I don't own Yugioh!
(A/N: hehehe sorry I got caught up on media arts! * all dreamy then faints*. Any ways I'll try to get the chapters up as soon as I can so please be patient ^^ The ending will come soon too...)
-Ryou and Kiyoshi-
Ryou didn't know what to say. He never expected a reason to be so reasonable. A soft breeze brushed across Ryou's soft features.
"Wind," Kiyoshi said looking at the direction in which it came.
"What does it mean?" Ryou asked though he had already guessed that the exit was near.
"I think you knew," Kiyoshi as he got up.
Ryou laughed nervously. He is too smart, Ryou thought as he stood up.
"Let's go," Kiyoshi said.
The two teens walked toward the source of the breeze. It was like the conversation before never happened. At least that is what it seemed like. Decided to break the thin ice, Ryou once again changed the topic.
"Why did you kill her parents?" Ryou asked but had no guts to look at Kiyoshi.
"You've got nerves of steel to ask me that question," Kiyoshi's fist tightened though Ryou couldn't see it.
"I..." Ryou stammered.
"They asked to resign from the organization. To us they are dangers that we just had to get rid of. Also Ai is a child prodigy. We can't afford to loose a resource," Kiyoshi's voice echoed through the cave.
"So you guys just decided to get rid of her parents?" Ryou asked surprised and shocked.
"Precisely,"
"That is inhumane! You can't just kill people like they are nothing but your resources," Ryou's anger rose high above his normal.
Kiyoshi gave a melancholy laugh.
"I don't find this subject funny," Rou stated with a grunt.
"I don't either. I just do as I were told," Kiyoshi said looking morbid.
-Flashback-
A man with dull glasses looked outside a window trough the blinds. The shadow of the blinds ran across his tired features. The young Kiyoshi looked at the man.
"Sir what is the situation?" Kiyoshi's voice was concrete and full of concern.
"Tanaka Katsu and Akemi has decided to leave the organization in fear for their daughter's safety and future. The chief simply will not accept that and has ordered a killing on them. I had however convinced them to let Ai go. After all she is just a child," The man trailed off. He took a deep breath and turned to look at Kiyoshi.
"What is it that I have to do," Kiyoshi voice quivered slightly.
With a sigh the man turned to the window again.
"Kill them," He said with firmness. "Kill them and leave no traces for Ai to find,"
Kiyoshi stared at the man.
"And I simply cannot accept this mission!" Kiyoshi shouted.
The man surprised looked at the boy but smiled.
"Kiyoshi, you have leapt through the years. Look at you now! Though you are an eight-year old you have the logic of an adult. I am truly proud," The man again turned to the scenery outside. "But a mission is still a mission. You must do what you are told," this time he sounded harsh.
"What about Ai? She is my friend...I can't do that do her...especially her," Kiyoshi said holding his hands in a tight fist.
"Remember Kiyoshi, trust no one. Not even your so-called friend," The man paused to think before continuing. "Tell stories to her, give her clues that lead no where. If you still want your imaginary relationship for now that is. However, I caution you that this friendship thing will fade as you grow. Even if you two still remain as partners you two will never be anything more. Trust me. I speak from experience,"
Kiyoshi's face looked glum. He stormed to the door but before leaving he glared at the man.
"I was told to trust no one," With that Kiyoshi left and made sure he slammed the door. ***
The moon was full. A pair of slender blue eyes looked through the window of an apartment. The eyes narrowed as a woman in her late twenties walked into the room. Kiyoshi backed away as the lights of the apartment turned on. The woman took her coat off and threw it on the couch. She smiled as she petted the flowers in a vase on the table next to the couch. She sat down beside her coat. She halted as she heard faint footsteps. Smiling she waltzed out of sight as she hummed a catchy tune. A man then entered the apartment.
"Akemi? I'm starving!" The man too was in his late twenties.
The woman came back into view again as she smiled at the man. They kissed passionately.
"Katsu we just ate!" She laughed a cheerful laugh.
"Yeah but I always have room for your cooking,"
Kiyoshi looked at the scene with bitterness. Soon he was going to end this lovely couple's life. He watched as the happy couple left the room. He tightened the leather gloves on his small hands and with quick feet movements he leapt on to the windowsill. Quietly he crept toward the hallway.
"What was that?"
"What's the matter Katsu?"
Kiyoshi pressed hard against the wall as he heard the voices. He closed his eyes and listened to his accelerated heartbeat.
"I thought I heard something,"
"It's probably the stray cats,"
"I guess. Are you making your famous yoghurt fruit salad Akemi?"
"They are not for you! They are for Ai-chan," The women's voice saddens.
