Makoto Naegi: DIE HARD Luckster
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Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I really appreciated it and this gave me inspiration to work on the next chapter and here the situation is about to escalate as Naegi is about to get in to trouble as the hostage takers are about to do something that would put the Luckster in danger, as Naegi attempts to get help…
And while he eventually got one, read on and see if help do arrive or not…
Well then…read on and…well, enjoy!
Ch. 9: Kensa
Meanwhile, Inspector Takaki is seen at a convenience store buying some food, and the cashier greeted him warmly and said that he should be taking a break since Christmas is just hours away, which Takaki said that if things are peaceful here then he will head home, mentioning that his son, Kiyotaka, is waiting at the car as he wanted to celebrate the event with him.
"You should be spending time at your house, inspector…"
"Don't worry…my son is with me and we'll be celebrating at home."
"Sounds good. You deserve a break…after all, it's Christmas."
"Right."
"Well, here you go…the items you ordered."
"Thanks."
"Have a good night, inspector."
"Thanks."
After that, Takaki left the convenience store and head for the police car, where his son, Kiyotaka, aged 15, is waiting, and there the father and son are preparing to go home seeing that the streets are generally peaceful and Kiyotaka said that he is sure that the night will be peaceful since everyone is at home and that no one would even think about doing something so foolish.
Takaki nodded and said that he hoped that there is no disturbance as he wanted to spend a quiet time with Kiyotaka and believed that even the crooks seemed to behave themselves at an event like this.
"Have a little patience, son…we'll be home in just 20 minutes."
"Sure, dad."
"Lighten up a little…I know you're a stickler for rules…but you need to relax once in a while…"
"But…after the scandal that grandfather made…"
"I know…but you don't have to take it seriously. You're you…and you can change the way around without dragging yourself in the mess he made."
"I…see…"
"Well, then…let's head home…the pizza is waiting and…huh?"
"Look…"
However, their conversation was interrupted when the police radio blared, where the dispatcher, the same one whom argued with Naegi earlier, called any available officer, and Takaki answered it, and there he was told to do a check out on Nekotami Tower, asking him to see if there is any disturbance, and if there is none, then he can go home.
As Takaki accepted, Kiyotaka asks his father why as he felt that other cops can do that, but his dad assured to him that it is just an inspection, and if the building is generally fine, then they can go home and celebrate the holiday festivities.
"Don't worry, son…"
"…"
"It's just an inspection. Probably some prank callers are putting dispatchers at edge."
"Those pranksters…"
"Once I see that the building's okay, then we can head home."
"Fine. A little safety precaution wouldn't hurt."
"Thanks, son."
"No problem, dad."
After that, the car drove away and is heading for Nekotami Tower, and the father and son are unaware that a hostage situation there is ongoing, and they have no idea that they might get into trouble should they discover that armed men are occupying the building.
At the office, the dispatcher appeared reluctant after being persuaded by her fellow employee to tell Takaki to inspect the building, and the dispatcher vowed that if the call from Naegi turns out to be a lie, she will GRILL him down, though her fellow employee urged her not to jump to conclusions, telling her that the gunfire shots were real, but the dispatcher dismisses it and believed that Naegi used firecrackers to make it appear that there were gunshots.
"Really…if that kid is lying…"
"Don't jump to conclusions…"
"I'm sure he used firecrackers or something…"
"Firecrackers don't sound like gunfire…"
"I bet the kid is using a large one…"
"Give it a rest, will you? Let the inspector judge it…if it turns out to be a hoax, then you can complain."
"Whatever…"
"…"
The dispatcher sighed in annoyance and hoped that Inspector Takaki would complete the inspection, as she hoped that the call would become a hoax so that she can PUNISH Naegi for the prank, unaware that Naegi was telling the truth all along.
-x-
At Nekotami Tower, the scene shows that Naegi is navigating his way out of the air duct and managed to get to one of the upper floors as he grabbed a piece of paper and wrote down the names of the terrorists he heard, and is looking around to find a way to send help, and as he is pondering on what to do next, he heard footsteps and he decided to hide, where one of the gunmen came and is looking around, and he took out a radio and contacted someone, who turn out to be Munakata.
There the gunman told Munakata that the floor he is in is clear, and Munakata told the gunman to station himself there in case Naegi shows up, and shoot him down if the situation warrants it, as he do not want any unintended delay in their operations.
