The Whisperer

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Chapter 8

-Tokyo streets -

Kaname was tired, and worried. Kyouko kept staring at her. School had just ended, and Kyouko wanted to come over. Sousuke still hadn't come, or called back. She tried his number again but not once did he answer. She left him three threatening messages, and 2 mild ones.

"Kana-chan you're really worried aren't you. I am too." Kaname was surprised. Though there were a few people who weren't specifically hostile to Sousuke they were still mad. No one seemed to worry, or care that he was there. At least no one who did said so.

"What?" Kyouko took a picture of her face then smiled.

"But aren't you mad at Sousuke like everyone else? I mean he did get you hurt." Kaname flinched. That hadn't come out right.

Kyouko put her finger under her chin and looked up. "No not really. He brought you back didn't he? You're my best friend. So it evens it out. Beside I like Sagara-kun he's funny. Plus with out him around you're not as happy or fun."

Kaname went stiff, and red. A flash went off. "I don't know what you're talking about." And she began walking forward. She was happy that she got out of that habit of that laugh that gave her away, but this didn't do much better.

Kyouko quickly followed suit. "Oh c'mon Kana-chan. It's obvious you're in a better mood with him around." Kyouko was leaning forward her hands holding her bag behind her back. She was trying to get a good look at Kaname's face. It was worried again.

"I have an idea let's have a party. In honor of your, and Sousuke's return. Well we won't tell everyone else that. But you get it." Kaname smiled. Kyouko really was her best friend. She was trying very hard to make her feel better while Sousuke was gone.

"Ok let's do that. And yes I'm worried. But it's pointless since he'll probably be back soon anyway. In fact he's probably stalking us right now." Both girls giggled a bit as they came up to Kaname's apartment, suddenly she remembered she had to see Hayashimizu with Sousuke after school.

"Crap!"

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The old man was muscular. He was no taller than 5 feet but he looked strong as hell. His beard was sharp and stuck out at each side of his face, and the middle. However he had a belly. A round one but not so big that you would call him fat. He wore a white tank top, and brown jacket sleeves rolled up past his elbow. He had goggles on his head, and dark brown gloves. He was wearing black pants which tucked into his oil covered boots. His face was strong but kind with his blue eyes.

"Grandpa, where is he?" two children ran up to him asking him at almost the exact same time. The boy was at least 10 years old. He wore a blue shirt and brown shorts along with a pair of socks and sneakers. His hair was black in a flat tuft on his head. His eyes were green

The girl had brown hair. She had it shoulder length. Her eyes were green as well.

She wore a green blouse that matched her eyes. She wore a pair of blue shorts that reached her knees. She had on a pair of white sneakers and socks. The sneakers were smeared with different shades of black.

"Where is Sousuke grandpa?" The old man smiled at the two children. He placed both his hands on their heads. Suddenly the door opened.

They instantly recognized him and rushed over. "Damn." Sousuke was suddenly on the floor both children jumping on him.

"You cursed!" The girl pointed a finger into his face accusingly. Sousuke sighed. They were still brats.

"My apologies. I will refrain from cursing in your presence ma'am." Sousuke saluted as best he could while on the floor.

"Erika, Chris get offa' Sousuke." Sousuke rose as the children made their way back to their grandfather.

Americans like to get on me. He thought. Remembering Tessa was also American. Kaname may hit him but those three just loved to pounce on him. Sousuke cringed thinking what Kaname would do to him. He didn't answer anymore of her calls. He decided he would call her before he left, which would be almost immediately anyway.

"So you leaving?" Travis walked over and placed his hand on Sousuke's shoulder.

"Yes I need to return to Tokyo as soon as possible." Sousuke looked at the two children now tugging on his school uniform.

"You can't leave you gotta tell us what happened!" Chris shot out. "Yeah you haven't talked to us in awhile. " Erika agreed.

Suddenly Sousuke was sitting down. Travis had tossed a chair under him.

"Go ahead I'll get your ride ready." And with that Sousuke was left with the two children telling them how his recent job went.

About 10 minutes later Travis walked back in. He was carrying a piece of paper.

"This is the information on the transaction for your pay. I'll see you later."

The children groaned. Sousuke had only gotten far enough to get to the start of his confrontation with Leonard.

"Fine but you owe us mister." The children each hugged his waist or leg.

"Affirmative." Sousuke made his way out the door Travis entered.

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-Another?-

"How'd it go?" Two figures were standing in the shadows. (Figures)

"He took care of it easily." This voice was deep. The other sounded feminine.

"Of course." The broad figure chuckled.

