Story: Fire and Ice
Authoress: Allegra Monet AKA Blue Silhouette
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I own Solera, and the other characters that have nothing to do with the actual series.
Chapter 17 - Preparation
The mission room was empty, except for Aya, Solera and Crawford. Aya and Crawford were wary of one another, and exchanged glares over Solera's head.
"Guys, I know what you're doing. You're making me nervous, so stop!"
This sudden outburst startled the two men, and Aya stood up and stalked over to the closest wall.
"Why does life have to be so confusing, and how can I choose between two wonderful guys without hurting someone's feelings over it?" Solera grumbled, slumping heavily against Crawford's shoulder.
Aya walked back over to Solera and held her hands. "No matter what happens, I'll...I'll still love you," he said with a heavy sigh. "You joining Weiss gave me the ability to love again. Fate was kind that day."
This admission from the stoic, seemingly cold-hearted swordsman meant a lot to Solera, and she hugged both men tightly. "Guys, I'm scared. I don't know what'll happen, whether or not Takatori will kill me, and I didn't want any of you to get involved."
"Shh, Sol," soothed Crawford, "you know we'll never let anything bad happen to you. I...Abyssinian and I will protect you."
Aya looked at Crawford, extended his hand, and Crawford shook it. Yohji came running into the room.
"Sorry to interrupt this heartfelt moment, but SOMEONE HAS TO RESTRAIN THE MADMAN!! He's chasing Omi, knife drawn!"
Crawford rolled his eyes. "I suppose Schuldig is outside smoking?"
Yohji nodded.
"Alright, I'll deal with him."
"Deal with who? Mastermind, or Berserker?" asked Aya.
"Both."
Aya smirked. Yohji saw it, and nearly passed out.
"You...you smirked! That's almost a smile!" He ran over to Solera and kissed her on both cheeks. "You miracle worker! I knew it was right for you to be in Weiss!" Yohji wandered out of the room, grinning like a Cheshire cat.
Crawford shook his head and followed. There was a shout, Farf's war cry, and the sound of someone or something getting thrown into a wall.
Solera winced. "I hope that was a table, and not a person."
Aya seemed pre-occupied with other things. "We should really get ready. I mean, we've got 5 hours to kill(A/N: Excuse the pun ^^;;), but it'll be easier if we're ready." Solera nodded and followed Aya out of the room.
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Takatori was discussing battle plans with the General. Amber had clued them in on what could happen, and he wasn't going to take any chances where his life was involved.
"Troops are stationed around the building, sir!"
"Good, good. Remember this, General," Takatori leaned closer, "you are all expendable. Just as long as you keep the girl alive, I don't care how many of you die."
The general gulped, saluted, and marched out of the office.
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After Farf had been restrained and tied to a chair, Omi tended to his own wounds. Farf had just managed to make a shallow cut across Omi's arm, and was very pleased with himself.
Aya, Crawford and Solera had just walked into the room. They had been discussing strategies for the fight.
Schuldig smirked, "Well, if it isn't our favourite love triangle!"
Aya and Crawford glared at Schuldig, but Solera just smiled. "Ya ready, Schu-honey?" she asked him.
Schuldig smiled at the nickname. "Of course I am! I just love killing people for no real reason!" he exclaimed sarcastically.
"We have a reason!" yelled Aya unexpectedly.
"Calm down, Abyssinian, I was just kidding. Just because I was on the wrong side until now, doesn't mean I don't have a conscience!"
Aya looked a little embarrassed, and glared at Schuldig again.
"Hey, no fooling around!" said Ken, "We're going in about 20 minutes. Make sure you're ready."
"Yeah," added Yohji, "we're taking Aya's car and mine. Crawford, you and Schuldig can put yours in the garage downstairs."
Schuldig opened his mouth to protest, but was stopped by Crawford. He opted for pouting instead, and followed Yohji outside for another cigarette.
Yohji turned to Schuldig. "Can I ask you something seriously?"
"Ja, go right ahead."
"What's the reason Takatori wants to kill Solera so much? I mean, she told us, but she did it when she was terrified, so the details were kinda sketchy."
"When Crawford and I were 15...we went by the names of Brad and Kio then, you guess which is which...Anyway, when we were 15, we discovered we were psychic. Later on, we both moved away, and Sol was left in the USA without us. Our fathers worked for Esset, the people who control what Takatori does. They were captured and questioned about anyone who might know about our abilities, and Solera's name was mentioned. From then on, to my understanding, it's been Takatori's quest to find and kill her. Our fathers were killed as well. Apparently, that kind of thing happens a lot." Schuldig spoke the last bit with a sad chuckle. He missed his father; he had since he'd been left at Rosenkreuz. Even though Gerhard Mueller was an absolute bastard at times, Schuldig - Kio - felt safe. It was only now that he'd come to realise that. Jade eyes met emerald. Yohji seemed to know how he felt.