"That is your order."
"Got it, boss."
"Shoot him on sight if he tries to escape."
"Sure."
"but if you could disable him, the better. That way we can show the other hostages what would happen if they try to defy us."
"Right."
"Commence your station."
"I'm on it."
The gunman nodded as he went towards the window to stare at the streets, as he is expecting that things would go smoothly without problems, though he wondered how one hostage was able to escape capture when he and his comrades successfully rounded up the hostages.
Naegi was having a bit of hesitation as he is normally not someone who kills, as he killed one of the hostage takers in self-defense, and he felt guilty about it yet he knew there is no other way, and mentally prayed for forgiveness as he is about to make his move, all for the sake of getting help in rescuing the hostages.
He snuck behind the gunman, holding a cutter, and he grabbed the gunman from behind by pulling his hair, and uses the cutter to slit his throat, and the slit was so deep and it not only incapacitated the gunman, but also it slowly killed him as he bled to death. Naegi looked away, knowing that this is one Christmas that he will never, ever forget, and dragged the corpse towards a storage room and hid it there, taking his weapons and armed himself.
As he looked at the window, he noticed a police car approaching, and while he is relieved that help may have arrived, minutes later, he is dismayed that only one cop came out, and all he could do now is pray that the cop would notice that something is amiss and would call for back-up in order to conduct a rescue mission for the hostages.
"Please…let him find out our situation…"
-x-
At the 30th floor, Sakakura was getting agitated when he saw Inspector Takaki coming out of the police car and is ready to engage him, but Munakata urged him to calm down, stating that Takaki is alone and that he will not find out anything about the situation here, which Sakakura asks how will they be able to fool Takaki once he gets inside, and Munakata smirked as he said that he has anticipated this and has given his men at the ground floor lobby instructions on what to do.
This somewhat calmed Sakakura yet he is still doubtful that they can tricked the inspector into thinking that nothing happened here, and Munakata assured to him that the operation will push forward smoothly and by the end of the night they will succeed in their operation.
"Do not worry."
"…"
"We will succeed."
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Fine."
"Just relax."
"Hmph."
Sakakura gritted his teeth and stands down, and Munakata patted his shoulder and urged him to relax a bit, saying that in case something goes wrong, then they will come up with an alternative, and for now they will follow things as planned.
At the ground level, one of Munkata's men, identified only as the Impostor, was at the reception, posing as the concierge, and he greeted Takaki Ishimaru, which Takaki greeted him in reply and asks him if everything is okay here, which the Impostor said that things are doing fine here, and while Takaki sees that things appeared peaceful here, he wanted to make sure and asks if he could take a look around just as a precaution.
Near the corner next to the elevator, Izayoi is on standby, and after hearing things, he felt that he may have to kill Takaki should he come here and decide to check the upper floors. While this might pose a risk and alert the dispatcher should Takaki has not reported things, Izayoi felt that if things would come to this, then it is likely that a firefight would ensue, yet he is confident that Munakata would come up with a way to escape here.
"I'm counting on you, Munakata…"
At the 30th floor, Munakata was informed by Izayoi about the situation and instructed him to only strike should Takaki steps inside the elevator, and after that, Sakakura asks if he is sure about this, and Munakata assured to him that things will be fine and is confident that Takaki won't find anything suspicious and their operation won't be compromised.
"Believe me, Sakaura. Things will go as planned."
"…"
"The man won't find anything."
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Hmph."
"I promise…we will win this."
"Fine."
At the reception, Impostor nodded and allowed Takaki to look around, and Takaki began inspecting the ground area, using his flashlight to look around, and as he is nearing the elevator, Izayoi is on standby, and is ready to strike should Takaki decides to enter the elevator, and he is hoping that Takakai would turn away as he does not want any unwanted delay and changes in plans.
Izayoi's wish seemingly came through, as Takaki turns around and heads for the exit, where Takaki told the Impostor that things are okay, and apologize for the disturbance, which he said that it is okay and wishes him a Merry Christmas.
"Everything is okay here."
"I see."
"Sorry for the disturbance."
"No problem."
"Thanks…and have a Merry Christmas."
"Sure. Thanks."
"Good night."
"You too."
