The day of the fight against Valhalla has finally arrived and the two blondes were as nervous as ever. Chifuyu felt a hand on his shoulder and turned to see their vice-commander giving him a reassuring smile. "We'll get Baji back." He said as he turned and walked to take his place at Mikey's side. Chifuyu sighed as the gates to the scrap yard opened and Toman took their place in front of Valhalla with their heads held high.
In an instant the fight had begun and both Chifuyu and Takemichi ran to look for their missing Captain. There was a commotion in front between Mikey and Kazutora, but the boys didn't bother interfering since they had a different mission. They fought their way towards Baji when they noticed Kazutora getting knocked out by Mikey and the third division Captain join the fight. They found Baji on his way towards Kisaki and blocked his path as a means to stop him from proceeding. They were trying to talk to him and convince him to stop his plan, but he wouldn't see reason so Takemichi grabbed Baji's waist and looked to Chifuyu expectantly. "I can't hit Baji-San." The first division vice-captain said as a tear dropped from the eye that wasn't covered. Baji was still trying to get out of Takemichi's hold when Chifuyu saw Kazutora behind the two boys. The boy looked like a predator stalking it's prey as it sneaked behind the scuffling boys and sunlight reflected off of an object in Kazutora's hands. A knife.
"Die Baji."
Matsuno's body moved before his mind could even comprehend what was happening but his racing thoughts stilled when he felt a sharp pain in his stomach. He looked down to see the knife embedded in his stomach and his eyes drifted upwards, connecting with the wide golden eyes of his attacker. Takemichi tackled Kazutora causing both boys and the knife to clatter to the ground and Chifuyu was lifted by his collar by his black haired captain. "Stay the fuck out of my way Matsuno!" Baji yelled throwing Chifuyu to the ground and turning to continue his goal. Blood splattered on the ground as the boy hit the floor, but Baji already began making his way to Kisaki, not noticing the faux blonde's injury.
Chifuyu heard Takemichi and Kazutora screaming at each other a few feet away and shakily stood up to continue leading the first division. He was determined to get Baji back one way or another and he'd rather die than fail. He took out member after member of the opposing gang, making his way towards his Captain when he saw Baji hitting Kisaki with a rusty steel pipe. Draken tackled Baji and held him down as Mikey tried reasoning with him. "For fuck sakes Baji, stop being so difficult!" Draken grunted as he struggled to keep his fellow founding member restrained.
"Shit Chifuyu, you're bleeding!" Smiley yelled when he noticed Chifuyu breathing heavily and clutching his stomach trying to lessen the bleeding. Blood pooled on the ground below him as both Smiley and Angry kept the boy steady. "Mitsuya! Call an ambulance!" Nahoya ordered frantically without his signature smile which gained the attention of Mikey, Draken and Baji. Draken cursed as he reluctantly let Baji and ran to the nearly passed out boy as Baji stared in shock at the scene unfolding a few feet from him.
"We're all willing to risk our lives for you and even after beating Chifuyu within an inch of his fucking life, he'd still trust and follow your lead! Come back to us, Keisuke. Toman and Chifuyu need you. I need you..." Manjiro said before walking towards Chifuyu, hoping that he's childhood friend would finally come to his senses.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to stab him..." He turned to see Kazutora on his knees behind him with tears streaming down his face. "Stab him?" Baji mumbled questioningly as he slowly walked to his vice-captain who was at this point cradled in Takemichi's arms. "Just hang in there Chifuyu, the ambulance will be here soon!" Takemichi sobbed as he held his partner, his uniform was already soaked in Chifuyu's blood that refused to stop. "We did it partner. We saved Baji-San.." Keisuke heard the boy mumble to Hanagaki which in return caused the blonde to smile through his tears. These words left a lump in Baji's throat and an ache in his chest. "Chifuyu..." He called softly as he sat down and took the injured boy into his arms.
Chifuyu looked at him and smiled as he intertwined their fingers. "Don't worry Baji-San, I'll be okay and when I'm recovered I'll be by your side again. So please return to Toman, I know you would never betray us since the founding members and Toman are your treasure-" Chifuyu coughed up more blood which ran crimson trails down his chin, cheeks and neck and stained Baji's white Valhalla jacket red. 'We should burn that later' Chifuyu thought glaring weakly at the uniform jacket after he caught his breath.
At this point all the fighting had ceased and Hanma was looking at the scene wide-eyed, standing slightly behind Draken. "This wasn't suppose to happen." Shuji whispered, his hands trembling as it gripped the sleeves of his jacket. "No one was suppose to get hurt this severely..."
"What the hell do you mean?!" Toman's vice-commander asked as he turned grabbing the reaper by the collar of his shirt and glaring at him threateningly. "Kisaki... I didn't think he'd go this far." Hanma said making eye contact with Ken. "I don't want anyone to die, I'm a delinquent not a killer..." Shuji pleaded with a shaky and fearful voice. Draken frowned loosening his grip. "Calm down, no one's dying today."
Sirens could be heard in the distance and all Valhalla's members fled except Baji, Kazutora and Hanma. "All of you should leave, I'll be fine till the paramedics get here." Matsuno said as he gently pushed against Baji's chest as a way to encourage him to leave. "I'm not just gonna fucking-" "I'll stay" Kazutora cut Baji off and stepped closer. "This is my fault, not Mikey's or Baji's, mine and I need to own up to it." Chifuyu shook his head as he looked at the boy with the tiger tattoo. "You're important to Baji-San and it would sadden him to be without you again so please go, Hanemiya-San." Chifuyu said as he smiled reassuringly at Kazutora and his fellow gang members.
Everyone left the 'battlefield' after their Commander ordered them to and got on their bikes to meet the ambulance at the hospital, all of them except Draken and Hanma. "C'mon, what are you waiting for? An invitation?" Ken said impatiently tapping the space behind him on Zypher's seat. Shuji stared at the other boy dumbfounded. "You want me to come with you?" Draken sighed and glared at the boy. "Well I need more information on Kisaki and his plans so yes, now let's go!" The reaper nodded as he got on, wrapping his arms around Draken's waist as they sped off, driving past the ambulance on it's way to Chifuyu.
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This chapter was a bit longer and I'm sorry if Hanma seems too much out of character but I love it. I hope everyone is still doing well and stay safe! <3
