"Well....I never actually talked to Mr. Cadaverini. I spoke with his assistant, a man named Yakushi Yagami. Have you ever heard of him?" And what a man he was.... "There's one problem, though. My target.....He's a certain Furio Tigre. That's Zelda and Ivan's client. What am I supposed to do about that?" They got to the scene of the accident, and Bella gasped. "Th....That's....Yakushi's car....." The, she passed out cold.

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Ugh... dammit, I'm lost. Maybe Shelly knows where this place is. He texted his uncle:

Where is the Cadaverini mansion? -Ivan

He put away his phone, and pulled over to avoid getting lost any further, and to wait for a reply from his uncle. He put his head back, resting his eyes. He turned the radio on. 'Twas extremely loud, and he and Zelda jumped in unison, in shock.

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Shelly raised a brow at what she said, about not talking to Bruto, of course, her wasn't going to be very happy with that, after all, he was the client! He needed to be there! He was expecting guests, so you don't just leave! But when he heard that she said his assistant, Yakushi Yagami was there, it calmed him down, Bruto should have been there, but at least someone of importance was there."Ah, Mr. Yagami... an interesting fellow indeed, and I mean that sincerely..."Basically he was the 'good' interesting, not the 'bad' interesting."As for what you must do... you must accept, the life of an assassin means always taking the job, no matter how much it troubles you. Unless it invades your own personal life, such as, if a client were to ask you to kill Zelda, you must decline, even if you were to hate her."Shelly stated simply. There was a slight pause, but then he heard her say something about Yakushi's car, then passing out."Isabella!? Isabella, what is wrong!?"This would have to be one of the only times he has lost his composure."Whats going on...? It would take much to make her pass out like that..."After he said that, he started to think. He then got out of his car, to check what was going on, then he went up to the ambulances, and spoke with them."Excuse me... I'm sorry to intrude on your work, but I see two cars, yet only one body..."Shelly spoke with a curious tone, then the man he was talking to nodded."Yeah... it must have been a hit and run... I'm not sure who this guy is..."He said, pointing towards the man in the ambulance."It seemed he died on impact, as for the other guy, the owner of that car was... a Mr. Yakushi Yagami... and it seems like he left the scene in a hurry... considering the fact this only happened about five, ten minutes ago..."Just then, the thought crossed through his head, Yakushi was part of this accident... and she was just with him... it still had holes, but it was getting clearer."Thank you for that information."The man just nodded, and Shelly went back to his car, and sat. Now looking down at his out cold daughter, not sure of what to do, after all, he's the one usually causing it. As it started to clear up, he started driving a little more, nudging at Isabella every now and then, just to see if she was alright. Then he had to break suddenly, which man the car move, and the people in it. And he heard an unfamiliar groan... which made him turn around almost instantly, with a knife at hand."If you truly value your life, you will get out of...this...car...?"The man in the back was familiar... it was non other then Yakushi himself!"Please... Mr. De Killer... I'm already in enough pain as it is... please don't give me any more..."Shelly just grinned slightly, as he put the knife away."Hmm... I expected you to be dead... I'm surprised you survived a crash like that..."Yakushi just nodded."Yeah... same here...Ack..."He couldn't help either arm, because one arm was broken, and he couldn't use it, and the wrist of the other was fractured, making his hand useless. Shelly continued to driving, until he spoke back to Yakushi."You know... my daughter passed out because of you..."Yakushi gulped slightly, but responded."She did, sir? What did I do...?"Shelly chuckled softly, then spoke."You got hurt."Yakushi raised a brow."Really...? That was it...? Well... then lets hope I don't get hurt to much more in the future then, huh?"Yakushi did his best to make a joke, even though he was in immense pain, and Shelly chuckled at his joke, just for the sake that it was made."So... um... since I'm in your car... and I've gotten a better look at your face... does this mean that I would have to... y'know... die?"Yakushi was ready for it, just in case, after all, Shelly needed to keep himself a secret."Why of course not Mr. Yagami... anyone that my daughter cares for that much, must be important to keep around... after all, I see you are an honest boy, I know you won't tell anyone of me, correct?"Yakushi nodded, and continued to lay in the backseat."So um... is Ruby alright?" Shelly raised a brow, then Yakushi started to stutter, and correct himself."I-I-I-I mean u-u-um... Isabella? I-I mean Ms. De Killer!"Shelly nodded, and answered his question."She will be fine... but I must admit, she had me quite worried at first..."Yakushi raised a brow, and grinned."You must really love her, don't you?"Shelly just smiled, and looked back"Well, don't you?"Yakushi immediately looked away, blushing slightly, and feeling slightly embarrassed, but before he could answer, Shelly got a text from Ivan, and Shelly signaled to Yakushi to wait one second, and Yakushi nodded. Shelly read it, and texted back:

Why, didn't Mr. Tigre tell you? Well, if you really are lost, then I'm assuming your close by... well, if you pass by the accident that has just happened, then all you need to do is head straight ahead, then turn right, and you should be there. - Shelly

