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Akabane hadn't left the Honky Tonk Café since Harry had gone missing. He put his determination up to the fact that he had a chance to get his revenge on someone who had dared to interfere with his plans; and who had taken something that belonged to him. Because that boy was his, he had big plans for Harry and he wasn't about to let some second hand challenger to ruin him. His cold smile made those in the Café with him nervous, but also assured them of their chances for success.
Harry had been paying close attention to what was going on around him with detail that would make Akabane proud. It seemed that they were not the main point of interest for those who were keeping them here. Which was a solid indication that they were being used for bait or leverage, though for what leverage he could be used for Harry had no idea. That didn't exactly give Harry a lot of information, but it was something he could work with.
The prisoners were still shackled and gagged, but it seemed to Harry that the blonde could become free at any time and he wondered why he didn't simply escape or better yet allow them to. Another factoid that he entered into his database of information was that both Ginji and the one referred to as Kazuki seemed to know the one who had imprisoned them, which added interest and detail to his bank.
Finally they had a plan in place and Akabane was eager to get it started. After all this was a matter of professional pride. He needed to prove to this client that he needed no motivation to get the job done and to assume otherwise was a costly mistake. He could feel the knives in his body humming for release and stroked his fingers up and down his arms. "Soon." He whispered and got into the truck. After all, he had to get to the place if he was going to transport the 'cargo'.
"It seems that he's on his way, the delay was most likely doing his research it's congruent with what he's done in the past." Harry instantly knew that the voices were talking about Akabane and he shook his head silently in the dark. He hadn't been with the man long, but already he knew that Akabane had been using the time for research, but only for his revenge. The man was a genius after all, he wouldn't need long to know what he was going to do.
Akabane pulled up to the rather unoriginal 'lair' it was an old stone building and he was almost disappointed that someone in this line of work would choose such a place to use. He shrugged his shoulders, he was quite entertained as it was, and it wasn't like he needed any more excitement. At least not for now.
Ban and his 'support' were watching from the shadows and he kept the binoculars on Akabane's form. They were far enough away to make sure that they would not be noticed and Shido had animals in place to work as an alarm system. Ban tightened his grip on the binoculars and thought of his eel trapped inside of the cold stone fortress.
Shido wasn't much better, he had all senses on alert for his animals but his mind was focused solely on the fact that Madoka was being held hostage from him and that he had been unable to protect her. He tightened his hands into fists and swore on the blood that dripped to the ground that he wouldn't let such a thing happen again.
Toshiki and Juubei were silent in the background, the two usually bickering men were quietly supporting each other while their little thread master was absent. Juubei's eyes were still blind and Toshiki slowly reached forward and placed a comforting hand on the protector's strong shoulders. They would never again be so distracted by their petty anger to allow such a thing to happen.
As far as the employer had informed him Akabane was to pick up the 'Cargo' or rather the beloveds of those connected to the Get Backers. His grip tightened on the wheel but other than that there was no outward sign that he was furious. He heard the thumps of bodies landing in the back of the truck and he loosened his hold on the steering wheel. He would be getting his revenge soon enough as it was.
Harry managed to hold back a groan of pain as he hit the cold metal floor in the back of the truck. He was soon joined by the others and wondered if the deal had gone through. He wondered what their imprisoner had gained. He shook his head; he knew that he would be getting his revenge as soon as he was free.
There was a tense moment as Akabane started to drive away just as Ban got an email saying that if he and the other's were fast enough they could regain their beloveds. Of course the location given was the location of where they currently were, meaning that the sender had no intention of letting them win. Ban narrowed his eyes as he read it over again and wondered who could be behind the plot. He had his suspicions, and his fear was that they were true.
Akabane stared straight ahead as he drove away he knew that he was being followed by both those who had hired him and those whose beloved's he was currently transporting. He smiled softly, the day had taken a rough start, but he was going to make sure that it ended on a very high note.
Harry knew that it was Akabane who was driving the vehicle. The only question he had was where they were going and what was going to happen. He looked around and realized something important. They had placed no guards inside of the car. He smirked and closed his eyes concentrating on the spells he had been diligently learning. He hadn't practiced any of the wandless magic but he did understand the theory. He focused and slowly used the spells to get himself released.
Akabane drove until he was parked in front of the building he was to deliver the 'cargo' to. He stepped out of the car and smiled "My transportation services are finished…" He tipped his hat to the men who opened the door of the truck and were met with a powerful blast of magic and then finished his sentence "So now I am able to do exactly as I please."
