Title: A Gay Metropolis
By rockofmarduk
Summary: Tensions have been running high since a mysterious killer began killing gay Marduks and political businessmen whenever one of them ventured into one of the seedy gay clubs deep in zone 1. Duke Red and other powerful figures have plenty to worry about since there all in relationships they want kept from the public. Rock, angry that some of his own men were killed, goes undercover to try and flush out the killer and meets up with detective Shunsaku Ban and his nephew Kenichi working on the same case. As each person deals with his own love problems, hearts are broken, secrets are revealed, and promises are smashed, all leading up to the identity of the Marduk killer.
Couples to come: Rock+Kenichi/ Duke Red+Skunk/ Ban+Pero/ Ban+Duke Red/ Skunk+Lamp/ Boon+Lyon/ Nortalin+Ham Egg/ Atlas+Lamp/ more to come soon.
Chapter 8: Curiosity and Treachery
Metropolitan police department...
In Nortarlin's office Rock stood in front of Nortarlin's desk and glared down at the short, fat head of the police department. Kenichi, Ban and Pero stood off to the side watching as Nortarlin explained the events that had taken place and watched as Rock completely lost his cool.
"Let me get this straight!" Rock shouted as he slammed his hands on Nortarlin's desk. "You idiot's knew that the killer was going to strike again and you just sat there on your fat asses and did nothing?"
Nortarlin lend back into his chair in hopes to avoid Rock's fists if they came flying up at him. "I can assure you Mr. Rock that the moment we got the letter we went on high alert." He said as calmly as possible. "We got all of our available men on the street at this very moment."
"Well your security measures are no good." Rock said. He then stepped away from Nortarlin's desk and motioned for the others to follow as he headed from the door.
"Hey were are you going? Nortarlin asked.
Rock paused at the door for a moment. "To Marduk headquarters." Was all he said as he left the room. Ban and Pero followed, but Kenichi stopped when he noticed a very visible stain on the carpet in front of Nortarlin's desk.
"Hey did you spill something on the floor today?" Kenichi asked pointing to the stain.
Nortarlin paled when Kenichi noticed the stain. "O...Ohhh, that. That's nothing. I just spilled my coffee on the floor yesterday." Nortarlin stammered hoping Kenichi didn't see through his lie.
"Gee that doesn't look like coffee?" Kenichi said as he pressed his fingers on the wet part of the carpet. "And are you sure it was yesterday, because it still looks and feels pretty wet?"
"Oh don't worry it's nothing." Nortarlin said almost shouting as he sprang from his desk and pushed Kenichi out the door." Now off with you, Rock is waiting."
Slamming the door behind him Nortarlin wearily made his way back to his chair and collapsed into it. Sighing he muttered to no one but himself. "Hamegg we really need to start wearing protection if were going to keep on making messes like that. It's to much to clean up."
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Marduk Hall.
The group arrived a few minutes at The Marduk Headquarters. Rock placed his hand on the door before turning to the others.
"Why don't you guys start without me. I really need to change my clothes and I don't want to slow you down. Take the elevator at the control center of Metropolis. It'll take you to Zone-1 and I'll join you as soon as I can. Pero will show you the way and he's got clearance."
Shunsaku nodded his head. "Alright Rock, we'll see you down there. Come on Kenichi."
"Um, Uncle if it's ok with you I'd like to look around Rock's work place." Kenichi asked.
"It's alright with me, if it's alright with Rock. He's the leader around here." Ban replied.
Rock smiled at Kenichi's innocence. "It's fine with me. Come on Kenichi." And with that the two groups parted ways.
Kenichi was amazed at how big the Maruk's headquarters was. It was even bigger then the police station. Everywhere he looked white walls and marble floors that sparkled and shined. Kenichi also noticed some of the Marduk's looking at him strangely. Some gave him quick glances, while others stared at him and began whispering to each other about the mysterious boy following Rock.
While Rock went inside his office to change, Kenichi stayed outside to wait for him. A couple of Marduk's approached Kenichi.
