Kaneki's past with Claudia, Arin and Drako (9)

Crack!

Kaneki: Bring 'em to me! I'm gonna kill every last one of them!

After hearing that name again I was immediately enraged, I activated one of the first abilities I've acquired, Gun without even realizing it.

Monoma: Oi! Kaneki calm down!

Kaneki: Grrrrr....

Luckily sensei was there so I was able to calm down a little, if she wasn't there I probably would've charged to Atlantis on my own.

Monoma: our military forces are ready, we'll be heading to Atlantis immediately.

Kaneki: I'm aware of that, Takoyaki please lend us your strength.

Takoyaki: Don't worry, I will.

Monoma: Everyone! Be prepared!

Takoyaki: is there any food around here?

Kaneki: there's some leftovers over there, is that goo-

Takoyaki: thank you for the food.

Sensei then began summoning the troops that will help take back Atlantis and Takoyaki went to get eat the leftover food before leaving.

Claudia: Hey Surface dweller.

Kaneki: What? I'm not in a good mood right now.

Claudia: well... I'm sorry but I want to ask you about the clad of black wings.

Kaneki: sigh~ I'll just tell you, the flying monkeys were the ones responsible for my mother's death, so I have a grudge against them.

Claudia: flying what?

Kaneki: it's just what I call them, anyways are you coming or what?

Claudia: obviously!

Kaneki: do you have any idea on how to come with us without being noticed?

Claudia: yup!

I was curious back then on where she could've hid herself but I didn't pay much mind to it and said goodbye to her for the time being

Kaneki: well then see ya.

Claudia: see ya.

After that exchange Claudia-san left and waited until departed from the evacuation camp.

Monoma: Alright everyone! Let's bring back our home!

Everyone: Yeah!

Kaneki: what are you doing?

Monoma: Hyping the troops.

Kaneki: is that necessary?

Monoma: Yes, just so they won't panic.

Kaneki: I see, by the way thanks for letting us ride you Takoyaki.

Takoyaki: no problem, I'm happy to let you three ride me to battle.

Kaneki: !!!

Just when Takoyaki said that I immediately realized where Claudia was hiding, and I immediately tried covering for her.

Kaneki: what are you talking about? There's only two of us on you.

Takoyaki: no? There's someone on my back go take a look.

Kaneki: no need it must be nothing-

Monoma: Kaneki are you hiding something from me?

Sensei knew I was hiding from her so I quiet down.

Monoma: I'll go take a look.

I knew I failed so I just accepted it.

Monoma: Claudia?! What are you doing here!

Claudia: Haha~ umm... I wanted to help?

Sensei looked very scary that time.

Monoma: Oi Kaneki, explain to me on why did you not tell me about my daughter being with us?

Since there was no escaping I told her everything.

Monoma: You what?! You two were beating each other up behind my back?!

Kaneki: well she wanted to fight alongside you so i-

Monoma: Not an excuse! Even if she did I wouldn't let her!

Claudia: why not,m

Monoma: You know very well the loss of your father was too much for me, if I were to lose you I'll go insane! And you! Why the hell did you put her through so much!

Kaneki: well how can she defend her if you continuously shield her? She wouldn't know how to defend herself.

Monoma: Tch! Since we're too far anyways, I'll allow you to fight alongside me Claudia.

Claudia: Really?! Tha-

Monoma: but when this is all over you're grounded for an entire year.

Claudia: worth it!

Monoma: And Kaneki.

Kaneki: yes?

Monoma: If anything happens to my daughter because of you, you'll be taking full responsibility. Got it?

Kaneki: Yes ma'am.

As she was scolding us, a certain something came swimming to us.

ROOOOOOAAAAAAR!

Monoma: Oh crap, here they come! Everyone brace yourselves!

The first Kraken came swimming right towards us and.

It was mechanized.

Takoyaki: FOOD!

From there the battle to reclaim Atlantis started.

It was a long battle.

ROOOOAAAR!

Slash!

Blast!

The 3 Mechanized Krakens were relentless, no matter how much tentacles we cur off, or many holes we made in their bodies they continued to fight and kill.

Monoma: Claudia?! Where are you!

Claudia: don't worry! Hup!

Crash!

Claudia: I can handle myself!

Kaneki: Ora! Ora! Ora!

Both me and Claudia were fighting small fry, some small squid robots and big ones too.

Takoyaki: Let me eat you!

As for Takoyaki she was trying to eat those Mechanized Krakens.

???: Shit!

Slash!

Claudia: you okay?

???: I-I am! Thank you princess! I'll go back to fighting!

Claudia was also helping others who were having a hard time fighting.

Monoma: Claudia what are you doing?

Claudia: doing the same thing as you, helping others.

Monoma: Claudia... You're just like your father alright, kind Hearted.

Claudia: and strong like you!

Monoma: maybe I'll train you myself after all this, well after you're grounded of course.

Claudia: Really? Yay!

The two were having a moment with each other.

I guess sensei realized she can't let her daughter stay weak because of her? I don't know honestly. I was watching but...

I wasn't able to see everything.

Monoma: !!! Claudia!

Blast!

It happened so quickly.

Claudia: M-Mom? No... Nooooo!

Monoma Sensei was killed by one of the mechanized Krakens that shot a laser.

Her entire upper body was vaporized killing her in an instant.

But she pushed Claudia out of the way in time.

Claudia: No no no no!

I was in complete shock at that time, and next thing I knew.

Kaneki: Ahhhh!

I woke up in my room at night.

Luckily no one heard my scream, so I went back to Atlantis by making a clone and when I came back.

Kaneki: What the hell happened?

The 3 Krakens and everything that was helping them were destroyed.

Takoyaki: you destroyed them, are you okay?

Kaneki: I am but- wait where's Sensei and Claudia-san?!

I couldn't focus on anything besides those two, but when I got there.

Kaneki: no way...

Claudia: Mama.... Mama...

I saw Claudia crying while hugging what's left of Sensei's body, her head.

And that sight.

"Mama! Mama! Wake up!"

Reminded me of that day.

My knees felt weak and they gave in and then.

Kaneki: Claudia-san... I'm sorry. I'm sorry Sensei! If only I was watching carefully!

I was apologizing to sensei but just then.

Claudia: Surface dweller... Thank you for helping us... But you can leave now... We'll fix Atlantis now.

She thank me and asked me to leave.

Kaneki: B-But.

I wanted to help more but she suddenly gave me..

Claudia: it's alright, you've done enough. You saved Atlantis, our home. As princess of and sole heir to the throne I grant you the title, Hero of Atlantis.

The title of Hero but I was confused, why give me that title?

Kaneki: What are you-

Claudia: Mom was planning on giving you that title after getting our home back, I'm just giving it to you in her place.

When she mentioned sensei again I apologized once again.

Kaneki: I'm sorry, if I noticed it sooner...

Claudia: don't blame yourself, there was nothing you could've done...

... Was there? If I had noticed I probably would've saved both of them and they would've been together until today.

It wasn't just Claudia who lost her parent because of me...