Chapter VII
When Justice takes wings 2
A/N
*white haired man raises a glass of bourbon* And here's to another weekly chapter of your favori- *scythe cleaves through his glass barely missing his hand, random demon retracts his scythe*
That….was a 75$ J.D. in a custom made glass…how the hell do I find demons in the author's note?! you freaks of nature are really begging for pain*grabs rebellion and prepares a battle stance* And luckily for you, today I'm feeling generous!
-Swordmaster Style- Let's rock!
-Later on-
…. Leave her here and come by my side. You have to chose Yuki-Chose me and live, chose her and die.'' Her cheerful tone was all that made it that more wicked ''Choose, Yuki.''
How did I ended up in this situation again?...
My options at that point were, well drastically limited to say the least, usually when under that kind of pressure people tend to make a really bad and lasting mistake, never happened to me personally mostly because I devised a simple method to pull myself out of that kind of life or death decision. And that was what I opted for this time.
From the looks of it, they weren't in any rush, the followers were resting peacefully in their own blood, Tsubaki was quivering in fear behind me, and Yuno, well that girl was still held her hand extended with a clear smile that stated-Grab it and let's run away-.
In light of that situation, there was only one possible solution my mind could come up with.
''Girls, excuse me for just a minute'' and of course they were more or less perplexed.
I fished in my jacket for something I knew I brought with me, and found my trusty chocolate bar. I unwrapped said treat and enjoyed it peacefully still under their questioning gaze.
''What? I just need a minute to think this through, and we all know the human brain can't function without energy, so …'' with that I bit another chunk.
Most likely if I chose to rescue Tsubaki, Yuno will simply come after us kill her and drag me out of here, at the same time if I chose Yuno that annoying thing called conscious is sure to torture me nights in a row, and if I chose neither of them….well I'm not about to explore that possibility.
And from what I know the drug used to the followers worked like a charm, complete obedience, therefore as the drug is more powerful it's effects are short lasted to prevent permanent brain damage, and knowing that this charade lasted for over 28 minutes now, I'd say it's effects are about to wore off completely, so no matter who I chose no danger will come across.
With that in mind, I wrapped my treat and placed it back, grabbed Tsubaki by the hand at the same time I took Yuno's hand as well. With that I took both girls, Yuno being slightly ahead to prevent any nasty swings of her axe, over the outdoor hallway and towards the front gate. Running along we passed by random followers who begun to awaken at last from their trance, they were all happy to see the Sacred Eye figure unharmed. Halfway through we had to stop, my phone rang. I still held Yuno's hand to prevent any ''accidents'', fortunately she remained quite stiff, my guess was she was having what appeared to me an inner conflict whether I chose her or Tsubaki. Said, cult figure was adjusting remarkably well to the situation she didn't seemed frightened or disturbed at all.
''Talk fast'' I said to the one who called me.
''Took me forever to fix those sprinkles, sorry about that, everything alright there?'' it was Kurusu.
''Could be better, I got things under control in a way, keep your men on standby, we still haven't caught the assassin, and I don't want to scare away the poor bastard.''
''Got it, be cautious though, my investigation diary didn't revealed anything about the killer. Also, keep Sixth safe until I get there, at the moment I got a clear location on Ninth she's in a prison at the lower levels, it should take me 15 minutes to find and apprehend her, think you can last that long?''
''Take your time, my diary will keep us all safe, and recently I found I got an amazon warrior on my side, I'll contact you when I catch the assassin.'' Ended the call before he had a chance to comment.
5 Minutes earlier, the Temple's basement.
Ninth was staring at her masked imprisoner, he was resting on a chair holding near his ear what appeared to be a voice recorder. Some words were heard from the said object but nothing clear.
''Hey, freak show, what's that recorder in your hand?''
The masked vigilante paused his recorder and answered without lifting his head '' It's my diary, a diary righteousness that records criminals who must be stopped and the helpless who must be proteted. With it, I foresaw the cult's evil deeds and infiltrated it to stop Sixth.'' He got up of his chair ''Then, I pretended to obey their orders and captured you. Everything happened according to my diary''-18:48 Trash discovered beside the desk- the diary announced, with that the masked man quickly complied and cleaned the floor.
''Huh, that was refreshing'' his excitement was ended by a buzzing sound coming from the diary, Minene realized it was the same sound that announced her dead end flag a few times.
''What's wrong?'' she asked in anticipation
''Nothing much, I'm borrowing your bomb'' the vigilante said walking in a sad pose.
''Wait, what did you said?''
''I have to in order to fulfill my righteousness. And if you don't want to get caught up in it, then hurry up and escape'' with the last words he threw the keys at her feet, the gesture caught her off guard
''H-Hey.'' He was already gone.
We continued our run, Yuno was leading the way and we were following close, with each corner turned another follower seem to awaken.
'' Look at that, the hypnosis is wearing off faster than anticipated, and I believe our assassin knows that as well.'' They both ignored my comment and kept on running. From what I recalled the path we were heading lead for the front gate. As expected, a few moments after we were standing on a indoor bridge, custom made specifically to admire the temple I assumed, when Tsubaki grabbed my left sleeve forcing me to stop.
''Yukiteru, let's face the enemy here. My followers are back to normal, as is my diary, so now we at least have a fighting chance.''
