~Another chapter much longer then the others due to me just sitting down with nothing to do and writing my ass off. Thanks to everyone who is reading this and I hope you all enjoy it~

Len turned staring at Jack "Where is she..." He said in a low animal-like growl
Jack threw his hands up defensively "Calm down now tiger, I told you I'm taking the girl and not killing you it'll be our little secret" He grinned
"Who do you take me for Jack!?" Len roared pinning him against a wall
Jack looked down on Len with a smug grin "Well, let's be honest with each other here. I think you're the kind of guy who gets shit done I like that I really do, but you and I both know deep down we're not that far apart." He said turning his gaze more cold. Len let go taking a few steps back upon hearing this "We're both killers Len, we're the kind of people that others fear... Fear is a key quality in this world now people who fear you leave you alone or treat you like kings in hopes of saving their own hides."
"Shut up..." Len said quietly
"That's all everyone cares about now. You don't really care about that girl you just want to save her to somehow "Redeem" yourself in the eyes of others and for WHAT? Gaining their respect! HAH what a joke." Jack laughed brushing himself off
Len wanted to kill him right here butcher him... But that wouldn't help his situation "I'm nothing like you.." Len said calming himself down
"Oh sure you aren't..." Jack giggled to himself "But enough about pasts and such, who do you take me for?"
Looking straight him straight in the eye "I think you like to imagine yourself as some big gang leader but in all reality you have some form of heart."
Jack wide eyed stared at Len "Heh... Guess you found out my secret"
"Back at the bar, you killed your own member cause he attempted to put himself onto other women" Len replied
Jack now sitting in a chair "I don't like rapists disgusting filth like that shouldn't live. Like how you killed those corrupt investors."
Len nodded "So I need you to tell me where Miku is... Wait do you know what they are going to do with her?"
"I was told she was vital for an important operation that's all" Jack answered
"Do you wish the world was back to the way it used to be... Before the Fall?" Len asked
Sighing Jack looked up towards the roof "Sure, there were times I wanted it to be the way it used to be... But now with the gang most of em are like family and I make do... So no I really wouldn't change this."
Len put a hand on Jack's shoulder "Their little "Operation" involves using Miku as some sort of sacrifice to rejuvenate the earth."
"Now how could they possibly do that..." Jack asked confusingly
"I still can't explain it but she can somehow heal anything wounds pollution, you name it." Len asked "So I'm begging you help me... I feel like you aren't one to just let this happen.. She'll die"
Jack stood up and paced back and forth furrowing his brow upon each pass by Len. Sighing he finally spoke "Alright, I'll help you saving the world is nice and all but frankly most people have gotten used to this lifestyle killing a girl like her won't do change anything.." Jack reached into his duster's pocket pulling out a small walkie-talkie "Hey Cul you still have the girl?" He said into it, a female voice was heard on the other end
"No Jack we just gave her to the client now, why?"
"Fuck!" Len shouted...
"Len?" the door opened with Luka followed by Dell and Al "Jack!" She yelled drawing her own weapon the gun Jack had left
Jack smiled seeing the weapon "Nice gun right? But please hush I need to hear this."
Len raised a hand indicating to the other's to stand down
"Thanks Len" Jack said focusing his attention on the walkie-talkie "Cul follow them without being noticed then get the rest of the gang to be prepared for a fight."
"Why?" was the response
"Change of plans they are going to kill the girl. So be quick about it!" Jack ordered sounding more like a leader as he spoke
an eerie silence when suddenly Cul answered "Alright Jack. I'll tell you where to go you know the exchange place right?"
"Yes I'll head there now fill me in when I call back." Jack responded "Alright follow me you four"
"How can we trust this guy Len?" Al asked staring at Jack
"We have to for Miku's sake..." Len said looking back towards Jack
Raising his hands in defense "Hey now I did some goods things back at the bar remember."
"You run a gang of killers" Dell pointed out calmly
"Killer's with a code, we may be a gang but we aren't monsters." Jack said "Now hurry or we won't get to her in time!" Rushing out the door everyone started to follow him.

