An insistant buzzing noise interrupted Ying Fa's sleep and she groaned and tried to swat whatever it was that was annoying her and calling her back to the land of the living. Her hand hit something hard and the insistant ringing stopped. Ying Fa sighed and snuggled back down and started to drift off to sleep when she started hearing someone talking.
" Ying Fa? Hello? Ying Fa is something wrong? Answer me Ying Fa! "
" G-o-a-w-a-y. " Ying Fa mumbled.
" Ying Fa are you still alseep? " came Koji's voice.
Ying Fa mumbled something intelligeble and Koji sighed in the phone.
" YING FA WAKE UP!! "
Ying Fa jumped startled and there was a large crash followed by:
" HO-EEEE! "
On the other end of the ohone, Koji rubbed his temples and prayed for patience.
Ying Fa starred at her surroundings and then noticed the phone beside her on the floor. Koji's voice was asking her if she was ok and she glarred at it. She picked up the phone and forced her sleepy voice to it's sweetest.
" Sorry but the line that you have tried to reach is not connected. "
" Ying Fa. " Koji started.
" Please check the number you have dialed and don't try again. " and with that Ying Fa hung up.
Ying Fa turned the phone off and disconnected the other phone. She was so tired. She noticed her surroundings and had to admire it's beauty. It was like a richman's penthouse. It was wondefully furnished and the open space! The loungeroom that Ying Fa was in was so open and huge. In front of her was two glass doors that lead to a huge balcony.
She breathed in the fresh air as she open them and walked out onto the balcony. She looked down at the town and admired it's beauty. Somehow she knew this place. Not this spot exactly, but she knew this place.
She suddenly had the urge to go exoploring. She smiled evilly thinking about the skitz Koji would chuck when he found out that she had gone out alone. She knew he would be there very soon as she had disconnected the phone. She made her way towards the rooms and checked everything out as she went. She was going to like living here.
She opened her wardrobe and looked at the small amount of clothes she had with her. She picked out a casual outfit of jean shorts and a light pink cherry singlet top and a white cotton shirt to go over that, which she left unbuttoned. She brushed her hair and clipped it up with a clip and put on her sunnies. She slipped on some sandals and went to the bathroom to clean her teeth and make last minute expections.
She grabbed her wallet and placed the fake ID in it and the other things as well and made sure she had her key card. She put her wallet in the back pocket of her shorts and headed towards the door.
* * *
Koji knocked on the door for another minute or two and then used his own key card and opened the door and swore fluently when he realised she had given him the slip. He raced out the door and made a dash for the car and sped off looking for her.
* * *
Ying Fa was in one of the shops looking at ballgowns for any special occasions. Already she had bought several bags of different assortments of clothes. Mostly for prowling around at night, but what the hell it was what she was here for wasn't it?
She was about to leave when she heard some young girls probably around 20, talking amongst themselves.
" Oh did you here about that man that's coming to the chariety ball this evening? "
" No, what about him? "
" Personally I don't know why Daddy let him come, but who am I to step in? Anyway there's rumours going round that's he's involved with the Dark Riders. "
" Really? " breathed one girl.
" Oh my Dianna what are you going to do? "
" I tried to talk to Daddy, but he wouldn't listen to me, but that's Daddy for you. "
" You know I heard that there's others coming as well. " stated one girl with blonde hair.
" But what ould your father be doing inviting supposed gang related members? "
" I honestly don't know but- Oh! Look at this dress! Isn't it gorgeous? "
Ying Fa rolled her eyes and turned away from the selfish little drama queens and pondered what they said. Dark Riders huh? They were very powerful thought Ying Fa. Not all the way up the top, but almost there. If she get in with one of them and make a contact, them she'd be in with a fighting chance. She had so much to accomplish and she was already getting impatient and it wasn't even day 3. Firstly she had to try and find her family and then she had to find Keir's killer and pay him a little visit.
She looked at the girls and wondered how she was going to get to that chariety ball. She needed and invitation. That problem was solved when one of the girls backed into her causing her to stumble a little.
The girl turned around and gasped.
" Oh my! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to bump into you. I didn't hurt you did I? "
Ying Fa had to force away her grin and managed to look solem.
" Oh no! " she waved her hand and put on the snob accent. " It was my fault. I should have watched where I was going? "
By now the others had come to se what was going on.
" Oh no it was totally my fault. I was too busy looking at these wonderful dresses. "
" I know. " Ying Fa forced a smile. " There's just too many to choose from and we all must try not to get the same thing am I right? " she laughed and the others smiled.
" You certainly know the rules don't you. " one other laughed looking at her.
Ying Fa met her gaze and managed to look flighty.
" My rich uncle is always trying to teach me things but I fear I just haven't got the knack for remembering such things. " here she laughed. " But I go by experience and taste, not rules. "
The blonde laughed along with her and placed her hand on her shoulder.
" Quiet right! My Daddy is always trying to teach me nonesense and basiaclly what's the point? "
" Diana we must hurry. We are going to be late for our pedicure at twelve. "
" Just wait on second Tiffany. " Diana turned to look at Ying Fa.
" I haven't sen you here before? Are you coming to the ball tonight? "
Ying Fa managed to look sad.
" My uncle decided that I needed a holiday and has sent me here and I don't know a soul and although I've heard of this Chariety Ball and have a desiring to go I have no invitation because I only arrived here two days ago. " Ying Fa lied.
The girls looked shocked.
" A rich niece of a wealthy uncle and you haven't been introduced to anyone around here? Well girls I don't know about you, but I think we need to right this dreadful wrong! "
The other two girls nodded.
" What's your name? "
Ying Fa was about to tll her Cherry, but she stoped and thought otherwise.
" My name's Angel. Angel Sanford. Pleased to meet all of you. " she smiled brightly.
" Well Angel, my name's Diana, that's Tiffany and that Carmia. "
Ying Fa nodded.
" You must get this dress! " Diana stated looking at the lovely green dress Ying Fa had been holding.