Yuno was quick to react, she stopped in her tracks the same time, and slowly walked towards Tsubaki, her axe a little to close for comfort. '' You're deceiving Yuki again, aren't you? Always placing him in danger just for your own sake, the assassin is after you only, there's no reason for Yuki to risk his life just to protect you, right Yuki?'' she turned her head to face me with a pair of expressionless eyes.
The sight was disturbing to say the least, I didn't know what to expect from this girl, my response matched my uncertainty'' Yes well, I would feel much more comfortable continuing this conversation without that….way to sharp axe between us, don't you agree?'' adding a nervous laugh.
My phone rang again, preventing her reply, I picked it up.'' Yukiteru Twelfth is heading your way''
''Twelfth you say?'' A diary owner, that would explain how he infiltrated so easily and why my diary couldn't foresee his decisions.
On the other end of the call, detective Kurusu was holding his phone in his left hand, and a gun in his left pointed towards a Minene dressed with a top white shirt and trousers to match, her resentment was concentrated in her comment ''This sucks…''
Kurusu continued his call ''Twelfth is blind, but his sense of hearing is incredibly sensitive. He took Ninth's mini-bomb.''
''Well that changed the game a bit….''
''Yes, and I bet he'll make a ridiculous use of it-''
''Yuki on the roof!'' Yuno pointed towards a masked fellow with a a small sized ballon instead of a head, and soon after I closed the call, four more same masked fellows appeared right by his side. 5 vigilantes same black superhero costume only difference was the color of their masks acting as a face. There were 5 circles, violet, yellow, red, green, and pink. The moment they started to have a little synchronized power ranger dance routine, a suspicious opening track begun to sing from somewhere, merely a symphony of trumpets synchronized with their movement. Half way through their dance I noticed mini cassette in the pink one's hand.
''The five of make-Quintwelve!'' and the as they made their stance the green one pressed what looked like a traditional bomb detonator, and….fireworks matching their color blasted right behind them.
I rubbed my forehead in annoyance. Is This the assassin I was halfway to consider my executioner…?
''Yuno, could you come here for a second?'' she complied, I leaned over and whispered in her hear ''Listen, I can't battle this individual, he's blind and that's simply not fair, I don't want to win against someone that handicapped, if I even try, that annoying little thing called conscious wouldn't let me sleep for weeks. So I'm asking for your help, I'll just give you the right individual, and you do the head chopping, how about it?''
Her next moved caught me off guard, she simply hugged me tightly, still holding that axe, with a content expression she sighed slowly down my neck. What I noticed at first was the warmth of her body, it seemed almost unnatural, I figured it must've been from the exhaustion you get after killing countless supposed to be dead followers. She released me from the hug and nodded with a cheerful smile and hand behind her back. '' You know I'd do anything for you Yuki, consider him dead''
Just how far can I got with the word –anything-…..
They marched with their little dance, climbing down the roof parkour style, until they reached our location, now they continued their party on the bridge each of the them saying one sentence.
''Good to meet you''
''First''
''I am..''
''Known as''
''Twelfth''
He's a blind dude, so announcing my presence via a response would be just dumb.
The red one got annoyed and pointed in front of him ''Those who can't even greet will eventually turn into villains!''
I smirked in amusement Oh c'mon man, stealing even his sense of hearing would be just cruelty.'I looked over at Yuno eyes asking for permission to reveal our location, I didn't wanted to make things harder for her, she nodded with a genuine smile.
'' Five vigilantes dressed the same, almost impossible to tell which is which, and it would've worked quite lovely if the guy from the middle didn't announced his desperate need to hear my voice and give my away my location.''
They immediately mixed together changing their position completely, after which continued their speech. ''The evil organization has initiation an ritual of committing evil deeds!'' red one said.
News flash pal, my whole escape plan is based on that info. At this point I was ignoring them and analyzed my possible next opponent, Tsubaki simply scowled at his statement. The five vigilante's continued their speech.
''They test to see if you have what it takes to work for the cult, and share their sins, to prevent traitors.'' Pink one said.
''Can you actually trust such an organization?'' green one said.
''My goal is to assassinate Sixth'' violet one said.
''Run away now if you don't want to get caught'' yellow one said.
''One of us five has swallowed the timed bomb'' red one said.
''That's the real me'' I really lost count by this time.
''The other four are controlled by the drug use don the followers''
'' I'm quite desperate, unfortunately. A dead end flag was triggered on me earlier as well.''
''I'm in the enemy territory after all.''
''But I will take Sixth with me!''
Well aren't you the kamikaze type…
''Righteousness is about winning. I will defeat evil, even if it costs my life!''
''Here I go'' all five of them charged ahead. I turned to Yuno.
''My bloody princess, the stage if yours'' She nodded and picked up a pebble, I was curious where she was going with that.
Soon after she slipped the pebble in the other hand and shouted ''Watch this!'' she pretended to throw the pebble with her right hand, her body perfectly mimicking the process, in reality she threw it with her left hitting a side of the bridge.
Oh this girl, she's got looks deadly skills and tactical mastery. The real one is blind therefore only he can hear the actual sound, while the rest will focus on her body movement, I'll admit this was even beyond my level, well any strategy against an actual blind man would be beyond my level for that matter….
