A Second Chance
Pilot
Army Headquarters, Nagasaki, Japan.
Year: 1944
Supreme Commander
ATTENTION!
* Soldiers salute and stand straight *
Supreme Commander
As you know, our last mission was highly succesful. It would have failed had it not been for our best soldier, Kazuya
* He looks for Kazuya in the crowd*
Supreme Commander
But where is he today??
A Soldier
Sir he should be here s-
Kazuya
Sorry Sir. I had been assigned to a secret assassination at the very last moment that's why i couldn't..
Supreme Commander
*smiles and pats his back*
Supreme Commander
See soldiers! Learn something from him! He's always working hard.
Kazuya gives a seemingly fake smile which fades quickly
Supreme Commander
Now let's prepare for our camp near River Urakami.
They make preparations and then he dismisses them for the day
That Night, around a bonfire, near the army tent.
Two soldiers are having a conversation
Soldier-1
I'm new here in this regiment so i don't know but..Doesn't.. doesn't Kazuya seem a little off to you?
Soldier-2
😂 my dear friend
Soldier-2
Kazuya has always been like this, probably since his birth.
Soldier-2
You see, his parents died shortly after he was born and he grew up in an orphanage where the children were not treated in a good way.
Soldier-2
The lack.. no in fact, the absence of love in his life made him the cold-hearted man he is.
Soldier-2
He never smiles. He also never feels any remorse while carrying out missions or assassinations
Soldier-2
Because he doesn't know what losing a loved one feels like. That's what makes him such a physically and mentally good soldier
Soldier-2
That either may be a boon.. or a curse. Only time will tell
Soldier-2
Hence he is termed as "ruthless" , "cold-hearted" , "cruel"and "rude" by many
Soldier-2
Only few people like me know about his past
Soldier-1
Let's see if his personality always remains like this
A soldier approaches them
A Soldier
Hey you two!! come fast our commander is ordering us all to go inside the tents to sleep
He is lying down on the floor and looking up at the top of the tent
Slowly .. he drifts to sleep, unaware of the drastic changes his life is going to witness.
The Meeting
The regiment plans their attack which they have to carry out in a week
Kazuya being the best one of them comes up with a lot of great tactics and plans
Supreme Commander
Ah, and that ends it.
Supreme Commander
SOLDIERS!
Supreme Commander
give a big round of applause for Kazuya who has once again paved a good path for our mission
the soldiers cheer upon him
Kazuya seems unaffected by all this
The soldiers are dismissed
they spend their evening around the bonfire, as usual
Suddenly Kazuya felt the urge to quench his thirst
he goes by the River Urakami, which is known for its beauty and fresh water
He stared at his reflection in the river
He kneeled down and cupped his hands and collected some cool, clean water
in the most beautiful voice he had ever heard
he could see a shadowy outline of a person .. on the other bank
he didn't think much about it
and bent again for some more water
Suddenly again.. the song commenced
he looked up and saw someone swimming in the water
the person swam closer to him
until she reached right in front of him
The rich golden moonlight shone on her milky face, illuminating it
he had never seen such beauty before
he felt his heartbeat race
his heart was literally pounding hard
he was not able to think anything else.. except that.. who that beauty is?
Suddenly she looked at him
Neither of them were able to speak😂
Akemi
I'm..I'm sorry i didnot know there was a regimet camp.. here
for the first time Kazuya was not confident and stammering while speaking
He didnot know what to say in front of that goddess-like beauty
Akemi
i live in a house near the river
Akemi
i come here often, at midnight, for a peaceful swim
Akemi
well what is your name, my good sir?
Kazuya
can't reveal the reasons we are here but ya it's not for peaceful reasons
Kazuya
u can call me Kazuya *smiles*
This was the very first time Kazuya gave a real smile
Kazuya
Hey do you want to accompany me by the bonfire?
Akemi
yes i would love to 😊
They sit together by the fire
Akemi
So where are you from Kazuya?
Kazuya
Well i was born and brought up in Osaka
Kazuya
i was born in 1918 and i am 26 years old
Kazuya
My parents died when i was too young so i had to live in an orphanage
Akemi
I understand Kazuya because i too am an orphan
Akemi
But yes i live with my Aunt so i did not live in an orphanage
Akemi
I was born in 1920 and I am 24 years old
Akemi
i was born and brought up in Nagasaki itself
Akemi
My parents died during a robbery when i was a child and was at my Aunt's home
Akemi
Ever since, she has been taking care of me
Kazuya
I am so sorry you..had to .. go through all that
Akemi
I am sorry for your case too ..Kazuya..
Kazuya tries to change the subject to something light
Kazuya
Hey Akemi! See the stars!
He points towards the sky
Akemi
* Smiles * it's beautiful isn't it Kazuya
Akemi
It's like this every single night in Nagasaki
Akemi
I'm glad i live in this peaceful city
Kazuya blushed on hearing her call him "Kazu"
Akemi
Hey..i..i can call you Kazu right?..
