Author's Note: Wow looks at the time its 2:30 am and I finally got my
chapter back from my editor/friend Ceso. I know all of my readers must be
like "Finally! Its been forever" Well yes, yes I know. I'm so sorry. It's
been so hard trying to keep up my story with the rest of my life...But don't
worry I haven't forgotten about u!
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Chapter 10: Time is your worst Enemy
Chang Mansion 8:37pm Miami, Florida
It was 37 minutes after the hour and the night had aged slowly on the hill under Chang mansion. The night was warm and the summer breeze blew about freely in the Mansion. All of the windows were open. The house had heated up quickly due to the intensity of the cooking the chiefs were doing. It was the night that Wufei and Rei were going to start over. They were going to try the whole night they met all over again, since the real first night didn't go well.
Wufei was dressed in his best Chinese suit. He was extremely concerned. Earlier in the evening he had sent a fine Asian dress up to her room and Rei hasn't responded. Maybe she was sick, maybe she was offended... were some of the things that floated in his mind.
He circled the table in the dimly lit dining room. In his mind he was silently counting off a secret checklist. He checked everything twice or three times. He made sure all candles were lit; all the food was still warm since she was a half an hour late. Soft classical music was playing in the background. Something was missing though and he didn't know what it was. He was frustrated that she was so late. He walked over to the beautiful imported mahogany table and turned off the small Bunsen burner that was keeping the food warm. Wufei then hastily walked over to a few of the many candles that were lit and blew them out.
He buttoned up his suit while he walked down the dinning hall. He was tired, so he decided since she wasn't here that she didn't want to be, that he would go to bed. He reached the foot of the stairs when he looked up and as before his eyes fell upon a stranger's glance. He couldn't help but stop and felt his heart quicken.
"Am I late?" Rei smiled. She wore a snug scarlet Chinese dress, which reveled her long legs, and her hair was pinned up with white blossoms. Rei wore light red lipstick and long red chandler earrings. She stood at the top of the staircase, smiling down at Wufei.
Wufei couldn't help but notice how extremely beautiful she looked. He grinned and leaned casually against the stair railing. Wufei checked his watch.
"I think you're late," he laughed, forgetting about the frustration he had felt almost two minutes ago.
Rei walked down the stairs slowly and sensuously. She was now face to face with him. She blushed when she looked around at all the candles. Only half were lit so it gave his hallway a glow. He stepped up one stair and extended his hand.
"I think dinner is still warm... would you still like to join me?" Wufei asked. She touched his hand; it was warm to the touch unlike hers with small beads of cold sweat.
"Of course." She moved with him down the stairs arm in arm to the dinner table.
Wufei branched out and approached a mahogany chair and pulled it out. Rei sat in it and fixed her dress. Her eyes widened to adjust to the dimly lighted dinning room. But Rei was at a loss for words since the entire house was surrounded in darkness. The house was dressed in a romantic glow. She felt warm under the small flicker of warmth of the candles. She turned to her side and Wufei was turning on the small burner to heat the food.
"Wufei..." Rei whispered.
"Yes Miss Rei?"
"I'm not hungry really."
"I see," he turned off the burner "So what would you like to do? Would you like to go out? The weather tonight is absolutely perfect."
"No," Rei sat in the chair looking uncomfortable. Even in the darkened room her uneasiness was visible. Rei looked at the empty plate in front of her, then she perked her head up as the music from the other room came to her attention. "Can we have a dance?"
Wufei, a little shocked at her question, stared at her. She was frowning. "Sure..." He walked over to her and took her hand. She followed him in silence. The two stopped at the entrance the next room. This room she had never seen. It was a huge entertainment room. A huge grand piano stood in the top left corner. The room walls were made of fine wood. They were decorated in Chinese and European tapestries. The selves made models of large-scale airplanes and ships. A large soft carpet awaited them at the door.
"I ask you to take off your shoes" he kicked off his shoes and she did as well. Rei left her heels at the right side of the entrance. She entered the room first. She was curious to see all the different models and photographs. "You built these?" she pointed to the selves full of boats.
"Not all of them..." He laughed, remembering all the trouble he went through to make one.
"I see. I never knew you were so articulate"
"Heh I don't know whether to be insulted or take that as a compliment." He smiled.
Rei smiled back "I didn't mean it to be insulting. I just meant you are a mobster. You have so many exotic things and models of planes that you've done... you understand. "
"I see. So you think all mobsters fit under this category as non- intelligent killing machines?"
"I guess you can say that"
"Well I assure you that that's not true. My clan and I are of high intelligence. We are all schooled in Asia in one of the top schools in the nation. I have various hobbies as well as my clan. Being the head of my mafia ring is a job not a lifestyle."
She looked at him with widened eyes. He was so different from what she envisioned. He was classy, educated and articulate. And he was attractive to boot. She turned to him and stared at him longingly. She smiled; something was so sincere about him.
"I'm sorry I judged you." Rei walked up to him and pressed her hands against his chest and pressed her body her into him. Wufei responded naturally and held her with his arms around her. She slowly began to dance from side to side and he followed.
"Its alright" He whispered into her ear. For moments he held her tight his heart quickened.
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La Rouge Casino 8:48 pm
In the casino in the east of Florida the whole casino was under siege. Earlier Heero, also known as the Winged Dragon of the Dragon Clan, was caught in a small janitor's lounge by the west elevators. The whole casino was wrapped in chaos. Many officers and guards sealed off all the exits to the casino, only a selected few had access to leave and enter the casino.
Duo Maxwell, the dragon of destruction, and the silent dragon, Trowa Barton hid behind the small black jack podium. Alongside them was Mina, a singer at the current casino, and Lita, a black jack dealer at the casino as well. The two girls unlike the dragon members were in total and complete awe. They sat silently nearly in tears. Mina was holding Duo's arm tightly while Lita was near her holding her knees.
