When the Days are Dark

Chapter 17

You sat at the edge of your bed, hunched over with your hands covering the lower half of your face. Your phone kept buzzing every few minutes, yet you wouldn't dare open the messages. What could your sister have possibly wanted? You couldn't help but think of the worst. Message after message, you have gotten more and more anxious. You couldn't even sleep because your brain wouldn't stop thinking.

"Fuck-" you mumbled to yourself.

You powered off your phone. You couldn't bear to talk to her. Not after what you did. Not after nearly killing her child. How could you? How is she even able to talk to you after all that?

A knock came to your door, then it was opened without being told to. "Princess," Shinsou said, waltzing in as if he owned the place. "You?" you questioned, raising an eyebrow. It was a bit unsuspected to see Shinsou of all people.

"Me!" Shinsou said, smiling. He looked around as if he was searching for something. "What are you looking for?" you asked, raising an eyebrow. He shrugged, "Nothing," he replied. "I heard you were shot. Just came by to check on you," he said.

You nodded. You watched as he continued to walk around before actually coming toward you. "Things like this are bound to happen. Cheer up because you look like total shit." he joked, chuckling just a bit. You smiled just a bit, needing something to pick up your mood.

"You have a way with words, Shinsou. You should come around more often," you said, sarcastically as you were fixing yourself to face him properly. "Hey, let me ask you something-" You took in a deep breath, taking a second to even think if he was trustworthy. He doesn't talk to people much, but he does seem like the type to use your business against you. You became nervous, "Actually, never mind. I'll figure it out on my own."

Shinsou looked confused but shrugged, deciding not to pry. "I'm leaving," you announced, standing up and heading towards the door.

"Okay," Shinsou said, still not moving from his seat. You paused and looked at him, "Let me rephrase. WE'RE leaving!" You made clear opening the door so he could leave first. He huffed before walking out the door. You followed, closing the door behind you. "But just so you know, something bothering you is bothering you... Don't run. Because it will keep chasing after you. Face it head-on," Shinsou smiled. It was a creepy smile but you felt that it was genuine. You nodded before the two of you went your separate ways.
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All Might sat in a crowd with 4 other men, each older than the next. They all seemed to be on their last life. In front of them stood a scientist and two other men tied to a chair. The scientist was a middle-aged man, in his mid-forties. The scientist then began to speak. "Evening, Gentlemen! Welcome to the 31st testing of Drug-2638," he began. "As some of you may know, my name is David Sheild! I am a scientist from America brought here by Mr. Toshinori Yagi." He pointed out All Might before continuing. "This is a project Mr. Yagi has asked me specifically to work on. I have come up with a drug that we will give to those in the army once he becomes President in the upcoming future."

David pulled out a briefcase and opened it, revealing 6 vials and 2 syringes. He pulled out a vial and showed it to the 5 men. "This drug specifically enhances the physical abilities of any person, while altering what they see so it could be easier to kill a person. This drug will make our men and women more potent, agile, resilient, and extremely obedient to the point they cannot rest until they finish what they have been ordered to do. That being said, this drug can create the perfect killing war machines." David explained. All Might watched attentively, along with the other men. A frown was plastered upon his face, just the face of intense concentration. "If no one has any questions, shall we move on to the demonstration?"