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I'm No Angel
Chapter 18: Intolerable Sin
Warnings: Languge, Violence, and maybe a bit of fluff somewhere in there...just a tinsy bit.
"Umm yeah he was a little upset, but I think he'll be okay." Squall replied. He would have given Solo his little brother, but he didn't want to move the boy too much. Also, Solo was too small himself to comfortably hold the orphan.
"Alright." The youth replied warily as he slowly climbed into the backseat of Kiros' car. Everyone else had already climbed into the car as they talked, so Squall followed Solo unsure of what to do with the younger boy he was holding.
Kiros pulled out of the parking lot and headed back to the apartment. By the time they reached the apartment Duo was asleep in Squall's arms.
Laguna turned his gaze back to Seifer who was shaking with anger. "Fuck you bastards!" The blonde yelled.
Chet grinned at that comment. "In due time." He smirked. " But at the moment we have more important things." Seifer growled at the man, and swung at him.
Chet easily dodged the punch and returned it with a blow of his own to the blonde's stomach, winding him. "Tut tut." He chided. "That's not how I expect my slaves to behave."
Seifer turned and started at the man. "I won't be your slave old man." He said, swiping Chet's legs from under him following the man down to the floor to press a knee against his chest.
Chet continued to smirk at the blonde as a click sounded behind him, which was soon followed by the feel of a gun being pressed against the back of his head. Seifer froze; Laguna was standing behind him, the cool metal telling him to back off. Slowly the blonde pulled away.
Chet stood and dusted himself off. "Now that was hardly acceptable." He frowned before grinning again. " But damn if I don't like to break them when they're fiery." He looked to Seifer. "Now it seems to me you have two options. Come with us. Or die right here."
Seifer narrowed his eyes; he sure as hell couldn't do much dead with his brains on the floor. But he needed to escape. Maybe with Chet it would be easier to escape. "Fine." He muttered irritably.
"That's better." Chet grinned as he turned and started walking towards the door.
Laguna pushed Seifer forward, keeping his weapon trained on the blonde head in front of him. "Move." He commanded.
Seifer snarled and started to walk. "I thought you were supposed to be Squall's father. You sure as hell don't seem to be that loving."
"I do love my son... However I can't let your presence taint his purity anymore... You're an obstacle that must be removed." He answered.
"You are crazy, I didn't do anything to him! It's Chet that had him strip and sell himself! Why are you working with him!" Seifer asked angrily
Laguna chuckled. "And I'll deal with him in due time as well. You however, are a more immediate threat, which must be eliminated quickly." He said, pushing Seifer once more.
Chet led the group outside to a large black van. Opening the door, he pulled out a pair of handcuffs smirking as he dangled them on one finger. "Time to go, sweetness." He said, cuffing Seifer, and pushing him into the van.
Seifer growled at the vile man as he sat down. "You bastard..."
Chet smirked and smacked his lips before shutting the van door and turning to Laguna. The smaller man had his gun pointed right to Chet's chest. "Bye-bye, you sick bastard."
"What!" Was all that the club owner managed to say before the weapon was fired, causing the man to fall, a pool of blood slowly forming from underneath him.
Laguna walked around the man, grabbing the keys of the van and cuffs from his pocket, before getting into the car himself.
Zeke watched the entire scene unfold from a second floor window as Dr. Kurtz bandaged his shoulder.
"How interesting.. He gets revenge for his son's mistreatment and gets rid of the blonde.." He commented, watching as Laguna shot Chet, before taking the keys and climbing in the vehicle.
Dr. Kurtz looked up from Zeke's shoulder seeing the black van pullout of the driveway. "Maybe not so dumb? Or even more dumb..."
The longhaired boy sighed. "If Mr. Vasquez were to die right where he is now.. The police would undoubtedly suspect me and then we'd have a huge mess to take care of.. And Mr. Loire would probably never have to see us again. Which would make it a smart move. However, if Mr. Vasquez were to live, he'd want revenge. And seeing as how The Angel is Mr. Loire's son..." He smirked. "Let's go help him." The youth said, standing up.
