DATE : May 23 DAY : Thursday TIME : 6:00 p.m.
" Anything new form the §chwarz's reports ?" Yohji asked , dropping the box of Chinese takeout on the table . Omi shook his head . " Well , we'll find out something soon . Don't you worry . Ken's still alive . I can feel it ." He closed his eyes and hoped that what he was saying was true .
Manx strolled in , attired in clothes so unlike her usual uniform . She was wearing a matching skirt and blouse . It was black , printed with small white and yellow flowers . The skirt reached just above her knees and swayed around loosely . She smiled at Yohji . Ever since the afternoon she had given them the first mission since Ken's disappearance , two weeks ago , [ which , they did not do , by the way ] she had asked for temporary leave from Persia . The latter consented and she had started to help them to find Ken . She gathered information from Kritiker , which Persia gave away freely , and funneled them to the Weiß .
She was constantly with them , even assisting in the flower shop , causing the fangirls to bristle with jealousy .
Yohji had formed an intimate relationship with her , and they were gone nights when they thought they were of no use to Omi , who was relentlessly in front of the computer , or Aya who was always roving the city , trying to find the elusive §chwarz headquarters .
She smiled at them and Yohji stepped beside her , putting an arm around her waist . " What did you find out ?"
Aya, who entered the kitchen, his crimson hair damp, cut her off . He took a seat beside Omi and eyed them . " What ?" He said .
Manx's smile grew wider . " I just found out … Ken's alive !"
Everyone in the room , save Aya grinned thankfully , but even the corner of Aya's lips turned up a few microscopic millimeters upward . Inside though , his heart was beating wildly . * He's alive ! Ken is alive ! * He shook his head and said in a businesslike tone . " Well ? What else ?"
Manx shrugged . " That's all I found out ."
" How ?"
" We have informants in the city . He said he saw a black car last night heading to the docking port . The telepath was at the wheel . Seated on the passenger seat was Sißerian ."
" How was he ?" Aya said quietly .
" He said Ken wasn't struggling at all , he just sat there . He wasn't hurt . At least , he didn't seem
so . " Manx's smile faded slowly . Why was Aya never satisfied ?
" The telepath must be controlling his actions . It wouldn't be hard for him to do so . The strange thing is , they've kept him alive , and unhurt . It may be possible that they haven't removed the chip yet . Maybe they're studying him first before they try to take the chip ." Omi said dismally .
" Or maybe , they're waiting for us to get him back , ne ?" Yohji raised an eyebrow as he popped a cigarette . " We could get him back you know ." He said as he lit it , fumbling with the silver lighter Ken had given him on his birthday . He quirked his eyebrow , trying to lighten the mood . Normally , Ken and Omi would be the ones who would grin and blabber happily , but Ken wasn't present . In fact , his disappearance was the problem and Omi was disheartened by his abduction , so who would take their place ? Obviously not Aya , and it wasn't Manx's style … well somebody had to be the clown , and there he was .
" Cheer up . Now we know he's alive . All we gotta do is find him and bring him back to us , right ?"
" But we still don't know why they've kept him alive this long ." Omi said darkly .
" So you're complaining that Ken's still alive , is that it ?" Yohji retorted . He was never one for the blabbermouth bit . He had a short patience , and right now , the kid was trying it . What the hell was wrong with them anyway ? " Look , it isn't important why they kept him alive this long , just as long as he is . And we'd better do something about it ." Yohji breathed out smoke angrily , slamming his right hand on the table .
" He's right . We'd better find Ken's location soon , before they finally decide to take the chip . I'm thinking that they would be somewhere in the business district . Maybe a large building or something of the sort ." Aya said quietly . He stood up and pushed the chair , before walking away . " Check the computer and see who owns the buildings in that area ." He commanded Omi , looking over his shoulder . " I'll take a look around . Why don't you two stop staring at each other and drive through the city ? We'll cover more area ." He glared sharply at Yohji and Manx before the door closed behind him .
Yohji glanced at Manx who was wearing a puzzled expression and shrugged . Who knows what goes on in Aya's head .
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Redemption : * runs around in circles * Wai ! Wai ! I'm getting confused ! I don't know what's
happening in the story ! @_@v
Aya : * smacks her on the head with her keyboard * You little pest ! You made me look like
a love-struck idiot .
Redemption : But you ARE a love-struck idiot !
Aya : * Scowl scowl * And why Ken ? Of all people !
Ken : * Pouts * Hey ! I resent that !
Yohji : Please don't tell me that Manx and I …
Redemption : Hey , don't ask me . I'm only a little pest * shoots a dark scowl at Aya .
Aya : * glares back *
Redemption : * cringes * Besides , there is NO way I'm gonna pair you up with Omi . Aya wants
Ken , so does Schuldich , and Nagi . And it's too late to pair you up with Crawfie now .
Crawford : Who the hell are you calling Crawfie ?! *glare glare *
Redemption : * melts in a puddle of goo * Well , I … * inches away * Waittaminute ! What are you
doing here ?! This is Weiß headquarters ! Go 'way ! * whines * Aya , make him go
away , he's in your shop !
Aya : O o' What ARE you doing here anyway ?
Crawford : I'm here to pick up my date . * grinz *
Omi , Ken , Aya & Redemption : Who date ?
Crawford : Why Yohji of course .
Redemption : Didn't I say it's too late to pair you up ? (O o)v
Yohji : It doesn't matter . We all know that you don't know what you're doing .
