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- Thanks for reviewing , you think there's a lot of suspence in this story ? huh ? I don't know what you all mean , I haven't even begun yet...but this chapter will give you two more suspects..
Chapter 12 : Silver car
The next day wasn't any better. There was still one day to go before the full moon and since Seiya was dead there weren't any suspects left. Ofcourse Haruka had made herself look like a criminal by what she had done but still nobody thought she did it.
Suddenly the door to Setsuna's office flew open revealing a tired Ami who seemed like she had been running her way to the office.'' S-Setsuna...'' She said while trying to regain her breath.'' She's gone..''
Setsuna looked up at the girl with worried eyes.'' Who's gone ?''
'' Michiru.'' Ami answered as she closed the door behind her and sat down on the chair that stood in front of Setsuna's desk.'' She never came home tonight and nothing's missing either , what if you all were wrong and Michiru was the next victem on the killers list , I mean her hair is almost blue too and i have never seen a perfect blue rainbow. Plus my hair is a little too dark to be a color out of the rainbow don't you think.''
The green haired woman nodded.'' Ami though there's a slight chance you are right I still have to say you are overreacting. Maybe Michiru went along with Haruka. Only the gods know where they are now , besides...''
Ami interrupted her.'' But what if she isn't with Haruka ? What if the killer knows you are protecting me and has found himself a new victem. You said Kenji would be watching me 24/7 but I haven't seen him in days , it's like he just dissapeared.''
'' You haven't seen him ?'' Setsuna asked a little bit suprised by this. Without waiting for an answer the green haired woman took the phone in her hand and dailed a number. It seemed it took awhile before she got any response.'' Yes can you put me through to Kenji's office ?'' She asked and waited for an reply. Ami just watched Setsuna's movements and flinched when the green haired woman lay down the phone on the hook again scolding.'' He isn't here , better , he hasn't checked in since four days ago.''
'' Maybe he's sick.'' Ami replied trying to keep the taller woman calm.
Setsuna put her head in her hands. Maybe it was Kenji who was the killer after all. Maybe Haruka's instinct had failed all of them and the killer had been there all the time. She couldn't be sure anymore , she couldn't trust anyone.
'' Setsuna , are you okay ?'' Ami asked concerned about the other woman who was acting strange all of a sudden. Setsuna now looked up at the blue haired girl and nodded trying to look calm and reserved.
'' Yes i'm fine , I think it's just stress , I mean one day to go and still no suspect.'' She answered.' I'll have to send a team to Haruka's and kenji's house.' Maybe she could find the things she needed there.'' By the way we found a replacement for Michiru in the lab.'' The green haired woman now spoke changing the subject.
Ami now gazed down at her hands with a sad smile on her face. So Michiru had really done it , she had quit her job only because of their stupid fight.'' Oh..'' Was all she said trying hard not to cry. Maybe that was why Michiru hadn't returned home. Maybe she really went along with Haruka to wherever they were planning to go.
'' His name is Taiki Kou.'' Setsuna went on ,she feltsorry for the girl. Setsuna knew how long those two had been friends and now with all of this going on.''He's Seiya's oldest brother. We first wanted to put someone else in Michiru's place but he didn't give up since Seiya died , he wanted to help catch whoever did this.''
'' What...'' Ami started but decided not to go on with her question. Maybe this Taiki was the killer. But that didn't make any sence , who would kill his own brother ? Then again this whole rainbow things was idiot. Now also Ami felt like she couldn't trust anyone. Maybe Setsuna but then again maybe not. It didn't take a genius to know this was an inside job.'' I'd better welcome him.'' She said instead as she stood up.
Just when the blue haired girl had reached the door she heard Setsuna's voice say her name causing her to turn around.'' We'll find Michiru , believe me , everything will turn out just fine.'' Ami nodded and turned back to the door. Maybe she should mention to Setsuna about her date for tomorrow evening , maybe her date...'Stop being paranoid Ami.' She scolded herself as she opened the door and walked out.
Haruka drove away fastly in her car. She had to find Michiru but where could she begin ? She couldn't knock on everyone's door asking if they were the rainbow killer. That would be insane. If only she hadn't acted to cold towards Michiru this would never have happened. So what if Seiya got killed , so what if Ami would die in the hands of this sick bastard. On the moment it was Michiru and only Michiru who counted. She had to find her at any cost.
She was shaken out of her thoughts when suddenly her cellphone went off causing her to jump slightly before picking it up. She already knew who it was. He had promised her to call back and this was the same time as he had called her the day before.'' What ?'' She asked as she heard someone laugh at the other side of the line.
'' You're good Tenoh , I hadn't expect you to know it was me. Unless you always pick up the phone by asking -what ?'' His voice told the blonde to be careful and to act calm. If she would say anything wrong and would betray the anger that went through her body the killer could make could use of it.