Likewise, Izayoi told Munakata via radio that Takaki has left Nekotami Tower, and Munakata smirked and told Sakakura that things went well, and assured to him that their plans will move forward without problems, which Sakakura only grunted in reply, as he refused to admit that he is relieved that things went well without problems.
"See…?"
"…"
"Things went well without problem."
"Whatever."
"Our plans will push through as usual."
"What about that brat?"
"We will corner him…I promise."
"Fine."
-x-
At the 34th floor, Naegi stared wide-eyed in frustration and dismay that Takaki is leaving the area, and banged on the window seeing that Takakai did not do a thorough inspection, yet he realized that if he did, he would be ambushed, and he had to think of a way to let him know what is going on here inside Nekotami Tower.
Naegi looked around and thinks of a way to alert the inspector of the situation here, and an idea popped in to his head and knew that this is something he did not want to do, yet given the circumstances and situation, he realized that there is no other way and had to do this in order to have all the hostages rescued and for the hostage takers to be stopped.
"Forgive me, Kami-sama…but this is the only way to save everyone…"
Outside the Nekotami Tower, Takaki got inside the police car where his son Kiyotaka I waiting, and he asks his dad how the inspection go, in which the father told his son that everything appeared peaceful and there is no sign of any disturbance, which Kiyotaka said that it is a relief and that Christmas will surely be peaceful.
Takaki then apologized for the delay in having a Christmas moment which his son assured that it is okay and said that he has nothing to worry about.
"Sorry, Kiyotaka…I guess that…"
"No, dad…it's fine. It's better to check if things are in order…"
"Thanks for understanding."
"No problem."
"Looks like we can spend our Christmas together…"
"Indeed."
"Shall we?"
"Sure."
By then the dispatcher called and asks Takaki how the inspection went at Nekotami Tower, in which he said that things went well and there are no signs of any disturbance, and the dispatcher was annoyed that she got pranked by a brat, and wanted to find out who made her put through with this, but Takaki urges the dispatcher to let it slide given that it is Christmas.
The dispatcher then said that this is where pranksters take advantage but Takakai joked to the dispatcher to stop acting like a Grinch and lighten up a bit, which the dispatcher was reluctant to take his advice.
"Now now…don't be like that…"
"But that brat wasted my time…"
"It's Christmas…let it slide and…"
"The brat would likely do that again…"
"Be a sport…at least things are okay at Nekotami Tower…"
"Yeah…and now my Christmas spirit is ruined…"
"Don't be a Grinch."
"…"
However, the conversation was interrupted when the body of the gunman that Naegi killed fell onto the front portion of the police car, cracking the windshield, which startled the father and son, and this made Takaki stare is disbelief and told the dispatcher that he may have overlooked something.
At the 30th floor, Munakata was also taken by surprise, and after seeing this, he realized that Naegi must have done this and radioed some of his men on the 2nd floor to shoot down the police car to prevent him from calling help, which the men complied.
Outside, Kiyotaka sensed that something is amiss, and vaguely saw something from the second floor, where the windows are being smashed and he realized what is about to happen and told his dad to have the car move in reverse, saying that someone is about to shoot.
"Dad!"
"What?"
"Move the car in reverse!"
"Huh?"
"We're about to be attacked"
"What?"
"Do it, dad!"
"Kiyotaka…"
At that moment, gunfire ensued as bullets struck the police car and Takaki stepped on the pedal and has the police car move in reverse, and as he maneuvers the car to escape the hail of bullets, he ordered the dispatcher to send help and call the SWAT and other law establishments for assistance, stating that there are attackers inside Nekotami Tower, and deems them as ARMED and DANGEROUS.
To Be Continued...
Hope you liked this chapter, and while the first part of this chapter appeared to be SILENT, the second half has a semi-action took place, as Naegi just killed another villain in self-defense and is now getting to work…
Moreover, LUCK is on his side for the moment as a police inspector decided to check out the building, and while he initially finds nothing wrong, naegi's action finally made Takaki realize that there is a situation at Nekotami Tower…but then a hail of bullets are being fired, and this casts questions whether Takaki and Kiyotaka would survive or not…
Preview:
The next chapter jumpstarts the action as help arrives and surrounds Nekotami Tower…
Naegi is being hunted again…
See you in 4 to 6 weeks…
Reviews are welcomed…