about.
"The Special Virus Disaster Prevention Bureau, AKA the Antibodies. They've been granted the independent authority to label people as infected, and based on that judgment, dispose of them."
Shaking my head, I gestured for Inori to move on. Eventually we reached an exit and I found myself in a semi-destroyed gas station.
As Inori used a device to signal that we were in place, we leaned on the debris as we waited for the signal.
I took a peak when I heard a woman's voice shouting,
"Please stop this! Just what is it you think my husband's done?"
Her child then grabbed on to her coat as he told her that he needed to go to the toilet.
The mother released her hold on the officer to comfort her child for a moment, telling him to wait a second.
She then turned back to the officer and pleaded, "He isn't sick! I'm begging you!"
My eyes widened as I saw Daryl walking through the line of men kneeling with blindfolds over their eyes.
The mother saw Daryl and assumed that he was a higher ranked individual thus went over to plead with him.
"Officer! Please, save my husband!" She looked so desperate that I nearly wanted to run out and help but my mind told me that I wouldn't be able to do anything without dire consequences
My eyes watched in horror as Daryl freaked and kicked the mother into the ground screaming, "What are you doing, you damn hag!"
He began advancing towards her as he continued saying, "I'll get infected!" and kicked her in the face...
He began mocking her and per statement he kicked her once… I gritted my teeth in anguish knowing that I wouldn't be able to do anything that wouldn't be fatal to the plan.
To calm myself I once more began to remember what Gai had told me about GHQ.
"One of the key elements for GHQ maintaining public order: its sharpest and most horrid fangs… That's the enemy we're fighting against now…"
Scene Change: inside the GHQ trailer
The bald officer, whose name still hasn't been told, smirked as he ordered, "No problem. Just do it."
The American beside him, gasped as he glanced at his superior who then ordered the execution of the men who were lined up, kneeling.
Scene Change: Outside the trailer, with Shu and Inori
P.O.V: Shu
I was clenching my fists so hard that I thought they'd be bleeding by now as I saw the mother holding her bleeding face while her child's fearful cries resounded in the area.
Daryl spatted, "Good grief, all this annoying fuss about 'mother'… when all you did was give birth to him."
Gah, if I didn't hate him before, I sure as hell hate him now! What I would give to punch his face just once!
The Horror movie-like scene continued as Daryl took out a gun and pulled the chamber, loading a bullet and aimed it at the fallen mother... I could no longer react and could only stare in horror as all the other soldiers began aiming their rifles at the kneeling men.
…This can't be happening, Gai… what's taking you so long!
Tsugumi apparently had the same sentiments as she shouted over the channel,
"Alpha team, are you in position?"
"Not Yet."
This caused me to swear, knowing that we wouldn't be able to make it in time but please for the love of god, let me be wrong.
"Hurry up!" seems that Tsugumi was panicking at this point
A member of the alpha team replied, "I got it."
I watched as the soldiers and Daryl tensed their shoulders and with that the horrible sounds of guns being fired sounded over the area…
My eyes were treated to a sight that I honestly didn't expect to see.
While I wasn't able to react due to my shock, Tsugumi managed to do so, just fine as she screamed,
"Gai!"
Finally the order we've been waiting sounded over the channel, "Commence the operation!"
Missiles were heard being fired from a location; I looked over our hiding spot and saw that the anti-air laser weapons were already trying to intercept the missiles… so far going as planned.
I narrowed my eyes as I saw Daryl head for his cockpit in his own trailer, oh how I wanted to punch his face… The maniac expression he had certainly didn't help his case.
I got ready to run as I went through Gai's orders once more.
"Listen well Shu, after the Alpha team's long range attack, we'll draw out the Endlaves as far from the enemy's camp as possible and then once they've been drawn out as far as the set distance, Charlie team will move in."
True enough, a hummer began moving on the road causing most if not all of the Endlaves to pursue it and just as that happened, Tsugumi's voice reported,
"We've taken control over points Red, Blue, and Yellow! The remaining distance to the set point is 7!"
