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Post by Takumi Jun on Jun 29, 2015 15:17:28 GMT -5
He really should have gagged them.
Takumi wouldn't hurt the girls unless necessary, really. He didn't like the parts of his job that made him harm children, but he did need them as hostages. The two girls that had been left at the range were going to be useful, he had a feeling Karina (he'd overheard the name from the defective Ghost just before he'd kidnapped them) would know why he needed her alive, and she just might be spiteful enough to ruin the mission. She wouldn't bet the girls' lives, though, that didn't seem to be what she did...
He was waiting for her to come to him, knew she'd find him, he'd kept the tracker in her sister's phone on for a reason. He just needed a few minutes and this would be over...
So he sat and waiting and spun the shock collar on a finger and did his best to tune out the elder of the girls.
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Post by Karina Wallis-Kline on Jun 29, 2015 15:50:46 GMT -5
"Seriously!?" Kotori yelled from her spot as she struggled to get free. "Kidnapping a couple of girls; are ya really THAT worried your plan won't work? I thought Ghosts were strong or something!" This guy took Merry and her not long after the others left(safe place her ass, they'd of been better off going with them). He was gonna use them against Karina, THAT much was the obvious, but that also meant that he couldn't hurt them. Well, at least that's what it looked like so far, she'd been annoying the Ghost the entire time and all he had done was try ignoring her.
On the upside, yelling like this was keeping her from getting too scared, so that was something. She just hoped the others would get there soon, Tori wasn't sure how much longer she could pretend things were okay.
Karina had gone on ahead, she was the fastest of their group and it only made sense for her to show up first since the other Ghost was after her. She felt a little more confident this time around, Ren had found some stuff around the range for her to use, and as long as she could hold him off long enough the others would come in and help her. Numbers always helped, but she wasn't sure by how much, this guy had been training practically all his life... She couldn't like that though, there were people she needed to keep safe.
The Tora came up to a warehouse that they had all agreed on going to. It was out of the way so there wouldn't be anyone else around to accidentally get caught up in all of this. If she was right, the other Ghost would have been following her and would either show up soon, or somehow already be there. She wasn't sure which, but she went inside to see for herself and--
Green eyes widened and Karina nearly felt her heart stop. He was there alright, but he... He had Merry and Tori.
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Post by Takumi Jun on Jun 29, 2015 16:27:20 GMT -5
It actually just was his plan, really, but he continued to ignore the girl's yelling and the defective Ghost's sniffling. There was motion just outside of the warehouse that he could see through the gap in the door, and Takumi rose and drew his longer sword, bringing it to rest just a hair away from the chattering girl's neck.
And in she came.
She was a little different, her equipment looked a little rough but generally sturdier, and he was certain she had some extra tricks up her sleeve. Hopefully she wouldn't be willing to use them with the hostages around. Takumi really disliked bombs. "Hello." He said, voice as blank as his stare. "I need you to come with me, now."
Merry, still trembling, shook her head rapidly. Please no, don't do it, stall! Do something! She was too scared to speak but she hoped that Karina knew what she was trying to say.
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Post by Karina Wallis-Kline on Jun 29, 2015 17:10:49 GMT -5
Any additional comments that Tori would have made stopped the moment he pulled his sword out and to her neck. Okay not cool DEFINITELY NOT COOL! She couldn't die NOW she hadn't even had a boyfriend yet!!
Karina's eyes switched from the other Ghost, down to where the sword near Tori's neck, over at her sister shaking her head, and back to the man. Think THINK what could she do? She knew he wasn't bluffing, and yeah she was quick but he was too, there was no way she could get the girls away before he acted. There was ONE thing she could try.
She took out a blade of her own and pressed it against her own neck. "Let them go, then we'll see." Her eyes were wild and her voice was ice cold. "I know you need me alive; harm them and I won't be. From what I've heard Jun doesn't like to be disappointed." This could help stall until the others show up if she was lucky, but there was also the chance that she just might have to go through with it. If she died then there was no reason for him to be here. Just enough pressure was put into the blade for her to draw blood. Nothing serious, but hopefully enough to show she meant it.
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Post by Takumi Jun on Jun 29, 2015 21:11:11 GMT -5
"If you die I have no reason to keep them alive, either," Takumi replied. He watched Karina for a moment before ever so slightly lowering the blade. An acknowledgement of her threat, and nothing more. "If you come with me, I will let them go without injury, but if you kill yourself I will kill them and anyone else who enters this building after you."
He drew his second sword and pressed it to Merry's throat. "And I will make her watch as I do it."
He wouldn't, he never would, she was a child despite being defective he wouldn't make her watch, he'd kill her quickly. Then he'd go through with the rest of his threat, but not making her watch.
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Post by Karina Wallis-Kline on Jun 29, 2015 21:35:11 GMT -5
Karina tried not to show a reaction, but as the other blade was brought up to Merry her poker face couldn't help but falter and switch to an expression of fear. He- he wouldn't, he wouldn't have a reason to...
