Chapter 29:

Hallways of Havoc: The Pursuit Through the School

Fangs and Facades


In the ominous quiet of the nighttime school, Saori, Yuna, and Mika advanced, their every breath seeming to echo through the barren hallways. The school's familiar classrooms were transformed into eerie battlegrounds under the cold, moonless sky.

Satsuki revealed herself in the library, her face lit with a sadistic grin. She pounced at Saori with deadly precision, her fangs gleaming in the dim light. Saori, her eyes wide with determination, deflected Satsuki's attack with her gauntlet, sparks flying upon contact. "You won't take us down easily, Satsuki!" Saori grunted.

Satsuki laughed, her voice echoing off the tall bookcases. "Oh, I love a good fight."

The library became their arena, the scent of old books and fear mingling in the air. Each slam of Satsuki's claws against Saori's gauntlet reverberated through the room, the metallic clang a chilling reminder of the mortal danger they were in. Satsuki struck again, her claw swiping across Saori's face. She flew back, crashing into a bookshelf. Her body went limp, her eyes fluttering shut.

Seeing Saori crumple under Satsuki's vicious assault, Yuna's heart pounded with fear and rage. A primal growl rumbled from deep within her, the sound echoing through the silent library. Her skin turned ashen as the transformation seized her, her eyes blazing an inhuman crimson. Fangs slid from her gums, and her nails elongated into claws. Her voice, when she spoke, was a monstrous echo. "Satsuki, your reign ends tonight."

Satsuki's response was a sneer, her disdain etched clearly on her face. "You're no match for me, pup."

At the same time, Mika, witnessing Yuna's transformation, felt the same monstrous change seize her. She turned her gaze towards Akane, her sister's assailant, her crimson eyes ablaze with fury. "You and me bitch, lets go!" she snarled, her voice resonating with an ominous threat.

Their words were met with cruel laughter. Satsuki's eyes flickered to Saori's unconscious body. "And what will you do, pup? Your dear love lies there, broken and battered. Can you even protect her?"

Yuna's response was a guttural growl. She lunged forward, fangs bared and claws extended. Satsuki met her mid-air, their bodies colliding with a bone-jarring impact that sent a shockwave through the library, scattering books and furniture.

The two combatants tumbled through the library, their snarls and growls echoing through the room. Yuna managed to land a vicious slash across Satsuki's face, leaving four bloody lines. Satsuki retaliated with a powerful punch that sent Yuna crashing into a bookshelf, splintering wood and scattering books.

With a hard push, Mika sent Akane crashing through the library's massive double doors. Akane stumbled, but quickly regained her footing. She took off running, her mind teetering on the brink of madness. Mika gave chase, the usually peaceful school halls turned into a deadly cat-and-mouse game.

"Running away, Akane?" Mika called after her, her voice echoing through the halls. She was panting, the adrenaline coursing through her veins.

"Shut up!" Akane screamed back, a wild look in her eyes. "You don't get to talk!"

Through the corridors, past vacant classrooms and up stairwells, they ran. The school, once a haven of learning and growth, was now a battleground. The sound of their footsteps echoed loudly, punctuated by the occasional crash as one or the other collided with a locker or a wall.

Suddenly, Akane skidded into the school gym. The vast space was eerily quiet. Moonlight streamed in through high windows, casting long shadows on the polished wooden floor.

The sudden change in surroundings didn't stop Mika. She charged towards Akane, her vampire form moving with inhuman speed. Akane barely had time to turn before Mika was upon her, driving her back against the wall of the gym with a sickening thud.\

As their brutal fight continued, the gym started to bear the marks of their battle. The polished wooden floor was now stained with blood, and chunks of the wall had been torn away in their struggle.

Their violent dance continued, their bodies moving in a brutal ballet of attacks and parries. Mika slashed and clawed at Akane, ripping through the fabric of her uniform and leaving bloody welts on her skin. Akane retaliated with savage strikes of her own, leaving Mika battered and bruised.

Suddenly, a group of students, attracted by the noise, walked into the gym. Akane, spotting them, flashed a wicked smile. With a swift movement, she hurled one of the broken gym equipment towards them. Mika's eyes widened, but she was too late. The equipment crashed into the students, sending them flying.

The sight of innocent students getting hurt seemed to trigger something within Mika. A surge of adrenaline coursed through her veins, making her stronger, faster. With a guttural roar, she launched herself at Akane, her claws slashing through the air.

As Mika and Akane's fight traversed through the school, Yuna and Satsuki were locked in an intense battle of their own. Their fight began in the library, but the sheer brutality of their engagement quickly forced them out into the school grounds.

Under the moon's pallid illumination, Yuna, fully transformed into her vampire form, faced off against Satsuki, a fledgling vampire, untrained and raw. Yuna, fuelled by an inferno of rage for Saori's unconscious form, was a tempest of savage fury. Satsuki, inexperienced and taken aback by Yuna's ferocity, struggled to defend herself against the onslaught.

