A/N: Sorry for the long wait, as I'm trying to keep up with multiple stories. Nonetheless, this is not a filler. I repeat this is not a filler arc. This is canon to my story, and I do have a lot reviews that I will be answering over the next day or two. I promise. I'm not dead, nor have I given up on my story. So, so not worry. I am alive, and will this story in due time. Thank you all that have stayed with me, and enjoy the story.

The city of Seattle, a world busting with skyscrapers and bustling city that held untold horrors. A secret society of ghoul's slaves, corruption, and many other secrets that never breach the surface...

"We are finally here, Kaneki-kun." Eto states. The plane ride was one of her first, but it made her feel..ecstatic to say the least.

Kaneki observers the occupants that are residing in the airport. Each person, and some ghouls reminded him of their home in Tokyo. The atmosphere, suitcases, and crowds of people almost brought him a sense of comfort. Although, they were only here for a week or two. He will try to make the best out of it.

Eto pulls him along wanting to get settled in before they go to to her book release and signing. "We will go do business first, then we can go have fun." She said in a tone that Kaneki knew better than to try and fight. While, he may have done a lot of training over the last couple of months he is still behind Eto.

The couple, meet up with their translator/guide and go to the hotel in which they will be residing in for the next few days. "Are you ready Ms.Yoshimura?" Eto nods, as her and Kaneki follow the man to the vehicle before departing to their destination.

However, neither of the half-ghouls know that they're being closely under watch as they are getting acquainted into the new city. Each movement, destination, moment is being recorded and under tight surveillance.

Thoughts linger in Kaneki's mind, as he thinks of the amount of ghouls that actually live in a country like this. "Are they plentiful? Is there more peace than in Japan? How are they treated?" Eto places her hand on his giving him a small squeeze to ease his nervousness. She knows Kaneki isn't much of a social butterfly, but she has to keep up appearances.

She looks over to their guide, a man with black hair and black suit that didn't seem very talkative for the most part. Considering he has only said one thing to them the entire time that they have been together. Her curiosity wants to know more, and it will be quenched.

"How are the monsters.. I mean ghouls are treated in this country?" Eto asks oblivious to her boyfriend's stare of disbelief.

Their guide turns his head towards her staring her in the eyes for just a moment, then speaks as if programmed to. "Ghouls are exterminated on sight, and anyone harboring a ghoul will be taken in for questioning. Anything else you would like to know, Ms. Yoshimura?"

"Plenty." Eto responds professionally as she devours all the information she is learning from the man. As an author, she could use this for her new books and future stories.

The book signing went by quicker than the duo thought, as they got meet many of her fans from multiple places. Some even brought her gifts, took pictures with her and Kaneki, and most importantly talked about her book. Overall, it was a fun day for the both them as they learned about the country's culture.

"Did you have fun Ken? And, I am sorry that we took whole day here. It wasn't my intention, but it just happened with all the people and even a few ghouls.." She whispers the final word out, as if it is forsaken and treacherous to say.

"I was with you Eto, so I am happy. I didn't want to get lost in this big city. We should be heading home now my owl, as we need to rest so we can have fun tomorrow." Kaneki assures her, as his kisses her head lovingly. She smiles in delight, and latches onto his arm as they go with their guide to their hotel.

Ghouls capable of love... makes me sick. They're monsters, that deserve nothing but death. And, death they will receive in due time. He places the shells into his quinque, then continues to monitor from the cameras. The time is near, and ghouls will be soon eradicated in this country.

Over the course of the week, Eto and Kaneki's bond has grown greater. The night terrors that he used to have were all but gone for the most part. As occasionally, they would come back to haunt him in multiple ways. Their time was mostly spent exploring the city, and learning what it's like to be a real couple. The sadistic tendencies of Eto still occurred as well, especially during at night when she would tease him.

The city life held festivals and fun time, as Kaneki slowly gotten use to being in a new area although they will be leaving in two days. He would miss the city, and hopefully get to visit it once again at another time in his life.

The agent of V, stalks the couple not losing a trace as he keeps in contact with their inside agent, the guide. He receives him all the information that he needs to be able to track down the two efficiently.

Terrell, watches from afar over the next few days noting every move and place that the two visit. V, would dispose of him quickly if he fails to achieve his mission. His large figure merging into the crowds, as if he is looking for prey. Ironically enough, that is his purpose. To hunt an owl and a centipede. It will make for a good story once he finish up the long operation.

We're going to see the Space Needle! Eto exclaims in a childlike attitude. She adored landmarks and being so high in the sky will be a moment worth remembering.

"Yes we're going. Now, get dress so we can head out and see the landmark. It's one of the few iconic things I want see before we go back to Japan." Kaneki rebuttals in his own childlike attitude.

