-Kirihara's speaking. Yes. Yes. No, I wasn't aware of that. Yes. Of course, sir , immediately – the sound of hanging up. - Saito!
Behind the director's desk, the woman was sitting. She was wearing a blue suit and her hair was tied up in a perfect order. She had glasses, which were adding some rapacity to her image. Even so, any man, who looked at her, wouldn't consider her as someone attractive; on the contrary, she looked exactly as a policewoman should be. Only those, who knew her better, could have seen the beauty of the tamed beast.
The door to Kirihara Misaki's office opened and Saito walked in. He was one of the most loyal workers she had, along with Kouno. He was the well-built man with sincere look of a good buddy.
-We have a case, Saito – Misaki spoke, before he even saluted. - I've just got a call. Shinjuku station, another Contractor showing off.
-What are his powers, sir? - Saito frowned, hearing the news. They were suspiciously disturbing, really. Shinjuku station? The busiest place in whole Tokyo was strange target of the attack. Whoever the Contractor was, had to be really stupid, or had a really good plan, if he had done so.
-Water. Prepare the team with anti-water powers equipment. Oh, and this time, I'm coming with you. I've had enough of this paper work: I'm sick and tired of it – the director stood up from her chair and stretched.
-Yes, sir! - Saito saluted and took her words as a depart.
Fifteen minutes later she was driving her car with the excitment, she hadn't experianced in a while.
Driving on the signal, that was it! She grinned to herself like a maniac, but she couldn't help it. She was behind a desk for so long, without any opportunity to move, that she had a feeling she started to gain some weight. But she couldn't help it: after taking up director Horai's office, she had to catch up with a lot of things and couldn't afford herself to go for an action with others. It was already 7 months since she got promoted. Since BK201 disappeared from all radars.
BK201, Li Shenshung, Hei, Black Reaper – all of those nicknames regardered to one person, the most dangerous Contractor in the world, currently wanted. For a really long time, Misaki was chasing after him and yet, she got to know him as Li-kun, kind and polite, but a bit clumsy student from China. Even though, they spent only one evening together, he was the one to make her laugh and smile.
The pain coming from this memory, caused her to stop dreaming and concentrate on the current task. There was no time for daydreaming, BK201 might show anytime or never. Besides, she spent that time with his inner self, Li-kun, without knowing, that he was Black Reaper. How funny she was finding it today: he could kill her any time, just a quick shot of electrocution. No witnesses, no explanations, just another victim of crazy Contractor. Or even not; he could just simulate, that she touched a broken socket.
Before Misaki could dig into those thoughts more, than it was neccesary, Shinjuku station appeared in the sight. Spectacors and scared passengers had already gathered. Kirihara parked the car and showing her police legitimation, she broke through the crowd. Special reinforcments of Japanese police started to build a barricade and get rid of the civilians. She walked to the officer in charge of this action.
-How's the situation? - she asked; she didn't have to introduce herself, since everybody from the department was under her jurisditction.
-It's calm right now – the officer loaded his gun, preparing for coming into the building. - Contractor uses water as his power, he started from exploading all toilets and then paralyzed the movement on the railway and scared everyone out. We don't know if there are any victims.
Misaki sighed. What was going on? Contractor's actions seemed pointless, like he wanted to say in the public „hey, I'm here!" It couldn't be action of any organized society, it didn't fit their style of work. On the other hand, there were lots of incidents similar to this for past few months.
Or could be?
-Chief, are you coming in? - Kouno turned up with handgun for her
-Yes, I think I am – Kirihara took it from him and loaded.
She joined the soldiers from special reinforcements, special trained to fight with Contractors. Moving slowly but steady, they entered full of water hall of Shinjuku station.
-She's there – said Yin.
-Who's there?
-Kirihara Misaki.
Moment of silence.
-On Shinjuku station?
-Yes.
The sound of dialing the number.
