Weiss Kreuz Fan Fiction ❯ Day Care Mission ❯ Strict Orders ( Chapter 3 )

Day Care Mission

by Myka

chapter 3 "Strict Orders" (a.k.a why Schuldig should pay attention)

A/N: This ended up quite longer than I expected. But; I think that's better for you no? ^-^

Italics = thoughts, {"words"} = telepathic speech

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The day care center had a total of thirteen children enrolled. Five babies and eight 5-year-olds that were as off now; Schuldig's and Yohji's responsibility.

Every eye on the room fell on Minako as she made her way towards the exit. The silence was making Yohji uncomfortable; because; since when do you see a bunch of kids being quiet?

Minako closed the door softly behind her and that's when all hell broke loose. Yohji didn't know which kid to follow as they all scrambled like a pack of wild rabbits. His first instinct was to keep an eye on Kyra and once he spotted her safely in a corner looking at a picture book; he didn't know what to do. But whatever it was; it certainly hadn't been covered in the pre-mission briefing. His instructions were to watch Kyra and help the other employee as much as he could; since assumingly the other employee actually knew what they were doing. Yohji was certain Schuldig would be a worst actor than him.

He hadn't expected to actually take care of the children. Just follow instructions.

Not knowing what to do, Yohji spared a glance at his enemy to find him resting his back comfortably against a wall, arms crossed and eyes closed; it looked like the racket didn't bother him at all. Yohji glared; he was certainly not getting closed to the telepath; that was his enemy. So instead he snatched a small rubber ball nearby and threw it at him.

Yohji waited to see the small toy crash with the redhead's forehead. But instead the German quickly raised a hand; catching the small projectile in mid flight just inches from his face.

{"Don't you know you can't sneak on a telepath?"} Yohji heard in his head. {"Childish Kudou, really… Throwing balls at your age."}

Yohji's glare doubled. He didn't want to say it, he really didn't… but he had to say it… {"Help me!"}

Schuldig's eyes looked slightly amused. {"Hey… I'm just supposed to watch the brat and let the other guy do the work."}

{"Which happens to be me. And as much as I hate to admit it; I probably know about this as much as you do. Which is probably zip."}

{"How hard can it be? Just make sure they don't poke an eye out."}

Yohji was about to reply when someone started crying. Leaving him no choice but to ignore the annoying redhead and go tend to the kids. The rest of the day was pretty much the same since Schuldig just looked like he was helping whenever Minako would come to check up on them. She would often ask the children if they were having fun and they would all scream "Yes!" very loudly. Why wouldn't they be having fun, they were pretty much doing whatever they wanted as long; as Schuldig had said; they didn't poke an eye out.

Finally around 5:30pm the last kid had been picked up. Yohji slump into one of the small chairs; he was exhausted. Minako had left him the keys to lock up after he and Schuldig had finished cleaning up.

There was movement on the room and Yohji forced open his eyes to find the telepath halfway out the door. "Where are you going?!" he asked quickly as he stood up from the tiny chair.

"Home." The German replied calmly.

"No you're not!" Yohji yelled. "You're going to help me clean up this place for tomorrow. Is the least you can do after sitting on your lazy ass all day."

Schuldig grinned. "Like I said before Kudou. I'm just supposed to watch the brat not actually work here."

"Don't you dare walk out that door without helping me!" Yohji warned.

Schuldig's grin widened. "Oh, scary." He mocked. "Ja Kudou." He finished before leaving through the door.

Yohji felt the anger rising up to his head. He rushed towards the desk and picked up the phone in a blind fury and dialed a number.

Someone answered. "Moshi moshi."

"Omi?" Yohji asked trying to keep the anger out of his voice.

"Hai! Yohji kun. How was the mission?" the teenager asked.

The blond ignored the question. "Call Manx Omi." He ordered.

"Why?" the youngster asked.

"Because we have a problem about the mission."

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The sofa down at the basement of the Koneko was very very comfortable compared to the little chairs of the Day Care Center. Yohji gave silent thanks to whomever had made the couch. He was resting comfortably as he waited for Manx's arrival.

"Was Schuldig really there Yohji?" someone asked. The blond nodded slowly, keeping his eyes closed.

"I wonder how this will affect the mission?" Omi replied.

"Not much."

Yohji's eyes snapped open at the comment. "What?"

Manx stood at the bottom of the stairs as she tolerated the assassins' gazes.

"What did you say?" Yohji asked again.

"We know about Schwartz. Schwartz knows about us." She said calmly.

"And?" Omi asked impatiently.

"And we are going to do nothing about it."

