I'd let the world burn for you... || Tokyo Revengers

Test of faith

Kaiya sat on her motorcycle, her hands gripping the handlebars tightly as she glanced over at Keisuke, who was on his bike beside her. The tension in the air was palpable, and she could feel her nerves on edge. Keisuke, sensing her anxiety, leaned over to her and gently pressed his lips against hers in a reassuring kiss. The gesture, though brief, was filled with affection and a silent promise that they were in this together. Kaiya looked into his eyes, searching for strength and finding it in his steady gaze. She nodded, determination settling over her as she started the engine of her brother's motorcycle.

The roar of the engines filled the air as they made their way to the juvenile detention center. Today was the day Kazutora was being released, a day that held a mix of dread and hope for Kaiya. She had waited years for this moment, but the uncertainty of what it would bring gnawed at her. Keisuke remained serious, his focus on the road ahead, but his mind was clearly on what awaited them.

As they arrived at the detention center, a few more motorcycles gathered nearby, their presence a silent acknowledgment of the significance of the day. Kazutora walked out of the gates, a grin on his face that sent a shiver down Kaiya's spine. There was something different about him, something darker. He had changed since the last time they had seen each other.

Without a second thought, Kaiya jumped off her motorcycle and rushed toward her brother, tears streaming down her face. She wrapped her arms tightly around his torso, burying her face in his chest. The relief of finally seeing him, coupled with the fear of what he had become, overwhelmed her.

- "I missed you so much, Kazu-chan," she said, her voice choked with emotion as she wiped her tears away.

Kazutora, smiling at her, hugged her back with one arm, his other hand hanging loosely at his side as he scanned the gathering crowd. 

- "I'm here now," he replied, his voice calm but laced with something unsettling.

But then, without warning, and even to her own surprise, Kaiya pulled back slightly and delivered a punch squarely to Kazutora's face, knocking him to the ground. The force of her anger and hurt exploded in that single moment.

- "I remember, you bastard," she whispered fiercely as she helped him back up, her hands trembling. "You considered me a traitor."

Kazutora, still shocked by her reaction, stared at her, the grin wiped off his face. For a moment, they both stood there, the weight of the past hanging heavy between them.

- "I guess I deserve it... my actions almost killed you," he admitted, a flicker of regret passing through his eyes. But then his expression hardened. "Don't worry, Kaiya, everybody who ever wronged you will pay with his life now that I'm here."

Kaiya's heart clenched at his words. She could see the darkness that had taken root in her brother, and it terrified her. This wasn't the Kazutora she had known, the boy who had once been her closest friend and protector. This was someone hardened by time and pain, someone driven by revenge.

Kazutora turned away from her and walked toward his motorcycle. 

- "I see you took good care of it," he said, running his hand over the bike before mounting it. He looked back at the group of men who had gathered nearby, a determined glint in his eyes. "Let's go. We're heading to Valhalla's hideout," he ordered, gesturing to the others to follow.

Kaiya watched him, her mind racing. Before coming here, she had discussed the situation with Keisuke and Chifuyu. Keisuke had managed to uncover that a man named Kisaki Tetta was behind their recent troubles, a man linked to Valhalla. Keisuke had decided to join Valhalla, both to gather more information and to stay close to Kazutora, hoping to protect Kaiya and to understand the depths of the threat they faced.