Chapter Five: très bien
AN: A warning this chap is abit pervy.
"Eh, Colonel Delun Gongyang is coming here? Today?" #09 said surprise
"Shh keep your voice down, and yes he is." #00 said,
"Holy shit, I thought he and Nagazawa weren't on speaking terms after the DHS fiasco." #09 said
"The what?" #04 asked confused
"All right you were station at Egypt during the month when that happen, well basically those two were assigned to capture the heads of the Dark Hatred Society and liquidate the stuff and make it our stuff, but due to Nagazawa underestimating the DHS, calling them 'Cultist wannabes'. Not only did the heads escape, DHS REALLY gave GIN-SHOCKER a humiliating and costly defeat that day. Nagazawa was able to place the blame Gongyang, who I heard was nearly kill at the Great Leader reprimanded, ever since Colonel Gongyang been living in the china branch and those two have been angry at one another ever since." #00 stated
"Holy **." #04 said. "Why is he coming back if those two are on bitter terms."
"I heard The Great Leader ordering him here himself after #13 gave some interesting intel. Ugh i bet Montesinos happy about this since those two have something in common." #00 muttered
"Wait... are you saying what i think you're implying." #04 said
They could hear the intercom crackled announcing Colonel Gongyang plane was coming to the hangar.
"Well you're about to find out when you see him." #00 said as they head towards the hangar.
Michiru smiled abit at the sight of Louise and Kirche getting the title of Chevaliers while Tabitha was awarded a medallion since she already was a Chevalier.
"So that a member of the royal family." Hana questioned.
"Yep, and afterwords me and Louise will visit Henrietta, to give some intel on what going on." Michiru said
"Hmm," Hana nodded, "So those other girls..."
"Like Louise they know abit, but not enough, but something tell me they will still want answers." Michiru answered
"Hmm, interesting." Hana muttered. After the ceremony, the two kaizo ningen and Louise join Henrietta in a secret meeting. Michiru began her explaination of the terrorist organization.
GIN-SHOCKER Is a terrorist organization. They recruit either through beings who join willingly to gain power, tricked into it or somehow honestly believe in GIN-SHOCKER belief. Then there are those who are capture and are foricbly turn to servant, some with there wills intact, other are strips and become ruthless thugs, all for one purpose."
"And that is..." Henrietta said, inwardly horrified that such a organization exist.
"World domination, and since they now know of this world existence they will try to stretch there claws in as well, especially since they probably know your weak technology wise and will use that to their advantage."
"Really, are you saying there no magic, where your from?" Henrietta said
"Well... i heard rumors from other branches about them studying magic, and even of an enemy org that focus on that subject, but i myself has never seen it, well until now that is. But if they do know magic as well as science..." Michiru shivered at the thought.
"Hmm, Is there anything you could recommend, if a citizen or a member of the militia see a possible operative?" Henrietta questioned
Michiru said, "Run. Run far and run as fast as you can."
Henrietta wasn't sure how to respond and then answered, "But...are you saying we shouldn't fight them?" Michiru nodded. "But we need to defend ourselves."
"Your Highness," said Michiru respectfully, "considering the level of weapons you have, your chances of success against even one of us is absolute zero."
"But..."
"Your Highness," Hana interrupted. "We've faced armed soldiers before, with weapons more advanced and powerful. And yet, it always ends the same: with them dead and us alive. Sending anyone against any member of NUMBERS is like sending them to their deaths."
"But what about magic?" Henrietta asked.
"It wouldn't make a difference. You might've stood a chance if they hadn't sent Number 13 along, but with him here, nobody is safe," said Hana.
"Number 13?" Henrietta questioned.
"Who's that?" Louise asked.
"Our leader, and the most deadly of us by far," said Hana.
"I once went on a mission with him and saw him take out an entire platoon in a matter of seconds. He even ripped the skull out of a soldier's head then beat him to death with it," said Michiru.
Louise argued, "But that's not physically possible."
Michiru agreed, "That's what the soldier kept screaming."
