Lupin III Fan Fiction ❯ Love Potion Fujiko Mine ❯ Interrupted ( Chapter 20 )

Love Potion Fujiko Mine

By Bekka Mouri-Hibiki

(Lupin isn't mine. Goemon gets his disguise but finds out he had company when he goes to change into it. Lupin goes to the basement to load up the money while Jigen pulls the car out of the garage and parks it in front of the house.)

Part Twenty: Interrupted

Lupin looked around the basement, a slow smile spreading across his lips when he saw the gold coins spread out on the counting table as well as several stacks of money. Fabian and Miguel were still out cold, the knock out gas still lingering in the air. Lupin had put on a gas mask just in case the gas hadn't dissipated and he was glad he did. ~Too bad Jigen and Fujiko can't see this, ~ He mused.

Jigen had remained upstairs for one more glass of scotch before going to pull the other car around to the front of the house. Fujiko said she wanted to check Zenigata's wounds one more time before they left. One of the women that had been interested in Zenigata offered to help, saying she was a nurse. Goemon had gone upstairs to find a suit to wear to the temple and everything seemed okay.

Lupin felt bad about sending the samurai away considering the promise he had made to Kat and Barbra but he had to do it. He made up his mind he would just have to pay for plane tickets so they could see Goemon another time. They would just have to accept that compromise though. Zenigata needed to get to a real hospital or the risk of infection would be worse.

He scooped up the coins and put them in a bag he found on the table, something nagging at the back of his mind. He was having a hard time convincing himself that he was sending Goemon with Zenigata for the inspector's well being. A part of him felt like he was doing it because he wanted Goemon away from Fujiko. He had gotten suspicious when they had taken so long coming back but he figured it was because they had tore Fabian's office apart.

~She said nothing happened but she was so quick to deny it and Goemon was acting so weird, ~ He thought to himself. ~Then she got so jealous of Kat and Barbra… what is going on with her? ~

**

Jigen looked around the main room, frowning when he didn't see Fujiko. Zenigata was awake and talking to the woman that said she was a nurse while she fed him some fruit she had gotten from the table of food next to the bar. Jigen walked over to them, " Hey Pops. What happened to Nurse Ratchet? "

" You mean Megumi? " The nurse next to Zenigata piped up. " She said she had to go to the bathroom and left about five minutes or so ago. "

" I see. I'll give her a few more minutes then I'll go look for her, " Jigen sat back down on the couch he had been sitting on before. It was entirely possible Fujiko had actually went to the bathroom but if she wasn't back in another five minutes, he would have to suspect she was up to something.

" Jigen, " Zenigata sounded like he was still a little out of it. " Where's Lupin? "

" Downstairs, " Jigen muttered as he got a cigarette out of his jacket. " He's taking care of the money. "

" What? " Zenigata tried to sit up straight. " He better not touch that money! That belongs to the families of the murder victims! "

Jigen lit his cigarette and took a long drag. He exhaled, " Murder? I don't know if what happened to those guys really qualifies as murder. "

" Those bastards in the basement sold those men something that killed them. In my book, that's murder. "

Jigen mulled it over, " That could be true. But everything has a risk associated with it. Did it ever occur to you they knew the risk they were taking? "

" Do you think those two downstairs warned them that taking that garbage would kill them? " Zenigata narrowed his eyes. " I don't think so and I don't think those guys expected they'd end up dead. "

" It didn't kill everyone that used it, " Jigen smirked.

" Someone survived? " Zenigata arched an eyebrow.

" Yeah. Goemon. "

Zenigata's jaw fell open. " Goe-Goe-Goemon? " He stuttered.

" He got the stuff spilled on him so he survived… barely. He was pretty lucky if you ask me; " Jigen took another long drag from the cigarette and looked at his watch. " He was lucky except for the sleeping with Fujiko part, I guess. "

" So he was the samurai Fabian and Miguel were talking about, " Zenigata muttered. His eyes got wide and he looked at Jigen, " Goemon really slept with Fujiko? "

" Yeah. I don't want to talk about it or even think about it. Saying the words is making me sick, " Jigen stood up. " Now, I have to go find Fujiko. There's no telling what she's up to. "

**

Goemon pulled out a suit from Fabian's closet and put it down on the bed. After he changed, he would find a suitcase to put his kimono in so he could take it along. He was stripped down to his loincloth when he felt a presence in the room with him. He picked up Zantetsuken before turning and coming face to face with Fujiko.