''Where's Michiru ?'' The blonde asked. She knew he wasn't going to answer that. She was a cop after all , she couldn't believe she was acting like this. She had to forget about Michiru for awhile and concentrate on the killer. Maybe if she listened well she could hear sounds of where the killer could possibly be on this very moment.
'' She's save.'' The man answered.'' I already told you , I'm not after her and I don't want her death. She's a pretty girl though , I would've come to bed with her when she asked.'' Haruka went wide eyed at that statement. So he had been watching her too ? That would also mean he had seen...
'' You sick pervert !'' She yelled. He had seen everything. How they kissed and went back to her office and the rest of it. She really didn't feel like going into details.''You know you are sick right ?'' She asked lsoing her temper.'' Just wait until I get my hands on you !''
Again she heard the man laugh.'' Oh you naive woman , you won't get your hands on me , I won't let it happen you see...I have something you want and you have something i want. By the way I didn't watch all of it , I missed the part in which you two ca...''
'' Shut up !'' Haruka now screamed turning red.'' I don't want to hear what you saw and what you didn't see. So shut your mouth !'' The blonde took a deep breath calming down a little. This was what she had been afraid of , he knew how to make her angry.
'' Are you going to yell at me the whole time ?'' The man asked making it clear by the tone in his voice he wanted to drive her crazy.'' Aren't you even curious about what I want from you ?''
'' Ami..'' Haruka replied. But when she heard the man laugh again and reply it wasn't Ami who he wanted she turned pale. What else could he possibly want from her?
'' Look in your trunk.'' The killer now said. The blonde tomboy shook her head not really understanding why she was listening to this guy. She gazed around looking for a good place to park her car. When she found one she pulled over and stepped out of the car still holding the cellphone in her hands.
Then she pulled a key out of her pocket and opened the trunk. There was nothing there , it was empty.'' There's nothing here , is this your way of saying you are on the winning hand or something?''
'' Look better.'' Was all the man replied after faking a yawn.She sighed and looked back into the trunk. Still she saw nothing. He was just playing with her , seeing how far he could push her to do things. Just when she was about to close it again her eyes fell on a tiny piece of paper. Is that what he had meant ?
'' What no bomb ?'' Haruka asked as took the piece of paper in her hand and opened it. She was sure he would come with another riddle or something and she was right.
'' Read it aloud.'' The man's voice demanded.
Haruka did as she was told and started reading what was on the paper.'' To catch a criminal you have to think like one.'' She read. What the hell did that mean , that the killer was a fan of the series criminal minds ?
'' Yes , now turn the paper around.'' Again Haruka obeyed by turning the piece of paper around to read what was on the other side.'' Good , now read this out loud too.'' He said letting the blonde know he could watch every movement she made. He was still watching her. What was this guy ? He must be freaking rich if he could buy all those camera's to spy on them.
'' Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it isn't there.'' She said trying to understand what the patern between both lines was. The first was easy. He meant she had to think like a real killer would think. The second one made less sence to her...unless...unless he wasn't using camera's. Shocked she started looking around to see if someone stood there watching her. Then her eyes fell on a silver car that was parked across the highway. She could see a figure look back at her. unfortunately the car stood too far away for her to see who it was.
'' You got me.'' The voice on the other line said as the car that stood across the road started its engine and drove away. Haruka just watched it drive away. She knew if she would follow him he would hurt Michiru. She had to play his game to catch him. It seemed the killer had already thought of the fact Haruka would see him because the car didn't have a number plate.
'' Fuck...'' She scolded.
'' Well now I can't see you anymore...too bad. I think i'll just have to call you back later. It seems i need to buy a new car.'' The man on the phone said.
'' Why don't you just steal one ?'' Haruka asked. After all he was a criminal.
Again the man laughed.'' Good one Tenoh , you're still a cop you could look it up in files if a car is stolen , plus I have enough money. Until then I'll give you a hint. Go to the closed factory in Tokyo called , you know which one I mean.'' That wasn't a real hint , it was more like an invitation.
Haruka nodded.'' Yes , the one where we found your first victem.'' With that said he hung up leaving her alone with her thoughts. The blonde had to be careful now. He was planning something , something big. She wouldn't be suprised if he was going to blow the whole factory up with her in it. She knew this guy was capable of doing almost anything. Plus she still hadn't found out what he wanted from her if he wasn't after Ami.
To be continued
Oh you didn't see that one coming ah ? What do you think is going to happen at that factory ?
-In the next chaper Kenji will show up again as well as someone who is after Haruka. - Let me know what you think and Review ! Oh and a little note to those who tried to guess who the killer was : You are still all wrong !