Chapter 42: Perverse Deals

Conto sighed and said, "Aikawa, I need to go to work. Can we discuss this later?"

Aikawa snarled, "did you really rape Goda?" She screamed when Conto stalled at the door.

He shivered and moaned, "I really do not want to talk about this right now."

She said, "Well," Her body slammed against the door and finished, "we are talking about this now. Do not use those tears as an excuse! Tell me the truth! No one will!"

"I love her! Do you think I enjoy that fact that…for once…alcohol won over my body and mind…" He sobbed and fell onto his knees.

She slowly went to him and said, "so…you did rape Hetzumi-chan then…"

Conto stared at her with his streaming eyes and said, "Yes but…I love her so much. I never meant…I just felt braver…and I did it…I never meant to hurt her. God, I am lower than pond scum…" He hid his face and continued to sob.

Aikawa only held Conto as she said, "Also…this might account to nothing but…you remember Aki-chan the rabbit, right?"

Conto moaned, "Yes."

"Well, the food servers said that there was a strange food pellet in the rabbit's pen…what?" She said when Conto stared at her with enlarged eyes.

Conto gasped and said breathlessly, "a pellet…shit…the rabbit was poisoned."

Aikawa opened and closed her mouth. She slowly said, "The food servers thought they killed the rabbit by trying the hymlick maneuver on him."

Conto slowly look at her. He wiped his tears and said, "Tell me why did you not say a word to me or the parents of Aki-chan?"

Aikawa moaned and said, "Well…how could I prove it? Words of a person could be lies, so I felt saying the twisting of the rabbit's neck was the main cause of death was better than a rumor."

Conto moaned and said, "No, the pellet was. I know who killed…crap." He covered his mouth and said between his fingers, "maybe…I was drugged too…"

Aikawa said, "Who would want to kill a rabbit and poison a man? Why did all of this have to happen at my party? This is ridiculous…"

Conto stiffened when they heard footsteps outside Aikawa's door and gentle knocking. They stared at each other when Conto grabbed his wire. He said, "Who's there?"

"We need to talk, asshole." Goda said.

Conto instantly blushed and stood. He opened the door and looked at a very angry Goda. His face turned to normal color when Goda snarled, "do not even dare think evil, sexual, or romantic ideas. I am here to delegate and get Aikawa off my ass. So, let me in."

Goda stormed in and sat on the couch. He demanded, "Aikawa, I called Isaka and asked him to give you the day off. So ladies, come in."

Conto watched as the Pen mother and daughter came in. He closed the door as he said, "What is the meaning of this, Goda?"

Goda said very clearly, "I am firing all three of you."

Conto stiffened as the Pen women stared at each other and Pen-san said, "Goda, you cannot be serious—"

Goda crossed his arms and said, "The truth is, I am sick and tired of running. If the Hunassha wants me, then they have to face me alone. The three of you have fought hard for me, and for that I will grant you your freedom with wonderful pensions." He took out his check book and held out his hand with three checks.

None of Goda's protectors moved as Aikawa said, "The Hunassha…" She gasped and said, "Hetzumi-chan…you do not mean…The Hunassha? The darkest, cruelest and hardest to catch….no. Are you joking, right?"

Goda sighed and left the checks on the coffee table. He said, "I kid you not. My family is the Hunassha, and I used to be a member—"

Conto snarled, "That is enough!"

Pen women stared at him as Conto finished, "I did not protect you on a whim, dare, or anything foolish! Goda, you cannot fire me! I rather die than…"

Goda presented a small pistol and said, "are you sure you want to say that to me right now?"

Aikawa gasped and backed away, but Goda's followers stood together as they stared at Goda.

Pen-san said, "I was ready to die for you every time I woke up. If I die here, then so be it."

Pen-chan said, "I am not a duo without my mother…I stand beside her and you until death steals my last breath."

Conto said, "I will gladly take a bullet for you…Hetzumi."

Goda's hand shook and said, "do not test me…I am in a very foul mood and do not need this! Just take your checks and leave."

Pen-chan grabbed the checks, and they looked at their own checks. Conto growled, "do you think I am worth thirty million dollars to leave you?"

Pen-san said, "Do you want to know what I think?" She ripped her check and finished, "kill me if you want me to leave."

Pen-chan did the same as her mother. Conto kept staring at the check and said, "why Goda…why do you want us to leave…tell me WHY?" He glared at Goda as Goda kept his face calm but the gun erected at Conto's heart.