" I thought you were helping take care of Inspector Zenigata, " He narrowed his eyes as he set the sword back down. He looked down and noticed she had taken off her nightgown. She was in nothing but her underwear and bra.

" I couldn't stay down there knowing we're going to be apart, " Fujiko whispered as she slipped her arms around Goemon. She acted hurt when he placed his hands on her shoulders and pushed her away. " Goemon! "

" Please, Fujiko. Not again, " Goemon looked away from her. " I can't do it. "

" Did I wear you out already? " Fujiko whispered as she started to run her index finger along his collarbone.

He gave her a dirty look, " No. It isn't that. This is wrong and it can't continue, " Goemon pushed her hand away from him. He stopped her other hand when she tried to put it on him.

" What's so wrong about it? " Fujiko tried to take his hands in hers but he wouldn't let her. She frowned when he stepped away from her.

" Everything. There's nothing except for the physical gratification. When that is gone, I feel empty inside. I feel even emptier inside than when I cut something unworthy with Zantetsuken, " Goemon turned his back to her.

" Oh. The I guess you don't have any feelings for me after all, " Fujiko sat down on the bed. " I thought you liked me. "

" Sometimes… as a friend, " Goemon muttered. " Without that infernal drug, this would have never happened. "

" I see, " Fujiko whispered then let out a quiet sob. She covered her face with her hands as she stared to sob more.

Goemon looked in the mirror and saw she was crying. " Fujiko… I didn't mean to make you cry, " He turned to her then knelt on the floor at her feet. " It's just that… I don't know. Everything has been so strange with the potion and it has caused me to do things I would not normally do. "

" Then why did you say you had been thinking about me so much? " Fujiko sniveled from behind her hands.

" I guess I felt that you were going to be in trouble, " Goemon put his hands on Fujiko's shoulders. He didn't know how to explain the romantic thoughts he had but she didn't have to know about those. " Please don't cry. "

" Nothing can ever be the same between us now, " Fujiko shook his hands off of her. " How can you be telling me I mean nothing to you? "

" You mean something to me but just not like that, " Goemon ran his hand through Fujiko's hair.

" But Goemon, " She whispered. " I love you. "

Goemon went cold all over. It was the one thing he had hoped she wouldn't say to him. " Fujiko, please don't say that. You're exhausted and you don't know what you're saying. "

Fujiko lunged forward, throwing her arms around Goemon's shoulders. " But I do! " She sobbed as she held him. " I do know what I'm saying and I'll die if you leave me! "

" Ah Jesus Christ. I think I'm going to throw up, " Jigen made his presence known. He had been standing in the doorway since Goemon knelt down in front of Fujiko. " You aren't even crying, Fujiko. "

Fujiko opened her eyes and narrowed them at Jigen as Goemon pushed her away. He looked at her face and frowned deeply. " All of that was a lie? I thought you were really crying. "

" She's horny, " Jigen stated. " Women are just as bad as guys and will do anything to get some, especially that one. "

" Hey! That's not true! " Fujiko shouted.

" Honey, you've told so many lies I don't think you even know what the truth is anymore. You just wanted to get in one last fuck before Goemon took Zenigata back to the cops, " Jigen narrowed his eyes at Fujiko.

Goemon stood up and picked up the suit, " I should have known. I will be glad when we are separated now. "

Goemon walked into the bathroom and shut the door, the sound of the lock clicking into place echoing in the room. " Damn you. Why do you always show up at the wrong time? " Fujiko hissed as she stood up.

" I knew you'd be up to no good when you weren't downstairs and here you are trying to seduce Goemon again. Why don't you go back downstairs? " Jigen jerked his thumb over his shoulder, " Lupin should still be in the basement so why don't you go screw him for once? "

" Maybe I will! " Fujiko stood up and grabbed her gown. As she pulled it on, she muttered, " Damn. You've been one hell of a fucking asshole this time out. "

" What was that? " Jigen grabbed her by the shoulder and spun her around.

" You heard me, " Fujiko smirked.

" Yeah I did but you better be happy I don't hit women, " Jigen sneered. " I won't even little bitches like you even though you deserve it. "

" You won't hit women but you think nothing of killing them, huh? " Fujiko countered. " Have you decided what you're going to tell Annalisa's family? "

" That was an accident! " Jigen let go of Fujiko's shoulder. " She fired at me first. I just did what came naturally in the situation. "

" That's a good excuse, " Fujiko jeered.

