A really nonsensical silly idea came to me, and I just rolled with it.
Good luck keeping up with the beginning!
Chapter 18 - Reality
Kazuichi Souda woke up, gasping. What an awful dream, he thought, sweating. Ugh, whatever. I don't need to mull over that crap.
Getting up, he dressed up and prepared for the day ahead of him. Adjusting his beanie, he clenched his fist, grinning into the mirror. Today's the day I get Miss Sonia!
"Here I come!" he shouted, slamming open his door to see Ishimaru right in front of his room. Oh shit. "Uh, hehe, h-hey there Ishimaru..."
"Fuck off!" he abruptly shouted, pointing his finger at Souda. "Who the hell gave you permission to address me by my name?!" Frowning, he gritted his teeth. "Ugh, I'm so goddamn sick of this place..." Grumbling, he walked away.
... What? Souda stared in confusion. W-What the fuck? He rubbed his eyes, before staring at his hands. "Maybe he finally snapped? Someone took the stick outta his ass?" he wondered for a moment, before shaking his head. "Eh, what am I worrying about him for? I have to find Miss Sonia!" With Sonia in mind, he skipped off, feeling light as a feather.
To anyone watching, it was a terrifying sight of a pink-haired bright yellow creature smiling a demonic smile, pointy teeth fully exposed.
"Nrgh..." he grumbled, grabbing his beanie. No matter where Souda went, he couldn't find Sonia anywhere. All that he found were people giving him strange looks. She's not in her usual spots... Turning the corner, Souda saw the last person he wanted to see at that moment, Gundam Tanaka. His back was turned to him, and he seemed to be staring through a window. For once, Gundam didn't seem to be wearing his usual coat and scarf, instead adopting the school uniform. Seriously? I find him? But if she isn't with him... I guess it's worth asking...
Walking up to Gundam, Souda tapped his shoulder. "Hey, Tanaka, have you maybe see-"
"Shhh, can you please be a bit more quiet?" Gundam hissed, still looking through the window into the classroom. "You're distracting me."
"What?" Souda frowned.
"I'm checking if someone I know is in there, okay?" Gundam took one last look inside, before turning around and sighing, then his eyes narrowed as if he realized who was standing before him. "Oh... it's you..."
"Eh?" Souda stared at his face. "H-hey, you're eyes... aren't they the same colour now?"
"Hm?" Gundam gave Souda a funny look. "Why wouldn't they be?"
"And where're those hamsters of yours?" asked Souda, growing increasingly perplexed.
"Hamsters? Me? Are you feeling well, Souda?" Gundam answered. "You should know of all people that I hate animals. Are you trying to rub salt into my wounds?"
"W-what the fuck?" Souda cried. "The hell's gotten into you?"
"Kazuichi Souda." A voice said behind him. "There you are!"
Huh? Souda thought before he was tackled to the ground. "Mrgh! What the hell?" He tried to get up, but the unknown assailant pinned his arms to the ground.
"I've been looking for you!" Sonia shouted to his face.
... Huuuuuuuuuuuh? Souda could only lie there, confused. What is going on today? However, he couldn't ignore the fact that Sonia was right on top of him, and his face grew red. Oh crap, keep it together Souda!
"What are you doing here, Tanaka? Get your dirty face out of here!" Sonia shouted at Gundam, who flinched.
"I just wished for the opportunity to-"
"Jeez! You're like a damn pest, you know?" Sonia got up, turning away from Gundam. "C'mon Souda, let's go! I'm tired of looking at this shit stain."
What? What what what?
"Nrggh... Sonia, why must you continue to hurt me like this?" Gundam started crying into his hands. "My fragile heart..."
What what what what what?
"I'M HUUUUUUUUGE!" shouted a giant monster, breaking through the ceiling and falling between Sonia and Gundam. He was a mass of muscle, eyes filled with rage, and a cute little chef's hat on the top of his head. Hanamura? "RAAAAAAAAGH!"
"H-O-L-Y S-H-I-T!" Souda screamed at the top of his lungs. "WHAT IS HAPPENING?!" He took off, screaming for his life. He kept running, ignoring the voices of the people he ran by, completely confused.
"Master, there you are! Do you want a piggyback ride?"
"Why are you running, Souda? That's a lot of exercise! YOU SHOULD SIT BACK AND JUST ENJOY LIFE!"
"I am... talent... incarnate..."
Wait, why am I running from Sonia? She wants me now, right?
"AAAAAAAAAAAARGH!" Souda shouted. "I DON'T UNDERSTAND ANYTHIIIIIING!"
"Stop running!" Sonia shouted, whipping out throwing knives. Knives?
"Holy shit, are you trying to kill me?" Souda shouted. "When I wanted your attention, I didn't want this!"
"If you're dead, you can't run!" Sonia grinned, spinning them. "Bleed out oceans for me!" she screamed, throwing the knives.
Thud! Thud.
Kazuichi Souda woke up, gasping. What an awful dream, he thought, sweating.
That's right, it's just a dream... no, it was an awful nightmare... Cradling his head in his hands, he sobbed gently. Why can't I have a normal wet dream?
