Hey there! Please don't kill me! I'm really sorry that it took so long! Half a year,right? Anyway I'm really sorry! I actually had finished almost 1 chapter for every story but then my computer broke down and my memory sticl got burned T.T So yeh, I lost bunch of work and have to do it all over again :(
I'm also kinda busy with AMVs and I have to type a lot for school 0.0 But I managed to finish this chapter at school :) I won't be surprised if you guys have stopped reading my work XD But if you do,could you tell me which story you want me to upload next? You can also answer in my poll ;)
Anyway this chapter isn't that good,but I promise that soon things will get much better :p Anyway enjoy and review ;)
P.S.I didn't have beta for it so sorry for mistakes!
DISCLAIMER: As always, don't own it T.T
Chapter 2
Closer
Normal POV
The sun was rising up in the sky, illuminating the area and informing about new day's begining. Down,below the shining sun were seen several people and a big limousine. It was Mai and Tate getting ready for departure. As was planned, Mai was going back to Tokyo while Tate was going to the kendo tournament and this is the part where her younger brother Takumi was getting nervouse.
"Onee-chan, do you really have to go?" asked he standing in the enterance gate together with Akira, his wife.
"You know pretty well that I do, Takumi" answered Mai smiling at him gently.
"Demo!"
"Don't worry, everything will be ffine. From what I know, everything has calmed down at some point"
"But those crazy killers are still out there!"
"I always have my guard, besides Natsuki is also there"
"Kuga-san?" Mai nodded "I still haven't thanked her for saving you" he lowered his head.
"I'll thank her for you" she rubbed his hair.
"Onee-chan!" protested young man, trying to take her hand away while blushing.
"Alright, alright" she laughed and Takumi pouted.
"Still I'm worried about you"
"Geez Takumi!" protested Akira waving her hands "Don't act like an overprotective mother!"
"But..." Akira slamed hand over her face.
"Alright... if it will make you feel better, I can send some of my gurds with her"
"Really?!" Takumi asked hopefully.
"Hey! Have I ever lied to you?!" protested she.
"Thank you so much Akira-kun!" shouted Takumi and jumped on her from happiness "Love you so much" said he hugging her tightly and making Akira's face turn bright red and steam running out of her ears.
"Baka! Let g-go of me!" she protested trying to release herself from his firm grip. Even though Takumi was always a weak one and reminded of a girl, but... he was always strong enough to keep her on place and feel weak 'Damn him!' cursed Akira under her breath.
"Gomen" apologiezed Takumi and looked at her with smiling face making her heart skip a bit.
"Baka..." she muttered under her nose and soon was released.
Whole this time Mai was carefully looking at the pair smiling brightly while screaming in her head 'KAWAIIIII' She was very happy for her brother. Akira was a very nice person even though she always tried to hide it. But after Akira had appeared in his life, he became much happier and healthier. She never saw him so alive before. Besides it looks like if she is the only one who can confort him now.
"Yeh, don't worry Takumi" said Tate who hugged Mai from behind "I'll be away only for three day, after that I won't let her go away from me even for a centimeter" and kissed her on the cheek.
"And what about toilet?" she asked gigling.
"Nope" he smiled devilishly.
"Perv" laughed Mai and smacked him on the hand.
"I depend on you Tate-san" said Takumi bowing "Plesed take care of my sister"
"No problem, I won't let my guard down anymore" answered Tate and Takumi smiled in reply.
"Here" said Akira and everybody looked in her way "Here are ten of my men, they are one of the best among my guards. Hope it'll put you at ease" she crossed her hadns.
"Arigatou!" and once again she was hugged by her husband.
"Takumi! Take a hold of yourself!" protested poor girl.
These time Mai and Tate couldn't hold it anymore and burst into laughter making poor Akira completly red.
"Well I gueat it is time for us to go" said Mai wiping tears from her eyes "Thank you for accepting us and helping" she bowed.
"Sure..." answered Akira who was finally released.
"Take care onee-chan and good luck on your competition Yuichi-san"
"Thanks!"
"Alright you guys, take good care after them otherwise you'll go through hell" commanded green haired girl.
"Hai!" was quick reply and after that they went towards the cars.
"Take care Takumi, I'm counting on you Akira-chan!" said Mai while opening door for the car.
"Yeh..." answered Akira blushing at the sufix -chan.
"You too onee-chan!"
And with nod, Mai sat into the car together with Yuichi and left Okuzaki's mansion which was very different from most of mansions. It was more made like in Chinese style, but even so it is still had a lot of japanese in it, especially its big gorgerouse garden which Mai loved a lot.
