A Thousand Winters with You (Chifuyu x reader)

CHAPTER 11: PRE-BATTLE

Year: 2005 (present)

"KEISUKE! I know I shouldn't be stopping you for whatever you will do for this plan because that's our deal, but I won't forgive you for hurting Chifuyu! So stop getting him involved!" I yelled once he closed the door of his apartment. Good thing his parents aren't home.

"I have no choice, [name]... I didn't want to hurt him too." Tears are starting to form in his eyes, but he's trying hard not to let them fall.

"Good thing I happened to find Chifuyu while I'm out investigating. Who know what might have happened to him. I'm scared that he gets hurt even more..." I hugged myself and I can feel my knees getting weak so I leaned on the wall trying not to fall.

"[name], I will make sure Chifuyu won't get anymore involved in this." Baji hugged me and I buried my face on his chest to cry.

The next day, I went with Mikey and Draken to Shinichiro's grave as [alias]-kun. Rain started to making the blue skies turn to grey.

Shinichiro-nii. What should I do for them to mend their friendship?

Is this the right thing to do?

What would you do in this situation?

I heard footsteps from two people coming which made me turn my head around to look.

What are they doing here?

Takemitchy gave out some information regarding the fight and that he cannot make Baji come back to Toman. He also mentioned that Baji told them about what happened in the past—what started the conflict between Kazutora and Mikey. They talked for a while and I just listened to them as I try to calm myself with the sound of the rain.

"It's too late to change what happened. I know that, but deep down I can't accept it."

Right. Mikey still cannot accept what happened and he's just putting up a front so he won't make anyone worry about him and carry his burden.

I know his burden and I really want to help him, but how can I comfort someone who doesn't even want to open up?

"What do you want to accomplish, Takemitchy?" Mikey asked and I can sense his dark impulses getting to his head. Takemitchy went silent for a moment before answering.

"Mikey-kun, I want to be the top guy in Toman! I'll make you realize that someday, Mikey-kun! That's what I want to accomplish!!" His answer left us in surprise and our eyes widened.

Top guy in Toman, huh?

What exactly are you, Takemitchy?

His answer made me interested in his goal. Should I team up with him? Maybe if I'm on the dead end, then I'll go for it. Takemitchy and Chifuyu left after.

"That guy... what an idiot." Draken said.

"Yeah..." Mikey replied.

"A huge idiot." I added.

We headed straight home and while we're on our way, I cannot stop thinking about what Takemitchy said. I should really investigate about him because he seems to know what's going on.

As we arrived home, I went straight to my room and started working on the plans and things I need to do.

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Chifuyu's POV

Takemitchy and I continued on with our own investigation and plan. We decided to meet up with Baji on the day before the battle. While we're on our way, Takemitchy asked me about something.

"Hey, Chifuyu."

"Hmm?"

"Who's that guy with Draken and Mikey when we met up with them? I've seen him before during the gathering, but he doesn't stand out much."

"He is [alias]-kun. Toman's No. 3 the one in charge of the intelligence unit. He usually works alone and no one in the gang knows anything about him except the founding members."

"Do you think we can get help from him?"

"He's really close with Baji-san and we managed to have some interactions before so I think we can."

"Do you know where he lives? Maybe we can go to his place to talk?"

"I don't know. He is a real mystery y'know. No one sees him during the day—we were lucky enough to see him with Draken and Mikey last time." I messed with my hair when a realization hit me.

"Ah shit. We could've asked him when we saw him that time." I muttered, but Takemitchy heard me.

"Yeah, we should've. Looks like it's gonna be tough searching for him."

We finally arrived at the bridge where we will talk to Baji. I told him my whereabouts and that he can go back to Toman now, but he refused. He said he didn't join Valhalla to investigate on Kisaki, but to destroy Toman.

Why? That doesn't sound like you at all, Baji-san.

"Chifuyu, can I have a word with Baji-kun?" I nodded in reply to Takemitchy's request so I left them alone.

I went somewhere a bit far from them. Far enough for me to see what's going on. I looked at the opposite direction when I saw someone from below who seems to be [alias]-kun because of the Toman uniform. His uniform is just like Mikey's, but the collar isn't standing up. He seems to be hiding—or eavesdropping?

Is he spying on us?

I was about to run after him when Takemitchy came back. I looked back to where I saw [alias]-kun, but he's already gone.

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Y/N's POV

"[name], Chifuyu and Takemitchy is going to meet up with me later." Baji said.

"Is that so?"

"Mhm. Be prepared for the battle tomorrow and make sure everyone will be safe."

"You don't have to tell me that. I know what to do."

"Well, I'll go ahead now. I know you're going to follow me so just pretend we didn't see each other today." I just hummed in reply and waited for him to go far enough before I could follow him to avoid suspicion.

When I arrived below the bridge, they are already talking. I hid somewhere near and watched them. After I made sure they won't beat each other up, I left and went to the Musashi Shrine for the pre-battle meeting.

"THE PRE-BATTLE MEETING FOR OUT FIGHT AGAINST VALHALLA WILL NOW BEGIN!!" Draken announced.

Mikey did his speech and I stood beside Mitsuya.

"Taka-kun, do you think we really have to fight Baji-san?" I whispered.

"If that will be Mikey's decision, then we have no choice." He answered. I wanted to put my head on his shoulders because of how tired I am with everything that's going on.

"I don't wanna fight Baji." Mikey suddenly said which made everyone shocked, but Draken, Mitsuya, and I smiled.

"SO HERE'S MY SOLUTION!! LEND ME YOUR STRENGTH, EVERYONE!! TOMORROW, WE'RE GONNA CRUSH VALHALLA AND TAKE BAJI BACK!! THAT'S HOW WE FIGHT OUR BATTLES!!"

Everyone started shouting and cheering to what Mikey said.

That's right. That's how Toman fights. That's how we fight our battles.

-end of chapter 11-