AN: - I know the title and description of this fic is a Nine Inch Nails song but this isn't a song fic. I just thought it fit the story well.
- I wrote this story on a whim in about a week. I've had problems when I try to write an uber long story so I just decided to do a little short one.
- I've seen the whole Weiß series and this story takes place after the last episode and there are spoilers so if you haven't finished the series and want to keep up the suspense, I don't recommend reading this story. If you don't care or have finished the series, then go right ahead.
- I have a HUGE Schwarz complex so if this story ends up making them sound cooler than Weiß, it's because I pretty much think that. ;)
- This is basically YojiXSchuldig lemon fic. It has a plot but the whole reason I wrote this was to stick my two favorite characters together. Anyway, you've been warned.
- This fic had to be split in three parts because it was too long. They are not chapters so just moved right along when you're done with a page.
- Alright I'm done, thank you for giving my story a chance and enjoy reading it as I enjoyed writing it. :)
Oh yeah. All the characters featured in this fic don't belong to me. They are property of their rightful owners and all that jazz.
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Part One Of
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This isn't meant to last.
This is for right now.
-Nine Inch Nails
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Come now, it's time to get started. You're not afraid are you? You really shouldn't be, I'll....deny these evil beasts their tomorrow!
//Well that's new.//
Yoji, wake up!
//Not a chance.//
Yoji, get your lazy ass up now!
Yoji Koudo fluttered open his chestnut brown eyes and smiled at his three comrades.
He looked around, they were in the meeting room.
//deny these evil beasts their tomorrow! Ah, I got it now, such a nice dream though.//
He stood up and stretched, his short, skin tight black shirt revealing his stomach in the process. You know, Persia should make his videos a little more exciting. Oh wait...nevermind. He watched Aya Fujimaya's face with growing amusement. Something bothering you Aya?
Aya growled at him.
Right right, forgive me o silent one. So....what's the mission boys?
Omi Tsukiyono stifled a laughed and nodded. Right, we are investigating a few mysterious murders.
Yoji cracked his neck. Hmm, that sounds like every mission we've ever had.
Aya grunted.
Ooh, coming close to an actual word there Aya?
Aya rolled his eyes.
Yoji shrugged his shoulders. Guess not.
Will you two quit it? You're like a couple of chicks. Ken Hidaka sighed heavily at Yoji. You always start it you know.
Yoji ran a hand through his hair. I have no idea what you're talking about.
Ken crossed his arms. Maybe you two should have sex and get it over with.
Yoji put his arms up in protest. Hey hey now, I'm as straight as it gets alright? I like the ladies. Aya, is questionable.
Yoji turned to Aya. Oh, so he speaks.
Omi cleared his throat. Guys, back to the mission alright? Now, there have been six unsolved murder cases in the last two weeks. All bodies found were male and the causes of death are still undetermined. Two of the six are considered possible suicides. Three seemed to have died by severe blood loss with trauma to the head or several cuts in the mid section and neck. One, the most recent, has no outward sign of a cause of death and an autopsy hasn't been preformed yet. The police force are completely baffled by all the cases.
Yoji yawned. So, what are we suppose to do?
I say we investigate each crime scene. See if we can find something.
Yoji turned to Aya. Ooh, the man with the plan. One problem though, I'm sure the police have already investigated the crime scenes. We're not going to find anything that they haven't.
Aya shook his head. You're wrong. We've dealt with things the police don't even know about. We know what to look for.
Ken leaned against the black leather couch. Do you think you know who did this? Aya nodded. I do. Omi, the last victim didn't show any outward signs of a struggle or anything?
Omi shook his head. None that were reported.
Is it possible that he could have suffered from a internal injury, possibly by an outside force. Like say, a telepathic ability?
Yoji stopped a gasp before it escaped between his lips.
//No.//
I guess it is possible Aya, but what are you getting at?
Aya moved so he was standing next to Omi.
Three victims suffered from lacerations, from a possible knife or katana?
Omi scanned the computer screen. Sure, that's possible.
Two were considered possible suicides, Omi, check the background of these two bodies. See if either one of them had a history of mental illness or if either of them saw a therapist on a regular basis.
Omi's eyes went wide. No, Aya, it's not....
Aya smiled. I think we're getting some company boys.
//No.//
Yoji, you and I are going to investigate the crime scenes tomorrow. Ken and Omi can do research here.