After that, he put his phone away and looked back at Yakushi"So, where were we again?"Yakushi smiled nervously, but answered truthfully."L-love, sir..."Shelly grinned."Oh yes, a topic that is indeed interesting to dwell upon. So? You feel the same way about my daughter as I do for her, correct?"Yakushi looked away, trying to think of something, then he responded."Well, sir... in a way... I do... in fact, I think theres more... just not your fatherly love..."Shelly raised a brow, and spoke."And? So what are you implying?"Yakushi was incredibly nervous, after all, he was with the most dangerous assassin!"U-um... I-I um... you see Mr. De Killer... um... even though I've only known her for this short period of time... I don't know if she feels the same way but... I think that I may like her..."Shelly raised a brow, and looked at him, the Yakushi corrected himself."Er... love... sir..."Shelly nodded, he knew thats what Yakushi wanted to say anyway, so he was seeing if he was man enough, and he was! Shelly just continued to drive, it looked like he was thinking, until he spoke."Well then Mr. Yagami... if you love my daughter so much, how can I tell if you are lying or not?"Yakushi just sighed, and spoke."Well, I told you, didn't I? I didn't have to say it..."Yakushi did have a point, and Shelly saw it..."How old were you again, Mr. Yagami?"Yakushi looked up at him, and spoke."I'm sixteen sir... its been about six years since I last saw you, remember?"Shelly nodded."Ah yes, now I remember..."Then Yakushi spoke up again."Sorry if this may be rude... but how old is your daughter?"Shelly then responded with a calm tone."She is fifteen."Short, sweet, and to the point."Hmmm.. I figured, she looks like it... not that thats a bad thing or anything!"Shelly didn't bother with the comment, he knew that Yakushi wasn't trying to insult anybody. It was about five minutes later, until Shelly looked back at Yakushi."I believe you will not tell anyone of this... because if you do..."Yakushi nodded."I know... I die... but what am I trying to keep a secret?" After he finished that sentence, they were at the De Killer mansion. And Yakushi was surprised to be able to even get to see the place! Shelly parked the car, and got out, but before he did, he looked in to the car, and spoke."I will be getting the things needed for Isabella's assignment, you may stay here for when she wakes up."Yakushi nodded, and cringed in pain, as Shelly left, and shut the door, leaving an out cold Isabella, and a very injured Yakushi in the car. He turned his head slightly, and spoke."Ruby... I mean... Ms. De Killer... are you... awake? If so... how long...? And if not... then I hope you wake up soon..."

((Wow thats long! XD Its amazing how one guy(me) can have a full on conversation with my two characters XD Its pretty fun XD I hope you enjoyed it =D XD))

"Okay, cool." he said to himself, starting the car, and pressing the pedal, thus propelling the car forward. "Accident...? Hmm, must be bad." They saw the accident, and passed it up, and turned right, and saw the Cadaverini mansion. "Meh, not as nice as ours." he said, with a smirk. He pulled up to the curb. "Zelda, this might get VERY dangerous. I'm not sure if I should take you in... do you think you'll be fine?"

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Bella blinked. She looked around groggily. Where was she? And why had she fallen asleep? Then it all came flooding back to her. Yakushi! Was he alright? She jumped up, only to find Yakushi hovering over her. "Yakushi!" She threw herself at him and embraced him, in a display of emotion most unlike her. She whispered in his ear, "I...I heard there was an accident....I thought you were....dead...." She tried to hold back her tears, but some still trickled out of her eyes.

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Yakushi was surprised at her sudden emotions, but he let her embrace him, even though there was much pain, he dealt with it. He couldn't use one of his arms, so he used his other arm, it hurt, but he used it to hold her non the less."You... your heard right... I'm surprised I'm still alive..."He then pulled away slightly, to then see her have a tear roll down... this made him very happy. The fact that she actually showed emotion made him happy, but this was extreme happiness... nothings better then that. He then looked at her in the eyes, and spoke in a soft tone."... I thought I was a goner, and that was the end... but I had something in my head... something that told me to stay alive... a thought that forced me to stay alive..."He then smiled his sincere smile."... And that thought was you, Ms. De Killer... your the reason I'm alive right now."He smiled at her, then did his best to embrace her again, only to have pain, but he over came it, just to hold her.

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"I'm so glad...you're alive." Bella said in a trembling voice. "If you had died..." She shook the thought out of her head. "Look at you....You're hurt. You need a hospital. Now." She stepped back. "I'll go get my father. I'm assuming he wen't inside? He'll take you to the hospital, so you can get that arm taken care of." Bella was her usual self once again: cold and emotionless.

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Yakushi smiled."I'm glad to be alive..."His voice was also trembling a bit, but he hadn't noticed it."And if I had died, well, I'd miss out on a little to much..."He smiled slightly. Then he nodded to her statement about her dad."Yes he would be inside... but theres no need..."He sighed slightly, and continued speaking."...I've taken a few medical courses, so I know how to patch myself up... "He then laughed, but you could tell he didn't mean it."... After all, this is about the sixth time I've broken my right arm, and my legs have been injured much worse... although, I've never dealt with a fractured wrist... so that might be a little tricky."He continued to laugh, and not mean it."All I need is a place to operate..."He noticed Isabella's personality go back to her original self, he wasn't to happy with it, after all, he loved to see her smile, but he needed to deal with it, after all, this was her."... You mind lending me a hand while I operate? Its hard to do it by myself, so I could use a helping hand."Yakushi said with an inviting smile.