Akemi
😊
Can I ask you something Kazu?
Akemi
Well..umm..do...Do you have a.. wife?
Kazuya was surprised by the question but it doesn't reflect on his face
Kazuya
No Akemi, i am not married
Kazuya
i have also never been in a relationship before
Kazuya
Well actually i was not interested in all this. You see i really never felt the need for me to have a partner
Kazuya
But looks like that thought of mine will change soon..
Akemi
What? Did you something more?
Kazuya
What about you? You have a husband or Boyfriend?
Akemi
well * blushes * no i am single like a Pringle😅😂
Hearing this Kazuya felt relieved
Kazuya
Come I'll drop you home
Akemi
Oh... no no i it's fine I'll go myself
Kazuya
No Akemi please let me. This area is not going to be safe for some days
Soon they reach her house
Kazuya
Akemi you house is so beautiful!!!
Akemi
Thanks Kazu☺️ but ya it's my Aunt's house not mine😂
Akemi
I had a great time with you tonight
Kazuya
Will i see you tomorrow?
Akemi
Will i see you tomorrow?
They both blushed on hearing each other saying the exact same thing
Kazuya
I hope we will meet tomorrow ☺️
Kazuya
Ah i have to return to my camp now
Kazuya
Goodnight Akemi! Take care okay?😊
Akemi
Goodnight Kazu! You too take care😁
They wave each other goodnight
Love And War
Kazuya wakes up with a long yawn
Kazuya
This was the best sleep i ever had in my life
He rubs his still-sleepy eyes
Suddenly A Soldier enters
A Soldier
No time to explain.
He quickly pulls Kazuya to the main army tent
Supreme Commander
I am afraid that i got unexpected bad news
Supreme Commander
the terrorist group that we came to eliminate is holding a family hostage in their own house
Supreme Commander
They will only be released if we negotiate with them
Supreme Commander
I want you to go there and see what you can do
Supreme Commander
I sent many people before you buy unfortunately none of them were able to do anything
Kazuya
yes sir! *salutes him*
They reach the doomed house
The house is revealed to be that of Akemi's
Kazuya
AKEMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
He saw her coming by the window
Akemi
*sobs* KAZU!!!HELP ME!!
Terrorist -1
OYE!!shut the *** up and get inside
Kazuya watches as the terrorist drags her forcefully by her hair
Kazuya
Why does my heart hurt on seeing this
Kazuya
I didn't even know this girl until yesterday and..
Kazuya
and yet i am ashamed that while standing here i can see her plight but yet i am unable to do anything for her
Kazuya
No , i can't let anything happen to her
Kazuya enters the house alone in a state of extreme fury, with a firearm
A Soldier
Kazuya what are you doing??????
Soldier-2
Kazuya get back here it's not safe!!
Kazuya goes inside fearlessly
One of the terrorists sees him
Terrorist -2
OYE WHAT THE-
Kazuya gives him a huge kick which breaks his jaw
He is soon spotted by two others
Terrorist -4
OYE!STOP RIGHT THERE
Instead he attacks them both and leaves their gravely wounded
soon he finishes all the terrorists
Terrorist -1
Well well what do we have here
Terrorist -1
Your boyfriend?
Kazuya
I am not her boyfriend
Kazuya
I don't know if i will ever be
Kazuya
but what i know right now
Kazuya
Is that Akemi is my priority and i have to make sure she is always safe
Kazuya
So that she doesn't have to suffer at the hands of morons like you
Akemi looks at him in surprise
Terrorist -1
*LAUGHS LOUDLY*
Terrorist -1
You got high hopes-
He receives a flying kick which is soon met by a shot in his arm
Kazuya
Anything more to say?
Kazuya's arm is around Akemi's waist
Suddenly there is a loud bang and Akemi shakes
Kazuya removes his hand from her waist and sees-
He then realised that she had been attacked by the terrorist's firearm
Kazuya bashes the terrorist's face until it is unrecognisable
Akemi
i.. I am feeling very..sle..sleepy
Kazuya
AKEMI!!! DON'T SLEEP
Kazuya
whatever happens don't sleep
Akemi
i.. i am..tr..trying..kaz...kazu
Kazuya
I have to get her to a doctor
He tells his fellow mates to capture the terrorists while he lifts Akemi and carries her in his strong arms
He walks all the way to the house of a renowned physician
Kazuya
Sir! please save her. She got a bull** wound in her back
Physician
yes son. let me take a look at her
Kazuya carries her till inside and places her on the bed gently
he turns to go but Akemi suddenly grabs his hand
Akemi
Ka..Kazu..d..don't go * sobs*
Kazuya
Don't worry my dear Akemi. Everything will be fine
He kisses her forehead with a tear before leaving
Kazuya stands outside the room
Kazuya
If anything happens to her i will never forgive myself
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