The Veil: Reimagined

Chapter # 20

The pavement was wet and slippery because of the rain, their footsteps echoed through the area. Satoru walked behind (Name), waiting for her command.

There it was again, the crying of the child. (Name) spoke her voice in a whisper, "it's a curse, not a real child."

"Got it!" Satoru did not waste time running in the direction of desperate cries. (Name) followed behind, jumping over the dumpsters and window sills.

The Curse had a caterpillar body, with sharp pointers that were lethal. The head of the curse was a single baby head that was screaming.

"Mommy!!!" the curse continuously screams piercing the air, with shrill waves that almost captured their ears.

Before she can gain her velocity, the curse was already killed by Satoru; who was smugly smiling at her, "you are getting rusty, (Name)?"

"Oh shut up," her eyes were focused on something far ahead on the ground, "you completely ignored a minor fact, there is a dead body right here."

Observing the corpse Satoru concluded, "It seems the curse was not the one who killed this person."

"There are three bullet marks," (Name) carefully scanned the surroundings, her eyes landing on something particular, "is that..." she did not waste time running towards the object that caught her attention.

"A baby basket?"

(Name) carefully removed the wet blanket, her mouth fell in horror, "Satoru, there is a child inside!?" she picked up the baby, it was so cold to touch and unconscious.

"Is the baby alive?"

She checked for a pulse, "yes, the clothes are wet, hold the baby," Satoru did as he was told to, and (Name) immediately took off the wet clothing of the baby and wrapped her in the coat Satoru gave her, "we have to take her to the hospital immediately."

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"Where did you find her?" Shoko asked, they immediately brought the baby to her. Shoko has been shocked seeing to of her friends troubled, asking her to save a child.

"In an alley," (Name) was pacing around the room glancing at the little girl.

"Thank goodness you two found her on time, she is suffering from hypothermia and had a very high fever but don't worry, it's under control."

"Thank you, Shoko."

the brunette smiled, shaking her head, "no need to thank me, Satoru."

(Name) slapped her forehead, "we forgot about the dead body!" She has been so focused on getting the baby to the hospital that the other element of their alley adventure left her mind.

"You forgot about that, I did not. The police department was informed." Gojo smiled, proudly puffing his chest.

"Of course, you did. The dead lady and the kid most likely have a connection the kid, she could be her mother." (Name) spoke, she was standing by the bed of the girl. Now that her skin was not blue and deadly, (Name) noticed her features: she had turf of raven hair on her head and flush red cheeks. She was cute.

"Maybe,"

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"As you all know, we have gathered here to read out the will of Saori Sumi that was written by her before passing away." (Name) did not have an idea why she was invited to the will read of Saori. The only ones who were asked to be there were some of her close companions. (Name) was wearing a marine blue coat, and a white button-up shirt with matching dress pants. Her hair was tied into a proficient do.

Satoru and Nanami were also present, seated by her sides, "To Satoru Gojo, Miss. Sumi left this album." (Name) instantly recognized the album, it was the same album she was always taking photos for. (Name) Satoru hesitantly grasped the album from the lawyer's hand.

"To Kento Nanami, she left her most treasured Weapon, this spear." the weapon was presented to him.

"To (Name) (Last Name)..." her head sprung up at the mention of her name, "Miss. Sumi left a letter." thanking the lawyer, (Name) took the letter. She observed the envelope with curiosity, but not opening it.

"and Miss. Sumi left the rest of her property to her progeny, Saomi Geto and the child's whereabouts are a mystery. But she will be inheriting all of her property when she reaches the legal age." there was a pregnant silence in the room, every occupant looking at each other.

"wait, come again?!"

"This is blasphemy, she never had a child!?"

"Calm down everyone," the old lawyer spoke out loud, "as I said the whereabouts of the child are uncertain. The authorities are trying to find her."

Nanami stood up, immediately leaving the room, "Nanami, wait for me!" (Name) ran behind the blonde man, she wanted the answers to so many questions.

Satoru set there, his eyes unfocused. 'Saomi Geto? Does that mean Suguru was the father?' he felt betrayed Two of the influential people in his life had a child that he was unaware of. He was thinking of the possible places the child could be, even if Suguru and Saori betrayed him their innocent kid was not to blame for anything. Satoru will find her and give her the possibly best life he can.

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"Nanami!"

"(Name), I don't want to talk about it." his voice was rigid, devoid of any emotion he was feeling. He needs time to think rationally about the situation.

"Alright, just remember I'm here if you want to talk." She couldn't help but sigh, She wasn't sure what to feel about this revelation. She walked away, and the letter still clutched in her head.

She was halfway out of the court when she heard Satoru calling her name. She sloped her neck, looking back at him.

"(Name), are you planning on visiting her?" (Name) knew who he was referring to, the kid they found in an alley.

"Yes, in fact, I was heading right there."

"Right, do you mind if I join?"

"Not at all..."

Author's Note:

Hey there, the year 2023 is finally here. Can't say I am excited. My new year resolution is to be creative and support myself financially. What about you? I'm curious to know!

Bye~