Family Secrets

T E N T H

A WEEK EARLIER. . .

The kid who always gets praised by his boss. The kid who always had the potential and intelligence, enters the meeting room of his crew. A serious aura surround the room as he enters. Carrying his usual stuff, the kid takes a seat.

"You're late," The boss of the group speaks once the kid settles down on his seat.

"I'm sorry, sir. I came from the Xanthos residence," The kid slightly bows his head.

Their boss sits up straight in his seat, showing much anticipation. "And...?" All eyes of the group turned to the kid who now fidgets his fingers.

"T-they're planning a break-in..." The kid trails off. "At San Diego group of companies," He spills.

"What's with San Diego?" Their boss sips on his tea, getting all comfortable in listening what his men is saying

"They assumed he's the one holding the Gem, sir" The kid adjusts to his seat.

Their boss knits his brows "Where did that came from?"

"I don't know, sir. The father-daughter duo suddenly conducted a meeting at their basement. Assuming that San Diego has the Gem," The kid spills once again.

With a few nods and tap on the table, their boss came up with a plan.

"Alright, here's what were gonna do..." The group lend all ears to their boss who's speaking.

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The group sent out two people that work under them to tail Luvox's crew to the break-in that's going to be conducted. One to be the watcher, and the other for the fighting combat.

"I'll be watching from here, Hamanaki. I'll inform you through the earpiece," The woman in the group that was sent by their boss speaks with her colleague.

"Copy that," Hamanaki headed for the entrance of the building, wearing his black hooded attire. His Samurai dangling from his side.

Hanamaki managed to pass the people without being questioned. Making his way to the rooftop where the marksman stands with her ally.

"Any news on your end?" The guy with the Samurai speaks through his earpiece.

"None, are you in position?" His colleague replies.

Spying on the enemy through the peep hole of the rooftop door.

Being able to kill, assassinate, and blame the crime to other people, takes a lot of guts. To be able to witness a man getting shot right in front of you, knowing you shot that particular person. You must be wondering, 'where do they get all the guts to endure the same scene over and over again?'

Guilt, anger, frustration, hatred, some are even forced. Every warrior tells a story, every warrior has something to fight for. These warriors all want the same thing, the same desire. And that is the Gem to be in their hands.

A light 'beep' was heard through Hamanaki's earpiece. Letting him know that that's the signal for him to make his planned move.

It's time.

Slowly opening the rooftop door, he creeps behind the big guy who he assumed to be the marksman's colleague. Using his speed and reflexes, he manages to use the big guy's own sniper rifle to choke him.

"Any sign of bodyguards from there, Covu?" He hears the Marksman ask. "Covu?"

Not long until she decided to turn around, realizing her colleague is not responding. Hanamaki was surprised when Vaughn started to fight him back. Receiving abdominal punches and elbow jabs from her.

Vaughn calls the attention of her colleague to take over in stopping Hanamaki. In an act of reflex, he held his Samurai to block the incoming attack from Covu. leaving Covu some few scratches and shallow wounds on his arm.

Just like the others, The Samurai warrior has his weakness. To the big guy's luck, he figured that out easily. Resulting the Samurai warrior to be tackled on the ground.

Hamanaki could just imagine the look on his Boss' face when he knows that they failed the mission. When the marksman's g*n fired, That's when Covu lets go of Hamanaki to assist Vaughn and proceed to following their plan.

The warrior that carries his Samurai stayed still from his lying position on the ground, catching his breath in the very least.

"Hamanaki? Did you manage to pull through?" His earpiece soon echoes to him.

"No," He speaks in dismay.

"s**t!" The woman from the other side of the line curses. "I'll come up. Let's proceed to plan B,"

The desire that ignites the flame in them to get the eagerness in taking hold of the Gem. Every warrior tells a story, every warrior has something to fight for.

Now you've seen the other side of the story, you might be wondering, 'How would this go from here on out?' 'What will be their next move in order to take home the Gem they all want?' 'Who amongst the crews will conquer the Gem?'