Hello! I'm back after too long a break ,I have no excuse apart from I'm
lazy, sorry. Urm, I can tell you that two people have guessed correctly,
though they thought it was a guess and dismissed it, they still wrote it so
it counts. so yeah, two people have guessed correctly and I'll tell you who
at the end of the next chapter, including those who guess write in this
chapter's reviews.
People asked if I have anything planned for after this. That is now a 'yes' I do have something planned, but I'm taking a break after this to do my exams, but I will be back in June with that story, eager to please you all again.
Anyway, yeah, this is the court scene where I tell all, but still hide the truth. Enjoy and start the final final guessing.
Trial
Rei sat at the back of the courtroom, nervously playing with the strap on his watch. Yesterday the court had presented all the evidence and Max had come to give his testimony, but that was it. It had been a whole week since he'd spoken to Kai and it was too long for his liking. especially after what happened when they did last see each other. Rei had been in utter shock, Kai had never willingly given him a kiss, and it felt wonderful. The whole day Rei had been in dream world, fantasising about Kai. By now, Rei had come to the point where he wanted to grab Kai and steal him away from all this, so that he can become part of his world.
Rei sighed as he remembered the night he'd spent with Kai. Okay, so nothing had happened, but, it was still special, being able to hold him in his arms without him flinching and able to watch his then peaceful face rest lovingly on his own chest. Rei sighed again as he brought his hand to his chest. He wanted to hold Kai again, wanted to watch him fall asleep, wanted to whisper sweet nothings into his ear and share his dreams with him.
The trail was set to start in a few minutes but no one had arrived, just an array of familiar faces in the audience, including the Dark bladers, and the jury. Rei gasped as a lump was dropped onto his lap. Looking down, Rei found Dalazark smiling up at him. Rachael walked over to Rei.
"Could you look after Dalazark? They need me to testify and I couldn't find a babysitter." Rachael asked.
"Sure, no problem. You okay with all this?" Rei asked.
"Just worried. I know what went on and the police know I know this. I just don't want to loose Tala." Rachael explained, rubbing her arms.
"Don't worry, after this, everything will be fine. I promise." Rei assured her and himself.
"Let's hope so." Rei whispered.
Rachael smiled and walked to the front to take her seat next to one of the policemen. Rei looked down at Dalazark before lifting him off his lap and down onto the seat next to him. Dalazark giggled as Rei touched his sensitive side, then rested his head back on Rei's lap. he was obviously exhausted form everything already.
The doors opened and Voltaire and Boris were brought in; chained and held, each, by two officers. They managed to snarl at Rei before being forced into their seats. Next came Max and Tala, who had Oliver and Johnny leading them in. When seeing Rei, they just smiled. not what Rei expected, but it did enlighten him a bit. Then came Kai, led in by Robert. Kai stopped and looked down at Dalazark, asleep on Rei's lap and smiled. Rei took hold of Kai's chained hand and squeezed it, before Robert pushed Kai along, forcing him into a seat next to Oliver.
Sighing, Rei looked forward to see the judge enter. It was none other than Mr Dickinson. Rei smiled, he liked Dickinson. Things were looking up already. With everyone standing to greet Mr Dickinson, the trail began.
Voltaire was first to take the stand, with not a very pleased expression on his face. The prosecutor stepped up to ask his set of questions.
"Mr. Hiwatari, is it true that prior to this case you had been found guilt for five other robberies, including the robbery of the Ice Dragon?"
"Yes." His voice sounded sore, obviously been doing a lot of protesting this past week.
"So, is it then true, that you also had plans to steal the Golden Phoenix?"
"No. I am too old for that now, I live in a nice little building with my friends." Voltaire replied.
"Yet, it is true that Mr. Balkov asks for quite a substantial amount to pay for rent. So, where does that money come from?"
"I am a wealth man, I have quite a bit of money. But I do get most of the required money through my grandson, who works at the club owned by Boris." Voltaire indicated.
"So, you get your money through your own grandson, who sells his body to strangers, just to keep you going."
"Yes, but my grandson is not forced to do this. He has the opportunity to find a different job, in fact he did a while ago, got a job with mechanics and computing, but found the money not as fulfilling as what he does at the club." Voltaire explained.
"So, tell me. If you did not plan to steal the Golden Phoenix, then why where blue prints found in the office of the Abbey where you lived, with your handwriting on?"
