Chapter-18 The Return of the Red Seas and Red Eyed Dragons
Soryu's POV.
I didn't know what to think, Serena was gone again! How can a mere girl continuously escape so easily? Especially from a mafia?! Top security my butt. Luckily there were some cameras so we saw which direction she took but only to come into a busy street were there are a lot of side walks and all going in several directions and a lot of busy cars in all directions. I had my men search all around and get access to all the cameras in the streets and stores. But still there was almost no clue as to where she could have gone or anything of a sort. It's like she disappeared with the soundless wind that you would hardly even see or even feel at times. But the days where you do feel the swaying tempting wind it's like haven in the hot summer air. And she, my temptress, dances around me like the dangerous flickering fire in the fire place dancing a forbidden dance shamelessly. But yet evades me as the shadow evades itself from the light. She's MY temptress and no one else's.
*time skip!*
Days passed still no word or anything or a sort from my little temptress. I had been paying careful attention as to where she may have gone but nothing. Her late job that I took care of, he collage, her phone, car, credit card... Nothing. I began to grow worried for my little kitten that grew into temptress. What if she is harmed? What if she got lost? But surly I would hear something. The Ice Dragons and Red Seas that is now in my control are in full alert but still not a breeze of the temptress flowed in my doors. Nothing...
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More days... I feel as though I'll go mad if this continues, I'm more than prepared to go and knock down every, single, door in not only Tokyo but all of Japan and maybe more.
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At last just as I was at my breaking point I received a call from Eisuke.
" Hello rabbit, still chasing Alice?" A familiar obnoxious voice came from the phone as snickers followed from it.
" Eisuke, get to the point before I do so myself." I said as I subconsciously grabbed my gun.
"Oy oy! Calm down and put your gun away. Geez can't even take a joke, anyways I have news for you. It seems our little Alice feel in the rabbit hole."
I didn't even reply as I shut the phone and called for Inui and Samejima to follow me. And went for my car only to find it gone.
"Uhhh... Sir! Sorry but we needed to get your car fixed from last time's incident..." Inui said in his normal puppy voice like attitude. Only for Samejima to add quietly "That you were absent for most of the time and hollow like." I took in a deep breath and scold myself for being so stupid and weak. A mafia let alone boss should never show any weakness.
I walked away as Inui began his yelling again. "Inui. Enough. Grab another car and let's go."
"YES SIR" Came his normal enthusiastic reply before running off as quickly as he came.
"Don't worry sir" I look too Samejima who spoke "Even then you were unbeatable and dangerous, I'm sure most of us didn't even notice." Was all he said before turning to the car and entering as Inui held it open for me and drove away.
When we came to the hotel, I wasted no time in getting in and into the elevator of the penthouse. I waited Impatiently for the doors opened and walked in the lounge as calmly as possible, but of course everyone looked at me with a Cheshire car smile, beside Mamoru that is. He just looked like he was about to die of boredom. Good. Is what I'd want to say but if there wasn't that annoying glint in his eyes that showed pure amusement. And the more I looked at him the more he began to smirk until it turned into a tooth full grin. Finally I could not steamed the sight of it I looked away slightly terrified with a disgusted face.
I tried to ignore everyone's stupid faces as I turned to the stupidest of all of them. "Where is she?"
Eisuke chuckled while Ota answered in his place"It seems Alice got lost in wonderland and Luke found her."
"See this is what I mean Sor-chan! You always scare women away-"
"Where is she exactly?" I demanded interrupting Baba not even bothering to hide the irritation in my voice as I raised my into my suit to take out my gun. To which everyone's stupid faces disappeared immediately as Eisuke stood up with a bored face and started going to the elevator wordlessly with only an eye contact as our communication which was enough for me to follow wordlessly. And before I knew it all the rest of the bidders were in the car driving away, while Samejima, Inui and I followed them. Luckly everyone knew not to mess with me for I was not in the mood for everyone. We all drove in silence but I could think of a few bidders who were in a merry mood. Far from me for the time being, I'm glad.
When we finally arrived I got out and walked to the house which seemed the least abandoned and knocked on the door knowing Luke would answer. And before long he did with a smile on his pale face but worry creased his brow and eyes.
"Hello Soryu, long time no see." Came his familiar voice as I smiled faintly in some release of tension and nodded in acknowledgement. And before long Luke was leading the way and going down the hall and down the stairs. But not before I looked Samejima and the rest a look to make sure they'd be on the look out for the little vixen.
Luke went ahead first and I slowly followed after him to see her starring at me in shock as her eyes widened in fear and she grew stiff, not a single movement. I just stood there in shock also though mine was different from hers. I slowly took her in and was filled with complete relief in seeing her safe and sound. It felt as though I can finally breath again, I never felt so alive as I did now in these few seconds. When I couldn't take it anymore, I slowly approached her taking small cautious steps. Getting more air in my lungs each time.
I took another step closer to the point where I could touch her I was suddenly blinded and pushed into Luke and fell on top of him, chest to chest... mouth.. to mouth. There was no words exchanged between us as we froze starring each other in shock... nor did we want to exchange any words...I don't know what happened but I somehow escaped from the explainable horror I felt and quickly chased after the vixen.
