Um...I'm terribly sorry for the extreme lateness. You want the truth? the honest truth on why it's so late?...PROCRASTINATION.

It's a terrible curse if you've got it. (which I do..but I'm working on it!)

Anyway, the half-truth of why this chapter is so late is because I've been busy. ("haha busy? yeah right, it's summer)

Yet, despite it being summer, I seemed to have a lot less "me-time". I just recently got a new job, so thats where the majority of my summer has gone, but I've also been away at soccer camps and church camps. I even went to California for two weeks. It was so AWESOME to be back there! I miss it :(

So, during the flight, I had some fun imagining myself in Fai's shoes. I myself am a frequent-flier, so I'm completely comfortable with planes. I practically lived on planes my whole life. It's amusing (after writing last chapter) to take flying in a whole different perspective-of someone who despises flying!

Anyway, I've ranted long enough, and you have definitly waited long enough. BUT! Before you get started, READ THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE!!!!! READ IT! READ IT! READ IT! READ IT!

I wrote this chapter with the song Livin la vida loca as its sort of...theme song. It's my suggestion that you open up another internet window and pull up Livin la vida loca on youtube or something and have it ready to play when the time comes (believe me, you'll now when you read!). I'm sure many of you have heard this song and you may HATE it, but I wrote this chapter with this song in mind, and its a BIG part in this chapter.

SO! Thats just my suggestion. You can do it if you want...I think it will make reading this chapter a funner(?) experience..


CHAPTER THREE: LIFE OF THE PARTY

Fai and Kurogane entered the party, both sharply dressed in black tuxedoes that contained at least twenty different devices used for such a mission (laser watches, mini inferred binoculars,BA123B handgun with a silencer...that sort of stuff).

After the mayhem at the airport caused by Fai's idiotic tendencies, Kurogane was in a pissed off, shoot-me-please mood. The last place he wanted to be was here at this dumb party with his even dumber partner.

The ballroom was located smack in the middle of Fei Wong Reed's mansion. It was fairly narrow, but stretched far, almost like a large hallway. It was lined on the sides with large, marble columns, and beyond the columns was the rest of Fei Wong Reed's mansion. It was actually a beautiful room, sporting a pure, white theme; from the floor (marble as well; surprise-surprise) to the small, round tables that several party-goers were seated at, and even the ladies were dressed in flowing, white gowns.

Fancy, ballroom music that made Fai flinch (and Kurogane cringe) was being played by a petit orchestrated band on the other end of the room and a frightening total eight people were waltzing to it on the dance floor.

The rest of the party's population was mingling on the outskirts of the room, chattering and laughing while sipping their wine and champagne.

Kurogane scanned the room with a nonchalant gaze while Fai practically jumped on a passing waiter for a glass of his own champagne. Kurogane spotted immediately what he was looking for: security guards; and quite a few of them too.

They stood in between each column, surveying the party with stony faces and bulky frames, intended to intimidate anyone who dared to wander too close to the edge of the party. Their presence clearly marked the "off-limits" zone…it looked as if the party was restricted only to the great ballroom.

"Well, now that we're here, we need to get into Fei's office somehow…" said Fai beside him, already taking the first swing of his alcoholic beverage, bound to be followed by many more as the night progressed. "He's sure to have something on B.A.T. in his office, if he's as closely associated with them as Yuuko told us."

"Yeah, but it won't be easy; security is pretty tight." Kurogane replied, ignoring the flock of ladies that passed by, eyeing the two of them like a pack of thirsty vampires.

"Hmm…Well, I guess we'll have to split up." Fai stated. He turned to Kurogane with a particularly sly grin. Kurogane immediately recognized it as trouble brewing underneath…

"I'll go create a distraction, and you can sneak past the guards and get to his office!"

"Wait-What?! We shouldn't split up!" Kurogane argued. "It's too dangerous!"

