(Mysterious Man pov)
I turn the corner and lean my back on the wall feeling eminence guilt I clutch my chest because my heart felt as if it would shatter to pieces again.
(Yuki...Im sorry but...this is for the best.)
I sigh once gathering my thoughts.
(There's still some things I must do, once that's done...I'll come back to you...I promise.)
(Yuki)
The day of the banquet came quickly, we all gear up and enter the car.
Kirito seemed to be deep in thought while Mr. Bolin downed his usual alcohol. I stared out the window while twiddling with the hem of my dress.
(I wonder if this mission will be successful, so far we've come across no leads and Mr. Bolin doesn't seem to be worried about it. This is aggravating.)
I sat pondering on my thoughts wondering what to do. When the car finally came to a stop we enter the tall mansion where a tall man in a burgundy suit and tie comes up to us to chat with Mr. Bolin.
"Mr. Bolin! It's good to see you, my friend! Are these two your children you talk so highly about?"
Mr. Bolin nods and pats on both of our shoulders.
"Yes! This boy here is Lee and this is my dear daughter Rain...Say hello to Mr. Sana kids."
We both bow in respect and give our greetings.
"It's nice to meet you."
We both speak at the same time. Mr. Sana looks towards me and smiles lightly.
"Ms. Rain, I have a son about your age that I would love to introduce to you if you don't mind?"
I dart a look towards Mr. Bolin who nods and I agree even though I felt awkward.
"Sure it'll be my pleasure, sir."
With that said he leads me away from Kirito and Bolin and thus our mission starts.
Sana leads me to a group of people which pretty much consisted of just a bunch of girls surrounded by one man. He has sandy blond hair, slender bluish-purple eyes, and a pretty good figure. His husky light voice rang out around the crowd of girls.
"My my, You guys are all the more wild tonight, Calm down girls."
His voice sounding sadistic as he speaks I couldn't help but get shivers hearing it. Something about him gave me the creeps and made me feel awkward. I clear my throat and am about to speak to Sana but he speaks before me.
"Leo, This is Borins daughter, I thought I'd come to introduce her to you since she's new to these parts and doesn't know anyone."
(He's...Kinda helping me...I should just play along for now I can use this to my advantage.)
I bow in respect to Leo who chuckles.
"What's your name cutie?"
I hold my hand out to him.
"My name is Rain, Nice to meet you."
He takes my hand and kisses it, I awkwardly draw it back.
"I-Uh..."
I look around noticing all of the girls staring at me with jealousy in their eyes. A few whisper to each other.
"Who is this girl..."
"She looks like a bumpkin."
another girl chimes in.
"She has quite a few scars on her, Maybe she's someone's mistress!"
As if my temper wasn't already short enough it was even thinner at this point, I held back my words but Leo stands up throwing his arm around my shoulders.
"Come on Ms. Rain, I'll show you around and introduce you to some people that I think you'd be interested In."
I stiffen in at his touch but just go along with it letting him lead me away from the gawking stares.
"Mr. Leo-"
He interrupts me before I could finish my sentence.
"Leo is fine, Besides I know who you really are so there's no need for any formalities."
Shocked by his response I look up at him to see his serious smile.
"Don't tell me that old man didn't inform you that your not the only ones on this mission right?"
I shake my head and he chuckles.
"Well, that's to be expected by that old drunk, anyway our targets here. Look he's right over there talking to Kirito and Borin."
I follow his line of sight and could see the back of a man talking to them indeed. I felt a bit releaved.
"Good, he's not dead then."
Leo chuckles again.
"Nope not dead, Well not yet anyway."
We glance at each other and I look around us.
"What do you mean by yet?"
"It seems he has a few assassins following him, for him to show his face here is pretty dangerous. He's putting himself at great risk. Let's go talk somewhere quiet shall we."
I nod and we walk out to a nearby balcony closing the door behind us.
"Do you know a man named Kazuki?"
Startled by his question my senses were heightened at the sound of his name.
I look away when I answer his question.
"Yes, He's my elder half-brother...But im sure you already know that so why did you ask?"
Leo chuckles.
"What a straightforward response, I like that! Your just like Ash in that way huh?"
I dart a look at him in surprise.
"How do you know Suki?"
Leo leans his back up against the railings of the balcony looking up at the bright full moon.
"We were really good friends before everything happened, I'm sure you don't remember me but I used to come over all the time to play before I moved to this country. I was sad to hear what happened. I'm sorry for your loss."
I clutch my fists.
(I have a good memory, I remember a lot from my early childhood. How come I do not remember him at all.)
"Yuki?"
I look up to see Leo had closed the gap between us, His face filled with sorrow.
"I am genuinely sorry, If I could have been there I would have protected all of you."
I shake my head.
" No it's not your fault, it's ok...Besides, I just learned here recently that Ash Suki is still alive somewhere. I-"
Just before I could finish my sentence im pushed up against the balcony with an arm around my waist and a hand covering my cheek, Leo was insanely close to my face so much so that I was afraid to move because if I were to we would probably kiss, I gulp but hear a door open behind us. I instantly blush and am about to speak but Leo interrupts.
"Shh, just play along."
I hear two men chatting in a corner away from us, it seems they haven't noticed us yet.
"He should be leaving soon, We will follow and strike then, If anyone is around him ill subdue them and you go in for the kill got it?"
The voice is a voice I knew all to well.
(Kazuki...So he's here after all.)
"One other thing...If you see my sister...Let me deal with her. Ash should also be close by. Remember we need to draw him out as quickly as we can."
(So...Our target...Hes just bait. The real target is Ash! I need to tell Kirito and-)
I try to move but Leo doesn't let go.
"You're going to give us away, Stop moving..."
He whispers and I sigh inwardly.
Once the footsteps fade away and the door shuts Leo lets go and takes a step back.
"Are you ok? your face is red..."
I look away from his gaze.
"Yeah, just fine let's go. We have some useful information to tell the others."