" Well if you think it will suit me? "
" Of course darling! " Carmia stated smirking.
Ying Fa looked at the price tag and nearly choked. But she was on a mission and she needed it. So she swallowed the oath that she was about to mutter and made her way over to the counter and handed over the dress and typed in her pin number and placed her card back in her wallet and walked out of the shop with the 3 very ANNOYING girls.
4 hours later
Ying Fa sighed as she walked out of the hairdresses after being combed, groomed and painted. Her nails were all smooth and pedicured, her hair had been washed and styled and god knows what else they had done to her. She was about to go back inside to see what was keeping the others, when a Black Mercedes that had been driving past, suddenly slammed on it's brakes and nearly collided with another car. Ignoring the shouts and the car horns, the Black Mercedes did a U-turn and pulled up in front of Ying Fa.
Ying Fa smiled sheepishly when Koji got out of the car and came towards her with a thunderous expressin on his face. Ying Fa actually managed to look nervous when he towered over her. Koji took in the new look and the numerous bags she held.
" You seemed to have been having fun. " he stated quietly.
" Oh Angel darling! " came Diana's voice. " Who's this lovely man? You must introduce us. "
Koji frowned and looked up at the other 3 girls that waited patiently for Ying Fa to intoduce them.
" Diana, Tiffany, Carmia, this is Koji . . my ummm . . cousin. " Ying Fa implied.
" Angel? " Koji asked looking at Ying Fa confused.
Ying Fa blushed at the glances she recieved from the others. She turned and glarred at Koji.
" Oh Koji dear, I fear you're too use to calling me Devil than my actually name. " Ying Fa laughed and turned to the girls smiling.
" You see my dear over protective cousin here refers to me as Devil more often than my real name. Isn't that right Koji? " Ying Fa asked pointedly.
Koji got the drift and lost his angry expression and smiled charmingly at the 3 girls.
" Quiet right my dear little cousin because you are always getting into mischief. Aren't you? "
Ying Fa laughed nervously and blushed.
" Koji is looking after me you see while I'm here on holiday. " she explained and Diana and the others smiled understanding.
" Oh yu'll just to bring him to the charity ball tonight as well. We can't leave him on his own tonight can we? " Carmia stated smiling.
Koji shot Ying Fa a look and she smiled.
" Which renminds me, " Diana stated and delved into her purse full of credit cards.
" Here you are. The last 2 invitations for tonight. It's starts at eight and finishes around twelve. Ok? "
" Perfect. " Ying Fa giggled. " Well girls it's been very interesting, but this over protected bear here has come to take me back home. It seems I've used up my shopping previledges. "
The girls started talking all at once to Koji begging him to let her stay but Koji shook his head.
" Sorry ladies, but it's time for me to get this one back ome. See you tonight. " He leant down and kissed each one on the hands making them giggle and blush.
" Till tonight then. Bye Angel, Koji. " they called as Koji dragged Ying Fa to the car.
* * *
As soon as the car got back onto the road Koji glarred at Ying Fa.
" What the hell was that? " he demanded.
Yng Fa told him.
" What the hell is this charity ball? "
Ying Fa told him and him relaxed a little.
" So we're going in trying to get a hold of this Dark Rider? "
" If I can. "
" Ok I'll let you off on that part of it, but if you think I'm going to forget the fact that you snuck out without me this morning, you're in for a shock. Why'd the hell did you disconnect the phones? "
" I was paying you back for waking me up. "
Koji looked at her.
" That's really mature. "
" I'm seventeen. I'm allowed to be imature if I want to. Besides I wanted to go exploring without a baby sitter. "
" I'm a body guard, not your baby sitter Ying Fa. Besides haven't you heard the saying that curiousity killed the cat? "
Ying Fa smirked and raised her eyesbrow at him.
" Ever heard that Satisfaction brought it back? "
Koji balked and starred at her best he could while driving and remained silent.
" Ying Fa wins that round! " Ying Fa crowed and Koji prayed for patience.
" Your too much of smart arse for your own good and too adorable to hate. "
Ying Fa smiled at him cheekily and Koji couldn't resist he had to smile too and laughed while shaking his head.
' You're going to be the end of me. ' he thought.
* * *
Later that Night
Sakura and Madison fussed over Tristan as they made sure his tuxedo was all right.
" Mom, aunty Sakura, I love you very much, but please stop fussing! " Tristan almost yelled startling them back to reality.
" Tristan we just don't want any mistakes. " Madison cooed as she checked him over once more.
In the doorway Syaoran sniggered and Tristan glarred at him.
" You wait Syaoran. Your turn will come. " he threatened.
Syaoran raised his eyebrow at Tristan in that annoying way that bugged him.
" Syaoran. " Sakura looked up at him. " If you're just going to stand there and be a nuisance you can go help your father with the final preparations. "
Syoaran lost his smirk and Tristan laughed at his expression.
" I don't think he likes that idea aunty Sakura. He's too busy making fun of me. "
" Move it Syaoran. " Sakura commanded.
" Fine. " Syaoran muttered and flipped Tristan off as he walked down the hallway after Tristan had waved to him smirking as he had to leave.
Eriol came in and smiled.
" Everythng set? "
Meilin came in wolf called as she smirked at Tristan who blushed.
" Cut it out. " Tristan threw at her.
" Now are you wired? " Eriol asked.
" Check. " Madison stated as she placed the small microphone on Tristan's collar.
" Got your gun? "
" Yep. " Tristan replied patting his chest where his gun was.
Eriol nodded.
" Now you know what you have to do? "
" I have to try and find one of the members that is going to be at the charity ball tonight. Then I have to try and covince them to make an alliance with us. "
Eriol nodded.
" Good luck Tristan. "
" Thanks Dad. "
" Remember Skylar and Zachery are going to be with you incase anything goes wrong. Make sure you keep us updated, we're going to be here listening ok? "
" Lets go. " Tristan said and walked out of the room.