"Well it's still break time so we can let him go for awhile. At least he's still good."

Both figures chuckled then walked through a door.

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-Kaname's apartment-

10:30 pm

Singing could be heard inside the apartment. Kaname and Kyouko were both singing random songs they each knew together. They had eaten dinner and wrapped some up for Sousuke. They talked, played, and did everything they missed doing with each other.

Suddenly Kaname's house phone rang. No one heard it. Then her cell phone rang. They kept on singing. The joy in the room was at an all time high. Kyouko and Kaname hadn't been this happy in awhile. Well Kaname had been happier but she wouldn't let Kyouko know that. Sousuke didn't count currently.

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-Tokyo, Japan-

Sousuke just got off his transport. He was running at high speed towards Kaname apartment. She hadn't answered any of her phones. Considering what happened today he came to a logical conclusion. She was in danger. Though that was highly unlikely because his enemies didn't know that much about him. When he had met them things were different. But he still believed she was in danger. He pulled out his Glock26 as he approached the apartment building. He could hear what he thought was music as he approached her door. He pulled out his key to her apartment. Since she had one to his he made sure to get one of hers. She didn't know he had it though.

After unlocking it he slowly pushed open the door. The singing was definitely louder. It sounded like it was coming from the living room. He was now just outside the door. He was in the small hallway separating the apartment itself from the outside. After unlocking it he slammed opened the door. He rushed in his gun out in front of him. Finally he realized why he heard singing. He really hadn't gotten any better he thought.

Kaname turned around to find Sousuke standing there. His gun was pointed to the floor. He was starting to sweat. His face was red.

Kaname looked down at her state of dress. Before she had started her Karaoke session with Kyouko she had changed into a pair of tight shorts, and small shirt. She wasn't wearing a bra. She had expected Sousuke to call. Or someone to knock so she could change first.

Kyouko had removed the unnecessary parts of her uniform. Either way this was a bad situation for Sousuke.

Kaname's face turned red. Then she stomped over to the frozen ex-sergeant. She looked right at him their faces now only inches apart. None of them noticed Kyouko had left then returned with her camera.

"What do you think you're doing?" She smiled sinisterly at him. He began to sweat profusely.

"Uhh."

"WRONG ANSWER!" The harisen came down hard upon his head. He didn't fall but bent forward. Then he stood up straight.

"Kaname that hurt…" No one noticed the continuous flashes as she brought down the harisen on his head again.

"GOOD!" Her face was red still. She hadn't forgotten her state of dress. But was making sure he didn't have time to look.

Sousuke decided to stay face flat on the floor.

Kaname held the harisen on her shoulder. "Now, what the hell are you doing?"

Kaname kept her eyes on his back. She forgot Kyouko was there.

Sousuke mumbled his response his face still in the rug. "You did not answer any of my phone calls so I thought you were in danger." Kaname's face softened. She crouched next to him. "I heard singing so I thought the enemy might have left something on to distract me. I now realize you were not in danger and my worries were unconfirmed. I apologize."

Kaname patted his head.

"It's alright Sousuke. I was just mad 'cause you left out of nowhere then just burst into my…" Kaname thought a moment. "How did you get in without busting through my door?" Then she realized he probably picked the lock. Sousuke couldn't read minds however.

"Uhh…I have a key…" Sousuke braced himself for her assault.

"How did you get a key…" Kaname's glare wasn't solid. Kyouko was loving this.

"You have a key to my apartment. And I may need to get into yours sometimes so I made a copy of it." Sousuke braced himself for her assault once again. It never came.

"That's fine Sousuke. I'm going to go put something on, you stay there until I get back." When Kaname turned around she noticed Kyouko was there with a huge smile planted on her face. She had forgotten Kyouko was there of course. She was also fully dressed.

"I'll be going now I'll see you tomorrow Kana-chan." With that she stepped over Sousuke and closed the door behind her.

Kaname stood there. Her face was red. She had just pummeled Sousuke in front of Kyouko. But that was nothing. She had almost shown him affection in front of her. Then she just waltzed out. Kaname figured what she thought was on her mind.

"Uhh…" That was Sousuke his face still in the carpet.

"Oh you can get up now Sousuke." Kaname watched him as he stood.

When Sousuke full stood he stared at Kaname. His face turned red. "Uhh…"

Kaname looked down again. She hadn't changed her clothes or at least put on a bra.

She threw her harisen at him. "Get an eyeful." She crossed her arms over her breast. Then she smiled. The temptation to tease him was impossible. Also she really wanted to know his opinion.

"Did you enjoy the view?" Despite the fact she was teasing him she sounded uneasy. Her voice was low.