"I don't know. Anyway, a lot of people use that office, someone else must have put it there." Voltaire shrugged as he spoke.
"Yet, there writing was yours Mr. Hiwatari. how can you explain that?"
"I can't, the only person it could've been then, is my grandson." Voltaire shot a glare at Kai, who cowered under the look as if he was going to be hit.
"You use your grandson to do a lot of your work, don't you? Was it you who told him to steal the Golden Phoenix, as seen on the surveillance system."
"My grandson means the world to me, I'd never do that to him, plus, it would be too much responsibility for a mere boy." Voltaire spit.
"So then, if you are not willing to let your grandson, are you willing to frame him? You both had very similar necklaces, which also acted as the key to the safe where the Golden Phoenix was found. Care to explain?"
"That necklace was given to me by my grandson for my sixtieth birthday last year. He must've fashioned it like that and tried to frame me." Voltaire proposed.
"Are you saying that your grandson was behind all this?"
"Yes."
"No further questions."
As the prosecutor sat down, the defendant stood.
"Mr. Hiwatari, where were you on the night in question?"
"At home, in my office."
"Can anyone vouch for that?"
"Boris Balkov" Voltaire nodded.
"And finally what were you doing at the museum, before the crime was committed?"
"My grandson had wished to see the Golden Phoenix and wanted me to come along, I agreed to go."
"Thank. No more questions."
The defendant sat down and Voltaire was taken from the stage to sit back down. Boris was next to go into the stand. The prosecutor once again stood.
"Mr. Balkov, what sort of employees are Kai, Tala and Max Tate?"
"They are all hard working men who respect me as their boss, they have never done me wrong."
"Then, why, may I ask, do both Kai and Tala suffer from injuries where both state where inflicted by yourself or Voltaire?"
"They lie, I have never touched any of my employees and I will never. I believe in discipline, but to me, that mean rules as the occasional raising of my voice, nothing more." Boris defended himself.
"I hear your club is going bankrupt. that's not good, how do you manage?"
"We have had to raise prices and let more common people into the club. But, we are surviving and will soon recover and be better than ever."
"I suppose the sum you got from the Golden Phoenix's sale would've helped as well."
"It is true that that bird is priceless, but I am not like that anymore, I earn an honest living."
"Through the prostitution of young boys. No further questions."
The prosecutor sat down and the defendant stood.
"I hear you give rooms to all employees."
"Yes, if hey do not have a home, then I provide them with a place to stay, and at a cheaper rate then most hotels and hostels around this area."
"Can you vouch for Voltaire's whereabouts on the night in question, and what were you doing?"
"I can, we were in the office, talking of how improve the income of our business."
"No further questions."
Mr Dickinson stood, "There will be a one hour break."
The room stood and left. Rei push Dalazark off him and walked over to Kai, wrapping his arms around his trembling form. Kai rested his head on Rei's shoulder, welcoming the embrace.
"It doesn't look good. Why? Why does this have to happen to us?" Kai sobbed.
"It's okay, it's not over yet. It'll be your turn next and you'll show them. You'll be able to tell them what actually happened." Rei held Kai closer to him.
Kai lifted his head to Rei, "Thank you."
Kai lifted up and locked his lips over Rei's welcoming ones. Rei's chest tightened as his fell into Kai's overwhelming spell once more, loosing himself in the passion. Thrusting his tongue into Kai's mouth, he explored furiously, as Kai moaned into him, his hands lost in his raven depths. Coughing interrupted them as Robert walked over. Rei stroked Kai's soft hair as they separated.
"I'll see you soon, okay?" Rei whispered.
"Okay."
They shared a quick kiss before Kai stood and followed Robert out of the room.
~~~
The court resumed and it was now Kai's turn to answer questions. The defendant stood.
"Can you tell me how you got that snake necklace?"
"My grandfather gave it to me a few weeks ago. Said it was a bond for us." Kai explained.
"Did you know it was the same as the key for the safe?"
"No, I never knew."
"How did you break your arm?"
"I disobeyed a customer and my grandfather punished me. he. he spent most of the night beating me up." Kai shuck from the memories.
"Do you enjoy your work?"
"No, I wanted to get out, but, I couldn't afford to house my grandfather with any other job."
"So you were forced?" Kai nodded, "Kai, we know that you were at the museum and that you stole it, but can you explain why?"
"I didn't want to but, my friend has a nephew, Dalazark, and my grandfather threatened to hurt him if I didn't do what he said."
