Title: Divine Intervention

A/N: This is again inspired from Holes and Tears. X) You really should read it.

Spoilers: None really. X)

Disclaimer: Look, if I own this, this would've happened in the series! But I don't own so you don't sue okay?

To say that Granny Liza is angry is an understatement.

Granny Liza is utterly pissed.

She couldn't recall the last time she wanted to grind someone's neck so badly. It wasn't since Badou came a day late after a supposed appointment. When Badou did remember to show up he came to her with a hangover as bright as daylight. If the Bishop didn't happen to pass by that day, Granny Liza would've contacted him to arrange a funeral.

Today's case was utterly special which is why she is utterly pissed.

Seated in front of her is a male by the name of Haine Ramnsteiner and a female by the name of Naoto Fuyumine. Haine, a white haired albino with orbs as red as blood, had the expression of indifference written all over his face. His blood red orbs however, reflected his suppressed irritation. Naoto, a raven haired lady with amethyst orbs looked apologetic but, when her amethyst orbs would come across blood red ones her expression turned into fury.

To add a little more chaos to this picture Haine Ramnsteiner suffers a severe case of gynophobia, it was said that he developed this during his time in the "underground." Naoto Fuyumine suffers amnesia. Having no recollection of who she is, the only clue she follows was that given by her late master. The person who murdered her parents and gave her the cross shaped scar across her chest is a skilled swordsman from the "underground."

To sum it up both of them are looking for the "underground" and all they have to do is work together right? As simple as that! Unfortunately Haine doesn't remember where it is exactly and Naoto isn't buying it. Their clashing principles are very obvious and tossing gynophobia to the mix…

We have a recipe for disaster.

"I sent you two as negotiators. Both of you would act as mediators for both factions. It was that simple."

Both of them said nothing as they averted their eyes away from each other. It annoyed Granny Liza in this case it was a wise move. If either of them dared to retort she'd definitely blow a fuse. She was expecting a word or two from Haine but surprisingly he kept his mouth shut.

"Tell me how in the world did the two factions ended up acting as mediators for both of you instead!?"

The Bishop who was seated at the corner nearest to Granny Liza tried his hardest to suppress his amusement. He was called by Granny Liza earlier on just in case things may get a little out of hand. "Now, now Granny Liza look at the bright side! At least they didn't volunteer themselves to lead both factions into civil war right?" Yup he was definitely amused simply thinking about the two factions acting as Naoto and Haine's mediators was bringing tears to his eyes. Well not that he imagined violence and all that bloodshed but he won't deny that those two are a handful.

Granny Liza ignored his point and swore she'd get back at him, "The last thing this chaos-laden world needs is two skilled fighters wreaking havoc just to slit the other's throat out! We have enough bloodshed to last us a decade the least you two can do is to spare each other!"

Spare each other… cooperate… gynophobia…

Ah, divine intervention.

"Granny Liza if you don't mind I have a suggestion…."

~*~*~*~*~

"YOU SAID WHAT?!"

"Its divine intervention isn't it? I honestly think it was a perfect sign! If you think about it carefully we're hitting more than two birds with one stone!"

Badou was petrified. After all the shit he's been through nothing has prepared him for this. "YOU'RE FUCKING CRAZY! YOU CAN CONSIDER THIS AS A SIGNED DEATH WARRANT!"

The Bishop only grinned, "Ah would you like to start confessing then Badou?"

"THAT'S NOT THE DAMN POINT! Why the hell did you suggest this idea to Granny Liza?!"

"Like I said it's an arrangement of convenience and besides Badou,"

"What?!"

"Aren't you asking the wrong question?"

Badou blinked considerably and wondered what exactly the bishop meant. Besides there was a lot of things running wild in his head right now like is there anyway to reverse this situation. Giving it some thought and weighing the pros and cons there's actually a lot of benefit from it. That is if it doesn't backfire on them then this arrangement is most definitely a signed death warrant.

"What do you mean by---"

A loud bang signaled the entrance of two figures walking side by side with a considerable distance. Badou could only watch in dread as the two figures marched towards them each slamming a sheet of paper on the altar. Blood red met amethyst and they instantly looked away. The Bishop was delighted to scan through the papers. Badou was too scared to care.

"Oooohhhh! This is quite near here isn't it? And a 15 minute walk to Granny Liza's place too." The Bishop paused and Badou couldn't help himself anymore and took a peak, "Hey isn't this too cheap?!"

Naoto was the first one to speak up, "You didn't have to threaten the landlord."

Haine clicked his tongue in annoyance, "You're not paying the rent besides aren't I the one in the losing end? The fact that you can't sew a button back to your jacket clearly reflects your hand on household chores doesn't it?"

The distance between them was as wide as the altar table. She took a few steps towards him and he stepped back. Their glares pierced at each other and the tension between them was enough to suffocate anyone near the perimeter.

Naoto took a deep breath and closed her eyes as she turned her back towards Haine.

"I'm not doing your laundry."

And with that she left.

Long silence ensued until the Bishop decided to poke some fun, "I suggest you start learning how to cook too."

Haine only growled as he walked out the door.

"Bishop."

"Hm?"

"I think I should ask you another question."

"What?"

"How did you make them agree to stay under one roof?"

"Didn't I tell you? It's divine intervention!"

Badou took out a cigarette and lit it up, "Yeah right."

I have no idea how those two would actually agree to stay under one roof. XD R&R Please and thank you. ^^,=