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Maybe my problem is that the summary really sux, and if I just type out what it's about that would kind of ruin the surprise of the plot.

I'll change it if I think of something better. There's more details and characters in this story. Most of the BEGA players are going to be in this story. They need to appear in more stories. This chappie is pretty short through.

NOTE: I typed this chapter a few months ago, but now I don't like the way the story is going. So there was major revising.

The stuff about bitbeasts might not make sense.

Like I said before, read and review!

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Chapter 2:

Uninvited Guest

Garland Deaviiss stood in front of his superior Boris Balkov in his dimly lit office. He could barley see him in the light. His superior, Boris was no longer wearing those red tinted glasses. Truthfully he though that Boris was a little eerie looking with the glasses.

"Garland, so how was the task to retrieve Dr. Raolf?"

"Yes, sir I had no problems persuading him to come to Isis Alpha BEGA's headquarters. He's currently in hold up." Garland said saluting him.

The room was air conditioned and his clothing wasn't warm enough for him. He was wearing a sleeveless white shirt and jeans with his specialty made steel toed boots. The shirt showed off his muscled build. Garland's silver blond hair was pulled in a ponytail napped at his neck.

"Good, good. You're excused for the moment. So Ms. Alero was the transfer of the info into BEGA's hands, successful?"

Garland turned and stepped back as it seemed that Haley came out of nowhere from the shadows, her arms had been crossed leaning against the wall. She had a way of being absolutely quiet and slinking up on others. It was a good skill for someone like them for what they did in their trade. He glanced at her. She attempted eye contact with him, but he defiantly noticed something was bothering her.

Haley took something out of her pocket. It was a CD in a case. "It went smoothly. The Abyss group didn't know I was hacking into their systems. I had a virus delete their files. The backup should be gone as well. I hold in my hand all of the Abyss' data." She said emotionlessly handing him the CDs.

"Wonderful," Boris said gleeful, greedy for what was stored on the CDs grabbing out of her hands. He put it in his oak wood desk. She was defiantly upset over something, her arms were still crossed. "Good work. I have a new assignment for the both of you. Nevertheless Garland, Haley you two will be working with Kai Hiwatari over the capture of Brooklyn Kingston. Kai has been already informed of his next assignment. "

Boris twisted his plasma computer screen to show the both of them the picture of Brooklyn Kingston. Boris had another one of his disturbing smiles, sadistically looking at Garland. Just looking at Brooklyn's face, made his blood boil. He clenched his fist. It was a very serene image of Brooklyn. He was lying on the grass, with bird flocking him. Ironic that Brooklyn was a very vicious person deep within him. It reminded him of friggin' Snow White- just waiting for him to start to break out in to a Disney song. Garland glanced at Haley, to gauge her reaction to Boris' news. She had never seen Brooklyn despite that the fact he had mentioned Brooklyn several times out of his frustration to her. She had turned away quickly. No emotion in her eyes.

"Excuse me, Mr. Balkov but what does this have to do with me? My skills do not include detaining people." Haley spoke up looking at him in the eye.

"Brooklyn Kingston had been very elusive. He had outwitted many hunters. His family is deeply concerned about him and wants to find him, and bring him safely home. He has endangered several people attempting to bring him back. The young man had been last spotted in Tara city, early his morning at 8 o'clock. Garland and Kai are one of the best. Now this job requirements your computer skills. It is necessary for you to go into the government's systems and search the databases for matching any images of Brooklyn over the traffic cams. You three only have a few days to track him down before the contact expires. It's imperative. "

Garland nodded his head agreeing to the task that was assigned, eager to find Brooklyn. Haley nodded her head as well, "His family is worried about him...We have to help.''

Garland smirked. Haley was pulling a major one over Boris' head.

"Yes, it is a sympathetic case. You are both dismissed." Boris said smiling.

They both bowed and left the room, silent. Until, they left the company and were far enough that the bugs and other listening devices didn't work in the vicinity, did they talk. Boris didn't know that they were most that distant acquaintances. They were good friends despite their differences. It just wasn't a particularly a good idea for them to be seen together. Boris didn't like outside socializing between employees. Garland was one of Boris' top men. Haley was a highly paid mercenary. Boris believed that he was manipulating Haley for his own means, her weakness of needing to help the poor and her morals. However really she was just using him as well, she did care but it was a mask she could see what he was trying doing to her. B.E.G.A. was a helpful organization dedicated to helping the unfortunate. Garland respected her immensely for that she had a way with her that you had had to listen.

Haley failed to understand why he served to work for such a corrupted man. Boris Balkov's company BEGA was going somewhere. Over the past few years, the company rose to be ranked one of the top corporations in the world. Garland was loyal to Boris to an extent. Garland chose the side that was going to give him the most power. Boris always paid off those who were faithful to him. It was nothing personal.