With that four of them turned to the right, while only the real one hear the sound and turned for the left, worked like a clockwork, Yuno was pleased as well as I heard in her reply ''You have good ears'' she dodged the other four and sliced the red one's neck with ease, his body fell over the bridge and exploded as he said. His last words ''You win, you are righteous''
''Oh, how touching I win his blessing'' with that, my bloody princess collapsed to her knees breathing heavily. I rushed to her and placed my hand on her shoulders. Her cheeks were red, placed a hand on her forehead and it was burning up.
''A fever but how…'' With that I recalled our little run through the rain the other night, it must've left a mark on her.
This is….one unpredicted event, my main plan was based on this girl and her lethal skills in case Tsubaki switched sides. Now my queen is pinned down and this gives the opponent the perfect opening to…
''Well done Second'' Sixth slowly walked near us. The tone of her voice and expression adding the sound of the front gate being closed and a few followers closing in on our position made a clear statement of her decision.
''So you chose to betray us Tsubaki, and I honestly hoped we could became allies.'' I was still leaning over Yuno, the girl was at her limits, she could barely keep herself awake.
Dare I say it in this situation…?
''Oh, you still don't get it?'' By now the followers caught us, two of them holding Yuno, and other two holding my hands at my back, they really put some pressure, all for the better.
''Both of you pose a serious threat in this game, you got the brains she's got the claws, you two make a too lethal combination to be kept alive.'' One of her follower handed her a long smoking pipe, she lit it and breathed the nicotine with thirst.
''My plan was to use Ninth as bait to finish off First, Second, Forth , but this bastard ruined it'' and she stomped on Twelfth recording diary, while she had her fun, I planned my next move.
Basically I anticipated everything at this point, true my main plan was based on Yuno and her deadliness, but let's be honest, what kind of strategist would I be if I didn't have a competent contingency plan?
By this point in the story, the villain feels arrogant enough to tell the hero their motives and plan, so to keep the routine running…
''But why, Tsubaki, I thought you were a oracle of God and-''
She snarled at my remark and spit her next words with disgust '' I'm no oracle…not since that dreadful day I lost my innocence''
''But why, how, wasn't this a cult based on serving God and following his commands?'' I think I faked desperation quite believable.
''Foolish boy, this cult started just as a temple to protect me when it was created by parents.'' Her tone grew sorrow.'' They founded this temple because of my poor eyesight. I acted as an oracle of God, and was praised every day by countless visitors, even though I couldn't live a normal life, they tried to fill that void with adoration from my followers. And it all worked for the best until one cursed day.'' She held back her tears.
By now I noticed someone standing by her side, from what I deduced from Chris intel, this old man wearing a traditional kimono and just a Sacred eye insignia on his chest, he had to be Funatsu, the real leader behind this organization, and something strange got my attention. All the followers were either focused on me or Tsubaki and no one was looking at Funatsu, no one but me. I found out from the start who had the most to benefit from her parent's deaths, and this guy was promoted from a simple consultant to second in command of the cult. And if that wasn't enough for a reason, I also noticed a smile of content, he wasn't even trying to hide it, a smile directed at Tsubaki's next words, as if he was proud of something.
'' My parents decided to spread the cult further and announced their leave in a few days, when the day arrived they left by car and had an accident, both of them died.'' Lonely tears were falling from her eyes, in opposition with the old man's expression of content. Why hasn't anyone noticed this before?
''Soon after, the cult drifted into madness, and the highest authority decided to use me as a offering, their exact words-'Commit sins together. Eject your sins unto the confinement room to purify your body-. Just some cute words to mask a monthly rape on the cult figure….of course I was incapacitated to refuse. This was my only home, an no one knew of my identity other than my parents, I became a prisoner in my own temple, while all the followers had their way with me over and over again.'' Her tears stopped and anger replaced them. Next to her, the old criminal kept his smile but added a pair of glistening eyes, and his pupils were dilated.
Incredible, this creature not only planned their death, but also anticipated her suffering, no more likely that was his intention, those sparkling eyes express pure arousal, the man is excited at the thought of raping a helpless girl. This is the clear expression I've seen at several perverted minds after their trials was over and they showed nothing but pride on their crime. Put together her words and his aloud body language and anyone with half a brain can deduce guilt.
Tsubaki continued talking ''But all that suffering came from the unseen world, a world which No human one can tame, only God. And that's why I will win the throne of God and obliterate the unseen world.''
This is going far well than I planned, these two guys retraining me, in their mid 40's, our little chat lasted over 5 minutes, how do you think anyone could hold someone with the exact strength they first caught him with? Their grip loosen to say the least, a lot. And with the right amount of shook…
I dropped the act and went for my determined self'' Kasugano Tsubaki, what if I told you I have the power to tame your unseen world? And I will prove my power right about-''
And now let's say hello to the shook With a frightened voice and expression to match '' No,no,NO! Behind you Tsubaki, it's Twelfth he's still alive!'' Everyone even her heads turned to the location I shouted, and for my two restrainers…were they even there? With a swift move I shake them off and rush for Tsubaki, a hand rapidly slipped in my pocket and the next second a small knife around her neck.
I think it took them about 5 seconds to comprehend the situation, I waited patiently until someone ''Release our oracle you ignorant heretic''.
