Fandom Tokyo Ghoul AU; Imprisoned.

Zena stepped through the back door, and waded her way through into the back room once again. It was a spacey room, with three investigators fighting against two young male ghouls. Perhaps it was fortunate that the fight was taking place in the house, for the walls and ceiling restricted the use of larger quinques, much to the advantage of the ghouls. Although, they were also forced to rely on mere hands-on approaches at times. They were all doing so well, Zena thought, as she sidekicked one of the investigators, bringing him to the floor and plunging her crystallised ukaku into his stomach. "Ha!" She laughed, nodding to the other ghouls, enticing them, hyping them up. "Keep it up! We'll have this lot sorted in no time."
Hyping up was what they needed.

The scents in the air became heavily inbalanced by human flesh, which could only mean the arrival of more investigators. She wrenched open the door, to find an investigator trundling down the hallway, evidently using all his stamina this early. Zena simply rushed at him, jumped. kicking him in the stomach and sending him backwards into the front door. She herself stumbled, but regained her composure and spread her kagune, her wings scattering crystal darts into the man's chest and torso. Speckles of blood sprayed onto her face and chest, and she wiped the side of her face with her hand.


How many were there? How many ghouls would be killed? Could they do it? Zena shook off her doubts, aggressively leaping through the door, only to halt in her tracks. It was clear this would be no easy battle, as yet more transportation pulled up on the street. She heard the yell of Saeko from upstairs, evidently she had found Gorou, and he too was safe for now, thank goodness.
Zena simply walked slowly across to the curb, her ukaku wings enlarged and raised. She scanned the street, bracing herself, and spotted a female investigator stepping out of the vehicle, with what appeared to be a young, frail looking ghoul by her side. The sight of the youngster stirred an anger within her, a frustration, and she gritted her teeth. He looked wearied. They wouldn't. No way.

Akira would usually be asleep right now, it was one of her favorite hobbies after all. It was something she helped pass the time since she became imprisoned in the CCG. Akira had gotten sloppy with the way she was killing and eating. Back at school, she'd use a weapon fashioned out of an old ruler to kill her classmates. It's a shame the CCG was smart enough to catch on that it was a ghoul and the same ghoul that had been called Arachnid and killing on the streets. She was known for killing younger individuals. But one that survived her attempts was able to recall what Akira had looked like. She still held a grudge against that person, but there was nothing she could do about it now. For a while, life was rough being in CCG prison, but had started to look up ever since she got this collar that was around her neck. Apparently it granted her special permissions, allowing to go outside when the Investigator she paired with please. His name was Johann, and while she wanted to be free, she couldn't complain with a guy like him. He was sweet and cute.

But here she was, working on her next art project. She was exceptionally talented in painting and drawing, her mediums varying but one thing was always the same; her subject. Akira enjoyed insects and arthropods, after all it's what her kagune looked like... Spider legs. Her hands and usual dirty and worn out hoodie were covered with acrylic paint, her head perking when she heard her cell door open. She was greeted by a familiar face. "Johann-Senpai!" She said with a cheerful voice, but was unable to form a conversation due to him grabbing her wrist and dragging her out. She managed to grab her worn and dirty mask on the way out before sitting on his motorcycle. "A mission, hmm? What a shame, I was getting in the zone with my art..." She pouted, holding onto his waist while they drove to the location. When they arrived, it was a huge mess. Bodies were scattered, mostly of soldiers and investigators. No wonder they needed the both of them. Hearing is voice, she slipped on her mask. "As always, Johann-Senpai."

Zena was taken aback by her sudden encounter, but maintained a calm exterior, at first she mistook the woman for another controlled ghoul, but upon further acquaintance, she was the aid they needed. She nodded, thrust out her hand to her in alliance, before slicing an upcoming investigator that crept behind the red-haired ghoul. "Mind out!" She sweeped the legs of the prowling investigator, who fell to the ground, leaving her new companion and oppurtunity to strike him on the ground.
"I am Zena - or otherwise, the White Dragon. We are most grateful for your-" The female investigator sped up her pace, heading towards them with the younger ghoul at her side. As strong as Saeko? Already, doubts were flowing in her mind. The ghoul. I can't kill him...I can't. He has no place here, he doesn't deserve to be a pawn. Again, the sight of the young male ghoul stirred a tornado of emotions and conflict. "We must be careful," she nodded to the red-haired woman, preparing in fighting stance, low to the ground. Her ukaku was poised, crystallised. By this time, the wound on her side from the early encounter had healed over and replenished itself.