The doctor nodded gathering his supplies. "Yes, sir." Dr. Kurtz gave Zeke his shirt back and waited patiently for his master to lead the way.
Tossing the shirt into a nearby chair the teen walked out the door, followed closely by the blonde man.
Chet lay in the middle of the black asphalt, the sun heating the hard surface and burning his back, but he didn't notice as the pain in his shoulder was immense.
"Looks like Loire is a horrible shot." Kurtz commented kneeling next to the dark haired man. "Indeed." Zeke chuckled as he looked down at the older man lying in his driveway, bleeding.
The blonde doctor quickly ripped off Chet's shirt using it to stop blood. "We should bring him inside for treatment. I'm sure he'll live."
"Alright." Zeke said as he turned to a couple of burly looking men. "Take him inside and follow the doctor's instructions carefully.." He instructed before turning back towards the building. "I am going to retire to my chambers for the rest of the day." The men nodded before carefully picking up Chet and carrying him away.
Squall entered the den were the remaining group members were sitting or standing, he had just put Duo to bed as the boy was fast asleep when they arrived. Leaning against the wall the brunette crossed his arms scowling. "That didn't get us anywhere. Are you sure Seifer was going there? Maybe Laguna changed his mind..."
Kiros nodded. "Yes. I'm sure. Just because Seifer wasn't there just now doesn't mean he won't be later.."
"When you go back later try searching around for something, just be careful not to get caught." Squall said.
"You won't be coming with us?" The darker haired man asked, surprised.
"I meant when you go home. Laguna stays there with you I'm sure he must have some information somewhere." Squall replied.
"Like I said..." Kiros grinned. "You won't be coming with us? I'm sure you've got some things you want to say to your father.."
Squall stared at his shoes and nodded. "Yeah...I'll come with you."
Kiros nodded and stood up stretching. "Then we better get going."
Squall pushed from the wall, and Ward stood also, "Should I come along also or head for my own home?" He asked with his computerized voice.
Looking at his long time friend Kiros sighed. "Maybe you should go home for a bit.."
Ward nodded saying goodnight to the rest of the group and took his leave soon followed by Squall and Kiros. "I'll just ride with you." he said. 'Not like I have a car here.' he finished in his head.
"Of course." Kiros smirked playfully. " You don't think I'd make a big softie like you walk, now do you?" He asked.
Squall glared. "I'm not a softie..."
"Of course you aren't." Kiros agreed sarcastically.
Squall rolled his eyes and exited the house heading for the other mans car. "Has Laguna said anything to you?" The brunette asked suddenly curious.
"No. He hasn't." The thin man answered turning serious. "Why?"
"I just figured that he might have said something to you. Well hoped at least." Squall replied climbing into the older mans familiar car.
Kiros nodded as he climbed in the drivers seat. Squall buckled his seat belt and rested his head against the window watching the scenery. Which wasn't much as they were in a city.
"How's Duo?" The older man asked glancing in his rearview mirror at the teen.
Squall glanced at the two men sitting in front then back out the window. "He's fine. Sleeping."
Kiros was silent for a moment. "He really likes you, I think. Watching him, he acted around you much like he does around his brother." He said.
Squall nodded. "I noticed." The brunette said in a plain tone with a touch of awe. He couldn't believe the small child had taking such a liking to him, as he wasn't exactly the warmest person right now, but it touched him reminded him of the times he had with Ellone...before.
"The way he reacted to that guy bothers you too, doesn't it? " Kiros asked, watching the teen through the mirror.
Squall nodded remembering Duo crying and trembling against him as he tried to comfort him. "I don't like that place at all, especially that guy."
"Did you notice? He called Duo Jasmine..."
"Yes." Squall replied. "I think that the children have been through the black market system...he also called him his former pet."
Kiros nodded. "Yeah.. I think so too..."
The car pulled up outside the familiar building of Kiros' house.
Squall unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the car. Ward said goodbye and be careful through the computer and left for his own house as his car was parked next to Kiros'
Kiros placed his hand on Squall's shoulder. " Come on.. "
Squall turned and followed the taller man into the house looking around he saw no sign of Laguna except a large black van.