Redemption : * sighs and nods * True , true …
Crawford : So if you don't people won't mind , I'll be spiriting him away . * they disappear *
Redemption : This is pretty much a nonsense babble . Sorry to waste your time . * sighs *
" Anything new form the §chwarz's reports ?" Yohji asked , dropping the box of Chinese takeout on the table . Omi shook his head . " Well , we'll find out something soon . Don't you worry . Ken's still alive . I can feel it ." He closed his eyes and hoped that what he was saying was true .
Manx strolled in , attired in clothes so unlike her usual uniform . She was wearing a matching skirt and blouse . It was black , printed with small white and yellow flowers . The skirt reached just above her knees and swayed around loosely . She smiled at Yohji . Ever since the afternoon she had given them the first mission since Ken's disappearance , two weeks ago , [ which , they did not do , by the way ] she had asked for temporary leave from Persia . The latter consented and she had started to help them to find Ken . She gathered information from Kritiker , which Persia gave away freely , and funneled them to the Weiß .
She was constantly with them , even assisting in the flower shop , causing the fangirls to bristle with jealousy .
Yohji had formed an intimate relationship with her , and they were gone nights when they thought they were of no use to Omi , who was relentlessly in front of the computer , or Aya who was always roving the city , trying to find the elusive §chwarz headquarters .
She smiled at them and Yohji stepped beside her , putting an arm around her waist . " What did you find out ?"
Aya, who entered the kitchen, his crimson hair damp, cut her off . He took a seat beside Omi and eyed them . " What ?" He said .
Manx's smile grew wider . " I just found out … Ken's alive !"
Everyone in the room , save Aya grinned thankfully , but even the corner of Aya's lips turned up a few microscopic millimeters upward . Inside though , his heart was beating wildly . * He's alive ! Ken is alive ! * He shook his head and said in a businesslike tone . " Well ? What else ?"
Manx shrugged . " That's all I found out ."
" How ?"
" We have informants in the city . He said he saw a black car last night heading to the docking port . The telepath was at the wheel . Seated on the passenger seat was Sißerian ."
" How was he ?" Aya said quietly .
" He said Ken wasn't struggling at all , he just sat there . He wasn't hurt . At least , he didn't seem
so . " Manx's smile faded slowly . Why was Aya never satisfied ?
" The telepath must be controlling his actions . It wouldn't be hard for him to do so . The strange thing is , they've kept him alive , and unhurt . It may be possible that they haven't removed the chip yet . Maybe they're studying him first before they try to take the chip ." Omi said dismally .
" Or maybe , they're waiting for us to get him back , ne ?" Yohji raised an eyebrow as he popped a cigarette . " We could get him back you know ." He said as he lit it , fumbling with the silver lighter Ken had given him on his birthday . He quirked his eyebrow , trying to lighten the mood . Normally , Ken and Omi would be the ones who would grin and blabber happily , but Ken wasn't present . In fact , his disappearance was the problem and Omi was disheartened by his abduction , so who would take their place ? Obviously not Aya , and it wasn't Manx's style … well somebody had to be the clown , and there he was .
" Cheer up . Now we know he's alive . All we gotta do is find him and bring him back to us , right ?"
" But we still don't know why they've kept him alive this long ." Omi said darkly .
" So you're complaining that Ken's still alive , is that it ?" Yohji retorted . He was never one for the blabbermouth bit . He had a short patience , and right now , the kid was trying it . What the hell was wrong with them anyway ? " Look , it isn't important why they kept him alive this long , just as long as he is . And we'd better do something about it ." Yohji breathed out smoke angrily , slamming his right hand on the table .
" He's right . We'd better find Ken's location soon , before they finally decide to take the chip . I'm thinking that they would be somewhere in the business district . Maybe a large building or something of the sort ." Aya said quietly . He stood up and pushed the chair , before walking away . " Check the computer and see who owns the buildings in that area ." He commanded Omi , looking over his shoulder . " I'll take a look around . Why don't you two stop staring at each other and drive through the city ? We'll cover more area ." He glared sharply at Yohji and Manx before the door closed behind him .
Yohji glanced at Manx who was wearing a puzzled expression and shrugged . Who knows what goes on in Aya's head .
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Redemption : * runs around in circles * Wai ! Wai ! I'm getting confused ! I don't know what's
happening in the story ! @_@v
Aya : * smacks her on the head with her keyboard * You little pest ! You made me look like
a love-struck idiot .
Redemption : But you ARE a love-struck idiot !
Aya : * Scowl scowl * And why Ken ? Of all people !
Ken : * Pouts * Hey ! I resent that !
Yohji : Please don't tell me that Manx and I …
Redemption : Hey , don't ask me . I'm only a little pest * shoots a dark scowl at Aya .
Aya : * glares back *
Redemption : * cringes * Besides , there is NO way I'm gonna pair you up with Omi . Aya wants
Ken , so does Schuldich , and Nagi . And it's too late to pair you up with Crawfie now .
Crawford : Who the hell are you calling Crawfie ?! *glare glare *
Redemption : * melts in a puddle of goo * Well , I … * inches away * Waittaminute ! What are you
doing here ?! This is Weiß headquarters ! Go 'way ! * whines * Aya , make him go
away , he's in your shop !
Aya : O o' What ARE you doing here anyway ?
Crawford : I'm here to pick up my date . * grinz *
Omi , Ken , Aya & Redemption : Who date ?
Crawford : Why Yohji of course .
Redemption : Didn't I say it's too late to pair you up ? (O o)v
Yohji : It doesn't matter . We all know that you don't know what you're doing .
Redemption : * sighs and nods * True , true …
Crawford : So if you don't people won't mind , I'll be spiriting him away . * they disappear *
Redemption : This is pretty much a nonsense babble . Sorry to waste your time . * sighs *