AN: I don't own Black Lagoon or Madlax.

After stopping at a deli to grab a bite to eat, Rock and Revy were back on their way to the Rip-off Church; Rock guess now would be the best time to talk, since Revy had a full stomach.

"Um" Rock began before being cut off.

"Oh, god not this again." Revy complained.

"What?" Rock asked a bit surprise that he didn't even get to say what was on his mind.

"Here we go again, Rock the only one with a damn conscience has a fucking problem! Now we have to talk about it like damn Dr. 'fucking' Phil, what is it this time? Wait, don't answer that let me guess , it's about the girl isn't it?" Revy scolded, Rock's silence quickly confirmed that her guess was on the point.

"Damn it! Fuck! What the hell is your problem?" She yelled, angry that Rock was beginning to grow attachments to the young girl, she couldn't stand it.

Revy took out a cigarette and lit it, taking a pull and exhaling, she calmed herself.

"you knew what you were getting yourself into." Revy said

"I'm just concerned Revy." Rock said

"About what? We been in some shit before and we always come out on top, no need to worry." Revy said taking another pull of her cigarette.

"But don't you just get the feeling that things might not go our way?" Rock asked

In truth Revy had the same feeling but it wasn't something she was going to talk to Rock about, as it'll just make him worry more.

"Look Revy, If something does happen and it doesn't look good just… just come back ok?" Rock pleaded

"Shit Rock you make it sound like I'm going to die." Revy joked.

"Madlax's nickname is the 'Kind Killer' so excuse me if I'm a bit concerned, people don't just get names like that without a high body count." Rock countered.

"Oh, really? I wonder if she'll be kind enough to 'allow' me to put a bullet in her head." Revy said as she tossed the cigarette butt out the car window.

"I'm just curious, what are you going to do with all this stuff?" Eda said as Limelda loaded half the guns int the back of the 1988 Chrysler Conquest and headed back inside for the rest.

"You sure you want to know? Cause I'm sure you can get killed in this town for just knowing something you shouldn't." Limelda advised as she picked up the rest of her merchandise.

Eda sat in a nearby pew "Yeah it's better that I don't know, but word of advice."

"Is it free?" Limelda asked a bit jokingly.

"yeah." Eda replied.

"Well what is it?" Limelda inquired.

Eda's voice turned dead serious "No one buys that many guns without a plan to cause trouble, and those who start trouble in this town, only do so when they have nothing to lose."

Limelda simply smiled at the warning and started to walk out.

"God smiles on those who are generous." Eda said in a lighthearted manner not expecting for Limelda to take out a $20 dollar bill and placed it in the offering basket without giving it a second thought as she left through the church doors.

"And may god help any poor souls that gets in her way." Eda muttered as the doors to the church closed.

A few minutes later another knock was heard on the church doors. Sighing Eda got up figuring that the woman forgot something, that was quickly dismissed when she heard Revy's voice on the other side.

"Hey Eda! Hurry and open the hell up!"

Signing again Eda replied, "Hey there's this new thing called a phone call, ever hear of it? You should really try it sometime Revy." She opened the door. "I could've been busy."

"Yeah, Yeah whatever," Revy said disregarding the scorning as she invited herself in.

Limelda spent most of the day scouting out the city, looking for escape routes and shortcuts, once satisfied that she knew the layout of the city well enough she headed back to the motel to check on Madlax. The sun was starting to set when she opened the door to the room; the room itself was covered in darkness as the only source of light came from the sunrays that made it through the blinds. In the furthest corner away from the light sat Madlax in an wooden chair shrouded in total darkness.

A cold shiver went through Limelda's spine.

"Where have you been, Limelda?" Madlax asked as she got out of the chair and started walking towards the window.

"I went and got some toys to play with." Limelda said trying to lighten the mood.

Madlax didn't laugh, instead she turned towards Limelda giving her a cold stare. "How can you joke at a time like this?" Madlax retorted in a cold manner.

With some of the sunlight now shining on Madlax's face Limelda notice the obvious signs of sleep deprivation. "Damn it Madlax I told you to get some sleep."

"I'll sleep when this is over, have you found out anything new?" Madlax asked impatiently.

Seeing how pointless it was to scold her friend Limelda decided to answer Madlax question.

"I have a possible idea on where they might be keeping her." Limelda said.

"Who you hear it from?" Madlax questioned.

Limelda felt uneasy about telling Madlax about who gave her the info but decided she would find out sooner or later. "The bartender at the Yellow Flag last night, but given the state you were in we couldn't act on the information." She quickly added defending her actions.

"So you knew and decided to waste an entire day fooling around." Madlax said her voice bordering murderous rage.

"Look, I went and got the things we need, it's down in the car, but we should wait till you're-" Limelda was cut off when Madlax walked pass her without saying a word. To Limelda it felt like a ghost just walked through her. Sighing she turned and followed Madlax to the car.

AN: Things are about to get messy in the next chapter, so bring an umbrella!