HELLO MY LIL TAQUITOS!! How are ya doing? Good! The song up there is from suicide squad, and omg, the sound track for it is suuuper catchy. Just had to put in another song. So as I said last chapter the new bidder is Soryu! And I shall try and make each chapter around 6-10k words. ^_^ And here we go....

Ashley's P.o.V

Ryosuke and Samajime are really fun to hang with. I went to see a movie with Sano to relax my mind a bit. And since they were a signed to me, they obviously tagged along. But it wasn't awful. They payed for popcorn, candy, and soda!

We watched Suicide Squad. Call me insane but I love this version of Joker and Harley. I mean I know that Joker and Harley kinda have this abusive relationship, but, ugh! They are so goals together!! Plus the sound track for this movie is awesome. ♡♡

We had fun. They are good friends. At least, I hope I can call them friends. Or are they just fun because Uncle Soryu told them to be?

Right now, we are back at the hotel. Apparently Uncle Soryu got a lead on the mystery man... And Ryosuke is keeping us entertained. He is telling us about 'adventures' from being in the Ice Dragons.

He is so proud about being in the Mafia. It's funny. He's adorable, I see why they call him a pup. Haha. While Ryo was telling his story, Soryu came out and a sense of accomplishment was all around him.

"I believe I have found our man.." We were all shocked. Samajime was the first to get up and head towards the control room. I followed next then Sano and Ryosuke. We were silent... no one had words for this particular moment.

"No one from the five places around us had their cameras working. They were smart with that part... But but the part they messed up on was when they didn't shut off the camera from the stoplight down the street." Uncle opened up a screen and showed us man's face close up. "He was walking on the sidewalk. I guess he thought we would give up from just the small area. Boy was he wrong." I took a long hard stare at the man who had entered my home.

Dark almost black brown hair. Sinister eyes, color matching his hair. And a scar.... On his chin. His face looked built. If I could see his full body he'd probably have a lot of muscle. The point of view from the camera off the lobby wasn't good enough for me to evaluate him. But whatever. This man had a handsome but scary face. And it made me hate him.

Just looking at him.... I knew who this man was. I knew the damage he made. No introduction needed.

"I did a face scan. And it seems as this man is-" "Nakasu's son. The one who left the note." Everyone looked at me. I'm not surprised. I cut off my uncle mid-sentence and had so much venom in my voice as I said Nakasu's name. It wasn't like me to act this way.

"How did you know?" Asked uncle. "I just do." They seemed to understand... I'm glad. I realized my voice sounded darker too.

I scenced that Uncle had something he wanted to tell me. He just couldn't get it out. "Just say it." Again he looked shocked and nodded.

"In looking for the son, I found that he has come here before... many times in fact. But there was something else..." He looked awkward. As if he didn't want to tell us what was wrong. "And, uh, that day you two decided to skip school... you... you weren't alone. You were followed."

My eyes grew wide. "I knew we were being followed. I had this weird scence. Ugh that gross idiot was following us?? What? Coming here and looking around, stalking wasn't enough???" Again Uncle looked weird. He rubbed the back of his neck and said," Yeah. You were followed.... But but not by the son...."

He opened another file and played us a video. "Look closely at your surroundings. And the people..."

I saw Sano and I walking. Obeying Uncle Soryu I looked around us, looking for someone, anyone that I could recognize. Then I saw it.

I saw him. "H-He was following us. Him?? But why? Why him? What?" I could tell Sano hasn't hadn't seen him yet. His face held confusion. So he looked at the screen again and his face grew red. "Raito."

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Evelyn's P.o.V.

Work is hard. But I love it. I'm so glad that Ashley is planning this wedding for me. She is such a good kid. But I can tell that she's been on edge for a while. Not just her, everyone. They must have a secret that they're keeping from me... but what is it? Is it a wedding surprise?

I have a feeling that it's not that.... What? Ashley's not the only one with Baba instincts. Hang around him alot like I do and you take some of his habbits. Ashley got it from Blood.

I miss Baba. Gah. I can't think about him during work hours. It's not appropriate. But.... I can't help it. He is my fìance.

Going to my lunch break with Chistaso and Sakiko, we sit at our usual round table that was in the corner. We joked about us being back in school and having a 'table.'

We'd usually sit, eat, and talk of random things. But today was different. We sat, and while we were eating I was surprised to see Baba walking towards me. "B-Baba. What're you doing here?" I say when he reaches me. He takes my hand and helps me up, he then gives me a hug and plants a kiss on my forhead. My cheak immidently warm up. "I'm here to see my queen." My face heats more at his words. I look around and see everyone in the room watching us.

"B-Baba.. I'm working." I say quietly. "No. I see you eating." He says smiling. He looks at Chistaso and Sakiko, "Do you mind if I steal her?" They shake their heads. "Go ahead, she's all yours." Says Sakiko. With that he lifts me up bridal style and walks away. I burried my face in his cheast so I don't see the looks of everyone as we walk away.

Baba takes me outside where there is a limo waiting. "Where are we-" I was cut off by the feeling of his warm lips on mine. "Mm." I kiss him back and the simple kiss turns heated.

"I didn't want to embarrass you too much, so I waited until we were out here to kiss you." He said in a sweet voice. I blushed and thanked him as we got in the car. "I'm gonna take you out for lunch. And maybe take you out the whole day." I looked at him, "But Baba. I have work. I can't just leave, even if you are my fiancee."

Baba pouted, "Yes I can. I'm a theif, a very skilled one in fact. So if I'm gonna have to steal my woman I will. Because I love you." I sighed and layed my head on his shoulder. "Okay then."

So he took me to lunch at a fancy restaurant where we are steak and salad. Then he took me to the beach. We took off our shoes and stood in the warm sand looking at the water. He picked me up and walked us to the water. I squealed. "Baba! No! Im I'm wearing my work clothes! I can't get wet! Baba!" I tried to get out of his strong grasp but failed. He just laughed and continued walking on.

I though he was going to drop me on so I closed my eyes and waited for the freezing water. But nothing came. I opened my eyes and saw Baba was in the water up to his knees, but he hasn't dropped me. "Y-Your clothes." He just chucked. But....evily.... oh no. He waited until I opened my eyes!!