"Uhh…" Sousuke was sweating again. He knew what she was asking. If he answered yes he would probably be hit and called a pervert. If he said no he would probably hurt her feelings. He knew the answer. He would take a hit over hurting her any day. He noticed she looked very vulnerable right now. This really mattered to her he realized.

"Uhh…Affirmative." He was a running faucet now. Kaname raised her head. She was smiling as well as blushing. Without removing her arms she walked over to his stiff form. He was standing at attention. Kaname giggled. She really enjoyed when he was like this. Sousuke smiled when he heard her giggle. It was because of him so it was good. When Kaname finally reached him she put her hands around his neck and placed her lips against his. It was a soft kiss. He hesitated before he put his arms around her. He was still aware of what she was wearing. Or perhaps what she wasn't wearing.

Kaname was red as hell. She knew she should have dressed first but she hadn't kissed him all day. She turned even redder when she noticed a third reason to be embarrassed. She opened her eyes. Sousuke's face was beyond red. He was well aware of 2 new reasons to be. He held and kissed Kaname before but she was wearing what was necessary then. He suddenly turned redder when he found a third reason. He knew Kaname noticed it too when her face turned almost as red as his. Not one of them mover away though. They were poking each other but not one of them moved away.

"Is that your gun Sousuke? Or did you miss me?" Kaname heard many versions of that line, and she thought now would be perfect to use one. Sousuke quickly broke the embrace.

"Uhh…I should go…" Sousuke turned and walked towards the door. He stopped when he felt warm fingers wrap around his hand.

"Sousuke…" That soft voice again. He turned around slowly. Kaname had that face again. The soft pleading face.

His features softened as he lost himself in her eyes. He knew what she wanted. It was going to be a long night. He wished she had been angry in trying to get the information but she was …like this. He couldn't resist. Once again while not a weakness from her, it was a weakness for her. He would need to think to make sure he didn't say too much.

Kaname led him into her kitchen. She put water to boil so they could have some tea.

"Where to start?" Sousuke sat at the table his hands were in front of him. He was leaning forward on his elbows on the table.

Kaname held his hands. "From the beginning." Kaname froze a moment. "After I go change."

When Kaname returned she sat down next to him instead of across.

"Okay I'm ready."

Sousuke took a deep breath.

"Kaname I'd rather not tell you. You have already been exposed to many unfortunate events. I do not wish to put more trouble on your mind." Sousuke flinched. He would be the only person who realized the irony in that. Kaname disregarded his sudden action.

"Sousuke it's okay. I got through all that stuff right. I'll be okay. After all you said I'm not in danger."

"Not now anyway. You may be if you stay around me." Sousuke looked away.

Kaname's eyes were wide. "You mean…" Sousuke answered her unasked question.

"I am their target. But it is a mutual relationship. They have little information about me since it was accidental. Of course I have no more information on them."

Kaname shook her head. "Okay okay, why don't you explain it to me?"

Sousuke lowered his head.

"It won't be the beginning exactly. I will be starting from when I first met them. I will leave out specific details to ensure your safety. And no you are not in danger if you around me regularly. You must not tell anyone the information I'm about to give you."

Kaname nodded in agreement. He looked at her now.

"At the time you believed I had died I had found a strange facility. It appeared as though Amalgam was not aware of the actions of the people in the building. They ran strange experiments on whispered people. They were trying to discover the secret to the whispered. Or rather the origin. They believed if they could gain such information they could get more information. I had been searching Amalgam sights as well as destroying a few. This one was strange. They made sure the rest of the organization had no idea what was going on. So far, they were successful. They eventually separated into their own group."

Sousuke continued mentioning his travels into the facility.

"When I reached the main lab I was surprised. It was large. They had many people hooked up to strange machines. The information was immense. I did not take my time to look at it in detail. I ran into a strange scientist. Luckily I had already set the bombs. I was just looking around. The scientist was named…" Suddenly Sousuke's phone rang.

Kaname sighed. "I'll get the tea." Sousuke nodded then answered his phone.

"Sagara…"

"Hi Sousuke… making sure you're alive considering that you left today. Lucky for you or I woulda kicked your ass. Sadly tomorrow you'll get a pent up ass whoopin." It was obviously Melissa.

"Kick Kurz ass…" Sousuke's looked a little worried. Kaname laughed. Sousuke looked at her. "What?" Kaname waved her hand at him. She figured what he must be talking about. She had been there when Melissa made the threat.

"Is Kaname there, or are you at her apartment?" Melissa had that sly smile.

