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2021-08-26 10:57:02Norio stretched as he sat up in his bed. He looked to the sleeping child next to him, smiling as he gently stroked her hair.
As he stepped out of the bedroom, he sluggishly walked to the living room. Just as he was about to sit, he heard a scream.
"Vera!?" He cried as he hurried down the hall.
As he got entered the room, he saw Vera holding her eyepatch.
"Oi, oi, are you ok?" He panted, kneeling.
"N-Nori..." Vera whispered, looking at him.
"It ripped..."
Norio looked at her, then down at the eyepatch.
"Don't worry; we can just get you a new o-"
Vera quickly shot him a look.
"I can't do that!" She cried.
"This isn't just any eyepatch; it's..."
Before she could finish, she began to quiver.
"H-hey!" Norio cried, grabbing her by the shoulders.
Vera looked down.
"W-we're not alone..." She whispered.
Norio raised his hand to her forehead.
"Well, you don't
JJ DizzHey guys!! I'm excited to announce that I am publishing around 25 chapters or so of bonus content of events taking place during, before, or after the main story of 246!! I hope you enjoy it; thank you sincerely so much for your support!! :D Clarification: (246 officially ends on chapter 58/This Promise)
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246: A Killer's Promise Bonus Story 1 - Familiar Presence
As she said that, Norio's eye widened."W-What do you mean...?" He whispered.Vera looked at him nervously."W-well...there's a man here, and he's claiming to be L-"Suddenly, Norio burst out laughing."Nori!" Vera cried."I'm not dealing with him or this situation right now," Norio said as he rose."C'mon, let's go out and get some breakfast." He said, extending his hand out to Vera.Vera stared for a moment, hesitantly grabbing ahold.*"One coffee, please," Norio said."How about you, sweetheart?" The waitress asked Emersyn."Blueberry pancakes!" Emersyn beamed."How cute!" The waitress smiled as she walked away."You really should eat something..." Norio frowned, turning to Vera."Mm..." Vera mumbled as she gazed out the window.*As they were about to leave the café, a hand grabbed Norio by the shoulder.Caught off guard, Norio spun around.
246: A Killer's Promise Bonus Story 1 - Complicated
"A girl born with the ability to see spirits, and yet..." Larkin began muttering, then paused, turning to Cole."Boring!" Cole cried."I wanted to talk to Rick!" He stuck his tongue out in annoyance.Larkin chuckled in amusement."Yo, boss," Mim began.Larkin turned around."What's up?" He asked."There are a lot of spirits haunting Four Eye’s house.""Well," Larkin began."Are they harmful?"Mim shook his head."Not necessarily, but they're pretty...angry." He chuckled.Larkin sighed and turned to Cole."Why don't we go and investigate?"Cole's eyes twinkled."Really!?" He shouted eagerly.Larkin nodded with a smile.*As they arrived at Rick's house, Larkin's eyes widened."What the-" He turned to Mim."You weren't kidding!?"Mim let out a sigh."Afraid not, boss.""That poor girl must be scared to death right now...
246: A Killer's Promise Bonus Story 1 - Communication
As the three were about to approach Vera, Norio got up."It seems you're not feeling too hot; we'll get going now, big brother.""A-are you sure...?" Rick asked weakly.Norio gave a nod, then stretched."Damnit, Bandages!" Mim huffed.Larkin quickly covered Cole's ears."Language, Mim."Mim looked at him and let out a sigh.Cole quickly removed Larkin's hands from his ears and looked up at the adults."What're we going to do!?" He cried."I suppose we have no other choice other than to follow," Larkin said, letting out a sigh.*"Why'd we have to leave?" Emersyn whined."I wanted to play with Maru more..."Norio ignored her, looking at Vera through the rear-view mirror."Oi, Vera."Vera quickly looked up."Tell me what's going on when we get home, okay?"Vera looked at him, then nodded her head.*As they arrived home, Norio stepped out of the c
246: A Killer's Promise Bonus Story 1 - Possession
Vera looked at him hesitantly but nodded."Thank you," Larkin said, smiling."About the troublesome spirit..." He began."This spirit has been known to possess those who are still living; he's kind of like...an outlaw of sorts in the spirit world, so to speak." Larkin looked at Vera as if to make sure that she was still following along."W-What can I do to help...?" Vera asked.Larkin closed his eyes and gave a smile."Ah..." He looked at Mim and chuckled nervously."W-What is it?" Vera looked at him."He can cause great harm if he possesses just the right person," Larkin paused."You may or may not be aware, but your ability permits you to...get rid of him, so to speak."Vera looked at him."H-how do I know that I can trust you...how do I know you're not just saying this...?"Larkin shrugged."I suppose that's fair… I wasn't the most trustworthy during my time spent alive.""Oi.
