A/N: Yo! Here is another chapter going… Me was little bummed coz of reason I can't reveal cause I'm in such a good mood right now. Anyhoo, this is my chap 10. Right, I haven't got the chance to say thank you for everyone's support. Please continue to support me! (Especially now, I hope!) Okay, please enjoy!

NOTE: The one in italics are flashbacks.

…Right, I lost my previous Chapter 10 so, this was a SUPER late update. :D

Chapter 10: Savior

With Anaka Asleep once more, Akira couldn't help but to worry about the dangerous mission she, and the rest of her friends were going to do later. She was unsure and not fully confident that they might accomplish this with flying colors. But she has not choice but to believe, and hope, that they're not too late.

She got up from Anaka's bed and decided to suit up. It was 10 in the evening and they were planning to leave an hour later. Everybody didn't take sleep as an option when Kyouya gave them the opportunity to rest, so most of them was either training or doing more planning with one another.

"I have a feeling something might go terribly wrong." Kyouya said to Akira as he stared into the wolf-like eyes of hers. She looked that way since they started the briefing.

"About what?" Akira inquired. She walked passed him and entered her dark-filled room. She turned on the light, and then signaled Kyouya to come in with her.

"I have this odd thought in the back of my head that I'm wrong about something. And that something might lead to this mission's downfall." He said; taking a seat near the window where he could clearly see outside. She was already dressed, all black so that she could blend easily with her surroundings. She was packing a few weapons in her suit.

"Don't worry; I won't kill anyone, if that is why you're staring at me right now. I'm going to keep these just in case I run into any trouble. I doubt that either Hikaru or Kaoru knows how to handle knives properly." Akira assure Kyouya, who turned his attention back outside.

The moon was full tonight. It was like an ominous sign, saying that it will be their companion for tonight, lending them some of its glow as they enter the depths of the dark compound of the abandoned warehouse.

"Just to make things clear, this warehouse is surrounded by other buildings, so basically you need to get passed these without being noticed.

"I know. Hey, are you sure you're only worried about what you thought wrong, or is something else bothering you?" Akira asked as she inserted a small stick-like weapon in a small pocket up her left arm.

"… Just don't die. I don't want any casualties in this rescue mission." Kyouya said seriously, never taking his eyes off the luminescent moon, deep in thought.

"Spoken like a true mastermind. Don't worry, boss. There will be no casualties on my watch!" Akira replied to him; back to her cheerful self as she playfully salutes to Kyouya.

That gesture made Kyouya smile a bit, but it would seem that it wasn't enough to keep him away from what he was thinking a while ago. Akira noticed that, but she decided that it would be better if she would put that question on hold.

"C'mon, it's almost time for us to leave. I think our boss should say a few words of… ah, enlightenment to his subordinates before a mission." Akira encouraged. So they proceeded downstairs.

~X~X~X~

"Everyone, I know there's a lot of pressure on us tonight. Please, don't make failure as you option. Good luck, and don't die." Kyouya said.

"Kyo-chan!" Hani-sempai said as he raised his hand, acting like he was in class, sitting infront of a teacher.

"What is it, Hani-sempai?"

"What will you do? Are you with Aki-chan and the others?" Hani asked innocently.

Kyouya paused for a moment. He briefly looked at his blonde friend who was currently beside Haruhi. He thought about the call he received from his father before he headed to the Yakashima manor, where Akira and the others await him.

~X~X~X~

Kyouya Ootori was on his way to the Yakashima Manor to offer his assistance to Akira and the others. He heard that they were going to have a rescue mission for Kana so he contacted some of his informants to research about his friend's whereabouts. Once he'd obtain that information, he hopped in his white mustang and instructed his driver to head to Yakashima manor. It was a pretty long distance for him to drive all away there, minus the traffic, so he knows he's going to be a little late.

'Not too late, I hope.' Kyouya thought to himself as he watched the sun set. He didn't expect a call now but he did. His phone was ringing. When he looked at the one who's calling, he was a bit surprised at who was calling him.

"Father."

"Did you hear Suoh Tamaki's going back to France? His grandmother wanted him to go immediately, bus since that Yakashima went missing, she postponed it until she be found." His father said monotonously, unknowing that his son's mouth was agape.

"…What?"

"Didn't you hear me the first time? I thought you were my son?" He remarked mockingly, which made Kyouya frustrated.

"Why are you telling me this?"

"Don't you want your friend to stay in the country?"

Kyouya was stunned. He didn't think his father would actually care enough for him to let his son know that.

