Black Lagoon: Pirates Life For Me

by kipper898

It all started with what should have been another job, now the gang from Lagoon are neck deep in it. RockxRevy for later chapters. Rated M

17. Chapter 17

Chapter 17 - Bowling' time - Round two

A/N: just a heads up this is gonna be a long chapter it was originally 2-3 but I wanted to wrap up my New York arc so your all in for a treat I hope you all enjoy since its been a little while since I updated and I hope I haven't lost my touch

Rock sat in a rickety chair of an interview room of the 27th NYPD precinct. The room wasn't that big maybe 9' by 7'. He noticed it was also unbelievable hot in here, and the light above him kept flickering.

He was rubbing a sore spot on the side of his head. Not to mention a tender spot in his ribs and knee.

After he had gotten Revy safely into the vent the swat team had come barrelling into the room. Before he could say a word of surrender 3 policed officers had tackled him from three different directions. Then he had been roughly handcuffed while one officer read him his rights and was hauled out of the building. He was half tempted to glance in the direction of the stairwell, but the cops seemed very tense and he didn't want to give anything away.

So minus a couple grunts of pain he didn't say a word, or give them anything.

Despite his quite demeanour the officers had still shown a strong interest in him. They nearly tripped him down the steps of the hotel, and 'accidentally' bashed his head into the top of the squad car they placed him in before taking him to the precinct.

Now Rock sat in the uncomfortable room. On the outside he looked cool as a cucumber, on the inside however it was very different. His mind was racing a mile a minute.

Was Revy alright?

Did she make it to the others safely?

Were his suspicions about the man who had called correct?

These were some of the questions he was arguing with himself over. He decided for a minute to let his mind go blank since he wasn't getting anywhere.

He decided to look around the room he was in. In front of his was a door and even though it wasn't locked he had no chance going out that way. Next to the door was a large rectangular mirror, he knew even without his experience in the criminal world that it was a two way mirror and that he was most likely being watched right now.

His eyes shifted to the wall on his right it had two windows both covered by steel bars, but he didn't care about those he just wondered what the time was, he could tell it was still night. He and Revy had gotten back from Coney Island late maybe around 11 p.m. He guessed from how dark it still was that at least a few hours had passed.

The light above him flickered again, it was highly annoying but then again the lights on the lagoon often had the same problem on some of their longer trips on the ocean.

He felt the seat shift suddenly as his body shifted when he looked up. He kept his balance but it was a near miss.

He understood what was going on. These were tactics the cops were using to get him to talk, they can just do it and say their having a maintenance issue later on if he had a lawyer right now.

The heater, chair, and the light were all meant to make him uncomfortable, and make keep him from focusing whenever they got around to asking him any questions.

Now that he had finished his little viewing he tried to sort thought his mental jigsaw puzzle.

These cops must have been told I was with Revy, or perhaps they caught a glimpse me going into the hotel. I'm pretty sure they don't have any recent photos of her otherwise they would have jumped us then and there. This was the first thing he went over. He knew that now the cops would be grinding into him for information as many of them have long standing grudges against his girl.

Then there's that guy, I don't think we met him specifically in Japan but he is very pissed at me and Revy, I know I'm missing something here, I just can't figure it out. His mind was in a rut trying to figure out the identity of the guy, two if you counted the other with him, his brother.

Thinking about Revy then shifted his thought to the woman he loved, I hope she got to the others ok, she'll be pissed at me though for getting captured, again, he thought with a slight chuckle, hard to think only a few hours ago we were having fun at Coney island.

Rock was then brought out of his train of thought from the sound of a door opening and two men walking in, he could tell they must be detectives from their non police uniforms, but they had badges on their belts.

Rock looked up and his face became impassive as he waited for the questions to start.

In a different part of the city

"Gotta be honest Dutch I never really expected you to take me up on my offer to visit someday" Dyne said as he and Dutch shook hands.

"I know, sorry for dropping in unexpected, some things have come up and I need your help" Dutch explained.

Dyne chuckled then turned and invited them in. Dutch looked over his shoulder and saw his employees were still putting their puzzle pieces together but they still had enough control to follow him in.

Dutch and the others followed Dyne into a very comfortable looking living room. On the outside the house looked like most of the others in a standard New York suburb, however on the inside the furniture was a few notches up in price and quality. Obviously Dutch's family was doing well.

"So big bro how are things going in Roanapur, haven't gotten a letter in a few months now, was starting to get worried" Dyne said smiling at a private joke. Dyne had noticed the others with Dutch and guessed they were his friends and co-workers from Roanapur that he had heard about but one appeared to be missing, he also picked up on their rather shocked state from recent news so he waited before asking for introductions.

Dutch also grinned "Well it sure has gotten exciting recently" he said.

Dyne nodded then walked into the Kitchen which was adjacent to the living room.

Dutch waved them in to sit on the highly comfy couches and chairs in the room.

Benny and Dutch took on couch and Revy took another. Revy then noticed Dutch's niece who had been staring at her for a while took a seat on the couch with her but was sitting shyly on the far end.

Revy raised an eyebrow not sure what to think as he experience with kids was amateur at best.

Dutch meanwhile watched all of this while trying to suppress laughter that threatened to crack ribs, "Looks like someone has an admirer" Dutch said with a nudge to Benny.

Benny now knew he had seen it all.

Revy felt her face go red.

Marlene put her head down in embarrassment "oh be quite uncle Dutchy" she pouted then smiled shyly at Revy as said gunslinger looked at her confused.

"So Dutch I take it these are those lovable, but pain in the ass, co-workers of yours?" Dyne asked coming back into the room with a tray holding cups of coffee, and a tall glass of chocolate milk for Marlene.

Dutch nodded "yep this is Benny and Revy. Guys this is my younger brother Dyne and his daughter, my niece, Marlene" he said making the introductions.

Benny and Revy by this point had come out of shell shock.

"Nice to meet you" Benny said smiling politely.

"Hey" Revy said. She then noticed the kid next to her was staring at her again and trying to look away when Revy looked in her direction, well this is a first, she thought.

"I thought you were a group of four now? Is the newest member, the one you described as the worlds craziest SOB, you mentioned in your last phone call not with you anymore?" Dyne asked. He was going to ask if the hazardous world they live in may have claimed the life of said friend, but he felt it best not to pry that fair.

Dutch shook his head "That's Rock he's the reason why we came here for your help Dyne" he explained.

Dyne was about to ask for more details when Revy, who had been growing increasingly impatient, interrupted.

"Dutch how the fu-" she paused then looked at Marlene, whom she could swear was sitting closer to her, and out of respect for Dutch she did something she almost never did, toned down the language "when are we gonna get to helping Rock, I know for a fact some of those cops are gonna be itching to get some info out of him anyway they can" she said trying to keep her voice as civilised, and failing badly, as possible.

Dutch sighed, can't say I blame her, she has come a long way ever since she and Rock started this thing and the fact she's this pissed and trying to keep cool means that she really does laugh that crazy jackass, he said to himself.

"Sorry Dyne, she and Rock are-" he paused this was the one thing he feared to discuss openly and risk Revy's wrath, and perhaps even Rock's.

Dyne, who knew his brother very well, nodded "I understand. I apologize Miss Revy it's been a while since Marlene and I have seen Dutch and I guess we got carried away, to make up for it I promise to do everything I can to help your friend" he said smiling politely to Revy.

Revy felt her irritation drain out of her at the sincere apology. She was surprised at herself normally she would be swearing up a storm ready to draw her cutlass to get the work done faster, at least she always thought it did. However she figured her respect for Dutch was what was keeping her temper at bay, his brother was going to help get Rock out of the cop's hands and for some reason she felt it best not to be crude in front of Marlene, oh Rocky baby if you could see me now, you might be proud. Well fuck it, nothing wrong with showing some decency around an innocent kid, especially Duchy's family, were her thoughts on the matter.

Her train of thought was interrupted by a slight poke to her arm. She turned to see Marlene sitting right next to her smiling.

Revy was a little embarrassed and confused "what?" she asked still remembering to keep as civil as she could manage

"Those are cool are they for keeping away bad guys?" she asked looking down.

Revy followed her eyes and noticed that the butt of her cutlass was sticking out a little from her open coat, oh shit, she thought thinking back to what Dutch said, she thought he wanted certain details kept secret.

Dutch however nodded to reassure her it was ok for her to answer Marlene's question.

Revy pulled out her cutlass, and did something very rare, then flicked the safety on.

Dyne was also watching closely, whether for his daughter's safety or his interest in the gun, it was anyone's guess.

"Wow that's cool what does this say?" Marlene asked looking at the Thai inscription along the slide.

Revy grinned "The Praiyachat Sword Cutlass special" she answered.

Marlene listened with an admiring gaze "wow and that's a pirate picture, are you a pirate like Uncle Dutch?" she asked in an awe filled voice.

Revy was taken back by the kid's questions as well as the fact she acted like Revy was some celebrity "uh ya I'm a pirate too" she said turning red all the while Dutch, Benny and Dyne were trying poorly to hide their grin's.

"That certainly is a beauty Revy. May I?" He asked holding out his hand.

Revy spun the gun with a simple flick of her wrist so Dyne could grab it by the butt.

Dyne held it up to eye level. He examined the exterior with an obviously skilled eye and smiled approvingly. He then released the mag, raked the slide and checked the chamber then slipped the mag back in. He definitely knew how to handle the mechanics of gun.

"Very nice. Beretta 92fs Inox model. With a custom 1 inch longer barrel and slide. I see your choice ammunition is full metal jacket rounds. I must say though the gun is certainly well cared for. You have good taste" he said politely as he handed the gun back.

