"Calling all cars, officer needs assistance at Argo's Roadhouse. Code Three."
Tomoya grabbed the radio. "Dispatch, which officer called in?"
"Car 59,Car 81 called in the Code."
"This day just keeps getting better." He looked at Arya. "I swear they are all idiots except for Yuuto."
"Let's go see what he needs."
"Argo's Roadhouse is a shifter hangout." He settled into the passenger seat with a sigh.
Arya sighed and took off toward Kaien's location.
They arrived to see a crowd of bikers encircling something. There were pained grunts coming from someone they couldn't see and Tomoya cursed.
Arya got out of the car and started toward the group.
They looked up at her with interest.
"Let him go."
"Why, Officer, whoever do you mean?" One of the bikers said innocently.
The grunts went silent as another man began to move through the crowd.
Arya growled, "You know who I mean."
"The only one here is a pack reject. No one to be concerned over." The new arrival wiped bloody fingers on a bandana the other man handed him.
"Bastards!" Tomoya pushed himself through the crowd and disappeared.
Arya shook her head. "I can take you guys in for assault, you know."
"This is pack business. Not your concern. Come on, boys." The man dropped the bandana and disappeared into the roadhouse, followed by the others.
Arya spotted Tomoya and rushed over to him.
He was silent, cradling a broken body she realized was Kaien.
She knelt down, starting to heal Kaien.
"They turned him, then threw him out." Tomoya's voice was soft as he held his brother close.
Arya shook her head, "I wish I could kill them all."
He raised an eyebrow at her.
"What? I mean all the assholes. Is that a problem?"
He shook his head quietly. "How bad is it?"
"From what I can tell, multiple broken bones and extensive bruising. I can probably heal it all, it'll just take me some time."
He exhaled softly. "Last time he was in ICU for a week with internal injuries."
Arya frowned before continuing to heal Kaien. She stared at him, focusing all her concentration on him.
"Sorry about this." Tomoya sighed. "You wouldn't have all these problems if it wasn't for me."
"It's alright. It's not your fault."
"If we hadn't been grabbed by that psycho, you would have never activated anything.."
"I could have for another reason."
"Maybe. But you wouldn't have had to deal with all this." He waved his hand to encompass their surroundings.
"It's alright. I would rather deal with all this than not have you guys."
"We don't deserve you." He looked down as Kaien twitched and let out a groan.
She looked back down at the injured man. His bruises were disappearing and she could sense the broken bones melding together.
Kaien attempted to rise, his eyes dazed. "What are you two doing here?"
"You called for backup?"
"Oh.." He sucked in a sharp breath as the pain hit. "Didn't remember.."
"Why did you go here alone?" Tomoya demanded angrily.
"Serving a warrant..I think." Kaien held his temple and winced.
Arya continued to heal him for a few more minutes before the light faded away. "I can heal more in a bit, but after healing you and Ryu earlier too.."
"Toya? What's wrong with him?" Kaien sat up fast and stared at them in alarm.
"He may have been bit by a shifter.."
Kaien's eyes drifted to Tomoya. "What the hell?"
"Nothing to worry your empty head about. Now, I want you to go home and rest." Tomoya helped him stand.
"Nope, I have a warrant to serve." Kaien brushed the dirt from his clothes.
Tomoya rolled his eyes. "Other cops can serve it."
"Not that kind of warrant.."
Tomoya froze. "You tried to serve a Council warrant? In there? You've lost your mind!"
"Council?"
"It's who employs us Hunters. They govern the hidden world." Tomoya threw up his hands. "You really have no sense of self preservation since you turned. Idiot."
Arya stayed quiet, not wanting to interrupt. She then eyed the building again.
Tomoya pulled out his cell and dialed quickly. "Hey Toshi? Could use some help at Argo's. A warrant needs serving." He hung up and turned to Kaien. "Go home."
"No."
Tomoya looked at Arya. "Can you knock him out or something?"
"Why are you so insistent on doing this?" Arya asked Kaien.
"It's my job? And honestly, satisfaction."
Tomoya's eyes narrowed. "Who's the warrant for?"
