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Riku Replica | Kagami ([personal profile] darkimitation) wrote in [community profile] maskormenacelogs2016-06-22 05:55 pm

[closed] There is chaos in my head and in my heart

WHO: Riku Replica/Kagami, Riku, and Nike.
WHERE: Heropa 33
WHEN: Today, mid-afternoon into early evening.
WHAT: Kagami's back from being ported out and sent home. Things go downhill from there.
WARNINGS: Graphic imagery/blood, death, and a lot of angst.



[Scene I - Locked to Riku | Mid-Afternoon]

["I HATE HIM. I DESPISE HIM." Those are all the words his mind kept repeating along with "THIS IS ALL HIS FAULT. I WILL MAKE HIM SUFFER." as Kagami made his way back to the house. Even if he felt disorientated, the burning hatred in his heart was clear as crystal. He had been lied to all this time. Never once was he told the truth of what happened to him and when he finally learned the truth, he was ready for revenge. His memories were a jumbled mess playing over and over in his mind too while he felt an overwhelming sensation from the emotions he was feeling that caused a great pain in his head as well. Yet he did wonder if he was truly feeling these or is his mind acting as if he feeling these things. He really didn't know. His head hurt too much to think. He just wanted it all to stop. The pain. The doubt. The questioning. All he wanted to feel, if he could at all, was hate and anger. Even if those weren't real feelings, those were the fuel keeping him going along with the thoughts of revenge against Riku.

When he reached the front door at long last however, something unfortunate happened. He dropped to his knees and started holding his head as the pain seemed to be coming on faster and faster. No. He had to be strong. He had to be fueled by his revenge. And yet, he couldn't take it anymore. The pain was too much for him and let out a scream of agony right then and there.]



[Scene II - Locked to Nike | Early Evening]

[The deed was done. Kagami had finally gotten rid of the very person that he felt was the true cause of all his pains after dumping his body in the ocean using the Corridors of Darkness. At first he felt great, even feeling as if he'd done something wonderful for himself and he couldn't be happier. As the hours went by however, those good feelings began to fade away and his heart filled with emptiness. He sat on the couch by himself and thought long and hard on it. Why? Why was he feeling this way? In frustration, he punched the couch pillows really hard that they broke. Oops.

It then dawned on him that Nike wasn't home yet and in a hurry, he cleaned up what he could of the blood that was spilled onto the kitchen floor. He also knew Nike couldn't find out what he had done. So in desperation, he cleaned the knife he had used to kill Riku and hid it away where she'd never be able to find it. He also hid Riku's communicator which he had taken off his body, turning it off in the process in the same place as the knife. He even decided to make it look like the house had been wrecked a bit as if two people had a huge fight inside, before also making himself look as if he'd gotten beaten up badly as he laid in the middle of the living room floor appearing unconscious. He couldn't let Nike know. She'd hate him forever. This was the better option.]
drizzle: (oh damn that's intense)

[personal profile] drizzle 2016-06-22 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[She had returned home earlier than usual to wait and see if there are any signs of Kagami having returned. Ever since she heard that he may have been ported out after her conversation with Riku and discussion over other important matters, she decided to give it a few days before making any kind of final decision over the way her own life will be like in this world or even city for now on.

What she found after returning home was unexpected and almost shocking to witness! The entire house was turned upside down and inside out. Everything was a mess. Her gaze will instantly begin to search for any of the animals.]


Shiro! Atoli! Thyme! Come here!

[As she enters further into the house, her peripheral vision will find something unusual on the ground in the middle of the mess. Silver hair? Riku? No, not Riku. His hair wasn't as long....]

Kagami!!

[She will head towards him in an alarming rate as she places a hand on his back and shake him a bit.]

Kagami! Hey, Kagami! Are you okay!? Please get up!
resipiscent: (a little bit blinded)

[personal profile] resipiscent 2016-06-23 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Riku's standing in the kitchen, rubbing a dish dry, and he blinks up as Kagami's voice reaches him. He's back. They'd looked for a while... and messaging him hadn't worked, not that Riku had expected him to pick up such a thing anyway. He's not even sure Kagami carries his phone on him normally.

He sets the dish down, though the towel still dangles from his hand as he heads to open the door, staring down at the huddled boy on the porch.]


... Are you okay?

[He lifts a hand, casts a low-level Cure spell, just on the off-hand he's not.]
drizzle: (concern)

[personal profile] drizzle 2016-06-23 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
[When he began to move and speak, Nike will offer a slight sigh of relieve. He looked okay. Then again...]

A-Are you okay? What happened here? When did you get home?

[She would ask him more questions, but decided to give him a moment to breath and gather his thoughts first.]
resipiscent: (no...)

[personal profile] resipiscent 2016-06-23 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Kagami gives him a look for a moment, and then he sighs gently when he speaks. That...]

... because I'm a coward, [he replies after a pause.] I knew... how you'd react. And after a while I wondered why I hadn't said anything, but... by then it was kind of too late.
drizzle: (25)

[personal profile] drizzle 2016-06-23 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
Riku was...?

[She didn't know Riku's work or house schedule in the least bit. Then again, she was rarely at home and had a tendency to return late unless she had plans of some kind or another. It was a little startling to hear that he was at home today. But the more startling news came as Kagami explained the situation further: he found out about his future. Her expression will change to a guilty one before returning to concern all over again.]

