"...I feel like I'm dying. My body is on the verge of what I think will be total collapse. But head is pounding, my heart racing, and everything thing else has a numb pain to it. I hope that whatever the Hell this crazy lady wants me to do will be over soon enough, because I don't want to take anymore of this. I want to home, with my friends, with my family, and with whoever else means something to me. I want to taunt Virginia, laugh with Kayla, sing randomly with Bianca, talk with Cree...and just be near Toshiro. What they said, about him going on a mental break down, could it be true? I mean, I know Toshiro can overreact sometimes, but to that high of a level? No...it just isn't like him. I'm not worth throwing your life away for, or at least threatening to. I want him to be ok...God, where ever you may be in this Hell...please...Let them find me!..."
January 14
OUR WORLD
Virginia's Perspective
"Alright, now Kayla, this time, be sure to watch your feet, we don't need you tripping again." Virginia comments.
"Oh be quiet, if you had been standing where I had been, you would of tripped too." Kayla replies.
"Now don't go getting into a stupid argument you two, you know that this is a big deal." Cree says.
"We know, we know." Kayla and Virginia say at the same time.
Bianca sighs.
"I hope she doesn't go into another screaming fit again." Bianca breaths.
Cree nods.
"Yeah...I hate seeing someone in so much pain." Cree agrees.
"Especially when they don't deserve it." Virginia comments.
"Exactly." Kayla says.
Bianca nods bitter-sweetly, looking ahead to see the door to Mariya's close.
Virginia gulps.
"Well, here goes nothing." Virginia comments, walking ahead.
As she reaches for the door, it suddenly opens, taking her by surprise as she jolts back.
Though the others relax as they see the same female nurse from the day before. Not the mean male one that had thrown them out, but the one that had introduced them to the room.
She blinks, then smiles, pushing a strand of her blonde hair behind her ear.
"Why hello girls, came to pay Mariya another visit?" she asks.
Bianca nods.
"Yes Ma'am...um, can you tell us something?" Bianca asks.
Her eyes widen slight.
"I guess it depends on what you want to know." the nurse replies.
"...Have Mariya's screaming fits gotten worse?" Cree asks.
The nurse falls silent, probably taken back by the question.
"Uh...um...well..." the nurse trails, looking back towards the door, "Yes...it seems that each time, she coughs up even more blood then the time before. Luckily they're spaced out enough that she doesn't have to worry about bleeding out, but it does seem very serious."
Virginia feels some of the color in her cheeks fade from hearing the grim details.
"Do you guys have a reasoning yet?" Kayla asks.
The nurse shakes her head.
"No, she doesn't respond to the medicine given, which is worrying considering how strong it is. To tell the truth, her actions look like something totally different that I've seen before." she replies.
"What?" Virginia asks.
The nurse doesn't reply for a moment.
"The blood, the way she's contorting, her blood pressure and heart rate...her screams...they all remind me of how someone looks when they're being...electrocuted."
The girls eyes widen.
"E-Electrocuted?" Cree stutters.
"Yes, but that's impossible, given the fact that isn't happening to her...it's so strange..." the nurse trails.
Virginia looks over at Bianca, who gives a nod in reply to her gaze.
"May we see her now, Ma'am?" Bianca asks.
The nurse blinks.
"O-Oh, y-yes, of course." she replies, stepping aside to let them through.
Kayla grins.
"Thank ya Miss." Kayla says as Cree opens the door.
The nurse smiles warmly.
"Your welcome dear, you know where the button is just in case." she replies, walking away.
Bianca waves after her until Virginia shuts the door behind them. They turn, and fall silent as they spot Mariya. Virginia's eyes widen as she sees the air mask over her face, the fogging that appears every now and again the only thing telling them that she's breathing somewhat normally. Cree walks ahead with her, their eyes widening as they spot the splotches of blood stained in the covers over her chest, and around her head, dried blood running down her chin. Some of her hair is bloodied now, tinted a slight crimson.
Bianca shutters.
"Mariya..." she trails.
"Wow, she looks banged up." Cree comments, "Well then, let's get this over with so that we can keep her from going through more pain."
Virginia nods.
"Sounds good." she replies putting her hand in Mariya.