"Let go of me!" Miku shrieked flailing at the men who started to drag her to a small hole in the floor The walls! She thought. This was where she had woken up from and escaped before meeting Len "No not here!" They threw her back into a cell... Her cell
"I'll handle this from here." A smooth voice said Miku looked up seeing a tall man in glasses with short shaggy brown hair entering the cell "Hello Miku pleasure to have you back. Now I know you don't remember me but I'm Kiyoteru I'll be your... Supervisor you could say"
"More like Warden!" Miku yelled staring at him with a burning hatred
Kiyoteru flinched back "I saw over the camera's you killed a guard... Don't be sad he did a terrible job anyways I mean he failed to stop you from escaping. Now this might hurt a bit and I'm very sorry" He said pulling out a small knife. Miku closed her eyes preparing for the pain she was about to endure but nothing happened opening her eyes she saw that the man had cut his own palm and was now holding it out to her "Mind if you heal this for me?" He smiled nicely
"What if I refuse?" Miku asked
Kiyoteru frowned "Well you don't have to but if you do I will make it my secondary priority to ensure your comfort and well being while I'm not working"
Miku raised a hand seeing his excitement she felt the would with her fingers wanting it to be healed and just like that it was healed
Staring at his hand Kiyoteru turned his back towards Miku "Thank you, I hope you enjoy your cell" he said coldly
"Wait what I thought you said you would look out for me!" Miku yelled
Waving the man kept walking "Oh I will but I'm working right now!" Fascinating she's taken a life but still has the gift. to imagine a d- His thoughts were cut short by a pat on the back
"So Kiyo, how did it go with the girl?" A voice asked
"Akaito..." He flinched turning around "It was more then I could've hoped for..." He answered
Akaito raised an eyebrow "Oh? She's killed so now she has my gift right?"
Kiyoteru shook his head "No she's killed yet she still heals! To think that you of all people couldn't unlock the power she has."
"Mikuo still thinks she's going to be apart of his plan" Akaito said laughing to himself "Fool."
"Let him imagine what he wants for now keep on the security." Kiyoteru said leaving
Akatio put on a pair of gloves where the fingertips looked metal scratching it along the wall making a loud screeching noise "Heh...hehehe...HYAHAHAHAH, Now things are getting interesting"

Luka and Len were at the back of the group led by Jack after what was around an hour or two of jogging "Len what's going on?" Luka asked
"I thought I explained this to you guys already." Len responded
Luka frowned "No what's going on between you and Miku, you're putting yourself in way to much danger for a girl you've just met" she said sternly
Len looked over at her "In truth... I love her, I really do... Luka I know you have feelings for me and believe me you're like a second sister to me. So please support me in this."
Luka nodded "Well at least I know you love me like family" She smiled softly
Len laughed "Of course I love you like family you and Al have been there for me all the time and I love you both"
"Al is well... He's Al" Luka laughed "And Dell... I'm glad he's back to"
Len nodded "Me too"
Jack turned around "Hey shh we're here." He stood around before staring at a large sand dune "This way."
Running behind the dune they were met with around fifty men armed to the teeth with blades and other assortment of weapons a couple even had some fire arms. A women in a pair of jeans with a thin jacket underneath it was a white tank top walked over to them "Jack!" She said before looking at the others "The famous Oak... cuter then I thought" She said playfully
Jack quickly put his arm around the women "Now, now Cul be nice with our guests. Is everyone ready?" He asked
Cul nodded "Waiting for the word"
"Do you have my weapon?"
Cul sighed "It's heavy as hell how do you carry this?"
"I don't!" Jack cheered "You do"
She stared at him as he grabbed the suitcase like object she was carrying "You found an entrance right?"
"Of course.." Cul said
"Love ya babe" He said nicely planting a kiss on her cheek before turning to the group in front of him "Alright men! I want you to rush the entrance and cause as much of a scene as you can while me and my little party here go rescue this girl... That yes I know we kidnapped but change of plans! What do we hate most of all!?" He shouted
"Murder of innocents! Rapists! and most importantly Order!" The group cheered
"That's right! So if they plan on killing this girl we won't let that happen now go get em!" Jack said pointing towards the small shack that held Miku
Len jogged beside Jack "Was the speech really necessary towards the "stealth" part?"
Jack grinned "Moral and all wanna get em pumped." He unfolded the suitcase like object revealing three long poles and a huge crescent blade "Haven't used this old thing in a while" Jack purred putting it together making a huge scythe
"Fancy..." Al said "But I prefer the simpler things" He waved a large metal bat from hand to hand "Light and sturdy what more do you need?"
"I like a man who enjoys violence ain't gunna lie" Jack said looking at Al
Al shrugged "I'm not a fan of violence but if it's for Len I can't back down"
Cul was right beside Jack brandishing her own weapons just simple trowing knife
"You know if you throw that you just lost your weapon" Dell stated
"Attach it to a strong wire and it'll come right back to ya." Cul replied
Dell laughed "Smart."