"Akemi...Don't worry Ai-chan is a tough girl she'll be so delighted when she sees your salad she'll probably eat the whole bowl! And afterwards we will all move to Italy and live normal lives. It's the best thing we could do to help our Ai-chan's future. We'll visit her at the hospital tomorrow," (remember Ai was hit by a car? Refer to chapter 18)
Kiyoshi chose not to listen to the rest of their conversation. He re- opened his eyes. Slowly he grabbed hold of something inside his coat as he walked down the hallway. He was ready.
"Not that easy. After all we did this job for a long time,"
Kiyoshi froze as he felt a firm but warm hand griped his shoulder.
"Too long if you ask me!" Kiyoshi said as he grabbed the hand and tried to flip the person over. To his dismay the man stood still.
"Still needs a lot of practise Kiyoshi-kun," The women stepped up to Kiyoshi.
She had a set of warm brown eyes to match her beautiful wavy shoulder length brown hair.
"So what are you doing here?" The man asked as he loosened his grip and walked beside the woman.
Kiyoshi locked eyes with Ai's father. His features were full of righteousness that it made Kiyoshi feel guilty. He had soft but firm cobalt eyes to match his ruffled blackish-blue hair. Kiyoshi didn't speak up.
"You will see Ai tonight right?"
"No," Kiyoshi answered. "I'll visit her tomorrow afternoon," Again he reached for the item in his coat. As soon as he felt it he took it out. With out hesitation he pointed right at Katsu and shot. Kiyoshi watched with cold merciless blue eyes as the man gripped his chest and fell to the floor. The woman caught his fall. "The organization sent you," She said sadly. Kiyoshi nodded and pointed his gun at the woman. "I should have known we'll never escape our fate. Promise me Kiyoshi-kun that Ai-chan will one day get out of this..." Kiyoshi didn't let her finish as he fired the gun. Working quickly he took the needle out of both the man and the women. He then set up a scene of a dramatic suicide. "Well done Kiyoshi. It looks like our new 'Silent Killer' works fine. The toxin will be long dissolved before the autopsy," The man with the dull glasses said as he came in. "Well done indeed," "Are you satisfied? Are you happy with me now?" Kiyoshi said as he looked at the scene. "I don't care anymore," "No matter what you do or say, you will always be my..." "Get the hell out of here," Kiyoshi said with anger. The man didn't move a muscle. "You are here for a reason then?" "The organization has asked me to retrieve Katsu's body. Ai will have a 'father' to take care of her from now on. Tanaka Katsu will forever be erased from history," A group of men came in and re-worked the scene. "I bid you good night," The man said as they all left. Kiyoshi walked and re-walked the small kitchen. Once filled with laughter and happiness was now packed with an eerie silence. Kiyoshi stopped at the table. There stood the still cold bowl of fruit salad. Viciously Kiyoshi knocked the bowl along with all of its contents on the floor. -End of Flashback-
"Kiyoshi what's wrong?" Ryou asked when he saw Kiyoshi's face turned into anger and hatred.
"Nothing,"
"The wind is getting stronger," Ryou said with excitement.
"Obviously the exit is near,"
"I hope so! But how come I can't see any light?"
"Probably because it's night time," Kiyoshi stated.
Kiyoshi decided to stop and sat against the cave wall.
"What's the matter?"
"If we wait for the sun to come out we'll find the exit sooner. I'm going get some rest,"
Ryou thought about it and decided to join as well.
"I suppose you are right," Ryou said as he leaned back against the wall.
"The reason I got in the organization was because of my father," Kiyoshi said.
Ryou was surprised that Kiyoshi suddenly became less anti-social.
"He had a high status in the hierarchy. But I never see him as a father, just a superior,"
"My father is always busy on digs so I don't get to see him that often as well. I guess we have something in common," Ryou said recalling his father.
"Not. He sees me as a son but I chose to see him as nothing more than my commander,"
"I won't ask why," Ryou said knowing this topic was quite sensitive to Kiyoshi. Instead he decided to go fro something more daring.
"Kiyoshi, did you ever see Ai as more than a friend or subordinate?" Ryou laughed secretly.
"Yes," Kiyoshi said in a whisper.
"Why don't you tell her?" Ryou asked.
Kiyoshi remained silent.
"Maybe I will tell her," He finally replied.
Ryou you are such a good psychiatrist, Ryou thought with a broad smile.
-Ai-
"How interesting," Ai said while examining the arm. "A nice trick but it won't work on me Devil,"
With no second thought she took off to find Téa, Yami, Seto, and Devil. After running for some time she heard noises up again. In fact they were conversations.
"Found them," Ai smirked.
