Muddy brown eyes fluttered open, staring blankly at the ceiling, before drifted a bit, the eyes gaze going out the window.

Alert eyes took in every detail of the world on the other side of the glass, yet they held not a drop of emotion within their beauty.

Though within the mind, behind the mask, thoughts were overflowing.

A soft sigh escaped his lips.
With a groan, sasori sat up, running a hand through his hair.

Not saying anything, he grabbed his jacket and slid it on, and with one finger grabbed his keys, leaving the house.

He still wondered why he got tied up in this whole mess.
His eyes drifted down his street, staring at the park sign.
He and deidara usually hung out there, deidara loved the park.

Guilt slammed the redhead hard.
This whole mess was his fault. He HAD to fix it.

With a frown, he shoved his hands in his pockets and turned away from the park, walking in the opposite direction.
He was going to fix this mess. No matter what he had to sacrifice…..or whom.

Van frowned as he looked at Jones.
The young boy was sitting on a chair, gazing out the window.

He's been acting weird all day, and it started to piss him of. Alot.

With a groan, he walked over and tapped the boy on the head, causing him to jump.
After a moment, the boy looked up and relaxed.

"oh…captain"
"who else would it be?"

Without saying anything, Jones stood and walked to the coffee pot, pouring himself a huge cup.
Van frowned and lend against his desk, watching the boy.

"Jones you've been acting strange all day. Are you sure your ok?"
"Yea….im fine…."

Van sighed and walked over, placing a hand on the boys shoulder.

"Look kid….if something's wrong…no matter what you know ill always have your back"

Blue eyes gazed into his brown.
He would see the hopefully look within the blue, which made van smile a bit.
Jones took a breath.

"Well…c-captain….you see i-"
"VAN!!!!"

both boys turned in time to see the captain burst through the door, his radio held tightly in his hand.

The door swung open, and banged against the wall as they made contact.

The door was pitch black, nothing could be seen.
Probably why the figure stumbled over a few objects.
There was a loud crash, and the figure crashed to the room, letting out a soft groan.

After a moment of laying in the dark, a hand searched till it felt cloth and pulled them up, collapsing on the bed.

They stared at the ceiling for a moment, before sighing, and closing their eyes.
Their body ached all over, pain seeped over every inch skin, making them winch every now and then

"……..fuck"

Ino gulped as she hurried through down the street, tightly holding the bag in her hand, biting her lip.

Oh god oh god….she was in SOOO much trouble.
If she got caught….man…no.
No getting caught wasn't an option. Not now….it was too risky, this bag was too vital for her to screw up.

Though, the presser didn't help.

The young blonde groaned, her grip still tightening.
God…this was such a bad week!!
First the cops…then that damn meeting….now this?!

Gently biting her lower lip, the girl hurried through the streets, praying nothing would happen. Please….let nothing go wrong….

Those thoughts shattered when a hand grabbed her wrist, spinning the girl around.
Before she could say a word, they clamped a hand over her mouth, and yanked her into the car.

The busy streets didn't even notice as the car speed off.

"They have a lead?!"

The two cops exchanged looks, before grabbing their guns and badges.
They're captain was along side them.

"Sir?"

Van was highly confused bow. It was their case…so why was he here?

"The lead….its rather strange. I'd like to be there to see how it plays out"

Both cops nodded and ran to their squad cars.
The drive was long, and rather quite.

The whole way, Jones seemed on edge, which caused van to be nervous as well.
Funny how those things worked out.

Van was so nervous, he didn't even notice that they had already reached the place.
Shocked that it was so close, he quickly got out of the car.

…..they were before the school.
Jones cast van a look, then glanced at the captain, whom said nothing.
Figuring it was alright, Jones hurried into the school, his older partner right behind him.

"Where is our lead? And how much does he know?"
"She"
"She?!"

the captain led the men to a classroom. The one they used last time for interrogations.
Confused, van walked in first, followed by his younger partner.

Sure enough, someone was occupying the room.

