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: Chapter 5 :
It had been a week since she had been hired. Everyone had attended Momoe's funeral, her mother crying hysterically even though she had never met the woman personally. Her job at the shop ran smoothly so far, and she hadn't had any clumsy moments yet, but the same couldn't be said for Ken, who had already broken two vases.
Usagi sighed as walked aimlessly around the park. The cool weather brushed against her face, as she gazed around her. Squirrels could be seen gathering nuts, scattering every time anyone came near by climbing up the trees, their tails bouncing behind them.
Usagi's heart ached slightly as she stared at families passing by, little children sitting on top of their parent's shoulders, not a care in the world. It was only a month until the anniversary of her own family's death; she dreaded the thought of visiting her family's tombstones for the first time in four years. The thought of facing reality always made her gloomy. There would be no more picnics chasing the geese into the lake, no more birthdays with homemade cakes to eat, no more anything. Usagi pushed her negative thoughts out. She did have a family, she did, but sometimes no matter how hard she tried to replace her old family, she just couldn't; the thought killed her.
Usagi was about to head out of the park when she spotted Ran wandering down the trail surrounding the park.
Reiji Takatori frowned as his secretary walked in announcing Schwarz had arrived for their little 'meeting'. Sending her away, Schwarz walked in. Crawford in front, as usual with a serious tone set upon his face. A smirking Schuldich , emotionless Nagi, and a frightening Farfarello following close behind.
"Sorry we're late", Crawford stated firmly.
"You better be sorry, you're all five minutes late!" Reiji Takatori growled.
Schuldich only slightly smirked, as everyone took their seats around the nearby table.
"We haven't had much contact with the kittens lately, I think I'm starting to miss them" Schuldich grinned, propping his feet up on the table.
Reiji Takatori frowned at Schuldich and gritted his teeth, "That's because they are not in the way right now".
"What was the meaning of this visit then?" Crawford stated calmly.
"I'm getting to it!" Reiji Takatori growled impatiently.
"As I was about to say, since you all have nothing to do and I'm still paying all of you for sitting around and doing nothing, I have come up with a mission for you. "Reiji Takatori said continuing.
"I want you to keep an eye on Weiss right now, discover their weaknesses, observe the people close to them for future reference as well. I have plans coming up soon and I don't want them ruining them. Do whatever you want with them as long as you keep them out of the way, Now if you don't mind I have a meeting to attend to, good day.", and with that Reiji Takatori promptly walked out of his office, leaving Schwarz behind.
"Finally, we get to play around with the kittens again, I'm going to enjoy this" Schuldich smirked.
Crawford frowned at Schuldich's comment. "Schuldich, you'll be the one to watch them from their store and discover any weaknesses. Nagi, for right now you'll transfer to Omi's school and keep and eye on him, make sure they don't find out about Reiji's upcoming plans whatever they may be".
"I don't see how you expect me to find out any new weaknesses about of theirs, I know them better than they even know themselves." Schuldich said.
"That's not the point", Crawford replied, annoyed.
"Touchy touchy", Schuldich teased.
"Ran!", Usagi yelled, running up to him, her face flushed.
"What are you doing here?" a flushed Usagi asked a silent Ran who had seemed to be in deep thought.
"Just enjoying the last bit of good weather before the rainy weather sets in again", Ran replied gazing at the families strewn across the field of grass.
"Mmmm, I see", Usagi said joining Ran's 'stare at everybody' contest.
"It's probably best if you don't call me by Ran around the guys. They don't know about my sister and my true name and I want to keep it that way for awhile.", Ran stated.
"Sure, no problem.", Usagi said. 'Why doesn't he just tell them? I guess they aren't as close as I thought they were…', Usagi pondered.
"Usagi?" a voice ahead called.
Usagi snapped her head up only to see her old best friend, Naru. Usagi's eyes widened, "N..aa..ru!", she stuttered.
She couldn't believe the sight before her, Naru looked so grown up, it couldn't be her.
"What are you doing here!", Naru exclaimed running up to her and Ran.
"I moved back.", Usagi stated frankly hugging Molly.
"What are you doing here?" Usagi asked.
"Cleaning up a picnic I just had with Umino, can you believe it? We're engaged", she flashed the ring on her finger.
"Wow! Congratulations." Usagi exclaimed.
Naru giggled, "Thanks. Oh look, here he comes right now".
Turning around, Usagi eye's bulged, Naru couldn't even hold a candle to Umino's transformation from boy to man.
He seemed to have grown a foot, no glasses, better hair... "Hey what's taking so long?" Umino said, and not to mention no more dorky voice.
"Hey. Look, it's Usagi and a friend. She moved back.", Molly informed him gesturing to Ran and Usagi.
"Cool, well everything is packed up; did you throw the trash away?" Umino asked.
"Yeah I did- oh Usagi we have so much catching up to do. How about we go do some shopping. Do you mind Umino if I ditch you this afternoon?" Naru asked.
"Fine fine, I have to catch up on my studies anyways." he said.
"So do you want to?" Naru asked turning her attention back to Usagi.
"Sure I'd love to; I need some new stuff anyways".
