A/N:...Sorry for the inconvenience *bows low*.
Progress: First Stage- in Progress.
Warning: AU, OOC-ness, typos, grammar mistakes and whatever that need warning.
Disclaim: Nope.
The 5th Night: The Party plus a New Job.
Part 1.
"So, this is your plan, boss?" Vermouth asked bemusedly, the smirk stuck on her lips like always. And Kaito felt uncomfortable under her regarding eyes. But he'd been taught better, and so, his Poker Face stayed unchanged, a pleasant smile on face as Chris Vineyard, who returned from England and was the date of the president of some big company, also the headmaster of the Kudo Family, was supposed to have.
"Why, darling, you've never introduced me to this lady, and she looked a lot like me too!" he acted as he was supposed to, gasping in surprise in a sweet tone and leaning more closer to Kudo, enjoying the way the man tensed up. Whoa, even faked boobs could make him like that too eh? He was in his disguise but instead of the collar, Kudo had given him a black choker that would serve as hiding his Adam apple and he strongly suspected that the choker was also some sort of GPS, like the collar had been.
Vermouth giggled delightfully, she was dressed in a fine black dress that reached her mid-thighs and was split at one side to show off hints of her milky white thigh that would make any man's eyes follow wherever she went. Even Kaito, well, he was simply stating the truth!
"Does that mean I won't have to accompany you from now on?" the blond woman asked playfully, Kudo smirked.
"Well, people have been asking about the talented Sharon anyways, and let the people see what they want, mother and daughter appear at the same time in a party," Kudo replied in his usual cold voice but the woman didn't seem to mind, instead, she kept smirking.
"I suppose so…" she sighed in mock tiredness before leaning in near Kaito's face and said in a soft voice.
"…You're indeed Kuroba-sensei's son…I'm glad I finally get to meet you," she smiled then pulled back and walked away, leaving Kaito with his shock and surprise.
…Why would a mafia know Tou-san?
He wondered if his father had ever taken part in any of the Mafia's business…and seriously, it'd be really cool!...well, not really but sort of.
"Let's go," Kudo said quietly but it was enough to snap Kaito out of whatever musing he was in.
"Lady first," Kudo opened the car's door smiled and bowed like the gentleman he was, making Kaito snort behind his mask.
"Why, thank you, darling," he smiled sweetly and got in the car, Kudo followed suit. And Gin also got in the car, this time, he wasn't wearing his usual suit and hat but rather a more expensive suit, his hair was tied up in a loose ponytail at the nape of his head, black sunglasses covered his eyes and really, he looked really cool.
"By the way," Kaito began again, this time, by his own voice, it got him a strange and bemused look from the boss but he ignored it, "Who's this Sherry?"
Kudo blinked, "I thought I've already told you?"
Kaito rolled his eyes in respond, "Well, yes but I mean, is she some sort of mafia too?"
Kudo looked thoughtful for a moment before nodding, "Yes, she's the heir of the Miyano Family, a Mafia Family that no one wants to be enemy with."
"…Care to share why?"
"The Miyano is famous for their uncolored, non-smell and non-taste potions that can kill instantly without a trace," Kudo explained and Kaito gulped nervously, "Just image, you drink or eat something and the next second, you die. All of that is just because you pissed of someone in the Miyano family."
"…And the formulations for those potions are passed down from headmasters to headmasters," the boss added after a thought, "You can say, Sherry is the most excellent heir so far. At the age of 18, she's already memorized all the potions and created new ones too."
…Well, what were you supposed to say in these kind of conversations?
"Wow…?" wow indeed, clever, Kaito, really clever.
Kudo smirked and leaned back in his seat, eyes closed, looking relaxed. But Kaito knew better, the boss' shoulders were tense slightly, his hands that were placing on his thighs kept straying to his hips area, where Kaito knew the boss' hidden guns were.
…
They walked to the big entrance while Gin drove the car the other way, to the parking lot.
"Welcome, Master Kudo," an old man greeted them at the entrance and while Kaito was busying looking at the huge mansion and its splendid yard, he completely missed the soft smile the mafia boss was giving the man.