Normal POV ends
Natsuki's POV
'FREEDOM!' this is exactly what was running through my head while I was riding my preciouse bike towards airport. Yes, you got it right. Today was the day of my freedom! Yamada has finally let me go and now I could return to my previouse noisy life which I love so much! Yes, I am thankful to him after all he did help me to hide so I had plenty of time to overthink everything and those creepy bastards got too busy to look for me. Although I have a feeling that nothing is so simple as it seems and Yamada is aware of it too. But now is not the time to worry about it since my mood is too good what must be the rarest thing in the world. Even I don't remeber when I was so happy last time. I think it was while I was a kid, before my mothers death. Her death had a big impact on me since she was the most preciouse person for me, but now is not the time to get sadened by memories.
Right now I was going to the airport to pick up Mai. For my dissapointment she didn't change her mind about coming and even though things have calmed down, it still was dangerous. If only she hadn't seen Fujino's face… then she would be on the safe side. And all this investigation doesn't help at all! Why does she have to add things in order to make my headache bigger?! Well it's not the time to bother about it now; I don't want to spoil my mood. Geez! I wonder if is it even possible right now?! I'm almost flying from happiness right because of my bike being with me again! And I promise, I will never let go of my baby ever again!
Finally the airport had appeared in my sight, so I sped up a bit to be able to get there faster since the airplane should be here any minute. Don't look at me like that! Yes, I did oversleep a bit and one of the alarms was smashed again, but don't you do the same thing too? At least I didn't go for a ride around the city… if not to count that I took the longest way to get here… But hey! I didn't ride my bike for ages! Anyway I'm already parking the bike and am ready to meet Mai. No… scratch that… I guess it's her who is going to meet me… SHE IS ALREADY HERE! Damn it!
At high speed I started to run right towards my friend while shouting on the way.
"Mai! Hey Mai!"
Being all confused, she started to look around until her eyes fell on me "Natsuki!"
"Yeh…" I stopped in front of her, breathing heavily "Sorry, I'm late"
"I already thought that you have forgotten about my arrival" she put hands on her hips and made an angry face "I waited for you for 20 minutes"
"You did?!" my eyes widened "Now way!" I glanced at my watch and my eyes went wide 'Oh shit!' she was right, I'm late!
"May I ask what took you so long?"
I looked at her and nervously started to rub the back of my head "Would you believe me if I said there was a traffic jam" I laughed nervously.
Mai raised an eyebrow "Don't remember it ever being a problem for you"
"But it was huge! Even fly couldn't pass!" I started to shake my hands, trying to show what I meant 'Idiot! Like hell she will fall for it!'
"Whatever, I'm still happy to see you!" and with those words she smiled at me before catching in a surprising hug "I missed you"
"Same here" I answered relaxing a little, Mai was the only person who I have ever allowed to come so near to me 'I wonder why...'.
Soon I was released "So let's go then"
"Sure, I'll go get my bike. By the way where is Tate?"
"Didn't I tell you? He went to the competitions to Spain"
"Oh, alright" I was already ready to go when she called out "Oh, Natsuki!"
"Yeh" I turned around.
"If you don't mind, we are going to visit Harada-san right now; she said she has found something"
My body froze and whole colour vanished from my face making me look paler than usually 'Did she really just say it? No! Why does it have to happen?! Oh please Kami! Tell me that Chie didn't find anything too important! Or my life will get even more messed up!'
"Natsuki?" I heard her worried voice 'Damn! Was I spacing out again?!'
"Oh yeh… sure, no problem"
"Are you alright?"
"Yeh, I was just surprised to know that she has found something so quickly"
"Well one month isn't a short time…"
"Still, sometimes it takes months to find something important, believe me. After all I did work in police before"
"Well it's nothing that important, she just made a look into some people portfolios"
"Oh…"
"Anyway let's go or we will be late"
I nodded and went straight to my bike 'What kind of people did she investigate? What information did she use for that purpose?!' And with bunch of questions, I started my bike and headed after Mai's limousine which was surrounded by her guard's cars.
The ride was peaceful and nothing suspicious has happened, but sadly it wasn't as enjoyable as before. Thoughts about Chie and her investigation wouldn't leave my mind alone even for the second. Even though I don't believe in God, right now I prayed more than anyone, hoping that it was nothing serious and important. Soon I found us turning towards big parking in front of a tower block. 'I guess it is where her office is' parking my bike, I took off my helmet and hold it in hands, moving towards Mai who has exited the car.
"Let's go" and with node, I followed her.
