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As we move on to the next arc, squad ICE was issued a different mission!


Case Four

Prologue


Running and running and running. That's all the raven-haired girl does. Panting hard and running around aimlessly in the darkness, every step carelessly revealed her location. Holding the pistol she was issued tightly to her chest, she ducked and hid in a small cardboard, shutting the door hastily.

"Hah-hahah...Hahh..." She panted miserably, shutting her eyes tight and trying to stop her erratic breathing. He will find her sooner or later, he definitely will. Clutching the pistol tightly and leaning against the wall of the metallic box that hid her, she used her other hand to remove the device from the back of her pants. "Is anyone there..?" She whispered, still catching her breath. "I'm... in the abandoned building a few blocks away... Please provide help immediately..."

"-at-Ca-ear-y-u-" The reply was not comprehensible and she gritted her teeth. So this is how she's going to die? Just like this? Her mind shifted to her family and friends, her colleagues. They will find her. They will definitely find her.

Clipping the device back to her pants, she jumped suddenly. Cold sweat broke once again.

"My little angel. Where are you~?" The voice said from a distance. He is still quite far, maybe about five minutes and he will find her. Each of his footsteps were like horror to her. Clank, clank, clank. Every step became louder and louder. "Don't hide from me, I'll be sad..." It was a lot louder now. He's in the room.

"I love it when you play games with me..." There is a hint of happiness in his voice and she was utterly disgusted by it. She shivered and shut her eyes.

Clank.

Clank.

Clank.

And it stopped.

"Found you." He whispered in her ears.


Date: 2nd June 2014

Location: Prime Minister's House, guest/waiting room

Sitting on the soft and comfy couch in this luxurious room, Rukia fiddled with the handle of her teacup and stared into space. The rest of the members, except a certain white-haired man, looked at her with worry.

"She's out of it for a while..." Matsumoto whispered to the orange top beside her. Ichigo nodded sadly and frowned, looking at the petite woman opposite them.

"Ever since we were issued this mission." He sighed softly.

The door opened and a old man stepped in. Wearing a smart suit, he greeted his guests. "Welcome. Thank you for taking the time to be my body guard." His voice was gruff.

"It's an honor, Mr. Prime Minister." Toushiro stepped forward and bowed, face still as stoic as ever. "We will do our best, as representatives of our department." He looked at him impassively.

"Haha," The older man laughed. "Take it easy. Young people like you should enjoy their youths while they can." What a friendly man.

Toushiro simply nodded and the prime minister exited the room. The leader turned to his squad with a solemn look. "This is a really important mission. We can't screw this up." He said simply. "There is this assassin who only targets politicians and governments. He killed many in the past years, with a few of our men while at it." Rukia's breath hitched. Her body straightened suddenly and the action was caught by the leader. "He is nicknamed, Black Spade, as he always leaves a card with only a black spade on it after doing his deeds. He was never caught. All his kills were neat and without evidence. " His cerulean eyes still looking sideways at the raven-haired girl. She bit her lip at the mention of the name. "He always kills when there is a political meeting or party. Thus the higher ups expects him to strike tonight and requested one of the best squads to be in charged, us." He turned his gaze away. "Any questions."

No answer. "Alright, let's split up the teams. Kurosaki will guard the main entrance." He took out a map of the building and started drawing on it. "Matsumoto and Ishida will be guarding the prime minister from a distance. Kuchiki and I, will be roaming around."

"Sure." Matsumoto nodded.

"Any unusual things or activities, use the walkie-talkie and inform me first." He ordered. "Never act alone, understand?"

"Yes sir."

He stood up and looked down at them. "Then let's go."


End of Case Four, Prologue


A bodyguard mission!

Short chapter as it's the prologue. I am hoping to include more action in this arc, so look forward to it. Hope that my limited vocabulary won't be a problem while writing... Look forward for the next chapter! :D