"Let's get her back." Kayla says with a grin.
The others nod, closing her eyes. As they did before, they focus themselves as Cree enters them into Mariya's abandoned mind.
Virginia blinks, looking up to find them back in the dank space from before.
"Ugh, just as dark and creepy as last time." Kayla comments.
"Kayla, did you really expect anything better since yesterday?" Cree asks.
"Well, no, but I can have dreams, right?" Kayla replies.
"Alright, does anyone see a lump like last time?" Bianca asks, changing the stupid subject.
"Nope, I can't see anything in here." Virginia comments, "Hey Cree, you think you can use Hebi Denkou to-"
Without warning, Virginia feels herself falling over, her feet soon above her head. With a thud, she lands on her back.
"Ack!" she breaths, "That hurt."
Cree brings out her sword causing it to light up to see what Virginia fell over.
"Hey, you found the lump." Cree comments.
"Told ya you'd do the same thing." Kayla comments with a smirk.
"Oh shut up." Virginia groans as Bianca helps her up.
"Alright, now what do we do?" Bianca asks.
"Well, I'm making the guess that these things have something to do with connecting her soul to her body, all we have to do is prove it." Cree says.
"And how the Hell are we supposed to do that?" Virginia asks.
"Maybe we should try to run our pressure through the lumps and see where the energy takes them." Bianca comments.
The others turn and blink, taken back by what Bianca said. The staring causes her to blush slightly.
"Wh-What? It's just an idea!" Bianca says, "S-Stop staring at me!"
"O..k..then." Kayla says, "I say Virginia does it, considering that she's a T.P. Soul Reaper."
"Ugh, feels weird to be called that." Virginia says as she kneels before the lump, "Here goes nothing...I guess."
Reluctantly, she puts her hand onto the smooth surface, her eyes widening as she finds herself now moving fast down a tunnel looking place, light flashing. She covers her eyes.
"G-Guys, what's happening?!" she yells.
No reply.
She grits her teeth as she suddenly comes to a halt, looking around to see where she is.
"Wait a minute..."
She recognizes the place. It has a red tint to the space, looking as if it's a never ending void. She looks down, seeing the abyss below, as she seems to be floating in mid-air. She looks back up, her heart beat picking up.
"M-Mariya?! You here?!" Virginia yells.
She doesn't hear a reply, dashing her hopes a bit. She turns, cuffing her mouth with her hands.
"Mariya! It's me, Virginia!" she yells, "Say something! I know you're there!"
Nothing.
She sighs.
"Mariya..." she trails.
...Vir...ginia...
She jolts her head up, whipping around.
"M-Mariya?!" she yells.
...Heh...man, I'm going insane...I hear Virginia....
"Mariya, it is me! What's this red void?!" Virginia yells.
...No...it's not possible...there's no way...you could be in my mind...
Virginia's eyes widen.
"Y-Your...mind?" she trails.
She shakes her head, tightening her fists.
"Mariya...are you alright?" she asks.
...Well...I'm not dead, if that makes you feel better...
"Mariya, be serious."
...I've lost at least two pints of blood over the past week....Though they're spaced out, so I'm alright...I'm definitely not as groomed as I usually am, but I can get over it...
"Alright, how about mentally?"
Mariya doesn't respond for a moment, putting Virginia on edge.
...Tell me Virginia...the truth, alright? Pity won't really be needed at this point...
"What is it?"
...How's Toshiro?...
"He's...fine...why?"
...Did he really...have a breakdown?...
Virginia's eyes widen.
...Bijuu came down yesterday, talking about how Toshiro began freaking out, even began to freeze himself...please...is that true?...
Virginia doesn't respond.
...Oh my God, he did?!...Oh my God, Oh my God-
"He's fine now Mariya! Really, he's fine!" Virginia interrupts, "Now, he's just been focusing on one thing!"
...What could that be Virginia...
Virginia sighs.
"He's focused...on well...saving you."
Mariya doesn't respond for a moment, taken back by her words.
...Virginia...tell him something for...me...
"W-What?" she asks.
...Tell him that stone...can have weak points...especially where it counts...
Virginia blinks.