"What!"

"Calm down Balinese. The matter has already been discussed. We admit that this is an unexpected turn of events, but still the mission remains unchanged. You are to keep a close eye on Kyra Masaki and do your best to ignore Schwartz."

Yohji blinked in disbelief. "Ignore? Ignore?! The bastard won't even help with the damn kids! And I don't know what the hell I'm doing in the first place. I don't have any backup there."

Manx smiled mischievously as she pulled a bag she'd been hiding.

Yohji eyed her suspiciously; he was almost afraid to ask, "What's in the bag?"

Manx smiled broadened. "Videos. A crash curse on Day Care Tactics."

Yohji blinked at her again. Then suddenly slumped against the couch as he plastered his right hand across his face and prepared himself for a long night ahead.

~~~

It was 6:02am when Yohji walked inside the Day Care Center, just to be welcome by a smiling Minako.

"Good Morning Kudou san." She said cheerfully.

"Morning" the Weiss assassin replied forcing a smile.

"Schuldig san is already inside." She added gently to which Yohji nodded as he walked past her and into the main room. He glanced around for the German and spotted him outside; in the playground; smoking. Yohji instantly glared as he started swearing mentally.

Then the screaming started and Yohji gave silent thanks for remembering to bring some aspirin.

"Yohji! Yohji! Nissan!"

It took less than three seconds for all the kids to surround Yohji from every corner.

"Can you read me a book?"

"Can we play with the plushies today."

"Can I go outside and play?"

A light bulb lighted inside Yohji as a slightly maliciously smile formed on his lips. "Who wants to go outside?" he asked at the bunch of five-year-olds. All three boys raised their hands. He looked at them, catching the boys' attention, then he pointed out towards where Schuldig could be seen by the window. "Schu is out there, he'll keep an eye on you." He told them, making emphasis on the nickname the kids had given the telepath. The three boys smiled and Yohji noted the mischievousness in those smiles as they headed outside in a run.

Yohji felt proud at his fast thinking. But the smile on his face was quickly erased as five pairs of eyes stared at him. "And would you girls like to do?" he asked in quite a good mood.

All five girls exchanged looks with each other, their faces turning to innocent smiles. They all yelled at the same time. "Tea party!"

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A piece of cloth covered one of the small table's in the main room. Small pieces of a toy tea set placed all over it. The girls played 'tea party' like pros and Yohji did his best to play along.

The only thought that kept passing through his mind was that it could be worse.

Like on queue with his thoughts, a small scream was heard outside and Yohji glanced towards the outside window just in time to witness the blue haired kid; Ryon; running like mad all across the playground as he held something between his small hands. Schuldig appeared suddenly behind him, running also in a mad dash after the boy; his hair wild, out of control.

"Give that back! You little…"

That's when Yohji noticed that the 'something' that Ryon was holding was none other than Schuldig's yellow bandana.

"What's so funny Yohji nissan?" Kyra asked sweetly. Yohji covered his mouth with one hand as he tried miserably to hide the bursts of laughter that escaped from his mouth. The girls all exchanged looks, wondering what could have possibly happened that made their teacher laugh so much.

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Ten minutes into nap time Yohji decided to get a five-minute break outside in the playground. Once outside he found Schuldig sitting against one of the exterior walls apparently lost in thought. Yohji didn't really want to even come close to the annoying German, but he was pretty desperate for a normal adult conversation after playing 'tea-party'; and since Minako was unavailable; that only left the redhead. He forced his feet to make the less noise possible as he approached him; then suddenly sat behind him, catching the telepath off guard. Schuldig blinked at him suspiciously; but didn't remark at his enemy's closeness nor did he tried to move away.

"It's Ryon isn't it?" Yohji asked out of the blue.

Schuldig was obviously taken aback by the question. "Eh?"

"The kid Ryon. He's the one you have to guard." Yohji repeated firmly.

Schuldig let out a small grunt; not acknowledging the words; but Yohji knew his assumption was right.

"How did you know Kudou?" the redhead asked.

"You didn't use your powers on him when you'd otherwise would have."

"Very perceptive Kudou. Bravo." Schuldig replied in a mocking manner. Then he added. "Enjoyed the show didn't you?"

Yohji couldn't suppress a smile. "You deserve it for not helping me yesterday." Schuldig grunted and Yohji's smile broadened. "You were told to ignore me and play along ne?"

Schuldig blinked at the blond, a slight smirk forming on his face. "In the words of the all mighty Crawford." The redhead mocked. "Ignore the wire wielder and do your job." He quoted. "You too?"

"Yep." Yohji replied quickly.

The redhead grinned; suddenly he didn't feel so bummed any more.

