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For those...bleh, you know already. xD

Nina P. - Hurray! I'm so glad you like it! xD Well, if Hook is here, then you can be sure everyone else is too. Oh no, John is a conniving one... -trails off-

Another tiring day at the job…or should I say night, Misaki thought as she stared at yet another dead body being put into a body bag. This time, instead of foreigners, a Japanese citizen had been murdered. But they were not killed in any incredibly bizarre way; just a few bullet wounds here and there.

"The murdered victim was apart of the Nakajima mafia. I guess we could say this was gang related violence," officer Hiroshi said, scribbling down some notes. "We don't really know who he was right now, but I'm sure forensics will figure that out."

"According to Kanami Ishizaki, a star vibrated earlier," Misaki said, crossing her arms. "I suppose that means that a Contractor was involved in this."

"Are you sure?" Hiroshi asked, a bit skeptical. "If a Contractor had done this, wouldn't they have killed the Yakuza member a little bit more…uh…violently? I mean, most Contractor related deaths are quite unique from what I've seen."

Hiroshi had a point, but that was just a stereotype. Some of the most gruesome murders were ones that looked perfectly normal. "Without further evidence that this was a murder caused by a Contractor, we're going to have to say that this was a gang war."

"Understood. It seems you weren't really needed for this case, eh, Kirihara-san."

"Yes, it seems like another false alarm…." Misaki looked up at the sky, seeing another shooting star. BK-201 must have taken out another unknown Contractor…then again, maybe that Tengu masked man had a hand in that death. "All right, this case is a wrap for the time being."

The officers nodded, saluting her as they ran off to relay the information to everyone else.

Would this night ever end? Misaki sighed, about to take out her cell phone, when a familiar sight made her instantly freeze. BK-201, the Black Reaper, was watching her from an alleyway a few feet away.

She opened and closed her mouth like a fish, wanting to say something, but too shocked to speak a word. Casually she looked around to make sure no one else had seen him, and then looked back. However, he was no longer there. The Black Reaper had disappeared as quickly as he appeared. What was it he wanted? Did he want to tell her something?

"Chief! We've told everyone about your decision. What now?" Hiroshi asked, running up to her side. He stopped, staring at her curiously. "Are you all right?"

"Uh…yes I'm fine." She looked away from where BK-201 was a little while ago. "Take that body to the morgue and have the forensics look at it. That will be all for the time being."

"Roger!" Hiroshi shouted, saluting once again.

Misaki waited until he was gone before looking back at the alleyway. Once again, BK-201 was there. This time he nodded at her to come closer.

Does he want to talk? She thought nervously. This could be her one and only chance to talk to this mysterious Contractor. Obviously he did not want to kill her, because if that was the case he would not have saved her.

With one more glance around to make sure no one was paying any attention to her, she walked towards the alleyway, watching as BK-201 went a little further into the darkness. She hesitated for a split second, but then continued on.

As soon as she stepped into the alleyway, she noticed that it was empty. "Um…hello?" she said, but out of nowhere a hand covered her mouth. She screamed, fighting against her attacker.

"Shh, relax. Do you promise to keep this conversation between the two of us, and that no matter what you will not alert your men to my presence?"

Misaki forced herself to calm down, nodding vigorously. Suddenly the hand left her mouth. She slowly turned, her eyes falling on BK-201. She automatically held her breath, fear gripping her. She had not been this close to him before. "Did you wish to talk to me?"

He nodded.

"What is it?"

"Be careful. You've been under surveillance."

"What?" she whispered, looking around. She was being watched? "Who's watching me?"

BK-201 shook his head.

"Don't I need to know who's watching me?"

"No. All you need to know is that you ARE being watched. Be careful who you call, and be careful who you answer for. Your words could be used against you."

"What…what does that mean? Is it someone at HQ?"

Bk-201 turned and began walking away.

"Wait a minute," she whispered again, her volume increasing a little.

He stopped.

"Why did you save me back then?"

There was only silence for an answer.

"You need me for something, don't you? What is it?"

"It seemed like a rational decision."

"What?" It seemed like a rational decision? Exactly what did that mean? However, BK-201 did not answer her question. Instead, he voiced something that was surprisingly similar to Hook's warning.

"Miss, stay out of all this. If you keep chasing stars, you'll only find grief. "

Misaki opened her mouth to speak, but Bk-201 ran down the dark hallway, leaving her alone, as well as confused. He had answered her question, and yet he didn't. Is seemed like a rational decision? What was that supposed to mean? And this warning…why was he giving it to her?

"Chief!" she heard someone call.

"Uh…in here!" She could hear rapid footsteps approaching.

"C-Chief!" Saitou said. His breathing was harsh as if he had just run a marathon. "W-what are you doing here? Did you see something?"

Kouno looked around, his gun already drawn as he surveyed his environment.

Misaki stared at the two and sighed. Where was Matsumoto when she needed him? She honestly hoped he would come back from his vacation so she could put some sense in her two officers. "I thought I saw someone…but I guess it was just my imagination," she lied.