Hana said, "To make a point, any member of NUMBERS is bad news, and Number 13 is one of the worst." She didn't mean worst as in he was a horrible soldier, they meant worst as in he was so deadly and destructive.
Ohh that is good, that is VERY good!
Henrietta looked trouble at first but sighed "... Very well i will give the that if anyone encounter a possible operative, then there best chance is to avoid them, is there a way to recognize them?"
"Well we are train to disguise ourselves well so it might be difficult but a surefire way would be roman numerals." Michiru said
"Romans Numerals?"
"Yeah you see, we each have a roman numeral somewhere on our bodies, to show what number we are" To demonstrate she remove her jacket to reveal on her right shoulder blade a XI tattoo. "His mark is on his forehead, so unless he wearing make up that it, but don't use it to find him, use this to avoid him. He is one enemy you want to avoid at all cost."
"AHCHOO!" #13 sneeze powerfully
"Hey watch it! just cause we don't get sick, doesn't mean i want spit all over me!" #03 snapped
"I apologize, i don't know what cause that." #13 said.
"Eh, must be some pollen, hayfever and all that." #08 shrugged.
Later in Louise's room.
"Well, now what are we going to do about your friend?" asked Louise.
"Well, I think we got enough space for us to sleep," said Michiru, smiling.
"The three of us? In one bed?" Louise's eyes bulged.
"Why not?" Michiru's grin widened. "Hana-chan, what about you?"
"I'm fine with it," the Tarantula Cyborg shrugged.
Louise then asked, "When you talked about this Number 13, were you exaggerating?"
"When talking about #13, there's no need for exaggerations," said Hana. "Of course, he's become a source of a lot of horror stories."
"What exactly can he do?" Louise asked.
"He controls time," Hana answered.
"But that's impossible!" Louise shrieked.
"Not for him," said Michiru. "I told you he killed an entire platoon in seconds. How do you think he did it?"
"I thought that was a figure of speech!" Louise said, Michiru noticing that they were slightly scaring the girl quickly said "Relax, from what i heard, he could be miles away, now come to bed, have a big day and all that."
Louise nodded slightly 'Relax, just relax.' she felt both Michiru and Hana resting on either side of her, 'I CAN'T RELAX!'
It was going to be a LONG night
"So Gongyang... you been studying magic as it were." Nagazawa said with disdained, he and some of the other elite were at a table with some guards standing in front
"That is correct, do you see that girl over there." The colonel flick his thumb towards a purple hair girl wearing what one could describe as a harem dancer outfit, A purple bikini with sheer leggings and arm bands with a golden collar and ruby inlet around her neck.
"Yes,"
"She came from a amazon village in the wild of china that held the jusenkyo and is close to the bird people. I was able to capture her and brainwash her to be loyal to me, get some of the water to analyze, capture a birdman of some kind to dissect and ate some good duck." Gongyang said with a smirk.
"I see..." Anju said, as she whisper to Ankokou "Is he nuts?"
"I would say yes, but i seen said birdman corpse myself so i can't argue." Ankokou whispered.
"Heh, even if what you say is true, i think we can handle the portal situation on our own." Nagazawa said
"Oh is that so, mister i lost to a bunch of cultist freaks." Gongyang sneered. both glared at each, ready to tear the other ones throat out.
"I suggest we cut dinner short. Big day and all that." Ankokou stated.
"Very well i don't want to spill blood on worthless battle, come shampoo." Gongyang stated to the girl who followed as well as the cyborg mutants who follow Gongyang.
"Grr..." Nagazawa snarled as he slammed his fist to the table easily breaking it in half.
"Looks like we need a new table." Anju sighed
The next day at town
"It's so dull..." said Louise when the three came out of a clothing store.
"Louise, your the one who said we needed to get new clothes so we could blend in with the common man, so no complaining about your front."
"Besides, it's not too different to your school uniform." Michiru said as she added. "Remember we have a mission to do."
"I know i know!" Louise said patting the pocket where the permit was. Henrietta had asked them to do some spy work, as some of the peasants had been rumored to have been getting treated poorly by the nobles and sent them to investigate just in case it wasn't rumors.