I was about to beg him not to drop me but all that came out was a big gasp as I felt a connection to the cold water. I got up quickly shivering in the water. Baba burst out laughing and wouldn't stop. I lightly hit his chest and huffed.

"Awe. Evelyn. C'mon, don't be that way." He hugged me from behind and kissed my neck. I let his warmth contain me and got comfortable in this arms, but still ignored him. I heard a small chuckle.

You don't think he'd... not again, right?

Wrong.

This time he let his weight fall to his side and we both went into The water. Again I squealed. Baba swam farther out and I followed him. "Baba! Get back here!" He was gonna get it. He stopped and turned out giving me a big smile. I then came up with an evil plan of my own. Alright then Baba. Two can play at this game.

I put my hands together and splashed water towards Baba. Soon he was spitting the salty water out of his mouth. I laughed and laughed until my stomach was hurting. I looked at Baba and saw him already swimming back towards me. Uh oh.

I knew I was in trouble. Swimming as fast as I could I swam away from Baba back to the shore. When I reached the sand I ran to the limo just forgetting about my shoes. Before I reached The limo a pair of arms wrapped around me and dragged me back.

I squealed and laughed. He turned me around so we were facing each other. We stood there for a moment. Our clothes dripping wet and cold. But we held our heated gaze, his brown eyes beautiful. Mine.

"I love you Baba." "And I love you Evelyn. Forever and ever. I don't care who in knows. It's just gonna be you and me." I sigh. "Don't forget about our daughter just yet.""I would never" he chuckles.

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Later we go to his house to shower (together) and dry off. I sigh as I sit on the couch and place my head on his cheast. He wraps an arm around me and kissed the top of my head. I put an arm around him and rub slow circles on the bottom of his cheast. Then I turn my head and give his cheast a little kiss. Little moments like these make me happy. They make me feel like I have a real happy family.

"Hey Baba." "Mm?" I stop rubbing circles, place my hand on his leg, and look up at him. "Are we ever going to show Ashley this place?" He looks down and gazes into my eyes, "If that's what you want." I nod and he smiles.

"But if we are going to show her, I should take advantage of this last quiet moment of just the two of us.... well.... It won't be so quiet in a bit." I was about to ask him what he ment when he picked me up and put me on his lap.

He kissed me with such heated passion, I kissed back and ran my hands through his soft brown hair. He nibbled at my bottom lip and moved down to my neck. I couldn't help but let out a small moan.

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This man was going to be the death of me. The next thing I new we were in our room and on the bed with no clothes but his boxers and my bra and panties. His mouth moved expertly against mine.

He proceeded to move from my mouth to my neck to my cheast. Slowly he removed my bra and exposed me to the cold. I felt his mouth quickly warm me up. Leaving no part of me cold. In fact it was getting hot. Very hot. "Baba..." I quietly moaned. His hands massaged my breasts as he kissed me. Then one hand moved down and look off my last peice of clothing. And his free hand decided to tease me there.

I was squirming with anticipation. His mouth moved again from own down further and further until I could feel his warmth from my bottom. I bit my lip not wanting to be loud. His mouth moved expertly against me.

The want...

The need....

Him.....

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OTAY TAQIOTOS INAPROPIATE SCENE BUT NOTHING WAY TOO MUCH IS OVER NOW Y'ALL CAN LOOK!
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Ashley's P.o.V.

I had nothing but anger. I had anger and hate. I was so pissed, I wanted to kill him. But why him? Why Raito?? I want to kill that bastard!!

Maybe I'm over reacting... But why would he be following us??? What's his reason?? Why??

I was pacing around the suite while Sano sat on the couch his hands folded, mouth in a straight hard line. He was hard in thought. I couldn't stop grumbling. But he was quiet. We were both mad. Mad and wondering.

I was going to get answers. No matter what. I looked at Sano and he looked at me. "So what's your plan?" I was taken back for a moment. "Member? You get that mistevious twinkle in your eyes?" I smiled and nodded. He cares enough to notice the small things.

"I'm going to get answers. No matter what. There's going to be an easy way then a hard way." He nods and I sit next to him. "Easy way to act as his friend. Get buddy with him. And slowly start drilling him with questions. Small simple things then they get more descriptive. Soon enough he'll end up spilling everything without noticing. Hard way..." I give an evil smile. "Is gonna be more fun. Take him to one of the empty classrooms. The ones never used. Tie him down and torture him. Torture him until he gives us our answers. When he gives me what I want. I'll can Uncle Soryu to pick him up."

I look at him to see his reaction. He then hugs me and kisses my neck softly. I was shocked, I couldn't move, this is a first... then I feel his warm breath on my ear, "I hope he chooses the hard way." I chuckle. "Me too."

He was going to regret messing with us. I was going to make him. I know I'm more angry than I should be, but I just can't help it. I'm having Uncle Soryu and dad teach me how to shoot and fight... for protection reasons. Uncle Mamo was going to do it too but he said it was too much work and that I already had Soryu and dad to show me, so I'd be fine without him.

You know, I think it's the fact that we were friends for years. Years and this is how it ends. He choses to betray my friendship. And I have a very big problem with betrayals.

*ching*

A text from dad....

Don't forget I'm spending the rest of the day with your mom. Practice with Soryu on your shooting, but record it!! I want to watch your first shooting. Awe my little girl. I'm finally going to see my daughter do something for the first time. Well kinda. BUT DON'T LET HIM TEACH YOU TO FIGHT!! I'M GOING TO BE THERE AND I'M GOING TO SHOW YOU!! Okay. Good bye. I love you. :)

I laughed and held my side. Dad was being overprotective. But I was happy about that. Another adorable father moment. So I texted him back.

Okay dad. I love you too. I have no permission to learn to fight but I do have permission to learn to shoot a gun. And I must record it. See ya later.

*ching*

Am I bad father for letting you learn how to shoot a gun?

Again I laugh.

