The Princess and The Vigilante Chapter Three
Call You "Friend"
"Life isn't easy for you, huh, Aiden Pearce? You seem alone... You don't need to be alone... I be here for you for better... or worse. You decide."
"Where the hell they go?" a man said.
"Damn! We lost 'em!" another one replied.
One of them sighed, "We can't quit now. The boss will ring our asses out if we don't find them."
"Right!"
Little did they know Aiden and Miyu were hiding in a car. Aiden kept her head down and mouth quiet.
"Nnnnpph—" she squeaked.
He covered her mouth, "Not a word!" he whispered.
Aiden was eavesdropping on their conversation. He had pistol ready.
"Ah, screw it! They're long gone by now!"
"The boss isn't gonna like this…"
"Don't sweat. They'll turn up soon… they can't hide forever."
They left grumbling. Aiden raised his head, scouting the area. He noticed that they had British accents, but there was no time to investigate.
"It's safe. You can come out now."
Miyu was trembling under the car seat. She forgot herself knowing that they almost got caught but she got a grip of herself and raised her head. Aiden started the ignition and off they drove. There was a moment of awkward silence between the two of them. Miyu figured she'd be the one to break the silence.
"Who were those guys?" She asked.
Aiden stayed silent. This only irritated her as he was ignoring her again. She wanted to do something, but she remembered: He's got a gun.
"And about the car…" she said.
"Not mine." Aiden replied.
Miyu froze, "Whaa!? Really?!"
"Yeah, really."
"But we stole a car!"
"I wouldn't say 'stole,'" Aiden said, "I'd say we 'borrowed' it and may have no intension of returning it."
"That's still stealing!"
"Call it what you want," he ended.
They came across a stoplight. Aiden was checking his phone while Miyu used the mirror to straighten her hair; however, in the mirror she noticed a red car.
"Is it me or is that car—yaahhh!"
The car rammed the back the back of their car. They were the assailants and they were well armed. Aiden cursed and drove like hell; Miyu screamed. They were tailing them, constantly bumping the back of the car and shooting.
"Shit!" Aiden exclaimed.
He made a sharp turn and hoped to find something to slow them down. There was a bridge up ahead
Perfect! Aiden thought.
He used his phone to activate the bridge. When Miyu saw the bridge, her face suddenly came numb.
"The bridge! It's going out!" She exclaimed.
"Hold on to something," he replied.
This is crazy… Trench Coat-Man's psychotic! Miyu thought. She closed her eyes and screamed.
After panicking, she opened her eyes. She gasped. They were on the other side of the bridge! To think they actually jumped the bridge and barely landed! Eventually, the pursuers gave up searching; they were in the clear. Miyu's fright then turned to a fit of rage.
"You're dangerous! You're insane!" She said, "We could have died!"
Aiden grunted and gripped the steering wheel. The car came to an abrupt stop.
"…Trench Coat-Man?" Miyu asked.
Taking a closer look, Miyu noticed blood running down his shoulder. She gasped in horror: Aiden took a shot in the shoulder.
"Gahh! Y-your shoulder! It's bleeding!" Miyu exclaimed.
"I figured…" Aiden said sarcastically. He shifted her angle and grabbed her shoulder to support himself.
"I'll call the paramedics! Surly they can—"
"Don't you dare!" Aiden growled, "Drive."
"But you're—"
"Just Drive!"
He groaned in pain. Miyu knew he was in need of medical assistance, but refused and there was nothing she could do to convince him otherwise. They swapped seats and drove off. Throughout the drive, Aiden got light-headed due to the loss of blood. He was beginning to black out.
"Trench Coat-Man? Trench Coat-Man! Don't go out on me! Hold on! You're going to make it!..."
Uncle Aiden?
"…Lena…?"
I knew I'd find you sleeping around!
"What…?"
C'mon, Uncle Aiden! Come play with us!
"Wait, Lena!"
"Ha…!" Aiden quickly awoke. Looking around, he noticed he was on an orange couch and a cat-patterned blanket covered him. This wasn't any place he knew; it was too… neon-pastel. He tried to get up but groaned as the nerves in his arm twitched. Speaking of that, his trench coat and sweater smelled minty fresh, like peppermint and the blood stains were gone.
"What the hell?" he gritted.
Just then, Miyu walked in with an ice pack and a bowl.
"Oh!" She exclaimed with joy, "Good! You're awake! Perfect timing, too!" She asked Aiden for his arm.
"Where are we?" Aiden asked. When the ice pack came in contact, he grunted.
"We're at my friend's house. You said not to call the paramedics and since I had no idea where you lived, we drove here."