"Uh...is that supposed to be some saying to make him feel better?" Virginia asks.
...Just give him the message Virginia-
Her eyes widen as she hears Mariya's voice cut out.
"Dude?" Virginia says.
She hears Mariya's breathing become rough.
....G-Get out...Virginia...
"What? Why?!"
...The...B-Bijuu....GO!...
Without warning, the void begins to fall apart around Virginia, her footing breaking.
"A-Ah!" Virginia yells.
...Goodbye...
"Mariya!"
Her eyes shoot open, thrown back by the force of Mariya's mind pushing her out.
"Ack!" she breaths.
"Virginia, are you alright?" Bianca asks, kneeling beside Virginia.
She pants.
"M-Mariya...kicked me out..." Virginia trails.
The girls gasp.
"You talked to Mariya?!" Kayla asks.
Virginia nods.
"W-What do you mean she kicked you out?" Cree asks.
"She made me leave...her inner mind." Virginia pants.
"Why?" Bianca asks.
"S-Something about-" Virginia starts.
Her eyes widen as a breeze begins to go by, looking up with everyone.
She gasps.
"Uh oh...." Kayla trails.
The light from before.
"We need to get out...NOW!" Cree yells.
They get up, running until they find themselves back in the hospital room, all now panting.
"Great...Virginia...did you get any info...from Mariya?" Bianca trails.
"I'll tell ya on the way home, looks like we're gonna have to split for now." Virginia says as she walks towards the door.
Cree blinks.
"Why can't you tell us now?" she asks.
Virginia turns towards them.
"Cause, it's about to get crowded in here." Virginia replies.
"Huh?-" Kayla starts.
"AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
They whip their heads around as Virginia pushes the button hard, watching Mariya scream her head off.
"S-Shit, not again!" Bianca stutters.
"C'mon, the doctors will be here soon." Virginia says.
"O-Ok." Kayla says as they turn away from Mariya.
"U-Ack!"
Virginia turns, her eyes widening as she sees blood running down Mariya's face. She clenches her fists, wishing she could do something as she grabs her bag. And only seconds later, the doctors rush in again, this time running past them as they easily give in, allowing the door to shut behind them.
Cree sighs.
"I never want to hear that again." Kayla comments.
"...Neither do I." Cree agrees.
Virginia looks back at them.
"Let's get her back." Virginia says.
They nod in agreement, walking down the hallway with Mariya's screams behind them.
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Toshiro's Perspective
"London? As in London, England?" Haruna asks.
"Yes, London, England." Toshiro replies, "Please, can you give me some information about their dungeons and tunnels."
"Uh, I guess Sir." she replies, "Sir?"
"Yes Haruna?" Toshiro answers.
Haruna doesn't reply for a moment, thinking to herself.
"Does this...have anything to do with...my Captain, Sir?"
Toshiro blinks, looking up at her. Haruna, Yattamori's 7th seat, has always seemed to have a respect for her, though it seems that only recently she's become really caring for her, and since Yattamori's disappearance, she's been just as depressed as everyone.
He sighs.
"Yes, there's a high possibility that they're keeping her there."
Haruna blinks.
"You mean you've narrowed the search that much?"
He nods.
She sighs, giving a small grin.
"Good, I miss Captain Yattamori." she say.
"Trust me, you aren't the only one." he comments.
She chuckles, looking through some files.
"Alright Sir, here's what I got." she says, pulling a stack of papers out of a drawer.
He blinks.
"Damn...that's a lot of papers."
"Well, the most known dungeon in London, as I'm sure you know, is the London Tower, which was used as one around 16th century to the 19th century." Haruna says, looking over the papers, "A lot of bad stuff happened in there, a Queen was held there, people were stoned, the guillotine, all sorts of dark crap."
"Are there any tunnels, passage ways?"
Haruna chuckles.
"It's a famous building that used to be home to the Country's loyalty. Yes, it definitely has all that Sir."
"Got any layout maps?"
She pulls out a piece of paper, laying it in front of him.
"But of course."
He grins, taking a side to look over it.
"So...what made you come to the conclusion she may be there?" Haruna asks.
"...Mahinahime."
She blinks.
"Excuse me Sir?"