Nope! Now go have fun. ♡♡♡♡

*ching*

Oh I will ;)

Groosss!!

~~~9:28 p.m.~~~

Uncle Soryu took me to the docks and into an empty warehouse so he could teach me to shoot. And to his very much disapproval, I brought a camera and he placed it where it would show everything.

Sano didn't come because Uncle Soryu thought he'd be a distraction. And I think he's still not over the whole first kiss thing. When he found out we were really dating Uncle Ota had to stop him from taking his gun out from his jacket pocket. It was actually kind of funny, but Sano didn't think so.

Uncle went to a bench that was by the window and set up ten cans in a line. He then moved us ten meters from the cans and made a line where I should stand with tape.

He looked at me, hesatent for a moment then took out his gun from his jacket and carfuly handed it to me. "This is a pistol, model 22 GEN3 with a 40. Caliber S&W Glock and 4.5 barrel." I nod. Not really sure of anything he said except for the fact that it's a pistol.

He told me to line my feet with that tape and hold the gun like I was going to shoot at the first can. When I did as he instructed he shook his head and placed my hands to the correct position. He told me to look at the top of the pistol. He told me that the part I looked through to aim was called the rear and front sight. The one closer to me was the rear. The one by the muzzle/barrel was the front sight.

I was instructed to hold the gun tight before I pulled the trigger, because one I did my hands were going to want to fall back, he also said I should keep my feet planted firmly on the ground.

Finally after many many many instructions, I was going to be able to fire a bullet.

I took a big breath, placed my hands and feet to their correct position and looked through the sights. I aimed for the middle of the can. Finding my target I let go of my breath and pulled the trigger.

*BooM*

As soon as the bullet left the gun I was forced back a little, but I held my place not letting myself be pushed.

Woah... Uncle Soryu wasn't kidding.... you do feel a push.... coool!

I looked up at the can and saw the can tipped over on the floor.

"YES! I got it! Did ya see that Uncle Soryu? I hit it!!" I looked at Uncle Soryu with a very big smile on my face. He returned it with a small tiny smile.

Hmph. Grump.

He walked over to the can and lifted it up to examine it. "Where were you aiming for?" He asks. "Er... the middle." He showed me the can and I saw I had only hit the the top. Poop. My eximent dropped and I immediately felt like a loser.

Uncle set the can back down in the bench and lattes my head. "You still did a very good job. You hit your target. Not on the mark, but you got it. Cheer up, not many people can their mark on their first shot. In fact some people can't even hit their target. C'mon, let's try it again. Make your dad proud."

I nodded feeling better and a bit motivated. I hit it. Not many people can hit it on their first shot, but I did. Which means I can learn to be a pro. Especially with the best teacher.

"Let's do it again!" He instructs. I nod. Place my hands and feet to their correct position and looked through the sights. I took a breath. "Aim, Steady and Release!" He yells.

I let my breath go.

*BooM*

~~~11:30 p.m.~~~

In two hours I was taught to shoot. In two hours I learned to hit my target. Not 100% of the time but I still hit it. To make it more realistic he tied the cans to a long string and used a ladder to put it on the roof. He let me go free range, when I didn't my mark. I had two more shots to hit my mark or else 'I was dead'.

Uncle is actually a very good teacher. He told me we'd do more tomorrow after one last shot.

He took off the tape and moved me one more meter back. "Now your going to hit two cans. The first and the last ones. But be quick or they will kill you." "Yeah, those veggie cans are real mean killing machine's." I joked. He wasn't amused. "I'm just trying to prepare you for the real life. You never know." "I know, I know. Sorry."

I take my stand, placing my feet firmly on the ground and locking my hands on their place. My face was serious. "Aim, Steady, and Release!" He shouts. That quickly became our practice slogan. Or whatever you call it. Taking my breath I aim and shoot at the first can.

*BooM*

Quickly shifting my position and aim at the last can. Another breath aim and shoot.

*BooM*

Damn it I missed! Quickly taking my aim again, I shoot.

*BooM*

I lower my weapon and walk over to the cans.... I hit both directly in the middle. "YES!" This time Uncle gave me a real smile along with a pat on the head.

"Great job. But you missed the shot for the second can." I drooped my head. "I know." "I'm still very proud of you. You were able to do this in two hours. I'm a very proud....Uncle." I smile and squeeze him in a hug. He pats my back awkwardly. "Let's get you home. You still have school tomorrow."

Yes.... Tomorrow.... My plan....

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The next day
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I wake up at 6:00 and take a quick ten minute shower. With a towel wrapped around me I look through my clothes and look for an outfit that would scream, Bad Ass.

Once I found my perfect outfit I put it on (dark blue bitton up colored shirt with a black leather jacket, black skinny jeans, and black heeled biker boots) and I let my hair dry off to form their natural wavyness. I look through the kitchen and make myself Turkey bacon and eggs scrambled.

When I finnished eating, I put my plate in the sink and walked into mom and dads room. I knew he kept a small collection of knives in there. I took three of them out of a suitcase that was in there. Then I put the suitcase back. I put the knives in my backpack. Dad may not have shown me to fight just yet, but I do know how to stab something, like a leg, or an arm.

Putting on my backpack I get a text from mom saying she was going to be there at 6:45. So I sat patiently with not a care in the world. Sano knocked on the door around 6:40.

"Hey babe. You ready for today?" He asks me. "Yeah. Ready for anything." We head down outside and say good bye to my Uncles in the lounge. When mom came, I went up to the front and Sano sat in the back. She dropped us off at the front of the school. Sano and I went to the library as a normal routine. We sat at a table and waited for the arrival of our enemy.

About fifteen minutes later Raito comes into the library. I pat Sano's leg and get up. I walk towards Raito with a smile planted in my face. "Raito." I say in a cheary voice. He looks surprised that I'm speaking to him but nods. "Um. I was wondering if we could talk. Ya know.... as friends. We've grown really apart. And.... I just want to talk. To see if we can be friends again." I use my most innocent voice and give him a puppy dog face, in hope he buys my little act.

