White Flame (Fire Force x OC)

Better Friends

Shinra POV

     "G-GAH!" I woke up to the sound of Arthur screeching and hitting the floor with a thump. I watched as he stood up, mumbling every cuss word his brain could think of.

     "First thing you do in the morning is yell? Good job, dumbass," I insulted. Arthur started to go off, calling me playful insults as usual. Just as I was about to argue back, I noticed the new guy wasn't there.

     "Uh- shut up." I pointed at the empty medical bed that the other dude slept in. Staring into Arthur's blue eyes with weary confusion, I asked, "where the hell did the new guy go, dude?"

      We both stopped bickering and immediately investigated the bed. "I passed out right after the fight, so I don't know for sure if they slept here. The covers are pretty ruffled, meaning they were here, though." As the blonde kept talking, I saw a yellow sticky note on the wall.

     'Shiroi Honoo, White Flame, Anomaly 1' was sloppily written on the note. "Shiroi Honoo? Who the hell is White Flame," I questioned no one in particular.

     Arthur took the note and slowly examined it. "Anomaly 1. The earring the new dude was wearing. It must have been some 'armor' the Inspector Licht gave them. They must be a pretty brave knight to get stuff like that already!"

     "They also had blue and white flames as their power. Shiroi Honoo must be the new guy!"

     "I wonder if Company 8 is gonna try to take them in and train them." Arthur shrugged and continued as walking towards the hallway, "not my problem! I'm getting some breakfast; I'm hungry as hell!" With that, I was left alone in the medical room.

     "Shiroi Honoo... I've only fought with them; I need to know more." Soon later, I started to stroll the hallways, looking for White Flame or Inspector Licht.

     In a matter of minutes, I found myself in front of Inspector Licht's door. My hand went to knock on the large, metal door, but I hesitated. I never knew Licht well. I've always had a feeling he wasn't fully on our side; as if he isn't really a good, nor bad guy. Meh. It doesn't matter. He's still a part of Company 8!

     With that, I sternly knocked on the door. Only seconds later did a tall, lanky man show up to the door. The inspector ruffled his black, messy hair out of his eyes to get a better look at me. "Ah, Hello Shinra," his silly voice said. The big, cheek-to-cheek smile was once again plastered on his pale face.

     Just as I was about to speak, a much smaller figure popped out from behind Inspector Licht. "Yo, Sir who the hell are you talking to? I was about to show you-" We stared at each other, them slowly noticing who I was. "my power for training, but I guess this dude can see it too."

     Inspector Licht shrugged and opened his door for me. As I walked in, I heard Shiroi Honoo say, "Shinra. That's your name, right?"

     I nodded, saying, "from the note I saw, your Shiroi Honoo." I put my hand out for them to shake. "Nice to meet you!"

     They hesitated, but continued to shake it. "Not many people are nice to meet, but you seem nice enough."

     Shiroi Honoo and I sat in the spinning chairs and talked for quite a while. Topic after topic; it could be about food one moment and video games the next. Just as I was about to start another conversation with Shiroi Honoo, Inspector Licht called out, "Shiroi Honoo, it's time to train a bit. The captain of Company 7 should be here soon to help you." 

     "Hold up- I mean, excuse me, Inspector. Do you mean Captain Benimaru?"

     He sternly nodded, "Captain wanted at least one of our allies to know about Company 8's new discovery; Shiroi Honoo, White Flame."