I'M ALIVE! Sorry for not updating soon enough...senior year in high school is the pits I tell you...if you're not a senior yet...don't look forward to it...seriously...
I don't own anything and respectable characters are owned by their owners:
Kanna Chan- Musei Kage
Liika Low- Hellblazer
Steven- ShiningShadow187
Miyuki Tomoe- Ayuka-chan
Riley- Anime-Obsessive
Chan Jamie and Li Mika- Little Wolf LOVER
Leo Thacker- Jordan Morrison
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Chapter 13: Putting Plans into Action
"This man is crazy," Sakura murmured after the briefing Kai made.
"Ying Fa, just say it straight. This guy is fucked up in the brains," Meiling stated shamelessly. She sneered in disgust at seeing the demented man's picture. His intentions were even worse than his photo.
"Have any plans or are we just making up things as we go along?" Eriol questioned to the young Dark Shadow. Kai seemed to be deep in thought on what to do with Boris. He looked up to see everyone's attention on him.
"The Biovolt facility is in Russia but he has been getting all supplies shipped to them from Hong Kong. We need to find out through who and when the regular shipments come through," Kai explained to the group. "The Red Dragons have said that they see him along with a group of guys come to the docks to pick up the shipment. Every report had the same dock on it."
"So we know the dock. All we have to do is find out who is making shipments from that one dock," Tomoyo stated logically.
"The thing is that hundreds of ships could be coming to that one dock and many could have ammunition on them for the military. We won't be able to tell if they're fake unless we open them," Syaoran reasoned thoughtfully.
"That's why we have this," Kai said and pulled out a large vial of some strange greenish-blue fluid.
"What is that?" Jamie questioned, watching the vial cautiously.
"It's a reactant or something that Kumiko and Ian made," Kai responded passing the vial to Syaoran to look at.
"Ian? You mean that loud mouth shrimp who was here earlier?" Meiling asked in disbelief.
"You're one to talk Meiling," Sakura commented.
"Shut it Ying Fa," Meiling snapped back, sending Sakura a dirty glare.
"Ian may be loud mouthed and bad tempered but he's a genius when it comes to chemicals, especially if it involves destroying something. We sometimes call him the Demolition Boy," Kai said with a smirk, defending his fellow member.
"So this stuff will react to the other chemicals in the bullet casings?" Mika questioned, studying the strange liquid.
"Don't ask me how. It was too complicated to take in when they explained it to me, but they said it would work," Kai replied with a sheepish grin.
"Have you figured out the pattern of when these shipments come in?" Naoko asked, looking at all the photos. Kai shook his head but then saw something odd in certain pictures that weren't in others. He looked at the dates to see if there was some sort of pattern but couldn't quite figure it out. He turned on the laptop that Kumiko left behind and pulled up a calendar to look at the dates. It was then that it all clicked together. He turned the screen toward Syaoran who studied it a bit before smirking.
"It's so simple," Syaoran mumbled to himself.
"What is?" Eriol asked, not wanting to be left out of the loop.
"I figured it out," Kai informed and turned the laptop toward the group. They were looking at a calendar that showed the last two months with the dates marked when the pictures were taken. "He's been getting them on the nights of the full and new moon."
"There's a full moon tonight," Sakura said, looking at the current date.
"Then we'll be able to stop him tonight," Syaoran said, a devious glint in his eyes that was shared with the others.
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"Where is this Dark Shadow that's suppose to come and get us? It's fucking cold here," Daisuke complained trying to warm himself up. Him along with Akira and Haruko were currently waiting for the representative of the Dark Shadows in Russia. Although they were inside the airport, it was still freezing cold, even though it was the middle of February.
"It is Russia Daisuke," Akira said in an as-a-matter-of-fact tone.
"Still! This Dark Shadow should have been here by now," Haruko whined loudly to her companions.
"Maybe you should have called to verify the time rather than us hacking into the computers and finding out ourselves," a voice stated indifferently from behind them. The three Blue Pyros turned around and saw a girl that appeared to around 19 years old. She was fairly tall with light toned skin and blond hair with natural highlights. The one feature that seemed to stand out were her eyes which were a dark jade like green with an orange flame like ring around the pupils. "Leo Thacker of the Dark Shadows, Russia."
