Chapter six:

Kaoru enters the bedroom since their parents aren't back to congratulate him. He smiles with Hikaru who looks relieved to see him back in one piece.

Hikaru gets up hurrying over to Kaoru quickly hugging him. "How was it? You have to tell me everything!"

"I will." Kaoru promises hugging Hikaru back.

The two pull apart and go to the bed where they sit with Kaoru telling Hikaru about his mission.

Hikaru listens intently and seems to can't help a smile after it is all done. "Wow. Wish I could have been there to see their faces when you got away with what you just did."

Kaoru chuckles at this. "Oh you would have loved what I managed to see of it."

"Oh you know it." Hikaru gently punches Kaoru's shoulder. "Now come on. Let's get some rest. If you think you can."

"Oh yeah I can." Kaoru confirms with a big yawn between that sentence and the next one. "I think my adrenaline is knocked out and I am so tired now." His words get a pat on the shoulder from his twin and the two finally turn in for the night.

The next morning…

Kaoru is standing in the living room looking at his proud parents.

"I am so proud of you!" Their mother is almost in tears with pride.

"You did good." Their father smiles to them with pride in his eyes. "I think you'll be ready for another mission that will be happening next month. Right now we are waiting on a few things before the contract will be finalized."

"Who? Please tell me?" Kaoru isn't sure why though he really wants to know what his next assignment will end up being.

"If everything needed comes through then there will be a target within the Ootori family." Their fathers words makes the twins faces drop in shock and slight worry.

Hikaru clears his throat after a moment. "Uh dad. You do know we have a friend with the last name Ootori?"

"I know." Their fathers face turns to serious. "Just put your faith in me about this. I wouldn't be asking this of you if I didn't know you could handle it. We don't have confirmation on who in that family yet so I will update when we get the contract fully ready. That is all for now."

"But dad." Hikaru tries to protest while Kaoru is left in shocked silence.

"Enough of this. This line of work requires a lot from us. We are to complete each contract no matter the target. Besides it is likely not even going to be your friend so you probably won't have to worry about it. Though if it is then you will need to understand that we can't give anyone special treatment. Now go ahead and enjoy your day off of school."

Hikaru is about to protest about all of this only to turn as Kaoru turns away heading off. He gives a final glance to their parents before hurrying after his brother.

The two of them go to their shared room.

Kaoru's back to Hikaru and he remains silent.

"Kaoru?" Hikaru questions and Kaoru only slightly turns to him. "Are you okay?"

Kaoru lets out a breath. "You heard dad. It might not even be Kyouya." He points out. "It'll be fine. It isn't like Kyouya even likes his family all that much anyways. We are all well aware of that just by knowing him better than others do."

Hikaru still feels very worried about this affecting his sibling though. "I know." He slightly glances away at this admission. "But I still worry about you. I mean what if it is Kyouya?"

Kaoru turns to look to Hikaru putting his arms around him in a hug. "We can't do anything about this. You know that we don't get to pick who I have to kill. It is the way the family business goes. Just like how our great grandfather had to kill his sons fiancée. We don't get much of a say in it. It is how this business works if we want to remain at the top. Besides we will know more about this when the contract is complete. Just hold on to hope that it really isn't Kyouya."

Hikaru lets out a sigh and hugs his brother back. "Alright." He can tell that Kaoru isn't really going to back down on this. "Just if it is Kyouya then we'll figure something out. Okay?" He feels Kaoru nod softly and the two remain close to one another.

Elsewhere…

Kyouya turns as his sister Fuyumi comes back. He hears her sigh.

"Seriously. Be glad that you don't have the adult responsibilities yet. Way worse than what you're dealing with right now." Fuyumi plops down on the couch next to her brother. She smiles to him as he lets his glasses not have the light reflection on them. "But don't worry. I have been putting in good words with father about you. I think I might be close to getting through to him."

"I told you to ease out. I don't want you to end up on his bad side. You know what kind of a person he becomes if you get on his bad side." Kyouya shakes his head only for his sister to giggle a little.

"Oh come on. I'll be fine." Fuyumi smiles at Kyouya who stares back with a serious look. "Really it is fine. I can handle myself. You big goof. You get so worried about me. Don't worry though. Your secret worries is safe with your favourite sibling." She playfully bats at Kyouyas head making sure he won't be hurt at all by it.

Kyouya sighs closing his eyes. "Of course I am. You sometimes don't quite get when something you might be doing isn't being done right. Just because you have set your mind to it." He points out and his sister sighs causing him to open his eyes.

"I guess so. However I know father. I can do this. Really I can." Fuyumi insists. "Now. How about we watch that new episode that was released today?"

Kyouya stares at his sister for a few moments before turning away knowing he won't get anywhere with this. "Alright. Just keep my warning in mind. That father can be merciless. He doesn't care what has to be done if you get on his bad side. As long as he can restore any honor he feels has been taken from his family name."

"I know." Fuyumi assures Kyouya as they both turn to the TV that Kyouya turns on. "I know." She adds under her breath that Kyouya barely catches making him truly worried about what she is trying to do.

…..

"Yes. Everything will be in order." A man confirms in a monotone voice. "This is a very important job and I am glad that you have agreed to take it. I will send you the rest and we will keep the date I asked of you. I have a few things to get in order before I can allow you to carry out this contract. Also I will add an optional part. This optional part will include a bonus in the pay though isn't necessary for the contract to be marked as complete for me." He falls silent for a moment before his lips curl into a smile. "Perfect."