'Though this might be difficult.' Hana thought, Louise wasn't raise like they were so she wouldn't know how to react properly in missions, She was proven correct where Louise wanted to stay at an expensive inn.
"We don't have have enough money for that." Hana said
"No way were not staying at a cheap inn... I know we'll go to the casino to get more money" Louise said
"What!... wait don't tell me different dimension means different gambling age, but still gambling a HORRIBLE idea." Hana stated.
Meanwhile as the two argued, Jin Mujutsushi was in the local casino. He was playing cards and winning big if the pile of gold coins he'd managed to win was any indication. He then showed his hand causing his opponent to frown.
"Heh, pay up." Jin smirked. He admitted it's annoying his fouquet plan fail (and to a lesser extent of Todoriko trapped in jail.) but right now he was in money heaven.
"Bullshit!" his opponent snapped. "There no goddang way you won for the twelve time, you cheated!" his opponent. snapped.
"Yeah, you must have cards hidden in your sleeves!" another accused.
Jin looked at them and sighed. He hated sore losers. He conjured up a dagger made of crystal and threatened, "How about you guys prove it?"
(30 minutes later.)
"WHAT THE HELL!" Louise said as she see most of the occupants in the casino fighting one another.
"Woah, you were able to drag Hana-chan here, yet judging by what going on there no WAY gambling." Michiru said, As if to prove her point someone stumbled backwards from the fight and landed on Louise.
"OI!" Louise snapped.
"Sorry." the man said as he helped Louise up before rushing forward to attack.
"Well now that it obvious we won't be getting anymore money, lets leave shall we." Hana said, Louise grumbled but complied as they left the building. However when they reach a cheap hotel...
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE HAVE NO MONEY!?" Hana shouted
"I MEAN THE MONET GONE! IT DISAPPEARED SOMEHOW!" Louise snapped.
"Louise, you were carrying the money. Someone must've taken it," said Michiru.
After calming down Hana remembered something. "I think the man who landed on you earlier at the casino grabbed your satchel,"
Louise eyes widen before she growled "That...that DOG!"
"Well it probably too late now, the guy probably left the casino already." Hana sighed. it was near dusk as they sat in the town center.
"Well what do we do now, i don't feel right asking the princess for money just cause of that bastard dog of a thief." Louise sighed
"Maybe we could do camping." Michiru said
"Camping,with no money for food or proper camping gear of any kind." Hana said
"Well when you say it like that of course it will sound stupid." Michiru muttered, they were wondering what to do when they heard the words "Tres Bien!"
The girls turn to see who said that, and openly gape at what they saw. The saw a muscular man who was wearing bloomers and what looked like a purple tank top that was too small for him and had (What michiru assume) was lipstick on his mouth and a collar round his neck.
In all sense of the word, the girls were left stupified at the sight.
"As you can see, I am no one suspicious!" The man stated
'No, but you're definitely a strange sight.' the girls thought to themselves
The name is Scarron, and I have an inn just that way name the Charming Fairies!" The now dubbed Scarron commented as he wiggled about.
"An inn?" Hana question tentatively.
"YES! How would you like me to set you up with one of our quaint little rooms?"
"We don't have any money..."
"Don't worry about that! However there is a condition..." Scarron said.
"Huh..." Hana muttered "There are ALOT more girl than i would have expected. There were girls everywhere... all wearing skimpy maid outfits. "OH sweet heaven i'm in paradise." Michiru mutter trying hard to not get a nose bleed.
"You hear me, girls?" Scarron spoke, still doing so in the girliest way possible.
"Of course, master Scarron!" The girls replied.
"I've told you already! When we're open, call me Mi Mademoiselle!"
"Yes, Mi Mademoiselle!"
Louise, looked ready to die as she and Hana stood to Scarron's right in a white and black skimpy maid outfit just as the rest. "I've got you big news, my fairies!" Scarron began, clapping to obtain their attention.
"Today we receive a new friend here, the Enchanting Fairy Mansion!" He then turned to his right. "Louise and Hana!"
Both girl took a few steps forward, with Louise expression twitching both in embarrassment and anger.