* * *
" Shall we go in my lady? " Koji asked sweetly as he held his hand out to help Ying Fa out of the car.
" Keep that up and I'll hurl. " Ying Fa spat.
Koji smirked.
" Well you just had to come. "
" Shut up or I'll fire you Koji. "
" Like to see you try. " Koji muttered and Ying Fa glarred at him and them put on her act as she was approached by Diana.
" You came! Oh now the party is perfect! Hello Koji. "
" Diana. " Koji nodded.
" Oh you must come in amet everybody. They're looking forward to meeting you! "
' Yeah I bet. ' Ying Fa thought and swallowed and followed after her, Koji following closely behind her.
" Oh did I tell you that your dress looks amazing on you? " Diana asked.
Ying Fa looked down at the emerald green ress she was wearing. It outlined every curve and trailed out behind her as she walked. It had spaghetti straps and was cut low at the front and the back, revealing a lot of flesh. It was dusted with glitter or something because as she entered the lit up foyer it sparkled and caught everyone's attention as she was the queen or something.
" Umm thank you. " Ying Fa replied smiling and couldn't at first figure why Diana was looking at her expectantly.
" Oh your gown in outstanding Diana. The loveliest here I believe. " Ying Fa stated nearly gagged.
" Thank you darling. Come now if your cousin doesn't object, I'l take you over to met some people. "
Koji shook his head.
" Take her I don't mind. It's good that she has such a wonderful friends as you Diana. "
Diana sucked in his praise and looked at him seductively.
" Thank you Koji. After I introduce Angel to some people, I'll come and keep you
company. "
Ying Fa stuck her finger down her throat behind Diana's back and Koji looked at her and Ying Fa pretended to be looking around the room as Diana turned around and looked at her. Ying Fa smiled at her sweetly.
" Ready? "
Diana turned to look at Koji and smiled.
" Til later then. " she said and dragged Ying Fa off into the crowd, Koji giving her a meaningful glance.
Tristan looked about the room and sighed.
" A bunch of overstuffed peacocks if I ever saw them. " he muttered.
Zachery laughed and herded him towards the refreshment table and handed him a glass of shampane. Tristan gave him a look.
" You have got to be kidding me. No way am I drinking this crap. "
" Drink it and look the part. " Skylar came up behind them and repremanded the young pup.
" Fine. " Tristan shot them a look and took a sip. " This is fowl. Give me whisky or anything stronger any day. "
There was a gasp in all three guys earpieces.
" Tristan Eli Hiiragazawa! " came Madison's angry voice. " What was that I just
heard?!! "
Tristan balked and Zachery and Skylar walked off trying not to laugh as Madison yelled into the earpiece.
" Who introduced you to them?!! " Madison demanded.
Eriol's voice was in the background laughing and Tristan smirked.
" Ask dad mom. "
There was dead silence and them shouting and in the background as Eriol copped Madison's wrath. People looked at the 3 guys that started to laugh at nothing in particular. Tristan composed himself and made his way over to Zachery and Skylar. They sharred at high five and then as Christina's voice came over loud and clear telling them that the 2 had been removed from the room, and were to proced as usual.
**
Sakura sat next to Li in the dark room as Christina listened to what was going on. She took the head phones off her head and flicked a switch so what was going into her headphones was now coming into the speakers so the others could here.
Sakura looked at Li.
" Does it really matter if we get this alliance or not? " she asked.
Li shot her a look.
" It would help if we did have it. Gangs are starting to turn and gang wars are breaking out again. Pretty soon we're going to need all th help we came get if we're going to try and find the sorce of this disturbance. "
Sakura turned back and watched the screen where Meilin and another Black Wolf were doing some research.
" I see. " she muttered.
Chrstina placed her head phones back on and spoke into the microphone.
" Come on guys tell us what you see. "
**
Tristan scanned the room.
" I see nothing but a bunch of baka's not worth the time and effort. I see dancing, gossiping and no sign of any Dark Rider, let alone anything else. "
Zachery scanned the room.
" Pretty much the same here. " he whispered into his microphone.
Skylar kept his gaze on a man in the shadows.
" I've found something. " he whisperd getting Sakura and Li's attention back at the mansion.
" But I don't think he's one of the one's we're after. He's new to me. I've never seen him before. His tall and has mousy brown hair and is in the shadows. "
* Keep an eye on him. * came Christina's reply.
Tristan moved into the next room and let his gaze roam. He was in the process of going to take a sip of his shampane when he stopped and his breath caught in his thraot.
" Holy shit. " he breathed.
" Tristan what's up? " came Skylar's voice.
Tristan stepped into the shadows where no one could see him and he watched the angel in the emerald dress walk closer towards them.
" Christina? " Tristan whispered.
* Yeah, what have you got? *
" Is Aunty Sakura there? "
* Yeah she is. Why? *
" Are you sure? " Tristan asked starring at the girl who had stopped a few feet away.
* Tristan. * came Sakura's voice. * What's wrong? *
" I am currentl;y starring at your twin. " Tristan breathed.
* What? * came Sakura's voice.
" I swear I tell no lie. Zachery, Skylar check it out for yourselves. This chic is you in everyway apart from the chesnut coloured hair. "
Tristan saw Zachery and Skylar come in from the other entrance and watched as they too stopped dead.
" Holy shit he's right. This girl is Sakura. "
* Hello you baka's she is NOT me for I am not there! * came Sakura's voice.
" No affense Sakura, but you have no idea what we are starring at right now. " came Zachery's voice.
* Follow her. * came Li's voice. * Try and figure out if it's trick. *
" Ok. " came 3 voices at once.
Later that Night
Koji came up to Ying Fa much to her surprise as Tristan's, Zachery's an Skylar's.
" Koji wha- ? "
" Listen you're being watched. " Koji stated softly and Ying Fa stiffened.
" What? "
" 3 of them. I'm not sure who they are but they're not who we are after. Just be careful ok? Oh and the guy your after if at the refreshment table. "
Ying Fa blinked and then looked over to where the table was and smiled.