Gundam looked down at Souda, who was staring at him intensely. The mechanic had swiftly entered the room a minute ago, and made a beeline straight for him. After stopping in front of him, he had said nothing, seemingly content to just stare at Gundam. "Is there something that troubles you, fiend?" he asked, annoyed.
"..." Souda didn't say anything as he stared into Gundam's eyes. Gundam felt his eye twitching.
"I grow tired of this foolish game! Speak this instant, mortal!" Gundam raised his arms, poised. "Unless you wish for an audience with Lady Death herself! If so, I shall gladly grant you tha-"
"Whew, looks like you're your usual self." Souda finally said, sighing. "I'm not going crazy..." With that, he turned and walked away, leaving Gundam dumbfounded.
"W-wait, do you think you can just waste the time of the Ascendant Ruler of Ice like that?"
No response.
"Nrgh... You! You dare disrespect me in this matter? I shall have your head stuck on a stake, to be displayed in hell itself!" Gundam shouted at Souda, but Souda didn't even look back, leaving the class.
Gundam sat down, and it almost looked like a storm cloud was hanging over his head. "Tch... it seems our retribution will have to come another day..." he muttered, digging into his pockets for the snacks of his Four Dark Gods of Destruction. "But for now, it is time to feed." He smiled softly, watching the Dark Gods eat. "Eat, and grow strong! Together, nothing shall stand against us! Fuahahahaha!"
"Quieter, Tanaka! Unless you want to stay afterschool again!" Ishimaru declared, poking his head into the classroom.
"Nrgh..! Do not think I fear your paltry punishments, mortal! If I so willed it, I could kill you without even lifting my finger!" Nevertheless, Gundam stayed quiet after that.
Souda patted his chest, trying to calm himself down. This isn't a nightmare... Oh, thank the heavens... Opening his eyes, he got up from the wall, walking across the school's field.
"Kazuichi Souda." A voice said behind him. "There you are! I've been looking for you!" No doubt about it, it was Sonia talking. No way would he mistake her angelic voice for anyone else's.
Souda stopped, heart rate rapidly increasing. This is reality, isn't it? He turned, grinning. "H-hey, Miss Sonia! Was there som-"
He froze when he noticed the rake in her hand, points facing him. Behind her was some guy who was holding a bag. Bag? Is that for disposing of my body? Shivering, he screamed at the top of his lungs. "PLEASE DON'T KILL MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" He quickly ran away as fast as he could, running anywhere but here.
"Hm?" Sonia tilted her head to the side, confused. "Did I say something wrong?" She furrowed her brows, frowning. "I was just wondering where to put this..." She turned around to look at Hajime Hinata. "Apologies, but it seems we may have to search a while longer."
"No really, it's fine!" Hinata said. "I'm just really glad to even be with you! I'd be lucky to even be acknowledged by the others..."
"Well, what sort of ruler would I be to dismiss the needs of the common people?" Sonia grinned. "Next time, do not fear to seek me for help if you need it!"
"Haha, I'll keep that in mind!"
Gundam stared at the two talking in the field, gritting his teeth. He had just left the school building, intending to take a walk, when he was greeted with this scene. "Hrk! It seems... there will be another fiend to deal with... A stranger from the third world, it seems. Do they intend to get closer to the Lady of Darkness in hopes of finding my weakness!?" He recoiled at the thought, grimacing, before collecting himself. "So be it. It seems he too, shall see just what happens when you anger Gundam Tanaka, Ascendant Ruler of Ice! Fuahahaha!"
"I already gave you a warning today, classmate! You're coming with me!" Ishimaru stated, grabbing onto Gundam's scarf once again.
"Hrk!" Gundam choked out, gripping his own scarf. "You accursed familiar, following me with every step I take! Who commands you? I'll make sure after I'm done with them, they won't have a mortal vessel to return to!"
"I believe I've already stated my name to you before! And it's time that you take your head out of the clouds and back to reality! Too many video games rot the brain! You've clearly found yourself addicted to such fantasy tales!" Ishimaru replied, not looking back. "The negative effects of your addiction are easily seen!"
"Fantasy... tales...? I'll destroy you!" screamed Gundam. "Infidel! Coward! Traitor! I shall slay you in the name of the Tanaka Empire! They only appear to be 'fantasy tales' to one as magically lacking as yourself! Bah! This is why I detest speaking with humans like you!"
"There's no point in resisting! You're coming with me whether you like it or not!"
"Hrk... You've incurred my wrath for the last time! My followers will not overlook this transgression!" Gundam yelled as he was dragged away again. "I will burn you alive!"
Sonia and Hinata watched from the field as the two quarrelled. Hinata gave Sonia a confused look. She smiled apologetically. "Oh, don't mind them, they have their differences. Though I should probably go see what the problem is..."
Hinata smiled awkwardly, unsure of what to say. "Yeah, you might want to."
A sudden shout was heard. "I will burn you alive!"
Hinata scratched his head. 'Differences'.
Poor Souda, he always ends up getting sidelined.