He looks skeptical, well who wouldnt? "Please Raito? We were friends for years! You can't let this come between us, please! For me?" I make my voice shake and make it sound like I was going to cry. He sighs defeated. "Alright Ashley. Is he gonna taok with us?" He nods his head toward Sano. "Yes. Like it or not, I am dating him. He's apart of my life. It's just something your going to have to respect." He isn't happy but he agrees.

We walk to one of the secluded classrooms. "I thought this would be better, just us talking in here, no nosey people trying to listen in." "Seems good." He sits on a chair by a table that's in the middle of the room.

Huh. Kinda like the room knew what was going to happen today. Set itself empty with only a table and three chairs. Weird.... But convenient.

The table was in the middle. One chair on one side and two more next to each other on the other side. Like an interrogation room. Raito took the single chair while Sano and I occupied the two next to each other.

"Raito...." I begin. "How long have we been friends?" "Er... about six years?" I nod my head. "Six years.... And now all of a sudden, because of some dating problems, we're just gonna stop talking?? No."

He looks like he's getting my point. Lacing his fingers he puts the under his chin and speaks. "Ashley....Sano.... I'm sorry." His words shocked me. I didn't think he'd actually apologize. He gets up and puts his towards us. "I'm really sorry.... sorry....that.... I dunno.... you'd thought this would work." Shit. Did he figure out my plan?? Gotta stay calm.

I sensed the mood in the room change. I didn't like it. I slowly reached my hand into my backpack and took out one of the knives. Raito still had his back turned and I used it as an opportunity. Slowly getting up, I walked carfuly to him. I placed a hand on his shoulder and and squeezed. Slowly raising the knife, I wait a couple seconds before plunging it into his back. "ARGH!!"

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•That Morning •
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Raito's P.o.V.

I knew something was off the second I walked into the library. There was something weird in the air. Then I saw Ashley walking toward's me... great now what?

"Raito." She sounds cheery and it throws me off. I give her a nod back. "Um. I was wondering if we could talk. Ya know.... as friends? We've grown really apart. And.... I just wanted to talk. To see if we could be friends again." Her innocent voice and face stir my emotions. I want to agree but I was unsure.

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She sounds genuine. Like she really wants us to be friends.... maybe I should- No! I bet she just want to be friends with me so she can hurt me like we had planned with Sano.

It would help me with my mission to follow her.... but I don't know. I don't think I can trust her right now. Shit. I miss her.... why? Damn it feelings.

So I man up and destroy her hope of us being friends again. "Ashley.... Sano.... I'm sorry." I couldn't look at her face as I was about to say the words that would crush her. I get up and face the wall, showing them my back. "I'm really sorry.... sorry.... that.... I dunno.... you'd thought this would work."

As I stare at the wall, I stay quiet for a bit to think of my next words. I hear her get up and soon feel a warm hand on my shoulder. Her touch made me remember us. How we first met. Became best friends. How I secretly liked her. The dead feeling when she ran away and I thought I had lost her. The feeling of her.

I opened my mouth the speak but instead, I felt something sharp go through my back and all I felt were waves of pain. I could do nothing but scream in pain. "ARGH!!" Then.... I blacked out.

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I wake up with a sharp breath. I try and open my eyes. Looking around all I can see is blurry. It takes my eyes a couple of minutes to adjust. I groan and try to stand but my back sends a sharp pain through out my back. Hissing I try and move my arms, but I realize I'm chained to a chair. Looking around again I see I'm in some sort of room. There's a huge mirror on one of the walls and a door next to it, and nothing else.

Huh. That mirror must be like the ones police use. A mirror on this side and a window on the other so they can watch me. What even happe-

Memories from that morning come rushing back. Ashley talking about wanting to make up and be friends. Accepting Sano. My mission. I tried to say no. I was going to say something.... and.... I was stabbed!! They literally stabbed my fucking back!!

How long have I been out?? Minutes...hours...days...weeks...How Long?! No! I won't let them get to me.. but... Ashley.... why?

I'm suddenly washed with a wave of sadness. I truly did like her. What went wrong.... with her.... with me.... Fine! If this is how it is, if they want the bad guy, then here I am.... Here's Raito!

Stuck in my mind I didn't notice two men walk in. "He's awake." My head snaps up. Standing in front of me is a man with black hair wearing a blue coat and white shirt, he's close to my face showing no emotion. Standing next to him the guy the light brown almost blonde hair, he has a white collared shirt with black and white suspenders. He has a scowl on his face, turned into a look of disgust when he sees I'm looking at him.

"C'mon. Let's tell boss he's awake." Says the black haired dude. The other one nods, they turn and head through the door. Before he steps through the suspenders dude looks over his shoulder to me and says, "I hope boss and the princess torture you good."

Who the hell is princess?? What kind of name is that? Hmph. Must be their bosses girlfriend or somethig, stupid name. I try and wiggle around to see if i can get out the chains, but I have no luck. My bones are sore, I must have been out for a day or two of they are this sore.

Five minutes later the two are back and behind them is.... ?! .... Ashley's uncle Soryu?! Isn't he some dangerous guy who kills people?? I'm in deep shit.

He walks up to me and kneels down to my level. "When we first met. I recall saying somewhere along the lines of, 'if you hurt Ashley in any way, I'll kill you.' Well, now you've gone and turned to someone who wants to kill her and her family, helping them. So now, with great pleasure, I will kill you." My eyes grow wide. He won't actually kill me? Will he? Wait. Does this mean that Ashley is the so called 'princess'?

He gets up and looks down at me with hatred. "I won't make your death easy and quick. I want answers, and you have them. So I'm going to get them out of you. Painfully. So get ready for the worst pain of your life." He turns to the two men standing there. "Samajime, Ryosuke, let's go."

They take their leave and I'm alone with my thoughts. I need to be brave. I wont tell them anything. Nothing. They will have to kill me.... Am I ready to die? Is it worth It? I mean.... I dont even know my boss's name. All I know is his father's name and that he wants to make him proud. So should I die for this guy? .... yes...