Revy nodded then slipped the gun back home.

Dyne then noticed something "ah I now see why Dutch says they call you Two-Hands. Very impressive, to be able to use two of those together. Sorry I should explain I'm something of a gun nut myself. I don't shoot much but I make a decent gunsmith, I like to get beaten up or old models and restore them" he explained.

Revy nodded "well the boys do their job well, wait till you meet Rock he's got a nice pair" she said chuckling at her dirty play on words.

After a moment of either confused or embarrassed looks she quickly opened her small bag on her back and showed she had Rock's black cutlasses.

Dyne laughed catching on then turned to Dutch "Well we might as well get down to business. I can tell this Rock must be a very good friend since you all seem rather eager to get him out of police custody" he said in a polite way of saying he wasn't going to waste any more time.

Dutch nodded "I'll fill you in on the details, but how soon do you think you can get him out. See he's got more then one bulls-eye painted on his head right now and we'd like to get him back without scrapping off the walls" Dutch said.

Dyne's expression became slightly grim. It had been a few years since he last saw his brother but he could still read him easily as before.

"Since I am not his official lawyer I can't do anything until mourning, I'm sorry but going now would end up hurting more then helping. Your more then welcome to get some rest here you must be tired" he said.

It was at his words that the lagoon members realised how tired each of them felt.

Revy's facial expression darkened at the thought of her Rock being stuck with some very unpleasant characters that had a score to settle with her, who the fuck am I kidding, Rock's tougher then he looks. He'll be just fine until then. Revy then looked up at the clock to see how late it was getting, her eyes widened as she say the date was shown on the clock's face, ah fuck I missed his birthday, some fucking girlfriend I make. He got me that nice shotgun, what the fuck can I get for him to make up for this shit. He'll just give me some bullshit about it not mattering. Well fuck that Rocky baby you're getting at least one present aside from a long round of sex later on, she thought trying to think of something to give to Rock.

Dutch meanwhile followed Dyne into his study since they would stay awake for a bit longer and get updated on the situation. Benny had already passed out on the couch.

Revy then felt a tugging at her arm and looked down to see Marlene standing up.

"Come on you can sleep in my room" she said brightly.

"Huh a fucking slumber party, good thing Eda isn't here I'd never hear the end of this" Revy muttered but went along anyway, something about the kid's spunky personality was to her liking. She followed the young girl down the hall and then up some stairs. They past by the door where Dyne and Dutch had gone through and Revy could hear them speaking but decided she was too tired to give a damn, besides sooner I get to sleep sooner we get to saving Rock's ass, she mused.

Meanwhile in Dyne's study, he and Dutch were both having a glass of 12 year old scotch and discussing the situation. Dutch had begun by giving a brief explanation start from when Rock joined up with them. In that time Dutch had not been able to contact his brother ever since that crazy businessman signed with them so he wanted to update Dyne a little.

"Bro if it was anyone else but you telling me a story about a businessmen who came up with the idea of shooting down an attack helicopter with a torpedo, I would have them checked into a clinic" Dyne said holding his sides at the explanation of the first of Rock's many crazy plans.

The talk then moved onto how things had gone since Rock had joined the happy family, stabilizing and improving the company financials, being the only person with a liver strong enough to match Revy, and of course being the oddest person of them all living in Roanapur.

"So I take it from the young lady's eagerness that she and Rock are close?" Dyne asked delicately since he could tell Revy was the type not known for having a good control on their temper.

Dutch snorted at his brother's cautious words, it reminded him a little of Rock. Dyne was like Dutch in many way's they both like guns, had both served their government in one way, and liked aged scotch. However Dyne was the cautious one, he preferred the quite life. In a way Rock reminded Dutch of his brother, which was probably why he had taken a liking to him and agreed to take him in.

"Your right her and Rock are the weirdest couple in Roanapur, but even thought it makes the least sense I guess that's why it makes perfect sense. Hell it was a genuine surprise to me when Rock picked up those guns and started fighting alongside her" he said with a grin

"Well love can make you do crazy things, I can honestly say I look forward to meeting this guy" Dyne said finishing his drink.

"Again your right it's all over those two, the scary part is now I don't know who to be more worried about when it comes to doing something stupid.

Dyne burst out laughing "well I can honestly say Dutch if this guy is all you say he is I look forward to meeting him.

Dutch nodded "ya but first I'd like to get him back before he has to worry about dropping the soap" he said with humour

"Well from what you've told me they police don't have much on him. They got an anonymous tip and unless they actually saw Revy with him, which I doubt since none of them would know what she looks like now, then it should be open and shut case of police mishaps" he said.

Dutch frowned he knew when his brother talked like he was citing protocol from a law book there was more to it "something's up those isn't it?" he asked

"Yes I have heard of your friend Revy before. The 27th precinct has a lot of officers who would certainly like to get her in their custody. I won't pry but I know it involved two former military men by the name of Buffalo" he said.

Dutch nodded with a grim look on his face "even now that fucker is still making this a pain in the ass for us" he mumbled.

"So does that mean the older brother is dead?" Dyne asked forgetting the main topic of their conversation.

Again Dutch nodded "It's not a pretty story, all I can say is it make me admire and fear Rock more then I ever have in the past" Dutch said thinking back to that night.

Dyne was quite then remembered they had gotten off track "Anyway the real problem is I can't go help your friend until mourning by then I'd imagine the police will have their side of the case well prepared when in fact they have nothing aside from being able to hold him for the maximum 24 hours under the pretence he is aiding and abetting a highly wanted and dangerous criminal" he explained.

Dutch nodded fully aware that life with the law was certainly less simple here then it was back home.

"I also imagine these other friends of yours who gave the tip are watching Rock right now, should they see their ploy to lure you isn't working I would imagine you could then follow them to wherever they are hiding" he said laying out a plan.

Dutch grinned as he drained the last of his drink "all these years Dyne you still remember you old tactics training"

Dyne smiled thinking back "Anyway its pretty late we better get some sleep and I'll leave to see your friend first thing hopefully by then we can think of some way to tip your opponents that I am the wrench in their plans" he said as he set his glass down then headed for the door.

Dutch remained sitting for a short while before he was satisfied with the plan they had in front of them then got up to go to the guest bedroom.

Meanwhile inside Marlene's room Revy was receiving the grand show. Originally she worried it would be a room filled with pink and young girly shit that she would be forced to live with, this was still something she was capable of doing in the old days she would most likely have shot something or started swearing a blue streak. However her fears were premature, Marlene's room was actually like something Revy might have had if she had lived a normal life. There were posters on the walls all of various western films, even a couple rather cartoon like pirate ones.

Revy even notice a very well made toy gun sitting in a leather holster hanging around the corner of a wood stand that was holding up a TV.

"Heh so I guess you're a little cowgirl" She said chuckling as she picked it up. It was similar in make to the ones those kids she had met back in Japan. However this one was made to resemble a revolver now a regular handgun.

She then heard Marlene giggle behind her "hey Revy ..draw!" she said

Revy turned with and brought up the toy gun with a skill that was second nature to her.

Pop. Pop.

Both of them fired a plastic little ball at each form the toy revolver gun in their hands. Revy's shoot was dead on in the center of the giggling girl's chest while Marlene's shot was too high just barely touching Revy's shoulder.

"Ahh" Marlene cried in mock pain as she put her hands over the 'wound' and fell to the floor like some outlaw in a western.

"Not bad but your dieing looks a little too much like something from the movies" Revy commented walking towards the girl, whom she was starting to take a liking to, and realised she had her eyes closed.

"Hey kid what are you doing?" Revy asked as she gently poked her in the side with her foot.

At once Marlene leaped into action. She opened her eyes then pounced on Revy putting her arms around her waist and tackling her to the floor. Revy was completely thrown off balance and was unable to react in time.

"Ah what the fuc-" she started but was soon cut off as Marlene began to do the one thing that was one of Revy's more comical weaknesses

She began to tickle Revy

At first it had been an accidental discovery. Marlene's fingers had pressed into Revy's sides and in the sudden motion her hands hand shifted up and down slightly. However that was all that was needed as Revy began to laugh uncontrollably. Then Marlene realised her new friend's, and possible role model, weakness and began to dig her fingers into her sides and just under her ribs and wiggle causing Revy to laugh louder and harder.

"Ah dammit…stop already… can't breathe" Revy gasped between bouts of laughter as she felt she was about to die.

Finally Marlene climbed off and sat on her bed giggling happily at the fun they were having.

Ah Fuck I was hoping to keep that secret, I just hope she doesn't tell anyone, Revy thought annoyed but oddly enough she still thought the kid was pretty spunky.

"So Revy who is this Rock guy is he another member of Uncle Dutchy's pirate crew he sent us a letter a while ago saying you're now a big happy family is that true?" Marlene asked curiously.

Revy look up from her spot on the floor then crawled to sit on the larger red bean bag chair in the room, and found it unbelievably comfy to sit in, she was about to lit a cigarette then hesitated for the sake of the kid, something that deeply surprised her, however Marlene shook her head saying her daddy smoked too and she pointed to the open window behind them close to where Revy was sitting. Revy grinned then light her smoke and took a drag before she answered her question.

"Ya you could say that thought I think Dutch was just making a joke about the family thing. Rock joined up with us a little bit over a year and half ago" Revy said fondly thinking about her dumbass boyfriend.

"Is it true you and he are-" she paused as she giggled while making a kissy face.

Revy scowled as she felt her face go red with embarrassment "what makes you think that" she said looking away.

"I dunno you just get a look on your face when you mention him kinda like you miss him" Marlene said as she smiled mischievously at Revy's discomfort.