"He threatened you with the life of a small child."
"Yes"
"What about the safe. That was found in your room. did you know it contained the Golden Phoenix?"
"No. I had an idea, but I was never actually told what it was."
"Why did you allow it to be put in your room?"
"My grandfather told me he had no room for it anywhere else, plus I didn't want to get hurt."
"Thank you. Can the defence call Tala to the stand?" The defendant called.
Mr Dickinson nodded. Kai was taken down and replaced by Tala.
"Tala, I've been told that you took quite some time off during the past two weeks."
"Yes. I wasn't well."
"Is that the truth. remember, you're under oath."
"I had received a beating from Boris. my back was cut several times from a whip. I couldn't work with that."
"Do you agree with Kai's account of why you stole the Golden Phoenix?"
"Yes."
"How about the necklace he wears?"
"Kai was given that by his grandfather. I remember Rachael coming home and telling me how she and Max had gone with Voltaire to collect both necklaces."
"Thank you. Can the defence call Rachael to the stand."
Rachael replaced Tala.
"Rachael, do you know the whereabouts of the previous people on the night of the crime."
"Yes, Voltaire and Boris had gone out with Kai, Max and Tala. I wasn't told where until they came back and I spoke with Tala.
"What about the necklaces?"
"Voltaire had told me it was just a present to keep Kai happy after they had had an argument, but I did get suspicious when he was given a very heavy box as well as the necklaces."
"Where you told about your nephew's threat?"
"I wasn't only after it all was I told. If I knew beforehand I would've left straight away."
"Is what happened to Tala's back and Kai's arm what we have been told?"
"Yes, I had to care for both of them. It was horrible."
"Thank you."
Rachael was removed from the stand and Mr. Dickinson turned to the jury.
"You have heard the evidence and the testimony of the accused. It is up to you to come to a decision on this matter. Think wisely and consider all that you have heard. You have half an hour. Court is adjourned until then."
The jury left the room and all went silent as they waited.
~~~
Half an hour past and the jury returned. The leader stood and turned to Mr. Dickinson.
"Has the jury come to a decision?"
"Yes we have your honour. We find..."
to be continued..
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Ha! I mean I know, but I wanted one last chance to hear your thoughts, plus that's everything, I've literally given it away in this chapter!!! Come on, what do you think? Tell me and the last chapter will come soon.
Bye de bye
People asked if I have anything planned for after this. That is now a 'yes' I do have something planned, but I'm taking a break after this to do my exams, but I will be back in June with that story, eager to please you all again.
Anyway, yeah, this is the court scene where I tell all, but still hide the truth. Enjoy and start the final final guessing.
Trial
Rei sat at the back of the courtroom, nervously playing with the strap on his watch. Yesterday the court had presented all the evidence and Max had come to give his testimony, but that was it. It had been a whole week since he'd spoken to Kai and it was too long for his liking. especially after what happened when they did last see each other. Rei had been in utter shock, Kai had never willingly given him a kiss, and it felt wonderful. The whole day Rei had been in dream world, fantasising about Kai. By now, Rei had come to the point where he wanted to grab Kai and steal him away from all this, so that he can become part of his world.
Rei sighed as he remembered the night he'd spent with Kai. Okay, so nothing had happened, but, it was still special, being able to hold him in his arms without him flinching and able to watch his then peaceful face rest lovingly on his own chest. Rei sighed again as he brought his hand to his chest. He wanted to hold Kai again, wanted to watch him fall asleep, wanted to whisper sweet nothings into his ear and share his dreams with him.
The trail was set to start in a few minutes but no one had arrived, just an array of familiar faces in the audience, including the Dark bladers, and the jury. Rei gasped as a lump was dropped onto his lap. Looking down, Rei found Dalazark smiling up at him. Rachael walked over to Rei.
"Could you look after Dalazark? They need me to testify and I couldn't find a babysitter." Rachael asked.
"Sure, no problem. You okay with all this?" Rei asked.
"Just worried. I know what went on and the police know I know this. I just don't want to loose Tala." Rachael explained, rubbing her arms.
"Don't worry, after this, everything will be fine. I promise." Rei assured her and himself.
"Let's hope so." Rei whispered.
Rachael smiled and walked to the front to take her seat next to one of the policemen. Rei looked down at Dalazark before lifting him off his lap and down onto the seat next to him. Dalazark giggled as Rei touched his sensitive side, then rested his head back on Rei's lap. he was obviously exhausted form everything already.
