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My eyes fluttered open and I noticed unknown people looking at me. They were masked and wore doctor suits. My brain couldn't understand a thing of what's happening. All I knew is that I felt a strong, sharp pain in my stomach. It took me everything to look down with my head. Those doctora were messing with my insides. Their metal devices were touching me uncomfortably. No matter how much it hurted, no matter how much I wanted to scream... Nothing came out, my body was weak and too relaxed to do anything. I just had to survive this hellish experience with a brave face.
I looked at my intestine. They were touching my intestine with metal devices. It was painful yet my body refused to do anything about it. I felt like sleeping right now but I was afraid what those freaks gonna do to me. Are they gonna kill me? Am I gonna die?
Tsukasa POV
I turned on another side and my eyes slowly open and tried to get used to a white wall before them. It was painful at first but after a minute I could see properly again. The bed I was laying on was hard and uncomfortable. Walls, ceiling, everything was painfully white. I turned to see rest of the room and I noticed a purple haired boy with two cyan strands, staring at the book. He was wearing white costume and a collar on his neck, just like me.
He soon noticed my movements and raised his yellow eyes from his book. Our eyes met for a moment before he softly smiled at me. His body language was relaxed and welcoming. He didn't look like a threat for now.
- Hello, you finally woke up. I thought they brought me a corpse - His voice was playful and calm in the same time. The stranger closed his book and tossed it aside, turning to face me. - My name is Rui Kamishiro. It seems that we are roommates in this messed up place
- Nice to meet you Rui - My answer wasn't as long as it is usually. Everything was overwhelming for me. The room, white walls, unknown clothing and a collar on my skin. - My name is Tsukasa Tenma by the way
- Hmm. That's a beautiful name for such a beautiful person - Rui continued with his joking expression. He definitely tried to cheer me up. I probably didn't look well.
I slowly looked at my body and noticed many fresh cuts on my skin. My cutting myself time was over for a long time, why do I have a cuts on my skin!? Rui seems to notice my fear because he stood up and sat next to me. His huge hand laid on my shoulder as he looked at my eyes.
- Im sorry you had to go through this but unfortunately it's not the last time. Welcome to reality you are right now... We are just an experiments - Rui hummed as his hand massaged back of his hand. He seems as uncomfortable as I do with this topic.
- Experiments!? What are they trying to do!? - I panicked and quickly looked around the room once again. Now it makes sense, the doctors, metal devices, the costume, everything.
- They are trying to create something that isn't a human, hybrids or even full animals. They are experimenting with many people just for them to die in the end - His voice lowered and his playfulness quickly faded away. - For example they are trying to make me a kitsune. I must say, it's not the most pleasant thing in my life.
- Kitsune? That's horrible... Does that means im gonna go through this too? Im gonna be a kitsune just like you?
- I don't think so. There are many other experiments and they all have different purposes. I've met a supposed fox, bird, snake and more. I think they have another plans for you
- Another plans!? What am I gonna be!? A horse!? - I stood up and began to walk around the room in panic. This must be a dream. Yes this is a dream and Saki's gonna wake me up soon! That's when I pinched my cheek and didn't wake up in my room. - Damn it... Its not a dream, is it?
- Unfortunately not. We are pretty much stuck in here. Quicker you accept it, better for you - Rui sighed and laid back on his bed. His left hand laid on his eyes as we stayed in silence until two doctors entered the room.
Their expression was hard to read. I could see that one of them is a boy and second is a girl. So both genders works in this place. Interesting. I looked from the ground to the surgeons. Rui didn't make any sound and that was taking a bit of my confidence.
- Welcome Mr. Tenma Tsukasa. As you probably know we are in a hospital. Since now you are no longer a human but a mere experiments. Please note that, we do not tolerate disobedience - Female looked at me with cold, unbothered eyes and back at her notebook.
- Accept it? How can I accept being just a mere object!? If you think Im gonna just come with your shit then you are really stupid! - I tried to add more but suddenly an electroshock went through my entire body. I screamed in pain and fell on my knees, not sure where to grab. - Ouch! What was that for?
- As I said, we do not tolerate disobedience. Anyway... This is your time table, you better follow it with heart and respect. Experiments are not noted, we will inform you about them - Male doctor out a time table next to me and stood asides the woman.
- See you on the dinner, Tenma
The doctors left the room and closed the doors carefully. I didn't heard keys tho, the doors weren't locked! If not the pain in my body I'd probably think the escape right now.
- You all right? That electroshock was intensive - Rui raised from his bed and gave me a hand to stand up again. My hand was still shaking from the electricity in my body.
- I will be okay - I sighed as my hand grabbed a time table. After a moment of staring at the paper I put it aside on a small table next to my bed. - It's so messed up... Why do we have to suffer!
- I don't know either. They are a bad people, that's all I can came out with - Rui looked as disappointed as I did. We were trapped in a living hell with no visible way out. - Let's not dwell too much. It's pointless... How about we talk a bit? The dinner is in 30 minutes so..?
- I guess conversation isn't a bad idea. So... How long have you been you there? Days? Weeks? Months?
- Im not quite sure. I don't trust those watches at all. But if i have to answer specifically? I think around three weeks already - Rui hummed and crossed his arms on his chest.
