"How fucking dare you.."
Mikey continues to brutally punch South in the face—he was still on top of him, beating him to death. Mikey didn't care about the blood coming out of South's nose and mouth—He couldn't stop himself, he didn't even want to stop. His dark empty-looking eyes never left South's face as he continues to punch him. "I promised Baji back then that I'll never let anything bad happen to [first name].." he said in a very down tone--while still punching South non-stop.
"And I promised [first name] that I'll protect her just like how Baji protected her.."
Then Mikey stopped and stared at the badly beaten South, then his eyes went to his hand, he stared at his palm with a little bit of South's blood on it, "Ken-chin..[first name].." then he gently placed a hand on his chest and said,
"I feel so empty.."
South coughed out a lot of blood and shakily said, "W-What the hell are you saying..?" he gulped, "and w-who the fuck is [first name]..?" he asked, having no idea that this so-called [first name]..is the Untouchable Kawaragi. That's when Mikey's dark empty eyes went back to South, making South flinch,
"The one that you just killed."
Then he began punching him non-stop again, his punches are getting harder and stronger every time his fist hits South's face. Every punch that he did, a memory of him with [first name] and Draken would appear in his head. He felt awful—he felt guilty for pushing them away and for making them despise him two years ago.
Then an image of a younger version of him, Baji, and [first name] appeared inside his head. He gasped as he began to hear his own voice, echoing inside his head.
'I'll be your other big brother, so you'll have two big brothers!'
Then Mikey began to hear Takemichi from afar, calling his name, "MIKEY-KUN! STOP!" Mikey ignored him as he continues being..
..brutal.
Takemichi
When I reached Mikey, I quickly grabbed his shoulders and used all of my strength to get him off South before he kills him.
I watched Mikey land on the ground with a dark emotionless look on his face—he looked so empty. I shook the thought off and shielded South from him, "That's enough, Mikey! You gotta stop this.." I said—as my eyes began to form tears again.
"Or South will die!"
He stood up, with his empty-looking eyes staring deeply at my terrified ones. "Please listen, Mikey! Draken and [first name]-chan wouldn't want you to be like this!" I was about to say something again but---he punched me hard right in the face, causing me to crash on the ground, gasping. Then I heard him speak in a very dark tone,
"Don't talk about Ken-chin and [first name].."
I heard myself grunt as I stood back up on my feet and turned to face him. "Draken and [first name]-chan always thinks about you!" I yelled—and he froze in front of South who's still lying on the floor.
"Don't cause too much trouble! That's what Draken wanted to tell you!" I yelled, then he slowly turned his attention to me with his eyes slightly wide. "A-And [first name]-chan wanted me to tell you this for her! S-She said..she said.." I closed my eyes, forcing myself to not shed a tear
"Don't go down the wrong path, okay..?"
It became quiet—All I can hear was the rain pouring and the sound of myself breathing heavily. Then Mikey began to walk his way to me, slowly—with his head hanging low. He stood in front of me, perfectly and silently still. I gulped mentally—I wonder what's inside his head right now. "Mikey-kun..?"
I stared at him, looking at his eyes—his dark..empty-looking eyes. Then he finally spoke, "You.." then he grabbed my arm, stretching it, and it made me gasp a little, "are in my way." he said, and did what I didn't expect him to do me, he used his knee to hit my arm. I froze—I just saw and heard how my arm broke. I screamed in agony as I got on my knees, holding my now broken arm.
I can sense Mikey walking away, going back to where South is. "Now then..how do you want to die?" I heard him say to South, who I believe is still on the floor. I gritted my teeth and forced myself to talk despite the pain that I'm feeling,
"DON'T DO IT, MIKEY-KUN!"
third person
Everyone watched in horror—everyone's eyes never left the invincible Mikey. They were all horrified, after what he did to South..and after what he did to Takemichi. They don't know that Manjiro Sano can be this..murderous. Mikey looked down at South on the floor and said, "Now then..how do you want to die?"
A groan escaped Takemichi's lips, "DON'T DO IT, MIKEY-KUN!" he screamed. He was desperate, so desperate—he doesn't want his friend to become a murderer.
Mikey was about to lift his foot—planning to smash South's face with only one stomp, when suddenly..he stopped because he heard someone coughing. Takemichi heard it too, causing him to flinch a little because it sounded like it came from—he gasped in realization. He quickly looked at where Senju is and, his eyes widened in shock when he saw [first name] still in Senju's arms—but this time she's trying to stand.