The doors opened and Voltaire and Boris were brought in; chained and held, each, by two officers. They managed to snarl at Rei before being forced into their seats. Next came Max and Tala, who had Oliver and Johnny leading them in. When seeing Rei, they just smiled. not what Rei expected, but it did enlighten him a bit. Then came Kai, led in by Robert. Kai stopped and looked down at Dalazark, asleep on Rei's lap and smiled. Rei took hold of Kai's chained hand and squeezed it, before Robert pushed Kai along, forcing him into a seat next to Oliver.
Sighing, Rei looked forward to see the judge enter. It was none other than Mr Dickinson. Rei smiled, he liked Dickinson. Things were looking up already. With everyone standing to greet Mr Dickinson, the trail began.
Voltaire was first to take the stand, with not a very pleased expression on his face. The prosecutor stepped up to ask his set of questions.
"Mr. Hiwatari, is it true that prior to this case you had been found guilt for five other robberies, including the robbery of the Ice Dragon?"
"Yes." His voice sounded sore, obviously been doing a lot of protesting this past week.
"So, is it then true, that you also had plans to steal the Golden Phoenix?"
"No. I am too old for that now, I live in a nice little building with my friends." Voltaire replied.
"Yet, it is true that Mr. Balkov asks for quite a substantial amount to pay for rent. So, where does that money come from?"
"I am a wealth man, I have quite a bit of money. But I do get most of the required money through my grandson, who works at the club owned by Boris." Voltaire indicated.
"So, you get your money through your own grandson, who sells his body to strangers, just to keep you going."
"Yes, but my grandson is not forced to do this. He has the opportunity to find a different job, in fact he did a while ago, got a job with mechanics and computing, but found the money not as fulfilling as what he does at the club." Voltaire explained.
"So, tell me. If you did not plan to steal the Golden Phoenix, then why where blue prints found in the office of the Abbey where you lived, with your handwriting on?"
"I don't know. Anyway, a lot of people use that office, someone else must have put it there." Voltaire shrugged as he spoke.
"Yet, there writing was yours Mr. Hiwatari. how can you explain that?"
"I can't, the only person it could've been then, is my grandson." Voltaire shot a glare at Kai, who cowered under the look as if he was going to be hit.
"You use your grandson to do a lot of your work, don't you? Was it you who told him to steal the Golden Phoenix, as seen on the surveillance system."
"My grandson means the world to me, I'd never do that to him, plus, it would be too much responsibility for a mere boy." Voltaire spit.
"So then, if you are not willing to let your grandson, are you willing to frame him? You both had very similar necklaces, which also acted as the key to the safe where the Golden Phoenix was found. Care to explain?"
"That necklace was given to me by my grandson for my sixtieth birthday last year. He must've fashioned it like that and tried to frame me." Voltaire proposed.
"Are you saying that your grandson was behind all this?"
"Yes."
"No further questions."
As the prosecutor sat down, the defendant stood.
"Mr. Hiwatari, where were you on the night in question?"
"At home, in my office."
"Can anyone vouch for that?"
"Boris Balkov" Voltaire nodded.
"And finally what were you doing at the museum, before the crime was committed?"
"My grandson had wished to see the Golden Phoenix and wanted me to come along, I agreed to go."
"Thank. No more questions."
The defendant sat down and Voltaire was taken from the stage to sit back down. Boris was next to go into the stand. The prosecutor once again stood.
"Mr. Balkov, what sort of employees are Kai, Tala and Max Tate?"
"They are all hard working men who respect me as their boss, they have never done me wrong."
"Then, why, may I ask, do both Kai and Tala suffer from injuries where both state where inflicted by yourself or Voltaire?"
"They lie, I have never touched any of my employees and I will never. I believe in discipline, but to me, that mean rules as the occasional raising of my voice, nothing more." Boris defended himself.
"I hear your club is going bankrupt. that's not good, how do you manage?"
"We have had to raise prices and let more common people into the club. But, we are surviving and will soon recover and be better than ever."
"I suppose the sum you got from the Golden Phoenix's sale would've helped as well."
"It is true that that bird is priceless, but I am not like that anymore, I earn an honest living."
"Through the prostitution of young boys. No further questions."
The prosecutor sat down and the defendant stood.
"I hear you give rooms to all employees."
