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Kaoru makes her appearance in this one.

Chapter Two: Truth Be Told

Saitoh was having a horrible day. First he was stuck in traffic, then he had to do paperwork that was practically the size of Mount Everest, and he still didn't get his coffee.

Just as he was able to lean back in his desk with a cigar, the door burst open and Tae stepped in heaving.

"What's the matter now?" Asked Saitoh annoyed.

"Plane P11 isn't going in the right direction. It might be another terrorist attack," said Tae.

Saitoh sat up and anger filled him. This was becoming a bad day.

"It's the same plane that the owners of H.M.R. in Japan are on," said Tae.

"Oh great. Another problem to solve," said Saitoh.

"Well General Sir, we need your permission to launch jets and get those people off the plane," said Tae.

"No. They're hostages. We have to do this smartly and not endanger them. If there are terrorists on that plane, then they'll kill them before they allow those rich people off the plane alive. We'll have to go in there and negotiate," said Saitoh as he walked out of his office.

"Yes sir," said Tae as she radioed the others.

"Have them encircle the plane, and make sure that it doesn't get close to any buildings or monumental items as well. Don't fire until we know what's going on. Radio the plane," said Saitoh as he got folders from his assistant Yahiko.

Tae nodded and radioed the rest of the air force.

"Where's Kaoru and Shura?" asked Saitoh angrily.

"Shura was at the airport with the group of nine on Plane P11 before it took off. Kaoru is off duty. Do you want us to get her back here?" asked Yahiko.

"That novice will be of no use. Leave her there for now. We'll call her in later. Where's Shura?" asked Saitoh as they exited the building and got into a hummer to the airport, so he could contact the plane.

"We don't know sir," said Yahiko as he got in.

Saitoh tried to suppress his anger.

"Get Enishi. I think those terrorists are going to need a psychologist to help them," said Saitoh.

"Yes sir," said Yahiko as he got out his cell phone and dialed for the white haired man.

"Sir? They're ready for you," said Tae as the driver rushed off.

"Let's hope that that terrorist only want money and not lives," said Saitoh as he put out his cigar.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

"So what do you want?" asked Yumi carefully.

"Well now you want to know. As I said before all of this began. How is your love life going Sagara?" asked Shadow.

Sanosuke's eyes widened.

"I know who you are, you bitch. You're that reporter from the airport. I know what you were trying to do when you said you wouldn't be caught dead as a reporter, to through us off," said Sano.

The voice only laughed its cruel laugh.

"So cut off the voice thing, I know it's you Shura," said Sanosuke smugly.

"What if I like this voice? Now that you know, I'll just have to kill you all," said Shadow.

They all glared at Sanosuke who paled.

Suddenly the gun in the middle pointed at Sano and there was a click.

The women all screamed.

Shadow laughed menacingly.

As Sano fell to the side on the screaming Megumi.

"Don't worry, he's not dead. Only fainted. You see, my gun has to be cocked before it can shoot. That's why, if any of you noticed, it went up. I won't kill you all yet. I'm waiting for answers first, so you can all die conscience free. Aren't I nice?" asked Shadow mockingly.

"I take it you're not Shura then," said Megumi calmly.

"Why would you say that Miss Takani?" asked Shadow curiously.

"Then you would have killed us," said Megumi.

"I told you, I'm waiting for answers," said Shadow calmly.

"This is like one of them movies. You're making us think you're the person that seems most like it, and then when they find that person, they're dead because the person like you killed them. Then say that the person suicide. I'm a doctor, and I'm smarter than you think. So you're not Shura," said Megumi.

Shadow only laughed.

"Then again, she could have thought that we'd think like that, and get away clean since we all think that she's innocent," said Akira.

Megumi's eyes widened.

"Well you won't find out who I am, so just stop before you confuse yourself to death. Now, since Sagara there is out. Let's go back to Mr. Seta. Why don't you tell us all about you and that someone?" asked Shadow calmly.

"I won't tell. I am not going to ruin my family," said Soujiro defiantly.

*Click*

Everyone jumped as they saw the laser at Soujiro's forehead.

"Didn't I see I wanted cooperation? I'll give you five minutes to think about it before I tell them for you, and then you can die clean," said Shadow a bit angry.

Soujiro gulped and nodded.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

"So what's happening up there?" asked Saitoh as he entered the radio tower at the airport.

He was shocked when he found Kaoru there with the other people who controlled the room, she was trying to talk to the people on the plane.

"I thought you were off duty," said Yahiko.

"I was, but I wanted to help. I can't get through," said Kaoru as she took off her headphones.

Tae walked over and tried to get through, but shook her head.

"Damn," cursed Saitoh.

"What do we do now sir?" asked Kaoru as she stood up.

