Femme Fatale Chapter 1
By:raq
Written 11.30.00
Edited 10.02

It was early Wednesday morning at the capital's security department. Meetings and different sections with high security clearances discussed the Nations War Relations. Their were talks of them middle east and its conflicts, different representatives filtered throughout, each in their own discussion on the tactics and which they would give their go.

In one of the highly secured rooms, a meeting went underway. A group of well-known dignitaries assembled to discuss an important citizen that's life is very much at stake.

The eight men all of different race sat anxiously discussing other worldly current events as the other two women a tall form, with short blond hair sat tapping her fingers on the large table, impatiently taking small glances to her left. A light blue hair woman sat making notes, patiently smiling to the blonds famous impatient scowls.

"She said to be prompt" the blond woman leaned over to her left.

"You know she had a meeting, besides, its not like you've never been late before" smiling sweetly, she received another scowl from the other.

Walking in came a woman of 5'9, of slender form. In her dark green suit, matching her long black evergreen mane. Her eyes were of darker shade of brown but as the two other women sat, they knew when provoked and angry her eyes are of the sharpest red.

"Good Morning ladies and gentleman," she greeted as the others returned her greeting. "I apologize for the tardiness but I assure you that it had reason."
She sat, head of the table, she was near her two most trusted confidant. With one look, she had already known her impatient friends scowl was directed towards her. "I too was awaiting orders from the Chief Security. But perhaps we should introduce ourselves before we begin," nodding to the man on the right.

"I am Admiral Scott Richards,"

"I am Senator Albert Towney for the state of Massachusetts"

"I am Dean Amrbose of Tactical Arms relations."

"I am Steven Lang representing the office of International Affairs and also representing Britain's Prime Minister."

"I am Jessie Hixson of the Weapons Division."

"I am Derek Johnson representing the governments Technology Division."

"I am Charles Chan representing the Ambassador Lin Xio of Asia."

"I am Joseph Aguinaldo representing Ambassador Marcus Arellano of South
America."

"I am Haruka Tenou representing the office Special Defense Force."

"I am Michiru Kaiou representing the office of Human Relations and assisting Miss Meio."

"And I am Setsuna Meio, advisor to the Attorney General Cornell James Clews and I will be in charge of this meeting. As per your visit here, you were all given a report, I hope that you had time to review. But if not, this would be a good time, If you proceed to the first page. The matter of which we have on hand is the safety and protection of Dr. Darien M. Chiba" Shuffling can be heard and the meeting went without any further delay.

Moments later, after each and every accomplishment was recalled and brought to the table. Voices began to boom, wanting to be heard.

"That is why we must protect him," Mr. Chan spoke with his affluent mandarin accent. "He has done good for our country as well"

"Same goes for our country. He's participated in a challenge in which others refused, our country benefited from his work, and now, those fools who thought they were beyond to help our country are now clamoring to get their foot in the door since the Dr.'s help" Joseph, spoke his South American accent.

"He is a genius, theirs no doubt about that and genius such as he should be kept under watch and close key"

"You make him sound like, he needs to be a prisoner?" another man added.

"No that's not what I meant, his creation of the lotus arms has massively improved our military tactics. Now if terrorist groups acquired such a man like the Dr. then we would be in deep war conflicts."

"Yes I have to agree to that," Dean added. "He has done wonders for our
military and others as well"

"He's provided much fidelity and honor to our country, we cannot allow him to be a target of any terrorist"

"He's certainly earned our protection." Everyone nodded in unison, each giving their own opinions of the famous Doctor. Leaning back, Setsuna was pleased.

"I'm sure you all have heard of many attempts to kidnap him and even threaten his life if he was not to participate," Setsuna added.

"We cannot let him get into a situation where he would have to chose over his life or the countries safety, he might go against us." Jessie, the weapons division argued.

"He would never betray his country," General Richard's had revealed. "He's family is too close of a friend of mine and I've worked with him countless times to discuss military machines. I have great faith in him. His honor is deeply within ranks of many well decorated officers."

