Kannaduko No Miko Fan Fiction ❯ Himeko and Chikane: Their Story ❯ The Showdown ( Chapter 6 )

Rubi Malone- BETA

 

The Showdown

 

Japanese Terminology:

 

The Best Kid - That's how the Japanese called the move The Karate Kid.

 

Sentou - (Wikipedia) is a type of Japanese communal bath house where customers pay for entrance.

 

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Only a few minutes ago, Chikane was mad at the world for loosing her locket, now she's elated to have her locket back, all thanks to Himeko. Just to show her appreciation to Himeko, she decided to walk her back to her tent. Himeko happily took the offer, seeing it as a way to get to know her better. Just as soon as they got out of the very huge and very crowded train station, Chikane brought up something to Himeko.

 

“Look, if you're going to hang around me, then you got to toughen up, because right now, I'm a walking bull's eye with you around me. This is the rough streets of Tokyo, the side that you'll never see on a postcard. Triads, Yakuzas, drunks, shady businessmen, con-artists, and African and Brazilian drug dealers are all around here. You got that?”

 

Himeko said timidly, “Y-yes, Chikane-san.” Deep down, Himeko was really scared since she didn't think she could never be tough and that no matter what she does, she will always disappoint Chikane.

 

“The first thing I'm going to teach you is defense. In order to survive in the streets you got to have a good defense, no, a great defense. Meet me at the station tomorrow around 11:00.”

 

“OK, Chikane-san.” Himeko said like a child.

 

“That's another thing. Not only do you look soft, you sound soft. That's going to change as well. Well you start hanging around with me you're going to sound like a real woman, not some little girl trapped in a teenage body. You got it?”

 

“I got it.” Himeko said with her normal soft and high-pitched voice. Chikane gave her that look and Himeko knew that she had to correct herself. “I mean, I got it.” She said with an exaggerated deep voice. Chikane didn't say anything while they were on the crosswalk heading to the park but in her mind she said, “[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:48:00 2009 ]I got a lot of work ahead of me.”[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:48:00 2009 ]

Chikane kept on lecturing Himeko, “Also, you gonna need to make some money. Nekoko can't support you forever and she won't. She's not really the motherly type, that's why she has cats and not dogs. I'm also willing to show you how to make some money around here but not only you got to be tough, you also [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:49:00 2009 ]got to be smart and you got to be quick, understand?”

 

Himeko nodded her head in agreement. Then she asked curiously[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:50:00 2009 ]changing subject just out of curiosity, Himeko asked[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:50:00 2009 ], [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:50:00 2009 ], [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:50:00 2009 ]“Where in Mahoroba are you from? I know that you come from an orphanage since I heard the Snake clan call you a `koji girl' but which one over there?”

 

Chikane hesitated a bit to answer the question. She didn't want her to know that she came from that infamous reformatory/orphanage in southern Mahoroba, it might scare her away, even though she look naïve enough to not know about the place. For some reason, she didn't want her to leave her so she couldn't take that chance. Instead she told her the other orphanage in western Mahoroba.

 

“I'm from St. Fuukino's orphanage at Saimachi.” Saimachi is a section of western Mahoroba known to the locals as the “wealthy district.” That orphanage is well known and well respected.

 

“Oh really?”

 

“Yeah, but there was nothing special about the place, it's just your typical orphanage.” Chikane said trying to sound indifferent but her body language said something else and Himeko saw it.

 

“OK.” Himeko said in her usual soft tone. She didn't bring it up but she could tell that Chikane didn't have pleasant memories of her orphanage. Not feeling comfortable about the subject, Chikane quickly changed it.

 

“It sounds like religion plays a big part of your life, Himeko-san.”

 

“It really does. My relatives run a church.”

 

Chikane had a feeling that Himeko belonged to a very strict religion. “So what religion do you belong to?”

 

“We're Pentecostals.”

 

When she said that Chikane immediately thought in her head, “[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:51:00 2009 ]Oh God…”[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:51:00 2009 ], pun intended.

“[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:51:00 2009 ]No wonder why this girl is really sheltered and messed up. Her relatives basically controlled her.”[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:51:00 2009 ] Of course she didn't say that to her, however she did ask another question. [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:52:00 2009 ][Author ID0: at ]

[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 05:52:00 2009 ]

“So, how big is your oji-san's church?”

 

“That big,” As Himeko said pointing out his appearance on a large High Definition TV screen displayed at the front of an appliance store that Himeko and Chikane was walking by. Pastor Kazu [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:11:00 2009 ]Kyoshiro [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:11:00 2009 ]Ayanokouji [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:04:00 2009 ]Ando [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:04:00 2009 ]is a well-known televangelist in Japan. He was on TV doing his usual spiel on how you can be saved by donating to his church. He was[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:11:00 2009 ]is[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:11:00 2009 ] the most well known Pentacostal[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:11:00 2009 ]Pentecostal[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:11:00 2009 ] pastor in Japan who had[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:12:00 2009 ]s[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:12:00 2009 ] converted over 2 million Japanese `heathens' in his life. Chikane was shocked to see who her relatives were. She never would have [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:13:00 2009 ]imagined[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:13:00 2009 ] that Himeko relatives were rich, now her sheltered life madeS[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:12:00 2009 ]kes[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:12:00 2009 ] more sense.

