I don't own anything to do with the Finder series.

I want to explain as why it does take me a while to update, beside not only need time to come up with the plot I do hand written drafts. I used up all my pens and I had to buy new notebooks, they go everywhere with me just in case I get an idea. And I write mostly when am commuting.

I've been listening to Machiavelli's The Prince on audio book and that has been influencing me. I have always considered Asami to be a Machiavellian individual and I say that as a complement.

I am a fan of Caro Emerald and her songs inspire me quite a bit. Dialogue, chapter names lots of it has been influenced by her songs. Well this chapter was inspired by two of her songs 'That Man' and 'Tangled Up'

There is something that has been on mind for a while I wanted to share it with you all and that is flames. Originally I was going to publish my 1st story Win or Die around Aug-Sept 2013 I had the first 4 chapters ready to go. Then one day I posted a review to another author's Finder story, it wasn't horrible I just said enjoyed the story. The next day I got a PM from some I didn't know I am not going to repeat their name because they are not worth it in no uncertain terms they told me to die, to go and fucking kill myself this person didn't like my review. That shook me up, and made not publish that month because I was scared that was going to be the reaction I was going to get. I am a private person and for me to put myself out there like this was something I never thought I was capable of doing. Getting flamed made me question if I even wanted to. However it turns out that idiot actually helped me. I rewrote a lot of the 1st four chapters of Win or Die; and it was during that time it got idea of for the Good Samaritan and had drafted the 1st two chapters. So as it turns out with out that idiot this story may never have existed. That is irony for you

Anyway let's get on with the story.

Chapter 6 - In the Assassin's Gaze

Takaba looked around his new home, he'd finished moving in that morning not that there was much to move. Ayame had persuaded his landlord to let him break the lease even though his name was not on it. He later found out that Aya-chan had some rather interesting photographs of his landlord. Takaba hadn't seen them but he guessed they were not the sort you would want on general display. His new studio apartment wasn't much better than his old apartment for instance the window rattled when the wind blew or the fact that the heating system had a mind of its own. His two jobs didn't cover the rent so Ayame stepped in to help, after much argument he'd planed to pay her back when he could likely knowing that she'd refuse him.

Aya chan's boyfriend Mitsuya san helped him to move his things from his old place to his new. During the ride over Mitsuya kept trying to engage him in conversation. Akihito confined his answers to short or to one word responses. There was something off about him. Takaba is a master equivocator so he can generally tell when someone is hiding or holding something back. He was in two minds if he should say anything to Ayame. She'd become even more upbeat since Kenji's arrival. 'But what if what he's hiding hurts Ayame?' He shook his head he wasn't going to break up some else's relationship just because of an uneasy feeling.

As he drove back to his apartment Kenji AKA Suzumebachi was worried for his Takaba kun Ayame had told him what occurred between Takaba, his mother, her boyfriend and Asami. Suzumebachi wished nothing more than to stab Asami through the heart. The boy was withdrawn not his bright and energetic usual self. He hoped that Ayame would be able to persuade the boy to get some help. As for himself he had decided to bring forward the final stage of his operation. The assassination of Asami Ryuichi.

'Suzumebachi has been quite for too long' thought Akira. For the past week the agent provocateurs' activities had ceased. No arson attacks, no interfering with product transportation and no suspicious behaviour by clients, enemies etcetera. It all seriously unnerved Akira t was a possible that Suzumebachi may have moved on. However Akira believed and he expressed it to Asami he thought it was more likely that Suzumebachi was planning something big and had retreated to really their resources. He sat in his office/work room tinkering with a homemade Pear of Anguish while looking over once again the reports on Suzumebachi submitted by his agents. There was a knock at the door "Come" Kirishima and Suoh walked in ,without looking up Akira said "Be careful of the..." However it was too late Kirishima's shin collided with a pile of wood next to the door. "Why do you have to keep these things here Akira?"

"I like to have some toys around to tinker with it helps me think." Akira's office was littered with contraptions and half built devices, stacks of files and books. Almost every available space was covered in things include an attempt to build his own enigma machine. "What is it you two want?"

