Sorry for taking long to update this loves, had to yank the lappy away from my real life Natsume in order for me to work on this. We have only 1 lappy and he was being a jerk and hogging it to watch anime on. LoL
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Anyways.. this is a short chappie just to keep you guys up to date.. sort of..hahaha
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xoxo Lexi1989
Chapter 7
"It took you three long enough" Hotaru Imai said rolling her eyes.
"What is this place Imai-san?" Narumi inquired looking at all the screens scattered across the room. He was about to touch a shiny knob on one of the contraptions when Hotaru slapped his hand away.
"Do not touch anything." She said with a glare. "This is my lab. One of many located all around the world. It is meant to be hidden as it is for my personal use only."
"Why did you bring us here?" Kazumi tried to put an authoritative tone but failed miserably. His voice a mere squeak in the big room.
"I brought you here because you are Mikan's next of kin. And as we all know, that idiot Hijiri failed to get to her in time and she is currently missing." An icy cold glare was directed at Youichi's direction before her lavender eyes swiveled to the screen which flickered with security camera footages.
"I know it was you who called about Mikan. How did you find out? And how do you know Youichi?" Kazumi once again spoke up.
"It doesn't matter how I found out Yukihara. What we need to focus on is finding her." Her eyes never leaving the screen. "I also offered Hijiri double the amount you pay him to be her security detail. To which he failed." Youichi winced as Kazumi hit the back of his head with his hand.
"OW!"
"Hitting him won't bring her back to us. Can you please stop fighting and listen to me?" She was now giving them her 'Don't-you-dare-defy-me' tone. I have already called in the others and they will be here shortly. They need to know the truth and they can help us find her.
"NO! I WILL NOT ALLOW IT!" Kazumi was furious now. "IT WILL ONLY PUT HER LIFE IN DANGER!"
"Her life is already in danger Kazumi-kun. The more people we have together, the faster we can find and save her." Narumi said wisely. Never once regretting his decision to tell Hotaru the truth.
ROUGHLY AN HOUR AGO
The remaining members of the squad had received an email and were waiting for their rides.
Sumire glanced at her phone, reviewing the email she received. She had to leave Paris fashion week and Imai would have to pay her for her lost income but she knew it wouldn't matter. If it was about Mikan, then she would gladly go to the ends of the earth for her.
FROM: IAmTheIceQueen
TO: Sumire_fashiongoddess ; Anna_theIronChef ; Nonoko_TheNextBestChemist
HIGH IMPORTANCE
Need you girls to come. It's about Mikan. Airplane and Chopper pick up in 1 hour as follows:
Sumire - Imai tech industry Paris, hangar 1, Imai tech Private charter 2.
Anna and Nonoko - Imai tech industries building L.A., helipad 1, chopper 1
MEANWHILE IN RUKA'S APARTMENT
"What the hell is going on Ruka? Why is everybody missing?" Natsume was pacing furiously across the living room.
Ruka had his head on his hands on the couch being consoled by his ex band-mates and friends when his cellphone rang. He fumbled when he saw the caller id and quickly answered the call.
"HOTARU!" Everybody froze. "HOTARU WHAT HAPPENED? WHERE ARE YOU?" Ruka was screaming on the phone worried for his fiancée.
"I'm fine Ruka. Is Natsume there?" Ruka was shocked. He was worried about the love of his life going missing and the first thing she asks is if Natsume was with him.
"Yes he is here. Everybody is here. We are all worried because Amanatsu, you and Shiki are missing. But what happened?" He asked.
"Shiki is missing too?" She asked. She was talking to someone from her end. He was getting exasperated now. He couldn't understand her at all. "Get to the Imai Tech helipad now."
"I won't go until you tell me." He said for the first time defying her. He know he would pay the price later.
"Just go now. I will explain everything when you all get here. Two choppers are waiting there for you." Then she promptly hung up.
Everybody was staring at him waiting for him to say something.
"We've got to go." And they all shuffled out the door.
They got to Imai Tech and boarded the helicopters waiting for them, along with Anna and Nonoko who refused to say anything.