I quickly got out of the house, to my relief, to find Samejima on the ground in pain and see Inui knocking into a car. I started to get frustrated in all the certain events that followed through and chased after Serena only to stop short and see Eisuke sharply backhanded. For a moment a laugh broke out of me but stopped short when I saw her escape from our crunches again... I don't believe anyone needs a DNA test to see exactly if she was related to a criminal. Because from what I see I can think of a few things that would one of the dangerous ones out there.
I sighed hard and started shaking in frustration, internally pulling all my hair out! I stalked toward the direction the scream came out after pulling Samejima to his feet. And not very long later! The vixen came out in the arms of.. Baba who had smile on his face as though its the best day of his life. Well! Not for long Baba. I grabbed her and threw her over my shoulder only for her to start pounding her small harmless, is what I'd love to say, fists into my back.
I walked to the trunk and threw her in and saw some duck type and was tempted to use it until I heard the police sirens, I quickly shut it and drove away. I went to a deserted area which was far from the police to hear anything and got out of the car to tend to the screaming goddess. And did I tell you how much a bundle of joy she was? Nope. That's because she's not.
I pulled her into the seat next to me and and basically strapped her down onto the seat. I also placed a small in-detectable tracker behind her right ear which was also covered by some hair. The bug (tracker) was so small its hardly noticeable in weight or even sight wise, when that job was done I quickly began mummifying my baby girl. When I was finally done with my master piece, let me just say I walked around the car feeling a TREMENDOUS amount of relief. Lord I love this women and I'm not married yet but I'm starting to understand how some men feel now.
I breathed a sigh and felt relaxed and let a smirk find itself on my face as I drove away.. but the relief only lasted for a few seconds before her muffled screaming fit began again and the smirk slithered away as quickly as it came and was replaced by a complete please kill me now face bored eyes just starring blankly into the street and waiting for time to pass quickly.
By the time we got to the hotel I was about to lose control and rip the rap around her mouth and swallow the screams that were escaping seeing the duck type wasn't doing its job. Then we were interrupted by Eisuke which I was mildly thankful for until he was started scarring my baby by threatening her. In my anger I held a gun against Eisuke who just raised his hands in surrender and left.
*Time Skip!* ( you all know what happens then, plus I got tried and I'm dying right now cause its a LONG chapter...I WANT FOOD! XD )
Serena's POV.
I couldn't believe this... first I tried to find him after it all came back.. only for him to find me first. Yes he did promise me that he'll come back and he did. But it was just a promise that was kept nothing more right?
We stayed in that same position in embracing each other in what seemed like forever but truly just a few minutes.
Soryu's POV.
I held her in what seemed forever but only for a minute or two before I reluctantly let her go. The love of my life is here and still knew nothing of her life. Of whose daughter she is, or even if she even knew that I was her fiance. But does she even want that, does she even feel the same. No she would never go back to having a normal life again for who she was. But I don't want to hurt her anymore than what has been implanted on her. Yes I love her and I always will... but does she? No maybe not... but no.. maybe just maybe I have a chance. When we pulled away I saw something flicker in her eyes. Then she looked down to her hands and saw that she was still bound and I once again reluctantly let her go fearing she might run again.
When I was done I looked up at her as I released her legs to see her laughing. And before I knew it I couldn't hold myself back anymore.
My lips were against hers and I began to feel the burning passion in my stomach as her lips fell helplessly against mine again and again. And she began to tug my hair pulling yet pushing me closer to her as I imprisoned her face in my right hand and my left around her waist and pressed her closer as the fear of losing her began to grow once again. She pulled away momentarily and gasped and I attacked her neck only to pause when she whispered something that has been taunting me for a very long time with her eyes shut.
"What did you say?" I asked her in a hoarse tone. She looked at me perplexed before her eyes widened and looked away before I saw her rosy cheeks which of course failed in doing so.
"Say it again" I more like demanded rather than asked her. "Now say it again... I need to here it."My tone roughened as I began to plea with her.
"I love you Soryu" She silky voice fill in a whisper but it hit me like a shock wave.
Serena's POV.
"I love you Soryu" I said as I could finally muster up the courage and tone to do it. But there was no reply as we sat there in dangerous silence. And we sat there for years maybe, before I felt a harsh pain gathering in my chest before I finally gave up and pushed him away and ran out the door.
I was about to run down the stairs when I was suddenly thrown over the shoulder of another man who walked down the stares ignoring my fists in his back that is before he threw me on the couch. I turned and saw the man with the rosy cheek getting annoyed at me. And just before he began yelling at me he was stopped by Soryu.
"Eisuke enough, it was my fault not hers." Soryu said in a husky tone before walking up to me and grabbing my arm as he pulled me to my feet and dragged me to the elevator.
"What happened then?" Eisuke asked but got no reply before the doors shut and the elevator left everyone there puzzled leaving me in uncomfortable silence not even daring to look at him as I stood there in miserable silence. Then before I knew it the tugging game began again as he dragged me through the parking lot and threw me into the car seat after a warning glare the sat in the passengers seat and drove away.
