Author's Note: Hey everyone! This is just the beginning of a Dogs fanfic that I've had for a while. I'm really busy with school right now, and I'm busy writing another story for Final Fantasy at this moment-so this one most likely won't be updated (other than what I've already written) for a long time! Maybe after I'm less busy and finish the other one, hm?

Anyways! I can't WAIT for the Dogs anime to come out! So here's the rough start of a Badou-centered fanfic! Enjoy!

~~~GW~~~

Chapter 1: Cheers!

Badou settled himself lazily in an armchair facing the old woman and leaned back, his one eye staring expectantly.

"Geez old lady, you sure are an active mafia member." He broke the silence and leaned forward in the chair to point a finger at her. "Heh? What would you ever do without me doing your dirty work?" The old woman let a rustling chuckle escape her lips but held back the fond smile threatening to show itself.

"Yes, I'd certainly be hard pressed to find someone of your skills and manner to replace you." She folded her hands in her lap and her face grew serious again. "Speaking of all that-"

"Yeah, yeah-" He interrupted her and waved his hand dismissively. "-I knew you'd cut right to the chase. What is it this time? A threatening gang? Catching some guy red handed at something? Or is it more kids being taken?" He questioned, settling back in his chair.

"Actually, it's just some investigating. There's been some odd occurrences going on in the eastern end and they happen at night-" The old lady stopped as she saw Badou's face darken.

"Remember old lady, I'm not investigating for the po-" He cut himself off suddenly. "Well…besides I'm kinda busy doing things at night-like sleeping."

"A mere schedule change." The woman replied, smiling convincingly. "I know the risks this will run for you Badou and I'm ready to pay in full weight for it." His one eye shone in disbelief and she gestured a hand in front of her. "Besides, it's not like what you did then-no, I know no amount of convincing could take you back there…" He turned his face away and unconsciously rubbed one of the scars on his hand.

"Hn-well, well. So what is it then? These things happening at night?"

"Murders." The old woman answered, her eyes flashing suspiciously. "So far it's only been unimportant people-gangsters, druggies and the occasional drunk that got caught stumbling home in the dark. Still, I want to know who it is and if it's going to escalate." The two sat in silence as the minutes ticked by until Badou broke the silence, his voice sounding uncharacteristically nervous.

"This is different…"

"I know."

"Old lady you're just pushing me further-it's starting to not be worth it!" He pointed out, his eyes narrowing.

"This will be."

"Damnit, I'll have to avoid the police and everything!"

"Yes, I would if I were you." She watched as he stood and shoved his hands into the pockets of the long coat he wore.

"Che, I'll look into it-" He stated as he brushed past her chair, accepting the slip of paper she proffered over her shoulder.

"Is that a yes?" The old lady turned and asked as he stopped in the doorway.

"You know, stuff like this happens-shootings, gang wars, some crazy killing people. Why d'you stick your nose in this shit?" He questioned testily.

"Why did you accept the job?" She shot back, meeting his eyes evenly.

"…Gotta pay for smokes somehow." He replied shortly and turned to leave.

"Badou-one more thing. A package came here for you, it's in the front desk."

"Here?" He asked curiously, sticking his head back in the room.

"Oh, and be careful-it'd be a pain to replace you." The old woman gruffly ordered, her large cat ears twitching in worry.

"Heh-you don't have to tell me…" Badou replied, ducking out of the room.

Sunlight streamed into the room, eliminating the need to turn the lights on. Badou chucked the package onto a coffee table set in front of the only clear space left in the room-which was a dusty looking armchair, and grabbed a fresh box of cigarettes. Flopping down in the armchair he tapped out a cigarette and lit it before leaning forward to study the package. It was a little white square box about a foot by a foot and four inches high, with an off-white twine tying it closed. A small folded up piece of paper was tucked under one strand with his first name printed in neat black lettering on it. Badou slid the note free and unfolded it. Inside in the same writing was simply written:

Cheers! ~Rekk

"What the hell?" Badou exclaimed and tucked the note in his pocket before pulling the box closer and slipping his finger under the twine. It was then that he noticed something very funny about the box. It was ticking. His eyes widened as the meaning of the note sunk in and he leapt up, tearing out of the door as fast as he could. He was halfway down the long hallway when the bomb detonated, sending an explosion ripping through the building.

Haine drifted along the cracked sidewalk, hands tucked behind his head in a lazy gesture. He was just beginning to wonder where his excitable red haired so-called-friend had gotten to when he noticed the black haired girl Naoto tagging along behind him. He stopped in his tracks and dropping his arms turned to face the sword carrying woman.

"Why the hell are you following me?" He asked annoyed.

"I'm bored-besides, Bishop isn't at the church and I've got some questions for him." She replied, stopping in front of him.

"Well stop following me-it's not like I know where he went!"

"I'm not-" Naoto's retort was suddenly cut off though by a deafening explosion. Glass burst from the shattering windows as shrapnel rained down on the panicking people below.

"What the hell?" The two exclaimed and exchanged an affirming glance as bystanders fled from the area around them. The building gave an eerie groan as the upper half of it skewed to the side and collapsed inward on itself.

"It's none of our business-we should avoid the trouble." Naoto spoke up as Haine shook his head.

"Somehow I have the feeling Badou is involved in this…" He remarked exasperatedly.

~~~GW~~~

Author's Note: Bum bum buuuuum! Cliffhanger! Muaha! After this I have about one more chapter's worth of story written, so I may post it if I get time...Reviews would help encourage me, by the way...Hee hee..So REVIEW with what ya think! It'd be nice ta see more Dogs fans-especially fellow Badou fans!