"One of the men a driver has been receiving large cash payments from unknown source. One of my other men brought it to my attention. It seems that Tsurugi suddenly paid off his gambling debts and backed up child support." Said Suoh.

Kirishima spoke next "I traced the account number it comes bank to Swiss bank. It may not be possible to find out the account holder's name. I've got men trying to hack the bank's computer system now."

"Suzumebachi?" Said Akira who had now turned the full force of attention on the two men seated in front of him.

"The possibility can't be ignored."

"Suoh do you want me to conduct the interrogation?"

"Yes."

"Does Tsurugi suspect that you know?"

"No"

"OK then bring him to me tonight." Suoh got up and left and went to make arrangements to have Tsurugi detained.

"There is nothing in those reports. We've been over them a dozen times."

" We might have missed something the first dozen times."

Kirishima sighed "Give those to me. I'm sure that you'll want to prepare for tonight."

Akira smiled "Thanks Kirishima"

"By the way what does that pile of wood make up?"

"My Rack I felt there was room for improvement."

The next day Akira walked to Suoh's office, the glow that emanated from him was evidence that last night's activities were a success." I only got to use bolt cutters, I didn't get to use the chainsaw I bought." Akira said with a sigh. "I only turned it on and he sang like a lark. But perhaps it was a good thing after all,the chainsaw would have been very messy. However from a psychological point of view the sound of does seem to produce a great deal of emotional disturbance." Suoh simply shook his head "Did Suzumebachi make those payments to Tsurugi?"

"Yes. They were particularly interested in the routes the drivers use." Since the Hornet's arrival Suoh had changed every route Asami's drivers used and only giving them the details of the route and Asami's schedule minutes before Asami was due to leave. "According to Tsurugi he was pass on the details in a text message as soon as he was given the information. Suzumebachi seems to be interest in one route in particular; the route between Sion and Asami's newly opened restaurant Noir."

"Why?"

"Take a look at this." Akira pulled a map from his pocket and spread it out in front of Suoh. "This section of the road would be perfect ..."

"For a sniper." Said Suoh

"Exactly." The crossroad on which Akira's finger rested was a notoresly busy junction. Surround all sides by tall buildings. Gridlock wasn't at all unusual. If Asami was shot it would nearly impossible to get him out easily or to get help in. The noise of the traffic would easily cover up the sound of a gunshot and with the sheer volume traffic both automotive and pedestrian it would be easy for the assassin to hide in the crowd. Suoh got up "Have you told the boss yet?"

"Yes he told me to bring to his office with me. I think he has a plan and I don't think any of us are going to like it.

Takaba piled his washing into the machine, he looked at his clock half past five he'd take a shower and start on the snacks. Kou and Takato said that would meet up and come to Takaba's new place for a house warming party and were due at six thirty 'Better make that seven' Akihito though to himself. When his two best friends had to go any where to together they were always at least half an hour late, but on time when they came separately. Meeting up with his best friends would help forget his latest encounter with that man. He'd hoped that he'd never run into Asami again however Asami or fate the two often indistinguishable had other ideas.

Flashback

Ayame sat in office in Medea holding back her desire to rake her nails down the perfect face of the man sitting across from her. However she wasn't so stupid as to act on the feeling. At the moment she was trying to renegotiate her debt repayments. The bastard who must not be named AKA her husband had taken out a loan from Asami and then left Ayame high and dry. The high interest rate and payments that she had arranged would get her out from Asami within five years. However circumstances were forcing her to try to change that agreement. "Asami san what I am asking for is simple half my interest rate and my payments. You know that I'm good for it. I have never missed a payment nor have I ever been tardy in making one."

"Shidou san I thought you wanted to be free as soon as possible? So would it not be better for things to remain as they are?"

"Certain circumstances no longer make that possible."

"And what would those be?" Asami said in a rather mocking tone.

'This guy is a sadist! He most likely knows full well what I'm taking about he just wants to drag it out of me.' "I am helping my nephew pay his rent."

"And how is Takaba-Kun?" Asami watched with amusement as Ayame bristled with the ferocity of a tigress protecting her cub.

"He is as well as can be expected considering all that has happened."

