Song: Return to 0 (0-7)

Artist: Kagamine Len

Author: Shyla Grace

Disclaimer: I own nothing, but my... um... computer

Rin ran past the grey, sea salt stained building like a blur, panting hard, running like the wind. Her cover had been blown; she had been spotted, by the stupid drunk guard, no less. She looked around quickly, hoping for some sign of her team… nothing. She panicked for a moment. Where was Len?

"Hurry! This is no time for doubt!"

She swooped and ducked under the large beams of light, although it was no use. Sirens were already blaring, and she could hear people on the rooftops, yelling for guns, screaming at each other...

BANG!

A bullet whizzed right in front of her eyes. The people up there had snipers. Of course they had snipers… the bad guys always do. Rin, nearing the edge of the dock, sensed her chance, and began to slide. On the edge of the dock was a flagpole. She slid and grabbed a hold of it, spinning around. She kicked several people chasing her, and shot several more on the rooftops.

Rin leaped off and ran on the other edge of the building, sweating hard, her eyes flying back and forth. The adrenaline was helping, but Rin was exhausted. Her mind was hazy. She couldn't find a way out of this death trap. She always was able to find a way out…

She tripped on a loose board, stumbling a bit, nearly falling into the black water below.

"FOCAS RIN!" She whispered to herself.

She had to hide, just for a second… HERE! Rin dodged aside quickly into a bunch of nets and crates. She sat there, scarcely breathing, listening. The group of thugs, who were just now rounding the corner, raced by her, thinking that she had gained Godspeed, and had disappeared ahead.

Rin sat in the shadows for what seemed like an eternity,waiting. Finally, she decided the coast was clear. She slowly stood up, and crept, hunched over, gun drawn, back into the wavering light of the ship yard. She looked around. Nothing…

Flash! Several spotlights circled around Rin, trapping her in a ring of light.

"Well, well, well. What do we have here?" said a playful voice.

Rin spun around, and behind her were two people, both whom she recognized. One was the lady in black; the one she chased across the rooftops a while ago, Prima. The other one, a taller man with a boyish appearance, was Leon. Currently, Leon and Prima were back to back, and Leon was playfully tilting his head back, looking over Prima's shoulder. That scared Rin a bit. Leon acted so playful, so friendly, but in all truth, he was one of the most deadly men alive. His attitude, so carefree and kind, could kill.

Prima, twirling a gun on her pointer finger, smiled. "I thought I heard something. So, little miss blonde decided to come back." She said, catching her gun and pointing it at Rin.

"Wait, Prima, one moment. I need a word with Rin here," said a voice that Rin knew all so well. She wheeled around again to spot Ryu, standing calmly a little ways away, gun not even drawn. His hands were in his pockets, and a ghost of a smile was visible on his lips. He tilted his head sideways, in a curious manner. "Tell me Rin," he said calmly. "Is Len here with you, by any chance?"

Rin looked up at him, not saying a word, but the look in her eyes told him what he needed to know. "Hm… he's not here? You came here, all alone, to spy it out? HA! How dang brave of you." He casually drew out his gun. "Sorry, Rin. " He pointed, and fired.

But by then, Rin was already drawing out three small, grey pellets from her belt. And right before Ryu pulled the trigger, Rin tossed the pellets down, and the section of the dock erupted in smoke, and everyone vanished from sight. The bullet flew silently through the smoke, vanishing with a slight whump. Movement came from all around, and there were a few moments of confusion. But Ryu was not easily sidetracked. A small gust of wind to his right caused him to turn, and race out of the whitish smog, after the figure who had escaped.

The smoke cleared, and only a coughing Prima and a chuckling Leon remained. Prima cursed loudly, and Leon smiled. "Sneaky little thing, isn't she?"

Prima took a step or two forward, as if she was planning to follow Rin, when Leon grasped her shoulder. His usually playful eyes were dark, and there was an air of danger in his voice. "I wouldn't if I were to live," he said. "This is something Ryu needs to do…"

Prima scowled. She really wanted to chase the blonde, but, Leon had a point. "Still," she said, after a long, tense pause. "Shouldn't we give him backup? In case someone else comes?"

Leon smiled again, an irony glint gracing his eyes. "Too late for that." He pointed to the ever-present crates and boats, and as Prima looked, a shadow flitted across the top of the boxes, and vanished into the misty vale beyond.

Len ran and jumped, over crates through the air. He had lost Rin for a few moments, and he was still in the process of cursing at himself for it. But when a large billow of smoke erupted on the far edge of the dock, he had a pretty good idea were his sister was.

Len made it to the sight of the eruption in just a few seconds, but Rin was already gone around the bend. Len looked down for a moment. And low and behold, was Leon, pointing in his direction. Oh well, so much for stealth. But Len continued to run. His sister needed him… he felt it. After what seemed like forever, but could have only been a few seconds, he saw Rin… and Ryu. His eyes narrowed. Ryu was after his sister; that was too far. In one smooth movement, he pulled out his gun, put another clip in and began to slide over the last bit of crates. And, almost in a trance like state, he lowered his gun and fired, knowing the shot was good. And then he was off the edge of the crate, and flying through the air

The bullet flew true, and would have hit Ryu square in the chest if he hadn't scooted aside to avoid a loose board. Instead the bullet skimmed him on the cheek, leaving a streak of scarlet behind. Ryu skidded to a halt. He looked up, to see a shadow fly over him, scoop up Rin, and vanish over the edge of the dock. A few moments later, the buzzing of a jet ski quietly came from the blackened lake.

