Note 1: After this upload I will be playing Dark souls 2, so the next update can come somewhat later. My apologies, but I need some time to think about the upcoming chapters. You see, I had planned to make this a short four chapter story, but instead I have reached my seventh. I had to change a lot since things turned out differently then I had planned...
ps, I love Dojima in this chapter. He resembles my own dad...
' If it's not found out, a lie will become the truth...'
Guilt.
He had tainted his soul forever, of that he was sure. The dream he was having ( yes, he knew he was dreaming ) was anything except peaceful. He found himself walking around in the darkness while he could hear voices crying out this name. It was like they were in pain and yet they seemed to nag. Whatever they were doing, it scared him. He tried to run, but no matter where he looked he only saw the pitch black darkness. After a while Souji began to realize that he couldn't escape from this place. The running slowed to walking, and walking ended in standing still. The teen didn't even gasp when he felt how the darkness began to tug at his leg. One last look... anywhere... was their anywhere just a small glint of light? Was there one last chance for him to escape?
No, no their wasn't. The darkness would swallow him...
His eyes shot open, and while he was gasping his eyes shot from the right to the left. It took some time until he realized he was lying safely on his own futon. He raised his hands and removed some sweat from his forehead before it would drip down his face. As he sat up he finally noticed that he wasn't alone in his room. Next to him sat his uncle, staring at him with a kind and gentle look.
Just as Souji wanted to open his mouth he was pushed forward and he was being held into a tight, lovingly embrace. The youth was at a loss for a second, but eventually he would hug the older man back. They just sat like that for a while- hugging.
" I am so glad that you came back. " Whispered the detective. " I am so- " His voice cracked. "-relieved you are still alive..."
" Uncle... " Whispered the boy back.
" When we found Naoto's blood on the floor we thought... we thought that... I can't lose another family member Souji. I can't lose the last person I care about. If you had died I'd...I'd... "
" I am still here uncle. "
The man let go of his nephew and now Souji could see the broken face of the detective. His eyes were red, he had huge black rings under his eyes and he looked so very tired. It was like all the life was kicked out of his body. But the eyes themselves said a different story. They were showing so much power, like there was an inferno raging inside them.
" We need to talk Souji " Began the man.
" Yes... " Sighed the boy. " I guess we do. "
" What happened inside the house after I left? We found Naoto's blood but both of you were nowhere to be found. There were no signs of a struggle since nothing inside of the house was damaged. Also we couldn't find any evidence of someone entering the house. Everything points to the fact that only you and Naoto were inside..."
The boy rubbed his eyes and gave a long, somewhat tired sounding sigh. But before he could reply anything his uncle continued to speak.
" I managed to contact all of your friends and I explained to them what has happened. They confirmed my suspicions- The killer is still out there. So my question goes as follow; can you remember anything? Why and where was Naoto injured, where did the two of you end up? How did you manage to come back- "
But before he could finish his sentence the door to the bedroom got opened. Adachi stood in the doorway with two mugs in his hands. While Dojima was still facing his nephew, he gave Souji a dangerous look. ' Don't you dare to tell him anything ' said those eyes.
" Dojima, I've brought coffee. Oh, Souji-kun came to? What a relief! Did he say anything about what happened? "
The detective gave an annoyed growl. " No, you stupid! I was just about to ask him that! " He sighed and rubbed his temples. " Never mind that for now, I know that you must be tired Souji. Why don't you get some rest? I have to return to the police station... damn paperwork... "
" Then I will stay with Souji-kun! The perp may decide to come back and finish the job. Wouldn't you feel better with the knowledge that I will be here protecting your nephew? "
Dojima gave the younger detective a long and cold stare, and then his gaze went back to Souji.
" Is that ok with you? "
No of course it isn't ok! Don't you dare to leave me alone with that sick son of a bitch. He's the one behind this! If you leave me alone with him he will devour me! God, who knows what he'll do to me!...
is what he wanted to tell his uncle. But when he received another threatening look he forgot how to form the correct words. He also didn't want to anger Adachi even further. The young detective didn't enter the room just because of the coffee, he entered because he knew that Souji was on the point of breaking down. Yes, he was tired and he didn't know if he could lie any longer. With every second that went by, the lies became thicker and the truth began to fade away.
" Souji? "
His uncles' voice shot him back to reality.
" W-what?... Oh yes, it's fine. "
The older detective stood up and ruffled his hand through the silver hair of his beloved nephew.
" Keep him safe " He said with a stern voice. " Don't allow anyone to hurt him. I'll be back in a few hours, but if anything happens be sure to contact me, I have my mobile phone with me. "
Dojima left the room and when the front door opened and closed, Souji clenched his fists under the blanket. His eyes were locked on the man in front of him, and he followed every move like a prey would watch its predator. He had sort of expected Adachi to lash out to him, to be strangled or be hurt in some way, but instead he saw how the young detective took a chair and sat in front of the boy. He sat down looking way too calm, and his hand reached for something within his jacket. He retrieved a gun, pulled the safety off and aimed for Souji's heart.
" I am going to give you two choices. " Said the man blunt. " One will lead to your death, and one will lead to who knows where but you'll still be alive. So listen closely and think very carefully alright? "
Souji gave a faint nod.
