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So here we have episode 3! Woot!

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Episode 3: Hallucinations

Yanagi Renji rushed down the bustling street, staring at the white cloud of his breath. Rubbing his hands together to make some warmth, he watched the cars pass by. As the light changed, he began to cross the street. The last thing he saw before a black shroud overcame him was a red flash.

The elevator door opened and Rin ran out, violin case strapped onto her shoulder. She ran to the meeting room where the others were already gathered, looking sullen. "I ran over from violin practice when Fuji called. What happened?"

"Renji's in the hospital," Yukimura said sadly.

"What happened?" Rin repeated, now even more worried.

"Don't worry he's only mildly injured," Yagyuu added in a comforting voice.

"It was a hit and run," Marui explained. "We have to go to the scene to investigate now."

"Rin, do you want us to wait for you or go ahead?" Yuushi asked, holding his gear and standing at the door.

"I'll drive her over," Niou answered for the dark haired girl. Rin looked at him puzzled.

"Okay, but don't waste time," Yuushi shrugged before he and Rika left the room.

Meanwhile, Rin went over to her desk and set her violin down. She began going through her drawers to find her extra gloves and other things she would need. Niou approached her, his countenance different from before. He looked worried as he said, "Akaya's missing."

"What?!" Rin's head jolted up.

"Well not technically. I know where he is. But he's hiding," Niou explained hurriedly.

Grabbing her crime scene case and bag, Rin turned to the boy, "Let's go find him first. The crime scene can wait."

Ten minutes later, Niou parked his car in front of a tall apartment tower. "He's so predictable."

"Which is a good thing for us," Rin replied as she flew open her door and rushed to the entrance of the building. Niou followed her into the elevator and he pressed the button for the tenth floor. Moments later, they were in front of the open door of apartment 1003.

Rin looked at Niou expectantly about why the door was open, but he merely shrugged and entered with a single knock on the door. He led her to the messy living room where a silver haired man sat watching TV.

"Yo," the man who was around twenty raised a hand in greeting.

"Niou-san, that's a very gentleman-like life style you run," Rin commented sarcastically.

"Thanks," Niou Hatsuharu smirked as he gulped down a can of soda ending it with a burp.

"Ew," Rin scrunched up her face in disgust before walking off towards the rooms.

"Nice, bro," Niou smirked high fiving his brother.

"NIOU!" He heard Rin yell so he followed her into the room where they found Akaya lying on the bed moping.

"Sempais," Akaya lifted his head to stare at them with teary eyes. "I think I did something bad."

"What do you mean?" Rin asked, sitting down next to him.

"I don't know, everything's so blurry," Akaya wiped away a tear.

"Where is Rin?" Shishido wondered out loud as he stared down the street to see any sign of Niou's car.

"She probably had something to do before she caught up with us," Yuushi shrugged, bagging a piece of evidence. "Any idea, Eiji?"

Eiji shrugged, stuffing his hands into his pocket. "Nope."

"Excuse me, gentlemen," a high school girl approached them cautiously. "Are you investigating the hit and run from last night?"

"We're not supposed to discuss that with anyone," Eiji replied. "But how do you know about it?"

"I saw it happen. Is the boy alright?" She asked, worry overtaking her sweet looking face.

"Yeah, he will," Eiji nodded.

"That's great. Oh, please call me Mary," she added. "I think I know who did it though."

"Really?" Eiji looked slightly shocked.

"I think it was Kirihara Akaya. The motorcycle was going pretty fast but I recognized the unique red flash that it gives off when he zooms by," Mary recalled.

"Do you think it was accidental or done on purpose?" Yuushi asked.

"My guess, purpose."

"Why is that?" Eiji pressed.

"He goes to my school. So today I heard a rumor that the brother of his girlfriend refuses to let him date his sister," Mary explained.

"But do you really think that he would go this far?" Fuji, who had been listening to the conversation for a while now, asked.

"I've known him for long time. And one thing I've learned is that he'll do anything to get what he wants. He has no limits," Mary commented as she stared Fuji straight in the eyes. Her tone was serious yet calm. Part of it sounded like she was afraid.

Rin and Niou had managed to convince Akaya to come back and turn himself in case he did do something. So now they were walking back into the headquarters but were surprised to be confronted by Fuji as they exited the elevator.

"Rin, Niou, we will talk later," Fuji said sternly, "Akaya, we need to talk."

"About what?" Akaya sounded weak and scared.

"What happened last night?" Fuji demanded.

"Fuji, lay off him, he's not feeling good!" Rin blurted out.

"Rin, shut up!" Fuji snapped not taking his eyes off of Akaya. "Answer me."

"I don't know," Akaya stammered.

"Did you hit Yanagi?" Fuji questioned forcefully.

"I was mad at him yesterday, but…" Akaya's eyes widened. "Oh my god, I think I hit Yanagi-sempai!"

Fuji sighed upset, "Yuuta, Atsushi, take him to the holding cell."

"Wait, no!" Rin protested, "He's sick! He doesn't know what he's thinking!" Fuji didn't listen, he began to walk away from the two gawking teens.

Niou walked up to pace with him, "You can't do this! He's innocent!"

"Remember that broken leg he gave to Tachibana?"

"It's not the same as that!" Niou retorted. "He changed after that!"

"Look, Niou, Rin, I don't know what to think right now so drop it," Fuji ended the conversation at that, leaving the two teens.

Rin crossed her arms, "Sometimes, I can't stand him."

"Neither can I," Niou shook his head, upset.

"Rin, was the deal with that girl," Eiji asked. The two were currently behind the interrogation 'mirror' watching Mary give her testimony again to Rika.

"I hate her, that's what," Rin growled. Her hands were folded so she dug her finger nails into her flesh out of her angry. Noticing this, Eiji grabbed her hand and pulled it away.

"Rin, I want actual info and stop hurting yourself," Eiji ordered, looking her in the eye.

"Okay," Rin gave in reluctantly. "Kirihara used to have a crush on her."

"Used to?" Eiji raised an eyebrow.

"He fell for Reina," Rin shrugged.

"Then what's her problem with Akaya?"

"I don't know. But I will find out," Rin said before leaving the room, slamming the door in the process.

"Oh and Rin, Fuji's just doing his job!" Eiji called after her as an afterthought.

"I KNOW!"

Poor Akaya. things will brighten up for him though. Or will they?

Stay tuned to find out!