Just as the other seven assassins assembled outside(the time was now 11pm), Yohji's girlfriend Taia walked up.
"Yotan, honey, where are you going this late at night?" Her eyes fell on their assorted weaponry. "What's with all the weapons? Are you guys in a gang? Yohji, what's happening?"
"No time to explain. But when - if - we get back, I'll tell you everything. Just don't panic." Yohji kissed Taia softly on the lips, and sat in his car.
The others followed suit, Aya, Solera, Farf, Crawford and Schuldig in Aya's car, the rest in Yohji's car. As they drove off, Taia stared after them in disbelief.
Kudou, she thought, when I find out what's going on, you're gonna be in trouble.
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"Mr Takatori, sir, they're on their way." Amber sat opposite Takatori in a large dining hall where the pair had just finished their evening meal.
"Good. Amber, you know what to do when they arrive?"
"Yes sir."
"Excellent. After that, your services are no longer required."
Amber looked up from her plate. "What do you mean, my services are no longer required? I've been a spy for Esset most of my life, and you tell me I'm no longer required? Esset will hear about this!"
"Sorry, my dear, but Esset instructed me to tell you this."
Amber stormed out of the dining hall, and yelled behind her, "I'll see you out there, Mr Takatori!!"
Takatori smirked at her reaction. She had taken it better than expected, being a telekinetic and all. There had been minimum destruction of crockery and silverware.
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Weiss and Schwarz stepped out of the cars and into the darkness.
"Here's the plan," said Aya, speaking with more confidence than he felt he had, "Bengal and I will go and find the target. The rest of you, watch our backs and meet us when you can." Everyone nodded and turned to leave. "Wait!" Aya spoke again, "I want the rest of Weiss to know that even though I've been a bastard at times, you guys have always been there for me. Thank you. And Schwarz, I have never fought another team more stubborn and unwilling to give up as you. It makes me realise how similar we really are. We're both fighting for something, and won't stop until we get it. It's been a pleasure."
Without even bothering to see the reactions, he walked away.
"You guys better get your asses over to where we are soon," Solera said with tear-filled eyes. As she walked away, she cast one last sad look at her friends.
Please God, let me live through this, she pleaded silently.
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Only one more chapter to go!! Are you all ready for the finale???
R+R as always ^^
~Allegra Monet~
Authoress: Allegra Monet AKA Blue Silhouette
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I own Solera, and the other characters that have nothing to do with the actual series.
Chapter 17 - Preparation
The mission room was empty, except for Aya, Solera and Crawford. Aya and Crawford were wary of one another, and exchanged glares over Solera's head.
"Guys, I know what you're doing. You're making me nervous, so stop!"
This sudden outburst startled the two men, and Aya stood up and stalked over to the closest wall.
"Why does life have to be so confusing, and how can I choose between two wonderful guys without hurting someone's feelings over it?" Solera grumbled, slumping heavily against Crawford's shoulder.
Aya walked back over to Solera and held her hands. "No matter what happens, I'll...I'll still love you," he said with a heavy sigh. "You joining Weiss gave me the ability to love again. Fate was kind that day."
This admission from the stoic, seemingly cold-hearted swordsman meant a lot to Solera, and she hugged both men tightly. "Guys, I'm scared. I don't know what'll happen, whether or not Takatori will kill me, and I didn't want any of you to get involved."
"Shh, Sol," soothed Crawford, "you know we'll never let anything bad happen to you. I...Abyssinian and I will protect you."
Aya looked at Crawford, extended his hand, and Crawford shook it. Yohji came running into the room.
"Sorry to interrupt this heartfelt moment, but SOMEONE HAS TO RESTRAIN THE MADMAN!! He's chasing Omi, knife drawn!"
Crawford rolled his eyes. "I suppose Schuldig is outside smoking?"
Yohji nodded.
"Alright, I'll deal with him."
"Deal with who? Mastermind, or Berserker?" asked Aya.
"Both."
Aya smirked. Yohji saw it, and nearly passed out.
"You...you smirked! That's almost a smile!" He ran over to Solera and kissed her on both cheeks. "You miracle worker! I knew it was right for you to be in Weiss!" Yohji wandered out of the room, grinning like a Cheshire cat.
Crawford shook his head and followed. There was a shout, Farf's war cry, and the sound of someone or something getting thrown into a wall.
Solera winced. "I hope that was a table, and not a person."
Aya seemed pre-occupied with other things. "We should really get ready. I mean, we've got 5 hours to kill(A/N: Excuse the pun ^^;;), but it'll be easier if we're ready." Solera nodded and followed Aya out of the room.
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Takatori was discussing battle plans with the General. Amber had clued them in on what could happen, and he wasn't going to take any chances where his life was involved.