"If he falls in the hands of other leaders, his mind could be put against us," Haruka finally spoke. She was tiring of the Drs. Accomplishments, thought they were great ones, she liked to get to the point. "Now what are we going to do about it?" When she received no answer, she huffed and went on "You spoke of protecting him but what kind of protection are we talking about?"

"Why is giving him a body guard so difficult?" The others agreed with nods.

"We have, countless times. But he is stubborn and refuse to live in captivity as he says. Therefore is an open target."

"Isn't it to my understanding, that the guards that were to protect him failed?" Haruka grinned. She had laughed when she the file passed over her desk. She had read and shook her head from disappointment the going straight to Michiru and said 'and he was a green beret? Could of fooled me'

"They did fail," Michiru flipping the document in front of her "several times actually"

"Dr. Chiba also feels they are useless.

"Why not do it undercover?" asked Haruka as everyone turned to him silently.

"Undercover?"

"Yes, undercover, send him some highly trained professionals as his protectors." Jessie added, understanding the nonchalance of Haruka.

"That's right!" Haruka wanted to laugh, but a kick under the table from his partner held it in "a professional like the red beret that was sent to him and almost lost his head being protected by him." in a sarcastic tone. The silence was thickening as they waited. Haruka wasn't a patient woman. All these professional representatives had no clue! "What you need is someone that is indeed a professional, one that can do the job properly and can blend with his life style."

"Miss. Tenou that is indeed a good idea, but who? Being as sharp as he is he would more than likely find out?" Mr. Chan added. 'A man finally thinks' she thought.

"Is he married?" asked Haruka

"No he isn't, he's been too busy with his work to deal with a relationships, he's had many failed girlfriends" Michiru started her information on the Dr. before she ever made any suggestions she had made sure she knew every bit of potent information.

"I say we send a woman for the job," Setsuna glanced towards Haruka who had just spoken. Being able to read her friend throughout the years of sisterhood, she already knew where and what group of professionals she had in mind.

"A woman?" asked Joseph.

"Yes a woman would be more inconspicuous," Haruka argued, with the looks she was receiving she had no doubt that they didn't think a woman could do the job. "A woman! can do a more tactful job then those professional"

"I agree with Haruka, he wouldn't even think that a woman would be sent to protect him," stated Dean "Anyone in mind?"

"Who do we send her as?" asked Steven

"How about we send her as a maid?"

"No that wont do," said Admiral Richards. "What would happen when he goes to his office, it would certainly look obvious if the maid followed him."

"Admiral has got a point," said Albert.

"No, but an assistant and a roommate," stated Michiru as everyone turned to her. "I have word that our genius shares his home with two room mates, one who is an officer and a childhood friend, the other has recently been evicted."

"And it just so happens that his company is seeking for an assistant for him" The three women grinned.

"Okay a woman.. But Who?"

"Who can have such physical skills and in a sense the same mind."

"That's true, I'm quite sure he would be irritated by a woman whom is beyond dumb starlets."

"How about we pick a woman to his stature and train her"

"That's a good idea, but it's going to take some months or perhaps years to train her"

"The Black Widows" Setsuna's voice sounded impatient and rightfully irritated. The dumb starlets didn't sink in with her stomach, and trying to train one wasn't going to sit well with the three of them all together.

"The Black Widows?"

"Yes..." The admiral nodded, the lone participant who knew of the group.

"Who are the Black Widows?" asked the Senator, looking puzzled.

"Senator Towney, The Black Widows are specially and professional skilled women duly trained to perform and succeed in any task given." Michiru gave the information without a breaths hesitation.

"Actually I have heard of them, but I have always thought they were just rumors." Jessie concluded.

"What can they do? I have never heard of such group."

