White Collar and the Bloodhound
By Black collar
All of Black Lagoon and characters isn't owned by me
Author's Note: Hello to everyone out there. This is my first attempt at writing a story. It's very weird, unusual, and a good read. You will be taken on a ride. Prepare for all that is random and amazement.
Chapter 1:
Unexpected unification
Rock was busy drinking very slowly on his glass of rum as he glanced around the room coming to the conclusion that this new bar was…..well small in attendance. "Well this is different from the YellowFlag," he thought. Rock decided to take a break from the Lagoon for a while. Was it because of Revy? No, he became used to her constant mood swings and her always pointing a gun at his head just to see if he'll ever piss his pants. He just thought the time was right to relax from it all. There were times when he missed the adventures with the crew but there were other times that he felt a break was a good option. He had enough revenue to last for six months so he was good. After ¾ of an hour, he rose from his seat and exited the bar. He walked at a slow pace remembering most of the times with the Lagoon: the time Revy revealed her childhood or lack there of, the time when Revy almost killed him and proved to be a badass. Each moment after the next was like a wake up call to him as he finally approached the hotel he was staying for a few months. "Finally," he said as he was unable to move and after entering and shutting the door ended falling on his comfy bed. The room had enough space for two people, a kitchen, basically the essentials. Exhausted, Rock eyes began to shut as he dreamt about past incidents that occurred when he joined the Lagoon: Aside from Revy yelling at his ass 24/7, being almost killed by a terminator maid, meeting young kids who were very deceptive, etc. The list was never-ending. 2 hours had elapsed and Rock slowly made his way into a sitting position looking around the room and walked in the kitchen for a smoke when…
(Knock at the door)
"Huh?" The negotiator thought. "I wasn't expecting company. I wonder who it could be." Being the brains of the lagoon, he thought of many possibilities from lower class criminals to many enemies of the lagoon crew. "Someone must have a vendetta against me or I might be bait again." A few seconds there was silence but then there was more knocking. "Who is it?
- El sol de rescuesta plays in the background -
"It's me."
"Wha…what?"Rock said with a confused look
"I would like to discuss something with you." The maid said very calmly
The negotiator exhaled and very slowly opened the door.
Rock raised one of his eye brows to the maid.
Yes, she was different: Longer purple hair, combined with a new gray combat attire although she still had those glasses which would try to hide the eyes of a soldier.
"You're not here to kill me?
She raised her glasses up a little. "No but you know you wouldn't have time to ask that if I was."
"Right."
"So what is it that would want to discuss?"
"Well…."
Just as Roberta was about to explain the situation, a familiar voice could he heard down the hall
Rock sighed and yes his sigh said it all.
"Hey Dumbass. You know you could at least call." Two hands couldn't had said it any better
"And I'm glad to see you too Revy." Rock reintroduced himself to Revy
"Anyway, what are you doing here?"
"Well I had to fucking make sure you were alright and I to escort this terminator here." Revy explained
Rock grabbed a pack of cigarettes and handed one of the cigs to Revy and lit one.
"Well at least you know how to treat a girl." Revy said with a little sarcasm.
Rock sighed. "So Roberta, can you explain why you're here?"
"Yes..." she started as she tilted her glasses a little "…. I'm in need of someone to play the part of my lover. You see, there's a group of men who are after me and I don't want any of them.
"To do what?" Rock added
"No, forgive me. I meant I don't want to date any of them. If they saw me with another man, maybe they'll stop looking for me."
Revy finally let out a big laugh surprised at the explanation given by the chambermaid.
"OMG! You must be desperate going after Rock. "
"You know Revy's right," Rock said. "I mean there are other people available. What makes me the perfect option for you?"
Revy's eyes widen slightly. "I'm right? Ok, who are you and what have you done with Rock?"
"Well…." Roberta cleared her throat and began. "I've heard about your reputation over Renopaur. You have skills of an intelligent man. You are an expert of planning ahead and executing them to prosper. I think any woman would appreciate those qualities in a man.
Now Rock was the one who was astonished by Roberta's words.
"Rock, don't tell me you're desperate now. Eda would be a surprise but her? Come on." Revy added
Rock would loosened his tie and stare at his comrade.
"Revy, I'd rather be desperate for her than die knowing I was desperate for nobody."
Rock expected for Revy to point her gun at his head to test him but that didn't occur this time.
The room grew silent for a couple of minutes
"Whatever Dumbass. Go get your fuckin ass killed if you want," Revy said as she made her way out the door closing it in a normal matter. It was now the Terminator maid and the Negotiator left alone.
"I want to thank you…..for having young master stopping me." Roberta said as the silence broke
"Wait, how do you know it was me who planned all of it? Did Garcia tell you? Rock questioned.
Roberta turned to face Rock's face not taking her eyes off the negotiator. "As I said previously, you are great at planning ahead and a successful negotiator. Everyone else talk with their weapons but you mostly talk with your mouth. That's how I know."
Rock began rubbing the back of his head still keeping his eyes on Roberta.
"Well I'm impressed. You really are smart which reminds me, you came away with horrendous injuries. How were you able to look uninjured?"
She replied, "There are good doctors around who are great with restructuring limbs and other parts of the anatomy. It hurts a little but it's doing well."
"Wow, some story. Well give me a couple of hours to think about your offer." Rock stated
"Of course." She said
She rose from the bed, did a little curtsey to Rock before leaving. "And Rock...thank you."
Rock had tomorrow to tell Roberta his decision. He got up and drank some water walked back to the bed and laid down staring at the ceiling. He didn't have any memories of Roberta let alone good ones than seeing her in battle but most of all how she kicked Revy's ass despite the match being a draw. He couldn't stop thinking of her braided hair and eyes. Most individuals wouldn't like the sight of her eyes but after seeing Revy's so many times, it wasn't surprising. With that said, Rock ended falling into a deep sleep. The rising sun's light beamed on Rock who woke up with a big yawn as he stretched his arm, took his shower, and put on his non original suit.
"Well it's time." Rock said as he stared at the fast-moving clock
Just then a knock was at the door.
"Who is it?" Rock asked while adjusting his tie.
"It's me Rock. Roberta."
Rock opened the door slowly as he recognized the eyes of the bloodhound from last night and her usual maid attire.
"Umm…come in," he said recognizing her suitcase and parasol not being phased by her unique artillery
She placed her equipment on the floor and sat on the edge of Rock's bed. Rock joined her and gave her some tea he made. "Thank you." She said giving what appeared as a quick smile. "Anytime," Rock smiled back
"So have you made your decision Rock?"She said looking down with her fists clenched together.
"Yes. It was difficult at first. I mean it's not often a woman like you ask someone like me to secretly be your lover."He sighed. "But who knows, this could be very fun and it's better than getting drunk at a bar all day. Roberta, I accept."
Roberta smiled but then just as Rock was going to get up, Roberta grabbed her parasol and aimed it straight at Rock's head. Actually, it was touching Rock's head
"So the dog finally reveals herself? I should've known this wouldn't last well." Rock said as he kept his cool still focusing at her.
"You should've listened to her. Then you would've lived." Roberta explained as her voice got more serious and she had those bloodshot eyes staring at the negotiator.
"It's a shame though that another blood trail will start because of you." Rock added
"It's a shame you will not live long enough. I thank you for accepting." Roberta added
"Since you did save the life of young master, I'll give you a chance to say your parting words." She continued with her parasol still pointed.
"How about no matter how much a dog changes her bark, her bite will always be what defines her." Rock said with determination not frighten at all by the Terminator maid
"Clever to the end. GOODBYE ROCK."
END