He looks up at her.
"Mahinahime, she has something to do with this, as you know. Well, while looking through information, I found a slip that had information saying that Mahinahime loved the fashion of Victorian England." Toshiro explains.
Her eyes widen.
"You're connecting Mariya to the Princess?"
"Think about it, Mariya has been targeted because they don't want her to find out something about Princess Mahinahime." Toshiro says, "So, it would make sense that their twisted leader would take her someplace that has something to do with Mahinahime. It makes too much sense."
Haruna thinks, then chuckles.
"Wow, when she said plain sight, she meant plain sight, huh?"
"Seems like it." he replies.
She grins, before to fades.
"Captain Hitsugaya?"
"Mhmm?"
She doesn't ask for a moment.
"Something has been bothering me since they took her...." she trails, "They've wanted to kill her for years, so why would they just take her and keep her alive?"
He sits there for a moment, a lump forming in his throat. Though he sets his composure, and looks back up at Haruna.
"Means only one thing." he says.
"What would that be?" she asks.
"They're planning something..." he trails, "And it's gonna be big."
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Plink...poink...plink...
"Ha...ha...h-ha.."
Blood drips from her chin, landing right on the tail of her bodice bow. Bits of electricity run through her body, causing her to shutter drastically.
"N-Ngh..."
"Hehehe, good job Shukaku, though it seems she's still conscious."
"I guess she's learned to cut off her Spiritual Pressure before the shock comes on...Guess she is smart."
"Shukaku, the Mistress will be upset to see that you injured her before we take her-"
"Oh, shut up Houkou!"
"But, why are you putting her through all this anyway?"
"Houkou, be silent."
"Why? I mean, she didn't do anything to us. In fact, weren't we the ones that started it all?-"
"SHUT UP HOUKOU!"
Mariya looks up, panting hard.
...This female...
"What are you guys yelling about? The Mistress is waiting." she hears Kenta say.
"Houkou is talking up crap."
Kenta sighs.
"Shukaku, for now, you must just let it go, now, get her out."
Shukaku grits his teeth.
"Fine, Raijuu, get her out."
"Whoa, whoa man-"
"Just get her!"
"Fine, fine, We'll get her."
She pants, coughing some more. Though, she quiets as she hears the doors open.
"C'mon girl, time to meet the Mistress."
She responds by glaring up at them, Houkou becoming still as a pole as she notices the power somehow sparking in her eyes, even though all in all...
They're lifeless.
January 14
OUR WORLD
Virginia's Perspective
"Alright, now Kayla, this time, be sure to watch your feet, we don't need you tripping again." Virginia comments.
"Oh be quiet, if you had been standing where I had been, you would of tripped too." Kayla replies.
"Now don't go getting into a stupid argument you two, you know that this is a big deal." Cree says.
"We know, we know." Kayla and Virginia say at the same time.
Bianca sighs.
"I hope she doesn't go into another screaming fit again." Bianca breaths.
Cree nods.
"Yeah...I hate seeing someone in so much pain." Cree agrees.
"Especially when they don't deserve it." Virginia comments.
"Exactly." Kayla says.
Bianca nods bitter-sweetly, looking ahead to see the door to Mariya's close.
Virginia gulps.
"Well, here goes nothing." Virginia comments, walking ahead.
As she reaches for the door, it suddenly opens, taking her by surprise as she jolts back.
Though the others relax as they see the same female nurse from the day before. Not the mean male one that had thrown them out, but the one that had introduced them to the room.
She blinks, then smiles, pushing a strand of her blonde hair behind her ear.
"Why hello girls, came to pay Mariya another visit?" she asks.
Bianca nods.
"Yes Ma'am...um, can you tell us something?" Bianca asks.
Her eyes widen slight.
"I guess it depends on what you want to know." the nurse replies.
"...Have Mariya's screaming fits gotten worse?" Cree asks.
The nurse falls silent, probably taken back by the question.
"Uh...um...well..." the nurse trails, looking back towards the door, "Yes...it seems that each time, she coughs up even more blood then the time before. Luckily they're spaced out enough that she doesn't have to worry about bleeding out, but it does seem very serious."
