Upstairs
Playroom Arc 2
Gundam Wing AU
Cherries
Oh... don't ask me why a hospital would let a doctor take a patient home. I'll figure something out and it's in the future anyway.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*: Flashbacks to Wufei's childhood.
#~#~#~#~#~#~#~: Flashbacks to Zechs's childhood
Part 3: Cassius Emilio Assante
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"Stop the van, Casey."
The blonde frowned and looked back at Alfred. He'd taken his gun and had it pointed at Treize. "Al! What are you doing? The twins looked equally concerned for their captive. "Yeah boss, what are you doing?" Treize started to repeat after them, but found the tip of the gun was keeping him quiet.
Alfred sighed and looked at Greg. "I wish you were driving. You actually follow orders." Greg shrugged. He preferred the front passenger seat. Then he didn't have to take orders. He was only there for money, not hero worship. Not like Casey and the twins.
Treize hiccupped a little and rolled his eyes, // "At my age, really." //
Alfred sighed, "Casey, stop the car at the first damn gas station. Go inside and knock out the attendant." He smiled at Treize. "And if you ever say that again, I am going to shoot you." Casey turned in the front seat. "What'd he say?" Alfred kicked the seat, "Shut up and drive!"
Treize swallowed, "You know I wasn't directing the comment at you. I was just thinking out loud. Besides it shouldn't be that offensive. In a way, I've always surrounded myself with younger men for sense of well, adultness. Yes, I only called you the alpha male leader peacock because..."
BANG
Treize looked up at the new one-inch hole in the roof. "I suppose I could just be quiet now."
Casey nodded, "No kidding."
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I didn't know I was going to make the police men come back when I said his name. I thought they were done asking me questions. I wish I could just kick this Otto guy in the head. He's yelling at Zechs just 'cause I said a name. It's not fair. It's not like I know a lot anyway. I just remember Cassius liked grown-ups. That's all. He actually wanted Alfred to be there.
Wufei sat crossed legged on the floor. He was listening to Otto and Zechs go back and forth. They still hadn't gone to get a cat. The moment the name slipped, Otto had rushed over. The investigator started accusing Zechs. He said Zechs was with holding information and making Wufei keep quiet on purpose. Wufei frowned at the silly man.
"Stop yelling at Zechs." Otto turned and looked at the boy. "If you want to ask me questions, then you should just ask. Right Zechs?" Zechs nodded and folded his arms across his chest. "It's better than trying to make me a crime suspect. You're supposed to be out there looking for my brother!"
Otto grinned, "Calling him brother doesn't mask anything. I can tell what you two were up to. And what you're trying to do this kid." Zechs eyes widened, "WHAT! Are you insane!"
Before they could yell anymore, Wufei stood up. "I'm going outside. I don't like yelling. I'm not even sure what your saying. If you wish to question me then do so. If you're not going to help, then I can go look for Treize myself." With that the boy stood up and walked away.
Zechs sighed. "He's become a great deal more confident. As if manipulating a hospital staff to let him stay wasn't a clue." The blonde turned and started for his bedroom. "Go on and talk to him. Don't push him for answers and don't upset him. If you do, I'm either going to call my lawyer or..."
Otto grinned again, "Or what, Dr. Merquise."
Zechs cracked his knuckles and looked down his nose at the shorter man. "Or, Detective Otto."
Wufei grinned from the doorway. Zechs could take him.
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Cassius pulled his hair. This was very nerve raking. He just shot the elderly owners of the gas station and put up a sign up front, that the station was closed. The twins were supposed to tie up a young girl that must have been the owners' granddaughter. They were trying to get her smile while doing so. She just looked at them with her thumb in her mouth.
Meanwhile, Alfred had the gun to Treize's head again. "Stay put." He pushed the man against a wall. "Watch him Casey." With that he went behind the cash register and started bagging the money.
Tim came and pulled on Treize's sleeve, "Over here, by the kid."
Tom looked up, "Boss, are we keeping the lass?"
Casey shrugged and looked back at Alfred. The man was reloading his gun. "We don't need two hostages." Casey shrugged again and started to move out of the way. Alfred called him back. "You do it. I'm going to check on Greg and the Car. Tell the twins to stock up on food and stuff. No candy."
Treize's heart had stopped. He looked down at the little girl and noticed her tiny hearing aid. No wonder she wasn't that upset yet. He shook his head. He should do something. Talk Cassius out of it. There was no way for him to be capable of murdering a child. Then again, the young man looked way too calm. Snatching a bag of gum open and tossing a piece in his mouth he walked over.
Treize moved in front of the girl. "Do you always listen to him? This is a child! She can't even hear you, man." The little girl looked up from behind Treize. She smiled at him and took his hand. She couldn't be more than three years old.