Duo peeked out from behind the small podium to the direction of the elevators. Officers were still forcing themselves into the room. Time was the enemy and it was quickly counting down. Duo's brain was struggling to grasp a plan to get his friend out of the hands of the La Rouge security. Then Duo turned to Mina. Mina was startled by the quickness of his move and jumped causing Lita to squeal. Trowa grabbed her and shoved her into his chest.
"Look I need you to leave the Casino, find my BMW, start it, and then wait for us to escape." Duo whispered
"Are you out of your mind? I want no part in this crazy plan. I'm just a singer." Mina whimpered.
"And? If you don't help me my friend could be dead in a matter of minutes!" Duo face was stern and serious. He grabbed her face. "Please...I need you to do this for me!"
"I can't" She tried to hold back small escaping tears.
"You're the enemy" Lita pushed away from Trowa.
"The enemy? The enemy! Baby girl you know nothing about our cause and us. If you help us I promise we will protect you and no one will harm you. But for me to help you we need you girls to get my car and wait for us. Then we will escape and you and your friend will be under our protection."
"How can I believe you" Mina whispered and touched his hands.
"You are just going to have to trust me..."Duo muttered sincerely.
Mina turned to her right and looked into Lita's face, she looked for something that will tell her secretly that Lita was going to object, but mina read nothing on her face but silent confidence.
"We will do it...." Mina answered and Lita nodded.
"Great! Here," he took out his keys carefully as not to make a sound and handed them to her. "My car is a BMW; the color is a silverish blue. Go safely and wait for us." Duo rushed her off. Mina and Lita stood up slowly and as soon as they did all attention was on them. Officers pointed semi- automatics at them. They approached the officers and the plan was in motion. Trowa watched them leave with not much hassle.
"They're out... you think they will stay...?" Trowa whispered cocking his weapon.
"Well let's just hope... right now it's a fifty-fifty chance." Duo readied his weapon. "Lets just get Yuy out of there."
"Lets go!" Trowa moved in while Duo watched his back.
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Janitors Lounge 8:54 pm
Heero had just become uneasy. He was almost in a panic. The Casino guards were breathing down on the opposite side of the door and he had no gun on him. How was he supposed to defend himself? He looked frantically around the lounge, nothing, not even a window.
"Shit!" Heero hissed then turned in place then growled. He was angry, no he enraged. There was nothing he hated more than being trapped. Sooner or later the guards were going to bust through that door and have him in cuffs and probably killed, since Mafia rings handle there own business rather than have the feds in on the scheme.
Serenity sat in a corner. She was frightened she drew her knees to her chest and held them.
"We know you're in there come out now!"
"Fucking Shit!" Heero swore once more then eyed a small window at the very top of the west wall. "That's our way out" he pointed to it. "C'mon lets get out of here," he leaned over and grasped her hand. Heero hunched over and placed hand over hand. "C'mon I'll lift you up"
Serenity stared at his hands hesitantly "are you serious?"
Heero grunted, "Yes! Will you hurry?"
Serenity took her time carefully placing her foot into Heero's hands and slowly working her way up to the small latch, serenity tugged on the window latch. But by that time it was too late the door was busted open and a half a dozen guards and security officers of the Rouge poured in armed and very dangerous.
Heero was quick to notice the semi automatic hand pistols and instantly dove to the floor. Serenity screamed and fell from the gate shutter onto her butt. She curled in a corner holding her head.
The guards by that time had Heero in an arm lock and guns pointed to every part of his body. He was forced onto a small folding table face first and with his arms tied. They were cursing into his ear and into his face.
Serenity was forced up by her arms and was about to be carried out of the room, when Serenity noticed a familiar face. Her mind struggled to grasp the memory of where she seen him before. 'I've seen that man before....' As she was being dragged out of the room she finally blurted, "He is the man from the party" as if it was a cue the man pulled out two pistols from his pants and prepared to fire. Serenity with all her speed and agility pushed off the man and feel to the floor.
The man stood over her and busted rounds of bullets into the room and into the chest of the enemy inside. Heero swallowed his shout and tried to remain as still as he could. Swarms of bullets sprayed all over the room creating holes in the walls.
"AH SHIT!!!" Heero blurted out as more and more bullets flew over him. He pressed his body as close to the table as he could.
He felt a cold hand grab his wrist and pull him backwards. 'The hell?' he managed to catch a glimpse of a long braid. The man approached him from behind and leaned over him and whispered into his ear playfully "what a perfect position Yuy...." The man snickered
"Duo!" Heero exclaimed, "Where in the hell have you been! Get me out of these cuffs.
"I can't I'll have to cut you out later" Duo responded in a more serious tone than his playful remark from before.
"Hurry!" Trowa shouted from the door, gun still smoking. Duo then pulled Heero off the table forcefully and pulled him to the door. Then, too much of their surprise Serenity was still laying on the floor in fright. Duo pointed to her and Trowa answered his silent question.
"Leave her, her latch dogs will be looking for her." Trowa jogged into the halls and more bullets were fired.
Duo pulled Heero by the meat of his upper arm and in a moment they were passing over serenity that still was very scared she continued to cry.
"Wait!" Heero used his power to stop Duo. Duo looked at Heero in confusion.
"What? Come on Heero we have to get out of here! This place is getting worse and worse we need to get the fuck out of this place"
"I can't leave her. Take her with us."
"Wait! Are you mad this woman is your-"
"I know Duo, Fuck! Just take her with us!"
"As you wish" Duo scornfully picked her arm and nearly dragged her off the floor. She squealed in pain as Duo had a tense grip on her. He forced her up and out of the room. Trowa was guarding the entrance and was ready to kill anything that moved inside that casino.
