The Wolf's Pup
BY: Asura136

CHAPTER 4: Everything Is Okay

Location: Kanazawa, Japan

Mission: Seal the blood breed and stop yakuza operations.

Notes: Information gathered by various ways. All lead to the same location and same rumors. As of the moment, the location for the main base remains a mystery but many operations have been stopped and handed over to the Japanese government.

Kanazawa, Japan. The capital of Ishikawa Prefecture located in the Hokuriku region of Japan and bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west and Toyama Prefecture to the east. The city is estimated to have a population of about 465,699 people and the city is known for it's well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. Making it a great place for tourism and a great feeding spot for vampires. Not to mention a place for criminals to run off to when in trouble with the law.

Located in this very city reside two opposing sides, Libra and the yakuza lead by the blood breed. Both aware of one another's presence but neither knowing of each of their location. In a hotel located in the city lies the members of Libra. All are asleep in their rooms alongside their roomates, except for two. A tall man with spiky maroon hair and sideburns. Green eyes with small square thin rimmed glasses and two fangs pointing up from either corner of his mouth. He was dressed in cobalt pajamas and basil slippers. Across from him was a man only a few feet shorter than him but still just as tall. He had messy onyx hair and tawny eyes that look red under different lighting. A thin scar running down the left side of his face. He was dressed in an admiral robe with matching pajama pants and an arctic long-sleeve shirt with slate slippers. Poking from the left side of his neck is a red tattoo that runs to the end of his left leg and seen by few.

Rain scratches against the outside of the building. Inside in a room, both men are sitting down on old wooden chairs inside their room, a rare thing to find in a Japanese hotel. In between them is a small round table with a chess board on it. The onyx haired man smiles as he looks down at the board and the fanged one stares at it with an intense gaze.

"Come on, Klaus. You're making me wait my turn."

Klaus's eyes flicked up from the board, caught on to his teasing. But. He looked down at the board. It was best to think it through than make a reckless move.

"I'm sorry for my long turn."

"Loosen up. Everyone's asleep and no ones present in this room."

Klaus makes his move, still keeping his kings in the back row.

"Your turn, Steven."

The men go on and on until finally they see who's the clear winner. Steven decided to start a small conversation at the brick of his defeat.

"It will be two weeks tomorrow that we've been here and we still don't have the exact location of their base. I don't see them willing giving it us either."

Klaus nods before responding. "You're right on that last part but it seems we've been helping with the crime rates here in this city and as we do that we keep getting information as to the true whereabouts of the bases location."

"I just hope we get the information we want. We can't stay for long and sending in agents once we leave is out of the question."

Steven moves his piece, making his final move. Klaus moved his queen across the board, diagonal of the king. 'Click.'

"Checkmate." Silence. Steven erupted into a quiet chuckle.

"This makes thirteen wins for you and one for me." He took a big breath and let it out. "I'm going to bed now. It's almost one-thirty in the morning."

Klaus nods with agreement. "You're very right on that. Let's both get some sleep now. It's going to be a long day once we all wake up."

Both men crawled into their beds. Steven turning off the lights and sleeping on his right. Taking comfort of the normality outside the window. Klaus brings the blanket up to his collarbone and stares at the ceiling before closing his mint eyes.

*~Next Day-Morning~*

The city of Kanazawa slowly woke up from its slumber and went about using energy. The hotel in which Libra temporary resides, little by little springs into life and the members still sleeping, after all it's only four in the morning. In one of the bedrooms in which the two female members of Libra reside in are slumbering in peace. A raven haired female begins to stir in their sleep. The rusting of blankets being shuffled bounce in the room but doesn't disturb the other occupant. After some time, her eyes shot open and she throws the blanket aside, rushing for the bathroom. With a force she opens the bathroom door open, grabbing hold of it and letting go of it, allowing the door to rest at a ninety degree angle. She runs over to the toilet and spills what she had previously eaten. The commotion of her feet pounding against the bathroom floor and the sounds of her vomiting awoken the other sleeping women.

"Chain?" She hears the' pit-pat' of light rain against the window. Followed by the sound of vomiting. "Chain?" No response. Silence rolled soon after.