 

“You're kidding, right?”

 

“Nope,” as she pulled out an old small photo of her and her relatives. Chikane was even more stunned that she wasn't lying. She wouldn't think that Himeko was the lying type but she wasn't fully convinced until she saw the photo.

 

“Wow, your relatives must be very rich, why would you want to run away from your home?”

 

Himeko quickly reverted back to her shy and timid [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:13:00 2009 ]persona, withholding shell[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:13:00 2009 ] [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:14:00 2009 ]and was hesitant to talk about it.

 

“I-I-I…”

 

Chikane saw the pain in her face so she simply told her she didn't have to tell her. Somehow she sensed Himeko ran away for [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:14:00 2009 ]the same reasons[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:14:00 2009 ] she did.

 

“Look, Himeko-san, you don't have to tell me now, you can tell me when you're ready.”

 

“Okay, arigato, Chikane-san.”

 

“No problem,” She said and Chikane watched Himeko's uncle show for a bit, thinking to herself yet another religious huckster, then they continued[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:14:00 2009 ]went[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:14:00 2009 ] on to Himeko's place.

 

“So what[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:15:00 2009 ]what[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:14:00 2009 ] about you, what religion [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:15:00 2009 ]do you belong to any religion[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:15:00 2009 ]?”

 

“I belong to no religion whatsoever, even though I grew up in a Catholic orphanage. I don't want to have anything to do with God, religion, or anything of that sort. And I don't want anyone to enforce it on me, understood?” Chikane said tersely. It was even more evident to Himeko that something really did happen during her time at the orphanage.

 

“Yes, Chikane-san. I will never try to preach or [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:15:00 2009 ]convert you.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yes, i[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:16:00 2009 ]s! I[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:16:00 2009 ]t doesn't really matter if you are a Christian or not. What really matters is how we can change other people lives for the better.” If only Himeko had the confidence[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:15:00 2009 ] to[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:16:00 2009 ]can[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:15:00 2009 ] believe those words in her heart.

 

Those words left a small smile on Chikane's face. “Well, that's good to hear someone [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:16:00 2009 ]a Christian that has[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:16:00 2009 ]with[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:16:00 2009 ] an open mind and an open heart.”

 

Along the way, there was a famous statue[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:37:00 2009 ]Himeko spotted the famous `LOVE' sculpture[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:37:00 2009 ]. It's a big red sculpture that says the English word `love'.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:39:00 2009 ] Himeko [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:37:00 2009 ]She [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:37:00 2009 ]thought that it would be perfect to take a picture of it[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:37:00 2009 ],[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:37:00 2009 ] with her and Chikane together, so she[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:38:00 2009 ] Himeko[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:38:00 2009 ] brought it up to Chikane.

 

“Hey Chikane-san, isn't that the LOVE sculpture[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:38:00 2009 ]statue beautiful[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:38:00 2009 ]?”

 

“Yep, it sure is[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:38:00 2009 ]ah, it's kind of nice[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:38:00 2009 ]. I[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:38:00 2009 ] really [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:38:00 2009 ]don't [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:43:00 2009 ]understand[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:39:00 2009 ] [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:38:00 2009 ]what's with Japan's fascination of [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:39:00 2009 ]Western[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:40:00 2009 ] things.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:39:00 2009 ] [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:40:00 2009 ]I mean come on now[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:41:00 2009 ],[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:40:00 2009 ] this ain't[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:41:00 2009 ] Philadelphia[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:40:00 2009 ]![Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:41:00 2009 ]” Chikane was [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:40:00 2009 ]referring[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:41:00 2009 ] [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:40:00 2009 ]to how similar the sculpture was to the one in Philadelphia.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:41:00 2009 ][Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:40:00 2009 ]

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“I [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:40:00 2009 ]really like the aesthetics of it, even though it's very similar to the one in Philadelphia. Also, I think love is a universal thing, it[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:42:00 2009 ]'s not just a Western thing[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:43:00 2009 ]. The message of love is universal, no matter what language you use to say it.” She concluded. [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:44:00 2009 ] --> Chikane got a [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:45:00 2009 ]rare look[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:46:00 2009 ] a[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:45:00 2009 ]t[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:47:00 2009 ] Himeko's hidden intellectual side, a side that some people ignorantly say doesn[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:45:00 2009 ]'t exist.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:46:00 2009 ][Author:c] [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:47:00 2009 ][Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:47:00 2009 ]

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“Would you like to take a picture of it with us together[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:47:00 2009 ]with me in it[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:47:00 2009 ]?”

 

At first Chikane was shocked that Himeko would think such a thing,[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:48:00 2009 ] it could be sending out the wrong message,[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:50:00 2009 ] but then she realized that Himeko[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:48:00 2009 ] meant it in an [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:50:00 2009 ]innocent[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:48:00 2009 ] matter[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:51:00 2009 ].[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:50:00 2009 ] [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:49:00 2009 ]T[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:50:00 2009 ]hus[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:49:00 2009 ],[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:50:00 2009 ] she[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:49:00 2009 ]Chikane[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:49:00 2009 ] didn't see any harm in it and [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:50:00 2009 ]so [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:50:00 2009 ]she happily agreed to participate[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:50:00 2009 ]. “Okay, that's fine with me, but who's going to take the picture?”

