A/N This story takes place several days after Abducted bride story, but still before Temari and Shikamaru wedding.
„Heard my little sister was kidnapped" said a twenty two years old man.
He had short, black hair and lavender tinted, pupilless eyes inherited from his mother. He wore simple dark blue T-shirt and black shorts. His name was Hyuga Kenshin, a firstborn child of Hyuga Yukiko and Aerth, born around one year after their wedding. He is still attending college in different city, but returned home for the weekend to attend Nara Shikamaru and Sabaku no Temari wedding. He was at kitchen's table, talking to his only sibling, four years younger sister, Hyuga Kasumi. Both were waiting for their mother to finish cooking dinner.
„Don't remind me" answered the girl.
„Well, I am surprised. Considering how effective, but painful, training with our father is, I expected you to mop the floor with some random thugs"
Kasumi shrugged.
„I would if one of them didn't put knife to Hinata's throat"
„Surrendering was a good call, Kasumi" said Aerth while walking into the kitchen. „You were not trained nor equipped to deal with such situation"
Teenage girl looked at him.
„I surely didn't have a bomb to blow them to kingdom come like you did, father. How you got forged one handred million dollars and a bomb in such short time in the first place?"
Kenshin choked on soda he was drinking.
„What?"
Aerth sat at the table.
„Everything was under control, Kenshin. About your question, Kasumi, I bought them from friendly mercenary organization. They call themselves Akatsuki. First time I came in contact with them was around one year before I met your mother. Can tell you this story if you want. Just take into consideration that most of it I heard from them, so there will be blank spaces"
Kasumi and Kenshin agreed, they have nothing better to do anyway.
1997
A lone twenty one years old woman was walking through corridor towards big door. She had short blue hair with white origami flower in them and amber colour eyes. She wore light white shirt, black knee long skirt and black thigh long stockings. When she reached the door, she knocked and opened them after receiving permission to enter. Inside was a single desk with big window behind. At the desk sat a short man dressed in suit. She had a brown hair and his eyes were hidden behind small circular black glasses. His named was Gato. He smiled at the sight of his secreatary.
„Naru-chan, good to see you. What brings you here?"
Woman bowed.
„Gato-sama, manager of company's cell in Sapporo is here as requested. Should I send him in?"
„Ah, yes, of course, I was wondering when he will show up. Yes, tell him to come in and call for Waraji and Zori, I will need them soon"
Woman suspected what is going to happen, when Gato asked for these two it always meant one thing. She bowed again.
„I will do as instructed, Gato-sama. Have a good day" she said politely and left the room to carry out orders.
She felt sick inside. She knew she is about to send a man to his death. Not that it was a surprise, the fact company's Sapporo cell collapsed was her fault. Her name was not Naru, but Konan, and she was a spy in Gato's company. She was a part of mercenary group called Akatsuki, established year ago by her, her fiancee Yahiko and their friend Nagato. They were still small, but steadily growing both in numbers and fame. They were hired by group of companies from all over Hokkaido to help get rid of Gato's influence on the island as everyone suspected his company is only a front for less legal activities. She infiltrated the company and used her position as secretary to uncover everything about true face of Sapporo's cell and sent intel to her boys. They didn't waste her effort as she knew they won't. Now, with Sapporo out of picture, she only needed to stay here for two, maybe three more weeks and help bring down other cells. She went back to her desk and told manager that Gato will see him now, then made a phone call for Waraji and Zori, two thugs used for dirty job.
Thirty minutes later both of them arrived. Waraji was tall with brown hair, wore eyepatch over his right eye while Zori was shorter with light green hair. Both were wearing suits as well as officially they were working as security officers. Both also were former inmates in local prison, recruited by Gato when their sentence ended. Gato liked to look like he is helping former criminals with resocialization. In reality, he was building a private army. They went to Gato's office. She was not surprised when they returned few minutes later talking like friends to extremely pale manager of Sapporo's cell. She didn't expect to see the man alive ever again.
Five days later, Friday
Konan exit the elevator and entered underground parking, where her car was. It was mostly empty, of course, it was very late. She usually stay till late hours to do some digging. Today she finally uncovered another shady practice of company's cell in Asahikawa. When she gets home, she will call Yahiko and let boys handle the rest. She was not far away from her car when she was startled by Waraji and Zori coming from behind the pillar and blocking her path. She didn't saw them since Monday.
„Good evening, Naru-chan" said Zori with a smile „Working late as usual?"
Konan regained her composture.
„Yes, rough day. All I want now is to get home and take a shower, so, if you don't mind, I will be on my way" she replied.
She tried to get past two men, but they blocked her again.
„It must wait. Gato-sama wants to see you in his house and sent us to get you there" Waraji said coldly.
Konan knew something was up. If Gato really wanted to just see her, he would call her directly and said what he wanted.
„I understand, I know the way, will just refresh myself quickly in home and go there as soon as possible, lets say in an hour? I will call Gato-sama and explain everything, you won't get in trouble"
Zori laughed.
„You are really cute, but we know everything. You are coming with us… Konan"
Woman didn't have time to think how she was compromised, but if these two idiots thought she will go quietly, they were for a surprise. She attacked them, punching Zori in the face and kicking Waraji in stomach.
„YOU BITCH!" shouted green haired man and tried to grab her.
Konan skillfully avoided his arms and puched him again, followed by a kick to the crotch. Man fell to the ground in great pain. Waraji was still recovering from kick he recieved so she quickly run to her car. She was about to open car door when she heard a gun firing and felt bullet passing an inch from her right ear. She turned around and saw Waraji back on his feet and pointing gun at her. Next to him Zori was very slowly getting up as well.