After looking through a couple of rooms the two found Laguna sitting in the den, enjoying a cup of tea.
Looking up, the man set down his cup and stood. "Squall! What a surprise!" Squall moved away from the man currently trying to hug him with a dark look on his face.
"Laguna.. We need to talk." Kiros said, moving to stand between the man and his son.
Laguna gave the man an innocent look. "About what?" He asked, dropping his arms to his sides.
"Where's Seifer?" The teen ground out between clenched teeth, his hands balled into fists at his side.
Laguna raised an eyebrow looking back at his son. "Well I don't know...maybe he's left for good?"
"Bullshit." Squall growled as he glared at the older man.
"What are you speaking of son? I have nothing to do with Seifer's disappearance."
In a flash the shorthaired teen had moved around Kiros and grabbed his so-called father by the shirt lifting him up into the air. "Don't lie to me. " He warned. "Where is he?"
Laguna tried to peel the brunette's hands away stumbling back. "No need to use violence, why don't you sit down son and I'll talk to you."
Kiros just stood back watching.
"I can hear you just fine like this. Now tell me where the hell Seifer is." The youth answered, tightening his grip.
Laguna pushed at the boy, freeing himself. "You don't need him he's just tainting you! Can't you see?"
"Tainting me?" Squall asked incredulously.
"Yes that man wasn't good for you he was committing sin."
Squalls eyes narrowed. "And kidnapping him isn't sin?" He asked.
"I was only trying to protect you, I will be forgiven." Laguna replied.
"So you did take him." Squall commented. "Where is he?" He asked again, pinning the man with a dark glare.
"It doesn't matter he will be eliminated soon." Laguna replied in a low tone.
"Eliminated?" Squall asked, his voice taking on a dangerous tone. "What do you mean eliminated?"
"I mean he will be gone, and we won't need to worry about him tainting you any longer. Then I can carry out my plans to fix your corrupted mind...after I Eliminate one more threat." He said turning his eyes to Kiros. "After all 'friend' you did pay to have my son." Kiros frowned.
Squall however, had heard enough and grabbed his father by the shirt once more. Raising his fist into the air her punched the man in the face. "Tell me where the hell Seifer is." he demanded.
Laguna let his head whip to the side, licking at the blood on his lip he murmured. "I didn't want to have to do this..." The older man reached inside his pocket and withdrew his gun, pointing at the brunette before him. "But this is getting out of control. You obviously haven't noticed what these people were doing to you. Maybe you were brainwashed."
"Would you really do it?" Squall asked, his voice suddenly cold and calm as he looked at the weapon.
Laguna stared into his son's stormy eyes that were so much like Raines. "No...I wouldn't kill you." He said moving the weapon point at Kiros' head. "But I could kill him. Do you want to be the reason for someone's death?"
"I don't think you would kill him either... Murder is a sin.. Kill him and you won't be forgiven. By anyone. There is no redemption for murderers.." He replied.
"Yes but he is not pure now is he? I wouldn't be condemned if I killed someone evil." Laguna shot back.
"Yes you would.. " The teen said as he released his hold on the older man. "I'd condemn you, even if God didn't.."
"Are you truly taking their side son? I am your father!" Laguna said staring at the brunette now ignoring the slender man to his right.
"Perhaps you may be the man responsible for my existence... But I will NEVER call you my father." The youth answered. "Now I will ask you one last time. Where the hell is Seifer?"
"I'm not telling you that." Laguna replied turning fully to his son gun still pointed at Kiros, but his eyes were trained on Squall. "Your not yourself right now. Don't worry I'll fix that."
"How would you know?" The teen asked. "You've never been there for me.. You were never there when I was growing up.. When I was forced to take two jobs to pay for Elle's education.. You don't know anything about me, do you?"
Laguna narrowed his eyes. "I know what you should be."
"If there's anyone to blame. It's you. If I'm so misguided it's because you were never there to guide.."
Laguna snorted. "Not my fault I searched for you...no worries I can guide all I want once Seifer and Kiros are dead. I may even need to kill your other friends..." Laguna said thoughtfully.