For a split second, she peered up to the rooftops, there were confused scents in the air. Someone else was near, but it wasn't human, and it was not the scent of the woman beside her. "Who?-" She could just about make the outline of a figure standing above one of the far rooftops, against a clouded sky. She hoped he would be for support, they needed no further complication in this battle. The rattle of a motorcycle engine could be heard pulling up on the same street, two individuals lighting from the transport. More? Again she glanced at the woman beside her, as if to say 'good luck', beneath her mask, although her red iris' could be seen through the holes. In battle, you never know which will be your last. But of course, that was not the sentiment to grapple - to be a ghoul, you always had to assume victory, even if you are lying in a pool of your own blood. At least, that's how Zena tried to shake away the concept of killing, hunting and injury in combat. Now was not the time.

Gorou listened to Saeko's directions as he stared at the detective he had felled beforehand, nodding in agreement with the evacuation plan, there was no way they could rebuild this, he knew she was right; it was about time to go elsewhere, uproot. "I have to, if that's the only way to keep them safe." he panted, evidently sounding a little winded, he felt he needed a break, but he was certain he wouldn't be getting one anytime soon-- that is, not until he himself and everyone else were out of harm's way.

His attention was brought to the controlled ghoul and the detective who had just entered, he stiffened a little on the spot watching them, he hadn't believed they were beginning to enslave and weaponize ghouls like he'd heard-- no, he didn't want to believe that, but now that he saw it in the flesh... well, he had no choice. The bladed end's of his bikaku seemed to sharpen each-other in a sort of dance as he observed the newcomers and listened to Saeko's further plans, nodding. "Just... try not to get hit." he'd half-muttered, not quite sure if he was joking or not.

He heard and appeared to consider the controlled ghoul's apology for a moment, responding by crystallizing his wings and opening fire on the assailants. It didn't feel right to accept an apology from someone they were about to cut down. Though, deep down somewhere, he almost wished he could.

She watched the investigator moved towards them, an ukaku sword... just my luck...she mumbled through gritted teeth. It was easy to predict the attacks of your own kagune - but difficult to perform against.

Zena could only respond to her companions question with a simple nod behind, as if to say, we would need to figure it out as we go. She didn't want to voice anything incase the woman caught hearing of it and turned it into an advantage against them.
Zena knew she needed to separate the younger Ghoul from his master - he had no right to be here. "You don't think it's unfair, sending a kid into something like this? And for what reason?"
She lunged towards them, not ranging for any attacks, but held her ukaku above her head, ready to defend as she moved forward,batting away the oncoming spikes with one of her wings crytsallised. She darted at first to the one side of the woman, appearing to prepare for an attack on her left side. She then performed one of her more recognisable moves: more rhythmic, as she just as quickly transferred to the other side of the investigator, sweeping over the top of out held sword, casting a calculated glance and grin towards Elrika, as if to initiate some signal as she used her jump in front of the investigator as a means of obstructing her vision, allowing an oppurtunity for Elrika to attack. Landing on the right side, the same side that the young Ghoul crept a few paces away. It was a reckless move, that no doubt rendered her a few surface scrapes from fired ukaku spikes as she exposed herself a little more in the leap, but she seemed to land quickly and stably enough. Now was Zena's chance to separate them.
Zena attempted to take a swipe towards the investigator's neck and shoulder as she used her ukaku to propel her forwards, subsequently swiping at the younger ghoul to attempt to make him step backwards. Why should we spare him? He's on their side.
She looked over at her companion and the woman, I may be out ranked, but that's no reason to shy away - whatever Saeko might say - her thoughts echoed. Since she had met Saeko, Zena was stronger and more agile by far, having worked and trained to her current rate.
It also became clear to Zena that the observer from the heights had no intention of assisting, which both confused and slightly annoyed Zena. Perhaps he was waiting for his time.