 

“I'll get someone to take it.” So Himeko found a passerby and asked her to take the picture with them together[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:51:00 2009 ]. She agreed to it[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:52:00 2009 ]Like Chikane, she was at first stunned but she too realized the nature and then agreed to take it[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:52:00 2009 ]. With the sculpture[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:51:00 2009 ]tatue[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:51:00 2009 ] in the background, Himeko and Chikane posed for the picture. She had her arms unconsciously around Chikane's waist. Chikane was surprised by her action and was about to protest but she saw how happy she was. The woman was as well but she still took it. [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:52:00 2009 ]Himeko stuck out the peace sign while wearing a genuine smile on her face, while Chikane just had a regular smile on her face. Himeko was surprised and glad to see Chikane smiling for once[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:53:00 2009 ]. The woman took the picture and was about to returned the camera back to Himeko, but she asked to take another picture, so she did. She finally returned the camera back to Himeko and quickly left the area[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:53:00 2009 ]. Himeko couldn't understand why she would do such a think but Chikane knew full well.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:53:00 2009 ] Chikane asked Himeko a question while looking at her[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:54:00 2009 ]took a look at Himeko's[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:54:00 2009 ] camera.

 

“Is that an old camera?”

 

“Yes, it's a good quality one, but it's not digital.”

 

“So you have to give the roll to a photo shop?”

 

“Yes, it might take a few days before I get it back. The good thing is that Bic Camera has a discount going on for processing roles.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:54:00 2009 ]”

 

“Okay, [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:55:00 2009 ]W[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:55:00 2009 ]w[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:55:00 2009 ]hen you have it, can I have one for myself?”

 

“Of course, Chikane-san. I wasn't planning to keep the picture for myself.”

 

“Arigato, Hime-san.”

 

“Dou itashimashite, Chikane-[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:55:00 2009 ] [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:55:00 2009 ]san,[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:55:00 2009 ].[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:55:00 2009 ]” Himeko responded back [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:55:00 2009 ]in kindness.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:56:00 2009 ]

 

“Come on, Himeko, it's getting rather late and I don't want Nekoko to get a heart attack over you. I'll hear it to no end from her.”

 

Himeko nodded in agreement and so they went straight to the park. As soon as they got to the tent, Nekoko was waiting there. Chikane rolled her eyes in grief, thinking that some drama is about to happen.

 

“There you are, Hime-chan, and why is Chikane-san with you?”

 

“I went to see her so that I can return her necklace to her.”

 

“Yeah, Neko-san, she can do things for herself you know.”

 

Nekoko was starting to steam up but knowing that Himeko is around she quickly calmed herself down and told her some important news.

 

“Yes, I know Himeko is not a child, so stop patronizing me. Before you open your big mouth, Chikane-san, I got important news to tell both of you. The Snake Çlan is regrouping and they are planning to [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:57:00 2009 ]not only attack my circus but also[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:57:00 2009 ]they are planning[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:57:00 2009 ] to get both of you as well. This time they got another gang who is very willing to help them out. I'd had issues with the group in the past since t[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:57:00 2009 ]. T[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:57:00 2009 ]hey wanted[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:57:00 2009 ] to be the leaders of the park and now [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:57:00 2009 ]they're using this opportunity to take over. They plan to attack in about three days from now, when I will [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:58:00 2009 ]have my performance near the station. They don't know that I know about the attack, and I would like to keep it that way.”

 

Chikane wasn't surprised that the Snake Clan are planning to retaliate against her and she wasn't surprised that they would get some outside help. Nekoko does have her share of enemies. Nevertheless, it puzzled her a bit that Nekoko would ask her for help.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:59:00 2009 ]. She knew that she can't take them all on, no matter how good her fighting skills are, so she is willing to work as a team this time.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 06:59:00 2009 ]

 

“So why are you asking for my help?”

 

“Because I know that you're a good fighter and that you will be a significant contribution to putting an end to the Snake Clan. You're as much of a mark target as we are. You know the Snake Clan isn't the only gang that wants to kick your ass, especially with all the shit you've done since you've been here.”

 

“I know that very well[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:00:00 2009 ]To be honest with you, I'll be more than happy to help you kick their asses. [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:00:00 2009 ]There's nothing more in this world I would enjoy than to give t[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:07:00 2009 ]hose perverts the ass-whipping they [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:00:00 2009 ]deserve[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:08:00 2009 ], but who is going to help us out as well?” Chikane asked with an unsure look on her face.

 

“Hana and the girls plus Natashi and his gang will back us up. They will be there to help protect us.”

 

Chikane knew very well that it probably won't be enough to protect them but she felt like she had no other choice[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:02:00 2009 ]she couldn't pass up an opportunity to beat the hell out of raping perverts. This was a [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:06:00 2009 ]hidden [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:07:00 2009 ]personal agenda[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:06:00 2009 ] of hers[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:07:00 2009 ]. She really wanted to teach those creeps a lesson[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:02:00 2009 ], so she reluctantly agreed.

 

“Well I don't have much of a choice since I'm going to train Himeko.”

 

“Train Hime-chan? In what?”

 

“In fighting. Can you defend her all the time? Will you watch her 24/7? Can you spare enough time to train her and train your cats as well? I already know the answers to those questions, furball.”

 

Nekoko really wanted to smack Chikane but she also knew that Chikane is right.

