Observing the enemy
Kanra stared at her phone screen seeing Kida's message flash up. Mikado's best friend and her enemy. The teen that had set their home on fire and tried to kill her. The teen that had returned and tried to hurt Celty and Anri in the process and no doubt Masaomi was behind Mikado's parents arrival in Ikebukuro.
Now that very teen was acting apologetic and wanting to make it up to her. Both of her lovers had made their thoughts on the matter clear. Shizuo wanted to smash Kida to bits and Izaya with his cruel smirk was a little harsh with his response.
All three of them had agreed that something needed to be done. They couldn't sit back and wait whilst the blonde made a move. With a heavy heart Kanra had agreed to meet up with her...friend.
That was two days ago after deep consideration. Now Kanra sat at the fountain listening to the unimportant chatter around her and the trickling of the water. Running a little late. The message read. That was ten minutes ago and still there was no sign.
She had a little inkling that she was being watched. Kanra couldn't detect any maliciousness guessing that the watchful eye belonged to Izaya and probably Shizuo was close by waiting calmly ready to unleash his anger.
Putting her phone in her skirt pocket, Kanra turned to the side holding her fingers out close to the spray. Looking down she caught her reflection wondering when the last time she would look like this would come.
"Hey! Sorry I'm late. Got here as quick as I could." The teen grinned apologetically hands pillowed behind his head. Kanra gave him a once over seeing how relaxed he was. Not a single drop of sweat anywhere, breathing was normal too. There was nothing to prove Kida had rushed to their meeting place.
"It's fine. I wasn't waiting long." Kanra slowly stood smoothing down her skirt. "You wanted to meet, right?" Nervously toeing the ground she could feel a tingling in the bottom of her feet. The scars were still there. When she was anxious and stressed the nightmares still haunted her.
"I did." Kida grinned taking her hand. "You look cute. Is that something you chose for me or did your brother buy those for you?" Kanra looked at their joined hands. "I suppose it doesn't matter. Let's go on a date!" Kanra blinked eyes widening as she was pulled along.
"A d-date? I already have a boy-"
"Where should we go first?" Kida grinned. His gaze left no room for argument.
"Don't you have a girlfriend?" Kanra asked quietly trying to pull away. "Shizuo won't be happy about this." Neither would Izaya. Kida waved a hand darting through the crowd still holding her hand.
"Let's go karaoke!" The blonde shouted in the wind. Kanra sighed. Mikado's friend was stubborn and now unpredictable. His intentions were clouded and that was dangerous.
x-x-x
"Want a drink?" Kida asked standing at the door. Kanra shook her head looking around the small booth. The door was closed leaving them alone in a soundproof enclosed space. There was two long seats separated by a table. A screen was flickering with a microphone attached.
"No thank you." All in all it was about the worst place she could have been lead to. There were a number of booths in the building and although she had no doubt Izaya would find her, being alone with the guy that had tried to kill her was a little unnerving.
"Don't be so shy. I won't bite. I'll get you one anyway. There's a vending machine out here. I'll be back in a minute." Kanra said nothing relaxing slightly when the door closed with a click. Taking her phone out a small groan left her seeing her signal was dire.
To be expected in such a place. Then it was time to leave. Kanra decided standing up. But if she did...they were back to square one. Friend or foe. She needed to know just what the blonde's plans were. With a sigh Kanra sat back down smoothing down her skirt.
Moments later the door opened and in walked Kida with drinks in hand. "All from the vending machine." The blonde grinned placing several cans on the table. Kanra could see that not a single one had been opened. Why had the blonde brought so many? "So, it's been a while."
"Yeah. It has."
"We agreed to be friends again. This a little awkward." Kida flopped down on the other seat reaching for one of the cans. "I'm not going to hurt you."
"...you set my home on fire." Kanra pointed out not feeling like pretending.
"Like I said. I didn't realise who you were. You survived. So did the other two. What have they got over you?" The blond asked snapping back the tab on the fizzy drink.
"I love them."
"Is that so? You aren't together because of your act? That bastard is supposedly your brother and you're doing things like that with him? Not to mention the fortissimo. The man throws vending machines and you let him sleep with you?" Kida laughed taking a gulp.
"Don't insult my lovers." Kanra said quietly.
"Mikado really did die didn't he? You went too far again. I was forever pulling you away from the dangerous stuff and you run straight back in when I let go."
Kanra lowered her head. She didn't need to listen to the teen's words. They were poison. She could feel his anger and hurt.
"The more I think back on it the funnier it is. You attended your own funeral. How did it feel seeing everyone that cared about you crying their eyes out in mourning?"
"Masaomi..."
"That mask. How long do you plan to live a fake life?" Kanra shrank back the half empty can hitting the table where the blonde slammed it down. The raven jumped one eye on the door. "This isn't who you are, Mikado."
In one swift movement Kida was straddling her lap one thumb pressed against her lips. "My best friend, the leader of dollars now a cross dresser." Kanra could feel her lipstick smear across her cheek.
"Masaomi-" drip...drip... Crimson eyes looked at the orange droplets on her wrist. A cold wetness in her hair made her shiver, droplets trickling down the back of her neck caught by her bra. Raising her head she could see the blond holding an upturned can. Her skirt and top were ruined soaked through.
The can clattered to the floor left forgotten. Kanra stared up at Mikado's friend seeing not hatred but pity in the depths of his eyes. "Everyone makes mistakes, Mikado."