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"Alright. What do you need me for?" Although Bella was a little squeamish at the thought of Yakushi operating on himself, just then she would've done anything to help him. "You've broken your arm six times? That's...interesting. I've never broken a bone," she boasted. "But, of course I'll help you. Wouldn't want my client dying on me, now would I?"

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Yakushi just grinned"Well, I'll need you to help me hold my arm in place... I'll also need you to get anything if I ask for it, OK? Such as a scalpel, and some tweezers, and some string, and so on..."He chuckled slightly at her comment about never breaking a bone."... I wish I never broke anything... but if you've lived my life, that would have been pretty hard."He chuckled slightly at the comment, and continued speaking."But experiencing the moment, means you have the experience to help it on later in life... you of all people should know that Ms. De Killer..."Yakushi said with a smile."... And thanks for caring, it means more then you know."He said with a smile."Now, um... where would a good place for me to work on myself be?"Yakushi said with a calm tone, trying to get out of the car. He stumbled out, and landed on his right arm, making him yelp in pain, but he slowly tried to stand up."Well...gah... I don't think I can get there on my own... what was I thinking, huh?"He said, chuckling to himself

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"Well, alright." Bella shrugged. "Where will you get all of the operating equipment? I suppose we might have some of it here... Ah, Sugawa would know where it is....But I don't." She sighed ruefully. "I'm assuming you need somewhere sterile to work? I believe the kitchen would be the best place, then. Sterile countertops and all." She stepped out of the car. "Let me help you up." She helped Yakushi out of the car, careful not to jostle either of his arms. She led him inside the house, and into the kitchen. "Is this alright?"

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Yakushi nodded."Yes... the things that I need should be found in almost every home... so there shouldn't be much of a problem. I'm sure Mr. De Killer AKA your father, should have something around this mansion..."Yakushi stated with a grin. Then when she helped him up, he just smiled, but said nothing. Then when she recommended the kitchen, he nodded"Indeed, that would be the best place to go for I guess."He said with a grin. It was about five minutes before getting to the kitchen."Is there... a chair that I may sit on? I'm pretty sure my legs won't be able to hold me much longer if I stand..."He stated with a nervous chuckle."... And you sure your alright with this? Things can get a little messy..."

Bella quickly found a chair for Yakushi, and gently placed it under him. "There. Is that any more comfortable?" She looked at him expectantly. "And, I promise I won't get queasy during the operation. I'm an assassin, right? How much of a failure would I be if I couldn't stand the sight of blood and gore?" She shrugged. "Oh, yes. What do you need for the operation?" She suddenly felt hungry. "And I'm going to get myself something to ea. Would you like something, or would you rather wait until after the operation?" She opened the fridge, and scanned it for something good to eat.

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Yakushi nodded with a grin."Yes, it is, thank you."Yakushi said with a smile." And I would have to agree with you're statement, after all, he always see blood when you go out, am I correct?"He said with a playful laugh."As for what I need... well, just to make it simple, I'm sure you know the basic things I'll need, but I'll also need a very, very, VERY sharp knife, some pliers, some thread, a very good magnifying glass, some cloth, some scissors, and a burger, thank you."He grinned at the last part, but was slightly nervous at the rest. He's always had the tools to do it before, so this was new. But then again, he has help this time around! Yakushi smiled slightly, as he pulled a scalpel out of his pocket with his fractured wrist."You know Ms. De Killer... you haven't smiled since you've seen my injury's... I miss it... is something the matter?"Yakushi asked with care. He really did miss it, and really wanted to see it again...

"Alright....I'll go get the supplies." She turned, and left the room. Ten minutes later, she came back holding a box. She set the box on the kitchen table and dumped its contents onto teh floor. "Here we have a knife, a pair of pliers, thread, a magnifying glass, some cloth - green is okay, right? - and a pair of scissors." She smiled tentatively. "I hope thats good.....And I'll get you the burger now...." She pulled outher cell phone. "Hello? I'd like one hamburger, please. Now." A minute later, there was a knock at the door. Bella opened it and came back with a fresh hamburger. "There you go, Yakushi....." She smiled weakly. "And, well, it's normally very hard for me to smile, or be happy. Being around you, it just feels so....different. I want to smile. And alugh. And be happy. But those feelings are just so new to me....It's difficult. And now, with you hurt.....it's even harder." She sighed.

