Chapter II
Police Code 10-4:Message Received
Disclaimer I DO NOT REPEAT DO NOT OWN RWBY,
ROOSTER TEETH AND MONTY OUM DOES
Vale's subway systems were the most popular form of transportation in the kingdom, most citizens use it daily, so much so that land vehicles are rare since most of the roads are too narrow and traditional for cars and mainly used for walking, but since it's a bustling city and a popular shipping area people just had to do more than just walk, and so came airship travel and most importantly( for the story) the subway system that goes above and underneath Vale , a cheap and reliable transportation system that connects all of Vale's sectors. As expected it was a busy system usually full of people,currently however since rush hour was still about 4 hours away, only few were currently on train 11-Z, an old man sitting near the entrance, a young woman wearing a coat on top of her waitress outfit going to her next shift a suspicious looking poorly dressed man with a dishonest aura, 'Oh wait he's probably just an art major', a hobo, a guy in a suit who keeps looking at his watch time to time, and surprisingly two young teens, a blonde girl about 17 or so and a dark haired boy probably just the same height. They look like a couple, two friends maybe, brother and sister was a slight possibility, hell one would even say they don't even no each other a just sat a little to close to each other the truth couldn't be anything as predictable.
"So..."
"So?"
"Why do I have to hold the condoms again? " which was followed by her lifting up a shopping bag full ,that's right a shopping bag full of them.
That earned some stares
"Do you want to hold the pregnancy tests then" he replied following her example, with the same amount as the other bag contained
"No" she said shaking her head, acting serious('for once').
Once again the silence was awkward, really awkward, awkward enough for
awkward coughs to be heard. Yes it's that awkward.
"Okay lets get this over with, You're probably wondering why we require...c-
"Condoms" Yang finished he's sentence bluntly
"Contraceptives would be a much more...decent word"
"Hey if it's rubber, wraps tight,and prevents 18 years of headaches, how ever you call'em condoms are condoms"
"What a morbid conversation we are having" as Ask said this he relaxed a bit
and making himself comfortable for the long ride ahead. Just as sleep was oh...so close.
"So who're we paying with these" Yang said once again waking him up.
"Will I ever get any sleep on this train?" was what Ask cried with a defeated tone.
"Not unless you wanna get mugged or end up sleeping all the way to another kingdom."
"Duly noted" Ask sat up properly.
"I guess there is no rest for the weary."
"Now about you're question..." Yang instantly paid attention to him
"Let's just say he's a very popular character and a type of person who's services we require to continue my- our investigation"
"What's with the condoms then, who wants to get paid with these" gesturing to the paper bag full of condoms.
"What is he a pimp or something?"
"..."
"He is, isn't he!"
"...Well not that kind of pimp."
"What kind is he then?"
"Let's not talk about this here, let's switch the conversation to a less suspicious topic"
"Ah...fine. Hm...wanna..."
"Wanna...what?"
"Play 20 questions"
"Xiao Long is that a pun to my name or to my profession"
"Yes"
That earned a grunt, an irritated grunt from Ask.
"I'll start...hmm...Oh I know are you da-"
"Why don't you and you're sister look anything alike"
-ting..."
"Come now Xiao Long, I thought we were playing 20 question."
"That's...well how do I put it...that's cause Ruby's-
SCENE CHANGE
Location:Signal Academy
Time: 11:07AM
ACHOO~ Ruby's sneeze was the loudest thing in the bored to death class the
hated period every student seems to have , the one class with the monotone voiced teacher (AU: I know you've at least had one teacher like that)
"Bless you miss Rose"
"Oh sorry professor"
"Paging Ruby Rose to the principals office, Miss Ruby Rose to the principals office"
"Oh I knew that sneeze meant something"
"Something bad"
SCENE CHANGE
"-and that's why we look nothing alike"
"That explains so much, I would have never have known. My troubled mind has been wondering why neither of you're genetic traits match, but that was simply beyond my margin of thought"
"Huh?"
"My head hurts cause I didn't know why you two look so different, and I didn't see that coming. I even had theories of which were hardly close to the truth" Ask translated he's previous sentence to a more understandable one.
"Ah" was Yang response but did a double take on Ask's last statement
"Which theory was the closest?"
"Out of the 14 theories-"
"14?!"
"-only the one about genetic cloning was the closest to the truth"
"I don't blame you, we get that all the time."
"Now I believe it's my turn"
"Wait it's mine"
"You already asked a question. It's my turn."
"I didn't-"
"'Which theory was the closest', counts as a question."
"Fine.. hit me."
"Why do you love your hair so much?"
"Huh?"