She slowly gets up from her bed, slowly uncovering herself form the blanket to mask any noise. With light feet, she walks ever so gently towards the bathroom. Upon coming near the entrance she spots Chain leaning her back against the tub opposite the toilet and panting. Her eyes widen and she rushes to her side.

"Chain!" Worry for her friend taking over her thoughts. She kneels down beside her and lays a tender hand on her right shoulder.

"K.K., I'm fin-"

"Bullshit. You're obviously not okay." Letting out a sigh, they stay silent. K.K. breaks that awkward silence between them, turning her head away to face the bathroom entrance.

"I'm surprised they haven't yet come knocking down the door." She then spins her head back to the before her. Not a word said nor a nod of her head in response to K.K.'s comment.

"Come on. Let's get you into bed, you need rest." She softly puts one hand on her back and the other on her arm and help her up. Once Chain was on her feet, they walked back to her bed at a slow pace so not to get her nauseous again. Once reaching the bed, Chain slowly took a seat, exhaling and inhaling breathe. K.K. took a seat beside her.

"Feeling better?" Concern laced her words. Chain nodded. K.K. looked at the time. Four-fifteen in the morning. Knowing Chain, she'll likely won't go back to bed, which gave her time to think of something..

Suddenly she felt a spark of inspiration.

Getting up from Chain's bed, she walked over to her bag at the foot of her bed and pulled out a small container, then strolled over to the small table at the corner of the room, left to K.K's bed and behind the main entrance to the room. She turned on the machine and turned to look at Chain. Her back was still turned to her and her face was looking down. Once she heard the machine stop, she grabbed hold of one of the paper cups and poured water into it, placing a green tea bag. She then, with ease and silence opened the container and took out a small white pill. The pills K.K. holds are hard to get outside of Hellsalem's Lot. Reason being, because it's a sleeping agent specifically designed to make a target fall into sleep within a few seconds by placing it in some drink where it'll dissolve. Too much of this agent and one could be knocked out, hallucinate, go uncousiness, lose their sanity, or even die. Ironically it leaves no want for addiction nor any bad consequence on the body of its user. Due to this, it has been dubbed "Hypno's Sand."

After placing the pill and stirring the drink, she then walks back over to Chain who still remain motionless. She can only conclude that Chain must be embarrassed and/or tired from being woken up so suddenly. She sits back down next to her and hands the drink.

"Here, drink this. It might help you calm down."

Chain took the drink from her hand and took a sip from it. After a few minutes, she finished the drink, cup thrown in the garbage, and laying in bed, fighting the drowsiness taking over. She eventually gives in to it and falls back asleep, missing her four-thirty am routine. K.K. goes back to Chain's bed and covers her with the blanket, before taking a look at the bathroom and getting back into bed. All while trying to answer one thought.

What's going on with Chain?

*~2 Hours And 30 Minutes Later~*

Alarms rang within the rooms the Libra members resided, all except one. K.K. decided to wake up early at around 6:30 am. She kept quiet as a mouse and went about her morning routine, checking in on Chain and making sure the woman was still sleeping. Once she was ready she went out into the lobby and waited for the others to wake up. Steven and Klaus were the first to wake and got ready in record time, heading to the lobby. Expecting to see Chain and K.K. already there, only to be surprised to find only K.K. Klaus was the first to address the issue.

"Where's Chain?" Awaiting for the invisible werewolf to appear any second.

"She's sleeping at the moment." Worry was evident in her voice and Klaus picked up on it quick.

Both men took a seat at the table to which K.K. chose.

"What's wrong?"

"I don't know. No, that isn't the correct wording. I meant to say 'I'm not sure'."

Klaus turned his gaze from her to the table. Having been friends for so long, he could tell when she was upset or worry enough to cause her an early death. To stare at her at these times, wouldn't be the best option, certainly when it involves her family and friends. Still, he was curious where Chain was and if she was okay and so he asked.

"Did something happen to her?"

K.K was silent for a few minutes before answering. "Yes. Almost about 2 hours ago." She paused and took a needed breathe. "She woke up and ran to spill her guts. I'm guessing she was trying to be quiet but I was woken up."

Steven knew he shouldn't say anything, after all K.K. didn't really like him but he began to worry about Chain.

