Epiphany. [Guren Ichinose x Reader] ➥ Book 2. [Semi-hiatus]

Epiphany ~ Chapter 6, Part 2.

-Y/N's POV-
I was sat in Guren's office chair with the only few useful pieces of information I could find or at least interpret. Everything stored here were from tests and just had too many numbers and symbols for me to even attempt to decode.

I rattled my nails against the desk as I stared down at the book; it was the book Guren tried to hide from me back when I was still in the army.

"So you thought you could escape me, huh?" I probably looked demented for talking to a book but I was too happy about finally getting my hands on it, and hopefully getting the opportunity to read it. Of course that was unrealistic as I heard my phone ring, and I rolled my eyes when I picked it up,

"Hello?" I deadpanned,

"Y/N, I really want to show you something!" Naomi yelled through the phone,

I winced, "Show me tomorrow~" I replied, wanting to read this book immediately,

"I can't tomorrow." Naomi wasn't taking no for an answer, and when I had half the mind to flat out decline and end the call, I remembered that I was supposed to be keeping an eye on this place after my current suspicions.

I sighed in defeat, "Where am I meeting you?"

"Same place as last time."

"Alrighty." I hung up and began to get ready to meet Naomi, making sure to put the book back in its place in case Guren was to return.

~•~

As I approached the bar, I was surprised to find Sabrina emerge from the corner.

"Ah, Y/N! Back so soon?" She joked as she came to greet me,

"I guess you could say that." I smiled,

"Looking for Naomi?" She questioned,

"Yeah, she called me here, actually." I responded,

"I can take you to her, follow me." She proposed as she turned the corner to where she came from,

It was almost as if she was expecting me, "Last time we entered through inside the bar." I stated, intrigued by what her response would be,

"Yup. I'm also an employee of the bar- has its benefits." She guided me to what looked like the dumpsters for the bar, and kicked one to the side, revealing some steel steps which led down to what I assumed was the main gang meet-up thing,

I followed her down, wondering if I was going to be surprised with anymore secret entrances. She lead me in silence, I'm sure she knew that I was keeping my distance and did not want to get involved in their activities, whether she respected that or saw me as a potential threat I didn't know and that was enough to keep me on my toes with her.

We eventually got to the yard, where we found Naomi sitting by the entrance, it seemed that she was waiting for my arrival, although her back was to us so she didn't notice us,

"You have a visitor." Sabrina announced, patting Naomi on the back,

Naomi whipped round and immediately grinned, "Ugh, finally! I have so much to tell you," she grabbed my hand and pulled me away, but not before announcing our sudden departure, causing Sabrina to chuckle and nod her head.

She lead me to one of the more quieter areas of the place, pushing past the groups of people, until we reached a more secluded spot; it was a small sheltered area with a few benches. We both took a seat there, facing the distant bustle and excitement,

"You'll never guess what?" She began, excitedly,

"Did you find something?" I took a wild guess, or more so stated what I hope she had called me for,

Her face fell, "Oh? You guessed." She waved it off, "Ok. Guess what I found then."

"That I really don't know, you're going to have to tell me that one." I shook my head at her excitement,

"Ok, well this place basically has a special storage room," she began, "You know what it stores?" She kept on teasing,

"No."

"Artillery, swords, all those cool stuff."

My eyes widened, perhaps D/N was right, "Woah really?" I asked in genuine shock and she excitedly nodded her head, "Do you know what it's for?"

"From what she told me, they sell them to people. They're not cheap either; way more expensive than a normal weapon- I asked her why and she changed the subject after saying it was the material..." she sighed,

"Oh. And how do you know what the average weapon costs?" I raised my eyebrow at her teasingly, knowing fully well that it's wouldn't be for any malicious reason,

"You think I haven't thought about purchasing a weapon? I just gave up because I thought I'd never have to use one." She shrugged,

"Of course you did." I nodded, "Well then, where is this place?" I wondered if Naomi would be allowed to show me,

She was silent for a while,

"You can't tell me?" I asked,

She shook her head, "I'm sorry, Y/N. I don't want to lose her trust."

"Hey," I rubbed her leg, "At least you're told me, I'm sure Sabrina wouldn't want you doing that either, but you did. I understand, don't feel bad?" I comforted her,

I wasn't upset, it was to be expected anyway,

"Are you sure?" She looked at me, hesitantly,

"Of course. I've got to hurry back now, but I'll come visit you soon, 'kay?" I winked at her,

She gave me a small smile before standing up to walk me out.

~•~

"You heard that conversation, right?"

"Of course. I was right!" My demon celebrated,

"Let's not jump to conclusions here." I warned,

"Oh come on." He rolled his eyes, "In fact, I detected the presence again. It was stronger than it was before. Perhaps it was below you?"

Naomi was smart, it was no secret that the bar held weaponry and Naomi could've easily conversed about it casually without forming rumours or shocking news, "Do you think she took me there on purpose?"

"One hundred percent-" D/N suddenly seemed like they had a thought,

"I know what you're thinking." I stopped him before he could express his thoughts,

He frowned, interpreting it as me immediately shooting down his plans, "Oh come on, Y/N!"

I put my hand out to stop him, "I never said I disagreed." The large grin immediately appeared back on his face, showing his fans, "BUT..." I warned, "I'm not going in unprepared."

Sneaking in seemed like not half a bad idea, but it'd require some preparation first, I need to contact Naomi and get a tour or even a description of the area so I could infiltrate it without getting caught.

I nodded my head, "Right, leave it to me." I smirked at D/N who returned it.