Chapter 14: First Difficult Task

(From here, Kaaru sat on top of a building, he wore his new jacket and his mask as he writes on his diary and says...)

"Now I'll like tell you the hard time I had in my former school, Takayoshi High. I don't know where to start from but let me tell you for what I know. I can remember during my time there when everyone got to be careful about the bullies. They just can't keep their eyes off the young ones especially that guy named Taka who sticks around with the girls and... let me not go further cos it's complicated. Life wasn't easy during when they all mess around, fighting, quarrelling, and other sort of stuffs while some of the bullies will just act like bunch of apes (He laughs). That's how I left, that was when I was twelve years old and for five years, I've being at home. I self-study till when my aunty had enough money, she took me to Tomoyuki High. That one was worst than Takayoshi I was bullied and have someone who was a trouble maker and of course friends. My first time I've made a group of friends. I will just stop here for now and enjoy myself".

(Kaaru shut the book. He looked at the perfect view in the city of Tokyo while looking down)

KAARU: (Sighed) Nothing better than staying up here (Looked at two women talking) Two pretty ladies (Looked at a man riding a bicycle) A guy riding a bicycle (Looked at a dog barking as the owner drags it with a chain) A dog barking disturbing the peace (Saw little kids running to the ice cream truck as it came) Children buying ice cream. Lots of kids, lots of money (Saw a car driving violently as another car drives after it) That one seems not to be enjoying himself. Must be a robber (Stood up) Adieu (He said as he looked at you readers and as he wore his mask and jumped off the building and landed on the getaway car)

ROBBER: What da?

KAARU: Well hello there you must be busy with the cash you have. Why don't I help you? (He said as he tries distracting the robber who couldn't see what was in front of him)

(The robber brought out his gun to shoot him but Kaaru dodged that and tries to punch the front glass but no use. The robber quickly accelerate the car with full speed, Kaaru almost fell and then kicked the front glass with his two leg. The robber was shocked as he brought out his gun again but Kaaru took it from his hand and throws it away. The man who chased the getaway car was surprised to see someone already doing the job. The robber pushes Kaaru as the two fell off the car. While they were still on the ground, the robber tries to use this opportunity to get up but Kaaru holds his shirt as he drags him up)

KAARU: Not so fast.

(The robber suddenly brought out a jackknife and cut him but Kaaru dodged and punch him and he flew back and fell. The robber tries to get up and Kaaru punches his face multiple times as the man started to feel unconscious)

(Later, the police came and arrested the robber and the man who tries to catch the getaway robber went to meet Kaaru)

??: Thank you for what you just did.

(Kaaru turned and looked at the man. He is seen with a business suit. A well arranged hair and a clean-shaven face)

KAARU: My pleasure (He said as he changes his voice so that people wouldn't recognize him as a kid. He saw his badge on the right side of his suit) Your name is Shota Tan.

TAN: Just call me Tan. Can we talk a little?

KAARU: Sure.

(They were at a coffee shop)

TAN: (Drinks and looks outside) It's sure a nice day. Isn't it?

KAARU: Yeah. It sure is.

TAN: (Noticed that XO was not drinking) Aren't you gonna drink?

KAARU: No... I don't drink coffee (The reason why, because of his mask, he doesn't want to pull it and see his identity)

TAN: Okay.

KAARU: So who job do you do anyway?

TAN: I'm a detective who work at the SDIA.

KAARU: Oh I see. Well it's nice meeting you.

TAN: There's something I'll like to tell you. Do you know we have been hearing news about the death of a rich family, Mr and Mrs Ishida living their daughter behind.

KAARU: What! How old is she?

TAN: She's only twelve.

KAARU: No report?

TAN: Actually there was. You see, most organization bodies ain't little interested. We have been on the investigation for the past four days.

KAARU: What, do you just say four days?

TAN: Yes, sound surprising (while he smiled)

KAARU: But isn't it the perfect time for you to continue the investigation.

TAN: I send some of my men to do the job. There were lot of confusion during the investigation giving me different answers while some don't know how to explain it.

KAARU: (He thinks as he looks at his coffee) Hmm most organization like you said don't have connection to this incident.

TAN: They don't actually care to my thinking. The incident isn't proof until now. That is why I need you.

KAARU: What! You see I'm kind of a busy guy with lots of works to do in my head. (As he scratches his back head)

TAN: You don't need to follow me during this investigation. You can do it yourself.

(Kaaru didn't know what to do. He can't disagree to this mission. So he remembers the key aspect in what Eito said)

                                (There was flashbacks)

EITO: ...one day this world is going to be a difference between manipulators and non-manipulators... because of you... Being a hero is a good thing, but saving yourself is for your own good.

                                       (End of flashbacks)

KAARU: (Thought) The world is full of violence and crime today. What will I say now? I don't have a choice.

TAN: So...?

KAARU: I see that I have no choice. Since this situation is a difficult task, then... I'll do it.

TAN: That sounds good to me (Brought out a document) If you have some difficult time about the family, this will help. (Stretches his hand to give it to him)

KAARU: (Took it and saw the name of the book on the front cover "Ishida Documentary")

TAN: You can have time for that.

KAARU: Okay.