Negotiations continued back and forth though it was clear that Asami was in a far stronger position than Ayame .In the end a deal was struck Ayame's interest rate and payments would be reduced in exchange for giving Asami free and total access to all information gathered by Ayame's intelligence network known as the Finders. The Finders of Shidou Ayame were infamous in certain circles. No finder had ever been caught. Ayame would sell her information to any faction or individual who sort it providing there were capable of doing or giving her something in return. By serving all factions Ayame had built up a reputation of neutrality. Their arrangement would only be known by Ayame, Asami and his most trusted men.

This was a stipulation Ayame had fought for. Even if she was no longer neutral, but now a vassal of Asami the appearance of neutrality was more important than the actual sate of it. It galled Ayame to give so much to Asami for what was to her in rather little but Akihito is more important than her pride. And it may have long term benefits if Asami saw her as an asset, it could gain her some degree of protection. However he could also use this as an opportunity to take control of her network from her. It was a chance she was going to have to take. But she felt he wouldn't do that. It would do him no good. And a sure path to be hated for any ruler is to take the property of those within dominion for no good reason. If he started to strip her of her property for no good reason it would serve to make him hated. Asami needs to both loved and feared being hated is problematic. People will betray those they hate but tend not to betray those they fear.

Ayame breathed a sigh of relief at the departure of Asami and his retinue. She liked to think she was tough but every now and then someone like Asami came along and questioned that. At least he came before opening time. She looked at her watch, there was still twenty five minutes before they were due to open and thankfully Akihito had not turned up yet.

The wind was biting viciously. With it being this cold Akihito predicted a slow night. He walked through the front door and froze on the spot. Baring down upon him was Asami Ryuichi. Takaba decided he was just going to walk straight past Asami, and ignore the man's very existence. No doubt the man had already forgotten about him. Time seamed to slow; the sounds of footsteps became thunder claps. Suddenly a hand with all the strength of a vice took hold of Takaba's arm, he was spun round and found himself in the arms of Asami. "Hello" Takaba glared at Asami wishing at this moment the earth would swallow Asami up. "Cat got your tongue Akihito? It's only polite to reply when someone is addressing you."

"Let me go." Takaba said struggling against Asami's hold. "What do want?"

Asami smirked at Takaba's attempts to free himself. To him this little Samaritan was like a Kitten wielding its miniature weapons and thinking it was a Lion. "I enjoyed your last performance very much I want a repeat." He lifted Takaba's chin even snarling the boy looked adorable. Asami's mouth swooped down and took possession of Akihito's mouth. Akihito tried to push him away but it was like pushing at a wall of steel. Asami's tongue forced its way into Takaba's mouth. Akihito bit as hard as he could and wrested himself from Asami's grasp. There was a fierce fire in his eyes. Asami was pleased by his Samaritan's reaction true spitfires are rare. And for a man like Asami to come across one was even rarer. When it comes to lovers Asami Ryuichi doesn't often get to chase. The predator within him roared with approval. Akihito was shaking with anger. He rarely lost his temper or displayed strong emotions but something about Asami disturbed him, to the point it felt like all that emotion couldn't be contained "I am not for sale! There are plenty of people out there who'll spread their legs for you at the drop of a hat but I am NOT one of them."

The other staff and Asami entourage had been watching the scene unfold. No one said or did anything Asami men out of obedience and the Takaba's co-workers out of fear. Asami looked as smug as a robber no cop could catch. "What do you all think you're doing her standing around like a bunch of statures? Its nearly time we were open!"Ayame's voice rang out loud and clear and all eyes turned towards her. She made her way towards Asami and positioned her right between her nephew and the crime lord. "We have to open soon Asami-san. We are already behind schedule."

"Of course goodbye Shidou-san. Takaba-Kun." He turned at left flanked by his entourage. "If you want to keep your jobs start doing them." The crowd that had gathered all scurried away, Ayame put her hand on Takaba's shoulder "You to Kid" She walked back to office as she did she prayed to god, to every god to protect her Aki-Chan. But she feared it might not be enough. Ayame was not only person watching the couple who had to hold back their emotions Kenji watched with growing disgust and fury at Asami's actions. That was also tinged with envy that Asami could do so freely what he could not.

