A/N

I've had a wonderful weekend and I'm in a super good mood so I decided to update! This chapter is something I really enjoyed because I think I added a good amount of humors that made my cheeks hurt from smiling.  So enjoy the early update!!

Once Upon an Assassin

Chapter 38

THIRD PERSON P.O.V. 

The students all patiently stood in the shadow, waiting for a certain male.

Karma was the first to spot him as he came back. He lifted his head up, his golden eyes narrowing in amusement while the corner of his lips tugged, "Oh, you were really quick to change, Nagisa-kun," he spoke, pushing himself off of the wall he was leaned against.

The pale male who was wearing female clothes until a moment ago looked extremely uncomfortable, his cheeks flushing a cute pink as he clutched the clothes he was wearing to his chest, 'I want to get rid of these immediately.....' He thought as he cried anime tears.

"You should have kept the clothes and gone like that. There are a lot of evidence that assassins dressed up as women left in books," Isogai smiled as he winked at Nagisa who was extremely flustered.

"N-Not you too, Isogai-kun!!!!"

Konomi chuckled in amusement, quite surprise herself that Isogai who was known as the nice guy of the class was joining in with the teasing. Her eyes than narrowed as she realized she shouldn't be having fun while her classmates were left suffering in the hotel.

A certain red haired male sent his friends a closed eyes smile before he pointed at Nagisa's crotch with a finger, "Nagisa-kun, if you want to get rid of it, I've heard, earlier the better! Something about hormones," Karma helpfully stated, "The technology is so advanced now I heard they can change genitals now!!"

Nagisa looked horrified as he jumped away from the red haired devil, "I'm not getting rid of it!! And I'm not changing them either! I'm keeping it!!!!"

The lilac haired female sweat dropped as Nagisa panicked by himself, successfully getting flustered by the red head's action.

Konomi had a frown on her face as she lightly slapped Karma's chest with her hand, shaking her head in disapproval, "That's enough, I'm starting to feel bad for poor Nagisa-kun."

Nagisa smiled at the tall female in relief, sending her a worshipping look.

"Can you guys save that for later....?" Karasuma whispered, finally recovering from the gas.

The adult seemed slightly annoyed as he glared at the three teen who were bickering quite loudly.

Poor Nagisa slumped his shoulder, the strength leaving his body as he dragged his feet as he walked behind his classmates, "I'm never doing that again....."

Konomi who was close enough, stifled a laugh by coughing, 'I feel like it isn't going to be the last time though....' She thought in amusement.

Konomi's own thought made her laugh this time and Kayano who walked beside the female sent her a strange look, seeming to eye her in interest. 

The tall, lilac haired female let out one last chuckle before straightening her back, becoming quite serious in a second. Her bright lilac eyes were narrowed as they observed everything carefully, making sure to capture anything that may be in any way unusual.

She quietly walked through the hallways, matching her stride to her uncle.

Karasuma acknowledged his niece's presence with a nod before speaking quietly into his phone, "I believe this is the last leg of our infiltration. Ritsu can you please explain."

"Hai, from here on out from this floor; all of the rooms are VIP," Ritsu replied, "And in addition to the hotel's security, the guest who are staying on this floor have their own personal guards keeping watch for them."

Konomi hummed slightly as she peaked over a corner, carefully counting how many guards there are.

'There's only two right now but both of them easily tower over us. If we compared weight, none of us will stand a chance against them...' Konomi mentally thought before she pulled her head back to the safety of the corner.

"Are they with the guys who are terrorizing us? Or do they work for someone that's completely unrelated?" Fuwa worriedly questioned as she glued her body against the wall so they won't get caught.

Terasaka who was sweating slightly cracked his knuckle, somehow being able to lower his usually boisterous voice, "Either way, it doesn't matter. It doesn't change the fact that we need to take 'em out for us to get through."

"Nuah, you are correct, Terasaka-kun!!!" Koro-sensei whispered, "It would be most appropriate to use the weapon you are carrying wouldn't it? Nurufufu~"

Terasaka made a face as he glared at Koro-sensei, "Keh.... Do you have X-Ray vision or something?" He questioned as he took off his backpack, digging through it.

Karasuma seemed unsure as he looked at his student with slight doubt in his sharp dark eye, "Can you do it? Unless you take them both out at the same time, they'll go call for reinforcement."

Terasaka clicked his tongue, looking as if he was thinking deeply, "Just leave it to me.... Hey Kimura."

The called male looked confused, pointing to himself in question before walking to Terasaka.

Terasaka pointed to the hallway, "If it's just you, they won't think of you as an enemy right away. Go lure them over here."

"Hah? How?!"

"Don't fucking ask me. Do something to piss 'em off or something."

Konomi sighed as she quickly became unsure. 'Is whatever they're planning going to really work with how they are right now...?'