"M-Mike...Mikey.." that's the very first thing that she said as she stood up, swaying a little.. with her eyes half-closed—it was obvious that she was forcing herself to stand back up on her feet.
Mikey froze when he heard the voice, he can feel himself shivering when he heard the weak voice calling his name. He immediately turn to where it came from and gasped when he saw a pale-looking [first name] in a very, very poor posture, and the blood dripping from her forehead caught his eyes. He wasn't the only one who's seeing this, almost everyone's eyes were on [first name].
"[first name]! Stay down!" Senju yelled as she placed a hand on her shoulder, forcing her best friend to go back down—she knows [first name] isn't in a good condition right now. And she doesn't want her to waste her strength. "Don't force yourself! Your head is—!" she stopped when [first name] shakily placed her hand on top of hers, making Senju flinch a little. [first name] gave her a weak smile and said,
"I told you..it's just a scratch.."
Senju gasped as she stared at her with eyes wider than her normal ones. Then [first name] began to walk her way where South and Mikey are, leaving Senju and the others speechless.
Takemichi couldn't believe his eyes, "[first name]-chan.." he whispered.
Mikey watched [first name] walk her way to him, and he can see that she's struggling but—she still has a weak smile plastered on her face. He can feel his pupils shaking as he watches her go to him. [first name] let out a weak laugh as she stopped in front of him and said,
"Y-You got mad..just for me?"
Mikey gasped softly when those words escaped her pale lips, "[first name].." he whispered, with his wide eyes not leaving her weak-looking ones. She flashed him a weak smile again and said, "Thanks, Mikey..but.." Then [first name]'s body began to sway again, and she looks like she's gonna fall, "you should stop with what you're d-doing.." she said, keeping her balance, then her eyes went to South who's now trying to sit back up. "you might kill him.." [first name] added, but her voice was almost in a whisper.
Takemichi can hear himself breathing heavily as his eyes never left the two while holding his dislocated arm.
Tears began to form in [first name]'s eyes, "I..I don't want my big bro to become a murderer.." she said in a down tone with her voice slightly cracking.
That's when Mikey's empty eyes began to water, he shakily placed both of his hands on her shoulder and began to recall everything that he did to everyone—what he did to her..He ignored her, avoided her..pushed her away. He felt horrible.
"I-I'm..I'm sorry.." he whispered as his eyes went to the wound on her forehead, and it was still bleeding. He bit his lip and raised his voice, "I'M SORRY!"
[first name] stared at him, still smiling faintly at him. "I'M SO SORRY!" Mikey yelled as more tears streamed down his face. [first name] slowly wrapped her arms around him—hugging him, comforting him. After 2 years..after two long years.."Dummy..there's no need to be sorry.." she said in a weak voice. Mikey sniffed and pulled away from her, smiling. A loud gasp escaped [first name]'s lips. Mikey was smiling..he's really smiling.
Takemichi saw Mikey smiling too, and he was also speechless. "Mikey-kun..is smiling..?" he whispered, then he can feel his lips slowly curving, "Mikey-kun is smiling.." he repeated, but it was no longer in a whisper.
South was still sitting on the floor, he was able to sit up but he still couldn't feel his face and body.
Senju, Takeomi, Wakasa, Benkei, and almost every member in Brahman were left astonished..and a little confused.
Sanzu groaned and forced himself to sit up. He just woke up—again. Then his eyes landed on Mikey and [first name], he frowned. "Aw man, don't tell me this is all over.." he mumbled.
Koko stood next to him with a serious look on his face and said, "You good, Haruchiyo?"
Sanzu scoffed and stood up, "I'm not even in pain.." he mumbled but Koko heard. "How's it feel to get beaten by a girl?" Koko asked in a bored tone.
Sanzu growled and shot him a glare, "Oh I don't know. Maybe it feels like..I'LL KILL YOU IF YOU DON'T SHUT THE FUCK UP!" he yelled. Koko looked away from him, "Yeah right.." he said sarcastically.
"I-Is this all over..?" Takemichi whispered to himself while his eyes never left Mikey and [first name]—who are now talking and smiling at each other.
"You joined Brahman just to help Takemichi?" Mikey asked, looking at her weirdly. "Yep, and I wanted to help him save you.." said [first name]. Mikey sighed heavily and put a palm on his forehead, "Oh [first name]..what will Chifuyu say to you.." he said, shaking his head at her. "Yeah, about that..he has no idea." said [first name] awkwardly.
