Title: Meeting
Summary: It was time to see this person who they had to meet. However there was one thing they had to follow- weapons were not allowed. Some people were suspicious, maybe it could have been a trap.
Word Count: 3991
Notes: As always, Hanako/Lotus and Rin/Bullet belong to polar-stars and Emile/Cancion belong to polar-star-dorks!
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I hope you enjoy this chapter and thank you for reading!
The sun peeped in the windows of Aroon's house and that was all that was needed to wake up the gang leader who decided to sleep on the couch. He got up and yawned. Damn. What time was it? It seemed like it was still early morning. He stretched his arms as he looked at the clock and it was just 6:30. It was way too early to get up. He silently cursed the sun for waking him up, but also at himself for not even placing the curtain before he slept.
He decided that it was best to stay awake instead of going back to sleep but he wanted to kill the time. He decided to hide the sun with his curtains, and he already knew what he was going to do next. He was going to check each room and make sure that everyone was doing fine. Was it invading their privacy? Yes. Was that bad? Maybe, but it was their choice to stay in his house.
So maybe it wasn't that much of a bad thing?
The first person he decided to check was no other than his fellow gang members, and he always ended up smiling every time he saw them asleep- but there was one person who was missing from his gang members and he mumbled some words to himself when he didn't see her at all. He rushed inside the training room.
He sighed out of relief once hs saw a female with black hair shooting some targets without hesitation, but he didn't expect to spot two other people inside the room. "Isshiki? Kuga?" He muttered their names and Kuga dropped his gun and slapping the gun out of Isshiki's hands. "What the fuck are you two doing?"
"We weren't doing anything, Stupid Red Hair Clips! We were just watching Gaia train, that's all!"
"He wanted to have fun with me so he invaded my room and entertained me. I even opened up to him. A very brand new experience."
Aroon paused for a moment, his face darkening as she stated that and even Isshiki started laughing nervously and the blonde started to raise his arms. "I didn't do anything to her! I swear! I just shook her awake! Told her a joke and she just paused there and said "Hah" before standing up- I didn't do anything to her at all!"
"Gaia. What did he do?"
Gaia tilted her head a bit before recalling everything that happened. "He touched me. It was pretty hard but I was able to handle it." She looked at the male who woke her up just a moment ago before looking back at her leader. "He did it so intensely that I woke up by the sheer force of him rocking my body."
"... Maybe I should bring out my gun to shoot someone dead."
Before the fight could actually happen, Isshiki ruffled the hair of Aroon and Kuga. "Don't worry! Nothing happened! She went out safe and sound! She even brought out her knife and she was already ready to train! Trust me, I wouldn't lie to you."
"Fine…I believe you. Your life is spared for now." Aroon decided not bring out his gun and he decided to go back to reality. "But why are you training today? You do know weapons are not allowed in the area."
"I'm being careful." Kuga answered, after avoiding death once again. "I know weapons are not allowed… But how are you so sure they aren't planning anything, hm?" He picked up the gun he dropped a minute ago. "Thought you'd be mad by seeing me holding it, but I'm guessing that I'm allowed to hold it now!"
"I will allow you train, yes- but I will not allow you to hold any weapons inside that place because it was part of the deal." Aroon stated before crossing his arms. "Do you want to make the only chance of actually doing this mission disappear by disobeying a simple rule?"
"Of course not! But how could you say we could trust this person you're talking about?"
"She's my friend. A person who I've known for years. She has her reasoning on why she doesn't allow weapons." He brought up. "She deals with information, you can gain any information you want from her. People with weapons can easily get the information from her if they threaten her with a gun to the head. Do you understand? Weapons make her uneasy. If you want to disobey the rule, then don't come with us."
The room became quiet again and Kuga brought his gun up to shoot at a target. "Got it. I understand. I won't bring my weapon. But you better be sure Mister All Smiles won't die because of this deal… Also I hope you know that the Greedy Shit will be harder to convince."
Isshiki wasn't responding for a long while and he only clarified the information with the gang leader who made the deal with this female. "She knows every information about the yakuza?"
"You suddenly want to know about her more? I wasn't expecting this from you of all people, Isshiki… But not every. Majority? Yes. She can't gain the information of masterminds and all, but she can confirm statuses of people as long as they don't hide it completely." He answers his question. "But why would you want to ask about that?"
