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A/N: Heehee, back again! I know, you people just can't seem to get rid of me, lol. I'M SO FUCKING SORRY I HAVEN'T UPATED IN YEARS BUT I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY WITH EVERYTHING I BARELY HAD TIME FOR MY LIFE AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER! SUMMER IS HERE NOW SO I WILL UPDATE FREQUENTLY! GOMEN, GOMENM GOMEN! Anyways, you got to see some new characters in the last chapter so you're all happy. And get used to them because your going to be seeing a lot of them. Anyways, in this chapter Mr. Shadow Guy who was in the end of last chapter will be revealed and a surprise that I'm sure you all will like! Anyways, shout-outs!

Ok then, on with the fic!

Open My Eyes: Rise Of HellFire

Chapter Seven

Exlim Revealed (I know this title sucks but exams just ended and I can't think of anything better)

The moon was still simmering in the sky as the door to the building creaked loudly before banging loudly against the wall. The figure that had been waiting turned sharply, his eyes trying to focus in the darkness.

"She's done it again." A strange voice said, shaking his head sadly. In the darkness you could barely make him out, but one thing that stood out drastically was the way his yellow eyes seemed to catch the light, giving them the illusion of glowing.

"Are you planning on stopping her, Blake?"

"Yes." He answered with a sigh. "Before she does this again."

"Do you have something against her?"

"We've encountered each other." Blake answered in a tone that clearly said 'conversation over'. The second figure tried to move for the doors but Blake's quick reflexes cut him off before he could leave.

"Move." He said darkly, his ruby eyes catching the moonlight dangerously.

"We've gone through this, Yami. We have to let her assume that you're still dead."

"And risk her killing my wife and child!" He exclaimed angrily. "Goddammit Blake! I'm not going to sit idly by and watch that mad women destroy everything I care about!" Blake said nothing for a long while but ran his hand through his black hair and sighed. If one was to look closely, they would see that he had very defined claws on his hands. Finally, he spoke.

"Right now, we have her at an advantage." He answered. "If we let her think that the Chains are weak, she won't be a cautious - we have to let her nail her own coffin." This answer didn't seem to satisfy Yami because he slammed his hand down on the table making a dirty bowl bounce.

"Can't I tell Amaya that I'm at least alive? You have no idea what she must be going through!"

"I checked up on her and the other's earlier without their knowledge." Blake answered with almost unnerving calm. "She and Kasaku are both fine. Your cousin's are with them and Tokuma is looking up information on the Raiya's - he's quite good at hacking systems." The elder man sighed with defeat, knowing that Blake's idea was a good one even if he didn't like it.

"How long to have to keep low."

"Until it's the right time to make yourself known again." He answered, succeeding in frustrating Yami with his vague answers. "And when it's the right time to reveal myself to her - you should get some sleep."

"And what about you?"

"I never sleep." Was Blake's answer and Yami sighed, laying down on the cot that was in Blake's 'home', if you could call it that. He sighed before finally closing his eyes, letting the sounds of the city lull him to sleep.

Others.

"Here we go." Tokuma said pulling up a file on the computer. "Exlim 'The Scorpion' Makodo."

"What!" Amaya and Demi (the only ones besides Yami's cousins that were up) exclaimed, their faces contorted in shock.

"Exlim Makodo, he's a highly trained gangster/assassin, makes sense that he would be linked to Saoko Raiya and whatever she's up to."

"Let me see the picture!" Amaya demanded, practically shoving Tokuma out of his seat. At seeing his unmistakable looks she covered her mouth in horror before her expression turned to utter rage and she clenched her fists at her sides.

"That means……" Demi said, the realization sinking into her as well. Amaya nodded.

"The little fucker set us up."

"What?" Luke said, obviously confused at the women's anger. Without delay Amaya and Demi told Luke and Tokuma about them meeting Exlim at the race and how he suggested that they go out sometime. Tokuma said nothing the whole time, just remained thoughtful, taking into account everything that had been going on.

"Makes sense." He said after the girls finished their story. "Saoko needed someone to get close enough to you in order to make sure that you were at the right place, at the right time. It's now secret that Makodo's got looks, she figured that he's be able to get by on that alone."