After a few moments, the war between the 3 deities was declared over, and everyone began leaving.
Rokuhara Tandai
Kantou Manji Gang
and Brahman
The three gangs left the area, the only ones left were Takemichi, Mikey, [first name], and Senju. The rain already stopped, and the four of them decided to talk a little before they go to their separate ways.
"Welp, the war's over, [first name].." said Senju, with her arm around [first name]'s shoulders. "Yeah.." said [first name], rubbing her injured head a little. Senju hummed and smiled at her, "You know what our deal is..you can quit Brahman..and I'm not gonna stop you.." she said.
[first name] stared at her for a while, a little surprised that Senju is actually letting her, "I'll think about it.." she said, looking down at a tiny puddle. Senju giggled and unwrapped her arm around [first name]'s shoulders, "Are you sure you're alright? I can take you and Takemichi to the hospital..?" she said.
[first name] nodded, "Yeah, I'm good..my head's not bleeding anymore..but," she turned around to look at Mikey and Takemichi—who are talking to each other. "But I think Takemichi's the one who needs to go to the hospital.." she said, looking at Takemichi's dislocated arm.
"I'm really, really sorry Takemitchy.." said Mikey, getting a little sweaty. Takemichi flashed him a grin and said, "It's alright, Mikey-kun. You weren't yourself earlier."
Senju sighed as she put her hands behind her head, "Well then, I guess we're done here." she said, making [first name] look at her. "I'll see ya when I see ya, [first name].." she added.
"Bye, Senju!" [first name] waved her hand as she watched her best friend walk away. Senju took one last glance at her and whispered,
"I'm happy that you're alright..[first name].."
Takemichi
It's over...
It's finally over.
I saved Mikey-kun..and [first name]-chan didn't die...I can feel myself smiling at the thought. I looked at my palm, there was a little dirt on it but I didn't care because...I couldn't stop thinking about everything.
I did it.
I can feel my smile getting bigger as I thought about all the help that I received..Draken-kun..Senju..and [first name].
If it wasn't for [first name]-chan, I wouldn't be a member of Brahman..
"Hey, what are you smiling for, Takemitchy?" I heard Mikey ask. Then I heard [first name]'s voice, "Come on, Takemichi. We need to go to the hospital."
I turned around to face them, Mikey was already on his bike while [first name] was in front of me, and we were meters away from Mikey. "Having an untreated dislocated arm isn't really cool, you know?" said [first name], raising a brow at me.
I let out a weak chuckle as I gently placed a hand on my broken arm, "Yeah..you're right [first name]-chan.." I said. She gave me a warm smile"Let's just go already, it's almost dawn.." she said as she began walking her way to where Mikey is. I followed her from behind.
"Mikey, are you sure that three people can fit on your bike?" [first name] asked, rubbing the side of her head. Mikey nodded, "Yep, we'll fit, don't worry." he said. I was about to say something to him when suddenly,
"HANAGAKI!"
It sounded from behind me. I gulped mentally and looked at her it's coming from. I saw someone in front of me---wearing an all-black attire and a black mask that covers the lower part of his face, and he was holding a metal bat. I froze when I recognized the person, it was the guy from earlier. One of Rokuhora's members..the one who almost killed me and Senju--why is he still here..?
When I realized that he was already so close to me..everything went in slow motion. I wanted to run, but I couldn't. It's like my whole body is preventing me to move..
"DIE, HANAGAKI!"
I gasped when a thought suddenly came into my mind. Is this..
Is this my end?
I mean..I might have not saved everyone who needs to be saved but..I know that I tried my very best to prevent some of the people close to me from dying..
Chifuyu..
Senju..
[first name]..
Mikey..
Hinata.
Then I began to think of her. Her kind personality..her beautiful and contagious smile..
She died in the original timeline..and I never really had the chance to see her again during that terrible future but now..
I'm sure after 10 years...her beautiful smile will still be seen by everyone close to her..
but I guess..
I'm not gonna be there to witness it...
I don't feel scared..nor nervous. I closed my eyes and accepted what's about to happen to me. I can clearly remember the time that I haven't met anyone yet....
All I ever did was run.
I always run away from everything.
I was a coward.
I feel so worthless back then.
But after everything that happened...I know for a fact that I changed. I became a better person..Not only I've met a lot of new friends but I also learned that...
you don't need to be strong just to save everyone..