 

“OK, I get your point! But you can't force Hime-chan to be trained unless she wants to. Hime-chan, do you want to be trained?”

 

Himeko nodded her head positively without any hesitation. Nekoko didn't know what to make out of this, something deep inside of her sensing that Himeko has already started to grow fond of Chikane.

 

“OK, then you can go ahead and train Hime-chan,” Nekoko said with some reluctance. “However, if you harm Himeko-chan in any way, I will come after you like a tiger. You got that, nya?”

 

Chikane looked at her dead in eye without any sort of flinching and said, “I fully get it. I will not harm her at all.”

 

“Good, as long as we actually agree on something, for once. Now then, the performance will be at 12:00 three days from now. It's happening around lunch break so there will be a lot of people there, understood?”

 

“Understood very well, Neko-san.”

 

“Now let's get inside Hime-chan.”

 

Himeko immediately obeyed and said, “Okay, Neko-chan.”

 

As Himeko followed her to the tent [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:08:00 2009 ]Chikane[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:09:00 2009 ] said [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:08:00 2009 ]“See you tomorrow, Hime-chan!”[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:09:00 2009 ],” she said as she was leaving[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:09:00 2009 ].

 

“See you tomorrow![Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:09:00 2009 ].[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:09:00 2009 ]” Himeko turned around and [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:09:00 2009 ]smiled back as she waived to her. She didn't head inside Nekoko's tent until Chikane was totally out of her sight. In her mind she was thinking why Chikane was so passionate about `teaching' the Snake Clan a lesson.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:10:00 2009 ] Did something similar happen to her in the past?[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:11:00 2009 ] [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:10:00 2009 ]Finally, she head inside and asked her about the showdown.

 

As soon as she got inside, Nekoko address a few things to her.

 

“Hime-chan, I don't like it one bit that Chikane-san is training you, but it would be the best thing for you. Nevertheless, that's as far[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:12:00 2009 ]much[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:12:00 2009 ] as you want to associate with her, she cannot be trusted one bit.”

 

“I understand, Neko-chan.”

 

“You only have a short amount of time to get yourself prepared so learn as much as you can. We need to show those bastards[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:12:00 2009 ]em[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:12:00 2009 ] who's boss around here.”

 

“OK,” Himeko said softly. In spite of this, Himeko was sensing this wasn't the right way to go about this. What if the Snake Clan knew about Nekoko's plan and has a counter-plan in return? What if the Snake Clan has a stronger backup than what Nekoko thought? Then they would all be in big trouble. But the biggest concern was that a lot of people, especially innocent bystanders, could get hurt. Himeko really didn't want to see anybody get hurt, so she brought up another solution.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:12:00 2009 ]?[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:12:00 2009 ]

 

“Why don't we get the cops to help us on this?”

 

“Are you crazy!” Nekoko exasperated. “I knew you were rather [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:13:00 2009 ]naïve but I didn't think that you were that naïve. Of course not![Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:13:00 2009 ],[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:13:00 2009 ] T[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:13:00 2009 ]t[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:13:00 2009 ]he cops don't care about us one bit,[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:13:00 2009 ] so they won't help us. And second of all, if they do `help' us,[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:13:00 2009 ] they would probably use the[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:13:00 2009 ]is[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:13:00 2009 ] opportunity to arrest us. After all, we're not even considered human.”

 

“How do you know they would do that? Isn't there another way?”

 

“Cause Himeko, I've been out here for over ten years and the police haven't change much since I've been here. There are a few like Officer Girochi-san who does care but the rest of them don't care about us. To them we're nothing more than[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:14:00 2009 ]but[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:14:00 2009 ] worthless trash that brings down the society and raises taxpayer's money. As for another way, there is no other way. It's simply[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:14:00 2009 ]a simple[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:14:00 2009 ] us vs. them and the only way to settle it is to go toe-to-toe with them[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:15:00 2009 ]. You got to understand that there are certain things that can only be solved through confrontation. This ain't no kiddie game.”

 

“OK,” Himeko obeyed, but deep inside her thought she[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:15:00 2009 ] couldn't get it out of her mind how violent it could be and how much harm and damage it could cause. Her thoughts were[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:16:00 2009 ],[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:16:00 2009 ] especially focused on[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:16:00 2009 ]to[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:16:00 2009 ] the innocent bystanders. So Himeko went back to her tent and continued on her drawings, but those[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:16:00 2009 ]e[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:16:00 2009 ] thoughts[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:16:00 2009 ] never left her mind.

 

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While at the clothes run, Hana was waiting in the line when he saw a beautiful pink scarf on a table, hoping that no one would pick it up. He came here to pick up some old clothes for the fight. It was by chance that he saw the scarf. There was only one woman in front of him[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:17:00 2009 ]er[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:17:00 2009 ] so he had that going for him. As the lady reached the table, she looked at the scarf but decided not to pick it up. It left a smile on his face. When he got to the table, Sister Miyako appeared.

 

“I thought you might like it.”

 

“Well thank you darling. You have such great taste.”

 

“Well I learn from the best.”

 

Hana smiled in return. “So how are things going at the cathedral?” The cathedral he's referring to w[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:17:00 2009 ]as St. Teresa, which is only two blocks away from the Sun and Moon temple.

 

“Quite fine, been busy as usual.”

