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Sigma awoke with a pounding headache which distracted them from noticing the position they were in.
“Sigma-kun?” They blinked blearily at the voice, who? Dazai…?
They heard a quiet relived laugh after that thought, making them realize that they definitely said that aloud, “Yeah, it’s me,” Sigma weakly looked up to see a blurry face with curly chestnut hair.
“Hmm.. You’re alive?” After blinking a few more times, the blur finally dissipate to reveal a relieved looking Dazai, who’s eyes were shining with.. tears? It seems to be the case.
Dazai lightly smiled and gently caressed their hair, “Yep~ though you seem to be a bit out of it huh?”
Their thoughts started to get less foggy and they slowly realize that their head is laying at Dazai’s lap and while they were still tired that they couldn’t move an inch of their body, their face immediately flushed red- greatly embarrassed at the position.
Dazai chuckled and they had an inkling that he was making fun of them. They unconsciously pouted and complained, “You’re seriously making fun of me?” They glared pointedly at him.
Dazai’s face now held an amused expression and said, “Oh my, now why would I do that Sigma-chan~?” His amused smile turning into a cheeky grin.
Sigma then abruptly remembered what happened before they were knocked unconscious. Their eyes widened and immediately (despite the protest of their aching body) sat up and whirled around, looking for that demon. A hand rested on their shoulder, likely to stop them from further standing up.
“It’s okay Sigma, everything’s fine,” Dazai reassured, already knowing what they’re panicking about, which is not surprising.
They look to see Dazai’s (pretty) face looking calm and composed, though there was a silent fury in his eyes, “Is he…?” They asked the question they desperately need the answer to.
“Yep~ He really thought he could use Chuuya against me and not expect severe consequence from the move.” He closed his eyes while his calm smile seems to grow eerily sinister, though they couldn’t help but be enchanted by it due to how pretty his face looks with it.
“Oi, are you guys finally done being stupid Mackerel?”
They were interrupted from their admiration by a snarky voice and they looked to see Chuuya Nakahara standing at the door, still looking like a vampire except his eyes are back to normal and he has a pissed off looking expression.
“Hey chibi~!” Dazai’s face light up and greeted the (former?) vampire happily.
Chuuya’s pissed off face immediately soften when he looked at Dazai, “Didn’t I told you to stop calling me that shitty Dazai?” His mouth formed a scowl though the softness in his eyes did not leave one bit, “I’ll seriously kill you if you keep calling me that.” He said while walking towards us.
He immediately went to Dazai’s side and appeared to check him for any injuries, Sigma instinctively searched as well and thankfully he only had some (a broken leg from the elevator and a bullet wound both on his shoulder and forehead).
They immediately asked about that worrying injury, “Dazai-san, why do you have a bullet wound on your forehead?”
Dazai blinked and said, “Oh, this?” he touched the spot where the bullet wound is resting, “Ah, Chuuya did this, he sort of shot me,” His nonchalant tone not matching the severe implications his explanation had.
Sigma blankly blinked and after a few seconds the implications came crashing down and they immediately exploded in worry, “WHAT?! HE SHOT YOU?!” They instantly shot a glare to the person in question.
Chuuya’s scowl deepened and he glared right back, “Before you start pointing fingers- It was Mackerel’s plan not mine,“ He looks at Dazai, “Mackerel explain properly you maniac, don’t say shit like that and expect them to already know what you’re talking about like me.”
Sigma scowled feeling a bit offended by the condescending tone, “First of all-!”
Before they could finish, Dazai immediately pulled them both into a hug, effectively cutting the argument before it could spiral any further.
They couldn’t help but blush at the sudden close proximity (obviously not because it was Dazai that was hugging them). Dazai lightly laughed, “Alright calm your horses- or well, dog for chibi since he’s my dog-“ They suddenly felt Dazai’s head collide gently against theirs quickly followed with a; “I’m not your dog!”
Dazai still continued, “But I’m fine Sigma-kun, Chuuya just did it to throw Fyodor off our scent,” They looked at Dazai’s cheerful face and relaxed, it appears that Chuuya is really someone worthy of trust if Dazai trusted him enough to pull off such a risky move, so they’re not too worried anymore.
“Anyways,” Dazai started with a stern face, “Did you get anything from Fyodor?”
Sigma immediately remembered why they were passed out in the first place, “Yeah! He- he has so many things planned that will really end badly for everyone if we don’t do anything to prevent it.”
Dazai face turned into a grim one, “Ugh, I knew that the rat wouldn’t just die without planning anything to fuck us over.”
Chuuya sighed, he then pulled himself from the hug, “You guys can talk about this when we’re back at Yokohama, your detective friends are sure to be worried about you,” He pulled Dazai up and then them, “You too, I’m sure that you’ll be a great addition to the Agency as well as a good friend for this idiot,” He smiled softly at them and pointed at Dazai.
They were stunned and felt their face grow hot, “Oh- um, I don’t think I’m really a good person to join the Agency…” While it may be a dream come true, they still had their doubts due to previously supporting and being a part of a terrorist group.
Dazai chuckled, “What do you mean ‘not a good person’? You’re such a selfless person it honestly makes me cry,” Chuuya also added his two cents, “Besides, Mackerel is also a part of the Agency and he’s not at all a good person but he changed and grown to be a better person, which if he can do it so can you, don’t sell yourself short.”
Sigma couldn’t help but have tears fall from their eyes, for somebody to tell them that they can change and that while they aren’t necessarily a good person that doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve a second chance and they are so grateful to be accepted and be believed in.
They lowered their head, a bit embarrassed for crying at such simple words but they couldn’t help but care less and just let the tears fall, “Th- Thank you…” They cried gratefully.
Dazai giggled softly, “There, there, no need to cry, no need to thank us when what we’re saying is clearly the truth,” He looked on softly, “Come on now, let’s get going,” He proceeded to hold their hand and guided them outside with Chuuya.
Dazai hummed a familiar tune while walking, “Ne, Chuuya can you transport us back to Yokohama?”
Chuuya raised his eyebrows, “Well, I can’t use my ability on you, so unless there is a transportation outside that can fly then we’ll just have to wait for your detective friend to come and pick you up.”
Sigma sniffled, “I can ask Nikolai to transport us back if you want?” Their eyes are a bit blurry with tears but they finally gotten all the negative pent up emotions out of their chest and they strangely felt light in a good way.
Dazai chuckled, “There’s no need, there is in fact a helicopter outside and all we need to do is pilot it!” He declared as they officially reached the outside of the prison, and true to his words, a helicopter is there just waiting to be used.
Chuuya sighed and just tugged them all along, “Come on, I know I’m the only one who can drive for shit here,” Both of them had no arguments so they instead just followed along.
After everything that has happened, Sigma hoped they get to rest for atleast a month due to how tired they are, but that’s just wishful thinking. They atleast hoped to rest a bit on the way to Yokohama until things inevitably get chaotic once they’re back.
They looked back one last time and finally said their peace, “Goodbye Fyodor-kun, thank you for everything.”
No matter how toxic he was to them and how shit their life was, they still couldn’t deny that without him they wouldn’t be here both literally and metaphorically so they’ll say their last thank you now that he’s gone and finally be free from the demon’s shackle.
And to finally start their new beginning.