Exiting the BEGA Corp. building together, Haley started to stride ahead of him. His legs were longer though and he quickly caught up with her and grabbed her arm. "What's wrong with you?"

She shrugged off his arm. Haley turned around to face him. Her eyes were blazing with emerald fire and she was gritting her teeth. Leaning against the brick wall of some convenience store, she slammed her fist behind her. "How dare Mr. Balkov force me to do this shitty job. I'm not a freakin' pansy like you. I 'm a hacker, tracking Brooklyn Kingston is not part of my job description. I didn't join BEGA for crap like this."

Garland was starting to get offended. He raised a silver brow at her. Calmly he told her, "I do these kind of shitty jobs. It might not be part of your job description but Boris must have assigned you this sort case for a reason. And I believe he did for a good reason. Sometime else is bothering you?"

"Nothing, really. I'm just reflecting on something that happened this morning... I'll tell you some other time. The problem's avoidable. We're two different people with different opinions. So why don't we just stop talking about it. " Haley dismissed it. She suddenly appeared incredibly drained.

"Ok, fine."

Garland maybe thought it was being Kai's partner again. Those two weren't exactly getting along. He made a mental note to speak with Kai later.

"Do you mind if I head to your apartment? I'm really exhausted and I'm not in the mood to drive to Mithras to my apartment." Haley asked her mysterious green, golden flecked eyes looked back into his own dark turquoise eyes. It made him depressed, that she had that vulnerable look, a girl who had the appearance of an incredibly strong person. She did look tired.

He patted her on the head. "Yeah, sure. I have to do something, but I'll be back in a few hours. Do you want me to drive you?"

"No, have fun on your date with what's her face... I can drive myself to your apartment. I can't leave my new bike alone and unprotected."

Garland concealed his surprise that she knew about his plans. He rolled his eyes. "Ok then. Bye."

"Bye." She muttered, heading towards where her prized possession was parked. Garland watched her, until she disappeared around the corner.

He suddenly felt an incredibly strong energy signature. It was like a prick against the back of his neck. Garland frowned when he could trace it. Looking up, he saw none other then Kai Hiwatari himself on the roof peering down at the direction where Haley had been.

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He was on the roof of the Aquarius National Bank. Fourteen stories above the citizens of Isis Alpha. Kai was staring at Alero as she left Garland. She seemed hurt. The expression was now clearly shown on her face.

Kai didn't want to admit it to himself, but he was worried about her. They were becoming so estranged. Kai didn't know any thing about her, not any more.

He took off the glasses with the magnifying/binoculars lenses, and pocketed them in his jacket. Rubbing his crimson eyes, he blinked a few times.

He sat on the ledge of the building. He was no longer afraid of death. What was going to happen... he was getting ready to go to hell.

He was told by Boris that in addition to his other assignment he was to work with not only Alero but Garland as well. It was for the capture of Brooklyn Kingston. All three of them had a competitive nature and he despised Brooklyn, he wanted a rematch from last time they had fought.

Damn Boris. He was over stepping is boundaries and he knew how much he hated Brooklyn. It was a ploy to get him angry and distract him. He couldn't do what he was supposed to do. Kai touched the onyx stone hung around his neck. It was very costly talisman that reminded him of his duties.

He made that deal with the devil and now he had to either honor it or face the consequences. Neither choice was really an option for him. On the verge of giving up and just letting go of everything, he obediently made the called on his cell phone. No choice, he had to follow with the plan even if the ones he cared deeply about were the ones who were to be killed or hurt.

"Hello?" A seductively female answered.

Hesitating he brushed his two tone blue hair away from his face. "It's Kai. Yeah. I've been following her."

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Haley slowly exited the elevator of Garland's building and stepped out on the top floor, Garland's penthouse suite. She was fatigued. Her brain felt like it was going to explode. There was too much to process. It would so much better if she had never met Brooklyn or Hiwatari and she were on better terms. Garland or Hiwatari had never actually shown her a picture of Brooklyn. She had been stunned to find out that the person she had met his morning was The Brooklyn Kingston that Garland and Hiwatari had the intense hatred and rivalry with. The person she had met had appeared so serene. He couldn't be the Brooklyn that was a ruthless fighter.

Haley hated Mr. Balkov even more now. This job with racking down Brooklyn wasn't what she signed up for. Despite that Garland, Hiwatari and she were friends did not make her very enthusiastic to work with them. She was stubborn and didn't listen to anyone and Garland was ruthless and Hiwatari was plain cold hearted sometimes. Hiwatari rarely listened to anyone but himself and Garland was a leader was use to teamwork and following orders. So he was going second guess whatever the both of them said. The three of them weren't made to work in a team. What the hell was Mr. Balkov thinking when he assigned the three of them to work together? There was something going on... Haley could feel it in her bones.

