𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐱𝐱𝐯𝐢𝐢

amidst the vibrant energy of a football field near the JFU building, you stumbled upon a scene that stopped you in your tracks: Sae and Rin, engaged in a heated argument that echoed across the expanse of the pitch. 

their voices rose and fell with emotion, each word a dagger that pierced the air with palpable tension.

"i hate you. i wish i was never born as your younger brother."

woah, there.

surprised by the intensity of their confrontation, you hesitated, uncertain of whether to intervene or to allow them to hash out their differences on their own. 

but as their voices grew louder and more impassioned, you knew you couldn't stand idly by and watch their bond fracture before your eyes.

summoning your courage, you stepped forward, your voice firm and steady as you addressed the two brothers. "Sae, Rin," you began, your tone commanding their attention. 

"this isn't the way to resolve your differences."

Rin's eyes flashed with anger as he turned to face you, his expression clouded with frustration. 

"he abandoned me, [Name]," he spat, his voice laced with bitterness. "left me behind to chase his own selfish dreams, and now he expects me to forgive him?"

Sae's gaze dropped with guilt as he met Rin's accusing stare, his voice heavy with remorse. "i never meant to hurt you, Rin," he murmured, his words tinged with regret. 

"but I had to follow my desire."

"fuck you, Sae."

as the tension between them reached a boiling point, you felt a surge of determination welling up within you. 

"enough," you declared, your voice cutting through the air with quiet authority. "you're brothers, and brothers should support each other, no matter what."

for a moment, silence descended upon them, the weight of your words hanging heavy in the air. 

but then, as if struck by a shared realization, Sae and Rin exchanged a meaningful glance, a silent acknowledgment of the truth in your admonition.

and so, with your encouragement, they reached a tentative agreement: settle their differences with a football match, a test of skill and teamwork that would determine the outcome of their argument once and for all.

as the match began, you found yourself swept up in the exhilarating rhythm of the game, your heart pounding with anticipation as you raced across the field in pursuit of the ball. 

with each pass and shot, you felt a sense of love and unity blossoming between them, a shared determination to set aside their differences in pursuit of a common goal.

and in the end, it was still you who emerged victorious, your skill and determination proving to be the deciding factor in the match. 

but as they stood together on the sun-drenched field, the tension that had once divided them replaced by a sense of brotherhood and mutual respect.

you knew that the real victory lay in the bond that they had forged, a bond that would endure long after their time on the field had come to an end.

being alone for five years really changed me for the better.

♕

the atmosphere in the dimly lit meeting room was thick with tension as Ego delivered the unsettling news, each word weighing heavily on the hearts of those gathered.

"we've tracked down Pontus and [Name]'s younger brother," Ego announced, his voice laced with urgency. 

"but there's a problem. Pontus has released a poisonous gas in the vicinity of their location. it's deadly, and our usual countermeasures won't work against it."

"this deadly gas can cause a grown human to die within 1 second after inhalation. it is much too dangerous." Anri added

a collective gasp filled the room, followed by a flurry of murmurs as the gravity of the situation settled upon the group. 

your heart sank as you absorbed the severity of the threat. Pontus's ruthlessness knew no bounds, and his latest tactic posed a formidable challenge that struck fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned operatives.

"we have to act quickly," you spoke up, your voice steady despite the turmoil swirling within you. 

"Pontus won't hesitate to use any means necessary to achieve his goals. we can't afford to let him slip through our fingers again."

"but [Name], the gas," Aiku interjected, his voice tinged with concern. "it's too dangerous. we can't risk sending anyone into that kind of environment."

a chorus of agreement rippled through the room as everybody grappled with the daunting prospect of confronting such a deadly threat. 

Karasu shook his head, his expression grim. "we can't just throw caution to the wind," he cautioned. "we need to consider all our options before rushing in."

you understood the gravity of the situation, but you also knew that time was of the essence. "i'm immune to the poison," you declared, your voice cutting through the din of voices. 

"i can go in alone and take out Pontus and rescue my brother before they have a chance to do any more harm."

the room fell into stunned silence as your words hung in the air, the weight of your proposal sinking in. 

a wave of uncertainty washed over the group, each member grappling with the gravity of the decision that lay before them.

"but it's too risky," Sae protested, his voice tinged with worry. "we can't just send you in there without any backup."

"we have to trust [Name]," Loki countered, his voice unwavering. "she's our best chance at stopping Pontus and rescuing her brother. we have to let her go."

the debate raged on, each member of the gang voicing their opinions and fears as they grappled with the weight of your decision. 

but amidst the chaos, you remained resolute, your conviction unwavering as you met the gaze of your friends.

"i have to do this," you declared once more, your voice firm with determination. "for my brother, and for all of us. trust me."

and in the end, it was your unwavering resolve that won out, the gang reluctantly agreeing to let you undertake the dangerous mission alone. 

but with technical support, of course.

with a heavy heart and a silent prayer for your safety, they watched as you disappeared into the shadows, your silhouette fading into the darkness as you embarked on a journey that would test your courage, your strength, and your loyalty to the very limits.

♕

- [Name] is immune to the gas because, many years ago, Pontus once gave her the vaccine to ensure that she wouldn't succumb to it.