155Last Mission: Part 2
He paused at the door as he caught something out of the corner of his eye. There was a note conveniently lying on his desk. It seemed innocent enough.
Curious, Muraki picked it up and began to read. He was grateful that his curiosity won in the end.
The note was a kidnapper's note.
It was no surprise that Tatsumi then called for a meeting.
-X-
Muraki became suspicious.
It had already been ten minutes since Tatsumi had called for a meeting. The usually late Tsuzuki was on time while Kanoe-kaichou has yet to arrive along with his partner and Maria. Tatsumi hasn't started explaining yet so that meant they had to wait.
Obviously the secretary was waiting for someone. Tatsumi looked disturbed and lost in thought. Muraki noted that this must be something big for Tatsumi, who never lost his cool, to be thoroughly disturbed.
A few minutes later Kanoe entered; his face grim. He stared straight at Tatsumi's questionable gaze.
"It has been confirmed. Kurosaki-kun and Maria have disappeared."
-X-
Hisoka groggily woke up. He didn't remember going to sleep. He blinked his eyes repeatedly to get a better view of where he was. This didn't feel like his place. But it felt warm at the same time. There were no unwanted emotions that were being broadcast for his headache to begin.
Before he could relax, he had to know where he was.
Hisoka took a good look at his surroundings.
He was on the floor. The floor was comfortable though. He was lying on a tatami mat and he also noticed that he was wearing a black kimono with light green roses stitched on it. It was pretty odd seeing green roses but…
Although it was pretty, he preferred a yukata seeing as how he was a guy! This looked like something Saya and Yuma will cook up. Speaking of which…
He steadily but hastily got up. He walked about three feet before he was pushed back. His back hit against something invisible. It was as if he was being held in a cage, an invisible cage at that. Looking around, his eyes drifted to the floor, only to notice that there was some sort of cult circle drawn, showing his limited area.
Someone had taken him. But who? If it was someone that had personal grudges against two 'certain' shinigamis, Hisoka wasn't too thrilled at the prospect of it. If it was, then when he got out, he was going to be hasty with a bat or book, or whatever he got his hands on to give one of them a second death. Or both incase he wasn't in a good mood.
Well, whoever kidnapped him probably knew he was a shinigami and would block his access to Meifu. So teleporting would be hopeless. It might hurt trying. He knew from experience. So he decided to wait. After all, kidnappers always come to see their captives. He closed his eyes, leaning against the invisible cage.
He was about to drift off again when a loud screech, more like a squeal shook him out of it.
"Kyah! You're so cute!" Saya, Yuma! He thought panicky. He turned to look at the woman to his surprise was neither Saya nor Yuma. He sighed in relief. But he was rather confused as he stared straight at Maria. What is she doing in that form? He thought to himself.
"Maria?" he asked. She was in her vampire form, white hair, red eyes, and hospital sheet complexion. Although she didn't really need to transform to take blood, it still was a bit creepy.
"I knew the colors would work great for you. Do you like?" she asked eagerly. He sighed before nodding 'yes'. He didn't want to anger her. Although, he wondered, why wasn't she letting him out?
"Oi, Maria, why haven't you let me out yet?" Hisoka asked seriously. Something was really off. He was surprised that he didn't sense it before. He was usually perceptive even without his empathy.
"Because! I've just kidnapped you!" she stated happily. Crazy little… Hisoka lost his train of thought. He didn't really want to think ill of Maria, but she was pushing it right now.
"And why have you kidnapped me?"
"I wanted to have some fun. It's boring being trapped inside with nothing to do. My counterpart is currently resting as I have placed her there. Now it's my turn to take control. You may call me Ira."
Can't my afterlife get any worse? Hisoka thought bitterly. First, there was this psychotic doctor who killed him, then there was the psychotic puppy with humanity issues, and now a vampire with a split personality! How can it not be any worse? Oh, lets not forget the Hokkaido pair that like dressing pretty boys in a drag. He was still the pick of the month. Hisoka really hated his afterlife.
"You should thank that last mission when you two found the killer that Maria instinctively drank from to save you, then the explosion in the lab was the final break for me. As Maria drinks blood, cracks form in my cage. Now that she's in it, if I don't drink she gets out. It is said that the blood of an empath can sustain any vampire for a decade."
Hisoka's hand immediate flew to his neck, feeling for any marks or any signs, for he was sure they probably healed.
"Don't worry, I haven't drunken anything from you. The catch of it is that vampires have to have an empaths' permission. That totally sucked when I heard that." She signed in mock misery. "So I sent out a note informing of your abduction so I can have fun in the process!"
"What the hell is up with all of you?! You're all nuts!"
"That's harsh," 'Ira' pouted. "I prefer intelligently insane. Isn't that less degrading?"
"I hate you."
"But you like Maria! Why not me?" 'Ira' pouted.
"One, she wouldn't hold me like this, two, she wouldn't use me for her own amusement. Do you notice a difference?" Hisoka stated sarcastically. He hoped this would get through 'Ira' and they could move on.
-X-
They all stared at Muraki as he finished reading the note he found. They were rather peeved that he didn't tell them of it sooner.