Virginia feels some of the color in her cheeks fade from hearing the grim details.
"Do you guys have a reasoning yet?" Kayla asks.
The nurse shakes her head.
"No, she doesn't respond to the medicine given, which is worrying considering how strong it is. To tell the truth, her actions look like something totally different that I've seen before." she replies.
"What?" Virginia asks.
The nurse doesn't reply for a moment.
"The blood, the way she's contorting, her blood pressure and heart rate...her screams...they all remind me of how someone looks when they're being...electrocuted."
The girls eyes widen.
"E-Electrocuted?" Cree stutters.
"Yes, but that's impossible, given the fact that isn't happening to her...it's so strange..." the nurse trails.
Virginia looks over at Bianca, who gives a nod in reply to her gaze.
"May we see her now, Ma'am?" Bianca asks.
The nurse blinks.
"O-Oh, y-yes, of course." she replies, stepping aside to let them through.
Kayla grins.
"Thank ya Miss." Kayla says as Cree opens the door.
The nurse smiles warmly.
"Your welcome dear, you know where the button is just in case." she replies, walking away.
Bianca waves after her until Virginia shuts the door behind them. They turn, and fall silent as they spot Mariya. Virginia's eyes widen as she sees the air mask over her face, the fogging that appears every now and again the only thing telling them that she's breathing somewhat normally. Cree walks ahead with her, their eyes widening as they spot the splotches of blood stained in the covers over her chest, and around her head, dried blood running down her chin. Some of her hair is bloodied now, tinted a slight crimson.
Bianca shutters.
"Mariya..." she trails.
"Wow, she looks banged up." Cree comments, "Well then, let's get this over with so that we can keep her from going through more pain."
Virginia nods.
"Sounds good." she replies putting her hand in Mariya.
"Let's get her back." Kayla says with a grin.
The others nod, closing her eyes. As they did before, they focus themselves as Cree enters them into Mariya's abandoned mind.
Virginia blinks, looking up to find them back in the dank space from before.
"Ugh, just as dark and creepy as last time." Kayla comments.
"Kayla, did you really expect anything better since yesterday?" Cree asks.
"Well, no, but I can have dreams, right?" Kayla replies.
"Alright, does anyone see a lump like last time?" Bianca asks, changing the stupid subject.
"Nope, I can't see anything in here." Virginia comments, "Hey Cree, you think you can use Hebi Denkou to-"
Without warning, Virginia feels herself falling over, her feet soon above her head. With a thud, she lands on her back.
"Ack!" she breaths, "That hurt."
Cree brings out her sword causing it to light up to see what Virginia fell over.
"Hey, you found the lump." Cree comments.
"Told ya you'd do the same thing." Kayla comments with a smirk.
"Oh shut up." Virginia groans as Bianca helps her up.
"Alright, now what do we do?" Bianca asks.
"Well, I'm making the guess that these things have something to do with connecting her soul to her body, all we have to do is prove it." Cree says.
"And how the Hell are we supposed to do that?" Virginia asks.
"Maybe we should try to run our pressure through the lumps and see where the energy takes them." Bianca comments.
The others turn and blink, taken back by what Bianca said. The staring causes her to blush slightly.
"Wh-What? It's just an idea!" Bianca says, "S-Stop staring at me!"
"O..k..then." Kayla says, "I say Virginia does it, considering that she's a T.P. Soul Reaper."
"Ugh, feels weird to be called that." Virginia says as she kneels before the lump, "Here goes nothing...I guess."
Reluctantly, she puts her hand onto the smooth surface, her eyes widening as she finds herself now moving fast down a tunnel looking place, light flashing. She covers her eyes.
"G-Guys, what's happening?!" she yells.
No reply.
She grits her teeth as she suddenly comes to a halt, looking around to see where she is.
"Wait a minute..."
She recognizes the place. It has a red tint to the space, looking as if it's a never ending void. She looks down, seeing the abyss below, as she seems to be floating in mid-air. She looks back up, her heart beat picking up.
"M-Mariya?! You here?!" Virginia yells.
She doesn't hear a reply, dashing her hopes a bit. She turns, cuffing her mouth with her hands.