Revy shook her head trying to avoid this topic of discussion. It was then she noticed a calendar hanging on one of the walls, she noted the past days were crossed out with an x. Then she realized what day is was

"Oh shit. Rock's birthday is in a couple days and I didn't get him anything" she said speaking out loud without realizing it. To someone who knew Revy this would have seemed funny she was a normally forgetful type and of course her remembering something that seemed as trivial as a birthday would seem very odd. However Rock was the one and only special exception. Revy did feel genuinely bad about forgetting, true there had been some strong reasons but of course he had given her the first real birthday party she had ever had and it felt only right to return the favour.

"Does he like music?" Marlene asked.

Revy was brought out of her train of thought to see the kid holding something. It took her a second to realize it was one of those Ipod's she had read about in a magazine. It was a recently created music listening device. Different from her treasured walkman it could connect to a computer and have a variety of music put on and removed with the click of a few buttons. She had thought they sounded pretty cool and they were much smaller and easier to carry around.

"Ya he does like a lot of the stuff I listen to" Revy said as she took their Ipod. She was fond of listening to music while she slept and sometimes after they had collapsed after some heavy rounds of sex Rock would slip one of the ear buds into his ear while the two of them were cuddled up together.

Marlene then taught Revy about how the Ipod worked an after a while she feel asleep leaning on Revy's side while said gunslinger tried to figured out the controls on her own. After a while Revy noticed the kid was asleep. For a few minute she just looked down at the peacefully sleeping child. Then gently she took Marlene in her arms and set her down on her bed and pulled the covers over her.

She continued to look at her until she turned and walked to sit back down in the bean bag chair, I'm gonna have to look into getting one of these back home maybe Rock can find one, he's good at that, she thought.

It was then she realised she missed him. She had no illusions she and Rock were in some kind of Hollywood style romance, but that still didn't mean she wasn't allowed to miss her fiancée, as she thought of his now. She still found this concept of love and being with someone a little scary but also exciting in the same way. Plus Rock had never failed her, he had shown her it was possible for even someone as broken as her to open up and even find love, and love him she did there was no mistake of that. Thinking back she realised why so many people they knew had called them a couple for so long.

We were together all the fucking time back before we started this, I guess that's cause he was the first real buddy I've had in a long time and the only guy who could stand up to the great Revy at the bar. There is more to it also we are more similar then we realized. I grew up alone, I lived a life of apathy, but so did he. He had a family unlike me but even still they treated him like shit he still has yet to talk about much but I don't really give a fuck. Then those gun's the first time in bed and the rest of this fucking roller coaster ride.

Revy smiled slightly as she strolled down memory lane. Now here they were engaged, kinda, and she was happy about that "well first things first get you out of jail Rocky baby then deal with these fuckers and go back home" she said.

Revy then noticed she still held the Ipod in her hand and grin came over her face as she finally feel asleep.

Meanwhile as Revy and the others were all sleeping fairly comfortably and very cranky Rock was being berated by the officer's questions.

For the most part he had remained silent since they had first come back. There were three officers, two sat on the opposite side of the table and the third stood in front of the door with his arms crossed and his legs spread slightly, an intimidation stance. Rock knew they were just trying to scare him, outnumbered, a feelings of trapped and contained, in an uncomfortable room and chair, and to top it all off they would keep poking at him till he was ready to drop dead.

"Alright buddy you ready to tell us your name?" said detective Green.

They had all told him their names when they had come into the room. The two in front of him were both senior detectives, the type who had worked their way up more through muscle on the force then being clever, their names were Green and Johnson. The third was a senior officer called Brady.

"How about telling us where you were the other night around midnight to 2 in the mourning?" Johnson asked.

Rock's eyes shifted slightly, while to the cops it simply looked like he was looking from one to the other, in fact he was thinking carefully, they must know about Buffalo Revy did say some of the guys here were corrupt but also used to, or still were working with that bastard so they want our heads for it. Gotta be careful, he thought as he planned out possible moves from this point.

Green then sighed "look pal we can be on your side about this but you gotta give us something to work with if your afraid to talk don't be were here to help. Now for starters why don't we get your name?" he asked trying a more polite tone acting like the one guy who was here to help Rock out.

Rock guessed there was low chance this was a genuine attempt and help and more of a tactic to get information out of him.

"It's Rock" he said politely acting like he didn't have a care in the world at this moment.

The three officers seemed very surprised that he had finally spoken, they tried to hide it but the damage was done Rock realized that something was up, it's because of that Colonel these guys are just bad cops who wanted to make a few extra bucks now that he's dead their only looking out for themselves and if they get Revy, maybe me too, then they dodge the bullet. Here I thought they were working for that guy who tipped them off, he thought suddenly feeling more relaxed as he realized these guys were nothing more then punks. He couldn't believe he was feeling any kind of fear on this, Revy was scarier then these guys.

Now that they had regained their composure they cops continued.

"Rock huh? What's your last name N' Roll" Green said cracking the dumbest joke Rock had ever heard.

It was another cop tactic one to embarrass shake up the suspect's emotions get him angry or flustered. Rock could see these tactics so easily but then again being around one so familiar with dealing with cops, crooked or otherwise, like Revy had is perks.

While the other two were chuckling along Rock spoke again.

"You asked for my name and I gave it, if you're here to make jokes why don't we go to a bar" Rock said coldly.

Johnson's eyes narrowed as a red flare crept up his neck, he was a short tempered one "fucking wiseass" he mumbled but not quietly enough for Rock to miss to which he grinned at.

Green glanced at Johnson warningly before looking again at Rock "alright then Rock why don't you tell us where you were last night say around midnight to 2 in the mourning?" he asked again still maintaining a friendly tone.

"Oh why is that? What I do is my business" Rock said without missing a beat

"It is our business when we think your involved in a cluster fuck shoot out-" Johnson blurted out but was stopped again by Green.

Rock eyes widened like someone who had never heard such odd words "shoot out? What do you mean I'm just a humble tourist" Rock said innocently.

"Well we just wanna get this misunderstanding cleared up so you can get back to sight seeing Rock. Now would you mind answering the question?" Green asked quickly losing his friendly tone in his haste to cover his partner's mistake.

"Am I being charged with something?" Rock asked still acting like the humble tourist.

"We ask the questions here motherfucker" Johnson said his hands clenching into fists.

"I'll take that as a no" Rock said smugly

"Ah fuck this I'm gonna wipe the grin of this fucking punk's face" Johnson said standing up and pulling his arm back for a punch.

However Brady caught him and twisted his arm around slightly then with quick skill opened the door and pushed him out before he could do any more damage.

"To answer your question Rock no your are not being charged with anything yet, however we have reason to believe that you may be involved, accidentally or intentionally with the murder of a former Unites States Armed Forces Colonel by the name of Will Buffalo, a highly decorated and respected man of the military arm" Green said now dropping the friendly tone completely.

On the outside Rock remained calm and collected and pretended to act surprised by the new however on the inside he felt an intense feeling of rage at the mention of the one person he had met who he had wanted to kill so badly, a feeling that slightly scared him.

"Oh? And you think this has something to do with me?" he asked.

Green's eyes darkened slightly "That's what were trying to find out Rock" he said as he reached into his coat.

Rock initial 'Revy' instincts, as he called them, tensed as he expected a gun to be draw on him and he fortunately he was longer cuffed the second he saw metal he would kick the table up and do his best to get his hands on a weapon. His normal side told him to not make the situation worse but this was not an ordinary situation.

His fears however were wrong.

Green pulled out a small file folder. He placed it on the table and opened it taking a quick glance before spinning it around and pushing it towards Rock.

"Do you recognize the girl in this photo?" he asked.

Rock looked down and nearly choked as he could tell who it was. Though she was a lot younger at the time this photo was taken he would recognize his girl anywhere. The file contained a picture of Revy held to the folder with a paper clip and next to it was their most up to date information on her photo. The file was dated at the time she must have been in prison so the details listed would be a little out of date.

Name: Rebecca, Surname Unknown (likely lost records)

Date of Birth: Unknown. Likely in the early to mid 1970's

Nationality: Chinese American

Address: N/A

Age: 16-18

Eye color: Brown

Hair Color: Purplish brown

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 135 lb.

Distinguishing marks: None

Known Alias: None

Status: Unknown. Likely alive and still wanted/dangerous.

Crime history: Approximately 2 years spent in a Juvenile prison before being released.

The report went on to explain some of the details from some basic psychologists who examined her when she was first brought into prison and detailed her mental state as being dangerous and showing signs of sociopath and nihilistic tendencies. It continued on to explain how she had gone below radar after getting out of prison before it was believed she had left the country, if not the continent.

Rock scanned the contents of the file quickly but it was the picture that captured him. It was Revy alright, but younger and if possible more fragile and vulnerable looking. Her hair was a lot messier and it was shorter almost like a boy's cut reaching almost to the bottom of her face. She had the look of a neglected child judging from faded bruises and other small cuts, however Rock remembered the story she had told him that day in Japan, her face was much younger then her current age, she must have been a late bloomer into maturity Rock figured, her facial structure was just starting to grow into how she would look today but Rock saw she must have had the look of a delicate looking girl the kind you could fall in love just at first sight, Rock wished he could have known her when she was younger.