Saeko dashed at the enemy, feeling the ukaku shots whiz by. Akira had ran towards Saeko, throwing a kick that was aimed towards her chest. Saeko easily read Akira's movements, and threw her own kick that collided with Akira's stomach and threw her into a wall. Akira had definitely felt something break in that moment, her reflexes forcing her to cough up blood all over her sweater. "You're weak greenhorn, maybe I should take you home... Make you stronger." Saeko's voice was stern, almost motherly as she peered down at the injured Akira. Glaring up at the bone snapper, Akira used a kagune spider leg to stab Bone Snapper in the stomach. First, she thought it wouldn't have worked in the first place but seeing Bone Snappers blood on her kagune brought her back to realization. She actually landed a hit on Bone Snapper? Akira felt excited as she stood up and looked over to Johann. "Did you see that?" Akira asked with a smile on her face.

"Never turn your back on the enemy, Arachnid." Saeko said, pushed herself against the kagune and landing a bite on Akira's shoulder. Her teeth dug deep into the flesh, even reaching the collar bone. The force of her bite caused the collar bone to break, making Saeko shudder with happiness at her favorite sound. Akira let out a cry of pain and forced Saeko off her kagune. Her hand clutched the wound as she was brought to her knees. Saeko swallowed the large chunk of flesh, her stomach wound healing quickly. Her kakugan formed in her eyes, and she turned back to Gorou. Nodding gently at him, she turned to the direction of the window that she entered in. Saeko broke out into a dash, flying out of the window where her Kakuja activated.

A heavy thud hit the ground as a deer headed creature with a large black body emerged. Saeko's kakuja, the Wendigo had now appeared. This was her signal to Gorou, as she let out a screeching roar.

Akito smiled at Daichi, before engaging in combat with the two female ghouls. They spoke of their thoughts about the CCG, but she didn't pay attention to their words. No, she was working and needed to ensure her and Daichi's safety. "It's a natural order for humans to exterminate something that becomes lethal at a certain age. Either exterminate, or detain. It has been like this since the dawn of mankind. Ghoul's can become lethal at least by the age of 4, and surely lethal at the age of 6. That's where humans step in and make sure they aren't lethal." Akito explained while dodging the numerous attacks from the women, pressing a button and swinging her sword at the two of them. After the attack, sharp and deadly ukaku shards shot at them. "So technically, they can become adults kagune wise at the age of 6. You've never thought of it that way, have you?" She jumped back, landing directly in front of Daichi. "I don't have much of a reason at all. I don't harbor any ill feelings towards ghouls or the idea of them. This is just my job." Akito said with an expressionless face. Before looking at Elrika.

"Yes. But I was raised in the system to become a ghoul investigator. I just happened to excel in my physical and mental abilities." She shrugged, just barely dodging the attack aimed at her throat. Pointing her sword at the two of them, she ran to them with Daichi quickly dashing past her. When he went to attack the winged ghoul, she barely caught him through a blind spot in his attack and pulling him back. "Daichi... I know what they did made you angry, but what is something we know about Ukaku ghouls?" Akito asked, staring deeply at him. "Ukaku ghouls are faster than you. They can move as quick as the wind when they feel an attack coming their way... Remember that, I'll teach you more after this over a cup of coffee, yeah?" Akito asked, placing her palm on the top of his head. "If you really want to help, follow behind me closely. I can take on the Ukaku ghoul. You stick to my back like glue and defend my six against the bikaku." She instructed, glaring at the two ghouls. "You put my friend in danger, that was stupid." She said, picking the tip of her sword off the ground and running at them, throwing quick and strong attacks at the White Dragon. When she noticed the kakuja, her head turned slightly to Daichi. Retreat for now to the other investigators, I'll be right behind you."


Akira spared no hesitation when Johann instructed her to take a bite. Though, she looked around to see where she could bite without hindering his performance and abilities. She decided at the side of the arm, her teeth quickly sinking into the flesh. She made it as quick and painless as she could, ripping it from his arm and swallowing it. Her wound healed, and she stood up. "I'm okay Johann-senpai. Just a flesh wound." Akira smiled at him softly, looking out the window. Her eyes were in shock at the sight of The Wendigo. "I've never seen her kakuja before... Is that what we can really turn into? Hell, that's creepy!" She shivered, taking a deep breath to compose herself. "Okay. I trained for this. We trained for this. In a case of a kakuja, all CCG members must retreat and reunite with each other to fight the kakuja. It's going to take all of us to take down the Wendigo, right? It's a SSS rate..." Akira had a worried expression on her face for a moment, but quickly snapped back to reality.