Casey shrugged, "But she can identify people, which makes her a witness." Treize shook his head. "No, she's a toddler. She can't talk, and she probably hasn't learned to sign. Though this is a quite traumatic, she'll most likely forget this. Leave her be, Casey."
The young blonde blew a bubble and raised his gun. "My name is Cassius..."
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"...Emilio Assante." Wufei took a deep breath. "If Alfred's back, then he probably has Cassius. He's really bad."
Otto frowned and scratched behind his right ear. "Bad? How?" The boy bit his lip. "He likes hurting things. He told me he stabbed his sister to death. I would never have done something like that. I'm a good big brother." Otto swallowed. This might take awhile. "When did you meet Cassius?"
Wufei shrugged, "When Alfred started taking me on drives. He was taking me to see buildings. He said he'd done work like that since he was a kid, with his uncle. He just started picking up Cassius one day and told his mom we were friends. She believed him." Memories of the woman with blonde hair came back. Wufei frowned. "I want Zechs now."
Otto raised his eyebrows and scratched behind his ear again. "Look kid, is there anything else you can tell me? A description of these guys, maybe? You've got to help me out here." He sat down beside the kid and looked over the railing of the apartment's balcony. "Come on kid, please."
Wufei wiped a tear from his eyes. "Alfred... is tall. He has dark hair and dark eyes I think. I've seen him change his hair color and put in contacts." Otto nodded, "That's a start, kid. Come on, you're doing great." Wufei frowned, "... he has a tattoo. A tiger, on his..." Otto took a deep breath and waited for the boy to finish. "On his leg, the right one."
Otto exhaled, "Thanks, that could help me out too. What about Cassius?" Wufei grinned, "I'm not sure, about now, but he had light brown eyes and blonde hair. Oh and he always called Alfred, Al or Lt. Al. I never figured that out. Alfred didn't take me into the 'factory.' He didn't tell me much about the operation, just that I had to work on things."
Otto nodded, "What kind of things."
"That's enough for now." Zechs interrupted. He came and handed Wufei a juice. "He needs a break." Otto stood up and pointed at the boy, "The kids fine! See, he's answering the questions! Stop trying to hinder him!" Zechs looked the man straight in the eye. "He's under pressure and he's not fine. He's tense! I can tell from inside!"
The detective started to say something but a crash quieted him. The two men turned to find the boy seizing on the floor.
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Treize stared at the small still body in his arms. He couldn't believe it. He tried to stay in front of her, but she reached out to Cassius. Like the gun was just a toy. Like there wasn't any real danger. And for the moment her little head came from behind his leg, she was still.
Treize cradled the little form in his arms and tears fell from his eyes. "How could you! How could you! You stupid bastard! I told you, she was just a baby! You son of a bitch!"
Cassius started to blow another bubble and turned around to the food shelves. "I don't like girls, anyway."
Treize looked up. "What?" He looked to the twins who looked equally mortified. Timothy shook his head, "That was wrong boss. That was very bad." Thomas wrapped his arms around himself. "You shot her. Boss you shot that little girl. And all you can say, is 'I don't like girls anyway'?"
Treize sat the child's body down. "I'm not leaving. You're going to have to shoot me too." He stood up. All the commanding power of his father's father was behind him. Generals, governors, judges, and admirals. Sure he was only a doctor but he was taught those values. One value a leader had to care about most was life. Especially children. He wasn't going to be a stand by captive anymore.
"I mean it Cassius. Whatever molecule of respect I started to have for you is dried up. You're a disgusting, worthless human being. I'm not getting back in that damn van. You'll have to shoot me first." Timothy tried pulling him back, but he pushed the man. His size wasn't just there for show. Thomas followed his brother in a heap on another aisle.
Cassius blew another bubble and looked at his watch. "Get up you two." Treize took a step forward, but Cassius raised the gun again. "Stop right there. If Lieutenant Al doesn't get that brat back, then your boyfriend, your sister and co-workers are going to die. We're not entirely alone here."
Treize swallowed, "What do you mean." The young man blew another bubble, this time the gum popped on his face. "Shit."
Treize screamed, "What do you dammit mean!"
Cassius rolled his eyes. "The team that shot up your boyfriend's parents. That was Al's team. The rest are keeping taps on Wu." He laughed softly, "What do we look like, amateurs?" He took another packet of gum off the shelf and placed another peace in his mouth. "So don't do anything stupid. I've got no problems shooting kids, and Al has no problem completely defiling you, if that's what it takes."
He headed for the door but stopped, "Oh and by the way. I wouldn't shoot you... first. That'd be the last thing I do to you."
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TBC
Creeppy! I scared of Casey. I really am. But now it's time to go check back in on Wufei and Zechs.
