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Kaitou Shinigami (Thief Shinigami) Chapter 7
by elana-chan
"Hiya people! Whazzup?"
Duo sauntered towards the group who had established themselves under the huge old oak tree that stood right in the middle of the schoolyard. Quatre was there along with Trowa's sister Catherine, Duo's cousin Solo, who also knew of his background, and Solo's girlfriend Hilde. The group greeted him with equal fervor. Suddenly, Catherine began to take hold of the group's conversation.
"So guys, who's gonna be your date the upcoming Halloween party?"
"Do you really need to ask?" Hilde sent Cathy a mock-glare as the other rolled her eyes.
"That question was aimed only for the singles here." The red-haired girl said as she gave Quatre a pointed glance.
"Cathy-san, why are you looking at me like that?" Quatre said as he swallowed nervously from the stare Cathy was giving him.
"It's just that I want you to be my little brother's 'date'."
"WHAT?!"
"Don't play deaf on me Quatre. You heard what I said."
"But…"
"No buts." At that, Duo snickered. Cathy just gave the braided boy a withering look.
"I see we have one dateless person left. So Duo, who's it going to be?"
Duo quieted at that then sweatdropped. "I haven't got a date yet, you know. So lay off my case, Cathy. I can find my own date, thank you very much."
"Whatever you say, Duo. I bet it's going to be Merquise-sempai."
"Yeah. Word from the grapevine is that Merquise's hittin' on ya. Didn't he asked you yet?" Solo added.
"What?! Where the hell did people get that idea?!" Duo stared at them incredulously.
The group sighed and just shook their heads at the oblivious boy. Although a being thief, Duo could be dense at times. Duo glared at their minimal reactions to his statement so Solo decided to enlighten his baby cousin.
"You know cuz, as much as I love you (Duo gave him a withering glare, muttering "yeah, right"), you're just too dense sometimes." Duo was about to protest but Solo cut him off. "Can't you see that Zechs is freakin' obsessed about you? He's taking shots of you almost everywhere to the point of almost stalking you. He's as infatuated to you as the mayor's daughter is obsessed with Yuy. Everyone in campus can see that, you know. He's hitting on you and you didn't even know it!"
"B-But he said that they were for his project. And I thought he just wanted to be friends… Argh!"
"Now now, Duo. No need to get distressed over it." Quatre patted his friend's shoulder as he shook his head at Duo's reaction.
"I think it's romantic." Hilde gushed as the others looked at her blankly. She ignored this and continued. "He's like a knight in shining armor, ready to sweep you off your feet with such romantic gestures. Wai!!!! He'd be perfect for you, Duo-chan!" Solo could only sigh and shake his head in resignation at his girlfriend's behavior.
"Err…"
"So Duo-chan? Is Merquise-sempai the one?" Cathy inquired, eyes gleaming mischievously.
"What do you mean?" Duo started to blush at the question. At Cathy's question, an image of a certain Japanese boy appeared in the braided boy's mind.
"What I meant was if he's going to be your date to the Halloween party, baka. What else?!"
"Ehehe… nandemonai." Duo blushed at the trail his thoughtshad taken. He thengrinned sheepishly. "I don't know. He didn't ask me, you know. Maybe I'm not going to go after all…"
"So Duo, got a date yet?"
Duo looked at his blond best friend quickly then his expression turned serious. It's been says since their group's conversation about Duo's date. Since then, Duo's been assessing if going to the school's annual Halloween Party was a good idea with another mission for Shinigami has come up.
"I can't Cat. I can't have a date. I'm going there alone." Before Quatre could react, Duo continued his explanation, his tone grave. "Ya know Cat, I've been thinking about this for the past few days. And I've decided that Halloween night would be the best time to get that Faberge egg for Marimea-chan."
"You already found out who stole the egg? I haven't completed my investigations yet! I'm having a hard time looking for any leads." He had been searching for days but still no luck. Quatre looked at Duo with wide shocked aquamarine eyes.
"There's no need for any research, Cat. I just received a letter from my mother's old 'friend' a week ago..."
(Flashback)
Duo was staring with dark blue-violet eyes at the letter he got from his locker a few days before. His hands were trembling as he grasped the piece of parchment with clammy hands. Disbelief, anger and fear could be seen flashing in those captivating blue-violet orbs.
Shinigami,
How's the son of my dear nemesis Dark Angel?I see you have inherited her skills in thievery. It's such a sad thing that you choose not to tell her. She would have been proud of you.
I know who you really are, Duo Maxwell. A little bird told me all about you. Playing the resident Robin Hood eh? Do you think you could atone for the sins your mother had done?! Well, that's a laugh! I know what's your next move, Shinigami. Does the Faberge egg ring a bell? I sure hope so.