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Yakushi smiled at the supplies, and picked up the knife at first."Thank you very much Ms. De Killer."He smiled towards her, then pulled a needle of of another pocket. He put both the Scalpel and the needle on the counter with the rest of the stuff. But kept the knife in hand."As for the cloth, its always best to have it white, but I guess it doesn't really matter... so its fine."He said with a smile. Then when the burger came, he put down the knife, and through the pain, he began unwrapping the paper, and took a bite out of it."Thank you very much Ms. De Killer..."He smiled, then put it down, and swallowed his bite. Then he looked up at her with a smile, and responded to Isabella."I understand that, I can see that its new to you, and that your not used to it..."He then grabbed her by the hip(since he was sitting and she was standing)and brought her a little closer."... But you must know... since that is what you feel like doing... then don't hold it back. Let your emotions show, especially when amongst friends."He stated with a grin."As for me being hurt... then theres no better time to show me that smile of yours, after all, it'll help me get through this much easier. To know that your happy, is all I need to get through this."He stated with a smile, and a sincere tone. Yakushi was so focused in to talking with her, and enjoying it, and also nervous about doing his operation, that he has forgotten to take his arm off of her...

"Oh, if you want a white cloth....." Bella dashed out of the room to go get one. She came back a few seconds later. "Here....." She thrust the cloth at him. "Oh, and...." She smiled shyly. "You don't have to call me Ms. de Killer, you know. I mean, since we're friends....You may call me Bella." She shivered from being so close to Yakushi. "Well, if me smiling will help you feel better...." She managed a grin. "There. How's that?" Bella noticed her manner of speech differing. Yakushi...It's like he makes me become a different person....Can't he see how much I care about him, how much I need him?

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Yakushi just smiled when she came back with the white cloth."Thank you very much Ms... I mean, Bella, Thank you Bella."He said with a smile, it was a nervous one, but he smiled non the less."And yes... yes, we are friends..."He chuckled slightly there, but it was a happy one."... And theres only one way better to look at it..."He was close to being unaware of what he said, but he caught himself from getting in to a totally different conversation, even though he would probably enjoy it. He saw her grin, and he grinned as well."Ah... theres the face I know and love... and I know you mean it as well."He smiled sincerely. He continued to hold her close, but this time he was aware of it. When she shivered, he realized what he was doing, but continued, after all, he enjoyed being close to her, and it made him feel much better."Hehe... wow... I never knew I could like a person so much... and the fact she will stick by my side this entire time... its so... I don't know how to put it... she's just so..."He couldn't finish his trail of thought because of how much he loved her..."I wonder if she's aware of how much I care for her...? If not, then I've gotta tell her! Not now... but maybe, now would be the perfect time!.... Ah! I don't know... I'm so confused..."You could tell something was on his mind, but then he looked up at Isabella, and smiled."Um...uh...hmm... you know what, uh... hehe, never mind, its not important... I-I'll tell you later..."He seemed to have blushed slightly, with a smile on his face, but he felt embarrassed as well. And in the mean time, trying to distract himself, he was padding his arm with the cloth.

"So, what are you going to be doing? I mean, for your arm?" Bella said hesitantly. She felt so awkward, being this close to Yakushi. It felt awkward, but she liked it, and couldn't bring herself to pull away. "Yakushi....." she said faintly. "I.....I......" She blushed fiercely. "I....Never mind. It's no big deal." Oh, but it is.....Yakushi, I don't know what this feeling is, but I like it....

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Ivan went to the door of the mansion. He knocked on the door, and waited for an answer. *knock* *knock* Gah, it doesn't seem anyone is present... someone has to be here. He knocked again, louder this time. *KNOCK* *KNOCK* Come on!

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Zelda grabbed his arm. "Relax, someone's coming." She could hear their footsteps. Pretty handy being able to hear stuff, she thought. Her eyes were really dry again, and she had to force herself not to rub them. So she closed her eyes. Do not open them until you get home, she told herself sternly.

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Yakushi also felt nervous, and a bit awkward... but he enjoyed it as well. To be this close to the person that he knew he loved... he has never had the feeling before, but he knew what it was. Since he has never had it, its best to assume that he was in love, right?"U-um...uh...my... arm...?"Wow... he must be in love... he was so focused in to Isabella that he totally forgot about his arm!"O-oh yeah! My arm...""Whats going on!? How could I forget something as important as a broken arm!... Then... it must be true... I must really..."He cut his thoughts off there, and he did his best to answer her question about his arm."U-um... about my arm...""Darn I wish it wasn't broken! If only this was over with... then maybe... just maybe... I could tell her...""U-uh...um... yes... I um... plan to do the basic steps for um... doing it..."Wow... he's not speaking with smart words, or a tone, in fact his manner of speech has totally changed! And it was really noticeable. Both of them were losing what they were, and its both of there faults, its Yakushi's fault for making Isabella not be her calm and collected person... in fact, he makes her want to do the opposite! As for Isabella to Yakushi, well... it seems that Yakushi loses his cool, and his manner of speech. And it will only take three words to make them feel much better."Um... well, first um..."And for some reason, he couldn't bring himself to say what he wanted to do with his arm. Then when she started to stutter, he noticed her blush, and he seemed to be under the ropes as well! Both were extremely nervous at this point, more then ever in fact."I-I've gotta tell her... even if it means going through the pain of standing, or even holding her... I-I need to do it! This is my chance, and I need to take it!" After his trail of thought there, he stood up, one arm dangling on his side, but that was alright. He looked her in the eyes, and he smiled his smile, then spoke in almost a whisper."Isabella... I... I love you..."And after he said that, he followed by with a kiss. He could handle the pain in his fractured wrist, so he used that arm to hold her. And as soon as he kissed her, Shelly walked in and saw it... and he had a reaction every father would have. Without making a sound, he turned around, and walked back the way he came. Now with many thoughts on his mind. Not any bad ones though! It was about five minutes later, and Shelly walked in again, then immediately turned around again, and went back. Then it was about another minute, when Yakushi finally pulled away. He felt slightly embarrassed and he laugh nervously"I-I'm sorry... I shouldn't have done that..."he then smiled at her."But I did mean it... about what I said... and I did mean what I said... but this time, it was with my actions..."And this was all he could do... he finally reached up to that final point, now all he had to do was wait on Isabella... to see what her reaction will be.