This would be the part where I make my demands, right? According to the movies at least…
'' Listen here molesters, if you even touch my pink girl, I'll touch your oracle's neck with my knife, get me?''
''Don't listen to him, all of you-'' Sixth started, but I covered her mouth, I needed her complete submission for my plan to work, that's why my next words were only for her ears spoken in silence '' You're parents didn't die in an accident, they were killed, and I know who is responsible, follow my lead and I will reveal his identity.'' She calmed herself and nodded.
The pawns released my pink reaper, and I brought myself and Tsubaki near her, there I had to support her with one hand, and keep the knife threat with the other.
''Now, me and your oracle are going to have a nice little chat in the closest room I find, anyone who follows us will be responsible for her death, give me a frightened expression if you understand''
I whispered back to Tsubaki '' For my plan to work, I need you to strengthen my threat, tell them to act accordingly '' she complied without hesitation ''Do as he says and do not disturb us, that is an order.'' We walked through the followers and into the closest chamber, there I closed the door and leaned Yuno on a side wall, the poor girl was burning up she had trouble staying awake. I then opened the window to light the area a bit. Tsubaki waited patiently in the center of the room, when I was finished, I tossed the knife at her feet, she had a puzzled look.
''Take it, so we can talk at the same level, no threat whatsoever, just your ordinary conversation''
She picked up the knife and took the word.''There are a lot of questions I need to ask, but first, who killed my parents?''
'' Real cult leader, Funatsu, he had motive and benefit, after their deaths he became the leader and he was the one who instigated the cult in that disgusting practice. These are not shallow words, I documented on the temple's history and suspected him from the start, when you expressed your grief earlier he was simple delighted by your nightmare, that was enough to confirm my suspicion.''
She analyzed my words carefully before she looked down and tensed her fists, her voice was full of anger ''He will pay…he Must pay! No one can bring this kind of suffering without the receiving proper consequences! No one has this right!''
''Oh don't worry my dear, I promised you I will tame your unseen world and nothing can stop my resolve.''
''What do you mean?''
I got my phone, speed dialed Christopher and spoke without needing a response ''Verification code Spade 8, code black don't have time to elaborate, call Drake and tell him I require his influence in 30 minutes in front of the Sacred Eye temple.'' We both hang up at the same time without any other words.
''I'll ask again, First, what did you mean by that?'' she was getting irritated.
''Yes, what if I told you, I can bring to justice every one of your follower who took advantage of you in exactly, 30 minutes?''
She backed away with a perplexed expression ''Impossible we function as an independent organization, the government has given us full authority over our organization, what we do here is our own concern, no one will trial a believer outside this temple, the law protects them. You can't-''
I stopped her statement with a fierce reply ''Then damn the law to hell, true justice is crippled by the law, and when evil uses the law to protect itself, then everything gives you the right to take the law into your own hands. When justice can't defeat a greater evil, I will the one who stains his hands with a lesser evil to conquer and eliminate the greater evil!''
She was regaining her composure ''And how do you intend to do that? The unseen world cannot be changed by pretty words alone''
A smirk curved my lips ''I know, that's why I called Drake Malachi, known in Japan as the Black King, an man who controls all of Japan's organized crime, the mafia if you like, and it will be his power against a random independent cult who hasn't even heard of a court law.''
''Wh-Why would a man like that help you…?'' She was still not convinced, but slowly and surely she wanted it to be real.
''Because I gave him that throne, long story short, that man owes me so much I could ask him to cut me his right arm and he wouldn't even flinch, were talking here about a new level of trust and indebtedness. Trust me when I tell you, if the molesting accusation won't cut it, from drugs to mass murder anything can be put on someone's back with the right amount of money, or threat.''
''And Funatsu…?'' she was becoming the innocent little girl we all love.
''Oh for that old devil I will deal personally, rest assure, justice will get him good, very very good.''
''One last question, Yukiteru…why?''
''I told you earlier when we first meet Tsubaki, that whole speech on what happened with the world if the last good man on earth accepts corruption's power? And I will say it again, no matter how may times its necessary - I ain't such a saint that I can promise to risk my life for strangers. Neither am I scum enough to sit quietly by while people are getting hurt before my eyes.
And if by that I have to stain my hands with evil to do what is right, then I will become a noble demon, I will bear this burden, or rather this crown gladly.''
By now she was smiling'' All my life I praised an unseen God, from an unseen world, when all this time one god was right here on earth helping us one by one.''
''Not exactly a god, but yes something in those lines.''
'' I have a feeling of what will happen if you win this game.''
''Don't keep me guessing…''
'' Your first action will be redeem yourself resurrecting everyone you may have killed, after which, you will make this world a far better place than any of the other diary holders could even dream of.''
''That….covers my main plan, yes.''
''Then come closer, young Amano Yukiteru, I wish to give you my blessing in this errand.''
Closer huh, you're still holding that knife rather tightly….no matter though, everyone deserves a second chance, I'll have to keep my guard up.
I approached the blue haired girl keeping a close eye on the knife, she gently lowered my head to her level and placed a kiss on my forehead saying'' Remember this, First, in this game you should only trust those who share your conviction and honor.''
Why did it sounded like a threat. Wait what's she doing, she's raising the knife, dammit, I'm in a range to close for dodging, She's aiming for-
All my thoughts had stopped when I saw her plunge the knife in her torso. Her smile was no dripping blood, and she collapsed, I caught her by the shoulders. I was angry to say the least, why at the moment I didn't knew.
