Rising from the Ashes ‖ Tokyo Revengers

Chapter XXXIII

In the haunting aftermath of Baji's untimely demise, a heavy stillness draped the surroundings. Amalie, her tear-stained face pressed against Baji's lifeless hand, tenderly kissed his palm before gritting her teeth.

With a blend of sorrow and determination, Amalie whispered," Phasmatos revenios un Animum. Phasmatos revenios un Animum. Phasmatos revenios un Animum".

Kol's eyes widened, gasping, and forcefully threw Amalie back.

" Kol-kun ?!". Takemichi exclaimed.

" I won't let you do this ! I won't let you take his place ! You can't make that kind of decision !". Kol shouted firmly.

" Get out of my way, Kol". Amalie demanded with anger as she stood back up.

" No". Kol said firmly.

Amalie glared at him before walking forward," Do you have any idea what you are doing ?".

Kol clenched his jaw, grabbing her arm and twisting it behind her," I'm saving your life". Kol retorted.

Amalie gritted her teeth," I have the chance to change what happened".

Kol ran forward, grabbing her shoulders firmly," This is not a chance ! Let go !".

Amalie let out a small scream before headbutting him in the face, causing him to stumble backward with a bloody nose. Everyone around them was shocked to witness the siblings fighting. No one in Toman had ever seen them hit each other like this, and the confusion lingered in the air.

" You are delusional, Kol ! We lived ! We lived enough ! He barely got to live !". Amalie exclaimed.

" Lived ?! We never lived ! Either Klaus would take our lives or we had to flee from father ! So, I won't say that you or I lived our lives !". Kol shouted.

Amalie glared at him," Is that what you're planning to tell yourself when you go to sleep tonight, knowing that we wasted our last option ?".

Without hesitation, Amalie punched him in the face. Kol clicked his tongue before walking toward her, skillfully avoiding each punch.

Tired, Amalie grabbed him by the collar of his shirt, pushing him," We can save and help ! But instead, you chose selfishness. Look at us now !".

Kol pursed his lips, seeing only suffering in his sister's eyes. He wished they could have done something for Baji, but not at the expense of her life.

As Amalie's breath choked, she punched her brother who took it without saying or doing anything.

" Why don't you fight back, Kol ?! Fight, damn it !". Amalie shouted, becoming breathless.

Kol grabbed her shoulders sadly," I don't want you to try to save everyone. In the past, you followed me, and it led you astray. I don't ever want you to meet your downfall because of someone... Ever again. I'm ready to take all the punches you want if it helps ease your pain. Do it".

Amalie stumbled backward, her knees dropping on the ground as tears streamed down freely.

" I... I'm sorry". Amalie muttered through her sobs.

Kol smiled softly and sadly at his sister, patting her head.

" Amalie-chan". Takemichi murmured sadly.

Takemichi could only gulp, overwhelmed by the weight of sorrow. Draken approached Amalie, knelt beside her, and enveloped her in a consoling embrace.

" I'm here, Lie". Draken whispered.

The heart-wrenching sobs were abruptly interrupted by the visceral sounds of someone pummeling another. Takemichi looked up to witness Mikey relentlessly attacking Kazutora.