The pressure of her blade softened until it was barely touching her neck, but she still kept a tight grip on it. "I need your word." The words came out forced, she didn't want to give in. She hated the idea of someone else having control of her, taking away her identity, but if it was that or her sister's life then the decision was clear. "You won't hurt either of them, and no one will try coming for Merry in the future." Merry wasn't a success like the two of them were, and if she had gotten any of the implications right the defects were usually killed. "If you can guarantee that for me... I'll go."
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Post by Takumi Jun on Jun 29, 2015 22:13:04 GMT -5
Merry's eyes were disks at this point, her body held stock-still as she tried to not move any closer to the blade at her neck. This was insane, this was horrible and she couldn't do anything. She couldn't do a damn thing and Karina was about to do what the guy wanted and-- and she couldn't let her! She couldn't let Karina do that! Couldn't let her go to New Tokyo and become a weapon. Her mouth opened, but no sound came out, terror had icy hands wrapped around her throat.
Takumi kept his eyes locked on Karina. "I guarantee it. I don't care what happens to them, my orders are to bring you in alive at all costs." The children would be untied when Karina's cavalry arrived. He moved the short sword away from the defect's neck and sheathed it, then he pulled back out the shock collar and tossed it over to the other Ghost. "Put this on, and we have a deal."
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Post by Karina Wallis-Kline on Jun 29, 2015 22:32:20 GMT -5
The shock collar was caught easily enough and Karina slowly sheathed her own blade before she glanced to her sister. She gave Merry a small smile, it wasn't much but it was all she could manage, then looked back down to the collar in her hand. This wasn't right, this wasn't... This wasn't her choice. She didn't get a say, not really.
Karina took a shaken breath as she moved to put the shock collar around her neck. She looked back at the other Ghost reluctantly once she was done, no turning back now.
Tori couldn't believe what she was seeing, where in the HELL were Gabe and the others!? If they didn't get here now they were gonna lose Karina forever!!
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Post by Takumi Jun on Jun 29, 2015 23:41:03 GMT -5
Takumi waited until the collar was on before sheathing his other sword. He had a small remote to control the collar that he had kept tucked away in one of his pockets until now. The collar looked securely fastened, and Takumi pulled the little device out, clicking the button of it with the knob of dial set to the middle setting. Enough to stun, not enough to cause permanent damage.
Merry just stared, tears spilling over her cheeks as she watched.
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Post by Karina Wallis-Kline on Jun 30, 2015 0:09:48 GMT -5
Karina screamed as the collar electrocuted her, grabbing it on reflex but not able to pull it off. Oh god this was so much worse than the knives or bullets she had taken before! Once it stopped she dropped to her knees briefly before falling on her side, too dazed to do anything. Why did he have to do this in front of Merry...
"Fuck shit dammit..." Gabe muttered, running even faster than just a second before as they were coming up to the warehouse. That scream was Karina and it NOT a good sign. The blond couldn't afford to waste anymore time and he charged into the warehouse, pulling out his gun and looking to see what was going on--
Shit.
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Post by Takumi Jun on Jun 30, 2015 0:25:48 GMT -5
Well this was going to make a liar out of him. Though Karina had only bargained for the lives of the two girls, thinking back on her conditions... His life was more valuable than a half-agreed upon promise anyway. With that, he drew his swords and charged.
Ren was just behind Gabe. He wasn't much good in a fight, but he could draw attention or fire or--
Holy shit the girls were in there.
That was all Ren had time to process before he was diving out of the way of a pair of swords. He let out a yelp and bolted farther into the warehouse, already regretting his plan of drawing fire.
Takumi didn't pay the fleeing man much heed. He was heading towards the hostages, and that was find by him, they could go, but he needed to bring back Karina. He slashed for the blond interloper. "This would be very simple if you would leave," he intoned, voice not changing in pitch or force as he moved.
Merry could have cried in relief if she wasn't already crying with anguish when Ren reached them. "Get Karina, Mr Ren!" She hissed, rubbing at her wrists as he untied her and Tori. "Please please help her!"
Ren leveled Merry a look as he worked on getting Tori free, what kind of knots were these? "Kiddo, I'm almost as much deadweight as you are in a fight, I can just press more an' I look intimidating. I ain't going out there." He tugged at the knots, what the fuck was wrong with these??
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Post by Gabe Alabaster on Jun 30, 2015 1:28:26 GMT -5
Gabe barely dodged the swords enough to avoid serious injury, though his clothes were getting cut up along with scratches here and there on his skin. Dammit this guy was fast! "I've got a habit of making things difficult." Came his quick response before aiming a shot at the Ghost's shoulder. If he could keep him from using his arms that could give Gabe a better advantage, he just hoped Ren would hurry with getting the girls(including Karina) out of there. The blond wasn't too sure how long he could last on his own.
The longer it took for Ren to untie them, the more frustrated Tori was getting. "I got a pocket knife in the right pocket of my hoodie!" She snapped at him. The pockets on the one she was wearing zipped up, so it was secure while the whole kidnapping thing happened. Thank god that Ghost guy didn't think to check and take it away. "Just cut my ropes and grab Karina while I cut Merry's. Gabe's trying to keep him distracted for you to do it so don't be a fucking baby while he's risking his life!!" Now Tori was crying, though her tears were from a mix of anger at Ren and worry for Gabe. He was like her brother, he could get KILLED but the dummy hadn't even hesitated to fight the Ghost!