....you two ended up fighting? Is that the reason behind the house being in the state that it is now? [The mention of blood will have her almost wanting to search for it, but there was something that caught her off guard.] Why did you clean the blood? Especially in the state you're in? Who's blood was it? [Could it have been Riku's? Is that why he left?]
resipiscent: (quiet)

[personal profile] resipiscent 2016-06-23 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't move from where he's standing -- instead he leans down far enough that he can pull him up by his upper arms, then lets go once Kagami is on his feet.]

Yeah.

[It's now that he backs up, shoving the dishtowel in his back pocket.]

I'm sorry I didn't say anything.

[He means it, too. It's not one of those apologies that are only given so that the one to blame can say they apologized at all.]
drizzle: (43)

[personal profile] drizzle 2016-06-23 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
[Her expression will change to dread as she continues to hear this. She couldn't believe it. As much as she knows about Kagami's hatred for him, no matter if the reason she even moved in was to help Riku in taking care of Kagami, and no matter how much she knew about Kagami's overall personality -- she couldn't help remain speechless and hurt. Weren't they doing so well in living a peaceful and happy life together? Even if she avoided Riku for the most part and fought with Kagami, she thought they were getting along especially after the odd week she and Riku went through.]

...you shouldn't have....done that. Cleaning the blood away. I'm not afraid of that. I've seen blood before. From hunting, fishing, and other stuff like that.

[A forced smile will come out of her lips.]

Don't apologize. That apology is directed at the wrong person, you know. Riku is the one who got hurt, not me. And not only that, his house is a mess now too. [She'll look around one more and rise to her feet as she calls for the animals once more, even whistling for them to appear. They aren't appearing yet.] Do you want me to clean you up? There's a first aid kit in the bathroom, I think.
resipiscent: (resignation)

[personal profile] resipiscent 2016-06-23 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
No, I don't. I can't change the past.

[Riku's frown deepens, and he sighs. He's uncertain what to do with his hands, but they feel strange just hanging at his sides, so he crosses one arm across his body, hooking his fingers around the opposite elbow.]

I can't make anything better. All I can say is that it's not the outcome I wanted.
resipiscent: (a little depressed)

[personal profile] resipiscent 2016-06-23 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
["I'm gone for good." He's right. Riku knows he's right, and yet... he has this urge to refute it, like he could say something that would make that different. He eyes Kagami for a moment, then turns to face the kitchen, his eyes closed in thought.]

You've been gone a whole day. I'll make you something.

[It's non-sequitur, in context, but Riku just... doesn't know what to say. So he heads into the kitchen, expecting Kagami to follow him.]
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[personal profile] drizzle 2016-06-23 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
[His words will leave her silent for a moment. How long has he last said that? Nike will offer a sigh before getting up from the ground.]

You're worse than a music player. Repeating the same damn thoughts again. Even if it's been a while...

[A hand will go on the side of her hip though.]


Look. I'm going to patch you up. I won't leave you looking like this regardless if you feel you don't deserve it or whatever. What happened today. I'm sure Riku understands. He....he isn't the type to hold a grudge or resentful especially if you apologize and tell him about the way you feel right now. I don't know the specifics about your future, but Riku told me a little about your world and life. He told me about the organization too. The reason behind creating you. I'm sorry for the way they treated you. It isn't fair nor right of them to use you. And I'm sorry for whatever you experienced too.

[With all that said, she'll turn around and begin to head to the bathroom.]

I'll be right back, okay?
resipiscent: (disapproving)

[personal profile] resipiscent 2016-06-23 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
[Riku's got his back to him, and he's looking down, but when he hears Kagami's voice again, his head rises a little, and he looks at him over his shoulder.]

Why what? Why am I doing this now?

[He shrugs quietly, going back to what he's doing, which is spooning hot chocolate mix into a couple of mugs. He leaves them there, moving to the fridge to get some milk next.]

... I can't change the past. I can only try to be better than I was.
drizzle: (01)

[personal profile] drizzle 2016-06-23 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[When he asks her to stay for a moment, Nike will stop dead in her tracks from moving on. She'll turn her entire attention towards Kagami with curiosity. For him in wanting to share about it, she was caught slightly off guard, but she wasn't going to reject his offer neither. She'll listen.]

So Axel is one of their names...

[She was going to remember that. Offer him her personal touch of justice as she did with that idiot priest in her engagement ceremony if he ever found his way to this world. Either way, her expression will change to that of hurt at the thought of Kagami wanting to not only kill Riku but attempt it. Not only that, but Riku had to kill him out of self defense. She didn't like that!]

I see. So that's what happened. No wonder he didn't say anything, even to me.

[It was no wonder he felt personally responsible for Kagami as much as he did. Could Kagami's death be related to the way he looks down at himself too? Or was there more it? She'll pause for a moment, choosing her next words carefully.]

...did you...did you start the fight in retaliation? For what happened back home?
resipiscent: (ew really?)

[personal profile] resipiscent 2016-06-23 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't think I can change your mind. You don't have to forgive me. But I'm not going to deny it. You know this by now, but I'm not a good person, and not just in regards to you. So all I can do is accept your anger.

[Riku opens the fridge door, falling silent for a moment. Then, quietly:]

You're mad at me, and I'd be surprised if you weren't. But I'm not mad at you. So I'm going to do things like normal.

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