"I just want to know the status about my juniors." Isshiki smiled at him. "Zenji and Yuki. They also got engaged pretty recently but I've heard people were aiming for them so they had Shun and Ryoko to protect them. I want to know if they're doing well…"
"The Marui couple getting protected by the Ibusaki spouses? Now that sounds like a dream team." Aroon joked around to at least try and reassure him. "I believe that they're doing fine. But go ahead and ask her that. She knows more than me… However, you have to prepare a couple of information that's worthy to trade with her, or some money. She always wants an exchange."
"Thank you for telling me this! I'll be sure to prepare both!"
"Do you think the two couples are preparing kids?" Someone from the door popped up, his hair covering his left eye as a smirk came on his face. "Because if they are, I'd love to name them. It better end with "ko"." Everyone inside the room spotted Death himself at the door and he only chuckled as all eyes were on him. "Oh, dear. I love the attention."
"And why are you awake?"
"I believed Eizan and his wife could have been here, that's the only reason!" He went in the room to wrap his arm around Aroon. "Because I'd expect him to wake up early, shout about how the whole "Don't bring your weapons deal" isn't safe. Maybe state that he needs to protect Misses Eizan… It could have been a perfect moment to watch!"
"So you woke up this early for that?"
"Yes. But sadly, I didn't get what I wanted. But~!" He began eyeing Isshiki. "I did get interesting information about some of the other couples, which is totally fine by me!" Death looked at Aroon for a moment, even sticking his tongue out. "So how about you and Lotus? Hm? When are you two getting engaged?"
Aroon pushed him to the ground before going out of the room. "I'll check the others and see how they're doing. I haven't checked on the others yet."
"Quit it! Don't ignore my question! We know you're in love with her!"
"If you have any problems, feel free to talk to me later." With that, he shut the door behind him.
The first room he decided to visit was no other than the room of the person he knew would be hard to convince. Eizan Etsuya. He was unsure if he was still asleep with his fiance, but he wouldn't know until he opened the door- at least that's what he thought. He heard his voice from outside the room. He went to the side of the door to try and listen to their conversation and he heard every word perfectly. He leaned backwards and focused all his attention on the conversation.
Eizan was walking around in the room, his expression was clearly ticked off by what was going on. Nene only sat on the bed as she tried to hear him out with everything he had to say. He stopped in his tracks before looking back at Nene. "Not bring our weapons… What kind of fucking deal is that?! We're being hunted down! If we don't have weapons, then what the hell would we do if we get ambushed?!"
Nene actually had to agree with him on this one, but she would rather follow as requested instead of breaking it. Who knows what will happen if they brought weapons to that area? "I have to say I agree on you on that part, Eizan. But we should do as the deal says." She wanted to tell him her side of the conversation because she wanted to think that her opinions mattered to him. Why else would he rant to her?
"As the deal says… The deal is such a shitty one. What' the point of it?" He grunted, getting angry at someone he found illogical. "Aroon is someone who I trust, but the person he contacted? No way in hell!" He spat and she only stared at him for a moment before showing a small frown.
"If you do not trust the person, then how do you think we'll be able to go through this mission?" She had to bring it up. They needed to meet the person so they can actually go to the area in peace, and it would definitely decrease the problem. She found the deal off, but they probably didn't have any other choice.
He only placed his hands in his pocket before tching. He couldn't find another way, unless they wanted to attack the enemy gang and be at a large disadvantage. "Maybe we can hide it under our fucking clothes. I don't fucking know." He couldn't find any loopholes, and because of that rule they had- he already knew that in the entrance of the building, there would probably be metal detectors.
"See? We have no choice. All we can do is follow the rules, and I believe it's the best choice to make as of now. Unless Lotus has something else she wants to say about this since she's the planner."
"She better make the plan great or I'm calling shit. Aroon told me she was the best around and he better be fucking right." He sat on the bed, but it was on the opposite side of where Nene was sitting. She turned her head to look behind her for a moment.
"She is the best around. You don't need to question her skills." She defended Lotus before going back to her original position. "Lotus is the best person to trust for this. If there are any needs for a peaceful negotiation, Canción can do the job perfectly." She tried remembering all the important abilities of each person in the alliance- but these two were the most important for this meeting. "If they're on our side, I know that nothing bad will happen."
"Why do you trust them so much, woman?"
