Lupin III Fan Fiction ❯ Love Potion Fujiko Mine ❯ Jailbreak ( Chapter 24 )

Love Potion Fujiko Mine

By Bekka-Mouri Hibiki

(Lupin isn't mine. Zenigata causes a distraction to help Goemon and Fujiko get Lupin and Jigen out of jail.)

Part Twenty-Four: Jailbreak

Goemon put his eye to the peephole to make sure Zenigata was alone. He had just checked the balcony but there was no sign of any other police officers. He glanced over his shoulder at Fujiko. " Ready for me to call him back in? " He asked.

" Only if he's alone, " Fujiko said and tried to stand up. She grimaced then sat back down on the bed. " Damn. The bath helped my ankle but it is stiffening up again. "

Goemon frowned. " I will have to wrap it temporarily. "

" With what? " Fujiko looked around the room.

" Hold on, " Goemon opened the door and waved Zenigata back inside. " I need to do something for Fujiko before we can leave. "

Zenigata looked a little confused, " What's that? "

" She twisted her ankle, " Goemon said as he walked towards the bathroom.

" How wild did you two get before I came in? " Zenigata blurted out the words. His blood ran ice cold when Goemon gave him a glare that would make Satan ask for a heavy jacket. " I'm sorry… "

" She twisted it running from Fabian and Miguel, " Goemon muttered then walked into the bathroom.

" Fabian and Miguel? So they were here, " Zenigata nodded.

Goemon returned with the sheet that had been tied around his waist. " Yes. Now, hold this. "

Zenigata took the sheet, " Okay. "

" Now gather it up between your hands and hold it out in front of you, " Goemon instructed Zenigata as he reached for Zantetsuken.

" You won't cut me, right? " Zenigata asked as he did as he was told.

Goemon unsheathed Zantetsuken and quickly sliced the sheet so a perfect bandage fell to floor. " No. I won't cut you, " Goemon clicked Zantetsuken back into its sheath and picked up the piece he had cut.

Zenigata blinked in surprise at the two pieces of sheet in his hands. " Oh. "

" Did you want to know about Fabian and Miguel? " Goemon asked as he knelt down and propped Fujiko's foot up on his knee.

" Yeah, " Zenigata dropped the two pieces of cloth in the floor. " You said she was running from them. I got a call from the desk clerk saying she had found some strange darts in the alley. She said she found them when she was taking out the trash. "

" I see, " Goemon nodded once as he tied the makeshift bandage around Fujiko's ankle. " How did you pinpoint the darts to us though? "

" The desk clerk showed me the bags the darts had punctured, " Zenigata reached into his jacket and pulled out what looked like a credit card receipt. He held it out to Fujiko. " You know that this will just add another charge of fraud to your record, Fujiko… or should I say Mrs. Ishikawa? "

" It's just an alias, " Fujiko huffed.

" At any rate, I used a newspaper to scoop one of the bags up from the ground and this fell out. Amazingly enough, the part of the paper I used was the one with Goemon's picture. The desk clerk was hardly shocked and told me her opinion on the two of you being married. How come you never mentioned that before? " Zenigata looked at Goemon.

" Mentioned what? " Goemon looked at Zenigata.

" That you and Fujiko got married, " Zenigata said. " The desk clerk said you were in here a few days ago looking for 'Megumi' and claimed the two of you were newlyweds. "

" She wouldn't have told me anything otherwise, " Goemon shook his head. " I would sooner commit hari-kari than marry her. "

Fujiko kicked Goemon in the chest, " The feeling is mutual. "

Goemon grabbed Fujiko's ankle, " Do that again and this ankle will be more than twisted, woman. "

Fujiko puffed up, " You wouldn't dare! "

Goemon tightened his grip. " Push me and see. "

" I dare you to try, " Fujiko growled.

Goemon gave Fujiko a threatening glare that said he had every intention of breaking not only her ankle but perhaps the foot and leg as well. The air in the room became thick with tension, shattering when Goemon slumped at the shoulders and let go of Fujiko's foot. " Never mind. The only thing that saved you is the fact that you are a woman for I would have done it otherwise. "

Fujiko huffed, " I would have kicked your ass with my other foot if you had done it. "

" Are you two done? " Zenigata asked quietly.

Goemon rose slowly, " I believe so. "

" Good. Now, this is only temporary, " Zenigata took out a pair of handcuffs.