Did I apologize for not updating since forever... I AM SO SORRY. There I've at least forgiven myself: :P
Playroom Arc 2
Gundam Wing AU
Cherries
Oh... don't ask me why a hospital would let a doctor take a patient home. I'll figure something out and it's in the future anyway.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*: Flashbacks to Wufei's childhood.
#~#~#~#~#~#~#~: Flashbacks to Zechs's childhood
Part 3: Cassius Emilio Assante
***********************
"Stop the van, Casey."
The blonde frowned and looked back at Alfred. He'd taken his gun and had it pointed at Treize. "Al! What are you doing? The twins looked equally concerned for their captive. "Yeah boss, what are you doing?" Treize started to repeat after them, but found the tip of the gun was keeping him quiet.
Alfred sighed and looked at Greg. "I wish you were driving. You actually follow orders." Greg shrugged. He preferred the front passenger seat. Then he didn't have to take orders. He was only there for money, not hero worship. Not like Casey and the twins.
Treize hiccupped a little and rolled his eyes, // "At my age, really." //
Alfred sighed, "Casey, stop the car at the first damn gas station. Go inside and knock out the attendant." He smiled at Treize. "And if you ever say that again, I am going to shoot you." Casey turned in the front seat. "What'd he say?" Alfred kicked the seat, "Shut up and drive!"
Treize swallowed, "You know I wasn't directing the comment at you. I was just thinking out loud. Besides it shouldn't be that offensive. In a way, I've always surrounded myself with younger men for sense of well, adultness. Yes, I only called you the alpha male leader peacock because..."
BANG
Treize looked up at the new one-inch hole in the roof. "I suppose I could just be quiet now."
Casey nodded, "No kidding."
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I didn't know I was going to make the police men come back when I said his name. I thought they were done asking me questions. I wish I could just kick this Otto guy in the head. He's yelling at Zechs just 'cause I said a name. It's not fair. It's not like I know a lot anyway. I just remember Cassius liked grown-ups. That's all. He actually wanted Alfred to be there.
Wufei sat crossed legged on the floor. He was listening to Otto and Zechs go back and forth. They still hadn't gone to get a cat. The moment the name slipped, Otto had rushed over. The investigator started accusing Zechs. He said Zechs was with holding information and making Wufei keep quiet on purpose. Wufei frowned at the silly man.
"Stop yelling at Zechs." Otto turned and looked at the boy. "If you want to ask me questions, then you should just ask. Right Zechs?" Zechs nodded and folded his arms across his chest. "It's better than trying to make me a crime suspect. You're supposed to be out there looking for my brother!"
Otto grinned, "Calling him brother doesn't mask anything. I can tell what you two were up to. And what you're trying to do this kid." Zechs eyes widened, "WHAT! Are you insane!"
Before they could yell anymore, Wufei stood up. "I'm going outside. I don't like yelling. I'm not even sure what your saying. If you wish to question me then do so. If you're not going to help, then I can go look for Treize myself." With that the boy stood up and walked away.
Zechs sighed. "He's become a great deal more confident. As if manipulating a hospital staff to let him stay wasn't a clue." The blonde turned and started for his bedroom. "Go on and talk to him. Don't push him for answers and don't upset him. If you do, I'm either going to call my lawyer or..."
Otto grinned again, "Or what, Dr. Merquise."
Zechs cracked his knuckles and looked down his nose at the shorter man. "Or, Detective Otto."
Wufei grinned from the doorway. Zechs could take him.
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Cassius pulled his hair. This was very nerve raking. He just shot the elderly owners of the gas station and put up a sign up front, that the station was closed. The twins were supposed to tie up a young girl that must have been the owners' granddaughter. They were trying to get her smile while doing so. She just looked at them with her thumb in her mouth.
Meanwhile, Alfred had the gun to Treize's head again. "Stay put." He pushed the man against a wall. "Watch him Casey." With that he went behind the cash register and started bagging the money.
Tim came and pulled on Treize's sleeve, "Over here, by the kid."
Tom looked up, "Boss, are we keeping the lass?"
Casey shrugged and looked back at Alfred. The man was reloading his gun. "We don't need two hostages." Casey shrugged again and started to move out of the way. Alfred called him back. "You do it. I'm going to check on Greg and the Car. Tell the twins to stock up on food and stuff. No candy."
Treize's heart had stopped. He looked down at the little girl and noticed her tiny hearing aid. No wonder she wasn't that upset yet. He shook his head. He should do something. Talk Cassius out of it. There was no way for him to be capable of murdering a child. Then again, the young man looked way too calm. Snatching a bag of gum open and tossing a piece in his mouth he walked over.
Treize moved in front of the girl. "Do you always listen to him? This is a child! She can't even hear you, man." The little girl looked up from behind Treize. She smiled at him and took his hand. She couldn't be more than three years old.