''Why did you do it you fool, I told you all your suffering will stop, I could've saved you easily, maybe I still can.''
I went for my phone, but she stopped me, bearing the same smile, she was loosing blood fast.'' I don't think I can repeat these words so listen closely, I know you could have saved me, but you already did, this was the saving I needed. This is my decision, so please respect it, it was inevitable, I want you to become god, you are the only one who should be god, and you are the only one who can do this by himself.
Thank you for what you did, and for what you will do. And also, if its not too selfish, please promise me that when you will recreate the world, I will live a happy life with my parents. That is all I ever wanted.'' She was beginning to close her eyes. I didn't even noticed the tears forming in my eyes.
''I give you my word Kasugano Tsubaki, I give you my solemn word…'' she faded away form this world, I closed her eyes.
The noise I made attracted the follower's attention, the broke in, just in time to see Tsubaki disappear from my hands dispersing in red ribbons.
Seems like every diary owner dies in their own way, a reflection of their soul as it seems, here Tsubaki's soul was delicate like a ribbon and passionate as the color of blood.
The followers were staring in awe not knowing what to believe, their oracle passed away in an unnatural death, what should that mean to them?
Almost all of them had a weapon of some sort, most likely with me and Yuno's name on them, I had to ignore the crushing feeling of someone dying in my hands and save us.
If it was just me here…it'd probably let them….no I made her a promise, now I'm not living only for myself, her dying wish lives in me as well.
I rose up and tried to put the most perfect fanatic and desperate teenager act in my life, the voice matched my words ''No, NOOO, the god is angry at our oracle, he took her away she was deemed unpure, Don't you get it, his wrath is still not kindled everyone who purged their sins in her are equally unpure, god will strikes us all, Run you fools, Ruun! Leave this temple, save your lives, ruuuun!
Mass chaos? Yea, that should cover it up. They were all fanatics, any idiot who is told to rape a girl to be absolved of their sins is stupid enough to believe the bullsh*t I just said. Ignoring the screams and trample I noticed Yuno getting up by herself.
I went by her side, she was still warm, but her fever seemed to drop drastically, she seemed lucid enough, I brushed her hair to a side, and her bright cheeks seemed to regain their normal color.
''How are you feeling, pinky?''
She chuckled ''Better, what happened here, and whose the man behind you?''
'''Who?'' I glanced behind only to see Funatsu still standing in the doorway he was holding a two handed hammer, seemed quite heavy.
Of course, of all the followers, he's the only one with the brains to know the authenticity of their god, what do you know he saved me of all the trouble of looking for him…maybe I really have a god on my side…
I turned back to Yuno.'' Yuno, sorry for putting you to work in your condition, but I you're the only one who can help me at this point''
She gave me a cheerful smile ''No, it's fine I'm feeling much better now, thanks for your concern, what do you need?
''Could you bring me a chair, 12 meters of rope a lighter and a sharp knife?''
She counted on her fingers '' Chair, rope, lighter and will an axe do if I can't find the knife?''
''Of course love, bring them in the in right chamber next to this one, the fanatics broke the door, and I need some privacy with my new toy.'' I titled my head towards the old man.
A worried look in her eyes '''Are you sure about him, I could take him down easily for you I just need to-''
I sealed her lips with a kiss, after I released, she was blushing like a school girl, at this point I could ask her anything ''Trust me, I will be fine, now on your way my dear, and after you brought the materials, promise me you'll not peak in that room, or read your diary on what I will do to him, what happenes there, I want it to stay there, we all have our dark side, and this is one side I would like to keep a secret even from you, understand?''
She was still mesmerized by that kiss, at this point I could ask her Anything and she would agree with no hint of denial. ''Okay'' she spoke silently and went along.
Curious thing….why was he just sitting there, he could've attacked at any time.
''So, Funatsu, do tell why not strike me from behind while I was talking with the girl?''
The old man shook his head and replied with a grin ''Child, you should know this by now, you get wiser with age. That girl you mentioned earlier slaughtered half my men with ease, it would've been a fool's errand to try and attack such a killer. No I prefer to take my chances with you, little boy.''
I think he was having fun. ''Child, boy, little? Is that how you see me old man? Well, let me put it this way then.''
I begun to walk towards him slowly.'' This child, is going to make you surrender your weapon in 8 seconds, this boy is going to knock you unconscious and tie you down a chair, and this little guy over here will make you beg for death.''
He started laughing hysterically and matched my pace, I picked an object from the floor-and yes I'm using object because I could have picked anything, it wasn't important as long as I had to hold it with both hands- in this particular case it was a traditional vase it seemed important. The old man looked at me intrigued.
Good, so he's looking at it.
I rushed towards him and he prepared a battle stance, useless though, because I threw the vase at his hands shouting ''Catch'' it's a mind trick I learned from a movie, naturally he dropped the hammer and picked up the vase, I was still at full speed towards him ''Good boy'' and with that I swung a right hook right in his face, he was KO in the air. Not surprising though, he was an old man, and I was one angry athlete.
4 minutes later, after a lot of dragging and tying up he woke up just as I announced, restrained on a chair, strangely enough he wasn't panicking.