Jigen grabbed Fujiko's right arm and pulled her to him. " You know what? I may have been one hell of an asshole this time around but you're doing rather excellent in the flaming bitch department yourself. Now, get your ass back downstairs before I carry you back down there myself. "

" You just try to pick me up, " Fujiko challenged Jigen, her eyes narrowed to little slits. " I'll beat what's left of your lungs out through your chest. "

Jigen growled and pulled Fujiko to the door. " Get out! " He shouted, shoving her into the hallway before shutting and locking the door. She kicked the door then left.

" That little bitch always has to have the last word, " He muttered as he got a cigarette out of his jacket and looked at the floor.

" The two of you are getting along well as usual, " Goemon commented as he walked out of the bathroom. Fabian's suit was a little big for him but it would work as a disguise. He looked at himself in the mirror and straightened his tie.

Jigen struck a match and lit his cigarette without looking away from the floor. He took a long drag and shook his head. " She usually gets on my nerves but this time, just the sight of her is really chafing my ass. I don't know what it is. "

" Perhaps you do not approve of her behavior? " Goemon suggested.

" I never really approve of her behavior. She's a nice package but so was the one that Cleopatra got, " Jigen looked at Goemon. " Well, now you really look like you should be running around with Lupin and I. "

" It could stand some alterations but it will do, " Goemon straightened the jacket.

" Yeah. That suit doesn't look like it was cut to fit a skinny bastard, " Jigen smirked. Goemon gave him a nasty look but didn't say anything. " I was kidding. Jeez, get a sense of humor. "

" I have one, " Goemon muttered. " It is just more refined. "

" Whatever you say, " Jigen shook his head. " So, are you ready yet? "

Goemon took one last look at himself in the mirror. He sighed, " I assume I am. "

**

Lupin was back at the bar, looking at the bottles of liquor again. He felt the panels around the shelves and found one that pushed in. He pressed it and a drawer on the other side of the bar slid open. He turned to the drawer and looked in it, a slow smile spreading across his lips.

" Lupin! " Zenigata called from the couch. The nurse wasn't letting him get up and had even gone as far as handcuffing Zenigata to her temporarily. By the look in her eyes, Lupin figured she had designs on doing something with Zenigata later on.

" What Pops? " Lupin reached into the drawer and got one of the vials. He shook it, watching the liquid inside as it slid down the sides just like thin oil would.

" What are you doing? " Zenigata tried to get up but the nurse pulled him back down to the couch.

" An experiment, " Lupin muttered. " I believe this crap just might be the love potion. "

" That stuff? " Kat piped up.

Lupin gave the vial another shake, " Yeah. "

" I think it is, " Kat walked over to the bar. " Fabian had us put one of those in the drinks we'd mix for the men. "

Lupin grabbed a bottle of whisky, " Really now? "

" What are you going to do with it, Mr. Lupin? " Kat looked worried.

" An experiment, " Lupin repeated.

" You aren't going to drink it, are you? " Barbra stood up.

" Hell no. I just want to try something, " Lupin found a tumbler under the bar. He poured some whisky into the glass then broke the top off the vial, pouring the contents into the alcohol. He watched as the potion floated to the top of the whisky and nodded.

" What? What is it? " Zenigata tried to stand up again, this time the nurse pulling him back down to the couch by the back of his pants.

" The potion is suspended in a base of mineral oil, " Lupin said. He held the glass up to the light so Zenigata could see. " See how it's floating on top of the alcohol? "

Zenigata squinted a little because he wasn't very close to the bar. He nodded his head, " Yeah. I see. "

Lupin brought the glass down and sniffed the concoction. " The alcohol seems to cover up any suspicious odor the potion could have, " He said. " I'll have to crack open a new vial to see if there is any smell to that junk. "

" Lupin! Don't! " Fujiko came into the room as Lupin reached back into the drawer for another vial. She ran to Lupin and grabbed the tumbler out of his hand then dumped the contents into a potted plant behind the bar.

Lupin grabbed Fujiko by the arm, shoving his face down in front her chest before she knew what was happening. He smiled when he saw a rather large grease spot on the fabric. " I understand now, " He smirked as he reached for the stained area.