Her eyes were what caused his heart to contract and angry tears try to fall from his eyes. The look in her eyes was almost dead, nothing could be seen except for one who knew what to look for, almost like looking into the back of them Rock could see the pain, sorrow, grief, hatred, and everything else that just said how broken she was. She looked on the outside like she was staring at the photographer, and any other that may have been in the room, with an attitude of I don't give a fuck about any of you. Rock, who probably knew her the best, could see though again in the back of this new defence she had crafted after her traumatic events that inside she was screaming, save me please someone, I just don't want to be alone, however that part of her was now buried under the broken woman he would meet years later. He wanted nothing more then to never see this photo again but at the same time he was afraid to let it go. Rock used every once of his willpower to keep and straight face, still acting like someone who had never seen a criminal record file and was scanning it with interest. On the inside his emotions were in turmoil, his first thought was to wish he could go to that time take Revy in his arms and show her someone did love her and would protect her heart like she had said he did in present day. He felt anger boil within since he knew some of those injuries were likely caused by the men in this room. He wanted nothing more to then allow his Revy side to take over.

However he realised the more important thing was to get back to Revy, and the others.

"Seems like a rather sad looking kid, can't say I've ever seen her though" Rock said dismissively as he pushed the file back.

Green then reached into his pocket again and took out a pack of cigarettes. He shook the pack until two poked out and offered it to him. Rock figured since these guys were just pawns he could afford to relax a little, plus a smoke would help right about now. He took one then accepted the light for it.

Green took a drag before speaking again "Well the photo is about 6-8 years old so I would imagine the little bitch has changed a little problem looking like some half starved slut looking for her next bang or bong, am I right? Just look at this file anyway reeks of hopeless case" Green said snapping the file shut while he and Brady shared a little chuckle.

Rock however froze, for a brief moment his eyes were almost literally on fire, it was like looking into the eyes of a deadly predator. Green's eyes widened at his deadly glare and Brady's hand move slightly towards the butt of his gun on his belt at first thinking their suspect was about to go ballistic.

Rock however merely took another drag as he bit his tongue to keep from yelling.

"You seem a tad angry Rock by chance does this mean you have in fact met or have a connection to Miss Rebecca?" Green asked.

Rock gave him a look like he was the biggest dumbfuck to walk the planet "why no I'm just marvelling at the pathetic antics of a grown man insulting a young woman who obviously outsmarted him with easy and escaped his watch" he said in a sharp and cutting tone.

Green's cigarette butt dropped from his fingers in shock at Rock's surprisingly venomous words.

"Really quite pathetic. Acting like a little kid talking trash about this woman instead of acting like he had a set of balls and saying it to her face, but I guess you can't do that now" Rock said with an evil smile.

In a flash Green lunged across the table and grabbed Rock by his neck of his shirt and was nose to nose with him "what the fuck did you just say to me?"

Rock eyes were cold and his face impassive, he had expected this and now his fears were almost completely gone "it seems I touched a nerve Detective, now would you mind cutting the crap and telling me what you think you know?" he asked in a Revy like tone before she was ready to start shooting.

The vein on Green's forehead began to burst out before Brady told him to calm down. Green then sat back down and took a deep breath

"Alright fine. We got a tip that you are associated with that woman and that your responsible for the death of former Colonel Will Buffalo along with his team at an old abandoned apartment building on MOTT street, coincidentally enough that was the last known home of Rebecca where she stayed with Terry Buffalo, Will's younger brother" Green said.

Rock tilted his head slightly like he was trying to keep interest "so you believe this Buffalo was killed by the woman your looking for?" he asked.

Green nodded "Ya that's what I think, I also think you were there. We also think you were involved in that shootout in the warehouse district you're lucky the fire destroyed too much evidence though. We also think that the woman we spotted you entering the Mandarin hotel with was Rebecca" He said as he leaned forward menacingly showing his hand in the hopes of scaring Rock.

It was a poor move.

Rock acted astonished at the accusations "well I say I have not been involved in a grudge gang wars or started any fires. As for who you think you spotted me with I am staying at the hotel along I may have walked in alongside someone, a woman maybe I can't remember, but am I not here with anyone" he said.

Green snorted "suppose I choose not to believe that"

"What you choose to believe is you business. However did you see me go into my hotel room with anyone?" he asked.,

Green's face was lined with anger as he realised his tactics had failed "no" he answered reluctantly.

"You also said you were tipped off was I specifically mentioned by this person could they come in to help narrow the list down?" Rock asked speaking like a teacher to a rather slow child.

By this point Brady was not finally showing apparent anger and looked about ready to start beating Rock down a few pegs and Green also had a few veins beginning to pulse.

"The tip we received was an anonymous caller" Green admitted in a voice that had he'd rather be having his teeth pulled right now.

Rock could not help but grin slightly "Well then I guess since your not charging me with anything I think it's time we ended this pleasant chat before someone suggest a hand of Gin Rummy" Rock said as he prepared to get up.

"Sit the fuck down" Brady said as he put his hand on his gun.

For an instance the predator instincts flared in Rock's eyes but luckily he did manage to sit back down before he gave more cause for alarm.

"I guess we forgot to mention we are able to hold you for a total of 24 hours while we prove your innocence or guilt, unless your lawyer could come down and clear up the matter with the DA" Green said smugly.

Rock did hesitate or show sign of worry at this new turn "Oh I see and if I didn't have my own lawyer I understand I can be provided one" he said.

Green nodded "that is true, if you were under arrest and being charged with something that is. I'm afraid you'll have to wait till mourning for the office to open up but in the meantime you can spend the remainder of the night in our holding cell in the back" he said with a smug grin as he got up and walked around to stand behind Rock to escort him.

Rock quickly played along as he knew acting worried or showing anything would give them the satisfaction they wanted.

As he walked towards the door Brady opened it. Just as the edge or the door was close to him Rock felt a push from behind as his face collided with the door edge. He gave a slight groan of pain but kept himself from saying anything else.

He felt highly refreshed to be out of that room, not that he was standing up he could not believe how damp his clothes felt, he had been to intent on keeping tight lipped to worry about being in that sauna. Looking out a window he saw it was light out, judging from it he guessed it was early maybe 6 or 7 in the mourning, wow it was either later then I guessed when Revy and I got back to the hotel or time really flew by while sitting in there, Rock thought as felt Brady roughly grab him by the arm to 'lead' him to their holding cell. He also realized that he wouldn't have to wait long before he could ask about getting a lawyer, but something told him these cops were going to do everything they could to keep him around until they got their hands on Revy. He wasn't sure what he was more afraid of Revy getting caught, or the cops trying to take her down.

It was located at the rear of the police precincts and thankfully it was almost completely out of sight and earshot of the main office where the officers would be. If they planned to spy on him he would be able to see them coming. Rock could make out at least 3 definite shapes that said he would have cell mates. Two appeared to be lying down on the floor, and from the familiar snoring he guess they were working each working off a heavy drinking session. The third appeared to be sitting on a bench and Rock was surprised to see the tell tale sign of a cigarette winking in the dim light. He couldn't make out any details about the other people he guessed they were all men as he didn't figure they put any women in the same cell for safety reasons.

"Hope this isn't a let down after your nice hotel room" Brady said smugly as he opened the door and forcefully pushed Rock inside then slammed the door shut and walked away.

Rock didn't manage to keep his balance and would have either hit the floor or the bars on the opposite wall, but the man who had been smoking, he was also close to where Rock's momentum was carrying him, jumped up and caught him before he went down.

"Careful friend, smashing your face against those bars isn't an overly pleasant experience" a friendly soft-spoken voice said as the man helped Rock back on his feet.

"Thanks and your right it's not something I would like to try out" Rock said in a polite but friendly tone. Something about the man's voice was very familiar it made Rock think of the first job with Shenhua and that crazy drug addict former partner of hers.

Then the man sat back down on his bench and the better light hit his face and Rock recognized who it was.

"You!" Rock said surprised.

"Heh well I suppose this is a big surprise, been a long time huh bro, care for a smoke?" Takenaka asked offering his pack of cigarettes.

Rock meanwhile was dumbfounded.

Revy awoke to the sound of gentle knocking. She cracked open her eyes then fell off the bean bag.

"Oww Rock what the fuck is going on?" she asked fully opening her eyes as the last affects of waking up wore off and she remembered where she was.

Revy felt a momentary pang or regret at mentioning Rock, she had long said fuck to being embarrassed about missing him well at least just to herself that is, then she shrugged it off thinking positively, Dyne I'll get him out of his don't drop the soap cluster fuck and before we know it we'll be hitting the Yellow Flag and listening to Dutch's bitching about how loud we are during sex, she told herself with a hungry look in her eyes.

She went to the door and with a quick look at her new friend to see that she was still asleep she opened the door to fine Dyne standing there.

He greeted her with a warm smile "Good mourning Miss Revy I trust Marlene was a good host" he said jokingly as he noted her sleepy eyes and the large dent in the bean bag chair behind them.

Revy snorted "Ya she's a pretty good kid. So what's up?" she asked surprised she wasn't in an ill mood at being up obviously early, possibly from the lack of a black out drinking session or another kind involving the bed from the previous night.

"Well I figured we should get an early start to help your um .. friend Rock the precinct will be open for me too see him shortly" he said as he passed her a mug of coffee.

Revy accepted it with a nod, normally she only drank coffee to help with a hangover but the odd one on an early start was alright. She also could have burst out laughing at Dyne's delicate choice of words it was like looking at Dutch as a butler.

"Thanks for this, and don't worry about beat around the bush that dumbass is my boyfriend and I wouldn't have it any other way" Revy said in her style of mourning cheerfulness.

"It's my pleasure Dutch's is family and I know he considers you the same, he main seem like the only business type but I can tell he trusts and values you all, so it's the least I can do. I am in fact looking forward to meeting this interesting man of yours" Dyne said

They proceeded downstairs where Dutch and Benny were waiting for them.

"Mourning" they both said to which Revy responded with a wave as she quickly checked her cutlasses, after realizing she had slept with them on her and was surprised she didn't have a sore spot on her chest or ribs like the last this had happened.