"Boss!" Came a cry. Ryu turned to find Prima running up, followed slowly by Leon. "Are you ok?" Prima asked. Ryu slowly turned. He was smiling.

"Got it?" He asked thin air.

"Got it." Thin air seemed to reply. Prima whirled around, and Leon casually looked over his shoulder. There stood a man, grey t-shirt, dark green cargo pants. A slightly stubbled chin, grey hair, a green hat, and a wolfish smile were visible. But what really completed the picture was the giant machine gun the man had lazily draped over his shoulder. He walked up to Ryu. "When?"

He handed Ryu several pieces of paper. Ryu looked at them carefully. "A day after tomorrow, understand?"

The man chuckled darkly. "I'll make it special, just for them." He walked off, leaving Ryu with the papers. After he was gone, Leon raised an eyebrow at Ryu. "So?"

Ryu grinned wider. He turned the papers around, and spread them all out. And as Leon and Prima looked, they saw Kaito, Meiko, Miku. And Rin. And Len.

Rin banged her hand hard against the desk, spilling a glass of water all over Meiko's legs. "They saw me!" She yelled. "I failed!"

"No, no you didn't Rin." Kaito said, placing a kind hand on her shoulder. "If you failed, you would not be here, in HQ, would you now? Failure is death, and you did no such thing."

Rin leaned against his hand. "Thank you."

"We'll just put you on communication." Len said.

Meiko laughed, a little too loud. "All heart, aren't you, Len?"

Len turned and glared at her, and that just made her laugh all the harder. Miku smiled, and walked over to Len, and put her hand on his shoulder. "He's more heart than you think."

Kaito smiled, remembering old days. "Yes… But we just have to wait and see what happens. With Ryu, you never know what he has up his sleeve…"

A day later…

Rin and Kaito were alone on top of a sky scraper. Both were dangling bare feet over the rails, staring at the beautiful sky. "Rin…" Kaito began.

"Yes?" She responded quietly.

"You know… that… well…"

"What?" She said, a little more firmly.

"You know that your brother and Miku are dating?"

Rin sighed. That's not what she had hoped for… at least, not in this atmosphere. "I know. What about it?"

Kaito looked at her awkwardly, blushing. "I was just wondering. You and Miku had an argument once… and I know how you care about your brother."

Rin blushed back, looking away. "No, I'm happy that Len's happy. But what about you?" She turned on him slowly. "I know you used to have an eye for her."

Kaito laughed. "No, no, no…" He looked out at the sunset. "Besides, I have… someone else I like."

"Really?" Rin asked. Kaito nodded. "Who?" She asked, a slight twinge in her voice.

Kaito looked down at her. "I'll tell you later." He wrapped his arm around her, and she leaned on his strong shoulder. And they remained that way for the longest of time, staring at the diamonds the setting sun cast in the sky.

Three hours later: Elsewhere

Miku looked at Len with loving eyes. It had been a nice date. A movie, an expensive restaurant, and now, candlelight. Perfect. Len looked back at her. He too, was happy, no thought of Ryu on his mind. His only thought was the stunning, green haired girl in front of him. With their meal over, Len gently took Miku's hand, stood up with her, and walked outside.

Streetlights cast a mesmerizing glow outside, and the sky was full of stars, visible even in the city. No cars were on the street, and nothing was wrong. Len turned and took both of Miku's hands. They looked into each other's eyes for the longest of times; looking at the love they saw there.

Finally, Len smiled. "Miku," he said, slowly.

"Yes?" She responded quietly.

"You know… that… well…"

"What?" She said, a little more firmly.

"You know I love you."

Miku smiled. That was exactly what she was hoping for… in this atmosphere. "I know. And I love you too."

Len blushed. This was perfect. He leaned in slightly. "That's good. I was beginning to think I was the only one."

Miku leaned in. "Len," she whispered alluringly. "I love you more than you could ever know."

The two embraced. They closed their eyes, leaned in, and their lips began to touch…

Far up on a rooftop, someone was watching the romantic scene closely. From a scope. The watcher nestled himself down. Two shots. He slowly cocked the sniper he had in his hands. He aimed. And watched as the blonde boy fell, taking a bullet to the leg. And he saw the girl fall in a dramatic flourish of hair, taking a bullet… well, he didn't quite know. He smiled. Got it.

Sirens blared in the streets, screaming on by the bare sidewalks. Len sat in the back of the ambulance, shooing away a paramedic trying to get at his leg. He was fine. But Miku... was a different story.

Ring! Ring! Ring~!

Rin quickly picked up her cell phone, putting it straight to her ear. "Yes?"

Kaito looked up at her, hearing the worry in her voice. He watched as her face grew pale, and she began to shake.

"I'll be right there." She said. She jumped up at an alarming speed, and grabbed her coat from her desk.

"What?" Kaito said, standing as well.

Rin was almost in tears. "Len's been shot… maybe fatally. I'm going to the hospital."

"I'm coming too-"

"I'll meet you down at the car!" Rin cried, racing out. Kaito sighed, and, after a pause raced after her.

...

Rin ran out to the garage, heading straight to her black car. She paused when she got to it. Her tires were slashed. How…?

A hand clasped over Rin's mouth, and an icy voice whispered in her ear. "Congratulations, Ms. Kagamine. Your impulsiveness has just saved the life of your teammate."

A sweet smell filled Rin's mind, and she was gone.

Several men raced out of nowhere, grabbed Rin, and threw her in the back of a black van. The attacker jumped in the front. And as he raced off, Kaito ran out, instantly knowing what had happened. "RIN!" He yelled after the van. "Rin…"

To be continued…

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