Goemon arched an eyebrow, " What are you going to do with those? "

" It's all part of my plans. I'll take them off of you once we get to the car, " Zenigata walked towards Goemon. " Put your wrists behind your back. "

" What is this plan? " Goemon was reluctant to follow Zenigata's instructions. He recalled that Jigen said Zenigata had tricked Lupin and him. " Is it another trick like you used on Lupin and Jigen? "

" For the last time, " Zenigata growled. " I'm helping you. I could always just cart you in since the cops around here think you are working with Fabian. The cell next to Jigen and Lupin is empty and I am pretty sure they could use the company. "

" You will not, " Goemon reached for Zantetsuken. " Tell me your plans or you will find out what happens when you try to trick a samurai. "

" I am going to help you break Lupin and Jigen out of jail. Now, if you want, I can explain what I have in mind, " Zenigata said.

Goemon took a seat on the floor, " I am not moving an inch until I have heard every word. "

**

The desk clerk nervously checked the clock on the wall again. The ICPO investigator had been upstairs for quite awhile and she hoped that Mrs. Ishikawa was okay. The darts she had found in the alley had scared her but she felt lucky that a police officer was passing by as she found them. She heard the bell at the front door ring and she looked away from the elevator.

" Oh, " The desk clerk muttered when her eyes met those of the obnoxious woman that had been pestering her for several days. It seemed that the rather large woman had a personal vendetta again the person that stole her travelers' cheques and would not rest until she found the culprit. " I'm sorry but I still haven't seen the woman you keep telling me about Miss Fitzsimmons. Why don't you just go to the police? "

Marlene stuck her nose in the air, " I have already been to them but they haven't done anything. That's why I'm looking for the woman myself. I even left my son with his father so I can do a more intense search for her. "

" Well, she isn't here. She's probably long gone from the island now, " The desk clerk heard the bell for the elevator ring. She had to blink a few times to be sure of what she was seeing.

The ICPO officer that she had waved down was now leading Megumi's husband away in handcuffs as she trailed behind. " There's a mistake, officer. Please check again, " Megumi pulled at the ICPO officer's trench coat as she held Goemon's sword in her other hand.

" There's no mistake, Miss. He matches the description of an internationally wanted criminal to the letter and I have to take him in. His file is probably taller than you are without those high heels of yours, " The ICPO officer shook his head.

" It will be alright, honey. They will find out the truth and I will be back out again before you know it, " Goemon glanced over his shoulder at Megumi.

" You already know the truth. You would have been a lot better off if you hadn't impersonated an ICPO officer but now you're really going down, " The ICPO officer said.

" If it isn't Inspector Zenigata, " Marlene said in a snobbish tone. " Here I thought you were turning out to be more like Inspector Clouseau. "

Zenigata, Goemon and Megumi all turned to look at Marlene. " Why if it isn't Mrs. Fitzsimmons, " Zenigata said in an artificially happy voice as Megumi ducked behind him. " I hadn't seen you in so long, I thought you had gone back to America. "

Marlene focused her attention on Goemon. " I thought he was your partner. "

Zenigata sounded like he was uneasy " It seems that was not the truth after all. I found out he had a lot of people fooled once his masquerade tanked. He even had this poor woman fooled. "

Fujiko poked Zenigata hard in the back with Zantetsuken in a way that screamed: " Don't let her see me. "

Zenigata chuckled nervously, " She's rather embarrassed about the whole thing. She really doesn't want to show her face. It's as red as a beet right now. "

" Oh Miss Ishikawa. You poor thing, " The desk clerk said sympathetically.

" It's just a case of mistaken identity, " Fujiko replied from behind Zenigata. " I think the officer has the wrong man. "

Zenigata cleared his throat; " We can discuss that at the station. "

Marlene looked at the sling Zenigata's left arm was in. " At least he gave up without a struggle. I thought they put injured police officers behind desks. "

Zenigata smiled nervously, " Actually, I was just getting something from the bakery down the street and that lady pulled me in here. I'm really glad he didn't struggle either. "

" There is no need to struggle, " Goemon said. " I will not be in jail long. As my wife says, it is a mistake. "

" Believe what you want, " Zenigata said. " Now, let's move along. "

Marlene sniffed the air and narrowed her eyes. " I smell Chanel No. 5… "

" That's rather popular scent, " Zenigata felt Fujiko's grip on the back of his jacket tighten and Zantetsuken's handle digging further between his ribs.