"Troops are stationed around the building, sir!"
"Good, good. Remember this, General," Takatori leaned closer, "you are all expendable. Just as long as you keep the girl alive, I don't care how many of you die."
The general gulped, saluted, and marched out of the office.
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After Farf had been restrained and tied to a chair, Omi tended to his own wounds. Farf had just managed to make a shallow cut across Omi's arm, and was very pleased with himself.
Aya, Crawford and Solera had just walked into the room. They had been discussing strategies for the fight.
Schuldig smirked, "Well, if it isn't our favourite love triangle!"
Aya and Crawford glared at Schuldig, but Solera just smiled. "Ya ready, Schu-honey?" she asked him.
Schuldig smiled at the nickname. "Of course I am! I just love killing people for no real reason!" he exclaimed sarcastically.
"We have a reason!" yelled Aya unexpectedly.
"Calm down, Abyssinian, I was just kidding. Just because I was on the wrong side until now, doesn't mean I don't have a conscience!"
Aya looked a little embarrassed, and glared at Schuldig again.
"Hey, no fooling around!" said Ken, "We're going in about 20 minutes. Make sure you're ready."
"Yeah," added Yohji, "we're taking Aya's car and mine. Crawford, you and Schuldig can put yours in the garage downstairs."
Schuldig opened his mouth to protest, but was stopped by Crawford. He opted for pouting instead, and followed Yohji outside for another cigarette.
Yohji turned to Schuldig. "Can I ask you something seriously?"
"Ja, go right ahead."
"What's the reason Takatori wants to kill Solera so much? I mean, she told us, but she did it when she was terrified, so the details were kinda sketchy."
"When Crawford and I were 15...we went by the names of Brad and Kio then, you guess which is which...Anyway, when we were 15, we discovered we were psychic. Later on, we both moved away, and Sol was left in the USA without us. Our fathers worked for Esset, the people who control what Takatori does. They were captured and questioned about anyone who might know about our abilities, and Solera's name was mentioned. From then on, to my understanding, it's been Takatori's quest to find and kill her. Our fathers were killed as well. Apparently, that kind of thing happens a lot." Schuldig spoke the last bit with a sad chuckle. He missed his father; he had since he'd been left at Rosenkreuz. Even though Gerhard Mueller was an absolute bastard at times, Schuldig - Kio - felt safe. It was only now that he'd come to realise that. Jade eyes met emerald. Yohji seemed to know how he felt.
Just as the other seven assassins assembled outside(the time was now 11pm), Yohji's girlfriend Taia walked up.
"Yotan, honey, where are you going this late at night?" Her eyes fell on their assorted weaponry. "What's with all the weapons? Are you guys in a gang? Yohji, what's happening?"
"No time to explain. But when - if - we get back, I'll tell you everything. Just don't panic." Yohji kissed Taia softly on the lips, and sat in his car.
The others followed suit, Aya, Solera, Farf, Crawford and Schuldig in Aya's car, the rest in Yohji's car. As they drove off, Taia stared after them in disbelief.
Kudou, she thought, when I find out what's going on, you're gonna be in trouble.
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"Mr Takatori, sir, they're on their way." Amber sat opposite Takatori in a large dining hall where the pair had just finished their evening meal.
"Good. Amber, you know what to do when they arrive?"
"Yes sir."
"Excellent. After that, your services are no longer required."
Amber looked up from her plate. "What do you mean, my services are no longer required? I've been a spy for Esset most of my life, and you tell me I'm no longer required? Esset will hear about this!"
"Sorry, my dear, but Esset instructed me to tell you this."
Amber stormed out of the dining hall, and yelled behind her, "I'll see you out there, Mr Takatori!!"
Takatori smirked at her reaction. She had taken it better than expected, being a telekinetic and all. There had been minimum destruction of crockery and silverware.
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Weiss and Schwarz stepped out of the cars and into the darkness.
"Here's the plan," said Aya, speaking with more confidence than he felt he had, "Bengal and I will go and find the target. The rest of you, watch our backs and meet us when you can." Everyone nodded and turned to leave. "Wait!" Aya spoke again, "I want the rest of Weiss to know that even though I've been a bastard at times, you guys have always been there for me. Thank you. And Schwarz, I have never fought another team more stubborn and unwilling to give up as you. It makes me realise how similar we really are. We're both fighting for something, and won't stop until we get it. It's been a pleasure."
Without even bothering to see the reactions, he walked away.
"You guys better get your asses over to where we are soon," Solera said with tear-filled eyes. As she walked away, she cast one last sad look at her friends.
Please God, let me live through this, she pleaded silently.
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Only one more chapter to go!! Are you all ready for the finale???
R+R as always ^^
~Allegra Monet~