Sorry for the delayed update. College is pretty hectic, but I know some of you can relate. Anyway, enjoy.

Chapter 7: Novocain

Kaito's P.O.V.

7:12 a.m.

"Business appeal?" I repeated after Dell had got through explaining the new situation. I stood in the hallway outside of my room, holding the facilities phone up to my ear. "And Len coughed up a letter of approval for it? ... Probably approved because he watched the video however many times. But like I said; him doing so is only going to benefit me, so let him" I gave a deep, yet brief chuckle. "But now that things are making a swift turn, I'm going to have to alter my plans with Shuu. I'll give it a week after I'm released to decide what I'm going to do with him, but most likely it'll be along the lines of bribing the rehab company to release him. So make sure when he's released, you fill him up on some information till we meet again." I told him.

"Shuu? What use to do you have for him?" Dell had then questioned.

"An on-spot doctor. He carries a lot of medical knowledge, and we never know when we'll need undercover medical assistance. Besides, he's not an idiot like everyone else, so we won't have to worry about him. If he raises suspicion of betrayal, then you and Haku are to report to me about it immediately; even though I'm more than sure that I'll sniff it out in an instant." I can't afford having anyone break the image of either one of us. If either one of us gets exposed, especially me, then hell breaks loose. ... The public will side-eye every last one of us in assumption that "If one did this, then I bet they're all putting up a front". That'll shatter Len's world... I began to contemplate in silence before saying, "... I can't afford to have him running loose. So tell Haku that she is to keep a close eye on him."

"Will do" He quickly agreed. "But I must tell you, Kaito; Haku wasn't kidding about Len. He's truly cracking, and it's taking a heavy affect upon him to the point you can look and see it. Tanaka wants you to fix him as soon as you get back home, because neither one of us knows what's going on inside his head, or how to fix it to the very least. And you and I both know how Tanaka is about this type of stuff. If one of them is sick, then that actually means that his money is sick, in Tanaka perspective." He explained. "Other than that, most likely we'll have you on a plane by tonight. If anything is added by the judge, I'll let you know as soon as possible. Most likely your phone will be given back to you right when the facility is notified of your release, so text me when you get it." He lastly added.

I nodded my head to myself after hearing the plan. So I gave my final farewell and hung the phone right up.

I didn't even want to go back inside my room. I continued to lean my back against the wall with my hands shoved into the pockets of my sweats. He's cracking because he doesn't have me there, continuing his little world. But when he realizes that "this" is the real me, then he'll be stomping on something more than reality. He'd be looking into my world, but I want him to learn that just because I'm like this, doesn't mean that his world will shatter. I'll keep him happy like I always did, and more. ... I can already imagine it because it's so close. Him knowing and making him accept it is in the palm of my hands.

"I sometimes wish that Rin went away."

"I'll make that happen for you, beautiful. But at least we share another thing in common besides loving to be around each other. ...We both want her gone, but maybe your version of "gone" is a bit different, but at least I can still make her disappear for the both of us."

"Really? Kaito-nii can do anything!"

For your sake, I can. That or die trying. The feeling of my lips curving up into a smile took over as I began to daydream the made-up encounter. Happiness in your ignorance, and happiness in my reality. But I can make my reality into your fantasy, because I know I hold that power into doing so. If Miku, Rin, Meito, Tanaka, or either one of them left; you wouldn't be cracking like how you are now. You wouldn't want them to come back. You wouldn't even care for them. But I'm different than the others, and that's why you care for me more than them. ... Just how I'd be the same for you. But I'd probably kill them. ... What am I talking about? I already have a promised vendetta against Miku and Rin in the near future for pulling off that stunt against me. But I'll make sure you're not aware of it. I don't want your world to be tampered with any further.

I'll have to talk to him, but it's going to have to be with others around. The trust level is far too low for me to catch him when he's alone.

Dell's P.O.V.

9:37 a.m.