"Mariya! It's me, Virginia!" she yells, "Say something! I know you're there!"
Nothing.
She sighs.
"Mariya..." she trails.
...Vir...ginia...
She jolts her head up, whipping around.
"M-Mariya?!" she yells.
...Heh...man, I'm going insane...I hear Virginia....
"Mariya, it is me! What's this red void?!" Virginia yells.
...No...it's not possible...there's no way...you could be in my mind...
Virginia's eyes widen.
"Y-Your...mind?" she trails.
She shakes her head, tightening her fists.
"Mariya...are you alright?" she asks.
...Well...I'm not dead, if that makes you feel better...
"Mariya, be serious."
...I've lost at least two pints of blood over the past week....Though they're spaced out, so I'm alright...I'm definitely not as groomed as I usually am, but I can get over it...
"Alright, how about mentally?"
Mariya doesn't respond for a moment, putting Virginia on edge.
...Tell me Virginia...the truth, alright? Pity won't really be needed at this point...
"What is it?"
...How's Toshiro?...
"He's...fine...why?"
...Did he really...have a breakdown?...
Virginia's eyes widen.
...Bijuu came down yesterday, talking about how Toshiro began freaking out, even began to freeze himself...please...is that true?...
Virginia doesn't respond.
...Oh my God, he did?!...Oh my God, Oh my God-
"He's fine now Mariya! Really, he's fine!" Virginia interrupts, "Now, he's just been focusing on one thing!"
...What could that be Virginia...
Virginia sighs.
"He's focused...on well...saving you."
Mariya doesn't respond for a moment, taken back by her words.
...Virginia...tell him something for...me...
"W-What?" she asks.
...Tell him that stone...can have weak points...especially where it counts...
Virginia blinks.
"Uh...is that supposed to be some saying to make him feel better?" Virginia asks.
...Just give him the message Virginia-
Her eyes widen as she hears Mariya's voice cut out.
"Dude?" Virginia says.
She hears Mariya's breathing become rough.
....G-Get out...Virginia...
"What? Why?!"
...The...B-Bijuu....GO!...
Without warning, the void begins to fall apart around Virginia, her footing breaking.
"A-Ah!" Virginia yells.
...Goodbye...
"Mariya!"
Her eyes shoot open, thrown back by the force of Mariya's mind pushing her out.
"Ack!" she breaths.
"Virginia, are you alright?" Bianca asks, kneeling beside Virginia.
She pants.
"M-Mariya...kicked me out..." Virginia trails.
The girls gasp.
"You talked to Mariya?!" Kayla asks.
Virginia nods.
"W-What do you mean she kicked you out?" Cree asks.
"She made me leave...her inner mind." Virginia pants.
"Why?" Bianca asks.
"S-Something about-" Virginia starts.
Her eyes widen as a breeze begins to go by, looking up with everyone.
She gasps.
"Uh oh...." Kayla trails.
The light from before.
"We need to get out...NOW!" Cree yells.
They get up, running until they find themselves back in the hospital room, all now panting.
"Great...Virginia...did you get any info...from Mariya?" Bianca trails.
"I'll tell ya on the way home, looks like we're gonna have to split for now." Virginia says as she walks towards the door.
Cree blinks.
"Why can't you tell us now?" she asks.
Virginia turns towards them.
"Cause, it's about to get crowded in here." Virginia replies.
"Huh?-" Kayla starts.
"AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
They whip their heads around as Virginia pushes the button hard, watching Mariya scream her head off.
"S-Shit, not again!" Bianca stutters.
"C'mon, the doctors will be here soon." Virginia says.
"O-Ok." Kayla says as they turn away from Mariya.
"U-Ack!"
Virginia turns, her eyes widening as she sees blood running down Mariya's face. She clenches her fists, wishing she could do something as she grabs her bag. And only seconds later, the doctors rush in again, this time running past them as they easily give in, allowing the door to shut behind them.
Cree sighs.
"I never want to hear that again." Kayla comments.
"...Neither do I." Cree agrees.
Virginia looks back at them.
"Let's get her back." Virginia says.
They nod in agreement, walking down the hallway with Mariya's screams behind them.
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Toshiro's Perspective
"London? As in London, England?" Haruna asks.
