READER'S DISCRETION ADVISED

THIS STORY CONTAINS MAN ON MAN, WOMAN ON WOMAN, GRAPHIC SCENES, RAPE, GORE, SMUT, STRONG LANGUAGE, RACISM, AND USAGE OF DRUGS.

DISCLAIMER

I DO NOT OWN THE FINDER SERIES OR A SOME OF THE CHARACTERS.

ALSO

SOME OF THE SCENES AND PLOT WAS INSPIRED BY Business As Usual by Kadzuki Fuchoin. TO WHICH SHE HAS GIVEN ME HER PERMISSION TO USE.

The phone's been patient to hear your call

^Eyes Set To Kill ~ Come Home

When I wake up I am greeted by a sapphire hue that fills Aki's work den. I lift my head to let out a yawn before getting to my feet to stretch. While doing so I still feel full, sloshy actually, from eating all that lettuce last night.

"Ebony," I hear Aki call.

I let out a low growl and lay back down on the bed.

Soon I hear footsteps and he enters the den. "There you are,"

Is it me or does his voice seem a bit croaky? Then again he was very vocal with Asami last night. Especially while the two were watching the flat box.

"Here's breakfast," Aki says as he sets down a small bowl containing a single soft egg.

I sniff at it and get a type of turning feeling in my stomach.

"The matter, Bonny-pi?" Aki says as he walks over and scratches my head. "Oh man, please don't tell me you're sick. Must have been all that salad you ate last night."

Which I wouldn't have done if there was an actual set meal schedule around here.

"Maybe I should take you to the vet," he says. "Tori's coming home today an-"

I quickly lift my head and let out a couple barks. How could I have forgotten!? Yes, today is the day my beloved Mistress-sama returns to me.

Aki chuckles at my reaction. "Bet you're excited to see your mama again, hm."

I bark again in agreement.

As I eat my morning meal Aki packs up his bag and we soon set out with his two escorts. At first I thought that we were going to meet up with Mistress-sama, only to be disappointed to find that we are just attending another one of Aki's jobs. As the day goes on I have been keeping constant watch of my surroundings, looking at corners and doors and up on rooftops, anywhere Mistress-sama would suddenly appear for she has quite a talent for that. I have also been keeping close tabs on Aki's phone by listening in on his calls. Even though I haven't heard word from Mistress-sama since she handed me over to Aki I still wonder if she is still keeping silent watch through hidden surveillances.

The whole day feels to go by in a blur.

When we return back to the luxurious nest Aki immediately retreats to his work den to handle his business. I join him, silently sitting on the ledge of the window like an ancient sentinel as I watch the sun try to prise the last of its amber limbs over the rooftops. At some point I even spot the silhouette of birds flying across the magenta sky as the day now comes to an end.

I'm sure she's on her way… I thought to myself as I hop down from the ledge and pad out of the den.

I then remember the intruder from the other day and decide to go look for it. Most likely it's dead since insects don't tend to survive that long indoors. Eventually my search is nothing but a waste and I decide to settle on Aki's bed for the night. As I make my way to his workplace he is stepping out, bag hanging on his shoulder and is walking towards the door leading to the patio.

I lift my head curiously. Is he…?

When my acute ears catch the familiar click of the balcony door opening I break into a sprint- darting down the hall like a bullet and narrowly slipping outside right as Aki is closing the door, without breaking stride I hop up onto the table and over onto his pack.

"Eh? Ebony?" Aki says, apparently surprised. "Sorry but I don't think it would be a good idea to bring you on this one."

He removes his pack and attempts to separate me from it, but I hook my claws into the thick fabric.

Aki clicks his tongue. "Bonny-pi come on, I gotta hurry and-"

He stops trying to pry me off and lets out a huff. That really all you got?

"Fine you can come," Aki says then opens his pack. "But only if you behave and stay close to me. Deal?"

I let out a mew in agreement and slip inside the pack. For a while I struggle a bit to find a comfortable position, though worry about the equipment. I eventually get annoyed and slip my head out of the pack, finding Aki hopping down from a stone ledge. He begins to approach a parking area where a few iron… mules (compared to Mistress-sama's Tornado) await. He mounts one and when the bike hums to life it sounds like a drone of wasps.

Even though the ride through town isn't so exhilarating, I become very excited when we reach our destination. The place that Aki has decided to conduct his work is actually one of few that Mistress-sama often uses. Despite being on a rooftop, I am able to look up and still have a view of all the skyscrapers on the west side of the city. As usual there are many businesses around the place that provide luxurious entertainments. All of which produce music which can be heard throughout the entire area.

Pure excitement begins to fill me as Aki begins to get his equipment ready, it almost feels as if I am on an assignment with Mistress-sama again. The only difference is instead of caliber Aki uses strange little boxes that can capture an image of his surroundings. I remember the time he had used it on me with that other human female, and later Mistress-sama showed me one of the images on a thin book.

