Okay, so my last chapter wasn't the best, I know, but I hope that this will make up for it. I'm getting back into the action and the 'real plot' now…I think…Enjoy~!
Mask of Deception
Chapter 14: The plot
Sojoku High
Friday 11:15 AM
"I got us a gig!!" Mimi yelled as she ran down the hall to catch up with Tai and TK. "What do you mean you got us a gig?" They asked her. "You know, a gig. We're playing at this really classy place tonight." "Tonight!? Isn't that a little soon? We only practiced once…" "We did great on Wednesday! I already told Soshii-chan!" She said excitedly." "You're having way too much fun with this." Tai commented.
"Anyway, you two meet me at the school gate after school."
"Why?"
"Just do it!"
"…."
"Hey guys!!" Daisuke yelled from the edge of the table.
"Hey!!" Mimi said enthusiastically while Tai and TK grunted their hello's.
"I heard you won your game last night bro." It was Matt this time. TK just nodded. "Good job!" He complimented. TK was a little bit surprised at his compliment, but realized, it was probably to show Sora that he was a caring brother. "uh, thanks" he finally said.
"So what's happening with your band?" Akaze asked.
"We have a gig tonight!" Mimi announced. "It's at that classy restaurant on 46ave."
"Hey Matt, didn't you make reservations for us tonight at that restaurant?" Sora asked.
"Yeah, I did. Looks like we get to see you perform little bro" He said with a laugh. "Cya tonight!" He said, as he and Sora left to be 'alone.'
"Great" He said sarcastically. "Can't wait…
Classy Restaurant (The 'Back' Room)
Friday 6:30 PM
"C'mon guys, it won't be that bad!" Mimi said, trying to assure that the gig would go smoothly.
"Don't worry bout it Mimi, we just need to relax before we go on. We still have a half an hour anyway. Why don't we do a short warm up." TK suggested. She sighed, then agreed. "Wait a minute." Tai started. "What's the name of our band…" The four of them looked at each other.
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"…Now would you please welcome 'Blue note.'" The crowd applauded as the four band members entered the stage.
"What were we thinking? Blue note?" TK whispered to Tai.
"I really have no clue, just be thankful that we have a name, even if Soshii was the one to choose it."
"Good evening everyone!" Mimi greeted. "Tonight we have a great lineup for you, we hope that you enjoy yourselves." And with one last applause, they started up the music.
The crowd had quieted down, and all eyes were up on stage. TK looked around the room and saw all of the faces beaming up at the stage, even his brother who seemed to have just arrived not to long before. It made him feel warm inside to know that the people were actually listening to the soft music that was complimented very well with Mimi's voice.
Sora looked up at the stage in awe. "They're really good. Don't you think Matt?" "Yeah, really good." He said, almost in spite as he looked at his younger brother. "Tai's pretty good at the piano too!" She commented. Another this that Matt didn't want to hear. "Matt, what's wrong?" She asked, concern over her boyfriend's change of expression. "It's nothing, really. Let's just enjoy ourselves okay?" The waiter then came over to take their order.
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"Thank you for listening to our music. We will be back after a short break" Mimi informed the crowd. They exited the stage, and went back into their private room.
"That was really good guys!" Mimi said happily. "Yeah, I have to admit that it was, and kinda fun too!" added TK. "Well, I'm going to go use the ladies room right now. I won't take long." Mimi then got up to go to the bathroom.
"It's so hot!!" She complained to herself as she came out of the bathroom. She continued walking down the long hallway, and back to the room where everyone was waiting.
"It's gonna be on Monday!!!" A man yelled. "SHH!! Not so loud! Someone might hear us!" Another man with a deeper voice barked. Mimi had a bad feeling about the conversation going on, so she decided to do a little bit of ease dropping as she passed by.
"Listen okay, cuz I'm only gonna say this once. We're gonna get there before any of the students do, then hide ourselves. When we get the signal from the boss, that's when it starts." The deep man's voice informed. "Which school are targeting?" The other man asked.
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"Sojoku."
Mimi froze. "Sojoku…That's our school!" she said in realization. "I have to tell the others." She was about to get up and run to their room, when she decided she would make the best of the situation and stayed behind to listen in on the conversation a little bit longer.
"What are we looking for then?"
"It seems that a teacher there has created some kind of poison or virus and there are copies of his research inside of the school."
"We're looking for pieces of paper?"
"Apparently, but think about it, if we are successful, the boss will pay us lots, and we might even be promoted. Anyway, we better get back to the main room. The band is going back on, and that singer is kind of cute ^_~
Mimi shuddered, then headed back to the room where everyone else was. She decided that it would be better to tell the others after the gig was done, that way, it wouldn't effect the others the way it had already effected her. When she returned, the others were ready to go back on stage. She shook the whole thing off, and headed to the stage with the others.
**After the Gig**
"Tai, do you think it's okay if we all stay over at your apartment tonight?" Mimi asked. He was a little bit surprised at her question, but saw that she wasn't speaking in her normal perky tone, so he just asked her why. "I have something important to tell you guys." "I guess it's okay since we don't have school tomorrow. TK call your mom." Tai told him. TK nodded and went off to call his mom.