((By the way, if you want a picture of Yakushi, come look at this =D

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A man came up to the door again, and it was the same man that was also there when Isabella came by."What the!? Whats with all the kids comin' here!?"He opened the door a little more, but this time, he was a little more careful then last time."Just ta be safe... youse kids aren't De Killers are ya? Because the boss already got what he needed from ya! So youse better have a good reason for coming back..."

((did you draw that? yakushi be smexi! ^_^))

When Yakushi kissed her, Bella froze. Her old ice-queen instincts came into play. What is he doing? How dare he! Kiss me, Isabella Ruby de Killer? It's not his right! I should hurt him.... But she couldn't bring herself to hurt the man she loved. The new Bella retorted, still inside her mind: But this is Yakushi! Yakushi....The one I.....I....love...... And with that realization, Bella finally discarded the cold, unloving person she once was. And it showed. Her posture changed, became more relaxed. She kissed Yakushi back. When Yakushi told her he loved her, Bella was shocked. How could he, the perfect man, love me? I'm just.....Bella. I’m nothing special. What does he see in me? But she decided to forget that thought, and focus on the kiss. When Yakushi broke the kiss off, Bella sighed. She wanted more, but apparently Yakushi had had enough. When he apologized, Bella gave a short laugh. “Yakushi....Why are you apologizing? There’s no need.” She took a deep breath. “I.....I think....I think I love you.....” She blushed fiercely. “This....this is pretty awkward, huh.” She sat down on the chair, dazed. “But....Yakushi....What do you see in me? I’m an assassin, a person who, by default, has no feelings! How can you love me....” She sighed. “And now I’m probably going to be a horrible assassin....I feel so....different.....Like something’s died inside of me.....But a better thing is born....It’s so confusing....”

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"No, sir. My name is Trevor. Trevor Moore. This is my sister, Leah. Right, Leah?" he said, with his quick instinct. "May we speak with Mr. Cadaverini? I won't be long, I promise." Ivan laughed inside. He wouldn't be there long. And neither would Bruto. "Well, is Mr. Cadaverini in?"

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Zelda went along with what Ivan said. "Hi. Leah Moore, nice to meet you," she said with a courteous bow. Good thing we don't look like assassins...

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((No I did not >.< Its just one of my favorite pictures XD And yes they can! XD Otherwise, Shelly would have never had the children! XD lol))

The man at the door just sighed."If youse just said you were De Killers, I would have let youse to in..."He then shrugged."... Oh well. As for the boss... no, he is not in right now, he's off doin' some big and important thing. He didn't tell any of us what it was though. Must be something really important..."He then looked up at the two."So youse two want me to leave a message with the big man? If not, then scram! I have better things to do then to talk to a bunch of kids!"

Of course Yakushi still wanted to kiss her buuut.... he had some difficulty trying to continue it. But when she said that she loved him, it made his heart sore, and he felt like... like he could fly, like all the troubles of the world just vanished, and he was perfect. But when she said it was awkward, he nodded slightly, but with a grin."Y-yeah... but I like it... its the good kind of awkward, if you know what I mean..."He said with relieved tone, or tired... one wouldn't be to sure, he had mixed feelings at the moment, since this was all new to him. He then chuckled slightly to her first statement about what Yakushi sees in her."I see a lot in you... more then you know, I see a strong willed person who can stand up for herself when need be. And rely on others when she has to, not just a total loner..."He then chuckled slightly at her assassin comment."So what? Your an assassin... I'd consider that one way from being a perfect woman. And as for you having no feelings... then what was that I saw, back at Bruto's mansion? Thats where I saw that beautiful smile of yours... thats what caught me the most. Thats when I knew that you were the one... and then, after talking to you for awhile... I knew it for sure. There was no doubt in my mind that you were indeed, the perfect woman for me... in fact, you would be the perfect woman for anybody... I just got to you first, and that makes me the happiest man in the world."Kai stated with a sincere smile, then he responded to her last comment."And I doubt it... I don't think your ability's have changed at all... I know they haven't... you've just became... newer, and improved, like you said, something died, then something even better rised from the ashes... if that is to be true..."He then put his hand under her chin, and he smiled at her."... Then you have not only became a better assassin, but a better person as well..."And with that, he kissed her again, but this time, there seemed to be a little more behind it. Shelly on the other hand, had heard that conversation, and once he heard it, he knew that Yakushi was for her. In order to change someone like that, just by being yourself... takes a lot, especially changing Isabella... and Shelly seemed to not have minded. In fact, he seemed sort of proud, and a little happy. But he did not show himself... he wanted the two to enjoy there moment, after all, he was in love, he knows how it feels.

