Silencer of Darkness
By Sonic Angel
Disclaimer: Don't own Noir!
"Yami. It is the name of a predetermined fate. Two gentlemen, preside over death; the destiny of the newly born and the unlucky, their dark souls defend."
Noir, Mireille Bouqet, and Kirika Yummura. The young woman wearing a cloak, calling herself 'The True Noir'; assassin of the secret organization, known only as the Soldats. The Judge, their corrupt target.
Then, we have the new players on the board. The legendary Noir of the male assassins and two of the most shadowy assassins of the underworld, they are known by many names, separately, but together, they are: Yami.
As the Dark Arsonist stood by, his partner, the Gentleman of Darkness, was getting ready to show the Judge why, in the underworld, he's known as the Dark Blade.
The Gentleman smiled, "You know what I do for a living, don't you, Judge?"
The Judge fearfully nodded, knowing of what his assailant was capable of, thanks to the Underworld rumors.
He sneered, "That means, I can't let you live." Then, he flashed a smile.
The Dark Arsonist was trying to look noble for his partner, but he couldn't help but look at Mireille naughtily. He suddenly regained his composure when the Gentleman glared at him.
Arsonist said, "The Gentleman is unlike any assassin you three ladies have ever seen or known before."
Mireille asked, "Why is that?"
Arsonist replied, "First off, he's a throwback. Just like his assassination styles."
The Gentleman replied, "There's nothing wrong with a throwback."
Arsonist continued, "Second, he only performs the 'Kiss of Death' on female targets."
Gentleman said, "Arsonist. Lights."
Arsonist pushed a button on his watch, and the lights were turned off.
Gentleman sneered, "Judge. You are now engulfed in darkness. Welcome to my playground."
Arsonist sighed, "There's his calling card. Whenever he assassinates people, it's usually in darkness, or in the dead of night. He claims to be mysterious, but when you've known his as long as I have, he's as mysterious as water."
No response. Suddenly, the Judge felt a sharp kick to his spine. He yelled, "WHERE ARE YOU?"
The Gentleman laughed, "Ha ha ha. I told you, Judge. You're in my playground now."
That's when the Gentleman stepped up the attacks and really started to hurt the Judge with his powerful punches and excruciatingly deadly kicks.
Mireille stammered, "He… He's a martial assassin?"
Arsonist replied, "Yeah. But this is how he 'preps' his target. The throwing knife, or kunai, that he threw to keep the Judge's gun out of his hands is his tool for assassination."
The one calling herself 'The True Noir' stated, "Now you've got me interested, Arsonist. So you tell me he specializes in knife assassinations?"
That's when Kirika spoke up. She said, "It would seem that your friend has taken up the ancient ways of assassination to heart."
'True Noir' agreed. She stated, "They may be old, but they get the job done." Then she wondered, "Where are his blades? The underworld calls him the Dark Blade…?"
Gentleman yelled, "Here's why the Underworld calls me the Dark Blade! Take this! BLADE STORM!"
That's when the Gentleman launched a flurry of both kunai and shuriken at the Judge. And one of the kunai hit the Judge on the knee.
Arsonist reactivated the lights and that's when all three assassins looked at the Judge. Then, they thought at the same time, 'He used the flurry to disguise the kunai he was going to use to get the Judge!'
Gentleman dropped down to the floor and sneered, "I suggest that you don't move, Judge."
The Judge yelled, "Oh, and why not?"
Gentleman stated, "The kunai I hit you with is black. Plus, the tip is coated with a combination of venom from the poison arrow frogs of South America, and cyanide. You'll die soon."
That's when 'True Noir' smiled evilly, "Your assassination was truly artistic. You two truly deserve to be Yami."
Gentleman smiled, "You have not seen what the Dark Arsonist can do. You can't judge the whole just by one half. You have to judge assassination teams as a whole. And, I have seen what Noir can do, and I must say I am most impressed." He then proceeded to point at Kirika and smile, "But you… your assassination of Legrand most inspired me. You are beyond doubt, that you are Noir. 'One shot, one kill.'. That is what all hired guns should strive for."