"This is merely hypothetical, but did she get food poison?" Despite being a hypothesis, it was still stupid. The woman had a throat lined with damascus steel and a stomach of grinding gears. Getting food poison would be her last worry and the last thing to happen.

"I don't think so. We all know Chain's as healthy as a horse." Agreement.

"If it was around 4 in the morning then how did you manage to get her back to sleep?"

"I put some of Hypno's Sand into a cup of tea. The doze was very small, it would only make her drowsy enough to go back to bed."

At that moment, Leo, Zed, and Zapp showed up. A good 10 minutes before 7am. Steven stop questioning K.K. and switched to his second-in-command mode. Klaus lifted his head and greeted the men taking a seat on the table. The three of them noticed a member missing, Leo was the first to speak before Zapp did, no doubt to insult her.

"Where's Chain?" Klaus decide to answer his question

"Sleeping. We'll talk more about his later, for now its best for her to rest." Zapp stayed quiet, wondering what happened. Zed accept it and didn't ask any more questions. Leo, took the response but worried that it might have to do something with her aura about three months ago. The three men stayed quiet as Steven detailed the plan for he day and as breakfast was getting ready.

*~1 Hour Later~*

Chain woke to the sunlight kissing her eyes. Regretting not pulling the blinds down, but the sound of 'pit-pattering' still lingered. It'll likely be a beautiful day today. She laid in bed covered by the blankets, recalling what occured a couple of hours earlier and for waking K.K. up. She felt guilty as she didn't intend to do that and yet also wondered if it was right of K.K. to have given her that sleeping agent. Though she understood why K.K. did that and didn't blame her but didn't like waking up later than her usual time. It was almost 7:30- fifteen minutes left, breakfast will already be served by now. The idea of eating after what she spilled made her feel nauseous again and quilled the thought.

She got out of bed and went about her daily routine, knowing the team will wait an extra half-hour before leaving the hotel and getting started on their tasks. After taking a quick shower, brushing her teeth, combing her hair, etc. She made sure the window was closed and covered by the curtains and the door to be locked behind her. She strolled to the lobby each step feeling like the other. Heavy, weak, unsteady and uneven. This couldn't stop her out in the field, she knew she will recovery soon. Once arriving she saw the team was barely eating and all listening to Steven giving his commands, stopping when he noticed Chain and gave a smile.

"Good morning, sleepy head." Said Steven.

K.K. got out of her chair and lounged to hug Chain. Trapping her in a cage.

"You're awake. Are you feeling better?"

The woman let go of her before she phased through or pushed her away.

"Yes. I'm feeling better." K.K let out a sigh of relief but still felt a pit of worry lingering.

Both woman took a seat side-by-side on the table. Chain felt relieved at sitting down and letting her legs rest a little before going off to work. Though she loved the rain and cold weather, it could be dangerous when trying to get a footing. Steven resumed his discussion and plan for the day.

Not long after her arriving at the table, Zapp, Zed, and Leo went out of the hotel to begin their task. Steven header to both his and Klaus' room to retrieve some equipment before heading out. Leaving Klaus, K.K., and Chain. Just as Chain was standing up from her chair and heading out, Klaus rested his hand on her shoulder keeping her seated down.

"I think it would be better if you stayed and rested today."

Chain mentally sighed. While she did respect her boss worry, she was sure she feeling well enough to do her tasks.

"Really, Klaus. I'm fine now." K.K. came up to support Klaus and put a hand on his shoulder. This caused him to nod at her and head out the hotel and wait for steven. He stopped and turned back to face the two women.

"For what it's worth. I honestly think you should rest Chain. If Gilbert was with us during this mission I would be fine for you to go about your way, but I'll let you decide. I trust you." He walks out the coffee oak doors.

K.K. put her hands on Chain once she was standing and guided her to their room.

"Come on. I've to pick up a little something that I just remembered."

"Why don't you go by yourself?"

"We get to have more girl time this way."

They arrived at their room and went in. K.K. made sure to close the door behind them and Chain went to take a seat on her bed. She looked and saw K.K. ramage through her bags looking for something.

"Chain. Please take the day off today. You've been overworking yourself this whole time we've been here. Maybe that was what caused you to feel sick this morning." Despite saying it out loud, K.K. still didn't believe herself.

