New chapter up. Thanks for the reviews. I appreciate it. I made it longer this time. I thought that the last chapter was short. Have fun reading.

The night went long, but it was not any better for the employees of the prostitution house. It was exhausting and tiring, yet it was more on the torture and painful side. Most of the boys that worked at the brothel wanted to leave the place, but they were scared to do so. Their fear was directed towards the one, who has bond them chained to the house. They cannot leave even if they wish to do so.

Kaoru Hitachiin, the one that stayed the longest at the brothel, wished to leave as much as everyone does. He hated the prostitution house that he resided in. He dreamed of ways of escaping, yet out of all of them, he could not make his wish come true. He tried to get away from his master and the prostitution house, yet he couldn't. His chains were bonded to him stronger than he thought possible. But, he would not give up. He was stubborn.

But, there were times that he was ignorant. When he didn't know when to give up, Ryogo would torment him through ways of S&M. He would teach his dog a lesson if his pets were disobeying him. Sho would just play with his mind instead of doing anything physical just yet. If Kaoru ever did cross the line, Sho would mess with both his mind and body.

These were some of the reasons that he hated both of these men. They controlled him. If one was not there, the other would be. There were times when both were not around him, but that was when he was usually in his room. The door was always locked from the outside. There were windows, but they could not be opened. Air vents were too small for him since he has grown taller and a little bigger.

"Hey, boy. Nice work today...like usual..."

Kaoru heard the awful voice and he turned his head to see Sho. Sho was leaning against the wall with his side, crossing arms while smiling down at the shorter boy. The boy turned away, hurrying to get towards the stairs, but he felt being pulled backward when he felt his wrist being held tightly by the older man. He looked back at the man, "Let go."

"Now now, as an award, I want to entertain you with the usual proceedings."

Kaoru winced. He knew what the 'usual' was. It was more worse than S&M. He looked for some kind of help, but none of the boys around them were paying attention. They wouldn't anyway because, in their minds, their master did not favor them. They were treated like toys, but they were not 'treasures' in the master's cold heart. The master's cold heart had only preserved the place for one boy. And, that was Kaoru. He couldn't blame them. He couldn't help them even if he tried to. He did before, but in the end, no one could not be saved.

"Sho, what are you doing to my lover?"

They both were interrupted as they looked upwards. At the top of the stairs was Ryogo, giving off a death glare to the other man. Kaoru felt fear as he was released by the older man.

Sho smiled as he laughed. He put up his hands as if surrendering, "I was telling him to clean up his place."

"I hope that would be the case. You know the rules if I ever find you touching him again." His voice was full of threat, and he directed his threatening tone towards the younger man.

"Yes, I know. Do forgive this wretched man." Sho still had his usual sneer smile as he lowered his arms.

There was silence. Kaoru felt the tension filling with malice and hate. He didn't quite understood why Ryogo would hire this man as his underling when Sho could betray him. In his five years of being at this gay prostitution house, he has seen the two here since the beginning. They both hated each other, yet they both were working together here. He wondered what was the connection. But, Kaoru never wanted to find out since he hated and feared both of them.

Then, a sigh was being made. "You two both sound like a married couple. What a cold tension in here."

Everyone turned their heads to the one who spoke and they were shocked. Both men were as well were shocked as some of the boys were. As for the new ones, they weren't sure who this person was.

In the center of all attention were a man and a woman. The woman was wearing a long sleeved kimono, decorated with cherry blossom petals as her hair fell back to mid-back. The man was wearing a dark blue suit. His hair was black as his eyes were, and he wore glasses.

"Well, if it isn't Ms. Blackstone, what do I owe the pleasure for seeing you here at this late hour?" Ryogo asked, his voice sounding nervous as he kept his back straight.

"As you well know, I am the true owner of this land." Ms. Blackstone stated, smiling to the older man.

"Pst, Kaoru, who is that?" Kaoru turned to one of the younger boys that asked, whispering.

