Hey there, sorry I've been away from so long! I started college and damn, everything have been hectic! It's June 10 right here, right now so it's my birthday! *does a little happy dance* I started reading the Finder Series and love it so I thought why not write a story on them. Apparently, my mind decided to betray me and not come up with a good plot bunny.

Today, my friend sent me a link and I looked it up and I screamed. Yep, I basically screamed at my computer. She sent me a tumblr page for a circus and honestly speaking, I don't like it. I never did like circus in the first place. They give me the creeps. Nevertheless, I scrolled through the pages stopping at the page about the circus. After reading it, this plot jumped into my mind so why not?

This is my present to myself for my birthday! Without further ado, please enjoy!

"Tonight is the big night, you better not disappoint me."

"Yes Ringmaster."

"Get dressed, you filth!"

Blinking tears away from his hazel eyes, the platinum-blonde sniffed a little before gathering his clothes. Three years, three painful years he had been trapped. Kidnapped and abducted in his early twenties, he was forced to put on shows for the audience.

If there was no performance that night, the Ringmaster would force him to do unimaginable things. That fact haunted his mind, his thoughts raced. Tonight was a big night indeed, it was the big night. Maybe, just maybe, tonight he would be able to escape. Maybe they would come to his rescue, he could only hope that she remembered her promise.

"Brother!" She pouted. "You promised to spend the day with me last year!"

"Aoi, I told you! I'm busy! Get one of your bodyguards to spend it with you!"

Aoi glared at the retreating form of her brother.

"Have you forgotten what today is?" She laughed bitterly. "Of course, you did! I made a wish every year for you to remember that date! Looks like I wasted all those wishes for twenty-four years! I don't even understand why you even fought in the battle to get custody of me when you can't even bother remembering one important date!" She took a shaky breath. "I bought tickets for you and me from my own savings! Maybe next time, I won't invited you anymore! I don't even know why I came to ask you anyway! Goodbye!"

The golden eyed man watched his sister leave, her azure hair fluttering behind her. He grimaced at the color of her hair. Asami Aoi, the girl he won custody over sixteen years ago. The one girl who relied on him, stood beside him, loved him because he was the only person she had left. She dyed her black hair to an azure blue and took on a fake name, Akiyama Aoi, all because she didn't want to cause any trouble for him. He clenched his fists and relaxed a little. Once, just this once, he will admit defeat.

"Aoi, wait," he called out. Then he spoke to his secretary. "Kirishima, cancel all my appointments tonight and reschedule them for tomorrow. It's my sister twenty-fifth birthday."

"Yes sir."

Aoi smiled at her brother. "Thank you."

He ruffled her hair. "Let's get going."

When the limo came around, the two quickly duck into the vehicle and they started to the venue of the circus. Aoi looked out of the window. She was dressed casually in loose fitting t-shirt, jeans and a pair of worn-out sneakers, perfect for a rescue mission. He was, like usual, over dressed for the occasion but she didn't complain. It was already hard enough getting him to come with her so she counted this as a blessing. She just hoped that he would help her with her plans.

Aoi eyed him and they sat side by side in silence. She would never tell her brother this but she was just every bit dangerous as he was. Heck, she even owned a firearm license just like he did. Their only difference was their gender.

Aoi clenched her hands. She was going to succeed this time. Once was enough for her and she will make this work.

"I promised you last time and I will not give up."

The two siblings finally arrived at the circus and Asami rolled his eyes. Of course, what else did he expect? His sister was a sucker for performances. He sighed a little. At least he was here and not actually watching a sappy Broadway Musical. Kirishima and Suoh had both told him what happened on her twenty-first birthday and he was more than relieved to have turned down her invitation.

As they approached the large tent, he watched as she exchanged a greeting with a member and was captivated by his eyes. 'What a sucker!' Aoi thought once she saw the look her brother was giving the man.

"Are you sure about this Aoi? If we failed, we will be-"

"Listen to me, I'm not going to fail. A promise is a promise and I swear to you, I will get you out tonight. During your act, just be ready."

Asami listened to the conversation between the two. With just one look, he knew his sister was going to attempt something crazy. He pulled out his phone and dialed Kirishima.

"Kirishima, get the other guards and be ready. Aoi is going to attempt something tonight and I will not have her injured on her birthday."

"Yes sir!"

The two slid into the tent mere seconds before the performance began. Aoi clapped and cheered like every other audience member but her deep amber eyes, kept shifting and she twitched a little. She was getting jumpy as his turn on stage got closer.

"Now I give you, our Death Defying Devil!"

This stage name rang loud and clear in their ears. As the hazel-eyed performance walked to the stage area from the back, Aoi tensed. She waited until he was right beside her before she jumped up and grabbed the man, making a break for it.

"After her!" The Ringmaster yelled.

The other members sprang into action, chasing them. However, they were not match for their speed and agility. Aoi ducked around the attractions and audience member with the platinum blonde in tow with practiced ease as Asami followed right beside them, a smirk playing on his lips. The limo raced around and came straight at them. Gunshots rang out as Aoi shoved the escapee into the vehicle.

"Kirishima, Suoh, bring him to the penthouse on the double!" She yelled.

"Yes, my lady!"

Pulling out her well hidden handgun, she grinned at her brother. "Well then brother, shall we put on a real show for them?"

"You already know the answer, Aoi."

One Asami was already dangerous but two, no one stood a chance. The members who opposed them were shot without mercy. Others used the panic to escape. They chose to run pass the siblings, knowing that they would be protected. The whole fiasco lasted for only a mere five minutes but once they were done, the siblings had gunned down anyone who opposed them.

"Thank you for helping us escape." A man bowed to her, deeply grateful.

"It was no problem! You can call if you need anyone shot. Good luck rebuilding your life!"

As the members one by one, reclaiming the freedom that was once theirs, the audiences did too. They fully enjoyed the gunfight the siblings put up for them, thinking it was part of the act. There were bodies sprawled across the floor and Asami's man worked tirelessly to erase the evidence. The two finally managed to return to the penthouse after the clean up operations to see the platinum blonde still waiting for them although they expected him to be gone. Only Aoi was the one who showed her emotions on her face though.

"Oh you're still here," her voice was laced with pleasant surprised.

"Thank you very much for helping me escape, Miss Akiyama," he forced a small smile.

"Now you can return to the life you were living before!"

The man turned down his head and shook it sadly. "No, I can't. Everything I had was taken from me. I don't have anyone to return to."

"Then why don't you live here?" Aoi smiled at him. "I'm leaving for America in a few weeks. You'll be safe here, I swear it. Oh, that's right. My real name is Asami Aoi, this is my brother Asami Ryuichi. Just call me Aoi. Call him," she gestured at her brother, "Asami."

"Thank you for everything. My name is Takaba Akihito." He finally managed a smile, a genuine one.

The next day, he woke up to see a professional camera on the dresser beside the bed with a note attached to it.

To: Takaba Akihito

Sorry, something urgent came up and I had to return to America immediately. You told me you enjoyed photography so I hope you like the present! I'll visit whenever I can! Good luck living with my brother! You're gonna need it!

-Asami Aoi

Akihito looked at the note and smiled a little. He had finally regained his freedom but before he knew it, the man, Asami, had taken it from him. After all, it was a small price to pay for the safety and protection that he offered. After all, Aoi's last words did say so.

P.S: You're freedom is now in Asami's hands. Don't worry, he'll keep you safe and sound. Bet on it!

Please leave a review! It would make a great birthday present! Thanks for stopping by! Oh by the way, if you want the website, just PM me. I'll send the link to you! Again, thanks for stopping by!

-Skye