Kaien smirked. "Argo. The bastard finally screwed up and now the Council is on his ass."
Tomoya facepalmed and closed his eyes.
Arya watched them quietly.
"I'll do it. Arya, keep him outside." Tomoya extended a hand and wiggled his fingers at Kaien.
"Fine." The shifter slapped an elaborate rolled scroll into his brother's hand with a disgruntled growl.
Arya sighed, "Just be careful."
"Pipe dream. The bastard who was cleaning his hands? That's Argo." Tomoya headed up the steps and disappeared into the roadhouse.
Arya looked at Kaien, "So how long should we wait? I have a feeling we might need to go save his ass."
"Should be out..now." The shifter fidgeted nervously as he waited. "Come on, Toya.."
She waited, glancing at the time on her watch.
A chorus of howls suddenly broke the silence and Kaien blanched.
"Should we save him now?"
Kaien didn't answer, focusing on the building. A moment later, a large jet black wolf stood beside her snarling. It leapt over the steps, crashing through the door.
Arya shook her head, going to the door and looking in.
Multiple wolves lay senseless, a large brown trying to bite a snow white one. Kaien was facing off against a gray wolf, lunging violently backward as the gray leapt for his throat. Unfortunately, there was a wall blocking Kaien's escape and the gray latched on to him and started shaking its muzzle viciously.
Arya quickly shot at the one who was on Kaien, then went to his side to heal him.
The gray whimpered, limping backwards before reverting to the first man that had spoken earlier.
There was a triumphant howl from the white one, the brown lying in a puddle of blood. It turned to look at her, then crumpled to the floor.
Arya went over to the white one, sensing Tomoya. She checked him over, healing any visible wounds she could find.
He reverted with a wince. "That is not fun.." He slowly sat up, then froze as he saw Kaien. "No…"
Arya went back to Kaien and continued to heal him.
"Dammit, Toya! You were supposed to wait for me." Hitoshi surveyed the inside of the roadhouse in frustration.
Arya got Kaien's throat wound healed, checking him over for any more injuries.
"Sorry Toshi. It kind of got out of hand. On the bright side, scratch Argo off the list." Tomoya rose shakily and made his way to Arya and Kaien. "Tell me he's alive.."
"He's alive." She dropped her hands.
He sat down with a sigh of relief.
Hitoshi raised an eyebrow. "You were sick this morning. What happened?"
"I healed him." Arya looked up.
"You healed him." Hitoshi repeated slowly. "You're full of surprises aren't you?"
"You know, I don't think that was the most surprising thing I did today," she admitted with a chuckle. "Anyway, why don't we get Kaien out of here and somewhere more comfortable?"
"My place?" Hitoshi glanced at Tomoya, who nodded tiredly.
"Need a ride or are you three good?"
"We have a car."
"Okay. I'll be waiting." The hunter disappeared and then a motorcycle revved.
Tomoya stood and hefted Kaien. "Shall we?"
She nodded and followed him to the car.
He gently laid Kaien in the back seat, then slipped into the driver's and waited.
Arya climbed into the passenger side, buckling, then laying her head back on the headrest.
"I'm really sorry about this." Tomoya's voice was quiet as he drove.
"It's alright," she answered softly.
"Do you ever get angry?"
"I get angry at the bad guys."
"Even if we're the idiots?" He raised an eyebrow at her.
"You're not idiots."
"Did you just see what we did? We're idiots."
She chuckled and looked out the window.
He turned onto a winding country road, a cabin appearing in the distance. A few moments later, he parked in front of it.
Arya looked it over after getting out of the car.
"I know. It looks small. Just wait till you get inside." Tomoya chuckled as he pulled a dazed Kaien out.
Arya followed him quietly.
He pushed the door open and entered, helping Kaien stumble through.
Arya entered after them and looked around.
The inside was warm and inviting, much larger than the outside suggested.
"I nicknamed it the Tardis." Tomoya sat Kaien down with a laugh.
Arya chuckled, "It's nice."
"Glad you like it." Hitoshi appeared from a doorway, another man peering over his shoulder.
She smiled at them quietly.
Hitoshi moved aside to let the other man enter.