Kirika said, "Thank you."
Arsonist looked at Mireille and smiled, "You are most impressive as well."
Gentleman sighed, "If you think you can just sweet talk your way to becoming 'A most trustworthy assassin for hire', AKA Mireille Bouqet's boyfriend, you've got another thing coming."
Then, the Judge dropped dead. The 'True Noir' picked up one of Gentleman's decoy kunai and said, "It looks ancient, but the blade seems to be cut by lasers."
Gentleman smiled, "I like mixing the old with the new. How do you know so much about throwing knives?"
The 'True Noir' opened her cloak and stated, "Throwing knives are my trademark weapons for elimination as well."
Gentleman stared at the knives. He said, "Definitely New Age."
Gentleman picked up his kunai and shuriken. He looked at his partner. He said, "Let's go home." Then, he grinned, "Race you!"
Arsonist said, "Oh, you're on!"
Arsonist detonated a smoke bomb and left the building.
The Gentleman launched a grappling kunai from his right sleeve and yelled, "We'll meet again, Noir!"
As the duo left, Mireille wondered, "Who are they?"
Kirika said, "I am sure we'll find out their true identities."
When they began to exit, they found that the young woman who called herself 'The True Noir' had exited the building.
At the Manor…
A woman was walking to her room when who should abruptly appear but 'The True Noir' herself.
The woman smiled, "Ah, my darling Chloe. Did you assassinate the Judge?"
Chloe responded, "I did not assassinate the Judge. Someone else did, Altena."
Altena looked serious. She asked, "Was it the child?"
Chloe answered, "It was… Yami."
Altena pondered, "Yami has reawakened. How most fortunate for me, my darling; It would seem as if my plan is going well."
Chloe stated, "Kirika and her friend are trying to find out who they are."
Altena smiled, "I would like to meet the newest incarnation of Yami."
Chloe asked, "But… We do not know the true identities of Yami. All I know is that they are deserving of the name. How are we going to find out?"
Altena smiled, "That will be your mission. Help the child and her friend if need be. Also, I have just recently purchased a safe house in the outskirts of France. In addition, I have provided you with some civilian clothing as well."
Chloe bowed, "It shall be done."
Altena said, "Before you leave, tell me one thing. Is the Gentleman of Darkness as good as the Underworld rumors have stated him to be?"
Chloe's face turned a few shades of red. She said, "Yes, he is. And he's just as cute too."
While the underworld and the Soldats have known of Yami… There is another pair that is equally feared and talked about constantly as Yami. (AN: Hmm. I wonder why…?) A deadly pair of male bounty hunters based in the U.S., but have subsidiaries in Spain, Japan, and yes, in Paris. They are the Dragons.
Akira Himura
Age: 17
Looks: Akira is a young man with black hair, brown eyes, skinny, and is referred to as the 'Gentleman Gun' in the overworld, and in the underworld (AN: Sound familiar, anyone?).
Weapons: A pair of Colt .45 handguns, and a .44 Magnum.
Nationality: Japanese American.
Michael Gustav
Age: 18
Looks: A year older than his smaller counterpart, Michael is big, bad, and he's not going to let anyone get in his way. And yes, bombs are his forte, (AN: This is so obvious.) and yes, he's a perv.
Weapons: Klobb, and a Cobra semi-automatic.
Nationality: American, with a bit of Irish and German.
SA: Oh man, this is too easy! Even you reviewers out there can guess who Yami is!
Arsonist: Does this mean…
SA: Oh yeah! Next time, the Noir gals plus Chloe find themselves trapped by perverted French rapists led by an even more perverted 'Ninja'; and the Dragons to arrive save their hides and get their bounty on these guys! And… UH OH! The Dragons get their secret identities busted… By Kirika?! Next Episode… "Black meets Darkness, Part 1."
Mireille: Well, what can I say? Kirika's a smart girl.