Chapter 16: Beware of doing bad things to others because it will come back and bite you in return.

BETA READ BY AL19

Gintoki didn't know how much time passed since he lost consciousness. Was it minutes? Hours? Days? Years? Decades? That sounded like an exaggeration, but he didn't really know. The last thing he knew was when he saw Takasugi with his absurd smirk. He couldn't comprehend on what was happening now, so he decided to open up his eyes. Lifting his eyelids, he saw an unfamiliar white ceiling. There, a certain vermilion head popped out on his side, screaming his name endlessly, "Gin-chan! Gin-chan! Finally you're awake!"

Somehow, he managed to sit up straight; he gazed upon Kagura. Registering something on his mind, he snapped and asked her a question, "Oi. Kagura, where am I?"

Kagura chewed on her sukonbu, "Of course, in the hospital, uh-huh!"

When she said those words, he instantly snapped, "Hey! Where did you get the money to pay the hospital bill?!"

Kagura opened another pack of sukonbu and chewed it, "It's obvious, the money scattered in the broken bridge, uh-huh!"

Gintoki manage to breathe comfortably. But somehow, it didn't turn out right, so he asked another question, "Oi. Kagura, where's the remaining money?"

Kagura pointed at a table full of sukonbu and replied, "It was spend in the Suko—"

She couldn't continue her sentence, because Gintoki slapped her hard, "Brat! Now what should we do?!" That was worth their whole lives; they could even live in a mansion, but Kagura just spent it in an irrelevant way.

The red mark was still present on her face. Holding it gently, she complained, "Hey! Gin-chan, that hurt, uh-huh! By the way, haven't you forgot something, yes?!"

Gintoki lifted up a brow and started to scratch the back of his head, trying to remember what Kagura was trying to point out. After a few seconds, he finally remembered.

"There's no time on laying in that comfortable bed, Satsuki-chan and Shinpachi are in danger, uh-huh!" Kagura blurted out.

"I know, I know. Got to move out already!" Gintoki said, trying to get off the bed. The wounds that are made last night were not fully healed, but he didn't have time to waste. He needed to save them before anything happened.

Kagura threw Gintoki's clothes to him and smiled, "The doctor reminded me that I shouldn't let you escape; if I do, I'm really an idiot! Really, I'm just trying to help the idiot escape from this room! I guess I am a true idiot here, uh-huh! Quick, put that freaking kimono on already! I'll be waiting for you outside of this hospital, yes?"

In those words, she instantly left the room with her parasol. He couldn't help but smirk to this; he changed his clothes.

Few minutes later, he found himself sprinting over the doctors and nurses. They immediately found out that he escaped and now, they were chasing after him. Finally, he was able to reach the exit. There, he saw Kagura, waiting for him.

"You took very long, idiot! Come on, let's go, Sadaharu!" Kagura called.

Sadaharu responded and ran to them. The two immediately hopped over him and departed.

The ship was very peaceful and silent. No signs of noise were heard there. Kana and Shinsuke arrived in the ship just a few hours ago. After that dreadful scene with Shinpachi and Satsuki, the two went straight to the kitchen to relax. Kana sat in the chair with her legs on top of the table, feeling like a boss. As for Shinsuke, he sat across from her and positioned his pipe within his lips. The atmosphere was very awkward. Because of this atmosphere, Kana wasn't comfortable with it and started to break the ice.

"Hey, Cyclops! Why don't you just pull the necklace off? That will save time and energy!" Kana asked while peeling an orange and chewed it whole.

Takasugi exhaled some smokes from his mouth and said, "I don't want to rush things, plus…" he threw a nearby knife to her. But she just dodged it swiftly while eating a bunch of sweets that obviously came out of nowhere.

"I told you several times; don't call me that name, Kana." Shinsuke continued.

"Ehh, you really told me that? Well, I obviously did not know~." Kana tilted her head while emphasizing the word 'did not know.' Obviously, she was taunting him. But it wasn't really funny to him, he knew that she was taunting him. Again, he threw another knife that came out of nowhere...again. Dodging it again, she put her fingers in her mouth while raising a brow.

"Look, you're hurting your darling!" She pouted, "You said you wouldn't hurt me but you are hurting me! Your cute girlfriend is pissed now! You said that…" She chuckled and imitated Shinsuke's voice, "I will protect you, even if it costs my life…It's because I love you."

After imitating his voice, she immediately laughed her gut out. Slamming the table like forever, Shinsuke exhaled smokes from his mouth and teased her, "Then tell me who that blushing girl is when I said those words? Who is that girl who told me that she loved me also? Tell me…"

In those words, she instantly shut her mouth and started to blush, "Ehhh... Umm... Ohhh. I forgot… Who was that girl again? Ahahahahaha… Oh! By the way!"

She completely changed the subject, starting another one, "Why were you in the bridge when I was fighting with Sakata?"

Shinsuke smirked at her, "I knew that you'd lose to that idiot."