" Remind me to thank you later. "
" Good luck. "
Just then Diana, Carmia and Tiffany came over and smiled at Koji.
" There you are! I was starting to think you'd left. " said Diana.
" Ladies it is a pleasure to see you again. " Koji stated forcefully.
" May I say how lovely you are tonight?" he asked watching Ying Fa move closer to the man.
He also noticed that the 3 that had ben watching her had noticed to and were moving in.
" Ladies, there are 3 wonderful gentlemen over there, " he pointed showing them.
" They are very dear friends of mine and they have talked about nothing but the 3 of you all night. Would be so kind as to go over an show them some affection. They're starting to feel left out. "
Diana and the other 2 looked over towards the guys and smiled.
" Certainly Koji. " Diana smiled. " Anything for you. " and with that they went over to the 3 men and Koji smirked as he watched them try desperately to get away from the 3 girls.
Ying Fa approached the table and moved closer to the man who noticed it and watched her out of the corner of his eye. His was probably around the age od 30, black hair and black eyes. Tall and very handsome. Too bad he wasn't her type, Ying Fa thought.
Ying Fa picked up the glass of shampane and took a sip. The man was watching her openly now and she smiled over at him.
" Good evening. " she said.
The man raised an eyebrow at her.
" Good evening. "
" Mind if I join you? " asked Ying Fa walking over to him.
" Not at all. But I fear you are wasting you time. I'm not interested. "
Ying Fa smirked and raised her eyebrow.
" You're very certain you know what I want then are you? " Ying Fa asked standing next to him.
" I'm not interested in your charms and I'm growing quiet boared of this. "
" I don't think you understand. " Ying Fa said smiling still. " I just wished to have a little chat. "
" About what? " the man asked looking her over.
" About who the both of us are and what we represent. That's all. "
The man looked around and nodded and she followed him as he walked towards an outer balcony where no one was.
" I'm listening. "
Yng Fa nodded.
" Thank you. I know sir that you are a Dark Rider. Am I correct in this assumption? "
" Maybe. "
" Please don't play coy. I want to talk openly with you. "
" You want an alliance don't you? Sorry but I'm not dealing tonight. "
" Sir I don't think you understand how imporatnt this is. "
" Listen I don't think you understand. I do not fall subject to a woman's beauty just because she wants something. I am not dealing tonight. "
Ying Fa glarred at him angrily.
" First I will commit a crime before you can accuse me of it. I do not flaunt what I have thank you very much and if I did then I wouldn't be what I am today because I wouldn't be worth the title. "
The man studyied her for a minute and Ying Fa returned the gaze.
" Say what you will. I won't change my mind. "
" My name is the Black Wolf Chic. " Ying Fa stated and the man jumped. " I am a rogue wolf and no relation to the Black Wolves as everyone believes. I roam free and I hunt on my own. I am very powerful Sir, although I am new to the area, doesn't mean that people like yourself, won't know of my existance for much longer. I can be your friend, alliance or I can be your worst enemy, but I assure you if anyone treads on my ground or interferes where they are not wanted I will take them down. I appraoched you tonight to, as you said before, make an alliance with the Dark Riders. You are a powerful gang although not yet at the top. Before you knock me back here what I came offer you. I can knock out your competition and get you higher ranks for helping me. I do not wish to be part of your gang sir, I just want your assistance and loyalty as you will recieve mine. I seek information on my family that I have lost since I was young and to do so I need contacts, people who can successfully get me the info. I need. Any help that you may require I will try to help you in any way I can. I also seek the where abouts of a man called Komoji. He has crossed my path and I have a little personal issue I wish to discuss with him. "
The man was silent for a moment.
" You are either incredibly game or stupid to tell me all that you just did. "
Ying Fa starred back at him.
" Every one must take chances once and a while to get them where they need to go. "
" You are very young to be out on your own. "
" I didn't ask for your opinion of me, I already know what that is. I just want to know if you except my offer and will become my alliance as I will be yours. "
" Your quick and smart I'll give you that. "
" I should warn you that I have very little patience. "
" So basically just get to the point right? " asked the man.
Ying Fa blushed a little and nodded.
" You know there were others here tonight that wanted the same thing as you do. Why should I give my alliance to you and not them? "
" Because I believe in giving people a chance. They can offer you what I anyone, including me, can ofer you. But I can deliver results and be loyal. I'm most certain the others would rather stick a knife in your back than repay you of your services. "
" And would you do anything we asked? "
" As long is it reasonable and within limitations I suppose. But I will not agree to anything unless I believe it's worth it. And I will not be offering my body as payment either. " Ying Fa declared defiantly.
The man laughed.
" You are a most unusual creature I've had the pleasure to meet. But for some reason I cannot say no to you. The Dark Riders acknowledge you as an alliance. "
Ying Fa's sparkled.
" Oh thank you! " she gushed and bowed her head in respect towards him.
" Apart from Black Wolf Chic, what other name do you go by? "
" Rogue. "
The man bowed in return.
" Do you have your phone Miss Rogue? I'll give you a contact number. If you need me ask for me - Mason - and state who you are. "
Ying Fa typed in the number and in turn gave him her number so he could contact her.
He extended his hand and Ying Fa took it and together they walked back inside instantly catching Tristan, Zachery and Skylar's attention, ignoring the girls that were balbbing away in front of them.
" It was pleasure talking to you Sir. " Ying Fa said and Tristan and the others listened, as did everyone back at the Black Wolf Mansion as Mason laughed.
" As it was to you Miss. "
" I look forward doing business with you in the future. " Ying Fa stated and then took her leave.
" I don't believe it. " Skylar muttered. " She got to him before we did. "
Sakura and Li sagged in the chairs.
Tristan watched as she walked back towards the other man her hips swaying slightly and together they left.
* * *
" Congratulations. " Koji stated as they got in the car.
