Chapter 2

"Oi, Evans. Chief wants that paperwork."

I sighed and looked up at my partner. "Okay. Fine. Whatever."

I stood up, grabbing the papers and walked into the chief's office with a knock.

"Ah, Mr Evans," the stitched man greeted.

"Chief," I replied, placing the papers in front of him on his desk.

I was about to walk out , I made up my mind. "With all due respect, Sir, only a complete idiot wouldn't be able to tell this is clearly the work off a serial killer."

Stein sighed. "Not this again. How many times do I have to tell you that this is not a serial killer? This is clearly multiple individuals. Copycat killers or some occult gang."

I shook my head. This was unbelievable. "Seriously? There's no way this is just a copycat. Not with so many little details being exactly the same."

Before I could say more, Black Star walked in uninvited. "Maybe the Chief is right, Soul. It's highly possible that this is just some sick gang."

I growled. "Don't tell me you believe this rubbish?"

Star shrugged. "He is the chief after all. He's been at this for longer than you or I combined."

I shouldn't have expected anything different from a rookie. Obviously he was going to take the chief's side in this matter. I should've known better.

"There's the paperwork you wanted," I said, deciding to give up.

Stein smiled at my submission. "Thank you Evans. You and Mr Star are free to go."

I turned with Black Star and left the office without another word.

Once we were out of view of the office, I stopped Star. "What was that about?"

"What was what about?" he seemed confused.

"In there. With the chief."

"Saving your ass. In case you haven't noticed, the chief is thinking of moving you over to a new case."

I stared at him in shock. The chief was going to transfer me to a new case? But this was my forte. Maybe I should be grateful that Star intervened.

"Oh," was all I could muster.

Star nodded. "It's okay bud. I just got comfy here. I'm not in the mood to get transferred again or a new partner."

I smiled at that. "Thanking bud."

Star smiled and for the first time my eyes noticed the clock on the wall behind him.

"Ah, damn. I'm going to be late." I practicality ran to my desk and started grabbing my things.

Star raised an eyebrow. "Where you gotta go?"

Without realising it, I started smiling like an idiot. "I've got a date."

I started walking out past him. "Ah. Go get 'em tiger."

I laughed leaving the station, starting to run to my destination. "See ya tomorrow Star."

A/N: Hey guys. Thank you so much for coming back and reading this. I'm so sorry if anything seems off or if there are any mistakes. I wrote this on my tablet. Anyhow, thanks and Merry Christmas!