Solar Eclipse of the Heart

Atsushi's past

Akutagawa called both Chuuya and Dazai, explaining the situation and informing them that he was heading to the Armed Detective Agency to get Yosano's help for Atsushi. While Akutagawa went to the ADA, Dazai and Chuuya decided to meet at the location where Atsushi had been found to track down his torturer.

Dazai and Chuuya arrived at a strange, abandoned building. Inside, they discovered a white-haired man, whom they presumed to be the one who electrocuted Atsushi. They also found an electric chair, several syringes filled with suspicious liquids, and what appeared to be recharges.

They decided to take some of the items and send them to the laboratory for analysis.

Dazai called Kunikida to inform him of the situation and requested assistance in transporting the man to the ADA's base. Initially shocked, Kunikida quickly regained his composure and called Ranpo to join him in searching for evidence. He also arranged for two agents to help transport the body. Kunikida explained the situation to Ranpo on their way to the building.

Upon arrival, Ranpo examined the man and instructed the agents to take him to the car. He then continued to search the building for evidence. After a thorough investigation, Ranpo returned and explained:

"It's clear what happened here. This man wasn't just anyone; he knew Atsushi from childhood. He once attempted to steal Atsushi's ability but failed and was nearly killed by Atsushi's tiger form due to a puncture wound that almost damaged his organs. He survived but was left with a massive scar on his torso. The evidence is in the other room—files documenting his failed attempt to take Atsushi's ability and information from Atsushi's childhood. It seems this has been his hideout for years."

Everyone was left in shock, as no one had known about this, not even Dazai, who was aware of Atsushi's abuse by the orphanage headmaster but had no idea it went this deep.

"I understand that he had a sad and difficult childhood, but I don't understand why he would come back after all these years to torture Atsushi. It doesn't make sense to me," Kunikida said, looking at Ranpo in confusion.

"Well, isn't it obvious? He wanted revenge for the years he had to spend in the hospital due to near-organ failure," Ranpo said, giving Kunikida a serious stare.

Everyone was shocked but continued their mission in silence. Chuuya used his ability to pack everything into boxes and transport them to the car, while the others examined the documents. It seemed the man had detailed information about every aspect of Atsushi's life, which was unsettling.

They returned to the agency to find Yosano beside Atsushi, who was sleeping in a hospital bed, dressed in a hospital gown. Akutagawa was seated on a chair on the other side of the bed.

"So, did you find anything?" Yosano asked, noticing the boxes behind them.

"Yes, we found much more than we expected. There are some items we need to send to the laboratory for analysis. Atsushi was almost injected with some strange substances, and we need to know what they were," Dazai explained, pointing to one of the boxes.

"Aren't you going to do anything about the dead body?" Chuuya asked, shocked by the agency's apparent indifference.

"What do you want to do about it, chibi?" Dazai replied, clearly trying to provoke Chuuya.

"Shut up, you damn waste of bandages!" Chuuya screamed, feeling a surge of anger and wanting to punch Dazai, but he restrained himself, knowing it wasn't the right time to argue when Atsushi was in critical condition.

Yosano later advised them to go home, assuring them that Atsushi would likely wake up in about a week. Everyone left except Akutagawa, who wanted to stay by his lover's side. He removed his coat and sat on Atsushi's bed.

He embraced Atsushi and fell asleep almost immediately, comforted by Atsushi's body heat. For Akutagawa, a mafioso who was always cold, Atsushi was the ray of sunshine in his life, the only one who could keep him warm.

That's all for this chapterr. I feel like it's been ages since i wrote smth so here is this chapter. It took me 2 days to find how to continue the story, and even tho i put some angst, i dont think i will put smut or maybe i will, idk yet, its just that ive never written that kinda stuff even tho i did read many fics with smut. Wtvr, imma try and see if i like how it turns out and if i don't, i wont post it. I also think i know how the story is gonna end and i wanna make a happy ending (cuz ill be crying for my own fic if not -_-,) Soo, thank u for reading and cya next timee 💕💕

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