"A Sudden Reversal of Fortune"
Part 35
Izaya's eyes blazed with anger as he glared at the portal, his gaze piercing through the scene of Shizuo and Vanitas sharing a romantic moment. What the hell, Vanitas, Izaya thought to himself, his mind reeling with frustration. This was not part of the plan. He had made a deal with Vanitas to let Shizuo stay in his world for a little while, but this... this was something entirely different. Izaya's face twisted in a scowl as he stormed towards the portal, his long coat billowing behind him. "This is not the deal!" he exclaimed, his voice echoing through the clearing. "I'm taking Shizuo back!" With a swift motion, Izaya opened the portal and reached out, his hand grasping for Shizuo. Vanitas's eyes widened in shock as he realized what was happening, and he tried to react, but it was too late. Izaya's hand closed around Shizuo's wrist, and with a sudden jerk, he pulled Shizuo back through the portal. Shizuo let out a cry of surprise as he was yanked away from Vanitas, his feet leaving the ground as he was pulled back into Izaya's world. Vanitas's face contorted in anger and disappointment as he watched Shizuo disappear. "No!" Vanitas shouted, taking a step forward, but it was too late. The portal had already closed, leaving him standing alone in the clearing. Izaya's laughter echoed back through the portal, a cold and mirthless sound. "You think you can just swoop in and steal my prize, Vanitas?" Izaya taunted. "Think again." Shizuo stumbled backwards, his eyes wide with confusion as he found himself back in Izaya's world. Izaya's grip on his wrist was like a vice, and Shizuo winced in pain. "Let me go, Izaya!" Shizuo demanded, trying to shake off Izaya's grip. Izaya's smile grew wider, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Oh, no, Shizuo," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "You're not going anywhere. You're coming with me." Vanitas's face was still etched with anger and disappointment as he stood in the clearing, his eyes fixed on the spot where Shizuo had disappeared. He knew he had to act fast if he wanted to get Shizuo back. With a swift motion, he opened a new portal, his eyes scanning the landscape as he searched for Shizuo and Izaya. The game was far from over, and Vanitas was determined to get Shizuo back.