The Murder Diaries Of U.C Academia

Chapter # 17

The students on the field are chattering away in their leisure time. (Name) stretched her limbs after a long run, a brown-haired boy approached her,

"(Name)!"

"Hello, Eren,"

"Are you by any chance participating in a charity baseball match?"

"I don't know, haven't decided yet,"

"You should most definitely participate, I've seen you run! It can be beneficial for whichever team you decide to be part of," the boy enthusiastically said, smiling at her.

"Are you taking a part?"

"Aye, but I am split over what team to join, as I am new I don't know much about the teams,"

"Well, there are two teams to be exact, anyone from any department can participate as long as you know how to swing a bat," she explained, "Satoru is the captain of U.C's Sorcerers, it's a promising team but it's Gojo's first time leading as the previous captain is no longer part of the school and I wouldn't bet on his leadership skills," she paused.

"What about the other team?"

"It's the U.C.'s Demons, lead by none other than Lucifer himself the infamous Vice President of the student council. I would say it has more chances of winning as it's the unbeatable champion for the last two years under his leadership,"

"Wow, do they perhaps have a seat empty?"

"How dare you think of betraying your department!" Satoru swaggered up to them, his eyes burning, "you are going to be part of U.C's Sorcerers!"

"Gojo, you can't force---"

"I can and I will, and you (Name) are also joining my team and fighting alongside me!"

"No, I think I'm good,"

"I did not ask, I simply informed you that you both are part of my team now," He grabbed Eren's shoulders, "Are you afraid of defeat, you fool! Have you given up already? Is that it? Remember, when you go out in that field with this bat..." he thrusts the bat in their faces, "...you don't go alone, you take the hopes and dreams of your comrades with you! This isn't about you, this is about the reputation of the whole Physical Ed. Department. And as a captain of this team, all I ask of you is to give your hearts in this game!" his hand lands on his heart, as Eren claps enthusiastically at his theatrical performance.

"Did you come up with that speech in the shower?"

"(Name), don't ruin my grand moment!" he tapped his chin, "oh and your best friend and Lucifer's younger brother is also part of our team,"

"What brother?"

"Beelzebub---"

"Not just Beelzebub!" the trio turned to face a widely smiling blonde, also known as Satan, "I am also part of this team from now on, and before you ask, yes can play baseball very well,"

(Name) pinched her nose, "Satan is it about defeating Lucifer again,"

"No! I've always liked baseball!"

"Satan, you like two things, books, and cats, I have a very clear idea why you are doing this and please think clearly," (Name) placed a hand over his shoulder, "I'm saying this for your good,"

"Don't underestimate me, I've been practicing with Beelzebub and Belphegor for a whole year!"

Gojo clapped his hands drawing their attention to him, "Alright, we can decide that by taking a little test," he handed Satan a bat and Eren a ball, "let's see what you boys can do,"

"I never agreed to---" "shhh, I know what you want, Eren Yaeger, you dream of freedom from the clutches of defeat and despair and your talented captain is driving this bandwagon straight to victory!"

"Stop talking, what do I have to do?"

"(Name), look at you, getting in the sportsperson's spirits!" Gojo pushed her to position, "you can be our fielder, let's start now and remember this is only a test,"

"But sir---"

"Your glove! Let's see what you are made of Eren Yaeger," Gojo walked behind Satan at the position of catcher.

"This is not going to end well, is it?" (Name) mumbled, standing with her hands on her hips.

"(Name), you just stand there and look pretty!"

(Name), bashful, shot Satoru a glare, "if you don't shut up---"

"Can I start now?" Eren asked, getting in his position, he brought his one leg up as the hand holding the white ball is stretched back. Satan's eyes are glued to the ball, and Eren placed all his momentum in the throw.

However, Satan swung his bat, hitting the ball with all his might. Gojo yelled to her, "(Name), get the ball!"

"Got it!" (Name) turned on her heels, her eyes constantly watching the ball as use hands stretched out to catch it before it can leave the field, "come on, just a little more..." 'I can't believe Satan knows how to swing a bat,' she mused and didn't notice someone in the line with you of her running.

"(Name), look out!" instead of looking forward, she looked back at Gojo who screamed to warn her of her upcoming fate but when she did look forward it was too late.

(Name) is painfully slammed into a rock-hard body, the collision rearranging her organs. She can hear the outrageous yells of her fellows as she fell to the ground. The person she collapsed into is still standing on his feet, looking down at the girl.

"Beelzebub, you idiot!" Satan yelled, kneeling beside her supposedly unconscious body.

"But I didn't do anything," the boy frowned, looking very guilty.

Satoru comforts him saying, "It is alright, Beelzebub, it wasn't your fault,"

"(Name), Are you okay? Answer me?!" Satan gently smacked her cheeks, cradling her head in his hands.

"I feel intense pain all over," the girl mumbled with her eyes shut close. Satan lets out a sigh of relief, "for a moment I thought you were no longer with us,"

"(Name), can you walk? We should take you to the infirmary," Eren asked, he is sitting cross-legged beside her.

"Yeah, I could use laying on a comfortable bed and some painkillers,"

Satoru took the chance to step up, "I'm taking her there,"

"No, I'll do it because I'm her best friend,"

(Name) ignored their banter, holding out a hand to Eren, "help me up?" the boy happily pulled her to her feet as the two boys argued in the background.

"I'm so sorry, (Name)," Beelzebub looked regretful as he gazed down at his shoes, (Name) stumbled her way to him and placed a gentle hand on his shoulder.

She said, "Chin up, Beelzebub, mishaps happen and I would never hold you accountable for something that was partially my fault," she gave a weak smile, patting his shoulder.

Eren joined her, "(Name), you are bumbling on your feet, I don't think it's good for you to walk to the infirmary,"

"I can't fly to the infirmary, can I?"

"Well, no but..." the boy scratched his head, glancing away. After a moment of silence, he gazed back at her with determination clouding his eyes, "I can take you there," before she can decode his words, Eren Yaeger placed one arm under her legs and the other behind her back; picking her with such ease.

"Eren! What the hell?!" she encircled her arm behind her neck, "at least warn me before doing something like this!"

The boy chuckled, her forest green eyes narrowing with mirth, "that wouldn't deliver the effect it had on you, would it?"

"Whatever," the passing-by students looked suspecting at the pair but Eren's tumultuous glare silenced their inquiries. (Name) is too dizzy to make out their scandalous stares.

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