The building was pretty big; it had several flats which were divided in several sectors. At one floor could be found lawyers and at another brokers. Detective department was at the last flat, maybe because it isn't as popular as others. But it doesn't really matter. We went towards the lift and were taken to the 9th flat. As soon as the doors of the lift opened, we were greeted by a reception desk and a young guy who was sitting there.
"Hello, how may I help you?" he asked.
"Hello" answered Mai "I have an appointment with Harada-san"
"Ah! Welcome. Harada-san is waiting for you. Please go straight throught the corridor till the end and then to the door on the right" he pointed to our right.
"Thank you" bowed she "Come on Natsuki, show some respect too" and pushed my head down.
"Hey!" I protested but still did as she asked. With that we straightened up and went towards the office. The corridor was pretty long and had several turnings. Walls were light blue colour which made you feel calmer. Soon we had reached a wooden door with table near it stating 'Harada Chie, detective'.
"Well, are you ready Natsuki?" Mai asked glancing at me.
"For what?" I asked confused.
"For finding out the truth"
"Sure" 'Of course no, damn it. Oh please, make sure it is nothing too important and serious. I don't want Mai to get involved again'
"Good, let's go then" and with those words she had knocked on the door making me gulp and pale a little.
"Come in" came the shout from behind the door.
Sighing for the last time, Mai had opened the door and we were met by a bright light which was coming from the window. In front of us was placed a big desk and in front of it sat a person holding bunch of papers in front of her. Hearing that we had entered the room, she lowered her hands and a big grin was seen on Chie's face.
"Ah, hello there Tokiha-san, Kuga-san. Come in, take a sit" she motioned towards two more chairs. Thanking her, we both took a sit "How was a trip, Tokiha-san? Hope everything was fine" she asked correcting her glasses.
"No worries, everything went fine. Besides with all these bodyguards that my brother had asked for, I don't think that I'll get in any danger again" she laughed.
"Good, still you have to be prepared. As long as I remember, you have seen attackers face and I'm sure that she isn't happy about that. Same goes to you Kuga" she pointed out making me cross my hands.
"To be true nothing suspicious had happened after the attack, it is like if attacker doesn't care" Mai thought about it.
"The more reasons to be prepared" Chie stated simply "They may want to make you believe that nothing is wrong while in reality they plan something big"
"You feel so confident about saying it" I stated.
"I just state the truth, besides you also should know it Nat-su-ki, after all you also had worked in the police even though we were only in the Special Investigations Team"
"Eh?" Mai looked confused "Do you two know each other"
"Sadly yes" I stated plainly.
"You are so mean Kuga-san"
"Like I should act any better with you. I still remember how you were going around and annoying me about that idiot"
"You mean Takeda? Actually I heard that he still has a crush on you. Maybe I should tell him where you can be found" now she had the biggest grin possible and it pissed me to no end. Besides how did we end up talking about that jerk?
"Just try it" I hissed through clenched teeth.
"I could even earn money on that!"
"Harada!" I shouted
"Just joking" she laughed rubbing the back of her head "You really haven't changed. Still easily irritated"
"Hmh!" I crossed my hands and turned head to the side.
"Anyway back to business" and became serious all of a sudden like if she didn't make fun out of me some time ago "I have made research on some famous personalities who have red or reddish eyes. Some are criminals, some actors, famous business people and stuff like this. I would appreciate if you could take a look at the pictures and try to remember the attacker. Maybe you will see some similarities in someone" she said and took the pack of pictures from one of the folders.
"Sure" Mai nodded and took the pictures.
Taking deep breath, I looked at them too. Mai slowly looked through them, examining every face very carefully. Every time she was about to change the picture, sweat started to appear on my forehead 'Take a hold of yourself!' Finally we had reached the last picture and…it wasn't her! 'Yes! But how come she isn't here? Isn't she the most famous business woman in Japan? Who cares!?'
"So?" asked Chie.
"No, none of them looks any a like" Mai shook her head and handed pictures back.
"That's sad, was it really a Japanese person?"
"Hai"
"Then I guess it is someone less popular" she was already ready to put pictures back when "Oi! Here are two more! How could I miss them!"
'WHAT?!' Smiling Chie took out two more pictures "Sorry about that, they must've slipped. Well here they are. It is Miyu Glear. The personal guard of Alyssa Sears, although after the accident none was seen again. Police and my chief still are trying to solve this mystery" she said while showing us a picture of a blue haired girl who had clear red eyes and expressionless face "And this is…" 'Oh please no!' "…Fujino Shizuru" my heart stopped when I saw the picture which clearly showed her face. I quickly glanced at Mai, trying to see her reaction. Mai's expression had immediately changed. She took the picture from Harad's hands and started to carefully look at it while her face showed all kind of expressions.
