Chapter XXV: Carnage
Standing on top of one of the nearest building, the pair of half ghouls stared at the aftermath of their work. One of them is covered with bandages while the other one is wearing a turtleneck shirt under his suit. Both of them are wearing red cloak over their chosen clothing.
"This must be the reason why you are so fond of chaos" She balanced herself using one foot and she clings onto her partner. "The child who never spoke a single truthful word has chosen to destroy the things that he cannot change~" Eto grinned wide enough to show almost all her teeth. "Do you think your father will ever notice you?" She teased him.
"Oh?" He glanced at the woman beside him and allowed her to become way too close to him. Their single kakugan glints behind their mask. Souta arched one dark eyebrow. "Are we not the same? After all, you had to kill your own father for the sake of your game or should I say, you killed him because you cannot stand him treating other ghouls like his own family~" His lips curved into an ugly grin, which matches Eto's own.
Despite their alliance, the two natural born hybrids did not fail to annoy each other every now and then to which most of the time ends up in violence.
"It's almost dinner time" She hopped off of the building and did not bother to look at her partner because she is aware that he'll follow her whether he likes it or not. They've been fun partners too yet she cannot understand Kanou's fondness for the boy. Furuta is skilled in planning; he too is pretty much clever when it comes to everything. Meticulous when it comes to making plans. Failure is never a choice for the man. Wasting resources is apparently not in list either yet everything about him screams weirdness and danger.
"Hn?" He followed the shorter half ghoul in an alleyway where they dragged two of the bunch of doves whom they attacked.
The chaos and fear that Aogiri Tree and Clowns hosted did not miss CCG and V's ears and eyes. They too were forced to do double their efforts in capturing or exterminating the pawns of both the one-eyed owl and the one-eyed clown.
"Every single day they are getting influential and the ghouls are fully supporting their carnage." Ui mumbled upon browsing the files, the torn limbs and half-eaten bodies of their comrades and civilians made him want to puke what he ate for breakfast.
"What is worst is that we are hunting down SSS rate one-eyed ghouls. Kishou Arima surely can defeat them" He eyed the other investigators crowding; Marude's wrinkles increased these past few days.
"But can we even do something about them without Special Class Arima? Special Class Kuroiwa and Special Class Tanakamaru were both killed by the one-eyed clown while Special Class Shinohara is still in comatose state thanks to the One-eyed owl's work." Kiyoko Aura glared at her underling who flinched and apologized in return.
"I want Nimura Furuta as a quinque and so is Eto Yoshimura" Suzuya said while eyeing her knife. "Their kagune is simply strong and I want to see Furuta's kakuja" The idea itself sent shivers to everyone's bones.
"We don't know yet if that boy obtained it yet" Houji Kousuke countered.
"He was eating the owl's kakuja according to Special Class Ui so I am sure that he is a kakuja like Haise" Juuzou replied as if he is bored.
Meanwhile inside V's chamber, Tsuneyoshi is sitting with Yoshitoki, Matsuri, Kaiko, Kishou inside the private quarters that belongs to the Chairman itself. He called them to discuss on how to get their hands on the two one-eyed ghouls that are still roaming around freely.
"I doubt that Nimura will ever let himself get captured. We all know that he is smart and with the influence he have right now, I doubt that we can even touch even his fingertip. The one-eyed owl is another work." Chika calmly said in front of his relatives and father.
"I knew something was wrong with that brat but you ignored me and my warnings" Matsuri hissed at his father. "And you!" He darted his full attention on Kaiko. "How come you did not realize that he is a traitor?! You were in-charge of keeping an eye on him!" He accused Kaiko who remained calm like Kishou and Yoshitoki.
"Enough" Tsuneyoshi said in a tone wherein no one would dare to disagree. "I want Nimura captured as soon as feasible. We cannot allow another One-eyed ghoul of the Washuu repeating the same foolishness that thing did tens of years ago. Kishou, I am leaving the owl to you"
"There's only one person that Nimura trust more than anyone else" Kaiko started, his eyes glinting with malicious intention.
"You are not—" Yoshitoki eyed Kaiko then his father. He and Kishou stiffened at the idea itself.
"Oh but I am" Kaiko smirked. "There's a human saying about Mothers always knows what is best for their children. That woman will bring us to where his prodigal son is."
"I doubt that Nimura will even contact Lady Furuta" Kishou did not like Kaiko's idea. It will not only put Souta in danger, even Lady Furuta will be in danger too. He wished that their father will not agree about this asshole's plan especially how Tsuneyoshi always loved the woman who gave birth to Nimura.
"Who said that he'll contact her?" Kaiko's grin widened.
"You did—" Yoshitoki shook his head in disbelief.
"I tapped that woman's phone. I am aware that she'll contact that child soon and that's the only chance we'll have to take Nimura and chained him back to V. Don't you agree with me, Chairman Washuu?"
"Father please—" Chika muttered even Kishou seemed not liking the plan itself.
"Every means that is possible will be utilized by us" With that Tsuneyoshi stood and left the meeting hall. Kishou and Chika shared the same displeasure.
"…" He eyed his phone and his eyes widened in surprised once he saw the caller's ID.
"What is it?" Tatara eyed the younger ghoul who is sitting across him.
"Continue with the discussion as I answer this call and if you need something, tell any of the Clowns" He kicked his chair before leaving. Once he is an earshot from the group, he dialed the number.
"Souta" Sweet alluring voice came out of the owner's vocal chords. She nervously eyed the door where she is being kept.
"Is there something you want?" He did not mean to be harsh but there's still a bitterness engulfing his persona whenever he talks to the woman at the end of the line.
"Are you busy? I am sorry—" She reluctantly said. "I want to ask how you are doing. Are you eating well? Do you sleep well? Make sure not to overwork yourself."
"I am good. Thank you for asking" Coldly, he answered.
"I heard that you defected. Don't let your father to capture you please. I cannot lose you too" She bit her lower lip, tears threatened to roll down her cheeks.
"I'll see you soon—mother" Souta clenched his jaw.
"Your father is here. I will call you again when he is not here" She whispered.
"I see." He said before the call ended.
"Worried?" Eto showed up at last. She followed the younger hybrid when the man left in the middle of their meeting. "Do you want me to help you?"
"What are you doing here?" Nimura snapped. He really hates Eto especially when she is acting as if she is worried about him.
"I think it's time for me to meet my future mother-in-law" Eto teased the snobbish bastard, bandaged fingers playfully soothing the man's arm.
"Is that so? How about giving me a child before meeting with my mother?" If Eto wants to play, Nimura will play. The man would want to destroy the girl before him if only he doesn't need her to further his own ambitions and plans.
"Oho?" She wrapped her arms around the man's neck after she pulled him closer. Their forehead touching and she glanced at him. "Should we make a baby tonight?"
"Ehem" Roma coughed and it stole the hybrids' attention. "The meeting ended and these are the files" Aware of how the pair of one-eyed ghouls seemed becoming closer as of late, Roma will not be surprised if they end up screwing each other. She gave the flash-drive wherein they saved the files that Souta needed.