The Unseen Red

You're Going To Die

"Class..." The students looked over to the field where Korosensei stood, dust flying through the air. "There's something I neglected to mention in my earlier lesson: even an assassin who's clearly avoided all head-to-head battles is sure to have a number of times in life when he or she must fight with every last ounce of strength. In my case..." Korosensei stood up and got into a fighting position. "...that would be now!"

Reaper 2.0 let out a roar before launching himself at Korosensei, who did the same. Reaper 2.0 and Korosensei launched themselves at each other in the air repeatedly until Korosensei was thrown to the ground, sending dirt flying through the air on impact. The students used their arms to shield their faces as much as they could.

"Korosensei!" Nagisa yelled.

Reaper 2.0 and Korosensei launched themselves at each other once more before the screen faded to black.

The chalkboard in the empty classroom from the opening showed that there were 90 minutes until Koro sensei's deadline.

The impact of Reaper 2.0's attacks could be seen from outside the hazy orange shield.

"For every attack, a corresponding sonic boom." Nagisa's arms shielded his face as he tried to watch Reaper 2.0 and Korosensei. "That's the kind of nonstandard battle that was underway." Reaper 2.0 and Korosensei continued to fight until the teacher was thrown to the ground. "Though we can't make out their movements, we know this much: Korosensei is overwhelmingly losing ground!"

Yanagisawa shot spiked balls from the inside of his arm at Korosensei, who fell harshly to the ground. The students watched the battle from a distance. "Korosensei!" Nagisa yelled.

Korosensei shakily stood up before he used his speed to escape from his previous spot and Reaper 2.0's upcoming attack.

"Feeling hopeless yet, guinea pig?" Yanagisawa taunted, smiling sadistically. He held knives in both hands and threw them at Korosensei, who dodged in the air.

Two people, times tentacles..." Korosensei was grabbed in a chokehold by Reaper 2.0. "Times genius... times the power of hate." Yanagisawa smiled widely. "He's far surpassed the likes of you!" Korosensei was thrown harshly to the ground.

Reaper 2.0 looked downward. Korosensei groaned softly in pain, a memory of when Reaper 2.0 was younger resurfacing.

The Reaper perched on the balcony railing, a glass of alcohol right beside him, untouched. A young voice called, "Please! Teach me to kill!"

The Reaper turned around to face the child. "Are you sure? That was your father I just killed, you know."

The young Reaper 2.0 smiled at the Reaper. "That doesn't matter! When I saw you, my father's killer, it came to me: this is what my life of luxury has been missing!"

The Reaper listened intently before the child's expression of joy is shown. "I want to have your skills, even if I die trying!"

The screen showed a picture of the young apprentice walking excitedly next to the Reaper, a bright smile on his face. The Reaper carried the hat he'd previously worn to hide his face as they walked through the town that night.

"The boy didn't know right from wrong, but his eyes were brimming with talent and his own brand of hopes and dreams. It's at this point..." The present Reaper 2.0 roared and rose into the air as Korosensei's thoughts continued. "...before he threw away his tomorrows and his sanity, that there must have been another way to raise him."

Korosensei stayed on the defensive while being attacked repeatedly by Reaper 2.0. The students watched in silenced shock, a feeling of hopelessness in the air.