Chain turned her attention to the floor and thought of her friends and their worries. She knew she'll be fine but the thought of them weighted on her shoulders. On top of that, the rest didn't do much and her legs still feel stiff and heavy. She also added the amount of work she's done so far on this mission. Majority of it has been overtime and all ended with little results. With a sigh she accepted their proposal.

"I'll stay behind."

K.K. stopped what she doing and looked at Chain with surprise.

"R-Really?"

"Yes."

She got up and hugged Chain. Almost knocking her back on to the bed. She eventually let go and walked back to her bags and grabbed her two handguns. As she closed up her bag and walked to the door, she turned to Chain and smiled at her.

"I'll see you back here once I complete my missions."

She opened the door and closed again. Her footsteps bounced through the halls and Chain was left alone.

"What should I do?"

Chain soon found herself sitting at a table in the corner of the lobby, overlooking the garden below. After a few minutes of walking around the grounds, she managed to format a map in her head. All the possible and existing exits and entrances marked. Roads and pavements already outlined. Secluded areas, checked and accounted for. Anything that an agent would need is already imprinted in her mind. Making it easy to navigate through the area using shortcuts.

She lets out a sigh of boredom. Maybe, she should have gone out and done her assignments. Not much excitement going on here.

"Excuse me?" She turns her head towards the voice.

Once in view she sees it was the old woman that greeted them on their arrival. She's one of the owners. Her name was Hinata Sakamoto, not that it mattered much. She was dressed in a red yukata with a pink and white lotus design. Her smokey hair was tied in a bun and red-rimmed glasses rested on her nose.

"I saw you sitting here and thought a warm drink might help soothe you." In both of her hands she held a pearl tea cup filled to the brim.

"Thank you, but-"

"Nonsense." She argued. "I saw the way you came in this morning and knew something was up." She took a seat opposite of Chain. Putting the drink in front of her before speaking.

"Go on, drink it. In your state one should be careful and rest as much as possible." She then turned her head to the garden.

"Young people nowadays don't take the time to stop and see the world around them. I'm glad you did, though. I wish people were more like you." While her assumption was wrong, Chain understood what she did and how it affected the woman before her.

A small smile formed on Chains and face and she took a small sip from the tea cup.

"It was very lovely and peaceful."

"It runs in the family. My son will be taking it over soon and he's been trying to bring as much business to the place."

"How many centuries has this place been running?"

The old woman let out a small laugh.

"One of your ancestors visited this place." Chain stayed quiet.

"Your last name is unique. Only one family holds that name and it holds connections to the imperial family. I'm sure you're aware of that. It was them that helped build this hotel and it was them that send people to us. We were always grateful, thank you."

She took a breath before continuing.

"When you were checking in I saw that you held that name and quickly knew who you were. Whatever it is you do in life, please be careful. You got more than one life to worry about now. " With that she bowed and left Chain alone again.

Of course Chain was aware of the story and the hotel before coming here. She only hoped she would go unnoticed. On top of that why was the woman hinting that, it couldn't be more wrong.

It's already half a month spent here and three months on the case, how much longer will it drag on?

As she was relaxing and drinking her tea. Two men sat three tables away from here. They still stood, well sat, within her hearing range.

"Now what're we going to do?" The first man to speak had a raspy voice.

"The den will most likely running with blood, no doubt." The second voice was smooth but a bit high pitched.

"If the boss finds out what's the plan to save ourselves?" Yakuza. Chain decided to overhear their conversation.

"Nothing to do. We just gotta tell the truth and the progress we made."

"Are you crazy!?"

"If we tell lie, he'll notice. Then it'll really mean us below a concrete building."

"Where's the base?"

"It's located on the Sai river. It's fancy looking building. Most people mistake it for a hotel."

"I see."

They men soon turned quite as food was served to them. During that time Chain took out her phone and texted the information to Steven. The case will be closed by tomorrow. She then returned to her routine but kept alert on the converstain. Maybe it wasn't a bad idea to say behind.

They so stopped eating and were getting up. The smooth voice spoke.

"Let's just wait first. The boss said they were having "friends" over. Whatever that means."

They left and Chain was sitting with eyes wide open. What did she do?