"The Black Widows, Mr. Aguenaldo, are secret agents. They have been in many assignments, such as rescuing Casey, the presidents daughter from her assailants, they are well trained spies, retrieving secret information and even protecting the president when needed." said Setsuna "They are the United States and the UN's secret weapon"

"They sound barbaric" Albert thought of burley women and cringed, so much for starlets, thinking of his mistress.

Reading the Senators thoughts Setsuna explained, "Our girls are very beautiful, Senator." Being caught with his wandering thoughts, his cheeks burned. "Not only are they beautiful, they are physically fit and have very high scholastic merits. They would succeed at being the Drs. assistant. SO to answer your inner questions, They would not be lost when it comes down to conversations about the dissection of an atom"

"How equipped and technologically trained are they?"

"Many of your secret weapons have if not will run through their hands" Haruka looked amongst the group. She still can sense their uneasiness in sending a woman. "Gentleman, Please excuse me for being blunt but the Black Widows are
professional trained killers. Regardless of what you chauvinistic think, these women are highly trained if not to succeed but would not doubt kill to succeed."

"The country would not take too lightly of training women to be killers"

"The Black Widows you say" A few began to mumble amongst each other.

"Yes, The Black Widows," Setsuna called her assistant, whispering to her ear. The assistant quietly retreated.

"If in any matter or case they would sacrifice their own lives to fulfill their mission," Haruka had informed all "It is no question of IF the can do it. I already can give you my word they can"

"From your assured compliments of the widows Miss. Tenou, we have little doubt"

"I still would like to see one for myself" muttered one to the other. As the conversation took to different heights, Setsuna's assistant returned with another female companion. The woman held a black shoulder length hair and wore a black low cut v-neck suit. The suit hugged her figures tightly, a short skirt adorned her hips revealing well-toned limbs. Her suit was decorated with small pins of different rankings, one to be most recognizable, a black widow.

"Good morning, Miss. Tomoe," Setsuna and the two women, watched the men's eyes in acceptance.

"Good morning!"

"Miss. Tenou would you like to introduce our guest"

"Ladies and Gentleman, this is Lt. Colonel Hotaru Tomoe third in command of
the Black Widows."

"Good morning," Hotaru nodded.

"Lt., we are contemplating of using your team for a special assignment, protecting a very important scientist," said Setsuna. "We have talked about your experiences and credits but we wanted them to see how a black widow agent sees to the eye. Do we have your attention gentlemen?" Setsuna watched the others gaze at Hotaru and turned for their second approval.

"She does not look of having any ability to take a man down," stated Steven scaling her small frame.

"Would you like to test your skills on Lt. Tome?" asked Haruka daring him. Steven stood and wanted to prove his theory well. He too was trained in countless self-defense. Steven came up to Hotaru and immediately initiated a punch. Hotaru quick to her feet, dodge the punch and swiftly grabbed his arm turning him around to face the group. She held one arm behind his back tightly and gripped the other towards the back of his head. A heavy grunt escaped his lips as Hotaru slammed Steven on the table and held him firmly till Haruka's consent. All the eyes of the other men surprised to how quick, graceful and vital her movements were.

"As you can see Mr. Lang, Black Widows are not only beautiful but they are quick to defend," stated Setsuna . "These woman were hand chosen by their beauty and ability to adapt. Do not underestimate their mere gracefulness and womanly assets to think they are mere weaklings. For these woman can be very conniving, and deadly as a black widow!" referring to the infamous spider. "What about it gentlemen?" asked Setsuna as she stared at the others, "Has our demonstration your approval?" The group all nodded in agreement to their choice in protection.

"Now who do we choose?" asked the Admiral, happy for the show "You said there are others"

"Of course we want to choose one to his preference," said Albert.

"Miss. Tenou will be the one to answer to that," Setsuna left Haruka to explain. She was the one who knew the girls profiles like the distinct moles to her hand.

"Hotaru"

"Yes, Miss Tenou"

"Has agent Vixen returned from her holiday?" asked Haruka. Both Michiru and Setsuna smiled.


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