"Why couldn't you have told us this sooner?" Tatsumi asked. Muraki shrugged.
"Oh because I didn't think we'd need it, seeing as how you have a lot of info on this." Muraki answered. "But of course, we do need every information." Muraki held up the note for them to see. "Doesn't this handwriting look very familiar?"
Tsuzuki snatched it from his hand. Oh, he recognized the handwriting all right. He didn't think she would come out now. It hasn't been ten years yet.
"Its Ira's handwriting," Tsuzuki said.
"Oh? I thought it was Maria's?" Muraki stated.
"Maria, Ira, same person, just different personalities. It hasn't been ten years yet. But for some reason she's come out. She's not around here, she's back at her house in China."
"Do you have any idea why she would do this?" Kanoe asked.
"She must've been bored."
"Well, that's interesting. Should we go to China then?" Muraki stated halfway out the door.
"Don't overspend!" Came Tatsumi's last words to them.
-X-
It seemed like a long trip to China. Muraki tried getting some sleep, but being forced to sit by Tsuzuki wasn't that enticing. The brown-haired man kept ordering some food. He wondered why the plane served him that much anyway. At least they were finally off. They had to wait for someone. According to Tsuzuki, they had an escort waiting for them. For some reason it felt nostalgic.
"Xiaolin-kaichou!" Tsuzuki yelled across the terminal. Muraki snapped out of his daze to notice an irritated man walking towards them. So this must be Maria's boyfriend. He thought to himself. He wondered how but shook his head of those thoughts. He could think about them later. They had a mission to get his partner back and bring Maria back to her senses.
"Don't yell so loud baka. Everyone can hear you," Xiaolin said, annoyed. "You must be Muraki. Tatsumi and Konoe informed me of your arrival along with the baka. Just so you know, I will be joining you on this mission so I can convince Ira to return control over to Maria."
"Alright," Muraki responded. "I assume, you're going to take us there?" he asked.
"Yes, I still live there after all."
-X-
"NO! For the thousandth time, NO!" Hisoka declined at Ira's proposal.
"But- but- Hisoka-kun!" she whined. "Why not? I'm bored! Since you won't let me drink your blood I have nothing to do until Xiaolin comes with your partner and mine!"
"What part of 'no' don't you get?"
"Wah! Hisoka-kun so mean! Just like Xiao-chan!"
Beep… Beep… Beep…They both stopped their bicker when they heard the noise. Ira glanced at the screen in the room revealing the intruders. She jumped in excitement. Hisoka just rolled his eyes. He hoped Muraki and Tsuzuki would hurry up. Ira was getting on his nerves. Maria was better company.
"Mitte! Mitte! Hisoka-kun! They're here!" She was thoughtful for a moment. "Should I start with them or maybe the demons? Ne, what do you think Hisoka-kun?"
On the other hand, maybe Ira was better at the moment.
"Start with them then the demons." Hisoka answered for her. As long as she let him watch then it was all good.
"Okay! Here we go!"
Ira outstretched her hands, concentrating as a deep purple aura surrounded her. She pointed her hands to the door releasing the aura pass the barrier. She got out of the trance and sat down watching the screen. "Ne, Hisoka-kun let's watch."
-X-
Xiaolin growled in annoyance. Ira was bothersome. As soon as they entered the house, the scenery shifted to another that he was unfamiliar with. He wasn't familiar with this. Usually Ira would send out demons first before the shadows. So, if Ira sent out the shadows first then they weren't close to her location. If they even reach the demons, they're close to their destination. Xiaolin turned to face the other two.
"It seems Ira likes to play a little longer. This is a maze; we just have to find the exit. Since she didn't start with demons, then we're going to have to find our way out manually this time," Xiaolin said, then sighed. "Ira is releasing the shadows first. It's part of her small army that is useless. They're not worth our time. Tatsumi would've been useful for this. Anyways, follow my lead."
Xiaolin held his hand out in front of him. A ball of fire formed in the palm of his hand. It shot out down the corridor. He signaled for his two companions to follow him.
"The flames will light the path for us. The light makes the shadows noticeable incase they come out and attack us. They would start attacking us a ways before she sends out demons. You shouldn't worry about the boy. Ira wouldn't harm him. He's an empath, no? She's most likely begging for his blood."
"Why would Hisoka, being an empath, be important?" Muraki asked.
"It's a true myth among vampires. An empath's blood can sustain them for ten years. Plus, an empath's blood can regenerate quickly. So, she could come back to your partner again in ten years."
"Ara, no wonder when I killed him slowly, his blood clotted too quickly."
"Please doctor, spare us your conquests," Tsuzuki said scathingly. Xiaolin knew that tone of voice. If Tsuzuki was mad, that was it.
"You two better spare me your quarrels or I'm throwing you both out." Xiaolin said immediately. It stopped Tsuzuki and Muraki to throw an insult to the other. At least it was quiet.