"Yes, you're right." Eto rushes to the bathroom getting dressed in an attire that will suffice her the entire day. Kaneki sighs to himself, thinking of the people that he has left at Antieku. His lover emerges from the bathroom nicely dressed, and his face turns a phase of red.

"How do I look?" She poses in different positions showing off her boyfriend. "Y-You look beautiful." Kaneki stammers out, not trying to seem like a fool. Eto kisses his lips, " What a sweetheart. Now, shouldn't we going?" He nods in reply, as they call their guide and head for the most iconic place of Seattle.

The two manage to one of the first, as they arrive on top of the tower. Feelings the soft breeze and smell of incoming rain filling the air. "It's beautiful up here. No worries. No investigators. Just us, and the clouds." Eto comments quietly, as she closed her eyes and raises her arms. Letting the breeze flow past her.

"We should get a picture. It will be something to remember when we get a chance to settle down, and have a family." Kaneki agrees with her statement pulling his phone out, as the couple takes a few pictures together.

The rest of the day past by quickly, as the two venture their way to hotel. Their visit to around Seattle was relaxing and with little trouble. Which they both appreciated for once.

"A sunset before the bloodshed. Poetic and beautiful..." Terrell says, as he has already made plans on how he would kill his targets. Swift and brutally, his favorite method for ghouls in particular. Loading the heavy caliber quinque, before setting off to the Blazing Dragon Hotel.

Crackling of thunder can be heard throughout the large city. A sign of an approaching storm, quite literally and figuratively... Click! Click! The sounds of heavy footsteps mark the paved roads, as the large sign that welcomed visitors to the hotel illuminated the night.

"Where are they." The hotel manger know the insignia on the man's coat, and hastily responds to the agent's demand. Room 78, top floor handing the man a extra key. Terrell, takes it from the man then heads up the stairs one by one as he feels his blood pump with adrenaline.

Kaneki is laying on the bed reading a book, as Eto showers. They're resting in peace before he hears a knock on the door. "Who could that be?" Kaneki thinks to himself. They weren't expecting any visitors, hence they already dealt with the book signing and outing.

He goes to the door, and hears three well placed knocks. Each getting significantly louder, as he nears the door. Kaneki places his hand on the door handle, however the entire door is knocked off as the agent's foot breaks in kicking him in the chest.

"I have been waiting for this ever since they told me I get to kill you ghouls. And, what makes it even sweeter is that it's a two for one deal. There's no point of talking, as you can't understand me anyway." The quinque fires at Kaneki, nearly putting a hole in his head.

Terrell growls, " I will not miss a second time." Changing the mode of his weapon to full auto, as he fires multiple high caliber rounds.

Eto, singing in the shower doesn't hear the loud conflict that is occurring just outside of the bathroom. Simply passing it off, as Kaneki hitting the floor or something of that nature.

Meanwhile, Kaneki activates his kagune trying to defend against the large round of bullets. However, it's futile as they tear through his kagune like a hot knife.

"Shit. I need to kill this guy, and quickly. Or, do I try to disarm him and get information?" Thinking to himself, as the man wastes no time on closing the gap firing the rounds accurately cutting his face.

Kaneki dodges the next shot, then wraps his kagune together into a large hand then slams it into the man. Causing him to fly through the hallway, and resonating a large Boom!

Terrell, wipes the blood from his mouth. Before unlocking his case revealing a mangled mallet. "I will crush you, and turn you into nothing more than a blood stain!" He rushes towards Kaneki, then slams the heavy weapon into the ghoul's stomach causing him to spit up blood.

The effects of not eating have been taking their toll on Kaneki, and it's now shining through. He can't keep his kagune up long as the man simply smashes it and his body with every hit. The white, decorative walls now stained with blood as the man picks up Kaneki by his hair.

"Is this all that an artificial half-ghoul have to offer? Considering your kakuho came from our little breeding pet, I would've thought that you would be more of a challenge. It's not like you can understand me anyway, so it doesn't matter."

Terrell slams the weapon into Kaneki's chest, then follows up with a series of punches breaking his face and blackening his eye. "You're not broken just yet are you? We still have so much to do."

He picks Kaneki up by the shirt, and offers a smug grin. Dragging him to the window, "It's time to say goodbye...centipede" The man drops him from his grip, as he goes free falling from the highest floor.

"You idiot. Do you really want die?" The visage of Hide before him brought him to a shock.

"You have a lot to live for Kaneki, and you're going to give it up for this guy!?"

"..." Kaneki simply ignored his friend, thinking of the moments that he has been through over the last couple of months.