"Daisuke Serizawa, Akira Ichigawa, and Haruko Araki of the Blue Pyros," Daisuke greeted in return. Leo just nodded and turned to leave, expecting them to follow and wasn't disappointed. No words were spoken throughout the whole ride toward the hangout, which was a rather large mansion on the outskirts of Moscow. After being shown to their room, they met in a conference like room and sat down while Leo turned on a computer. After a long silence, a question was asked.
"Are you the only one here?" Akira asked politely with an inquiring glance.
"At the moment, yes," Leo replied sharply, not even looking at the group. Just then, the door opened and in walked a tall brunette with ice blue eyes. Leo looked up at the new arrival and rolled her eyes. "You're late Dimitri." The said guy just grinned boyishly and sauntered up to Leo's side.
"Now, now Leonie. You know I was gathering information from our most loyal spies," Dimitri said teasing, actually trying to grate on said girl's nerves, especially saying her whole first name.
"You know not to call me that. Or would you rather I live up to my promise?" Leo threatened with a glare toward the brunette. Dimitri just put his hands up in a surrender gesture and took his seat to her right. The other occupants just looked on at them oddly but didn't say anything. "So what did you get?" Dimitri pulled out a CD and handed it to Leo who took it and put it in.
"So what exactly are we gonna do? Has Kumiko decided a date?" Daisuke dared to ask the two.
"I was told that someone named Kai was going to settle something in Hong Kong tonight. Unknowing to Kai, however, she plans to finish the Radicals tonight as well," Leo explained briefly to the trio.
"Tonight! Don't we need to start preparing then!" Daisuke exclaimed, surprised that it came so quickly and suddenly. Akira and Haruko were in the same though if the astonished expressions gave anything away.
"Relax. Everything is ready. We were just waiting for your group to come for the briefing," Dimitri assured with a shrug. He saw the three Blue Pyros share skeptical looks and he turned serious. "Don't doubt how the Dark Shadows operate. We know what we're doing." The trio nodded in understanding and waited for Leo's briefing.
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"It's been a while since we've been to London, but I hate the label of being tourists," Shogo stated with a slight frown. Liika just rolled her eyes at him and made her way through the airport to the entrance. They stopped when they saw the European representative of the Dark Shadows. She had dark brown hair with natural gold highlights and jade green eyes. The said eyes shifted over to the two Black Chaos members and soon the Dark Shadow made their way toward them. After the usual greeting in which they found out her name was Riley, they headed out, not wanting to stay in the crowded airport more than necessary.
"It's been a while Shogo and Liika. Last time I saw you was a year ago with the meeting held here. Good to see you again," Riley commented with a slight grin.
"Glad to be back. Only wished it would have been on better terms," Shogo replied with a grin. "So what's the plan? When are we doing this?"
"Tonight. Kumiko said that Hiwatari is hitting some dude named Boris Balcov tonight and that's when we hit the Radicals as well. I guess she wants to get this over with," Riley explained as they headed toward the Dark Shadow manor in a secluded part of the city. It didn't take them long to reach the manor and get settled inside. A few seconds later, another person walked in with a cheery disposition. He had bright orange hair and turquoise blue eyes. He greeted the two in the usual manner and sat down.
"Good to see you Brooklyn. Still the same as ever," Shogo said with a smile.
"As it is to see you, Shogo and Liika," Brooklyn commented, returning the smile. However, the smile faded slightly as Riley passed out files of the task they were to do that night. "Alright then, down to business."
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"Isn't a bit soon? And sudden?" Kisho questioned to the Dark Shadow US representative. He had black hair and piercing light gray eyes that was kept on the road ahead. Kisho and Takeo arrived at Los Angeles a few minutes prior and was a bit surprised that the Dark Shadow was patiently waiting for them. After the usual introduction and finding that his name was Steven, they set off to the usual secluded mansion that the Dark Shadow leader owned or rather the previous leader. The representative only talked when spoken to and even that was short and to the point. Kisho didn't want to admit it but he felt a bit intimidated by him. Not like he would admit it to anyone anyway.
"That's the way she wanted it. Who am I to argue with her?" Steven questioned, not looking at the Night Raider leader. The rest of the ride was done in silence and soon they arrived at the mansion. Kisho and Takeo followed the silent Dark Shadow and soon were sitting in a conference like room waiting for the briefing of what they were planning to do that night.