"Sorry guys, I wish I could be there, but unfortunately I have some business to attend to." Soshii announced as he got into his car. "See you guys later."
"Thanks for coming Soshii!" Mimi yelled after his car. He waved in return.
Taichi's Apartment
Friday 9:45 PM
"Make yourselves at home, I'll go set up the extra rooms." Tai announced as he grabbed a few extra blankets and pillows out of the closet.
"What's this all about Mimi? Suddenly asking all of us to stay over here." TK asked. "It looks like it's been bugging you since the second half of our preformance." He said with concern. "You could tell? Actually TK, if you don't mind, I want to wait till Tai gets here." TK nodded in agreement and relaxed himself on the couch.
When Tai finally returned. He brought a few snacks and drinks with him. TK took them happily and started munching.
"So?" Tai said while putting down the tray of drinks. "Why the sudden meeting?" Tai asked, awaiting Mimi's answer.
"It's regarding the mission." She said, staring at her can of diet pop.
"What about our mission?" TK asked.
"Well," she started. "You know how we're all supposed to watch the school for any suspicious events and happenings? On my way back from the bathroom, I heard two guys shouting. I thought that it sounded a little suspicious at the moment so I listened in on their conversation, and…It seems that they are part of the group that are plotting against the school."
"What?" Tai asked in surprise.
"Yeah. That's what I heard. I specifically heard him mention our school, Sojoku."
"But what would they want with our school?" TK asked Mimi, trying to get answers.
"It appears that they are after some research that some teacher has been doing, something about a poison or disease that was created by him. They want to get a hold of the research papers and presumably use it for themselves."
"And this was happening on Monday?" Tai inquired.
"Yup"
"What can we do then? Is there anyway to stop them before hand?" asked TK.
"I didn't get to see their faces. They were in a private room. That's all they said too, so that's all I know."
"I guess all we can do now is wait." Said Tai.
" I guess so." Mimi agreed.
"Goodnight then everyone" TK said while getting up and stretching himself. "Let's not think about this for now."
They all parted to their respected rooms and fell asleep.
Taichi's Apartment
Saturday 8:30
Saturday morning came with a beautiful sunrise. Tai lazily got out of bed and went to the kitchen after his trip to the bathroom. He saw that Mimi was already at the table munching her food, with another plate of food sitting beside her at a vacant spot at the table.
"Where's TK?" He asked her.
"Seems like he left, and look, he made us breakfast!" She said while wolfing down her food. Tai started laughing. "Cool your jets off, you might choke." She glared at him and continued to munch, but slowed down her pace somewhat.
Just as he sat down to eat, Mimi got up to leave. Her mouth was still full as she announced her departure. "Um gowin chu joe nyow" She said.
"Swallow your food first!" Tai told her. She took one big gulp, then re-announced, "I'm going to go now. I have a photo shoot soon. Bye." Then she walked out of the apartment.
Tai finished cleaning up the kitchen, then went to his room to change. He came to his couch and sat down, thinking that maybe he would watch some TV. Unfortunately, there was nothing to his interest on the television. He then decided to try his sister, so he tried calling her Mom's apartment, but then, once again to his disappointment, Kari had gone out with a mystery friend that even his mother didn't know about.
"Guess I'll go on a walk then. Maybe it'll clear his head." Said trying to cheer himself up. He was still worried over the events that would take place on Monday, and decided that a walk would help him prepare for the coming events.
Odaiba Park
Saturday 9:30 AM
The park was almost empty, except for a few kids on the playground, and old foggies on the field, practicing Tai chi [lol Tai chi and Taichi] That's when he came across a familiar face. He debated weather to approach her or not.
"Hey," he said, startling her a bit.
"Oh, hey Tai!"
"Mind if I sit here?"
"No not at all, go ahead. You all right? You look kind of down."
"I could say the same. What's bugging you?" He asked. She was a little bit reluctant to tell him what she was so down about, but decided that she would.
"Well, Matt was supposed to take me out today." She said disappointedly.
Tai thought about it for a while. He remembered that he had just taken her out the night before, but yet, she was more disappointed than usual when she complained about Matt breaking their dates. Then Tai just took a guess.
"Happy Birthday!"
"Huh? How did you know it was my birthday?" She said smiling.
"Lucky guess. I kinda pieced a few things together, that's all."
"Yeah well, Matt was supposed to take me out for my birthday but…He had to suddenly practice with his band. By the way, you guys did really well last night. I really enjoyed your playing.
"Thanks" Tai said "We didn't have enough practice though…"
"I think you guys were well prepared, how many practices did you guys have anyway?"
"…One"
"One! Whoa, you guys are really good. Matt has endless practices, and he still can't get everything to perfection."
Tai then stood up. "Lets go." He told her. "Go? Go where?" She questioned. "Well, it's your birthday, you deserve to do something, so lets go!" He said grabbing her hand and gently pulling her along with him.
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So I guess the plan is revealed huh? It's getting to the bigger parts now. I didn't have enough time to write them today, but I'll probably get that chapter up sometime tomorrow. Right now I have to sleep -_-zzZZ
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