It Began on the Streets

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Part 15

Ryoma sighed. It had been a boring night. He almost stayed up the whole night waiting for Tezuka to come in. Either Tezuka didn't bother to wake him or he was still at work. He heard from Yuki that Tezuka tended to stay at work if there were a lot of things that needed to be done.

He took out a pack and pulled out a cigarette stick. He knew Tezuka wouldn't approve of this but he couldn't help it. Where did he get it? He found it in a drawer of a desk. A lighter was there too. He placed the stick between his lips before lighting it up. He felt the familiarity of nicotine fill his lungs. It calmed him down a bit with the nervousness that had been since yesterday.

It was already afternoon and Fuji had take Yuki out to lunch. Ryoma wondered what Yuki saw in Fuji anyways. He didn't have time to dwell on it any longer as an unfamiliar limo appeared in front of the house. When he saw who stepped out of the car he glared. Stomping on his cigarette, he then went downstairs.

-X-

Tezuka groaned as he felt himself wake into consciousness. He had a huge headache. He jogged his memory on what happened yesterday, if it was yesterday. Ah, he remembered walking to his car until someone pointed, what he assumed was a gun, and knocked him out. That at least explains the headache. He blinked his eyes open. Well at least the room wasn't too bright. He tried to sit up but he felt someone push him back.

"Papa!" he heard. Yuki-chan? He thought. What is she doing here?

"Lie down for a bit more Tezuka, they knocked you pretty good." Fuji? Tezuka opened his eyes.

"Fuji, what are you doing here?" he asked.

"Ah, I was taking Yuki-chan out to lunch when we were suddenly ambushed. I'm not as good as Ryoma-kun but I managed to 'eliminate' some of them," Fuji explained calmly. Not a lot of things faze the guy. "So what's your story?"

"Picked up in the parking garage." Tezuka answered. "Where are we?"

"Some warehouse. I was knocked out when they brought us here. Looks like we're going to be here a while."

-X-

Kaori panicked. It had been a while since Fuji left with Yuki. Though she could trust the sadist, she couldn't help but get a bad feeling. She was about to go out until Tatsuha appeared on their doorstep.

"Good afternoon Kaori-san, nice day isn't it?" Tatsuha said in greeting. Kaori just glared.

"What do you want?" she asked coldly.

"I want to talk to your boss, if he'll let me that is."

"Let him in."

Kaori turned around to see Ryoma coming out from the hallway. She was surprised. Did he have his memory back?

"But boss-" she began.

"My name is Ryoma. I'm not your boss. Let him in. I'm sure he wants to see me," Ryoma said cutting her off. Kaori hesitated but saw a glare at her and let Tatsuha in. She sighed sadly. Ryoma didn't have his memory back. For a moment she thought she saw him. She went to look for Satoshi to keep watch on the two guards accompanying Tatsuha.

Outside…

Ryoma lit a cigarette. He was a bit nervous. This felt so familiar. He didn't know what it was. It was silent between them with Tatsuha's two goons standing behind him while Kaori and Satoshi stood behind him. They were seated in a small table fit for four.

"What do you want?" Ryoma asked coldly.

"Ah, picking up habits from your subordinates now are you?" Tatsuha joked looking at Kaori who glared back.

"Shut up, I don't have time for your stupid jokes. Why are you here?"

"A good host would always offer their guests when one is smoking, ne?" Ryoma growled in annoyance before throwing the pack and lighter at him, which Tatsuha expertly caught.

"Anything else you need?" Ryoma snarled at him.

"No, but I think I might have something you do need."

"What is it?"

"Tezuka-san, Fuji-san, and the little girl are in my care-"

"If you've done anything to them I'll-" Tatsuha held up his hand.

"Hold on, I didn't finish. They are safe and sound. Though I can't say much for Fuji-san, as he did resist a bit. You have until sundown tomorrow to find them. I'll be waiting for you." Tatsuha handed him a slip of paper and while walking out. He paused before entering. "Oh, thanks for the free pack."

Ryoma glared at the slip of paper before tossing it to Kaori.

"Find out how to get there now," he told her, "and you, get plans ready. Don't inform me of it, I'll just follow." Ryoma finished looking at Satoshi. They both bowed.

"Yes boss." They said in unison before walking back in.

"My name is Ryoma!"

-X-

Ryoma was furious. He'd been smoking non-stop. His nerves got the best of him. Throwing down his current smoke, he got his pack to reach for another one. Apparently none came out. He crushed it in his hands. "Che," he said before throwing it away. He knew he should stop. Tezuka wouldn't like it if he smoked.

"Boss—I mean Ryoma-san, we found the location," Kaori said stepping out onto the front porch. Ryoma looked at her.

"Good. We go tomorrow. Go to bed, you look tired," Ryoma said before he went back to staring at the front yard. He was surprisingly calm now.

"Hai, boss—I mean Ryoma-san. Oyasumi nasai."

Ryoma just sighed.

-X-

"Let go of her!" Tezuka yelled at the man holding onto Yuki. Fuji held him back and shook his head.