- Three week? Are they doing experiments everyday? - I couldn't help but get curious. I need to be ready for everything. Everyday experiments, bad food, violent doctors, everything! This is my reality after all.
- Everyday? No, no, there are some days off when they are focusing on other experiments, and before you ask, yes there are many other experiments. I have a few friends around this place. I can introduce them to you after dinner.
- Get it, so not everyday I have to suffer, that's a good information - I smiled a bit comforted by Rui's words but then I noticed that he didn't look much pleased with my answer. My voice wavered because of his expression.
- I wish buddy... I wish... But that's not the case here, you still feel overwhelming amount of pain sometimes. For example they are working to create nine tails from one tail bone... Sometimes the pain is so strong I can't walk due to pain...
My breath stopped for a short moment. I knew it was the case but hearing it from a person is something else, something more painful to take. So suffering will be normal for me? I don't want a live like this! Full of coldness and pain. Before I could spiral further into the darkness, Rui put his hand on my shoulders and squeezed it a bit.
- Please calm down. I know it's scary but we can't have you panicked, okay? Take deep breathes with me... In and out - Rui was loudly breathing and waited for me to follow.
My head hurted like hell and I wanted to fall on my knees and cry. This place is the most unpleasant thing in my life, experiments, pain, suffering... It's reality now, no matter how hard im trying to convince myself that it's gonna be okay, I can't. The truth is painful yet loud. It's not gonna be okay.
I looked at Rui with worried expression. We barely knew each other but he brought me comfort in this complicated situation. Probably without him I'd just walk around in fear and depression. However Rui was here for me, ready to be next to me. Maybe he's worth my trust?
We laid back on our beds and waited for the dinner to come. From time to time I looked up to check the hour. It was like ten minutes to the dinner. I'd lie if I said that I'm not starving. Maybe we should go earlier? No that's probably against some rules I still didn't know about. I rolled on the other side and noticed Rui reading a book. Is there a library or something?
- Im starving! Can't we just go and eat already! It's so boring here - I growled and sat up crossed legs on my new bed.
- What's the time? Oh it's like ten minutes left! We should go now. I will show you the way - Rui smiled at me and stood up, leaving his book closed on the bed.
He helped me stand up and we both slowly paced toward the doors. I looked shocked that the doors didn't beep or any doctor didn't come in to take us. With a small bit of nervousness I finally asked.
- We can just... leave our rooms like this?
- Hm? Oh yeah, the doctors aren't THAT strict - Rui waved his hand and continued walking forward, towards the cafeteria. - But don't think escaping is easy, we still don't know where the exit is, it must be very protected.
I nodded my head and silently followed Rui. We've met a few doctors during our walk, they seems not care about us much, they were dragging some experiments behind them. My heart hurted from how scared they looked. Their eyes were silently begging for forgiveness and salvation. Damn it. Tears were close to comming out but I resisted it as much as I could.
With a deep sigh we finally entered a huge cafeteria with maybe 19 people already eating. It was a bit concerning since we are still early. The woman led me to the table with plates.
- Since today it's your place to eat. Over there you have a tables with food, you take the plate with your name. Enjoy - She explained and quickly walked away
Without arguing I went to the table and took my plate and sat where they told me. Rui quickly followed and sat next to me. At least I have my new friend next to me when I eat.
Our dinner went smoothly and without any compilations. The food wasn't as bad as I expected. It was a simple dish that family gets everyday. I didn't want to vomit it all out but it didn't really change the situation I was in. Painful future was waiting for me. The thoughts were bothering me as I gave the plate back and was about to leave the room but I felt a hand in my shoulder. This hand definitely wasn't Rui's.
- Good afternoon! My name is Mafuyu Asahina. Im here to get to know you - The purple haired girl smiled warmly at me. Her voice, her tone, her body even, everything felt off... unreal...
- Ah... Well. Nice to meet you then, Mafuyu. My name is-
- We need to go back - Sudden voice and hand on my wrist made me jump. I quickly turned to look at the cause and noticed Rui's serious expression. His eyes stared at Mafuyu, her smile never wavered even a bit. The atmosphere went from light to overwhelming in just a few seconds
- Go..? What happened? Are the experiments soon or what? - I didn't really know what to say right now. Rui got very offensive just because Mafuyu spoke to me. I must agree, her smile is weird but is it really that bad to talk with her?
- I will explain later - Rui growled and pulled me away from Mafuyu. She hummed as her purple eyes were following us for a moment.
We walked toward the room in complete silence... Uncomfortable silence. I couldn't bring myself to speak. Rui's serious face was something nobody would want to see. However not speaking is killing me. I cleared my voice and found my confidence again.
- Why did you take me away from Mafuyu? - I asked as we passed through the empty hallways.
- She's just a puppet made by the doctors. Let's say she's a spy for those freaks. Don't talk to her unless it's necessary.
- A puppet!? - My eyes widened a bit as the information hit me. So I was right, she looked very fake. Not just masked. Real definition of fakeness. - But okay. I won't talk to her then
- Good
He finished the conversation quickly and opened the doors to our room. I slowly enter the room and sat on the bed and began to stare at the wall. Rui sat and began to read while my thoughts spiraled again.
Don't cry Tsukasa... Tomorrow's gonna be worse