Both me and Tanaka stood before the judge with Len sitting by himself inside the jury section. I'm more than lucky to have gotten Tanaka to try his best to convince Len into coming with us. Having a written letter of approval is one thing, but if we have that with him himself, then it doubles our appeal to the judge. I quickly thought to myself as I gave a quick glance to Tanaka who was fixing his tie.

The judge remained quiet as he looked over our written statement, but it wasn't long till he said, "This is truly something to take into consideration. Not many people proposes the Business-appeal deal, which is truly something to look into. Especially knowing how your client is a bit of an icon, Mr. Honne" He began to speak to me. "Also seeing how there's a written letter of approval by Kagamine Len, along with him showing up, it shows that his decision to have him back is quite significant, though both yours and Tanaka's proposal shows how you're also taking Len's safety into consideration. As well as still stabilizing Mr. Shion's mental condition. Is that right?" He then took a break from reading over the statement and glanced off to the both of us.

Both me and Tanaka nodded our heads in agreement

"Yes, your honour. that is correct." I pipped up.

"I see. ... Well due to the validation of the Business appeal, Shion Kaito has been granted release from the current rehab-facility he's residing. Instead of a one-time check-up, I will require a report from a psychiatrist that is working with him, twice a month. It will be a form of probation, and the reports are to be given to a paroral officer once in the middle of the month, and another near the end of each month. The probation sentence shall go on for a year to ensure his mental progress, along with the safety of Kagamine Len. If there are any reports of sexual harassment of some sort, instead of being thrown into rehab, he will be sentenced time in jail. Jail time will be in the ranges of six to eight months. If it happens to be an allegation of rape, it will be an automatic five to eight years. Is that understood?" He eyed me.

There's no sense in me arguing with him about the requirements. First he let him off the hook with just the rehab facility, but now he's letting him roam the streets. ... I'm really not too sure what I can do in order to convince the judge into a lighter punishment if something gets caught up again, but that's where I'm going to have to look more into different appeals. Besides. I know Kaito wouldn't be foolish enough to be caught up with the law like that.

So with a simple, "Yes, everything is understood." He looked off to the sheriff that stood by his desk and said, "Ren, please go gather the documents on Shion Kaito and take them to get annulled for the release sentence. But make sure you contact the rehab facility first to announce his new probation." He ordered. "With that being said; meeting adjourned." He then slammed his gabble.

"Kaito better not do anything, or else I'm going to commit suicide." Tanaka mumbled beneath his breath.

Shoving everything back inside my briefcase, I closed it shut as we made our way towards the exit. "Please. I doubt he's going to do anything by the looks of his new sentence. As for the time being, we should get that jet ready for him to get picked up." I made sure I was careful with everything I was saying once Len began walking alongside with us. "Hell, I feel like I'm you for when I say, "I better not hear a damn thing out of Miku and Rin's mouth". Because I truly don't want to hear anything on their behalf." I laughed near the end.

"Bull shit! I better not hear a Damn thing! I'm tired of busting my ass just to keep things in order around the house! At this point it's like if I had to chose a type of way to lower my stress, I would just find a women, get married, and have kids. The stress in that is lower than what's going on now." He snapped. "Anyway, to the very least, I must thank you for coming along with us, Len. I know you'd would've taken favor into staying at home." The brunette had then laid a hand on his shoulder. But in return, the boy just whispered in response, "But that wasn't him in the video..., it couldn't have been. So he should be released"

Both me and Tanaka eyed one another, giving a look that said, "This boy is on some shit"

"Uh. Right..."Tanaka trailed off. "Anyway, I'll go with you to pick him up at the airport. Len, you're going to have to stay home." He lastly stated.

"W-Why?-" The boy had tried saying till I interrupted and said, "Because he said so. Now you're going to have to calm down and listen to us. You'll get a chance to talk to him after we bring him back." I clarified. This had caused him to pause, slap Tanaka's hand off his shoulder, and walk ahead of us.

"... Yeah. Kaito better fix him." Tanaka mumbled after the boy had smacked his hand.

Who knows what the man will do? But whatever it is, I'm not part of it.