Haitani Brothers x Reader

34) Valhalla

"We're officially here to name the new captain of the third division!" Draken announced.

It was late afternoon, the moon bright in the sky as Toman held a meeting at the shrine. You sat off to the side on the steps, watching and fairly, out of sight.

Whispers came from the group as they mused about who it could be.

"Third Division Captain, step forward!" Mikey called. At first, no one moved, and then you noticed a blonde making his way through. Your eyes narrowed as you caught sight of the gold-rimmed glasses he wore and Takemichi's reaction.

You rest your head in your hand as your eyes narrow in disinterest. So, it really is that kid, as Baji said, you muse.

Kisaki bows at a perfect 90-degree angle, hands behind his back. "Thank you, sir!" Mikey turns away after acknowledging him and begins to walk away. Usually, you'd get up and follow, but you knew better.

This meeting isn't over yet.

Takemichi suddenly rushes up the stairs and punches Kisaki in the face. Even from here, you could see the tears in his wide eyes as he punched him. Draken shouted in surprise, brows furrowing in anger, but it fell on deaf ears. All Takemichi could focus on is the man before him, the same one responsible for his girlfriend's death each and every time no matter how many times he regressed.

"Wow~ I don't think Baji took this into account," you mumble as the other captains circled Takemichi.

"Hey, now~ I almost missed all the fun!" Everyone turns to the new but familiar voice, and Baji slowly walks up the steps, a grin curled on his lips. The other captains stare in shock, but they should've expected as much given how out of pocket he's been acting. Baji ignores them and races at Takemichi, punching him square in the face, then swiftly in the gut. Just as he was going in for another, Mitsuya locked his arm, stopping him.

"Okay, that's enough," he says, frowning down at him. Baji stays silent for a moment before turning to Mikey, who has stopped to stare down at the spectacle unfolding. "Why are you here, Baji? You've been banned from our meetings, remember?"

He grins. "Yeah, I do, and I just slugged this twerp in the face," he adds shamelessly, forcefully freeing his arm as he stalks forward. "So, does that mean...I'm finally going to be fired?" he asks, lifting his chin. "For ruining your precious meeting."

Mikey's expression doesn't waiver, and that was answer enough as Baji grows serious, his eyes cold. "Fine, I'll join Valhalla."

The declaration hung in the air for a moment before the silence that followed was broken by a sudden shout. "Baji!" Mikey shouts, eyes wide as he bares his teeth. He doesn't respond and walks down the steps, the rest of the gang staring in shock.

"From this moment, Toman's First Division Captain is no more," he says, turning to look over his shoulder. "Toman is my enemy now."

Your eyes trail to Kisaki, who has a shit-eating grin on his face. Well, let's hope Baji knows what he's doing, you think, trying not to move as you tap your foot against the ground. Your body was itching to punch his face and make sure Kisaki wouldn't get up again. That bastard.

You could feel yourself reverting back to your old self, where you took pleasure in other's suffering as you pummeled them. Even though you didn't think you changed all that much, seeing as you still like doing that, but you could feel that familiar hunger again. It was clawing at the edges of your mind. Once you got into a fight, you weren't sure if you could hold back.

Thankfully, your spars with Baji helped alleviate that hunger, but that won't be happening any time soon. You could only hope, that you'd be able to reel it in yourself if need be.

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Y/n approaches the old arcade building with slow, calculating steps. Any passerby's eyes would immediately be drawn to the vibrant and intricate graffiti covering every inch of its surface. The once plain and unremarkable building now stood out as a colorful and eye-catching landmark, to most it would be a disgusting display of art. Despite its worn and weathered appearance, the colors did well to hide it. They couldn't help but wonder what secrets and stories lay inside its walls, but you knew. E/c eyes trail to the headless angel, the only inkling that this was the right place.

You step over the hanging sign and yellow, police tape as you open the doors. It should be about time, you think as smoke hits your face.

You don't react to the crude smell and walk into the dimly lit building, the door shutting behind you. The flickering lights above cast eerie shadows on the broken arcade machines, their screens cracked and lifeless. The air was heavy with the toxic scent of cigarettes, mingling with the musty odor of neglect that permeated the abandoned space. The entire place was crawling with Valhalla members, clad in white and lounging around. You ignore them and head toward the back, but of course, it wouldn't be that easy.

Three guys stop in front of you, blocking your path. "I'm here to pick someone up, so I suggest you get out of my way," you say lowly.

They laugh under their breaths and sneer down at you.

"No c━" His head banged against the ground before he could even get the second word out. His two friends were quick to react, but just as quick to receive the same fate.

The others hesitate from the sudden ferocity you displayed, and you calmly walk through the crowd. Anyone who had the balls to stop you was quick to fall. A trail of their unconscious asses in your wake.

The crowd parts, and you walk up behind a familiar blonde. Hanma blinks in surprise before grinning. "Well~ if it isn't Y/n," he drawls from his perch, two other guys beside him staring dumbstruck at you. One of them was eating and the chip fell back into the bag as he gawked.

You don't answer as you hear the chime of metal against metal. You grab the fist aimed for your face, and twist the arm so that the boy was withering before you.

His gold eyes glared up at you between his mismatched locks, but you weren't even looking at him as you held his arm behind his back.

"Control your underlings, Hanma," you say, your voice leveled but with an underline of malice. "I might just do something I won't regret."

His grin widens as the guys around you tense up. "You wouldn't."

You tilt your head, eyes narrowing as you push a bit harder, the guy grunting in pain. "My hand might just slip," you drawl, Hanma's smile falling. "But that's not why I'm here," you say and release the boy.

"I'm here to pick up these━" You cut yourself off and grab the boy's wrist again as he tried throwing another punch. A cold glint fills your eyes as you glare down at him, a chill going down his spine as you finally meet his eyes. "You're testing my patience, boy."

"Kazutora, trust me, you don't wanna mess with her," Hanma says. "I second that," Baji adds, speaking up for the first time since you showed up.

Kazutora tilts his head, a shadow falling over his eyes as he smiles. "Ah, but that makes me want to even more," he says.

Your eyes narrow as you look at him with disdain and you lift your chin. "Your words, not mine," you say and smash him against the ground. "Anyone else planning on interrupting me can join him."

No one spoke, much less breathed too loud as you walked up to the fallen boy. As you stepped closer to Chifuyu you took in his battered form lying motionless on the cold, hard ground, his body contorted in pain. His once confident eyes, now swollen shut, were hidden beneath a mask of bruises and blood. The sight of his disfigured face sent a shiver of rage down your spine, but your face showed no hint of it.

You lift the boy's limp body over your shoulder and turn towards Takamichi. "Let's go."

"H-huh!? Uh, y-yes, ma'am!" he stutters.

"Oh, and Baji." You glance over your shoulder, eyes glowing with malice as you glare at him. The others who happened to look at your eyes shuddered at the bloodlust swirling in those e/c hues. "I'll be sure to repay the favor ten-fold." He lowers his head as a nervous bead of sweat trickles down his brow. He clenches his fist, trying to calm his nerves as you step over Kazutora and leave the building.