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Two Days Later
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I'm hungry. I'm tired. They haven't given me any food since I arrived. No.... that's a lie. They gave me stale bread yesterday. Three days.... that's how long I've been here. That's how long They have been torturing me. Endless torture. All day. For answers. Three days.... I've given them nothing. Truth be told, I want to cave in. Tell rhem everything. But I can't.

When they torture me, it's mostly him the uncle. When it's not him, it's those two guys that are always around him at times, it's all three. Ashley came in once, she watched them hit me, cut me, burn my fingers. Listened to my endless screaming. Then, she did something unimaginable. She joined, she helped torture me! Ive never seen this side of her. I never knew she was capable of this. Listen to me. I sound as if I've been in here for weeks. But that's how bad the torture is. It feels longer than it is.

I only know its been three days because they leave for hours. And I get sleepy. My head still had a stupid school sleep schedule, so I know it's night. I hate this. I want death now. I want this suffering over. Any movement, even a little one, pain erupts everywhere. And I'm tired of it. I want it over. I want it gone. Kill. Me.

Ashley's P.o.V.

I wake up refreshed. Dad has decided to pull me out of school until this whole thing has blown over. He doesn't want me out there unless it's safe. Dad and Uncle Soryu have continued to show how to fight and shoot. Dad was paractacly in tears when he saw me shooting for the first time in the video. He kept saying how good I was and how fast I was at learning. He went on and on about how we were the same and his theifs blood ran through me, giving me courage. I didn't care. I enjoyed it. He actually did cry a little at the end of our training. And again he went on about how awesome I was doing, and theifs blood.

I take a shower and get dressed. I realized I've strayed from my fedoras, so I decided to get back into them. I laugh as I realize where my love from hats come from. I decide on wearing a white floppy collared shirt with dark blue shorts with black suspenders, brown combat boots, and a black fedora. I let my hair fall down, to lazy to put it up.

Looking at my outfit, I giggle. Ryosuke has effected my style. I almost look like his daughter. Haha. Watch him start rambling about how honored he his that the 'princess' has chosen to wear attire like his. I laugh at the thought.

Her outfit ^ ^, sorry it's blurry. ^_^

I skip downstairs where we have all gathered to eat. The foods still not ready since mom is making it by herself. Geez, can these guys get anymore lazy?? Mom is slaving away by herself for everyone and they sit on the couch watching the tv. I walk pass them and mumble, "Lazy bums."

Dad looks at me with a brow raised, he must've heard me. "And why are we lazy bums?" I turn my heal to look at them all in the eyes, I notice Samejime and Ryo aren't here. They usually aren't. Not until later. They must be almost done by this time, down there with Raito.

I shaking my head from him I continue my death stares, "My mom is hard at work, by her self, might I add, working on food for eveveryone in the family. And here you are, sitting,with no care. So therefore, I label you all lazy bums." Hands on my hips drowning I continue, "I expect this from Uncle Mamo, but not from the rest of you."

Uncle Ota speaks up, "Awe, c'mon Ashley, we work hard. We men need a break, some time to realax." He looks at me with a playful smile. One look from me and he realizes he was wrong. He gulps and gives me the 'angelic smile' "U-Um. I like your hat? You look... alot like your dad..? He..he..?" I squint my eyes. "Flattery gets you no where Mr.Kisaki." I look at everyone then speak again, "Are you guys tired? Awe, you poor babbies. Must be hard, sitting on a chair and drawing, right Ota? Sitting in a chair and typing ordering things, ordering people, right Eisukie. Of course, it's very hard to stand like a statue and tell people where to go and who to kill, yes Soryu? And it must kill you to do absolutely nothing but smoke, right Mamoru? And you... Mitsurani Baba. You sit on the couch, doing nothing. Your store job, not due until two in afternoon. "

I give them all by death stare. They all sit there. "My mom, is a maid here. She works harder than all of you. She is the one getting ordered around. Getting yelled at by those who hold higher positions than her. She does the hard work. And here she is, still working. For you guys."

They look ashamed. I smile, proud at myself. I give them one last look and deliver my last message. "I'm going to go into the kitchen and help my mom, because I'm not useless. Now I suggest you guys do the same.... or else I'll give you guys matching marks on your faces. Capishe?"

They all get up, even Mamo, and I hear Ota mumble a, "Yes mom." That little sarcastic- I give him another look, he jumps a little and scurried to the kitchen. Good. By not saying uncle and being firm, I got through.

And soon we all were helping around the kitchen doing something to help mom. She was very grateful and sreprised by all the volunteers. She looked at me for an answer and I just told her they must have had some sort of change of heart.

It was actually very funny to see these guys try to make food. Uncle Ota struggled with pancake batter, he got it all over his face and started whining. Uncle Mamo tried making eggs and kept letting the shells go in the pan. He tried getting them out with his hand but burned his fingers, like a child. Uncle Eisukie tried cutting a tomato for the omelets but it slipped around and he complained about how there was tomato juice on his tie. Uncle Soryu, I think was the funniest one to watch, he cut onions. He saw how onions peeled and started getting fascinated. When he put his face close to the onion and cut a slice, some onion juice got in his eye and he yelled at the onion saying that was how they defended off their enemies.

These guys where like kids, have they really never cooked? Nothing funny happened with dad since he was already a master cook. Those of us who actually knew how to made food, which was me, mom, and dad, did the main parts and also went around helping my uncle's.

Finally thirty minutes later, foods ready and we are setting the table so we can eat. The guys did a pretty good job, after a million mess ups, but hey they tried. When we all sat I realized this entire time Sano wasn't here. Right on cue, he walked in with Samejime and Ryo. They all sat down, Sano next to me, the other two next to Uncle Soryu.

While we were eating, I didn't ask Sano where he was. I had a pretty good idea on where he was at. Looking down at his hands, they were red and worn, as if they'd been punching something non-stop.

He did it for me. He cares for me, like no one can. And I him. I told Sano about how I actually helped torture Raito. I wasn't sure if I could at first, but then I thought about how my ex-best friend is helping with the killing of my family. I was engulfed in anger and made him bleed. Sano must've needed to blow off some steam on him.