(A/N: heheheheheh I could just see Ryou being a psychiatrist ^o^ don't worry the next chapter will be about Yami and them ^^ please remember to review ^^)
(A/N: hehehe sorry I got caught up on media arts! * all dreamy then faints*. Any ways I'll try to get the chapters up as soon as I can so please be patient ^^ The ending will come soon too...)
-Ryou and Kiyoshi-
Ryou didn't know what to say. He never expected a reason to be so reasonable. A soft breeze brushed across Ryou's soft features.
"Wind," Kiyoshi said looking at the direction in which it came.
"What does it mean?" Ryou asked though he had already guessed that the exit was near.
"I think you knew," Kiyoshi as he got up.
Ryou laughed nervously. He is too smart, Ryou thought as he stood up.
"Let's go," Kiyoshi said.
The two teens walked toward the source of the breeze. It was like the conversation before never happened. At least that is what it seemed like. Decided to break the thin ice, Ryou once again changed the topic.
"Why did you kill her parents?" Ryou asked but had no guts to look at Kiyoshi.
"You've got nerves of steel to ask me that question," Kiyoshi's fist tightened though Ryou couldn't see it.
"I..." Ryou stammered.
"They asked to resign from the organization. To us they are dangers that we just had to get rid of. Also Ai is a child prodigy. We can't afford to loose a resource," Kiyoshi's voice echoed through the cave.
"So you guys just decided to get rid of her parents?" Ryou asked surprised and shocked.
"Precisely,"
"That is inhumane! You can't just kill people like they are nothing but your resources," Ryou's anger rose high above his normal.
Kiyoshi gave a melancholy laugh.
"I don't find this subject funny," Rou stated with a grunt.
"I don't either. I just do as I were told," Kiyoshi said looking morbid.
-Flashback-
A man with dull glasses looked outside a window trough the blinds. The shadow of the blinds ran across his tired features. The young Kiyoshi looked at the man.
"Sir what is the situation?" Kiyoshi's voice was concrete and full of concern.
"Tanaka Katsu and Akemi has decided to leave the organization in fear for their daughter's safety and future. The chief simply will not accept that and has ordered a killing on them. I had however convinced them to let Ai go. After all she is just a child," The man trailed off. He took a deep breath and turned to look at Kiyoshi.
"What is it that I have to do," Kiyoshi voice quivered slightly.
With a sigh the man turned to the window again.
"Kill them," He said with firmness. "Kill them and leave no traces for Ai to find,"
Kiyoshi stared at the man.
"And I simply cannot accept this mission!" Kiyoshi shouted.
The man surprised looked at the boy but smiled.
"Kiyoshi, you have leapt through the years. Look at you now! Though you are an eight-year old you have the logic of an adult. I am truly proud," The man again turned to the scenery outside. "But a mission is still a mission. You must do what you are told," this time he sounded harsh.
"What about Ai? She is my friend...I can't do that do her...especially her," Kiyoshi said holding his hands in a tight fist.
"Remember Kiyoshi, trust no one. Not even your so-called friend," The man paused to think before continuing. "Tell stories to her, give her clues that lead no where. If you still want your imaginary relationship for now that is. However, I caution you that this friendship thing will fade as you grow. Even if you two still remain as partners you two will never be anything more. Trust me. I speak from experience,"
Kiyoshi's face looked glum. He stormed to the door but before leaving he glared at the man.
"I was told to trust no one," With that Kiyoshi left and made sure he slammed the door. ***
The moon was full. A pair of slender blue eyes looked through the window of an apartment. The eyes narrowed as a woman in her late twenties walked into the room. Kiyoshi backed away as the lights of the apartment turned on. The woman took her coat off and threw it on the couch. She smiled as she petted the flowers in a vase on the table next to the couch. She sat down beside her coat. She halted as she heard faint footsteps. Smiling she waltzed out of sight as she hummed a catchy tune. A man then entered the apartment.
"Akemi? I'm starving!" The man too was in his late twenties.
The woman came back into view again as she smiled at the man. They kissed passionately.
"Katsu we just ate!" She laughed a cheerful laugh.
"Yeah but I always have room for your cooking,"
Kiyoshi looked at the scene with bitterness. Soon he was going to end this lovely couple's life. He watched as the happy couple left the room. He tightened the leather gloves on his small hands and with quick feet movements he leapt on to the windowsill. Quietly he crept toward the hallway.
"What was that?"
"What's the matter Katsu?"
Kiyoshi pressed hard against the wall as he heard the voices. He closed his eyes and listened to his accelerated heartbeat.
"I thought I heard something,"
"It's probably the stray cats,"
"I guess. Are you making your famous yoghurt fruit salad Akemi?"
"They are not for you! They are for Ai-chan," The women's voice saddens.
