Chapter 2: A slice of bad luck

A/N: Yes I know, I know…..it's been a while so to my 'misery' fans, I know I got one, please no hobbling. I should ask I am fast becoming as crazy as the lagoon crew and I'm about as well armed! :D. Anyway I thank all for those wonderful reviews and PM's about my new path in this Lagoon Sequel fic. I also compliment the author or the lagoon fic Second chances for providing some much need inspiration and kick start to my creative juices to get my lazy ass in gear, now onto the chapter.

*click, click, click, click*

Thus was the dull sound of Revy's zippo lighter as it failed to ignite, try after try and only sparks would fly. It also might as well have been the count-down of her patience thanks to the passenger riding in the back seat.

"FUCK, FUCKIN' LIGHT UP DAMMIT!" she finally howled out in rage as she nearly hurled the lighter with such force that on any other day it would have struck, and likely knocked out, some resident of the city in the head. However whatever part of her that was still thinking remembered this was in fact her treasured silver zippo given to her by the man driving who did not even flinch at the sudden explosion next to him.

He knew in fact the rage was not at the lighter it was too precious to her, it was in fact again to something, or rather someone, behind him.

"Nice to see you haven't learned anything about civilized human behaviour since I was last here" came the sarcastic tone of Miss Jane Bhai.

"Rock where's the lighter fluid?" Revy asked through near grinding teeth as she was making a surprising attempt to focus on getting a soothing smoke.

"In the glove compartment I think. So Miss Bhai, how long will you be visiting this time?" Rock asked as he drove. Although his tone was polite it was also a quick attempt to find out how much he would likely need to do to keep Revy calm.

"Well it's been ages since I've seen my honey bunny. So I figured time for a vacation from work. It was starting to wear on me" Jane replied with a pleasant smile.

Revy just scoffed "probably means she nearly got her dumb ass burned in another internet hijack and decided to come here to annoy us all with her sex addiction to Benny"

"Wow look who's calling the vase Ming. From what Honey Bunny has been telling me you two are not lacking in the pounding pillows department" Jane replied.

A vein burst on Revy's forehead as she reached for her cutlass

"Revy" Rock said quietly.

Revy just rolled her eyes as she knew Rock was trying to keep her from doing something stupid. While she found the woman annoying as shit, not to mention the fact she still had not forgotten the time she tried to rope Rock into a gangbang for her own amusement, she did know Benny cared for her and Benny was family after all.

And in no fucking way does that make her family though

Was Revy's first thought as she went through her mental process of cooling down.

Rock however did know something was off. True Revy's temper could be more volatile than a grease fire but even she did not let Jane's shots rile her so easily. In fact she rarely got to full boil ever since that time she had 'saved' him from what would have been a highly scaring sexually encounter with the east Indian woman.

No, something else is chewing at her. Maybe later tonight I'll try and find out…still best let her tell me even I'm not immune to full boil mode Revy…well mostly.

Until then though Rock just casually made his way through the well soaked streets as he attempted to keep the ride back home from turning into a scene from Pulp Fiction.

"Hey Revy how's about we order a pizza, were coming up to 'The slice' we can get some for everyone, my treat" Rock suggested catching side of a rather tacky looking neon sign with an even tackier name.

Even so it was Revy's favoured pizza joint and being only five minutes from the office it spelt the perfect opportunity.

The result to his attempt was a rising of her head, and a hungry smirk.

"Fuckin' a Rocky baby. I'm starved and been dying for a slice" she replied

Jane then looked out the window, as Rock pulled over to park in front and quickly read the sign. While it was written in Thai she was fluent in it as well as a few other languages "The Slice…talk about a corny name" she said

Just as Rock was about to get out Revy grabbed his arm "No fucking way Rock you heard Benny we gotta take care of 'Jane' here and if he learns you left her alone with me for a minute he'll bitch for the whole night" she said.

Rock just gave her a confused look. While true it could be said that Rock was the only one Benny might trust after Dutch to look after something he cared for, and yes it was true that meant he had to look after it like it was a literal baby he doubted Benny would begrudge him the ten minutes it would take to go order and pay for a pizza and leave Revy to watch the 'baby'.

Said mental argument was plan on his face as Revy had a mischievous look on her face "I know what you're thinking baby, but remember Benny would just say 'Revy has a knack for attracting trouble' so you can sit here" she said with a Revy style happy tone.

Now Rock was growing confused and concerned bordering on scared Revy only spoke of herself this way, or in this pleased a manner when she had something up her sleeve, so to speak.

"Are you gonna go order?" Rock asked hoping this was the unlikely route she was taking.

"Fuck no, I just got my lighter filled and dying to enjoy a smoke. Hey Blondie! You can go since were both occupied. Make it an extra-large. With everything on it, but hold the anchovies." Revy said over her shoulder in a bark like command.