 

“Well that's good, but there's something I want to tell you for a long time.”

 

“What is it, Hana-chan?”

 

“I want to thank you for defending me that day [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:17:00 2009 ]at St. Teresa's the other day.” About a month ago a new priest took over the church and made sweeping changes. Part of the sweeping change includes[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:18:00 2009 ]was to either[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:18:00 2009 ] `[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:18:00 2009 ]converting'[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:18:00 2009 ] or getting[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:18:00 2009 ] rid of the people who doesn't fit the appropriate “image” of the [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:18:00 2009 ]church `image'[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:18:00 2009 ], and Hana was one of those people. Sister Miyako strongly objected to many of those[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:19:00 2009 ]e[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:19:00 2009 ] changes, especially with those that didn't fit the image[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:19:00 2009 ] how to deal with `those' that they consider `misfits',[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:19:00 2009 ] and she [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:19:00 2009 ]made it known throughout the church.

 

“No problem. You are my friend and a huge contribution to the church and to everybody around you, especially in the choir[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:19:00 2009 ]. B[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:19:00 2009 ]And b[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:19:00 2009 ]ecause of that,[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:20:00 2009 ] I would like for you to come back.”

 

“You know I can't go back there. They don't accept my type, after Father made an example out of me in front of the congregation.”

 

“Look, Hana-chan. We really need people like you to stand up to him. The reason why he's getting away with his agenda is because instead of fighting [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:20:00 2009 ]taking [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:20:00 2009 ]him on[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:20:00 2009 ], everybody's runnig [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:20:00 2009 ] ran [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:20:00 2009 ]away. Nobody's standing up for what they believe in.” She had fought the priest on numerous occasions and because of it she[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:20:00 2009 ]had[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:20:00 2009 ] her role in the church reduced. Now, there are plans to oust her from the church altogether.

 

“Nah, I'll just find another church that will accept me.”

 

“And then what happens if that church turned out just like[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:21:00 2009 ]the same way as[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:21:00 2009 ] St. Teresa's? Are you going to run to another church? Change will never happen if you don't take a stand for what you're committed to.”

 

That gave Hana something to think about. “You're right, Sister Miyako-san.”

 

Miyako just smiled and said, “Now can I expect to see you next Sunday?”

 

Hana's body tensed a bit when he heard that. He knew that Sister Miyako can be unreasonable at times but that one really got him.

 

“Yes, I will be there, and early too!”

 

“Around what time?”

 

Sister Miyako wasn't going to let Hana slide out of this one and he knew it so he told her the time.

 

“I will be there at 9 am, when the service starts.”

 

“Good, I look forward to seeing you there.”

 

After the conversation, Miyako noticed that Hana was carrying something unusual, well unusual for Hana's standards.

 

“What are you doing with that old, worn-out coat?”

 

“Well, I'm planning to redecorate my[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:22:00 2009 ]the[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:22:00 2009 ] place, and I don't want to use my clean clothes so I need to wear [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:22:00 2009 ]something that I wouldn't mind messing up, yeah.” He said with some nervousness in his voice. He sure didn't want her to know about the upcoming showdown. Miyako saw it very well that he was hiding something. “Well I got to run, I'll catch up with you later,[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:23:00 2009 ].[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:23:00 2009 ]” He said before she can get more out of him.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:23:00 2009 ]

 

Miyako knew that Hana wouldn't want to be caught dead wearing worn-out clothes and knew there was something else going on[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:24:00 2009 ]. She thought to herself, “Something is going on here and I need to find outfast[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:24:00 2009 ].”

 

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The following day, it was 10:45 am and Himeko came earlier because she was excited about the training. In her mind she was thinking she will finally be like Himiko[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:24:00 2009 ]one of the mikos[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:24:00 2009 ] of[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:24:00 2009 ]in[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:24:00 2009 ] Battle Mikos, shy and weak but eventually becoming strong and powerful. Chikane then took her to the alley to the alley where she cried the other day. It was a perfect place since not a lot of people come there. Himeko was wearing a long-sleeve shirt with some loose pants. It caught Chikane's attention since it was not proper attire.

 

“I hope you brought a T-shirt with you. It's a little bit cold right now, but eventually you will get hot and sweaty [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:25:00 2009 ]and that long-sleeve shirt won't help you.”

 

“No, I didn't bring a T-shirt, but I'll be fine,” Himeko said with assurance.

 

Chikane gave in reluctantly and said, “Well then, welcome to your first day of training. The first thing I will teach you is defense. Defense is critical in fighting, more so than offense because defense is the one thing that will determine whether you live or not. And since we only have two days before our meeting with the Snake Clan, I want your full and undivided attention. You got that[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:26:00 2009 ]it[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:26:00 2009 ]?”

 

“Hai! So sensei, are you going to teach me `wax on, wax off'?” Himeko said jokingly with her arms doing the waxing motion that Mr. Miyagi showed to Daniel in The Karate Kid. Chikane just smacked her hand on her forehead in disbelief.

 

“No, Daniel-san,” Chikane said sarcastically. “My name is not Miyagi-sensei and this ain't The Best Kid. This is real life, girl, so stop kidding around. Before you can do any defensive techniques you will need to learn the proper stance, because your defense and offence will not work if you do not have solid footing. Can you imagine doing the Crane Kick without solid footing?”