They moved as quickly to the entrance as they could while Trowa protected them.
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Outside the La Rouge 9:01 pm
Mina sat inside Duo Maxwell's pride and luxury car, continuously tapping the steering wheel as Lita looking anxiously at the entrance of the casino. Lita watched as hundreds of people continued to pour onto the streets. As time ticked by like hours passed them by, each second they become more and more anxious and frightened. La rouge guards continued to enter the building with weapons. It was now 9:02pm and there was no sign of Duo or Trowa.
"Do you think they was caught?" Lita questioned whispering to Mina
Mina was silent and she thought about the matter. All she knew was that Duo was a dragon, which basically branded him as an enemy. Even though she wasn't in the Blood roses gang she really didn't want to see anything bad happen to it even if Darien was the leader and Mina didn't care if he was dead. The blood roses were her family. They protected her and her girls for a while now and she made some friends.
Mina stared at the steering wheel. This whole situation was so confusing. What the hell was going on? She didn't fully understand the rivalry between the dragons and the blood roses. All she heard was from what the roses told her. That the dragons are ruthless and deadly and were not to be trusted. But Duo... Duo wasn't like that. Even if she had only known him for one day but that impression had made all the difference. It was the way he acted when he was in that animal clinic. So caring, so sweet, so sexy. He didn't even seem like a person that could be in a gang. That proves that you don't know a person until you get to know them.
Mina subconsciously gripped the wheel tightly. She was so scared. She was also very worried about this guy and about her friends. All of the shit didn't make sense to her. What the hell was wrong with these people and where was Rei!
"Mina! Look!" Lita pointed to the entrance of the casino. Mina looked over and she saw Duo holding another man and Serenity. He was dragging them both along in haste, while the other man with the odd hair was firing back into the casino. After a few moments Duo was at the side of the car and he opened the door and threw both the man and Serenity into the car. He jumped in but before he did he called to Trowa who was making a sprint for the car.
"Mina, get ready to floor it!" Duo shouted from the back seat and Mina instantly was in a position that she could step on the gas as hard as she could and she would have left the casino in the dust.
Trowa was inside the car now. He squeezed himself inside the tiny backside having the other three cramped.
"Go, Go, Go!!!" Duo shouted with much persistence
Mina jammed on the gas and just as they pulled off, a dozen La rouge guards came out of the casino and fired bullets at the fleeing automobile. Bullets began cutting through seats and shattering glass. Everyone naturally ducked their heads and hoped that a stray bullet didn't catch them.
Duo meanwhile was shouting curses in much fury as he watched his favorite car become target practice.
"Miss Mina, I need you to get to the shopping district by vice point as fast as you can"
"What! Do you know how far that is form here?"
"Yes, but if you want to sit in the middle of the street while dozens of Blood Roses Gang member come out and try to kill us we need to get to our territory, understood?" Trowa had much demand and firmness in his voice. Mina did as she was told and for the remainder of the ride there was silence.
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Chang Mansion 9:13pm
Wufei was still dancing with Rei unaware of any of the events that were happening down at the Rouge Casino. He held her with much passion in his heart. To much of his surprise he was falling more and more deeply in love with this girl. For the last day or so she had grown on him and opened her heart to him and him to her. He had never done that to another female since his wife, Meiran.
Wufei inhaled the smell of her perfume and held his emotions in control as he realized that the perfume was of flowers. She reminded him so much of her. But that wasn't the only thing that attracted him to her. It was that fact that even though something's were similar, so many things were different. The Way Rei talked and wore her hair. He loved the bold colors she wore like red and black. Meiran wore simple pale colors. Rei had a strong personality and was very bold and strong willed. Meiran was a woman of tradition and simplicity. She was almost very passive and delicate. But he couldn't blame Meiran for those things, that was who she was and he loved every fiber of her being. He believed since Meiran and him were so young and brought up in traditional China, where they were so strict and the women were meant and brought up to be that way. But that didn't change the fact that he loved the girl.
Rei was different from Meiran and that was a good thing in a way. Rei was Rei and Meiran was only herself. Wufei finally grasped that concept in his mind.
Rei held on to him as she danced very tightly. She buried her face into his chest. He was only 2 inches taller than her but that didn't matter. Wufei stroked her hair and let himself get caught in the mood.
Rei held her eyes firmly shut. The image of him danced in her head. She was falling in love with the guy, which was bad. This wasn't part of the job she was assigned. She was here to lure him into a trap and kill him. Then Darien would be happy and he would leave her alone. She was only doing this for her safety since Darien had threatened her and her friends if she didn't do him this 'favor'. This whole feelings thing made her go off track. She was so frustrated with herself. She wasn't supposed to fall in love with the man she was trying to kill. Rei felt like slapping herself. She felt like she was in some weird story. Rei questioned herself 'why does this always happens in the stories and movies? I mean I never thought it could happen but it does.' Rei picked up her head and she stared into his eyes. She now was entrapped by his eyes. His small round portals that clearly were the passageways into his soul. She had stared into his eyes before but nothing happened but now she saw an ocean of pain. An ocean filled with countless sad stories and then the small pool of good and happiness. He was a man of great honor and power. He was strong, caring and by nature was a protector.
Rei closed her eyes and a tear escaped. She couldn't help but feel this overwhelming sadness. She for this moment felt his sadness. This lonely life he was living. This life filled with drugs, sex and violence. Like he said, it was his job not his lifestyle, because now the big tough mafia exterior was shattered and she saw the man behind it. The real Wufei. It was totally different and she wanted to be apart of that mans life, Even if it came with the mafia lord job. She knew that she would able to save him from his sadness and from his job. But Rei knew that that could never be when he finds out the truth. She cried.
Wufei glanced at Rei as she begun to cry. Startled by this he grabbed her arms and used one hand to wipe away the tears. He was worried; he didn't know what to do. Why all of a sudden had she started to cry?
