𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙚 | 𝘢𝘬𝘪 𝘩. ᯓ ᡣ𐭩

˚⊱ 8. | ꜰᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ ⊰˚

The group moved stealthily through the lit streets, their steps silent and their eyes sharp. Aki walked at the front, his eyes constantly scanning the surrounding area for any signs of danger. Behind him was Touko, her little form moving quietly and efficiently. Denji and Power followed closely behind, their faces focused and ready for action.

As they moved through the dark alleys and deserted streets. Aki kept an especially watchful eye on their surroundings, his senses finely attuned to any potential threats. Power and Denji exchanged occasional quips and jokes, lightening the mood and keeping the tension at bay. Touko remained mostly silent, her mind solely focused on the task at hand.

Power looked around the dark alley they were now in and shivered. "I don't like this place.." she grumbled.

Denji rolled his eyes. "You say that about every patrol we go on," he said. "Just focus on the job, you idiot."

Power huffed. "I'm just not used to the lack of good food around here. I'm hungry.."

Aki walked a few steps ahead, turning back to look at the two of them. "Save it." he said firmly. "Keep your eyes open. We're not here to argue."

Touko, her eyes scanning the shadows around them, nodded in agreement. "He's right." she said quietly. "We need to be focused."

Power rolled her eyes and muttered something under her breath, but otherwise fell silent.

Denji, however, couldn't help but continue to poke at Power, trying to rile her up. "Awhh, is POWER scared of the dark?" he teased.

Power bristled at Denji's comment, her fists clenching. "I am not scared.." she muttered through clenched teeth.

Denji's grin widened. "Sureee, and you're not hungry either." he countered, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

Touko glanced back at the two of them, shaking her head slightly. "Can you two just quiet down? We're on a mission, now's not the time." she said, her voice low yet firm.

Power and Denji fell silent at Touko's words, both of them casting sheepish looks at Aki.

Aki nodded firmly, his expression serious. "We have a job to do," he said. "Let's focus on that. Power and Denji, you guys can argue later."

The group continued their patrol, their eyes scanning the surroundings and their ears alert for any unusual sounds. The air was eerily quiet, adding a sense of tension to the atmosphere to the otherwise bright day surrounding them.

As they turned a corner, Aki suddenly came to a stop, his body tensing. The others froze in response, their attention instantly drawn to him. "What is it?" Touko whispered, her body immediately on high alert.

Aki gestured for them to be quiet, his eyes darting around the area. "I saw something move over there.." he muttered, his voice barely audible.

The group tensed further, scanning the area with heightened vigilance. They approached the opening of the alley, their senses on high alert, and waited for whatever lay within to reveal itself.

As the group waited with bated breath, the sound of movement became more pronounced, and suddenly, a shadowy figure burst from the alleyway towards them. Aki and Denji immediately sprang into action, their reflexes lightning-fast as they raised their weapons and attacked the figure.

The devil, sensing its opponents' strengths, lashed out with ferocious attacks, its claws and teeth glinting in the darkness. Aki was the closest, so he took the brunt of its attacks, but he managed to hold his own against its attacks. Touko, meanwhile, hung back slightly, assessing the situation and looking for an opening. Despite the unexpected danger, the group worked together in seamless harmony, each of them drawing upon their unique strengths.