Author's Note: Yeah sorry about that whole September thing. I was just a wee bit cranky. This chapter is a little short but is necessary in the story. So sorry for the delay and the shortness.
Disclaimer: I don't own Saint Tail. *Yawn*
Chapter 10
Asuka Jr. quickly ran out of the steeple. He didn't care that school was still in session. He didn't care about Haneoka weeping in the confessional either. To him, she was now just a thief that wanted to embarrass him at any cost. Meimi Haneoka had softened his heart. Now that he had her found out, his heart had turned to stone once again. No matter what she said or did, he would not, could not, forgive her. Feeling light headed, he made his way to his father's office at the police station. Asuka opened the door releasing the hustle and bustle within. He could see his father through the glass window of his office talking on his phone. Asuka slowly opened the door so as not to disturb his conversation. His father waved him in. Asuka sat in a plush chair in front of his father's old mahogany desk. He set down the phone and put his feet up on his desk.
" Why aren't you in school?" The detective asked. Asuka looked at the soles of his shoes carefully.
" Something happened." He blankly stated.
" Don't tell me my less than perfect son failed a test?" His father teased. Asuka did not answer, as his eyes were still fixated on the black business shoes. He removed his feet off his desk and stared directly at his son. " What's wrong?" His tone turning serious. Asuka stared at him for a second before replying.
" I found out who Saint Tail is." Asuka said flatly.
" Congratulations son! So who's the lucky girl that gets to go to jail?" His father asked smiling happily. Though a smile is usual contagious, Asuka remained immune. Puzzled, his father's smile faded. " Isn't this what you've been working for? Why the long face?"
" I know this girl." He said sadly. His eyes continued to focus on the wall behind his father.
" You can't let your feelings get in the way of justice son." His father said gravely.
" I'm surprised you can say that with a straight face." Asuka snapped. His eyes burned fiercely with anger.
" And what's that supposed to mean?" His father's voice growing with agitation. "Listen, either you arrest her or I will. Help your little friend out by doing it yourself."
" You don't even know who she is? How are you supposed to arrest her?!" Asuka said slamming his fists down on the desk. The pens rattled in the container. Two pairs of eyes stared at each other determined not to give way. His father's silence hung in the air anxious to burst with hostility.
" I will say it again. You arrest her or I will for you." The detective hissed through his teeth. Asuka glared at his father before tramping out of his office. His father watched him every step. When he was sure his son was out of sight, he picked up his phone.
" Hello Takamiya. Asuka knows who Saint Tail is. Try to squeeze it out of him, okay?"
" I better get paid double for this." Takamiya's voice said on the other line.
" Whatever it takes." The detective responded. He slammed down the phone. Takamiya put her cell phone away in her purse and smiled. She left the school without notice. Two hours, Takamiya was winded.
" Goddamn, where could he be?" She asked under her heavy breathing. She saw a bench and decided to take a break. She put her hands over her eyes and bent over. She heard the rustling of the pigeons and the sound of seeds spraying the pavement. She looked up to see Asuka Jr. hunched over feeding the birds. They swarmed happily around him munching gleefully on the food. Takamiya stood up and walked over to him. He looked up when her shadow cast over her. " Hey can I sit here?" She asked sweetly.
" Whatever." He said in a gloomy disposition. He looked back down at the curb.
" What's wrong? You can tell me." Takamiya asked as kind as she could.
" No I don't think I can talk about it with you." He said blankly. His voice was stained with agitation. Takamiya smiled, obviously annoyed at his reaction.
" Oh c'mon. It's not like I will tell anyone. What's the matter?" She pressed. Asuka continued to feed the birds in silence. Growing with frustration, Lina burst. " Why are you being so difficult?! I was trying to relieve a friend! Haven't you ever heard the expression it's better to talk about it?!" She yelled. Asuka jumped at her sudden change in personality.
" Fine, fine I'll tell you just calm down. You can't tell anyone though." He said wiping his hands free from seeds.
" You can trust me Asuka." She said eagerly.
" Well today after gym I found out something. I found out something about Haneoka." He said practically whispering.
(Hah! I knew it! Meimi Haneoka is Saint Tail!) Lina thought excitedly to herself.
" Say no more Asuka. I know all about girl problems and my motto is forgive and forget." She said desperately trying to escape the conversation. " I'll see you at school then." She said jumping from her seat and racing off.
" Thanks for the advice." He said in a bewildered tone. He looked down at the pigeons before getting up his self and walking slowly to his house.
" Detective Asuka! I know who it is! I know who Saint Tail is!" Lina shouted excitedly. She had run from the park directly to the station.
" Really? Tell me!" The detective said leaning over his desk.
" Her name is Meimi Haneoka. She's in our grade."
" Description?" The detective asked taking out paper and a pencil.
" Bright orange hair about waist length and blue eyes. You can't miss her." She explained proudly.
" Okay. That should give Asuka enough motive now." The detective said happily putting his pencil down.
" Ahem…"
" Oh right." The detective opened his wallet and pulled out a fifty. Lina smiled before running out of his office blissfully.
" Kids these days…" The detective mumbled to himself.
Author's Note: I'll try and get the next chapter out before I go on vacation but it's a stretch. If not I promise I'll update afterwards.