She wasn't used to his voice to go that low- at least not when he talks to her. "They're our allies. What's the point of having some if you don't trust them?"
Eizan placed a cigarette in his mouth before grumbling. "Not all allies can be trusted." He lit up his cigarette and if she were to be honest in this situation, she was a bit confused. Did he have a memory of some sort about allies betraying him? She wouldn't know. Hell, she hardly even knew him.
"Usually, that's true. I would be lying if I said I trusted X-terminate from the start… But sometimes, you have to trust people around you. Even if they don't seem like someone you should trust."
"Then can you answer a question?"
"What is it?"
"Do you trust me?"
Nene didn't know how to form her words properly when he asked this. Was this a trick question? Was it someone she's supposed to answer to at a situation like this? Should she remain quiet? She only grew silent before placing her feet off the ground to move closer to him. She was silent enough to make him not notice and she slowly tapped his shoulder so he could face her. What were her words?
"Of course I do, Etsuya."
He paused for a moment, but he quickly turned away from her and decided to walk to the door. He didn't give any response to what she just told him and he only ended up hiding his face from her, not even giving her a single chance to spot his face. "We should prepare already."
With this, he twisted the knob and went out of the room. He heard a couple of steps running away and he already could make a guess: Someone was listening to them. It was even easier to tell who the people were because he spotted the white hair flowing, purple eyes who looked back for a moment and even heard the laugh of a certain gang leader. He felt the anger in his veins… but he couldn't express it when he felt himself feeling… warm? Why did he feel that way?
It was probably because of…
He looked back for a moment, but once he met her eyes, he quickly walked to the direction that would lead them upstairs.
Her.
It was currently 8:30am and everyone was already prepared even before the time that was required. Canción and Bullet were found talking to one another on the dining table and some of the people of the alliance had no idea of what specific thing they were talking about, until Lotus brought it up.
"Don't mind them. I only told Canción to explain what she has to do in case any danger happens, but I do doubt that will happen. Leader won't ever lead us to our deaths, and he wouldn't agree to a deal like this if he knew it could inflict harm, but it is best to be careful. Now, I have to give all of your roles individually."
She went over to each one of them and explained what they had to do in case any enemies did follow them around, and she told them that if there was someone who won't be coming inside the location- it would have to be Sukiru and Target, two of the most defensive people inside the alliance, and they were the only ones who will bring their weapons. However, they couldn't be able to enter the said building. Anyway, they did have their own leaders who can persuade them to also give access to the two who wouldn't enter.
"I have explained it to Bullet! She seems to understand everything." Canción mentioned and Bullet placed back her shades before nodding her head. "Is there anything else you want me to do?" He kept his guitar in a case as he began to prepare a couple of more things he was planning to bring a long.
"I don't think there is anything else." Lotus replies to him and only places the bag on her shoulder. "As of now, I believe there isn't. Just be prepared for our trip." The moment she was about to exit the door, she saw Raven removing her fedora and sighing loudly. A bit curious on the reaction, she raised an eyebrow at the female. "Is there a problem with the plan?"
"No, Lotus. Don't worry. I think it's perfect. And I also believe if I did think there was a problem with a mind like yours, Aroon will come jumping in front of me and tell me 50 reasons why you and your plans are perfect." Lotus began flustering a bit, but she quickly snapped out of it. It wasn't the time to be flustered. "I'm only like this because I have to leave my sniper here."
Lotus looked at the gun she was pertaining to and Raven quickly hid it under a piece of furniture. "It's safe here, but I understand. Leaving things behind, especially if it's close to you, can be rather hard. But you'll be able to bring it again sooner or later."
Raven gave her a tiny smile. "Thank you." She quickly places back her hat before flashing a tiny smirk. "No wonder he likes you. I've always heard that Aroon liked smart and attractive women." She left right after she said that and Lotus ended up flustering at her small comment.
"Mi amiga, is there anything that happened?" Canción went closer to Lotus, but he also began to notice the red tints on her cheeks. "Did she say something to embarrass you?" He was a bit worried about her and Lotus only tried to deny the thoughts that suddenly came in her head.
"You don't need to worry. Let's go." She went out the door with Canción and Bullet behind her and she gave a comment before she went further. "Whoever goes out last should lock the door."
"Gotcha, flower!" Aroon grinned and once he heard the door closing, he stared at the remaining people in the room. "So you've heard that we're going to be splitted up because we don't own a damn bus, right?"
