The Princess and The Vigilante Chapter Four

Secrets and Answers

"I know. I know you're the Vigilante. The Fox. You'll do anything to get the things you want, You've brought this town a lot of trouble, but I bring you even more trouble..."

"How can you trust him?"

"Ran, calm down…"

"I can't because your 'friend' is the Vigilante!"

Ran and Miyu argued over what they saw over the news. "Vigilante Spotted! Will Chicago Ever Be Safe?" it said showing a mug shot of Aiden with his scarf up.

"Ok, so he's the Vigilante… but can you blame me? I didn't know," Miyu said.

"Fine, but friends? Miyu, you must be out of your mind!"

"I know, it sounds like the craziest thing I've ever done, but he saved my life twice."

"For all you know, he could have lied to you. He's a criminal—"

"Aiden's a guy with… mostly good intentions. He's just under a 'bad light' that's all!"

Ran grunted and stomped in place. She didn't know what else to say. Miyu always knew Ran had problems trusting people. She was like this, even as a child she couldn't trust anyone, not even her parents. Actually, if she can remember right, it was because of Ran's parents that Ran had trouble trusting people.

"Ran," Miyu said, "remember the bus stop?"

A jolt went through Ran.

"I remember… it was raining. I saw you there, waiting with your bag pack, crying. I came back from school and asked where you were going."

"So? That's different."

"You wanted to run away from your troubles. You said nobody would care. I cared," Miyu continued, "I could have walked off but I didn't. Giving up on Aiden is like telling me like I made the wrong move years ago. Like I should have let you leave."

Ran sighed, "I can't reason with you can I?"

She nodded and smiled. It bothered Ran a bit that Miyu was too overly trusting. She wasn't the least bit worried. What could she do?

"Fine," she grunted, "but if he slips up, it's your problem."

"I'm willing to live with that!" Miyu mused.

She left the room and Ran threw herself on the couch. She covered her eyes with a pillow. She remembered the bus stop and it brought tears to her eyes. That was the last thing she wanted to remember

Aiden Pearce… she thought, What does Miyu see in you? If anything happens to her, so help you God…

Miyu was out and about in town. It was a perfect day for an outing: shopping, sight-seeing, the works. She was hoping to come across Aiden today, but that was asking for too much. She did however have another bag of sandwiches, for when she would run into him again.

You're never too sure… she thought.

It was the early evening; the sun was setting and it was getting dark. Miyu did most of everything she wanted to do.

"The sun is going down… I need to get going," she said.

She walked briskly down the sidewalk until she saw something across the street. She stopped to take a look. Speak of the Devil, it was Aiden!

"Aiden~!" She called.

He ignored her. He had his phone out and he seemed to be following someone.

Is he… stalking?! Miyu thought. She observed him. He kept a distance but a steady pace with his target. The guy had know idea Aiden was following him. Miyu was anxious, what was he going to do to this man? Beat him? Kill him? She knew he was capable of pulling it off, but she wouldn't happen.

"Aiden?! What're you doing?!" She called.

The guy looked back and ran, "Oh hell!"

Aiden ran after him, with Miyu trailing behind. They ran for nearly half a mile until Aiden caught up, tackled him, and pulled out his baton. He beat the guy half to death until Miyu grabbed his arm.

"Stop!" She pleaded, "Aiden! Please stop!"

Aiden pushed her against a wall. His eyes reflected wrath.

"Are you fucking crazy?" He said.

"No! Are you?" She replied.

He punched the wall out of frustration. Aiden tried to control his anger.

"Go home. This doesn't concern you," Aiden said.

"No!" Miyu replied.

He leaned in closer, "I said go home."

"And I said no!"

"Stubborn, aren't you?"

"Pressure doesn't work on me. Besides, you can always shoot me."

She winked at him. This only irritated him and while the two were fighting, the guy woke up. He knew this was his chance to escape. He ran a short distance until…

"Hey."

"Wha—" There was a sharp pain in his side. Blood dripped from his hip and he fell over.

"That's right… Nice and easy…"

Aiden knew that voice anywhere, "Jordy!"

"You called?" He hummed.

Aiden completely forgot about Miyu, "I had the guy—"

"Of course you did," Jordy said, "I just did the dirty work for you… again."

"I wanted him alive, Jordy."

"Calm down," Jordy checked the man's pulse, "See? He lives."

Aiden remained upset. He could have screwed everything and killed their target, defeating the purpose of capture. Jordy didn't know what else to say (hopeless talking to Aiden when he's pissed) but he looked over Aiden's shoulder.

"And who is this lovely lady?" He asked.

"She's nobody," Aiden replied.

"Miyu Kazemari," she said, putting out her hand, "Nice to meet you!"

"The pleasure's all mine, Princess," Jordy took her hand and kissed it.

"Jordy," Aiden interrupted, "stick to the plan."

Jordy took a bow towards Miyu and followed Aiden. Miyu held her hand to her chest and blushed. Jordy was different from Aiden, looks and personality. It was hard to believe that they could be "friends."

"Wait for me!" She called.

"You are not coming. I've made myself clear." Aiden replied.