"You have all this power and wanted to protect everyone just to die?" A woman's tone overshadows Hide's voice.

"Rize..?"

"My poor Kaneki." She rubs his cheek softly, " I thought you wanted to protect your friends and especially your girlfriend?" She asks genuinely. "What do you think he is going to do to her now that you're not there?"

"Torture her?"

"No.."

"Molest her?"

"No..."

"Kill her and any hope for redemption. You will be all alone in this world once again. And, it will all be your fault, Kaneki-kun."

Realization hit harder than a speeding train, as he realizes that Eto is in danger. "Use your power Kaneki. Protect her. Go save her. Or you will be all alone again." This time multiple voices speak to him in unison, as he sees the visage of the agent killing Eto.

Darkness is all he sees, as his world fades.

"That's a good boy, Kaneki-kun..." The fading voice of Rize is the last thing he heard, as he activated his kakuja.

Eight centipede like kagunes spawn from his back, as a mask forms over his face. "P-P-r-o-t-e-c-t...h-h-e-r." The crazed voice whispers, as Kaneki launches him up to the building.

Terrell, walks down the hallway dragging the mallet along with him as he seeks his next target the owl. But, before he could make it to her he hears something crawling up the window. "You little shit. You just won't die will you!?"

The figure of the kakuja Kaneki is slightly unnerving to Terrel, but he has seen worse. He readies his mallet, in preparation for the ghoul. "Give me your best shot." The centipede Kaneki moves extremely fast going from ceiling to wall to floor in an instant, as his kagunes rush at Terrell.

"You will have to do better then that if you don't want see me murder your girlfriend. I'll give you a firsthand view as well." The sparks of quinque versus kagune are immense, while the two fight for dominance. However, a half-ghoul's strength is not to be underestimated as Kaneki breaks the weapon in half. Then follows up with all eight kagunes piercing the agent's body with ease.

" 1000-7? 993? 1000-7? 987?" Kaneki screeches in distraught mumbling incoherences. "C-C...e..ntip...ede in my ears. I-I-t-t hurts!"

Terrell looks at the ghoul, then spits in his face. I won't answer nor scream for no ghoul, as he frees himself from the kagunes. Blood drips from his body, as his armor underneath his clothes has saved his life.

The pain he is feeling is immense, and even with the armor he will die if not treated soon. With that crazed freak not too far away from him, he slowly manages to stand up and leans against the wall. I may not get to fight you one more time, but it wasn't a bad fight kid.

Eto finishes her relaxing shower, and wraps up in towel. "Kaneki dear, did you miss me? Kaneki?" Eto peaks inside the room, and sees the damage walls, broken windows, and blood. She has to find Kaneki and quickly. Eto runs into the hallway in search of her lover.

Seeing that his opponent is mentally unstable and now has the advantage over him, Terrell bids his escape limping against the wall to preserve his own life.

Eto finally finds Kaneki in his kakuja with his kagune flailing around in madness, as he counts down from the torture method that Jason used to do on him. She walks towards him not missing a beat. "Kaneki?"

The ghoul didn't hear her, but perceives her as threat launching a kagune through her stomach as she coughs up blood. Nonetheless, she keeps walking until she can hug him. I'm here now Ken. You can rest easy. Eto strokes his white hair, as he looks up to see its Eto. "E-E-T-O..."

"Yes it's me, and we have to get out here. Authorities will be arriving soon." Kaneki's kakuja begins to disperse, as he slowly stands up. "You're safe.."

"Yes I am, now go let's pack our things and head out. We can talk about this later." She says in a serious tone, not wanting to have deal a full force of investigators or V agents.

The couple quickly pack and make their way out of the Hotel. Eto had already arranged a

private plane for a just in case emergency, and now it appears she can put it to good use. They quickly make it to the plane, as the pilot is waiting. "Start the plane, and lets go." The pilot quickly does what she asks, and starts the plane as they set off for Japan.

Kaneki has passed out from his wounds, while she sings a soft lullaby to him. Effectively putting him to sleep, while she rubs his head. The rain never sounded more better...

Terrell manages to make it down stairs, and gets to a hospital. "The wounds will close sir, but we advise for you to take it easy and relax for next couple of weeks." The doctor informs him, as she exits out of the room. However, men in black suits arrive with the insignia of V. "We have a few of questions for you Mr.Terrell..." Terrell, closes his book and sighs. " Guess I won't be writing for a while."

"You've failed us, and this is your punishment. Pulling out a gun, then blowing Terrell's head off as they walk out the room. His book drops, and body goes limp as blood leaks onto the floor.

"Dispose of the body, nurse. Or, you'll be next." The two men exit the hospital as they go and report to V.