presence
Water puddles could be heard splashing roughly. A screeching, high pitch roar echoed in the walls of the overgrown mall.
A person's tired and rushed breathing was clear as ever.
The creature that chased after the person reached out it's claws towards the child's hood, attempting to lift him up.
Well, sucks for that monster.
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Die you ugly corrupted shit.
Suddenly, a knife appeared out of the air, it was targeted right on the Corrupted's neck, earning a eery scream from it.
Of course, that's not going to end the monstrous being. The child took out a talisman from his bag, walking towards the weakened corrupted, trying to seal it.
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Watch it Denzal.
A person leaped from the third floor of the building, landing straight on top of the corrupted, squashing the torso.
a liquid of Blue spilled out, mixing with the puddle of water.
Zane Lim
You were taking too long. It's only a D-grade.
I started cleaning off the liquid off my uniform, pulling the dagger out off the detached neck.
Ouh, right. I forgot to tell, the story I told you earlier, was the day before the apocalypse happened.
Now, it's been over two years.
Denzal
That's because you're not alive.
Zane Lim
I should've let that D-grade eat you so in the afterlife you will live in shame.
I rolled my eyes and jumped to the first floor, leaving Danzel at the basement
Zane Lim
I'm not alive, I'm a ghost. So I can't touch you, really.
Seeing the panic in Denzal's eyes, I smiled slightly
Denzal
it's true! I mean, your half corrupted and half human, alright!? Deal!?
Denzal stated in distress. I feel bad, but his disrespect is not something you can ignore.
I jumped back down and waited for him to run to me with his little legs.
I held my hand out to him, waiting for him to accept it so we could get out.
He held onto my arm firmly, his head nudged on my hips. I looked at him wearyly
Denzal
Yeah. Let's head back to base.
With a simple reply back, I jumped back up to the first floor, heading to the parking lot where my bike was parked.
Janice Cho
You brought Danzel to a mission!?
Zane Lim
Calm down, he didn't get any baby scratches or wounds.
Janice Cho
Zane that's literally the stupidest things to do. He's only fucking 9
Zane Lim
Yet he could walk, talk, sprint and shout.
I put my finger on my chin, acting like I'm thinking
Zane Lim
Ouh, ya. He could also disrespect someone. Wonder who he learned that from.
Janice Cho
... Stupidest reasons ever
I rolled my eyes. Janice gave me a stone stare, like if she even looks away, it might be her ending.
It's Soo normal for us to do this in the cafeteria. People not caring or even batting an eye proves it. Or is it just because of Janice's ugly glares?
Zane Lim
Look, he is fine. He's even bragging his "victory" to the other kids.
Janice Cho
What if something had happened? Would you have said that?
Zane Lim
No, because by then he'd be dead. Also, what ifs are never going to happen.
Janice Cho
oh for fuckโs sake.
I sighed dramatically, If she's not going to give up then this will escalate from a bickering contest to a 1vs1.
Zane Lim
Whatever. I need to go get a shower. I stink.
Janice Cho
Your whole life stinks.
Zane Lim
Yeah, that Includes you.
I left the cafeterIa but jumping up the balcony which leads to a hallway.
i was about to activate the electric door, when something hit me from the back of my head.
i picked up the empty glass of bottle, I knew who it was from. It had a letter which I'll read at my room once I finish changing.
I walked into the hallway, the sounds of people talking from the cafeteria slowly fading while my boots slamming against the floor becoming clearer.
I passed by some Physicians who one of them were nice and gave me Kelk Gel in a small round container for my skin.
I had taken a shower, cleaning the stains from my skin and handed my uniform to the uniform Tec.
I decided to read the letter by the infamous person.
Zane Lim
Alrighty, let's see what has she got for me.
-Hey Zane, Long time no chitchat with you. Heard you have been having trouble swallowing pills. So here's something to help :)
PSโขYan-
I smiled at the sweet gesture. I rolled up the drawer after unlocking it next to my bed and tuck the letter inside along with the other letters I received.
I raised the bottle to my eye level, curious about her new invention.
The bottle was full. Full, Full, FULL of Vex pills. Is she kidding?
I scrunched my face, frowning at the bottle before setting it on the nightstand.
Zane Lim
Great joke Yan...
I groaned and stood up, stretching my arms out.
I checked the watch, it was only 11, so I guess they haven't closed yet.
Before I headed out, I made sure to put on some Kelk Gel on my skin. Being a half corrupted wasn't as fun as it sounds. there's the pros and cons.
I headed down the hallway, reaching a elevator, pressing the cafeteria level.
I shouldn't be jumping of balconies. Especially when I'm already fresh out from showering.
Lilay jumped onto me like a leach, latching her arm around my neck.
Zane Lim
Aren't you supposed to be on a 3day mission?
She but her lips and held a finger Infront of her lips.
Shanoan Lilay
I didn't want to leave Dean. Plus, I'm not a H'B
I made a 'o' sound. Dean was heavily wounded after his last mission.
Dean was the one with the dimple and bowl haircut. But now his hair changed, and Abit of his attitude. Lilay still likes him after 2 years.
Shanoan Lilay
whatcha' doing here anyway?
Zane Lim
Isn't It obvious?
Shanoan Lilay
Your going out to hunt without Janice's consent?
Zane Lim
Damn it stop with your assumptions. I'm hungry and your just making me more Hungry.
I walked past her, heading towards one of the canteen line.
suddenly, she appeared right beside me, the plastic tape to keep the line straight blocking her from getting Abit more close. she looked at me with concern's
Shanoan Lilay
you finished your Demivla bottles already?
she nodded twice. Soon, the lady came back with the tray of food that were contaminated with Demivla in her hands, handing them to me.
I sat down on one of the many round tables, Lilay joining me with her cocoa drink.
I should explain first, shouldn't I? Demivla is a type of liquid we get from flowers. Hunters go hunt for them, and physicians make them. I'm lucky, I could eat normal food but with a hint of liquid inside them. Whilst others, like Malcom, he can't eat food, well, veggies. He could eat meat, but alot of Demivla liquid.
oh, right. Our district is mixed with H'B and humans. Amazing, right? It would be, if some humans weren't so convinced that we H'B are the same as Curropted.
Fights would start happening, and some H'B were attacked. Of course, they attacked back, which made things worst.
I choose to minimize the human friends I make distancing myself from the onces I just met.
that's how hard being a H'B is.
me and Lilay continued talking, ignoring the time, catching up to one another.
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shora_ryuuka shoyo
Honestly, I didn't think I'd enjoy this genre of book but the author made me a believer.
2024-05-31
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