Aya walked over to Yoji. Hey, are you paying attention?
Yoji nodded. Yeah. Investigate crime scenes tomorrow. Got it.
Aya nodded. Good, now get to bed, we have a long day tomorrow.
Yoji let out a long breath.
You're not afraid are you?
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It's too sloppy. They did this on purpose. They want us to track them.
Aya moved around the small apartment quickly, scanning the floor and ceiling for clues. Yoji stood in the middle of the room, staring out the window.
Don't you think the police would have picked up on that by now? The sloppiness I mean.
Aya moved past him in a rush. No, the police are fucking idiots. Haven't you learned that by now? He stopped next to Yoji and licked his lips. OK, this one is done. Ready for the next one?
Yoji sighed. This is the fourth victim's apartment and we still haven't found any clues. What are you going on about with the sloppiness? You haven't found anything that's proving your little hunch. Who do you think is doing all this?
Aya sighed. You know exactly who I think is behind this. The guys that we didn't exactly kill the last time we met them.
Yoji shrugged his shoulders. Hmmm, I have to say I'm drawing a blank here Aya.
Schwarz! Schwarz is doing all this. They killed these six people. It's so fucking obvious Yoji! Farfarello and Crawford killed three of them with the lacerations. Nagi killed the one with no apparent cause of death and Schuldig killed the two supposed suicide victims. Why am I the only one who gets it?
Yoji lowered his head. You're not Aya, we all know it's them.
Aya turned to walk out of the apartment. Well we need to get back to Omi and Ken, tell them what's going on. Come on.
//Schuldig.//
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Come now, it's time to get started. You're not afraid are you? You really shouldn't be, I'll take good care of you, I promise.
//Don't wake up. I want to finish this.//
//Damn.//
I swear sometimes I never get any sleep with your mouth flapping constantly.
Aya stood over Yoji with a scowl on his face. Funny, you were saying the other day how I never talk. Now get up. We're going out.
Yoji shook his head. No no Aya, I'm straight remember? You'll never get me out on a date. I may be pretty, but I'm still straight.
Aya hit him in the stomach with his knee. Shut up and get up. We're leaving in ten minutes.
Yoji yawned. Where are we going now your highness?
We're going to the building Schwarz was in the last time we faced them.
Yoji sat up and leaned against his headboard. Well that would be a good idea except that the building ended up in the bottom of the ocean remember?
Aya pulled on the long dark coat he wore to missions. Yeah I know that. But I still want to look around that area. Schwarz might of set up some sort of base there.
Yoji climbed out of his bed and headed over to his closet to retrieve his mission outfit. I think they might be a little too smart to do something like that but whatever Aya, I'll play along, not like I have much of a choice.
Don't worry, I'll take good care of you.
//You always do.//
Aya's almost concerned tone woke Yoji from his reverie. You alright?
Yoji nodded.
Alright then, let's go.
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Right, well we've been here for almost two hours and we haven't found a damn thing. Aya, let's go home.
Aya shifted some more rubble with his katana No, there has to be something here.
Yoji sat down on a large boulder and lighted a cigarette. Well, if Schwarz is hiding out around here, it isn't underneath all the rocks. They're classy men.
Classy? What the hell do you mean by that? These men are cold blooded killers who worked for Takitori, the same man that put my sister in a coma. These men are anything but classy.
Yoji blew a puff of smoke out of his mouth and watched it disappear into the air. Save the speech Aya, I know what happened, I was there. What I meant by classy is that they aren't going to be waiting under a bunch of rocks for you. That's all.
Aya stopped searching and walked over to Yoji. Why are you so nonchalant about all this?
Yoji pushed his dark glasses up. Because I don't believe they really committed the murders.
Aya knocked the cigarette out of Yoji's hand. What!? It's obvious it was them! Just look at the plain facts Yoji. Maybe it's that you don't want it to be them. Is that it?
Yoji stood up. First of all, fuck you for knocking the cigarette out of my hand and second of all, damn right I don't want it to be them. Do you remember the last time we fought them? Besides you, the rest of Weiß got damn near killed by all of them. You're right if you think I'm scared, I don't want to fight them again!
Fear. A feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. A feeling of disquiet or apprehension. A reason for dread or apprehension. Extreme reverence or awe, as toward a supreme power. Hmm, well that's simply delicious.
