PENALTY
Storms-Winter

Disclaimer: This is a Crossover story from differing shows and magna. I own only the plot, songs, poems, (if any) random ideas, and of course my four characters: Ayame, Miriko and Kyoko Kimura, and Sachi Yoshi. Anything else is up for grabs.

Chapter One

Light from the moon shone down brightly upon the ground, illuminating the paths scattered through the area that showed from high above in the twinkling stars the four dark figures slipping through the shadows with haste and in pure silence, while in the distance the sound of clamouring dogs could be heard on the hunt. Passing through the forest smoothly, the four scattered beyond the landscape that gave way from vegetation to pavement, separating to confuse their pursuers, and make their escape.

With ease they found their way around, despite not knowing the area, occasionally crossing paths purposely, but in the time they focused on tricking their pursuers, they lost valuable time, and the howls approached closer, beginning to awaken the residents in the area. Sliding into the shadows and leap up casually onto a roof top trying to get out of sight, a tall figure muttered low curses under his breath as lights came on around in the buildings as people curiously peered out wondering what the commotion was all about.

Avoiding being seen, he raced off, before coming to a tower, and paused, looking down to see if he could spot his fellow comrades, but was distracted, as his gaze caught sight of something worth more interest. A large museum, sitting directly below him, enlightened by the moon, with dozens of guards posted around it, and police officers rushing around the outside as well, some separating to go off into the city as well to help with the hunt of finding the other escapees.

He stared at the sight with a smirk adoring his lips as he tilted his head silently debating. Shall I or shall I not...? Tempting...very, tempting...

"Aw, hell, why not?" He muttered to himself with a small grin before leaping down towards the protected building, the moonlight caught his lean frame, and highlighted the vibrant shade of wild purple hair of the tall figure before he disappeared from sight.

Onyx eyes surveyed the hunting dogs passing below on the fresh trail with cold detached humour in the shadows, casually leaning on the cold stone building while absently waiting for a chance to move once more.

But the small peace he sunk into was destroyed when the chorus of howls broke out loudly with intense vigour, signalling they'd hit on someone. Voices yelled out, and streams of light from flashlights could be made out down one alley, silhouetting a trapped figure. No sound was made before two bodies hurled through the air from opposite sides, landing silently in a deadly grace to block the person, a flash of silver beside black, causing alarmed voices to rise once more, and the pack to howl further.

Gold met onyx and smirked glancing back. "Get outta here." A curt growl was made out.

Silence issued behind, tense, before they heard the soft parting sounds of the escape, and the disappointed snarls of the dogs knowing one was getting out of reach.

"Never thought you cared." A cold tone muttered.

"As if. I only came for the fight."

Smirking at each other, they rushed forwards, attacking.

Wide, pale lavender eyes peered into the darkness of the gardens carefully, before pattering down on the neatly groomed paths on bared feet softly. Creeping around the tall, overbearing hedges surrounding the property, a tiny girl bit her lip, looking around fretfully.

"Where is it?" She mumbled to herself worried, and glanced back at the tall manor quickly to make sure she wasn't being followed, or would be caught.

A distant thump was heard nearby her, and startled she whipped around, backing away looking around with a frightened gaze, before curiosity filled her when she made out the distant sounds of barking dogs as well. "Hello?" She whispered softly.

Moving forwards slowly she took a right where she thought she had heard the noise, and entered into a peaceful corner of the property. "Ohhh..." her small face brightened as her eyes lit up as she spied what she had been looking for.

Dashing without regard to anything else across the soft grass, she paused before a tall leafy bush, and reached up happily to cup the beautiful silvery flowers that blossomed upon it. So intent on her prize, she didn't pay attention to the stirring shadows behind her, or notice the volume of the barking coming closer, with voices starting up upon the property.

The sound of a twig snapping caught her attention as she reached up straining on her tiptoes to gather the flower, and scared, she twisted and almost fell, backing away into the plant when she found a tall dark figure standing directly behind her, looking down with demon eyes of hard, cold crimson. Her lips parted for a scream, but no sound came out as her heart pounded in fear in her chest, wide-eyed, she stared as the seconds past.

The crimson eyes flickered from her, to the flower, and back again without interest, before his hand moved. Letting out a small whimper, she fell back again, closing her eyes, as if expecting a blow. But nothing came.

Curious, she cracked open her eyes, than opened them stunned. The flower she had tried to reach was held silently before her in offer. Tentatively, she reached to take it, hesitated eying him, he said and did nothing, merely waiting patiently, regardless to the barking that was growing closer, or to the lights that were coming on throughout the garden.

Finally, she cupped the blossom as he released it, giving a small, beaming smile of thanks to the mysterious stranger.

"There!"

