The Crying Planet

A Blood+ Sequel

By Michiyo Ichimaru

A/N: I don't own Blood+. Blood+ belongs to various people including, but not limited to Aniplex, since I really don't know who all owns it. I am not making money of any sort, because it's really just about fun, and of course, to show what I think. So, I hope you enjoy it and will take the time to leave a review for me! hint, hint Thanks for the ones that I've already gotten! Keep leaving them! Love, all.

Chapter Ten: The Flaw in the Plan

Saya listened to the sharp howling of the wind as it raced over the tops of nearby buildings. Fifty feet below her was the lab where Kai, Lewis, and David were searching for clues. An hour passed since they entered, and there had been no activity at all. Neither groups, the investigators nor the interrogators, Mao and Okamura, had contacted Haji or Saya at all. Looking carefully over the scene told Saya that there weren't any Chiropterans anywhere near the lab or surrounding houses.

"Aren't you bored?" A drawling voice asked from behind, causing Saya to jump in alarm. In Saya's anxiety, she hadn't even noticed the person that was there, behind her for who knows how long. Fear struck; only long enough for Saya to realize who it was. The small female sat down with a loud plop and grinned widely. "Hiya Saya! How's it goin'?"

Relief flooded Saya and she smiled back weakly. "Lulu! You scared me senseless! Don't sneak up on people like that!" Calming herself, Saya frowned. "It's so calm. It's got me a little worried. But what about you? Didn't they give you a job?" Lulu frowned and gave Saya her best pout.

"Of course they did! After your meeting was over, David told me I was supposed to stay home and watch after the kids while they were gone. I was kinda mad. Especially after he left me out on the whole meeting thing. But I guess it must have been personal or something. Anyway, it's okay now because it doesn't matter." Lulu said, smiling happily as she jumped up and started rocking on the back of her heels. "I bet you knew, but Riku's back. He came to see his kids."

The fear returned, double fold. "WHAT?!" Saya shouted. "He came to the house?" she asked. Haji looked just as shocked. If that was the case, then they had seriously mistaken Diva's plans right from the start.

Lulu nodded. "Yup. Said he would take care of them for a while. Don't know why you guys couldn't have let me in on the whole secret. I think it's great. I know that searching for Diva hurt me and my friends a lot, but I know better than to blame him. We can't even really blame Diva. I'm happy for you." She smiled. "Anyways, it's too late to do anything for them now, anyway. I think they're happy where they are."

"That's not it at all! Riku is… well, he's on Diva's side right now. He doesn't have a choice but to help her, but still. And if he has Ayame and Celis… we have to track them down and get them back before Diva gets a hold of them. If we catch Riku, maybe we can still persuade him." The three of them all took off running at the same time. "And… we just didn't want to get you involved. We just wanted you to be able to stay safe and happy. We didn't want you to have to fight."

She smiled. "But I want to fight! To help the people who gave me this happy time. I'll show you the direction he left, but that's really all I know. He didn't tell me where he was going." Saya nodded, letting the purple haired girl take the lead. Lulu kept at a good pace, and stopped when they reached the house. "That way!"

From the looks of it, he wasn't taking a road. So that meant that he was simply trying to go the quickest route. Saya took out her cell phone and dialed Mao's number. To track him, she would need information, and Mao and Okamura had the greatest knowledge of location. Right now, she didn't have enough time to call David. She didn't want to leave them hanging, but she doubted any Chiropterans would show up after zero activity ALL NIGHT.

"Hello?" Mao answered softly. "Oh! Saya! Is something wrong?" She asked. Currently, they were in the house of an elderly lady who lived next to the laboratory. The old lady knew a LOT though. And Okamura agreed to get it all out of her if Mao would just write. Okamura looked at her anxiously, as he told the lady to wait a second before continuing her story.

Mao pulled Okamura to her side and let him listen to Saya as well.

Okamura sighed. "Away from the original laboratory? Where the heck else would he go…?" He turned back to the old lady, sitting patiently. She looked like she had something to say. It couldn't hurt to ask, either. "Do you know any other places connected to this laboratory?"

"There was a library-data-observation complex not far from here. It's far to the north-west, but it's the only place I can think of. My son was used by those terrible people! Please…. Make them pay for what they did to him…"

Mao told Saya everything the old woman said, and Saya took off to the northwest, phone still tight to her ear. "Ask her for the address please." She panted, looking about cautiously, even though Haji very clearly had her back. Lulu followed as well, hoping to help Saya retrieve the kids and bring Riku back.

"513 Moonlit View." Saya said. "Thanks. We'll find it." And abruptly, she hung up the phone, before Okamura or Mao could say anything else. Mao frowned and threw her phone down. Both her and Okamura exchanged worried glances and looked out the window. A fog was rolling in, creating an eerie glow in the moon's light.

"I can't believe she just took off like that! From the sounds of it, David doesn't even know that she's stopped patrolling for Chiropterans! And if the Chiropterans DO come… they'll kill us for sure without Saya OR Haji!" Mao hugged her knees to her chest. "But who can blame her….? After all… she IS going after her brother.

Okamura nodded. "I think it's best that we wrap up here and go tell David the news. The sooner we can get out of this area, the safer we'll be." Turning to the woman, he smiled and bowed his head. "Thank you for all you have done. It will help immensely, and I'm sure the right people will be put to justice. If you have any questions or concerns, I'll give you my card… as easily as we can contact you, you can contact us. We'll keep you updated." She took the card gratefully and showed them outside.

The wind had picked up, and howled against the trees nearby. Okamura cringed, and started steering Mao in the direction of the laboratory.

But when they got there, David and the others were already running out. A fire could be seen growing, from one of the windows in the front. David scowled. "Where the HELL are Saya and Haji!" He yelled furiously. But the question was obviously rhetorical. He pulled them over to the van and told everyone to get in. An angry Chiropteran was seen trying to completely rip off the front door.

They drove back to the house, while Mao and Okamura tried to explain…