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Post by Takumi Jun on Jun 30, 2015 10:55:59 GMT -5
Ren just blinked, then nodded. "Right right," he said, unzipping the hoodie's pocket and pulling out the knife. It was sharp, and with it he made short work of Tori's bonds. "'Don't be a fuckin' baby' the baby that got kidnapped says," he chattered to himself as he passed over the knife. "Great great, solid advice there." Whether it was an actual complaint or just a way to keep his mind off of the trained assassin trying to kill them all, no one could be sure. The kid had a point, though, and out of all those present, he had the best chance of getting that collar off of her. Ren darted over to Karina's dazed and downed body. He needed to get her away, certainly, but shock collars like the ones Jun used had a range like you wouldn't believe, and Ren wasn't eager to see it used. He could crack it open no problem, given a little more time, he just hoped that Gabe could keep the Ghost busy for a while...
Takumi admitted privately he was a little impressed by the blond's dodging, he was mostly trying to scare off the others, but he'd likely have to get serious soon. They didn't seem scared enough to leave, just scared enough to botch things up for him. And of course, of course this one had a gun. His armor was generally bulletproof, but he felt the shot punch through the armor and flesh of his shoulder and snarled. Small gun, but higher caliber than he'd expected. Takumi kept a feeble grip on his longer sword after the shot, but it was slipping. He lunged forwards, slashing for the taller man's neck.
Satoru had never hated having useless legs more than he did racing towards a warehouse when gunfire was going off. When Karina had taken the lead, Gabe and Ren had been hot on her heels, leaving himself and Kiyoko to trail behind. He didn't blame them, but for fucks sake he hated being this useless.
Especially when the first thing he saw was the Ghost lunging for his son.
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Post by Gabe Alabaster on Jun 30, 2015 11:45:10 GMT -5
Had their current situation NOT been life or death Tori would have likely responded to Ren's comments, instead she took the knife from him once her ropes were cut and went to work on Merry's. "As much as I hate to admit it, we're both gonna be useless here," she told her friend as she finished and went to help her to her feet. "So let's get out of the wa-" she turned to the direction of the fighting just in time to see the Ghost lunge for Gabe. No please not him NOT HIM NOT GABE HE COULDN'T PLEASE!!!
Gabe couldn't get himself to dodge the Ghost's attack in time, his eyes shot wide open as he felt the blade slice into his neck and the blood that followed. He opened his mouth, but whether due to shock or if he had actually cut that deep the blond couldn't get a sound out, and his gun fell from his hand.
It was bad enough that Kiyoko wasn't the fastest runner, but Satoru's wheelchair made him even slower if he were to move himself. Seeing as that was the case, she had started pushing his chair along at some point whether he liked it or not because they needed to get MOVING. Her makeup from earlier was gone, washed off because she was still desperately clinging to the hope that this was her son and it would be easiest for him to recognize her with the burn scar on her face.
They came to a stop at the warehouse, and Kiyo's eyes widened at the scene in front of them. Gabe...
Her eyes traveled from the sword to the Ghost that is belonged to. He had her eyes, and as she looked down from his face she came to the cord around his neck with a silver ring attached. She ran around Toru to get closer before doing the only thing she could and got ready to yell as loud as her lungs could let her "Takumi!!!" She'd meant for it to come out strong, but the exhaustion from running and the terror from seeing Gabe altered her tone more than she would have liked.
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Post by Takumi Jun on Jun 30, 2015 13:26:23 GMT -5
Satoru's eyes were rooted on Gabe. No. No no no please god no! Gabe couldn't die, Gabriel couldn't die! Not here not now and Satoru sped over as quick as he could, "Ren get over here and help me!" He hollered, panic overtaking his senses. The Ghost had stopped attacking and he needed to make sure Gabe was alive--
Ren could have crowed in success as he broke through the collar had he not just heard a gunshot and screaming. He looked over from his spot by Karina and swallowed thickly at the gleam of metal in the dim warehouse light and all of the blood. No. No no no. Fuck the shock collar that was his family over there! He lunged over Karina's body and sprinted for Satoru and Gabe. Pressure and cloth and they needed to keep him conscious, that much he knew from when he'd lost his arm.
Takumi just stared, his second sword dropping to the ground as he looked to the woman who had shouted his name. He hadn't spoken much, and he hadn't told anyone his name, and... She wasn't a handler... He knew that scar, he knew that voice...
"Mama..?" It clicked.
The Ghost sprinted towards the woman- his mother he'd finally found her and they could go home and he could protect her this time, he could keep her safe and happy and she wouldn't be taken away again-- He hugged her tight, leaning down and pressing his face into the crook of her neck as he held on. He'd grown since she'd been taken, but he'd missed her so much.
Merry took it all in with blank eyes, and then pulled out her phone to call an ambulance. The fighting had stopped, and Gabe and Karina would need help, if Gabe was still alive that was. The fear was being replaced by a numbness, and she could still feel tears dripping down her face but for now at least she knew she needed to do something.
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