You still have no leads, ne? Even that rich brat you call your bestfriend has no idea on the thief's identity. Surprised? I know everything about you, Shinigami-chan.
Want me to help you? I'm the one who stole that egg you're looking for. If you want to help that little girl, you can find me in the old warehouse at Dock 5. Come anytime you want.
Just don't make me wait, Shinigami-chan. I'll give you two weeks time to decide. Don't get scared. I want to see what dear Angel's son would be just like his mother. I would have given you a chance to back out but your reputation intrigues me. I won't give you any option to back out on this one, Shinigami-chan. Your identity and the lives of your loved ones are at stake here. If you want that egg, your identity and the lives of your family and friends, then come and get the egg from me, little God of Death. I can't wait to meet you. I'll be waiting…
Black Cat
"Black Cat, damn you!"
(End of Flashback)
"Nani?! She knew everything about you?! How can that be?!"
"Apparently Cat, she already knew all the dirt about me. I don't know how but I'm going to find out. I've trained myself further these days and the night of the party would be the day of Black Cat's deadline. The perfect time to do this. Plus, no one would notice my disappearance that night. My parents wouldn't suspect anything because they think I'm at the party. And everyone's in costume so I'll just arrive there in my Shinigami outfit, show up to the others then leave. No one will notice I left. And you're also there to cover for me, ne Quatre?"
Quatre looked at his best friend who was clearly troubled by the threat on his family and friends. Placing a comforting hand on the other's shoulder, Quatre smiled reassuringly at his best friend and nodded determinedly.
"Don't worry, Duo. I'll be there for you. But how about Heero? Are you going to let Heero know about this?"
Duo looked troubled at Quatre's question as he shook his head, now looking determinedly at his bestfriend.
"Iie. I can't let him be involved in this one. It's too dangerous. Besides, this is my fight. I won't let him know this mission."
"I understand, Duo. Don't worry. Everything's going to be all right. This one's going to be successful just like the others had been."
"Thanks, Cat. You're really the best."
"That's what bestfriends are for, Duo."
To be continued...
Author's notes:
Hi again people!!!!! I'm so very sorry for the very short chapter before this. I'm really trying to stop this monster from growing even more so I trashed the idea of Duo having another mission before the final one. So I went straight ahead with an upcoming confrontation with Black Cat. Am I making sense? Sorryabout that. Anyways, the reason I uploaded this chapter earlier than expected is that I think it will take a month before I can upload something again. Wah!!!! I'm so sorry everyone! I'm also sorry that I'm not very good in my writing. I'll do my best next time. Promise! (kowtows before readers) For the moment, just ignore the typos and grammar. I'm so sorry. (boink self in the head with a toy mallet) Heero also didn't make an appearance in this chapter. Though he did appear in Duo's mind. (snickers then gives Duo a nudge Duo: (blush) Hey!) I think he'll make an appearance in the next chapter. But other minor characters appeared here like Cathy, Hilde and Solo. There's also a wee bit of a hint of a 3x4. Hehe (Duo: (nudges a blushing Quatre)) I'm also thinking if I would change it a bit and let Duo have a date for the party. What do you think?
Heero: Hn....
Duo: Eh? Date? Who?
Zech: (smirk)Me, of course.
Heero: (glares)
elana-chan: (sighs then rubs head to stop a brewing headache)
Anyways dear readers, please tell me what you think. (smiles gratefully) I hope you like my cookies. More cookies, huggles, glomps and tea (if you like) for everyone!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for supporting me and my work!!!!!!!See ya when I see ya!!!!!! Ja!!!
Some Japanese terms:
baka - fool, stupid
nandemonai - nothing
nani - what
Special thanksto the following people:
Yasei -chan - It's all right, Yasei-chan. There's always next year ne? Anyways, thank you so much for doing that beta for me. I know that that fic really needs beta-ing. I was thinking of not posting it but some friends of mine threatened me with bodily harm if I won't do it. I'm so sorry I gave you such a load like that. Anyways, more cookies for you and a blueberry cheesecake, too!!!!! (glomps Yasei-chan)
Kaaera - Thank you so much!!!!!! (glomps Kaaera) I love you people also!!!!! Here's the update btw! (smiles) I'm so sorry that Hee-chan's still not here. (Heero: (glares) Hn) Here's part of the answer you want. Black Cat's letter to our dear Duo-chan. Wai!!!!!
Giara Gryffindor - Thank! Here's the update! Hope you like the cookies!!!
Dark Nuriko - Thanks for the lovely review!!! Wai!!! (glomps Dark Nuriko and Duo) Don't worry. I'm not really that nice to Duo-chan. Right, Duo? (looks evilly at Duo while holding a wicked-looking whip) (Duo: (gulps then runs away screaming bloody murder)(elana-chan: (cackles evilly while cracking the whip)
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