"Please tell me Eizan-san and Nene-chan are together!" Death beamed and placed his hands together. "I wasn't listening to all the who belongs to what car part! So please tell me now!"
"They don't have a choice, Death."
"Yes… At last, fate is in my favor!"
Eizan shot a glare at Death who began grinning even wider. "Do you know when to shut the fuck up?"
"Eizan, Nene, Death and Tetsuji will be in my car. Tetsuji will be the driver, as Lotus said…" He recalled all the details they were given and he started to look at the people who he was with. "... Dear god, the people in my car is either going to die by Death himself or a bullet through the engine. Most likely Death."
"I think the placement is perfect~!"
"Can you fucking kill me now?"
"Eizan, sorry. We don't accept dying in this alliance.
Everyone arrived in the location 30 minutes before time, and their were about 10 guard on the gate, pointing their weapons at the car which was in front of it. A couple of complains were heard from the earpiece since they've been telling Aroon that it was a trap all along- but before they could do the plan that Lotus made for the "What-if" situation, he took a step outside the car and everyone began panicking except Death and Gaia, who seemed familiar with the place.
"Get back in damn the car, Aroon!"
He didn't listen to them and he only went near the guards before lifting up his shirt a bit to show them something. "Kaoru Chankul, as you know it. I think the mark proves it all, and I'd be surprised if you don't recognize my face." He placed his shirt down and the guards immediately opened the gate. "Get out of your cars." He says it out loud while turning on his ear piece and several people step out of their vehicles, still being cautious of what may happen.
After a 3-minute walk, they were already on the entrance of the building, and Sukiru and Target were already staying out of the building as the plan stated. "So how long are we going to wait?"
"I don't know, but if there is anything that happens, just be sure to use the earpiece!" Canción points at the earpiece. "We'll be sure to come here if any trouble happens!" He tells them this and Sukiru nods his head, already knowing what the brunet said was true, while Target showed a tint of hesitance.
"I believe in you all. Be careful."
"I'll be sure to be careful!" He goes back to where the rest of the group was and Sukiru started to get nervous of the possible things that could happen to them. He ignored anything that went in his mind and did as he was told. Everyone is going to be safe. He believed in that.
The metal detector rang and everyone looked at the person who went through the detector. It was no other than shot. Cross squinted at him before snapping their fingers. "Remove all your weapons or I'm murdering you with solely my hands." They threatened and Julio placed his weapons inside the box that was provided by another guard as soon as the detector rang. "Can't believe you'd do this… Even Eizan fucking Etsuya was more obedient than you…"
"What the fuck did you just call me?!" The man who was mentioned yelled, and before Nene could try and pull him away, Kuga had to speak up.
"Greedy Fucking Shit was what they said."
"Fucking midget."
"Bastard!"
Eizan placed his hand to the side and patted the belt he was wearing a couple of times and Kuga did the same as soon as he knew the gesture that Eizan was doing- but they remembered that they didn't have their guns with them.
"Etsuya. It's no use. You don't have your gun right now. Let's just continue walking."
"Haha! Let's not fight, Kuga…"
Bullet nudged Death who quickly took a picture of Nene tugging the sleeve of Eizan's shirt and he began cursing once he saw the flash. "Once I have my gun back, I'm shooting all of you dead…"
The allies were lead by a butler and they had to go through an elevator before they could actually spot the room. Now, they were finally there… To meet the person who made the deal with them. The door was opened by a female figure who wore a quite revealing red dress, her pink eyes filled with interest.
"A number of visitors we have here." She smiles politely. "Good day to you all, please enter and find the seat you're most comfortable with!" She left the door open as she walked to a chair which matched the color of her dress.
They took a step in and they looked around the area. They knew from the start the person was rich by the gates and guards, but damn- her room was filled with even more proof! Sculptures, paintings, golden accessories and a shining chandelier… Her whole room spelled out "Rich Kid".
"So about the deal…"
"No, no… We talk about that later, Mister Chankul." She laughed. "Or may I say, Kaoru. I wish Ryozaki still worked under me, he would have been so happy to see you at the moment." She giggled and the people around her started to feel a bit uneasy. "First of I want to know all of you." She stopped giggling and only placed the tip of her fingers on her lips.
"Oh wait. I already do."