"Mmmmm...." Bella sighed. Yakushi was perfect; no doubt about it. But if he loved her, why wasn't he hugging her...... Then she remembered. Yakushi was hurt! "Oh! Yakushi! Your arm!" It had started bleeding again. "Yakushi! you need to hurry! Or else....." Bella teared up just thinking about it. "C'mon! You need to fix your arm!" Bella really wanted to continue their conversation; but that could wait until Yakushi's arm was fixed. And Bella still had her assignment to complete! Things were just piling on...

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Yakushi's arm began to bleed again, and it started dripping down his arm, which of course, is a sign that something is really bad, the only thing is... he couldn't feel anything anymore.... why is that...?"Gah! No..."When Yakushi noticed Isabella tear up, he also felt a bit of sadness. You see, Yakushi is a happy guy and all, but he feeds off the emotions that others give off at the time. And since Isabella was sad, so was Yakushi. But there wasn't any time for that! He needed to fix his arm before its to late!"Urk... we need to hurry and get this over with!.... My nervous system... the nerves in my arm... seem to not be working at the moment... so this might take time..." He too wished that they could continue there conversation, but not now, to much going on at the moment."Gah... this isn't good... if I don't hurry... then things will just get even worse!"And without waiting, he let Isabella continue to sit on the chair. And he stood there, his arm on the counter. He grabbed the knife, and with the green cloth in his mouth, Yakushi stabbed himself! He began cutting a circle where the bone was, and a little bit around the area. Yakushi yelped, and he wanted to scream, but he didn't. Eventually, he cut around it, and the bone was visible. The muscle was all shredded, and the bone seamed to have been broken in an easier way, so that he could put it back together. He quickly grabbed the pliers, and put it in his arm, putting the bone in between it. The pliers weren't clean, so he could risk infection, but it was something he had to do for now. He then squeezed the pliers, making the bone go back in place, like a puzzle piece fitting right in to the last slot. He then pulled out the magnifying glass and took a look in there."Its not perfect... but it will have to do..."He yelped in pain again, because a shard pain went straight through his arm. And that pain made his legs even weaker, making him bend down a little more, making the work he just did ALMOST go to wast, luckily, it still stayed, but it hurt him much more then it should have"AH!..."His legs were almost giving out. One of the foolish things he's done in life. He let the woman he loves sit in a chair while he operates on himself... not very smart, but he wanted to be sure that she was comfortable. He grabbed the magnifying Glass again to be sure that everything was alright, and from the look of it, it was fine. Again, not perfect, but it was fine. He then grabbed his needle, and the thread that Isabella got for him, and he started sewing himself back up. Again, wasn't perfect, and will probably need work later on. After he finished, he started cutting the thread with the scissors she had provided. Shelly had left before hand, but he heard what was going on, and he didn't seem to worry, after all, Yakushi was a good guy, and strong, so he could handle himself, and Shelly saw that about him. So he didn't worry about it. It was about an hour or two, give or take, before Yakushi had finally finished. There was blood on the counter, and Yakushi looked exhausted from the work he had just done. Yakushi then smiled weakly, and grabbed the white cloth, he started cleaning up his arm, then the counter. He then looked at Isabella, and smiled."See...? No... pro... blem..."Shortly after, he fainted, from loss of blood, and just being tired from the work he had just done. But he was fine. Nothing serious except the fact his arm wasn't professionally done, but it should be fine. His wrist will also be fine. Its only a hairline fracture(I've had one, IT HURTS! XD) So he doesn't need to worry about it, but it will still hurt for a long time.(Yes, I got it in my little toe... thats right, the smallest one, and it lasted for a few months.... it wasn't very fun XD) Yakushi laid on the ground, tired from his work, but he had a faint smile on his face. The blood was cleaned up mostly, there were still light streaks of it, but nothing to worry about. Shelly then came in, and looked down at Yakushi, then at Isabella." I heard it all in the other room... do not fret Isabella, he'll be fine. He just needs a place to rest..."Shelly then knelt down, and picked Yakushi up."... Do you mind if he stays in your room for now...? I have a feeling thats where he will be most comfortable to wake up in."Shelly said with a smile. He trusted his daughter, he knows she wouldn't do anything wrong with another boy. And he puts so much trust in her to become an assassin, so this is also fine."Is that alright with you Isabella?"Shelly said with a small grin.