"That window. I can easily make the jump but humans might not be able to do it. Even if you could, that's right in Wendigo's range. We'd be obliterated immediately. She spoke of being a distraction, so that means the other ghouls would retreat right? We can take the long way and make it to there safely!" Akira clapped her hands, before grabbing Johann's wrist and running out of the room. Akira ran down the stairs and out the back door, dragging Johann behind her. She was right too, it was clear for the most part, only weak ghouls fleeing from them before they could even attack. Soon, they met up with the rest of the team that had barricaded themselves with heavy shields, while the higher ups decided the next course of action. "I guess it's just a waiting game now, huh?" She asked, watching the Wendigo guard the Garden house.

Zena stood to the investigators side, catching her breath for a second, glancing behind her to watch Elrika who advanced upon the woman. She had at least managed to successfully separate her from her charge - who stood a little further away. She turned her back on the young Ghoul, facing the investigator.
She opened her ukaku wings, prepared for her attack, although the oncoming spikes thrown towards her tore at the surfaces of her biceps and one upon her cheek, as she attempted to dodge. She had barely a moment to move, when she watched Elrika fall to the ground, her eyes wide but her movements evidently slowed for a second. "Elrik-"

She felt a gush of wind move towards her, sensing movement to her side and behind her. She had forgotten about the younger Ghoul for moments, but she hastily dodged out the way, twisting her body to face him 'this isn't your place,' her eyes glared. She refused to attack him.
It was evident he was angry - she recognised it. She bounded closer to Elrika, forming some distance between the parties.

Zena observed the investigator spring backwards, pulling the boy back, and peered again at her companion, injured, and without a true mark on the enemy. Had Saeko been beaten? No way. What if there were more? And the other ghouls?

She heard the slicing of air originating from one of the windows of the house behind them, and froze as the familiar roar echoed down the street. Zena knew exactly what it was. The fight must have reached some extremity to force the Wendigo kakuja to emerge, and it always took its toll on its host, much to Zena's concern - although she had grown accustomed to such. A droplet of sweat seeped down the ghouls cheek as she listened to the Wendigo from afar. Saeko...

She couldn't let her thoughts overrun her, not now. After another attack of spikes that pierced Zena's legs but shattered against one of her wings which stretched in front of her a little, Zena stood with her legs shoulder width apart, her hands held up by her chest, placing her fingertips against each other. There was some pause.
"Could you believe, that I do understand your motives?" A faint crackling sound could be heard from the root of the ukaku, the bottom wings were only small and used for support at this stage. "We both have a desire to live, and the boy. But why..." More crackling, as her top most wings grew larger, as well as the bottom. "...why could civility never be an option?"
She was not even in half kakuja - she hadn't intaken enough during the day for that. But her wings were considerably larger, and crystallised at the edges and centre. "That boy, cares for you, you know."
"I will admit, I'm conflicted. I have morals, although I don't think you doves believe that. On any other day, I don't know if I could take the life of someone who is relied upon as you are," her red iris' staring towards the boy by the investigators side. "But I see the wounds upon myself and my companion and wonder - we too are relied upon. Why should you be any different to us?"

"So, today-" Zena thrust herself forward, hurling spikes towards the woman and and forming one of her extended wings into a crystallised and sharp point, "is not that day.."

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Saeko looked at the small people ahead of her. Any stray investigators that were running past her to retreat were met with an untimely demise. Her size was the most deadly part, but she crushed investigators with her large and bone armored hands. Others landed between her jaws, the blood staining the bone deer head and bones crunching as their body gave into the Wendigo. A loud but eerie roar filled the streets as the investigators closest to her were dead. It looked like the distraction was working. All of the CCG was directly in front of her, out of an ear's hearing distance. It appeared that the CCG was now constructing a plan against her. Saeko's red beady eyes wandered until they landed on Zena, her wife. The loud roar directed towards her was telling her to leave while she handled this situation.