He took her hand and led her into the next room, which was like a bedroom but it looked a lot like a den. It was dark wood and a fireplace was lighted a bear skin rug was placed in front of the fireplace and to the left of the fire place was a couch and next to that was a computer. On the opposite side was a doorway that led to a huge canopy bed with sheets imported from India. Both rooms were dark and had very romantic atmospheres.
"Please Miss Rei sit down."
Rei did. She wiped the tears from her face and enjoyed the soft fluffy texture. It was the softest thing she had ever felt and she thought her old cat was soft. At that second she remembered her old cat Mittens. She remembered him; she had him when she was little then he died. Rei looked around for Wufei and he was pouring some wine for her. He walked over to her and sat down.
"Here, maybe this will calm your nerves. Are you aright?"
"Yeah, I'm just...emotional" She lied, hoping he wouldn't suspect anything.
"Oh...alright. But what's got you so emotional in the first place?"
Rei knew she had to say it; it was time and maybe just maybe she would get the answer she was looking for. She took a deep breath and began. But first she placed the wine on the side.
"In the time I was here I learned a lot about you and about people in general. I was well shallow. I always judged people from what I saw. When I first saw you I thought the worst. But now that I've spent some time with you, I see that your nothing as I once thought." She took another deep breath. "You see I'm falling in love with you by the second. But there are things that will hold us apart. I know how much you love Meiran... and I would never try to compete with her in anyway. But I wanted you to know that if you let me stay and we can get to know each other more I know we would be good for each other and I can be your rock." She smiled, knowing that it must've sounded weird what she was saying since she barely knew him, but she wanted to speak her mind and heart, since she always did and this shouldn't be any exception.
"My rock?" he grinned at her choice of words
Rei blushed "Yes, your rock, I can be the one you can count on. I know that you are sad and that you hurt I see it and I saw it that night in Meiran's room. I would like to stay here with you... I know that I'm just a hired girl but if you let me I can be so much more for you." She looked into his face waiting on pins for his answer.
"Miss Rei," he touched her hand and took it in his hand "I'm so flattered that you say such things to me. I've only known you for a couple of days yet you are devoting your love to me. Don't you find it odd that it happened so quickly? I mean are you sure about this? You barely know me."
Rei's heart sank in her chest. She felt this grave regret that she even opened her mouth. She knew it was stupid that she felt this way they didn't even know him.
"I'm sorry... I just--" Rei spoke in a panic trying to repair the hole that she dug herself but Wufei cut her off "Miss Rei, you didn't let me finish I was just about to say that even though the time we known each other was so limited that I feel exactly the same way."
Rei's heart fluttered into her throat and nearly choked her. "You mean it? You feel the same way?" he nodded.
"Oh my that's good news. "She softly laughed off her fear.
"I'm relieved to hear that you feel the same as well" he smiled, still holding her hand. Wufei grasped her hand tightly "Miss Rei if you would like, I would like to have you stay here with me. So that we can get to know each other better, and so that we can build a foundation. That's only if you would enjoy my company." he laughed remembering the first night she stood over his house. He had felt like strangling her.
She smiled her uneasiness was almost gone. "Yes of course!" She leaned in for a hug.
Wufei mistook it and he pressed his lips to hers.
Rei backed off quickly looking at him. She blushed then catching him off guard now she kissed him. She continued to kiss him for a couple of moments until more emotion filled each kiss and body parts began to come alive...
Rei kissed him leading him to the floor. She was on her back looking up to him. She smiled blushing and pulled him in to kiss her, he allowed it to happen and followed her advancements. Rei's body began to heat up. She kissed him then his neck then begun rubbing his chest. Wufei liked this very much and let her do it. He played with her hair and her stomach.
After a few moments Rei jumped up from the rug and sexily walked over to the doorway and entered it. She laid herself on the soft silky sheets and waited for Wufei to follow. After a minute he did. He had the buttons of his shirt undone. He looked even sexier like that.
He stood in the doorway leaning against it looking at her. He gave her a sensuous grin that made Rei's insides burn.
"Miss Rei why have you come here?" He asked putting his hands in his pockets
Rei jumped off the bed, walked up to him and wrapped her arms around his waist. "I remember you telling me once that I should start whenever I felt most comfortable and I feel ready for you and I to... you know... "She whispered running her finger down his navel to a very exclusive place. "Hmm" Wufei leaned and kissed her passionately then closed the door behind them.
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La rouge Casino 9:37pm
In the front of the very huge Casino it's owner finally made it to the door. He had been away on a business meeting with very important cliental when he heard the news that the dragons invaded his casino and destroyed the place. Darien Shields walked into his casino room and was very angered by what he saw. He was so steaming mad that he shouted as loud as he could, obscenities. He looked at all his hard work torn down and destroyed. He had just finished with all the improvements and renovations. Darien had finally been satisfied with his casino.
"This is so fucking disgusting!" Darien shouted, "How fucking dare they flee like fucking cowards. Thinking the can just get away with this! This was my fucking casino! My livelihood! They're going to pay..." He grumbled. Darien thought about something. Rei... how come he hadn't fucking heard anything from her. The deadline for the mission was this afternoon. She failed... Darien pulled out his cell phone. "Ace, get me Daniels. Yeah... I just made it here. They ruined my fucking casino and there were only 3 of them. I know... I'm getting a whole new security force..." he paused listing to the man on the other line. "Yes I'm going to get even. They will pay for this. We will discuss plans tonight. Gather everyone at the rendezvous point." He hung up on the man and dialed another phone but nobody picked up.
"I'm leaving a message because your time is up! You failed woman! You will have to deal with the consequences when I get my hands on you. Tomorrow be prepared..."
Darien hung up. He pushed past the entrance doors and told some random worker to get to work fixing up the place.