End of Flashback.

Takaba got out of the shower, pulled on a lime green t shirt and a pair of boxer shorts. He was just about to get started on the snacks when there was a knock at the door. He couldn't believe Kou and Takato were actually early. He opened the door and the smile fell from his face. He tried to close the door only to have it thrown back by Asami. Takaba backed up as Asami got closer. "What do want?"

Asami slammed the door shut "You know what I want." He pulled Takaba towards him and spun the boy round so that his back was against the door. He captured Akihito's mouth in kiss fuelled by pent up lust and desire . His teeth bit and bruised Takaba's lips, he tongue forced its way into the hot cavern that was Akihito's mouth. Asami had pinned Akihito's hands above his head he lifted Takaba off the ground forcing Akihito to wrap his legs around Asami's waist. Both men could feel the evidence of the other's arousal pressed against him. Never breaking the kiss Asami carried and set Takaba down on his the kitchen counter. He broke the kiss, both of them gasping for air and pushed Takaba down onto his back. Akihito tried to get back up, his arms whipped about and he tried to push Asami away. Asami removed his tie and took control of the boy's hands, tied them together and pushed Takaba once again onto his back. For the first time the defiance in Takaba's eyes was blended with fear. When he was trying fight Asami off he hadn't noticed what he'd done but Asami had he'd felt the slight sting of the boy's nails being raked down his check. The marks stared at Takaba angry and red.

Asami grasped Takaba's t shirt and ripped it in two. He ran his hand down Takaba's chest; he could make out the faint marks he had left before. Asami looked like a cat playing with a mouse before it strikes. Takaba tried to move away, but that simply increased the friction from the cloth of Asami's jacket against his skin, and rubbed him against Asami growing erection. With feather light touches Asami traced circles around Takaba nipples watching it harden, he pinched and twisted it hard. Takaba hissed, his hips bucked and his back arched off the counter. He looked like a sacrifice being offered up to appease some dark and powerful god. Asami fisted Takaba's hair enjoying the feel of the silky strands. He sucked and bit the delicate skin that joined his prey's neck to its shoulder. The most primitive part of him roared to life. He wanted to cover the boy in his scent. To mark him inside and out. Asami trailed kisses down to Akihito's nipple. He suckled and nipped just the way he knew the little lion cub liked it. Takaba's mind was a blank he felt he been reduced to nothing but a hundred million nerve ending. All he could do was feel, and with an intensity he didn't think was possible. Takaba stopped fighting and just felt. Asami looked up at his cute little Samaritan the look on his face was almost enough to make him cum a perfect blend of innocence and hunger. He'd never seen such an erotic being.

Asami's hand dragged Takaba's boxers from his body, his hold on Akihito's cock was light, his strokes slow and excruciating. Their eyes locked and Takaba began to thrust into Asami's hand. Suddenly Asami stopped and freed Akihito's hands. "Don't!"

"Don't what little one?"

"Don't stop."

"You want more?"

"Y-y-yes more."

Asami walked to Takaba's bed ,sat down and slipped of his shoes. He lay stretched out like Incubus. "Come here." Takaba got off the counter, he could feel his body moving but it was like he wasn't in control Asami pointed to his face and said "Sit." Takaba straddled Asami face his felt those vice like fingers bite into his flesh. Asami began to suck and Takaba's balls caressing the delicate globes with his tongue and sucked at the soft flesh. One hand grasped Takaba cock; the other pushed Takaba down towards his own growing erection. Takaba freed Asami's cock using his tongue and lips he spread pre cum over the broad head of Asami erection. Asami lapped like a cat at Takaba's anus, the boy began to push back against Asami tongue trying to work it deeper inside of him, begging for more. Asami hand made its way to Takaba's cock and once again setting a slow and gently pace. "Please."

"Please what Takaba Kun?"

"Harder. My dick. Please. Harder."

