》Upon The Lake Of Time 《 {Ayato Krishima X Reader}

~Chapter 15~

"(Y/N)!!"

(Y/N) snapped out of her daze, eyeing the bluenette who stared down at her in worry. "It's time to go. Are you alright? You've been staring out the window since the doves left the room"

"I'm fine, thanks Tou, I'm coming" She said, throwing her bag over her back.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, miss Merikou"

Had she screwed up? Used a name that was already famous? No, there were multiple families with the same name. Besides, she'd told him it wasn't her real name- a good move on her part. What if he already knew about her? If Aogiri was able to find out, then surely the CCG would sooner or later too, whether that be by means of interrogation or research. . .

"(Y/N)! You're doing it again!!" Touka said, shaking her friend wildly.

"Sorry- just thinking of scenarios" (Y/N) said quietly.

A small rock hit the window. Glancing out, (Y/N) could see Uta in disguise. He smiled up at her, holding a letter up for her to see.

The meeting had been set

"Say, Tou, why don't you bring Yoriko home- just in case those idiots decide to follow you. I'm going to head to meet the manager again- there are a few questions about working hours and salary I just realized I'd missed out on. I'll be back at Anteiku as soon as possible, but if I'm not back before dinner, eat without me. I'm cool with left-overs"

Touka paused, before sighing "I'd say no considering your condition. It's obvious you're fazed. I understand, I'd be too after a direct confrontation with the strongest Dove there is. It's dangerous to let you roam around like this, but because I trust you- who's had a lot more experience on streets than I ever could, and respect for your privacy, I'll let you go this once. But no more, Is  that clear? I don't need you in a complicated situation"

(Y/N) nodded, saying farewell to Yoriko, who was still sniffing at the accusation slightly, and leaving to the ground floor. 

As she turned a corner to an unpopulated corridor to make sure she had everything she needed, Haiko Iko turned his sharp eyes to her, his  back against a wall.

"Arima seems to have taken interest In you of all people in the class" he started "You know, you have an interesting moral on humans and ghouls. You seem to think they can co-exist-"

"-well yes, without one the other self-destructs"

"How so?"

"Ghouls need humanoid flesh. No humans? Then cannibalize. Humans are high on needs of voilent stimuli to keep them at bay. No ghouls? Then rage war against others for absolutely no reason at all. The one who executes most people different to them, wins"

"Tsh. I knew you were a cunt, but that's further then I could see"

"-How far can you see, actually?"

"SHUT UP. I'm not here to listen to you open your bitch mouth and speak your cunt words. You sympathize with ghouls so much. Too much. Heh, Yoriko couldn't have killed Professor Tomenhara, she had years to do it but she never did. But you, you came yesterday-"

". . .Don't" (Y/N) said "Professor Tomenhara was a troubled man" she started, looking Iko deep in the eyes "I think. . .I-I think perhaps. . .an. . . irrational thought got him,-put him out of his misery"

"What on earth are you talking about? You knew him for a day"

"And one day was all it took to see just how low he had gotten"

Iko snapped "Listen here you cunt faced Bitch; that man was my Uncle. You hear me? He was my family. If he'd been suicidal, we would have known. We would have helped him. He lived with us-"

(Y/N) matched his narrow eyes "Is that so? Very interesting. He lived with you? I do suppose then, that you would've known if he'd be suicidal, more than I or any of the children here. But the thing is; he was. And you should've known it- matter of fact, I think you did. . .didn't you?"

Iko furrowed his brow, about to curse at her again

(Y/N) cut him off "Then again, just because he was your uncle, didn't mean you automatically would have helped him. No. You wouldn't, if he posed a threat to you. . . if he was different. . ."

Iko's eyes widened

"Ahh, I see now. So that's what it was, wasn't it? He was a human. A step-uncle, perhaps? He was once a successful CCG investigator, if I recall, right? He was starting to get closer and closer to unraveling your secret, so you picked his petals one by one, until he ended his own life"

Iko's rage blazed "WHA-"

"Shhhh, don't make too much of a ruckus, you might call unwanted attention here- after all, it is because of you that the doves are here to inspect us"

He scowled, his eyes starting to change from white and green to a haunted red and a cursed black

"Wrong choice, Haiko" (Y/N) appeared behind him, giving him one strong snap on the nape "You know, you're a disgrace for someone who shares names with the most friendly, kind, and caring person I've ever met" Iko fell unconscious.

She pulled his onto her back, carrying him to the infirmary. "Excuse me?! Can you please help?! I'm so sorry!" (Y/N) said, aiding the nurse hoist him onto a spare bed "H-he, tried to. . um. . .well. . .do something in-inappropriate, and I. . .I"

"It's alright dear" The nurse said understandingly "Boys your age tend to do that a lot. He got what he was asking for" she rolled her eyes "Go on home, I'll take care of him" 

(Y/N) inhaled, pretending to let out a sigh of relief while scanning her scent.

She smelled of dust and grass, dry and hot. She was human, with no connection what-so-ever with The boy that lay on the bed.

"Thank you so much!" she said, turning to leave.

"Dear?" the nurse called out. (Y/N) rolled her eyes, turning to her 'Yes?"

". . .perhaps you should see a therapist"

(Y/N) raised a brow, before noticing she was looking at her hair "Will do, thank you ma'am" she said, leaving the building.

"Hey" she greeted the coated Uta just outside the gates. "Hello (Y/N). I see you've had a rough day"

"Don't even make me start"

H

e chuckled "The meeting will be held in thirty minutes. I managed to come through to most of the World wide Aokigahara leaders, the others came by special request from Master Shioru"

"Will he be attending too?"

"You are his apprentice, and this is a state of emergency, it is both his duty and honor"

"Where is it hosted?"

"The Night gate. The castle will be overwatched by Vochi and his men. I've updates Master Shioru with the CCG's possible threat, and will join you after I've closed off and secured my shop. We don't want unwanted visitors peeking through our material"

(Y/N) nodded "I understand, Do what you need to. I'll see you there then" 

She bowed in thanks, before walking out of the school's territory.

God, how she hoped a solution could be found to this mess, before it became unstoppable.

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Word count; 1210.

Date; 4.8.2018.

Book status; Ongoing/Continued

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