(Kirito pov, 1 hour earlier)
"Ok, we've reached enemies' territory so be alert, wear these disguises so we won't be spotted by anyone familiar."
I hand them an overcoat each with black masks and snow hats.
"With these, we should blend in especially since it's cold here. Stay close and act casual."
They nod and Shun taps on my shoulder from behind.
"If we do find her then what's our plan next?"
I look around us to see a lot of poverty and poor civilians roaming around.
"Once we find some intel and know the extent of this all then we can come up with a sturdy plan, for right now let's talk to the civilians here they may be of some help."
Shun nods and Suzaku points towards a tavern that looks a bit busy.
"Maybe let's try here first, We have to start somewhere anyway."
I nod.
"That's a good idea, Hey Kadachi come here."
He casually walks up to me.
"Your the only one of us who's more capable to keep watch from afar with your enhanced eyesight, I need you to keep a lookout from afar and watch for any on-coming vampires got it?"
he wipes his nose from the cold
"Yep got it 'boss'"
He smirks as he emphasizes the word and I sigh in annoyance.
" Ok, Shun while Suzaku and I are talking I need you to analyze anyone that we talk to you think might be creditable."
Shun nods.
"Ok let's move in we must hurry but be discreet"
After talking for quite a while to different people who have either turned us away from the fear of being punished by the vamps or just could care less we stumble upon an elderly man alongside his elder daughter at the front of the tavern looking at the guests.
"Hello, sir and ma'am may I speak to you?"
they both look back at each other then back at us and the women speaks first.
"Sure follow me to somewhere more secluded first."
we nod and follow close behind as she wheels her elderly father into the back of the tavern, once in a room that looks similar to a living room lit by a few lamps and heated with a fireplace she closes the door shut behind us and directs us to a small couch as she stands opposite with her father.
"This is my Grandfathers tavern, upon further inspection, you guys do not appear to live in this region, your skin color has more color to it. So what brings you here do you realize how dangerous it is for outsiders?"
Suzaku takes a glance at me and I speak first.
"We come here for peace, but my partner was kidnapped and taken into this land, we are hoping to find any intel on where she might be at."
The young lady sighs looking at us in pity.
"I see, I know too well how it feels when someone you care about has been taken by one of the vampire families. But I do not know if we can be of much help I can surely try to answer any questions you have though if I have an answer that is."
I give her a genuine smile.
"Thank you, Have you ever heard of a man named Kazuki?"
Her face saddens and it looked as though I brought back bad memories.
"Yes I have, he's a cruel man working under the Lord of all vampires, we have only seen him once and that was a couple of years ago. He came into this tavern and killed my mother kidnapping my Grandfather's wife."
I look over to see the grandfather with a few tears in his eyes but motionless nonetheless. The young lady seems to notice my gaze and pats her grandfather's shoulder.
"My grandfather hasn't spoken a word since that day and nor has walked, we get daily letters from my grandmother updating us here and there, She is being forced to be a maid for Kazuki and his household."
I quickly stand up and it startles both the young lady and Suzaku.
"Really, has she said anything about a young girl with Long black hair and fluorescent blue eyes?"
She stops to think about it for a second but puts her finger towards us.
"Now that you mention it she did say that he had brought a young girl home with him but didn't say what she looked like or who she was, she wrote that she had a pretty face and was pretty badly beaten by him, she rendered medical care afterward though."
I clench my fists.
(He wasted no time laying hands on her when I find him he's dead meat!)
"Ma'am do you know where he resides I believe that is our friend he has, if we can rescue her I'll be sure to bring back your grandmother as well!"
She nods and gives me a gentle and hopeful smile.
"Of course id be happy to help, his villa is just about a 20-minute walk from here, I will draw a map for you. And thank you in advance it is truly a blessing you entered our tavern."
she looks down towards her grandfather who is now slightly smiling looking our way.
"Thank you, Sir and ma'am."
After receiving the map she drew out for us we make our leave and once out of earshot Suzaku nudges my shoulder.
"How sure are you that we can rescue both?"
I couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy as well.
"We do not know exactly what we are getting ourselves into, I was too hasty on our promise back there but I definitely intend to try and keep it no matter what I must do."
Suzaku smirks.
"For someone who wouldn't even give any girl the slightest attention all these years, Why Yuki?"
I shake my head.
"At this moment I don't know myself, The only thing I do know is that... every time I'm around her she makes my heart beat out of control and I crave her presence, she is different from all of the other girls in her own way I mean, and shes defiantly not fake like most."
Suzaku laughs historically.
"Man you fell for her hard! but hey I can't judge because I have a crush on someone too."
I smirk.
(For someone as complicated as Suzaku I'm surprised he actually took a liking to someone as well, I wonder who that person is.)
before I could ask we approach Kazuki's villa all side by side and all conversations came to a quick halt.
"Alright, so here's the plan so listen close!"