"There's a phone on the plane. Do you think you can get on it officer?" asked Saitoh.

"I'll try," said Kaoru as she sat down and placed back on the headset.

Saitoh looked out into the sky and the machines that were shining up at him in different colors.

Then suddenly the door opened and in walked a man in a white trench coat that went well with his hair color, since they were close the same color. He had a suitcase beside him.

"I heard everything, and rushed over as quickly as I could," said Enishi.

"Well you're going to have to wait. Damn I need my coffee," said Saitoh rubbing his forehead.

"I can't get through," said Kaoru.

"I think that Shishio can do it. He's good at this type of stuff," said Enishi whipping out his cell.

"Kaoru, you're suppose to be off duty. So get off," said Saitoh.

"But I want to help," said Kaoru determination in her eyes.

"Fine. Go get me a cup of coffee," said Saitoh waving a dismissive hand.

It wasn't much a job, but Kaoru nodded and left to get it.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

The group was silent as they waited for the five minutes to be up. Soujiro looked pale and the regular smile on his face had longed since vanished.

Sano finally woke up.

"I'm alive? Or did she really kill us all?" asked Sano looking around.

Megumi rolled her eyes and hit him upside the head.

"Miss me?" asked the cold voice.

They all kept quiet.

"Your five minutes are up. What is your decision?" asked Shadow.

Soujiro looked nervous all over as he sat uncomfortably. Then he saw the speaker box where the voice was coming from. It was on the far wall. If only he could get rid of it.

*Click*

That brought him out of his thoughts as sweat trailed down his face.

"No. I'll say it," said Misao.

The others looked curiously at her.

"You're pathetic Soujiro. Having the girl defend you," said Shadow in disgust.

"I'll say it. Don't jump in Misao," said Soujiro.

Misao looked at him and then nodded.

"Aoshi," said Soujiro calmly.

His brother only looked at him over Misao with his solemn face.

"I've done something dishonorable to our family," said Soujiro as he took in a deep breath.

"What? You're cross and going out with your designer Kamatari?" teased Sanosuke.

Shadow began to laugh.

"Well it would be easier if that was the case, but frankly it is not," said Shadow.

"What is it Sou?" asked Aoshi.

Soujiro didn't want to say it, his brother would forever disown him.

"Time's a wasting," said Shadow.

"Aoshi, I'm having an affair with...Misao," said Soujiro as he closed his eyes and waited for Aoshi to attack him to no end.

Misao began to cry.

Aoshi was quiet when he turned away from his brother and fiancee. He didn't even move.

Shadow began to laugh. "Now that wasn't so bad, was it?"

Soujiro bent his head in dishonor.

Suddenly a fist hit him square in the face as Misao screamed and held onto that hand.

Soujiro didn't turn his head back, he knew that he deserved it. He finally looked back into his angered brother's eyes, which looked at him with hate and disgust.

"Please don't. It was my fault too," said Misao as she pushed him back.

Aoshi just shook his head at her.

"Well now why don't you all talk this over? I'll give you one hour to do as you choose, or less. Get up if you please, comfort your friends. I don't care, and escape is futile. Remember that I am video taping all of this," said Shadow as the voice box clicked off.

"Please forgive me Aoshi. It was only a small thing. I love you, please," said Misao as she shook his arm as tears poured down her eyes.

Soujiro bent his head.

"Please. I promise never to do it again," said Misao as tears fell on his arms.

Aoshi faced her and slapped her.

Misao held onto her cheek and cried.

Megumi felt bad for her friend and looking to make sure that the gun wasn't pointing at her, she took off her seat belt and walked over to Misao.

Soujiro took off his seat belt and walked over to a wall far from his brother who got up and left to the other side of the plane.

"Oh Misao," said Megumi as she rocked her friend in comfort.

Tomoe only bent her head and looked at her nails as the others got up to get a drink or food.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

"I'm back, damn those stairs. Shouldn't you put an elevator in here?" asked Kaoru as she came up with Saitoh's coffee a few minutes later.

"There is," said Yahiko.

Kaoru looked surprised and clasped in a chair.

Saitoh drank the coffee as a man walked in with a huge equipment box.

"Shishio," said Enishi as the man walked over and got to work.

Then Shura walked in with a smile on her face.

"What are you so happy about?" asked Yahiko.

"Revenge is sweet," said Shura with a grin.

Kaoru cocked an eyebrow at her.

"So what's the status here?" asked Shura as she looked at Shishio work on the machine.

"I couldn't get in, so now Shishio's trying to. We need to get intact with that plane," said Kaoru.

"Sir. The jets have departed," said Tae as she got off the radio.

"Good. Now work faster Shishio," said Saitoh.