Entering the building the fighting had already happened you could hear men grunting the sound of metal clashing and gunshots everywhere.
"Shit just how big is this place!" Al said
"Split into two groups of three" Len suggested "Jack, Cul you guys have a two way radio so Jack, Dell come with me Cul you lead Al and Luka, Find Miku and get her out of here. then one of us will call the other and we'll retreat hopefully with minimal losses"
Everyone nodded and went down their separate paths

Jack slashed a man in his should almost cutting it clean off "That's seven already! How many you got Len?"
"I don't keep track sorry!" Len shouted stabbing someone before hearing a yell from behind him, a guard had gotten the jump on him and pointed his gun right at Len
"Urk!" he coughed up blood before falling to the floor Dell stood behind him "Really you STILL need me to watch your back..." Dell asked
"I was reckless. Leave me alone." Len sighed
"We'll find her don't worry but just focus we don't need to bring you out in a body bag." Dell said patting him on the back
"Yea, Len just relax let the muscle memory of killing flow through you." Jack said in a soothing voice
"Ignore him... Kill if you have to which may be all the time but remember WHY you are doing this." Dell said staring at Jack who went on ahead leaving a trail of gore behind him
"They do call him Jack the Ripper..." Len sighed
Catching up to Jack they saw him tear through a group by simply spinning his scythe around
"Can't deny it though... Glad he's on our side." Len remarked
"If he's on our side." Dell replied
"Hey!" Jack called "I found some cool stuff over here!"
The two caught up to him and saw he was staring at a large computer screen "They have this kind of technology in this place!?" Dell said amazing
"No time for gawking pay attention" Jack snapped his fingers"Watch this." he hit play on a video called "Subject M"
A brown haired man walked past two large tubes "Subjects... Miku and Mikuo are almost fully matured DNA samples used from Akaito seem to be making much better but an unusual characteristic is that the subjects seem to have a Teal like hair color almost to that of Akaito's brother Nigaito"
"Nigaito.." Len said outloud
"Friend of yours?" Jack asked
"Brother of my old friend Kaito he mentioned him sometimes but never an Akaito.."
"Because I'm the "Black Sheep" of the family" A voice said
They all turned around seeing Akatio wearing a black long sleeved shirt with a red vest complete with black pants and blacks shoes staring at them "So you found out yea little Miku is a doll... A creation used by my DNA we wanted to make the perfect one with the gift that has run through my family for a longtime, Little Bro didn't have it he was... a failure so to speak" Akaito said his red bangs covering his face
Len started to walk towards Akaito who stared at him smiling like a maniac his eyes glinting with an insane flame "You say one more thing about Kaito and I will kill you.."
"Hahahahaha Let's see you try Oak..." Akaito grinned
Len was about to rush at him before a firm hand yanked him back "Find Miku..." Jack said "I'll play with our friend"
"Come, Len let's go..." Dell said rushing ahead
Len looked at him and nodded
"Len!" Jack called tossing him the radio "Wouldn't want the others to forget to get outta here."
"You get out too." Len replied before leaving
"Alright then... So Akaito was it? Nice to meet you I'm Jack." He bowed taking off his hat
"The Ripper yes I know about you... Now how many minutes will you last.." Akaito laughed walking towards him "Or should I say seconds."
Jack lunged first spinning his weapon in a flash, Akaito though easily backstepped this before performing his own counter attack. The red haired man grinned wildly while slashing like a maniac at Jack grazing his face but landed a gash on his arm
"Interesting... Nice weapon you have there." Jack commentated before throwing a knife at him
Akaito caught the knife easily in his hand before dropping it "Custom made gloves that work like claws... You like em? Cause there are going to be the last thing you see!" Dashing forward Akaito shot out his hands attempting to impale Jack. Sliding under Akaito's reach Jack tripped him before butting him back with the pommel of his scythe finishing his attack by flipping it in a circuler cutting Akatio's abdomen
"You made me bleed..." Akaito said quietly "Yes! This is going to be FUN!" He yelled