Naru smiled at her response, "Great! There are tons of stores all up and down these streets. Well, we'll see you later then guys, nice meeting you red haired friend of Usagi's, love ya Umino", Naru said grabbing on to Usagi's arm.
"I see you later Ran, say hi to Ken for me" Usagi yelled as Naru dragged Usagi out of the park.
"..Yeah right, like that would happen", Usagi laughed along with Naru.
They had spent the last two hours mostly window shopping and joking around, buying here and there.
"Wanna hit the next store?" Usagi asked, looking over to Naru.
"Sure, what time is it anyways?" she asked.
"Umm, it is 4:48" Usagi answered glancing down at her new watch.
"Oh no, I totally forgot I have an English exam tomorrow and I totally need to study, sorry Usagi but I gotta jet. Are you alright being left here, do you need help getting home?" Naru offered.
"Oh, no I don't. I'm actually quite close to the flower shop. I'm sure someone can give me a lift home. It seems that we walked from one side of the city to the other so it shouldn't be too far." Usagi joked.
Molly smiled, "Thanks a lot. You're a doll, I'll call you kay? ja ne!", and with that Naru sped off in the opposite direction.
Usagi sighed, 'Talk about a long day' Usagi thought. If Usagi's calculations were correct she was probably a twenty minute walk from the shop if she went in the right direction. 'I'm actually sort of glad she left. I need some alone time', Usagi thought as she walked through the crowds of people towards the shop.
About fifthteen minutes later she could feel she was getting close but found out that she first had to cross a busy four lane street. Usagi groaned,' great, I'm totally going to survive this', Usagi thought sarcastically as she piled behind a bunch of people about to cross. Usagi glanced to her side and observed a little boy playing with his puppy while she waited for the sign to blink to go. When Usagi turned back around she noticed everyone already beginning to cross and rushed to catch up.
Just as Usagi past the center lane she felt a tug at her foot and looked down to see that her shoelace was caught on something. 'Great, come on. Come off you stupid thing!' Usagi thought annoyed as she pulled at it, but to no avail.
Beep! Beep!. Usagi gasped and looked up to see a racing car heading straight for her. 'Oh no, I'm going to die', just as Usagi thought those thoughts, two strong arms wrapped themselves around her and rolled her out of the way, ripping her shoelace in the process.
Usagi found herself pinned beneath her savior on the sidewalk, his breath heavy. Usagi was still in shock as her savior pulled her up , his arms still around her waist.
"that was a close one liebchen, it's a good thing I was there to save you" he said huskily.
Usagi blushed slightly still gripping his shirt from the shock of a near death experience. He seemed to be around six feet tall with long ginger hair covered by a bandana.
"Thank... you..." Usagi breathed, about to continue but was silenced by her savior who had put his fingers up to her lips.
"Sshhh, nothing needs to be said. All I want in return is a small kiss", he said, before Usagi could even respond, he grasped her lips with his own, pulling her farther into his embrace.
Usagi blushed profusely, her eyes dilating. If her body hadn't still been numb from shock, she would have slapped him.
'Who the hell does he think he is?' Usagi thought angrily.
'your savior, remember?' a voice responded.
'Huh? Whose there?' Usagi thought.
'The name's Schuldich, but you can call me whatever you want'.
'you wish'
'is that right?' he responded sarcastically.
Usagi returning from her thoughts found her still in his grasp-still kissing him.
Usagi yanked away from his lips but found herself physically unable to escape his grasp.
"Some savior you are, if you are going to kidnap and rape me I suggest you get it over with" Usagi retorted.
Schuldich laughed, "Oh you amuse me so, but if you insist-"
"NO!" Usagi replied abruptly causing Schuldich to smirk.
"Who are you? Because apparently, in case you haven't noticed, not everybody happens to be able to read minds" Usagi asked coldly.
"You shouldn't worry yourself over such things liebchen when there are much bigger issues", Schuldich said.
"Like what?" she asked.
"Like what will you give me in return for saving you life", he answered.
"I already gave it to you UNwillingly, a kiss, remember?" Usagi said sarcastically.
"Ah, but that was only the beginning. I'm sure I can think of more." he said smirking.
Usagi didn't like the sound of this, but what was she going to do, scream rape? That would only get her in a bigger mess.
"I don't even know you, could you please just let me go" Usagi pleaded. Usagi finally wrenched herself from his loosened grip, glaring up at him.
"Feel better?" he asked casually causing Usagi to frown at him.
"I'll come up with something liebchen but as for now, you be a good girl and I just might reward you" Schuldich whispered huskily into her ear.
Usagi blushed once again and was about to retort, but when she looked up, he was gone.
TBC
Ah, so Usagi finally meets Schuldich, what shall happen next? Also, the German word "liebchen" Schuldich refers to Usagi as frankly means 'sweetheart'. I portrayed Reiji Takatori as short tempered. I haven't watched Weiss Kreuz in awhile, but I think that was how he usually acted. I think I know where this story is going, I came up with an idea and I think I'm going to run with it, but it is a surprise though so you'll just have wait and see what will happen .. Anyways I thought the whole car scene was weird but that's just me ok see you next week .