Goda said, "you were probably reaching the same conclusion, Conto. That rabbit belonged to Aki Usugia, a former sex slave to one of Strike Butcher's assassins. This fact alone forced my father to thick of an action or provoked him to kill the rabbit as a warning to me. Also, he drugged you as well Conto. Have you forgotten that my father will do anything to obtain his goals? Murder Lotus is no fool when it comes to murder quickly and silently. Also, his deepest desire is for Conto and I…to become a pair. But if you disappear, I will expect him to slow his revenge strike on innocent people and animals."

Conto snarled and curled his fists, "I rather die than leave you alone."

Pen-san and Pen-chan nodded as they said as one, "we are your protectors and will not leave you."

Goda stood and said, "Fine, suicide is the only way out then." He pointed his gun to his head as Aikawa shrieked, "Hetzumi-chan don't! Please leave!" She pleadingly looked at the protectors as they watched with similar faces of pain…

Conto said, "Hetzumi…don't—"

Goda loaded a bullet and said, "All this pain and issues will stop if I die. Do not provoke me."

Conto raised his hands and said, "please Hetzumi, I love you so much…do not kill yourself." His tears silently fell as he shivered in fear. He knew Hetzumi was a lady of her word…and went all the way if needed.

Pen-san and Pen-chan raised their hands. Pen-san said, "We can leave…but should you ever need us…we will be close." Pen-chan nodded and said, "Very close! Please Goda-san…we do care for you deeply. We…no I…do not want to see you die. I will fight every monster, villain and asshole for you. Please, remember me…and my mom." Both women slowly walked out and gently closed the door.

Goda said, "Leave Conto."

Conto sobbed, "Kill me first. I will never leave."

Goda turned his gun to Conto as Conto stood tall. Conto's tears continued to fall as Goda said, "be a man! Stop crying!"

Conto said, "Crying shows my heart…I refuse to stop." He slowly moved forward.

Goda's eyes enlarged as he said "stop it! I will shoot!"

Conto said gently, "I will always die for you…my beloved." He kept advancing as Goda got away from the couch. Goda backed into a wall as Conto came close. The gun was between them as Conto slowly removed the gun and unloaded it. Conto said, "Darling…I am so sorry for hurting you…but I meant what I said and did. I love you…all of you; inside, outside, and everything about you. Please…" He led Goda's hand to his heart and finished, "I will always fight for you…even if all your other lovers or family destroys you. I will always protect, heal and be there for you…to the bitter end. I love you…I love you with every inch of my beating heart. I am yours…and I always will be there. No matter what…" His heart was beating passionately for the closeness both of them had as Goda gasped for breath and tried to refute…Conto kissed Goda's face gently. Goda moaned but their mouths touched.

Their arms wrapped around each other as Conto moaned deeply. Goda groaned but their mouths rejoined as they kissed each other. Their mouths twisted, licked and sucked deeply…they leaned close to the wall as they rubbed each other's bodies. Conto gently spread Goda's legs apart and rubbed his member against Goda's lower end. Goda gasped and flushed. They looked at each other and rejoined their mouths as they moaned. Their bodies molded into each other as Conto's hands rubbed Goda' body and under his shirt…

Goda stiffened and shoved Conto off. Conto fell back as Goda snarled, "Do not…test me. I really could kill you…if I truly wanted to…"

Conto wiped his tears and said, "I will gladly die for you."

Goda's eyes slowly teared as he sobbed, "WHY DAMMIT? Why…other than love…would you want to die for me? I am not worthy of your love, praise, or life… I am a sick, twisted, and evil bastard! Please, just go!"

Conto stood and said, "I love you and desire with every inch of my soul to be with you. I know that you are confused and hurt…but I will always be here for you. Whenever you need me, I will wait with open arms."

Goda said with his arms in front of him, "Stay back! I need space and…" Conto gently took Goda's hands and kissed them. Goda gulped when their bodies got closer again…Conto's mouth rubbed over Goda's when Goda opened his mouth and…

Conto yelped in pain and backed away. He spat out blood as he rubbed his mouth where Goda bit him. He groaned, but he said "this is just a minor setback, dear."

Goda leaned on the wall and said, "will you ever quit?"

Conto giggled gently and said, "Never."

Goda dodged Conto's arms and said, "I am no longer with Akihiko or Misaki; also I expect no further watching of the Uke Trade-Off players. The game is done…after I surrender to my family—"

Conto ran to the door and blocked it. He snarled, "I will not allow it!"

Goda stiffened and said, "what can I do then? Do you think I enjoy innocent people getting hurt on my account?"

"Your father did this for his stupid game! He does not want…no, he would not kill others for you. Would he?" Conto said as blood slowly stopped spilling from his wound on the corner of his mouth.