"Please me and we'll see about your reward." Takaba attacked Asami's cock with more enthusiasm then technique not that bothered Asami who thrust faster and deeper into the young man's mouth. Asami sucked his fingers, one by one they penetrated Takaba's arse. Asami revelled in just how tight the boy was. Takaba cried out and released Asami's dick "You like my fingers inside of you? Dirty boy." He smacked Takaba arse making the boy cry once again and his cock jerk. Asami laughed and Takaba felt that laugh reverberate through him "I punish you and it just makes you even hotter. What a bad boy you are. If you want your reward you have to make me cum Kitten." Takaba resumed his attack on Asami's cock with a new found zeal. They both came at them same time releasing jet after jet of semen.

Takaba climebed off Asami slowly for he was not sure if he could stand . He looked at Asami no longer the writhing sex kitten but the inscrutable Samaritan. "You got what you wanted. So you can leave now."

Asami sat up and reached for his shoes "Your reaction wasn't feigned Kitten."

"A physical reaction that means nothing at all. What I said means nothing. I'm an equivocator. I could equivocate to heaven." He watched Asami like a hawk as the man pulled on his jacket "Men like you once you get what you want you go. So now you'll leave me alone."

Asami bent down and whispered in Takaba's ear "Who says I got everything I wanted?"

As soon as Asami was out the door Akihito stripped the bed stuffed the sheet in his laundry basket, he picked up his clothes and threw them in bin. He got into the shower and stood under the spray. The man wouldn't come back men like him never did. His reaction to Asami disturbed him; the man had an aura about him that disturbed Akihito's peace of mind. Asami seemed just so comfortable in his own skin. He knew that he had to get him out of system 'So I did what I had to do.' Any further association would come to no good. He wouldn't be like his mother and be destroyed by desire. It was best that nothing further happen between them. Takaba always thought he was more cerebral then sexual. Then after of years repressing his emotions that man brought them to life. He didn't want Asami to know that he had him all tangled up.

Akihito was never as glad of best friends Kou and Takato as he was now; they were just what he needed to take his mind off 'The incident that shall not be mentioned and he who shall not be named.'

"Akihito, Akihito!"

"What?"

"You're staring off into space again. If I wanted to be ignored I'd talk to my sister." Said Kou

"Now don't be so hard on him. He has a lot on his mind. What's his name Aki-chan?" Smiled Takato

Akihito coughed and spluttered choking on the coke that he just taken a sip of "HIS!?"

"Yes" Said Takato gently "We've known for a while you don't like girls." Kou nodded in agreement.

"How did you find out?" Akihito mumbled

Kou and Takato looked at each other "Well" Said Kou "You not interested in any of the girls that are interest in you and there are and have been lots. You always turn them down when they confess."

"Then" Said Takato "There was that substitute history teacher we had last year. You couldn't take your eyes off him. You would get this dreamy far away look on your face just like Kou used to get when he thought about Mako chan."

"I thought we agreed not bring that name up." Said Kou

"Sorry. Anyway we talked it over and decided to ask Aya san. She said that when you were ready to tell use you would."

"So why did you bring it up now?"

"You looked so forlorn." Said Kou "Is this guy playing your feelings? Do you want us to beat up? I know where to get hold of tire iron and if we get caught we'll plead insanity."

Akihito laughed the thought of Kou and Takato trying to beat up that man was funny, but it shows just how much you're loved when a friend offers to inflect bodily injury on your behalf. "No thanks guys. It's just a crush; he's not somebody I can have. If Aya-chan knows I like guys then why does she ask me about girls?"

"She said that just knew. And I guess she is waiting for you to work up the courage to tell her yourself she doesn't want to push the subject." Said Takato.

Kenji listened to Akihito and his friends. The listening devices he had placed in the boy's apartment were working perfectly. When he got back to his apartment and began to go back over the past few hours recordings. He had known that the beast Asami would pay Takaba Kun a visit. Play back was dull until six o'clock. Kenji was proud of Takaba for trying to fight back. But Asami was too strong for him. As he listened to the recording his anger grew minute after minute, but so did his arousal. The sound of Akihito crying out in arousal and begging for more was more than Kenji's self control could handle. He felt his cock hardened and strain against his trousers. He turned the recording off, got up and walked into his bedroom, freeing himself from the confines of his clothes as he went.