Hearing those words made her angry, "Huh?! Why would I lose to that guy? But I do admit; he is strong!"

Shinsuke leaned against her and raised her chin towards him, "I told you right, I wouldn't let anyone hurt you."

Their faces were a few inches away. Kana could feel Shinsuke's breath. It made her blush really hard, so she pushed him away. Trying to hide her embarrassment, she stormed out of the room, "I-I am n-not happy at all, idiot!"

A smirk crept up Shinsuke's features while he exhaled some smoke again.

Meanwhile at Shinpachi's case, he didn't stop slamming the door until it opened. Giving up was never an option to him. For now, his priorities were getting out of here and saving Satsuki. That was all he could think about. Bumping it again, suddenly, a huge boom was heard inside the ship. It swayed numerous of times, making Shinpachi fall and roll. It was just like having an earthquake here. To his surprise, the door jammed open because of this force. Luckily, the guards weren't there, so Shinpachi didn't hesitate. He went to Satsuki's place.

A loud boom was heard; the men went to Shinsuke and informed him.

"Shinsuke-sama, there were two people who hijacked this place!" The men reported.

Shinsuke smirked to this and immediately replied, "Prepare 'that' ship, we will move out."

"B-But Shinsuke-sama, there were just two people, including a huge dog! It's just easy to annihilate them!" The men said.

"Exactly, there were just three. But when you include that person, all hell will break loose. Also, I will test Vendetta's power to kill that person off." Shinsuke said and left them.

Meanwhile at the ship's deck, the rain began to pour again as the three familiar figures hijacked the place. People were completely surprised by this; they positioned their katanas at them.

"Hello, this is the Yorozuya... We forgot some people here so can we get them back?" Gintoki stated with an attentive manner.

"Just who the hell are you?!" The men shouted.

"Don't make us repeat, uh-huh! Where is Shinpachi and Satsuki-chan? If you don't bring them here in 10 seconds all heads are going to fly, uh-huh!" Kagura positioned her parasol at the men.

The men charged at them, but Kagura, Gintoki, and Sadaharu knocked them off. Several hits, kicks, punches were landed upon the men, causing them to be unconscious. Gintoki decided on something, "Hey! Kagura, go find Shinpachi and Satsuki!"

"What about you, Gin-chan?" Kagura asked.

"Don't worry about me! Find them!" Gintoki cried.

"Fine, but in exchange, buy me some Sukonbu, uh-huh!" Kagura declared and dashed off.

"How dare you say that! Don't you have enough sukonbu?!" Gintoki shouted.

Kagura didn't hear him; instead, she ignored it and went to locate the two. The fight between the men and Gintoki was intense until all of them were killed. Seeing this made Gintoki surprised; he didn't even do anything, but why did all the bodies fell to the ground with their blood? Did his wooden sword kill people now? He kept on questioning himself until Alsiel showed up with a creepy smile in his face.

"Huh? Aren't you the molester that attacked Satsuki in the middle of the night?" Gintoki teased.

Hearing this made Alsiel smiled more, "Heh, now I'm a molester? Like I will have any interest with that girl's body. Moreover, I am interested on her jewelry lying on her neck."

Gintoki didn't hesitate to charge at him. He slashed his sword towards him, "Hey Mr. Molester… What did you do to her?"

Alsiel blocked it using his bloody hands and smirked, "Hmmm. Let's see, maybe torturing her and releasing Vendetta at this moment…"

Gintoki held his hand and landed his sword over his neck with great force, "You bastard!"

Finally, Shinpachi arrived in the room where Satsuki was held captive. He exhaled deeply and began to march towards the door. He was about to bump the door again when she spoke up.

"Don't come in… If you come inside and save me, you'll be killed."

Somehow, he couldn't help but feel worried about her. He instantly slammed the door multiple of times, "Satsuki-san! Why?! Open the door!"

"I'm sorry…"

"Eh? Why are you apologizing, Satsuki-san? Satsuki-san!" Shinpachi called.

"I'm sorry that I failed to protect you… I'm sorry for dragging you into this place, I am such an idiot…"

Shinpachi slammed his fist against the door and yelped, "Satsuki-san, you didn't do anything wrong! I was the one who failed to protect you! I told you, we will escape here together! We are a family right? Families always help each other! So open the damn door already!"

"Family, huh? It makes me really happy that someone is cherishing me like this. Although I don't even deserve this love… I'm really thankful, Shinpachi… Thank you for treating me as your family… I.. am... really, thank you…"

"What are you saying, Satsuki-san? The real fun is about to start! Open the door already! Please… Don't make me feel like an idiot here…" Shinpachi slowly slid down the floor while slamming it gently.

"I'm really glad I met you… So, I want you to do my last request for the Yorozuya…"

"W-What are you saying? Last?! Don't say it was the last!" Shinpachi cried.