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"I still don't see why we have to come here. We're not that far from Hong Kong," Kanna complained aloud to her companions. They were able to meet up with the China Dark Shadow representative even though she was Japanese. Miyuki Tomoe smiled cheekily at the Red Dragon. They were currently at a Dark Shadow manor and were sitting in some kind of laboratory like room. It was a known fact that shy, young Miyu had a love for destroying things only second to Ian. They even created some powerful explosives together.
"Well sorry that the Radicals aren't near Hong Kong. Besides I'm usually in Beijing and you see me here away from home," Miyuki responded to Kanna's comment from her working spot in the lab. Both Red Dragons had no idea what she was doing and decided not to question what it was for fear of an overload of information.
"Why are we waiting down here and who are we waiting for?" Ryuhei questioned to the young teen.
"The why is because I'm down here and what kind of hostess would I be to leave you alone in the boring office room? Besides, you get to watch me do my latest project. As for who, she'll be here in a few minutes," Miyuki answered, still working on her project. Just as Ryuhei was about to ask another question, the door opened and the two Red Dragons turned their attention to the new comer. She had black shoulder length layered hair that had blond streaks and chocolate brown eyes that were slightly narrowed.
"Miyu, why weren't you in the office? I was expecting you to be there," the new comer said with slight annoyance.
"I didn't know you would go there. Should've known I would be down here working, regardless of company," Miyuki countered back with a small pout.
"Whatever. Milan Zhu of the Dark Shadows, China," the girl, now know as Milan greeted to the two Red Dragons.
"Ryuhei Zhou-shin and Kanna Chan of the Red Dragons," Ryuhei greeted in return with a nod. "Any news from Kumiko?"
"We're hitting tonight so you better get ready. Here is all you need to know," Milan informed and handed them a file.
"Why so soon?" Kanna questioned while scanning the file. She looked up just in time to see Milan just shrug and leave. "Che, whatever."
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"Although there is only half of us, we'll be able to get through with no problems. We'll break off into groups while other members cover us on the outside," Kumiko explained to her remaining members. "Sophie will be staying back to monitor movements so that makes it down to ten of us. Ozuma, Salima, and Kane will be group four; Karen, Ian, and Johnny are group three; Rei and Mariam group two; and Tala and myself group one. Group two's main objective is to find the others and get them out there with Sophie's help and your own instincts. Groups three and four are to go around the building and plant these new bombs that Ian and I came up with and trying to get as many people out if they want to live. Tala and I will be handling things with Kadin. Everyone use your best judgment and call in to me once in a while."
"We want to do this as fast as possible without a large turnout of casualties. Once all the bombs are set, get the your ass out of there because you'll only have twenty minutes to get out," Tala informed, looking over the group.
"How will we know?" Karen questioned curiously.
"You'll hear it through the ear piece. Once you do, run like hell to the nearest exit possible," Kumiko said. "Alright, we have about two to three hours to kill. Meet back here at the right time and be ready." With that, everyone got up from their seats and left, all but one. Tala looked on as Kumiko stared out the large window with a face of indifference. However, when he looked more closely, he saw the worry and anger written in her eyes. He stood next to her and looked out the window as well.
"Don't worry. Everything will turn out fine," Tala assured to the young leader. He glanced at her from the corner of his eye and saw she gave no reaction. "Did you tell him?"
"Iie, I didn't," Kumiko responded. Silence reigned as both of them just kept staring out the window, millions of thoughts and questions running through their minds. "You know its funny. I always told myself that I wouldn't have any regrets in any decision that I made. Yet here I am contradicting myself. I regret a decision I made that wasn't too long ago."
"What's that?" Tala asked curiously, wondering what she could possibly regret.
"Allowing Kai into my life," Kumiko replied with a slight saddened tone. "I would have the feeling of knowing I left him behind if something happened to me. I know you and the others would be sad if I was gone, but with a significant other, it's a whole other story. I guess that's why I didn't want to be with anyone especially in this lifestyle. It was bad enough that you along with the others were dragged into this and each their own reasons but Kai actually chose this knowing the danger, knowing what could happen and what not and completely changing his lifestyle. Although he's one tough cookie to break, he's still new to everything and I don't think he'll be able to handle the day when someone close to him dies."
"Why are you talking like you won't be coming back after tonight!" Tala snapped out, looking at the shorter girl. He didn't like the tone she was giving when she spoke out her thoughts and didn't even want to think of her not coming back, ever. All anger dissipated when she turned confused and uncertain eyes toward him.
