YouRiko One-Shots

Sheriff

Life couldn't be better for Sheriff Watanabe and Officer Ohara. They were partners in fighting crime. They worked hand in hand, always knowing what the other was thinking. No one could ever outsmart them when they were together. Each day going as the last where they fought crime and pulled the bad guys from the street. It wasn't until one night where things took a turn for the young duo. The lines for the station were blowing up with multiple calls, they were barely even able to handle everything. While getting down information, there was finally a call that was enough to pull the best officers on it. A young girl had called, she sounded as if she were in trouble. All that could be heard from her was a location in the nearby outskirts of town and a cry for help. Gearing up, the two got their gear and headed out.

"Ohara, what do you think is happening tonight?"

You questioned as she continued to look around them. The location the girl had gave led them to a forest with miles upon miles of trees. There was something off about the atmosphere that the sheriff just couldn't put her finger on.

"I don't know Watanabe, but from the sounds of it, I don't think it's from this world."

"What makes you say that, Ohara?"

Before Mari could answer, a quick snap of a tree branch was heard in the shadows. Taking a step back while getting into her fighting stance, You took a look around at her surroundings. It was a man, no older than 30. He stumbled towards the sheriff. His eyes were dazed but as soon as he caught sight of You he began to pick up speed towards her. You repeatedly asked him to back down but he didn't budge, instead becoming faster with no sign of slowing down. Finally, pulling out her trusty chamber, You took aim at his leg. The shot was fired. As the metal pierced his leg, he paid no mind as now he started limping towards her with just a slight change in speed. Startled, You stared at the man in shock as he didn't even seem phased.

Suddenly, a loud boom could be heard as the body fell to the ground. Mari's chamber radiated smoke as she lowered her gun. Finally out of her shock, You took a look at the man, who was now missing a large portion of his head.

"What the hell happened to this bastard?"

You knelt down taking a good look at him, or what was left of him. His mouth was foaming while his skin had lost its shade of life, showing a more green like tint to it.

You got up from her position only to see Mari was gone. Spinning on her heels, You took a look around the place before calling out,

"Ohara! Where are you, Ohara?"

Suddenly, all around her, You could hear bodies coming near her as groans echoed the forest. Quickly grabbing her flashlight attached to her belt, You shined it in the closest direction of the sounds.

There were more people coming her way, all with the same look upon their faces of the dead man at her feet. Before You could think about fighting, Mari came bursting from the shadows with a group of people chasing after her.

"Run, Watanabe! Run!"

You didn't waste a moment as she immediately took off, heading back towards the sheriff's department. It was hard dodging all of the bodies, as well as random debris on the ground, but You managed. Mari had caught up to her and as they were side by side she yelled out,

"I'm gonna take a detour, Watanabe! I'll try to lose a couple at the cornfield. Meet you back at the station!"

Before You could answer back, Mari was already on her way. Luckily, she took a good amount of them with her. Taking this moment, You began sprinting towards her destination. She had to get these things off her back before she made it back to town.