" The bitch that stole my travelers' cheques wore Chanel No. 5, " Marlene moved closer to Zenigata. " Let me see the woman behind you. "

" But your report to the police said she was a blonde, " Zenigata backed up in tiny steps to keep some distance between Marlene and himself. In the process, both Goemon and Fujiko somehow ended up behind him. " Megumi here has purple hair. "

" Let me see the woman, " Marlene said evenly. " If she didn't have something to hide, she wouldn't be hiding from me. "

Goemon glared at Fujiko then recalled the ruined travelers' cheques from her purse. He arched an eyebrow then gave her a shaming look as he slowly shook his head. " She does have a point, darling. "

Zenigata sighed, " Yes she does, Megumi. Just let her see you. "

Fujiko looked like she was going to draw Zantetsuken on Zenigata but conceded. She growled and rolled her eyes, " Oh alright. "

Goemon reached into his kimono and handed Fujiko Lupin's fake glasses. He gave her a smirk and winked at her before returning to his usual stoic expression. Fujiko felt her cheeks become warm from the unexpected action then quickly put on the glasses. She tapped Goemon on the arm and motioned to her face as if to ask if she looked okay.

Goemon nodded once then Zenigata stepped to the side, revealing Fujiko. Marlene looked her over then looked at Zenigata. " I see a slight resemblance but I don't think it is her, " Marlene sighed. " I thought I had actually found her but the woman from the bus had much bigger breasts and she didn't wear glasses. "

" I see, " Zenigata looked over at Fujiko and wondered if it was even possible for a woman to have bigger breasts and still be able to walk upright. She caught him staring at her chest and he quickly looked away. " She's probably long gone. "

" You're probably right, " Marlene agreed.

Zenigata patted Marlene on the shoulder. " I think you should just let it go. "

" I guess so. I should focus on enjoying the rest of my vacation, " Marlene sighed. " Thanks for what little help you were. "

" My pleasure, " Zenigata said although he wasn't quite for sure if Marlene was being sarcastic or sincere.

" I'm glad that's over, " The desk clerk said once Marlene had left. " I was about to report her for being a public nuisance. "

" I was about to arrest her for being on, " Zenigata chuckled. " She's been a pain in the ass since I got here. "

The desk clerk looked towards Zenigata, " Um. "

" What is it? " Zenigata asked. He looked at Fujiko and she looked rather impatient.

" Could you please get us to the police station so we can get this cleared up? " Fujiko glared at Zenigata.

" Oh yes. Right. Move along, " Zenigata said. " let's go to the station and get this mess sorted out. "

**

" Christ. It's been two hours. Where are those two? " Jigen said from his bunk.

" I'm trying not to think about that, " Lupin replied.

Jigen chuckled, " You think they're doing it again. "

" No! Fujiko promised she wouldn't, " Lupin kicked the underside of Jigen's bunk in the spot where he figured Jigen's ass would be.

" Ouch! " Jigen shouted then threw his cigarette at Lupin from around the edge of the bunk. " That was uncalled for. You know the operative word in that phrase was 'Fujiko'. I bet she's shagging Goemon's brains out as we speak… or vice versa. "

" I'm not talking to you anymore, " Lupin huffed throwing the cigarette out of the bed.

" Good. I'm working on my crossword and I would enjoy some quiet, " Jigen replied.

" Asshole, " Lupin muttered. He heard something beeping and realized it was the mini-receiver. He pulled it out of his pocket and looked at the screen. Lupin fiddled with the antenna and furrowed his brow.

He could swear the dot that was close by was moving towards the police station. The beeping was getting louder and the dot on the screen was becoming brighter as well. ~No way, ~ He thought as he watched the tiny dot.

" Could you turn that fucking thing off? It's ruining my concentration, " Jigen growled from his bunk.

" One of the dots is coming closer to us, " Lupin muttered. A few moments later, the dot was right next to the jail so Lupin zoomed in on the map for a closer look. He felt a slow smile spread across his lips when he saw the dot was just on the other side of the wall according to the map.

A speaker in the hallway between the cells crackled to life. " All available personnel to the lobby immediately! Suspects have been spotted! Report to the lobby! " A woman shouted.

The guards ran from their desk in the tiny office across from Lupin's cell. One stopped and glared at Lupin. " The two of you keep yourselves amused. One of us will be back shortly. "

Jigen sat up in his bunk; " You're just leaving us here alone? What kind of jail is this? "

" You won't be alone long. It's just that every available officer on the island has been assigned to capturing your friends, " The guard said hurriedly. He then reached over to a switch on the wall. " Oh yeah. Don't touch anything metal until one of us comes back. "

Lupin blinked, " Why not? "

The guard held his finger over one of the bars and electricity arched into the end of his finger. He yelped and pulled it back. " That's why not, " He hissed and rubbed the end of his finger. " Luckily, the floor out here is insulated whereas the floor in there isn't. "

" Once again, all available personnel to the lobby immediately! " The woman shouted again.

" That's probably for me, " The guard smiled. He waved at Jigen and Lupin as he ran towards the lobby.