"Honestly Tala? I don't know if I will be coming back after tonight," Kumiko answered quietly and returned staring out the window. Tala was surprised. He never saw any uncertainty from his long time friend before and now that he has seen it, he wasn't so sure that some of the members would be able to hide in the shadows another night. Knowing that she needed some assurance, as well as he, Tala wrapped his arms around her from behind and gently laid his head against hers.
Using his cat-like abilities, Rei quietly walked away from the slightly ajar door. He had been on his way to inform Kumiko of a sudden package that appeared on their doorstep. He stopped when he heard Kumiko talking and with his cat-like curiosity, silently crept up to the door and listened in. What he heard their leader confess shocked him to no end and decided to keep this to himself, knowing she would want the others to worry. He made his way to where the others were with the package and just kept quiet.
"Rei, did you tell her?" Ozuma asked the Chinese teen who just arrived in the room.
"She and Tala were talking and I didn't want to disturb them," Rei informed, hoping Ozuma wouldn't ask him about anything.
"Didn't I tell you guys to come get me when something came up?" a voice questioned with a slight underlying tease in the voice. Everyone turned their attention to the two new arrivals at the doorway. Kumiko had her arms crossed with a raised eyebrow while Tala was behind her with an amused expression. "So what came up?"
"This just magically appeared on the outside of the gate. One of the staff saw it and brought it in here to us," Ozuma informed, pointing to the small box.
"Anything to be wary of?" Kumiko asked and walked toward the said package with Tala behind her.
"Obviously we haven't opened it yet but we don't detect any signs of something dangerous," Kane said and watched as their leader and second began to inspect the foreign box. Kumiko picked it up and held it up to her ear and listened carefully. Not hearing any thing unusual, she set it back down and opened it. Inside were various items, items that were recognizable to the group.
"Mariah's ribbon, Midori's bracelet, Tyson's cap, Max's wristband, Kenny's glasses, Julie's necklace, Naomi's earrings, and Hotaru's ring," Kumiko identified each item as she pulled them out. The last item she pulled out was a cassette with no label or anything. Kumiko handed it to Tala who took it and headed toward the stereo system.
"How old fashioned," Tala mumbled to himself as he pushed play. Everyone waited for what was on the cassette and scowled at recognizing the voice that came from it.
"Yo. I'm sure I don't need any introductions Dark Shadows. As you know I have practically half of your sect members. Undoubtly you've informed you precious new leader but unfortunately she is not even there to help you right now," Kadin taunted to them. Everyone just smirked, thinking how wrong he was. "I'll give you three days to get here and rescue your dear family. I'm also counting on the appearance of your leader so we can settle unfinished business. See you then Dark Shadows."
"Oh he can count on seeing me," Kumiko said darkly. "Sooner than he thinks."
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"How much longer do you think we'll stay here?" Tyson whined to his companions in the small confined room.
"Tyson just shut up. You've been complaining ever since you woke up which was only about a few hours ago," Naomi bit out to the navy haired teen in annoyance. They had been in that room for who knew how long and had the occasional visit from Radicals, mostly trying to provoke or taunt them. The confined Dark Shadow members just sat there and ignored them or taunted them right back when they got annoyed.
"Don't worry, they'll come. Kumiko won't let us down," Mariah stated confidently. She never had any reason to doubt her leader and long time friend and she wasn't about to start now. The others nodded in agreement and just began chatting as if they weren't confined to the room.
"I wonder what time it is?" Max asked curiously from his spot against the wall.
"Wouldn't know. Having no clock or window doesn't help," Hotaru replied lightly. She was about to say something else when they all heard a loud thump against the wall. More followed as it got louder and closer to the door. The thumping suddenly stopped and then the jingle of keys could be heard. The group watched as the door opened slowly and flooded the room with a semi bright light. The occupants waited for their eyes to adjust to see who was at the door. Hotaru was the first to take a real look and her eyes widened in surprise. "Rei? Mariam?"
"That would be us," Rei said with a smirk planted on his face. They both went in and undid each of the members' bindings. Rei nearly fell on his rear when Mariah glomped him with tears in her eyes.
"What now?" Tyson questioned looking at the two who arrived. Mariam put on a serious front.
"We run like hell outta here."
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Finally done with this chapter...I estimate that there should be about two or three more chapters to go...so I better get started on that...sorry again for the long delay in updating...Thanks for reading and hope you leave me a review
later days, kurai hoshi