"They told me there a group of travelers who lost their money because they got their pockets picked so now they need a place to stay until they can get back on their feet." Scarron said sadly
"Ah, how unfortunate!" One of the girls replied.
'Indeed so please treat them nicely my fairies!"
"I-I A-Am L-Louise, it's a p-p-pleasure to meet you!" Louise manage to say, feeling embarrassed.
"Hana, the same." Hana introduce herself. The maids gave them a warm welcome, which helped soothe Louise nerves somewhat.
"Hey new girl! Come over here and help, we're about to open the place up!"
"Coming..." Michiru ran over and helped the girl who called for me with the dishes, she had a fairly typical tavern dress, apron and bandana on the top of her long black hair and had dark eyes.
"Somewhat surprise to see a girl here, not to mention i notice you seem to want to wear the dresses" The girl commented
"I do I really do," Michiru said abit enviously "But Hana say she doesn't want me to work as a waitress due to well..."
"Hm understandable." The girl nodded "My name is Jessica, what's yours?"
"Names Michiru."
"Michiru? What a strange name..." Jessica muttered
"Eh well you know different country different way of saying names." Michiru shrugged
"I see... well, it's a pleasure to meet you Michiru! If you need anything, just ask me." Michiru smiled abit, Jessica reminded her of Siesta abit nodded.
"Will do!" Meanwhile Hana and Louise along with the other maids watch Scarron made a announcement
"Okay, ladies! Since we met a new face today, I will announce what you were all waiting for: The Tip Race Week!"
"What the hell that?" Louise whispered as the other maid cheered.
"No idea, but something tells me we are about to find out." Hana said
"The fairy who earns the most tips until this weekend will not only take home a special bonus, but also-" Scarron quickly opened a set of curtains and revealing a mannequin wearing...
"-The Enchanted Fairy Bustier!"
"Really, Mi Mademoiselle?" The girls chorused, between squeals (Leaving the two girl confuse how that a prize)
"Tres Bien!" Scarron smiled. "This Bustier has been enchanted to capture the fascination of your clients, so that even the most inexperienced girl can make a fortune!"
"Hana, good luck!" Michiru said to her best friend. Hana smiled.
-Their Shared Room-
"Louise, you really need to control your temper," Hana advised. It was their first day but as soon as the customers came in, trouble started, mostly focused on Louise. Some made comments of her bust size, some tried to touch her inappropriately and she had reacted violently. She even got out her riding crop (where was she hiding it) and used it on a customer...who actually enjoyed it.
"But how can I? I'm a noble! I can't be expected to let such insults slide!" Louise snapped.
"When going undercover you need to maintain your cover," said Hana. "You can't break character, not even once."
"But..."
"Scarron-san had to apologize on your behalf," added Michiru. "He's so nice to let us stay here when he didn't even have to. When we didn't have money, he let us stay and all we need to do in return is work. Don't you feel like you owe him for giving us a place to sleep?"
Louise frowned. It may not be accommodations fit for a noble, but it was at least something, and Scarron did help them.
"And not to mention, the princess asked us to help," added Hana. "Working here is the best way to gather information."
"How?" Louise asked.
"People talk a lot when they're drunk," said Hana. "I've heard a lot of stories around here and I managed to gain some information."
"That's great, Hana-chan!" Michiru beamed.
"It's not a lot, but it's something. However, we need more and that means we need Louise to learn how to play her part," Hana said.
"My part?" Louise asked.
"As a waitress," said Hana. "That means you need to forget about being a noble and put on a new persona."
"But how?" the pinkette questioned.
"We can teach you!" Michiru said.
"Now, let's start UNDERCOVER 101," Hana said with eyes narrowed.
Louise yawned abit tiredly, 'Gawd i get training me for the mission but why so late.' However she can't deny she was doing abit better today then she was yesterday. doing her best to avoid her temper (Only stepping on one person foot on purpose.) Sure she was abit clumsy but at least she wasn't getting her temper get the better of her like yesterday, thanks to Michiru and hana lessons.
Meanwhile Michiru learn something truly shocking
"You're Scarron daughter!" Michiru said surprised.