 

“You mean like this?” As she foolishly attempt to emulate the Crane Kick like how Daniel did in the movie. Due to her natural clumsiness, she lost her balance and fell on her right side on the asphalt and then [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:27:00 2009 ]started to cry.

 

Chikane shook her head in disbelief and thought to herself, Oh my, this is going to be a loooooonnnnnng day.

 

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The training was over and it was an intense three hours. Himeko was sore and her forearms and thighs were hurting and had red marks all over them even though she was fully clothed. Her shirt was drenched with her and Chikane's sweat. Chikane pleaded with her many times throughout the training [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:27:00 2009 ]to take her[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:27:00 2009 ]the[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:27:00 2009 ] shirt off and s[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:27:00 2009 ]. S[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:27:00 2009 ]he would [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:27:00 2009 ]even offered to [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:27:00 2009 ]give her an extra T-shirt she had[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:28:00 2009 ], but Himeko refused. She was also sad because she didn't do as well as she thought. She really thought she disappointed Chikane since she heard her cussing[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:28:00 2009 ] under her breath many times. Chikane saw the disappointment on her face and was about to tell her to stop it, but then she realized that she would make the situation worse. Instead, she went against her nature and [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:28:00 2009 ]offered her [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:28:00 2009 ]some words of encouragement, which was not her nature[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:28:00 2009 ].

 

“Look, Hime-san, you won't be an expert overnight. It took me years to get to where I at[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:29:00 2009 ]m[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:29:00 2009 ], so don't beat yourself up on this, okay?”

 

“I understand, sensei, but I want to get it right by the time the day comes.” Himeko said with the matching disappointment in her voice.

“Look, you're in a better position than you were three hours ago. You got two of the basic blocking techniques down and we will work on the rest tomorrow. So don't get so worked up over it. Remember what I told you, the best way to defend is to be loose and flexible. Worrying and stress will bring the exact opposite. Besides, t[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:29:00 2009 ]T[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:29:00 2009 ]hey can't do any worse to you than they already have done[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:30:00 2009 ] what they did before[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:30:00 2009 ]. At least this time you have better backup.”

 

Himeko nodded in acknowledgment. “Yes, I fully understand, sensei.”

 

“Hey, Hime-san, I know that you are sore but I know this wonderful sentou where they get their water from a hot spring and they have some great Jacuzzis and saunas.”

 

Himeko immediately panicked and said, “No thank you!”

 

“But it would help relax and heal your muscles.”

 

“Thanks, but no thanks. I'll just make due. I'll see you later tomorrow,” And she quickly walk away. Chikane couldn't understand why she would be so afraid to go to a spa.

 

How Himeko usually washes herself is that she [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:30:00 2009 ]either goes[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:30:00 2009 ] to the sentou near the park during the late hours when nobody else is there when[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:31:00 2009 ], if[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:31:00 2009 ] she has enough money, or take [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:31:00 2009 ]get [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:31:00 2009 ]the water from the pond and wash herself in the tent. She can't let Chikane see her scars.

 

Himeko couldn't get enough sleep since there were many things spinning in her head. One of them [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:31:00 2009 ]thing that she was thinking about [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:31:00 2009 ]was how much of a failure she was to Chikane during the training. She thought anybody else who was[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:32:00 2009 ]is[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:32:00 2009 ]n't as weak and soft as she wa[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:32:00 2009 ]i[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:32:00 2009 ]s would have done better. That inner voice inside of her kept on telling her, “[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:32:00 2009 ]Why are you wasting your time on this? They will skill kick your butt no matter what.”[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:32:00 2009 ]

 

The other important matter in her mind was about the showdown. She knew deep in her heart that there had[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:32:00 2009 ]s[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:32:00 2009 ] to be a better way [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:32:00 2009 ].[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:32:00 2009 ] [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:32:00 2009 ]There had to be another way [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:32:00 2009 ]to deal with them without resorting to confrontation. She didn't want to see anybody getting hurt over this.

 

With all that going on in her head, she barely got any sleep. When she woke up it was 10:20 in the morning. She quickly panicked and got herself dressed. She ran all the way to the station and she barely made it on time.

 

The training went a little bit different this time, as Chikane realized how uncoordinated Himeko was, so she made that the main focus. She also knew that Himeko was tense, so before the training, she had her do some meditation techniques [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:34:00 2009 ]and throughout the training she had her do some deep breathing. By the time the training was over, she was sore as usual, but that didn't matter. Even with all the techniques and meditation she was doing, the upcoming confrontation was still in her mind. She knew she had to do something about it. She had to talk to someone about it.

 

So she went to St. Teresa and asked for Sister Miyako. The secretary called her up and as [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:34:00 2009 ]when [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:34:00 2009 ]she arrived at the front she saw the concern on Himeko's face. She knew that Himeko has something very important to tell her.

 

“Hey, Himeko-san, what are you doing here?”

 

Himeko was clearly nervous but she knew that she had to do this. She thought it was the right thing to do. So, she swallowed her throat and said, “Sister Miyako, I need to talk to you about something.”