Sousuke didn't answer. He heard her break out with laughter on the other end. People loved to tease him.

"Okay if that's the case I'll talk to you later."

"Wait Mao it's not what you…!" But Melissa had already hung up.

Kaname passed him a cup. "It's okay Sousuke I'm tired. Let's go to bed."

Sousuke almost spit out his tea.

"Uhh shouldn't I be going home?" Sousuke turned to Kaname who was glaring at him. Kaname then began to walk out the kitchen. She wiggled a bit as she left.

She peaked back to find she got her desired reaction. He was red again. She began to walk towards the room. "Lock the doors before you come." With that he heard Kaname's foot steps before she reached her room and plopped down on her bed.

"Uhh…" Sousuke stood up locked the doors then headed towards Kaname's room. Suddenly he remembered something.

"Kaname I must go to my out to take care of some things." With that he turned towards the door.

"Then I'll go with you." Kaname was already behind him.

Sousuke quickly turned about face.

"But you can't. You're tired as well. I will go alone. It's not a problem." Kaname was already dressed. Sousuke realized it was no use. He opened the door, and let her pass.

As they stepped outside he locked the door and checked his watch. It was almost 12:00 o' clock.

"Kaname are you certain?" She turned around and patted his cheek.

"It's okay I have a feeling I'll sleep very well tonight." Sousuke blushed.

They were walking down the road. Kaname was holding Sousuke's hand and leaning her head on his shoulder like before.

"So where are we going."

Sousuke looked around making sure everything was safe. "Back to where we ran into that officer. I believe I dropped something in my escape."

Kaname sighed she remembered that. He had come out of the alley running, then dragged her with him.

"What did you lose?" She lifted her head to look at him.

Sousuke sighed. "I believe I dropped a clip of ammo. Since it was not a crime scene I doubt it was collected." Sousuke felt a tug. Kaname wasn't moving but looking at him in disbelief.

"You...we aren't…I'm not sleeping because you want a stupid clip of ammo."

Sousuke looked at her a very serious look on his face. "My finger prints may be on it."

Kaname sighed then continued to walk along. Sousuke began walking with her as well.

Finally they reached the alley. Sousuke pulled out a miniature flashlight. He found what he was looking for. Sousuke stopped as his hand was about to pick up his lost clip. Sousuke pulled out his gun.

"Kaname be careful this is a trap." Kaname clutched Sousuke's shoulder. After hearing some of Sousuke's problems she was now worried.

Then there it was. That laughter. The horrible bone chilling laughter. Sousuke looked up. Wakana was standing right where she had been that day.

"I knew you'd come back. Is that your girlfriend or you a rapist?" Luckily Wakana could not see in the dark or she would have recognized Kaname as well. Unfortunately 3 very bright lights lit on them making them very visible. If they were there.

"What the Fu-" Wakana looked around. Suddenly she heard a dog barking.

She quickly chased after the sound. Since she had been on the roof she could clearly see them running across the park.

"Gotcha." Wakana leaped off the building onto a conveniently placed motorcycle.

"Here I come!" Sousuke and Kaname could hear the rev of the motor behind them.

Sousuke stopped and turned around. He pulled launcher with practice rounds.

Kaname still wondered where he hid those things. Maybe she'd find out later.

"Kaname go hide. I will take care of this. It's not a problem..." Sousuke made sure his weapon was loaded. Kaname sighed. "Fine have fun." Kaname walked and sat on a bench. She knew the woman wouldn't bother her. Kaname sighed as she saw the light from the motorcycle head towards Sousuke. Normally she would be worried but now was not one of those times. She wished she had gone to bed. She wished he had too.

Sousuke had at least forced Wakana off the bike with a few well placed shots. Three cars blew up behind him. As well as the bike that caused the explosion. Wakana smiled her face dripping with delight. "Oh boy. This is going to be fun." She loaded her weapon.

She ran to the side as she fired 3 rounds at Sousuke. Sousuke ducked and rolled then threw a grenade in front of her. She smiled as she kicked the grenade. Before she realized it the grenade was back at her feet. Sousuke figured she'd kick it so he shot the flying explosive.

"Oh shi-"

"Thank you." Kaname paid the ice cream vendor as a loud explosion erupted behind her. She licked her ice cream and smiled as her hair flew in front of her. The ice cream vendor decided to move his cart.

"Smart ass!" Wakana's clothe were singed but nothing more. Sousuke's grenade didn't have killing power but it would have disabled a normal person. She was not normal. Wakana pulled out a TMP and fired at Sousuke. Sousuke jumped behind a tree. He noticed her bullets were non-lethal as well. The bark on the tree stayed in tact except for chips breaking off. Sousuke switched to his own machine gun with rubber bullets. He fired at her as he leapt behind another tree. Wakana pulled out a large S.W.A.T. shield.