"Revy I know it's pointless but do you really need to wear them?" Dutch asked only half serious.

"Fucking right Dutch this is the dirty cops were talking about and I ain't letting my Rocky baby get beaten up or shot at or used as some kind of bargaining chip, only I can do that" she said

Unfortunately no one could tell if she was joking or if Rock would be in need of a bullet proof vest.

"Well in any case can we avoid a hostile take over of the precinct until after Dyne has a chance to work his magic remember there are bigger fish were looking to fry" he said.

"Oh yeah" Revy said sliding the boys back home before checking Rock's guns and putting them back inside her Back pack.

"Alright let's go" Dutch said when he saw they were all ready.

** A few hours earlier

"Come on kid relax, despite what you might think this is just a coincidence that I'm here but no reason we can't have a pleasant conversation and catch up" Takenaka said as he shook the pack of cigarettes

At first Rock was still in a state of wary shock then he just shrugged "well I guess it's probably best to just bow before the absurd" he mumbled as he took a cigarette then accepted the offered light. He then sat down next to the guerrilla freedom fighter he had not seen for more then a year now.

He looked much the same. He had the build of a man who had seen military or police service but his gut has become more pronounced as he had gotten older. His face was lined with wrinkles from a weathered life but he still had the look of a sociable person. His greyish hair had receded a little bit more but over all physically he looked the same as when Rock had last seen him.

What did make Rock raise an eyebrow though was his attire. He was wearing khaki shorts, a grey muscle shirt with a Hawaiian flowery style button up shirt and a black brimmed tourist hat, and his wide pilot style mirrored glasses. He looked more like a tourist then someone planning his next bombing of a U.S. related target.

"I guess the clothes are kinda weird considering what your opinion of me is from the last we met. I ended up leaving the group the new guy they brought it didn't follow our true goals and just wanted to make as many fireworks as possible so I decide to go into something of an early retirement. So here I am on a nice little vacation to New York City and spending an enjoyable night recovering but a little too much drinking courtesy of the NYPD. So what brings you to the Big Apple bro?" Takenaka asking speaking like they were old buddies.

Rock knew however that the man, despite certain facts about his past, was actually a decent guy who just believed a few different things. Rock actually felt he could talk to this man since he saw no way he was linked to this situation.

"Well to be honest I guess you could say work" Rock said taking a drag of his cigarette. He then realized something.

"Oh I'm sorry I just realized you still don't know my name. It's Okajima, Rokuro Okajima but everyone calls me Rock" He said offering his hand.

Takenaka laughed out loud then shook it "Rock eh? I like it fits your personality, but I'm used to bro so I'll stick with that. I gotta say though you sure are a rather outstanding guy, I can barely remember the last time I got such a respectful and polite greeting in our line of work. So tell me you still with the that Lagoon Company I've heard some interesting rumours going around from a few old contacts I know back in your neck of the woods" He said.

Rock smiled "ya I'm still with them they've kinda become like family" he said fondly

Takenaka snuffed out his cigarette that he'd finished before chuckling "I gotta say that's something you don't see everyday" he said.

"So what kind of rumours have you heard?" Rock asked curiously.

"Oh interested in where you stand in the gossip circles huh bro. Well the biggest one that made me look twice was the one saying a Japanese businessman has now turned gunman for the lagoon company and has show quick growing skill" he said with a friendly wink towards Rock.

Rock smiled and nearly laughed "well its ..true" he said.

Takenaka, who had just taken a drag of a fresh smoke, suddenly choked and began to cough "well I gotta say that's the first big surprise I've had in a while. I did think something about you looked different kid, aside from your change in wardrobe but it's something in the eyes tells me your seeing the world a little different. However if I was to guess I'd say you still got some pretty noble intentions for making use of some firearms. Mind if I ask what you got?" he asked curiously.

Rock had actually been waiting for this moment "Two custom Beretta 92's" he said simply.

Takenaka laughed out loud again "Not bad brother. Huh now that I remember that young woman partner of yours had the same kinda make. I can't really imagine how someone of her .. charm might have reacted to that surprise, how is she doing by the way?" he asked.

Rock was having trouble keeping a straight face. He knew Takenaka had only met him and Revy so it was natural he would ask about her, it was one of those questions that was second nature to ask, however Rock could not resist seeing the reaction to how he would answer.

"Oh Revy's doing alright, in fact were planning to get married" he said proudly.

For a moment the physical and mental reaction took a moment as the information sunk in a shockingly slow rate.

Takenaka nearly swallowed his cigarette as he began to choke on the smoke again, also nearly falling of the bench if not for Rock's help, "easy kid I don't think this old heart of mine could handle sudden news of the calibre" he said as he rubbed his chest slightly.

Rock was holding his aching ribs with one arm.

Takenaka finally recovered from his near stroke "Well I don't know whether to call you're the bravest or craziest bastard I ever met but I gotta say your one stand out guy. What about the other rumours about a war going on?"

"It's kind of a long story to be honest" Rock said.

Takenaka nodded "well we do have time to kill" he said nodding to the bare light coming through the window/

"Good point" Rock said as he began to tell the story of what pretty much started with just another job.

**Back to present outside the 27th precinct.

"Here's the fucking place" Revy said moodily as Benny pulled the car over.

She looked at the familiar building with dark eyes. Rock was in there hopefully still in one piece and she wanted nothing more then to start a bloodbath. She thought back to the night she had been beaten half way to hell then thrown into Juvie after killing that sick bastard, but that chapter of her life was gone now, thanks to Rock she could finally be ready to say goodbye to her bad memories of this city.

"Alright so what's the plan?" Benny asked.

Revy and Dutch were both quite as they were scanning the area from he curb they were parked at with the precinct just across the street. Fortunately they were behind a large van so it would eliminate a large arc of vision for when Dyne got out of the car.

"Revy what do you make of that guy the one who looks like a bum sitting near the front steeps" he said nodding towards a guy who appeared to be sitting on the curb leaning against a street lamp close by to the steps of the precinct.

Revy's eyes became like that of a cunning predator as she looked closely. To an average passer by he looked like your average New York City homeless guy. However no homeless guy would be dumb enough to risk trying to sleep or beg for cash so close to a cop HQ and why didn't he have anything with him aside from ragged clothing, no shopping cart, begging cup, and no sign or something to catch others attention.

"If that isn't our lookout then I'll give up fucking" Revy said confidentially.

Somewhere in there I think Rock just felt a shiver of fear go up spine, Dutch thought sarcastically as he nodded in agreement "That's him, alright Dyne how do you think we should play this?" he asked his brother.

Dyne, now wearing an impressive business suit and tie, was going over some papers in a briefcase then looked up "well you see that guard standing watch by the door I'll have to state my business, about how I am going to represent your friend Rock of course I'll say it just loud enough for the lookout you spotted to hear me" he explained as he did a quick look over of himself in the mirror to make sure he looked his part perfectly. Revy also passed him her small back pack with Rock's guns as she wanted him to give them back to Rock as soon as he got out. Dyne said it wouldn't be a problem and he could slip them in easily as the police cannot without going through a lot of paperwork examine his possessions.

Dutch and Revy realized his plan. Once Dyne declared why he was there their lookout would break from his position and either make a phone call or hopefully lead them to their real prey, either way this was the first step to finishing this job.

Dyne then nodded to Dutch after finishing his personal inspection and got out of the car.

After he got our Dutch felt eyes on him and realized it was Revy and Benny eager for answers.

"I was hoping to wait for telling a story until we got Rock back but I figure Revy can handle that after the two of them finish their own catch up between the sheets" Dutch said

Revy snorted "you know Dutch if you got a little more action you might not be so bitchy about what Rock and I like to do to each other" she said jokingly.

"Anyway. About me keeping in contact with my family they're who I send most of my cut of our pay on jobs, it's for Marlene's school and such" he explained.

"Well then how come you're not living here to help out why live in Roanapur?" Benny asked.

Dutch sighed then before he answered he looked forward "Hold that thought looks like our look out took the bait.

"Yes sir can I help you?" the officer at the front door asked as Dyne started coming up the steps.

Good mourning officer I'm here to speak with my client his name is Rock he was brought in sometime last night" Dyne said in a polite and friendly tone.

Out of the corner of Dyne's eye he saw the lookout shift in surprise and shifted so he could get better look.

The officer meanwhile quickly spoke into the lobby phone just inside the door, after a few minutes he held the door open and nodded for Dyne to go inside.

"Fucker sure looks like he got a bug up his ass" Revy commented

Dutch and Benny nodded. Then they all grinned as they saw the 'bum' take out a cell phone and make a call.

"So Dutch while he's talking continue the story?" Benny asked.

Dutch was quite for a moment "I often figure it would have been Rock to get me to tell this story way he is but back when I was in the service and was first assigned my PT boat during the Vietnam War I was tasked with transporting a covert ops team in a recon mission. Back then I was the one star stuck kid who swallowed all the lines 'Be all the you can be', 'Fight the good fight' all those lines I had seen some action but I was certain what we were doing was right. That day though was what changed me to who I am now today" Dutch said as he light up a smoke.

Revy and Benny listened intently but also kept on watching for if their lookout would move.

"The job the ops team was there to do was to confirm if a group of Vietnamese guerrilla's had in fact been using this village as a rally point if we could find evidence that would give the main forces a weak spot they would run through and gain some much needed territory. What we found was maybe 2 dozen frightened and clueless women and kids. It was obvious the men had all been called away and the village had never so much as seen a guerrilla force but the ops guys weren't convinced they waltzed in and start a complete cluster fuck and young boys left behind who tried to defend their sisters or moms was shot. The women though,, they didn't get off so lucky either rapped or tortured for information" he said.

