Byakuya was sitting in his office after just finishing a phone call from his boss. Thankfully for him, nothing major happened since he suspended Kyoko about a week ago.

Even since that event last week. Aoi had been trying to convince him that Kyoko was a Nephilim. But he knew that Aoi was angry that her arm got broken and therefore not thinking straight. But there was a part of him that refused to accept any possibility that Kyoko was a Nephilim.

Reason being Kyoko was so good at her job. It made him look good in front of his bosses. If he never found Kyoko, then Byakuya knew he wouldn't be in such a pretty position. Byakuya wanted to keep Kyoko as his detective at all costs.

So it makes him, and the police department looks good. But most importantly keep the streets safe and ensure all bad people are locked in jail.

Byakuya stood up and left his office to see how his staff was getting on. He walked around the building and ended up bumping into Mukuro in the hallway. The latter was finished her training with the rookies.

"How are the newbies?" Byakuya asked.

"Fine boss," Mukuro replied. "How is Hina?"

"She is getting there," Byakuya said, rolling his eyes.

"I'm guessing she is still pissed at Kirigiri?"

"Greatly."

"Well it's a good thing that Hina won't see Kirigiri anymore," Mukuro said.

"What do you mean?" Byakuya asked, raising his left eyebrow.

"You are planning to sack Kirigiri aren't you? I mean come, boss, Kirigiri did break Hina's arm. It wasn't a simple punch or a small fight. It was breaking someone's arm. I think that is a sackable offence."

"Are you trying to get Kirigiri sacked like Hina is?"

"No of course not," Mukuro said, annoyed. "I'm simply giving my view. I wouldn't wish anyone with getting the sack."

"Well, you will be glad to know that Kirigiri will be not getting the sack. She is too valuable to let go."

'So Dumah was right!' Mukuro thought.

"Is it because she is so good at her job?" Mukuro asked.

Byakuya nodded. "Yes, she helps make this police department one of the best in the country, and more importantly, she helps keep the streets safe."

"And what of Hina's claims that Kirigiri is a Nephilim?"

"I would like to think Kirigiri isn't a Nephilim. But if she is… Well, I will deal with that problem should it ever arises. But I must stress Hina is still annoyed. So she is saying anything to get Kirigiri the sack."

"I see," Mukuro replied.

"Boss," said a female cop as she walked up to Byakuya and Mukuro. "I saw detective Kirigiri go into her office. I thought she was away on business this week?"

"She is," Byakuya lied. He headed for the office with Mukuro following close behind as the female cop went back to her work.

Byakuya and Mukuro reached Ariel's office door. Which was closed Byakuya opened the door. He saw the filing cabinet open and Ariel sitting at her desk looking at a case file with a bunch more sitting on the table.

Byakuya walked inside as did Mukuro.

"May I ask what you are doing here?" Byakuya asked.

"What does it look like?" Ariel replied without looking up at her boss as she continued to read the files.

"You're looking for something?"

"Bingo!" Ariel replied. "I'm looking for clues regarding the Nephilim."

"By looking through previous files?" Byakuya said, confused.

"Yes, I want to know if any of the criminals that I've put away have anything in common."

'What is she playing at?' Byakuya thought.

"How is Hina?" Ariel asked.

"Fine, but she is angry at you," Byakuya answered.

"Not surprising," Ariel said emotionless. "That stupid woman had it coming to her."

Byakuya clenched his fists. "I advise you to leave now." He said coldly,

"Don't make me break your arm as well boss," Ariel said, finally looking up Byakuya. "I may be suspended yes, but there is nothing stopping me from coming here to gain clues on the Nephilim."

'You're playing with fire Kirigiri,' Mukuro thought.

Ariel closed the case file she was looking at and placed it to the side and picked up at another one to look at.

Byakuya knew that the detective was trying to get under his skin. Because he was annoying her. Unlike Aoi, he was never going to take the bait.

"Fine do as you please," he said calmly. "But if you stay here for longer than 30 minutes. Then consider yourself sacked."

Ariel looked at Byakuya stunned while Mukuro couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"Remember where you stand Kirigiri, I am your boss," Byakuya said firmly. "Do not push your luck!"

Without replying, Ariel stood up and collected all the files and put them back in the filing cabinet. Then she stood in front of Byakuya.

"Move so I can leave," Ariel said.

"Watch your tone," Byakuya replied as he moved out of the way. He watched Ariel leave the office and began to shake his head. "See that woman!" He took a quick look around the office and notice Ariel had left her handbag hanging on the chair. "She's left her bag."

Byakuya walked over to the chair and grabbed the handbag.

"Were you really going to sack her?" Mukuro asked.

"No," Byakuya sighed. "I was bluffing, and Kirigiri took the bait. I can't believe that worked. Anyway, I'm going to phone Kirigiri. So I can give her handbag back then I'm going out for lunch. Do you need anything?"

"No, I'm fine," Mukuro replied.

"Suit yourself," Byakuya said as he pulled out his phone and began to phone Ariel as he left the office.

Mukuro remained in Ariel's office. 'Why was Kirigiri in?' She thought. 'Was she trying to maintain her cover?' She shook her head. 'The quicker this stuff is done, the better.'

Mukuro left Ariel's office. Then headed for her desk. Then she saw Byakuya walk into his office, closing the door behind him. She did notice something odd. Byakuya kept his right hand in his pocket the whole time.

"Huh? That was quick," Mukuro said. "Kirigiri must have come back to get her bag. But I thought he was heading out for lunch? Maybe he changed his mind." Mukuro's belly began to rubble. "Maybe I should grab lunch myself."

An hour later

Mukuro sitting at her desk going through work e-mails. Then suddenly she saw Byakuya rush up to her.

"Get in my office now!" He barked.

Mukuro was shocked by Byakuya's tone. She had never seen him like this before. She got up and followed him to his office. She closed the door behind her.

"So what's wrong?" Mukuro asked.

"Everything is wrong!" Byakuya said alarmed. "Everything I have relating to the Nephilim is gone! Someone has been in my office and stolen everything. Weapons included!"

"Was everything there this morning?" Mukuro asked.

"Yes," Byakuya nodded. "The only thing that hasn't been stolen is my lamp."

Mukuro looked the odd shape lamp. "Any idea who could have done it?"

"No!" Byakuya folded his arms. 'There is a mole within our ranks.' He thought. 'Only Ikusaba, Hina, Kirigiri and I know about the Nephilim.'

"I did see you go into your office after you handed Kirigiri her handbag back," Mukuro said.

Byakuya looked at Mukuro in disbelief. "When was this?"

"An hour ago…" Mukuro replied. Then slowly began to click on. "Oh, shit, that wasn't you was it?"

"No," Byakuya said, shaking his head. "After I caught up with Kirigiri. She offered to buy me lunch as an apology for saying she would break my arm."

"So a Nephilim has walked in here as you and stolen everything while you were out having lunch with Kirigiri?"

"Yes, if the Nephilim think they have won the battle by stealing my stuff. Then they are sadly mistaken. I will win this war!" Byakuya said firmly. "You can go back to work."

Mukuro left the office. 'So, Kirigiri came here and left her handbag behind on purpose to lure Togami away from the building. Then Dumah could come in as Togami to steal everything. Very clever.'

"I will be keeping a close eye on you Ikusaba. I've got a funny feeling that you're hiding something from me," Byakuya said to himself. "As for you Kirigiri. I might need to kill you."

Thank you for reading.

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