Chapter 2
Hei lies on the cold top floor of a desolate multi-story car park in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo city. Gazing up at the many beacons of living contractors, he wonders if he can rely or 'trust' one in particular. He presses the play button on the tape recorder and listens to it in the background to help him think - the truth was he just wanted to hear the voice of someone he knew in this now so unfamiliar world. Huang, Yin, July and Suou all fell victim to the last chapter of this unforgiving age.
ring...ring...ring, Hei had bought a cheap cell phone to contact people untraced.
"Hello."
"I've managed to contact her but just so you know this is the last time I can help you. She's on her way, but no promises." beep
Hei needed someone, someone who was determined and skilled like him, the only person who had ever proven themselves a match in power – and she was here. Now.
Mina Hazuki. She stood there. Lurking in the daunting shadows in case of a need to make an untraced escape.
"I'll cut to the chase, I need your help." Hei starts.
"Why should I help you?"
"We both lost someone dear to us recently and I may be able to pay you."
"Touching, but I'm sure I'll get better offers elsewhere."
"Please."
"Only because I'm bored and interested in where this is going, I'm sure the 'Black Reaper' wont disappoint. I'll be taking the money as well."
Hei slowly hands her an envelope entitled 'Mao'.
"First things first, I need you to get into the 'new syndicate'. Shouldn't be too hard – you were team-mates with Misaki Kirihara correct?"