Kouno looked over at Saitou and shrugged. "Well, are you ready to leave? We've finished all we needed to do. Hiroshi took care of most of the work."

"Yes…let's head back." She turned, not daring to look back as she stepped out the alleyway. Why exactly had BK-201 saved her? Just what was her role in all of this? Was she simply a pawn in a game of chess…or was she perhaps more?

Someone was watching her…

That's all Misaki could think of as she filed her report on the murder of the Yakuza member, whose name was later identified as Moyashi Kengen….which was a very peculiar name to say the least. Apparently Moyashi was a hired hit man who took great pride in how he quickly handled his client's jobs. His murder remained a mystery for the time being, still under the rouse of "gang related violence." However, many of those in the police force did not believe that was the case. Someone wanted this man dead, and they wanted him dead bad.

Did BK---no he couldn't have. He used many other mediums for killing than a gun; most of which were much more effective.

My heavens…Mayu was right…I do think about him a lot…

Misaki leaned back in her chair, staring at Jun's empty seat. Her friend had been on sick leave for three days now. She was starting to get worried. But every time she went to the woman's house, she was not home. Even her calls could not get through. She could only imagine all the messages she had left on her answering machine.

Warily, like a mouse hiding from a cat, she looked around her office. Who could be the one keeping an eye on her? Was it someone she knew? Was it Hook? The Contractor seemed to have the ability to possess animals, so didn't that mean he could be just about anything that could walk, crawl, fly or swim? She shuddered at the thought of walking home, having a bird flying above her, watching her like she was prey.

"Chief!"

She jumped, knocking some of her paper off her desk.

Saitou blushed, waving his hands in what seemed like a peace gesture. "Erm…sorry, Chief," he said, bending down to help her gather the fallen paper. "We were just wondering if you would like to go out and some burgers. Our shift is over soon so…"

Misaki shook her head. "Sorry, Saitou-san. You know how I feel about leaving early."

"Uh…y-yes, sorry about that." He bowed and turned to leave.

"Saitou-san…you haven't called Matsumoto-san have you? I honestly don't want to ruin his vacation with nonsense."

Saitou halfway turned. "B-But a few days ago you said you wanted him to know what was going on."

"Yes….but I told you that I changed my mind later that day didn't I?"

Saitou blushed, coughing in his hand.

Misaki stared at him with a large frown. That was always a sign of nervousness. No matter what Saitou said she knew he was lying.

"Really I haven't! You can ask Kouno." He waved his hands again.

Misaki continued her cold stare, her eyes narrowing.

"A-All right! I admit it! I may have let something slip…"

"Saitou, you know better than to---."

"I know, Chief! I'm so sorry." He bowed three times consecutively.

Misaki sighed, rubbing her temples. She should have known Saitou would say something. He did do some idiotic things sometimes…like using his real name on an infiltration mission involving that Chinese mafia.

"Well…he was going to find out eventually I suppose. Was he worried?"

"Erm…a little. He should be back from Osaka tomorrow."

Misaki shook her head. Well, she was going to get an earful tomorrow. "I might as well prepare."

Saitou gulped, looking a bit awkward now as he waited for Misaki to say more.

"Yes? Was there something else, Saitou-san?" she asked, returning to her paperwork.

"Uh…n-no, that was all, Chief." He blushed, bowing. "If you change your mind about not eating, you know you can always call us." With that said and done, Saitou left Misaki to her work, and to her thoughts.

Misaki knew what her co-workers were trying to do. They were trying to keep her from becoming obsessed with work. Their efforts, sadly, were not working. Misaki had to work, she HAD to think. That's just what sort of person she was. Yes, maybe she was a workaholic, but at least she got things done when they needed to be done. She was dependable; and that was just the sort of people everyone relied on.

Shaking her head, she went back to her previous thoughts. BK-201 had said she was being watched, but he had not been specific in his meaning. There were many people who could have been watching Misaki. The police, people on the streets (though that thought was disturbing), even her own friends. The fact that the strange Contractor deemed it important enough to warn her…made her nervous. Hook had told her to be careful. But why? Earlier the dog seemed more than willing to kill her, and yet now he was her ally? What was going on?

A horrible thought suddenly assaulted Misaki's mind. Anyone in this office could be a spy...

She looked around, watching the few people who were still working in her office. Could these people she saw everyday be spies, or assassins for some nameless organization? She wanted to believe that BK-201 had been lying to her…but she knew he had not. Who was she supposed to watch for? What was the point in giving her a warning?

Misaki stacked her papers, saving them for another day. She no longer felt safe in her own workplace…

A/N: Yes, it's crazy short. xD I couldn't figure out a way to make it longer. I feel like I've failed you guys. Dx

Anyways, Misaki is being watched…but why who? And why? I blame her nosiness. She WAS awfully nosey in the anime, often getting in trouble because of it. All that aside, you guys may have to wait a while for the eighth chapter. I'm seriously stumped on it. Darn writers block… -shakes a fist as the sky-