"She's Hanako Blackstone. She's half American and half Japanese. Her family owns this land." Kaoru explained, whispering. He knew Ms. Blackstone a few years back. He was her host at the time, but it was all talk. She came for wanting information on Ryogo and Sho to see how things were working in this brothel. He had nothing to fear from her since she had no interest in younger boys with a true heart as she stated to him a long time ago. He guessed that having tea time with her was pleasant enough.

"Wha-What do you mean by that?!"

The boys directed their attention to the old man. He looked furious. Kaoru looked to Sho, who looked like he was ready to kill something.

"I'm saying that this place will shut down soon enough. I have this contract that I made with this man here." Hanako held out a nicely rolled paper with a gold string in the middle, and she pointed it towards the man with glasses.

"B-but, I own this place!!! You cannot do that without my permission, Blackstone!!!" Ryogo cried angrily as he pointed towards the woman.

"You old fool, you can't keep this place alive with the payments that you and that bastard make here." She sighed, eying the man behind her. The man quickly bowed before leaving outside.

Ryogo's face was turning red. He had no more words to shout. He couldn't defend himself now. If the brothel was gone, how was he supposed to live the way his life? He couldn't find any other job to make money faster.

"Ow!" Kaoru was pushed aside, almost falling. He looked to see Sho walking towards the woman.

Sho stood in front of Hanako, and he spat. The boys gasped in horror. A slap sound was made. Hanako gave the death glare at the man, "You dirtied my kimono."

"Well, that's too bad, princess." Sho smirked, crossing his arms, looking taller. His cheek was turning red.

Hanako sighed, "And, I just got it as payment as well."

"So, you sold this place for a stupid kimono, huh?" Sho asked, his lips were thinning as the corners of his mouth turned upside down.

"No, you're wrong. You see, you two are both arrested." Hanako smiled as her eyes narrowed. At that moment, men in black were coming from the door one by one.

One of them have stated, "The place is secured. Mr. Ohtori, orders, sir?"

"I'll take it from here, Ms. Blackstone." A man with glasses came from behind Hanako from the door.

"No! I won't let you! I own this place!" Ryogo cried angrily as he grabbed Kaoru from behind him. The older man held out a gun and he directed it to Kaoru's head while the other hand held the boy's arm. Kaoru tried to wiggle out of his grasp, but Ryogo held him tightly against him. Plus, the gun being pointed at his head began to throb in pain where the spot indicated.

"That's going a bit too far, Ryogo Tokugawa. Release the boy." Hanako ordered as she glared at the man. Her tone of voice didn't sound excited.

"If you want him alive, you'll have to rip that contract up." Ryogo demanded.

Hanako sighed as she reached upward towards her head, moving the wig, which fell to the ground. She began to strip out of her kimono. Underneath the traditional Japanese style clothing, she wore black all over. She dropped the kimono to the ground. Her hand moved towards her face, and grabbed what it was supposedly a mask, and she dropped it towards the ground.

Everyone in the room gasped. Sho and Ryogo were surprised, and then, they were angry. Sho ran towards her, trying to attack her, but she dodged it. She went low to the ground and gave a kick to the man, making him fall to the ground. She added another kick to the stomach, hearing him gasp in pain. "You...bitch..."

"That's assassin to you. Take him." She stood to her full height, and she looked at Ryogo.

"You...You're not Hanako Blackstone! What happened to her?!" Ryogo demanded, screaming out his question.

"She begged me and Mr. Ohtori to arrest you and Mr. Yukito." The woman stated, sighing, walking towards Ryogo.

"S-stay back! I'm warning you! I'll shot this boy!" Ryogo indicated the gun in his hand as he continued to point it at Kaoru.

"Hesitation and anger can only lead to destruction..." The woman stated in a whisper.

Then, in a flash, she disappeared. Ryogo looked from left to right, but he was soon knocked out. He fell to the ground as he released Kaoru. Kaoru took a few steps away and turned around. The woman stood before him, giving out the next order, "Arrest him, and take him out. The rest of you, take care of the boys. I leave you with Mr. Ohtori."

"Yes, ma'am!" The men saluted.

"Mr. Ohtori, the agreement has been made. Madam Blackstone can finally rest in peace." The woman stated, walking towards the doors.

