|| Shou P.O.V. ||

| Just after Kidnapping... |

Darkness... I can't see anything else! It's also... So cold... I could feel the cold air nipping at my skin... At least I'm not naked, I think... Wait, why do I feel pain at the back of my neck?? And, my arms and legs were bound. Was I strapped to a chair? And! I can't seem to remember a thing...

"So you're awake?" A stern male voice called out, I tensed up. Who were these people? Why was I here, what did I do? "Our newest, and strongest Kiddie." What what's that? What is he talking about? What does he mean?! "W-who are y-you...?" I studder out, I felt incredibly afraid by his presence. Why? "So, the traiter's 'sunshine' could speak. What a joke!" He laughed out as I felt a pain in my stomach and fell on my back. Sadistic laughter echoed in from all corners. It was terrifying.

"D-do you.... Mean Sumi...?" I asked, questioning if that's the traiter he was referring to. "Well who else numb skull!?" He yelled out, as I felt a sudden pain to my head. "Never ask dumb questions, it pisses me off. But, since you're new... I'll let it slide. And, since I'm nice. I'll answer you're stupid question from before. Who am I? You're new commanding officer." Even though I couldn't see, I could just picture a sinister sadistic grin all over his ( probably ) wrinkled face.

"C-commanding officer..?" "How many dumb questions are you going to ask!?" Another pain on my chest... "Like seriously! Get. yourself. together! I heard fear does things to people but, REALLY?" And he was standing on top of me. He was soooo heavy, and I had a hard time breathing... It hurt alot. And, I wanted to cry but, I didn't want to at the same time. I wanted to be strong, for Sumi's sake. She always took care of me, treated me well, and helped me with multiple things. She protected me from, everything. She was, always there.

"..." I didn't know what to say, not like I could say anything... So far, everything I've said has brought me more pain. I don't know if I can keep up this act if it keeps coming. "So, you fell silent. Smart move. Sigh, listen kid...-" I felt an enormous weight come off my chest, and I came back up. Why? "I'm trying to protect you." He said, no sadism or insanity in his voice. Only, calm and protective. Like a parent, at best. "I know you probably don't believe me. Trust me, I know. But, that girl... Sumiko. You call her, she's a monster." He said. What? That can't be true, she cares... Doesn't she? "Y-you're wrong... She, she would never...-" "Am I?" He interrupted. "Ever think to why you're here now? It's because of her. Because of her, you're real parents are dead. You're here, and most likely will die." He said, shaking me to my core.

My... Parents...? No, they couldn't have... I'm going to die..? "But-" "The last thing doesn't have to happen. Did you feel the pain in the back of your neck?" "Y-yeah." "That's a chip, try to remove it. You're dead. But, if you do us a favor I could remove it." I gulp, and he says. "If you kill her then, I'll remove it." I was taken back, I couldn't kill her! I just, couldn't... He sighs, "Think for a moment before answering, she's been so selfish. Only caring for her own feelings. Sure, she cares for you. But, if she had left you alone... Had never been around, you and your parents wouldn't be in harm's way, and together as a family."

I thought, Sumiko... No, I can't believe it... I don't believe it. Even if she were selfish, she still cared. For me and my parents. "N-no..." "Pardon?" His voice still calm, but becoming slightly stern. "I... Don't believe you..." "Tch, so I guess we're going to have to do this the hard way. Don't we?" His sadistic tone had one again returned. "AGENT! You know what to do." "Yes, sir." A monotone voice rung out, it was also a males. He sounded like a zombie, dead inside. Is what I mean.

Whoever he was, he removed the cloth from my eyes. The light from the room blinded me, it was so bright. And the room was entirely white. The walls, the floor, my clothes and the door. For him, he had pure white hair, red eyes and a dead look. ( But, not to forget the red bunny pins in his hair. ) "W-who are you?" I studder out, he just doesn't respond. He leaves for a moment. A moment of relief. But, then he returns. And I turn pale. He had come back... But with a cart, with multiple large needles and syringes. Not to mention the small bottles of different colour liquids. It shook me to the core...

He saw my reaction and gave one of the biggest smirks I've ever seen. A sadistic, insane joyful look. He looked away and started preparing, I was so afraid. He had wrapped a rubber band at the top of my arm, and felt for my veins. And then, I felt the familiar sharp pain in my arm. But, for an odd reason... I was becoming drowsy. I looked around, the world was turning around and I was becoming dizzy. My vision was tunneled and black dots were also decorating my vision. An intense migraine settled in and I closed my eyes tight, soon everything slipped away from my consciousness and I fell into darkness...

. . .

A bit later after that...