246: A Killer's Promise Bonus Story 1 - Fading
"Tch," Larkin clicked his tongue."Y-you're..." Vera whispered."Exactly right!" The spirit cried."After being killed by that brat, 246- whatever, I became a vengeful spirit." He spoke."If I don't get my way with that little pest, I will take this vessel down with me; so be it!"Cole's eyes widened."D-does he mean...?" He whispered."Doesn't matter!" Mim cried."We have to get him out of a physical body before he can cause any kind of harm!" Mim shouted as he readied himself."Mim, wait!" Larkin called out, grabbing his shoulder."We also cannot cause harm to Norio's body." He stated firmly."Tch." Mim clicked his tongue in annoyance."Vera!" Larkin shouted.Vera quickly turned to him."Ready yourself; you have to banish him before he-" Larkin was suddenly cut off by a kick to the abdomen."Boss!" Mim cried.However, Larkin was able to stand his ground, panting as he he
246: A Killer's Promise Bonus Story 1 - Present
"Vera..." A voice called."Vera!" Vera slowly began opening her eyes.As she did, she was greeted by Norio, who was holding her in his arms.She lethargically lifted her head."Did I do it...?" She asked, looking around."Hah...?" Norio looked confused as he helped her stand up."Where's Larkin...?" She asked."Maybe they left?" Norio suggested."But I..." Vera looked down."Never mind..." She whispered."C'mon, why don't we go home?" Norio said, smiling softly.Vera looked at him, then nodded.He placed his arm around her as the two set off toward home.*As they got in the door, Emersyn was standing there with her arms folded."Hah, what is it?" Norio asked.Emersyn gave him an icy stare.Norio couldn't help but chuckle."You were gone for three hours!" She cried.Norio and Vera looked at each other."Eh, that long!?" Vera cried."What
246: A Killer's Promise Bonus Story 2 - In the Night
As night fell, Mikael was tucking the two boys away in bed."Sweet dreams, boys." He smiled."Goodnight!" They chimed in unison.As Mikael gently closed the door to their bedroom, he walked to the kitchen and sat down."I thought you were going to take a nap?" He asked as he sat down at the kitchen table. Larkin, who was washing dishes, shrugged."I couldn't fall asleep," he said."Ah, that's a shame,” Mikael replied."Maybe I'll go for a walk, just to clear my head," Larkin said, turning off the faucet."Mm, that's not a bad idea," Mikael said, opening the newspaper."Alright, I'll be back." Larkin gave a wave, closing the door behind him."Be careful!" Mikael called out.*As Larkin was walking, he looked around the forest.He then looked up at the starry sky, smiling."Ah, it sure is a beautiful night..." He whispered to himself.Suddenly, he heard the crackling of tree
246: A Killer's Promise Bonus Story 2 - It Will Rain
Larkin stared at the woman for a moment, then hustled over.The woman was pale and completely soaked in blood.However, in her arms, she cradled a blanket."What happened...?" Larkin asked cautiously."Please..." She breathed heavily."I-I don't have much time left, and they..." She stumbled."What's in the blanket?" He questioned."M-my, daughter..." The woman looked up at Larkin, her eyes glossy, brimming with tears."A-and who are you talking about? He asked."They...?" Larkin asked, placing a hand gently on the woman's shoulder."Those monsters at Experiment Labs..." She whispered as she collapsed against a nearby tree."O-oi!" Larkin cried."S-stay with me...!" He shouted.The woman gave a weak smile as a tear trickled down her cheek."P-please, mister, take care of her..." She whispered, gently placing the blanket onto the ground beside her."Iris Azalea..." Her eyes began
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Bonus Story 8 - Final Confession
