Subject: [kffdisc] The Red Side of the Night- Chap.2 Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 14:05:45 PST From: "Miss Hideki" Reply-To: kffdisc@onelist.com To: kffdisc@onelist.com From: "Miss Hideki" Hi everyone. I've completed chap. 2 of "The Red Side of the Night" my latest Sano-Megumi fic. There's a bit of swearing but it's Sano. What do you expect? Enjoy! =P ~Miss Hideki~ Disclaimer- Yeah yeah yeah...blah blah blah.... Chapter 2 Katsu glanced up at the black sky as he waited for Sano. The idiot was late. That surprised him. Sano was never late, especially when they were about to embark upon such a dangerous mission. Briefly he wondered if something had happened, but then he dismissed the idea. Sano was a tough sonovabitch. He could take care of himself. “That dumb ass,” he muttered. “Where the hell did he disappear off to?” He waited impatiently from his spot behind a large tree, cursing his stupid friend. Finally, from down the street he heard voices. He frowned, straining to listen. The voices were hushed, but he could make out the voices of a lady and a man. They were both laughing and talking quite a bit. He slid deeper into the shadows. The last thing he needed was to be recognized. When the couple came into view, Katsu could do nothing but stare. He blinked, convinced that his eyes were playing tricks on his. But no, there were still there. What the hell…this couldn’t be real. It was Sano and with him was a beautiful lady who looked familiar. They were both holding hands and he was whispering something in her ear. She was smiling and then burst out laughing at whatever he had just told her. “What’s he doing with that woman?” he muttered, shocked. He couldn’t believe his eyes. Sano was acting as if he was in love with that woman. What was going on? Unable to wait any longer, he stepped out from the shadows. The two of them were so busy talking and laughing with each other that they didn’t even notice him. He sighed loudly. “Oy Baka! What’s the deal with this chick?” The both of them stopped. The lady blushed, quickly let go of his hand and moved away from his side. Sano, for his part was unfazed. “Katsu this is Takani Megumi, the doctor. Fox, this idiot is my pal Katsu.” “Hajime mashite,” the doctor replied politely. He stared at her. She truly was beautiful. But what was a total babe like her doing with Sano? And why was she with him tonight, of all nights? He frowned as he noted that she moved closer to Sano under his gaze. “So you’re a doctor?” he said, watching her carefully. She nodded, still inching closer to Sano’s side. He sighed again. “Can I talk to you Sano?” He gestured towards the trees. “Over there, alright?” Without waiting for Sano to answer he stalked over to the trees and waited for his friend to join him. He tapped his foot impatiently as Sano began to talk to the doctor. Finally they finished their conversation and he stalked over. “Yeah what?” Sano demanded. “Do you remember when we discussed plans for tonight?” he asked casually. “Yeah,” Sano drawled out. “What about it?” “I don’t remember the part where you bring along a chick. What the hell is that woman doing here?” he demanded. “She’s here because she wouldn’t stop pestering me about it,” Sano muttered. “The name Fox fits her perfectly.” “What the hell does that mean?” Katsu cried. “Get to the damn point will ya? We don’t have much time.” “She was looking after that old guy who lives next door to you. When she was done, she saw me go into your house and she waited for me, least that’s what she said. Heard every word of our plan. Then she insisted on accompanying me. She said that she’d tell Kenshin everything if I didn’t let her come along. What could I do? The woman’s a bloody fox.” “Why’s she so interested in coming?” he wondered. “What does she care?” Sano shrugged. “I’m wondering that very same thing myself. She told me that she just wanted to help. I don’t believe her though. She’s a cunning fox. I’ll find out later what her intentions are. But for now, we gotta take her with us. We’re already late like it is.” Katsu cursed. “We can’t just fucking take her with her. She’ll screw up our plans. She could get hurt, damnit. She’s only a woman.” “Yeah, I know that,” Sano cried impatiently. “But you gotta admit that she’ll be some assistance to us. She can go places that we can’t. And even if she is lying, she’ll come in handy.” He grinned. “She’s gonna play my wife.” “She’s gonna what???!!!” Sano leaned against a tree and cracked his knuckles. “I got her working for me. She ain’t the only cunning one around.” He smirked. Katsu had to laugh. “She’s gonna play your wife. That’s a classic. How you get her to agree?” He shrugged nonchalantly. “Told her that if she wanted to come she’s gonna hafta do as I say. Thought she’d raise hell about it. She agreed. I was damn surprised.” He watched him carefully. “She’s beautiful.” “Yeah so what?” “You know those bastards love a hot chick. Don’t matter who she is. She could be in a lot of danger.” Sano’s eyes darkened ever so slightly. “I’m aware of the risks. Why do you think I got her to play my wife? A woman alone with those assholes is in a shit lotta trouble. I sure as hell wouldn’t leave her alone with them.” “So you’re just protecting her. That’s why she’s your wife, hmm?” Katsu inquired. “Why else would she be my fucking wife?” he demanded sharply. Katsu shrugged. “Why indeed.” “What the fuck are you tryin say?” Katsu hid a smile. He was enjoying this. It wasn’t often that he was able to goad his stupid friend. “I’m not trying to say anything. Why are you so riled up? Something going on between you and that sexy doctor?” Sano gave a look that would have melted lead. “Fuck you,” he bit out and stalked away. “He’s got it for her,” he said and chuckled. Who would have thought? He shook his head and followed his friend. Tonight was going to be one hell of a long night, that was for sure. And for Sano, things seemed to be a bit more complicated. Sano’s lady was waiting for them and a look of relief crossed her beautiful features when she saw Sano heading towards her. She trusted him, Katsu realized. “Are we ready to go?” she asked, her voice soft in the dark night. “Yeah, we’re ready,” Sano replied. “No, we’re not ready,” he contradicted. Sano looked at him surprised. He ignored him and walked towards the doctor. “I don’t know what Sano’s told you, but I want to make sure that you understand the rules perfectly. The last this I need is for some lady to fuck things up. Underst-” “I told her everything already,” Sano interrupted, annoyed. “She ain’t gonna screw up anything.” He looked over at his friend. “Shut up dumb ass.” “I am not stupid,” Megumi snapped. “I know exactly what’s at stake here. You needn’t worry that I’ll make a mistake and ruin your plans. I fully understand the importance of this mission.” She glared at him. “I may be a woman but I’m not an idiot.” He raised an eyebrow. This woman surprised him. He had half expected her to be afraid of him. But she wasn’t. Maybe she would do all right tonight. He bowed to her. “That’s all I wanted to hear Takani-san.” He looked over at Sano. “Let’s get outta here.” He stalked off, leading the way, leaving both Sano and Megumi staring in puzzlement after him. They both looked at each other briefly and then hurried after Katsu. The night was waiting for them. 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