Grim's Eternal Repose | bsd x male reader |

Chapter 10

M/n and Atsushi sat in tense silence on the bench at the bus station. The air between them was thick with unspoken words. Atsushi sat stiffly, his shoulders hunched and pressed tightly to his body, as though trying to make himself smaller. His eyes darted around nervously, avoiding M/n's gaze.

M/n, on the other hand, lounged beside him. His legs crossed, his posture relaxed, and one arm draped lazily over the back of the bench.

"W-well" Atsushi nervously started, turning to the older "what case are we doing M/n?"

M/n simply handed him two mugshots from his coat pocket "we're looking for these two escaped convicts"

"we're not solving a case?" Atsushi asked

M/n waved off the concern with a nonchalant shrug. "We technically are," he replied. "Just think of it as solving a missing person's case—albeit a much more annoying one."

Atsushi gave him a skeptical look, his eyebrows knitting together in doubt.

"This will be an easy challenge for you" He reassured, a faint scoff escaping his lips

On the image, the two escaped convicts have dirty and disheveled faces. One of them, a muscular man with a crooked nose. His mouth, covered by a long and dirty beard. And the other is a skinnier, more youthful looking guy, with a unique scar on his forehead.

After Atsushi took a look at the two convicts, he turned back to M/n "what exactly were they in for..." he nervously asked

M/n let out a small hum as he searched through his head to remember the two convicts. "That man" he said pointing to the convict with the beard "he killed 10 people in one night with his ability.

Atsushi faced frowned with fear "w-with just his ability?"

"Yes, from what I recall, his ability allows him to phase through any solids"

Atsushi let out a little squeak. "W-well how about this guy?" He then asked, pointing to the other convict

M/n took a glance and narrowed his eyes "that man is dangerous" he replied.

"Pardon?"Atsushi blinked

Before Atsushi could question further. M/n's gaze shifted to the forest and got up from the bench.

"Do you smell that, Atsushi?" He asked

Atsushi turned his head to the forest as well, a metallic stench suddenly filling the air. His nose scrunched up at the unpleasant odor. "I-it's blood"

"Stay here" M/n commanded

M/n darted into the forest, disappearing in a blur, leaving Atsushi alone in the empty bus station with the eerie scent of blood lingering in the air.

"W-wait a minute-!"
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M/n continue to follow the metallic scent through the forest. Swiftly he moves through the trees, his pace slowly accelerating

'The stench is getting stronger'

He took notice of a thick tree in front of him and abruptly stopped. His face remaining neutral as his gaze fell on an arm that had just barely missed grabbing him

"What a shame" a voice echoed from within the tree. The arm slunk back with a gesture of disappointment. "I was so sure I would be able to catch you off guard..."

"So I'm guessing you're working alone?" M/n replied. With a fluid motion, he pulled a dagger from his coat, holding it at the ready.

"...At the moment..."

One of the convicts then revealed himself slowly emerging from the tree as though stepping through a veil. "what a shame" the convict murmured, a cocky smirk twisting his lips. "Maru misses you"

M/n responded with a smirk, their tone dripping with sarcasm. "and what a shame that your the first one I'll be fighting, Katsuaki, I was planning for the rookie to fight you since you're very easy to deal with after all"

That was a lie, Atsushi won't be able to defeat the stupid brute. Especially when he can't control his ability yet.

Katsuaki clenched his teeth in anger. With a burst of speed, Katsuaki lunged forward, his expression growing even more displeased and angered as he charged towards the other man.

M/n merely move his body to side as he dodged the man. "How slow" he scoffed "you've gotten worse"

His plan was simple, he needed to provoke him even more. Because by doing that, Katsuaki is more likely to mess up. And by messing up, it would be easier for M/n to put him to sleep

"Well it's not like I have any expectations in the first place" M/n continued.

Katsuaki roared in angered as he continued to charge at M/n. He looked furious.

He lunged forward, his fist colliding with a tree instead, splintering it with a deafening crack. The tree groaned under the force before toppling to the ground.

"Looks like I'll have to add destruction of natural resources to your list of crimes" he remarked dryly. with a single brush of a finger, M/n quickly activated his ability

"Ability: The Grim's Eternal Repose"

Within seconds, Katsuaki crumpled to the ground, snoring loudly in his dreams, actually, make it nightmares.

M/n scoffed, his lips curling into a faint smirk at the sight. "That was easier than I expected." His gaze flicked away , deeper into the forest. Now should he wait for Atsushi or should he wrap this up?

But before he could decide, a wave of nausea and exhaustion surged through him. His vision blurred slightly as his knees wavered, forcing him to lean against the remains of the shattered tree for support..

Not only that but the smell of blood was lingering in the air. He turned his attention away to where the stench was coming from. Unfortunately, it was quite dark, with only the moon as his source of light.

M/n pulled out his phone, the screen briefly illuminating his face as he turned on the flashlight. The beam cut through the darkness, guiding his steps as he moved toward the source of the metallic stench.

But after only a few steps, he froze, his instincts screaming at him to stop.

It was quiet.

Too quiet.

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