Pairings: Schuldig/Youji, Schuldig/Aya, Aya/Youji
// … // = Telepathy
Chapter six
Crouching in the shadows, Siberian watched on point as the other two members of his team slipped in and out of the numerous office cubicles, searching for the computer that held the information that Kritiker wanted them to retrieve.
Turning his head towards the door, Ken frowned lightly. What was that? Watching the door carefully he noted a distant flash of light. Glancing over his shoulder he saw that Youji and Omi were further down the room and Omi was working his magic on one of the computers. He tapped his earpiece and muttered softly. "Bombay, Balinese.. I think we have company, becareful."
Youji tensed and glanced at Omi. "Hurry it up, chibi."
"Copy that Siberian." Omi replied and nodded to Youji, his fingers flying over the keys with almost unnatural speed and grace as he searched for the files they needed.
Ken turned his attention back to the door, fingers twitching subconsciously in thought of a fight. It's probably only a security guard, shouldn't be too hard to take him down. He crept forward towards the door, searching for a sign of the light he saw.
// A security guard..? I feel insulted. // The mental voice snickered in the brunette's mind.
Ken's eyes widened at that familiar voice. "Schwarz!" He turned and came face to face with fiery orange hair, bright jade green eyes and a mocking smirk. Backing up he felt a presence behind him and glanced over his shoulder to see the other three members coming through the door.
Looking up at Ken's cry, Youji flinched seeing the German telepath. "Omi, give me the disk." He hissed lightly. "I'll hide it while you help Ken, then return to help you."
"Demo, Youji-kun.." Omi blinked, already feeling the tendrils of telekinetic power slowing down his fingers. "Alright, but hurry." He handed Youji the disk of information and stood, turning to face the young Prodigy that was heading their way as Youji took off, opening and leaping out of a nearby window.
Schuldig watched Youji leave and smirked to himself, glancing back to where Farfarello and Ken were fighting.
"This is rather dull." Crawford growled. "Only three of you. Where is your leader, Weiß?"
"Yeah, like I'd tell you!" Ken laughed, dodging another swing from the Irish man.
"You'll tell us, one way or another.." Crawford smirked, glancing at Schuldig.
Schuldig chuckled coldly. "I'll go deal with our runaway kitten." Turning at Crawford's nod he left the building, walking around in the direction he sensed Youji's mind was heading.
Youji ran to his Seven and slipped the disk into a secret compartment under the driver's seat. Kuso, I have to help Omi and Ken. He stood up and turned to run back to the building. Coming around the corner he stopped, eyes widening as he saw Schuldig there, waiting for him.
"You're not going anywhere, kitten." Schuldig grinned walking forward.
Youji's hand went to his watch automatically as he fought the nervous tension in his stomach. I can't do this.. he thought. I can't.. not now.
"You have no choice in the matter, Balinese." Schuldig purred. // What happens between us has nothing to do with our missions. //
I can't stay here.. I have to help Ken and Omi. Youji took a step backwards, intent on turning and running around the other side of the building to get back inside. Only he didn't get far, coming face to face with Schuldig again.
"I told you," Schuldig grinned again, one hand lifting to blonde hair. "You're not going anyway."
Youji fought against the urge to lean into the soft touch. "Let me go.. I have to help my team."
"Yes they do need help.. especially with Ran at his sister's place tonight." Schuldig whispered, pulling Youji into a kiss. // Unfortunately for them.. you're in no position to help them. //
Forest green eyes widened as he felt a sudden pain in his stomach where Schuldig had hit him and he crumbled into the German's arms, slipping unconscious.
Picking him up, Schuldig placed Youji in his car and retrieved the disk from its hiding place. // I have the disk, Braddy.. // Schuldig snickered.
// Don't call me that. // Came the growled reply. // Head home, we're on our way out now. //
// Ja, oh fearless leader. // Schuldig grinned and cut the connection before Crawford could growl at him some more. Placing a kiss to the top of Youji's head he turned and walked off towards his own car. Grinning madly as he sung broken lyrics of a song.
"...blow your mind game; good bye fresh dead, I feel your pain'..."
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Omi whimpered as Youji pulled the sheets up around the young boy's shoulders. "Gomen, chibi.. I shouldn't have left you guys alone in there."
"Iie, it's ok Youji-kun." Came the soft reply.
"You had to get the disk out of there, Youji." Ken said, tending to the slashes on his arms that Farfarello had given him.
"But Mastermind got the disk anyway. I should've stayed with you guys."
"It's too late now anyway." Ken shook his head and stood up, replacing the first aid kit in the cupboard. "Get some sleep, Omi. You should feel better in the morning."
"Hai, it's only a few bruised ribs." Omi smiled weakly up at the two older men. "At least I don't have school tomorrow."
Youji grinned and followed Ken out of Omi's apartment, closing the door behind them. "Well, we failed that one Kenken." Youji scowled, lighting a cigarette.
"Saa, we should've called Aya."
"I don't think that would've helped.. they still would've gotten the disk somehow."
Ken glanced over at his friend. "What do you mean?"
"Schuldig could've found the location of the disk at any point during the fight. I think they enjoy playing with us like this."
"You have a point." Ken flinched, brushing fingers over a slash on his forearm. "And here I thought we'd killed them."
"Apparently Schwarz don't die easily.. like Weiß." Youji grinned and stubbed out his cig. "Oh well, it's late. I'll see you later, Kenken." The blonde smirked and headed into his own apartment, leaving Ken alone in the hall.
~ tbc