She paced back and forth in her and K.K.'s room. Right arm fold under her left elbow as her left hand grabbed onto her chin. What can she do? She just send her friends to their graves. Yes, she did call and text them but no reply. She stopped pacing and looked out the window, contemplating her options. In her condition, she might be endangering herself as she still doesn't feel at full strength either, but it's better than letting her friends die.

She phases through the window and begins to head towards their location. She send them there and she'll help get them out.

The morning dew never left making it a bit difficult to get friction when stepping over lamp posts. To top it off, it was beginning to pour again. Luckily, she phased herself enough to not get soaked and got a better grip. She'll worry about getting wet once she saves her friends, that is if they're not all dead already.

They two henchmen said that the building was hard to miss, it basically screamed to come in. She knows the building they were talking about. On her scouting missions, she passed by this building more once, she always had a feeling something else was up since the locals avoided it. The water to which it was seated next to had no fishing boats, it would seem that many would ride by boat on the opposite side instead of near it and there were boats with no name or number, meaning they were unregistered. In other words, they must be smuggling in something that not even the Japanese government knows about.

Landing on the lamppost on the opposite side of the river, she observed the building. On a fine day in which in wouldn't be raided it looked like any modern building, except for a few things. It had four floors, a shipping dock and likely a basement. It was painted in all black and the windows looked like gold when the sun begins to set, other than that the windows are a bit dark, making it hard for people to see through the day. The doors were made of Japanese cypress and very polished. There were cars, one belonging to Libra and the others probably to some henchmen and blood breeds. The other vans must belong to the Japanese government. A few windows were broken and glass shattered outside and most likely inside too.

A gunshot rang in the air, followed by a few screams. She quickly leaped to the other side and landed outside the building on the loading docks. Empty. Walking cautiously to the entrance, making sure no one was present. She couldn't smell anything or hear anyone outside. Suddenly, another gunshot was heard and he leaped inside the building through one of the shattered windows. There was blood everywhere and a few bodies. None seem to faulty wounded as most were moaning, but these bodies had uniforms. It would seem that the troops the government sent didn't do the job.

She got the stench of Leo's blood and followed it to the very depths of the building. She could already hear the yelling and struggles of her coworkers.

"Hey, four-eyes?! Get their names quickly!" Zapp.

"Ugh! I can't! There's too many of them and they keep getting in the way." Leo, for sure.

"Leonardo, focus on our main target!" Klaus. From the sound of his voice, he was getting tired.

Taking a bit of a detour, she found herself above the battlefield. She reached into her suits pocket and pulled out a gray capsule filled with a flakey snow powder. It was Hypno's Sand.

Walking into her hotel room she went straight to K.K.'s bag at the foot of her bed and looked for the sleeping agent. She knew K.K. had the pill but she had hoped she also had the powder. Once the pill is crushed it emits a sour-sweet scent, and she went by this to find it in her bag and sure enough, K.K. brought some with her. Chain stuffed it into her pocket and that was when she began pacing before leaving for the building.

Holding it in her hand. She punched the soft capsule a little and threw it on the battlefield. The material was soft and she knew it would break apart if punctured and thrown. Her idea was right and as it tore apart, the powder fell and covered everything. She looked over at K.K. and saw she had a look of surprise but quickly recovered.

"Everyone! Cover your noses!" No one answered and did as they were told.

The low-level blood breeds had no knowledge of this drug or its affect and don't heed the warning. It worked in Libras favor. Leo was scribbling names down on paper and passed them all to Klaus, who then goes on to seal them. Just as they were about to move into the next room, their target appeared.

"It would seem you managed to pass my servants, I can't say the same for me." His voice was rough but confident.

Chain took a closer look at the team and found them bleeding from minor wounds and exhausted. They can't go on for much longer and the troops sent in by the government did nothing to help as they were the first to fall. She phased herself out of sight.

"Leo."

"I'm on it, Klaus."

"It'll be too late before that happens and what about the victims I hold captive. If I die, I have given instructions to burn the place down if I don't return in time."

Leo continued to look for the name and once he had it he quickly scribbled it down. Steven impaled the blood breed but it had no effect. Everyone else stood still, waiting for the vampire to attack.

