The next thing we knew-

-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-Fleur's Perspective -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_

"Andrew had mentioned that he'll be residing near Tokyo, Japan"

"But how about our route towards Hong Kong? It should probably lead us to something."

"I suppose so. Still, we can't just slack off from pursuing Andrew's tail. They have our friends…they have Dione"

"You're right… Now that you've brought that up, I haven't seen Dione since then; when we've been held and abducted by Andrew."

"I've found her body impaled and struggling at the far end of the corridor, in the heart of this ship"

"Why on earth would Dione be there alone?"

"Beats me? Right now, Andrew has the necklace and our friends, captive from who know where. That is why—"

"We need to rescue them"

Our meeting has adjourn, and both Venice and I decided to partake on the rescue operation for our comrades—whilst pursuing the stolen necklace clasps on the palm of Andrew's hands.

Ironically, I have been wondering about the mysterious whereabouts of the pendant, which had been ceaselessly wrapped around my neck, and was snatched amidst from these events. It had only happened during…

'The conversation of me and Dione inside my room'

The words softly came out from my mouth, and the pieces slowly moved to its aligned seats. But my mind had soon tunneled its ingress, still unable to believe.

What I've thought must've been trivial, so calls my heart—

And yet, when the truth would finally face before me…

Will I be able to accept such fate?

I do not know.

However, saving our friends, including Dione, will be our utmost priority. Putting my doubts farther aside

Our next journey awaits us.

"SAIL FORTH, MY TRUSTY STEED! FOR I AM CAPTAIN HOOK, THE KING OF THE SEA"

I yelled from the top of my lungs, at the highest deck, grappled from the iron rails that stables my footing.

"Do you know how to manoeuvre a boat?"

Venice, who had come out from the captain's room, knocked my vile confidence out of the roof.

"O-Of course"

"Oh, really now? What am I going to do with you"

With a heavy sigh coming out from her chest, we finally proceed to our voyage.

-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-Venice Perspective -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_

From my calculations, we'll be arriving at the nearest coast of Tokyo in one week's time, at the katsuki water taxi stop. Judging from its premises, it'll be safe to aboard our massive ship across the available docks. From there on, we would venture forth and battle against the unending swarms of infected and soon locate Andrew's hidden lab.

Despite our frank plan, we are unaware what lies beyond the edges of the eastern island filled with unknown entities much worse from our city in Auckland.

I supposed we'll soon observe enough once we've hit the track, and what happens next will be our apparent hurdle.

We made it clear that both I and Fleur will be changing shifts from morning to night. As for the first vacant half, I happily volunteered on spinning the wheels of the SSS Anne's. Fleur will remain behind my sight, in order for us to avoid any variance of traps and mischief's left from Andrew's stewards; thus, she had soon hit the sacks.

Staying awake from this awful night, I had appealed with glimmer in my eyes that one day…I would experience a fruitful adventure; like a kid inside a dream.

'Tomboyish' some will say, judging from my characteristics…

Strong

Intelligent

And charismatic

Which was absent from the feminine's touch; which was also the impure thoughts of the modern world. Thus, unbeknownst to mine, I soon found my long hair stripped from my scalp, using a pair of scissors on my hand.

Recalling once more, I's guess that I will never see my parents again…

How I wish that I could meet them before these spite

How I wish that I…

Could repay my debts, as their loving daughter. I've been raised well with the people around me, obtained friends and comrades despite my treacherous past. And lastly, a young girl whom I cherish a lot; sweet as little sister in my dreams

I stationed the wheel on a linear trail, and steadily crept my way on Fleur's side.

"Thank you, Fleur. It isn't me who have save you. It was you who had saved me"

Indeed. These arms of mine had slain multiple people, in which who were previously alive. I have encountered countless wars and strives, and yet…you alone have bent my heart"

Paul knew everything from the start, that I had become a weapon of war; A tool used in both skirmishes and freedom. A person who was dead yet alive. I had feared for so long that one day my heart would turn into stone, as what I've witnessed myself killing countless of men within these hands.