"Hey who are you kid?" One Marduk asked.
"A friend of Rock's". Kenichi replied.
"Friend? Rock doesn't have any friends." One of the Marduk's laughed.
"Yea, he doesn't even know the meaning of the word." Another Marduk grinned. "And even if he did, why the hell would chose a scrawny kid like you?"
Kenichi didn't reply. Even he wasn't sure why Rock wanted to be his friend. The silence seemed to go on forever between Kenichi and the other Marduk's before Rock came back. Hopefully the other Marduk's wouldn't start something up with Rock about Kenichi. Wrong!
When Rock came out in a fresh uniform one of the Marduk's just had to open his big mouth. "Hey Rock, who's your little friend?" One of the Marduk's smirked and pointed to Kenichi.
"None of your business." Rock snapped at them as he grabbed Kenichi by the arm and tugged him away from the shocked Marduks. It was pretty obvious that they weren't use to Rock snapping at them like that. And Kenichi wasn't use to the look of anger on Rock's face.
Even after leaving the building Rock was still dragging Kenichi along as they tried to catch up with Ban and Pero who were already at the gate. Kenichi couldn't understand why Rock was acting like this?
"Rock were you embarrassed by me?" Kenichi asked when he was sure they were a safe distance away from the other Marduk's and still out of earshot of Pero and Ban. Rock let go of Kenichi's arm and hung his head.
"No it's not you. It's just that I have a reputation, as a strong leader to keep up and to show just the slightest bit of leniency to anyone even a friend is consider weak. Especially in the Marduks. Do you understand Kenichi?"
Kenichi shrugged. "Yea I guess so." That's when Kenichi remembered the conversation between himself and the Marduk's. "But just because you're the leader doesn't mean you should avoid all emotions all together. You should let them out at times and to people who you love. Don't throw them away Rock."
What Kenichi said surprised rock. He sounded so mature when he talked. So much more grown up then other kids his age and even other grown-ups. It was almost like Kenichi knew exactly how he felt. Before Rock could respond Ban called out to them.
"Kenichi, Rock, were ready to go when you are."
Rock and Kenichi ran after Ban and Pero as they went to the escalator that would take them to Zone-1.
As they rode down the escalator to Zone-1, Kenichi couldn't help but ask, "Where exactly are we going in Zone-1?"
"To the red light district." Shunsaku replied. "To hopefully get some more information on our victim..."
"...And maybe get a line on our killer." Rock finished for Ban as he leaned on the railing beside Kenichi.
Finally the escalator landed in Zone-1 and the gang got off and headed towards their destination. The group was so busy talking that they didn't notice Lamp in a trench coat and hat also come off the same escalator and head off in a different direction.
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Zone 1.
["Feeewww, that was close."] Lamp thought to himself as he turned a street corner. ["If Rock had seen me, I would never have heard the end of it. I'm embarrassed to be even down here and I can't have Rock or anybody else asking questions about it."]
Coming down to Zone-1 was not one of Lamp's favorite things on his to-do list, but it had to be done. To find the guy he was looking for he couldn't just deliver him an invitation to come by his office for a little chat. And any way, with the rocky relationship that the two of them had in the past it wasn't going to be a piece of cake to convince him to do this.
Turning down an alleyway he glanced around hoping he would be at one of his usual haunts.
Lamp finally spotted who he was looking for. His back was turned to him but he'd recognize that long brown hair tied back into pigtails anywhere. Lamp smirked when he realized that he hadn't seen him yet and decided to have a little fun with him. Lamp quietly sneaked up on the man and whisper into his ear.
"Hello love. Looking for me?"
The man turn around startled at first but his shock turned to anger then he saw whom it was sneaking up on him. "What the hell do you want?" He growled grinding is teeth together.
Lamp smirked at the younger man. "Hello Atlas. It's nice to see you too."
To be continued...
Next time on metropolis: Rock, Pero, Ban, and Kenichi arrive in the colorful world of the read light district and meet a male prostitute named Robert. With his knowledge of goings on in the gay community will he be able to help them out?