"Good evening, Agase-hakase, it looks like Sherry forces you into another diet, eh?" Shinichi grinned and the old man, who was part time butler, part time inventor, laughed sheepishly.
"Well…sort of…" the man replied then he looked over to Kaito, who was still staring at some sort of nude woman status in the pool that was placed before the main door.
"And welcome too, Lady Vineyard," Agasa bowed and Kaito quickly turned to him when Shinri hiked his side none too gently.
"Ah, yes. Good evening," he smiled kindly at the old man.
The old man smiled at him, "I guess you're Shinichi-kun's date tonight again eh?" Kaito obviously noted the way the old man was addressing the mafia boss…Shinichi-kun, eh?
And Kaito smiled in respond.
"Please come in," Agasa said, bowed again as Shinichi with Kaito still latching onto his arm stepped through the gate to head inside. Vaguely, he could hear Agasa greet another guest.
The inside was even larger, Kaito mentally wondered if it was bigger than the mansion Kudo lived in.
"You ahou!" a familiar voice and accent snapped, making both Shinichi and Kaito turn to the sound, sure enough, the dark-skinned mafia boss was there, currently arguing loudly with a girl dressed in a simple nice white dress that reached a few inches above her knees and held up by two thin laces.
"Ahou! Ya do notice that tis a dangerous party?" the girl yelled back, her face flushed up in anger, "Of cos' I 'ave to follow ya!"
Whoa, a dangerous party eh, no wonder he saw so many guards outside and inside, Kaito realized as he watched the bickering couples, and this was a mafia party too. Looking around, Kaito gulped as he almost saw everyone with a gun...just hope that they wouldn't be using those…
"Hey, who's that girl?" he whispered quietly into the boss' ear and felt utterly satisfied for no reason when the boss shivered. His ears were sensitive and Kaito put that in his mind's store for later use.
The boss regained his composure within seconds and answered in his ever dry but dangerous tone, "She's Tomoya Kazuha, daughter of the right hand family under the Hattori family, also his personal bodyguard."
Kaito blinked, "But she looks harmless and fragile to me…"
"Don't judge thing by the cover," Shinichi smiled, "In this case, people by their looks. I assure you, she's well trained and can take down ten men at the same time by herself."
Whow, what a girl, Kaito blinked again, he would surely remember to never mess with her.
"Anyways, it's pretty normal for them to have their love quarrels. Let's find Hakuba, he's the one who takes care of the firework anyways," Shinichi said calmly and his hand came to rest on Kaito's arm that was latched onto his other arm. The warmth that seek from the gloved hand somewhat made the once waiter feel his heart speed up a bit.
But before they could do anything, a man, fat and bulky man blocked their way with two of his guards behind him.
He laughed, his eyes shone a cruel light and both Shinichi's and Kaito's eyes narrowed.
"Glad to see you here, Kudo," he sneered, holding out his hand, Shinichi silently shifted their linked arms so that Kaito's arm was held even more closer. The simple action felt kind of protective, as if, Kaito glanced at Shinichi, the boss was afraid to have Kaito yanked away.
"Ah, but I can't say the same, Atsushi-san," his supposed master simply smiled back, even though Kaito could see venom drip from his sugary coated voice, his gloved hand took the man's hand.
The man's face instantly twisted up in anger and Kaito took a closer look at the Atsushi man. He did look familiar…Then a light bulb appeared above his head…oh shit.
"You little brat," he spat, tightening his grip and Shinichi merely raised an eyebrow.
"Sorry sir, but I'm almost taller than you," his own grip tightened and Kaito was cheering happily as Atsushi showed a fain trace of pain on his face and swat began to form on his forehead while Shinichi's was an expression of cool and pleasant.
Hastily yanking his hand out of Shinichi's grip, Atsushi took a handkerchief from his guard to wipe at his forehead hurriedly.
"Remember it, Kudo. You will regret ever mess with me," he snarled like an angered beast before turning to walk away.
"Who's he?" Kaito asked quietly and Shinichi shook his head.