I…

I didn't know the word 'empathy' towards my own kind. I became cold and distant. Unwavered. It was fortunate that Paul was the captain of the army, and helped me throughout the years. But

What would happen if no one was around?

What would happen if Paul wasn't there, to guide between the good and bad?

What would happen…if I had not saved you?

Fleur Yuki.

Your presence alone provides me strength. Which is why you must keep continue living….

Before I could even die

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"Come on, Fleur! Rise and shine"

The third 'morn came, and…Yuki was still stagnant from her slumber. She had not mind her physical vessel and vibrantly opened up her limbs, as if wanting to be pounced.

"If you won't wake up I'll do weird things to you"

I calmly warn her from my itching fingers, wanting to touch her wide-open body. Soon after, I found myself creeping closer to her face, while fondling to the soft texture of her breasts. Although sluggish from the late-night shift, my mind was completely flooded with indecent thoughts that must have been kept aside. Yet, these hands seem to know what's best for my body, than the actual, logical, necessities.

It didn't need sleep, nor food on my plate.

It was craving for something else…

"Mmgh" Yuki's moan resonates with my touch, as I slowly played with her hardened nipples from up-to-down.

Her moan grew louder, much like from a singer testing her vocal chords. 'Twas music to my ears. Even so, I continued for more. We had all the time that we need, from the coast that was clear of rubles and waves.

My hand slid gently downwards, stroking the small bump between her thighs. It was squeezing with liquid, and drenched the entire fabric protecting her twat. Her resounding voice was now akin to a chime that all men have yearned to hear; as it serenely continued soothing my desire.

"Venice…"

"Hmm? I can see that you're wide awake."

"Deeper"

She became more and more obscene from her lustful imaginations. It appears that my touch had arouse her quite eagerly, much more from what she had before.

"No-uh. You're already awakened. Now, off you go"

I stood up and carefully pull her to my side—dragging her to the dish I've readied for her breakfast.

I've always wished for these great times to last, especially with the couple of friends we've managed to meet during our trek. Surely, how I wish that the world will change for the better, and put a final halt to this apocalyptic madness.

Even so, as the time flies, new worries will always crash beneath our paths. The moment I've held my spoon filled with viand into my mouth, the ship began to sway, and violently crushing us towards the aisle.

"YUKI!"

"VENICE!"

I called out her name and firmly brace for an impact. However, the wobbling floor hindered my steps, unable to draw closer to her side.

The wheels began to spin, much like from the world within our grasp. Piles of residue began falling from above, and the concrete floors that was sturdy enough to maintain our balance was eventually ripped apart, from the terrible force brought by the powerful force outside.

A mighty roar echoed in our ears, which was enough to shatter the misty glass from the captain's quarters. There stood a beast swimming across the blue sea. Its scales beaming with emerald hue, blinding our eyes as it shone similar from the dawn.

Its head began to rise, and greeted our face from the devastated window from before; seemingly studying our still, frightened, body. A head of a snake baffled our sight, as it hisses intensely once more. Apart from its hideous eyes, the V-shape tongue released from its mouth was vividly coated with purple substance dripping across our feet

Acid

Evident from the corrosive goo that had landed on the pillars below. Its liquid form had vaporised the marble designs, even further beneath the ship's vacant rooms.

"Yuki, move away—backwards" I motioned my hand in a shaking manner, wishfully hoping she had perceived my vague instructions.

"Venice—"

The ground began to crack, forming a pit underneath her befall. Her body skid itself downwards due to gravity, yet she refuses to fall from her demise—struggling to grab unto the remaining debris of what was left from the solid floor.

"Yuki! Hang onto my hand" I desperately cling myself unto the stony wreckage of the computers scattered everywhere from seems.

Despite her attempts, her fingers gradually releases from its clutches and…

What happened afterwards is for you to decide