-Hasu, it's me. Don't say anything, just agree when you understand. It's very important. I guess police has already started the action. There's a woman with them. You can do as you please, but lure her near the railway track. The rest is up to you. See you on Shinjuku station.
The sudden sound of the phone call surprised Misaki. It was coming from somewhere further inside the station. Soldiers and Misaki followed the sound and realized, that they were close, because the call cut and they heard a voce from behind the nearest corner.
-Yeah? OK. Yes. Alright. Yes.
They all tensed. The sound of closing the mobile's flap sounded incredibly loud in deserted hall.
-Cops, I'm ready. Let's dance, I know you're there – said the haughty voice of Contractor.
On the sign given by the commander, soldiers opened the fire without any warning. For a while, the hall was filled with the sound of the gunshots and fog, caused from it.
-Stop the fire! - the order was given.
Misaki tried her best to see something through, but she didn't achieve anything. Odd, it shouldn't have kept for so long. Waiting for the fog to subside, she suddenly heard a muffled groan and a splash. Everything became visible again. Along with three bullets coming in their direction.
Kirihara dodged and glanced at their enemy. She gasped; the wall of water was in front of her eyes and a blurred silhoutte of Contractor could be seen from behind it. There were also lots of black points, waving in the liquid. Few of those points popped out of there and directed twoards them. She heard another grans as other soldiers died shot down by their own bullets.
They hid behind pillars and walls. Gazing carefully, they tried to estimate situation, but due to this 3 soldiers followed their companions. They couldn't shoot; they would only pass more ammo to him, what was obviously pointless. They had to wait, but then something surprising happened.
Suddenly, the water around them started to shift and move. Like tentacles, water caught soldiers by legs and arms, making them immobile. Misaki dodged but nothing was chasing her. She looked around: she was the only one still free. Instead, she saw Contractor trying to run away.
-Stop!
Much to her surprise, he slowed down and looked behind, like to make sure she was after him. But when Kirihara saw his face, she dropped to the knees from shock. Even though, she was already all wet, more water was splashed on her when she fell.
-Im-Impossible... - she murmured, still couldn't belive in what she saw. Or rather, what she did not could see.
That was his face; hidden behind white mask with violet lightning and red lips painted on it.
Contractor watched her for a while longer and then resumed running. With some difficulty, Misaki stood up and went forward, into the station, wondering over hidden Contractor. That couldn't be BK201 for sure; he was the most wanted Contractor in the world, so she would know immediately if his activity was noticed in Japan. Besides, the difference in power: Li-kun rules electricity.
One thing Misaki knew for sure: she needed to find out the truth. Even if it cost her life.
Water was splashing from under her boots as she was running. Conscious of the fact, that she had mere chances in fight one-by-one with Contractor, she tried to figure out some plan. They were going further and further into the railway station, leaving the trapped soldiers behind, and he didn't seem to stop. Soon, the black tunnel appeared in sight: the railway track.
Contractor jumped down and she lost him from her eyes. But only for a while. Without a second thought, she followed him and then felt someone's arms catching her from behind. Surprised, she started to struggle, but then a lightning went through her body and her limbs fell numb. It scared her to the bloody hell, wanted to scream but no sound came out. She lost control over her body.
-Thank you, Hasu – Misaki heard a deep voice next to her ear. Was it...familiar? - You can go back.
She caught a glimpse of water Contractor, as he stood in front of her and her captor. He lifted his mask, showing off his face. He grinned as he departed and Misaki could only stare.
-Officer Kirihara, it's been a while – the voice sounded muffled, like he was speaking to her through a tube. - Shall we make up the lost time?
Not waiting for a response, which obviously wouldn't come, the kidnapper picked her up and pressed against firm chest. To prevent Misaki's head from rolling, he rested it in the crook of his arm. In this position, she could see why his voice was so muffled.
And why it sounded so familiar.
-I only paralyzed certain part of your neural system; no worries, I'll take it back later. - said BK201. - Now let's have one-sided talk.