Jane's eyes narrowed as she seemed prepared to fight back then just breathed out and got out of the car after Rock got out to let his seat fold forward and gave her some money.

"What was that all about?" Rock asked.

"Lil bitch thinks she can just shoot her mouth off around me just 'cause she's fucking Benny. Then insulting 'Slice' fucking right am I gonna get even" Revy said in a mix of amusement and irritation as she spoke.

Rock just shook his head then checked the back seat out of habit "well at least we managed to get all the pick up's today for once. Sorry I forgot to stop at the drug store why did you want to go anyway?" Rock asked after several minutes while he was thinking over the items on the to do list they had gotten done today.

During the drive to pick up Jane Revy had asked for an extra stop but when Rock was about to make the turn to the drug store, the only place in the whole city that actually was a drug store and not a 'drug' selling shack the road had been blocked off due to an accident.

Revy just waved her hand "ah..it's no big deal just wanted to grab some pep to after that last week when I kept hurling thanks to that shitty different chicken they started putting in the china bowl must be half rotted smell still makes me wanna puke"

Rock raised an eyebrow "Really I remember going with you and I was sure it was the same as they had always used true not exactly a place known for safe eating" he said

Revy snorted "safe eating? Half the shit anyone eats these days can be called safe" she had lit her cigarette but had yet to even take a drag beyond making sure it was lit.

Rock was about to ask that and why bother getting any pepto at all now when Jane reappeared with pizza box in hand and wet hair thanks to the renewed down pour

"Alright I got it now let's go" she said as Rock pulled out from his parking spot and headed down the road. One good thing about this weather it affected even Roanapur citizens like normal folks, no one wanted to be outside.

Revy inhaled the scent from the back and for a moment had a slightly confused look on her face but no one saw it.

"We're back" Rock called as he led the way into the office holding the door open and carrying the pizza. Ever the gentlemen holding the door open for his wife and their guest.

"I'll be, alive and well, and with pizza in hand not a bad idea Rock" Dutch said with a friendly greeting.

Benny meanwhile rushed over to Rock and nearly crushed the pizza box against him "Is Jane ok?" he asked in concern.

"umm?" Rock was confused as Jane was in fact standing next to him dropping her back and taking off her rain coat

"You're talking about the car aren't you honey bunny?" Jane asked in a sarcastic tone that ended on an icy note.

Benny then realized his error and turned to greet her with a warm hug "Of course I am chocolate pie I mean I did name her after you and I want to keep her safe just for that reason" he said smiling a little sheepishly

Jane just smile and kissed him "Oh honey bunny you're so sweet, and wait till you see the new bikini I got for a trip to the beach if it ever stops raining. Maybe I can show you later" she hinted getting an aroused spark in her eyes.

Benny could not help but blush, true not a boy scout, even he had to respond as such when she was speaking as such in front of his co-workers.

Revy just made a surprisingly good gag sound "ugh what the fuck. Not even in the door two minutes and she's already adding sand to Death Valley" she said referencing some joke she cracked to Benny.

Revy then grabbed the pizza "I'm gonna hack off a few slices so Rock and I can enjoy this in peace. Blondie here is doing enough to make me puke" she said heading for the kitchen.

While Benny and Jane quietly headed for the couch to chat a bit, Rock went to speak with Dutch about the day's work and how he had gotten all the items on the list done. Meanwhile in the kitchen Revy cracked the box and grabbed a big plate to at least carve away a third of the pizza for herself and Rock.

Not ten feet away Rock was just about to tell Dutch that the next fuel shipment would be at the dock in a day or two when there came a howl, a crash with a slightly wet sound to it, and followed by the sound of Revy cursing and coughing.

"UGH, Ah Fuck! *gag* what the-"the rest of her cry was cut off by that unmistakable sound of someone trying to keep something down that was not willing to agree.

"Revy!?" Rock shouted in sudden concern as Revy did the best dash he had ever seen right past him, the others and down the hall headed for the bathroom. The door was nearly ripped off its hinges before from even this distance came the BLEH! Sound of Revy 'Two Hands' hurling what sounded like her entire digestive system.

Rock was in a brief state of surprised shock but quickly recovered at the sound of his wife in distress. First however he stuck his head into the kitchen to confirm his fears.

He saw an open pizza box, a broken plate on the floor, and about a third of pizza with everything on it sliding down the wall. He also quickly became aware of the culprit. While they had been chopped up and put under the cheese there were anchovies put in.

"Jane! Did you tell them no Anchovies?" Rock asked his voice calm but Dutch and Benny sensed the anger in it.