"Shampoo, conditioner, several hair care products, expensive combs and the evidence goes on, all pointing to one conclusion...you love your hair. Why is that?"
"Another deduction, Ask?"
"My turn, my question Xiao Long."
"Its a touchy subject."
"Oh those are the best kinds. Try me."
"When I was a kid..." and the tale goes on and left for the readers to decide
SCENE CHANGE
Location: Undisclosed Safe House, Industrial District, City of Vale
Time: 11:22 AM
Junior was having a terrible 12 hours, not only did he and all his men got beat-up by a thundering, fire shooting ogre of a blonde girl, but she even wrecked there place of business, insurance can cover the fire damage but his reputation and his clubs popularity are down the drain when word comes out of a teenage girl walking all over them, plus having all his men to injured to work, and his two good-for-nothing enforcers out of commission was enough for Junior to call for...him, speaking of him he should have been here by now.
'Then she'll pay' Junior thought evilly, he laughed a little until a sharp pain came over him.
Just then the doors burst open, a young man dressed in a Japanese overcoat came in front of his chair all of Junior's guards point there weapons at said young man, if unafraid or just too cocky the young man paid no attention to the injured thugs Junior gestured for them to relax, the thugs begrudgingly followed.
"Man how'd the other guy look" a tall young man exclaimed seeing how beat-up his latest employer was.
"Keep talking that way and you'll get your ass kicked"
"Doubtful Junior, besides I wouldn't be in this dump if you knew that would happen" that earned him a glare from Junior's injured henchmen.
"Maybe I shouldn't have asked, a line like that's when you got in a fight after all, you look more like you just stood and took it."
"Fuck you"
"Let's make it quick then"
"Ass"
"Loser"
"Now why'd you send for a guy like me."
"I want some one taken care of-"
"What is this the godfather" he cut in
"Enough joking around!"
"Who's the unlucky bastard you want dead. My guess is the who wiped the floor with you "
"Bitch"
"What? I'm just asking"
"No he's not a bastard she's a bitch"
"A woman?! All this cause of a woman. She dumped you didn't she? what she ran off with someone smarter or something"
"Hey when you fight her yourself you'll see why"
"He he he he she sounds tough"
"She is"
"No wonder she left you"
"Grrr...You know someday karma's gonna get you for this."
"How so"
"You keep saying she left me-" the assassin smirked at his poor choice of words
"Which she didn't!"
"Sure "
"So you'll have a girl walkout on you"
"As if, she'd never leave" the last part was said in barely a whisper as he walked to the exit. He stopped in his tracks as he needed one more bit of info
"How do I find my target anyway"
"If I told you that, what would I need you for?"
"At least give me a hint"
"She's blonde, busty and a boxer. You'll find her"
"Damn, she sounds too good for you."
"SHUT UP TAURUS!" yelled the very annoyed Junior as his sword-for-hire
left through the door, he swore he could hear a chuckle from behind it though
SCENE CHANGE
"-and that's why I love my hair" Yang finished wiping fake tears in her eyes
"What a er...touching tale" Ask commented not really being able to relate with her story
"I know it's mine"
"I believe it's your turn Xiao Long."
A long uncharacteristic silence graced Yang, For Ask it was probably the first time he had a quiet moment in her presence.
"Cat got your tongue?"
"NO! A cat does not have my toungue and that counts as a question so I get two free questions."
'Spoke to soon'
"Now are you dating anyone, and if yes who, if no why not oh and define your sexuality while you're at it."
"Um...no, not dating , never really crossed my mind and um... straight." Ask answered nonchalantly as if answering a childish math equation
"..."
"God! You're hopeless, you didn't even blush, you were suppose to blush or stutter when a pretty girls walks into your boring life and creates sexual tension and which ultimately leads to an awkward 'do you like someone moment' "
Ask glares at you, yes I mean you dear reader.
" Every anime otaku's dream in a nutshell"
"Huh what was that "
"Nothing just the fourth wall breaking"
"What eve- wait did I just waste my extra question"
"You wasted two actually, just now"
"Grr...Smart-ass"
"It's your turn"
Finally giving up any chance of getting to know her inquiry agent she chose to ask questions in a different direction.
"So are we there yet?"
"Just seven more stops"
"SEVEN!"
'Uhh...this is gonna be a long ride'
"Do you know how to use a pregnancy test?"
"Wha-?" 'Oh right the game'
"Yes" was Yang's single reply. Yang caught a questioning Ask was giving her.
"Not what you think" she said knowing full-well what he was thinking of.
"Is your name really 'Ask Bloodwing'." Yang anticipated another blan answer, instead to her surprise Ask fell into a fit of laughter, a bit too maniacle for a joke though.