"You try getting into a plane's radio when it has been completely dislodged from its base. This is like a rubber ball, and we can't get through," said Shishio angrily.

"Then find a way in," said Saitoh.

"That's what I'm doing. Give me time, damn it," said Shishio as he got back to work.

"Hey! Don't those nine have cell phones? I mean they are millionaires right?" asked Kaoru suddenly.

"That's right," said Tae.

"Why didn't you think of that in the first place? Tae, get someone to get me their cell phone numbers," said Saitoh.

"You could have at least said thanks," said Kaoru as she crossed her arms over her chest.

Saitoh ignored her, at least they have a way in.

"Sir. Why don't I fill your coffee cup up?" asked Shura.

"What? Oh sure," said Saitoh as he gave her the cup.

Once Shura left the cell phone numbers came in.

"Wow! I thought they had private numbers," said Kaoru as she looked them over with Saitoh who pushed her away with the pack so she could see it through.

"Well we are trying to save people here," said Yahiko.

Kaoru glared at him and hit him upside the head and looked it through.

"Call one of them," said Saitoh.

Kaoru nodded and punched in one of the nine numbers.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Kenshin was seated quietly when his cell phone rang. He looked at the caller ID and didn't recognize it, but answered it anyhow.

"Hello?" asked Kenshin.

"Hello Mr. Himura. My name is Kaoru Kamiya and I'm here to help you in your position on the plane, I'm part of the U.S. Army," said Kaoru.

Kenshin's eyes widened, this was a chance to get help.

He rushed to the bathroom and locked the door.

"Hey," said Sano, he was about to go in.

"What's your status?" asked Kaoru.

"We're stuck on this plane that has a bomb in it. There's a psycho who's asking us weird personal questions," said Kenshin quietly once he knew that there were no cameras in there.

"What does the person look like?" asked Kaoru.

"We don't know. The person is talking through to us on the voice box and isn't on the plane. This person has a gun machine that can be controlled from where the person's at," said Kenshin.

Kaoru couldn't speak, so Saitoh took over.

"Look, do you think that you can get near the plane's exit. We can get jets up there to help you out, since there is no person there, you can get out without them knowing," said Saitoh.

"The person has this place wired with cameras and he/she can hear everything too. I'm in the bathroom, and I'm pretty sure that the person doesn't have this place wired," said Kenshin.

"Damn. All right. That plane has to come down soon enough. Make sure that the person doesn't activate the bomb, we'll try to find out where it is and deactivate it. For now, do what the person asks you to," said Saitoh seriously.

"Yes sir," said Kenshin.

"Call us back at 911, your phone call will go directly to us, we can at least do that for you," said Saitoh before he hung up.

Kenshin smiled and then left the bathroom.

"Finally," said Sano as he rushed in.

He walked over to Tomoe and held her hand.

"Everything will be all right," said Kenshin in her ear.

"We can only hope dear," said Tomoe.

Kenshin smiled at her.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

"There is a bomb on that plane. Get that bomb off of there. Get as close as you can. I'm sure that the person can't see what's happening outside the plane," said Saitoh handing back Kaoru's cell.

Kaoru nodded with the others.

"Where's Shura with my coffee?" asked Saitoh.

"I'll go get her since I'm not even suppose to be here," said Kaoru as she stood up.

"Hold up," said Saitoh.

"Yes sir?" asked Kaoru.

"Get me a large bottle of aspirin," said Saitoh rubbing his head.

"Yes sir," said Kaoru with a smile and left.

"Are you done yet Shishio?" asked Saitoh.

"Patients," roared Shishio from under the machine as he looked at the wiring.

Saitoh sighed and could only wait that those nine don't get hurt.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

"Sit down now. The fun must go on," said Shadow's voice again.

Misao, Megumi, and Soujiro occupied the seats now, as Aoshi sat with Sano and Yumi.

"Now who to mess with now," said Shadow mockingly.

They all fell silent and hoped that it wouldn't be them, but Soujiro who was still getting over his turn.

"Himura. Why don't you tell us about all of your crimes?" asked Shadow.

"I've made no crimes but money," said Kenshin calmly.

"Why don't you tell us what happened in Dark Alley on January 16, 2002?" asked Shadow calmly.

Kenshin's amethyst eyes turn gold as he glared at the voice box. The person knew too much.

The laser was now between his eyes.

"Tell or die? It's your choice."

Kenshin didn't speak up.

*Click*

"Such a shame. A face like yours will now be covered in red."

"Just tell us. I'll forgive you," said Tomoe; she didn't want to lose him.

Kenshin looked at her and squeezed her hand.

He was shocked when Shadow began to laugh.

"You might be able to forgive him, but will he be able to forgive you? HAHAHAHAHAHA!"

Tomoe paled at this and sat back with her head down.