"Nothing else left? What a pity. None of you can touch me as long as I hold them and don't even think about it. Did you catch that, werewolf?"

Chain appeared behind the blood breed. Arms crossed. The rest of Libra gasped in surprise and fear.

"I wouldn't be so sure about that."

"Huh? Wha-"

"It helps when you just babble on and focus on what's in front of you. You have nothing to play now, what will you do?"

The blood breed swang his hand full of sharpen claws. Chain wasn't fast enough to phase but stepped back just in time to doge the swing, her arms becoming uncrossed.

"Not bad. But let's see about this!" The blood breed swung their arms and metal extensions coming off their back at Chain.

She dodged with every swing and managed to phase herself. Allowing the blood breeds swings to go pass her.

"Chain!" Steven's voice was filled with worry, but she paid no attention to his words. Focusing on the enemy before her.

Leaping from balcony to balcony as they were being knocked down and dodging any attack at her. Her only goal was to distract the bloodsucker in hopes of giving the others time to recover. With such grace she held her ground, but she could only last for so long. After taking another leap onto a different balcony, she barely noticed a small bomb and it went off as soon as pressure was applied. A small "BOOM!" was heard and all of Libra watched as Chain fell to the ground. She managed to pick herself on her right side and her right acted as a rest and her left a lever. She was picked up the blood breeds metal extensions and held up. While true she could phase through, doing so can risk hurting the others.

"I'll admit, you're a worthy opponent if you're able to doge my attacks."

Chain remained quiet and glared at the fang before her.

"Yes. You would make a fine queen for me."

Her eyes widen with disgust. "You can keep dreaming."

"Feisty. I like that. Hmm, what's this?" A grim look appeared on the blood breeds face. "I'll have to take care of this first before I make you mine."

"You still decide to babble. Didn't I tell you to focus on your target?"

"Heh. You shouldn't be saying that when you have more than one life to worry about right now."

"Lanza del Cero Absoluto!" Chain used this opportunity to phase herself and appear behind Steven.

"Strafingvolt 2000!" Chain could detect the anger in K.K.'s voice.

She took this opportunity to look around. Zed and Zapp and their sword and trident out. Both were exhausted judging by their fast breathing. Their eyes full of determination.

"Klaus, I got their name." Leo ran quickly to Klaus with the piece of paper in his hand.

The attacks that both Steven and K.K launched slowed the blood breed down. As of the moment it was regenerating. Chain heard Leo's footsteps halt and the crumbling of paper. Klaus got the name.

"Brain Grid Blood Battle Style. Pattern 999 - Ewigkeit Gefängnis! Franz Novak. I hereby seal you. Despise me, forgive me, resign yourself. I take these barbarous actions to protect the human world." A bright red light forms as the fang was being sealed into an eternal cross. The cross fell to the ground with a "thud."

Outside, sirens could be heard and feet pounding as feet rush into the scene. No doubt, to clean the mess and cover up the incident. It seems the case as finally closed.

After the clean-up and explaining to the officer-in-command the evest and what steps to take next, they all headed back to the hotel. Chain, of course went back the way she came. Wanting some time for herself, before being overwhelmed with explanations and congratulations that came with the job. To see the city for what it was and the peace it gave off now that the yakuza are gone. It was pouring and getting wet wasn't something she was worried about. A small smile graced her face.

Arriving at the hotel, she quickly took a warm shower and changed into her pajamas. K.K. burst into the room. Chain remained unphased by the disturbance as she was in bed reading. The Valley of Fear by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. On her nightstand were, American Psycho, No Longer Human (in Japanese), The Devil's Dictionary, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and Hellsalem's Lot One Hundred Horror Stories sat, well-worn from repeated readings, on her shelf. K.K. closed the door behind her and walked over to Chains bed, before taking a seat.

"Which part are you at?"

A small smile. "If I tell you. You will ruin the ending."

She grabs a rubber band and puts it around the pages already read. Better than a paper bookmark, that'll slip and fall and places it on top the other books.

"How was your relaxation?"

"Could have gone better, but I'll take what I can get." Pause. "How was the celebration?"

"You missed Zapp getting rejected bigtime and threatened."

"Serves him right."