"Satsuki!" Yuna roared, her voice echoing through the empty school grounds. "You're going to pay for what you did to Saori!"

Satsuki's eyes widened at Yuna's threat, her fangs bared in a futile attempt to appear intimidating. She clumsily lunged at Yuna, who effortlessly dodged and retaliated with a powerful punch to Satsuki's gut. Satsuki staggered backwards, gasping for air, blood seeping from the corner of her mouth.

"Fucking bitch!" Satsuki spat, wiping the blood from her mouth. "You think you're so powerful? You're nothing!"

With those words, Satsuki charged at Yuna again, flailing her arms in a desperate bid to land a hit. Yuna sidestepped her attack easily and retaliated with a kick that sent Satsuki sprawling onto the cold, hard ground.

"You're nothing compared to Saori!" Yuna sneered, advancing on the fallen vampire. Satsuki tried to scramble away, but Yuna was on her in an instant, pinning her to the ground. Satsuki screamed, thrashing and clawing at Yuna's arms, but to no avail. Yuna's grip was ironclad.

As Yuna raised her other hand, her eyes glowing with an animalistic rage, Satsuki's eyes widened in terror. "No, no, please-" She was cut off as Yuna's hand descended, ripping through her flesh. Blood splattered onto the ground, a stark contrast against the pale moonlight.

Yuna continued her gruesome work, rending Satsuki apart piece by piece, her actions fueled by the rage and grief in her heart. Blood stained the grounds, the scent of death permeating the air.

Meanwhile, Akane, locked in her fight with Mika in the gymnasium, felt a shiver run down her spine. She paused, an uncharacteristic look of fear crossing her features. Suddenly, she turned her head towards the school grounds, her eyes widening in horror as she saw the gruesome scene.

"M-mother?" Akane's voice trembled, her usual bravado forgotten. The sight of Satsuki, torn apart and being fed upon by Yuna, was too much. She staggered back, unable to comprehend the sight. "No, no, no... This can't be real..."

Suddenly, her eyes glazed over, and she began to laugh, a manic and unhinged sound that echoed through the gymnasium. She began to speak to herself, answering her own questions and laughing at her own jokes. Her sanity, it seemed, had crumbled under the weight of her mother's death.

Meanwhile, Yuna, her vengeance complete, reverted back to her human form, her actions as a vampire already fading from her memory. Seeing this, Mika followed suit, transforming back into her human form and rushing to Saori's side.

With Akane in her state of madness and Satsuki dead, the school grounds fell silent, a stark contrast to the cacophony that had reigned moments ago. The moonlight cast long, eerie shadows as it filtered through the broken windows and battered structures, painting a ghastly picture of the aftermath.

Yuna, her body aching from the exertion, slowly approached the unconscious Saori. Her heart clenched at the sight of her love's battered form. "Saori," she whispered, her voice choked with emotion as she gently cradled Saori in her arms.

Mika, her own body marred with cuts and bruises, joined them. She looked at Saori, concern etching lines onto her face. "We need to get her back to the workshop," she stated, her voice firm despite her worry.

"Right," Yuna replied, her tone resolute. She carefully scooped Saori into her arms, mindful of her injuries. Mika led the way, her eyes darting around the desolate school grounds as they made their way back to the basement of the school.

Meanwhile, Akane, in her state of madness, had fled the scene. Her laughter still echoed through the school, a chilling reminder of the carnage that had taken place. She returned to her mansion, her heart heavy with the loss of her mother and her mind shattered by the cruel reality of her mother's gruesome death.

As Yuna and Mika, carrying the unconscious Saori, descended into the basement, the school behind them was a scene of devastation. The once vibrant school grounds were now a battlefield, the evidence of their violent clash evident in the broken windows, shattered furniture, and the blood that stained the once pristine floors.

In the distance, the sound of sirens could be heard, a grim reminder of the repercussions of their actions. There had been casualties, innocent bystanders who had been caught in the crossfire. Their cries and the scent of blood had been drowned out by the intensity of the fight, but now, in the aftermath, their presence was keenly felt.

As they settled Saori onto a makeshift bed in the workshop, the weight of what had transpired started to sink in. Yuna looked at Saori's unconscious form, her heart heavy with guilt and worry. She gently brushed a lock of hair from Saori's face, her eyes welling up with unshed tears. "I'm sorry, Saori," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I promise, I'll make this right."

Mika, standing a little away, watched the scene in silence. Her eyes were hard, her fists clenched in determination. "We will," she affirmed, her voice echoing in the silent room. "We'll make this right."

Outside the workshop, the sirens grew louder, a grim testament to the night's events. The school was silent, its students unaware of the violent clash that had occurred in its halls. The night was still young, but the events of the day had left their mark. As the sun rose, the school would wake to a new day, a day marred by violence, death, and the promise of vengeance.