The air felt cool against his bare skin. He took a box from under his bed and opened it. It contained mementoes of his Akihito photos, a sample of his hand writing, a napkin that had brushed against his lips. Kenji reached for his most prized keepsake a pair of Akihito's boxer shorts he had taken them when he broken in to plant the bugs. He inhaled their heady scent and sucked the material. He folded them back up, kissed them reverently and placed them back in the box least they lose his lover's scent. He leaned back on the bed and closed his eyes. He began to stroke his now heated erection but gently, slowly for he wanted to drag this experience out as long as possible. He lost himself in the depth of his fantasies.

The door to Akihito's apartment was open; Kenji pushed it and went inside. Akihito was scrunched up in a ball on his bed. The boy was sobbing, Kenji came closer and the boy looked up then threw his arms around Kenji. "What happened?"

"It-it-it was that man Kenji Kun. I tried to fight him off, but he was so strong. Then he-he-he raped me. I just closed my eyes Kenji Kun. I pretended that I was somewhere else. When he had finished he laughed at me. Said that I should stop fighting because I was his now. No one else would want me because I'm dirty."

Takaba burst into tears once again; Kenji held him close and stroked his back. When Akihito had stopped crying Kenji carried him princess style to the bathroom. He washed him reverently being carful not to harm the boy further. He dried him off and wrapped him a towel then carried him back to his bed where Akihito curled up in a ball on Kenji's lap.

Suddenly Akihito rose up; he began to place feather light kisses on Kenji neck and jaw. Kenji tried to push the boy off, only for him to cling tighter. "Akihito stop"

"Please Kenji I want you, I've wanted you for so long that's why I asked you over I wanted to tell you." The boy's eyes swam with tears "It's true isn't I am dirty that's why you're pushing me away."

" But this is not the right time to do this."

Akihito straddled Kenji "Please Kenji. Erase his marks. Make me clean." Akihito rubbed himself like a cat against Kenji and nuzzled his neck. Akihito pressed his lips to Kenji's; when his tongue brushed against his Kenji was lost. He flipped Akihito on to his back and dragged the towel from his body. He quickly proceeded to remove his own clothes. He took control of the sweet cavern that his boy's mouth. Kenji revelled in the feel of Akihito's smooth baby soft skin against his own.

Kenji's grip on his cock became harder. Each breath was shorter and came faster than the last.

He covered Asami's marks with his own; the kiss marks on Akihito neck were marks of ownership marks of HIS ownership. He made his way down to those rose tipped peaks that were Aki's nipples. He took his time alternating between one then the other sucking and biting them with all his passion. Takaba writhed under him mewing for more of everything. "Mine" He growled "All mine."

"Yes yours all yours."

Kenji mouth began to travel lower down to the aching erection of his boy. Kenji licked and sucked the tender flesh on the inside of Akihito's thighs. Then he made his way to the sweet spot between his anus and his balls. The boy yelped in delight and frustration. Kenji pushed two fingers into Takaba's mouth. The boy sucked greedily. Takaba penis was stiff and flushed it leaked pre cum it begged for Kenji's touch. He took it to back of his throat; his ministrations were slow almost more torture than pleasure. Takaba keening wail, his chanting of Kenji's name was music to his ears He realised Akihito's cock much to the boy's frustration. Kenji was a gently as Asami had been rough he lapped and worshiped at his lover's sweet hole, he feasted like a starving man. He carefully slide a finger into Takaba's anus, then another his lover's muscle clamped down like a vice refusing to let him go. Akihito made another breathless plea "Kenji please put it in, put it in " Kenji rose up above Takaba , he spread the boy's legs he held the head of his penis and the entrance to his private paradise. "Every where he has sullied you I shall cleanse you." He thrust into Akihito throwing his head back as he did in sheer ecstasy.

"Urgh" Kenji grip on his cock had tightened to almost a strangle hold, he could feel his sap rising realise was not far off.

"Kenji more I want more please don't stop." Kenji hand grasped Akihito shaft and set a punishing rhythm.

