-RECAP-

You, Subaru, Felt, and Rom died that fateful night in the loot house....And spawning back to the savepoint made everything worse. Back to square NONE...

Kadomon: Quit standing there, you two. Are you guys gonna buy appas or not?

-Damn, that voice...sounds familar-

Kadomon: Hey, kid...Are you okay?

-Curling up into the ball in the street, Jiro began "talking" to himself-

Jiro: We can't go back...We can't go back...We can't go back...

Kadomon: Damn, you're scaring away all my customers...Here lemme help you <Reaching to grab the boy>

Jiro: NO! LEAVE ME ALONE! 

Kadomon: A-A-Alright, kid...

-Staggering his movements, he felt entirely sick in the stomach...barfing out in anxiety...Jiro couldn't control it...-

Jiro: There's nothing I can do <Frustrated> FUCK!

Subaru: J-J-Jiro....is everything---

Jiro: Leave me alone, Subaru. Don't talk to me...

Subaru: What's wrong---

-Releasing a Paradoxical Laughter caused Subaru to step back from me-

Jiro: (Chuckles) What's wrong? What's wrong with you?! 

Subaru: ME?!

Jiro: Yes....You...Natsuki Subaru...Why did you have to tell---her---that?

Subaru: Tell her what---oh...

Jiro: Yeah...You're such an liability...I thought we had it in the bag...until...

QUICK FLASHBACK

Subaru: OH, I PLAN ON RETURNING IT TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER....

-Appalled by what he just said, we could've gotten out...ALIVE-

Elsa: I see....

-Letting go of the doorknob, the chick turns around and dashes at Rom before grabbing a mug glass....shattering it until she jabs the thing into his damn throat. Fuck!-

Elsa: I can't let any of you live...

Felt: (Tearful) W-W-WHY DID YOU DO THAT?!

Elsa: That boy is a threat...<insane smirk> he's working with our enemy...

END OF QUICK FLASHBACK

Jiro: Don't you see...I tried...and...tried my absolute best to settle the negotiation peaceful...but learning from my mistakes...doing this task "alone" would be better.

Subaru: I-I-I'm sorry, Jiro. I didn't mean to be

Jiro: So naive? Figuring out how you've been acting lately...I can see it in your "eyes"...

Subaru: See what?!

Jiro: Selfishness...

Subaru: Oh, and how am I selfish?

Jiro: The truth is you want to grab that insignia not because of moral ideals...but for a DAMN GIRL....You're trying so hard to win her heart and can't see the big picture!

Subaru: The Big Picture?

Jiro: The lack of sacrifice you put into saving your friends...I had to risk my life once to boost that sorry-ass ego!

Subaru: Why don't we talk about Ren Jiro, huh? The first time we came here, you ditched me to get beaten up by those damn muggers...Are you fucking telling me I'm the selfish one when it's clearly known who left whom behind...

Jiro: True, I may have left you behind...but I never risked your life on something so folly and pointless...ever...remember the time I called out to you and that girl? Yeah, I was trying to stop you from going inside. Seeing as I'm already dead, there was no way I'm gonna ALLOW MY FRIEND TO DIE! BUT YOU NEVER LISTEN TO ME!

Subaru: <Silent>

Jiro: So...I made up my mind...that we aren't a good duo together...unless you've proven your worth...there's no use in fighting Elsa while you get in the way! I'm doing it alone...

Subaru: You can't be serious---

Jiro: No...this is actually what I wanted from the start...to be alone for once. No one seems to understand me...and I thought that someone like you did...guess I was wrong.

Subaru: Jiro! Wait! Let's talk about---

Jiro: There's nothing to talk about anymore, but please---stay---here.

Subaru: But, you'll die! I won't let you...

Jiro: I know---<Sucker punching his friend in the face, Nat became unconscious>

Jiro: We'll see each other again, my friend.

-Leaving him near the market/alley, Subaru wouldn't be able to wake up in a couple of minutes...hopefully longer- 

TIMESKIP

While daylight soon began to fade, intervening with Felt's mission would prove to be a hue problem...such as the Bowel Cutter...she'll definitely kill her if my little sister brought nothing to the table...so figuring out what to do...talking Rom should help change that girl's mind. 

-Heading through the alleyway earlier, there was still enough time to reach her-

Subaru's Viewpoint: 15 minutes later...after awakening 

Subaru: W-W-Where am I?

-Arises from the ground, he checked his surroundings to find his friend but only to be caught by none other than those three buffoons-

???: Heehee, look guys! We found a weasel lurking in our alley...he seems lost...and has no where left to go!

-Damn, my brain is still rattled by that punch...who did-

Subaru: THAT SON OF A BITCH, I'M GONNA KILL HIM!

???: Who? Us?!

-KAN (LEFT), CHIN (MIDDLE), TON (RIGHT)-

Subaru: (Annoyed) No, not you losers! I have no time for you guys. My---

Chin: Time? Oh, we have enough time for you, bitch.

Subaru: Oh yeah, ugh! <lifted up by Ton>

Ton: Pretty much...Yeah...so hand us everything you got and----<Bang>

-Headbutt that dude right in the nose, the "tough" guy began to nosebleed-

Ton: (Bothered by his nose) MOTHER----GET HIM!

-Getting tackled down, Chin grabs onto me while searching through my pockets. Unable to move, Kan stomps on my head repeatedly making me hazy-

Kan: Take this bastard <Stomp>

Subaru: Ouch! Stop it kid! 

-Shaking from their hold, I tried to run away but tripped over myself...fearing for my life...I learned one thing during this continuous outcome-

Subaru: Ahem! (Using Girly Voice) GUARDS! GUARDS! HELP ME! THESE MEN ARE TRYING TO ROB ME! SOMEONE HELP!