Huh, so this is love? Why does it hurt so much?
"Because its real." A reply came from my left side told me I didn't even realize I had spoken out loud nor mean to.
Soryu's POV.
Shit Shit shit Shit! How can I be so STUPID!? Why couldn't I tell her that I love her too!? That I've always loved her!? Gah! I'm a complete moron!
I heard her sigh before she started to mumble to herself.
"Huh.. so this is love? Why does it hurt so much?" She subconsciously probably.
"Because it's real" I replied stupidly thinking of other things rather than telling her I love her too. No I guess I should tell her when I'm alone with her.
I sighed as I made a right turn to the quiet street. I stopped at the stopped sign then just as I was about to move I saw a glare on top of one of the buildings. I pushed Serena down as shots rang out and I pressed hard on the accelerator.
"Serena! Keep down." I yelled as I drove down the street as pulled out my gun and started shooting. Seeing I needed someone holding the wheel for me I asked Serena to do so. And before long we had 3 cars trailing us. I made a sharp left turn only for one of the cars to knock into me causing the car Serena and I were in to go rolling.
"SIR?! ARE YOU ALIGHT SIR?!"
More gun shots rang out as Inui and Samejima voice rang out the most as they rushed to my side only for me to direct them to get Serena who was passed out and bleeding. I got out of the car to see my men shooting at the 3 vehicles. And one by one both my men and theirs fell to there deaths or in injury.
"Inui take Serena somewhere else!"
"Yes Sir!"
Samejima came closer to me to back me up only for me to see something more like someone who should be dead. The boss of the Red Seas Giichi Tomiichi. Once he saw me he grinned like a manic and started wildly shooting everywhere and the game began. Block, hide, shoot shoot, reload ammo, move places, shoot, move, shoot, hide and shoot only to stop short when I hear a scream and to see the men who "swore" their alliance with the Ice Dragons attacking us and stealing Serena away.
I started shooting but the people who had Serena already drove away. I turned around only to feel a sharp pain in my shoulder and turned to see Giichi standing there smiling and laughing before he turned pale and quickly got in a car that drove by and speed'ed away. I looked back to see black cars approaching and Inui laying there in a pool of blood completely still.
My eyes widened and my hands shook from rage, I stood up completely ignoring my bleeding shoulder and had my gun ready to fire at the incoming foes with Samejima at my side. One by one doors opened with hands raised as a man who seemed like the leader yelled out.
"My name is Jin! I am in 2nd command of the Red Eyed Dragons." My eyes widened as slowly they all began to bow. The said Jin looked up first and said "Only you Soryu Oh and Miss. Serena Sumiko Howl can command us. We are at your service Boss of the Ice Dragons, Only Miss Howl or I should say Miss. Isaka will have more power than you for the time being as to see you are not married yet. But for now in her absents we answer to you and you only Sir."
I put my hand down but I didn't let go of my gun. "Samejima.. check on Inui." I stood starring at Jin and the rest of the Red Eyed Dragons.
"Sir he's alright! He was just glazed on the shoulder and the blood his laying in isn't his. " I was relieved to hear that as I slowly began walking towards Jim and the rest of the Red Eyes. I looked at the few of my men that were still standing before I heard more cars coming down the road. Quickly all the Red Eyes rose their guns and got ready as Jin came in front of me as to cover me only for me to stop them seeing as the cars were familiar.
They were the Ice Dragons. I looked at Samejima before he nodded away and walked toward the Ice Dragons to give them orders and get some medical help for the rest. And clean everything up as quickly as possible before the cops come, though I'm sure that there will be some delay in that process.
I look at Jin who just stood there in complete silence as he looked at me.
"We go after Serena" I told him in a firm tone as I moved toward the Ice Dragons.
"Sir with all due to respect sir, you're injured and we have no idea on how to track Miss Isaka." Jin stated as he followed me.
" I know, that's why you're driving as for the tracking I have a tracker on her, Samejima get some Ice Dragons on our Trail and get in the car. "
"Yes sir" Was all he said as he went to get a car and then moved to the back seat with the laptop in his hand after opening the door for me and giving the car keys to Jin. We sat in silence as we waited for Samejima to get a track on her and I started dressing my wound where thankfully the bullet just glazed me but just a bit of a deeper glaze though. Jin began to help me though I was a bit reluctant about doing so but accepted as I also accepted his silent proposal of alliance.
"Sir I have a track on her... from the direction I see there taking her to the warehouse near the abandoned bay. And if I'm not mistaken its deserted because that bay is the home of many sharks... and sir.. there is some history of people who went missing have been found near that area or even pieces that has washed up ashore. The police were supposed to lock up that area so no one would pass through. But from what I see... that's not the case anymore sir."
There was no words exchanged for there was no need to. The urgency was clear to everyone as Jin pressed hard on the accelerator and speed'ed through the slowly darkening day as we where followed by others while some took other routines on Jin's orders to avoid attention and to trap our enemy. Now we're putting everything in risk, we'll just have to wait and see the outcome which my lead to everyone's welcoming deaths.