"One of the bosses…I seriously have no idea why he holds a grudge against me," the blue eyes boss muttered, "Saying that I look a lot like a scum…" then he blinked in realization as he turned to regard Kaito bemusedly, arching an eyebrow when Kaito squirmed funnily.
The once waiter grinned sheepishly, "…He was my two months rent and one of the few that was lucky enough to get nice gifts from me," read, paint, glitters, chicken feathers and a few other interesting things, but he wasn't going to tell, 'cause, a magician never tells his secrets, "Maybe he didn't like my gifts…?" he added after a thoughtful pause.
Shinichi rolled his eyes, "Ok, I don't like him anyway…" he chuckled, "Guess we have to find Hakuba now before we run into another past clients of yours."
"Good evening, Kudo-kun," they saw Hakuba walked over to them even before they started to go look for him. And Kaito froze as he recognized the girl that was walking beside Hakuba, dressed in a high collared deep blue dress that reached her knees.
Shinichi seemed to notice the way Kaito stiffened up but he said nothing, merely smiling at the blond.
"Evening," he greeted pleasantly, "And who's this lady?" his blue eyes flicked to the girl that reminded him oddly of Ran, even thought she looked a lot more childish.
Hakuba smiled softly, his hand tugged at their linked hand gently, "My date, Nakamori Aoko."
The girl beamed at Shinichi then gave a light bow, "Nice to meet you."
Shinichi bowed back politely, "I'm Kudo Shinichi and the pleasure is all mine, my lady."
As for Kaito, his head was running fast, too fast, Brainie-chan was trying to process the information, then getting dizzy but at least Brainie-chan managed to help him remember where he had heard the name Hakuba. Of course, he knew the name Hakuba because his childhood friend who was working abroad, told him that her boyfriend named Hakuba, but he never really cared. And now…damn it, Aoko…I'm got tangled with the mafia is enough, why you too? He mentally groaned. Aoko was the second woman in the earth, the first being his mother, that he cared for the most…he wondered if she already knew that Hakuba was a mafia boss or not…urg, ironic, a policewoman was in love with a mafia boss.
Aoko titled her head in confusion as she noticed Shinichi's date was particularly frozen on the spot, "Uhm…are you Chris Vineyard, the famous actress that rarely appear…?"
Kaito snapped out of his miserable thought and blinked, remembering his role. A small smile tugged at his lips, so Vermouth was a famous actress, eh?, "Ah, yes, that would be me."
Aoko squealed, "Oh God, I'm a big fan of you, Chris-san!" Kaito mentally groaned, of course, she had talked non-stop about the mysterious actress every chance she got.
"I'm flattered," 'Chris' bowed ever so slightly, a sweet smile on her face, that wasn't really fake, at the way Aoko's face brightened up even more. When was the last time he saw his friend anyways? Almost three years ago, at the airport, before her transfer to England- Brainie-chan offered helpfully.
"Uhm…" Aoko smiled shyly, "…Can I shake your hand? I mean, being able to see you in real life has been my dream and…well…" she shifted and Kaito's keen eyes noticed Hakuba tightened his hold on her hand, silently encouraged her. Well…at least the blond seemed to be honest to Aoko, but he'd still have to keep his eyes on her now and then…
"Of course, dear," he titled his head to one side and held her free hand that wasn't busy holding Shinichi's arm out and immediately, Aoko grasped the said hand with both of her, Kaito's eyes flicked to Hakuba again, to see him look slightly displeased when Aoko yanked her hand out of his to hold 'Chris' s hand. Heh, jealousy boss was amusing to see.
Shinichi's shifted his arm slightly to remind Kaito that they weren't finding Hakuba to shake hands, which got him a glare from 'Chris', Can't you see I'm having my touching and heart warming reunion with my friend?, and he raised an eyebrow in respond, Does it look like I care?
With that message delivered, Shinichi turned to Hakuba, looking at the blond boss in amusement, geez, he even got jealous of a woman?
"So how's everything going?" the blue eyes boss asked, getting the blond's attention to him, and it was funny, the way the other's head snapped to his direction, he mean.