"Akemi...Don't worry Ai-chan is a tough girl she'll be so delighted when she sees your salad she'll probably eat the whole bowl! And afterwards we will all move to Italy and live normal lives. It's the best thing we could do to help our Ai-chan's future. We'll visit her at the hospital tomorrow," (remember Ai was hit by a car? Refer to chapter 18)
Kiyoshi chose not to listen to the rest of their conversation. He re- opened his eyes. Slowly he grabbed hold of something inside his coat as he walked down the hallway. He was ready.
"Not that easy. After all we did this job for a long time,"
Kiyoshi froze as he felt a firm but warm hand griped his shoulder.
"Too long if you ask me!" Kiyoshi said as he grabbed the hand and tried to flip the person over. To his dismay the man stood still.
"Still needs a lot of practise Kiyoshi-kun," The women stepped up to Kiyoshi.
She had a set of warm brown eyes to match her beautiful wavy shoulder length brown hair.
"So what are you doing here?" The man asked as he loosened his grip and walked beside the woman.
Kiyoshi locked eyes with Ai's father. His features were full of righteousness that it made Kiyoshi feel guilty. He had soft but firm cobalt eyes to match his ruffled blackish-blue hair. Kiyoshi didn't speak up.
"You will see Ai tonight right?"
"No," Kiyoshi answered. "I'll visit her tomorrow afternoon," Again he reached for the item in his coat. As soon as he felt it he took it out. With out hesitation he pointed right at Katsu and shot. Kiyoshi watched with cold merciless blue eyes as the man gripped his chest and fell to the floor. The woman caught his fall. "The organization sent you," She said sadly. Kiyoshi nodded and pointed his gun at the woman. "I should have known we'll never escape our fate. Promise me Kiyoshi-kun that Ai-chan will one day get out of this..." Kiyoshi didn't let her finish as he fired the gun. Working quickly he took the needle out of both the man and the women. He then set up a scene of a dramatic suicide. "Well done Kiyoshi. It looks like our new 'Silent Killer' works fine. The toxin will be long dissolved before the autopsy," The man with the dull glasses said as he came in. "Well done indeed," "Are you satisfied? Are you happy with me now?" Kiyoshi said as he looked at the scene. "I don't care anymore," "No matter what you do or say, you will always be my..." "Get the hell out of here," Kiyoshi said with anger. The man didn't move a muscle. "You are here for a reason then?" "The organization has asked me to retrieve Katsu's body. Ai will have a 'father' to take care of her from now on. Tanaka Katsu will forever be erased from history," A group of men came in and re-worked the scene. "I bid you good night," The man said as they all left. Kiyoshi walked and re-walked the small kitchen. Once filled with laughter and happiness was now packed with an eerie silence. Kiyoshi stopped at the table. There stood the still cold bowl of fruit salad. Viciously Kiyoshi knocked the bowl along with all of its contents on the floor. -End of Flashback-
"Kiyoshi what's wrong?" Ryou asked when he saw Kiyoshi's face turned into anger and hatred.
"Nothing,"
"The wind is getting stronger," Ryou said with excitement.
"Obviously the exit is near,"
"I hope so! But how come I can't see any light?"
"Probably because it's night time," Kiyoshi stated.
Kiyoshi decided to stop and sat against the cave wall.
"What's the matter?"
"If we wait for the sun to come out we'll find the exit sooner. I'm going get some rest,"
Ryou thought about it and decided to join as well.
"I suppose you are right," Ryou said as he leaned back against the wall.
"The reason I got in the organization was because of my father," Kiyoshi said.
Ryou was surprised that Kiyoshi suddenly became less anti-social.
"He had a high status in the hierarchy. But I never see him as a father, just a superior,"
"My father is always busy on digs so I don't get to see him that often as well. I guess we have something in common," Ryou said recalling his father.
"Not. He sees me as a son but I chose to see him as nothing more than my commander,"
"I won't ask why," Ryou said knowing this topic was quite sensitive to Kiyoshi. Instead he decided to go fro something more daring.
"Kiyoshi, did you ever see Ai as more than a friend or subordinate?" Ryou laughed secretly.
"Yes," Kiyoshi said in a whisper.
"Why don't you tell her?" Ryou asked.
Kiyoshi remained silent.
"Maybe I will tell her," He finally replied.
Ryou you are such a good psychiatrist, Ryou thought with a broad smile.
-Ai-
"How interesting," Ai said while examining the arm. "A nice trick but it won't work on me Devil,"
With no second thought she took off to find Téa, Yami, Seto, and Devil. After running for some time she heard noises up again. In fact they were conversations.
"Found them," Ai smirked.
(A/N: heheheheheh I could just see Ryou being a psychiatrist ^o^ don't worry the next chapter will be about Yami and them ^^ please remember to review ^^)