Disclaimer: Imadoki is owned by Yuu Watase.
ALWFTA: I'm really sorry for the late update. Working's been keeping me real busy, sometimes I've to work OT. Can even spend much time on my com! Anyway, I work my way out. Here you go chapter 3. Hope you enjoy it!
Kidnapped:
Chapter 3: Another letter!
After failed searching for Tanpopo, Kouki went home, silently weeping in his heart. He went into the bathroom and turned on the shower. He wailed and wet himself, feeling frustrated that he failed to protect his loved one. No, why is this happening? I'm not going to give up on you. We got together after struggling so much. (Actually, you are the only one who struggle to get close to her!) I must fine her. Tanpopo! Without you, how am I suppose to live on? It will be like a boat without the wind, lost in the sea.
He went to the green house to think over for a solution. Again, his servant came in and handed him another letter. He quickly ripped it open. The letter gave him a shock, it did not only carried message but a prove that the cupid had caught her away. There was a blood red fingerprint on the letter as the prove. The letter wrote:
Prepare a hundred million yen and come to the old school hall in 5 hours time. Otherwise she will not only bleeding this much. Call the police and she will die immediatly. C' ya...
His hands were trembling after finished reading. He paced around, thinking What am I suppose to do? Tell my father and mother? They are already facing an economic crisis. Right, I'll call the others. What friends are for!
At Saionji's house, Kouki had called for an urgent gathering.
"Look" showing the letter"The kidnapper had sent this letter to me. This is not the first time, he sent this sort of thing to me. He once sent a warning letter then another idiotic message. And now..." Kouki was already shaking in rage and his anger was rising higher and higher. The thought of his beloved Tanpopo was caught by this cupid and hurting her was too hard to withstand.
Saionji, Kyogoku and Arisa were sitting silently, waiting for Kouki to continue, but he didn't. So Saionji tried to break the ice"Kugyou-kun, why don't you let us help you prepare the huge sum. After that, you'll do your best and try to rescue her out." It was lucky that the Saionji's family wasn't affected by the economy crisis. On the hand, she was planning some other thing in mind. Not to upset him, she didn't tell him the whole plan.
Kouki's feeling was lighten by this and he nodded to agree, to sad to reply.
In one hour time...
Kouki was holding a black case, filled with the hundred million yen. He stood bravely in front of the hall, ready to face any difficulty that is going to be. The door creaked open slowly and revealed a narrow passage. He was shock to see what had happened to the hall. He entered without a backward glance, thinking of Tanpopo all the time.
Around the hall, behind one of the big trees, Saionji, Kyogoku and Arisa were stood, watching and trying to firgure another way to save Tanpopo. Saionji beckoned the others to squat down"Seems that there is no other way in except that front door."
Kyogoku nodded"and I'd tried all the side doors. They are all tightly shut and closed."
"Well, what are we waiting for let's go in and help then" Arisa said. The three went in, tipping toe like a thief in broad daylight!
On the other hand, Tanpopo woke up and was shock to find herself got tied up. Her eyelids were heavy but she tried and struggled to stay awake. It was dark all around and she could see nothing. Just then, the only door to this room opened. Her eyes widen as she saw who it was.
He walked in with a smile and squat down beside her. His smile widen as he held up her face with one hand"What a pretty face! No wonder Kugyou will fall in love with you." He licked her and continued"With such great scent, he will stick to you forever for sure. I wonder how these lips secure his heart" His lips began to edge closer to hers. Horror struck, Tanpopo shock her head violently to prevent the kiss. But with his hand so tightly held around, she couldn't even move an inch.
"Ouch" He backed away, his lips bleeding. "You idiot! You bit me" Without another word, he slapped her forcefully. Her face redden immediatly. He walked away and went to the dusty old table. He picked up a bottle and poured something into a cup. He looked back to her"I'm sure you are thirsty so brought you some special drink."
Tanpopo was frighten and angry. She shouted for help and struggled with the rope. He went to her in few strides and held her the same way"There's no use to shout. No one can here you from here. Why not drink some of this" He scooped some and fed her, but she shook her head, refused to drink. He flew into a rage"DRINK" and forced the whole cup of liquid down her throat. Her eyes filled with tears, I'm sorry, Kouki. I'm really sorry. She weeped silently as tears started to roll down her cheek. I knew I was wrong that I didn't listen to your advice. Now I can't do anything. I'm sorry. May god bless you. She prayed a prayer in her heart. Her eyelids started to feel heavy again, so heavy that she couldn't hold it open anymore.
That young man stood to see Tanpopo struggled to stay awake. His face twisted into an evil smile as he saw the result of the sleeping draught. He quickly retied the ropes, talking to himself Kugyou! I can have my revenge now. I won't let her go this easily. I swear I'll never let you get out of this this easily either. Never! He finished and checked on his watch before leaving the room.
Kouki had just stepped into the hall, this is no ordinary game. What is this? The walls around him was a view of a field of horses and unicorns. Another note dropped down and hung in front of him. He tore it down and read: Welcome to my great maze! I call it the unicorn maze. Please leave the case in the green room and I'll tell you where your beloved is. REMEMBER, BE CAREFUL!
To be continued...
ALWFTA: What will happen next? Will Kouki able to save Tanpopo? That will be what is going to put on next chapter. See ya next time! Please read and review!