Mikael stared blankly for a moment at Larkin's open palm. "If we dance, will you explain what is going on?" "Of course." Larkin smiled. Mikael blushed as he took Larkin's hand into his own. * As they stepped onto the dance floor, a soft classical melody filled the room. The two proceeded to dance. Suddenly, both men's appearances changed. The two looked as they did back in their days as members of The Organization. "You look..." Mikael began, his eyes twinkling. Just as they spun, he noticed his physical changes in a reflection as well. "So," Larkin cleared his throat. "I'm sure you have a lot of questions..." He chuckled. "Yes, well, will you answer them, or will you proceed to dodge them?" "Ouch!" Larkin let out a hardy laugh. "I suppose I deserved that, huh?" "Mm." Mikael nodded unenthusiastically. "First," Mikael paused. "Am I dead?" Lar
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Bonus Story 8 - Vacant Dancefloor
As night fell, Mikael was busy tossing and turning in his bed."Why am I so restless..." He muttered to himself."Damnit, I wish I could fall asleep already..."*After a few minutes passed, the world around him slowly faded out as he successfully drifted off to sleep."Ah, so you've finally made it..." A familiar voice whispered.Mikael quickly opened his eyes.Upon opening them, he noticed he was not in his bedroom; instead, he was in a vacant, dimly lit room with only a dance floor."What the..."Suddenly, he remembered the familiar voice he heard."L-Larkin...!?" He cried out."There's no way..." He chuckled nervously."This is...""A dream?" Another voice intervened.Mikael quickly looked up.As he did, Larkin was standing in front of him wearing a tuxedo."W-what are you..." Mikael stammered.Ignoring his confusion, Larkin gave a soft smile as he extended a ha
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Bonus Story 7 - Passing the Torch
“Eh!?” Cole cried.“W-what…” Larkin muttered.“So, Rick stole your name!?”Larkin furrowed his brows.“Well, not necessarily; I suppose he put a unique twist on it is all.” He said.“Though…” He whispered.“I wonder how Rick knew what my name was during my days in The Organization…” He frowned.“Perhaps Mikael told him…?” He thought aloud.“Bah!” Cole cried.“What is it now?” Larkin glared.“I’m so bored now that storytime is over!” He cried.He then turned to Larkin.“I don’t like that look on your face.” Larkin huffed.There was a moment of silence.“Alright!” He cried.“What is it, Cole!?” Larkin demanded.“Can we go visit Rick?” Cole beamed.Larkin fell over
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Bonus Story 7 - Mr. Reaper
“Hey!” A voice called out.“Hey, kid!” It called out once more.The boy slowly began to stir.As he opened his eyes, he jumped up at the sight of a man hovering over him.“I have to say…” The man began.“Killing my partner…” He paused.“Color me impressed, kid!” He grinned.The boy glared at the man.“Now, now…” The man chuckled.“No need to be afraid of me!” He beamed.“In fact,” His tone suddenly shifting.“Since I’m now out of a partner, thanks to you,” he sighed.“And you’re out of a mother thanks to him…” His eyes then suddenly softened.“Why don’t I give you shelter in exchange for your services?” The man asked.The boy looked the man up and down.“Fine,” the boy said quietly.&ld
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Bonus Story 7 - Lifeless