" Damn it, " Lupin said. He stood up and walked around the whole cell, " We're surrounded by electrified bars. It's no wonder this place is empty. All the thugs on the island have probably heard it through the grapevine and decided to move on to someplace where the jails are less sadistic. "

" You have way past it, don't you? " Jigen jumped off his bunk and straightened his fedora.

Lupin held up the mini-receiver, " 3… 2… 1… "

Jigen was confused then heard Goemon's telltale attack shout. He scrambled out of the way as the wall crumbled a second later, revealing Goemon and Fujiko waiting on the other side. Goemon clicked Zantetsuken back into its sheath, " I assume you are ready to leave this place. "

Lupin smiled, " Yeah. How did you get past the police? "

" Zenigata helped us. He said he did not want the two of you being charge with something you were not involved in. He said there are plenty of real charges and he would rather see you go to jail for them, " Goemon said.

" Actually, " Jigen looked towards the guards' office. " We need to get our guns back. After that, we need to go back the cottage and get the rest of our stuff if it's still there. "

Goemon nodded, " I understand. "

Lupin and Jigen watched as Goemon walked into the cell and prepared to draw Zantetsuken again. Jigen's eyes went wide, " Whoa! Hold on hotshot! The bars are… "

Goemon ignored Jigen and let out an attack shout. He drew Zantetsuken, sparks flying everywhere as the blade touched the bars. The bars fell forward as Goemon fell back, his eyes wide and a rather shocked expression on his face. He took a ragged breath, " Why didn't you say the bars were electrified? "

" I tried to, " Jigen crouched down as Lupin dashed out to the guards' office to collect their weapons. " Are you going to be okay? "

Goemon blinked slowly, " It was a little more powerful than cutting lightning but I think I will recover. The shock was more from surprise than anything else. "

Fujiko sniffed the air, " Do you smell something burning? "

Jigen looked up at her, " That's just Goemon. "

" No. This smells like… " Fujiko looked around. Her eyes went wide, " The top bunk is on fire! "

Lupin came back and handed Jigen the Magnum. " I think the sparks got Jigen's crossword puzzle. Let's get out of here. "

Jigen was putting his Magnum in the back of his pants but stopped, his face going pale. " No! I was almost done with that one! "

" I'll get you another one, " Lupin grabbed him by the arm. " We need to move! "

Goemon put up a hand, " Someone help me up. "

Fujiko grabbed his outstretched hand and helped him to his feet. He wobbled a little so she threw her arm around his waist. " Lean on me, " She said in a commanding tone.

Goemon balked for a split second but had to give in when she drug him out of the cell behind Lupin and Jigen. They quickly piled into the car that was parked in the alleyway. Lupin got behind the wheel and looked around at the white Volkswagen Beetle. He glanced at Fujiko in the rearview mirror as Jigen pushed his seat back and got in once she and Goemon were in the back.

" I get this feeling of deja-vu, " Lupin smirked.

Jigen looked around. " Damn. Didn't I just barbecue one of these? "

" It's the only rental I could get, " Fujiko glared back.

" So are you saying you're running low on funds, my dear? " Lupin continued to smile. " I can help you out… for a price. "

" Shut up and drive, " Jigen barked. " Worry about your mojo later. "

" Which way do you think the cops went? " Lupin looked at Jigen. " I really don't want to go the same way. "

" The hotel is west of here, " Goemon said. " I suggest we go east. "

" But the cottage is west, " Jigen said.

" Fine. We'll go east and circle around on the outskirts of town to the west, " Lupin said.

Jigen nodded, " I guess it's our only choice. "

Lupin found the key in the ignition and turned it, revving the engine before tearing out of the alley. He smiled again once they had crossed the city limits and glanced in the rearview mirror. His demeanor changed quickly when he saw that Goemon was sleeping with his head pillowed on Fujiko's chest as she stroked his hair. He re-focused his attention on the road, a deep frown creasing his lips.

" Is he okay? " Jigen asked. He had noticed as well but was worried more about Goemon's well being after getting zapped. He was trying to ignore the fact that they looked very cozy together.

" He's probably still tired after being awake for so long. He only got eight or nine hours of sleep last night, " Fujiko sighed as she looked down into his face. She tried not to notice how he looked like a little boy as he slept. He had both his hands wrapped around Zantetsuken and clutched it like a child would a prized toy.

" Lucky him, " Lupin grunted. He was bothered by the way Fujiko was gazing at Goemon.

Fujiko narrowed her eyes, " Considering he was up for at least three days with nothing to eat and constantly watching his back, that really isn't much. "

Lupin scoffed and Jigen nudged him. " What? " Lupin glanced at Jigen.