"Tomorrow is payback time..." Darien whispered as he hopped into his limo.
*~*Chapter to be continued? *~*
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Well look no further the next chapter is here!
Chapter 10: Time is your worst Enemy
Chang Mansion 8:37pm Miami, Florida
It was 37 minutes after the hour and the night had aged slowly on the hill under Chang mansion. The night was warm and the summer breeze blew about freely in the Mansion. All of the windows were open. The house had heated up quickly due to the intensity of the cooking the chiefs were doing. It was the night that Wufei and Rei were going to start over. They were going to try the whole night they met all over again, since the real first night didn't go well.
Wufei was dressed in his best Chinese suit. He was extremely concerned. Earlier in the evening he had sent a fine Asian dress up to her room and Rei hasn't responded. Maybe she was sick, maybe she was offended... were some of the things that floated in his mind.
He circled the table in the dimly lit dining room. In his mind he was silently counting off a secret checklist. He checked everything twice or three times. He made sure all candles were lit; all the food was still warm since she was a half an hour late. Soft classical music was playing in the background. Something was missing though and he didn't know what it was. He was frustrated that she was so late. He walked over to the beautiful imported mahogany table and turned off the small Bunsen burner that was keeping the food warm. Wufei then hastily walked over to a few of the many candles that were lit and blew them out.
He buttoned up his suit while he walked down the dinning hall. He was tired, so he decided since she wasn't here that she didn't want to be, that he would go to bed. He reached the foot of the stairs when he looked up and as before his eyes fell upon a stranger's glance. He couldn't help but stop and felt his heart quicken.
"Am I late?" Rei smiled. She wore a snug scarlet Chinese dress, which reveled her long legs, and her hair was pinned up with white blossoms. Rei wore light red lipstick and long red chandler earrings. She stood at the top of the staircase, smiling down at Wufei.
Wufei couldn't help but notice how extremely beautiful she looked. He grinned and leaned casually against the stair railing. Wufei checked his watch.
"I think you're late," he laughed, forgetting about the frustration he had felt almost two minutes ago.
Rei walked down the stairs slowly and sensuously. She was now face to face with him. She blushed when she looked around at all the candles. Only half were lit so it gave his hallway a glow. He stepped up one stair and extended his hand.
"I think dinner is still warm... would you still like to join me?" Wufei asked. She touched his hand; it was warm to the touch unlike hers with small beads of cold sweat.
"Of course." She moved with him down the stairs arm in arm to the dinner table.
Wufei branched out and approached a mahogany chair and pulled it out. Rei sat in it and fixed her dress. Her eyes widened to adjust to the dimly lighted dinning room. But Rei was at a loss for words since the entire house was surrounded in darkness. The house was dressed in a romantic glow. She felt warm under the small flicker of warmth of the candles. She turned to her side and Wufei was turning on the small burner to heat the food.
"Wufei..." Rei whispered.
"Yes Miss Rei?"
"I'm not hungry really."
"I see," he turned off the burner "So what would you like to do? Would you like to go out? The weather tonight is absolutely perfect."
"No," Rei sat in the chair looking uncomfortable. Even in the darkened room her uneasiness was visible. Rei looked at the empty plate in front of her, then she perked her head up as the music from the other room came to her attention. "Can we have a dance?"
Wufei, a little shocked at her question, stared at her. She was frowning. "Sure..." He walked over to her and took her hand. She followed him in silence. The two stopped at the entrance the next room. This room she had never seen. It was a huge entertainment room. A huge grand piano stood in the top left corner. The room walls were made of fine wood. They were decorated in Chinese and European tapestries. The selves made models of large-scale airplanes and ships. A large soft carpet awaited them at the door.
"I ask you to take off your shoes" he kicked off his shoes and she did as well. Rei left her heels at the right side of the entrance. She entered the room first. She was curious to see all the different models and photographs. "You built these?" she pointed to the selves full of boats.
"Not all of them..." He laughed, remembering all the trouble he went through to make one.
"I see. I never knew you were so articulate"
"Heh I don't know whether to be insulted or take that as a compliment." He smiled.
Rei smiled back "I didn't mean it to be insulting. I just meant you are a mobster. You have so many exotic things and models of planes that you've done... you understand. "
"I see. So you think all mobsters fit under this category as non- intelligent killing machines?"
"I guess you can say that"
"Well I assure you that that's not true. My clan and I are of high intelligence. We are all schooled in Asia in one of the top schools in the nation. I have various hobbies as well as my clan. Being the head of my mafia ring is a job not a lifestyle."
She looked at him with widened eyes. He was so different from what she envisioned. He was classy, educated and articulate. And he was attractive to boot. She turned to him and stared at him longingly. She smiled; something was so sincere about him.
"I'm sorry I judged you." Rei walked up to him and pressed her hands against his chest and pressed her body her into him. Wufei responded naturally and held her with his arms around her. She slowly began to dance from side to side and he followed.
"Its alright" He whispered into her ear. For moments he held her tight his heart quickened.
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La Rouge Casino 8:48 pm
In the casino in the east of Florida the whole casino was under siege. Earlier Heero, also known as the Winged Dragon of the Dragon Clan, was caught in a small janitor's lounge by the west elevators. The whole casino was wrapped in chaos. Many officers and guards sealed off all the exits to the casino, only a selected few had access to leave and enter the casino.
Duo Maxwell, the dragon of destruction, and the silent dragon, Trowa Barton hid behind the small black jack podium. Alongside them was Mina, a singer at the current casino, and Lita, a black jack dealer at the casino as well. The two girls unlike the dragon members were in total and complete awe. They sat silently nearly in tears. Mina was holding Duo's arm tightly while Lita was near her holding her knees.
