-Found, Sealed and Delivered: Part 7-

Lory learned back in his chair, turning his cigar between his fingers. "What are you dragging her into Son of the White Shinigami?" Not that Ruto seemed to have too much information, or perhaps he did have more information and was just giving him the basic information. "Their's is not to make reply." He muttered under his breath recalling what he had been told as a child about the Ankous and Banshees. It always did make conversation difficult. All Lory had gotten really was that the good doctor was about to have unwelcome family coming for a visit. Lory had, of course, asked why, but Ruto had not given him an answer.

"Their's is not to reason why..." he tapped his fingers against his armrest, as he placed his cigar between his lips. Lory had thought about perhaps rephrasing the question but it dried in his mouth at Ruto's next statement. They needed someplace that was not either in Japan or within the British Empire. That left very few places really, seeing as he wouldn't be sending her to any other Asian countries and the very size of the British Empire, well it was not within reason to say that his dear cousin controlled a good part of the world. Though, that control was not nearly realized by the majority and what would the country think if they knew that it was really his Aunt that controlled the most powerful woman in the known world.

"Their's is but to do and die." Then again, was she really the most powerful woman? True she held deadly Ankou within the grasp of her hands, much like his Aunt held Mary's hand. Yet they both seemed to want to give the world the illusion of otherwise. 'Perhaps the real power is in the hands of those who show illusions to the everyday people.' Like actors and actresses. They held far more power than even they seemed to know and realize. His eyes widen slightly and he chuckled. "Perfect!"

"What is sir?" Lory didn't look in the direction of the former Ankou now Banshee. It was still taken him some time to get used to the fact that this was who was his personal guard now. Not that he was complaining, her whole look had changed to fit in with the new lifestyle she was going to live for the rest of her life. He wondered exactly how hard it was for her for just a moment before pushing the thought away. Once again the fact that they are brought up with the ideology that they are to do not ask why.

"I need you to do a bit of digging." He could already see her frown, it wasn't uncommon for Banshees to do this sort of thing but most tended not too, it was why it was a retirement job for many. Not that she was really retired seeing as she was guarding a member of the Royal Family or at least an honorable one. "It's a young man by the name of Reino Kobayashi."

"Is this pleasure or business?" That was one of the biggest difference between Ruto and the now 'Rei Gail' she put everything into a manner of order. What she personally saw as a top priority and low priority, though Lory was sure that Ruto did too, he just didn't ask.

"Not sure yet" he knew that Kyoko had a contract with the boy, that he was helping her in something. However, what that was, he didn't know. 'She may be my daughter, but Aunt Leiko was right. She must grow and I must support her. Like I do with my son as I do with my granddaughter.' He blew out of a cloud of smoke. 'And right now, that means the place she's going to rest, might not be the most relaxing but it will be with people who care about her.' He grins softly at the thought. "I also need three plane tickets, under an alias of course."

"Where too?" Lory leaned over and pulled out a little memo pad writing an address down. "This is where my daughter will be staying with her doctor and Godfather." He said simply before handing it to her, "I am told the warm weather will do her some good."

"You can't be serious..." she said looking down at the address, before looking back at him and sighing heavily. "Fine. I just want to point out that she should be within the Queen and her family."

"It's for the best." she frowned once more before turning on her heel "Oh and Gail." Her eyes turned slightly towards him, "You are not allowed to speak about this to anyone. Including my Aunt's little shadow." He grinned as she lowered her head in a slight bow before leaving. Truth be told he wasn't sure if she would say something or not but none of that matter in the long run. If his Aunt did call him, he would explain things to her because he knew it would only be a matter of time before she did. 'She's not going to be happy, but she does like them so maybe...' he shook his head once more before reaching for his phone.

Kuu stared at his cell phone, he turned it over as though he expected some sort of flaw or damage before once again turning it over to stare at the caller ID, it indeed did say Boss but he felt he was in doubt. He put a finger in his ear as though perhaps he was hearing things before putting the phone back to his ear, "Can you repeat that, Boss?"

Lory sighed on the other side of the phone and Kuu winced slightly, "I need you to babysit my daughter for a couple weeks." The words themselves weren't the issue, it was when you took into account that this was Lory. That he had never been left alone with either of Lory's children. Not to say he'd only met the girl about a week ago at this point. No, even if he took that into account, it was the fact she was part of the British Royal Family, that as a member until her coming of age party, was never outside of some sort of guard. While she might have been able to get away with it prior to being in the news with his son, making a public apology at that over the whole thing. It was just, leaving him flabbergasted about the whole thing. "Kuu are you listening?"