The girl twisted as a loud shout of victory echoed through the gardens, and dogs burst through dragging their holders with them barking and snarling viciously, gasping the girl gave a small cry when the strange male lifted her up into his arms and held her firmly wrapped in an iron grip while leaping away to safety.

"Hold it, he has a hostage!"

The girl pressed closer to the male looking out with wide eyes, not fully understanding what was going on. Several men with dogs were in the small area, surrounding the male and her, holding what she recognized as guns and pointed flashlights at them. She let out a small sound of fear.

"Quiet." The male finally spoke, his dark voice rolling over her in a deep, smooth timbre. She automatically relaxed as his low tone entered her ears.

"What's going on?" She asked softly. The male was silent while the never ceasing barks of the dogs filled the air. His eyes never left the men blocking off his escape while they in turn watched him for any movements that would put the girl in harm.

But the attention of some was distracted, to where voices were getting closer, feminine voices. "Where is she?"

Before any of the men could move, two girls strode through and came to a halt. The men tried to block the sight from them, but they pushed through, the men stepping back reluctantly. The captain of the group still tried to stop them. "Ladies…"

"Where is she captain?" One female asked quietly. The light shone down on them, at a glance you could swear that they were twins, however, upon further inspection, it was clear they were not. Both had slender bodies and pale complexions with stark ebony hair falling down, but that was where the resemblance ended.

The first had a fuller figure, and her hair was cut in a shorter fashion. She had a heart-shaped face with large ruby eyes and high, prominent cheekbones. She scowled, pushing past roughly and gave a curt command to the barking hounds to shut-up, which, the male was slightly amused to see the dogs quietened with small whines.

The second female slowly stepped into the light, her gaze sweeping over the surrounding men. She looked much more fragile than the other, her frame smaller, yet filled with a self-confidence and inner strength as she carried herself gracefully. Her features were much more delicate as well, she had a feyish appearance, with slanted eyes of pure silver, and high cheekbones with a soft mouth which was firmly set. Her long dark hair fell around her in soft waves, as bangs framed her face.

The little girl brightened. "Nee-chan!" She squirmed in the males grasp to be let down as the two older girl's eyes landed on them and narrowed in unison.

"Miriko…" the ruby-eyed girl breathed. Her eyes took in the male and a hiss of air escaped her. "Ayame…that's…"

"I'm well aware of whom that is, Kyoko…" the silver-eyed girl murmured softly, stepping forwards. The dogs began to growl again but they went silent at her hushing, their tails wagging furiously. Alarm went through the men as they watched her move forwards, keeping her gaze on the male and the little girl. "Miss…" the captain called sharply.

"Shut up," Kyoko growled. "Leave her."

"That boy is dangerous, he can kill them both!" The captain snapped lowly, not wanting Miriko to hear.

"Do you honestly think Ayame will let him do anything to either of them?" Kyoko hissed back while watching intently.

Silver rose to meet hard crimson as she paused a few feet away. Her eyes drifted over him, and looked to the tiny girl wrapped safely in his arms. Her eyes softened. "Miriko…you went flower picking again, didn't you?" She kept her voice calm, deliberately ignoring the male before her, his eyes narrowed realizing it, and didn't appreciate it.

The little girl smiled happily. "I got your flower, nee-chan." She held up the silvery blossom to show them. Ayame forced a small smile up for her sister and heard the men behind shifting restlessly. She didn't have much time before they would take measures into their own hands.

"Miriko, it's time for you to be in bed," she spoke softly.

The male watched on, but this time, as the little girl squirmed, he let her down, keeping a wary eye on the men, and watched as the little girl scampered to the older female. She smoothed her sister's hair, before sending her on to where the ruby-eyed female picked her up and immediately left.

Seeing the open opportunity, the male moved, and Ayame suddenly found herself in a tight grasp, her arms locked at her sides, and a hand at her throat as she faced the guards. Letting loose foul curses as the dogs broke out into howls of rage seeing her caught, the captain stepped forwards roaring with anger. "Let her go, dammit! You bastard, you've caused enough trouble tonight!"

Keeping herself relaxed, Ayame turned her head slightly, but went still when his hand tightened fractionally around her throat. "Don't." He warned her darkly in her ear. Despite herself, a shiver went through her at the tone of his voice and the warmth of his breath sliding across her skin.

"What are you planning?" She asked softly. "You won't be able to get out of here, even with me protecting you."

"You assume as much," he growled.

"I know as much," she retorted.

His grip tightened around her as he pressed his face next to hers in irritation. "You don't know who I am…" he snarled darkly.

"I know exactly who you are…Kai Hiwatari…" Ayame felt herself smirk slightly as his lean frame stiffened behind her. "You won't escape." She repeated.

