Infernal [ Shinra Kusakabe x Reader ]

First Run

"EMERGENCY VEHICLE COMING THROUGH"

"We're almost at the scene!" The lieutenant announced for everyone to hear, his feet pressing harder on the gas pedal, speeding up.

"The fire broke out in a small factory that makes metal fixtures. The recently-ignited infernal is the foreman's wife..." Obi informed the rest of Company 8, looking each one of them in the eye. His voice was stern and full of authority.

(y/n)'s hand was clammy, clutching tightly to her suit.

'I can't fuck this up. I can't fuck this up.'

"We received a report that one of the workers hasn't made it out. Our first priority is to rescue that worker, then we put the infernal to rest. It's a factory so there could be machine parts that might collapse and fall, so watch out!"

Shinra sat straighter than a plank of wood, his grin stretching farther up his face.

The matchbox skidded to a stop right in front of the factory. The building was shrouded in thick black smoke from the fire and steam.

"Looks like the firefighters have started to put out the flames, the steam's gonna lower visibility..." Obi looked at the factory, or at least what could be seen of the building.

Everyone followed behind the captain, taking unwavering steps.

"We're Special Fire Force Company 8."

"Oh, you're here blue stripes."

"Blue stripes?" Shinra looked beside him, pure curiosity laced his voice.

"They call us that because of the lines on our bunker gears, you idiot." (y/n) snarled at him, scrutinizing Shinra.

Shinra glared back at the girl.

"Stop that, you two." Hinawa butted in before another fight could ensue.

"The infernal in there, she's pretty aggressive. We're doing what we can to keep the fire from spreading, but if we can't put out the infernal..." One of the firefighters started to converse with the captain.

Loud footsteps approached the team, belonging to the owner of the factory. "My wife! Please! Put her to rest, give her peace!" A stout man pleaded, his entire appearance covered in soot.

(y/n) looked at the man, empathizing with him.

'This world is sick, it's so unfair.'

Shinra frowned hearing the man beg.

'Infernals are lost souls wrapped in flames... In the name of the Great Sun God, we bring them mercy.'

"Special Fire Force 8! We're going in! The upper air's gonna be hot, so stay low!" "Yes sir!" With the command of Obi, everyone rushed inside. There was no hesitance.

Putting infernals to rest... killing what was once human... This woman was his wife, and we're going to kill her.

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"Do you have eyes on the survivor?" "Negative, sir."

(y/n)'s feet pressed firmly on the ground, her stance looked as if she was ready to wage a war.

'Can I do it?'

Shinra was grinning, but his eyes were glaring.

'This is it. This is what I came here to do!'

(y/n) went inside first, adrenaline pumping in her veins. But, that excitement vanished once she saw what was waiting for her inside.

"Is that...?" (y/n) stepped closer to what was in front of her. Her eyes showing fear and sadness.