"Ah," a look of realization washed over Hakuba's face as he blinked, then his lips quirked up at the corner, "All go-"
And he was cut off when the lights went off, only to have a spotlight shone on a girl on top of the staircase, dressed in a simple black dress, her short, mixture of blond and reddish hair was tied into a small ponytail nearly on top of her head. Her expression was a fine example of deadpan and Kaito was startled when people began to clap, saved for Shinichi and Hakuba.
…nice flashy entrance, Kaito thought and sneak a glance at his boss to see Shinichi glance up, in half bemused, half annoyed as the girl moved to a microphone that was placed in the middle of the staircase.
"My friends," the girl began, her voice echoed in the large ballroom and she seemed so lonely as the blood red curtains behind her made her look like a single black figure in the ocean of red, "I am so grateful that you take your time and come to this humble party of mine."
She bowed, and the guests clapped again and again, saved for Shinichi, Kaito and Hakuba.
"Please do enjoy the food and drink I have pleasure in offering to you all," she said again once the clapping ceased.
The lights went on again and from all the big doors, maids and butlers came in; each was pushing a long cart with various kinds of food and drink on it. Kaito stared at the mouth watering food and mentally calculated how much he could eat while still being able to maintain his disguise.
…Which was not much, damn his role.
Kaito blinked when Shinichi tugged at their linked arms and he quickly strode alongside, making it not look like he was be dragged forward.
"What now?" he mouthed and Shinichi didn't bother looking at him, simply answering.
"Presents time."
And with that, they were walking up the staircase, from the two sides' staircases, Kaito noticed Hakuba and Hattori were also walking up, along with their dates.
When they reached the top and near the birthday girl, it was then Kaito realized she wasn't alone at all as he noticed several bodyguards were hiding behind the blood red curtains. Sherry glanced at the three bosses blandly and Hattori shifted back a bit under her cold light blue eyes while Hakuba nodded. Then she set her eyes on the blue eyes boss his 'date', Shinichi shot her back a deadpan look and Sherry shrugged carelessly, even though her lips did quirk up a little at the corner.
But he didn't have enough time to make a sarcastically mental comment, Shinichi's voice echoed in the room while the others stood still, but the birthday girl seemed to analyze him which made him feel really uncomfortable.
"And to celebrate our beautiful Miyano Shiho's nineteenth birthday, us three have prepared a special present to her," his blue eyes flicked to Sherry, or Shiho, why did she have two names?, "We hope you will like it."
Sherry rolled her eyes and Kaito distinctly heard her mumble something about rubbish clothes and idiotic guys but he ignored it as the curtains of all the large windows were being opened. The guests turned their head toward the window and Sherry's eyes widened at the sky was lift up brightly by the fireworks. Light of the fireworks came first before its sound reached them.
And when the sound of the firework echoed, sound of gunshot followed suit, ruining a supposed to be the most satisfied birthday party to Sherry…
xxxxxX TBC Xxxxxx
…Well, I almost chickened out and not posted this up…I'm so sorry but the thing called real life has been really hectic these past few days. Mom and teachers have been bragging about how useless, worthless and good for nothing I am. This leads to a depressed me, and when I'm in depressed mode, I jump to decision hastily, that will surely make me regret later on. I can't help it, it's just who I am. Like the stupid ending note.
And to escape real life, I jump into stories, fanfictions and whatnot, read stories, write my heart's content out- sometimes I wish I could live in one of my fantasy worlds but I know my place is here to keep fantasying about them, and I get really happy when I receive a review tells me that I did a good job, it helps me prove that I'm not totally useless and worthless at all…And you do realize that all of my other stories never have less than six reviews at least? I guess because of that that I get too used to the attention and become an arrogant and immature and self-center bitch, which I am sorry for and utterly ashamed of. With the New Year comes, I hope I can throw that out the window.
But well, I'll be continuing this since I have many sleepless nights, fantasying about how thing will progress and move on. And well, some of you do encourage me and I feel I have to have responsibility with my baby. So yeah…go on and hate me if you want, I do deserve it. Still, I thank you all for still sticking with me, I am eternally grateful for it. Again, I'm sorry for the inconvenience, there won't be anymore of this ramble, and well.
Happy New Year, everyone ^^.