((Whoaz.... That was fun to type =D XD lol))

Bella had said that she wouldn't be queasy during the operation, but she had lied. Watching Yakushi cut into himself made her sick to her stomach. She was glad she was sitting down; she would've fainted if she had been standing. She felt a little guilt over sitting while Yakushi was operating on himself, but it passed when he started sewing himself up. Bella ALMOST passed out in horror, but she steeled herself and found her strong assassin composure. When Yakushi fainted, Bella screamed. "Yakushi!" She rushed over to his side, and started sobbing. "Yakushi.....I knew this was a bad idea!" She mentally beat herself up for letting him go ahead with this crazy plan. She looked up when her father entered the room, and nodded when he said that Yakushi would be fine. She breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you Father...." She smiled weakly. "Wait.....how long were you listening to us?" She looked at him suspiciously. "No matter....Let's get Yakushi up to my room." She laughed inside at those words; she never would've guessed that she'd have a boy staying in her room, a cute boy at that.....

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Dammit! He wasn't getting in so easy now. "Well, I must know. Where is Brut- er, Mr. Cadaverini at? It's urgent. Can you ask him to come back here?" I don't want any witnesses. He looked at the man. "Please, it's very important."

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Sure Yakushi had fainted, but he was completely aware of what was happening around him. But he couldn't respond or anything, just listen. Although, he did feel very good when Isabella showed how she cared for him through the tears. Shelly then smiled at her."Its nothing much Isabella, just a father caring for his daughter and her beloved."He said with a small grin. He then chuckled slightly when she asked how long he was listening."Long enough Isabella... enough to see that you two care for each other very much. Enough to see..."He looked down at Yakushi, then straight ahead, looking directly in to Isabella's room."... That you two were made for each other."Shellyu then chuckled softly."Now do not get me wrong Isabella, your father has not gotten soft, he just knows the truth of what he sees..."Shelly said softly. He then walked in to Isabella's room, and gently placed him on her bed. BUT before he did, he had a sheet placed there. He knew what was going on, so he came prepared! It was just in case there was still some blood or something was on him, just so her bed would still be clean. Shelly then looked at Yakushi, then back at Isabella."Is there anything else you would like? If not, then I will leave you two in here, so that you may keep an eye on him."Shelly stated simply.

The man just shook his head."No idea to his whereabouts kid..."The man then raised a brow, and leaned in closer to the kids."Alright fine, I've got some info on da boss... but it'll cost ya... just throw up a price, and I'll tell you what I heard, capiche?"

Bella blushed when Shelly called Yakushi her "beloved". "Father....I....." She hugged him silently. "Thank you...." she whispered. She followed him into her room. When he laid Yakushi down on the sheet, she grimace. The sheet was to catch any blood. Bella was glad it was there; if Yakushi's blood was spilled in her room, she would never forgive herself. "Thank you, Father. I don't need anything." She ushered him out of her room and shut the door. Then she place a chair by her bed, and sat in it, facing Yakushi. She gently stroked his hair, pushing it out of his face. "Yakushi...Thank God you're okay now.....Please wake up?" She kissed him softly.

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"100 dollars. Just tell me." Ivan was getting much more money, it didn't matter. "What do you say?"

((ACK SP ))

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The man just smiled."Alright, youse got yourself a deal kid."He then spoke in a whisper so no one else could hear."Alright, last I heard, da boss was going up to the Tender Lender, said he's got business with The Tiger... I didn't get call of the details, but thats what I heard."The man then took the 100 dollars, and stuck it in his pocket." Somethin' tells me he's gonna try and get the hit on Mr. Tiger down there, so I wouldn't go down there if I was youse."The man stated simply.

Shelly was surprised at Isabella's sudden affection, but he hugged back, and grinned slightly."You are welcome m'dear..."Shelly smiled softly."... I knew this boy would help you... and he did an excellent job at it. Just like we do with our work."Shelly smiled slightly, then was not prepared, for him being pushed out of the room. But he understood, so he let her push him out, and the door shut. He chuckled softly to himself, and went to attend to other matters. Yakushi though, stayed silent, but was still aware. When she moved the hair out of his face, he felt much better. Then when she spoke, a slight smile went on his face, and he spoke in a soft and tired tone."I.... I didn't know you were religious Ruby..."He chuckled softly, but it looked like it hurt when it did., he still seemed to be out cold, but he was able to respond for some odd reason. Then when she kissed him, he was able to respond with a kiss as well, but it was week"I... don't think I'm fully conscious yet... but... I'm glad your here..."He said with a very faint smile, and another chuckle, with ended up making him cringe in pain again, but again, he was almost unaware of it, he was basically sleeping, but he could respond.

"Hit on... Mr. Tigre?" What?! WHAT?! If Tigre dies, I'm not getting the money! "Uhm, alright. Let's go to to Tender Lender, Leah!" He forced a smile. He was upset at the situation. If his client was killed, what would happen? He got in the car, and Zelda did the same. He started the car, and headed back to Tender Lender.

