Hello minna! Chapter 4 is here! Enjoy reading and please review! :)
The gang was hurdling at the center of the room. Another mission starts to emerge and everyone is participating in planning the next move. They are planning to rob a wealthy family from the South, the Yasuhisa family. This family runs an illegal business which includes drugs and prostitution. They gather abandoned minors and women to work in exchange of money and prohibited drugs. Their objective is to steal money hidden somewhere in the family's mansion. They have done researches before so they are sure about the vault and its exact location.
"This is gonna be one of our biggest missions." Tsukasa, a 25-year-old brawny guy and gang leader, said.
"Wow. Is this some kind of level-up? First was the mayor. Now, this." Leo raised his balled fist in excitement. "I hope it goes as planned."
"But, Tsukasa," Yukimura called. "Are we ready for this? Last time, we lost big time." Yukimura asked.
"Are you afraid?" Tsukasa replied.
"Well, a bit."
Misaki who was just listening saw doubts in Yukimura's eyes. He has always been like this so it is nothing new. She felt the need to speak up and give him assurance.
"Yukimura." She called. "It's fine. We don't have to be afraid that the mission may fail, ok? But be afraid that we won't be able to help."
"I.. I know. But last time, I thought about it." Yukimura sighed. "I know it bothers you, too, Misaki. You're scared of losing. I felt what you felt last time."
Misaki was surprised. So, it was not only her who thought of fear and doubts. And she is surprised that Yukimura saw her distress after the failed mission. But today is different. Misaki has realized something. A purpose. She has to do something. It's not 'whether I like it or not.' It's 'whether I like it or else.' If she wanted change, it can start with her. With them. With an organization. And soon she's going to build a community that believes in equality.
"Yuki. We are abandoned already", she lay her hand on his shoulder. "We have nothing to lose. But we have a lot to gain. Believe me. It's not easy. You see, easy things aren't worth it, right? Let us do this."
Yukimura fell silent for a moment. Then he slowly raised his head and gave Misaki a smile of relief. It is the same with the others who smiled to their hearts content. Their purpose was again revived and strengthened.
The scheduled night has come. Everybody gathered to discuss and confirm their final plan. They have also received arms and weapons from the other region. The Mr. and Mrs. Yasuhisa will be located in a restaurant at 8pm and would be observed by Misaki and Leo. They both wore their fancy attires to look ordinary customers inside a 5-star restaurant. Misaki wore a knee-length dress which hides her gun placed on her legs. Her glittery bag was full of little sharp knives. Leo hid his gun under his coat and the knives wrapped around his lower leg. They were gorgeous but deathly. They are ready.
Tsukasa, Rin, and Yukimura are designated in the mansions. The other gang members served as lookouts and roamed as normal as possible. All the gang members are connected with radios and wireless earphones. Two children, body guards and maids are all left inside and outside the mansion. The plan is to infiltrate the mansion as covert as possible. They have their masks and weapons ready.
"Misaki, Leo. Do you hear me?" Tsukasa spoke through his earphone.
"Loud and clear, Leader." Leo answered.
"Ok, good. Do what was planned. Do not draw any attention. Your task is to observe the following movements of that couple. They should be kept away from their mansion. Report any changes."
"Hai", Misaki and Leo replied.
The restaurant was quite big and there are only few customers. Misaki and Leo made sure they won't draw any attention so they sat few tables away from the Yasuhisas. They tend to converse, drink, and smile from time to time to show that they were ordinary customers of the restaurant. But they are surely focused on the actions of the couple.
"Leader, behind this wall is a series of trees. We can stay hidden and quiet". Rin said.
"Ok, let's go." Tsukasa led.
The three of them went over the wall and immediately ducked behind the trees and bushes. There were guards few meters from them but they were certainly quiet and invisible in the darkness of the night.
"Yukimura. Stay hidden here. Rin and I will infiltrate inside. Report the situations down here." Tsukasa told Yukimura.
"Ok, Tsukasa. Make a fast move for it. I think I'm getting paler and paler.." Yukimura forced a smile. He was obviously scared but what's good about Yuki is that he does what needs to get done. He can finish a task but tend to cry or get unconscious after it.
"Yes, Yuki. We will make this fast." Tsukasa chuckled.
Rin and Tsukasa sneaked in smoothly. There were maids and guards but their swiftness was incomparable. The mansion was huge and almost like a maze of rooms. They were almost identical and can easily get you lost but Rin is sure of their direction.
"It's here, Leader." Rin pointed a wooden door carved with a unique design different from the other rooms.
Tsukasa checked if the door was locked. Surprisingly, it was not. Due to the deafening silence, the creaks of the opening door seemed so loud. The sweat on his forehead continued to drip. They entered.
"It's so dark." Rin said.
Tsukasa and Rin walked slowly to avoid bumping into things and creating any noise.
"Let's bring our flashlights out." Tsukasa said.
They immediately turned to their bags to get their flashlights. As Rin unzips the bag, the suprising glow of the fluorescent lights inside the room widened their eyes. Their hearts pounded fast as they search who turned the lights on. At their backs, beside the door, they saw two kids. The two kids simultaneously grinned at them. It was like a smile from the devil.
Misaki and Leo are wide awake and conscious with the actions of the couple. Misaki took a sip on her wine.
"We just need to make sure that they won't return home early, right?" Misaki said as if trying to kill time as they wait for any changes.
"Yeah." Leo replied. "Stay alert."
They both observed at the far end of the restaurant until a staff person announced everyone to dance with the accompaniment of the musicians.
"You may invite anyone to dance. Feel free and enjoy the music." The man in bow tie announced.
A classical music started to play. Since there are few customers today, the venue seemed so huge and needs to be filled with in love couples.
"Should we dance?" Misaki asked trying to confirm if joining the little crowd is a good idea.
"No. Let us not draw any attention."
"Ok". Misaki stay put on her chairs and continued to observe.
Few minutes later, a handsome rick-looking man reached his hand to Misaki. "I've been curious why you're not engaging to this beautiful dance at all. Such beauty needs to be appreciated. Would you dance with me, mademoiselle?"
Misaki was surprised with the sudden invitation. She was undecided. She looked at Leo with a what-am-i-gonna-do face.
The man spoke once again, "Oh, am I offending anyone?" pertaining to Leo.
"Uh no. no." Misaki answered.
"Really? So will you join me?"
Leo made an oh-my-goodness-just-go-and-make-sure-you-don't-ruin-anything face. This was uncalled for.
The handsome man held Misaki gently and directed her at the center of the crowd. Misaki was uneasy and tried to act as naturally as possible while conducting their task. Leo face-palmed. They danced and conversed about personal infomations. Of course, Misaki gave a fake name. The guy held Misaki's hand and waist tightly closer to his as if he would never let her go.
"Uh.. hey. You're too close." Misaki complained.
"You're such a beauty." He smiled. "For a while, I thought of caressing you all night."
Leo rolled his eyes. 'What a jerk' Leo thought. He clearly hears their conversation from his earphone because Misaki turned it on before she was led at the center to dance. Leo spoke to the earphone, "come back here now, Misaki!"
"I know!" Misaki whispered but the guy was able to hear it. He laughed.
"I like that confidence." pulling Misaki closer to him.
"Uhm. Well yeah. I need to go back to my table now, you see." Misaki said.
"Are you in a hurry?"
"Well, not really".
"You should not be." He smiled once more. "Mr. and Mrs. Yasuhisa do not intend to go anywhere".
Leo heard it clear. Misaki's heart pounded fast.
Thank you for reading! Stay tuned for the next chapter, guys!