When her head turned, she saw all of the CCG's Elite Investigators were in front of the CCG soldiers. The Albino was at the center of them all. There were a few more than she wanted to go against, but their controlled ghouls shouldn't be a problem for Saeko. The two separate teams stared each other down, before a loud screech from Saeko initiated her charge and vice versa.
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Akito sighed at the two female ghouls, the tip of her sword tapping against the ground. "Unfortunately, I can't give you anymore answers. My duty calls." Akito's pale, almost lifeless eyes looked over them before she turned her back and ran off to join the fight against the kakuja. The Wendigo. Akito had only once stumbled upon the Wendigo in a fight, back when she was just promoted to Elite Investigator. What they had was a rivalry, and they had only fought once and it was a grueling and tiring fight.

Once she had joined up with the rest of the CCG, she took charge of the Elite Investigators. "Alright, fellow investigators. The Wendigo, Bone Snapper's kakuja has appeared. She is an SSS rate and highly dangerous. We'll have to work together to take her down. Johann and I with Daichi and Akira will fight her head on. The rest of you provide support from both sides and her back. Watch the tail! Under all that fur she has a tail right under her kakuhou. Watch the kagune as well, she can use both Kagune and Kakuja at the same time. Only attack when Johann and I have attacked first. This is going to be a take your turn fight. Understood?" The small white haired girl asked, and her fellow Investigators nodded.

They set up in front of the CCG, right across from the Wendigo. Akito and Johann waited for her next move, and when she let out a roar, she charged with her fellow comrades at The Wendigo, their ghoul comrades right behind them. The formation was successful, they surrounded the Wendigo and Akito swung her sword at the kakuja, the Wendigo catching it with her hand and using her Kagune to fight the others, her jaws snapping towards Johann. Akira jumped in and smacked the Wendigo's jaws away with her kagune, smiling at Johann. "Always working together, right?"

Zena's eyes widened as her companion grabbed her, at first confused. She whisked around, glancing again at the investigator and her companion, whilst listening to Elrika's plan. She nodded slowly, her eyes locking onto the Wendigo outside of the house, "I agree, wise decision." The roar that shuddered the very frames of the enormous bone structure called her to safety - she knew exactly what to do.
Zena was also aware that Saeko would need her...the Wendigo was not easily controlled, and she knew that well. She took one more quick glance at the investigator, and turned to Elrika. If they simply ran towards the Wendigo and the house, the plan would be obvious. A sudden realisation spurred Zena's mind into action, laying her hand on Elrika's shoulder and insisting beneath her breath. "Hold on!"
With that, Zena clasped the ghoul around her back and middle, from behind. Zena's structure may have been slender, but she was strong enough to lift the ghoul sufficiently - she leapt to the side into the air, her movements were quick. Most investigators were preoccupied by the appearance of the Wendigo, but hopefully, Zena's fast movements would make an easy escape towards the house. She kicked her foot against the bonnet of a parked car as they landed, producing a dent due to the weight, but providing enough leverage for her to lift them both again into a jump. Zena's arms began to grow tired, but she gritted her teeth, bounding from across the street in zigzags, and prepared to land swiftly enough to continue. "Almost...there," closing the distance between them and the surrounded kakuja.
"Get ready to run."
With that, she landed near the outside of one of the buildings neighbouring the house, helping to steady Elrika as they continued by running. They were a good distance away from the female investigator and the young controlled ghoul, simply a few paces away from the Wendigo, who looked about itself to identify each investigator that came running. They were now hiding around the corner of the wall of the neighbouring house, looking out onto the street from the alleyway, and watching the bone-clad beast fend itself against the group.
Zena panted, her stamina easily drained, but gave a smile towards Elrika. "You alright?" She looked the ghoul over, observing any injuries, resembling more a fussing sister than a comrade in battle, although she can't have been much different in age. She glanced back towards the Wendigo, preparing for the eventuality of her having to join it - she wouldn't and couldn't abandon Saeko, even then - and to potentially to calm it, if worst came to worst. Zena swallowed, attempting to suppress the tension that caught in her throat, watching the beast - prepared at any moment to race out. She leaned against the side of the wall, peering around the edge.
Come on, Saeko. Be vigilant...