"Tsk!" Sousuke clicked his tongue. She really came prepared.

Kaname was licking her fingers of whatever cream fell on them. She looked down at her watch. It was 12:30.

'Sousuke had better make it up me. I better sleep very good.' Kaname thought. Then she noticed a small puppy come up to her. "Aww are you lost." Kaname began petting the poor stray.

Sousuke fired at her with 3 more burst. All his bullets ricocheted off her shield.

"I have no choice." Sousuke began to pull something out when he noticed a small object appear past the tree. Then another, then another.

"Shit!" Sousuke quickly leapt away from his current spot. Three explosions threw Sousuke into another tree. Sousuke quickly rolled, then began sprinting as Wakana's bullets began to trace his path. Sousuke finally got an opening. Wakana didn't have the shield up, and she was reloading. Sousuke fired. Suddenly a wall popped up to block the bullets. "?"

"Ha! This whole areas booby trapped!" Wakana laughed as she finished loading her weapon. Sousuke sighed. She was good, but only amateurs tell the enemy information like that. Of course maybe she was just trying to scare him to slow his movements out of caution.

Kaname waved to the couple as they walked away with their puppy. Suddenly Kaname noticed a music store was open. She didn't recognize it but it was open late. Maybe they had some good music she could listen to.

Sousuke dodged Wakana's kick. He had been able to get into close quarter combat. Sadly she was also skilled. They continued to trade blows. Sadly not one hit the other without being guarded, or they just flat out dodged. Wakana went for a hit with the back of her weapon. Sousuke dodged and was finally able to it her in the stomach. She staggered backwards. Suddenly she began to laugh. This was perhaps the most cynical laugh he heard except for Gauron's. She lifted her head to face him. Her face was twisted with sick excitement.

"Now we're getting somewhere!" Wakana pulled out a small remote. She pressed the large red button in the middle of it. A machine about 10 feet fell behind her causing a slight tremor. Before Sousuke realized it she was inside. 2 lights and 3 laser lights focused on Sousuke.

"Uhh…" Sousuke began to reach into his pocket.

"Wow I can't believe you guys actually have this CD. Kaname picked up a disc case and continued her search.

Sousuke was running as fast as he could. He had already dodged an onslaught of missiles and barrage of machine gun fire. This woman was serious. Sousuke was waiting for his chance. The machine was powerful, but more or less stationary. All he had to do was wait for her to run out of ammo. Sousuke ran in close. Placed a few small devices on it. Then ran away again. Wakana's machine turned and continued its assault on Sousuke. Sousuke pulled out his own remote and flipped a switch. Suddenly electricity ran throughout Wakana and her machine. Sousuke pulled out what he had been waiting to use. He pulled out a large weapon. It was a rocket launcher of some kind.

The name Travis was engraved in the handle.

"This better work." A strange light sphere shot from the awkward weapon. When it hit the machine it disappeared. Sousuke sighed. "Unreliable piece of machinery." Thoughts of when he hated the Arbalest went through his head. Wakana smiled. She already had all her weapons aimed at Sousuke. The machine made a small hum.

"You did good but not good enough!" Wakana pulled the switch executing her attack. Sousuke closed his eyes and clenched his teeth.

CLICK!

Sousuke opened his eyes. Nothing. "What the hell…Useless machine!" Wakana began to bang on the console. Suddenly the light ball appeared in her lap. "What the f#!k!"

Suddenly words in red appeared on the ball as well as a chibi Travis: Bye Bye. Was what appeared on the ball. Suddenly the machine blew up, then Wakana and the machine disappeared in a flash of light.

"Sousuke! C'mon I'm bored." Kaname walked up behind Sousuke.

"So how did it go?" She smiled as she wrapped her arm around his.

"Uhh…" Sousuke stared in bewilderment at what just happened. Suddenly he felt something warm press against his cheek. He shook his head.

"Kaname?" Sousuke looked down at her. He noticed she was now carrying a bag with her. "What did you…" Before he could finish Kaname was pulling him back to her apartment. "You need a shower Sousuke. But I do first." Sousuke's face was still surprised as he just followed along.

Wakana finally regained consciousness. "What the hell?" She rubbed her head. She was lying in the middle of the park. Her clothes were gone. She noticed 3 guys around her smiling. A sly smile crossed her face. "Looks like I can still have fun." Cops rushed to the scene as more explosions rang out in the area.

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