"Do you think Len and the other's will be ok?" Luka asked
"Jack's there... He's... Different but he's got a heart of a gold for a crazy killer." Cul laughed "He can handle almost anything in here I'll bet"
Al nodded "He seems like a guy who has taken more then his fair share of near death experiences"
"He became a gang leader for the sake of the thrill of being in life or death situations it's his drug.." Cul sighed "He needs to find a better hobby."
Wandering through the corridors Cul found a small door that you could've easily missed "What's in here?" she opened the door seeing a small computer desk "Huh?" A loud crash was heard as Cul turned to see a brown haired man run into a small elevator "Wait!"
"I'd much rather not this information is much to valuable... Enjoy feeling useless. No matter what happens my plan will succeed." He smiled and waved leaving the room
"Dammit!" Al yelled slamming the desk "What does he mean by "my plan will succeed"?"
"His plan to sacrifice Miku?" Luka said "Whatever ignore him, he's probably crazy... Let's just continue the search for Miku"
The two nodded at her and left.

"Len..." Miku sighed looking out her cell bars waiting for someone to hear her the gunfire has been happening non-stop an hour or so after Kiyoteru left I need to calm down... She thought... Singing was he only real thing that calmed her down so softly she started to sing the lullaby she sung for Neru
"Feeling that so long ago, our fates were planned to meet today"
"And though I know forever so, we'd always find the way"
"Traveling along our path as if a thread was pulling me"
"Step and stride, I couldn't hide the love that wants to be free"
"Golden light, that shines so bright"
"It casts away the shadows of night"
"Standing near, I feel no fear from the mysteries turning right"
"And with the voice that rings in my head"
"That guides me forward through each open gate"
"The key to every different passage"
"The future and my fate"
"Through happenstance and random chances"
"The little chains that forever link to me"
"The precious bond that we both share will remain through history..."
"Well that was a nice finish to the song" A familiar voice said
"Len!" Miku cheered "I'm so glad you came!"
Len grinned "Of course I would.. Now let's get you outta there"
"Len!" Dell called "I found the gate key." Walking over opening the gate "Someone just left it here."
Len shrugged "Musta been in a hurry due to all the fighting"
"All the fighting? who's here?" Miku asked
"The Ripper gang, Jack, Cul, Luka, Al myself and Dell" Len responded
"Jack's here!" Miku gasped taking Len's hand as he opened the gate "Cul must be the woman in charge that kidnapped me!"
Len nodded "After explaining what would've happened to you Jack decided to help... Surprisingly he's an ok guy, his men seem to hold him in high regard" Pulling out the two way radio Len started talking in it "Cul get everyone and get out we found Miku"
"Len? where's Jack?" Cul answered
"He's off doing his own thing I'll grab him on the way back!" Len said "Just go."
"Alright" Cul responded
Dell ran ahead "If Jack hasn't left his spot he should still be this way just keep back tracking."
Miku and Len nodded