She then addressed Ayase, "Aya-nee, please take care of my kids!" If this wasn't such a serious operation, I would've openly laughed or maybe did a spit take from that request if I didn't know what it meant.
Ayase's role was to control robots that were built by Tsugumi and place them in strategic areas to surround the main trailer.
Ayase's voice replied, "You can count on me!"
And with that, a whole bunch of mini robots began roaming around the place.
Tsugumi's voice reported once more, "Target has reached the D line!"
Gai waited for a moment before giving out the order, "Do it now!"
And all together, a whole bunch of laser sights were locked onto the main trailer from all angles.
This caused them to cease all pursuit and eventually calling back their Endlaves to try and provide protection for the home base…
If I wasn't so nervous, I would've said that Gai is one very scary strategist, to be able to predict their movements and easily surrounded… I am speechless.
Shibunji who was the staff officer of the undertakers who was also the man who had silver hair and was wearing specs began a broadcast to the Antibodies.
"I'm giving you an advice Major Guin, leader of the GHQ Antibodies' third company
Scene Change: Inside the main trailer.
The head officer now known as Major Guin gritted his teeth as an officer on his left said, "He's using an open channel!"
"We are the Undertakers. Release all of the hostages and surrender; if you agree to our demands, we'll at least spare your lives."
The operator on his right inquired, "Major, What will you do?"
Major Guin smirked not at all worried about the situation as he began to inform the operator,
"We're the ones with the trump card."
He then reached down and grabbed the mike and shouted,
"Terrorists! Under no circumstances will we bow down to terrorism, if you put up further resistance, we'll set off the lethal gas we put underground."
With that a video feed from the underground parking lot showed a device with gas tanks on its side.
"If you don't want that to happen, show yourselves!"
More of the Endlaves have returned and surrounded the trailer in a circular pattern as Guin continued speaking,
"So you're the so-called 'Undertakers,' huh? You guys must have a leader as well, right?"
Major Guin stepped out of the trailer and was greeted by Gai's voice proclaiming that he was the leader.
Sounds of footsteps approaching were then heard as soldiers and Endlaves pointed their weapons at Gai who was now in view.
Scene Change: where Shu was
P.O.V: Shu
As I saw Gai appearing before the Antibodies, I tensed up in anticipation knowing that my role would come soon.
Guin's voice sounded across the area, "A name like 'Undertakers' is quite the ill omen, isn't it?"
Gai however was unfazed as he retorted, "The world is constantly forcing choices on people, Survival of the Fittest. That is the way things work in this world, we continue to offer funerary songs for those who have been naturally selected. Therefore, Undertakers!"
Heh interesting origin for the name
"Our name shows that we're always on the side sending off the departed, that we are the survivors!"
That seemed to get under Guin's skin as he openly scowled.
"You seem to misunderstand how things stand here. Just which of us is about to be naturally selected? What happened to the genetic weapon you guys stole? Tell me!"
I grew worried wondering if Gai was going to inform them of my name but relaxed when he simply answered, "That's the first I've heard of something like that."
Phew talking about suspense and now I feel bad for not believing in Gai but… you can't blame me right? I've only met him for one day.
Suddenly as I was musing, the previously used Anti-air lasers were now aimed towards Gai as Guin said,
"I'll wait until I've counted to ten. If you don't speak up, we'll fill you with holes."
Once again I was surprised by the exactness of what Gai predicted would happen, Inori happened to voice out that as she said, "exactly as planned."
At that very moment I suddenly had a morbid thought… If I were to fail in doing this… Gai and everyone will…-
Sensing my uneasiness, Inori placed a hand on mine as she mentioned, "believe in yourself, you can do it. For sure."
Smiling at her thoughtfulness, I gave her a nod and narrowed my eyes… I placed my right hand over her chest as that spot began to glow.
I pulled out the blade as I laid Inori comfortably on the wall just as Guin started counting.