"You also missed out on the party and drinks." A giggle left her throat. "Zed accidently spilled his drink on Leo while he was helping Zapp up. The owners didn't take kindly to the mishap they did and Scarface had to negotiate to let us stay a bit longer."

"Having heard that. I'm glad, I came back."

"It seems you had a blast." K.K. looked at the books stacked high.

"I didn't feel like walking in the garden again."

"Sigh. I'll go take a shower before going to sleep. I'm just glad I didn't drink too much tonight."

As K.K. was getting up, Chain asked a simple question.

"When do we leave?"

"Tomorrow at noon."

"I see, thank you."

K.K. went into the bathroom to take a shower, leaving Chain all alone. She took a look at the book stack and then out the window. It was still raining but, it became gentle and warm. The 'tip tap'' of the rains embrace soothed her mind and laid down on her bed. Bringing the blanket up to her shoulders and closing her eyes.

She didn't hear K.K. come out of the shower, the shuffle of feet or Zapps shouting. Her hearing was laced with the rain. Dragging her into sleep and she accepted.

*~The Next Morning~*

Chain was the first up of all Libra and as she got down on her daily routine, making sure to not interrupt K.K.'s sleep, she backed her stuff back into the two bagges she brought. After all that was done and accounted for, she laid back down on the bed, sitting up and legs outstretched, book in hand. With one hand and one flip, she opened it to the to spot she left off and continued reading.

A few minutes passed and she laid the book back down. The second she did, K.K. woke up.

"Good morning."

"Chain?"

"Who else?"

"...Good morning." With that being said, K.K. got up and began her routine. Making sure to pack as well.

"Are feeling better?"

"Very much so."

"I'm glad to hear. It would be a bit of a problem if you weren't."

"Don't remind me." She took one last look at the window as she went to grab her luggage, a duffel bag and a travel suitcase. With the bag slung over her shoulder, she strolled and grabbed the stack of books.

"Come on. Let's go." Walking past a silent but confused K.K.

Without a word said, K.K. followed Chain out into the lobby where already there was a government agent sent for them. Ready to help with storing luggage in the van. Both women dropped their baggage off with the agent and Chain left K.K. to chat with the man. Chain walked towards Hinata, as soon as she spotted her.

"Excuse me?" The woman turned to face Chain. "Here are the books you left me borrow. It did make for a relaxing evening."

Hinata smiled. "I'm glad you did. It brings me joy that some traditions haven't died yet."

Hinata took the books from Chains hands and placed them on the table she was setting up. She suddenly grabbed both of Chain's hands, catching the invisible werewolf off guard.

"I know you must still feel tired from yesterday. When you feel that weak sensation again, read the recipe. It'll help." Feeling touched by such her gratitude Chain decided to pay her back.

"I know my ancestors helped with your hotel before. Let us help you again."

"Oh no, that's too much."

"I don't mind." Chain then grabbed a piece of paper from her suit.

"This is my parents phone number. Give them a call and tell them its a request from me."

"Thank you. You're a very sweet girl." Hinata lets go of Chain's hands and grabs the stacks of books and begins to walk back to her room. She halts and turns around.

"Be sure to get rest and tell them." She turned and walked out of sight. Chain was left confused for a second before a faint blush appeared on he face.

She gained her composure before the others arrived and good timing it was. The male members of Libra began to show with their luggage. Klaus was the first to speak.

"Good morning, Chain."

"Good morning, Klaus."

"I see you're feeling much better." The others went past Klaus and to the van.

Chain nodded and walked back to the van, following the others. Klaus smiled at the fact that Libra's invisible werewolf was back, before doing the same. After making sure everyone was packed and accounted for. They got in and headed for the airport.

Chain turned to look out at the scenery. It has been a while since she's been to Japan. While she does talk to her parents, for the most part it's been over phone. Maybes she should see her home more often.

K.K. noticed Chain's silence and unwillingness to insult Zapp. While her actions and behavior has been weird for the past three months, nothing has stood out to signal a red alert. Either way, she's keeping track of her. There's just something off about this. Considering the stress and amount of workload on this job, she'll let it go, but it won't waver her worry. In the time, she'll focus on the positive side of the mission and the success. After all, the case is finally closed and they'll be heading home. Back to the city of never-ending trouble. Back to Hellsalem's Lot.