-X-
"Xiao-chan is so smart! He knows what I'm planning. I can't believe Maria told him our secrets." Ira stated, watching as how Xiaolin's fire led them on the right path. Hisoka rolled his eyes but nevertheless, kept watching the scene. At the moment, the three were getting their asses kicked by some shadow henchmen. Maybe Maria could teach him that. He needed one everyday since Tsuzuki and Muraki drove him up the wall.
"Maybe you should change it, something he's unfamiliar with," Hisoka suggested. He wanted this damn game to last, not end in the stupid way. Ira's face beamed with a smile. She let down his confines and brought him over, next to her. She taught him how to work the controls, which were a mix of magic and science. Hisoka was beginning to like this.
"Ne, ne Hisoka-kun, ganbatte ne." She watched as his hands worked wonders, easily manipulating the time-space continuum in the house. She glomped and squealed in happiness at him. Hisoka was her new favorite person. Hisoka didn't care as he was enjoying the chess game he was playing. He even cracked a smile as she cheered. "Ah! I make Hisoka-kun smile!" He immediately denied it but they knew.
-X-
"Xiaolin, I don't think this is Ira," Tsuzuki stated summoning Suzaku to take care of the shadow that just appeared. Xiaolin sighed as he realized Tsuzuki could be right. Only one thing could happen.
"Tatsumi warned me about this. The boy is probably controlling the board." He stated exasperatedly. Muraki let out a smirk.
"Oh, why didn't you say so? We could've gotten out of this faster," He stated as a purplish glow emitted from under him. The other two waited to see what he would do. The purple symbol disappeared and Muraki pointed to the wall to their left. "Break down this wall Tsuzuki-san."
"What? Why do I have to do it?" Tsuzuki protested.
"Since you already have your shikigami out, then there's no point in me summoning mine. The faster, the better."
Before Tsuzuki could utter a protest, Xiaolin interrupted, "Just do it," he commanded. Tsuzuki grumbled incoherent words. But did it anyway. Suzaku tore down the wall and they heard a couple of surprised screams coming from the inside.
When the dust cleared, they saw that Ira had put a barrier around them while she had Hisoka in her arms.
"Xiao-chan, Maria is going to be mad," Ira, said in a singsong voice. "You broke the door."
"Ira, I'm this close to adding five more years to your decade," Xiaolin threatened.
"NO!" she protested clutching Hisoka like a teddy bear. Hisoka grimaced.
"Ira…" Xiaolin began as if he was going to scold a child.
"Not until Hisoka-kun agrees to let me taste. Otherwise find me another."
"Ira, you're being childish!"
"No I'm not!"
"Will you two SHUT UP!" Hisoka yelled, tired of the bickering. He had broken out of Ira's slacked grip and glared at everyone. Muraki and Tsuzuki wisely stayed out of it. "I'll let you, but…" he stressed the word, "You have to let Maria get control. Will you do that?" He asked Ira. He was careful with his words but he knew she wouldn't take it seriously. She would still keep her end of the bargain though.
"Really?" she asked, unbelievingly. Hisoka nodded.
"But you have to promise."
She squealed enthusiastically before jumping him. She needed him down for this. Ira didn't waste any time. She nuzzled the neck and gently bit, making it a more comfortable bite instead of a feeding bite. The three men turned away, more in jealousy than actual privacy. Hisoka could feel some of his strength being zapped. He was regenerating but it would be drained immediately. He felt the sudden shift.
"Hey, I didn't say you could have any," he told her. She was pushed away by his limited strength.
"But… you let Ira! Why not me?"
"You both are tics! It felt like she was feeding for two before she let you have control, Maria."
"Can I lick off the rest?" Maria asked hopefully. Hisoka sighed.
"Fine, but if you bite me, I'm permanently hating you." Maria sighed in content as she began to lap up the remaining blood that spilled over. "Oh, Ira told me to tell you that someone broke your door."
Hisoka did take note as Xiaolin and Tsuzuki tensed up. Only Muraki was clueless about it because he didn't know what's so important about a door until Maria's eyes turned on them.
"Tsuzuki used Suzaku to do it!"
"They told me to!"
"You're the one who made the choice Tsuzuki-san. I didn't force you."
-X-
Tatsumi read the diligent mission report, surprisingly from Maria. He glanced up to notice that neither Tsuzuki nor Muraki were present. Perhaps he should've warned the two of them. Hisoka and Maria were not a team to be trifled with.
"Where are Tsuzuki and Muraki?" he asked.
"They're paying for the damages they did to my house. And I'm making sure they pay for it in full."
-X-
If one wanted to go back and see what was currently being done at Maria's residence, you would see three, hardworking-fixer-upper men. But then again, you would hear the constant whine, complaint, yelling, pounding, occasional explosions, etc.
They now knew, when Maria meant pay in full, she means pay in full.
-X-
"Hisoka-kun!"
"What?"
"I'm hungry."
"I just gave you one a few hours ago!"
"I know but I gotta have four meals."
"It's my blood remember?"
"But… Hisoka-kun! You regenerate quickly anyway!"
"Watari needs a new test taster, hungry now?"
OWARI!
BLK Angel of Destruction: Hehe! I finished another fic! I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I had some fun writing it. I hope this ending is good enough. Thanks for your reviews! I really appreciate them!
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