HOTARU'S PERSONAL LAB 4 HOURS LATER.
Ruka and everybody else finally arrived and found Sumire, Hotaru and the 3 gentlemen in the laboratory. Hotaru had begun to explain to them the truth about Mikan when Natsume blew his fuse and grabbed Kazumi by his collar and pinned him to the wall.
"YOU BASTARD. SHE WAS THERE ALL THIS TIME AND YOU KEPT HER FROM ME!" His grip was like a vise on Kazumi's neck, holding him up. Kazumi was frantically clawing at his hands to get down and the guys scrambled to prevent Natsume from choking him to death.
Hotaru slapped Natsume again. "This is not the time for you to be angry. You can be angry at him and at me for keeping the truth from you once we found her. Her life is already in danger now if we don't find who took -" She was quickly interrupted by Sumire who was busy on the master computer.
"Hotaru, you have got to see this." Sumire was a fashion model but she was also a whiz at tracking people and their whereabouts. She typed a few commands on the screen and a news broadcast came up.
This is Cristina Alesci, CNN correspondent for CNN Breaking News. Chaos erupted from the Federal Correctional Institution in Los Angeles California where one of two detainees pending deportation, was found dead in her cell. Luna Koizumi, jailed last May 2018 for the murder of Mikan Sakura Yukihara, heir to one of Japan's top 3 technological companies, was found dead by prison guard on duty Ken Smith during the morning rounds. They are currently conducting an autopsy on the body and have yet to release a statement on the matter. Koizumi was an accomplice to the murder of the Yukihara heir along with Himemiya Hyuuga. Warden of the prison facility has also reported that Mrs. Hyuuga, from Japan's number 1 technological producer, Hyuuga Technologies, has indeed instigated a prison break and has yet to be captured. She is now a wanted criminal and a nationwide APB has been released. More information will be provided once released.
UNKNOWN LOCATION
MIKAN's POV
I woke up with a throbbing headache. I panicked when I opened my eyes and only saw darkness. Whoever took me had put a blindfold on me. I also can't move my hands and feet. I was tied up and bound to a chair.
Then it all came back to me. I was at the park waiting for You-chan when Shiki came. Why was he doing this? I tried to undo my restraints but they were too tight. Then I am suddenly blinded when someone takes off the blindfold. I squint my eyes at the sudden brightness and realize I don't know where they have taken me. I look around slowly to take in the view. I am near the beach. I can smell the ocean air and hear waves clashing with the shore in the distance.
"Good. You are awake now." I turned to the sound of my voice and I see Shiki with a menacing smile on his face.
"It's about time. You have been nothing but trouble for me Mikan Sakura Yukihara." I feel a gun pointed to the side of my head and I looked up at the person holding the gun. I come face to face with Himemiya Hyuuga.
DUN DUN DUN... CLIFFHANGER - AGAIN.. XD
stay tuned to find out what happens next ;)
I totally appreciate the love you have given me for those awesome reviews and I am super happy you loved my plot twist.
frozenbutterfly - to answer your question, no. I dont think Mikan is an idiot. She is just too selfless and nice for her own good. Which causes her to get into a lot of trouble.
xNatsuMikanx - Thank you so much my friend! Perhaps the near ending might get a plot twist, i'm still figuring things out myself ;)
Derp1Derp2 - like i mentioned, I am fond of cliffhangers lol. it's much more exciting this way. Like with tv shows, you gotta stay tuned to find out :D
RavenAcA3 - Ally-chan! It was unexpected to me too! hahaha i write this up as I think it up so I'm glad you liked it :D
chewybillabong & Anilissa - Shiki's actions will be explained on the next chapter. :D
Nikinora96 - Niki-san I know right?! XD , i started with a rom-com and now added action to it. It just seemed right in my head .LoL totally unexpected for me too haha
Thank you all for keeping up with my stories. It inspires me to make a lot more :) In fact I got ideas already but I'm holding off a bit on chaptered stories till I finish this and Delicious Taboo. Be sure to check out my oneshot You Belong With Me. Another oneshot is on the works related to that one. Follow and Favorite to be updated ;)
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