Garland should be able to afford the massive apartment from what Balkov paid him and his rich parents. Even the outside was lavishly decorated by some famous interior designer, paid by Garland's mom. As she was about to put the spare key in the hole, she paused. There was a faint energy signature in the penthouse. The television was turned on inside. Garland most of the time lived by himself. Mystel Mizhura, to her knowledge was missing somewhere and wasn't living with Garland at the moment. The maid was only part-time, and she only watched Spanish soaps. Haley's body tensed, she quietly unlocked the door. Azura was worried as well.

In a blur she ran to the living room and she took out her semi automatic out of her holster and pointed to no one... Only the television was turned on.

The sliding doors that led to the balcony were open and a strong gust of wind blew in. To her surprise that the figure standing there was the infamous Brooklyn Kingston she met this morning. He turned around and smiled at her, pleasantly surprised. "Hey. What are you doing here?"

Her heart beat faster and her aim wavered slightly. She was trained to shoot anyone and any moving target. But she couldn't shoot him. And he knew that too.

Brooklyn smirked watching her calmingly looking at her. "You won't shoot me anyway. The safety's still on."

Just for him she made a show of taking the safety off. Click. She still had orders to track down Brooklyn Kingston for BEGA. And here he was right in Garland's living room. The nerve of him and he was smirking.

"Come outside. Garland's view is nice."

Haley nervously loosened her hold on the gun, and went outside on the balcony to join him. She stood nearly two metres away from Brooklyn. A million questions were running though her head. The analyzing and logical side of her was wondering how the hell he got in and past all the security, while on the other hand she was glad he was here.

She had gotten somehow mad at himHaley was over it now. She figured there was history between her friends and Brooklyn.

"Why are you here?" she quietly asked him.

Haley looked at him. Brooklyn had that ice in his eyes. It was a few minutes before he replied. "It's such a coincidence that you know Garland. He has something of mine. I'm just here to get it back."

"Righhhttt." Haley drawled sarcastically in disbelief.

"It's true. I tried to wait for him but, I wanted to find it myself," Brooklyn turned to gaze at the sky. "Don't you wish to be free like the birds? "

The question caught her off guard. Was it a rhetorical question? Or did he want an answer from her? "Of course. Away from all of my problems... Everyone does. It can't happen. I suppose can dream." She bitterly said. Haley almost told him the truth. Opening up to a stranger.

She almost didn't follow him of the corner of her eye, as he moved so fast, like liquid; he was in front of her face.

He cocked his head and moved even closer to her. She put the safety back on the gun and placed it in her pocket. Now he was invading her personal space. Scarcely an inch apart from each other, he leaned in and closed his eyes. Haley unconsciously did the same and she felt his lips on her lips. It was very slow and careful. It was like he wasn't sure what he was doing. Brooklyn bit her lower lip and she opened her mouth slightly to allow access for his tongue to slip into her mouth. Haley placed her hands in his unruly orange hair. She complied by exploring his mouth.

Haley had no idea how long Brooklyn and herself and make out for. It could have been only a few minutes or countless hours. They finally broke apart for air. Her face was flushed. Still only inches from him, Brooklyn smiled a genuine smile at her. He was about to speak when her cellular rang.

The moment was ruined.

She broke away from him, so close to her she was now feeling self-conscious. She frowned when she saw the caller I.D. It was Kai Hiwatari. She hadn't spoken to that fucker in a long time.

Haley bit her still swollen and red lips. She was still breathless from the kiss.

"Hello?" she tried to answer as quietly as possible without Brooklyn hearing.

"It's Kai. The three of us need to meet later. About the case."

"Yea-"

"I'll call again with a time. Bye."

Then he hung up with Haley unable to say another word. Haley kissed her teeth. Hiwatari was a man of little words. Always had been.

Haley turned around to Brooklyn.

Brooklyn looked at her, studying her expression. Kai hated Brooklyn and it must have been vice versa. But why she didn't quite comprehend. Haley noticed the cold edge to his voice. "Did Kai ever mention me? I wonder... I should go. There's a lot you don't know about Kai or Garland."

Haley looked at him. She spoke softly, "I know."

Brooklyn touched her hand for a second. An enigmatic smile graced his face. "Well I'll see you sometimes, I guess." Then Brooklyn walked out of Garland's apartment.

Haley walked to Garland's bedroom and placed herself on his soft silk sheets. Being with Brooklyn she had temporarily forgotten how tired she was. The fatigue was back now. She closed her eyes and welcomed the darkness.

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Errr, I still don't like exactly how I wrote chappie 2. But I decided to post it anywayz, it's been months, so something for all you people to flame me for.

I feel like I'm making my characters seem bipolar. Ugggh it's too damn awkward! See I typed this in patches. Then I went back to it to revise and add some things. So it's all jumbled and slightly different writing styles.

Ok well, hmmm... it was only the first chapter so Haley's character didn't' have much to develop. Well I really hate Mary-sues; I hope I didn't have Haley act mary-sue-ish.

Well that's the end of this chappie. Later 

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