Duo peeked out from behind the small podium to the direction of the elevators. Officers were still forcing themselves into the room. Time was the enemy and it was quickly counting down. Duo's brain was struggling to grasp a plan to get his friend out of the hands of the La Rouge security. Then Duo turned to Mina. Mina was startled by the quickness of his move and jumped causing Lita to squeal. Trowa grabbed her and shoved her into his chest.
"Look I need you to leave the Casino, find my BMW, start it, and then wait for us to escape." Duo whispered
"Are you out of your mind? I want no part in this crazy plan. I'm just a singer." Mina whimpered.
"And? If you don't help me my friend could be dead in a matter of minutes!" Duo face was stern and serious. He grabbed her face. "Please...I need you to do this for me!"
"I can't" She tried to hold back small escaping tears.
"You're the enemy" Lita pushed away from Trowa.
"The enemy? The enemy! Baby girl you know nothing about our cause and us. If you help us I promise we will protect you and no one will harm you. But for me to help you we need you girls to get my car and wait for us. Then we will escape and you and your friend will be under our protection."
"How can I believe you" Mina whispered and touched his hands.
"You are just going to have to trust me..."Duo muttered sincerely.
Mina turned to her right and looked into Lita's face, she looked for something that will tell her secretly that Lita was going to object, but mina read nothing on her face but silent confidence.
"We will do it...." Mina answered and Lita nodded.
"Great! Here," he took out his keys carefully as not to make a sound and handed them to her. "My car is a BMW; the color is a silverish blue. Go safely and wait for us." Duo rushed her off. Mina and Lita stood up slowly and as soon as they did all attention was on them. Officers pointed semi- automatics at them. They approached the officers and the plan was in motion. Trowa watched them leave with not much hassle.
"They're out... you think they will stay...?" Trowa whispered cocking his weapon.
"Well let's just hope... right now it's a fifty-fifty chance." Duo readied his weapon. "Lets just get Yuy out of there."
"Lets go!" Trowa moved in while Duo watched his back.
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Janitors Lounge 8:54 pm
Heero had just become uneasy. He was almost in a panic. The Casino guards were breathing down on the opposite side of the door and he had no gun on him. How was he supposed to defend himself? He looked frantically around the lounge, nothing, not even a window.
"Shit!" Heero hissed then turned in place then growled. He was angry, no he enraged. There was nothing he hated more than being trapped. Sooner or later the guards were going to bust through that door and have him in cuffs and probably killed, since Mafia rings handle there own business rather than have the feds in on the scheme.
Serenity sat in a corner. She was frightened she drew her knees to her chest and held them.
"We know you're in there come out now!"
"Fucking Shit!" Heero swore once more then eyed a small window at the very top of the west wall. "That's our way out" he pointed to it. "C'mon lets get out of here," he leaned over and grasped her hand. Heero hunched over and placed hand over hand. "C'mon I'll lift you up"
Serenity stared at his hands hesitantly "are you serious?"
Heero grunted, "Yes! Will you hurry?"
Serenity took her time carefully placing her foot into Heero's hands and slowly working her way up to the small latch, serenity tugged on the window latch. But by that time it was too late the door was busted open and a half a dozen guards and security officers of the Rouge poured in armed and very dangerous.
Heero was quick to notice the semi automatic hand pistols and instantly dove to the floor. Serenity screamed and fell from the gate shutter onto her butt. She curled in a corner holding her head.
The guards by that time had Heero in an arm lock and guns pointed to every part of his body. He was forced onto a small folding table face first and with his arms tied. They were cursing into his ear and into his face.
Serenity was forced up by her arms and was about to be carried out of the room, when Serenity noticed a familiar face. Her mind struggled to grasp the memory of where she seen him before. 'I've seen that man before....' As she was being dragged out of the room she finally blurted, "He is the man from the party" as if it was a cue the man pulled out two pistols from his pants and prepared to fire. Serenity with all her speed and agility pushed off the man and feel to the floor.
The man stood over her and busted rounds of bullets into the room and into the chest of the enemy inside. Heero swallowed his shout and tried to remain as still as he could. Swarms of bullets sprayed all over the room creating holes in the walls.
"AH SHIT!!!" Heero blurted out as more and more bullets flew over him. He pressed his body as close to the table as he could.
He felt a cold hand grab his wrist and pull him backwards. 'The hell?' he managed to catch a glimpse of a long braid. The man approached him from behind and leaned over him and whispered into his ear playfully "what a perfect position Yuy...." The man snickered
"Duo!" Heero exclaimed, "Where in the hell have you been! Get me out of these cuffs.
"I can't I'll have to cut you out later" Duo responded in a more serious tone than his playful remark from before.
"Hurry!" Trowa shouted from the door, gun still smoking. Duo then pulled Heero off the table forcefully and pulled him to the door. Then, too much of their surprise Serenity was still laying on the floor in fright. Duo pointed to her and Trowa answered his silent question.
"Leave her, her latch dogs will be looking for her." Trowa jogged into the halls and more bullets were fired.
Duo pulled Heero by the meat of his upper arm and in a moment they were passing over serenity that still was very scared she continued to cry.
"Wait!" Heero used his power to stop Duo. Duo looked at Heero in confusion.
"What? Come on Heero we have to get out of here! This place is getting worse and worse we need to get the fuck out of this place"
"I can't leave her. Take her with us."
"Wait! Are you mad this woman is your-"
"I know Duo, Fuck! Just take her with us!"
"As you wish" Duo scornfully picked her arm and nearly dragged her off the floor. She squealed in pain as Duo had a tense grip on her. He forced her up and out of the room. Trowa was guarding the entrance and was ready to kill anything that moved inside that casino.
They moved as quickly to the entrance as they could while Trowa protected them.
