Ash pov
" So they have everything and there are not missing anything?"
Asks Mum as she serves us dinner.
" As I said before Mum they have heating, a decent bedroom and a toilet".
I tell my Mum as I slowly start my food.
" Have you talked to them about the building?"
Asks father.
" Yes they asked for time to think ".
I say.
" Smart girls "
Says father with a smile and I fully agree with him. They both show a much higher intellectual level but that is probably because of their living conditions. Both were forced to grow up faster, but they still sometimes ,they show typical childish behaviour .
"So which task did they choose?"
Asks mum sitting down at the table with us.
" Xiong"
I say seeing the look on mum's face as she would expect.
" Mum are you sure?"
I ask my mother as to whether she is sure that she will help the girls in case of problems. You can well see by this task that someone is messing with the Xiong which is not good , and gathering information on this group may carry the risk of attack from them .So when potentially someone goes after Kurumi and Neo I doubt that Xiong will help them , which only leaves my parents on their side .
"Don't worry so much , I know what you are thinking . Someone is indeed playing with Xiong . Because everyone knows well that dust is their main reason why they have so much power now . For this reason I honestly believe that this group is either stupid or doesn't know what they are doing . Well, unless they have a really good plan or reasons for doing it. "
" And looking at the fact that Xiong need third parties to help means that the matter is serious and they can not handle it or something more serious is happening to them . I honestly don't know, I'm not in the business and I don't know what's going on at most I can make some calls later and ask around."
Dad says while eating.
" Despite this I believe Kurumi will handle this matter without any problem .She is very young but talented , with her and Neo's skills they are perfect for this job . That's why in the first place I allowed with your father to show them this task , it's nothing they can't handle. "
"Especially since, besides the money itself, they can make contact with Xiong which may come in handy for them in the future . And as for the threat to the girls , you don't have to worry about it. I doubt that anyone will move after them, in the end no one will even know who to move after."
Mom says seriously . However, before I get back to eating dad looks at me again.
" Kurumi already has an idea for this task , right ? "
Father asks as I with a sigh, I look at him because he is right and Kurumi already has a plan which makes me impressed especially that she came up with it, in a moment .
" They need two scrolls and the opportunity to connect with you mum".
I say looking at my smiling mother.
Pov Kurumi
' Someone in Vale selling illegal dust which in small quantities is not a problem but these are quite large shipments and this does not please the Xiong family .Which as far as I know has taken complete control on the flow of illegal dust through the Vale .'
' Especially as the other side is impersonating other smaller gangs which causes tension and destabilisation. Therefore I have to be careful not to accuse anyone blindly . So I need to gather evidence and information about this situation . '
Thinking about this I sit on the roof looking at the familiar warehouse where the homeless people enter and leave. Suddenly I feel someone touch the top of my head and turning around I see a smiling Neo with a cold drink in both hands.
"Thank you "
I say to Neo picking up one of the drinks after which I open it and drink. Neo sits down next to me as we wait together for the first stage of my plan. Again I am pulled from my thoughts by my pink mouse.
"What's going on? "
I ask looking at her when I notice she is pointing at something looking in that direction I see what she is pointing at.
" It's him"
I say with a smile looking at the familiar horned junkie. Getting up from the ledge I'm sitting on I shake out my dress looking to see if everything is sleek, I fix my ponytails and eye patch. I then look at Neo who is looking at me with a face of " Are you serious?".
" Neo lady should always look beautiful even when she meets someone like Lotus".
I say when a playful smile appears on Neo's face which makes me know she has caught on to what I am playing at then she gently bows pulling her bowler off her head as she asks for my hand. With a giggle I give her my hand which she gently kisses.
"Stop it or I'll fall in love with you".
I say to which my mouse puts on her bowler hat then she straightens up as we both look towards the warehouse.
"Time to say hello to old friends."
I say after which we both jump off the roof and head towards the Lotus.
Pov 3 person
In the warehouse filled with tents and hearths were a mass of homeless people some sleeping in sleeping bags others walking aimlessly and some holding rusty tools, boards and knives apparently serving as security for the place. In an office located at the top of the warehouse stood Lotus the leader of the place looking through the glass at the homeless people in the hall.
"Guys bring me some tea".
Says Lotus looking at his two "bodyguards" who nod to him then leave. Lotus walks over to an old dusty office chair and sits down on it then starts twirling around on it like a fool while laughing.
" Are you having fun?"
Says a soft girly voice however hearing a voice from nowhere Lotus is frightened causing him to lose his balance and fall over with the chair backwards just under two pairs of feet.
With his eyes wide open Lotus looks at the three eyes each a different colour set in beautiful little faces on which an amused and cruel smile is painted.
Lotus' mouth opens visibly wanting to scream but this action is interrupted when his face pales as the barrel of an antique gun appears on his forehead.
"I came to talk. "
Says Kurumi with a smile looking straight into his drug clouded eyes.
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"So who sent you to me? "
Says a nervous Lotus looking at Neo who sits with a serious face on his leather chair trying to intimidate him as Kurumi sits on her lap.
" Can't I visit old friends anymore?"
Asks Kurumi kindly.
" Hehe I would remember if I ever met such a lovely young lady."
Says a nervous Lotus glancing at the gun lying on the desk next to Kurumi's pale hand.
" Lotus, Lotus keep taking this shit that is destroying your memory. "
Says Kurumi getting off Neo's lap then she walks over to Lotus and rotates in front of him letting her dress and hair move in the breeze. While this scene was beautiful it made Lotus look like an idiot.
" Are you my daughter "
Asks Lotus uncertainly, unconcerned that he is close enough to Kurumi to catch her and use this to his advantage. Hearing his answer Kurumi just looks at him.
" Copper number two"
Says Kurumi with blank eyes while shaking her head denying reality. On the other hand Neo's serious face disappeared as she turned all red and her cheeks puffed up as tears squeezed into her eyes trying not to burst out laughing.
Sighing Kurumi notices the movement of Lotus who finally wanted to get out of the situation by catching Kurumi "defenceless". However, his body flew forward as his legs were held by the hands that emerged from his shadow. Flying forward he stopped when his throat met the barrel of the gun which " teleported" into Kurumi's hand .
The distance between Kurumi's and Lotus' faces was so small that Kurumi could smell his stench and he could smell a faint rose fragrance mixed with the smell of ice cream. However, the stench did not bother Kurumi when she brought her face so close to his that in his eyes her face distorted due to optical illusion (I have no idea what this is called in English sorry about that).
" I am not your daughter I am your worst nightmare."
Says Kurumi sticking out her tongue trying to look cute when it all came together in Lotus' eyes.
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RWBY - The madness of Lappland