Ban saw the flash of magic as the sign that Akabane's transportation was complete and immediately joined up in the fight. The security was tight but it relied mostly on electronics than it did man power. Therefore it was easy for the infuriated men to take them out and safely rescue their beloveds. Ban recognized this style of security, Himiko, he had hoped that she had realized her brother's death had not been his fault; it seemed that it hadn't been the case and she had tried to get her revenge. He planned to deal with her shortly after making sure Ginji was okay.
Harry had joined in the fight as soon as he was free and smiled when he saw Akabane attacking. Harry thought that the knives flowing out of him were beautiful as he watched Jackal tear apart his opponents. He focused and his dark green eyes narrowed as he focused and took his revenge.
The security was nothing and soon there was a wreckage of bodies. Most were alive but the gathered group thought that the deaths weren't such a terrible loss. This train of thought might have also been encouraged by the fact that they were too busy reassuring themselves that those most precious to them were safe.
Madoka stood up trembling as she realized that she was safe. She heard Shido come towards her and blushed when he took her immediately into an embrace. "I was so worried." The animal tamer whispered roughly into her ear. There was a pause as they simply held each other. Than Shido pulled away and gently kissed her on the lips like he had been waiting and hesitating for so long to do. He was afraid that she would pull away, and that his worst fears would be confirmed. He breathed a sigh of relief when he felt her soft lips tenderly return the pressure. He trembled and gave a small growl as he pulled her closer. He planned on continuing this much later in the seclusion of their home.
Ginji came over to Ban's side smiling brightly even as Ban slapped him on the back of the head "What the hell do you think you were doing?! Trapped in there and you didn't use your eel powers go gain your freedom?! You just expected me to come after you? I think I'm going to have to charge you the Get Backer's fee!" Ban was still busy ranting at Ginji when his blonde love silenced him with a kiss.
Kazuki was helped up by Juubei though the talented thread master was fine besides a few bruises. He smiled up at his loves and was impressed to find that they weren't fighting. Although he was sorry that such a rare event came when they were both feeling such guilt. Kazuki reached forward and caressed Juubei's cheek. His hand was immediately grasped as Juubei placed a tender kiss on his palm.
He turned to give Toshiki attention as well only to find the brawny blond pressing against his back. He blushed not usually one to show so much love in public but he had no choice as Juubei pulled him into a demanding kiss and Toshiki was caressing his sides as he whispered what they would be doing later to make up for lost time . When the kiss ended and Toshiki received his own the two protectors told their thread master that they would pick their arguments carefully in the future. This made Kazuki almost happy that he had been kidnapped.
Harry watched silently as the couples were rejoined and he looked up when a tall black shadow came over him. Akabane's stern face was looking down at him before it broke out into a fox like smile "It seems that we will have to be working on your defense sometime in the future." This was all that the sadistic doctor said before motioning Harry to follow him "Come…" He said shortly, Akabane cast one last glance at Ginji and Ban, sad that he had let another opportunity to see the legendary Lightning Lord in battle. He supposed that he had gotten caught up in all the fuss and hadn't played the situation to his advantage properly. He looked down at Harry and thought that the small boy was all to blame. Akabane was unused to being concerned over others and so this matter with the boy was rather uncomfortable for him as a whole.
Harry flushed in shame and looked down as he was led away. He paid no mind to those watching them leave. He could only feel embarrassment that he had been captured in such a manner and had been unable to save himself and the others. Or at the very least himself and had to instead wait around for Akabane, most likely causing the man a terrible amount of trouble. He looked at his feet and promised that such a thing would not be happening again.
They returned to their hideout and Akabane paused as the door closed behind him. He looked at Harry from the corner of his eye s and said softly "It seemed that the client believed you to be important enough to me to use as leverage…." He waited to see how the boy would react to this before continuing.
Harry blushed and said "I…" He didn't know what to say, as far as he could remember he had never really been important to anyone. He could barely remember people needing him for his abilities, but never important for just himself. He was so distracted by his memories that he hadn't noticed Akabane closing the distance between them.
Akabane hadn't realized it, but in the short time the boy had been his care he had placed many hopes and expectations on those small shoulders. He smiled as he thought briefly of what his brother would say. "It's no matter… for in a sense they were right." He finished this statement by sealing the unsuspecting boy's lips with a kiss. "You are important to me, for I have chosen you to be my greatest challenge and I will not allow anyone to take that away from me."
Harry looked up at Akabane mute from this admission and wasn't required to speak any further as Akabane gave him another deep kiss. This time Akabane slipped some tongue in so that the two future enemies could share a tender kiss. As this happened Harry thought to himself 'Someday…I'll be his greatest challenge, I swear it!'
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