I was waiting for the metal bat to hit me when suddenly I felt like I was being pushed by a strong force—maybe it's just a strong breeze.
"Takemichi!"
My eyes snapped open when I heard [first name]'s voice—everything went back to normal as soon as my eyes landed on [first name] in front of me—she snatched the metal bat from the guy and elbowed him right in the face. "Move!" she yelled as she pushed me, causing me to fall on the floor—holding my broken arm. She threw the bat far from us and kicked the guy in the neck.
"[first name]!" Mikey jumped off his bike and rushed to the guy--he punched the guy in the eyeball then in the stomach. The guy hugged his stomach as he backed away from them. Mikey was about to rush at him again but [first name] stopped him, "Hold up, Mikey." she said, as she walked her way to the guy, who's still hugging his stomach and catching his breath.
"The war's over. Why the hell are you still here?" she asked with a cold tone--her tone was colder than the breeze hitting us. "Are you trying to prove something?" she asked him again, tilting her head at him. "Because if you are, you just proved to us that Rokuhara's kids are just a bunch of wimps...attacking Hanagaki from behind is a very pathetic stunt to pull." she said.
I gulped, and shivered at [first name]'s words—Whenever [first name]'s acting like this, it would always make me speechless and question myself if she's really the sweet and innocent [first name] that I met..
I heard the guy let out a growl, "Shut the fuck up, Kawaragi." he snarled. Then all of a sudden he pulled something out of the pocket of his jacket, making [first name] stop in her tracks. I gasped when I saw what it was—it was a gun. And I think it's the same gun that he used earlier. I can see the shock on [first name]'s face when he pointed the gun directly at her. I froze and began going deep into my thoughts.
Why is this happening all of a sudden???!
I saw the guy grip the gun tighter, "I was so close to killing Hanagaki! But no! You just had to stand in the fucking way!" he yelled at her as his finger went to where the trigger is. I think my heart just stopped beating for a second there. N-No way..Don't tell me..
Don't tell me [first name]-chan's still gonna die?!
No.
I won't allow that to happen!
"South was right! You are a pain in the ass!" he yelled at her as he was about to pull the trigger but [first name] managed to grab a hold of his wrist and forced him to point in another direction. The guy groaned in frustration as his angry-looking eyes never left [first name] in front of him. "If you waste a bullet just to kill me then that just proves that you really are a wimp." said [first name], I can see she was using all of her strength as she gipped she guy's wrists. "I don't give a fuck!" he yelled as he tries pulling away.
I gritted my teeth as I gripped my dislocated arm tighter, "[first name]-chan!" I yelled. I was about to run to where they are, planning on shielding [first name] before the guy could even pull the trigger but---I felt a hand gently hold mine, making me freeze on the spot. When I looked down at my broken arm, I saw another hand---and it was Mikey's. "Don't get involved, Takemitchy! Your arm's broken!" he said, looking at me with serious-looking eyes. I gulped as my attention went back to his hand..on my hand.
W-Wait...
Mikey's holding my hand..?
Mikey's holding my hand.
Oh no.
My eyes widened in shock, and in realization. I can feel myself going pale and getting sweaty as I continue to think about what's going to happen to me next. Mikey raised a brow at me and said, "Why are you looking at me like that?" he asked. I can feel tears began to form in my eyes as I stare at him, then I quickly turn my attention back to where [first name] and the guy is---[first name] was still trying to take the gun away from the guy. Then my heart stopped when I heard a very loud,
*BANG!*
I saw the shock in [first name]'s eyes when she heard it too—her hands were still on the wrist of the guy...and the gun. I can feel my tears began to stream down my face as my eyes never left [first name]-chan.
No..
No.
NO!
"[FIRST NAME]-CHAAAN!!"
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year: 2018
third person
"[FIRST NAME]-CHAAAN!"
Takemichi screamed in horror as he jolted up from his bed, gasping for air. He can feel his chest rising up and down. He looked around and saw that he's in a room—the room wasn't familiar to him. Then he looked down and saw that he's in a king sized bed. He still couldn't control his breathing, then he lifted his hand and looked at his palm, and he began to recall what happened before he went back to the future—that's when his eyes began to water.
"I saved Mikey.." he whispered with his lips shaking a little. He bit his lip and began to sob harder as he recall the look on [first name]'s face before he time leaped. He closed his eyes shut and said,
"but..I failed saving [first name]-chan.."
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