'God this woman is entertaining.' Ask's mind said in an equally maniacal fashion.
Regaining his composure Ask finally looked her in the eye and said
"Of course not I merely used another false identity from a story I once read"
Yang was about to ask more on the subject of his name but realized it wasn't her turn to ask questions, it was his"
"How'd figure that out"
"I've got experience with guys using fake names"
"Yes exactly what it sounds like"
"So why the fake name"
"Let's just say I enjoy some anonymity, and.." Ask paused basking in his own
air of mystery.
'Drama queen' Yang inputted into her mental list of Ask Bloodwing personality traits
"I don't quite yet fully trust you"
'Drama queen AND a distrustful jerk' Yang added angrily
"And why the hell not ?"
"Elementary Xiao Long...Oh the games still on but I'll let you have this turn"
"Just answer it already"
"I will...I don't fully trust you because you yourself are a suspect in the investigation"
"Excuse me!"
"Think about it you're the only one in contact with our missing persons and knew before anyone else she was gone, any decent detective would piece that together."
"I that's so then why did I hire you for? Why would I hire someone to catch me"
"Alibi, a trap for me, sabotaging my investigation before I take it, leading me out of track from another more important case, take you're pick I've got"
For a moment Ask almost regretted answering that just by the look on Yang's face he almost didn't want to be right.
"Is that really what you think of me?"
"Again...of course not, it's merely possibilities and theories, one can never be too sure besides you should have the same the same suspicions towards me as well Xiao Long"
"No"
"Wh-what do you mean NO?" the very taken back Ask stammered
"No, I wont think of you in such a way"
"I know what 'no' means, it's just, just why wont you suspect me as a suspect , it's only natural to feel skepticism about my intentions, hell I could be responsible for you're friends disappearance for all you know! You're life could be endanger by just talking to me for God sake"
"...Well, looks like someone has a caring side after all"
"Not the point"
"I trust you completely because, well...I hired you that's why"
"That's barely am excuse"
"I hired you to do the suspecting for me, even if you do find me a suspect I don't blame you for it. Cause well that's your job isn't it? To think of those thoughts so that I don't have to."
The was something Ask never expected anyone to say, but he had no time to dwell in the sentiment in her words
"And what of you're blinded trust of my character. You don't even know my name, was it my deductive reasoning skills that made you have such faith in me?"
"Mmm...kinda but that's not entirely the reason why.I put my faith in you because...you held back"
"Beg your pardon?"
"You held back showing of your deductioning thing"
"Oh" Ask said looking down. 'She knows, stupid, stupid, of course she knows'
"When you kept telling me all about how you could read everything about my sister Ruby, when I was about to ask you how you know about what you left of that's when you changed the subject and said my friends not dead."
"And what pray tell did I leave of?"
"How you found out about Ruby being anti-social"
"O-oh that was merely a coincidence"
"I don't buy it, you held back because you didn't want to upset me by telling me how you deduced her"
"You so could tell?"
"I can tell"
A moment of painful silence engulfed the two, whatever sound the train made
or the sound the people around it made, it couldn't be penetrated the atmosphere these two have created. The silence was good though it gave on of them time to think
'She figured it out herself, a remarkable feat. But reading my actions like that as well as my thoughts, now that is note worthy!' Ask could barely hide his grin it did nevertheless faded to a more sour expression."
"Ruby is anti-social." he said trying to test the waters before plunging right through
"I knew that" she said with her voice hiding a message saying 'Go ahead it's okay'
"Anti-Socialism stems from...mommy issues"
"I knew that too..." that reply was the saddest tone Ask had ever heard her say.
"Thus...Ruby...has mommy issues"
"I wont pretend to know everything about that subject, but I know that I shouldn't be mentioning it in such a casual manner"
"I know that too, and thank you"
"For what?"
"For making sure I don't know or remember something like that."
"You're welcome"
"And that...is why I trust you."
SCENE CHANGE
Location: Edge of Vale City
Time:12:59
After the long train ride followed by the long walk to an even longer search for the place, they found it, a sleazy looking two-storey building with no sign in the front, no defining features, and absolutely not trace of evidence that would indicate a legal establishment for any kind of pretty much sums up both of the thoughts the ran through the two who stood in front of said building.
"Stay here" was what Ask said as he exchanged Yang's bag for his as he made his way to the building. "I'll signal you if you're needed"
"What am I, your butler" Yang said in protest of being excluded
"My client actually"He said correcting her wording "besides my contact came alone, so it would be ill-mannered to not do the same"
"...Fine but the minute I don't like where this is going I'm gonna-"
"You are gonna do nothing to endanger anyone, if you notice anything of suspicious nature you shall not attempt to engage and leave the vicinity of this building immediately"
"And you, what about you?"