''And now what, you're going to kill me? Please, a kid like you will go to jail in no time, all the followers know me, if I'm missing someone will found out who killed me, my influence over this temple extends beyond your-''
I got bored and tied his mouth, for my next move I needed silence. I dialed a number and spoke'' Don't worry, death is to kind for what you did, you'll wish for it, but no one will offer it. You killed people, destroyed a life and tortured for years a girl, for that prison is not enough, that's why I need to take some sort of action here, if not for Tsubaki then just so that I can feel that one drop of justice has been served. Now excuse me.'' I dialed, and waited for someone to answer.
'' Yes hello local hospital? Please send an ambulance to the Sacred Eye temple''
''Yes I know it's far but we have a person here in dire need of medical attention''
''What happened to him? Oh poor fellow, he's got himself rather badly injured.''
''How severe? Oh, a few broken ribs, fractured skull, suspected punctured lung both wrists are cut he's bleeding severely and the poor man is missing an eye.''
'' That long? Oh well it can't be helped then, thank you for your help, good day.''
I ended the call, finally some fear went through his eyes, This time I gave him my full attention.
'' Oh no, why kill you? There are worst things than death in this world, remember what you did to Tsubaki? Yes that qualifies as one.'' I picked up the knife Yuno brought.
''Now then''
25 minutes later
Police was swarming the place, the followers were all contained in the temple for interrogation, every police officer passed by me in a rush, everyone had a clear objective to keep the situation in control and the press calm.
I was outside the temple leaned over a police car, holding Yuno on my side. I saw some paramedics waving franticly with at the man the stretcher, more alive than dead, he should recover though, only bleed for about 8 minutes, the ambulance got faster.
Kurusu walked near me with a serious expression. ''What happened to him?''
''Him, oh, he hell down the stairs pretty high distance I should say.''
We both knew that was a lie ''And how many times did he fell down the stairs?''
This time I got serious as well '' I lost count''
He sighed ''What did he do?''
'' Killed two persons, you'll find some expired explosives in his room, enough evidence to make him guilty for a crime 6 years ago he wasn't punished for. Also, imprisoning a child and forcing her to sell her body for his own twisted pleasures.''
After hearing this, Kurusu checked his diary, to confirm my statements, after a moment he scratched the back of his head with a bored expression ''Heh, you let this one go quite easily don't you think?''
'' Time was limited and I have other plans for this evening''
''Such as?''
I checked my diary, apparently Kurusu caught Minene but let her go in exchange for her contacts and friendship, as it would seem he's making allies behind my back, good man.
''Where's Minene, detective?''
He looked to his left, denoting invention, scratched his chin common move when someone want's to cover their mouth to prevent a lie '' She got away, her escape dairy was to clever, we'll get her next time.''
I leaned over to Yuno's ear ''Let's go, we got one final mission for this evening'' we begun to walk, when I turned my head slightly to address Kurusu.
'' You can make all the allies you want, detective, just make sure she dosen't come after me or Yuno, and don't worry I won't attempt to hunt her down, everyone deserves at least one backup plan in case their main allies become their enemies.''
I waved him my signature two finger goodbye ''And I'm proud of you detective, you finally learned my most valuable lesson –Always have a backup plan for everything.''
Walking past at least five police vehicles, I saw well built man with white hair and matching suit waiting for me near a four seated limo.
'' Yukiteru.'' He saluted.
''Chris'' I bowed my head slightly.'' Is Mr. Drake there?''
''Yes, he's been waiting for your presence'' with that he opened the door.
I entered and signaled Yuno to follow me. After we made ourselves comfortable, an imposing figure waited for us on the other end of the limo. A man in his mid 40's, raven hair long hair fully swept over exposing a wide slightly wrinkled forehead ,black short boxed beard, dark suit,both of his hands resting on a lion headed staff. All that accompanied by a pair of golden eyes that were put in their proper light by his medium seized arched eyebrows.
'' I had to cancel two meetings just to be here, it better be important.'' He leaned over a small table which now I noticed rested two glasses of golden liquid ''Champagne? It's from 92.'' He offered me a glass
''Ah good year, but wait, how about a toast first?'' He was just about to drink his glass.
'' On what?''
'' Oh, nothing grandiose, just in the honor of our partnership, may it live as onward as fresh as it once started'' I leaned over to clink our glasses, I made sure to mix his with a few drops of my own.
He drank his without hesitation, after a moment I enjoyed mine.
''Out of curiosity, what was that just before, I know you do nothing without a firm reason.''
''Oh that? Just a simple trick the aristocrats used. When we clinked our glasses some drops of my champagne slipped into yours, if it my glass was poisoned you would've died by your own hand. I merely assured myself that everything was in proper order''
He chuckled with his grave voice amused by my remark '' And with that you never cease to impress me, Yukiteru, let's get to business then shall we?''
''With pleasure''
'' What's so important that requires my full influence as you said earlier?''
'' In the temple next to us, there are around 300 male followers that on my solid and firm knowledge are guilty of molesting a helpless girl. And yes all of them.''
'' Interesting, and what would you have me to do with them?''
'' I am well aware that it would be faster and less expensive to kill them all, but we both know I don't work that way. That's why I need you to send all of them in prison, not important what charge as long as is for life and they never see the face of another child again.''
