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Prism
Chapter Ten - Playing In The Park
Anna released Riza's arm once she saw the men behind them. Both girls casually began walking into the park, following the paths which went in every direction. Anna chose a pretty path which took them through a flower garden. She smiled and winked at Riza who only blushed and keep her eyes sharp for trouble.
"Relax, nothing is going to happen. You got your purse?" Anna asked as they approached the forest.
"Yes." Riza said and tapped the small black bag which was hanging off her shoulders by a small black string.
The purse was small, just big enough to hold some money, lip-gloss, and her black pistol. Riza never left home without her gun, she just didn't always wear it on her hip. Anna walked further into the park and once she crested a small hill, she looked down and saw the mini forest which was completely dark. The path circled the forest, so no one would have to walk through it. The path she and Riza were on went down the small hill, circled a cute fountain of a little girl playing with her dog, then continued to the forest where it parted again to circle the forest. Right where the paths parted into two at the forest, a small wooden bench was sitting with one single street lamp hanging over head like a light from above.
"Come on." Anna said as she and Riza walked on. She looked over her shoulder once more and saw the men just casually following.
"They are like dogs. Dumb but trainable." Anna smiled and Riza chuckled.
"I can't believe I'm doing this. This is so not like me."
"I know girl, but this is what 'used to be' you. We used to play boys all through middle school and early high school."
"Yes but, everyone now knows me as the strict, shy and feared Hawkeye. Not the playful, sexy and daring Riza."
"Well, they will once you go back to work tomorrow. Unless things go as planed tonight, maybe you wont go back to work until Tuesday."
Riza blushed as she and Anna made their way to the bench.
"I wish we brought Hayate. We could have sent him into the forest and used a rescue plan. But I think another plan will do." Anna smiled and sat down on the bench.
"What's your plan?"
"Just put some of this on and pull your hair over your left eye."
Anna handed Riza a soft red lipstick and a small brush. Riza quickly applied the lipstick and then used the brush to calm her hair and pull it to her left side, blocking the view of her eye. Anna smiled and put the lipstick and brush away. Riza was unrecognizable.
"If they try anything 'playboy', use your gun like you told me you do at work."
Anna smiled as Riza sat down next to her. They turned slightly to face each other and began a small conversation.
"I know, wasn't he just a jerk." Anna began, making up lots of BS as she did.
"Yes. Total moron. Thinking his little 'playboy' act would win us over." Riza added on.
The men were slowly coming down the hill, hearing every word the girls were saying. They didn't know it was Riza and her friend, they thought they were picking up some hot chicks, and they didn't think 'hot' meant loaded guns either.
"Good evening ladies." Roy said with his trademark smile as they approached the girls. The girls turned to look and flashed them a simple smile.
"Good evening boys." Anna said, keeping her eyes on Havoc.
"What are two lovely ladies like yourself doing out here at this hour?" Roy asked, keeping a safe distance.
"Just a girls night out. What brings you two out so late?" Anna smiled and kept her cool.
"Just walking, talking, some fun at the bar, you know. Usual boy stuff." Havoc replied.
"How...interesting." Anna said calmly, trying to change the subject.
"You ladies live around here?" Havoc asked casually.
"Well, my friend here does, I'm just visiting." Said Anna. "You?"
"Yeah, we live close by." Roy said, taking a step closer and to the left.
"You lovely ladies have names? Or are you gonna make us keep guessing." Havoc said, stepping closer and to the right.
"I'm Annabelle, and this my friend Elizabeth." Anna said gesturing to herself, then Riza.
"Hello." Riza smiled and nodded her head.
"Well, hello Annabelle and Elizabeth. I'm Roy and this here is my friend Jean." Roy smiled and gestured to himself then to Jean.
"You girls waiting for something... or someone?" Havoc asked.
"Why?" Anna replied, looking directly into Havoc eyes.
"Just wondering if you too ladies would like to go get a drink, nothing fancy, just a drink and a conversation." Roy said, flashing his trademark smile again. Anna and Riza looked at each other and nodded their heads. Then turned back to the boys.
"Sure, we'll accompany you boys." Anna stood up and offered Havoc her arm who took it politely. Riza stood and Roy took her arm.
"No funny business." Anna added as they walked from the park.
"No, no. Just drinks." Havoc said as he led Anna from the park.
A/N - Please review. Constructive criticism accepted. No Flames (Thats Roy's job only). Please look in my profile oo0AnimeChild0oo for all my other stories. And again, thanks for reading.
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