Final decision

Ichika groaned as she rose her head up. The lights flickering. Time seemed to seep away from her, was it day? Or night? She couldn't tell, not while captive in a room with no windows. The smell of blood seemed to disappear as her nose adapted to it brining new smells. A smell of food coming from the outside, her stomach growled as she licked her lips. Food sounded amazing right now more than anything.

Hours seemed to tick by as men in suits rushed in. Each with a shield shining in as they dragged her out of the chair. They cut the rope as they drug her into the hallway of the school. It smelled of food and fabreeze. Papers hung in the wall near classrooms of students. They were in order as grade 4 all the way to special grade. They had their techniques listed as well but it was hard to read as she was pushed infront of two huge doors. Two guards rushed over swinging the large doors open as the room was cold. They pushed her in as the doors shut, there sat Satoru, Hikari, Yukina, and even 4 elders sitting behind a large desk as they shuffled through her paper work and history.

Ichika sat down next to Satoru as she glanced over at Hikari and Yukina who focused their attention on each other.

"So this will decide my fate huh?" Ichika whispered as her heart began to race. This was the moment her fate would be decided. If she would walk free, or....she would die.

"Yea." Satoru leaned back his feet kicked up as his glasses blocked his eyes. He looked around at the students piling in as he leaned back in his chair "just stay calm, don't cause a scene and everything will be okay" he patted her back as Ichika's heart slowed down a bit. She had a feeling Satoru would get her out of this, or be the reason her head would end up on the floor.

Students whispered as it filled the silent room before one of the 4 elders slammed a hammer. It wasn't like those she seen in court rooms it was an actual hammer as everyone sat straight up. The room fell silent. Only the faint sound of coughing and shuffling in their seats could be heard

"Mrs kobayachi. You have been trialed for the destruction of the outskirts of the city, you have 5 minutes to explain your case and then our student will present evidence" one of the elders said as Hikari shuffled papers in her hand as she smiled with a cocky tone. Ichika took a deep breath as she played with her nails.

"Yes I was in the area. I was in the shopping district as before I knew it an explosion happened in the mall leveling the whole building. I rushed to people's aid even when my health wasn't looking pretty either. I wouldn't ever hurt a soul I couldn't." Ichikas eyes pleaded with her words. Each carrying out a tone of sadness, almost begging for them to believe her.

"Is that your claim Mrs. Kobayachi?" Everyone looked at her as she nodded. Please no be enough... "now then. Mrs. Yamamoto. Please provide the evidence in which you told us about prior" they looked at Hikari as she nodded raising elegantly before handing each elderly the copies of the same report from citizens

"Those reports" she spoke looking Ichika straight in the eyes slamming the paper down infront of Ichika "shows each interview I was able to get from witnesses. Some were scared to even talk while others did. If you look each Blame a girl with light brown hair and at least 5"6 which would you look at that" she pointed to Ichika "it matches her description"

The elders looked at the paper nodding and whispering to each other as Ichikas face turned cold. Others blamed her? What the hell was the point on saving them, Satoru yanked the paper from the table looking at it before he scoffed "this is bullshit we are talking about regular people. They can't even see curses let alone curse techniques. Thats like predicting the weather off of a damn animals behavior. No way you 4 are actually buying into this shit" he tossed the paper aside. His annoyance showing behind his eyes as Hikari turned slowly around. Her eyes glaring deep into the sorcerers soul as he just grinned

"Oh I'm sorry. Other than like you we have jobs to do Satoru, if you didn't like my report maybe you should have been there?" Sass in her voice was clear as she crossed her arms. Ichika sunk into the seat, her fist clenched as she awaited what's next

"And do jobs for the weak? Please spare me some lectures, I'd rather hear these geezers teach me about life than to hear the bullshit spewing from your mouth" he made a throw up face as some of the students chuckled. Hikari's fist clenched as light formed around it

"Wanna take this outside then since I'm so weak?" She grinned manically. You could tell she was trying to keep her calm and not crack but it wasn't working

"What's wrong? Feeling horny and bored? Find someone else to touch that thing between your legs" he pointed as half of the students busted out laughing. Hikari's face went dark as the light in her hands grew before one of the elders slammed their fist onto the table as everyone went silent

"BOTH OF YOU SHUT THE HELL UP. If you two are gonna bicker in my trial then get the hell out of here." Hikari ran to sent down immediately as Satoru threw his feet onto the table. He sure was a Weird one. One of the elders on the right cleared his throat as he looked at the paper

"Mrs. Kobayachi. After reviewing the evidence and hearing your side we have came to a decision on your fate..." everyone went silent as Ichika held her breath clenching her pants as she sealed her eyes shut. Please tell me I'm free please tell me I'm free please tell me I'm free,... "you will be executed for your actions covering the city damages and your potential to harm others. We deeply apologize for this but it's for the safety of the world." Ichika's hands dropped to the side as her face went dark. Execution, ironic for her luck.

"NOW THATS BULLSHIT!" Satoru shot straight up, his glasses shined behind the lenses as he gripped his palm "you can't execute people over some dumbass people who can't even comprehend the things we sorcerers go through everyday" he gritted his teeth as the elders eyed him.

"Kouki watch yourself. You know this is necessary" some of the students whispered as Satoru grabbed the table slinging it at a wall. The table breaking in pieces

"Screw this order. All you ever try to do is make a perfect world. If this world is so perfect then why the hell am I gonna be apart of it." He argued back as people gasped. The elders gasped as Hikari and Yukina watched Satoru.

"Calm down now. This is unnecessary behavior" they barked at him as Satoru fixed his posture.

"Then I object." He grinned as he walked in circles. "The rules of the school is. If one student objects the execution then it has to be delayed right? Then I object." He grinned, he cracked his knuckles as Ichika eyeballed Satoru. Why was he doing this all for her? What did he hope to accomplish. The elders went quiet before turning to each other before one of them finally spoke.

"What are you offering Kouki." The elder said in a stern voice as Satoru grinned he walked closer as he said it loud so everyone could hear him,

"As long as I'm still alive she can be under my wing." He turned to her before he looked back at the elders. "She'll attend this school and learn like the other students."

One of the elders broke their pencil in frustration as he slammed it down "AND WHAT IF SHE GETS OUT OF CONTROL?"

"Then I'll risk my life to protect everyone here. But until then that's my request." He walked back to his chair as he leaned back. He managed to keep her alive?!?! But for how long?

"Fine..." one of them spoke with a grin "but if any slip ups happen not only will you be held responsible but her execution will be brought back up." They confirmed as the rung rang out into the silent room. Students dismissed as they started speaking about the events as Satoru rose up stretching. Ichika's eyes blinked still confused about all that just happen, did Satoru just save her life? What in the hell is going on here. One of the guards came over as they took off the chains. Ichika followed the students out the door still in a loss as she ended up stranded in a hallway alone as students rushed to their class. Ichika rubs her head as Satoru approached her patting her back

"See you tomorrow. Also your dorm is down the hall. I don't really use it so you can have it until I get shit arranged around here" he grinned before placing the key In ichika's hand before he walked down the hallway. She tried to find words to say to him. But a simple thank you wouldn't even come out as she slumped down the wall. This day....just got hella weird. Now? Well now this was her life. For how long? Only time will tell but apart of her was a little excited for it as well.

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