Chapter 9

Kono walked into HQ concern and worry written across her face. Adam had decided he would walk her into work and speak to the team about the undercover op. he was adamant she would not be doing it and he was not afraid to voice his concerns. They had brought Kelly along with them with Adam saying he would drop her at Kono's mum after so Leia would need to be up early but Kono was sure he was doing it so the guys would look at her cute chubby face and agree not to put Kono in danger.

"Hey cuz, Adam aww Kelly pickle" Chin cooed as he took Kelly and snuggled her.

"Is Steve and Danny about?" Adam asked determinedly.

"Here" Steve said as he and Danny appeared from his office.

"Everything alright?" Danny asked as he looked at Kono's nervous face and Adam's presence.

"I want to talk about this undercover case, I don't want Kono doing it, it's dangerous and she has Kelly to think about." Adam explained.

Kono bowed her head and it her lip as Adam spoke. Danny and Chin looked between each other, neither arguing with Adam's statement.

"Adam we would put everything in place to protect her." Steve said although not forcefully.

"I don't doubt that and if she did it I'm sure it would be fine but I won't let her risk it. I'm asking you please find someone else or find another way." Adam pleaded.

"I'm with Adam, I've not been happy about this since we discussed it." Chin added.

"Kono?" Steve asked.

Kono shrugged and looked at Kelly before turning to Steve. "I have more than myself to consider now." She commented with some vagueness.

"Okay will find another way." Steve said.

"Thank you." Adam added before kissing Kono goodbye and taking Kelly.

"What do we do now?" Danny asked.

"I'll think of something, let's get the last of the paperwork done and start looking further into this guy." Steve instructed before everyone headed to their offices.

Kono placed her bag in her office before noting all the guys were distracted by their paperwork. She was nervous beyond belief and acted before thinking. She headed over to Steve's office and knocked on the door.

"Kono you okay?" Steve asked as he looked up from his desk.

"Can we talk?" Kono asked as she shuffled on her feet.

"Yeah sit down."

"Look I didn't want Adam to come in here and tell you to pull me out of the op, I was happy to do it." Kono began.

"Kono I understand you have a family and it would be highly dangerous." Steve commented.

"I know, I'm aware, but I've thought about it and this guy needs to be caught to save more women and if me going undercover does that then I want to do it." Kono said.

"Kono, Adam has made it very clear he doesn't want you outing yourself in that sort of danger." Steve said.

"I know, but he doesn't need to know, neither do Chin and Danny." Kono added.

"Are you suggesting we do it behind their backs?" Steve asked for confirmation.

"Yes"

"Kono how will we hide it from them, and if we catch him how do we explain that?" Steve asked

"We tell them the HPD will lead the op with an undercover cop from their pool of people, just say none of us are needed then me and you stay late tonight for paperwork and we go ahead with the op as planned." Kono explained.

"What will you tell Adam?" Steve asked.

"I'm going to ring him and say a cousin has invited me over for a girl's night and I will be back late or stay over, he knows my cousin and I have done so before it will be fine." Kono said confidently.

"Are you sure Kono?" Steve asked.

"Yes" Kono replied adamantly.

It was half nine and Kono and Steve were the only two left at the office. Danny and Chin had brought the story Steve spun and had left and hour ago. Kono had spoken to Adam earlier and he believed she would be at her cousins so no one knew what was actually going on. Kono emerged from the locker rooms dressed in black hot pants that revealed a little too much cheek and a red bralet. Her hair was wavy and she sported heavy make-up.

"Woah! Kalakaua" Steve commented.

"Hey I'm engaged." Kono chuckled.

"He's a lucky man" Steve laughed and Kono hit him jokingly.

"Is everything ready?" Kono asked, the mood dropping slightly.

"Yes, the club made a big promotion for tonight and it's the main club on the island so it's more likely he will come, the dancers at the club tonight are all haloes' so you stand out as his target and there aware your undercover. I will be in the club all night keeping an eye on you and watching for any suspicious behaviour. We will both have ear wigs so we can communicate. If he approaches you I'll see you get him outside the club I'll follow and will take him down." Steve explained.

"Okay let's go" Kono said as they both left the office and headed to the club.

Steve moved around the club an untouched beer in his hand. He watched Kono twirling around and dancing seductively, guys gawking at her as she moved. He could appreciate her body understanding why guys found her so attractive, but a protective part of him wanted to punch every guy looking at her. He moved to higher ground so he could get a better view of the people around the dancers. He noticed one man seemingly alone staring intently at Kono. He was about 6ft the estimated height of their guy.

"Kono guy centre back, dark hair, broad build, white t-shirt and black hoodie." Steve said through the com.

"Got him" Kono replied discreetly.

The suspected guy moved closer to Kono, grinning at her in a creepy way and giving her a wink. Kono felt her skin crawl at this guy but winked back and danced sexily to gain his attention. The rule in the club was no one could touch the dancer's just look so Kono would have to maintain his attention until she could hand over to another dancer.

At eleven o clock Kono stepped down from the stage and walked towards the bar, giving the suspect a seductive smile. He grasped the bait and headed over.

"Hey beautiful." He said in a sleazy tone.

"Hi" Kono said sweetly.

"You don't want to drink here gorgeous I know a better place" He said smoothly.

"Hmmm do you now?" Kono replied

The guys smiled and looked around appearing to make eye contact with Steve. Steve looked away and panicked, had he been made, he tried to catch Kono's attention and warn her but she wasn't looking. The guy placed an arm round Kono and ushered her towards the exit. Steve tried to follow but the club had grown busier and he struggled to get through the crowds of drunken people. He spoke into the com trying to warn Kono but he could hear anything and she wouldn't answer. As he ran outside he saw the guy dragging Kono through an ally way. Steve ran after her desperately and he gasped in shock as he saw the man punch and kick Kono until she fell to the ground in a heap. Steve ran full pelt to save her grabbing his gun ready to shoot but the man hauled Kono into the back of a van slamming the doors and running to the front. Steve shot at the van desperately but the man sped off into the distance.

Steve fell to his knees in panic. He knew this was a bad idea, and it was risky with a whole team as back up but two of them was stupid. Fear consumed him as he thought of what he was going to do next. Adam was going to kill him and Kono.