If there was one thing for certain on God's green earth you did not, and I mean NOT, want to give to Revy it was anchovies. The smell of them alone was enough to make her nauseous, and should one be stupid, or suicidal enough to slip her some to eat by accident it would render her immobile once the hurling of guts began. This also provided the unlucky soul a precious few minutes to run before the demonic energy they had awoken hunted them down.

While not outright allergic to them as Revy was a fan of seafood, it was however just that one thing that most people have, and that was something that did not agree with them. However the little fish had a severe effect which mostly would be vomiting and nausea but also might leave her dizzy and light headed due to the violent reaction.

Rock had heard of this before from her but he had never seen it for himself and was surprised by how quick it was.

Jane, Dutch, and Benny meanwhile were still surprised until Rock's words sunk through and all eyes shifted to the East Indian woman now realizing her deadly mistake.

"I-I- w-well I just was sick of her attitude and I thought she just didn't like them" she finally.

"Oh Jane" Benny just said hanging his head in disappointment

Rock's eyes narrowed and Dutch saw the warning sign "Easy Rock, I know it was a stupid thing to do but the girl didn't mean anything this bad. Now I think Revy could use some help and you're the only one she'll let near right now" Dutch said quickly rising to get his employee's attention and divert the building anger to a good cause.

It worked. Rock may have learned to accept his own darker 'Revy' side but he was still the good guy of the group and putting the love of his life in his sights was the first and best tactic.

"Alright Dutch but you know what's gonna come next and I cannot be expected to work a miracle" Rock said as he turned and headed down the hall.

"Why not just drag her to bed" Jane muttered

"Jane honey now is not the best time for that" Benny said quietly standing to go get some pizza knowing it was best to just carry on for now

"Amen to that Benny-Boy thankfully there are no grenades in this office right now" Dutch said.

"What? I didn't mean he should screw her to a better mood. Although that might work" Jane said rising and correcting them on her meaning.

Dutch just gave Benny a questioning look before ignoring the mess for now and grabbing a slice and a beer from the fridge. Jane was making a point in the time Rock and Revy had first forged their item status to present day he had noticed a hint or two that Rock did seem to hold a sort of dominance in the balance of power between himself and Revy at least sexually. A fact that might shock the entire city to great amounts.

Still even that would likely not prevent the danger Jane was bringing on herself.

"Well Rock's a smart guy I'm sure he'll make something work" Dutch said.

Benny nodded as he quickly collected the thrown plate fragments and moved the trash bin to under the sliding pizza chunk.

It was then that Benny had a funny thought that although the slices that now had slid into the trash were torn and mashed and beaten by the violent throw. There did not appear to be any signs of bites taken.

He just shrugged it off.

In the bathroom Revy was weak in the guts, knees, and fast growing light headed as she hurled for the fourth time not fast approaching to her last few stomach contents and fluids. It this kept up it would be some dry heaves to follow.

Rock meanwhile had nearly torn apart the bathroom cupboard to find a bottle of Pepto-Bismol but the one he did find had an expiration date that even he would not tell Revy about, mostly because he was worried she might not care. There was not much save the items needed for the more common ailments such as wounds by knife, or bullet the things encountered on the job. So he simply grabbed the washcloth from the sink got it wet with cold water and placed it on the back of Revy's neck while tugging her hair out of the way just to be safe.

"Ugh…fuck, fuck, fuck.." she mumbled weakly into the toilet bowl too dizzy to make a complete threat of be angry right now.

"I know" Rock said trying to comfort her.

After several moments she felt herself finally stable and just waved to Rock say she was done and to get her the fuck out of here before the smell made her worse. Rock quickly picked her up and carried her across the hall to the spare bedroom. With some fancy maneuvers he got her holsters off, along with her boots and belt and shorts before setting her down on the bed. Moving the cloth onto her forehead as he did so.

"Water…drugs" was all she could mutter after a few moments.

Rock knew she meant water because she had just voided wall her stomach had inside and drugs likely meant something to ease said unstable stomach. He turned to get a pitcher from the bathroom but dreaded telling her there was nothing of the latter.

"Sorry Revy were out of drugs" He said helping her get a cup down.

"Fuck's sake….stupid fucking blonde bitch….when I can stand up…I'm-"she could finish as she felt a light dry heave cut her off.

"Easy Revy don't work yourself up" Rock said trying to keep her calm knowing anger would be a very bad idea right now.

Sadly it did not work

Revy's eyes shot open and her teeth were bared in an angry snarl

"WHAT THE FUCK, YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE THAT DUMB FUCKING SLUT TRIES TO FUCKING POISON ME AND YOU TELL ME TO STAY CALM" she shouted at full boil.

Rock had slightly pained expression on his face. He knew this would likely happen she was angry and he was not the exact target of said anger, just the one right in the line of sight.