"How long was I out?"
"Only a couple of hours." She put some pressure on his arm, "Hold still. I know it hurts."
Aiden glared, "I can't believe you."
"Huh?" Miyu replied.
"You would take care of an unknown stranger in your home, even after everything he's put you through."
"What would you want me to do?" She asked, "Leave you on the streets? Let you bleed to death? No, that goes against my better judgment." She checked his shoulder, "Does it feel numb?"
Aiden nodded.
"In that case," Miyu smiled, giving him the bowl, "Eat this."
"What is it?"
"Miso soup with curry! Good for healing and it's healthy!"
To Aiden, it looked and smelled terrible to eat. He wanted to say no, but dreaded she'll give him another lecture, so…
Here goes … he thought.
He took a small chunk and ate it.
"…Not bad," he said.
"I'm glad you liked it and… Oh! I think we haven't properly introduced!" She put out her right hand, "I'm Miyuko Kazemari, but my friends call me Miyu for short. And you?"
Aiden was hesitant to answer, but she seemed all right to trust (that, and he hated being called Trench Coat-Man).
"Aiden. Aiden Pearce." He shook her hand.
"Aiden? That's a nice name and… uhh, sorry for calling you Trench Coat-Man," the doorbell rang, "Excuse me."
She giggled and left the soup on the coffee table. The doorbell rang and she opened the door. It was Ran coming home from work. They greeted, but once seeing Aiden, Ran's smile disappeared. Miyu introduced them to each other and explained everything to Ran. She asked her if Aiden could stay until he felt better.
"Are you kidding? No!" She responded. She thought their lives would be in danger if he stayed.
"Awww… please? Just look at him. He was shot in the shoulder!"
"And I feel sorry for him, I really do. But, when he's around, trouble follows… no offence."
"None taken," Aiden said.
"At least let him—"
"My mind is made up. He can't stay."
"It's fine," Aiden said, "I had to go anyways."
He got up from the couch and took his leave. He held his shoulder in pain, but managed to open the door. Miyu coldly stared towards Ran. Ran wanted to put a hand on her shoulder, but Miyu violently shrugged it off, grabbed a bag and ran out the door. Meanwhile, Aiden checked his phone. He got a text message from Clara Lille, asking where he's been. He texted "It's complicated…" No response after that. He also wondered about the guys who chased them.
"They didn't look like typical fixers," He said to himself, "and they sound British. Even their cars looked different. Be on guard, focus and prepare yourself."
"Aiden!" Miyu called.
"…Miyu!" He almost forgot her name.
She gave him the bag, "I made a couple of sandwiches while you were asleep."
He shrugged, "It's nice that you made me these, but you didn't have to—"
"But I had to! Think of it as an 'I owe you,'" she looked down, "You saved my life twice now; I only thought it'd be fair and…" she blushed, "C-can I call you… a friend?"
Aiden raised an eyebrow, "Friend?"
"Of course! I mean I get into trouble, I can always count on you to be there and if you're ever in any trouble, I'll be there to help!"
Telling from her face, she really wanted to trust him, "I can't keep promises," Aiden said, "and you shouldn't put your trust in me," he sighed and took the bag, "but… fine. We can be 'friends.' Just keep it between us, okay?"
"Yay~!" Miyu hugged Aiden.
"Personal space, please," He replied in irritation. He took his leave.
"Bye Aiden!" Miyu called.
Aiden waved back, entered a car, and drove off.
He stole another car… Miyu thought then sighed, I'm never getting used to that…
How much info you got?
Not much... they couldn't stop him.
Where is he now?
He was last spotted in The Loop, but he's on the move again.
Damn! He's aware of us! Why couldn't those Arseholes—
However, there was a girl alongside him. We don't know if she's an accomplice...
Well find the bird! What better way to crush a man's spirits than to take everything he cares about, eh Chap?
Ok, I'll get the guys together.
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Author's Notes ('•̀ ▽ •́ )φ!
Stuff Explained!
*-Miso Soup with Curry: A Japanese dish known to ease pain and heal. It actually decreases cancer in women in a proven study! Curry optional! Anything Miyu cooks is made with love! (๑・ω-)～ "
*-Arsehole: British for asshole. Sounds nicer... （￣～￣;）
*-The Bird: Seems to be Miyu. It's also slang for a girl in British. （・⊝・）
*-Chap: British slang for "Dude" or "Man." (o･ｪ･)
Who was chasing them? They don't seem like fixers... or are they? And what about Aiden and Miyu's "friendship?" Can it work or will it go to hell? Well have to find out on next chapter! o(〃＾▽＾〃)o