Goda crossed his arms and said, "I would believe that my family would do anything…god!" He screamed and held his right wrist. His hand started to turn blue…

Conto tried to come closer, but a small blue sparkling cloud surrounded Goda. He backed to the door as he said, "Hetzumi…this happened before…right?"

Goda shivered and said, "yes…Frigtitus…" He looked distant and snarled, "I will…AHHHH!" His hand was navy now…

Conto tried to come closer as Aikawa said, "Conto…what is happening?"

Aikawa watched in horror as Conto said, "I wish I knew…"

Goda sighed and said, "X." The cloud slowly disappeared as an echoing voice said, "memini, Erus. Memini X…" The cloud was gone as Goda's hand turned back to its pale complexion. Goda groaned and held his right hand close to his chest. He murmured, "Conto…Aikawa…I expect complete silence about this."

Conto and Aikawa said as one, "I do not even understand what happened."

Goda snickered and flexed shakily his right hand. He said, "I played some dangerous games…when I was young…I am still paying for it." His hand was shown enough to show the runes on his right wrists…Conto only knew a few like journey and joy…but why Viking runes are on Goda's wrist?

Conto came to Goda and said, "What did you do to get these…whoa." He saw the depth and the scars…these wounds were deep and burned on Goda's skin. As an eerie blue light surrounded Goda's wrist and the runes on it, Goda's right hand shivered in pain.

Goda said, "I told you…I played some dangerous games when I was a kid…this is proof of it…" He moaned and covered his wrist up.

Conto gulped and said, "is this how…Goda, what is this? Explain this to me!"

Goda stared at him and snarled, "You are not involved any more. Get out of my way." He tried to get away from Conto, but Conto kept dancing in from of Goda to keep him there.

Conto said, "Tell me the truth."

Goda snarled, "You want the truth? You have to deserve it."

Conto said, "tell me what to do…I will do anything."

Goda said, "Leave me alone!"

"Never." Conto said with stern eyes to prove his point.

Goda wiped his eyes and said, "I am not playing, Conto. I am in no mood to fool around like this!"

Conto said, "I will not—"

"Fine! You want to see…Frigtitus, appear!" Goda said as he put his hand to the side…the blue cloud started to appear as the blue cloud formed and swirled into a small tornado. Nothing in the room went into the winds, but everything blew away.

Conto and Aikawa backed away as the blue cloud turned darker and formed into a human body… The teen was curled into a ball and landed on the ground as he uncurled himself. The teen's long silvery blue hair covered his body as he flipped his hair back. He stood to reveal he was no bigger than a teenager, but his face was aged like a twenty-something year old. His perfect face and gray eyes glared at Conto and Aikawa. He flipped his hand as a staff made with twisted wood and a blue orb sat on top appeared as he grabbed it. His eyes slowly turned to Goda as he said, "hostis vel amicus?"

Conto's eyes enlarged as he pointed at this teenager. He said, "what the…who the…when the…wow…this is intense."

Aikawa's mouth dropped as she stared at the teenager that appeared after a cloud of blue sparkles. She tried to speak, but drool slipped from her mouth.

Goda sighed, "Amicus."

The teen held his staff close as he said, "well, they must be worthy of your trust to have me shown to them."

Aikawa and Conto held each other as they said, "the thing…what is it?"

The teen rolled his eyes and said, "I am a wizard, the great and powerful Hallwil." He tapped his staff as the orb glowed an eerie navy then calmed down. His snicker was playful as he commented, "humans are so easy to please…you two look like fish out of water."

Conto gulped and said, "Wait…have I met him before…"

Hallwil stiffened and said, "possibly…but not many lived it Strike Butcher says to kill them. The Faerie Court is supposed to be a secret, but…some people have found out."

Conto held Aikawa close and pointed at Hallwil as he said, "no…you cannot be…a member of the Faerie Court? Oh god…Goda…what have you done?"

Goda showed his runes on his right wrist and said, "I stole him…but I stole him with a promise that I cannot tell you. But I can say this: I no longer require your protection with Hallwil on my side. He follows my orders as much as he follows Strike Butcher's, which is helpful for protection wise."

Hallwil revealed his right wrist, which the same runes and markings were on his wrist like Goda's. He said, "But remember, I need to be on his side until you can figure out your mission."

Goda moaned and said, "I don't get it! I need more time…"

"Well, take your time. But, I can tell you that your father did poison this man." Hallwil pointed to Conto and finished, "I am not sure with what aphrodisiac he used, but…my wares was missing a few powders of the stronger aphrodisiacs that imitate alcohol consumption."