" Thank you Koji. " Ying Fa replied and smiled broadly and then yawned.
" Lets get you home to bed. "
Ying Fa murmered something, but she was already asleep.
" Ying Fa? Hello? Ying Fa is something wrong? Answer me Ying Fa! "
" G-o-a-w-a-y. " Ying Fa mumbled.
" Ying Fa are you still alseep? " came Koji's voice.
Ying Fa mumbled something intelligeble and Koji sighed in the phone.
" YING FA WAKE UP!! "
Ying Fa jumped startled and there was a large crash followed by:
" HO-EEEE! "
On the other end of the ohone, Koji rubbed his temples and prayed for patience.
Ying Fa starred at her surroundings and then noticed the phone beside her on the floor. Koji's voice was asking her if she was ok and she glarred at it. She picked up the phone and forced her sleepy voice to it's sweetest.
" Sorry but the line that you have tried to reach is not connected. "
" Ying Fa. " Koji started.
" Please check the number you have dialed and don't try again. " and with that Ying Fa hung up.
Ying Fa turned the phone off and disconnected the other phone. She was so tired. She noticed her surroundings and had to admire it's beauty. It was like a richman's penthouse. It was wondefully furnished and the open space! The loungeroom that Ying Fa was in was so open and huge. In front of her was two glass doors that lead to a huge balcony.
She breathed in the fresh air as she open them and walked out onto the balcony. She looked down at the town and admired it's beauty. Somehow she knew this place. Not this spot exactly, but she knew this place.
She suddenly had the urge to go exoploring. She smiled evilly thinking about the skitz Koji would chuck when he found out that she had gone out alone. She knew he would be there very soon as she had disconnected the phone. She made her way towards the rooms and checked everything out as she went. She was going to like living here.
She opened her wardrobe and looked at the small amount of clothes she had with her. She picked out a casual outfit of jean shorts and a light pink cherry singlet top and a white cotton shirt to go over that, which she left unbuttoned. She brushed her hair and clipped it up with a clip and put on her sunnies. She slipped on some sandals and went to the bathroom to clean her teeth and make last minute expections.
She grabbed her wallet and placed the fake ID in it and the other things as well and made sure she had her key card. She put her wallet in the back pocket of her shorts and headed towards the door.
* * *
Koji knocked on the door for another minute or two and then used his own key card and opened the door and swore fluently when he realised she had given him the slip. He raced out the door and made a dash for the car and sped off looking for her.
* * *
Ying Fa was in one of the shops looking at ballgowns for any special occasions. Already she had bought several bags of different assortments of clothes. Mostly for prowling around at night, but what the hell it was what she was here for wasn't it?
She was about to leave when she heard some young girls probably around 20, talking amongst themselves.
" Oh did you here about that man that's coming to the chariety ball this evening? "
" No, what about him? "
" Personally I don't know why Daddy let him come, but who am I to step in? Anyway there's rumours going round that's he's involved with the Dark Riders. "
" Really? " breathed one girl.
" Oh my Dianna what are you going to do? "
" I tried to talk to Daddy, but he wouldn't listen to me, but that's Daddy for you. "
" You know I heard that there's others coming as well. " stated one girl with blonde hair.
" But what ould your father be doing inviting supposed gang related members? "
" I honestly don't know but- Oh! Look at this dress! Isn't it gorgeous? "
Ying Fa rolled her eyes and turned away from the selfish little drama queens and pondered what they said. Dark Riders huh? They were very powerful thought Ying Fa. Not all the way up the top, but almost there. If she get in with one of them and make a contact, them she'd be in with a fighting chance. She had so much to accomplish and she was already getting impatient and it wasn't even day 3. Firstly she had to try and find her family and then she had to find Keir's killer and pay him a little visit.
She looked at the girls and wondered how she was going to get to that chariety ball. She needed and invitation. That problem was solved when one of the girls backed into her causing her to stumble a little.
The girl turned around and gasped.
" Oh my! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to bump into you. I didn't hurt you did I? "
Ying Fa had to force away her grin and managed to look solem.
" Oh no! " she waved her hand and put on the snob accent. " It was my fault. I should have watched where I was going? "
By now the others had come to se what was going on.
" Oh no it was totally my fault. I was too busy looking at these wonderful dresses. "
" I know. " Ying Fa forced a smile. " There's just too many to choose from and we all must try not to get the same thing am I right? " she laughed and the others smiled.
" You certainly know the rules don't you. " one other laughed looking at her.
Ying Fa met her gaze and managed to look flighty.
" My rich uncle is always trying to teach me things but I fear I just haven't got the knack for remembering such things. " here she laughed. " But I go by experience and taste, not rules. "
The blonde laughed along with her and placed her hand on her shoulder.
" Quiet right! My Daddy is always trying to teach me nonesense and basiaclly what's the point? "
" Diana we must hurry. We are going to be late for our pedicure at twelve. "
" Just wait on second Tiffany. " Diana turned to look at Ying Fa.
" I haven't sen you here before? Are you coming to the ball tonight? "
Ying Fa managed to look sad.
" My uncle decided that I needed a holiday and has sent me here and I don't know a soul and although I've heard of this Chariety Ball and have a desiring to go I have no invitation because I only arrived here two days ago. " Ying Fa lied.
The girls looked shocked.
" A rich niece of a wealthy uncle and you haven't been introduced to anyone around here? Well girls I don't know about you, but I think we need to right this dreadful wrong! "
The other two girls nodded.
" What's your name? "
Ying Fa was about to tll her Cherry, but she stoped and thought otherwise.
" My name's Angel. Angel Sanford. Pleased to meet all of you. " she smiled brightly.
" Well Angel, my name's Diana, that's Tiffany and that Carmia. "
Ying Fa nodded.
" You must get this dress! " Diana stated looking at the lovely green dress Ying Fa had been holding.
" Well if you think it will suit me? "
" Of course darling! " Carmia stated smirking.