„That was a warning shot, woman" sais one eyed man „Gato-sama wants you alive, but if I shot your knees you will still be able to talk. Now, hands up and get away from car"
She slowly put her hands up and took some steps in direction of men. Still in pain, Zori approeached her and punched in the stomach. She fell on her knees/
„You will pay for this, bitch" he said and punched her in teh face, making her fell on her side.
Konan was forced on her belly and pinned down by Zori while Waraji hold her at gun point.
„Thanks to Gato-sama's connections, we located your contact in Sapporo. He didn't know much, even after severe beating he was swearing he has no idea where your group's hideout is located. But he described a woman who'd always met with him. Guess what – you match that description perfectly and we even showed him your picture to confirm it" Zori explained while tying woman up.
Konan's hands were pulled behind her back, wrists placed parallel to each other and tightly bound with piece of rope. Woman thought about screaming for help, but knew likely no one will hear her and even if, Waraji won't hestitate to shot whoever appears.
„Did you wear clean panties today?" Zori asked and before Konan could answer, put his hands under her skirt and started removing her underwear.
„NO! Please, don't!" she pleaded, but man ignored her.
After removing Konan's panties, he folded them into a ball and forced inside her mouth then covered her lips three layers of duct tape wrapped around her head.
.
„That will keep you quiet"
„fnch mnn, N mmnmm hnch mnn nn phhm nnch ngnnn"
Zori bound her ankles with another piece of rope and forced her to bend the knees, putting her feet as close to head as possible. Then he used final piece of rope to connect ankles bindings with wrists bindings, completing a hogtie. As additional measure, he fully taped woman's wrists, preventing her from using fingers to try and undo knots. To avoid unnecessary risk, men locked their helpless captive inside trunk of her own car and drove off towards Gato's residence.
They reached their target thirty minutes later, were allowed through main gate and parked in front of main door. Waiting for them was a lone man, dressed in black fleece and black jeans. He had short black hair, brown eyes and didn't look happy because of this late night visit. Zori and Waraji left the car and went to open the trunk.
„Long time no see, Aerth-san" said green haired man. „Boss told us to come here and take package to some quiet room"
Aerth barely spared him a glance. He was Gato's personal bodyguard so of course hewas informed about their visit.
„Yes, he called me"
Waraji took bound Konan out of the trunk and put her over his shoulder.
„Isn't she Naru-san, Gaoto's secretary?" Aerth asked.
Zori grinned.
„Turned out she is a mole. Her real name is Konan and she works for mercenary group. Boss wants to know how much she learned and shared with her companions"
Restrained woman was carried to secluded room in a basement. There she was thrown to the floor.
„Nnh" she grunted.
„We will stay here and keep an eye on her till boss returns" said Zori.
Aerth nodded and left. Konan was afraid. Not for her life, that was safe at least till Gato gets here, but she wasn't sure these two won't decide to take advantage of her while waiting. To her relief and surprise, they never did. She was never left alone even for a moment and always could feel their eyes on her, but men never approached her. They were patiently waiting for their boss. He arrived hour later and smiled at captured woman.
„You were very naughty girl, Konan-chan" he said, walked near her and kicked several times in belly. „How much you found out in files? How much you uncovered? How much you overheared and already told your partners? I will give you one chance to cooperate" he looked at his men „Someone ungag her"
Waraji did as ordered and soon Konan could speak again. She looked defiantly at Gato.
„Fuck you, you will kill me anyway, no matter if I tell you anything or not. So do your worst, but I won't endanger my friends"
Gato's smile windened.
„That's what I expected. You are right, I will kill you, you did to much damage to my business. I will kill you… if you tell me everything, especially where is your group's HQ. If you keep refusing, I know people who are very effective at turning young women into sex slaves. You will spend years pleasing men with your body untill they get bored with you. Now, I am tired, will go to my bedroom while Waraji and Zori keep you company here" he said and looked at them „She is yours for the night. Do whatever you want, everything outside permanent damage and killing is on the table. I don't even care if she gets pregnant"
That was all Waraji and Zori wanted to hear. Gato took final look at the woman.
„You were a fool beliving you can infiltrate my company. With my connections and resources I can uncover any mole"
„Oh, that's interesting statement, Gato" said someone from behind.
Gato, Waraji and Zori looked there and saw Aerth blocking the exit, a silenced hand gun pointed at home owner.
„You've never discovered me" Aerth finished and shot Gato in the head, then ended lives of Zori and Waraji the same way before they realized what is happening.
Konan wasn't sure she isn't next, but relaxed when man took out the knife and cut her bindings.
„Th..thank you" she said and looked at three bodies „But why?"
Aerth holstered his gun.
„I got green light to kill him over week ago, was just waiting till you finish your job, Konan-san. Because you clearly got compromised and captured I decided it is a good time to end him before they really hurt you. I was authorized to share some info with you, but maybe not here?"
Konan agreed, she wanted out of here as soon as possible. During ride home she learned Aerth belonged to different mercenary group, hired to bring Gato down. He couldn't say who the contractor was which she understood, she couldn't disclose her group's clients either. Next morning she phoned her partners, packed her things, went to airport and boarded first possible plane going to Sapporo.
2022
„And that's it. Later that year my group was hired to carry a bigger operation and Akatsuki was our support, so I met the rest of the group. Two years later I married your mother and retired, but checked what's happening with them from time to time. They are quiet big now" Aerth finished his story.
Kasumi sighed.
„Another violent story from your past, father. At this point I start believing even your and mother's wedding included some dead bodies"
She was startled by her mother's laugh. During Aerth's story, Yukiko finished cooking so now the whole family was slowly eating. Man looked at his wife with little grin.
„Well, that whole weekend was eventful"
She smiled and looked her husband in the eye.
„It sure was, honey"
Kasumi and Kenshin were left dumbfounded and a little scared