"Hmm...I'll be fine"
"But-"
"Besides the probability of anything were to happen are below the margin of possibility, and my contact is a most trusted associate"
"That's a first,coming from you"
"And don't worry I'm sure if the unlikelihood of my miscalculation, you'd come to my rescue" was Asks lasts reassurance as he entered the building
Inside the shady building Ask walked slowly towards the desk where a lone
individual was currently doing(as Ask could tell from his distance)paperwork
The individual seemed so engrossed with his current task that he seemed to be
ignoring Ask's presence entirely,that was until Ask halted at the desk and sat down on one of the two chairs in front of the desk. As Ask sat down instantly almost robotically the man's hand stopped mid-sign a clear sign Ask knew he
was finally noticed.
"What do you want?" a soothing, grandfather-like sounding voice filled the empty room, a voice so well toned and deep, it can be comparable to sitting on an old chair that has conformed to your shape.
"Not much really, just you doing your job for me-"
"So you have got yourself another client"
"Yes, I have. Is that contract I requested you to create"
"No this is for a different matter entirely" the owner of the voice that could turn microphones to gold, gently placed the papers he was busy signing aside
and pulled another smaller stack from his desk. He handed it to Ask but not before double checking his handy work first
"It's to your specifications, as per usual Mr.-"
"Stop! don't say it"
"Mmhmm there's always another name for you isn't there?"
"One can never be too careful, or as well protected as you are."
"Keep thinking like that you'll never find a wife...or a husband if-"
"Must you always bring that up?"
"We just want what's best for you"
"And my line goes: Who decides what's best for me?"
" Nothing like a defiant attitude is there?" Ask tried, I repeat I tried to not show how that comment irritated him.
"Oh and there's one more thing I want" Ask said while trying to get a phone in his pocket, the one with the sole picture of the girl he was looking for, the
picture Yang generously sent before she departed the other night
A tired sigh over escaped his lips, the much older man had no choice but to discontinue from finishing the last of his paperwork.
"Sure there is"
"My client requested that I use my services to find someone."
"Ahh...So you've quit finding conspiracies and trouble, and decided to follow a path of a regular detective, what's next lost cats?"
"That was ONE time! ONCE!"
"I do understand, so what help could I offer in this...case of yours"
"What can you tell me about this girl?" Ask said showing the picture to the much older information broker
"Well I can say this"
"What?"
"She's not your type"
"BE SERIOUS !"
Yang bursts in through the door
"I heard screaming!, what happened?"
"Now she's you're type...and also mine"
"Xiao Long not to be inconsiderate but please...leave"
Yang looked on to the two, Ask sitting in front of the desk in the middle of a face palm or a headache probably caused by her or caused by the man on the desk; A old guy who had a dark skin tone, graying fuzzy hair that was thinning out, freckles that marked his elderly face but a face with sophistication and experience, Yang could tell this man was probably powerful, judging from the fancy clothes he wore, and how he merely sat down gave an ominous feel that could only be described as...as...well...as how you had that feeling in you're gut when you don't want to talk to someone because you're afraid they could fire you, even though you don't work for them.
"Now now who'd ever want such a lovely young lady such as this to leave."
the old man said in a voice that could only be described as a voice that God would chose as the voice to narrate the universe, and every living things life that existed in it.
"Wow that's some sexy voice you've got there pal" Yang commented as he made his way towards her.
"Oh I know dear, I know" he said smoother and sexier than last time, it could only be described as "Angels Laughing".
"I'm Yang, Yang Xiao Long, my friends call me Yang, that guy however calls me Xiao Long" she said pointing her thumb at at Ask
"My oh my, why such a beautiful woman yourself keep this boy's company is beyond me."
"Hmm I guess you could say I'm attracted to his eccentric charm"
"Only a rare woman would, a very rare woman" he said more like a compliment to Yang than anything else.
"You can let go of my hand now" Yang said with a bit of awkwardness
"I guess good things have to end sometime then" with that he let Yang's albeit rather solemnly
"Oh that's right I almost forgot why did I hear screaming?"
"It was nothing just this smart fool here can't take a joke"
"That sounds like him"
"You know him well if I may assume"
"Kinda, in way I know quite allot about him"
"Like how he's secretly sweet inside" the angelic voiced man started
"Yeah and how about his whole man-of-mystery mojo" Yang added
"Or how he goes all 'I suspect everyone but myself ' mentality"
"Well that is why I hired him for anyway" Yang said shrugging
"Wait a minute...YOU'RE his latest client?"