Ying Fa looked at the price tag and nearly choked. But she was on a mission and she needed it. So she swallowed the oath that she was about to mutter and made her way over to the counter and handed over the dress and typed in her pin number and placed her card back in her wallet and walked out of the shop with the 3 very ANNOYING girls.
4 hours later
Ying Fa sighed as she walked out of the hairdresses after being combed, groomed and painted. Her nails were all smooth and pedicured, her hair had been washed and styled and god knows what else they had done to her. She was about to go back inside to see what was keeping the others, when a Black Mercedes that had been driving past, suddenly slammed on it's brakes and nearly collided with another car. Ignoring the shouts and the car horns, the Black Mercedes did a U-turn and pulled up in front of Ying Fa.
Ying Fa smiled sheepishly when Koji got out of the car and came towards her with a thunderous expressin on his face. Ying Fa actually managed to look nervous when he towered over her. Koji took in the new look and the numerous bags she held.
" You seemed to have been having fun. " he stated quietly.
" Oh Angel darling! " came Diana's voice. " Who's this lovely man? You must introduce us. "
Koji frowned and looked up at the other 3 girls that waited patiently for Ying Fa to intoduce them.
" Diana, Tiffany, Carmia, this is Koji . . my ummm . . cousin. " Ying Fa implied.
" Angel? " Koji asked looking at Ying Fa confused.
Ying Fa blushed at the glances she recieved from the others. She turned and glarred at Koji.
" Oh Koji dear, I fear you're too use to calling me Devil than my actually name. " Ying Fa laughed and turned to the girls smiling.
" You see my dear over protective cousin here refers to me as Devil more often than my real name. Isn't that right Koji? " Ying Fa asked pointedly.
Koji got the drift and lost his angry expression and smiled charmingly at the 3 girls.
" Quiet right my dear little cousin because you are always getting into mischief. Aren't you? "
Ying Fa laughed nervously and blushed.
" Koji is looking after me you see while I'm here on holiday. " she explained and Diana and the others smiled understanding.
" Oh yu'll just to bring him to the charity ball tonight as well. We can't leave him on his own tonight can we? " Carmia stated smiling.
Koji shot Ying Fa a look and she smiled.
" Which renminds me, " Diana stated and delved into her purse full of credit cards.
" Here you are. The last 2 invitations for tonight. It's starts at eight and finishes around twelve. Ok? "
" Perfect. " Ying Fa giggled. " Well girls it's been very interesting, but this over protected bear here has come to take me back home. It seems I've used up my shopping previledges. "
The girls started talking all at once to Koji begging him to let her stay but Koji shook his head.
" Sorry ladies, but it's time for me to get this one back ome. See you tonight. " He leant down and kissed each one on the hands making them giggle and blush.
" Till tonight then. Bye Angel, Koji. " they called as Koji dragged Ying Fa to the car.
* * *
As soon as the car got back onto the road Koji glarred at Ying Fa.
" What the hell was that? " he demanded.
Yng Fa told him.
" What the hell is this charity ball? "
Ying Fa told him and him relaxed a little.
" So we're going in trying to get a hold of this Dark Rider? "
" If I can. "
" Ok I'll let you off on that part of it, but if you think I'm going to forget the fact that you snuck out without me this morning, you're in for a shock. Why'd the hell did you disconnect the phones? "
" I was paying you back for waking me up. "
Koji looked at her.
" That's really mature. "
" I'm seventeen. I'm allowed to be imature if I want to. Besides I wanted to go exploring without a baby sitter. "
" I'm a body guard, not your baby sitter Ying Fa. Besides haven't you heard the saying that curiousity killed the cat? "
Ying Fa smirked and raised her eyesbrow at him.
" Ever heard that Satisfaction brought it back? "
Koji balked and starred at her best he could while driving and remained silent.
" Ying Fa wins that round! " Ying Fa crowed and Koji prayed for patience.
" Your too much of smart arse for your own good and too adorable to hate. "
Ying Fa smiled at him cheekily and Koji couldn't resist he had to smile too and laughed while shaking his head.
' You're going to be the end of me. ' he thought.
* * *
Later that Night
Sakura and Madison fussed over Tristan as they made sure his tuxedo was all right.
" Mom, aunty Sakura, I love you very much, but please stop fussing! " Tristan almost yelled startling them back to reality.
" Tristan we just don't want any mistakes. " Madison cooed as she checked him over once more.
In the doorway Syaoran sniggered and Tristan glarred at him.
" You wait Syaoran. Your turn will come. " he threatened.
Syaoran raised his eyebrow at Tristan in that annoying way that bugged him.
" Syaoran. " Sakura looked up at him. " If you're just going to stand there and be a nuisance you can go help your father with the final preparations. "
Syoaran lost his smirk and Tristan laughed at his expression.
" I don't think he likes that idea aunty Sakura. He's too busy making fun of me. "
" Move it Syaoran. " Sakura commanded.
" Fine. " Syaoran muttered and flipped Tristan off as he walked down the hallway after Tristan had waved to him smirking as he had to leave.
Eriol came in and smiled.
" Everythng set? "
Meilin came in wolf called as she smirked at Tristan who blushed.
" Cut it out. " Tristan threw at her.
" Now are you wired? " Eriol asked.
" Check. " Madison stated as she placed the small microphone on Tristan's collar.
" Got your gun? "
" Yep. " Tristan replied patting his chest where his gun was.
Eriol nodded.
" Now you know what you have to do? "
" I have to try and find one of the members that is going to be at the charity ball tonight. Then I have to try and covince them to make an alliance with us. "
Eriol nodded.
" Good luck Tristan. "
" Thanks Dad. "
" Remember Skylar and Zachery are going to be with you incase anything goes wrong. Make sure you keep us updated, we're going to be here listening ok? "
" Lets go. " Tristan said and walked out of the room.
* * *
" Shall we go in my lady? " Koji asked sweetly as he held his hand out to help Ying Fa out of the car.