Though the female started to get even more worried as she noticed her red haired friend start to whisper somethings to Kimura's ear.

Kimura, himself seemed unsure as he walked into the hallway, quickly catching the attention of both guards.

They stared down at him, "What do you want kid?"

Poor Kimura swat nervously before he slowly brought his hand over his eyebrows as if he was searching for something, "Wait a second~ are there any brains around here? I only see guys that are just pure muscle, right down to the inside of their heads!!!!" The male suddenly turned around and started to walk away, "You shouldn't pretend to be people, you shitty meatheads."

The two guards paused for a moment before they cracked their knuckles, chasing Kimura who started to sprint away.

"Hey, hold on you!"

Poor Kimura pumped his arm beside his torso as he sprinted down the long hallway, 'Damn, they sound super pissed...'! I guess they would be though from what I said....!'

Konomi snapped her head at Karma, raising a neat eyebrow up in  disbelief, "Did you actually make Kimura-kun say that?"

The red head only smirked in response and motioned to her to get ready.

Just as Kimura ran past the corner they were all hiding, Terasaka yelled, "Alright, Now, Yoshida!"

"Roger!"

All of the students gasped as the two teens tackled the guards to the floor before stabbing their neck with something.

Konomi immediately looked surprise as the familiar sound entered her ears.

"Stun Guns.....?"

Terasaka and Yoshida slowly got up, the first sending a kick to one of the unconscious guard before throwing his stun gun in his hand and catching it, "I bought these to test them out on the octopus. I didn't think I'd debut them like this though," he scowled, looking rather smug as he held his weapon.

Kataoka narrowed her eyes as she pointed to the weapon suspiciously, "You... Bought them? Weren't they expensive?"

An uneasy look appeared on the male's face as he remembered how he was able to obtain money to buy them, "Mm... Let's just say I came across some money recently...."

Konomi and Karma shared a look, both of them having an idea where this 'money' came from. Though neither of them spoke up, deciding that they'll keep quiet about it.

The female turned her attention to her uncle, her mouth opening to question about their next action. But she stopped as Karasuma stared at the two unconscious male with furrowed eyebrows.

The lilac haired female quietly walked to her uncle, placing a hand on his arm, "Tada-san, are you alright....?" She whispered, her eyes not looking at him so it didn't seem like they were having a conversation.

The man snapped out of his thought and slowly nodded, forcing his eyes away from the two unconscious guards.

"Konomi-San."

The female called lifted her head, her narrowed eyes landing on Koro-sensei who was grinning.

"Can you please search under those two's breast pocket? Judging by the bulge..."

Konomi sighed and went on her knees, her fingers quickly taking out two familiar weapons from the pockets.

"R-Real guns....."

The female who held them casually lifted them into her hand, twisting the weapon in her hand, looking at the number of bullets inside.

"These aren't actually bad~" she commented as she took the position of how she was suppose to when she was going to shoot.

Her classmates sweat dropped at her nonchalant attitude, shocked at how calm she could be while holding a weapon that could easily steal a life.

"Nurufufu~ I'm glad they have your approval, though the two who will carry these weapons will be Chiba-kun and Hayami-San."

Konomi pouted, looking slightly disappointed as she walked up to the two teens called, her hands carefully holding the guns.

"Although Konomi-San has experience with a real gun, I would like her to participate in something else. And Karasuma-sensei has not recovered enough from the gas attack by 'Smog' to fire a accurate shot."

The man called frowned but understood that what Koro-sensei was saying wasn't wrong. Although he was standing right now, his vision was still indeed slightly foggy.

"Currently the ones who are most capable of holding those weapon are Chiba-kun, Hayami-san, you two."

Chiba seemed extremely uneasy as he stepped forward, "E-Even if you say that, it's so sudden...." He trailed off, his hands shaking slightly.

"However!" A large red X appeared on Koro-sensei's face as he looked at his two students, "I will not be allowing any killing! Using your skills, there should be uncountable amounts of ways to defeat an enemy without harming them."

Konomi frowned at Koro-sensei's words.

'Without harming them...? This should be kill or be killed situation.... Why is he being so soft....'

"Alright, judging from the state of the hotel, it doesn't seem as through the enemy has a large number at each position. There should be only one or two hit men remaining at the most!"

Karasuma walked, only swaying slightly before stopping with a sigh, "Konomi, take my spot and lead, I will be right behind you..." He commanded, quickly deciding it would be better for his niece to lead then himself.

The long legged female nodded, sending her uncle a worried look before motioning with her hands, telling her classmates to follow her.

"It's a large auditorium..." Konomi whispered, "Actually, maybe it's a concert hall..." She muttered to herself as she looked at the amount of lights on the stage.