"Yes..." he said after a moment before pulling away from the phone double checking once more before putting it back to his ear. "I'm just having a hard time coming to terms with your request. You do realize who your daughter is, right?"

Lory, "Kuu, I know very well who my daughter is."

Kuu wasn't exactly sure he did at this moment. If he really did, then there wasn't any reason for her to have to come all the way to America just to be watched by him. It wasn't as if he would actually deny Lory anything, but it was just strange. The only thing he could think about was that something like what had happened with Kuon had happened with Kyoko and he pitched the bridge of his nose. He wasn't sure he knew how to handle such a case, he hadn't done so well with his own son. What if he really messed this up? "It's nothing serious, Kuu." Kuu took a deep breath at that, "She just got sick. She needs somewhere warmer to get better. Ruto will take care of everything and her doctor will be with her. I'd have Kouki manage her but he lives in the city until she is a bit better, I think it's best she be out in the country. Lot's of fresh air."

Kuu couldn't deny that. He had bought this place because Kuon had loved animals, he had loved nature. Still, he felt that there was something he wasn't telling him, something that he should know. "How long are we talking?" From what it sounded like, he wasn't actually going to be watching her at all.

"Couple weeks at most, her doctor isn't sure just yet." How could they not be sure? Worry spread across his mind, more so when he thought about how close his wife and son seemed to be with the young woman. Yet Lory simply went on, "It's nothing to worry about. Plus, Juliena and you won't have to take any time off of work. She will have plenty to do catching up with her school work."

Kuu frowned, they had never had their son do schoolwork when he was sick, not that he was ever sick in the means of a cold but he had broken a few bones in his time. "You are going to make her attend classes? Here?" That would be a problem, to get her into a good High School would be hard enough but the fact that she would only be here for a short period of time before she was with her brother would mean more transfers. Then again, they could likely get away with her being an exchange student if need be.

"Within your home, she is going to one of the best schools in the world. They have always had ways around traveling. She could be in the middle of a warzone, with no access to the internet or clean running water and they would still be able to assure she was up to date." It was spoken like a man who knew first hand. "They will even send approved tutors if need be, though with her being a straight-A student, well it goes without saying she won't need it. Though they have plenty of other resources if she needs it. I'll send you a copy of the guidelines on how to use their online system, but I doubt you will need to help her. Ruto knows the system."

Kuu just stared at his wall, trying to put it together. It almost felt like Lory had already accepted the answer to his request as being yes, again he had no reason to deny his request but normally people actually agreed to things prior to being told such things.

"I'll text you the details of when she is due to arrive at your door. You won't have to worry about picking her up, I'm arranging a taxi to take her from the airport to your house, with Ruto and her Doctor. All you need to do is have three rooms prepared. That shouldn't be too hard seeing as you have plenty of room."

Kuu found himself frowning at his phone as he pulled it away. "You do realize I haven't spoken to my wife about this? Not to say I haven't actually agreed."

Lory, "I don't really need you to agree, Kuu. We both know that Juliena would take any moment to have Mr. Kidnappers daughter in her grasp even for a short period of time. If you say no, I'll just contact her next and tell her how you refused to take my poor Kyoko who needs a safe place to rest until she can handle the city life again."

Kuu, "You wouldn't..." they both knew what would happen if Lory did go that route. His Juli would not talk to him again, she might even expect him to sleep outside... without a tent or worse. He sighed heavily as he could almost hear the grin on Lory's face. "Fine. Send the information... however, what am I to say should it get found out?"

Lory, "That she's traveling abode and with her brother being a busy man, she is in the care of a close family friend. It's not unknown that we are close."

Kuu again knew there was truth in that, it wouldn't be uncommon if you again didn't take into account who Lory was, who his family was. Then again, he did just have tea and lunch a few days ago with the Queen and her mother. So perhaps, no one would think twice about it at all. It's not like Lory went out of his way to talk about his private life. Heck, most people were surprised by him when they first met him as if the media wasn't telling the truth, then again the media did tend to water it down but Kuu knew that was likely due to the PR department than anything else. "Okay. I take it you want updates."

Lory, "Of course. As I will keep an eye on yours."

A/N: There is likely one more chapter [maybe two] before I close 'book one' at which point I will go through and correct errors. I will also be seeking a beta reader for 'book two' and if you are wanting this please let me know in a PM. Thank you.