"My sweet boy."

A smile broke across Kenji's face that was no the way it should be, Akihito on his back covered with brands of ownership, Kenji's cum overflowing from his holes. A scream was torn from Kenji throat as he came. He caught his breath and thought back to the recording His Takaba had a close call with that beast, the tender flower between his sweet cheeks was still untouched. Just the way it should be until he could pluck it.

He'd have to get back in contact with that sewer rat Tsurugi. Everything was in place he just needed a few final details and to issue Tsurugi with some final orders. All in preparation for the assassination of Asami Ryuichi.

The next morning Takaba awoke to find he had a delivery, he was curious to find out what it was as he hadn't made any orders recently. But it was not a mistake it was clearly addressed to him. Upon opening the package he found several designer t shirts each one of them worth at least six months salary for Takaba. Inside there was also an envelop addressed to him the contents read: "To replace that assault on good taste. A.R." Akihito went as red as strawberry he immediately repacked the parcel with the full intent to send it back however a) there was no return address and b) he realised that he couldn't. If he kept the clothes then it would sending a message to Asami that he accepted his advances; but if he sent them back it would seem like he was throwing down the gauntlet and it would in all probability spur Asami on. He made some breakfast and thought about the situation while he ate then it hit him, the local homeless shelter had been advertising for donations recently.

To say that Suoh, Kirishima and Akira were stunned was an understatement. Kirishima at first thought his boss was joking; however just by looking at the expression on Asami face it could tell he was deadly serious. Asami looked at his three subordinates and each of them was stunned and trying not to show it. "Asami sama using you as bait is to dangerous, would not the use of body double be safer."

"And who would suggest for that role Suoh?" asked Asami. Suoh couldn't reply neither could Kirishima or Akira because there was no one who could pass for Asami even at a distance. And it had to be taken into consideration that the Hornet knew exactly what Asami looked like. "Akira is Tsurugi is still alive?"

"Yes Asami-sama. I only got to cut off some of his toes, once I threaten to move on to other portions of his anatomy he sang like lark." There was an air of disappointment in Akira voice because he couldn't go any further as far as he wanted to as Asami-sama had ordered him to let the man live for the time being. "He's been kept under guard ever since and Kirishima is monitoring his phone and email accounts for any signs activity by Suzumebachi."

"Suzumebachi has got in contact with Tsurgui" said Kirishima "They texted Tsurugi this morning to remind him to get in contact and let them know when he'll be driving you and once again he placed emphasis on the route between Sion and Noir."

"Can Tsurugi still drive?" Asked Asami

"Yes" Replied Akira "But I wouldn't let him be up front alone." Suoh nodded in agreement.

"Kirishima since we have a good idea as to how and where Suzumebachi will strike. We need the exact time. We also have to extrapolate the position of sniper. Suoh have teams of men ready assembled and in place, so the second my car comes into view they will be ready to strike. They will have to be near but out of sight and they'll have to use blue prints and street maps to familiarise themselves with the area. I don't want anyone to approach any the possible vantage points. Suzumebachi may have already set up and don't want them spooked. Kirishima you'll hack into surveillance cameras I want eyes everywhere. Akira when the sniper is caught it'll be your job to be the interrogation until I can take over I am sure you have some new toy you want to test out. We must also be prepared for the fact the sniper may not be Suzumebachi they've shown they a habit of directing the hands of others."

Later that day Kirishima walked into Asami's office "Asami-sama I responded to the text sent by Suzumebachi as you commanded, their response was to instruct Tsurugi that the car must be hit a certain mark, from that mark we will be able to further narrow down the possible vantage points of the sniper that data is currently being run through a computer simulation now,"

"Excellent carry on Kirishima. Tell Akira to get Tsurugi ready also remind him to prepare to interrogate the sniper he with no restrictions on what he wants to do if the sniper isn't the Hornet I want every drop of information wrung from them. Inform Suoh that he has two days to get everything prepared and make sure that the upgrades to the car are completed by tomorrow evening at the latest."