Benny looked away in disgust, in a way he was glad he lived in Roanapur at least it was more honest about its ugliness. Revy meanwhile gave no outward sign of feeling but on the inside the part of her that only Rock ever saw began to weep for those poor unfortunate women of that time.

"What broke me was this one girl no older then Marlene is now. Crying her eyes out and terrified beyond comprehension she ran to the guy who had been standing by and doing not a thing. Just as she put her arms around me seeking rescue she was shot from behind my the ops leader"

"Shit Dutch that's horrible but your niece wasn't born at that time" Benny said more or less speaking before thinking.

Dutch's face took on perhaps the grimmest look on earth before he spoke again "I was a father at the time, my high school sweetheart, Elena got pregnant early and she was about the same age as that girl in that village when I saw her all I could think of was my own little girl. Before I knew it my faithful revolver was in my hand and I killed every one of those bastards. Then I just turned and ran, got in my boat and went AWOL soon after I ended up in what would soon be known as Roanapur" he said finishing his story.

Revy and Benny knew more or less the story from that point.

"You said you were a father at the time. Dutch don't tell me?" Benny asked fearfully.

Dutch shook his head "about 6 months later after I was sure the heat had died down enough for me to get back to the states maybe take Elena and my girl Jenny somewhere else with the money I had saved away I found out there had been a car accident, drunk driver hit them"

Benny and Revy looked away not sure what to say.

In spite of the sad story Dutch grinned at his 'families' respect. Not something you would expect from pirates.

"Elena was killed instantly and Jenny well that's another reason I send money back she's been in coma ever since that day. Dyne sees to her medical care as next of kin and I also send money back for him and Marlene to live a little easier then most" Dutch said crushing his cigarette.

"Jesus Dutch I don't know what to say" Revy said Benny just nodded along.

To their surprise Dutch started to chuckle "Sorry but you hear that kinda line so much its hard to keep a straight face. Truth is ya I was pretty broken up about it but don't forget I'm a religious man I'm glad neither of them suffered it was instant for both of them and Elena is in a better place and I have hope that one day Jenny will wake up and who knows. I've come to peace with it so you guys don't need to worry about the boss needing a shoulder to cry on" Dutch said sounding like his usual self.

Revy and Benny reached their own silent conclusions that that both agreed with Dutch's views and felt a little better about it.

"Anyway I might have to dock some pay now since neither of you noticed our trail almost went cold" Dutch said.

"Fuck" Revy breathed as she saw the lookout got up and started walking away.

"We'll tail em hopefully we can get some info as to where their hiding and wait for Rock to catch up I'm sure he's itching for some pay back.

Revy grinned at the thought of finally getting some payback.

"Well Bro that sure sounds like an interesting situation you've gotten yourself into maybe if you make it out you could sell the movie right" Takenaka suggested.

Rock chuckled at the thought, he might do that in fact write up a script and send it to Hollywood.

"It also confirms something I suspected about you when I saw them bring you into this cell" Takenaka said his tone become a little harsher and his eyes losing their carefree spark.

Rock didn't respond as he knew his 'friend' was referring to his taken up arms in the fight for the first time. He was brought out of his brooding by a sudden friendly slap to the shoulder.

"I know what you're thinking Bro and truth is you're either the craziest, weirdest, or noblest guy in the world for this kind of decision. Your lady friend is right when she told you it doesn't make you like some of the rest of us fighting can serve a better purpose then just for killing, greed, or to gain power" Takenaka said.

For a moment an annoyed thought went through Rock's mind about how in all this time since he had started using guns he still needed this lecture, you'd think I would have learned something by now, he thought.

Just then a guard appeared around the corner and proceeded to open the cell door.

"Hey the guy called Rock come on your lawyer's here" the officer said in a sleep laced voice, it was obvious he must be just starting his shift.

Rock was completely confused and didn't move at first until Takenaka gave him a nudge to get him going.

"Move it bro looks like your getting out of here. It was nice talking with you and you have my congratulations on your status with that, err charming fiancée of yours, and take care" he said with a friendly smile.

Rock, though still confused, replied with a nod of respect before letting the officer lead him back to the interview rooms. As they got closer Rock could hear angry yelling from the voices he guessed it was the same officers who had been question him earlier.

"So how the fuck does a punk like him get you for a fucking lawyer Dyne?" Johnson's yelling voice could be heard from around the corner.

Dyne? My lawyer? What the hell is going on here, Rock though as he tried to maintain his composure at first he was worried the guys who had tipped off the cops had sent someone to bail him out and take him hostage.

"First Detective Johnson I would ask for a little decorum when speaking. Second lawyer and client information is strictly confidential. The only thing you need to know is I am Mr. Rock's attorney and wish to speak with him regarding these gross accusations you have placed" a calm and deep voice said.

Rock immediately felt his tension sink like a stone. For some reason he could have sworn he just heard Dutch spoke, It can't be Dutch, and these cops don't like this guy I guess that good news for me, Rock reasoned as he decided to just take Revy's general plan for things and just go with the flow.

As they turned the corner Rock gasped. Again he thought it was Dutch. Certainly the dark skinned man standing surrounded by the three officers who had questioned him had to be related to his employer. Same skin tone, facial structure, voice, even his head was shaved bald like Dutch's. The major difference was that this man, Dyne he had been called, was not as muscular as Dutch was but the overall build was similar was well.

Spotting them approaching Dyne smiled a businessmen's smile "Ah Mr. Rock my apologies for not arriving sooner we'll have you out of here in no time" he said walking towards Rock to shake his hand.

Rock noticed him wink discreetly meaning he wanted Rock to play along "Ya thanks and don't worry about the wait the nice officers have been only slightly lacking is hospitality" Rock said smoothly laughing inside and the redness on Johnson's face and grim look on Green's.

"I understand Mr. Rock if you would follow me please so we can discuss the situation" Dyne said leading Rock into the interview room a few feet away from them.

"Hold on what the fu- where do you think your going?" Johnson asked trying to keep his temper in check.

Dyne rounded on said police officer with a scary look on his face "May I remind you Detective Green that my attorney client privileges give me the right to speak in private with my client. Any interference or disturbance can and will be taken as an offence to which I will personally see to that the offenders lose their jobs and pensions" He said speaking sharply and clearly.

Rock was amazed at how similar this man acted like Dutch and how effectively he handled the officers who immediately changed their attitudes from offensive to defensive and back away.

Dyne then polite closed the door and gestured for Rock to sit in one of the chairs at the table. Rock took a seat and was about to ask a question but Dyne raised a hand and shook his head asking Rock to wait he then seemed to count to five using his fingers then reached into his wide briefcase and pulled our a small whistle. He put it next to the intercom meant for those on the outside to listen in to those talking inside.

Rock's eyes widened as he realized what Dyne was about to do. Dyne put the whistle to his lips then bent down till his face was next to the intercom and he blew it hard letting out shrill sharp whistler. From outside they heard someone curse loudly in surprise and the sound of someone falling over.

Dyne chuckled and put his whistle away "Now then since our friendly eavesdroppers have been taken care of I think clearing up a few things is in order. First of all my name is Dyne I'm-" he said but Rock interrupted him.

"Dutch's brother I'm guessing?" Rock asked.

Dyne laughed "it would seem the others were right you are a sharp one. Yes I am Dutch's younger brother your friends arrived last night and asked me to step in to handle this troublesome matter of you getting arrested. Miss Revy was quite adamant in getting you back I should say" Dyne said teasingly.

Rock looked down guessing at what that could mean about Revy's actions "sorry about that she means well its just she's well.." he paused unsure of what to say.

"No need to worry my brother explained things to avoid any awkwardness, love makes fools of us all so they say" Dyne said nodding knowingly.

"So what exactly is going on here?" Rock asked.

"Straight to the point I like that. Basically the people who tipped off the police must had assumed your friends would do something reckless either they haven't met most of you personally or have misjudged my brother. Anyway I have come here as your lawyer to get you released, your friends spotted your opponents lookout and are currently tailing him to where the head of the gang is Revy told me she would call back when they confirmed their location and you could join them to deal with things" Dyne explained.

Rock for a moment felt a pang of guilt as he assumed Dyne was not aware of what they planned to do.

"Oh forgive me. Please don't worry about keeping secrets I'm aware of the truth concerning my brother's lifestyle as well as yours and your friends. Lets just say I see things a little the same as Dutch, in fact I have been looking forward to meeting you after what I have heard about your and my daughter has come to highly admire your soon to be wife. I'm sure if circumstances permit she would certainly enjoy meeting you as well. I must say you live up to your friends praise and being quite the odd yet noble minded man, aside from your highly respectable choice in firearms" Dyne said in a friendly tone.

Rock was not sure whether he should be happy, confused, or embarrassed.

Dyne laughed "again forgive me this is a lot to process first things first lets get you out of here"

Dyne then got up and walked to the door. He opened it and said he was ready to speak with the officers. A moment later he was seated next to Rock with Johnson and Green sitting on the opposite side, the third officer Brady was not in the room.

Dyne first spoke to the officers about their information and evidence. He grinned when he heard their tip was an anonymous caller. After that he spoke for a moment with Rock in a hushed voice before addressing the officers again.

"Well gentlemen it seems that this has been one large misunderstanding. I believe that now Mr. Rock should be allowed to leave your custody" he said.

"Hold on what about our tip off that he's connected with a wanted fugitive" Green asked.