"Yes, if hey do not have a home, then I provide them with a place to stay, and at a cheaper rate then most hotels and hostels around this area."
"Can you vouch for Voltaire's whereabouts on the night in question, and what were you doing?"
"I can, we were in the office, talking of how improve the income of our business."
"No further questions."
Mr Dickinson stood, "There will be a one hour break."
The room stood and left. Rei push Dalazark off him and walked over to Kai, wrapping his arms around his trembling form. Kai rested his head on Rei's shoulder, welcoming the embrace.
"It doesn't look good. Why? Why does this have to happen to us?" Kai sobbed.
"It's okay, it's not over yet. It'll be your turn next and you'll show them. You'll be able to tell them what actually happened." Rei held Kai closer to him.
Kai lifted his head to Rei, "Thank you."
Kai lifted up and locked his lips over Rei's welcoming ones. Rei's chest tightened as his fell into Kai's overwhelming spell once more, loosing himself in the passion. Thrusting his tongue into Kai's mouth, he explored furiously, as Kai moaned into him, his hands lost in his raven depths. Coughing interrupted them as Robert walked over. Rei stroked Kai's soft hair as they separated.
"I'll see you soon, okay?" Rei whispered.
"Okay."
They shared a quick kiss before Kai stood and followed Robert out of the room.
~~~
The court resumed and it was now Kai's turn to answer questions. The defendant stood.
"Can you tell me how you got that snake necklace?"
"My grandfather gave it to me a few weeks ago. Said it was a bond for us." Kai explained.
"Did you know it was the same as the key for the safe?"
"No, I never knew."
"How did you break your arm?"
"I disobeyed a customer and my grandfather punished me. he. he spent most of the night beating me up." Kai shuck from the memories.
"Do you enjoy your work?"
"No, I wanted to get out, but, I couldn't afford to house my grandfather with any other job."
"So you were forced?" Kai nodded, "Kai, we know that you were at the museum and that you stole it, but can you explain why?"
"I didn't want to but, my friend has a nephew, Dalazark, and my grandfather threatened to hurt him if I didn't do what he said."
"He threatened you with the life of a small child."
"Yes"
"What about the safe. That was found in your room. did you know it contained the Golden Phoenix?"
"No. I had an idea, but I was never actually told what it was."
"Why did you allow it to be put in your room?"
"My grandfather told me he had no room for it anywhere else, plus I didn't want to get hurt."
"Thank you. Can the defence call Tala to the stand?" The defendant called.
Mr Dickinson nodded. Kai was taken down and replaced by Tala.
"Tala, I've been told that you took quite some time off during the past two weeks."
"Yes. I wasn't well."
"Is that the truth. remember, you're under oath."
"I had received a beating from Boris. my back was cut several times from a whip. I couldn't work with that."
"Do you agree with Kai's account of why you stole the Golden Phoenix?"
"Yes."
"How about the necklace he wears?"
"Kai was given that by his grandfather. I remember Rachael coming home and telling me how she and Max had gone with Voltaire to collect both necklaces."
"Thank you. Can the defence call Rachael to the stand."
Rachael replaced Tala.
"Rachael, do you know the whereabouts of the previous people on the night of the crime."
"Yes, Voltaire and Boris had gone out with Kai, Max and Tala. I wasn't told where until they came back and I spoke with Tala.
"What about the necklaces?"
"Voltaire had told me it was just a present to keep Kai happy after they had had an argument, but I did get suspicious when he was given a very heavy box as well as the necklaces."
"Where you told about your nephew's threat?"
"I wasn't only after it all was I told. If I knew beforehand I would've left straight away."
"Is what happened to Tala's back and Kai's arm what we have been told?"
"Yes, I had to care for both of them. It was horrible."
"Thank you."
Rachael was removed from the stand and Mr. Dickinson turned to the jury.
"You have heard the evidence and the testimony of the accused. It is up to you to come to a decision on this matter. Think wisely and consider all that you have heard. You have half an hour. Court is adjourned until then."
The jury left the room and all went silent as they waited.
~~~
Half an hour past and the jury returned. The leader stood and turned to Mr. Dickinson.
"Has the jury come to a decision?"
"Yes we have your honour. We find..."
to be continued..
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Ha! I mean I know, but I wanted one last chance to hear your thoughts, plus that's everything, I've literally given it away in this chapter!!! Come on, what do you think? Tell me and the last chapter will come soon.
Bye de bye