31 The Boy's Fight

We're currently eating lunch at the dining hall of the Takagi Estate, Alice and Mari-nee sat next to me as we eat. Zeke is munching his food in the corner minding his own business. Sitting opposite of me are Saya-nee's parents, Her mother is looking at me smiling while her eyes are close...her father on the other hand simply close his eyes thinking about something.

Then her father broke the silence.

"My name is Souchiro Takagi and this is my wife Yuriko Takagi....now then lets just get to the point shall we...can you kill a man using your mind?"

Saya-nee nearly chock on her food after hearing her father, she quickly look at him with angers in his eyes. Saya-nee's mother tries to calm her down...soon all eyes are on me.

I place my spoon down and look at him with serious eyes.

"Yes."

"I see...I'm afraid I need you to prove it. Believing my daughter is one thing, but you...I don't know you. I am grateful for all you have done in bringing my daughter back to me. I hope you can understand...this is for everyone's safety and yours if people can understand that you're not the enemy."

His words ring true..but an annoying one at that. If I were to display my powers in front of them it may cause a misunderstanding...some might even spread rumors among the survivor that I'm infected and that I'll soon turn and be a danger to everyone...this man is definitely someone you shouldn't underestimate.

"I understand."

I said it with a childlike smile causing Yuriko-san to look at me with stars in her eyes while holding herself back....ah shit another one...I guess that explains where Saya-nee got her perverted mind from.

Souichiro-san nods and after we had our lunch we left for the dojo. As I walk holding Alice's hand I look around the estate to see survivors working together to ensure their safety against the infected outside. I wonder how many people are here.

"167 survivors are currently staying at this estate, we occasionally form parties to search for food and water. We adults have the responsibility of protecting the children here, it is here where they can feel like a kid again roaming around having fun...maybe this can be a place for you."

He words irks me slightly....a kid, ever since I'm trapped in this body I've been at a disadvantage if it weren't for Solomon giving me powers I would have been dead by now even with my shooting skills....ignore him and smile.

"That sounds great Takagi-san."

Souichiro-san nod approvingly and guide us...suddenly I felt a sharp pain in my head that cause me to hold my head. Alice seeing this got worry.

"Onii-chan what's wrong?"

....Damn..I'm hearing whispers again, damn it's getting louder than before. Seeing that I'm in pain Mari-nee crouch down to get a read on my temperature. She place her forehead onto mine while she close her eyes.

"Hmm....you're not having a fever...a migraine? Arthur does your brain hurt?"

Shit...get a grip, calm yourself. Breathe, ignore the whispers.

"I'm fine Mari-nee."

<Arthur...we need to talk.>

Solomon words caught me off guard...I have to come up with an excuse. I look towards Yuriko-san and ask her politely.

"Excuse me Takagi-san...can you tell me where's the closest restroom?"

"Oh my, It's down the down to your left..you'll eventually see a sign."

I ran quickly and thank her, Alice wanted to follow as well but Souichiro-san held her back. As I enter the restroom I quickly lock the door and look at the mirror, I then see Solomon slowly manifest himself in the mirror.

<Arthur...we got bad news.>

"How bad?"

"My father?...was it the whispers just now?"

<Yes. Your father is trying to locate you, The Elders are trying to hold him back as we speak.>

"How long?"

"Damn."

<That's not all, your mind..is slightly fading.>

"What does that mean?"

<You're slowing reverting back to that freak you once were.>

My pupil shrunk when I heard that....I recall back that tragic night in my old world. Blood. Violence. Deaths. I start gasping for air...no...not again. I refused to turn back into that monster.

"Solomon....solutions?"

I purse my lip and glare at the mirror looking at my reflection. Damn him, I left the restroom after washing my face and as I open the door I see a beautiful woman standing in front of me...Yuriko-san.

"Taka-"

"You can call me Yuriko-san."

I look at her with suspicious eyes.

"Yuriko-san...what are you doing here?"

"Ara to guide you to the dojo, the rest are already there waiting for us."

Hmm...made sense, but she could have sent Saya-nee as she's closer to me. Are they keeping an eye on me? I look to my left, I see servants cleaning the hallway, as I look closer at those two men, I realizes they are trained martial artists...I see, they do believe I have powers...so why the theatrics? Does he not want me to show my powers in front of the other survivors...if so why?

Spies...there are spies here. Umbrella Corporation, Saya-nee told me her father had conflict with Umbrella. So was this a way to separate the spies from me. The dojo is an excuse to have a word with me....my guess would be that he'll tell me to prevent showing my powers in public.

"Okay Yuriko-san."

I quickly hug her and smile..seeing this her eyes sparkles and hugs me tightly.

"Awww you're so cute...if you can't find your parents, it's fine for you to live here! I'll adopt you. I've always wanted a son but never had the time."

I smile wryly and I hold her hand as we walk to the dojo. As I enter I see Takashi-nii and the rest sitting at the corner..I see a large square at the center of the room signifying as the arena and around the arena is surround by 10 men who are trained in martial arts. As we walk I see Souichiro-san standing on the other side looking at me.

"Arthur...I request you to stand at the center of the arena...there we shall test your powers."

Hmm...so these people are his trusted men. However that doesn't mean the spies are not around...

I look around the room to see If I myself can spot them. Souichiro-san seeing this raise his eyebrow and smile..he must have realized what I'm doing.

"I see...You're a smart child."

I walk towards the center of the arena...there ten men stood up and look at me with serious expression.

"Arthur! you'll be facing one of my men in a one on one fight. Strictly martial art, only injure to incapacitate but not severely and no one must be killed."

Alice and the rest looks at me with worried eyes. Then a sharp pain struck me like wildfire...argh I held my face once more trying to endure the pain..the whispers are getting louder. Shit...I can feel the monster inside once more..crap. Why now? why here?...is it the fight?

Now that I think about the moment I was institutionalized, the pain and whispers stop...was is due to fighting. The more I fight, the louder the whispers get. Damn it.

I better finish this quick. My right eye turn slightly red as I glare at my opponent standing in front of me.

We both bowed and took a stance....Souichiro-san looks at us and raise his hand.

"BEGIN!"

To Be Continue...

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