TAN: Good. I'm counting on you. (The two left the shop and they were outside) Oh don't forget.

KAARU: What is it?

TAN: Make sure no one takes the document and don't misplace it. Handle the book with care.

KAARU: I sure will. (Jumps as he flies up with his fire while Tan looked at him and he left)

(Kaaru landed on a building and jump from building to building. He was now able to do it since Yuuto taught him. He makes incredible leaps and some parkour moves)

[Now he begins to do a solo investigation]

(Kaaru was at home as he change his clothes, went up to his room and goes through the book. The flips page by page and his goes through every chapters. His eyes suddenly got stuck after he saw the third line in chapter four, Which says: "The Ishida family were notable for their wealth and outstanding with different companies both outside and inside countries")

KAARU: No wonder they were killed for having such a big money.

(So he flips the other page and saw the family picture. He stared at the little girl for sometime and could hear gunshots in his imagination and people shouting and immediately shut the book. He lies down on his bed as he thinks)

KAARU: (Thought) What was the gunshots and people screaming just now?

(He got up to open the book and a card fell off. He picks it up and it was a phone number written on it, he was suspecting whether it will be Mr. Tan's number. Later, Kaaru calls the number and this is his fourth trying to call him. He was at the telephone stand trying to call him, he clears his throat to change his voice. Finally he then answered)

??: Yes. How can I help you?

KAARU: Hello, it's this Mr. Tan (Said as he was relieved since he has been standing)

TAN: Yes, who's this?

KAARU: It's the guy that you met some hours ago... about the incident.

TAN: Oh yeah. You even know it was my number.

KAARU: Yes. You hid it inside that documentary book.

TAN: Oh that's true. Sorry I have not been answering your call. Work have been frantic today.

KAARU: I know it's your duty anyway. I think I know what happened to the Ishida family.

TAN: Hmm, what do you got?

KAARU: The families were killed by gunmen.

TAN: Gunmen?

KAARU: Yes. They asked him for the money and they shot them, taking the girl away. (Surprised and thought) I don't know where that came from.

TAN: (Surprised) What a smart guy, you figure out the investigation for just one day.

KAARU: (Scratches his back head) Well...

TAN: That's good of you. Anyway, I'll call you later to figure out their secret hideout.

KAARU: Okay. (The call ended and he left the telephone stand)

(Kaaru was strolling and someone called him)

??: Hey Kaaru

(Kaaru turned around and saw that it was Chen)

KAARU: Oh hey Chen!

CHEN: Hey man how's it going?

KAARU: Chen, you going out for a stroll?

CHEN: Nah I'm only going to see my grandma, she's really sick.

KAARU: Oh sorry to hear that.

CHEN: Thanks, later I'll stop by at your house to see you. We can play videogames.

KAARU: Uh, I wouldn't be home for now. I have stuffs to do lately.

CHEN: Oh I see.

KAARU: But I promise you that one day we will play videogames.

CHEN: Yeah sure thing.

(Kaaru stopped walking when he felt his phone ringing from his pocket. He picks up his phone and sees that it was Mr. Tan)

KAARU: (Thought) It's Mr. Tan.

CHEN: Does everything seem to be okay cos you are not picking up your call.

KAARU: Oh right, it's nothing (He cuts the call) It must be wrong number.

(Later, Kaaru was standing in a building and sees the card he turns back and saw the SDIA address. He wore his mask and jumps down)

(At Mr. Tan's office, He writes something on a book as he hears a knock at his door)

TAN: Come in.

(A man came in)

MAN: Sir there's someone that will like to see you.

TAN: Tell him to come in.

MAN: Okay sir (He left and Kaaru came in)

KAARU: Mr. Tan.

TAN: You? I have been calling you, but you didn't pick up.

KAARU: I'm sorry sir but there's something I'll like to ask. Do you have the address of their hideout?

TAN: Glad you came. (He quickly checked it on his laptop) Oh there's it (He shows him) I notice that they are at 52 Koki Street.

KAARU: Koki Street. Then we are going there right now. (Was about to leave as he was about to open the door handle, Tan stopped him in what he is going to say next)

TAN: I guess. It's up to you.

KAARU: Me?

TAN: With your powers that manifest these greatness, you can do the job.

KAARU: You know I'm a manipulator.

TAN: Yes that's why you wear a mask to cover your identity.

KAARU: Some think we can't be trusted.

TAN: And you think I'll rely on them. I don't care if they hate you. This is the time to prove them wrong and show yourself that you are their savior.

KAARU: ... (He was just listening while staring at the door)

TAN: I know you are doing this to save someone or take revenge, that is why you are dress up like this. Now I have a question for you... XO, do you want people to see you as a savior or go back to your normal life?

KAARU: I... (He was unsure. He didn't know the best option to show because if it was his friends, they would tell him to choose the second one)

TAN: You can be the next hero in Tokyo, or very soon in the world if that's going to happen.

KAARU: You're right. (Turned back at him) I have to do it, there's no need for you to call for backup.

(Tan was surprised to hear what Kaaru said since he is making his decision. So Kaaru left and flies in the air)

The mission is about to start as Kaaru goes on a solo quest.

To be continued...

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