Kiyoshi Miike, part I.

2025, May 21sth.

a boy is practicing with a wooden sword. he throws the sword far away. the boy has been told all his life what to do. there is some doubt on his eyes. some questions that never get answered by the clan's head. the leader is his dad but treats him like a stranger.

the clan was kept in the old ways even in days of modern technology. there are some who question the clan's status in modern society. but nobody can question the power and influence of the clan's expansion. there are so many who shake in fear.

supposedly the founder was given a vision of the end by his God who pitied him. now they stay strong training hard to face the beasts of the end of days. some mock their believes. but tonight, will bring a surprise to all young and old.

the boy throws his wooden sword away as he gets tired. he graduated from school yesterday. today the kids will have a party to celebrate becoming official members of the clan. but the boy deep down knows that he is unworthy. he feels like he never does good enough to deserve all the privileges that come with his identity. his bloodline has made things too easy for him.

"Don't give up on yourself. don't put yourself down. you're doing great." said a girl walking from behind towards the boy. he blushes as he is able to recognize the voice of his friend. his lover who stands behind him. her breathe tickles. he turns around to face her.

"We had known each other since ever. we had been dating for some time now. we had seen each other in our Adam and Eve suit. and even so, you're still blushing whenever I am too close." said the girl as she chuckles. 

the boy is around 5'7. he has a slim muscular body. he has mid-size pitch black hair. the bangs cover part of his eyes. his skin is of a pale tone. with a proper look at his eyes, you can tell that he is Japanese. his name is Kiyoshi Miike, son of Akira Miike. 

almost thirty years ago his dad faced an encounter with something horrifying. something he has never been able to properly explain. all he said was that from hundreds of people only four made it out that night. ever since then he became obsessed with expanding the clan. there is something he wishes to accomplish. but he has kept even his own son in the dark.

Kiyoshi looks at the broken wooden sword in the ground. there are words that don't come. there is a person who refuses to explain the plan to him. to be the clan's son means nothing, if the privileges keep him apart from his dad. there is so much eating him from inside. the realization that so many people count with him succeeding his dad. the idea of power on his shoulders feels like a responsibility that is too heavy for him to carry. 

"Don't worry so much babe. no matter what you choose to do or not to do. I am here one hundred percent in ready to crumble some neurons. you and I versus the world." said the girl blushing as she thinks shamefully about her own words.

"Thanks. you're the only consolation I get to experience in such a desolated world." said Kiyoshi trying to smile.

the two lovers hug and kiss each other as they promise sweet nothings to each other. it is easy to face struggles and obstacles at the side of someone who makes you feel capable of facing any issue life can send your way. they are quite the pair.

an alarm sounds alerting all members of the clan. then they are told to get all inside the gym. the leader is going to informed them of an emergency that had come to be. the couple follows the instructions in fear. the alarm has never before sounded in their entire lives. the only two previous times in which is said that such a thing happened was in dark times. the couple find themselves at the heart of the gym. they stare at Akira who holds a microphone.

Kiyoshi was ready to propose matrimony to the one. to his girlfriend. it's true that he hasn't spent that much time in their relationship. their romance is just getting there with warm flames of youth and inexperience. and in most cases that isn't enough. he smiles thinking about a future at her side with kids.

"The day of the prophecy is here. it all starts tonight. I am not sure about the details. but the next 365 days will be crucial to the survival or end of the human species. it all falls on your shoulders from now on. you, the younger generations will face the wrath of the heavens, but don't be afraid. we will make it hard for them." said Akira in a peaceful tone of voice.

it all comes like a surprise. Akira haven't been of sound mind lately. but he would never say anything outrageous. he would always say the most honest words from the depth of his heart. it is not like him to lie. the weight of those words is brutal. 

Kiyoshi's plans of getting married and making a family of his own seems impossible now. he hides the ring between his fingers. he makes sure that she doesn't see it. it would be better to wait and see what else is to come. maybe then he would gain the bravery to propose.

Akira asks the students to follow him. he plans on showing them hard evidence about the nine doors that had appear around the world. the nine doors of the beginning of ends. the last one finally showed itself two years ago. and tonight, all doors will be opened by evil forces. there is no way to stop the doors from opening. all they need to do is to close and break the doors.

there are some who still doubt the leader's words. Akira uses a projector to show footage of multiple incidents along the globe. irrefutable hard evidence. 

"I am so sorry kids. the world needs of you. prove yourselves out there. show them that our clan was built to protect and guide." said Akira feeling ashamed by the idea of sending kids out there to die trying to save what can't be saved.

Kiyoshi looks at his girlfriend, "Let's do our best." said Kiyoshi. he barely touches her hand. he feels his heartbeat. they both blush.

then out of nowhere a light from the sky illuminates a girl. she looks up at the ceiling. she opens her mouth wide to an almost inhuman level. then a bastard sword comes out of her mouth slowly without hurting her from inside. the light was gone once the sword falls on the ground violently. they all stare at the girl who seems to be fine. 

Akira asks the students to stay away from the sword. he walks slowly with firm steps. he grabs the sword to appreciate its beauty. it was bright and white. it was heavy and light. it was a miracle send to protect them. the sword has two names written on its blade. the first name is, Gabriel the Protector. the second name is Kiyoshi Miike. 

"Congrats son. it seems you're getting a nice gift before your birthday." said Akira trying to light up the mood in the gym.

"This doesn't make sense." said Kiyoshi as he observes his name written on the blade.

Akira orders captains from each unit to go out there to fight. he also orders to bring survivors. time is running against them. it all begins in about twelve more minutes. 

all units try to get ready. they all try to take with them basic and useful tools. each unit has four medics just in case. all units have an odd number of members. Akira sends them away feeling awful knowing that many of them won't make it out there. in a vicious world the weak or gentle at heart don't make it out alive. hope is the last support left to hold.

Kiyoshi is in a unit with about twenty-seven students. there are two teachers working as their guide and guardian. Kiyoshi smiles as Kosaki Tachibana is at his side. his girlfriend. his best friend and lover. he feels at peace every time he feels her warmth.

they are right now in a helicopter. its direction leads straight to the city. the city appears to be normal and peaceful. the helicopter lands on a roof at the heart of the city. as soon as they exit the helicopter. they are witness to the chaos that comes running at full speed without taking a second to stop. there are monsters and slaughter all over the city.

once they take a look at the critical state of things. a question comes to their minds. they come to wonder if they are prepared enough to defend others or even save their own lives. some of them feel doubt and fear. they feel the need to run away. but there is nowhere to go. their only option is to fight back and die like a hero.