A Shiki Story

Nineteenth Coffin

Violet

"Sunako," Tatsumi went in first. "Chizuru's been taken out," Tatsumi reported. Slipping inside she noticed Sunako's new favorite with her, Seishin had rose and joined their Jinrou Ranks. Hence the cooled food she had been trying to feed him.

   Sunako looked up in surprise. "Tell me about it in detail," She ordered softly. "It's that doctor, Ozaki. It seems he took Chizuru to the shrine and killed her in front of the villagers. He probably did it in order to make clear our existence to them. 

    What do you want to do ? I'd recommend we escape the village," Tatsumi voiced her thoughts. The humans knew about them now. The fact the whole crowd became a mob eager to kill Chizuru was enough to make her want to leave.

   "We can't do that. You think this many of us can really escape ? There's no place outside the village that we can all hide." Sunako was right, there were so many of them and even if they all managed to escape.

   "I guess you're right."

"In any case, the problem is Ozaki. Eliminate him. Once a group loses it's core, it will collapse on it's own. After that, attack the villagers to reduce their numbers. Tell the victims to kill each other."

"Got it," They both replied. Leaving at the door Sunako added, "Also, block the village from contacting the outside world." "Roger." Closing the door Tatsumi immediately get to work, "I'll cut the power," She volunteered as she sprinted away.

She cut the power while Yoshie was busy informing the Shiki of the situation. Most likely tomorrow at first like the humans would begin their hunt.  Hopefully a few humans at least would decide they would not be able to stomach the carnage.

    After that she ran to where Seishrou was keeping watch through his scope. "Sunako was lenient with her. I thought Chizuru might become a problem for us," Tatsumi commented, still wearing his hood. 

   Seishrou turned and looked away, "Ozaki is cunning. It was too much of a burden for Chizuru."

"Eliminate that man. Avenge Chizuru's death," Tatsumi said. "I think everyone wants the Doctor dead and gone," She commented before following Tatsumi. 

"Tatsumi, how was Chizuru his 'Woman' ? He did not even go through with her rescue," She commented as the same coward, the Son of the Liquor Store owner  drove into view, grumbling some nonsense.

   "He's a idiot. This isn't good," Tatsumi replied from his spot against the tree. Tatsumi always seemed to know where to go so she tended to follow him. "Well, I'd rescue you if you ever needed it," She admitted it out loud as a blush began to form.

   "Good to know....As I feared, dawn might come before we eliminate the junior doctor," Tatsumi sighed at the last part. "I have an idea, while between doing cutting off the power and such I made my own little army," She commented before getting up and walking inside.

The Castle was surrounded by the mob of angry villagers. Each wore a red creepy mask, some sported pitchforks and other weapons. When the sun would rise all the Shiki would fall into a deep sleep, including Sunako.

   All we have to do is hold out, the castle was designed to be a fortress but with just three Jinrou it still put them at a disadvantage. Placing her hand on the castle she sent out a prayer, "Please hold out. Keep us safe."

    Sunako would be kept in the secret Basement/Dungeon if worse came to be but that did not make her feel any better.  "The priest, Seishin promised to protect Sunako," Tatsumi commented.