After breakfast I helped mom wash the dishes, dad cleaned the counters, while surprisingly, Uncle Mamo helped pick up all the trash. I'm proud of him, he's getting more involved. He is acting more like an Uncle. Happy I look at him and decide to give him a hug. He looks taken back, but he gives me a little squeeze in return with one arm.

Everyone was now sitting on the couches watching tv tovether, that's when Ryosuke noticed my clothes. And he did exactly as I thought he would, "Princess!! I'm honored, you chose clothes that look like mine!! Thank you, I don't deserve your kindness!!" He was standing holding his hands together like a little kid. He then opened his arms and hugged me tightly. "R-Ryo. It's okay. Your a good friend. And your style isn't that bad." I manage to wheeze out. Geez, he has a strong grip. I hear him gasp. "Thank You, princess!! And you called me Ryo!! Thank yooouu!!" I have him a couple pats on the back.

Seeing my distress, Samejime comes and peels Ryo off of me. "Your squishing her, idiot." He gasps again. "I'm so sorry princess!" I laugh and tell him it was okay. But since its him, he apologized another six times and talked about how generous I was.

At twelve mom left for work. Sitting with my Uncles and Sano, Uncle Soryu decided we should go practice now. Mom knows I spend time with my uncles, but she doesn't know for what. She just thinks we have some family time, well technically, we are. Bonding over guns and fighting. It's actually really fun.

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At warehouse
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Uncle Soryu has decided to take my training to the next level. He said that thought the warehouse, 20 cans were hidden, and I needed to find and shoot them all.

I nodded knowing my instructions. I walked into the warehouse. Having my gun ready to shoot, hand on the trigger. Taking my first steps in, there were two right up front, obvious. Shooting twice, I continued. I aimed to the high shelf and saw one. Another shot. Throughout my training all I said in my head was; Aim. Steady. Release.

Ten minutes later, all 20 cans were found. We looked over the cans and saw I'd hit them all directly in the middle. All except for one, but that one I'd only missed my an inch.

Uncle showed me some more trickes to shooting and hitting my target. Another hour later, I switched to dad.

He stood there, patiently waiting. I ran toward him full speed. With my right fist, I swing at him. I missed but then go down and swipe under his feet with my left foot, knocking him down. "Good. Now is where you'd do a finnishing blow." I didn't actually hit him in the face, I just let my fist go as close at it possibly could without touching him.

An hour later. Back to Uncle Soryu. That's how I trained, an hour with dad, an hour with uncle. This time, uncle had a different gun. It was still black. But it was bigger...cooler.

He gave me the gun and let me examine it. "This is an assault rifle. Model Big Sauer, model 556, a 5.56 NATO caliber and a 16 inch barrel." Once again, I find myself only knowing one thing that my uncle has said. It's an assault rifle.

He has set up can all around hanging by a string attached to the roof. But he did it differently this time. He put three close together. There were ten groups of three cans, thirty cans in total.... wait.... where is he even getting all these cans??

This gun is different. Heavier. Proper way of holding this gun was much different than the pistol. But I got the hang of things. This gun was pretty cool. Fast shooting. Powerful. Beautiful. I was quickly learning how to love guns. I kind of wanted some of my own.

Again with dad he decided that I should learn how to use a knife. Properly. "The injury you gave to Raito, was sloppy. But I'm going to show you how to use a knife." He brought out a swinging punching bag, it's all worn. I've used it before, during the beginning of my training with dad.

He handed me a knife. It was black except for the silver blade. He showed me how to attack, make a deep cut, small cut. How to hold the blade up to a neck and not cut it if I ever wanted to threaten someone.

At around three my training for the day was over. "You're getting much better Ashley. Soon you'll surpass your old man and I." Uncle Soryu pat my head and smiled. "Hey I'm not that old!" Complained dad.

Back at the hotel we were in the elevator when I had a funny feeling. Something was waiting for us up there. I looked at dad, "I have the same feeling." He reached in his pocket and gave me the knife. Uncle Soryu get out his gun. Dad got ready to kick ass.

When the doors opened we walked carefully inside. I looked at the couch and saw a foam green suitcase, it had a small shrimp plushie attached to it. It looked like it belonged to a teen. Moving closer to it, I realized something. I know this suitcase. "Stand down." I say.

I put the blade away and give it back to dad. I clear my throat and in a loud voice I call out, "Lily-Anne?!!" Soryu had his hand in on his inside pocket, still suspicious. Seconds later I hear someone rushing down the big stairs. And there she is. My cousin. She squeals and rushes toward me. Her dark red hair flowing back. Her electric blue eyes sparkling. I laugh and open my arms. We fall on the floor hugging.

"I missed you so much Ash!" She squeezes me harder. "I missed you too. So much has happened. Lil, don't leave that long again. I cant live without my favorite cousin!" We get up, we have an arm around eachothers shoulders. I face gave us toward dad and Uncle. "Lil. This is My dad. And my Uncle Soryu." She looks between the two. He looks and dad and gives a huge smile, here eyes sparkling again. "Your her dad. You guys look so much alike. Look! You both wear those kind of hats!!" We both touch our hats smiling. "Your her uncle? Geez. You tall. Hey Ash, your uncle is kinda scary lookin. He looks like some kinda mobster, haha." I freeze but give a little laugh. She has always been so open.

Still smiling she explains how her parents finished their work early and came back. They stopped by my old house because our mom's are sisters. When they saw it was empty, they worried a little. When they called her, she explained to her sister how she was back with Baba. They dropped of Lily-Anne and went on a vacation, assuring my mom they would be back for her wedding.

Mom let Lily-Anne into the penthouse and into our suite, then went back to work. "Have you been here long?" Asked uncle. "Nope. I've been alone for maybe fifteen minutes." Uncle nodded. The elevator doors opened again and Uncle Mamo steped in with Uncle Eisukie and Uncle Ota.

"Ash." Came a small voice from Lily. "Yeah?" "Y-You never said you knew Ota Kisaki!!" Oops. Since I always called him uncle, I kinda forgot about how famous he was. And how Lily was a big fan. My uncle's formed a small circle, wondering who I had my arm over. "U-Um. Lily-Anne, meet my Uncles. Eisukie Ichinomiya, the owner of this hotel. Mamoru Kishi, he's a cop, well a slacker detective. And um, you know who Ota Kisaki is."