"I gotta give you credit Jack..." Akaito said sighing "You've surpassed my expectations."
Jack was exhausted and covered in wounds "Aw thanks you're good too." He said before smirking quickly
Akaito scowled at his sudden change "What's so funny, you're about to die you realize that?"
Jack burst out laughing "Hehehehehahahaha! No.. No I'm not, we got her!"
"Eh?" Akaito muttered before getting jerked back
"Surprise asshole!" Len punched Akaito in the face before shoving him back past the door they just entered, Jack quickly grabbed a chair making sure it was firmly locked
"Arg! You son of a bitch! Get back here!" Akaito roared
"I think we'll call this one a tie!" Jack waved before catching up with the others "Thanks for the save."
"Thanks for the distraction." Len replied
Looking over at Miku, Jack bowed "My sincerest apologies for the whole... Kidnapping thing"
Miku waved him off "At least you changed your mind." She looked over at him seeing all the cuts "My god... Come here" She grabbed his arm walking with him and slowly started to heal his wounds
Jack stared at his now fine arm "Well I'll be damned..." He muttered
Miku started to sway before falling she leaned against Jack "I'm sorry." She said standing back up "All those wounds took alot out of my stamina" Without even realizing it she was lifted off her feet
"Lemme return the favor then" Jack responded sprinting so he could catch up with the others

Leaving the lab Len was told by Jack to go to a specific place that's where the Ripper's were camped he said there he caught sight of the others "Luka, Al!" He called rushing over
"Hey, hey! Glad to see you all ok" Al said cheering
"Jack!" Cul ran towards who was now putting down Miku "You're covered in blood... What happened?"
Jack shrugged "Heh.. I got into a fight what does it look like. Miku was nice enough to heal one arm but she got tired so I carried her the rest of the way here."
Miku smiled "I can do the rest if you want?"
Jack frowned "No no I'm fine that took quite a toll on you I wouldn't want you to put yourself in harms way for me."
"No ordinary person could do this to you though.." Cul questioned
"Well the guy wasn't ordinary he enjoyed fighting, He was toying with me the whole time to be honest." Jack sighed
"Well let's get that treated.." Cul said bringing him over to a small tent
"It's fine Cul" Jack said as she took off his coat "How many guys did we lose?"
"Around 23 dead 15 injured." Cul responded
"Dammit..." Jack sighed
Miku looked at the floor while the others looked around, everyone here was helping each other it was less of a gang and more of a big family. "I'm sorry if I cause you trouble" She said
Jack looked up grinning "We'll recover, now it's safe to assume that these guys will keep going after her right?" Everyone frowned causing Jack's face to get a bit more grim "Well I guess I'll just have to stick with you guys, you need me."
"We can't possibly make you leave your group Jack." Len answered
"Cul you always said I needed a better hobby so I'm going to take your advice and follow Len around helping him out." Jack said looking at her "You're in charge"
Cul scoffed "If you think I'm letting you outta my sights you got another thing coming, I'm coming as well."
Al patted Len on the shoulder looking at the two "Well the more the merrier they say right?"
"Who's going to lead then?" Dell asked
Jack exited the tent "Hey boys! Me and Cul are going to stick with these guys for a bit due to the mess we just caused. When I get back you better have giving those fuckers hell!" He cheered
"You got it boss!" One yelled
"Count it" Another cheered before you knew it everyone was cheering like this was some sorta party
Jack laughed "They don't need a leader, they just need some motivational words. Well where to next oh wandering swordsman." bowing to Len
"Stop it..." Len sighed shaking his head "I guess back to Li's hopefully he can keep us safe until I think of another plan.."
"So far the only lead we got is Nigaito" Dell announced "So once we get there let's make it our best bet to find him"
Len grabbed Jack and Dell "You guys go on ahead I need to talk with them in private" The others nodded
"Eh, What is it Len?" Jack asked
"Don't mention the "doll" thing Akaito said to Miku she doesn't need that" Len asked
"We should really tell her Len" Dell responded "But whatever you say"
Jack nodded "It's better this way we don't need her to experience to much stress. She's a fragile one but like Dell said Len, she's not a child don't baby her to much"
"Thanks guys.." Len said quickly
"Leeen! Delllll! Jaaaack! Come on!" Miku called waving at them
"The lady's waiting Len." Jack grinned before getting slapped upside the head by Dell "Ow hey, hey... I'm injured here."
"Coulda been worse, Len may have been the one to hit you." Dell replied nonchalantly
"Fair enough..." Jack shrugged

~Big chapter filled with alot of stuff, I should be updating quicker now with the summer. So thanks for review and for everyone who reads this. Quick question: Who is your fav character so far and who would you like to see more of whether it be one character or a relationship between two or more~