Chance Meeting III

"Oh I know you used to be friends... I'll confirm that one way or another."

I don't know why his words bothered me...nor do I care to. Why dig up the past anyway? It didn't matter anymore. I shook my head as I forced my mind to turn to more important matters. For example: Sayuri's whereabouts. She should be close by. She must be close by, so that I could keep her safe...!

I dashed madly through the hallways, probably half-scaring some innocents to death, but there was more at stake than their fragile state of minds. I couldn't let Sayuri fall into their hands. I couldn't afford to fail. Not again. Never. Again.

It was then, amidst my whirling thoughts, that I finally caught a soft, silvery wisp of an aura.

Sayuri was close by.

I rushed off, feeling the aura get stronger and stronger as I ran. What was this...strong emotion...? And this...other aura...?

"Minami..." I growled as I finally caught sight of them.

Sora: You know, you're a strange girl.
Asuka: I think so too.

Both Sayuri and Minami jumped to their feet. I tried to control myself as I strode towards them.

Asuka: So. Care to explain what's going on?
Sora: I don't know, you tell me.

I couldn't help my eyes narrowing at that statement, reaching to my gun holster instinctively.

Asuka: I told you to stay away from her...
Sora: And I told you that it's Sayuri's decision to make.
Asuka: And you just happened to walk on by and found Sayuri alone? Make me believe you, Minami!

I couldn't help the surge of rage I felt as I drew my gun and pointed it at him. At the same time, Minami quickly drew his sword, probably ready for whatever I could throw his way. I was about to fire when Sayuri threw herself between us.

Asuka: Sayuri!? What are you doing? Get out of the way!
Sayuri: STOP THIS! Weren't you two...didn't you two use to be friends?

Confront her.

Asuka sighed and rubbed her eyes. This was getting way out of hand.

As she entered the academy, she went in search of Sayuri. However, she was stopped by a sudden Taiki jumping down from a tree and pinning her to the wall. He was about to lean in to give her a kiss but a sudden gun pressed to his forehead forbid him to.

Taiki: Hello Beautiful

Asuka: What do you want?

Taiki: So there was.. a rumour going on that you and our dear president used to be friends?

Asuka: ... where did you hear that from?

Taiki: Oh there was talk going around.

Asuka: Heh. And you believe such things? Please. I thought that even you would be smarter than that. Guess I was wrong.

Taiki: Why so cold Asuka chan?

Asuka: Why so stupid Taiki senpai? Anyway, i'm looking for my friend so goodbye.

Asuka shoved Taiki off using the gun and holstered it while walking away. She could just barely hear the words from Taiki's mouth.

Taiki: Oh I know you used to be friends... I'll confirm that one way or another.

Delivering to hell

Cheh. I knew this would happen the moment she stepped through the gates of this cursed academy. Those bloody council members, what are they up to this time?
I'm in no mood for games. If they dare do anything to Sayuri, im going to kill them.

But for now, I had no choice but to acompany my best friend to the gate of hell.

Asuka: Be careful
Sayuri: Why?
Asuka: You'll find out soon enough

We had arrived at the clock tower, I stopped a short way away, watching the door nervously.