She waved a little shy but she got over it very soon and was loud again. "Hiya! Im Ashleys cousin." They said hello. She swooned when she shook uncle Ota's hand. When she started talking to Uncle Mamo she started joking, "It must be hard." She said. "Hm? What's hard?" She turned her head to the side, "Your niece, her favorite person is a criminal. The Great Lupin. She literally follows all his work. She wants to meet him, Ya know. She is like obsessed with The Great Lupin. One when he was close by where we were, she-" I covered her mouth before she could say anymore. Only mom, dad, and she knew about The Great Lupin thing. And now, everyone. My face was beat red. "Lil. No more talking." She sat there, my hand still over her mouth, looking at me with innocent eyes. I took away my hand. "Ooh. You never told your uncle bout the Lupin thingy. Haha. Oops! Hey, are you jealous of Lupin now? Your daughter loves him."

Dad stood there saying nothing, trying not to laugh. "V-Very jealous." He managed. Uncle Ota suddenly bursts out laughing. And soon. We were all laughing.

An hour later. Lily-Ann and I were in my room. I was showing her my wedding plans. "You know, cause some things are happening right now. I'm thinking of making the wedding next week." She looks at me and nods. "Sounds good. You really put in a lot for these designs. Like, woah." She looks at the list of bridesmaids and groomsmen, "Who am I walking down with?" "I'm going to put you with my Uncle Mamo. He's so quiet, maybe you'll rub off a little on him" we both laugh at that.

"Wait. Where's your man candy?" She looks under my bed. "Uh. I dont think he's down there." She looks at me wiggling her eyebrows. "You never know." I take out my phone and text Sano.

Me; Babe. Where are you?

Sano; I am with my mom. I'll be done in a bit. Want me to go to your suite?

Me; Yeah. I want you to meet someone special.

Sano; Who?

Me; Someonnne.

Talking with him mom? Oh no. I forgot. He doesn't even really live with Uncle Ota!! He only visits! He lives a while away with his mom. What are they talking about?? Is he going to leave? Is he going back with his mom?? What's going to happen with us?

I can't let this get to me. I gotta keep smiling. Turning to Lily-Anne I give her a smile. "My, er, man candy, will be here when he's done talking to someone. He won't be long." She wiggles her brows again. "Can't wait to meet him."

"Hey, what does your scary uncle and dad do?" Says Lilly after a while. I look at her confused. "You told me what your other uncles did, not those two." Uh oh. Those two are hard to explain. "Er. Dad has a part time job in a store but mostly, he delivers things to the poor. Like, takes the donations from the rich and gives it to the poor. Gets him more money than you'd think. And uh, Uncle Soryu.... He's a business man. Keeps that straight face so people are intimidated and don't double cross him in a deal." I think I said that right. "Cool!" We continue going through my wedding plans. We make some calls and were able to bring everything forward. The only thing left is getting the stuff and putting it together. I think that's going to be the hardest part.

We spent so much time with the calls that Sano had finished talking to his mom and was knocking on the door. I spring up and run to the door. "Sano!" I say happily. I haven't seen him since this morning, and it feels like forever. "Come on, I want you to meet someone who has been a very important person to me." I take his hand and drag him in. I open my bedroom door and drag him in. "Lily-Anne, this is my boyfriend, Sano. Sano, this is my cousin Lily-Anne." They shake hands in a polite greeting.

Lily gives him a stare, trying to evaluate him. "Do you think your good enough for my Ashley?" Lily's surprised us both. "Uh-Well-Er.... yeah." She narrows her eyes. "What's your last name?" "How is you knowing his last name of any concern?" I ask in his defence. "Well," she starts. "If I know his last name I can see if it goes well with your first name, so you don't have a weird name of you get married." My eyes widen. "M-Married?!?"

"It's fine, Ashley." He says in a calm voice. He talks my hand and smiles. "My last name is Kisaki." Lily froze. "Ash. On the phone.... You said you were dating one of your dad's friends son.... and you called your dad's friends uncle.... Ash....ARE YOU SAYING OTA KISAKI'S SON?! WAIT!! SINCE WHEN DID OTA HAVE A SON?!" I covered my ears. Damn she's loud. "Haha. Ummm. Yes?" I try and smile. She just looks so shocked. "Lily, you can't tell anyone who he really is. No one knows Ota has a son. Exept for the people living in this penthouse. Please?" She still seems shocked. But she gives me a small meek nod.

I need to make everything not weird again. Uh. Oh, I've got it! I shot up. "Let's watch a movie!" We get up and migrate from my room to the living room. I turn on the tv and decide to put on The Matrix. I love this movie. The action is awesome, plus so is Neo.

I go into the kitchen and make alot of poporn for us. I also grab soda and chips. We all sit on one couch. I'm in the middle, Sano on my right, Lily-Anne on my left. I feel happy and calm. But for how long will I be like this?

Sano's P.o.V.

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Before he went to Ashley's house
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I don't want to be here. This is annoying. I want to be with Ashley now, she should be done with training by now. I should be with her, but no, I'm stuck here talking to this annoying woman known as my mother.

She ants me to come home now. But, I really don't want to leave. I have Ashley. Dad and I have become closer. Plus there's the whole killing thing going on, I can't leave. Not now or ever.

She's rambling about how I need to be at home with her where i belong. And how I need my education, and my friends miss me. "Sano. Please. I'm your mother, so your done visiting your father. Come home." I look at her and sigh. "Tch. I told you a million times. I'm going to school here, so im getting my education. I have no friends. You never let me. You got scared that I'd let it slip who my father was. And finally, you've never acted like a good mother before, so why now? I have someone, mom. I love her, I'm not leaving. There's nothing you can do about it." My voice is firm but flat so she knows I don't want to be here and that I'm a 100% serious.