Dark, darkness... Where was I? Who was I? What was I? Just.... So many questions circled around me. I couldn't understand a thing. And, what language was I speaking in? Plus, what was language and how do I know it?! "Hehe, looks like someone's up~" A female-ish masculine voice spoke. It was an interesting sound to day the least, I couldn't exactly picture what this voice looked like. "W-who are you...? W-where am I?" I asked timidly, my voice shook as I spoke. Well, whoever the person was.... The voice seemed to jump out in glee. "Oh my! It worked!" They cried as his voice raised a significant amount of pitches. What does he mean by 'it worked' anyways...?

"But! Just in case~ Time for the real test~ Now dear, please be completely honest!" He said, quite joyful. "Ahem! Now~ Dear. Do you have a best friend? Or more specifically, one named Sumiko?" They asked. Sumiko? It sounds so familiar... Like, a nostalgic feeling.... Maybe... A stuffed animal? "Ummm, were they a toy I had...?" The voice giggled in excitement, "It did work!!! Now, time to continue training. Would you like to know who you are?" They asked, I slowly nodded my head. Unsure of who I am, and kinda afraid. Why else would I be strapped to a chair? I felt the cloth come off my eyes as I was greeted with a male, he had long blue hair, charming sapphire eyes, a playful smirk and quite a lovely black beret. He smiled and said "I'm the top kiddie in the entire organization! My name is Jiko!" He posed before continuing "And you are... My little brother! Second best, Shou!" He smiled and posed once more, I stare at him confused. "I'm sorry..? But, unfortunately I don't remember you... Brother?" It sounded so weird to call him that. And neither did his name ring a bell... He finally stopped posing and said, "Well, Shou... What happened was quite tragic of tales!! And one I'm one even sure if I should tell!!" He posed again, I'm I sure I'm even related to this guy? He opens one eye, breaks out of it then continues."W-well... Umm" he looked down and bit his finger. He seemed to be quite, sad to be honest.

"We were doing a mission. You, me and... Well, your best friend. We're assassins by the way. Blood and bred, and this very evening is one of tragedy..." His eyes sweel up, as he closes them as hard as he could. "W-well... We thought we were going to be okay! Sure we failed the mission but, none of us were harmed! I was steering the car when!-" a pause. "A missile hit us.... You and Sumiko were sitting in the back. And we exploded and then we were falling from mid air... Us two being the only kiddies at the time to get bouyancy... We were both fine but, Sumiko was unconscious when we were falling. And plus, she didn't have the power yet... And to top it off, we were lightly floating... Any more weight, we would fall aswell. So giving her one last kiss... You let her fall..." He had both of his hands in his face, some tears escaping between his fingers. He removes his hands and wipes his face with his sleeve.

He sighs and says "After we returned, you were in a deppressed state. Never eating, never talking... cuting... You even!-.... No, I can't... So, after a week and a bit... W-we decided to... Try to erase y-your memories... T-t-to! Help you..." Jiko was on his knees, crying his eyes out... I looked at him in disbelief, if this was true... Why was he so happy when I got up! " *sniffle* y-you don't believe me... Do you? I'll have to show you..." He got up and wiped his tears, standing so close above me. Towering over my bound figure. He bent down and pulled up my sleeves... To what I realized I was wearing a red shirt? And, my pants were white with red dots... Odd.. Then, I looked at my arm. Cuts were all over it, but, scabbing... He said I had started doing this about a week ago... Depends on how long removing memories takes... But, they look fresh. Like it had been given so little time to heal... He looked up at me, a face showing udder sadness. I sigh, he's not telling me something isn't he? But, maybe for the time being... I could play along aswell... "It's... So real... Brother... You are... I am... Family." I barely managed to hold back my gag. I didn't buy anything he's telling me. He smiled warmly. "Yeah, let's get you out of this chair so we could get back to training, alright?" I nod, smiling. "Yeah, I'm getting quite itchy!" I laugh as if nothing's wrong. He smiled as he begins to undo the leather...

- • - Present! - • -

KABOOOM!

A loud crash was heard through-out the castle. I've been training for what felt like forever, harsh environments and beliefs where thrown on me as well. But, at least I had a decent room to conceal myself after a long day. I think it's been about one or two I think anyway. But, I quickly rush out, finding Jiko in the hall. "It's time brother! It's what I was talking about!! It's her! They repurposed her body! They brought her back in a delusional state! They did something to her mind! It's...

Sumiko"

• • •

Hello! It's me! I'm back!!

I know it's been FOREVERRRRR but you know. I always come back!

I guess I was just caught up in things ( and good books )!

But to be honest there is no excuse for my tardy behavior...

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