Drake watched me solemnly for a full minute after replying '' I assume you are aware how many resources I'll have to waste on your request, for each person a new lawyer must be bribed a judge threatened and a prosecutor bought, not to mention the entire jury.''
''Well bending the law usually gets expensive.''
''Bending? What you're doing here is a plastic surgery on law's face to make it look like you please. Why is this so important, have they wronged you in any way?''
''No, they didn't do nothing to me directly, but they all followed blindly a demon's every command and enjoyed his every sin. A girl died in my hands because of that, on her dying moment I promised her justice and that's what I intend to give them.
I am aware of the gravity of the situation, that's why if you honor this request all debts will be paid in full.''
The imposing figure frowned at me for ten seconds, after which he sighed in submission.'' Kid, we both know this request only needs 10 to 20 phone calls and it's done. What you did for me can hardly be covered with this. Nevertheless, I will honor your decision, until further accomplishments I will ignore any other demand.'' He pointed towards me '' But don't think I'm letting from under my protection, you're too valuable to lose, your right for demands may be suspended, but your life and especially that mind of yours is still precious in my eyes.''
I brushed my head amused by his stubbornness. It always must got your way in the end, doesn't it?'' Fine then''
He smirked satisfied stretching his hand ''300 souls in prison in exchange for your right to ask any other favors, doses that cover it?''
I grabbed his hand putting all my strength to endure that iron grip of his, I've gotten quite good over the ears, now I can actually feel my hand after he lets it go.
After our agreement, he poured us another glass. Not taking his eyes off the golden liquid he asked '' Mind telling me whose the girl?''
''Oh right, I haven't made the proper introductions yet. Drake, meet Gasai Yuno, recently known as my girlfriend and a girl who slaughtered over 50 supposed to be dead fanatics.
He gave a healthy laugh, before continuing my statement himself ''And Gasai Yuno, meet Drake Malachi, commonly known as the Black King, or man who controls over half of Japan and has the entire police department at his feet.''
''Pleasure meeting you Mr. Drake'' she extended her hand with that usual smile.
Oh wrong move girl…
The man noticed my worried look and kindly grabbed her gentle hand with three of his boxer fingers. After that Yuno was still curious about something and asked with a child like curiosity.
'' Yuki, how did this man became your trusted ally in the first place?''
''Long story, Yuno, I'll tell you later.''
''Nonsense'' Drake took the word. '' We got all the time in the world, and if not I'll buy it all.'' He knocked in the black window above his head.'' Yes sir?'' the driver responded.
'' Pick a location Yukiteru'''he told me, I complied '' My highschool, I need to pick up some medicine, and after that straight for my home.''
''You hear the man'' Drake said .'' Right away, sir!'' the window closed and the car started to move slowly. The imposing man opened another bottle of champagne, same year as I noticed, he offered me a glass, and then started to relate our history, I always knew he had a thing for story telling.
Please at least make it short…
''It started a while back I believe one year ago, when I was no more than five man gang leader, following orders from a lower rank mafia leader.'' He drank this glass.
'' One day, I received an order from the big boss as I called him, the guy who owned all the mafia. The order was more of a hit list, where if one of his men killed three certain targets and brought him their heads, that man would be awarded a respected rank in the mafia.
So naturally, me and the boys went solo, trying to find them. We didn't, one month had passed and the hit list was still active. It was like these targets never existed. One day when I was about to give up, Christopher my direct subordinate brings me this kid who says he knows their location. I ask, what do you want in exchange, he responded simply with-An alliance with you, or more exact your friendship, and the certainty that when I place you up high in the ranks you'll still keep this alliance alive.- and I was thinking, that all? Sure kid, you have a deal, but to my surprise there was more, the kid actually set out some rules for our agreement, and if I remember correctly-Twos simple demands, for you they would seem trivial, but for me they mean the world, first, when you give me an objective, you are obliged to follow my every command, you and your men no matter how ridiculous hard or complex it is. Second, when I give you the target you will kill the target and the target alone, I will not accept the words 'collateral damage', you are forbidden to kill threat injure or even look the wrong way at any other person but the target, no family, wives, children of close friends has to suffer in order for you to complete your objective. And if by any circumstance, ANY circumstance you fail to respect these two rules, my services will end that moment and I will become the worst possible enemy you could ever imagine- I think that sums it all up, quite nicely. Still I don't know why, but something in his eyes made me think twice about not following his rules, It's hard to point it out but the fire in his eyes of pure determination I only saw at men that have nothing to lose and everything to gain.'' He sipped another glass
''And trust me girl, you should be afraid of a man that has nothing to lose, that kind of man is deadlier than the devil himself.''
We arrived at our first destination, I got off the car to pick the items. Drake offered Yuno a glass as well and continued his story.
''Soon after our little alliance this kid shows up in my office with three faces and three addresses. I double checked them, and hardly believed it, they were our targets. It had to be a joke, I said, the entire mafia tried weeks and weeks to find their location and this kid shows up with them in just three days? Not likely. But Christopher insisted that we checked them, we found them, and we killed them. A miracle among miracles I said to myself, but soon after the big boss promoted me as a third rank mafia leader. From my old gang I only kept Christopher by my side, we fought in war together and from our long history together we became like brothers.''