"Hurry up Himura."

All eyes were on him now, waiting for his confession.

"I've... That night I was walking home and was greeted by robbers. They took my money, beat me, and left the scar on my left cheek," said Kenshin as he touched his cross scar.

The others looked at him with pity.

"Enough with that, now get on with the crime."

Kenshin glared at the voice box.

"I had to get away, so I found a beer bottle and smashed it. Then I used it to... to kill the men there," said Kenshin as he bent his head.

"That's all right man. They were attacking you, and you were only protecting yourself. It was either you or them right?" asked Sano, trying to cheer his friend up.

Tomoe nodded as he squeezed her hand tighter.

Kenshin only smiled weakly at the others.

"Well it seems that you, Mr. Shinomori, and Miss Takani are the only three with minimum damage in your lives," said Shadow calmly.

The others fell silent at that.

"It's your turn Miss Yoshiro(sp?)."

All eyes fell on Tomoe who just wanted to vanish.

"Why don't you tell your fiance what you do when he's gone? I'm sure that he'll forgive you like you forgave him. Then again, these two things are on different levels. He had an excuse, but do you? I would hope that Mr. Himura won't kill you," said Shadow.

"I... Kenshin, I want to tell you only," said Tomoe quietly.

"No. No. No. Tell us all or die."

Tomoe gulped and took in a deep breath as she turned to Kenshin whose eyes were amethyst again.

"I... I've been having an affair for the past two months," said Tomoe closing her eyes.

Kenshin stayed silent.

"Didn't I say no lying? Tell him the real truth, and who."

"I've been having an affair with Akira for two years," said Tomoe as tears ran down her cheeks.

Kenshin's eyes turned amber as he glared at Akira who backed as far as he could.

"Don't hurt her Himura," said Misao.

All eyes fell on her.

"She probably only did it because you hardly have time for her. Do you think that women would leave their men if they were happy? I know it's not right, but look at what you did first," said Misao, she knew how Tomoe felt.

"What have I done to you Tomoe? I give the finest things, all the attention you need, and my heart. Yet what get in return? Betrayal. You whore. How many times have you slept with him?" asked Kenshin angrily as he moved to slap her, but Akira stopped him by holding his hand.

Tomoe was in tears as Akira pushed him away and held her to him.

"You bastard. I thought you were a friend, and there you were taking her from me. You son of a bitch," said Kenshin angrily as he glared at the man.

"Now this is getting interesting. All I need now is some popcorn," said Shadow laughing.

"You never gave her your attention. She never got to see you, if she did, it was when the press surrounded you. Do you think she liked that? You don't even listen to her feelings," said Akira as he rocked Tomoe back and forth as she cried and sobbed.

"Answer the question Tomoe. How many times did you sleep with him? I lost interest after the first twenty times that I've watched you two," said Shadow.

Kenshin glared at them as the others looked on in shock.

"You little fuck!" yelled Kenshin angrily as he took off his seat belt and stood up, his blood boiling. (A/N: Who wouldn't after hearing that from your captive that you were betrayed?)

"Sit down Sir Ken, you'll get shot," said Megumi as she looked at the gun.

"Go ahead. I'm letting you stand," said Shadow laughing menacingly.

Akira hugged Tomoe closer to him.

Kenshin unseat belted her and threw her to the ground.

Akira took off his seat belt and stood up angrily.

"You're treating her like a rag doll," said Akira.

"That's what she is," spat Kenshin as he watched Tomoe curl into a ball and move away.

Akira moved to help her, but Kenshin punched him in the jaw to the plane wall.

The others watched on in interest or shock.

"Get up bastard and fight like a man," said Kenshin angrily as Akira tried to get up.

"This is better than television," said Shadow as the sound of some munching was heard in the background.

Akira stood up and made a coming finger with his forefinger.

"Bring it on," said Akira as he got into a fighting stance with his fists held up.

Kenshin took off his jacket, showed his muscles and fine chest, then got into one too.

"You had better have reserved yourself a grave," said Kenshin his amber eyes flaring.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

A/N: Well that's it for now. Kenshin and Akira going at each other. Well he isn't doing it for Tomoe, he just wants to get his anger out, you know? Plus since he, as a gentleman, doesn't hurt women so he will go for the man that caused him anger.

Shadow is a cool villain since he or she, if I tell the gender I'll give it away, is basically trying to get the truth and nothing more. It's just that when they don't answer, then he or she has to take drastic measures. If you've seen Phone Booth, that's how Shadow is, just with a cooler attitude and not the psychotic.

Have you ever noticed that on Phone Booth and Speed, the villains were part of the good guys side, or somehow related? Think about that and tell me who you think the master mind behind this is.

I hoped you all liked it.

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