Ya, minnasan… Look I'm REALLY SORRY that Chapter 2 sucked. Even I hate it… Well, maybe I wouldn't have hated it so much if I introduced Tatsumi better… sigh Anyway, my AU world is… weird. So expect weirdness, people! On to the 3rd chapter!

Chap 3 The Deal

It can't wait any longer…I've gotta do it… It HAS to be tomorrow!

As usual, Tsuzuki went to visit Hisoka after work. Since they had gotten so close, Hisoka asked Tsuzuki about many things. Things like what life was like outside his cage. He would always listen to Tsuzuki's answer attentively and seem very interested all the time.

After their meeting, the guards (remember, my AU is pure weird..) jumped out of nowhere and pulled their guns on Tsuzuki. Only this time, Tsuzuki didn't try to save his skin. Instead, he stared them in the eyes.

"Tsuzuki! What are you doing! Run!", Hisoka shouted.

Tsuzuki paid no attention to him and asked the guards, "Where is your manager? I need to speak to him"

Almost all the guards looked shocked, confused and somewhat angry that Tsuzuki didn't seem as scared of them as he was every other day. Tatsumi came from behind the group and pointed him in the direction of the office. "Whatever you want to discuss,… I hope it goes well.", he said. For the youth's sake. It'll be hell if something happened to you.

Hisoka turned his gaze onto Tatsumi. Suspicion ran through his mind but he pushed the feeling away mentally.

"Thank you," Tsuzuki replied and after hugging Hisoka, made his way to the manager's office. Hisoka watched his friend until he walked out of sight, then retreated to the corner of his cage and curled himself into a ball to keep warm. He fell asleep no long after.

Tsuzuki kept walking until he reached a small tent (zoo, remember?) with a sign saying 'OFFICE – MANAGER IS IN' He gulped and slowly entered the tent. The manager looked up at Tsuzuki, slightly surprised to see him. "Uh.. yes? Can I help you?" he asked with a kansai accent that almost sounded fake.

"Uh.. well.. yes. My name is Tsuzuki and I want to make a deal with you regarding one of your uh…displays. Mr….?" Tsuzuki replied slightly angrily and serious.

"Ah.. I'm Himura (1)," the manager answered, getting up slowly to shake Tsuzuki's hand "Hmm… what sort of deal? But just so you know, I don't come cheap.."

"It's alright. I can pay you." I've been saving up for soo long for this.. He better accept my offer. He HAS to.,. For Hisoka..

"Well.. what deal are we talking about now?" (getting impatient)

"I'll pay you 50,000 yen (2) if you let me take the empath out for a whole day, form dawn to midnight. It has to be tomorrow."

"Whoa!… That one's my biggest attraction! You can't just take him!"

"You're not even making any money out of him! It's a free entry!"

"oh… right.."

"But if you just give him to me for one day, you'll get paid for nothing!"

"I see where you're going… Alright. One day, from dawn to midnight. You better have him back by then, or I'll have the authorities come after you!" he threatened.

"Thank you soo much, Himura-san. I promise I'll have him back by midnight" And with that, they shook hands, bid goodnight and Tsuzuki left, feeling happy.

Just wait till tomorrow, Hisoka…I promise you it'll be the best thing that has ever happened to you…

A/N :

(1) Himura not Himura Kenshin… Ruruoni Kenshin fans need not worry…

(2) 50,000 yen dunno if that's a lot in Japan…

I hope this chapter's better than the last one… I didn't have time to make it longer or anything… sorry, please await the next chapter, ne? Reviews much appreciated!