"You yourself Officer Green told me that the caller never named my client specifically and only mentioned this Revy woman your precinct has some grudge against. You also have no standing evidence that client is guilty of anything, you never saw him enter the hotel with anyone, he was found in his room alone, and even checking with the hotel staff has brought up nothing" Dyne said dismissively

"He still can't leave for another 16 hours" Johnson said impatiently.

Dyne didn't even hesitate "that is for those under suspect of some crime. While you do have the authority to hold someone for a minimum 24 hours to formally charge them with solid evidence if an attorney can disprove your pre made claims the 24 hour hold is null. I have proven then you have no claim on Mr. Rock and he is free to go now should you attempt to with hold this or make any attempts to interfere with his business from this point on in the attempt to place some other ridiculous charge I will file a complaint of gross police misconduct and violation of civilian rights against this entire precinct. Now If there isn't anything else to discuss I believe it is time we were leaving" Dyne said standing up and motioning for Rock to do the same.

The two detectives were practically seething at how easily they had their own asses handed to them like this. Johnson got up and left the room before anyone else could and Green mumbled something about a fucking waste of time and said he was free to go.

Rock breathed a sigh of relief as he followed Dyne out of the police custody. Soon enough he would be reunited with Revy, the fact that he would very likely be heading in a gunfight at the same time, although knowing these were people who wanted to hurt his girl and his friends helped him to reach his decision on the matter, of course he would remember his ideals and tell them if they walked away and never showed themselves again he wouldn't shoot but that didn't mean he wouldn't slow down as Revy's partner in anyway.

He suddenly spotted officers Johnson getting a cup of coffee from a small table near the exit to the hall connected to the front door. Johnson also spotted him and nearly crushed his cup in his hand.

He took a small step partially blocking Rock's path.

"I don't care what the rules say I know your nothing but a fucking punk, I know you're with the fucking bitch maybe your even fucking her I don't care. The truth will come out some day and that bitch is gonna burn and so are you" He said quietly but with hate in his voice.

Rock's eyes focused on him like a predator and for a moment Johnson felt a shiver of fear crawl up his spine. Then Rock blinked and took a step around him, as he did so his elbow connected with Johnson's hand and due to his shocked state it was easily knocked spilling his hot cup right onto his pants hitting a sensitive spot. He yelled out in pain and surprise.

"Looks like the one burning here is you" Rock whispered as he followed Dyne outside who raised an eyebrow at his actions.

"This is the place?" Revy asked in disbelief.

They had tailed their lookout to a part Bowling alley, part Rec center. The sign on the front door said closed for business since it was reserved by someone however their man walked right in without even looking at the sign.

"Something bothering you Revy?" Benny asked since Revy didn't normally care where a showdown might happen.

"No it's just something about this is screaming Déjà vu I think it was back it something Rock and I did back when we went to Japan for that job with Balalaika.

"Revy now is not the time to be trying to remember some past sordid exploit of you and Rock in a bowling alley. This is business" Dutch said sarcastically

"Oh quite bitching Dutch and if it had involved fucking with Rock I would remember it this was something else I just can't put my finger on it" she said racking her brain to solve the puzzle.

"In any case we found the place Benny call Dyne so we can wait for Rock I'd rather go in with all our guns, and I know Revy prefers him over me" Dutch said calmly.

Revy grinned "aw feeling a little left our Dutchy sorry but Rock and I work together to risk breaking us up in a gunfight" she said teasingly.

"Oh trust me Revy I know I got a better chance of coming out without as few holes in me as possible if I just let you and your Romeo tag team ahead of me" Dutch replied smoothly causing Revy to mumble something then sit quietly.

"Thanks for getting me out of there Dyne" Rock said as they finally exited the building.

"It was my pleasure Rock the cops in this place all have some unproven skeletons in their closet so getting a shot at them is more then enough.

They walked down the street before Dyne gestured for him to follow into an alley "Before I forgot I am under strict instructions you're your lovely lady to return something important to you" he said trying to keep from laughing he then opened his briefcase which, instead of having the general contents, contained the Revy's small backpack.

Curious Rock set it down on top of a trash can and opened it up. He then grinned getting the joke as he pulled out his well cared for Black Cutlasses. He removed his button up shirt so he could put on the holsters then added his clip holders to his belt. Finally he removed the clips of his guns, checked the chambers, reloaded, and finally slipped them home. He also surprisingly felt more at ease now that he had his own 'boys' back. It might have been because he recognized them as a part of himself now.

Next to him he saw Dyne nodding approvingly "much like Miss Revy, you're a skilled gunman and I recall her saying she never had a better gunman partner" he said.

Rock blushed slightly as he put his main shirt back on and did a couple of the buttons to better hide the butt's of his guns.

Just then he heard a phone began to ring and saw Dyne take it out from his pocket and answer it. After a moment he pushed the end button, "well looks like you have a party to get to" he said as he took a piece of paper and a pen and wrote something down "Your friends just called here's the address their want you to meet them at" he said handing the paper to Rock.

"I guess this means your heading back home?" Rock asked.

Dyne nodded "I may see eye to eye with the lifestyle of my brother but it still doesn't mean I want to go there myself. However if possible I would like for you all to come back before you have to leave for Roanapur I'm sure my daughter would love to meet you. In any case it's been a pleasure meeting you Rock" Dyne said extending his hand.

Rock smiled and shook it "ya same here Dyne I hope we can take you up on the offer".

They exited the alley and Rock hailed a taxi, Dyne did the same. Rock got in and gave the driver the location. Looking over his shoulder he saw Dyne climb into his own taxi, I'll bet there's a story to go with this, he though as he prepared for the likely violence to come.

Outside the bowling alley parked across the street Revy, Dutch, and Benny waited for Rock to catch up to them. It wouldn't take long for Rock to arrive but that still didn't help to keep Revy's irritation and boredom down without her 'dumbass' partner around.

About 20 minutes later the need to a change of scenery prompted Revy to get out of the car to have a smoke in the entrance of the alley just behind where the car was parked.

She standing and staring at nothing, mostly thinking about finishing off the annoying pains in the ass that were waiting in the bowling alley across the street, and of course what she and Rock would get to do afterwards to which she felt pangs of hunger rise insider her.

It was then she heard a voice behind her.

"Now what's a gorgeous girl like you doing in a place like this?" someone behind her asked

Smiling she tossed her cigarette butt away "just waiting for my boyfriend, we're about to dish out some ass whuppin' to some fucking punks then I'm gonna drag him off for some much need fucking relief" she said.

"Quite a lucky guy to have a woman like you" the person behind her said.

Revy then felt a pair or arms go around her. She immediately spun around and gripped Rock by the collar to lock her lips onto his.

They were soon enough lost in their passion and it wasn't long before Revy was ready to tell him to find some trash can or dumpster to set her down on so they could finish this.

Then they heard someone clear their throat.

Rock and Revy broke apart and each reach for a gun. Until they saw it was Dutch and Benny.

"I'd hate to interrupt this but can we please get this over with then you can go fuck each other's brains out" Dutch said half annoyed as he checked his revolver.

Rock and Revy had identical shades of red on their faces as they followed Dutch out of the alley. Dutch grumbled something that sounded like "Fucking kids like your in high school or something". Benny went back to wait in the car so they could leave immediately after business was taken care of

Revy noticed that Rock had a couple slightly fading bruises on his face "where'd you get those baby?" she asked as they crossed the street.

Rock seemed confused for a moment till Revy delicately touched his face "oh well lets just say your still pretty popular with the guys in blue "he said with a grin.

Revy understood "get any payback?" she asked

Rock shrugged "well one of the detective you must have met back then won't be hitting the sheets with anyone anytime soon but I figured that was enough" he said trying to keep a straight face.

To Revy that was one of the sweetest things he had done for her, aside from numerous other things "have I told you I love you lately?" she asked playfully as she took out her guns.

Rock simply smiled as he took his own out "What the plan Dutch?" he asked.

Normally this would be the time for some quick small talk about what happened but they all knew each other well enough to know that it could wait.

Dutch stopped at the front door "pretty simple you and Revy go say hi and turn this into a cluster fuck I'll swing around back and mop any around there we meet in the middle and if all goes well were back at Dyne's for happy hour" he said as he turned away to circle around to the rear entrance.

"Fucking A! I love it when the plans are simple. Ready partner?" she asked holding her gun muzzle up.

"Always partner" Rock replied as they butted gun butts.

They walked inside the find the front lobby and information desk deserted. Off to their right they side two guys, young and obviously the punk type. They were each wearing a gun sticking out from the waist of their pants and the rear just above their asses. If they weren't careful they might get shot in the ass.

Revy shook her head at such a disgrace. She looked to Rock and with a nod they walked forward to the young guy who hadn't even seen them yet.

Past the door was the bowling alley itself. Insider was about 1 and a half dozen guys all of them either bowling, or just sitting around for their bosses to give them orders.

All of a sudden the doors leading to the front desk slammed open and in flew the two guys they had left to keep watch.

"What the fuck you two!" one of the punks yelled. He was clearly either a leader or one of the higher ups of the gang as all the others.

It was then they all spotted the pair who stepped into the doorway. A man and a woman both were holding a pair or identical guns, one set silver stainless steel, the other black.

The gang leader at first was taken back then he grinned as he recognized the two "Hey Bro their here" he called out.

Rock and Revy followed his gaze to see someone sitting alone at the small bar, or snack stand to be specific, reading a newspaper and not seeming to taken interest in the others until he was called.

He calmly folded up his newspaper and stood up "Welcome Mr. Okajima, and Miss Two Hands. So glad you could make it I trust the symbolism of this place reminds you of your great crime against mine and my brother's family" he said.

Revy was confused she raised her gun so she could scratch her head with her thumb "Rock what the fuck is he talking about? He's talking like the big shot villain of some cheap ass Hollywood picture" Revy said.

