Tao tensed up as he stared at the door, waiting for it to open. But it remained closed, and his worry only increased. His fists trembled and he folded his arms instead, tapping his finger against his arm.
He didn't like this; the waiting. Frankenstein had entrusted him with watching over the kids and the school while he and Sir Raizel went with Muzaka to invade the werewolf territory. While Tao often found it easy to obey Frankenstein, he felt extremely conflicted at this moment.
M21, his comrade and friend, was in trouble and in need of help. He was being used, possibly experimented on in ways Tao could never imagine, and it made Tao's anxiety increase. All he wanted was for Frankenstein and Raizel to walk through that door with M21, mission accomplished, and their family could be whole again.
But the door remained closed.
His jaw clenched as Dark Spear, the shared energy between him and Frankenstein, spread within him. Feeding off of his fear and anger, his mind became clouded.
Releasing a trembling breath, he closed his eyes and steeled his resolve. With a narrowed gaze, he strode towards the door, hand outstretched.
"Tao."
He paused at Takeo's voice, and he glanced back. Standing before him were his companions, their suits expertly tailored (of course, because he would have nothing but the best for RK). All wore grim expressions, yet they looked to him for guidance.
An idea formed into his head. A wild, rebellious idea, and oh yes they could get in trouble if he went through with it. But he could not sit by and leave everything to Frankenstein and Raizel. Not when everyone's lives were on the line.
"You guys, will you follow my lead?"
Seira smiled. "Of course."
Regis huffed. "Don't mention it."
Tao's eyes fell on Takeo, and the sniper merely held out a mask. "You'll need this," Takeo said, tossing the mask to Tao.
Tao grinned as he placed the mask over his face. "Alright. We, the RK, will rescue our companion."