"Why not?" Jordy asked, "I'm sure she can be useful to us."

"No, no she can't. She can't defend herself."

"So? I don't like you and you don't like me. What makes you and Princess Kazemari so different?"

A lot of things… Aiden thought. He also knew that Miyu would follow him anyways. She was just that damn stubborn.

Aiden sighed, "I'm going to regret this, aren't I?"

"I'll take that as a yes!" Jordy exclaimed and Miyu cheered.

Later that night, they were at an old abandoned lot. Aiden pushed the guy against the fence.

"Walter Ridley…" Aiden said.

"Go to hell, man…" Ridley was beaten everywhere. They had to give it to him, he was ever so persistent. He wouldn't tell them anything involving the people he was working for. Jordy and Miyu were watching and waiting until he cracked. Miyu held her breath.

"Don't worry. He's always been a dick." Jordy assured.

"I'm going to ask you one more time. Who hired you?" Aiden asked.

"Piss off! If I tell you they'll kill me."

"Then you're useless," Aiden pulled out his pistol and aimed.

Ridley screeched. He begged and pleaded Aiden, but he seemed not to care. Miyu couldn't take it anymore, she had to intervene. She came between Aiden and Ridley, "Stop! Killing him isn't going to help!"

Aiden was unmoved.

"Just put the gun away, Aiden. I'll handle this," she said.

Aiden hesitated, but still put away the gun. He backed off a bit.

"Sorry about that," Miyu said, "but please cooperate with us. We don't want to hurt you."

"Speak for yourself!" Jordy called.

Miyu placed a hand on Ridley's shoulder, "I won't let them hurt you, I promise."

"Sorry, Love," Ridley coughed, "but you won't get nothing from me! You can forget it!"

At this point, she she's just about had it with this guy. She thought comforting and reassuring him would work, but no. He was just as stubborn.

"You're telling me, that you want to die with the truth than to have a clear conscience?"

"Look, I die either way."

She came in closer, "You'll be fine. I promise you."

Ridley chuckled, "You don't get it, do 'ya Love?" He held his side in pain, "These guys are something else… they play a dangerous game. Once you get involved in their shit, they're ain't no way out. Forget it! Just forge—"

A bullet fired over Ridley's head. Both he and Miyu shrieked and Ridley trembled as Aiden came closer.

"What are you—" Miyu said.

"Negotiations broke down," Jordy said, "We've tried your way, now we're doing it our way."

Aiden aimed the gun at Ridley's forehead, "I want answers. Who hired you?"

"Stop! Stop it!" Miyu called. She grabbed on Aiden's wrist, only to be shoved back. Despite her cries, he couldn't give a damn less what she wanted.

"Hawkeye! Hawkeye007! That's all I know! I swear!" Ridley cried. Fear finally consumed him.

Another fixer… Aiden thought. He put away handgun and walked off.

"H-hey!" Jordy called, "What about—"

"I don't care what you do with Ridley," Aiden simply replied.

Jordy sighed and picked up the traumatized Walter Ridley.

"Kazemari!" Aiden called out to Miyu, "Get over here. I'll take you home."

Miyu was on her knees, crying. She really thought Aiden would shoot Ridley. Now she doubted what she said at the apartment. Maybe Ran was right… maybe he was nothing but trouble.

Aiden rolled his eyes and placed his hand out, "Get up."

"So it's true," she said, "that's why they call you the Vigilante."

Aiden didn't respond.

"I should do the right thing and turn you in," she continued, "but, regardless, you are my friend. What kind would I be if I told?" She grabbed his hand and he pulled her up.

"Good." He said, "You're useful, after all."

"Oh! And…" She pulled out the bag of sandwiches, "here."

Aiden sighed, but took the sandwiches.

"No offence to Mr. Chin or anything," Miyu continued, "but I think he's kind of a pervert. Don't tell him I said that though!"

"My lips are sealed," Aiden said, pulling out his phone. He was texting something then Miyu's phone went off. She checked it and she was surprised to see that she had Aiden's information in her contacts.

"We'll be in touch," He said, walking off.

She was astonished. How did he...? Then she realized she was falling behind, "Wait up!"

Author's Notes ('•̀ ▽ •́ )φ!

Nothing to explain...(ﾟｰﾟ;

Yay! Jordy's here! Now what's he going to do?∑(;°Д°)

... And yes I've been reading the comments so far, and went through some deep thinking and I have to say that there will be some changes made to the story. Currently...

*- There will no longer be any emoticons or SFXs in the story. I kind of figured it wouldn't work...( p′︵‵。)

*- Everyone's been complaining about the whole "It sounds like an anime and it smothers the Watch Dogs story." OK, OK. I'll try to stay away from the anime/manga standpoint. I hope this chapter makes up for it!(/^▽^)/

I also have to thank all the people out there for the complements not only from the review page, but from private messaging too! Most of the comments I've been getting have been mostly compliments and questions for Miyu. Miyu says "Dōmo arigatōgozaimashita!, Thank you very much!"(*≧▽≦)

I also have to thank all the guys who like my style of writing!(๑ᴗ๑)

So, what happens next? Let's find out next time!o(^▽^)o