Fai chuckled and took another swing of his drink. "Oh Kuro-sama, I know you're worried about me, but I can take care of myself." He grinned.

"What?! Stop putting words in my mouth, you bastard!" Kurogane growled. "And how exactly are you planning on creating a distraction, huh?" he folded his arms over his chest, and glared holes into the blonde idiot who fate decided would find amusing to partner him up with.

"Don't worry Kuro-tan! Just be ready to get in and out of Fei's office."

"Why do I have to do it?"

"Kuro-chi, it's obvious your better suited for that kind of thing. Now go on! We'll meet up later!"

With that, Fai placed his now empty glass in Kurogane's hand and began to swagger away, but not before he called back behind his shoulder, "Be a good puppy, Kuro-wanwan!" eliciting quite a few giggles from onlookers.

Kurogane felt his face heat up like and the only coherent thoughts running through his head were the one's that had to do with killing that skinny, dumb bastard.

With a growl, Kurogane swore vengeance on the blonde, who was now making his way across the dance floor to the bored-looking DJ that was flirting with anyone who would listen.

Kurogane raised a charcoal brow, curious to what that idiot was doing. Fai had reached the DJ and now had him in a grappling conversation. Soon, the DJ nodded his head and gave Fai a devious smile that Kurogane feel he should smack off with the bunt end of his .45 pistol burning in his coat pocket.

Suddenly the dull, lulling tones of the orchestra was replaced with loud, charismatic beats that pumped from the speakers and made everyone in the room visibly jolt. The new music now playing was by all means, not meant for a formal party such as this one. It was fast-pace, up-beat, and had a certain Latino spin to it. It was…Ricky Martin?!

All eyes turned to the dance floor where a certain blonde idiot was bowing to a stunned, speechless girl, asking for her hand in a dance.

With a few stuttering blinks, the girl accepted and the two made their way to the center of the dance floor, sending the previous dancing couples scurrying away in fear.

Then began the dancing.

Kurogane was normally a level-headed, composed person. In fact, the only time otherwise was when that blonde idiot managed to get under his skin and annoy the hell out of him; calling him those stupid names and saying the weirdest shit. AND smiling ALL the damn TIME!

But, on this night, Kurogane couldn't stop himself from being utterly flabbergasted. His jaw snapped open in disbelieve and he blinked so fast it would make Kristen Stewart jealous.

His usually temperate mind (excluding when Fai was being a troublesome, aggravating, idiot) was in a state of shock as he watched Fai and his dance partner swing and twirl in synch with the catchy beats of Livin la vida loca.

Fai was light on his feet as he dominated the dace floor with eye-catching and authentic Latino moves, grabbing the attention of virtually everyone at the party. (which was roughly around 300 people…) He and his dance partner flowed across the floor with grace as they moved their hips and rolled their shoulders looking as if they had been doing this all of their lives.

Kurogane had never seen Fai dance like this in all of the years he had known him. Hell, he wasn't even aware he knew how to dance like this!

They're dance was so…skilled and experienced. Fai moved with a glint in his eyes that stated that he knew what he was doing. Still, it was surprise-overload for Kurogane, who still found it unbelievable that Fai was dancing like a star, looking as if he belonged on one of those high-beat dance movies…

Fai successfully twirled the girl, her dress flowing around her body with every turn, and the crowd began to cheer, having finally gotten over their shock. Somewhere from the audience, someone threw a rose onto the dance floor, which Fai snatched off the ground without missing a beat, and placed it in his mouth.

The effect was somewhat deafening, for several girls shrieked in joy at the action. Fai smirked behind the rose and continued to twirl and guide his partner. Their bodies pressed against each other and the girl even dared to hitch her leg onto Fai's hip, to which he rubbed his thin, pale hand down her calf, causing a collective gasp from the crowd.

Unsurprisingly, Fai had the attention of the entire party. Not a single soul in the room was not looking at the blonde and it was just then that Kurogane realized that Fai also had the full attention of the guards.