I arrived back carrying a small plastic bag. '' Found what you need?'' he asked me
'' Yeah, go on with your story'' I grabbed my glass and enjoyed the treat.
'' And even to this day, he still won't tell me how he found out their identity'' I leaned over Yuno, and whispered ''Kurusu has an easy password, and I bribed the homeless kids to gather all the info I needed, they know all the secrets on the streets, give them a picture and soon after they give you his location''
''Anyway…'' Drake seemed annoyed by my intervention'' Soon after the kills the real party started.''
''Wait, Mr. Drake I still missed something here, Yuki..''she turned to me'' Why did you helped kill those three innocent men?''
''Innocent?!'' Drake shouted in disbelief. ''Don't even bother Yukieteru, I got it. My dear, those three bastards were rogue agents, they were selling mafia secrets to certain members, identities, locations, other rank's family members, everything to bring as much chaos and murder in the organization as possible. If anything, this kid prevented the death of other dozens innocent souls.''
Hearing that Yuno cuddled at my chest pleased.
''Moving on, after I was promoted as a actual mafia leader, things got interesting, I was given serious task to accomplish, from breaking out several 'family' members, and identifying potential deadly recruits for the organization, to slowly infiltrate the police force, government and big companies, Sony, Toshiba, Toyota Industries, Canon, or even Panasonic.'' He opened a third consecutive bottle and offered us a glass, was he trying to get us drunk?
''As it commonly believed the mafia doesn't do killing and or assassination since the 90's, now were more focused on….what I like to call it, World Domination. And at the present time, our branch is keeping Japan under a pretty nice leash if I can praise so myself.''
I coughed to snap him out of tomorrow's dream.'' Yes as I was saying, the kid helped me a lot on those objectives, it seemed only natural, he told us where to go, who to bribe, how to persuade, what people to place in what positions how to do that and finally.'' He raised a glass as a toast
'' With my field work and his intellect, the big boss soon became my own little bit*h, and that is the exact and correct term for it. And glancing back three months from now, I became the new big boss, the old one had to retire actually. And it's no metaphor for murder, he actually had to retire, old man what can I say, he needed to leave the strings to a new, slightly younger but surely better puppet master, meaning yours truly, and for that I salute you Yukiteru.'' He drank the final glass. I ended the story.
''And from then after all I had to do was keep his position secure, prevent any assassinations, keep his influence fierce or healthy, and slowly control every corporation there is in this country, so far I'd say I got at least 65% of that goal.''
''70% Yukiteru, I recently acquired Tokio Marine Holdings , the damage you orchestrated on it's investments proved serious enough to bankrupt the entire company, it was almost as buying a company at a 80% sale, brilliant work there might I say.''
''Yeah, it's a miracle what you can do with enough creativity and a hacker friends just crazy enough to follow my orders''
''Aye to that!''
''Anyhow, were here'' arriving at out destination, I opened the right door, letting Yuno leave first, she waved the mafia leader, and waited outside.
''Keep your guard up, Yukiteru, you will make an impressive amount of enemies this night'' he was referring to the 300 scheduled for prison, they maybe locked but their brothers, friends and others might just find out who put them there.
'' No need, been in worst situations before, and besides I told you, this girlfriend of mine is just cute and gentle on the outside, and a real bloodthirsty amazon queen on the inside.''
''Yeah, whatever you say, hold on tightly to this girl , I already like this one she seems rather nice and adaptive, and after all that story she still wears that smile as if her feelings for you hasn't changed a bit.''
''Will do, take care''
''You as well''
The limo left and we headed for my house, Yuno was leaning on my shoulder holding my arm with both hands.''Yuki, why did you bring me here, at your house, alone, in the middle of the night, when no one's around….''
''Don't get any cute ideeas, I'm just concerned about your health, earlier this night you collapsed under fever I want to keep you under close observation this evening.''
'' That's it….?'' She replied with a hurt voice.
'' Alright, I also want to play doctor a little''
'' That will work to!'' she regained her happiness.
Later that night, it was all fun and games the first half an hour, after that her fever kicked in again, and I had to watch her closely, the medicine I got from our school were quite effective, she fell asleep soundly in my bed. But don't make any wild assumptions, I don't take advantage of a girl in need, the entire night I placed some blankets on the floor and slept right there.
A/N
*It wasn't long after when Dante began walking away victorious with a pile of ash behind him which used to be the demons that challenged him*
I have to kill dozens of demons, keep my hair still intact and give a decent author's note, and the main character still hasn't the stones to get his well deserved babe?!
Gay, impotent, or virgin timidity, the only possible answers that strike the mind, either way, I lost hope for this guy in the sex life section.
Moving on as the Drake dude says, I liked this chapter, it got attitude, yeah, attitude, the perfect word to describe it, now then if you readers have any decency left in you, you'll flood this chapter with reviews, far as I know the shadowy lightmoon gets all fuzzy and warm at random words stringed together under the section labeled Review.
Dear Sparda I'm starting to sound like that Yukiteru dude, one way to snap out of it. Nearest pizza bar, and cheesiest for the ladies.
Yo, girl readers, does the line -Did you fell from Heaven- still work on you?
Well never know until you try it , right? Adios!
*that evening the poor devil hunter enjoyed his pizza and beer with both cheeks burning red and countless women at the bar throwing death glares at him*