"Oh yes," Jessica said with a nod "I admit it can be shocking to hear that information for the first time."
"Understatement of the century." Michiru said
"Yeah people would never make guess about a cute girl like me being related to someone abit feminine."
'Abit' Michiru thought sceptically.
"Much like how people probably not put two and two together that your pink-hair companion is in fact a noble."
"What!" Michiru yelped, "I mean what? don't be silly, she not a noble."
"Really."Jessica said, as Michiru nod. "Well i guess my cousin wrong."
"Cousin?"
"Yeah she sends letter about a pink hair girl summoning a human familiar that could strange magic and saved her from Count Mott."
"Siesta your cousin!?" Michiru said shocked, before placing her hand to her mouth quickly. 'I can't believe i just did that.'
AHA! I knew it!" Jessica smirked "Now tell me... why are you two here."
"Sorry can't tell you."
"Come on, tell me! I won't tell anyone!"
"Nope, reveal too much already." Michiru said. Jessica pouted abit before grinning as if realizing something.
"What's with the grin?" Michiru said cautiously. Jessica didn't answer as she grabbed one of Michiru arms by the wrist. She placed it on her butt, as she pressed her breasts at Michiru own. She pressed herself against him, and was pleased when she elicited a blush. "Aren't you gonna tell me?"
"Uhh..." Michiru said, fighting a blush
"Come now... I notice how you look at the girls, and i always wanted to experiment a little." Jessica said, Michiru was fighting two sides, one that wanted to stay loyal to the mission, and the other wanting to let her inner pervert luckily there was a intervention
"What the hell going on." a voice snapped. they notice Louise and Hana looking annoyed.
"... I can explain." Michiru gulped
"I can't believe you." Hana sighed.
"It wasn't my fault,that girl was surprisingly genre-savvy." Michiru protested.
"Uh-huh, you're lucky none of our former team-mates saw or hard that, or they be laughing there asses off as the illusionist of the group was shock with one piece of intel." Hana said
"It was a shocking bit of intel." Michiru muttered. It been a few days after said incident and neither Louise or Hana let it go. "So how the intel gathering been going."
"Well from what i gather the princess intel was correct." Hana said, "However it just one Noble been doing it."
"Really?" Michiru said surprise
"Yeah, a royal tax collector, who apparently put the U in ugly." Hana said.
"Well that great isn't any idea where he might be at the moment?" Michiru asked
Hana said, "Not yet, but I heard he comes here as well, So all we have to is wait till he shows up. Also, Michiru, we're going to need you to use your illusions."
Michiru asked, "How so?"
Hana answered, smiling, in a creepy way, "Show him his wildest dreams and turn it into a nightmare."
Michiru grinned, "Ah, I see."
Louise asked, "What are you talking about?
Hana said, "Michiru is gonna make that asshole aka our target wish he was never born."
It appears Hana statement would be proven true sooner rather than later.
two hours later a rather UGLY man who probably never even knew the word exercise existed came through the door, dressed in a hideous and undersized green formal wear, being accompanied by a contingent of guards.
"A-Ah. Turenne, wasn't expecting to see you here." Scarron gulped.
"I see you are doing well today Scarron." Turenne grunted.
"Yes, and unfortunately I don't think i have room for you today." Scarron said
Turenne gave a glare as he snapped his fingers this in turn cause his guards to pointed their weapons at the other patrons. They quickly ran out of the room faster than one could blink.
"What was that you were saying." Turenne smirked. as his guards lead him to a table.
Scarron sighed, it was going to be one of those days when he notice jessica leading all the maids there 'Oh no, please don't do a strike Jessica, not now.' Scarron mentally moaned as he headed to the backroom getting a gas in the face.
"Sleepy," Scarron said as he fell down.
"Was that really necessary and what was in that?" Jessica questioned, she was asked by Miciru and the other girls to do this saying it part of something big.
"Knock-out gas, will leave them out for awhile, and besides for what we have plan, will be abit shocking." Hana said. "Michiru."
"On it." Michiru said as she started the illusion.
