Title: The Hanged Man
Rating: PG
Member/Pairing: Naruse Ryo and OC (but just a hint of their 'affair')
*note: I asked permission from Haru if I could post a fiction that is Maou related and she said it was fine. :)
Author: violentxxxpose


I know the truth: the truth of his being.

I have witnessed how Naruse Ryo developed into who he is now. I’m sure you do as well. But let me tell you, there is more to him behind that mask. I never dared to venture underneath it but I have this feeling that he is more than what you and I know he is. I might not fully understand the quest for his revenge and the extent of his feelings but this has gone beyond what I had imagined.


It’s about time. The plan needs to be executed.

The heels of my shoes click as I enter the Crime Investigation Department. Serizawa is about to exit but I abruptly stop him.

“Serizawa-san” I bow out of courtesy.
“Sorry, do I know you?” he studies my face, trying to recall if we have met.
“No. But that’s not important. I must talk with you.” I say.
He glances at his watch. I can only assume that he is in a rush but this cannot wait.
“I’m in a bit of a hurry” he says and turns his back on me and begin to run.
“I know about Amano Makoto”
He halts and looks behind – over at me. “Amano Makoto?” he repeats.

It is past nine thirty in the evening. The only source of light in this abandoned warehouse is that one street lamp at a fair distance. It is necessary for me to take Serizawa Naoto in this place. After all, the ground where we stand is the pivoting point of both Naruse and his life.

I explained to the detective what had occurred almost ten years from now. I told Serizawa I was aware that he was responsible for the death of Hideo, the brother of Naruse. I also gave to him in detail how this has changed Naruse Ryo’s entire character. All throughout that time, Serizawa Naoto had a pained face as though he was reliving that exact moment. His mouth is hanging slightly open and his eyes bulging out of their sockets.

“Naruse Ryo is…” he whispers to himself.
“I never wanted it to turn out like this. He-“
I faintly hear a pair of shoes drawing nearer – interrupting me. The steps echo throughout the warehouse. I slowly look behind me in fear. Naruse’s right hand seems to be occupied by a single piece of lily. His face, blank as usual, which makes him even more fearsome.

“What are you doing here?” Naruse asks me with an innocent face and a gentle, quiet voice.
“I-I..” I stutter.
“You!” Serizawa pulls his gun from the holster and points it directly at Naruse.
I quickly step aside trembling. “Don’t shoot him, please.” I beg. Serizawa ignores me and shouts in anguish. “Murderer!”
“Me?” Naruse directs his index finger to himself. “Don’t forget that we all are.”

Naruse’s malevolent eyes shifts towards me - behind Serizawa Naoto – as the corner of his lips forms into a smirk; which I gladly reciprocate.

I press the knife on Serizawa Naoto’s neck with my black leather gloves on.
“What are you doing?” Serizawa asks in confusion and freezes in position.
“I have something for you.” I whisper close to his ear. “I should have sent it as a warning but I thought ‘why bother?’” I grin. I took out a tarot card from my pocket and place it in front of Serizawa’s face.

‘The Hanged Man’ it says.

With one swift movement, the knife that was on his neck penetrated his stomach, where Serizawa precisely stabbed Hideo. Naruse steps closer to him. Serizawa threatens to pull the trigger at Naruse but I know better to disarm him before he had the chance to shoot Naruse. Serizawa staggers backward and eventually falls on the ground reaching for Naruse’s arm with his trembling, blood covered hand. Naruse says nothing, turns his back behind Serizawa and walks forward.

Both of us leave him to perish.

Ten thirty in the evening. The street lamps illuminate the path we walk in as we secretly rejoice this fateful night in silence.

“Thank you” he tells me with his heartless voice which I am already accustomed to.

This has gone beyond what I had imagined; more than what I expected. And I won’t have it any other way.

I thought as I hold the single piece of lily in my right hand, walking beside him.

Sugoii~! This is very interesting! What i get is that you're telling this story as if you're Shiori, from the lily thing... but i don't know, i'm sorry if i'm wrong m(_ _)m and again, Naruse used someone to get his revenge!




Keep it up!

uwa....sugoii...hontou ni.... yah...i imagine shiori in that position.... i think they look good together...haha...
thanks for this one-shot~~~ can a series follow???haha...

Of course, Naruse, being the devil, tempted somebody else to kill for him. That's what devils do, seduce people into doing harmful things, not do the dirty work.

That was interesting. Thanks!

Oh, I'm glad you made another fic!
This one gave me goosebumps...
it's awesome! really interesting..
you're so good, can't wait for more fanfic from you!

wow interestin really a lil suspense WOOT

lol great plot.. only thing i can say is tat serizawa's pathetic. hah.

very interesting~! good job ;) ;)
man i miss naruse-sensei already. :((

wow. i'm a bit speechless after reaing that. but in a good way.

wow.