The window was pushed open wide, on its sill sat a young girl.
Her elbow rested on her up-bent knee, while the other held a cigarette to her pale pink lips.
As the smoke escaped from her, it drifted out the window.

Watching it was a second, she glanced at the cops, giving them a full view of her face.

She was quite young, maybe around 17.
She had a pale complexion, and a slender face. long cherry pink hair fell to her hips, a few stray bangs falling in her face.
Sharp hazel eyes looked the cops over, before smirking.

She turned to look out the window once more, letting them see the back of her head.

"tch. I said I had some valuable info…and you send these 3rd rates?"

Van twitched, but Jones was careful to stand in front of him, so to help him stay under control.

The younger boy gave a soft smile to the girl, stepping close.

"Good afternoon miss. Im officer Jones…this is my partner Van….you have some news on the Iwa case?"

The girl watched him carefully, like a hawk. Though, she did offer a nod.
Her stare was unnerving, like the small tomboy when they had interrogations.

Were all the girls around here punks?!

As the question rattled van's mind, Jones was quick to step up to the plate.

"Well….would you mind telling us what you know?"
"Tch, why the hell else would I have shown up at this hell of a place if I wasn't gonna? Geez you cops are fucking dumb!"

flicking the now butt outside, she slid off the sill, and into a chair.
Jones had to hand it to the girl; she had a graceful look to the way she moved, and a quite intimidating aura.
Clearly NOT a girl that was picked on much in school.

"May we have your name first?"
"Tayuya, that's all ya gonna get"

Jones nodded, while van sighed.
he hated kids, and this was why.
It was a mystery how he dealt with jones for so many years!

''Tayuya, right?''
''Did I not just say that?''

Van glared at the girl, though jones as usual kept a cool head.

''So what do you know about young iwa?''

The girl stared at him, her hazel eyes sizing him up.

''Tch, are you in any position to be callin' a kid like dei 'young'? your pretty ripe yourself pretty boy''

Jones blinked surprised by the girls comment.

''umm....thanks?''

The girl smirked, casting a glance towards van.

''Who the hell are you? ya his father or grand-dad?''

Jones stood quickly and walked past van and up to the young girl.

''Miss, its not very proper for a girl of your age to be so sharp with your tounge''

Tayuya simple rolled her eyes causing Jones to sigh.

''Your manner is quite childish Tayuya''

The girl looked at the blonde cop, then smirked.

''Now now JJ be nice''

Jones froze, his eyes going wide
van stared at the girl then his partner.

''JJ?''
''Aww JJ didnt tell you about his lil' nickname?''
''Aren't you here for deidara?!!!

Van watched jones with quite surprise.
He had never heard him shout like that.
The girl, who was clearly umeffected only rolled her eyes.

''Fine fine. ya i know something.''

Now van payed attention to the girl. they were despirate for any kind of informationl even if its from a little brat.

''Though i never said it would be easy''

Now both men felt a wave of anger flow through them.
The girl smirked, clearly aware of what she had done. for some reason or another she loved to mess with others head, finding much joy in the act.

''Not all is as it seems. Though the surface looks smooth, a black form lurks under the surface; even the slight movement shall cause a ripple. That is why it is tied down by gray rope. The only one whom know how to undo the ties are a bug and bird.'
van stared, huffing.

'What the hell does THAT mean?!''

The girl only smiled.

''Figure it out boys and im sure things will be clear''
''Is that all your giving us?''
''Yes''

She stood and walked to the doorway, casting a glance back at the boys.

''By the way, the surface has much leaves in its water, though most are below the surface''

She chuckled and passed an officer.
The man stared at the girl who winked.
She jabbed the files in his hand, never once looking away from his eyes.

''Better keep those on hand for tomorrow''

the officer gave a faint nod, watching the girl walk away.
van and Jones exchanged looks, before the elder man slammed his fist against the wood surface of a desk. a loud clang of the metal echoed as he growled.

''What the hell was all suppose to mean?!''