Squall stopped, thinking about the small boys at Selphie's apartment. Turning once more to glare at his father he said in a deadly tone. "You'll have to kill me first."
"Really?" Laguna laughed, lowering the gun in the process.
"Yeah. Really." The teen answered as Kiros immediately launched himself at his once long time friend, grabbing the gun away from him.
Laguna shouted as his gun was taken away along with all his power as the other two men looked at him darkly. Laguna resisted the urge to squeak and just stood there still.
Squall slowly stalked towards the now frightened man. "Tell me where Seifer is, NOW." he demanded once more, glaring at the longer haired man.
Laguna looked from Kiros who was holding the gun to Squall who was advancing him slowly. "He will only hurt you. You remember what he said! He doesn't love you!" Laguna said as a last ditch effort.
Squall stopped for a moment. "Maybe..." He looked down in thought before he looked back up at Laguna. " But I still love him. Where is he?"
Laguna growled in frustration. "Why?"
"Because, I do. Now tell me where he is."
"I'm not going to tell you I can't do that to you." Laguna answered truly believing that what he thought was right.
"I'm not giving you a choice, Laguna." The teen said as he resumed his advance, grabbing the man by his throat. "Tell me where Seifer is."
Laguna gasped as his throat was squeezed. "He's tied up in a guest bedroom." The older man wheezed finally relenting.
"That's better." Was all the teen said as he threw the man sideways, storming out of the room to find Seifer.
Laguna slumped against the wall sighing in defeat. Kiros just gave him a look. "Squall, I'm going to keep guard over Laguna!" He shouted, standing in front of the man with his gun.
Squall ignored the older man as he began searching the house.
Seifer was pulling against the cuffs, hoping to break the wooden headboard he was tied to, when he heard footsteps coming down the hall. Turning he waited for the door to open.
Squall stilled when he opened the door and saw the blonde lying on the bed. "Seifer.." He whispered before he rushed over to help the man.
Seifer's eyes widened he hadn't expected to see Squall, he had expected the father, but it was a welcome surprise. "No keys." He mumbled to the brunette, who inspecting the handcuffs. "They're in Laguna's pocket."
Squall frowned for a second as he backed up and placed a solid kick to the headboard causing the wood to crack and splinter.
Seifer pulled as hard as he could and sighed when the wood gave way. Quickly he stood on his feet, lifting his arms and sliding them, still cuffed, around Squall until they were around his waist, pulling them flush against each other. "I'm sorry."
Squall rested his head on the taller man's shoulder, saying nothing, as he was suddenly overwhelmed with a strong urge to cry.
"I'm so sorry. I didn't mean it."
Squall nodded lightly as he glared at the wall across from him, refusing to cry. " I forgive you..." He said quietly. Squall looked up at Seifer.. "We should get the keys so we can get those cuffs off of you." He said.
Seifer nodded and released the brunette. He must have been in a light form of shock, because he couldn't believe this was happening. Even as they walked down the halls, finding the room where Laguna was. The man was still against the wall and Kiros was pointing the gun at him.
As they entered the den Squall stormed over to the slumped man and lifted him up by the shirt, slamming his back against the wall. "Give me the keys.." He growled in a dangerous tone Seifer had never heard from the stormy eyed teen.
Laguna reached into his pocket and dropped the keys, glaring around the room, feeling his pride slowly dissipating even more.
The man was tossed aside once more as Squall grabbed the keys off the floor and moved to free his companion from the shackles, which still bound his wrists.
Seifer shook off the cuffs, rubbing his wrists, while glaring at the man on the floor. He wanted to kick him, punch him, kill him even, but he didn't know if he should. He still was Squall's father. The blonde walked up to the man growling.
Squall placed a hand on Seifer's shoulder as he moved to stand next to the gr
een-eyed man. "Squall we better go before I kill him." Seifer bit out.
Squall nodded and turning to Kiros, thanked the man before leaving with Seifer.
Well, well, well, sees that the lovers meet again! . Hope you like, if you want an update review! Oh, and there is still WAY more to come, in the sequel, but only a few chapters left in this one.
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