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Saeko was braced for attacks when Akito came towards her. They were heavy attacks, both from the Controlled Ghouls and the Elite Investigators. They truly earned their rank. They spared no hesitation and time when it came to her, they were faster and more coordinated than she was. Her kakuja was different, it wasn't a traditional shell or scaly surface. Saeko had tough hide and dense fur instead, a genetic mutation from incest. It was a major weakness for her, and they were already tearing through the tough skin. Akito and her comrades had ordered them to take out her Achilles tendon, forcing her to just her hands and knees. Akito had ordered Daichi and Akira to attack The Wendigo at her sides, just below the ribs. They were too fast for The Wendigo to catch up, only able to use one hand to fling a handful of enemies away. Though even in her trouble, she managed to kill a couple of Akito's underlings.

"Daichi, Akira, attack her head on!" Akito yelled to the two ghouls, which Akira initiated with no hesitation. It caught Saeko's attention, which earned a roar from her, opening her jaws to attempt to catch Akira. Just as she latched on the young ghoul's arm, she felt a stab in the nape of her neck. Ripping Akira's forearm from her body, earning a cry from Akira. Akito had landed a heavy attack in the nape, before ripping down the back of the wendigo.

Saeko's Kakuja body froze before dropping into a pool of a black substance. Saeko's somewhat animalistic contorted body with remnants of the deer skull attach to her face, was now exposed to The Elite Investigators. Akito spared no hesitation slashing at her leg and midsection. Missing a leg and a large cut going through her abdomen, she coughed up blood and collapsed against the ground. Barely coherent, she faced the direction of where she last saw Zena. Not giving in to any investigators, she used her weakened arms to crawl towards her, gently calling out her name before Akito pressed a foot against her back and aimed her sword at Saeko's head.

Zena hesitated, and broke a fraction of a grin. Elrika could not have overseen the differences in the situation - having made her acquaintance for merely an hour. "uh- not quite. We only came to hel-"

Her mouth dried, it felt as though a stone dropped its dead weight inside her chest. Saeko. She had averted her gaze from the fight for a single moment, and already the CCG had the upper hand - and were merciless at that. Zena's limbs seemed to freeze as she watched the Wendigo attempt to spar each attack, and failing, the sound of leathered flesh tore - tearing at her own sense of panic. Zena was not prone to exposing any visual sign of alarm or trepidation - she had learned in expectation of leading the Legion as their queen's significant other, she had to be the steadfast one, alongside Saeko's hand. But in this moment, her guard was down. Her words caught in her throat, as the ghouls calculated their attacks, homing closely on the already out-numbered beast.
Zena only managed to release a dry and rasped yell, 'SAEKO!' She turned to Elrika, already stepping out from the corner, she outstretched her palm to Elrika and deliberated in commanding tone, "Don't move." Her wings were cast behind her, her eyes flickered both a desperate and angered crimson.

The white haired investigator- the albino - landed a strike to the nape, and the sound of the Wendigo's flesh being ripped down it's spine was enough to cloud Zena's judgement and race to the ghoul's aid. Her chest heaved, it was the fastest she had ran since...
She couldn't even begin to think of losing Saeko. No, it wasn't even a possibility, and not just on her own measure. Saeko was attempting to move towards something, someone. Where? Who to? Was it...?

With another yell, Zena sunk low, and knocked the sword pointed towards Saeko's head, as the body lay contorted and still half in its bone-clad form behind her. It was enough to knock the balance of the investigator, giving Zena a split second to shield Saeko - at this point she was crouching in front of her, arms and ukaka stretched behind her over the fallen Ghoul, facing the investigators in front of them with complete defiance. "Enough! Enough! This is over." Zena could observe the black substance that crawled from beneath and behind her, only making her cause more desperate. The investigator she had knocked regained his composure and stood in the same position, sword to Zena's head. She'd have happily taken it, if it ensure Saeko's survival, but she knew that even then those chances were minimal - so there would be no more sacrifices that day.