Jones sighed, his eyes were dull and blank.
van couldnt help. what happened to his spunky partner? not to mention this JJ deal.

''jones?''

the male cast him a glance and van felt a pang of guilt. in that moment, he looked like a helpless child.
van forgot at times he was still quite a youngster.

''......jones?''

the boy didnt answer, and continued to stare out the window.

''van.....if i went missing, would you look for me?''
''what? of course!''

the boy nodded, but still felt uncertain. van sighed, figuring now was better then ever.

''who's JJ?''
''someone from long ago. i guess you could that JJ's gone. the girl was talking to a ghost.

van stared, his brain raking for answers.

''.....didnt the uchiha boy mention JJ? who is he?....they both called you that''

though the blondes back was to him, he saw his fist clentch at the mention of the uchiha son.

''dont talk about him!! i dont want him to be in this case! he's innocent!!''.

the two cops gaurding the door were now staring at jones. he had always been kind and level headed. this was far from the jones they knew.

''jones. go home, rest''

the younger man gave a soft nod.
shoving his hands into his loose jacket he walked from the classroom, and out the school.
the two officers at the door looked van.

''sir? what are we going to do now?''

the man looked at them, his aged eyes filled with conern and frusteration. but both were shadowed by determination.

''jones cant help us, at the moment. these witnesses are no help. we're going to start bringing people in and i know just who''
''sir?''
''the closest person to the boy. his best friend, sasori akasuna.''

Jones sighed as he trudged up to his apartment.
Why the hell was that girl? he didn't even recognize her, so how the hell did she know JJ? Neh, it doesn't matter. JJ is long gone. at least he hoped.
The young cop grabbed the door hadle to his apartment and froze.

It was unlocked.

Checking his gun was off safety, he walked in to the apartment.
It was empty, not a single thing out of place.
As he walked in further, he saw something.
Walking over the half wall that divided the kitchen and main room, he spotted a note on the counter of the half wall.

Nice place. You should really clean up more. then again, you were never a clean one. JJ i don't know why you became a cop but is that were you really belong? Not that you belonged with us here. Though, we miss you. tch, even I miss you. i know you swore to sever all ties to your past but JJ, I need your help. i cant do this on my own. im in too deep. help please
'flame'

Jones eyes went wide staring at the note.
So many things were running through his head, though the big one was how did -he- knows where he lived?
Gulping, the young man let the note slip through his fingers, before pressing his back to the wall and slidding down. he buried his face in his hands.
That is till his cell went off.
Snatching it, he read the text; his eyes were wide once more.

-they're going after sasori. save him-

The blonde cursed and jumped to his feet.

The patrol car stopped in front of the apartment they're target lived in.
van was out of his car and to the door before the others could get their guns.
it only took one knock, and the old paint chipped door opened.

"hmm?"

The door way stood the young redhead.
His eyes went vans and he raised a brow.

''Here to take me in?''

van scowled, holding cuffs.

''Sasori akasuna your being brought in for questioning, being the prime suspect in our investigation. If you resist im prepared to arrest you''

The boy rolled his eyes and flipped the older man off.
Van growled and gripped the boy's wrist, ripping him forward.

''Listen punk i-''
''sir!''

van turned and one of the oficers ran over.

''sir we just got a calll mr. iwa's been murdered!''
''what?!

At the words, a smirk crept up on sasori's face, a dark chuckle escaping him.

Things are starting to come together

i realize after re-reading this may raise many questions.

Who took ino? / How is she involved? / Who was that boy in the dark room? / Who is 'JJ' / Who is 'Flame'? / Who texted Jones? / WTF was with Tayuya's hint?
why do i write such confusing fics?
1 there fun, adn 2 its fun watching you guys try to guess XD
PSSS
+tayuya's hint is VERY IMORTANT.
MAJOR FORESHADOW.
hehehe
sasori knows something...........
+the boy stumbling in the dark is quite important.
+JJ will become more important as the case gets deeper