"Can't you do anything about it then?" Kyouya asked, hoping that his father might be able to do something to stop Tamaki's grandmother from sending him away. Although deep inside his mind, and also based from experience, it was useless to count on his father during these kinds of situations.

"You expect me to do something about it? You know how busy I am?" His father stated, clearly a bit insulted at his son.

"Goodbye." Kyouya said as he hanged up on his father. As expected, he was on his own. Now another hurdle is in front of him once more, he was torn between finding his lost friend and wanting to keep his dear friend by his side.

~X~X~X~

"Kyouya-sempai, are you alright?" Haruhi asked her sempai. They were all waiting for his answer to Haninozuka's question, but were seemed like he was once again drowning in his thoughts.

"I'm sorry fro asking, Kyo-chan!" Hani-sempai tried to apologize.

"Ah, no need to apologize. While I'm not with you, I'm going to do my best to execute our back-up plan, which will remain a surprise until it is needed."Kyouya said coolly, assuring everyone, except Tamaki.

Tamaki knew that Kyouya would find out sooner or later, but he didn't expect he would find out this fast. He was worried for his was friend. He was more distracted than usual and he has a feeling, too something might go wrong.

'Oh, well.' He shrugged. He had to concentrate on this first.

They were preparing to leave. Everyone said their prayers, and thee team bid farewell to it's strategist.

'Good luck, everyone.'

~X~X~X~

Once they were there, Hani, Mori and Ken immediately went to work. Armed with his long leather cloak and a long Kanata sword, Ken headed to the eastern part of the dark buildings while Hani and Mori, also armed with leather jackets went to the western part of the buildings.

Morinozuka Takashi swiftly ran across the dark corridor. It was only moments ago when he and Haninozuka Mitskuni parted ways, him taking the bottom floor. He hides for a brief moment only to discover that he wasn't completely alone.

'Foot soldiers'

"Look out guys, foot soldiers" Ken said through his communicator just in time.

It was a slight miscalculation, but nothing they couldn't handle. When he was sure that the foot soldier has well beyond passed him, he went to move, taking the man down.

"One down." He said in his communicator. At the same time Hani and Ken informed them same thing. He proceeded, taking down more than a handful of foot soldiers and a few snipers. He accomplished his part.

"I'm done." Ken stated.

"Me too!" Hani said cheerfully.

And so was he. Now it was time for the next part to begin.

~X~X~X~

Guards were standing attentively at the front door of the warehouse. One wore a hat, casually whistling to the moon and another wore a pair of eyeglasses that hid eyes that looks as if it had seen so many things any normal person wouldn't even imagine of. Both of them look sleepy, but every muscle of their body was alert enough for them to hear a disturbance.

Bang.

"What? You! Go check what the hell is going on!" the one with the eyeglasses said, obviously superior to the other guard. As he watches his subordinate run, he was reminded of things that he buried deep in his mind.

"Sir! A civilian was shot!" His subordinate shouted as he ran back to his superior. Behind him was a blonde handsome man carrying a brown-haired lady wearing a white bloodstained dress.

"Please! You've got to help her!" The man pleaded. He was desperate. The man was shaking; his vouilet eyes were piercing through the cold heart of both of the guards.

'What the hell are those damn snipers thinking? They were instructed not to shoot civilians?'

He ran towards the blonde man, hoping that the pale girl was still alive.

"…She's still breathing, but it's faint. We have to take her to a hospital immediately!" He ordered. The blonde man agreed and his subordinate followed. He signaled a sniper to let them through. He was still angry at them but this was not the right time to scold them because right now his priority was saving the young girl's life.

"Please save her."

They ran towards the entrance, hoping he wasn't too late, but…

"…What…the…"

Both men now lay unconscious on the cold pavement, not knowing what hit them, a sense of shock in their faces.

"I'm sorry, but we must do this." Morinozuka Takashi said as he came out of the shadows. Fujioka Haruhi, now standing on her own two feet, gave a smile to both Suoh Tamaki and Haninozuka Mitskuni, as thanks for doing a great job.

"Great performance, people! Congratulations!" Ken said from their communicators.

"Ken-san! Were you watching us?" Tamaki asked inquisitively.

"Yeah? You remember the sniper? That was me. I borrowed a few equipment and presto! And if I say do myself, if I didn't know any better, I would've thought Haruhi was dying!"

Haruhi blushed at that comment. She really didn't do anything. Tamaki did all the work and…

"Don't over think it again, Haruhi. C'mon, let's wait for them back in the van." Mori said coolly as he patted her head lightly. He was answered by a smile on her face and a slight nod, signaling him that she was going with him.

"Alright, get ready. The party's just starting." Ken said.