~~~

Things were pretty calm after the kids had woken from their nap. The girls were playing quietly with their dolls on a table as the boys were talking among themselves on a corner. Yohji decided to give a head start on the cleaning, with Schuldig; amazingly enough; helping him. What better motivation than strict orders from your boss.

Schuldig was putting all the storybooks in their respective spots when someone pulled on his clothes. He looked sideways to find the blond boy named Yuki beside him. Schuldig returned his gaze to the books.

"What is it?" he asked in his nicest voice possible.

"Can I play with this?" the boy asked.

"Yeah sure" the redhead answered only glancing momentarily at what the boy was holding, making sure it wasn't anything sharp.

The boy ran away yelling in triumph toward his two friends. "He said yes! He said yes!"

Schuldig shrugged the reaction off and returned to picking the books.

Yohji finished organizing the storage room ten minutes before 2:00pm; when the kids parents would start picking them up. Yohji spotted Schuldig on the left corner of the room, still organizing some of the stuff. He browsed around for the kids and found them all gathered around one table, giggling and laughing among themselves.

"What are you guys doing?" Yohji asked as he reached them and took his first look at whatever laid on the table. The blond's eyes went wide.

"Ahhh!" Stop! Stop!" he yelled. "Schuldig! Help!"

The redhead rushed over to the table where Yohji was now battling for control.

Finger-paint.

Bright red finger-paint.

Everywhere.

The entire table was covered with it; along with eight sets of hand and clothes. Yohji started to pull the kids from the table and Schuldig followed his lead.

"Who told you you could play with finger-paint?" Yohji asked at Ryon who was clearly the ringleader. They all instantly pointed at Schuldig. "He did."

Yohji's eyes settled on the redhead who look slightly disturbed at the accusation and finger pointing. The blond took a deep breath; screaming at the clueless telepath was a big no no in front of small children. He took a deep breath. "Ok everyone." He said raising his voice a bit. "To the bathroom. All of you. Go clean up." He ordered in a strict tone.

The kids obeyed and started to head in the direction of the bathroom. Yohji waited for them to leave.

"What is wrong with you?!" Yohji hissed at the telepath after the kids were out of ear range. Schuldig tried his best to ignore the blond's fury as he kneeled in front of the table and started cleaning the mess.

"Keep your voice down Kudou!" he replied. "Fine. I admit it. I made a mistake. Don't worry, I'll get this clean up in a just a second."

"That's not the point Schuldig." Yohji added, still angry. "You're suppose to keep a good eye on them; not just leave them alone as long as they aren't at each other's throats."

Schuldig glared.

The discussion continued. Yohji would accuse Schuldig of something and the German would just defend his point stubbornly. They were so into spitting at each other, that they never noticed as Ryon appeared from the bathroom and started to walk towards them as he opened a small circular plastic tube he held in his hands.

"Your wrong Balinese!" Schuldig yelled when he suddenly felt something icky oozing from the top of his head and down his face. His fingers flew to the top of his head and returned with blotches of yellow finger-paint. He glanced slowly sideways to find Ryon grinning maliciously with an empty tube of yellow finger-paint on his hands. Schuldig's hands shot forward in a blinded rage. He was going to squeeze that little throat, even if it was the last thing he did.

Ryon dodge the hands in one swift move. It was obvious the kid had been trained in some type of martial arts. Schuldig started to raise himself from the floor in order to gain the advantage; but as he started to reach for the kid again quick hands restraint him and Schuldig was pulled back into a tight hold.

{"Let go of me Kudou!"} the telepath hissed mentally as he tried to get free of his enemy's hold.

{"Take it easy Schuldig! Your suppose to protect him, not hurt him!"}

{"Once he is dead no one will hurt him!"} The German retorted as kept struggling against Yohji's hold, causing droplets of finger-paint to splatter to the Weiss assassin's face.

{"Don't be a moron! Control yourself!"} Yohji repeated.

Schuldig suddenly went completely still and Yohji waited a bit before he was certain he could let go of the redhead. Schuldig didn't move.

"Go to the bathroom Ryon. We'll talk about your punishment later."

The young boy started to open his mouth to protest but quickly closed it after noticing the look on his teacher's face. He left in a fast pace leaving the two assassins alone again.

"Balinese" Schuldig called softly.

"What?" the blond replied.

"Kill me if I ever decide to reproduce myself."

Yohji raised his eyebrows slightly at the comment; then smiled. "Ditto."

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