"Where are the girls, damnit, Scarron will pay for this." Turenne snapped.
Hana appears to them dress like an announcer as she stated "Alright, all gentlemen in the room. Tonight we have a special show for you! The girls will be dancing just for you and giving you quite the show, so please enjoy yourselves!"
The Tax Collector and his men gawked with lust as girls wearing nothing but sexy lingerie and sultry appearances walk towards them with sultry looks to there faces.
The guards and Turenne cheered at the sight. as the girl paraded and pose for them.
"And now... for some good old nightmare fuel in the form of a yokai." Michiru said cackling.
"Tell me dear, am I pretty." One of the girl said as she posed in front of Turenne thrusting her chest.
Was it Turenne imagination or did line form aroud the girl mouth when she said that. He mentally shrugged as he sai "Yes, yes, now keep doing what your doing."
The girl didn't say anything as her mouth open the line splitting it all the way revealing razor sharp teeth as her eyes turn demonic. "How about now!" the woman roared revealing a long fork toongue
"HOLY SHIT!" Turenne screamed, his guards shriek as well seeing there girls turn into Kuchisake-onna. They try to stab at the monsters but they went through the creatures, they actually began to merge together to form a horrific creature with many claws and many jaws.
"LUNCH TIME!" the creature roared.
"WOW! and you made that via illusion." Jessica said impressed
'Yep." Michiru nodded as they ignored the screams "I may not look it but i have a VERY dark imagination when needed."
"Well, now that we've broken their minds, time for the interrogations. Louise, if you'll please do the honors." Hana said
Louise gulp but nodded as she walked towards the room and said "Hey some questions for you Turenne."
"W-Who said that."
"The one who's can call that thing off," Louise said with authority "Now are you ready to talk or should I let that thing have it's way with you."
"NO! I'll talk, I'll talk!"
Afterwards...
The three girls were sitting at a table after the days event. The other members of the Inn were celebrating Turenne no longer being a problem and awaiting the announcement on who won the contest..
"Ya know," Louise said as she recalled how Michiru handle those guys "Your illusions, I always thought they were just a trick you could use. But seeing it scare people like that...you're a very frightening person, Michiru."
Michiru challenged, 'Not really. If someone ruins my bananas, then you'll see how scary I can be."
"Okay got the guy who was the abusing noble, shall we take our leave.' Louise said
"Hold on, there announcing the winner of that contest, don't you wanna stay?" Michiru questioned
"Why, i mean granted that lesson helped abit but i highly doubt-"
Whatever Louise was going to say was interrupted as Scarron said "And the winner of fairy Bustier is Louise!"
"WHAT!?" Louise said shock as the other maid cheer as they grabbed her and took her to stage. Michiru turn to with a smirk. "What?" Hana questioned.
"Oh don't be coy, I saw you telling Scarron it was Louise idea to reveal Turenne action and sent him to the slammers, when he woke up."
"Maybe I did, maybe I didn't." Hana shrugged. "But you have to admit, she deserve the award for curbing her usual personality for our teaching... plus she didn't let one girl realize the cover was made up."
"OH for the love of, Jessica is genre-savvy!" Michiru snapped, but smiled. There mission was done, they had somefun doing it and it ended on a good note. it a good night to be alive.
"ITS A TERRIBLE NIGHT!" Todoriko shouted.
"Oh shut up, I'm trying to sleep." Fouquet snapped.
"OH that easy for you to say, you don't have a itchy nose for the last six hours, or had guards force feed you since your body isn't cover COMPLETELY by chains." To empathize his point he wiggle in his chains, He didn't know what metal they use but it was strong enough to handle his cyborg strength "Oh if I ever get out, I'm kicking #06 ass!"
They then heard footstseps as a a cloaked figure walked towards their cell.
"Ah great menacing figure walking towards us. Probably the executioner." Todoriko said
"I'm not the executioner lackey." The man stated, ignorig Todoriko sputtered that he isn't a lackey as he said "I'm here to free both you and Matilda of Sachsen-Gotha."
Fouquet eyes widened "It's you!"
End chap.
AN: Edited