Positions and duty left aside, the security men were merely lifeless dolls as they ogled wide-eyed with the rest of the crowd. Kurogane bet he could pull out a gun and start waving it in front of the guard's eyes and it wouldn't deter their attention a fraction away from Fai, who was still moving swiftly and elegantly to the Latino beats of the song.

This was the type of distraction Fai meant, and he was doing a damn well job of doing it, but Kurogane would have never believed in a hundred years he would be victim to the blonde's eradicated behavior.

Kurogane knew he should have been slinking away while everyone, especially the dumb security guards, are awestruck by the idiot and his dancing, but for reasons he couldn't fathom, he was just too damn shocked himself.

That dumb idiot was making him lose his touch. Or maybe it was because he had spent the lesser half of the year holed up in an intelligence quarter. Either way, he was still standing there gawking like a pigeon while his partner was twirled and twisted to ghetto fan-girl pop song.

And standing there, looking like an idiot he did…until the song finally (after what seemed like 5,000 years) ended with a bang. Fai and his…partner had ceased their dance in complete synchronicity with the song, freezing their position, which for some reason was bugging Kurogane.

Fai had his arm wrapped around the girl's waist as he supported her with unknown muscles and looked as if to lay her down. Her body, as flat as a board, was approximately 45 degrees from the floor and she had her arms draped around his skinny little neck…

A loud, thunderous applause vibrated through the great hall. Commotion and a flurry of activity suddenly sprang up, since the crowd was no longer captivated. People moved about, most jostling forward to meet the two amazing dancers.

Kurogane still stood, mind reeling. He watched as Fai smiled and kissed his partner on her tiny hand. People crowded around the two stars, smothering them in compliments and such. Despite the commotion about him, Fai sought out Kurogane. Fai saw him still standing where they first entered, and gave Kurogane an exasperated look. Deliberately, Fai motioned with his eyes for Kurogane to look left.

He dumbly looked left.

There was an open spot where a security guard had left his post. A quick scan showed the guard hadn't gone far…he was only a couple of feet away, talking to another security guard. They were conversing in small voices, and looking at Fai with a sparkle in their eyes, like they were little Fai-fan girls at heart.

It made Kurogane want to beat them up, but he suddenly realized what Fai was motioning to him: the guard had left his post.

Shit. It was now or never.

Giving one last look to Fai, who was still the center of attention, and by no means escaping that dance floor anytime soon, Kurogane took his leave from the party. Casually, he made his way to the side. Once there, he had to be a little sneakier. He edge closer to the two guards. He got close enough to hear them talking, and it came to be no surprise that they were talking about Fai and his dance partner.

The guard was looking away. This was his only chance.

With a burst of speed, but the stealth of a shadow, Kurogane leapt outside the ballroom and into Fei Wong Reed's house.


Ah-ha. I'm sorry about the Kirsten Stewart stab, to anyone who likes her.

I like her just fine, but I couldn't pass up a chance to engage in some good-humored jesting on her part. I've seen a few films with her in it, and she likes to BLINK. Haha, again, sorry to those who idolize her. I've really got nothing against her.

OK! SO! I know you're probably like...WTF was that all about?

Um...the part where Fai was dancing with the girl and picks up a rose was in my dream. I KID YOU NOT!!! (I don't remember if I mentioned that this story is based loosly on a dream I had...)

AND there's more to come, since I'm taking the funniest parts of my dream and sticking them all into one semi-organized story...trust me, the dream was EXTREMELY random and had no storyline whatsoever! although there was a part where Fai was tied up and he just burst out of his bindings like a madman! But, thats for later in the story ^_^)

Ok, I'm really done rambling now. I've done enough of that today. Later!

P.S. You can tell me if you loved it or if you hated it. I hope no one hates it. Dislike maybe, but flat-out hate? that'll send me straight into a pity-party :/