"I'm not sure… but somehow her face seems the most familiar one…"
"So she does resemble the attacker in some way?" Chie asked full of hopes.
"I can't say it for all 100% but yes, something definitely feels familiar. You said it is Fujino Shizuru? The owner of Fujino corporation?"
"That's correct"
"I'm really not sure…"
"That's fine. And what about you Kuga-san?"
I didn't hear her… my eyes were plastered over the picture while billions of thoughts were running back and forward through my head 'No, why?! Why did she have to find those two pics? Even though Mai didn't state it for sure, she still gave enough reasons for Chie to investigate! What should I do?!'
"Kuga-san?" I finally heard worried voice.
"Oh… yeh?" I snapped out.
"Do you recognise her?" she repeated.
"No, not at all. I don't see any similarities"
"Really?" Mai asked kind of surprised "But I somehow had a Déjà vu feeling"
"Well I don't recognise her"
"Alright" said Chie and put picture back before showing big smile which I really didn't like 'Don't tell me that she has seen through my lie? Why am I not a good liar?!' "Well I guess it's all for now. Now I will…" and before she could finish, the phone rang "Excuse me" and picked the phone "Yes my dear, lovely chief. Have you missed me?" she grinned.
"CHIE!" was heard loud scream through the phone.
"Gomen, gomen" she laughed "So what did you want, Aoi?... Oh! Sure, I'll check it… se ya!" and hang up "Well as I said before, I will investigate on her and if I'll find something, I'll contact you. For now it's all, thank you for coming" and stood up to bow, we did same thing.
"No, thank you for helping" answered Mai.
"Well it's my job after all" she laughed.
"Thank you, goodbye and good luck with your investigation"
"Thank you and Kuga–san" I looked up at her "Be careful…" the look that she gave me sent thousands of chills down my spine 'She knows!'
"Well we'll be going then" said Mai and received a positive node from her.
With that we had left the office and went back to our transport. On the way back Mai had said her goodbyes to reception guy while I kept myself quiet. I never felt like talking but right now it feels like if someone had cut my tongue off. Yes, I was feeling horrible. I already had so many troubles; of course I myself am at fault since I didn't want to leave those freaks alone, but still! I had to do something; I had to get Mai and Chie as far as possible from them. I have already lost my mother, I don't want to lose anyone else close to me.
"Natsuki? Hello! Earth is talking to you"
"Huh?" I looked confused at my friend and only then I had noticed that we were already outside.
"What's wrong Natsuki? You started to space out quiet often after seeing the pictures and your skin has become much paler than usually. Are you sure that you haven't seen any familiar faces there?"
"Of course! Do you want to say that I have bad memory?" I protested trying to act natural.
"No, it's just that you are worrying me a bit"
"I'm fine, just had remembered something"
"What?"
"It doesn't matter" I shrugged off "So what do you want to do now?" I tried to change the subject.
"Actually I was thinking about going home"
"Oh! Well I'll escort you then"
"Actually I wanted you stay. It was such a long time when we last saw and talked to each other"
"Well I don't know… I actually had some plans and…" and then I was met with big puppy eyes of hers 'Damn! When did she learn to do that? I need to sort things out and make sure that no one gets hurt, but…' "Alright, I guess I could stay for today" I sighed 'I guess I could allow myself to relax for today. It's not like Chie is going to investigate right away'
"Great! Let's go then!" she smiled brightly.
"Hai"
Natsuki's POV ends
Normal POV
It was already getting dark and the office was becoming emptier. The police officers were slowly starting to go home. The only hard worker left was Suzushiro who was scribbling something down while looking through bunch of papers. She was so into work that she didn't notice her subordinate who came too see her.
"Here is your coffee, Haruka-san"
"I don't remember asking one" she answered not raising her face.
"Well seeing how hard you work, I though you would like it" she smiled kindly.
"I guess" and with that she grabbed the cup making deep gulps of coffee.
"What are you working on?" she asked curiously and looked at the paper.
"Ein-sama gave it to me. Those are documents from Fujino's families' case"
"Eh? She really gave it o you? I hope you didn't hit her or something"
"Hey!" Haruka glared at her "Ein-sama was my sempai; there is nothing wrong with it. Besides the matter was closed since no one has found anything, but I have a feeling that they have missed something and not being able to find what exactly makes me frustrated!" she roared grabbing her hair"
"Mah mah" Sara sweat dropped "How about you take a little rest for today?"
"A rest? Are you out of your mile?"
"Mind"
"That's what I said!"