"Damn you!" He snarled and twisted her violently around in his arms. The men stiffened lifting their weapons, but lowered them again reluctantly, seeing he was using her body as a shield. Ayame stared into icy crimson eyes feeling her pulse hammering loudly; he was close, far too close for her mind of comfort, but she didn't dare move, instead she allowed him to support her against his lean frame.

Nothing could be seen on his hard features as he stared at her, but she felt his hand on her throat loosen after a time, and heat coursed through her body as his thumb began to stroke her skin and her pulse sped up once more.

He leaned forwards suddenly, with a glint in his eyes and touched his forehead to hers. "Fine…I'll bargain with you then," he told her.

"Bargain?" She repeated cautiously.

A slow, dark smirk lifted his lips. "For returning back to the prison…" he said.

"You'll have to go anyways." She reminded with the beginning of a frown, not liking where this was going.

"But without trouble?" He drawled moving his face slightly to her left. His breath coated her cheek and she was hard pressed not to move her face away, but the ticklish sensation it sent through her made her shiver again, and caused his smirk to grow.

Ayame hesitated. She didn't want any trouble, from him nor from the guards, only a safe, quick return…and he knew it, somehow.

"What is the bargain?" She whispered, wondering what she was going to get herself into with this.

He gave a dark chuckle and skimmed his lips along her jaw to her ear making her tense in awareness. Glancing at the restless guards who were glaring at him, and the edgy dogs pacing back and forth, he whispered in her ear, feeling her stiffen in his arms. He pulled back to regard her. "Do we have a deal?" He demanded coldly.

She looked at him with a cool expression before she nodded once.

He smirked again, leaning back down. "Seal it then," he ordered.

Ayame frowned looking up. "Excuse me—?!" She froze as her eyes widened in shock as his mouth came into contact with hers, firming forcefully against hers before pulling back slightly, only to do so again, pressing over her lips, rubbing and massaging, letting her get used to the oddness before he nipped at her bottom lip, making her gasp at the thrill that shot through her before she felt the wetness of his tongue sliding over her lip, demanding, begging for entrance.

She made to protest, but it faded away as he smoothly deepened the kiss, tangling his tongue in her mouth to stroke hers. All reason of thought left her as she melted into him, unable to stand on her own from the weakness that claimed her legs as an odd heat filled her body and she tingled all over. He dominated the kiss, pulling her closer to his frame as he held her against him. Finally he lifted his head, needing air and gave a smug smirk at the dazed expression on her face as her eyes fluttered open.

"Don't forget your promise." He whispered huskily, stealing another hard kiss before they were ripped apart.

Looking up startled, she found herself in the captain's grip while several others roughly held onto him. He didn't seem to notice, his gaze locked on her, and he smirked again under the blush that rose up into her face before he allowed himself to be taken away. The dogs followed barking in triumph leaving the captain to swear under his breath and turn on Ayame. "That was the stupidest thing I've seen you do yet!" He exclaimed.

She turned a suddenly cool gaze on him and narrowed her eyes. "I did what I had to do."

"You could have been killed!" He hissed.

She was silent for a moment, before she shook her head. "No…he had no intension of killing." Her hand lifted to touch her lips; she could still taste him, feel his mouth on hers, his presence surrounding her…

Her attention turned back to the captain as he ranted. "Hiwatari is a dangerous person, you know that! He's killed dozens of people all ready; he ruled one of the most dangerous gangs in all of Russia and Japan before he was caught. He's a thief, a liar, and a killer. You're lucky your safe still."

Absently she nodded in agreement and allowed him to escort her back. She glanced back once more to the gardens before she stepped inside, and touched her lips again. A thief you are, Kai Hiwatari…you stole my first kiss…

Onyx eyes opened as the cell door opened and a figure stumbled in. Coldly regarding the other shadow slipping in further to the small cot on the other side of the wall, no sound was made, until the moonlight from outside caught the features of the others face. Studying with a blank expression, a cold monotonous tone spoke lowly. "You're looking smug for a failed escape, Hiwatari."

Crimson met onyx and the smirk on his face grew even more as he leaned back into the shadows letting the darkness hide the marks of beating vanish as well. "Am I?"

"You failed."

Unwilling his smirk grew, despite the pain of the open skin stretching. "Not entirely."

The other's eyes narrowed with suspicion to his odd behaviour, but said nothing in return, snorting lowly, leaning back as well, and closing his eyes uninterested. "Whatever."

Okies. A new story, obviously. I've been working on this on and off for a while, and am eager to see what results I get. Also, I have other Crossovers I would love to post, but that is only if I get a good response on this.

I'd like to warn those out there now that this will probably be updated slowly, I want to make this story perfect (or as perfect as I can, so I am not going to rush it)

I'm writing this for my pleasure, and will update when I am satisfied with the results of what I have done. But in the meantime…please, please, please, please, PLEASE review; I desperately need feedback on this! Muchly appreciated!

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