Conto released Aikawa as she slumped to the ground. He said breathlessly, "Murder Lotus…used an aphrodisiac on me! That explains everything! Goda, this is not my fault! It was your fathers…" His happiness trek ended with Goda's snarling face.

"Good for you, now I know you have no control over Hallwil's potions. Big flipping deal! I knew it was an aphrodisiac by the smell of your breath. Also, my father would be the only one to administer that kind. So, stop your smiling and think this makes me like you anymore." Goda snarled.

Conto sighed and said, "at least I was not drunk…an aphrodisiac…wow. That stuff is strong."

Hallwil snickered and said, "You should—ACK!" His right wrist was lifted in the air as Goda snarled, "I forbid you to tell Conto any more than needed. Got it?" His gray eyes were twinkling with blue as he snarled, "do not forget, Hetzumi. I am a wizard and can easily kill you ten million ways."

Goda slowly released Hallwil as Hallwil rubbed his wrist and finished, "I could kill you or allow yourself to be killed…but then the mission would be incomplete. I refuse to allow you to die easily because you are hormonal and delusional."

Hallwil continued while Goda fumed, "I need you alive as promised…I will protect you the best I can. Strike Butcher and Murder Lotus have been calm lately…but that means jack shit if they decide to turn and want to kill again. The rabbit was an oeuvre of their power, which even scares me. They have intelligence beyond my own powers, but they do get plenty of help from Strawberry Elixir. And scare tactics with using Twisted Fate. While I am not much of a threat, they use my potions to their advantage. For humans, they are very smart to use three vastly different magic styles to their liking."

Goda nodded and moaned, "I understand…but…I still need more time."

Hallwil tapped his staff as an ancient book appeared before Goda. He said, "This might help…but I am not sure. I will have to steal it back when my master needs it, but…you can use it at your leisure."

Goda took the book and said, "Hallwil, one more question."

Hallwil bowed and said, "Ask away, master."

Goda said as he looked at his wrist, "who has more control over you, me or Strike Butcher?"

Hallwil stood straight and said, "You do…but Strike Butcher owns…something very dear to me. That is why I stay with him and not with you…I have no choice." He looked in pain for admitting this, but he finished, "I will always return to you; but there is another question on your breath, master. Ask one more then I must go."

Goda sighed and said, "What are the Hunassha's plans with me?"

Hallwil smirked and said, "The forefathers' and Bullmus have very different ideas on what to do with you. Only Strawberry Elixir is aware of my betrayal, and he tries to get Strike Butcher to see…the fool. He looks to his human assassins than his Faerie Court for the 'person that betrayed you for another…' Also, Murder Lotus has shown his method of silent death or poison to make you scared. Bullmus…is silent. But my master, Strike Butcher…he is listening to Strawberry Elixir. His methods have not been shown too much, yet."

Goda nodded and said, "Until later, thank you Hallwil."

Hallwil looked at Goda and said, "You are the only Taka that thanks me…well, that could be why I refuse to let you die. I want to see this mission and you…to stay alive." Blue clouds formed around Hallwil as he finished, "sojourn procul, mortalis!"

Conto gasped and said, "GODA!"

Swirling blue clouds and lights flashed in front of Conto and Aikawa. The blue clouds swirled and spun so quickly that Conto could not see Goda escaping. They blinked and said in unison, "what just happened?"

Conto felt he heard those words before…so many times that he knew what those words meant. He looked up in a Latin dictionary and the words mean temporary stay from afar, mortal. His memory tried to connect a face with the person that said this…but every time he got close…he would stare into a wall for so long and tear from the concentration. He moaned and said, "Aikawa, wasn't Goda here?"

Aikawa nodded and said, "Yes, and two other women, a mother and daughter. But then…blank. When did Goda leave?" She stood as Conto kept looking around the room.

Conto blinked and said, "I cannot remember."

Aikawa sighed and stood. She said, "Maybe we should go to work…maybe later we can remember."

Conto nodded as he opened the door to a blonde. She smirked and said, "What in the world could Goda, Hozumi would want here? Who are you, handsome?"

He stiffened and stood in front of the door. Conto said, "Who are you?"

She smiled and said, "Camille Lockstreet, and this is my butler, Bentley."

Bentley bowed and said, "Charmed, sir."

Bentley had black hair streaked with gray in jagged lines. He greased his hair to perfection to reveal his navy blue eyes behind thin oval glasses. His body, tall and lean, fitted into a very expensive tux with all the fittings of a proper butler. His square face had a thick mustache and a chin strap with the same color scheme on his head. Even his eye brows had gray and black in them, Bentley wore a stoic face at Conto examining him.