The teen looked around for a moment before she ran, rolling as she hid behind the chairs. As she stopped she popped her head up, checking if it was clear before she looked at the door and nodded, her classmates quickly following as they all hid behind the chairs as well.

Though as the last person, Yoshida slipped through, all of them held their breaths as they heard foot steps.

Konomi immediately became tense as she placed a finger to her lips, giving her friends a stern look.

"Huh? 15....? No, 16? The breathing sounds young too, it mostly sounds like mid-teens."

Konomi gritted her teeth as the deep voice echoed through the room.

'Shit... We've got caught because the sound of our breathing...? This guy isn't anything like the others.....'

"I'm surprised, so everyone who could move busted in here, huh?"

The children, excluding few like Karma and Konomi flinched as the loud banging of the gun and glass breaking echoed through the room.

"I'll tell you this, this hall is completely soundproof, and this gun is real. That means no one's coming to save you guys before I shoot everyone dead," the assassin yelled as he twirled the gun on his finger, "You guys aren't prepared to kill right?! Just surrender quietly and go grovel in from of the bos-"

Before he could finish, a bullet was shot, hitting the lights that were placed behind Gastro.

'Damn....! She/I missed!!!' Both Hayami and Chiba thought in panic as they gritted their teeth in frustration.

Gastro on the other hand froze, sweating lightly, 'Live ammo?! And the sound of the discharge.... Did they steal the M60's from the boss's men?!!' The man thought in surprise. Though he quickly calmed himself as he stared at the seats that were lined across the room.

'They couldn't have planned this. They sensed me approaching and quickly prepared a counter attack with the guns that they stole from the guards... These middle school kids have received assassination training, huh...?'

Konomi froze as Gastro's loud laughter echoed through the room.

"WHAT AN UNEXPECTED DELICIOUS JOB!!!"

The lilac haired female smacked her face with the palm of her hand, 'Fuck.... Here comes another crazy one....'

KONOMI P.O.V.

I squint my eyes as the stage erupted with bright light which was suddenly turned on by our opponent.

With that light, neither Chiba-kun or Hayami-chan can get a accurate shot....

"Konomi-San...! Konomi-San.....! Right here....!"

I snap my eyes down, seeing Koro-sensei's round form rolling on the floor at my feet.

I immediately sweat dropped as I pick up the bag he was in.

Though just as I did, another bullet was shot, making me snap my head up in alarm.

The bullet seemed to have been shot between the small space between chairs, only few centimeters away from where Hayami-chan was covered.

Damn..... He's really good...

"Konomi-San...!!!! While he is distracted, roll me down the spaces between the chair.....!" Koro-sensei commanded while grinning.

I stared at him before shrugging my shoulders, rolling him down to the stage.

As he disappeared, I made myself listen to our opponent's words.

"I never forget the location of an enemy who has fired a shot. You won't be able to take a single step from where you are," the man spoke, "the two hitmen guarding the lower areas are assassins, but I'm different. I'm a military man. I'm no stranger to being outnumbered like this."

I paused, military man....?

Curiously, I peered though a small hole in the chair, getting a glimpse of the man. Though as soon as my eye connected with the man, I froze, my heart speeding up while my hand shook. My breathing became frantic as my chest started to hurt as I doubled over, a panic attack suddenly attacking my body.

That guy......!

"Konomi.....!"

I snapped out of my panic attack, my breathing slowing down. Letting my chest go, I slowly look up and look at Karma who was only few seats away from me. His usual mischievous face was serious as he stared, looking at me with his narrowed golden eyes. His face showed concern, moving his feet as if he's going to come towards me.

I immediately stop him by raising a hand up, giving him a weak smile. I gave him one last look before peeking through the small hole once again so I can see the man.

"Through my numerous experiences, I've developed a method of grasping the location of my enemies. And I've learned to get a feel for the conditions of their guns from their taste...."

A small cringe appeared on my face as the assassin brought his gun to his lips, his tongue giving it a long lick.

"You juniors are way too early to take me on. Now...." He paused looking around, "There should be one other stolen gun...."

"HAYAMI-SAN CONTINUE TO REMAIN BY STANDBY!!!" A familiar goofy voice yelled surprising all of us, "It was wise of you to not move right now, Chiba-kun. The enemy has not yet determined your location!! Sensei will command everyone while watching the enemy, so... Let us wait for the right moment!"

I brushed a piece of hair away from my face as I watched the assassin look around in confusion.

"What....? Where's that coming from.....?" The assassin's eyes bulged as they landed on Koro-sensei's ridiculous form that somehow was able to get himself in a seat in the front row.

The assassin immediately started to shoot at Koro-sensei, "What the hell are you looking at me from the front row!?"

The bullets easily bounced off Koro-sensei who was grinning, totally not affected by the shots, "Nurufufufu. It's useless, this is the true definition of being invincible. A skilled marksman is being challenged by middle school students. Wouldn't a visual handicap of this level be acceptable?"