She gets up, "I. Am. Your. Mother." She's trying to intimidate me. Two can play at that. I get up too, "I. Don't. Care. Listen lady. If you want me to come home, now is really not the best time. My girl needs me. Now more than ever. I'm not abandoning her. I'm old enough to decide who I want to live with, and I decide to live with my dad."

*chime*

Ashley; Babe. Where are You? Finally something good.

Me; I am with my mom. I'll be done in a bit. Want me to go to your suite?

Ashley; Yeah. I want you to meet someone special.

Me; Who?

Ashley; Someonnne. Who is this person? Please don't let it be a guy, I should be the only main guy in her life, besides her dad.

"Sano! I am talking to you!" Mom yells. "Quit talking to that slut and pay attention to what matters!" I look at her angrily. She did not just call my Ashley a- hell no. I towered over my mother. "I am. Ashley matters. The slut is in front of me. The one who got a famous artist drunk then lured him to her house, well you know what's next because here I am." I turn away from my mother. I couldn't look at her. Yes, it's true. She was a fangirl. So when she saw him in a bar, she took her chance. And she got pregnant.

"Sano." She says softly. "I know I'm not the best mother. I just need you to come home. It's not safe. There's talk of an attack being close by where your father lives. I just want you safe." My eyes widen. An attack?? I turn around as fast as I can and grip my mothers shoulders. "What. Attack?" She looks scared of me. "I don't know. People are just talking. I don't know anything. I just want you home before they envade wherever and take whatever." "Who? WHO'S THEY?!" I yell. How the hell does she know this? "I don't know. But everyone knows that a man wants to 'storm the castle' to take something for revenge. It's not safe. Please. Sano. Come home." I let go of her. "No. And that's final."

I walk out of the park where we were at and continue my thirty minute walk back to the penthouse. This all sounds way to weird. How can my mom know so much about this?

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Time skip to after movie
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Ashley's cousin, Lily-Anne, has gone into Ashley's room. I guess she's crashing there. I look at my Ashley and just admire her face while she cleans. She notices me staring and blushes. "What?" I shake my head. "Nothing. Your just beautiful." She blushes again. She looks so cute with her outfit. I laughed at the memory of Ryosuke almost crying from the 'honor' of Ashley wearing an outfit that was styled after him.

She walkes in front of me. I couldn't help myself. My arms reach out and wrap around her waist. I drag her back and place her on my lap. She squeals in surprise. "Sano." She giggles. "I'm trying to clean your mess." "Nah. There's time for that later." I smile at her and give her a quick kiss. We sit there for a minute, her sitting on my lap snuggling close to me.

Moments like these are my favorites. I hold her close and just relax. I didnt want to pull away. I only did after I heard a cough coming Ashley's bedroom. We both looked in that direction and saw Lily- Anne standing there, hands on her hips like a parent. "There will be none of this." She says as she wags her finger at us. "But mooom." Whines Ashley. Lily-Anne replys by giving her a look. Ashley groans and gets off my lap. I immidiently get a cold absent feeling.

Ashley finnishes cleaning, and Lily-Anne has decided to stay in between Ashley and I. She thinks we are going to do some 'funny business' which we weren't. Even if I wanted she wouldn't agree and her dad would kill me.

Over all Lily-Anne seems like a pretty cool chick. She's pretty fun to be around. I suggested we all hung out tomorrow but Ashley had to train and the girls planned to get things for the wedding. They offered me to tag along but that sounds boring. Lily-Anne thinks her training is spending time with her dad and she has some special classes she needs to take. Lily doesn't know about anything that's going on exept for the wedding. There are inly two people here like that her and Ashley's mom.

I feel kind of bad for them but it's for their own safety. We don't want anything bad to happen to them.

When the girls went into the room to do something, I took it upon myself to find the guys. I found them all in the lounge, Ms.Martinez wasn't here yet, good. "I've learned something about our enemy." They all look at me, giving me their individed attention. "Apparently, the son plans to 'storm the castle' and take Ashley and Ms.Martinez. He plans to do it soon, to surprise us." Mamoru looks like he's consintrating, "what do you mean, 'storm the castle' and where did you get this info?" I sighed and looked down. "My mom. She called me wanting me to come back home. She starting ranting about how a guy was looking for someone and when he found him he was going to wait and then jump him with a surprise attack then take something from wherever that somewhere is. And apparently everyone in my mom's neighborhood knows about this."

They take a minute to digest the new information. "Your mom wants you to go home?" Asks dad. I look at him and see a hint of sadness. "Yeah. But I told her no. I'm needed her. And i like it here. I was actually wondering if...." I scratch the back of my head, "If, I dunno. I could stay here perminatly?" Dad smiles, "Of course you can! Guys?" They all smile and nod. Then we do a circle group hug like they do in sports.

"But isn't your mom mad?" Asks dad. I nod, "Eyup. Very. But I don't care, she wasn't much of a mother to begin with." Dad frowns but he seems to understand.

Samejime and Ryo walk through the elevator. One had blood on their pants and the other on their shirt. "You two should go change." Says Soryu. They nod and quickly go upstairs to change. When they walk up I suddenly remembered something. "Hey do you guys still have that A.I. that detects the people accessible to the penthouse?" They nod. "Huh. How did Lily-Anne get in here with out setting off the alarm?"

They all went pale as they realized they didn't know. "Do you think it stayed off because she was with Ms.Martinez? " I ask. "No." Says Eisukie. "No matter what. It sends a message to our phone. A person could hold her at gunpoint." I nod. That makes sense. So how did Lily-Anne get in here?

We all run towards the control room. Inside we cheat the A.I. and see that it's been fried. "Well there's the answer. Someone sabotaged the A.I." says Mamoru. "But how, who?" Asks Baba. My eyes grow wide and I murmur, "They will surprise them and storm the castle, taking something that of value to their enemy." Everyone looks at me as they realize what this means. The enemy had taken their first steps to try and bring us down.

....Key word....

....Try....

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Well shit. Exuse my French. Guess what guys.... We we made 10,651 words. Yyyaass!! Did you guys like it? I'm super sorry it took me this long. You guys must hate me. If your still even here. If you are still here, thank you so so so much. I love you my Lil Taquitos!!
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