"That bastard!" Amaya exclaimed, slamming her hands down on the desk. "That fucking little good-for-nothing little shit!"

"Whoa, Amaya, calm down." Luke said, gently taking her by the shoulders. "Just relax ok, were going to get him back for this, I promise."

"Your damn right we will." She vowed, her eyes burning with her old spark and pride. Secretly, Demi was relieved at her display of anger. Her silent and mist stare was beginning to concern her but seemed that she would pull out ok after all.

"Wait a second….." Tokuma muttered, zooming on the photo so that it showed his right arm and a bit of his back. "Guys, come here." He waved them over and instantly al three of them were leaned over the screen. "Look at that." He moved the mouse to the band tattoo that circled his upper arm.

"I've seen that before……….." Demi muttered out loud. "I just don't know where."

"From where doesn't matter." Luke answered. "It's the Hellfire tattoo, similar to your Chain one. We don't know if it's color coordinated like yours is, but that's really nor relevant. If he's a bonafide member of that gang, he's be high-ranking right off the bat."

"I'd imagine so." Amaya remarked, her voice dripping ice. Demi couldn't remember ever seeing Amaya this angry and to be honest, it sort of scared her.

"He's also been linked to dealing cocaine and heroin, but there's never been enough evidence to get him arrested for it."

"Sneak bastard." Luke muttered to himself.

"He's called the Scorpion because if the black tattoo of one on his back - some kind of assassin code or something."

"Ok." Amaya answered, reaching over for her gun. "We've got all we need to on him, let's go." At this she headed to the door but was quickly stopped by Tokuma, Luke and Demi.

"Amaya, calm down." Tokuma reason, holding her by her shoulders. "We can't rush into this, we have to plan everything carefully or it's only going to backfire in our face. Now give me the gun." His eyes looked on Amaya's that were burning fire.

"No, Tokuma." She said, deadly ice in her tone. "Move."

"Amaya, don't."

"Move Dammit!" She screamed, throwing her weight into him and shoving him out of her way. He stumbled back long enough for the black haired women to slip out of the door and into the car. But once she was in the car she lost her strength and resolve.

Away from prying eyes she was free to let her head lean against the steering wheel, two tears leaking out of her eyes as the gun dropped useless to the floor.

"This all your fault." She muttered to herself, hating her own careless trust of Exlim.

Inside.

"Shit." Luke cursed, preparing to run out the door when Tokuma's hand on his shoulder stopped him.

"Watch." The younger brother did as he was told as he watched Amaya enter the car, but never start it. "It's best to leave her alone, Luke, at least for now." He nodded and left turning to Demi who still looked worried for the health of her friend.

"You think it's safe to leave her alone with a loaded gun?" Tokuma nodded.

"She won't do anything to herself, if that's what you're worried about." He answered confidently. "And she won't leave that driveway while she fears weakness." Demi nodded slowly but she knew that as long Amaya was in that car with that gun, she wouldn't be getting any sleep.

Exlim.

He sat in the back of his car, a bottle of strong alcohol in his clawed hand, a cigarette in the other. The moon's light seeped into the car, combining with his good night vision so that no lights were needed.

Raging fury was still hot in his veins and his pride would not allow him to go back to Saoko until he found an outlet for his frustration.

A yell not to far off caught his keen hearing and his curiosity. Slipping out of the car he threw his cigarette to the ground and began walking in the direction of the cry. A few moments later he saw a gang of men in a circle around a female who was whimpering in pain.

"Where's our money bitch?" One demanded, kicking her when she refused to answer. Exlim smirked, the smell of blood from somewhere on her body getting him in the mood for a fight.

"Now, is that any way to treat a lady?" He asked calmly, leaning against the wall of the alley with a casual air. He really didn't give a damn that the women or her pain, he was just looking for an excuse to fight.

"Piss off asshole." One of the guys seethed, making Exlim laugh. He didn't have to have heightened night vision to see that the guy was pissed. He gestured to the group of guys that instantly came to his side, prepared to show Exlim his place. Exlim mustered a bored expression.

"Your not going to try and kill me are you?" He smirked as the four men charged at him, switchblades at the ready. He ducked, throwing the first one over his shoulder so that he landed with a audible crack to the pavement.