Casey shrugged, "But she can identify people, which makes her a witness." Treize shook his head. "No, she's a toddler. She can't talk, and she probably hasn't learned to sign. Though this is a quite traumatic, she'll most likely forget this. Leave her be, Casey."
The young blonde blew a bubble and raised his gun. "My name is Cassius..."
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"...Emilio Assante." Wufei took a deep breath. "If Alfred's back, then he probably has Cassius. He's really bad."
Otto frowned and scratched behind his right ear. "Bad? How?" The boy bit his lip. "He likes hurting things. He told me he stabbed his sister to death. I would never have done something like that. I'm a good big brother." Otto swallowed. This might take awhile. "When did you meet Cassius?"
Wufei shrugged, "When Alfred started taking me on drives. He was taking me to see buildings. He said he'd done work like that since he was a kid, with his uncle. He just started picking up Cassius one day and told his mom we were friends. She believed him." Memories of the woman with blonde hair came back. Wufei frowned. "I want Zechs now."
Otto raised his eyebrows and scratched behind his ear again. "Look kid, is there anything else you can tell me? A description of these guys, maybe? You've got to help me out here." He sat down beside the kid and looked over the railing of the apartment's balcony. "Come on kid, please."
Wufei wiped a tear from his eyes. "Alfred... is tall. He has dark hair and dark eyes I think. I've seen him change his hair color and put in contacts." Otto nodded, "That's a start, kid. Come on, you're doing great." Wufei frowned, "... he has a tattoo. A tiger, on his..." Otto took a deep breath and waited for the boy to finish. "On his leg, the right one."
Otto exhaled, "Thanks, that could help me out too. What about Cassius?" Wufei grinned, "I'm not sure, about now, but he had light brown eyes and blonde hair. Oh and he always called Alfred, Al or Lt. Al. I never figured that out. Alfred didn't take me into the 'factory.' He didn't tell me much about the operation, just that I had to work on things."
Otto nodded, "What kind of things."
"That's enough for now." Zechs interrupted. He came and handed Wufei a juice. "He needs a break." Otto stood up and pointed at the boy, "The kids fine! See, he's answering the questions! Stop trying to hinder him!" Zechs looked the man straight in the eye. "He's under pressure and he's not fine. He's tense! I can tell from inside!"
The detective started to say something but a crash quieted him. The two men turned to find the boy seizing on the floor.
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Treize stared at the small still body in his arms. He couldn't believe it. He tried to stay in front of her, but she reached out to Cassius. Like the gun was just a toy. Like there wasn't any real danger. And for the moment her little head came from behind his leg, she was still.
Treize cradled the little form in his arms and tears fell from his eyes. "How could you! How could you! You stupid bastard! I told you, she was just a baby! You son of a bitch!"
Cassius started to blow another bubble and turned around to the food shelves. "I don't like girls, anyway."
Treize looked up. "What?" He looked to the twins who looked equally mortified. Timothy shook his head, "That was wrong boss. That was very bad." Thomas wrapped his arms around himself. "You shot her. Boss you shot that little girl. And all you can say, is 'I don't like girls anyway'?"
Treize sat the child's body down. "I'm not leaving. You're going to have to shoot me too." He stood up. All the commanding power of his father's father was behind him. Generals, governors, judges, and admirals. Sure he was only a doctor but he was taught those values. One value a leader had to care about most was life. Especially children. He wasn't going to be a stand by captive anymore.
"I mean it Cassius. Whatever molecule of respect I started to have for you is dried up. You're a disgusting, worthless human being. I'm not getting back in that damn van. You'll have to shoot me first." Timothy tried pulling him back, but he pushed the man. His size wasn't just there for show. Thomas followed his brother in a heap on another aisle.
Cassius blew another bubble and looked at his watch. "Get up you two." Treize took a step forward, but Cassius raised the gun again. "Stop right there. If Lieutenant Al doesn't get that brat back, then your boyfriend, your sister and co-workers are going to die. We're not entirely alone here."
Treize swallowed, "What do you mean." The young man blew another bubble, this time the gum popped on his face. "Shit."
Treize screamed, "What do you dammit mean!"
Cassius rolled his eyes. "The team that shot up your boyfriend's parents. That was Al's team. The rest are keeping taps on Wu." He laughed softly, "What do we look like, amateurs?" He took another packet of gum off the shelf and placed another peace in his mouth. "So don't do anything stupid. I've got no problems shooting kids, and Al has no problem completely defiling you, if that's what it takes."
He headed for the door but stopped, "Oh and by the way. I wouldn't shoot you... first. That'd be the last thing I do to you."
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TBC
Creeppy! I scared of Casey. I really am. But now it's time to go check back in on Wufei and Zechs.
Did I apologize for not updating since forever... I AM SO SORRY. There I've at least forgiven myself: :P
