Shadow Fangs

Chapter 37 noiz Rout pt.8

(Main route! Zorakuba runs to a club. Also this will be an actual good or bad choice in the end. The last part was a bit off because I was rushing. Sorry bout that)

Zorakuba teared up before letting out a tisk and running from the housing unit.  He just couldn't believe what just happened or even understand exactly WHAT happened.  With his mind muddled with regret and other emotions, Zorakuba ran fast and hard for a while before panting as he slowly came to a stop.

In front of Zorakuba, there was a seemingly cozy club.  Faint music could be heard from outside and he wondered if he should go in.  He hadn't realized he'd been staring for a while before he felt little droplets begin to fall on him. He glanced up at the now cloudy sky only to realize it had begun to rain.  He sighed sadly but didnt even mind it as he leaned against the buildings cold side, not caring if he got wet or not.

Zorakuba frowned as he looked back on what had happened....Noiz was right to act that way in his mind. He should've just told Noiz from the beginning what he really was....despite not really knowing the answer to that himself. He just...he didnt know what to do! Was he a bad person to run away like this?  Zorakuba internally scolded himself for being a complete coward and for all the wrong things he did leading up to this moment...despite it not escalating that badly he felt guiltier than he should be.

As he was thinking, his train of thought was interrupted when he felt a gentle tap on his shoulder, making him jump slightly and look over to the person.  He was...a nice looking man with skulls around his neck. The man gave a polite, kind smile and tilted his head much like Zorakuba did.  "You'll catch a cold if you stand out here in the rain.  You should get inside," he suggests.

This man was...calming him down oddly enough despite his strange appearance. (My my I wonder who this mysterious man with skulls around his neck is? Let me ponder for a moment...hmmm).
"I...I'm fine right here." Zorakuba says quietly and glances back down.  He didn't want to go back to the house just yet. He had to relax and calm down.  The man apparently noticed this right away and gently pat his shoulder and stood by him, making sure his umbrella was over both of them.

"I understand. I wont ask what happened...but you should come inside the club then if you want.  I can fix up some nice hot tea since I have a place in this club where I work," he said as he looked at Zorakuba, who seemed slightly surprised that he found him out so quickly.  However, he sighed softly and nodded.  "A nice cup of tea sounds nice...by the way what's your name sir?  Mines Zorakuba." He greeted as he glanced at the man.  The man, in turn, smiled at him.  "My name is Ryuuhou.  It's nice to meet you,"

After the two got introduced they decided to go inside since the rain started coming down harder.  As they walked in Zorakuba glanced around.  It was a rather decent looking club with light music, a bar, and flashing lights.  They seemed a little weird for some reason but Zorakyba paid no mind as he followed Ryuuhou up to the second floor.  When they arrived Zorakuba discovered a tattoo parlor, smiling a bit.  "You're an artist, too?" Zorakuba asked casually and glanced around.  He was actually impressed with some of the designs...even considering now to get one.

Ryuuhou smiled at him as he started preparing tea.  "Yes I am indeed.  Do you have an interest in tattoos Zorakuba?" He asked in a slightly happy tone.  Zorakuba nodded in response and looked over the many patterns and designs.  "I like the intricate designs and different procedures to tattoo work. I did a lot of them with a friend of mine before coming here" he says, his back turned to the man.

He didnt notice Ryuuhou watching him with cat like eyes, a somewhat strange, coy (?) Expression on his face.  Zorakuba then paused as he saw a certain dragon flower tattoo. "Hey Ryuuhou...How much would you charge for a tattoo?" He asks and turns to said man, who was setting down a kettle and some cups on the foot table.  He smiled at him.  "For you nothing.  Consider it a gift."

Zorakuba was surprised by this and grinned. "Really? Thank you!  Could I have it done after tea?" He asks in an excited tone. Ryuuhou let out a small laugh and nodded.  Zorakuba didn't notice the slight oddness about him.  "Of course, Zorakuba.  Well discuss the tattoo you want as we drink alright?"

Zorakuba nodded as he walked over to the table, kneeling by it and relaxing. The tea smelled absolutely wonderful.  Though...Zorakuba couldn't pinpoint why this man was so nice to him...he assumed he was just that way because. He would soon come to realize he was very...wrong.

(End of this chapter! Finally I got one done with all my finals coming up.  Comment down below on what you thought because I absolutely love to hear from all you wonderful people!  I wanted to add this in the story because I didnt want to forget Ryuuhou.  And oh my gosh there's so many people reading this book it is amazing! I never thought it would get anywhere but it did!  I never would have gotten to where I am today with my writing skills had I not started this book.  It's helped me improve so much and gain confidence that I started a new project that i hope to publish in my local library as an official book.Thank you guys for all your wonderful support and see you next time in the next chapter of Noiz's route.)