That voice shot through the air and up Yoji's spine in a split second. He knew who it was and refused to turn towards that voice. Too full of fear to even comprehend looking into that face....
Aya's voice sounded dull in comparison.
Schuldig smiled. He was standing on a cliff above them, a long black coat flying out behind him. Glad to see you remembered me Aya. Or is it Ran these days?
Aya tightened his grip on his katana. That's none of your business. All you need to know is that I'm going to kill you now. So start praying.
Schuldig tilted his head back and laughed. I didn't come here to fight. I just came to see how you were doing in your little hunt for us. Doesn't look like you've gotten very far.
Aya smiled. Well, you've certainly helped save me the trouble of trying to find you.
Schuldig crossed his arms. You know, I could do this little masochistic bickering all day, but you're really not my type. Now you're little friend over there is a different story. Yoji wasn't it?
//Don't.//
Yoji it is. I believe my fist has met your face before but I could be wrong, care to remind me? He heard Schuldig laugh and felt himself start to shake.
My my, you're quite bold seeing as I know what you're really thinking. Schuldig watched as Yoji stiffened. Oh, did you forget about my special abilities? No, that's one of the reasons you're so scared of me, and my partners.
Schuldig jumped down and landed on the rock closest to the two Weiß members. Aya unsheathed his katana and held it out in front of him.
Where are the other members of Schwarz anyway?
Schuldig put his finger to his chin in fake thought. I believe they're around somewhere. Maybe killing the other members of your pitiful little group, but I can't be sure.
Yoji spun around without second thought. This was...a........trap?
//Bad Move. He's too close now.//
Schuldig was standing directly in front of him, eyes focused on him. A trap? No, not really. It's not you we're after this time. Although, you'll do. Schuldig closed the gap between him and Yoji faster than Yoji could think. So, Yoji, want to play?
Aya swung his sword through the small gap between the two men but Schuldig jumped away. You know I didn't want to fight but you're just so damn insistent.
Aya ran towards him. Shut your mouth and fight me! I can at least get rid of one of you before the night's over.
Schuldig smiled and stood still. You underestimate me.
Aya swung his sword again at Schuldig but he jumped quickly behind Aya and hit him in the back of the head with a handle of a gun. He watched Aya's body slump slowly down to the rocks. Schwarz will always be stronger than Weiß. He turned to Yoji who had watched the whole fight in a half daze. Are you going to come at me now?
//No.//
Yoji pushed his glasses up. I could give it a go. He pulled out his wire from his watch. I think I almost had you last time. He threw the wire out, aiming for Schuldig's head and was surprised with he made no move to avoid it. The wire fell around his head, pinning his fiery hair to his neck. Yoji pulled the man towards him, and Schuldig complied, walking with the wire. Yoji pulled him in until their noses were touching.
Schuldig smiled. I know what you're thinking. He licked his lips and watched Yoji's eyes widened. You're not afraid are you? Yoji loosened the wire in shock. Schuldig punched him hard in the stomach and grabbed him before he fell onto the rocks.
Don't worry, I have plans for you.
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So, it really is Schwarz behind the murders.
Oops, sorry. Omi softly padded Aya's head with a small cloth.
It's alright. Aya tested the lump slowing forming on his head. Yeah and I'm pretty sure the only reason they committed the murders was to get our attention.
Ken slowly paced back and forth in front of Aya and Omi. So they're still alive. Did you see all four members?
Aya shook his head. No, but Schuldig mentioned them.
Omi dipped the cloth into a small bowl of water. He could of said that just to scare you. He may be the only one left alive after that building collapsed.
No, they're all still alive, I can feel it. Ken sat down next to Aya. So, do you think Yoji is tracking Schuldig?
Aya sighed. I'm not sure. Before I blacked out he was fine. Schuldig could have killed him.
Omi dropped the cloth. But you didn't find his body when you woke up right?
Aya stood up. No, so either he dumped the body, Yoji's tracking him or Schuldig took him hostage.
Ken rubbed his eyes. We have no idea where they are hiding so if they have Yoji we have no way to rescue him. We should wait and see if we hear from him.
Aya picked up his katana. Well while you wait I'm going out first thing tomorrow and searching for any signs of Schwarz or Yoji. If they really have him hostage the only reason is to lure us to them and if we don't get there soon enough, they'll kill him.
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