He smirked, not minding the other three that were smart enough to stay back and lifted the males head off the ground by his hair. His frightened eyes met with Exlim who smirked down at him, knowing that he was at the advantage.

"Stop!" The smaller man yelled, panic written all over his face, making Exlim anxious knowing that he was close to making a kill.

"And why should I?" The man remained silent, trying to find a good reason himself. His comrades had run off and the women watched Exlim with a mixture of gratitude and fear. "Too long." His fist came out and hit him, knocking his head into the ground.

A grunt of pain escaped his lips and Exlim attacked him again, using his unnatural strength to throw him into a wall. The more violent the fight got, the more Exlim wanted to kill him. He grabbed him by the shoulders, his hand around his throat.

"Did you know that you cane break a man's neck in less ten five seconds?" He asked innocently, increasing the pressure on his jugular.

"Please….." He whimpered, all of his past dominance and courage gone.

"There's also a main vein in your neck…….. jugular…..might have heard of it." At this, one claw pressed dangerously hard against the skin of the vein. "If it's punctured…… you'd bleed out in less then ten minutes……"

"Please, stop. Don't kill me, I don't want to die!"

"But what if I'm death and I claim you? What then hmm?"

"Your insane!" His victim cried in horror. Exlim merely smirked.

"Call me whatever you want, doesn't change the fact that your going to die." At this his claw pierced the flesh, blood instantly spraying from the wound, down the man's arms, onto the concrete, everywhere. It took a moment for him to see his own blood and then they hysterical screaming took over.

"Go on, scream all you want." He said, watching the man die in cold blood. The boy tried to scream again, but he was past that. Blood loss was starting to effect him and he passed out quickly. It was only then that he looked over at the women who's eyes were wide in horror.

He walked towards her and she instantly screamed, seeing the man's blood across Exlim's torso.

"Oh shut-up with that fucking wailing!" He yelled at her, silencing her with fear. Smirking, he leaned down so that his face was close to hers, fear had frozen her to the spot. "Run." He whispered, laughing with dark amusement as she practically tripped over herself in her eagerness to get away from the maniac before her.

She rounded the corner and he looked around casually.

"Well, I suppose I could call it a night." A mirthless chuckle emerged from him as he headed back towards his car. There, he might be able to deal with Saoko now that he had taken out his anger on yet another innocent person.

He put the car in gear and gravel spit up from the tires as he backed out of the parking lot.

Saoko.

She waited in her room, anger pulsing through her body at Exlim's bold defiance.

"So, are you planning on killing him anytime soon?" Yashi asked, a maniacal smile on her features.

"Soon." Saoko answered with a sigh. "I still need him."

"For what?"

"You'll see soon enough." She answered calmly.

"The Chain survived?" She asked, amazed at the success.

"Yes. He's going to be the key to destroying them from the inside out." Saoko answered, her voice the usual deadly calm. "Until then……" She reached into her pocket and producing a small, clear disk, barely noticeable to the human eye. "There's this." She handed it to Yashi who examined the small device.

"What the fuck is it?"

"A tracer as well as a webcam, it's connected to my computer." She replied, lighting a cigarette and taking a drag before continuing. "I need you to put it on Yami's wife, Amaya, whose still annoyingly alive."

"And how do you expect me to go about this?" The red haired women asked.

"Your a natural when it comes to this field." She replied. "Figure it out, I'll give you a hint - the little bitch has a necklace that if she lost, she'd be very grateful to whoever returned it." At this Yashi nodded, a knowing small creeping onto her face as she placed the device in her pocket.

"I'll see that it's done." Saoko nodded and exhaled the smoke.

"You'd better."

A/N:

Blah………….for some reason, I didn't like that chapter. I don't know why it just seemed very……I dunno. Meh, probably just me being weird but YAMI'S ALIVE! YAY! Anyways, next chapter should be better, I'm going to try and introduce a new character that will the love interest of one of Yami's cousins. Won't tell you who, but you'll know soon. And as for Duke well……he'll make his appearance soon. Anyways, you people know the drill, review, review. The faster you review, the faster updates come!