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Outside the La Rouge 9:01 pm
Mina sat inside Duo Maxwell's pride and luxury car, continuously tapping the steering wheel as Lita looking anxiously at the entrance of the casino. Lita watched as hundreds of people continued to pour onto the streets. As time ticked by like hours passed them by, each second they become more and more anxious and frightened. La rouge guards continued to enter the building with weapons. It was now 9:02pm and there was no sign of Duo or Trowa.
"Do you think they was caught?" Lita questioned whispering to Mina
Mina was silent and she thought about the matter. All she knew was that Duo was a dragon, which basically branded him as an enemy. Even though she wasn't in the Blood roses gang she really didn't want to see anything bad happen to it even if Darien was the leader and Mina didn't care if he was dead. The blood roses were her family. They protected her and her girls for a while now and she made some friends.
Mina stared at the steering wheel. This whole situation was so confusing. What the hell was going on? She didn't fully understand the rivalry between the dragons and the blood roses. All she heard was from what the roses told her. That the dragons are ruthless and deadly and were not to be trusted. But Duo... Duo wasn't like that. Even if she had only known him for one day but that impression had made all the difference. It was the way he acted when he was in that animal clinic. So caring, so sweet, so sexy. He didn't even seem like a person that could be in a gang. That proves that you don't know a person until you get to know them.
Mina subconsciously gripped the wheel tightly. She was so scared. She was also very worried about this guy and about her friends. All of the shit didn't make sense to her. What the hell was wrong with these people and where was Rei!
"Mina! Look!" Lita pointed to the entrance of the casino. Mina looked over and she saw Duo holding another man and Serenity. He was dragging them both along in haste, while the other man with the odd hair was firing back into the casino. After a few moments Duo was at the side of the car and he opened the door and threw both the man and Serenity into the car. He jumped in but before he did he called to Trowa who was making a sprint for the car.
"Mina, get ready to floor it!" Duo shouted from the back seat and Mina instantly was in a position that she could step on the gas as hard as she could and she would have left the casino in the dust.
Trowa was inside the car now. He squeezed himself inside the tiny backside having the other three cramped.
"Go, Go, Go!!!" Duo shouted with much persistence
Mina jammed on the gas and just as they pulled off, a dozen La rouge guards came out of the casino and fired bullets at the fleeing automobile. Bullets began cutting through seats and shattering glass. Everyone naturally ducked their heads and hoped that a stray bullet didn't catch them.
Duo meanwhile was shouting curses in much fury as he watched his favorite car become target practice.
"Miss Mina, I need you to get to the shopping district by vice point as fast as you can"
"What! Do you know how far that is form here?"
"Yes, but if you want to sit in the middle of the street while dozens of Blood Roses Gang member come out and try to kill us we need to get to our territory, understood?" Trowa had much demand and firmness in his voice. Mina did as she was told and for the remainder of the ride there was silence.
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Chang Mansion 9:13pm
Wufei was still dancing with Rei unaware of any of the events that were happening down at the Rouge Casino. He held her with much passion in his heart. To much of his surprise he was falling more and more deeply in love with this girl. For the last day or so she had grown on him and opened her heart to him and him to her. He had never done that to another female since his wife, Meiran.
Wufei inhaled the smell of her perfume and held his emotions in control as he realized that the perfume was of flowers. She reminded him so much of her. But that wasn't the only thing that attracted him to her. It was that fact that even though something's were similar, so many things were different. The Way Rei talked and wore her hair. He loved the bold colors she wore like red and black. Meiran wore simple pale colors. Rei had a strong personality and was very bold and strong willed. Meiran was a woman of tradition and simplicity. She was almost very passive and delicate. But he couldn't blame Meiran for those things, that was who she was and he loved every fiber of her being. He believed since Meiran and him were so young and brought up in traditional China, where they were so strict and the women were meant and brought up to be that way. But that didn't change the fact that he loved the girl.
Rei was different from Meiran and that was a good thing in a way. Rei was Rei and Meiran was only herself. Wufei finally grasped that concept in his mind.
Rei held on to him as she danced very tightly. She buried her face into his chest. He was only 2 inches taller than her but that didn't matter. Wufei stroked her hair and let himself get caught in the mood.
Rei held her eyes firmly shut. The image of him danced in her head. She was falling in love with the guy, which was bad. This wasn't part of the job she was assigned. She was here to lure him into a trap and kill him. Then Darien would be happy and he would leave her alone. She was only doing this for her safety since Darien had threatened her and her friends if she didn't do him this 'favor'. This whole feelings thing made her go off track. She was so frustrated with herself. She wasn't supposed to fall in love with the man she was trying to kill. Rei felt like slapping herself. She felt like she was in some weird story. Rei questioned herself 'why does this always happens in the stories and movies? I mean I never thought it could happen but it does.' Rei picked up her head and she stared into his eyes. She now was entrapped by his eyes. His small round portals that clearly were the passageways into his soul. She had stared into his eyes before but nothing happened but now she saw an ocean of pain. An ocean filled with countless sad stories and then the small pool of good and happiness. He was a man of great honor and power. He was strong, caring and by nature was a protector.
Rei closed her eyes and a tear escaped. She couldn't help but feel this overwhelming sadness. She for this moment felt his sadness. This lonely life he was living. This life filled with drugs, sex and violence. Like he said, it was his job not his lifestyle, because now the big tough mafia exterior was shattered and she saw the man behind it. The real Wufei. It was totally different and she wanted to be apart of that mans life, Even if it came with the mafia lord job. She knew that she would able to save him from his sadness and from his job. But Rei knew that that could never be when he finds out the truth. She cried.
Wufei glanced at Rei as she begun to cry. Startled by this he grabbed her arms and used one hand to wipe away the tears. He was worried; he didn't know what to do. Why all of a sudden had she started to cry?
