Juu Ichi: Yokai No Hanzai

Eleven: Crimes Of The Yokai

Later in the night, San Fransokyo was as bright and shining as ever, with nothing but darkness lurking in only a select few places. The abandoned warehouse was one of them. The Yokai was hard again at work late that night, plotting out his evil plan and hoping to exact revenge on those who had wronged him and his family.

The showcase was coming up in a few months and his plan was coming together just perfectly. He just had to keep his double life up and continue to hide his secret until it was ready to be revealed. The Yokai was inside the warehouse, hard at work. He had bulletin boards set up and pictures attached to them with pins, along with other evil speeches and evil plans.

"Yo, Phantom!"

The Yokai immediately turned in search of the one who spoke. The same masked figure from the other day was standing before him. "How did you get in here?!" The Yokai asked.

The figure shrugged. "Walked right in through the front door. How would you do it?"

The Yokai immediately got angry. "Leave immediately!"

The figure scoffed. "Calm down. I'm not gonna foil your plans or anything."

The shadowed figure pulled something from inside his coat. "Heads up."

The figure tossed the item at The Yokai, who easily caught it. The item was revealed to be a can of soda. The figure had another in his hand and was already drinking it. The Yokai only watched as the younger of the two drank his down. Once finished, the shadow noticed that The Yokai hadn't even opened his. "What? I didn't poison it if that's what you're thinking."

The Yokai blinked. "Why are you here?"

The figure sighed. "I don't know. With nothing to do, I just get bored these days. At least coming here is better than lying in wait, doing nothing."

The Yokai raised an eyebrow. "What exactly is your mission?"

The figure sighed again. "I'll tell you what it is. Boring. We can usually only continue it at night and there's really nothing to do in the San Fransokyan alleys during the day. You and I are kind of in the same boat, Phantom. The showcase isn't for a few months and you really have nothing to do for one side of your double life. Boring, isn't it?"

The Yokai just stood and stared while the figure turned to look at the moon outside the glass window. "I feel you man. I feel you."

The Yokai suddenly had a question in mind. "I recall you saying you had a partner, is that right?"

The figure's attention was caught and he turned to the other. "Yeah, I do."

"Well then, how come I haven't seen him around?"

The figure scoffed. "I don't need to tell you anything." The figure sighed again. "Although I must admit, I am a little disappointed."

The Yokai raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

The figure turned back to the older one. "It's just that, the great Robert Callaghan is actually a villain. A lot of people look up to you, you know? I can only imagine the looks of disappointment if people were to find out."

The figure looked out the window and siged, then turned back and continued. "You know, I actually thought you were a pretty accomplished guy with everything, and I, along with everyone else, looked up to you, but I am really disappointed." The figure sighed again. "Not to mention, you're also a pretty pathetic villain."

The Yokai raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

The figure sighed. "Do I have to explain it?" The figure turned back and continued. "You're after revenge and it's making you stupid. Do I need a better reason than that?"

The Yokai stood silently and stared. "Anyway, I'd better get going. Ja ne."

And with that, the shadowed figure left The Yokai to his own devises.

The larger figure stood on a rooftop nearby, watching the Lucky Cat Café in silence. He was soon joined by the skinny, shadowed figure, in the middle of catching his breath. "Is he asleep yet?" He asked in between breaths.

The larger figure shook his head. "I'm afraid not."

The figure panted. "Are you kidding me?! He's still awake!?"

"I advise you to keep your voice down. You don't want to alarm anyone of our being here."

The skinnier figure sighed. "Sorry, you're right."

The two of them stared down at the café, watching the duo of brothers through the window. "Hey Hiro, wanna take a break for some gummy bears?" The oldest called out.

"You know I'm always in the mood for gummy bears." The youngest answered.

A few minutes passed and the ones on the roof continued to watch. "This is so boring." The skinny figure finally called out.

"Turn your voice down." The larger figure scolded.

"Right, sorry, I just can't take it anymore. We need something to do during the day when where not sleeping, and more importantly, we need a good place to sleep."

"You know why that would be a problem."

The shadow sighed. "I know but, still. We can at least try and figure something out."

The skinny figure sighed again and turned to look at the brothers. "Hiro, I bought these so we could share!"

"What are you talking about!? I am sharing!"

"You're hogging them all is what you're doing!"

"I am not! How dare you acuse me of a crime I didn't commit!"

"Hiro, I can see some sticking out of your pockets."

"Uh, n-no you can't."

"Hiro, let me see them."

"No, no way."

"I guess I've gotta do this the hard way."

"Tadashi, wha-what are you- Tadashi, sto- ha ha ha ha."

Laughter could be heard coming from inside the room. "Tadashi, no stop it."

"Nope. I'm gonna keep this up until your sides hurt from laughing."

"Bu-but they already hurt from laughing."

As they were watching the brothers, the shadowed figure couldn't help but smile underneath his mask. "He shoud consider himself lucky to have such an amazing brother."

The larger figure turned to acknowledge him. "Tadashi was really one of the best people I had ever known."

The shadowed figure nodded. "I know."

He sighed again. "But why couldn't we have started this before the showcase. We would have had more time and Hiro wouldn't have an excuse to avoid his nightmares, always staying up constantly to finish his project. If I were to get my hands on that brat, I'd-" He cut himself off after realizing what he was saying. He sighed again. "Never mind."

The two figures turned back to the commotion being made by the two brothers. "Ha, I stole your gummy bears. They're mine now."

"Hiro, give me back my gummy bears. You've already had more than your fair share."

"Nope. Not until you apologize for all that tickling."

"Okay fine, I'm sorry...that I'm about to do it again."

"Wait, no!"

Laughter could be heard once again and the shadowed figure smiled wide underneath his mask. "Yeah, those two are a riot."

The shadowed figure then turned to leave. "Well, since we have no more business here, let's go."

The larger figure nodded. "Alright then."

The two of proceeded to leave, but the shadowed figure looked back once more. "Maybe...this will all be worth it in the end."