"They are here… Gintoki, Kagura and Sadaharu are here. They are the ones causing this ruckus. In any time, maybe one of them will find you here. So, here is my last request… Tell them that... those creepy bastards already took me and ran away. Or maybe you can tell them that I already died... Or whatever the reason is, just escape from here..."

"I absolutely won't accept it! I won't accept it! I won't accept! Satsuki-san, you're already part of the Yorozuya! Don't make some foolish request already! Open the door!" Tears began to fall from his eyes as he continued to slam the door. With his voice already cracking, he didn't really gave up and continued to slam the door. Although, his hands were already becoming red because of this. Still, he wouldn't give up.

"We will escape here! Don't give up already, Satsuki-san! This isn't you! It is possible so come on and open the door!" He cried.

"It is impossible! Impossible… Remember what I told you a while ago? Leave without me… Please… I want to save you guys.. Don't hesitate, please…."

"Satsuki-san! Please, open the damn door before it is too late… Hey… Answer me…" Shinpachi pleaded with his wounded hand. He continued to slam the door until Satsuki came out. But it was really impossible for her to open it since she was chained in there and the ritual was progressing.

"You know what… I really love the Yorozuya… Even though, Gintoki was very stupid… Even though, Kagura is very naughty… Even though, you are always rattling there… I really love you guys… Please escape… I don't want it to happen again… I don't want to see it… Please… save yourselves… I don't even care about myself already…"

"Satsuki-san! I won't leave until you come out of there! If you really love us, then you don't want to see one of us crying before you, right? So, please open it already!" Shinpachi pleaded yet again.

"I told you to leave already, you idiot! Why don't you just listen to me?! Please… If I was by your sides, your lives would be in trouble! I don't care what happens to me, you are very precious to me. I don't want anyone die in front of me!"

"Please stop being selfless, Satsuki-san… Why don't you think about our situations? We want to be with you! So what if it is dangerous? So what if our lives were in the line?! So what?! We just want to be with you, that's all!" Shinpachi exclaimed.

Satsuki chuckled from this, despite all of his sermons. He really didn't fail to rattle again, "Shinpachi… you're too late already… Very late…"

"Satsuki-san?" Shinpachi asked.

"Oi. Shinpachi, what are you doing there? Getting historical? It doesn't suit you, uh-huh!" Kagura cracked a smile and walked towards him.

"It's hysterical, Kagura-chan…" Shinpachi corrected while wiping his tears away.

"Shinpachi, is Satsuki-chan here?" Kagura asked.

"Yeah, hurry! Before Satsuki-san turns into Vendetta!" Shinpachi pointed out.

"Listen, Satsuki-chan! I will get you out of here! Answer me, Satsuki-chan!" Kagura shouted.

"Die."

When Kagura was about to blow up the door, the door had already been blown up completely, causing them to drag in the impact. The two immediately tried to sit up when they saw a horrible thing in front of them. An unfamiliar figure stood up before them, smiling at them wickedly.

Some men noticed this and immediately ran up to that unfamiliar person. When she saw this, she immediately dashed towards them. Squishing their heads on the wall while blood fell from their faces. She smiled at this tremendous scene.

"Wh-What is that?" Kagura asked with her eyes wide open.

"V-Vendetta?"

Kagura immediately stood up and sprinted towards Vendetta, but she quickly held her leg and smiled at her, "Too early, little girl." And cracked, Vendetta broke her leg, causing Kagura to cry out in pain. Seeing this made Shinpachi alarmed.

He dashed over her, "Give Satsuki-san ba—"

But before he could finish his sentence, Vendetta placed a kick to his stomach, causing him to spit out some blood. The two were utterly shocked by this. This wasn't the Satsuki that they knew; this was completely her opposite. Vendetta held both of their heads up high and threw them in a random direction. Of course, with her pestering smile. After throwing them like garbage, she left the hallway, leaving the two injured.

Meanwhile at Gintoki and Alsiel's fight, rain drops continued to fall as Gintoki was already bleeding. As for Alsiel, he had a few scratches all over him but it wasn't much for him. The silver-headed man was about to charge towards him when he saw an unfamiliar person on top of the ship.

With her long black hair and striking crimson eyes. Wearing a black gothic outfit filled with blood, she held out a serious, but teasing look. Alsiel couldn't help but gaze upon it as well; he did have fun since they succeeded. Vendetta placed her hands on her hips and squinted her eyes. In a split second, Vendetta was already behind Alsiel and…

Crack…

She twisted his head. Seeing this made Gintoki shocked as he saw his opponent fall down with his opponents head in a 360 degrees position. Vendetta smirked at him.

"Nice to meet you, Satsuki-san's hero."

In this words, he knew what'd happen next… He would fight to redeem Satsuki back…

As of 2:34 AM, I declared that I gladly finished this chapter. Another eye bags sprang under my eye, let's greet them. Woooo. This is a trembling chapter I cannot help but be tense in here! Also, I added some Takasugi x Kana moments to have fun. Anyway, thank you for the support. I need to go to bed now! Byeee.

-Chii