"Don't Tezuka. Let them, all we can do is wait," Fuji said.

"Papa!" Yuki reached out to him but was soon out the door.

Tezuka sat down leaning against the wall. He looked to the ceiling as if the blocks of steel would give him answers. He wondered how did he even get involved with this. He really didn't have this kind of trouble before. He was contented into living with the same routine: Fuji with his sadistic ways, Kawamura's cooking, Oishi's mothering, Inui's spying, Momoshiro's and Kaidoh's fights, and Eiji's hyper-ness. His routine seemed to go downhill since… Ryoma's reappearance... All changes seemed to occur when Ryoma arrived. But for some reason, he didn't mind.

Fuji glanced at Tezuka. He could tell that the other man was in deep thought. Fuji knew that this would happen sooner or later when he found out what Ryoma had been doing for the past twelve years he'd been declared dead. Fuji made his way over and sat next to Tezuka.

"Ne, Tezuka, you should have faith in Echizen. After all he did bail you out of trouble, especially when your house got invaded," Fuji said trying to lighten the mood. Tezuka stayed silent. "What are you thinking about?"

No response.

"Don't worry Tezuka, we'll be out of here by tomorrow knowing the circle around here, word already reached him."

-X-

Ryoma glanced around the compound that Kaori said Tezuka, Yuki, and Fuji were in. It really didn't look like much. But Ryoma knew that it was probably moderately guarded. Either that or they had a miscalculation. He looked to Kaori who had set up the computer monitor. She had surveillance of the whole compound.

"Kaori stay here, Satoshi come with me. Tell us where we need to go," Ryoma stated moving stealthily along with Satoshi. Kaori pouted as she was always out of the action most of the time. But she couldn't argue at the moment.

"Turn…"

-X-

Ryoma mentally cursed as they hit another batch of unsuspecting guards. Ryoma really didn't like distractions. Of course, it was his fault for asking Kaori to give him the fastest route. He looked to Satoshi beside him and nodded. They quickly shot four guards out and knocked the other two unconscious.

"So boss," Satoshi smirked as he noticed Ryoma's irritation, "Don't you think it's a little light?" Satoshi finished.

"Of course, no leader would be this stupid to keep everyone in one place," Ryoma said with irritation. "Kaori, status?" Ryoma asked through the headset.

"Yuki-chan is in with a guard, Tezuka-san and Fuji-san are in a separate room," Kaori responded through the earpiece.

It's a trap! Ryoma's mind screamed. Ryoma did take it into consideration. He quickly snatched out his utensils to pick locks. He busted the door down and swiftly got rid of the one guard. He walked over to Yuki-chan who looked relieved.

"Ryoma-san! You came!" Yuki said running up to him and hugged his leg. Ryoma patted her head.

"Yeah, now we just have to find your fa—" Ryoma paused as he felt the cool metal against his temple.

"That isn't a problem, Ryoma-san, he's this way," said a guard that appeared out of the shadows. Ryoma wondered why he wasn't able to sense him. "Take the girl with you." Ryoma picked up Yuki into his arms. Where the hell was Satoshi? Luckily Ryoma placed his headset within Yuki's pockets. It wasn't noticeable.

"Ryoma-san?" she said in question.

"We're going to find your father."

They walked along the endless halls. Ryoma was lucky that Yuki was naïve as she looked. But he was sure after this Yuki would be asking a million questions and Kunimitsu was going to get him for it. They soon reached a door. Ryoma put Yuki down as it opened and he was shoved inside. They guided Yuki inside. Of course, if they pushed her, Ryoma would retaliate and they didn't need to yet.

"Papa!" he heard Yuki yell before running into another occupant. Ryoma turned around to see Fuji and nodded.

Ryoma then approached Tezuka. He pulled the taller man down for a kiss. A minute later, they pulled apart needing to breathe.

"Sorry I'm late," Ryoma breathed out. Tezuka smiled.

"Ah, but you always do best," Tezuka responded.

"Fuji-san, what are papa and Ryoma-san doing?" Yuki asked questioningly. Fuji just chuckled and tapped her head.

"You'll understand when you're older Yuki-chan," Fuji responded. Fuji then paused. He heard a faint static coming from Yuki. He searched her pockets and found a headset.

"Ryoma-san put it in pocket. He said not to tell."

Before Fuji could examine it, Ryoma snatched it out of his hands before putting it on. He tapped the mike a bit.

"Kaori, was this part of Satoshi's plan?" Ryoma asked a bit annoyed. He heard a small chuckle in his ear before a response.

"Yes, I figured this would be faster into getting them out. You're not mad are you boss?" Ryoma heard Satoshi on the other side. He growled softly in annoyance.

"Shut – Be quiet," Ryoma hissed correcting himself because of Yuki, "Be ready to infiltrate when someone is thrown out a window."

TBC-----------------

BLK Angel of Destruction: Well I saw it fit to end there. I hope this chapter wasn't such a drag. I don't mean to do that. Anyways, thanks for your reviews! I really appreciate them!

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