Running through the thickness of the heavy smoke was a boy.The boy, huffing and panting desperately, trying to catch his breath. However, nonetheless, he continued to run."Mama!" He cried out."Where are you, mama!?" He desperately pleaded.As he continued running, the boy tripped and fell to the ground.As he sat up, he realized what he had tripped on.His eyes widened."N-no..." He whispered."M-mama...!" Tears filled his eyes."PLEASE NO...!" He shrieked, grabbing the corpse's hand, gently pressing it against his cheek.Just then, a man hovered over the boy and the corpse."Crap, I guess we missed one..." The man narrowed his eyes."Boy," The man began slowly, unsheathing his sword."Grab that knife from that lady's abdomen."The boy looked up at the man, horrified."Now!" The man barked.The boy began to tremble as he slowly reached for the knife lodged in his mother's
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Bonus Story 7 - How it Began
Sitting under the shade of some trees in the Ocleau Forest were the spirits of Larkin Olsen and Cole Hoffman."Say, Mr. Larkin...?" Cole began looking up at the man."I've wanted to ask this for a while now...""Huh?" Larkin replied, seemingly uninterested."Why did you kill people...?" He frowned.Larkin quickly turned to the boy."W-why...?" He stammered."Mm!" Cole nodded."Well, it's a long story..." Larkin mumbled."Tell, tell!" Cole chanted."W-what no...!" Larkin cried."Why not!?" Cole cried, sticking his tongue out at the man."For starters..." Larkin began, standing up."It's not a tale I like to tell, especially to a child." He frowned."Lame!" Cole pouted."I bet you've told Janine and Mim, though!""Perhaps, but is that any of your business?" Larkin glared."Uh-huh, it is!" Cole whined."How so!?" Larkin barked."Because I'm a part of this
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Bonus Story 6 - True Strength
As Kari and Tammy arrived at the park the next day, a whistle blew.“You two are late!” A voice exclaimed.“Eh!?” Tammy cried.“You said to get here by nine, and we did just that!” She frowned.“Yeah, I even got up earlier than usual…” Kari muttered, wiping her eye.“Well, you were two minutes late!” Rick exclaimed, trying to hide a smirk.“Anyways, welcome to Mr. Summers’ training camp, girls!” He beamed.Maru tugged on Rick’s shirt.“Rick, I don’t have to do this, right…?” She whimpered.“Of course not, silly!” He laughed.“Just sit back and relax,” he assured, petting her head.“Now then!” Rick blew the whistle.“Ten jumping jacks, go!” He instructed.“That’s not so bad…!” Tammy giggled, as the two did th
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Bonus Story 6 - Willing
“When we were planning to break into your hideout, I remember the others saying how I should be the one to watch Maru because, well…” She smiled sadly.“I’m not the strongest or most reliable, I guess…” She whispered.“Then when the others were fighting off enemies, all I could do was dodge them…” She bit her lip.“Those moments haunt me…” She whispered.“Big sis…” Kari whimpered.“I guess what I’m trying to say is…”“I can relate to you wanting to become stronger because I want the same!” Tammy exclaimed.Kari stared in awe, then gave a hard nod.“I wonder how we can become any stronger…?” Tammy questioned aloud.Just as she said that, Rick walked by with Maru.“R-Rick!” Tammy cried.Rick and Maru quickly turned around.“Oh!&rd
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Bonus Story 6 - Not Strong Enough
As Kari lay wide awake in bed, she could not help but get lost in deep thought.Tears welled in her eyes.I wasn’t strong enough to protect papa, big sis Janine, or big brother Mim… And now they’re all gone… She thought to herself as tears trickled down her cheeks.“I want to become stronger…” She whimpered, as she closed her eyes.*“Kari?” A voice called out.“Yo Kars, Tammy’s here, you ready?” Another voice questioned.“Ah!” Kari exclaimed, rolling out of bed.“I must’ve overslept!” She cried as she began rushing to get ready.“Honestly…” Abbey sighed as Kari came barreling out of her bedroom.“Leave her be Abbey, she’s still growing.” Sena giggled.“I guess…” Abbey mumbled.“More importantly,” Sena began.&ldqu