~X~X~X~

Lucia Yakashima sat in a comfortable chair in her living room in Japan. She was served jasmine tea only a short while ago and it calmed her anxious nerves. Her husband said they were gong to be late, but she just got off the phone with her son, saying they're on their way.

"Ma'am, you have a visitor." A maid said to her mistress.

"My, my, and who do I give the honor of this late night visit?" Lucia said as she sipped some of her jasmine tea.

"Please forgive me for you're inconvenience Directress Yakashima."

"It's alright, dear boy. Now, take a seat." She gestured him to take a seat in front of her. She instructed her maid to sere some tea to her visitor, but he refused.

"May I know why the youngest son of the Ootori came to my manor this late?"

"I wanted to ask a favor." Kyouya said. The expression on his face didn't change at all since he entered the Yakashima manor. He was determined to make this favor, and he doesn't want to fail.

"My, such boldness. Truly an Ootori, it would seem."

Kyouya flinched at that moment. For some reason, he had issues regarding his family and frankly, things haven't been very good lately.

"We really need your help." Kyouya said; trying to recover.

"I see."

"And this also concerns your daughter."

Lucia Yakashima took another sip of her tea. It was starting to get cold.

"Alright. What can I don for you, Kyouya-kun?"

~X~X~X~

Akira Yakashima had successfully infiltrated the two story fortress. Together with her companions, Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin, they waited for the magic words that Suoh Tamaki had to say before proceeding out of their hiding place and into the said warehouse.

Please save her.

As soon as they heard that, they quickly went in through a window. Akira was surveying their environment, checking if there were any miscalculations they have made.

'Oh, dear. Looks like Kyouya was right. He was wrong about something.'

"Guys, there's a miscalculation"

"What?" Hikaru and Kaoru whispered, trying to keep their voices low.

"Just a matter of numbers. There are four people guarding the staircase, and several scattered in the shadows. Hika, Kao, you take this ground floor. Under any means, do not follow mw upstairs. Is that clear?" Akira said calmly, but there was assertiveness in her voice.

"Understood." They said in unison.

"Now, I'll help you with the guards, but when I get to the stairs, it's all up to you guys. Good luck, and don't die." Akira said; a smile ran through her face.

She was excited. She's going to see her sister again. Everything was going to be normal again and she was not going to let go of this opportunity. She sprinted to the first guard she saw farthest away from the stairs so that she could buy some time for her companions to comprehend with her speed.

She kicked his shin and sent him tumbling down to the cold pavement below. The noise she made caused the other guards to be more alert and go to her direction, making it a signal for Hikaru and Kaoru to follow her lead.

Akira threw another man down, leaping across the unconscious body towards the stairs. She turned to her right to check on her partners. It was up to them now.

She dodged a jab to the left and pulled out a dull short stick and hammered it to the man's side. Using the stick as a shield now, she kicked another man down and proceeded.

After kicking the last guard to unconsciousness, she ascended quietly upstairs. Just as she suspected, the noise they made downstairs made the guards upstairs to be more alert. Obviously, she had to be careful. She knows that the second floor has more guards, but these guards were that in Seichiro's caliber and she only has a stick for her weapon of mass destruction, which she dad proven a while ago.

"Akira, how's it going?" Kentaro on her communicator said; aware of his sister's place.

"Second floor." She said calmly.

"I can see three or more people from this tower. Need help?"

"Be careful."

"Alright, here I come."

~X~X~X~

Kentaro Yakashima doesn't know the reason, but ever since they could remember, they were trained in various arts of combat, and one of those skills was gun manipulating. He couldn't curve a bullet like some people say, but he was good at both long and short- ranged shooting. There was even a battle strategy devised specifically for them when it came to terms. Kanako and he were basically the long ranged shooters, taking out most of the posted men before Akira and A-kun to move. They were the field operatives. That was why Akira was sent down there and not him. This was her specialty, and Kyouya was smart enough to take advantage of that.

As he readies himself, he looks for the target nearest to the range of his sniper.

He shoots.

"One man down"

~X~X~X~

Seichiro found himself staring at his dark ceiling, thinking of something. He pondered about what he was going to do.

He was unprepared, yes but to think that he would do such a thing?

He then turned his back on the moonlit room. He wonders about what would happen next. What benefit would this bring in his life?

Now, he sat upright and stared at the covers of his bed. He was determined to do this. He got out of bed and grabbed his coat, which was the same color as the midnight backdrop of the moon. It was almost midnight.

Showtime.

A/N: Okay guys! Chap 10 finally done! I finished this before school starts! (Mission Accomplish!). I hope you guys liked it. Please R&R!