 

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Today was the day. It was basically the day of reckoning for everybody.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:35:00 2009 ]

 

Himeko was able to get some good rest for once, thinking that she did the right thing. Nekoko on the other hand, didn't get much sleep. She stayed up late [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:36:00 2009 ]training[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:36:00 2009 ]ed[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:36:00 2009 ] her cats the night before [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:36:00 2009 ]to[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:35:00 2009 ]o[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:35:00 2009 ] attack when she gave the command. She and Nekoko went to the Salvation Army building [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:36:00 2009 ]homeless shelter [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:36:00 2009 ]and got something[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:37:00 2009 ] breakfast[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:36:00 2009 ]to eat[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:36:00 2009 ]. They didn't say anything at all[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:36:00 2009 ]; they just quietly ate their food[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:37:00 2009 ]breakfast[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:37:00 2009 ]. Then they went back to pick up the cats and the props and to wait for Natashi and his crew. It was better that[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:37:00 2009 ]is[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:37:00 2009 ] way just in case if the Snake Clan jumped them on their way. As soon as they arrived, they all head[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:40:00 2009 ]headed[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:40:00 2009 ] to the station. All this time Himeko was thinking in her head, “I hope this works.” But her inner voice was telling her, “Nope, it will fail just like everything else you do inyour[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:38:00 2009 ] life.”

 

Chikane woke up earlier than usual. Corona was up before her and she knew what was going on so she decided not to bother Chikane, this time. She made sure her tanto was sharp and clean the night before, though she naturally prefers hand-to-hand combat. Chikane was up in knots about this and she knew that wasn't a good thing, so she did some deep meditations in a hidden corner of the station before going outside to where Nekoko was going to hold her performance.

 

Hana was geared-ready for the confrontation. He was wearing the worn-out coat with the rest of his worn-out clothing. He didn't want to wear anything good, it's very difficult to remove the [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:39:00 2009 ]blood stains! Interestingly [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:39:00 2009 ]Ironically [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:39:00 2009 ]enough, even though he was wearing his worst clothing, he still had to put on some makeup. He was naturally vain, you know… He also had the necessary weapons for the contra[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:39:00 2009 ]upcoming melee, for i[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:39:00 2009 ].[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:39:00 2009 ] [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:39:00 2009 ]I[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:39:00 2009 ]nside his purse was a pair of brass knuckles! He was waiting for the rest of the girls to meet up and head over there. As soon as all of them arrived[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:40:00 2009 ]got there[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:40:00 2009 ] they headed straight to the station. Hana wanted to finally put an end to the Snake Clan.

 

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It was 11:30 am when Himeko, Nekoko, Natashi, and the rest of the crew arrived near the station. Chikane was already there since she didn't have to go too far. As soon as they met Nekoko and Chikane gave each other cold stares but Himeko broke the tension-filled atmosphere with her cheerful greeting.

 

“Ohayo, Chikane-san, how are you doing.”

 

“Fine, I can't wait to smash the Snake Clan's skulls[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:41:00 2009 ] when this is over with, how about yourself[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:41:00 2009 ]! That should put an end to those mother-fucking rapists.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:41:00 2009 ] How are you doing?[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:42:00 2009 ].[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:41:00 2009 ]”

 

Himeko was taken a bit by Chikane[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:42:00 2009 ]'s anger. She responde back nervously [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:43:00 2009 ]“I'm fine too. I think I'm ready to face them,” Himeko said with an assurance not expected from her.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:43:00 2009 ].”[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:44:00 2009 ][Author ID0: at ]

[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:44:00 2009 ]

 

“Well, that's good to hear. Now do you want me to help you out with the props?”

 

“Sure! It would make things go[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:44:00 2009 ] faster.”

 

Chikane's offer for help caught Nekoko by surprise as she was noticing the interaction between the two and felt some sort of discomfort about it. But she felt that it wasn't a big deal as this moment so she just started to get the cats ready. There were still some tension in the air[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:44:00 2009 ] until Natashi greeted Chikane, in a very cynical way.

 

“Well if it isn't none other than the great Miya-sama. Allow this humble servant to bow in your great honor,” He said with a mocking tone. As soon as he fully bowed down Chikane smacked him in the back of his head. [Author ID0: at ]

[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:45:00 2009 ]

“OUCH! Why the hell did you do that?” He said while laying one of his hands on the back of his head.

 

“Consider yourself knighted, sir.” Chikane dryly noted. Everyone laughed at the spectacle, even Nekoko found it humorous. Eventually, everybody got back to their respectable jobs and continued on. About three minutes before noon, everything was set and the show began. The show went fine for ten minutes. Everybody was still on their guard and there were no signs[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:45:00 2009 ] of the Snake Clan until during the cats jumping through hoops performance. Not far from the block were the three villains who wanted revenge. They were accompanied by five other men from the other [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:46:00 2009 ]another [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:46:00 2009 ]clan.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:46:00 2009 ] that didn't have a name[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:46:00 2009 ].

 

The Snake Clan's[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:46:00 2009 ] leader was Gin, a stocky and gruff middle-aged man who has a wife and a daughter but left them after his gambling debts skyrocketed. On his left was the young Mazuki, who is in his early twenties and was abandoned by his family because he didn't live up to their expectations. And o[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:46:00 2009 ]O[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:46:00 2009 ]n his right wa[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:46:00 2009 ]i[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:46:00 2009 ]s the elder yet strong Yasuo, who wa[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:47:00 2009 ]i[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:47:00 2009 ]s beyond 60, in fact he was[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:47:00 2009 ]'s[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:47:00 2009 ] pushing 90. He once served for the Imperial Army and took part of the 1937 Nanking Massacre and had[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:47:00 2009 ]s[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:47:00 2009 ] fought many battles in World War II.

