Secret Story [Completed]

Hanashi 09 - Operation Atsuko

Jun arrives at the Haven headquarters, a beautiful mansion that reminds him of the Somnus facility. However, there's a distinct difference between the two: Haven represents light and goodness, while the Somnus facility is associated with darkness and evil. Jun breathes a sigh of relief as he steps out of the car, grateful to be in a safe and secure environment. Remiel, the head of Haven, leads him up a flight of stairs to the male dormitories. The atmosphere is welcoming, but it's unfamiliar territory for Jun, who struggles to reconcile his memories with reality.

As they approach a door, Remiel offers Jun food,"Are you hungry?"

Jun doesn't reply, wearing a dark expression. He's too preoccupied with thoughts of Atsuko to respond. Remiel opens the door to a cozy room, "Rest here." Remiel urges, before leaving, making sure he locks the door once he's outside. Jun turns around and tries to open the door to the room. He didn't expect it to be locked. He grimaces and is going to try and break the door down yet he decides not to do that.

He feels too weak.

Tiredness gives him a signal, causing the angry male to walk over to the bed and fall on it. He is exhausted from the emotional rollercoaster of the past few days.

As Jun drifts off to sleep, he thinks of Atsuko and makes a promise to save her, even if it means risking his own life. The reality he thought he knew has been shattered, but he's determined to uncover the truth and bring justice to those responsible.

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As the sun rises, illuminating the morning sky with its golden glow, Jun wakes up from his slumber, unable to recall what he had dreamt about. Rubbing his bleary eyes, he notices a trickle of water coming out from his eyes. Has he been crying in his sleep?

Suddenly, the sound of a key turning in the lock distracts him, and a girl with striking blue hair and bi-colored black and green eyes enters the room, smiling broadly at him. "Good morning, Jun," she greets him cheerfully, holding a plate of delicious breakfast in her hand.

Seiko, the girl, explains,"I was ordered to bring your breakfast here. After breakfast you should freshen up and then I will be back to get you." The breakfast she has brought consists of three soft and fluffy pancakes, grits, bacon, one boiled egg, and a fresh glass of apple juice.

Jun decides to eat at his desk, and Seiko serves him his breakfast silently, slightly blushing as she notices that Jun is shirtless, despite the cold draft in the room. After placing Jun's new outfit on the bed, along with body wash and other toiletries, Seiko leaves the room, standing guard outside the door.

As Jun eats his breakfast, he realizes how hungry he is, having forgotten the feeling of an empty stomach. The food tastes heavenly, much better than what he was served at the Somnus facility, where he had been living for years.

Outside the room, Remiel approaches Seiko, "Was he resistant?" He asks her. Seiko shakes her head, "Not at all. He just seems dead. Devoid of emotion."

Remiel expresses his concern, "That sounds alright yet no good. Being Dr.Alistair's lab animal must have really broken him."

Seiko merely nods in agreement.

"Do you remember Atsuko Komatsu?"

Seiko replies, "I do. Her and I were practically sisters back at the orphanage until I was given a proper home. Atsuko was very sweet and quiet...."