*bzzzzzzz* *bzzzzzz*

"Hello?"

" … Ah, Shiki-san, what can I do for you today?"

.

"...What do you mean?"

.

"…You can't be serious!"

. 'I promise Izaya, it's for one month only.'

"Oh no you don't! You screwed this up, why must I pay the price?"

. 'Izaya…look, they are after you. We will find and eliminate them, so just for one month, hide somewhere they can't track you down. I know it's our fault. We will make up to you.'

"*sigh*….I don't really have a choice now, do I Shiki."

. 'I guess you don't. Be careful kid. See ya.'

*beep*

"Be careful my ass…this is all your fault, you stupid geezer."

Namie was looking at a huge pile of files on her desk. The secretary had a dreading suspicion about all this. She has just come to work, Izaya nowhere to be found and a note on the desk:

Namie-chaan!~ 3

I left these wonderful stacks of paper work for you to do,

until I come back from my stroll. Don't worry, I won't be long.

- Izaya

Namie face palmed. "How can I do all these, if I have to do them until you get back and you won't be long? This will take at least one day to finish!" Namie shook her head in bemusement. Her boss was an ass. But of course, like always, she'll have to suck it up and do it. At least the pay was good.

Ah, and it was Friday too…she let out a loud sigh. The weather outside was matching her mood at the moment. A boring morning, with grey clouds, just a bit of light sipping through. As she seated herself beside the table and took the first file in her hands, the office door flew open, and Izaya stepped into the office. His lips were pressed into a thin line and his hair covering his eyes. In one hand he was clenching his phone, and the other was balled into a fist.

"Namie, get out." He said through set teeth, just audible enough to be heard. But the brunette woman clearly wasn't listening, as she was gapping at him like a fish without water.

"W-Wha-! Y-You said you'll be back soon, but that's just insane Izaya! You can't possibly think I am going to finish this fast! Sure I am a capable woman, and I can do a lot-..."

"Namie"

"..but I have been here for 5 minutes! No one would be able to-"

"Namie!"

"…h-huh?"

"I told you to get the fuck out!"

She looked at him, eyes wide, fear sipping through her body like electricity. She has never, ever heard Izaya raise his voice like that. As if to prove he was dead serious, he shot her a glare that made her drop the file she was holding like she was burned, and with shaky hands collected her things as fast as she could, stumble past him and out of the door.

She was literally running as fast as she could, until she was far away from the office. The scared secretary finally stopped at a city park, legs hurting from running in heels that long. She seated herself on the nearby bench. The brunette was never afraid of a simple look. But this wasn't a simple look. And coming from Izaya of all people.

'Like looking the devil in the eye' she thought. She took a shaky breath as she put her head into her hands.

Back in the office Izaya sighed, slumped in his spinning chair and closed his eyes. Well, he didn't mean to yell at Namie like that and scare her half to death; although it was a common rule, that Izaya didn't show much emotion (who would want to come close to him if he was glaring all the time?) he just couldn't help the anger get the better of him this time. After all, he has to leave Japan due to that stupid old fart and his pets because of their mistake that led straight to him. And now there are 4 fucking mafia bosses on his tail.

He sighed again. At this point he will probably sigh his soul out soon. "Ah well, nothing will change the fact I have to leave, so I better stop mopping and go prepare a suitcase or something." He got up from his seat and went upstairs. He opened his trunk and filled it with clothes, documents, and other stuff he will need. Then he went back downstairs and launched his computer. He opened a browser and typed in something along the lines vacation in Europe.

Hmmm. If he thought about it that way, it didn't sound half bad. It's not like he is leaving forever. Even if it frustrated him to no end that he has to leave his beloved city, he needed to look on the bright side, so he won't snap so easily, like he did to Namie an hour ago. Right then, an article caught his eye.

'Europe month cruising; France-Spain-England-Germany-Russia-Greece-Italy. For 10.000$! Including hotel rooms, meals and transport.'

That….was kind of perfect for him. He suddenly felt very excited. All the places he wanted to visit for a long time now were included, and he was presented with a perfect chance to do just that! He didn't feel so bad anymore. And soon enough the same familiar grin was back at its rightful place.

Humans are everywhere you go, and it can't hurt to try his games in other countries. This thought brought a new (huge) wave of excitement in his body. He instantly called the company and ordered a registration form. His leave was in just two days, splendid. And now, he has to say a quick goodbye to his favorite humans! He put on his favorite coat and skipped through the door.