How much longer until Mistress-sama returns? I wonder as I lay down on the back of Aki's shoulder.

I then begin to question why Mistress-sama felt it necessary to leave me behind in the first place? No doubt she received an assignment to foreign lands but even though she would always bring me along. Even on a dangerous one where I would hide somewhere nearby until she needed my assistance. Or perhaps because of the kidnapping with Jean she felt it no longer necessary to bring me along with her. One would think that maybe she'd feel it best to keep me as close as possible at all times after that.

Not to mention I was only with him because his orange maned mate wanted to use me for a image shooting.

I open my maw wide and let out a yawn. While doing so Aki moves to stand and as I begin to fall I quickly catch myself by digging my claws into his flesh. Earning a hiss of pain from the yellow mane.

"Ebony!" Aki says as he tenses.

I quickly hop down onto the ground and Aki rubs the spot I had clawed at as he continues to stand up. He leans against the ledge with his image-box and I decide to leave him be. For a long while I wander the area, mainly for a bit of game, then my acute ears pick up a creaking noise. I recognize it all too well, it is the rusty hinges of the door being opened. And soon enough I hear the familiar sound of gravel shifting beneath feet and low whispering voices.

Intruders….

Panic fills me and I instinctively rush over back to Aki. I paw at his leg but he gently nudges me away with his foot. If I was with Mistress-sama she would understand. But that's it, I'm not with Mistress-sama I'm with Aki. Her opposite- who needs escorts and for good reason.

"Hey!" a male voice says.

Me and Aki abruptly turns to see three men in suits, two of them are burly and the one in front of them is less bulky.

"Takaba Akihito," the first male says as he saunters forward. "Reporter for the Weekly Headline."

"Crap," I hear Aki curse under his breath.

"Don't worry, we simply deliver a gift from the boss."

Aki suddenly scoops me and his pack up and dashes across the rooftop. Instinctively I hurriedly retreat into his pack, after which he slings onto his back. Squeezing my head out I am able to see the three men giving chase.

When Aki reaches the edge of the rooftop he jumps across a lengthy gap, flinging himself through the air. Worry begins to fill me when I feel him moving forward. But instead of tucking into a roll he brings his hands out- doing a front walkover. Once regaining his feet he uses his momentum to continue running. Pumping his arms and legs like a drumbeat.

After leaping from rooftop to rooftop for a while Aki suddenly trips on a landing, falling forward on his face. Groaning he gets to his feet but as he moves on them he does so with a limp. After getting halfway across the building's surface he removes his pack and tosses it aside near some large silver box.

Slipping out of his pack I climb up the metal box and watch as Aki bravely takes his stance as the three thugs approach him. My mind is racing a thousand miles a second as I analyze the situation and how I can help. I mean if it were Mistress-sama I would just enjoy the show. And I trust that Aki has been in numerous fights before and that Mistress-sama is giving him combat lessons. But I highly doubt he trifles with men like these on a daily basis.

What do I do- what do I do!?

My body tenses as I watch the leader lunge at Aki who instinctively throws up an arm to block the strike. He stumbles a few steps back before going in to throw a punch. The leader dodges it and quickly grabs Aki's arm. He pulls him around in a circle before throwing him in my direction. I feel the metal box shake as Aki falls against it.

With a grin the leader moves towards his prey, reaching into his pockets. When he pulls his hands out again they are now armed with a familiar weapon; it looks like four rings fused together with sharp spikes. The leader pulls an armed fist back and as he moves down to deliver the blow I suddenly jump at him.

The man yells- stumbling back as I viciously bite and claw at his face. He eventually grabs hold of me but I am able to sink my teeth into his bottom lip. The familiar taste of human blood drips on my tongue as the man attempts to pull me off.

I eventually lose my grip and he chucks me over the edge of the building.

"Ebony!" I hear Aki shout.

I can hear my heart racing in my ears as I begin to fall towards my death. I close my eyes and brace myself for the impact. Imagining the pain and how long it'll last before I leave this world. Before I leave my-

I suddenly feel a tight squeezing sensation on my tail- soon from which I can feel myself dangle from. Then the most beautiful sound fills my ears. A voice- a delicate soprano cursing. My eyes snap open and I look up, finding a familiar hand adorned with a fingerless black leather glove gripping my tail. Lifting me up onto the stone ledge and I look into a pair of piercing violet eyes.

Mistress-sama!

BRIEF WORD FROM THE AUTHOR

Oh it is sooooo goood to be back after that little hiatus. Yay, mama is back! What is in store for the two troublemakers? What 'punishment' is in store for Akihito when Asami finds out the rascal snuck out again? Of course there is only one way to find out!

Hope you enjoyed this last chapter from Ebony's POV, and as always until next time, stay awesome loves!