" Keep that up and I'll hurl. " Ying Fa spat.
Koji smirked.
" Well you just had to come. "
" Shut up or I'll fire you Koji. "
" Like to see you try. " Koji muttered and Ying Fa glarred at him and them put on her act as she was approached by Diana.
" You came! Oh now the party is perfect! Hello Koji. "
" Diana. " Koji nodded.
" Oh you must come in amet everybody. They're looking forward to meeting you! "
' Yeah I bet. ' Ying Fa thought and swallowed and followed after her, Koji following closely behind her.
" Oh did I tell you that your dress looks amazing on you? " Diana asked.
Ying Fa looked down at the emerald green ress she was wearing. It outlined every curve and trailed out behind her as she walked. It had spaghetti straps and was cut low at the front and the back, revealing a lot of flesh. It was dusted with glitter or something because as she entered the lit up foyer it sparkled and caught everyone's attention as she was the queen or something.
" Umm thank you. " Ying Fa replied smiling and couldn't at first figure why Diana was looking at her expectantly.
" Oh your gown in outstanding Diana. The loveliest here I believe. " Ying Fa stated nearly gagged.
" Thank you darling. Come now if your cousin doesn't object, I'l take you over to met some people. "
Koji shook his head.
" Take her I don't mind. It's good that she has such a wonderful friends as you Diana. "
Diana sucked in his praise and looked at him seductively.
" Thank you Koji. After I introduce Angel to some people, I'll come and keep you
company. "
Ying Fa stuck her finger down her throat behind Diana's back and Koji looked at her and Ying Fa pretended to be looking around the room as Diana turned around and looked at her. Ying Fa smiled at her sweetly.
" Ready? "
Diana turned to look at Koji and smiled.
" Til later then. " she said and dragged Ying Fa off into the crowd, Koji giving her a meaningful glance.
Tristan looked about the room and sighed.
" A bunch of overstuffed peacocks if I ever saw them. " he muttered.
Zachery laughed and herded him towards the refreshment table and handed him a glass of shampane. Tristan gave him a look.
" You have got to be kidding me. No way am I drinking this crap. "
" Drink it and look the part. " Skylar came up behind them and repremanded the young pup.
" Fine. " Tristan shot them a look and took a sip. " This is fowl. Give me whisky or anything stronger any day. "
There was a gasp in all three guys earpieces.
" Tristan Eli Hiiragazawa! " came Madison's angry voice. " What was that I just
heard?!! "
Tristan balked and Zachery and Skylar walked off trying not to laugh as Madison yelled into the earpiece.
" Who introduced you to them?!! " Madison demanded.
Eriol's voice was in the background laughing and Tristan smirked.
" Ask dad mom. "
There was dead silence and them shouting and in the background as Eriol copped Madison's wrath. People looked at the 3 guys that started to laugh at nothing in particular. Tristan composed himself and made his way over to Zachery and Skylar. They sharred at high five and then as Christina's voice came over loud and clear telling them that the 2 had been removed from the room, and were to proced as usual.
**
Sakura sat next to Li in the dark room as Christina listened to what was going on. She took the head phones off her head and flicked a switch so what was going into her headphones was now coming into the speakers so the others could here.
Sakura looked at Li.
" Does it really matter if we get this alliance or not? " she asked.
Li shot her a look.
" It would help if we did have it. Gangs are starting to turn and gang wars are breaking out again. Pretty soon we're going to need all th help we came get if we're going to try and find the sorce of this disturbance. "
Sakura turned back and watched the screen where Meilin and another Black Wolf were doing some research.
" I see. " she muttered.
Chrstina placed her head phones back on and spoke into the microphone.
" Come on guys tell us what you see. "
**
Tristan scanned the room.
" I see nothing but a bunch of baka's not worth the time and effort. I see dancing, gossiping and no sign of any Dark Rider, let alone anything else. "
Zachery scanned the room.
" Pretty much the same here. " he whispered into his microphone.
Skylar kept his gaze on a man in the shadows.
" I've found something. " he whisperd getting Sakura and Li's attention back at the mansion.
" But I don't think he's one of the one's we're after. He's new to me. I've never seen him before. His tall and has mousy brown hair and is in the shadows. "
* Keep an eye on him. * came Christina's reply.
Tristan moved into the next room and let his gaze roam. He was in the process of going to take a sip of his shampane when he stopped and his breath caught in his thraot.
" Holy shit. " he breathed.
" Tristan what's up? " came Skylar's voice.
Tristan stepped into the shadows where no one could see him and he watched the angel in the emerald dress walk closer towards them.
" Christina? " Tristan whispered.
* Yeah, what have you got? *
" Is Aunty Sakura there? "
* Yeah she is. Why? *
" Are you sure? " Tristan asked starring at the girl who had stopped a few feet away.
* Tristan. * came Sakura's voice. * What's wrong? *
" I am currentl;y starring at your twin. " Tristan breathed.
* What? * came Sakura's voice.
" I swear I tell no lie. Zachery, Skylar check it out for yourselves. This chic is you in everyway apart from the chesnut coloured hair. "
Tristan saw Zachery and Skylar come in from the other entrance and watched as they too stopped dead.
" Holy shit he's right. This girl is Sakura. "
* Hello you baka's she is NOT me for I am not there! * came Sakura's voice.
" No affense Sakura, but you have no idea what we are starring at right now. " came Zachery's voice.
* Follow her. * came Li's voice. * Try and figure out if it's trick. *
" Ok. " came 3 voices at once.
Later that Night
Koji came up to Ying Fa much to her surprise as Tristan's, Zachery's an Skylar's.
" Koji wha- ? "
" Listen you're being watched. " Koji stated softly and Ying Fa stiffened.
" What? "
" 3 of them. I'm not sure who they are but they're not who we are after. Just be careful ok? Oh and the guy your after if at the refreshment table. "
Ying Fa blinked and then looked over to where the table was and smiled.