Fujiko growled and slapped Lupin across the face, " Lupin! What do you think you are you doing? "

" I was checking something. You've got some of that love potion on your dress, " Lupin grabbed her breast and pointed to the stain.

Fujiko looked down at her gown, " What does that have to do with anything? Let go of my chest right now! "

" It had a lot to do with something, " Lupin smiled, giving her a squeeze before he let go.

" What? " Fujiko said as Lupin got back on her eye level. " Can it with your damn riddles and spit it out already. "

" Couldn't wait to start the fireworks? " Jigen asked. He and Goemon had come into the room as Fujiko slapped Lupin.

" Jigen! " Lupin looked like he had been rescued from certain doom. He looked at Goemon and whistled, " Wow! You look slick. The suit is a little big but it'll work. "

" I will tell the authorities that Zenigata and I have been living on Smack Ramen and Minute Rice for the last two weeks if they notice, " Goemon said sullenly.

" I have so it might not be too far fetched of a story, " Zenigata chuckled.

Lupin reached into his jacket, " I got my favorite disguise so you can borrow it. "

Goemon arched an eyebrow as Lupin stuck a pair of fake glasses on his face. Jigen laughed and said, " Why not give him a pocket protector too? "

" Very funny, " Goemon glared at Jigen. " I would retaliate but I do not want to get blood on the suit. "

Jigen turned back to Lupin, " So you said you figured out why Fujiko's been acting like a total psychopathic nymphomaniac? "

" I have not! " Fujiko acted insulted.

" I hate to break this to you but you have been acting a little nuts, " Lupin said quietly. " That stain explains why. "

Fujiko still looked confused and ready to strike. " Lupin, you had better explain or I am going to kick you. "

Lupin cringed slightly for he didn't have to guess where Fujiko would kick him. " I will tell you. It's a chemistry thing. "

" Chemistry? " Fujiko asked, a doubtful tone to her voice.

" This I have to hear, " Jigen said and took a seat at the bar. He looked around for the scotch and remembered it was by the couch. " Shit. I want a drink but the scotch is still over there. "

The gypsy-looking woman moved swiftly from where she waiting, gathering up Jigen's glass and the scotch in a fluid motion. She was at the bar a second later, pouring him a drink. " Here you go, " She said, her voice smooth as fine velvet.

" Thanks, " Jigen couldn't help but to smile at her. She was taller than the other women and looked like a goddess plucked from Mt. Olympus. All of the other girls looked rather average in his opinion but she literally stood head and shoulders above them. He dreaded having to stand up next to her for he wasn't exactly a tall man.

" My name is Andrea, " She said.

" Mine is Jigen, " Jigen replied as Andrea sat down next to him. " Where are you from? "

" I'm from Malta, " Andrea smiled.

" So that means you have all the time in the world once your family knows you're okay? " Jigen tipped his hat back a little.

" Yes I do, " Andrea smiled then took the scotch from Jigen, taking a drink.

" Ahem, " Lupin cleared his throat. " Earth to Jigen, The two of you can work on your chemistry later. Don't forget I'm trapped behind the bar with Fujiko. "

" Oh yeah, " Jigen glanced at Andrea. " We'll talk later. "

Andrea smiled and took Jigen's hand in hers, " We'll do more than talk once I get you alone, honey. "

Jigen glanced at Lupin and smirked. Lupin rolled his eyes, " Okay. I'll drive. Now, do you want to hear this or not? "

" Please tell us, " Goemon took a seat at the bar next to Jigen. He looked around then at Lupin, " Is there any sake? "

" One bottle but I don't think it would be wise for you to drink before going off to play ICPO officer, " Lupin said. Goemon growled but said nothing. " There's some mineral water though. "

" Give it, " Goemon muttered.

" Anyway, " Lupin grabbed the bottle of mineral water and a tumbler. He handed them to Goemon and continued to speak. " As I was saying, it's all about chemistry. Jigen, remember the time you tried to quit smoking? "

Jigen nodded, " That lasted all of what? Six hours? "

" I thought it was more like six minutes but whatever. Anyway, you tried those patch things right? " Lupin waited as Jigen nodded. He then pointed to Fujiko's breast. " Well, that's working in almost the same way. That stain is from the potion that got on her when she spilled the drink. "

" I see. So she's getting a small constant dose of that crap even as we speak, " Jigen glanced at Fujiko's breast but quickly looked away when he noticed she was staring daggers at him.

