Wells.. after a looonnnggg break, i have decided to post a new chapter for When 2 becomes 1. It kinda took me a long time to figure out what i wanted to do with this story.. i think i about have the first chapter figured out. lol. i have to thank my awesome spy books and of course... the Korean drama IRIS for being all spyish and cool with their awesome NSS and pew pew weapons.
Elevator music is pointless and annoying.Rima Touya thought as she tugged on her auburn pigtails absentmindedly. Today's mood really did not match what the elevator was trying to promote. "The Lobby." the automated voice said happily, as the elevator door dinged open to reveal the glossy and glamorous lobby of one of Japan's most glossy and glamorous hotel. 3 Bell mans were on duty, one lugging some famous celebrity's luggage upstairs to the Penthouse suite, the other two, occupied with the continuous supply of luxury cars that kept piling into the driveway of the hotel. Front Desk, 3 ladies were standing straight and upright behind the granite counter... probably because their manager sat discreetly behind the two way mirror, watching their backs and everything else that was happening in the lobby. Security personnel, 6... Video surveillance cameras? 8. 3 visible, 5 hidden, including the one that was currently fixated in Rima's direction. Normal guests would pass by, oblivious of what was really going on in that hotel. How many cameras captured their every move... even when the cameras weren't visible itself. Rima took note of every minute detail, knowing that somehow, if things go wrong, she'll find a way to escape.
I hate this job, I hate this job, I hate this job. Ruka Souen repeated to herself over and over, until the words itself had lost its meaning. The escalator she rode on led to a well decorated casino that was filled to the brim with people. Unlike Rima's fancy hotel that permitted only Japan's elite to enter, the casino that connected to the hotel allowed everyone (ages 18 and up) to have fun. People passed by Ruka, some glancing curiously at her, while others snickered and pointed. Her golden hair was twisted into a long plait and she wore a rose coloured traditional kimono complete with shoes. She stood out almost as well as the showgirls in their feathery leotards and big headdresses. She made her way quickly thru the crowds of people until she disappeared completely thru a hidden doorway.
Its nice when a coffee shop of this stature has free Wi-fithat thought rang out clearly in the mind of Sayori "Yori" Wakaba's head as she sat down alone in a dark secluded corner of a high end coffee shop, located in the corner of a hotel lobby. Her blue headphones were on her head, listening. "K1, K2 status." she said quietly, her voice almost a whisper. Her fingers glided swiftly across the keyboard of her laptop, typing in a series of codes and passwords until she reached her goal. The access to the hotel's security camera controls. "K1, clear." Rima's voice said into her ear. Ruka's voice piped up next, though rather angrily. "K2, waaiitt my earpiece... okay clear." Yori sighed silently as she found the cameras she was looking for. In one, Rima stood silently in the corner of a busy lobby, her gaze constantly fixated on the main entrance. Ruka was in the other, the one that showed the traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant on the highest floor of the hotel, she was staring flirtatiously at one of the busboys also in traditional wear and with flaming orange hair. Before Yori could scold her, something caught her eye.
That guy was so distracting. Ruka was supposed to keep an eye on one particular customer as she mopped up the restaurant. The Dude in Black. Or that's what she named him, after she forgot what the target's name was and was too shamed to ask Yori. Weelll, the Dude in Black was talking intensely with another guy in their booth. Slick black hair, red eyes, she had both their profiles memorized and ready to do a detailed sketch when all three of them return to headquarters. She would have paid more attention to what they were actually talking about if the damn hot fellow bus person guy wasn't there to distract her. Flaming orange hair, equally flaming auburn eyes... she had memorized his profile by heart. The busboy lifted his head and met her eyes. Ruka bit her lips seductively. A bite won't hurt. They were here to kill the Dude in Black anyways, no questions asked.
Rima was now on the move heading towards one of the corridors that led to the hotel's ballrooms. She was about to turn when she heard Yori's sharp intake of breath. "K3, what's wrong?" Yori regained her composure. "Rima there is someone following you..." she took another deep breath. "And I think he has a gun."