Kan: What are you doing?

Subaru: Can't you tell? I'm calling the guards...

Ton: During this time, you must be crazy!

Subaru: Why?

Chin: Why? You asked that? Hmph, you're a bigger idiot than we thought! The guards don't patrol around these parts! They're too busy drinking and---

???: And what?

Chin: Who the fuck are you supposed to be? Get outta here before we cut your throat!

Kan: Yeah, what he said?

Ton: (Scared) G-G-Guys! 

Chin: What is it, Ton? 

Ton: Look closer...are you the...MASTER SWORDSMAN?

???: I sure am, and I suggest all of you scram or else...

Chin: Or else, what?

???: (Threatening) Or I would have to kill you...

-Standing silent for a moment, I noticed all three of them ran away...again...like cowards-

Subaru: Thank you, J-J-J---who are you?

???: Oh..My apologies...The name is Reinhard van Astrea. <Smiles> Nice to meet you, umm?

Subaru: Natsuki Subaru!

Reinhard: Well, Subaru. Please be careful around these parts of the city...you never know whom might be lurking around...especially those muggers. I've seen there kind too much around here.

Subaru: Hai, I will remember that Reinhard. Thank you for saving my sorry-ass. I thought I was a goner, glad to know you've stepped in.

Reinhard: The honor is all mine, Subaru. May I ask? Why are you traveling throughout the "shadows" in broad daylight?

Subaru: Oh, um...I'm trying to not make it sound suspicious but my "friend" knocked me out. And next thing you know I'm getting robbed...<huffs> again.

Reinhard: Forgive me, for I haven't been able to stop criminals these days. Being Captain of the Royal Guard, my duties rely on the protection of the crown...specifically. My time with the locals has...been...rather...difficult.

Subaru: What makes you say that?

Reinhard: (Regretful) Particularly, the residence...the city is dealing with many issues such as lack of occupations...especially in the slums. Poverty is a cruel thing you know. People like us gotta do everything we can to ensure others safety.

Subaru's Thoughts: Man, he sure sounds like Jiro a little bit. Not because of the voice but mainly his words alone...makes him seem more compassionate towards those whom are misfortunate.

Subaru: I totally agree...MY! MY! Look at the time! I must be going now!

Reinhard: I understand, please let me know if anything should go wrong...I am off-duty so I'm available today!

Subaru: Of course, Thank you Reinhard! <Collides his fist against the heart>

-Almost dividing up after the conversation, Subaru told Reinhard something crucial about his goal...the warehouse-

Subaru: (Shouts) Oi, Reinhard!

-Diverting his attention unto the black-hair teenager-

Reinhard: Wassup?

Subaru: Could you deliver a message for me? If that's alright with you?

Reinhard: Absolutely, whom shall I send it to?

Subaru: Um, I may not know her name but if you see a silver-hair girl in the street...Please tell her I would "return" back what was stolen from her!

Reinhard: Alright, I shall do this for you friend!

Subaru: I'm grateful...

Reinhard: But, are you sure you don't need me to come along? I could help!

Subaru: No...I'll be fine. This mission is mine alone...adios Reinhard <Waving Goodbye>

Reinhard: (Worried) See you later, Natsuki Subaru! Till we meet again..

Subaru: Yup, I'm counting on it <Rushing up the stairs and turns to the next corner>

TIMESKIP (SUBARU'S MONOLOGUE)

Dammit, why did that baka had to hit me? I hope I can get there in time before the Bowel Lady shows her creepy face! Praying that she doesn't...Come on, Natsuki. Just a bit further...Jiro needs your help...and to prove yourself...once...and...for all...I can fight too!

***

-Talking to a slum stranger, I found the location of Felt's home...this place is absolute garbage...how could someone live in this mess-

Subaru: (Frustrated) Crap! She's not here---

???: What are you doing, idiot?

Subaru: I know that doesn't sound like Jiro...

-Turns around to see the little thief, Felt appearing in front-

Felt: I will ask you one more time, What are you doing?

Subaru: I've been looking all over the city for you---

Felt: Why?

Subaru: You should know...I'm looking to <swipe>

-Dodging the blonde girl's slashing technique with the dagger made me panic- 

Subaru: (Yelling) WHY DID YOU DO THAT FOR?

Felt: It's obvious! You're an enemy...working with "her" 

Subaru: (Playing Stupid) Who? 

Felt: Don't act dumb with me, <Swipe>

-Continuing to run away from Felt, that girl is crazy...falling over the couch, the entire wooden tent collapsed onto me, making me unable to move since she stepped on my chest-

Subaru: IF YOU WOULD JUST LISTEN FOR ONE SECOND---

Felt: Why should I be interested in hearing what you have to say, boy? I'm not as "gullible" as you would expect me to be...so I'm gonna kill you right here and---

Subaru: W-W-WAIT? <Closing his eyes>

-Noticing the sound of someone's hand stopping her, I opened to see whom held her wrist...recognizing the voice...I knew it was none other than him...-

???: That's enough, Felt...he's had enough...Get up!

Subaru: (Unforeseen) J-J-Jiro! BOY! I'M GLAD TO SEE YOU!

Felt: (Confused) You know this smelly dork!

Jiro: (Malcontent) Unfortunately, I do.. <Reaches out his hand> He's my best---friend :)

-Looking at him, he seemed to feel saddened just by his eyes...I must've hurt him pretty bad inside-

Subaru: I'm sorry, Jiro <Being lifted off the debris> 

Jiro: For what?

Subaru: For being such a selfish idiot...I just wanted to impress the girl I liked so much and ignored how you feel inside. When you left me, I had to acknowledge the times you've saved me, and those moments were I am in your debt <Bowing his head and knelt onto the dirt> So...Please...Forgive Me...

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