She flicked her irises to her side, feeling the movement behind her. As the albino swung for yet another midsection strike against the bloodied ghoul, but Zena whisked herself around, stretching herself over Saeko's back, as she kneeled on all fours against the floor over her, her elbows grazed against the ground as she leaned over the body.
It was a reckless move. It was very close. And Zena nearly buckled under the force of the landing sword - catching and forcing it upwards with her wings which were chipped by the impact; she muttered, almost with a growl, "I said..." she shoved the sword back from its origins, and swiped at the investigator. She was not in close enough range to really hurt her, but she managed to throw the sword of her reach and cause her to stumble backwards. "ENOUGH."
Zena panted, her chest heaving, "this won't end quickly...Even if you defeat her now, repercussions are sure to ensue. " She didn't just mean herself, she meant the Legion, she meant Izumi.

With that, her kagune still braced behind her, she shifted the ghoul's body, turning it over with all of her strength, and pulling Saeko to her, practically cradling her. The bone mask was still in place, and it was hard for Zena to grab a hold around it, but she fastened her arms around the shoulders and neck, the other arm across Saeko's front, she was only just about conscious. Blackened blood everywhere...it made her sick to her stomach. She had to get Saeko away from there and back to safety with help, but she was unsure of the investigators movements. She placed her hand gently on Saeko's outer arm as she held her, still eyeing the investigators around them, defying any other move they could think of landing.

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Akito barely managed to dodge The White Dragon's attack, jumping back and making sure Daichi was safe. Apart from a few scratches he looked fine, but she was sure he was still a bit scared from such a big operation and a strong opponent. Akito began to get frustrated since The Wendigo managed to escape. "Tch... We'll retreat for now. Clean up these bodies, contact the deceased soldier's family. We'll have to arrange a mass funeral. Burn the ghouls." Akito instructed to a separate, relatively unscathed team of operatives. They were the lucky ones. A sigh escaped from her lips before she patted Daichi on the head gently. "You did well, Daichi. You must be tired, huh? Go back to the car, wait for me there. We'll get some coffee before going home." Akito smiled and dismissed the young boy before approaching Akira. The Controlled Ghoul aid team were patching her up, since she suffered heavy injuries. She suffered a right arm amputation and a few impalements. Akito wasn't worried of that though, she had something to discuss.

Akira had a solemn expression on her face. One that said she was guilty. After all, she was feeling more guilty than pained. "Akira..." Akito's voice was stern and Akira just nodded. "You've bitten the hand that feeds you. The CCG has been very lenient to you since you're cooperative. But you know the rules, you cannot bite your partner investigator. We understand it was an emergency situation, but remember. Your job is to lay your life on the line for your partner." Akito explained, while Akira kept silent and only nodded her head in agreement. "You will be removed from field duty and placed in solitary confinement until the council decides the next course of action."

Akira nodded her head. "I understand." She turned her eyes towards Johann, giving a small smile of sympathy and mouthing an apology. Two CCG officers escorted her to a van for prisoner ghouls, though she was the only one in it.

Saeko was now back with her wife, the retreated ghouls, and The Legion members. She hardly remembered what happened, but she was aware her wife saved her from another death. Her consciousness slowly began to regain itself before she was fully aware of her surroundings. Saeko smiled softly and looked around, her head in her wife's lap as the deer skull quickly deteriorated into a black substance. "So most of you made it out okay. I'm glad to see that." Saeko groaned as Zena helped her stand, the snapping and crunching of multiple bones being heard before she was fully set back in place.

She did so without so much as a flinch, as if it were normal for her. Since she judt left her wendigo body, she was almost completely nude. Her brother, Izumi, who was a Legion leader came to her side and wrapped a black tattered cloak around her. Taking a deep breath, she turned towards Gorou, Elrika and the others. "You have been saved by The Legion. I know not all of you made it out but the ones who did are now in The Legion's debt. You are now apart of something bigger. That includes you too, Gorou. And you, lady." She said as she pointed at her. "Anybody that refuses will be executed on the spot. I hope I'm understood. Now that's over with, I'm Saeko Nagasawa, The Queen of Legion. This is my wife, Zena Nagasawa and my brother, the lieutenant of The Legion." She pointed at both of them before turning. "Let's head to head quarters then.