Idiot. Senri Shiki thought sleepily as he watched his teammate, Hanabusa Aido attempt to stealthily follow one of the girls they were supposed to find and capture. The girl turned then, as if realising there was someone following her. Shiki's mouth dropped open in surprise. She was beautiful with her creamy skin the colour of milk, blue eyes the colour of glass that drew in the watcher and silky strands of hair seemingly made of shades of gold, bronze and burnt orange, turning into a deep shade of auburn. He knew her. She was distinctly familiar and presence that flamed up warmth in his body, happiness glowing to the very core. Warmth was replaced by panic in an instant. Aido's hand drifted towards his hip, where he kept the vampire gun that could injure their target. No, he didn't want her blood spilt. Not by Hanabusa's hand. He rather hurt her himself than someone else. "T3, I'll be in charge of taking her down. You go to the coffee shop." he whispered urgently into his earpiece. Aido stopped, a glimpse of the gun flashed briefly before again being covered by his jacket. "Huh? Where are you T1?" Shiki was already concealed in the shadows. He watched as Aido retreated to the coffee shop. When he turned back to the girl, she was gone.
Akatsuki Kain eyed the blonde waitress/ bus girl as she flitted around tables while turning to glance at booth 5 from time to time. Target, confirmed. He caught her eye and winked, watching as she blushed She was hot but Kain had the impression that she wasn't that smart; she could barely remember the booth numbers when she went up to him to recited which tables needed their bill. The blonde pranced up to him now. "Booth...10 wants their bill" she said, her nose wrinkled delicately in concentration. "You know, you have been mopping up those tables for a long time... you want a break?" Hope flickered in her rose coloured eyes. "Say, you wanna have a cup of coffee with me" he drawled. She bit her lip sexily before nodding. Ruka walked out of the restaurant, turning back to Kain. "Aren't you coming?" Kain wrapped an arm around her tiny waist, leading her away from any forms of communication.
The coffee shop was a safe haven for Hanabusa Aido. A place where he didn't have to worry about using violent weapons but instead taking advantage of the shop's free Wi-fi. It was the very first time he had to do the kicking and shooting part of a mission, he was usually tuck in safely in a large van, working the computers to help the people in covert ops. Since today, they were missing someone from the team (he was going undercover for awhile) Aido was also recruited for the kicking and shooting. He spied a secluded corner and headed towards it, only to find it was occupied by someone else. A ginger haired female, typing feverishly at her own computer. She was pictured in his text message as a target. So Shiki had sent him to get her. Well, she was human so it would be easy for a kicking and shooting newb right?
By the time, Rima reached the roof and retrieved a duffel bag hidden behind one of the air conditioning units, both Ruka and Yori were silent for a long time. She found a skylight quickly and confirmed it was the right one. Underneath the skylight, the Dude in Black was conversing intensely with the black haired, red eyed guy in booth 5, Ruka had described to her. As she opened the bag and set up the sniper gear, she tried to page them both... both did not respond. That could only mean one thing. They have both been taken down. Their mission had been found out, someone sent people to get them. She had to finish the mission on her own. She opened the window of the sky light a tiny bit and positioned the long range gun, her fingers curled onto the trigger. Slowly, she applied pressure to the trigger until... "Drop the weapon." a voice said behind her, something poking her in the back of her head. A gun. Rima let go of her gun and swiftly, almost at the same instant turned to attack. But her captor was too fast, he brought his gun down with a loud crack, onto her skull.
Rima's head hurt like hell. There was probably a bump or something, besides where is she? She sensed she was moving. On a car then. She heard voice, there was 2... no, 3 men in the car with her. She was lying on something, a mat? A gurney? She struggled to open her eyes, but they were so heavy... so heavy... THere! Rima had managed to open her eyes a bit; a tiny crack to see what was happenning. She was in a van. Yori and Ruka! They were both there, but they were held down by two men, one blonde, the other had hair a startlingly orange. She watched quietly in horror as both guys injected sedatives into her teammates. She was next, she realised. Her eyes flew way open after that revelation. The 2 guys stared at her, surprised that she was conscious. The blonde held another needle poised dangerously in her direction, the second he moved, Rima kicked his legs, knocking him off balance, his head hitting the floor hard. The orange haired guy, the taller of the two lunged at her. Thinking fast, she grabbed the needle of sedatives from the now semi- conscious blonde and plunged it into the arm of the orange haired guy. He fell, knocked out by the power of the drugs. Rima looked around wildly for a door but then decided to hijack the car. She moved towards the driver seat to find it blocked by someone else. The third person. "Shiki." she choked in shock. Shiki's ice blue eyes showed regret then in an instant, his arms was around her, holding her down. Rima kicked and screamed, trying to get away until there was a sharp pain in her arm then her whole body felt numb. Her eyes were heavy again and she fell into the darkness clutching a golden key that hung from her throat.
Shiki, I saw Shiki. He's... alive.
That was long... so is done. huzzah! i feel relieved. i have figured this puzzle out. So how was it? was it all IRIS-ey? tell me!
xoxo, Hani. ( lol named after Oh Hani from Playful Kiss)