Rock didn't respond right away as he looked to the lead punk then listened carefully to the guy sitting in the dim lit by the bar. Now he was certain. However before he could explain the lead punk seemed to blow a fuse

"That's it bitch you die now. Kill em both!" He yelled furiously.

Suddenly then nearly all the punks drew a gun, however a coupled had some kind of blunt weapon as they must not have gotten a gun..

Before any of them could even take aim the cutlass pairs thundered.

Rock and Revy each began both of them having gone to their gunman sides. They ran forward crossing past each other once. Revy, with her superior speed and reflexes took the lead jumping off a plastic seat and sailing over a small group taking out 3 of the enemy before they even knew what hit them.

Rock meanwhile ran to a nearby pillar, shooting as her went he took out 2 punks before ducking for cover for a moment.

Revy after landing jumped back to avoid two buckshot's from shotguns. She landed skilfully on her back and shot the only two shotgun toting punks before they could trace her movement. She then got to her feet in a single fluid option and jumped over a stand of bowling balls now only a few feet from Rock. She had been continued shooting the whole time and quickly tossed her empty clips and inserted new ones

"You know Rock this seems really familiar" she said as bullets, which were shot very poorly, whizzed past harmlessly

"That's because we've been here before, kinda" Rock replied as he broke from cover to a row of seats and shot 4 more punks.

The gang itself was now down to about half its number. They were starting to waver under the duo's killer skill.

"Your right, bunch of punks, bowling alley, cheesy fucking guns I swear I saw one of them holding one that was made our of aluminium" Revy shouted in distaste at such disgrace for gunman

"Fuck you" one punk yelled charging at her with a bat.

Revy face had a comical look of 'what the fuck' on it ad she turned around shooting him absentmindedly. She then turned her attention to a group of four hiding behind an almost empty ball stand, grinning evilly she took them out easily.

Rock finally hit empty and reloaded his guns them turned around another pillar and shot two more who all but came running into him.

Revy turned a corner quickly and saw one punk look at her fearfully. He then threw down his gun "no wait please stop I give up"

Revy snorted and started walking to him slowly "now this is definitely familiar why the fuck does someone always do this throws down his gun starts babbling I give up" she said advancing

"No wait please fuck don't shoot I-I-I gi-" he stuttered looking down at his gun and appear to re think his actions

"Oh shut the fuck up" Revy said and shoot him.

Rock and Revy met in the middle to find all the punks were dead. They saw standing in one of the laneway were the only two survivors the lead punk and the one who had been reading a newspaper.

"It seems it falls on us to take revenge" the one wearing the suit said.

"Will you stop talking like a fucking villain and just spit it the fuck out. Why are you two so fucking pissed at us?" Revy asked still confused.

"Fucking bitch" the lead punk said drawing his gun.

Rock and Revy did the same.

The suit wearer sighed and pulled out a gun as well.

Revy looked at the guns then started to laugh out loud "you gotta be fucking kidding me.

"What the fuck is so funny?" they asked in unison

Rock also noted the guns. The suit wearer was holding a Desert eagle XiX, and the lead punk was holding a Smith & Wesson model 500. Both guns being .50 cal and known for being the type of gun a person carries either with a lot of skill or trying to prove something.

Revy meanwhile was holding onto Rock while laughing "Now I fucking remember. With cock compensator guns like those your related to that shit head back from Japan, what was his name Rock the one who had a thing for me?" she asked finally regaining control.

"Chaka I believe Revy" Rock said smiling as he followed what she found so funny

Meanwhile the young of the two lost his cool "Fuck you" he spat and fired.

However due to the immense recoil and power of the gun and the fact he was shooting one hand the bullet went high and hit a lamp above them. Rock and Revy looked up in unison and watched it fall both of them trying to keep from bursting out laughing again.

The younger one was cursing and rubbing his shoulder. The suit wearer next to him was shaking his head and sighing.

"I suppose its time for introductions my name is Han and this is my little brother Higen. Chaka was our middle brother. I suppose its fate that our paths cross like this and now it's up to us to put you in your graves after your grave crime. We are truly blessed to have been asked to join Yuri's campaign and even despite our failures we shall redeem ourselves by bringing your heads back to our leader. Now it is time for you to-"

"Shut the fuck up already" Revy yelled as she shot Han In the chest.

Han went down with a look on his face that said he was supposed to have finished his evil villain speech.

Higen meanwhile yelled out angrily and raised his gun. Only to be met by Rock's black cutlass. Rock fired once and Higen hit the floor less then a second later.

"Fucking hell just like the middle shit head all talk and no skill. All this fucking bullshit and they don't even put up a decent fight" she said annoyed.

While Rock did not fully share her sentiments on a decent fight he had to admit it was kind of sad to think they caused this much trouble and when it came to this. It just seemed like a waste.

Revy holstered her guns "well there is on upside" Revy said playfully

"What's that?" Rock asked as he put his own guns away. When he turned to meet Revy he found her faces inches from his and her arms around him.

"Partnering with you even in a lame gunfight like this is such a fucking turn on Rocky baby" She said before planting her lips on his again.

If Rock could speak he would have said "same here" but he figured his actions spoke better as he put his own arms around his girl and let them ride low gripping her firm as ready to carry her off somewhere.

Again their were interrupted

"Not only am I not needed for the fight but I come around to see what's holding you two up and I find you two at it again. Fuck's sake, one of these days.." Dutch said half annoyed again and he holstered his gun and headed for the door.

Revy simply grinned at Rock and squeezed him teasingly as she led the way out. Rock followed with a smile as he reached into his pocket for his lighter. Revy already had to cigarettes in her mouth and waited for a light then passed him one.

Shortly after they were in the car and called Balalaika to update her on the status of their own mission. She informed them that she and Chang had soundly scared the Verrocchio family into staying out of their way if and to quote Chang "valued their balls not to be cut out like meatballs". The Lagoon gang then were told they had two hours before the plan would be ready for them to go back home to Roanapur so Dutch decided they would go and sped that time and have breakfast with Dyne and Marlene.

They arrived back to a warm welcome and a warm spread of eggs, bacon, sausage, and even pancakes. On sight Marlene took an immediate liking to Rock sitting next to him at the table and asking all sorts of questions about him and Revy to which Rock was highly embarrassed as he answered. Marlene also whispered something into Revy's ear and winked at her as she passed her something, when Rock asked Revy said he would find out later.

Soon enough it came time to leave.

As Rock was heading out the door Marlene stopped him. She gestured for him to bend down then whispered something into his ear. Revy watched curiously as Rock's eyes widened in surprise then he smiled mischievously as he shook Marlene's hand as though closing a deal.

"What was that about" Revy asked,

"Oh just telling me to make sure I take care of you otherwise I'll have to answer to her" Rock said pleasantly.

Revy then to the surprise of everyone, except Rock, gave Marlene a good bye hug and told her to stay spunky. Afterwards she threatened Dutch and Benny with removal of precious anatomy should they blab to Eda or anyone else.

About an hour later they were met by Balalaika and the other crime lord Chang who welcomed Rock back and congratulated him and Revy on dealing another pest in their way.

Soon enough they took off and were headed back to Roanapur. Fortunately for Rock nearly all the occupants of the plane were either drunk or exhausted, mostly the soldiers and those who had to spend the last night and mourning "negotiating".

This gave Rock and Revy a chance to finally finish their business with another trip to the mile high club. To which Revy discovered the other bit of news Marlene had told Rock as during the hot and heavy action of their love making Rock began to tickle Revy resulting an and pleasurable explosion the likes of which she has never known but it was a bit too much even for her and afterwards Rock apologized since he got caught up in the moment but since Revy was too weak kneed to tell him off she let him off the hook.

As they made it back to their seats, amazingly no one had awoken to Revy's loud moaning and laughter from a few moments ago, Revy reached into her back pack.

"Rock umm I just wanted to give you this,, you know with your birthday coming up and I thought this was a good time and ah fuck you know I'm bad at this here" she said passing him a slightly wrapped item.

Rock was touched as he opened it then smiled warmly.

Inside was an Ipod. He had seen them in some of Revy's magazines and had mentioned getting one since he liked to listen to music like she did.

"The kid gave me the idea. She also got it for me when we were waiting for you, I know it's not as much as what you gave me for mine but -" she was stopped but Rock putting his lips on hers in his way of saying thank you.

"It's ok Revy I understand and this is a great gift I love it" Rock said warmly

Revy blushed "ah don't mention it baby, and don't forget we still got a lot of sack time to make up for when we get back home and I'm not letting anything interrupt then" she said in a lust filled voice that made Rock's heart jump in his chest.

"Ya it will be good to get back to home to someplace a lot simpler and civilised" he said.

Revy burst out laughing "now that's a fucking good one" she said.

Shortly after they both fell asleep as they were finally saying good bye to New York, hopefully the next time they might come here it would be for better reasons.

A/N: Wow that was a lot when I look back. First I apologize once again for the lengthy wait life has recently been getting hectic and I lost the energy to write with real life priorities taking a lot out of me. Anyway if some of you thought I dealt with the Chaka brothers a little dismissively it was because I wanted them look like they weren't' worth Rock and Revy's time. The other new thing I tried was a shot at giving a glimpse into Dutch's past with I pieced from guessing in the manga and anime. I hope you all enjoy it. Next I will be entering the last arc of this story but those chapters won't be as long as this one so I should be able to get them finished sooner. I also am giving a slight preview the title of the next chapter will the title "The Gunslinger Bride" it's something a lot of you have asked about in your PM's. Hope you like the chapter. Enjoy. Stay Tuned : ).