He took her hand and led her into the next room, which was like a bedroom but it looked a lot like a den. It was dark wood and a fireplace was lighted a bear skin rug was placed in front of the fireplace and to the left of the fire place was a couch and next to that was a computer. On the opposite side was a doorway that led to a huge canopy bed with sheets imported from India. Both rooms were dark and had very romantic atmospheres.
"Please Miss Rei sit down."
Rei did. She wiped the tears from her face and enjoyed the soft fluffy texture. It was the softest thing she had ever felt and she thought her old cat was soft. At that second she remembered her old cat Mittens. She remembered him; she had him when she was little then he died. Rei looked around for Wufei and he was pouring some wine for her. He walked over to her and sat down.
"Here, maybe this will calm your nerves. Are you aright?"
"Yeah, I'm just...emotional" She lied, hoping he wouldn't suspect anything.
"Oh...alright. But what's got you so emotional in the first place?"
Rei knew she had to say it; it was time and maybe just maybe she would get the answer she was looking for. She took a deep breath and began. But first she placed the wine on the side.
"In the time I was here I learned a lot about you and about people in general. I was well shallow. I always judged people from what I saw. When I first saw you I thought the worst. But now that I've spent some time with you, I see that your nothing as I once thought." She took another deep breath. "You see I'm falling in love with you by the second. But there are things that will hold us apart. I know how much you love Meiran... and I would never try to compete with her in anyway. But I wanted you to know that if you let me stay and we can get to know each other more I know we would be good for each other and I can be your rock." She smiled, knowing that it must've sounded weird what she was saying since she barely knew him, but she wanted to speak her mind and heart, since she always did and this shouldn't be any exception.
"My rock?" he grinned at her choice of words
Rei blushed "Yes, your rock, I can be the one you can count on. I know that you are sad and that you hurt I see it and I saw it that night in Meiran's room. I would like to stay here with you... I know that I'm just a hired girl but if you let me I can be so much more for you." She looked into his face waiting on pins for his answer.
"Miss Rei," he touched her hand and took it in his hand "I'm so flattered that you say such things to me. I've only known you for a couple of days yet you are devoting your love to me. Don't you find it odd that it happened so quickly? I mean are you sure about this? You barely know me."
Rei's heart sank in her chest. She felt this grave regret that she even opened her mouth. She knew it was stupid that she felt this way they didn't even know him.
"I'm sorry... I just--" Rei spoke in a panic trying to repair the hole that she dug herself but Wufei cut her off "Miss Rei, you didn't let me finish I was just about to say that even though the time we known each other was so limited that I feel exactly the same way."
Rei's heart fluttered into her throat and nearly choked her. "You mean it? You feel the same way?" he nodded.
"Oh my that's good news. "She softly laughed off her fear.
"I'm relieved to hear that you feel the same as well" he smiled, still holding her hand. Wufei grasped her hand tightly "Miss Rei if you would like, I would like to have you stay here with me. So that we can get to know each other better, and so that we can build a foundation. That's only if you would enjoy my company." he laughed remembering the first night she stood over his house. He had felt like strangling her.
She smiled her uneasiness was almost gone. "Yes of course!" She leaned in for a hug.
Wufei mistook it and he pressed his lips to hers.
Rei backed off quickly looking at him. She blushed then catching him off guard now she kissed him. She continued to kiss him for a couple of moments until more emotion filled each kiss and body parts began to come alive...
Rei kissed him leading him to the floor. She was on her back looking up to him. She smiled blushing and pulled him in to kiss her, he allowed it to happen and followed her advancements. Rei's body began to heat up. She kissed him then his neck then begun rubbing his chest. Wufei liked this very much and let her do it. He played with her hair and her stomach.
After a few moments Rei jumped up from the rug and sexily walked over to the doorway and entered it. She laid herself on the soft silky sheets and waited for Wufei to follow. After a minute he did. He had the buttons of his shirt undone. He looked even sexier like that.
He stood in the doorway leaning against it looking at her. He gave her a sensuous grin that made Rei's insides burn.
"Miss Rei why have you come here?" He asked putting his hands in his pockets
Rei jumped off the bed, walked up to him and wrapped her arms around his waist. "I remember you telling me once that I should start whenever I felt most comfortable and I feel ready for you and I to... you know... "She whispered running her finger down his navel to a very exclusive place. "Hmm" Wufei leaned and kissed her passionately then closed the door behind them.
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La rouge Casino 9:37pm
In the front of the very huge Casino it's owner finally made it to the door. He had been away on a business meeting with very important cliental when he heard the news that the dragons invaded his casino and destroyed the place. Darien Shields walked into his casino room and was very angered by what he saw. He was so steaming mad that he shouted as loud as he could, obscenities. He looked at all his hard work torn down and destroyed. He had just finished with all the improvements and renovations. Darien had finally been satisfied with his casino.
"This is so fucking disgusting!" Darien shouted, "How fucking dare they flee like fucking cowards. Thinking the can just get away with this! This was my fucking casino! My livelihood! They're going to pay..." He grumbled. Darien thought about something. Rei... how come he hadn't fucking heard anything from her. The deadline for the mission was this afternoon. She failed... Darien pulled out his cell phone. "Ace, get me Daniels. Yeah... I just made it here. They ruined my fucking casino and there were only 3 of them. I know... I'm getting a whole new security force..." he paused listing to the man on the other line. "Yes I'm going to get even. They will pay for this. We will discuss plans tonight. Gather everyone at the rendezvous point." He hung up on the man and dialed another phone but nobody picked up.
"I'm leaving a message because your time is up! You failed woman! You will have to deal with the consequences when I get my hands on you. Tomorrow be prepared..."
Darien hung up. He pushed past the entrance doors and told some random worker to get to work fixing up the place.
"Tomorrow is payback time..." Darien whispered as he hopped into his limo.
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