Atsushi watched in shock as Miki allowed herself to be led away. "Wait-! Miki, no!" He shouted and tried to grab her wrist. Haruki, her uncle and an executive of the Port Mafia, spun around to face Atsushi. His tight grip on her small wrist tightened, making her breath hitch. Next thing Atsushi knew, he was being pinned to a pillar on a nearby building and slashed repeatedly on his chest by a large knife created by Haruki's ability. "A-Atsu!!" Miki cried out and tried to yank her uncle away from Atsushi. "U-uncle-!! Please stop..!! I-I'll go with you…" *She whispered desperately and Haruki grinned maliciously as he released Atsushi, making him fall to the ground as he continued coughing up blood.
His vision blurred as he watched them walk off. Miki tried to run off to help Atsushi, but before they knew it, more members of the Port Mafia showed up. Atsushi fully lost consciousness and the last thing he saw was a bullet going into Miki's left shoulder.
~time skip~
Atsushi woke up hours later and shot up, wincing in pain from his wounds. Then he remembered Miki… "Miki.." He whispered weakly then gasped at the sound of malicious laughter and steps that were coming in his direction. "Where's Miki?! What did you do to her?!" He shouts, having received a sudden burst of strength. Haruki laughed more, leaning in, practically touching noses with Atsushi. "She's where all of our traitors go~." Atsushi growled as his ability began to activate. He broke out of the chains and punched Haruki as hard as he could, knocking the older male out, before running out of the room to find Miki.
The were-tiger ran around, searching, for what felt like hours before finally finding Miki outside, cornered by the Black Lizard. Ryuro, the leader, grabbed her arm roughly and just as he was about to force her down to bite the curb, Atsushi went full tiger and attacked the Black Lizard.
Moments later, Dazai showed up as if on cue after Atsushi had successfully safed Miki. He touched Atsushi's furry shoulder blade, making him return to his regular self and fall asleep. Dazai picked up the now sleeping Atsushi and lifted him over his shoulder. "Miki, can you walk?" Dazai asked the girl in an uncharacteristically gentle tone. He always had a soft spot for her due to her growing up around himself and Chuuya. "I-I think so.. Thank you, Dazai-nee…" He smiled softly down at her and gently pat her head with his free hand before leading her back to the Agency's dorm building.
As soon as they arrived, Dazai brought them to Atsushi's dorm. As soon as the young couple was lying next to each other, they immediately clung to each other and relaxed in their sleep. Atsushi woke up soon after and smiled gently at Miki, who was still asleep in his arms with a smile on her face. He pressed a soft kiss to the crown of her head. "I love you so much, koibito…" He whispered with blush grazing his cheeks and a loving smile on his lips.
When Miki woke up, she was immediately met with Atsushi's loving gaze and gentle voice. "Are you feeling okay, love?" He relaxed at her sleepy nod. "That's good to hear." He said as he leaned in to kiss her forehead. "I'm sorry I couldn't protect you.." Miki smiled gently and sadly. "It wasn't your fault, Atsu… I'm just glad we're both okay." His smile softened. "I'm so lucky to have you…" Miki blushed as she hugged him and hid in his chest, making him laugh softly as he stroked her hair.
~the end~