" Remind me to thank you later. "
" Good luck. "
Just then Diana, Carmia and Tiffany came over and smiled at Koji.
" There you are! I was starting to think you'd left. " said Diana.
" Ladies it is a pleasure to see you again. " Koji stated forcefully.
" May I say how lovely you are tonight?" he asked watching Ying Fa move closer to the man.
He also noticed that the 3 that had ben watching her had noticed to and were moving in.
" Ladies, there are 3 wonderful gentlemen over there, " he pointed showing them.
" They are very dear friends of mine and they have talked about nothing but the 3 of you all night. Would be so kind as to go over an show them some affection. They're starting to feel left out. "
Diana and the other 2 looked over towards the guys and smiled.
" Certainly Koji. " Diana smiled. " Anything for you. " and with that they went over to the 3 men and Koji smirked as he watched them try desperately to get away from the 3 girls.
Ying Fa approached the table and moved closer to the man who noticed it and watched her out of the corner of his eye. His was probably around the age od 30, black hair and black eyes. Tall and very handsome. Too bad he wasn't her type, Ying Fa thought.
Ying Fa picked up the glass of shampane and took a sip. The man was watching her openly now and she smiled over at him.
" Good evening. " she said.
The man raised an eyebrow at her.
" Good evening. "
" Mind if I join you? " asked Ying Fa walking over to him.
" Not at all. But I fear you are wasting you time. I'm not interested. "
Ying Fa smirked and raised her eyebrow.
" You're very certain you know what I want then are you? " Ying Fa asked standing next to him.
" I'm not interested in your charms and I'm growing quiet boared of this. "
" I don't think you understand. " Ying Fa said smiling still. " I just wished to have a little chat. "
" About what? " the man asked looking her over.
" About who the both of us are and what we represent. That's all. "
The man looked around and nodded and she followed him as he walked towards an outer balcony where no one was.
" I'm listening. "
Yng Fa nodded.
" Thank you. I know sir that you are a Dark Rider. Am I correct in this assumption? "
" Maybe. "
" Please don't play coy. I want to talk openly with you. "
" You want an alliance don't you? Sorry but I'm not dealing tonight. "
" Sir I don't think you understand how imporatnt this is. "
" Listen I don't think you understand. I do not fall subject to a woman's beauty just because she wants something. I am not dealing tonight. "
Ying Fa glarred at him angrily.
" First I will commit a crime before you can accuse me of it. I do not flaunt what I have thank you very much and if I did then I wouldn't be what I am today because I wouldn't be worth the title. "
The man studyied her for a minute and Ying Fa returned the gaze.
" Say what you will. I won't change my mind. "
" My name is the Black Wolf Chic. " Ying Fa stated and the man jumped. " I am a rogue wolf and no relation to the Black Wolves as everyone believes. I roam free and I hunt on my own. I am very powerful Sir, although I am new to the area, doesn't mean that people like yourself, won't know of my existance for much longer. I can be your friend, alliance or I can be your worst enemy, but I assure you if anyone treads on my ground or interferes where they are not wanted I will take them down. I appraoched you tonight to, as you said before, make an alliance with the Dark Riders. You are a powerful gang although not yet at the top. Before you knock me back here what I came offer you. I can knock out your competition and get you higher ranks for helping me. I do not wish to be part of your gang sir, I just want your assistance and loyalty as you will recieve mine. I seek information on my family that I have lost since I was young and to do so I need contacts, people who can successfully get me the info. I need. Any help that you may require I will try to help you in any way I can. I also seek the where abouts of a man called Komoji. He has crossed my path and I have a little personal issue I wish to discuss with him. "
The man was silent for a moment.
" You are either incredibly game or stupid to tell me all that you just did. "
Ying Fa starred back at him.
" Every one must take chances once and a while to get them where they need to go. "
" You are very young to be out on your own. "
" I didn't ask for your opinion of me, I already know what that is. I just want to know if you except my offer and will become my alliance as I will be yours. "
" Your quick and smart I'll give you that. "
" I should warn you that I have very little patience. "
" So basically just get to the point right? " asked the man.
Ying Fa blushed a little and nodded.
" You know there were others here tonight that wanted the same thing as you do. Why should I give my alliance to you and not them? "
" Because I believe in giving people a chance. They can offer you what I anyone, including me, can ofer you. But I can deliver results and be loyal. I'm most certain the others would rather stick a knife in your back than repay you of your services. "
" And would you do anything we asked? "
" As long is it reasonable and within limitations I suppose. But I will not agree to anything unless I believe it's worth it. And I will not be offering my body as payment either. " Ying Fa declared defiantly.
The man laughed.
" You are a most unusual creature I've had the pleasure to meet. But for some reason I cannot say no to you. The Dark Riders acknowledge you as an alliance. "
Ying Fa's sparkled.
" Oh thank you! " she gushed and bowed her head in respect towards him.
" Apart from Black Wolf Chic, what other name do you go by? "
" Rogue. "
The man bowed in return.
" Do you have your phone Miss Rogue? I'll give you a contact number. If you need me ask for me - Mason - and state who you are. "
Ying Fa typed in the number and in turn gave him her number so he could contact her.
He extended his hand and Ying Fa took it and together they walked back inside instantly catching Tristan, Zachery and Skylar's attention, ignoring the girls that were balbbing away in front of them.
" It was pleasure talking to you Sir. " Ying Fa said and Tristan and the others listened, as did everyone back at the Black Wolf Mansion as Mason laughed.
" As it was to you Miss. "
" I look forward doing business with you in the future. " Ying Fa stated and then took her leave.
" I don't believe it. " Skylar muttered. " She got to him before we did. "
Sakura and Li sagged in the chairs.
Tristan watched as she walked back towards the other man her hips swaying slightly and together they left.
* * *
" Congratulations. " Koji stated as they got in the car.
" Thank you Koji. " Ying Fa replied and smiled broadly and then yawned.
" Lets get you home to bed. "
Ying Fa murmered something, but she was already asleep.