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Karaoke

Revy hated to lose a bet.

A few nights ago, Rock had outlasted her in a drinking contest at the Yellow Flag, so for one night, she had to do what he wanted to.

She just never thought it would be karaoke.

They had started out at the Flag but after three or four rounds, Rock got fired up and off they went.

It might not have lasted too long except they were here. Ten Japanese businessmen had piled into the karaoke bar right behind Rock and Revy.

They had been three sheets to the wind when they hit the door. As soon as they saw Rock they had greeted him like a long lost brother. This led to them buying several rounds of drinks. Revy never turned down free booze, but they seemed to be a little afraid of her at first.

Then they found out she was Rock's girlfriend. Now they thought Rock was their god.

The story told was that Rock was a negotiator for a local trading company and Revy was a yojimbo; a bodyguard.

The salarymen were now in awe of Rock. For him to have such a beautiful and deadly woman as his must mean he was a god among men, in their eyes.

That's when the party really started.

Revy had to admit, the little guys could really drink. She had lost count long ago how many bottles of rum and sake they had gone through.

Now they, and Rock, were all onstage singing love songs to her.

She laughed from behind her glass as they tried to croon out song after song with short breaks to down more alcohol.

Three had hit the floor and the rest had pulled off their ties to tie them around their heads. Rock was squalling out some tune Revy didn't know when she decided it was time for a piss break.

Washing her hands and looking in the mirror after relieving herself, Revy had to laugh with surprise. I'm having a really good time tonight, she thought.

Wandering back out to their table, she found someone sitting in her spot.

Reclining slightly with a glass of blood red wine in her hand was Sawyer the Cleaner. She was dressed in one of her usual goth outfits, and was smiling.

Smiling at Rock.

Revy stood there trying to process this in her mind as Sawyer looked up. "Hello Revy…I see…your boyfriend…is having a…good time."

Revy sat down in the next chair and took her glass from in front of Sawyer. "What are you doing here, Sawyer?"

Sawyer smirked, "I heard…Rock was…having a party…so I thought…I would…drop in…and see what…was going on."

Revy poured another shot and sat watching Sawyer, as she watched Rock and the businessmen dance and sing. It was unnerving really to watch the Cleaner sip her wine and giggle at the show.

"So Revy…are you looking…forward to the…Halloween party…this year? I told…Rotton…to let Rock…know I would…be making plenty…of meat pies."

Revy's fuzzy mind churned. Halloween party? Meat pies? Had Rock said anything to her about all this?

Sawyer watched as Revy's mind worked. She sipped her wine and thought about the plan she had for making this a very memorable Halloween.

She finished her wine and got up. Walking past Revy, she leaned over and whispered as best she could. "Just remember…Revy…I'm playing."

Sawyer then walked out on the floor in front of the stage. She gave a little spin flipping her skirt, and stopped with her butt sticking out while she blew Rock a kiss.

Rock froze in mid-song with a stunned look on his face while all the businessmen screamed BANZAI! and bowed to Sawyer.

Revy watched as Sawyer walked to the door. As she strolled past, Revy thought she heard Sawyer whisper, "Maybe". Before exiting she turned back, licked her lips, and smiled at Revy while winking and holding up her hand to wiggle her fingers goodbye.

A cold shiver went up Revy's spine as Sawyer disappeared through the door.

Revy got up, went to the front of the stage, and called out, "Rock, I'm ready to go home now!"

Rock handed the microphone to one of the others and stepped down in front of her. He pulled off his tie and placed it around Revy's neck.

Her eyes opened wide as he did something he never did in public; he leaned in and gave her a light kiss on the lips.

All the salarymen cried, "OHHHHHHHHH! BANZAI!"

Standing up straight, he smiled and said, "Let's go home, Revy."

They waved to their drinking buddies, who continued to scream BANZAI! as they walked out the door arm in arm.

As they walked off down the street, a dark figure moved slightly in the shadows of the building and a bright Cheshire cat smile could be seen in the light of a passing car.

"Trick or treat…next time we meet…I'm gonna get…someone good to eat…"

A/N: Has Sawyer's interest in Rock grown or is she really just playing a little game?

More to come…please leave a review, and remember Halloween is only two weeks away…