"Tch, what sort of commands are you planning on giving in that state?"

Koro-sensei grinned widely as he started to command loudly, "Well then, Kimura-kun, dash 5 row to your left!!"

At the command, the male ran as Koro-sensei continues to yell names and directions.

"Terasaka-Kun and Yoshida-kun, move 3 rows to your left and right respectively!!!"

"Wha...!"

"A blind spot!!! Kayano-San. Use this opening to move 2 row forward!!! Karma-kun, Fuwa-San! Move 8 rows to the right simultaneously!"

The red head made eye contact with me before he shot off.

"Nurufufufu!!! Isogai-kun please move 5 rows to the left. Now, Konomi-San, roll 7 seats to the right now that there is a blind spot!!"

I smirk slightly as I rolled. Nice Koro-sensei... He's shuffling us all now to get him confused.

"Seat number 12!!! Move one row to your right and continue your preparations while on standby!!! Seat number 4 and 6, record the target between the seats!! Replay the situation of the stage to Chiba-Kun  through Ritsu-San!!!! Ponytail, advance to the front left!! Bike lover move to the front rows as well!"

I cringe slightly as I realize Koro-sensei was now using nicknames... Oh boy....

But...

I peaked between the crack of the seat, the assassin is getting confused.

"The person who recently went to the maid cafe because of his growing interest due to Takebayashi-kun's recommendation, then grew fearful that he may become addicted to it, make a lot of noise to create distraction!!"

"SHUT UP!!! HOW THE HELL DO YOU KNOW THAT I WENT!!!!" Terasaka screamed as he started to smack his chair.

I covered my mouth with my hand, stopping myself from bursting out in laughter at the new information. This has to be the best thing I've heard toda-

"The person who went out on a date before this trip and received a key necklace and hair pins which they have been treasuring by their date, please move back one row to the right!!!"

My laughter quickly died out with my amusement, my face turning bright red as I crawled back a row, covering my face while doing so.

That bastard....

"The person who kissed the same person three time in different places durning just this mission today, who secretly loves watching how the person's nose twitches and how they get angry when they are getting teased! Move three rows to the right and then move back one row!!! Everyone else please scream!"

"Kyaaaaaaaaaaaa!!" I screamed in embarrassment, my screech getting drowned with the other screams of my classmates. I howled one last scream while covering my face as I immediately knew that everyone figured out who the victim of the kissing was by hearing the nose twitch part even without my unusual loud screaming.

Kaede-chan who was few seats away from me was covering her mouth as she was grinning widely, giving me a thumbs up.

I wanna dig a hole and bury myself and never ever come out....

"You know, I wasn't the one who advertised it."

I snapped my head to my right in shock as I see the grinning form of Karma standing only few centimeters away from me.

My eyes narrowed as I pierced Koro-sensei's back with my glare. That bastard planned all this out....

My nose started to twitch while my ears felt hot as I glared at the male.

"Now... Then, it's about your time for assault, Chiba-kun!! After sensei's next instruction, fire at your own will. After that, Hayami-San you will follow suit, your objective is to deal the enemy's movement."

I gulped slightly as I carefully looked at the scene through the crack nervously. A warm hand suddenly gripped mine and I looked at Karma who was looking amused.

*Scared?* he mouthed as he moved closer. The scent of his cologne entered my nose once again because of how close he was.

I shook my head, *I'm not scared, but worried for those two* I mouthed back.

"Before anything, I have some advice for you two emotionless workaholics," Koro-sensei spoke, "You two are extremely nervous right now, correct? After your shots missed me earlier today, both of you have developed some doubt in your own abilities. For you two who never give any excuse or complaints, you've experienced, 'if it's them, they can probably handle it.' I'm sure people have begun to rely on both of you. And even if you are distressed, I'm sure you would never showed it to anyone."

I listened seriously, imagining my two classmates. These two have gone through a lot as well...

"But it's all right. There is no need for you two to embrace the pressure on your own. If you two miss; we can just shuffle the gun and everyone here. And then change to a strategy where anyone from the class can shoot. Everyone here has experienced training and failure, so they are all capable of carrying out this strategy! By your side you have fellow companions who have experienced the same thing you have. Be at ease and pull the trigger!" A small smile made it to my face at our teacher's lecture, "Let us begin! Seat number 12, stand and shoot!!!"

From where I sat, I could see everything as it moved. I couldn't help but nod as Sugaya-kun propped up the doll he has been making, it getting immediately shot down.

At that moment Chiba-kun stood up as well and shot.

A small smile appeared on my lips as I watched the bullet hit.

"Bullseye...."

A/N

How did you like it? I love how I made Koro-sensei embarrass Konomi!!

Let me know what you think!!!

Published
5/15/16

7:47 pm