 

As they approach the area, Nekoko, Chikane, Hana and the girls, and Natashi and his crew took their guard nonchalantly, trying not to get the clan's attention. Himeko was standing behind Chikane in fear. When they finally got to the area Gin spoke.

 

“Alright, kitty cat, the show's over, cause we're here to crash it![Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:48:00 2009 ].[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:48:00 2009 ]” The audience was [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 08:00:00 2009 ]were [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 08:00:00 2009 ]confused since they didn't know [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:48:00 2009 ] as to [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:48:00 2009 ]what was going on. Then Gin had a scowling look on his face when he saw Chikane. “I see that Miya-sama is here as well, that means we can finally teach that fucking [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:48:00 2009 ]bitch a lesson.” At that moment, curiosity struck when he saw a small patch of wheat-colored hair behind her. “And who is that behind you?”

 

Chikane finally noticed that Himeko was behind her with her hands on her [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:49:00 2009 ]Chikane's [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:49:00 2009 ]waist and was shaking nervously. Chikane whispered, “Remember what I told you Hime-san? Be tough!”

 

So Himeko came out from behind Chikane and tried to put on [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:49:00 2009 ]her tough face on [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:49:00 2009 ]while being on her defensive stance. Gin and the others weren't buying it.

 

“Well, well. It's that little sweet cake, Himeko. When we're done whipping those two,” pointing to Nekoko and Chikane, “We will take good care of you, and Chikane too.” He said followed by a sickening kissing gesture and a sinister smile. That rattled Himeko a bit and it made Chikane's skin crawl. Now she really wanted to smash his face.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:50:00 2009 ]

 

“You better think again, Gin-san.” Hana said with his girls and Natashi and his gang revealing their weapons. “We knew about your plan for a while back so we came along to put an end to it,” He said heroically.[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:51:00 2009 ] --> What he didn't know was that he spoke too soon, for [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:51:00 2009 ]they and [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:52:00 2009 ]as he showed rest of the protectors. But [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:51:00 2009 ]and [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:50:00 2009 ]everybody else was taken a bit[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:52:00 2009 ]ould be taken by[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:52:00 2009 ] surprised from the [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:52:00 2009 ]Snake Clan's [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:53:00 2009 ]following[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:52:00 2009 ]by the[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:52:00 2009 ] [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:53:00 2009 ] Snake Clan's [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:53:00 2009 ]actions.[Author:c]

 

Gin and the rest of the villains just laughed. Nekoko and the rest of them didn't know what to make out of it, until Gin spoke again.

 

“So you think you guys[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:53:00 2009 ] have the upper hand? Well, guess what okama? Take a look around you.” As they look they saw other men coming from all corners of the area[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:53:00 2009 ]over[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:53:00 2009 ]. They were carrying an assortment of weapons. It was clear that they were going to finish them off. Some of the audiences started to flee, fearing the violent melee that was about to occur. “It was all a setup. We knew that Natashi-san was a weasel that was loyal to Nekoko, so we had Mazuki tell him[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:54:00 2009 ]Hime[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:54:00 2009 ] that it was just one clan. We happened to[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:54:00 2009 ]Then again, we[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:54:00 2009 ] fi[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:54:00 2009 ]ou[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:54:00 2009 ]nd a lot more people who were disgruntled with Nekoko and the way she ra[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:55:00 2009 ]u[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:55:00 2009 ]n things at the park, so they were more than happy to join us,” Gin said with a sadistic smug on his face.

 

Hana spoke up and said, “We are not going down without a fight.”

 

“Well if that's how you want then so be it, okama. I'll be more than happy to kick your dicksucking gay ass. It's time for you all to meet your fate, attack!” But before they could do anything a loud voice came from the background.

 

“This is the police, you and your group [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:55:00 2009 ]are all [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:55:00 2009 ]under arrest!” The voice came from Girochi as him and his squad was only a few feet away from the area. Apparently, they were hiding all that time. When [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:56:00 2009 ]Just yesterday, [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:56:00 2009 ]Himeko met Sister Miyako, she [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:56:00 2009 ]told her[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:56:00 2009 ]Sister Miyako[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:56:00 2009 ] about the upcoming confrontation and Sister Miyako told her brother about it.

 

Even thought there were far more of them than the police, the villains panicked and started to run. Conversely, some of Natashi's men, who had some past troubles with the law, started to run as well and then the rest of the audience started to panic. This caused quite a bit of chaos in the area, the cops couldn't tell who was what. They[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:57:00 2009 ] cops[Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:57:00 2009 ] were able to arrest the three members of the Snake Clan and a few of the [Author ID1: at Mon Nov 16 07:57:00 2009 ]other villains, but they also accidentally arrested two of Natashi's men and two of Hana's girls, plus they accidentally arrested a few of the audiences whom they mistaken for the villains. Himeko's plan of having a peaceful resolution to the confrontation backfired very badly and she knew it.

 

After all the commotion died down, Nekoko was furious and she knew who was behind this. She looked at the frightened and extremely shaken Himeko with raging anger.

 

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