The preparations went smoothly, Tsurugi was persuaded to take part, it thought that if he wasn't one driving this would alert the hornet that something wasn't right. Suoh and a loaded gun would be keeping him company up front. Kirishima would be coordinating from Sion. Asami had wanted Akira to be standing by to conduct the interrogation of the sniper. Akira however had volunteered to pilot the helicopter that was on standby in case they needed aerial support or to transport Asami to the hospital quickly. Since Akira was his best pilot and Asami would be more than capable and willing to conduct the interrogation himself he allowed it. Once again Suzumebachi texted Tsurugi's phone and reiterated how important it was that the car hit the mark.

Everything and everyone were in place as Asami set off on the thirty minute drive to Noir. Everyone was on edge with the acceptation with the exception of Asami when he was younger he made a great deal of money by gambling now he was making his biggest gamble for a long time and gambler within him was loving the situation. At the instance of Suoh, Kirishima and Akira he was wearing a bullet proof vest under his shirt. The journey itself was uneventful; it was the calm before the storm before two hunters would clash. As the car came up on the crossroads and made its way towards the mark Tsurugi was sweating bullets. He glanced in the mirror Asami looked like he was carved out of ice. The car hit the mark and was held there by a red light. And all held their breath in anticipation. And nothing happened. Asami's car made its way to Noir unmolested.

As the news travelled round reactions were mixed some were relived, others angry and some were confused. Kirishima breathed a sigh of relief he was glad at this moment he was not with Asami. Kirishima has known Asami longer than anyone. He knows that his temper can flare from being ice cold to hotter than hell. And right now Kirishima guessed that Asami was on the warpath , and the only thing that you could do when he was in such a mood was get the hell out of his way.

Akira was also relived that nothing had happened to Asami-Sama. However he was wondering why nothing had happened. He was sure that that he had got all the information that needed out of the traitor Tsurugi 'I could not have been fooled! Tsurugi is not brave enough or smart enough to try to fool me.' If he had then whatever punishment Asami -sama decided he deserved he would take, after all he owed Asami everything. Akira swore that he would be the best because that is what Asami deserved. And if the only way he could make up for this event was pay with his life he would do so.

Suoh glanced at his boss since they had arrived at Noir he hadn't said a word. But Suoh could see Asami suppressing his anger, but it was radiating from him like the rays of the sun. Conditions were perfect for the assassin so why didn't they do anything? Perhaps the sniper had spotted one Suoh's men? Or maybe something went wrong on the snipers end and they were forced to pull out. If they had ever been there at all.

Suoh and Asami waited in Asami's office for the arrival of Kirishima and Akira . Suoh had arranged with Kirishima to have the roof tops forensically searched. Kirishima arrived first followed by Akira. Who stood directly in front of Asami "I am sure that I extracted all the information we needed from the traitor Tsurugi . I am prepared to take any punishment you see fit if the failure of the operation was due to my incompetence."

Asami stared at Akira for what seemed like a long time "Sit down Akira Yuki. You weren't fooled. I believe that Suzumebachi selected Tsurugi because they knew he would talk. It was part of their plan to make me turn on my own men. They wanted me to eliminating my own forces in the hunt for traitors. Though why nothing happened today only the Hornet knows that for sure."

Suoh's phone began to ring "Yes, Ok bring it hear."

"Any news?" Asked Kirishima

"Yes on the roof on of the buildings there was a package addressed to Asami sama. It was determined that it was not an explosive device and so it was opened. The contents are being brought here now." Said Suoh.

There was a knock at the door and one of Suoh subordinates entered the room and handed Suoh a plastic bag containing a mobile phone. "Suoh sama the phone has been swabbed for DNA and dusted for finger prints however none were found. It's also been swept for bugs." The guard left closing the door behind him.

"Give that to me Suoh."

Suoh handed the phone to Asami it was an ordinary phone nothing spectacular about it, the model wasn't cheap it wasn't expensive either. Suddenly it started to ring. Asami pressed a button and answered it "Hello"

"Can I speak to Asami Ryuichi please?"

"This is Asami."

"You sound different on the phone. No it's not that my reception isn't very good."

"Who are you?"

"Well I've had many names but you can call me Suzumebachi."

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