"Hell yeah I am"
"...I'm still here by the way" Ask said whether out of annoyance, disgust , or just plain impatience, Yang bet on embarrassment.
"Well as he's client please take a seat"
And so they all sat down, Ask and Yang sitting in front of his rather impressive looking desk.
"This is you're contract signing it would mean you legally allow you to hire him to continue in the investigation which was previously agreed upon,"
"Do you accept the terms and condition's?"
"So all I have to do is sign here"
"Yes, but I think you really should rea-"
"Done!"
"-d it first" the information broker/ lawyer sighed at the impatience
"I guess you may know continue your case now"
"Our case"
"Hold up you're letting her come along?" the question directed to Ask, who
in all sense of not caring merely shrugged a "yes"
"Thus the safety and waiver form I asked for in the contract"
"I thought that was just for formality"
"Don't worry she's exceptionally capable of taking care of herself"
"Fine I'll take you're word for it"
"Well our business here is over with" Ask stood from his chair a reached his hand out to the elderly man.
"And my payment?"
Ask pulled out the bag full of condoms he seemed to have kept beneath his feet.
"Here, the brand you requested,all forty-seven of them"
"Pleasure to do business with you as always Mr.-"
"Don't say it!"
"Oh...so close" Yang said in the background
"Now then we will be going now, thank you again" Ask said making his way to the exit
"Thanks again bye" Yang said trying to follow Ask out
"Wait I want a word alone with you Miss Xiao Long"
Yang caught Ask's eye almost as if asking for permission or a go signal.
Ask simply gave a bored sound and nodded
"What is this about?"
"It's about you risking a lot by following him in this case"
"I can take care of myself"
"Yes that maybe, but are you sure in these circumstances he doesn't really know how to handle"
"I'm sure he does this all the time."
"Yes HE does but never with an anyone, let alone a client"
"So he does this thing alone, so what?"
"It's not of question of what will happen, it's a question of when it happens."
"Do you honestly believe you'll come out of this without a scratch" he finished while intertwining his finger's and placing them to rest on his chin.
He then continued ominously.
"When you enter a world like his there are just somethings you can never stop seeing. Are you truly prepared to see through his eyes?"
Yang however didn't see it that way and chose to speak her mind on the topic
"Who knows, I might see something I'll regret but...we made a deal and I dont back away from something like that"
"That's good to know, that way I don't have to make paper work to make your
contract null anymore so I win"
"So can I go know?"
"I don't see why not?"
"Thanks again"Yang was almost through the door when he once again called out to her.
"You most welcome-and oh do me a favor"
"A favor?"
"Yes keep him from causing to much property damage for me please"
A giggle came from Yang's mouth and so did an "Okay leave him to me"
Soon the elderly gentleman of undisputed clerical skills was left alone once
again.
"What a great kid, hope they don't end up together though she's too good for him"
"SIR the two have left the building shall I send the allclear signal?"
"Yes they were merely here for business. Have the rest of you're men make
sure they leave the vicinity unharmed"
"SIR any further orders?"
"No,as you were" left to his own devices the ever lonely elderly, godly voiced man countinued his own internal debate.
"Then again if they do end up together, I can see her more often"
SCENE CHANGE
Location:Just outside the vicinity of the shady building
Time: 1:24
"Man that guy was a perv..."
"He sure is"
"I mean for a guy like him, looking so dignified and sophisticated, who knew
he'd be all..."
"Perverted?"
"That's the word-"then Yang noticed something Ask was still holding a bag, the bag full of pregnancy tests.
"Hey Ask?"
"Hmm?"
"Why do you still have that bag? Shouldn't you give it to Mr. uhhh...the old guy"
"No this is for you"
"Uh. . . .beg your pardon"
"Just as I said these are for you"
"But I'm not- you know that- I'm not really preg-WAIT your still hung up on that!"
"Very much so"
"But that was just a way for us too-"
"Yes but I still have a reputation to protect you know"
Ask then stopped walking and looked her in the eye
"You said so yourself you knew how to use one of these"
"That was just a-"
"Oh you will you these, all forty-seven of them"
"Until when?"
"Until our aged professor is convinced that I did not impregnate you"
"...Oh boy"
Short Preview For The Next Chapter:
"Where are you headed" Asked Yang
"To a side case it seems that the police are bewildered by a destruction of an entire club, I suspect it to be run by criminals" Ask answered
'OH SHIT THAT WAS ME! BETTER NOT-'
"You should come along, it would be a good exercise for you"
A/N Yes that was just Morgan Freeman if you imagined into RWBY besides RWBY needs more black people.