"I see. Thank you for your hard work. Till next time I presume." The man, Ohtori, stated.

"There won't be a next time unless its urgent. This was a request from the dead woman anyway. I'll be going. And, Kaoru Hitachiin..." The woman gave a sideways glance as she stopped in her tracks near the door.

"Y-yes?" Kaoru asked, not sure of what he was feeling at the time.

"Thank you for the information. It was a pleasure." The woman smiled before taking her leave through the door.

Everyone was stunned as they stood until Ohtori said, "Men, escort each of the boys to the vans outside and take them to the police stations. Their families are waiting for them. Boys, please call your families, and go home. Today, your living here has ended."

The boys were filled with a lot of positive emotion that they screamed with delight. They were happy to the extreme. Some cried while their eyes were filled with tears, symboling joy. The boys rushed out of the door, ready to leave and go home to their families. Kaoru joined the crowd, ready to leave as well. He couldn't be any more happier. He was glad, and filled with relief. Tears began to fill up his eyes.

"Kaoru Hitachiin?"

Kaoru looked to the man who asked for him. It was Ohtori. The boy was puzzled as he walked towards the man, "yes?"

"I'd like a word with you if you don't mind. We'll wait until everyone leaves the building." Ohtori said, standing firmly in place.

Kaoru nodded his head, wondering what this man has to say to him. He couldn't think of anything except that Kaoru was the one with the praise. They both stood in silence as the last man and boy left the building. Kaoru looked to the taller man, curious of what the man has asked. "What is it that you need to ask of me?"

"Its not a matter of asking. Its information that I need to share with you before we both leave. And, I should formally address myself. I am Kyouya Ohtori, the leader of the police squad." Kyouya bowed a bit to the boy.

Kaoru nodded his head as he smiled, but he saw something of hesitation in the man's eyes behind his glasses before he turned away. "Please to make the acquaintance as well, and I thank you for what you have done. You have saved all of us. I'm very glad that you came."

The police chief could see that by living here for so long, Kaoru developed his manners very well. The boy talked so formally like a woman at a flower arrangement ceremony. Kyouya nodded his head, "Your welcome, and about that, its not really me that you need to thank me for."

"Yes, of course. The other woman has my thanks as well as your other men in black do as well." Kaoru smiled, delighted.

Kyouya gave a low sigh. The older man felt tired about this. He didn't know how to say the right words to the boy. He stood firmly and cleared his throat. "No, no, that's not what I mean. Mr. Hitachiin..."

"You can just address me as Kaoru." The boy simply smiled.

"Well, ok. Um, Kaoru, you see, I was given a request to find you by your family." Kyouya stated. The man stood as he could see Kaoru's face brimming with sweet joy. The boy felt more than just happy. He couldn't believe the news. He was eager to hear more. Kyouya continued. "But, please, I don't want you to put your hopes up too high on this."

"Yes. Just, please, tell me now." Kaoru was trained enough to be patient, but he was too eager that he felt the impatience in himself.

"Your family...your family has been divided up a few years back. They went bankrupt. Your father's computer software company were fired after they have lost all data. Your mother's company has no success in the fashion industry. And, as for the boy, your twin brother, well, he was the one who asked me to find you. But, it was more that he begged me to find you." Kyouya stated, sighing. The man felt bad enough for telling the information to the boy.

He felt it even more sadder. He saw Kaoru's dark frozen expression. The boy looked away from him towards the floor. Kyouya stood as he watched the boy. He didn't say anything further.

Then, the boy said, "Mr. Ohtori, please, I like to know more if that's ok. I know its impossible to do more since you have done enough for me. But, I want to go see them."

Kyouya stood in silence as he was looking at a pair of determined golden eyes. Those eyes were bewitching and they looked like they were full of fire. Kaoru looked as though he wasn't convinced. The boy wanted to know more about his family, and he wanted to find them. Kyouya nodded his head, "Yes, we'll go immediately. I have a limo waiting outside. But, first, just call me Kyouya for the time being. Addressing me as 'Mr. Ohtori' makes me sound old."

Feeling delighted, Kaoru smiled brightly, "Yes!"

Well, TBC...

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