By rockofmarduk
Summary: Tensions have been running high since a mysterious killer began killing gay Marduks and political businessmen whenever one of them ventured into one of the seedy gay clubs deep in zone 1. Duke Red and other powerful figures have plenty to worry about since there all in relationships they want kept from the public. Rock, angry that some of his own men were killed, goes undercover to try and flush out the killer and meets up with detective Shunsaku Ban and his nephew Kenichi working on the same case. As each person deals with his own love problems, hearts are broken, secrets are revealed, and promises are smashed, all leading up to the identity of the Marduk killer.
Couples to come: Rock+Kenichi/ Duke Red+Skunk/ Ban+Pero/ Ban+Duke Red/ Skunk+Lamp/ Boon+Lyon/ Nortalin+Ham Egg/ Atlas+Lamp/ more to come soon.
Chapter 8: Curiosity and Treachery
Metropolitan police department...
In Nortarlin's office Rock stood in front of Nortarlin's desk and glared down at the short, fat head of the police department. Kenichi, Ban and Pero stood off to the side watching as Nortarlin explained the events that had taken place and watched as Rock completely lost his cool.
"Let me get this straight!" Rock shouted as he slammed his hands on Nortarlin's desk. "You idiot's knew that the killer was going to strike again and you just sat there on your fat asses and did nothing?"
Nortarlin lend back into his chair in hopes to avoid Rock's fists if they came flying up at him. "I can assure you Mr. Rock that the moment we got the letter we went on high alert." He said as calmly as possible. "We got all of our available men on the street at this very moment."
"Well your security measures are no good." Rock said. He then stepped away from Nortarlin's desk and motioned for the others to follow as he headed from the door.
"Hey were are you going? Nortarlin asked.
Rock paused at the door for a moment. "To Marduk headquarters." Was all he said as he left the room. Ban and Pero followed, but Kenichi stopped when he noticed a very visible stain on the carpet in front of Nortarlin's desk.
"Hey did you spill something on the floor today?" Kenichi asked pointing to the stain.
Nortarlin paled when Kenichi noticed the stain. "O...Ohhh, that. That's nothing. I just spilled my coffee on the floor yesterday." Nortarlin stammered hoping Kenichi didn't see through his lie.
"Gee that doesn't look like coffee?" Kenichi said as he pressed his fingers on the wet part of the carpet. "And are you sure it was yesterday, because it still looks and feels pretty wet?"
"Oh don't worry it's nothing." Nortarlin said almost shouting as he sprang from his desk and pushed Kenichi out the door." Now off with you, Rock is waiting."
Slamming the door behind him Nortarlin wearily made his way back to his chair and collapsed into it. Sighing he muttered to no one but himself. "Hamegg we really need to start wearing protection if were going to keep on making messes like that. It's to much to clean up."
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Marduk Hall.
The group arrived a few minutes at The Marduk Headquarters. Rock placed his hand on the door before turning to the others.
"Why don't you guys start without me. I really need to change my clothes and I don't want to slow you down. Take the elevator at the control center of Metropolis. It'll take you to Zone-1 and I'll join you as soon as I can. Pero will show you the way and he's got clearance."
Shunsaku nodded his head. "Alright Rock, we'll see you down there. Come on Kenichi."
"Um, Uncle if it's ok with you I'd like to look around Rock's work place." Kenichi asked.
"It's alright with me, if it's alright with Rock. He's the leader around here." Ban replied.
Rock smiled at Kenichi's innocence. "It's fine with me. Come on Kenichi." And with that the two groups parted ways.
Kenichi was amazed at how big the Maruk's headquarters was. It was even bigger then the police station. Everywhere he looked white walls and marble floors that sparkled and shined. Kenichi also noticed some of the Marduk's looking at him strangely. Some gave him quick glances, while others stared at him and began whispering to each other about the mysterious boy following Rock.
While Rock went inside his office to change, Kenichi stayed outside to wait for him. A couple of Marduk's approached Kenichi.
"Hey who are you kid?" One Marduk asked.