Narrowing my eyes, I rushed out of our hiding spot and jumped on a car's hood an using that car leverage although now that I think about it that was a little redundant but nevertheless just as the soldiers were about to fire their guns, I slashed my blade at the trailer causing it to be split apart.
I then approached Daryl who was still in the cockpit as his eyes opened; it was already too late as a glow appeared over his chest and blurred his vision before pain wrecked his body as I forcibly pulled out his void.
Grabbing the gun-like void, I ran over to below where Gai was standing and took aim.
I had to time this just right if not, we can kiss our asses good bye so Shu… no pressure
I pressed the trigger as Guin counted to three and shouted, "Let this work, Go Kaleidoscope!"
The wheel like apparatus began spinning as Guin count reached zero and the lasers were fired.
As the multiple lasers were about to pierce through Gai, they impacted on a wall causing them to reflect thus showing the ability of the Kaleidoscope.
It was like watching a light show as the lasers continued to bounce over the dome of reflective glass produced by the kaleidoscope.
The deadly yet beautiful light show continued to bounce until it eventually reached where Guin was standing along with the squad of Endlaves and the trailer where their cockpits where situated.
A huge explosion was caused and smoke covered the area instantly which I then released the trigger.
I approached the area where everything was covered in flames and all that was left of anyone there was ashes.
The realization of killing numerous people finally sunk in as I hurled over at one side while the Kaleidoscope I was holding disappeared.
As I finished hurling, I stood up and tried to think of what I just did…
I certainly didn't feel happy at all killing them so I haven't lost my mind yet… but do I feel regret? I don't think so; Guin at the very least deserved that as he was threatening the lives of 100 people just for the sake of it. Despite this justification… I don't think I'll be able to get used to killing, I wonder though is that a good thing in my case.
A song was then played as people from the parking lot began to come up to the surface, Inori began singing. Euterpe, the song that I played before all of this happened and to think this time I actually get to experience it in a live…
It soothed me in a way along with the smiling faces of the people coming out from the lot; this at the very least showed me that what I did was right though I still feel a bit sick…
I closed my eyes as Inori's voice passed through my ears, I thought back to the deaths that occurred before our rescue started… the thought of that child not having a mother anymore sadden me and made me wonder just what would happen if I were to run out back then… Sure I could've saved the mother and possible the people who were to be executed but… would that justify that I would've placed more people in danger? Unfortunately not… this is the lesser of two evils.
As I gazed at the destruction I caused, I didn't hear someone approaching me.
"You did a good job."
I turned around to see Gai walking over, he proceeded to tell me.
"Today, you overcame a part of yourself. That's something you should be proud of."
Behind him, members of the Undertakers of which I only recognized Ayase, Tsugumi and Shibunji were standing looking at us.
Gai then stretched his arm out to me and told me.
"Come on, Shu. There should be something you can do, if you're together with us."
I looked at his hand for a moment before breathing in deeply and saying…
Scene Change: inside of Tennouzu class 2-A
P.O.V: Shu
I sighed as I looked out the window on my left, I'm wondering... what would've happened if I took his hand right at that moment, would I still be here sitting in school going through everyday life normally or would I end up regretting my hasty decision due to not thinking it through enough.
I laid my head down on my desk as I imagined what the Undertakers were up to when our teacher suddenly said.
"There's one more thing, there's a new transfer student in our class."
Our class's door was opened as I lifted my head a bit to look at who was this new transfer student only to receive a shock as I saw…
"Everyone this is…-"
Sorry for the late update! something was wrong with either or my computer/internet as i could not login to my account. Anyways, That's it for Chapter 2. Thanks for reading and please do leave your comments of what you liked/hated about it or any suggestions for the changes i'll eventually make. Poll on my profile, if you're free please do vote on it.
By the way, how did everyone find the latest Guilty Crown Episode? (For those who haven't watched, don't read past this line)
My friend and I liked how Shu looked at the first part, but we were disappointed when he got punched in the face despite looking so bad ass with the scythe he had earlier.
Yahiro is still an lying ass and Shu finally broke finishing with an epic laugh! Inori became a second mana~ scary as hell!