He wore red and yellow robes and carried three vials. He handed two over to Tomoya, then extended the third to Arya with a bright grin.
She took the vial and looked at it, "What is it?"
"An energy restoring elixir. Don't be afraid, I will not hurt you. You honor me, Arya of the Q'tan."
"Who are you?" She asked.
"Merely a humble wizard. My name is Daigo." He bowed without losing the grin.
"Nice to meet you."
"Likewise." He turned back to Kaien. "May I inquire what stupid stunt you two pulled this time?"
"Council warrant. On Argo." Hitoshi supplied helpfully.
Daigo glared at the two men. "Idiots."
Arya chuckled softly.
"Come. There is food ready for you." Daigo kissed Hitoshi as he passed him, then disappeared down the hall.
Arya looked at Kaien, "You doing okay?"
"Yeah. Should have judged the dimensions better. Feel stupid for letting him grab me." He lay the empty vial on a table as he stood.
She nodded, "Mistakes happen."
Tomoya moved to her side and kissed her. "You weren't afraid of Dai, were you?"
She shook her head, "Seems nice."
"He is. He's saved our asses more times than I can count. Though I will warn you, the calm is a facade. He's more hyper than Shouma on energy drinks usually. Think Toshi warned him not to frighten you."
She chuckled softly.
"Let's eat, then we should probably go back to work."
Tomoya led her to a large dining room where the others were eating large bowls of meat stew. He got her a bowl, then served himself.
She sat and started eating. "This is really good."
Daigo blushed slightly as Hitoshi laughed.
Arya smiled at them before continuing to eat.
Once they were finished, Daigo looked at her. "How are you feeling?"
"Good."
"That pleases me. I'm guessing you and Toya will be leaving now?"
"Wish we could stay, but we've been out too long. IA is going to get suspicious if we don't start working." Tomoya answered.
"You could always become a full time Hunter, Toya. A man can not serve two masters long."
Arya stayed quiet, wondering what would happen if he left the force.
"I can't leave Arya alone there. And I seriously doubt the Council would accept her as a hunter."
"I don't think that would end well," she admitted.
"For the bad guys or you?" Kaien teased.
She chuckled, "Probably both."
"You did well the other night with Haru." Hitoshi looked thoughtful. "The main obstacle is your status."
She nodded, "I know." She sighed, "I still feel clueless about a lot of this Fae stuff."
"Why don't you just abdicate? I'm sure Ryusei is better suited to run things." Kaien suggested.
"My birth parents wanted me to be raised like I was to protect me, knowing I'd be uneducated in their world. They must have had a reason for wanting me like this, right?" She wondered aloud.
"You grew up with compassion for everyone. I have known many Fae. They do not lack it, but it is not one of their strongest emotions. I would believe they would want you to do what makes you happy." Daigo sipped his drink.
She nodded slowly, "Well, I guess it's more to think on. We better get going to work."
"You are always welcome here."
"Thank you."
"Be careful, you two. Argo's pack will be upset." Hitoshi warned.
Tomoya shrugged. "If he hadn't pulled anything, he wouldn't be dead now. It's on him." He stood and waved, then headed for the door.
Arya smiled at them before following Tomoya.
Once outside, he looked at her. "Would you be angry if I did that?"
"Did what?"
"Left the force. Went hunting full time."
"As long as it would make you happy, I'd be okay with it."
He wrapped his arms around her. "You make me happy."
She blushed, "You make me happy too."
"Car 59, are you available?" The dispatcher asked.
Arya answered, "Yes."
"There's been an alarm raised at the Cityview Apartments."
Arya froze for a moment, "We'll be right there."
She dialed up the house phone and prayed someone would answer.
The busy signal blared in her ear for a minute before the line went dead.
Arya growled and started up the car. After they were both buckled in, she took off, speeding toward her home.
There was a cruiser pulling up as they arrived. Tomoya spoke to the officer for a moment, then headed for the elevator.
Arya followed, looking around carefully.
Tomoya pulled his pistol as the elevator opened, cautiously stepping out. After a minute, he waved her forward.
She headed to her apartment door feeling anxious about what they'd find.