"Yes, London, England." Toshiro replies, "Please, can you give me some information about their dungeons and tunnels."
"Uh, I guess Sir." she replies, "Sir?"
"Yes Haruna?" Toshiro answers.
Haruna doesn't reply for a moment, thinking to herself.
"Does this...have anything to do with...my Captain, Sir?"
Toshiro blinks, looking up at her. Haruna, Yattamori's 7th seat, has always seemed to have a respect for her, though it seems that only recently she's become really caring for her, and since Yattamori's disappearance, she's been just as depressed as everyone.
He sighs.
"Yes, there's a high possibility that they're keeping her there."
Haruna blinks.
"You mean you've narrowed the search that much?"
He nods.
She sighs, giving a small grin.
"Good, I miss Captain Yattamori." she say.
"Trust me, you aren't the only one." he comments.
She chuckles, looking through some files.
"Alright Sir, here's what I got." she says, pulling a stack of papers out of a drawer.
He blinks.
"Damn...that's a lot of papers."
"Well, the most known dungeon in London, as I'm sure you know, is the London Tower, which was used as one around 16th century to the 19th century." Haruna says, looking over the papers, "A lot of bad stuff happened in there, a Queen was held there, people were stoned, the guillotine, all sorts of dark crap."
"Are there any tunnels, passage ways?"
Haruna chuckles.
"It's a famous building that used to be home to the Country's loyalty. Yes, it definitely has all that Sir."
"Got any layout maps?"
She pulls out a piece of paper, laying it in front of him.
"But of course."
He grins, taking a side to look over it.
"So...what made you come to the conclusion she may be there?" Haruna asks.
"...Mahinahime."
She blinks.
"Excuse me Sir?"
He looks up at her.
"Mahinahime, she has something to do with this, as you know. Well, while looking through information, I found a slip that had information saying that Mahinahime loved the fashion of Victorian England." Toshiro explains.
Her eyes widen.
"You're connecting Mariya to the Princess?"
"Think about it, Mariya has been targeted because they don't want her to find out something about Princess Mahinahime." Toshiro says, "So, it would make sense that their twisted leader would take her someplace that has something to do with Mahinahime. It makes too much sense."
Haruna thinks, then chuckles.
"Wow, when she said plain sight, she meant plain sight, huh?"
"Seems like it." he replies.
She grins, before to fades.
"Captain Hitsugaya?"
"Mhmm?"
She doesn't ask for a moment.
"Something has been bothering me since they took her...." she trails, "They've wanted to kill her for years, so why would they just take her and keep her alive?"
He sits there for a moment, a lump forming in his throat. Though he sets his composure, and looks back up at Haruna.
"Means only one thing." he says.
"What would that be?" she asks.
"They're planning something..." he trails, "And it's gonna be big."
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Plink...poink...plink...
"Ha...ha...h-ha.."
Blood drips from her chin, landing right on the tail of her bodice bow. Bits of electricity run through her body, causing her to shutter drastically.
"N-Ngh..."
"Hehehe, good job Shukaku, though it seems she's still conscious."
"I guess she's learned to cut off her Spiritual Pressure before the shock comes on...Guess she is smart."
"Shukaku, the Mistress will be upset to see that you injured her before we take her-"
"Oh, shut up Houkou!"
"But, why are you putting her through all this anyway?"
"Houkou, be silent."
"Why? I mean, she didn't do anything to us. In fact, weren't we the ones that started it all?-"
"SHUT UP HOUKOU!"
Mariya looks up, panting hard.
...This female...
"What are you guys yelling about? The Mistress is waiting." she hears Kenta say.
"Houkou is talking up crap."
Kenta sighs.
"Shukaku, for now, you must just let it go, now, get her out."
Shukaku grits his teeth.
"Fine, Raijuu, get her out."
"Whoa, whoa man-"
"Just get her!"
"Fine, fine, We'll get her."
She pants, coughing some more. Though, she quiets as she hears the doors open.
"C'mon girl, time to meet the Mistress."
She responds by glaring up at them, Houkou becoming still as a pole as she notices the power somehow sparking in her eyes, even though all in all...
They're lifeless.
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