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Bella laughed softly. "I'm not usually religious....Actually, I'm not at all." She thought for a moment. "I'm just so glad that you're okay....I guess I need to watch what I'm saying. She noticed his pain. "Oh Yakushi....you're still hurting, aren't you?" She got up, and opened a doorin her room. It led to her bathroom. She pulled out aa bottle of medicine. "Here....it's for the pain.." She handed him two small pills. "Don't worry....I wouldn't give you anything bad." She smiled. But the pills made her think of something else. "Oh! The....my assignment!" She looked worried. "Yakushi, what am I supposed to do?" Then she thought of Ivan and Zelda. "Oh...let me ask if they've completed their assignment..." she pulled out her cell and texted Ivan:

Have you completed you assignment? And who is the target? I ran into a.....problem. Therefore, I doubt I'll complete mine for a while. I'm at home. Respond ASAP!

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Furio Tigre was in his office... but there was more the one person in the room... Furio Tigre was under the ropes right now."Wh-what are youse goin' to do to me?"Tigre said with stressed tone, then another voice came up, and it was non other, then Bruto Cadaverini!"What are we goin' to do to you? Well, lets make it simple... lets just say that were going to do, what you were going to do to me, capiche?"Furio Tigre raised a brow, then shook his head."I have no ideas as to what youse talkin' about! I wasn't goin' to do nuttin' to youse! That would just be stupid!" Bruto then smirked."Ah... but I got the call... that you were going to try and hire De Killer and come after me..."Furio Tigre was sweating now, he was nervous."Wh-where'd youse get all dis info?"When he said that, he vaguely remembered saying the same thing to a certain defense attorney awhile back..."Where did I get the tipoff? Well, it was non other then my wonderful granddaughter, Viola over there..."Viola was at the doorway of Furio Tigre's office, then Furio Tigre looked over to her."Violetta...!? How could you!?"Viola just cackled softly."I.... heard your conversation with the two that was here earlier... so I knew I had to do... something about it..."She giggled her creepy giggle, and Furio Tigre was mad, and nervous at the same time."So... this is how its goin' to end for The Tiger huh?..."He then smirked."... I don't think so!"With that, he tackled one of Bruto's guards that were there. In total, there were four. He punched the one he tackled in the face, and the other three struggled to get there guns out, and Bruto ran out of the room."Kill him! Before its to late!"Bruto continued to run, and Furio Tigre continued to fight. He picked up the body he tackled, and threw it at one of the other guards. Then he pulled out a knife, and ran towards one of the other guards, and stabbed his arm. The guard was able to pull his gun out, but Furio Tigre quickly bit his hand, making it unusable. The other guard pulled out his gun, and smirked"Heh... not so touch now wiseguy... what are you gonna do now...?"This is where he was pretty much stuck. But just then, he got hit over the head... by... Viola? Furio Tigre raised a brow, and Viola had a mixture of feelings, she seemed to be crying, but she was also smiling."I heard what.... you said about me Don... but... I know you... really didn't mean it... its just your... image."Furio Tigre then smirked at what she had done."Good job Violetta... I'll have to thank you later..."Viola nodded softly."I... told you I had to do something about it..."Again, Tigre just smirked."Hey, why don't youse dispose of the bodies... we wouldn't want this place over run with cops now would we?"Viola nodded, then started to help the area."As for me.... I've got a score to setting with Bruto!"And with that, he ran out of the building, only to be punched by the last of Bruto's thugs. It knocked Tigre off of his feet, and was a bit dazed, as he got another one to the face. The man has brass knuckles, and Furio Tigre to even be awake right now, she's not only how tough he is, but how made he was to! He roared so load th some windows broke! And the man was terrified. Furio Tigre stood up, and gave the man what was coming to him. Left punch, right punch, a knee in the gut, a clasped hand hit to the spine, then a stomp to the back. Tigre smirked at the man he just beat up, then he looked around for Bruto... and he saw him, he was about half a mile away, and he was on foot for some reason, but he was far, but this is Furio Tigre were talking about! He'll catch up to him for sure!"BRUTO! YOUSE GONNA GET WHATS COMIN' TO YA!"


Yakushi chuckled again."No... it is fine... don't worry about it..."He then sighed, and coughed softly. Yakushi was now awake, or at least that we know of. His eyes were darting around the room, but the atmosphere was comforting to him, and it made him feel more at ease."Th-thanks..."With much struggle, he put the pills in his mouth, and they were fast working! It seemed like he didn't get hurt at all! But he was, so he didn't move much. But sat up, and looked at her with a smile."Oh yeah... you have an assignment..."He chuckled, then cringed slightly at the sharp pain."I would go now... not that I want you to leave... but something tells me you should hurry before something bad happens..."

((Whew! that was fun! =D XD ))

"Okay.... I'll go now." She laughed softly. "I guess you can't drive me now....." She smiled. "Are you feeling better? You don't look as pale....You were white as a ghost when Father brought you in...." She blushed as she thought of her father. "Oh! Father....he heard.....us talking earlier...." She looked down sheepishly.

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Ivan and Zelda were in the car. Ivan was speeding, trying to get to Tender Lender before something happened. He cared more about this job than he cared about himself... Then it happened. He looked up from the radio and there he was, right in front of the car. Right in the middle of the street. Ivan tried to swerve and miss, but it was too late. He had hit the man, Bruto Cadaverini. But Ivan had no idea who it was. He lost control and crashed into a group of parallel parked cars. He had lost conciousness....

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