"A friend of Rock's". Kenichi replied.
"Friend? Rock doesn't have any friends." One of the Marduk's laughed.
"Yea, he doesn't even know the meaning of the word." Another Marduk grinned. "And even if he did, why the hell would chose a scrawny kid like you?"
Kenichi didn't reply. Even he wasn't sure why Rock wanted to be his friend. The silence seemed to go on forever between Kenichi and the other Marduk's before Rock came back. Hopefully the other Marduk's wouldn't start something up with Rock about Kenichi. Wrong!
When Rock came out in a fresh uniform one of the Marduk's just had to open his big mouth. "Hey Rock, who's your little friend?" One of the Marduk's smirked and pointed to Kenichi.
"None of your business." Rock snapped at them as he grabbed Kenichi by the arm and tugged him away from the shocked Marduks. It was pretty obvious that they weren't use to Rock snapping at them like that. And Kenichi wasn't use to the look of anger on Rock's face.
Even after leaving the building Rock was still dragging Kenichi along as they tried to catch up with Ban and Pero who were already at the gate. Kenichi couldn't understand why Rock was acting like this?
"Rock were you embarrassed by me?" Kenichi asked when he was sure they were a safe distance away from the other Marduk's and still out of earshot of Pero and Ban. Rock let go of Kenichi's arm and hung his head.
"No it's not you. It's just that I have a reputation, as a strong leader to keep up and to show just the slightest bit of leniency to anyone even a friend is consider weak. Especially in the Marduks. Do you understand Kenichi?"
Kenichi shrugged. "Yea I guess so." That's when Kenichi remembered the conversation between himself and the Marduk's. "But just because you're the leader doesn't mean you should avoid all emotions all together. You should let them out at times and to people who you love. Don't throw them away Rock."
What Kenichi said surprised rock. He sounded so mature when he talked. So much more grown up then other kids his age and even other grown-ups. It was almost like Kenichi knew exactly how he felt. Before Rock could respond Ban called out to them.
"Kenichi, Rock, were ready to go when you are."
Rock and Kenichi ran after Ban and Pero as they went to the escalator that would take them to Zone-1.
As they rode down the escalator to Zone-1, Kenichi couldn't help but ask, "Where exactly are we going in Zone-1?"
"To the red light district." Shunsaku replied. "To hopefully get some more information on our victim..."
"...And maybe get a line on our killer." Rock finished for Ban as he leaned on the railing beside Kenichi.
Finally the escalator landed in Zone-1 and the gang got off and headed towards their destination. The group was so busy talking that they didn't notice Lamp in a trench coat and hat also come off the same escalator and head off in a different direction.
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Zone 1.
["Feeewww, that was close."] Lamp thought to himself as he turned a street corner. ["If Rock had seen me, I would never have heard the end of it. I'm embarrassed to be even down here and I can't have Rock or anybody else asking questions about it."]
Coming down to Zone-1 was not one of Lamp's favorite things on his to-do list, but it had to be done. To find the guy he was looking for he couldn't just deliver him an invitation to come by his office for a little chat. And any way, with the rocky relationship that the two of them had in the past it wasn't going to be a piece of cake to convince him to do this.
Turning down an alleyway he glanced around hoping he would be at one of his usual haunts.
Lamp finally spotted who he was looking for. His back was turned to him but he'd recognize that long brown hair tied back into pigtails anywhere. Lamp smirked when he realized that he hadn't seen him yet and decided to have a little fun with him. Lamp quietly sneaked up on the man and whisper into his ear.
"Hello love. Looking for me?"
The man turn around startled at first but his shock turned to anger then he saw whom it was sneaking up on him. "What the hell do you want?" He growled grinding is teeth together.
Lamp smirked at the younger man. "Hello Atlas. It's nice to see you too."
To be continued...
Next time on metropolis: Rock, Pero, Ban, and Kenichi arrive in the colorful world of the read light district and meet a male prostitute named Robert. With his knowledge of goings on in the gay community will he be able to help them out?