Kanra sat frozen the wig pulled from her head. She shouldn't have come. If Kida's job was humiliate her then it was a job accomplished.
"I've made them and now you're making one. It's okay. I'm not giving up on you. I'll save you." The blonde smiled holding the wig in a clenched fist.
"...Masaomi. I don't need saving."
"Your parents miss you. You don't see it do you? You fell into that bastard's clutches. He's not helping you. He's imprisoned you, forced you to dress like a girl. I can see you're not happy. That's why I'll bring you back to life. Izaya killed you off but I'll bring you back."
Kanra shuddered as Kida's arms wrapped around her. "Ma-"
"No matter what it takes, I'll make everything as it used to be. It looks like I'll need to get rid of your jailers first." Before Kanra could shield her face, the blonde had his phone in hand snapping her picture. "Your parents will be happy to know you're alive."
Kanra flinched hearing the mention of her parents. The image on the small screen showed her without her wig, make up smeared across her face. Reaching out for the phone she pushed Kida away from her knocking him against the table where the cans rattled.
"I don't need saving, Masaomi-kun. I'm happy with Izaya and Shizuo. You've hurt them enough." Kanra tugged at the raven locks trying to free her wig from Kida's hand.
The blonde caught her wrist yanking her down. Kanra crashed into the table knocking the cans flying. "I can't let you go back to them. Night night, princess." Disorientated Kanra grabbed one of the cans. If not for her training she would be out for the count. Flexing her wrist the raven rolled from the table ignoring the pain in her side and back and she landed on one of the cans.
Weapon out in front of her in both hands, Kanra snapped back the tab on the can. Fizzy cola shot out in a vicious spray soaking Kida and getting most of it in his face. Forgoing the wig, the raven snatched the phone as she stood up. Throwing it to the floor, Kanra slammed her foot down hearing a crunch as the phone became unusable.
Turning on her heel, Kanra ran for the door throwing it open. Breezing down the halls she ran past the other rooms heading for the entrance. "Izaya! Shizuo!" She called in desperation fishing in her pocket for her phone. From the corner of her eye she caught sight of a girl with really short hair. Too late she noticed the way the teen was looking at her and the foot stuck out.
Kanra flew down the corridor watching the ground rush up to meet her. Thud. With a groan she raised herself seeing the grazes on her elbows and knees. Stifling a whimper the raven limped quickly through the exit looking fearfully behind her.
"Go on then." Izaya sighed next to her. Kanra found herself swept up in Shizuo's arms once again carried like a princess. "Well? How did it go?" The informant asked shrugging his jacket off. Taking it gratefully she awkwardly put it on flipping the hood over her head.
"How do you think it went? stupid flea. Her make-up is smudged, she's dripping wet and her knees are bleeding." Shizuo growled.
"Yes, I can see that for myself, protozoan." Izaya sighed taking a pack of tissues from his jeans pocket.
"Then don't ask stupid questions. I said this was a dumb idea."
"As opposed to smashing Kida-kun to bits? That really would have helped."
"It hurts." Kanra muttered curling in closer to Shizuo's chest. Both of her lovers stopped bickering.
"Let's get out of here." Izaya waved a hand where a cab was already waiting. Opening the door he ushered them inside.
x-x-x
Kanra sighed leaning against Shizuo's broad chest on the sofa. Izaya was sitting next to the blonde leaning against his shoulder. For now she didn't have a wig and was free to go without one. Her make-up had been washed off and her injuries covered with small plasters.
After a shower she had changed into her nightwear. A pink flowing gown that reached just below her knees. Kanra sighed again looking up at Izaya
"Do you want to talk about it?" The informant asked one finger on her nose.
"Flea..." Shizuo growled quietly in warning.
"I'm okay, Shizuo. Just a little tired." Kanra closed her eyes wanting to fall asleep. She already knew it was pointless and that sleep wouldn't come. "Masaomi-kun is an enemy."
"Really? He tried to hurt you?" Izaya asked stroking her cheek.
"Not so much. He wants to save me. He thinks you two are my jailers and wants to take you out. He wants to bring back Mikado." Kanra explained panic in her voice.
"That can't happen. Mikado can't exist. If the gangs found out he's still alive...you won't be for much longer. This is how things have to be." Kanra climbed into Izaya's lap. "I gave you a choice and you chose to live."
"...I know." The younger raven rested her head against her lover. "I'm happy. I told him that. Masaomi-kun doesn't believe me. He's going to try and tell my parents I'm still alive. Physically he won't hurt me. It's you two that he's after."
"We can take care of ourselves." Shizuo grunted. "Guess it's pointless to talk."
"Guess so." Izaya agreed. "Where are you going, Shizu-chan?" Kanra blinked Shizuo kissing her and then Izaya.
"I'm going to check on Kasuka." The blonde grumbled not looking too happy. "Don't look at me like that. I won't go after anyone. I just need to check he's doing okay."
"Make sure that's all you do." Izaya grabbed his wrist pulling him in for another kiss. "In the meantime I'm bored so Kanra and I will find something to do together. Won't we?"
Kanra nodded smiling up at Shizuo. "Yeah. Can you check on Celty and Anri too?" Kanra giggled Izaya's hands sliding under her sides to tickle her. "C-cut it out."
"Yeah. Will do. Have fun you two." Izaya grinned arms enclosing around her.
"We will. See you later, Shizu-chan." Both of them waved their lover goodbye, the door closing. Kanra smiled and then Izaya was upon her distracting her from the painful truth.