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I also want to thank my friend NoAng3l, for proof reading both chapters, and since this story is for her, I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it ^^


"So what have we got so far?" Setsuna asked.

"Two females, one dead and one missing. Both blondes with blues eyes, around 20 years old. Both missing from their houses, with the exact same note printed from their computers."

"This suggests that both of them were kidnaped, not runaways, and that the same person is involved in both cases."

"So, we got a serial killer?" I concluded.

"Probably, but we still need to wait for the forensics to finish their analsys. So lets not jump to conclusions."

"Right, right. Well, it's getting late, and since we can't do anything until the smart guys finish their job, I think I'm gonna go home."I said, yawning and stretching all over my chair.

"Sure, you go ahead, I'm going to stay a little longer."Setsuna smiled at me, before she went back to her computer.

I stood up, got my gun and my jacket, before making my way towards the exit "Night partner."I added over my shoulder.

Just as I exited a building, I saw Michiru running towards the door.

I opened the door and stood out of the way, so she could just dash next to me, since she seemed like she was in a real hurry "Forgot your purse, Missy?" I smirked at her, as she sped by me.

She just rolled her eyes, not answering my question, as she went for the stairs that lead down to the crime lab.

I chuckled, shaking my head, as I resumed my trek towards my bike.

Mounting my Kawasaki Ninja, I took off, without the helmet, because come on, what's the fun of riding a bike, if you can't feel the wind in your hair?

I could do this all day, every day. Just speeding down the empty highway, with only wind as the companion. If I drive fast enough, I get the feeling like I can fly.

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"Do you have any idea what time it is?" I mumbled groggily, not opening my eyes.

"Tenoh, get your ass to the lab, forensics got something on our dead girl, that can help us find our missing girl." My eyes snapped open at this.

"Coming." I shut the phone and jumped out of bed. I got ready in record time, grabbed my keys, and ran out of my apartment.

After twenty minutes of racing through the almost empty city streets, I ran into the precinct, and right down to the lab.

Michiru and Setsuna were already there talking, and some blue haired girl, that looked like her eyes were glued to the computer monitor, looked like to be the only other person in the lab.

Ignoring her, I approached my partner and the CSI, who stopped talking as soon as she saw me.

I nodded to Setsuna and winked at Michiru, who scoffed and turned towards some pictures that were on the table behind her. I smirked at her reaction, until Setsuna punched me in the shoulder, glaring at me.

I returned her glare, mouthing 'What?', at which she just shook her head and went to stand besides Michiru.

Rolling my eyes at her, I stood behind the aquamarine haired girl, looking over her shoulder at the pictures.

"What have you found that couldn't wait for the morning?" For some reason, my voice sounded husky and a little annoyed. Probably because of the lack of sleep. They did wake me in the middle of the night.

"Look at this. Now, we found the victim buried in the park, but we also found sand and traces of sodium on her clothes." Michiru said, as I leaned in, resting my left hand on the table, to take a better look at the photos on it.

"So... what? She was killed on the beach, then dumped in the park?" I guessed "How does that help us?" I asked, looking at Michiru. She turned her head to answer me, but stopped when she saw how close I was.

The first thing I noticed were her eyes. They were this deep blue color, a little red, because of the lack of sleep, but still, nothing less than stunning.

She was looking me in the eyes, but I noticed her gaze going down, to my lips. I licked my lips, and was about to lean forward, when Setsuna's voice snapped us back.

She blinked couple of times, probably to clear her head, and I looked at my partner, ignoring what would have most certainly happened if she wasn't here.

"Well, we know that this isn't natural sand. See this?" She showed me a picture of what looked like enlarged grain of sand "If this were natural sand, the edges would have been smooth, and these aren't."

"So... not a beach? Where then?" Now I was confused.

"I got it!" I jumped a little when the blue haired girl at the computer yelled. Setsuna and Michiru just chuckled. They must have gotten used to this.

"What do you have Ami?" Michiru asked her.

"I have the match. This kind of sand is used by only one company in this town, and that's for painting walls." Ami said, obviously quite satisfied with herself.

"Why would someone use sand to paint walls? And how?" Now I felt completely lost.

"Well, they mix it with paint, which produces a textured finish for walls and ceilings or non-slip floor surfaces."

"Give us the address, Ami. Good work on finding the match." Setsuna smiled at the shorter girl, who seemed to positively beam at the praise.

"Also," The tech expert added smugly "want to guess who commissioned them for some paint?"

"Let me guess; our two victims?" I asked, already knowing the answer.

"Exactly!" Ami exclaimed "6 years ago, by Asakawa family, and only a month ago by Tsukino family."

I looked at my watch "Great. But since its too early for a visit, who is up for an early breakfast?" I asked, looking at all of them.

"Sorry, I need to take this to the judge, to get the warrant, because I have a feeling we won't really be welcomed at the 'Paint&Texture Inc'." Setsuna said, collecting everything she needed for the judge.

"I'm kind of sleepy, been working for 24 hours straight, so I think I'll just go home and sleep." Ami looked sheepishly at me, which made me chuckle a little.

"It's OK." I reassured the tech expert, before I turned towards Michiru "Miss Lead CSI?" I asked mockingly.

She threw an icy glare at me before responding "I'll pass."

"Oh well, your loss. I know this great place that has the most amazing pancakes..."

"Really, Tenoh? Pancakes for breakfast?" Setsuna asked incredulously.

"What's wrong with that?" I asked with a fake offended tone and a hand over my chest.

"Honestly, you are worse than any guy I have ever dated." Setsuna shook her head at me, and I just smirked.

"I'll take that as a compliment."

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Later that day, I met with Setsuna and Michiru in front of the P&T office building "Hey partner." I waved to the green haired woman, as I got off my bike.

"Where is your helmet? You do know that it's illegal to drive a bike without a helmet, right?"She asked me warily.

I chuckled "What, you gonna arrest me, partner?"

Michiru rolled her eyes, as Setsuna shook her head.

"By the way, what are you doing here, Missy?"I questioned.

"Will you stop calling me like that already? I have a name, you know!"She snapped at me, and I raised my hands in surrender.

"Whoa there Mermaid, no need to bite my head off." Setsuna pinched the bridge of her nose in annoyance, and Michiru looked like she was about to take her gun and shoot me on the spot.

"Let's just go in and talk with the owner." Setsuna tried to change the subject and bring us back on track.

As we entered the building, Setsuna approached the secretary "I'm detective Meioh, and these are detective Tenoh and CSI Kaioh. We'd like to talk with the person in charge."

Few moments later, a tall, dark-haired man came to greet us "Hello, my name is Oikawa Sousuke, and I am one of the partners in this company. How can I help you, officers?"

"Detectives" I muttered, but Setsuna ignored his mistake "We have a warrant to search your company and I would like to ask you some questions, if you don't mind." She said, giving him the envelope.

He opened it and quickly read the warrant, before giving us a tight smile "Certainly."

He motioned for someone behind him to come, and the secretary from before appeared next to him "This is Kuchiki Yaten. She will give you whatever access you need... If the warrant covers it, of course."

He then turned to Setsuna "Now, if you will follow me to my office."