"But you really look tired and it seems like your head will explode soon"
"It definitely will, but I have work to do!" and started to read documents again.
"How about I finish it?"
"I can't trust it to you"
"Eh?" Sara's glasses almost fell of off her nose "Am I that un-reliable?" she asked with crossed hands.
"That's not what I meant!" Haruka started to panic.
"Alright! That's an order! Go home and take a rest. If I'll find something, I'll give you a call!" she commanded pointing at the door.
"Hai!" Haruka jumped up and was ready to leave when something struck her "Hey! From when are you giving me orders?!" she glared.
Sara couldn't help it…she burst out laughing "What?!" asked confused girl who was becoming angrier with every second.
"Just look at yourself Haruka-san. You are so tired that your brains can't function properly. Just take a rest, seriously. It's not like if you won't find something today, the world will comer to the end" she wiped out tears from laughter.
"Fine, I'll go home" Haruka pouted with crossed hands "But if you will find something, let me know at once!"
"Hai" Sara smiled kindly at her chief.
Saying her goodbyes, Haruka went towards her car while Sara started to look through the documents and notes that Suzushiro had left "Let's see…" and with that the investigation had started. She carefully analyzed all the notes that were left by her mentor while studying the documents in order to get better idea of what was going on. When she finished analyzing them, she began to look through other pages, making her own notes. Soon she had fully sunk into her work. Things seemed really creepy and mysterious but at the same time very interesting. Suddenly some ideas started to pop in her head and without second thought she went into her office to get the paper work about the recent accident in Kanzaki's mansion. Her eyes were running at speed of light through every sentence, carefully analyzing it and searching for some more information in internet "What are you hiding…" she whispered under her breath, wiping of the sweat that had appeared on her face.
SMACK!
Sara jumped in her seat and quickly started to look around before she saw a young blonde girl in the further end of the office who was cleaning it.
"My apologies!" she squealed bowing before raising the broom.
Sara sighed feeling relaxed "Don't scare me like that" she laughed rubbing the back of her head.
"I'm really sorry!" girl had apologized once again.
"Don't mention… but what are you doing here?"
"I-I'm the cleaner, I have night shift"
"Oh!" Sara looked at the clock which showed three in the morning "It's really late, I guess I have over worked today" and with that she stood up in order to collect all the paper. Putting it carefully into folders, she carried everything back to her office and placed it into black box which she carefully locked.
"Well I'll be going then" she waved her goodbyes before leaving.
"Have a nice trip!" answered the cleaner girl.
It was really dark and the rain had start to poor what made it hard to see a thing. Roads also were wet and slippy.
"Damn, why does it have to rain now especially when I'm kind of sleepy" she yawned "Well it's my own fault for staying that late. If that cleaner girl didn't come I might have stayed there till the morning" she yawned again.
Suddenly the bright light started to shine from behind making her blind "Who in the world has forgotten to turn on near lights" she complained and soon a motorbike had appeared near her who was quickly passing by "And he is even breaking speed rules!" she sighed "He is lucky that I don't feel like chasing after him"
The motorbike had gone a little bit further ahead before suddenly stopping in front of her "What in the…!" Sara shouted and tried to turn the wheel in order not to hit the biker but the road was too slippy and narrow that it threw her out of the road and straight into a corner shop "Damn!" were her last words before she had crushed into it at high speed.
The rain kept pouring which was observed by a half naked Reito who was standing in front of the window enjoying the view. Suddenly a light lighting appeared being followed by load bam "What a nice begining of a new, isn't it, Shizuru?" he asked not turning around.
"Yes, it is" answered the Kyoto accent voice before two strong arms had encircled themselves around his naked body. A creepy-happy smile had crossed his face.
Mini Feed:
Bad One: Here! Now there is a free position for Yukino! -smiles happily-
Haruka: But I didn't ask you to kill Sara!
Bad One: And how else do you want me introduce Yukino in the story?
Haruka: Well... who is she going to be anyway?
Bad One: SEC-RET! -continue to smile- although I still like an idea about her beeing your sex slave :p
Haruks: Author!
Bad One: Just kidding.
BAM
Bad One: Hey! Who has just hit me from behind?! -looks around-
BAM
Bad One: Don't tell me... 0.0
Sara: I'll show you how to kill me! -is wearing her Otome uniform and is invisible-
Bad One: Alright I won't kill you! -hitting stopped- maybe...
SMACK
Sorry, author is uncosiouse and can't talk right now.
Well I hope you didn't fell asleep while reading it XD
Also thank you to everyone who kept waiting for the update and have reviewed,I really appricate it :)
So till next upload ;)