" Cut the guy some slack. It was your plan that backfired, " Jigen said.

Lupin pulled the car to the side of the road, " Fujiko. "

" Yes? " Fujiko arched an eyebrow.

" Switch seats with Jigen, " Lupin's tone was bordering on hostile.

Fujiko narrowed her eyes, " I can't switch. Goemon has me pinned down and I don't want to wake him up. "

Lupin turned and glared at her, " I know you don't mind being pinned underneath him but I want you up here. "

" What's that supposed to mean? " Fujiko hissed.

" You know what I mean, " Lupin narrowed his eyes. " Just why did it take you two nearly two hours to come break us out when it should have taken less than fifteen minutes from where you were at? "

Fujiko growled, " Lupin! "

" No! This ends here and now! I want to know what the hell is going on between the two of you! " Lupin shouted.

" I'm trying to sleep! " Goemon growled as he opened his eyes.

" You can sleep once we get this shit taken care of, you sex-crazed samurai! " Lupin leaned over the seat so he could look at Goemon.

" What was that? " Goemon growled as he sat up.

" So just how many times have to two of you screwed like weasels? " Lupin's glare went back and forth between Goemon and Fujiko. " Were you two fucking all night last night? Is that the real reason you're so damn tired, Goemon? "

" You are asking for an early death, Lupin! " Goemon lifted Zantetsuken threateningly.

" Lupin! This is the time or the place! " Jigen shouted as he shoved Lupin against the driver's side door. " Besides, you're the one who said that you were going to have Fujiko help Goemon out! "

" What? " Fujiko's death glare refocused on Jigen.

" He said it, not me. He said that he was going to talk you into getting you to help Goemon out, " Jigen put a hand up.

Fujiko looked at Lupin again. " So is that what you keep me around for? To make sure your friends stay well shagged? "

" I was joking around! " Lupin hissed to Fujiko. " Of course, I should have guessed you were too when you said you wouldn't sleep with Goemon again. "

" How dare you say that, " Fujiko grabbed Lupin by the tie.

" So you really did sleep with him again? " Lupin arched an eyebrow.

" Lupin! You two, " Jigen glanced at Goemon. " I mean you three should discuss this in private. I'm getting some mental imagery here I could really do without. "

" Oh just shut up and go smoke a cigarette somewhere! " Fujiko glowered at Jigen.

" Fucking hell, maybe I will. Once the three of you have sorted everything out, come find me, " Jigen said as he opened his door.

" We cannot change what has already happened. It is over now so can we please continue looking for Fabian and Miguel? " Goemon said.

Lupin glared at Goemon, " Not until this is settled. I challenge you to a fight. "

Goemon arched an eyebrow, " What kind of fight? "

" Hand to hand, " Lupin looked at Zantetsuken. " At least that way maybe we can be on a more level playing field. "

" Do you wish to fight now? " Goemon asked.

" As soon as we both can get out asses out of this car, pal. "

**

Guido looked at the screen on the receiver, " We're really close now. They should just be over in that general area. "

" Just don't fuck this up like you did with Megumi. All you had to do was shoot her once but you missed. How did you miss three times? " Miguel implored.

" She's fast. I couldn't keep up with her. I'm telling you, she's not what we thought she was. She seems like she's used to being in hairy situations, " Guido said then looked back at Fabian.

" Just don't mess this part up. With all of them together like they are now, disposing of them will not be a problem, " Fabian reached down into the floorboards of the taxi. He pulled out what looked to be a small grenade launcher.

" Another invention of yours, boss? " Guido glanced at the weapon. Fabian had changed moods as the neared the other women. It scared Guido and Miguel because he had erratic mood swings a lot.

Fabian nodded, " Yes. It shoots canisters of very potent hybrid napalm that have been working on for quite some time. One well placed shot with this and there won't even be any remains to analyze. "

Miguel smiled then looked ahead. He saw a large white passenger van to his right and tapped Guido on the shoulder. " There they are guys. "

" Excellent, " Fabian said. " Now watch an expert at work. "

Fabian rolled down his window and climbed out through it. He balanced the launcher on his shoulder as Guido swung the car back around to make another pass by the van. Fabian pulled the trigger as they passed, sending a canister under the van and it rolled right under the general area where the gas tank was. It exploded on contact, sending the hybrid napalm all over the underside of the van.

" Goodbye ladies, " Fabian muttered. A few moments later, a huge explosion sent shrapnel of all kinds through the air. It rained down on the car as the three men fled the scene. " Now, to go get our boat. "