" Choice number one. You will stop being my partner and our collaboration will end. You can go to your uncle and tell him everything what has occurred so far, but that will only be possible if you are able to outrun a bullet. You see, I won't allow that. If you will stop this I will kill you right here and right now, and then I will retreat back inside the television never to be seen again. Your uncle will eventually find your body, and who knows, in time he might actually link it to me. I sincerely don't think so, since I will plant some fake evidence that someone else might've done it. I will continue to kill, but no one will know it was me. And Naoto, well, she would've died for nothing.
Choice number two. I heard what your uncle said to you, and your 'friends' will probably return to Inaba to help you out with the investigation. With Naoto out of the way, and you as my personal slave, I don't think they will pick me as a suspect since you have burned the only evidence that hinted towards me. Still, there is still a slight chance that I will become a suspect. Your uncle is good Souji, and I have no desire yet to kill him. So I want you to kill-every-single-one-of-your-friends. I don't care how you are going to do it, I just want to have to job done fast. And who knows? I may be even 'grateful' to you for killing all of those pests. I haven't been... good... to you since we paired up. There are certainly a lot of advantages for staying with me... like, keeping your life for one. So what's it going to be? Are you going to kill your friends, or should I kill you? The choice is yours. "
Souji's eyes became big and everything that he was about to say to Adachi just died down on the tip of his tongue. It was like his entire mind had died off and sheer will allowed him to keep breathing. He could only see the loop of the gun and the sly smiled on the mouth of the other man. What kind of choices were those anyway? Both of them wouldn't have a happy end, of that he was sure. He had to kill all of his friends... or he would be killed.
I made a mistake, is what he told himself over and over again. And the relationship with Adachi was in no way a healthy one. Loneliness was probably better then what he was having now, and why didn't he notice that sooner? If he stayed with Adachi he will be pushed to a point where he would eventually break and die.
He had to stop this, yes, there was still time left for redemption. He could never fix all the damage he had done, but he could prevent things from worsening. He needed time, and he needed the brilliant minds of his friends. There was one last chance to make Adachi pay for what he had done. This one will be for you... Naoto and Nanako.
Souji smiled and leaned forward until he felt the loop of the gun against his chest.
" Break my ties with you? After getting this far? I don't think so. Our collaboration was meant to be, and I am not going to sever it. My place is next to your side, and I will do anything to keep it that way. "
" Anything huh? "
" Yes... and I believe you know full well what I'm aiming at. I know you have been checking me out for a long time, and your shadow was quite blunt about his feelings as well. You want me Adachi.
The young detective put the safety back on and placed his gun on Souji's desk. He loosened the tie around his neck and bend forward. Their lips met and soon their tongue's were fighting for dominance. It was a fight Souji eventually lost, and he allowed himself to be used by a monster. Their lovemaking was short but lustful and the boy did everything he could to keep Adachi happy. This greatly satisfied the other man, and so he showed the younger boy that he could be loving and tender. It was only a mask though, and Souji didn't allow himself to lower his guard even once. Everything was a lie about Adachi and he would do good to remember that.
After their lovemaking they took shower in turns.
Souji just kept washing himself over and over. Adachi's scent was all over his body and he just couldn't get rid of it. He felt so dirty that he couldn't stand it... but it had to be done. Their lovemaking was a seal on their continued collaboration. By giving himself to Adachi he showed the other man that he 'cared' about the relationship they were having, and that he would do anything to keep it. But it was all a lie. By sealing the deal he had given himself some additional time to figure all of this out.
He knew that from now on he would be tightly watched by Adachi, so if he wanted to create hints for his friends and uncle he had to become very sly.
' Why didn't you choose the bullet? ' Said the voice in his head. ' It was the easy way out right? You are lying if you say you don't long for it. '
No, he was chin deep into this mess and he had to find a way to make up for this. three innocent people had died and it had to stop.
' You are going through with this knowing that once everyone knows what you've done they will break all ties with you? you'll probably executed as well. '
Probably, but that's what he deserved anyway.
' I see how it is, fine '
And with that the voice disappeared. Souji gave a faint smile and turned the shower off. He dried his hair and body, and walked towards his room to get clothed. His whole room was filled with the scent of sex, so he quickly opened his windows and let fresh air flow freely into his bedroom.
He made his way towards his futon and changed everything into fresh new covers. No way he could sleep in he old ones knowing what he had done in those...
Once he was done he crawled under the sheets and once again he realized how tired he was. Adachi was probably downstairs watching TV and he would probably not bother Souji any further. So now would be a good time to try and get some rest. Tomorrow he would start his little game.
But just as he was about to close his eyes he heard the beeping of his cell phone. Groaning he reached for it and placed it at his ear. His eyes widened when he heard a familiar voice.
" Souji! Long time no see, I am back in Inaba and well... I am certain we have things to say to each other. Let's meet in Junes tomorrow morning at 10 am, see you then! "
It was Yosuke's voice...
To Be Continued~~
Note 2: I tried to write the xx scene, and I found out that my lack of good English prevents me from typing a good xx scene. It looked awkward and I didn't feel comfortable by it. for the upcoming chapters I will describe slight details, but not 'all the way'.