" Exactly. Now, I'm not sure what all is in that potion but it obviously affects women differently than it does men, " Lupin winked at Goemon. " In some ways at least. "

Goemon nearly choked on his drink as his cheek turned crimson. Jigen slapped him on the back a few times, " So what you're saying is that stuff makes women act different when they take it? "

" Yes. Women and men metabolize drugs differently so if that stuff makes a man attractive to a woman then it could make her offensive to some men and very attractive to others. Are you following me? " Lupin noticed Jigen looked like his ears were about to start smoking from information overload.

Goemon had recovered from his choking spell and nodded, " I think I understand. I believe the potion affects the amount of pheromones that are produced and possibly also the type as well. What Lupin is trying to say is that the reason Fujiko is getting under your skin so badly this time out is because of the potion. Am I right? "

Lupin smiled, " Yes! That's exactly it. I may take a vial of this stuff with me so I can run some tests on it. "

" I don't want any of that stuff going anywhere with us, " Fujiko shook her head. She glanced at Goemon, " It's too dangerous. "

Goemon looked down at the bar, " Indeed. I'm still trying to shake it off. "

Lupin arched an eyebrow, " Are you going to be okay? I don't want to send you out there if something is going to happen. I gave Zenigata some pain pills so he's not fit to drive and that gunshot doesn't help either. "

" I'll be fine, " Goemon hoped he was right.

Lupin shut his eyes; " I don't want to take any more chances on your life. I was praying for you. Ask Jigen. "

Jigen nodded, " I thought he'd gone Jesus freak on me. "

Lupin looked around at the women, " We need to get going but if you aren't going to be okay, tell me now. I may send Jigen in your place if I have to. "

" That would not be prudent, " Goemon looked at the half empty bottle of scotch on the bar. " I believe I will be okay. "

Jigen looked at Lupin, " Hey. Don't you have your emergency medicine? "

Lupin looked puzzled for a moment then realized what Jigen was talking about. He reached into his jacket again and pulled out a small red and white bottle. He opened it and shook out four pills. He offered them to Goemon, " Here. I think these will help. "

" What are they? " Goemon arched an eyebrow as Lupin put the pills on the bar in front of him.

" They're just a little truck stop remedy but they're useful to have on hand. Truckers use them to stay awake but they're really for allergic reactions. They saved my life back in Sicily. Something I don't tolerate well got into my food, " Lupin looked serious.

" Yeah. That scared the shit out of me, " Jigen said quietly. " I told him to stick to the steak. "

" I guess it would be a good idea then, " Goemon picked the pills up off the bar and downed all four with a swig of the mineral water.

" Great. Now, let's get going. Where's Kat? " Lupin looked around and smiled. The young woman was sitting on a chaise and sewing furiously. There was a pile of stuffing at her feet as well as scraps of leather on the floor.

" What is she doing? " Goemon looked at Lupin.

" All done! " Kat announced loudly and scuttled over to the bar. She went to Goemon and looked at the floor, blushing slightly. " Um… since there was a change in plans and all that, I still wanted to do something for you. Here. "

Kat held out a leather wallet and Goemon took it. He opened it up, finding the fake ICPO ID card and badge were inside. He looked the wallet over, " This is rather good work given the time you had to do it in. "

" Mr. Lupin said that he would buy me a plane ticket so I can see you once this is all over if I made that, " Kat looked up a little. She looked like she was on the verge of tears.

Goemon didn't know what to do, " Oh. I guess I will have to contact you when the time is good then. "

Kat jumped forward, hugging Goemon. " Thank you so much. "

Goemon stuttered for a moment as he started to blush again. " For what? "

" For coming here and saving everyone, " Kat sobbed. " If it weren't for you… "

Goemon slid his arms around Kat and held her lightly, " I only did what I had to do, Katrina. "

" Lupin, " Jigen looked at his watch.

" Yeah, I know. Kat, it's time to go. Get the others together, " Lupin reached across the bar and patted the young woman on the arm.

Kat backed up from Goemon and wiped her tears away, " I guess I should say goodbye now. Mr. Lupin wanted us to leave ahead of you and the inspector to give us a head start. "

" That sounds like a logical plan, " Goemon nodded once. " How long do we wait here, Lupin? "

" Give us about ten minutes then you leave with Zenigata, " Lupin looked towards the basement. " Let me go check on them and make sure they can't get away while you're getting Zenigata back to his post. "