"Revy-"he began

"DON'T FUCKING TOUCH ME I'M GONNA HURL AGAIN, JUST GET ME SOME FUCKING DRUGS!" she shouted her rage sustaining her for now as she raised up off the bed and threw the cloth at her husband but then it happened.

The dizziness was back in force; her head felt like it had sprung an air leak. Her gut just did a somersault and backflip nearly at the same time and her legs turned to jelly. She sank back down onto the bed with a miserable groan.

Rock meanwhile had bravely stood strong during this explosion but soon as she went down and took her eyes off him the pain crept into his eyes and face. Tough as he was a mean word from one you loved could still cut deep.

He simply picked up the cloth placed it on her forehead and quietly left saying he would be back soon and that he loved her.

Revy just rolled onto her side her back to the door as this slightly ease her gut then just muttered "dammit"

"Everything ok Rock?" Dutch asked.

It was a dumb question but as a friend you had to ask it.

Rock avoided looking any of them in the eye "Ya I'm good Dutch but were out of medicine I'm just gonna make a quick run to the drug store, I'll be careful with the car Benny promise." He said grabbing the keys.

"Sure no problem Rock" Benny said sympathetically.

Dutch said nothing he could see Rock wanted a few moments of quiet and at least the trip alone would take about half an hour or more round trip.

"Geez talk about being a bitch. Tries to help her out and she chewed him out like that? I thought they were happily married" Jane said.

"Happily married to Two-Hand is an interesting concept. She didn't really mean it. If Rock screws up she chews him out cause she cares about him but in this case she was just angry and he was just closest in reach. Right about now I bet she feels ten times worse" Dutch said musing on the dynamics of the couple.

Outside in the street Rock got into the car then took a deep breath before starting the engine.

Meanwhile across the street the man who been taking his watch duty seriously nodded in approval then spoke into a radio sitting on the windowsill.

"Target moving out alone. Extraction is a go. You know the plan men" he said.

The man whom had been on watch earlier was busy looking through several snapshots mostly ones that had Revy in the picture and was muttering lewd things under his breath.

Revy was lying on her side. She heard the sound of the engine turn over and as it did she felt herself getting angry again but at herself.

You saw that look on his face. What kinda dumb bitch are you, now he's going back out into this shitty rain for you…god fucking dammit why did you blow up at him.

This is what she asked herself. She loved Rock but she was still Revy and that meant she had her temper. Yet now it was accompanied by guilt.

"When he gets back.." she told herself knowing she would apologize and he was the only one for whom she meant it.

Then after waiting a few moments she got up from the bed and while shaky made her way across the bathroom first having reached under the mattress for something.

Quietly opening the door she poked her head out but no sign of the others. If they asked she would say she rather wait in the bathroom. She then crossed then hall opened the door and quietly closed it.

Rock was driving along he had just left the drug store, thankfully the accident had been cleared and he was able to get the supplies he needed, he also had made better time then usual as the roads were fairly empty. Already he was looking forward to getting back and thinking that he and Revy would make up. He was just making his way down the stretch of highway when he passed the famous 'hanging rope bridge'. Once he passed this stretch of jungle forests he would back in the main city.

It was then he noticed a set of lights fast coming up behind him, then a second pair and a third. It also struck him as odd they all seemed to be moving at the same speed, fast. As they got closer and even in the dim light of the rainstorm evening he noticed that all three vehicles were black vans with tinted windows and that he had noticed them as he was making his way to the drug store.

"I got a bad feeling" he said.

Revy was sitting against the wall in a slight daze. Mostly from being dizzy and tired but a sudden loud banging on the door shocked her out of her trance.

"Revy! Hey Revy! You in there?" came Dutch's voice, it sounded urgent.

"Alright, alright I'm coming what the hell I was only in there a few fucking minutes" Revy replied opening the door.

"A few minutes? What the hell did you fall asleep Rock's been gone over an hour" Dutch replied as she opened the door.

"Wait what?" Revy asked.

"Balalaika just called she said we need to get out asses out to the highway near hanging rope bridge something's happened I told her we didn't have a car so she is sending one over" Dutch said grimly.

Revy's eyes widened in shock.

"No….Rock?"

To be continued.

A/N: whew! Does that feel good damn I beat my record only 2 hours to get this all typed up! Yay, now then onto business. I hope you like this chapter. Also I remind I do NOT answer questions about what is to come beyond my foreshadowing hints. I only ask that if you wanna know anything that may or may not happen you follow the story to the end. Anyway I hope to have another chapter out soon. I really should start posting them In shorter lengths much easier to put them out faster but I just get going and I seem to not stop until I feel I hit the right spot….the hard part Is will that be at 100 or 10,000 words?. Looking forward to Reviews. Enjoy!