Camille was definitely English born; she wore an old fashioned dress with a corset holding her figure in place. The dress was thick dark plum velvet to match her eyes. Her golden hair was twisted in thick curls, but her face was sly with secrets…as Conto moved to allow them in.

Aikawa looked at Bentley and said, "Who…wow…are you?"

Bentley stiffened slightly and said, "Bentley, madam." He reached for Aikawa's hand and kissed it gently. He said, "are you alright madam, you look like a scare affected your delicate features."

Aikawa blushed slightly as she said, "no…I am fine…"

Bentley smiled as Camille gasped. He stiffened as he released Aikawa's hand and said, "Sorry lady Camille, I shall wait—"

"No dear Bentley, stay here. No…what is your name, my lady?" Camille asked Aikawa.

Aikawa smiled and said, "Aikawa, Eri."

Conto said, "This does nothing to prove you could have been listening to our conversation. Who are you to be spying on normal people?"

Camille laughed and said, "Normal? You? Sir, you must either be in love or work for Hozumi Goda to be that close to a Taka…if I am correct?"

Conto took his wire from his pocket and snarled, "Lockstreet you say? Well…" He stalled and dropped his wire. His body slammed the door closed. He finished, "no the…English detective…Detective Lockstreet!"

Camille sighed and said, "I was fired and people still remember my name…shame. But, I refuse to quit this juicy mystery! I saw Goda running from this apartment and had to see who lived here. But, I am here to get closer to Goda…so, I will do as it takes." She wrapped her arms around Conto and said, "May I steal some of your semen? I need to stay close to you to figure this mystery out."

Conto shivered and said, "Not in this lifetime or the next! I love Goda and only…why?"

Camille giggled and said, "If I am pregnant, my men will have no choice but protect you and everyone connected to you. So, if you cannot find or protect Goda…then my men will."

Conto knew for a fact that Detective Lockstreet was an amazing detective for her connections in the underworld and her brilliance to solve all mysteries in a matter of months. Her allies could be useful to protect Goda…but were they that good? He said, "what if they get caught? The Hunassha and Goda are brilliant…"

Camille laughed delicately and said, "oh dear me, the Hunassha? Really? Dear me, I will enjoy this mystery greatly. But yes, my men are either criminals bred for this stuff, or they were trained by the best…my butler."

Conto looked at Bentley; Bentley and Aikawa smiled at each other as they got a little closer… Bentley said, "You…are so…damn." He tried to remain in business form, but Aikawa kissed his cheek. She said, "thank you, sir."

Conto sighed and said, "A baby…is that all you want?"

Camille flushed and said, "Yes! You are perfect…Ayame Conto."

Conto stiffened and said, "You knew…"

Camille kissed his cheek and said, "of course, I heard Goda whine in pain your name. But a Conto…here in my arms…our child would be amazing!"

Conto moaned, "This does not guarantee anything—"

Bentley and Aikawa were kissing…Conto watched in disbelief as Camille giggled under her breath. Aikawa wrapped her arms around Bentley as Bentley just gave in and kissed her back.

"Sorry if you were dating her…my butler does not show emotions to many women. This is very interesting." Camille whispered as Bentley and Aikawa stumbled with their mouths connected…to her bedroom.

Conto opened his mouth, but Camille covered it with her hand. She said, "Do not bother…" They heard noises from the bedroom as Camille finished, "Bentley may appear old, but he is very limber." She laughed and removed herself from his arms as she slowly removed her dress.

Her skin was creamy white and smooth…no imperfections or moles strayed on her skin. She turned and revealed her perfect breasts and lightly haired pubic area. Camille slowly lay on the couch and said, "I will pay you if you like…to make it look like you were forced into this than asked to…"

Conto gulped and said, "Your men are all I want…the best to protect Goda…please. Have them here soon."

Camille said, "They have been told to watch over Goda for me. Do not worry. If anything harms her, they will defend her with their lives. She is safe…if you complete your end of the bargain."

Conto gulped again as he heard Bentley and Aikawa making some noises like animals…he never wanted this. His hands slowly removed the clothes on his body as he came to Camille. He lowered onto her and said, "How do you like it?"

Camille sighed, "Do what you like…I just want a baby."

Conto spread her legs and started to pump his member into her. Camille sighed in annoyance, but Conto captured her lips. She stiffened at the touch, but they embraced their mouths closely as their arms wrapped around each other.

TBC….