Codename "The Devil"

Shion was already sick of this shit. All these people had shown up to put a damper on her night of fun. All logic and reason had disappeared from Shion's mind and she could feel rage bubbling up to the surface.

"Fine you bastards, if you want me so bad come and get me. I want this over with so I can enjoy the rest of my night." Shion grabbed a pry bar that was laying near the receiving dock of the restaurant about ten feet from the front door.

Armed with only the stiff piece of metal, Shion started running towards one of the hooded figures. She was uncoordinated compared to normal but was able to clip the person's arm, bending it at an unnatural angle.

As the first hunched over silently in pain, the second assailant came forward. This one Shion was able to grab by the arm, "Got you!" Shion exclaimed. She squeezed down with all her strength and with a sharp twist of her arm, ripped the extremity off and threw it aside. Shion was instantly drenched in blood.

The third and fourth figures attacked simultaneously. One attempting to strike her side with a stun baton, the other attempting to bludgeon her face with a thick metal baton.

Just as the two were about to hit her, Shion leaned backwards as if getting ready to do the limbo, and the man with the stun baton hit his comrade instead. As the metal baton clattered to the ground, Shion lost her footing (she normally wouldn't but she was wasted) and grabbed the fallen baton. She did a dodge roll for the next strike then a swinging back fist with the baton to the hooded figure's leg partially amputating it below the knee. Again Shion was sprayed with blood. Before the third person who was stunned could get up Shion smashed her foot right through his chest.

Chizuru finally stepped out of the restaurant and the first thing she encountered was the severed arm Shion threw close to the entrance. She rushed to Shion's side as the remainder of the hooded people formed a circle around them.

"Its about time you showed up. I came out to these assholes trying to ruin our night Chizuru,” Shion said between hiccups.

Chizuru snickered and said "Really? Looks like you were keeping all the fun to yourself."

Shion continued the banter, "Who would have thought that "The Butcher and The Devil" would be fighting together. On three, I go high, you go low "

"One, two,...," before three Shion threw the baton like a spear to the person standing in front of Chizuru with a machete, striking him in the side of the head with enough force to create a two inch dent in his skull. As he fell, Chizuru slid and caught his blade.

She then spun around and in an instant chopped off the hands of the person to her right.

Meanwhile, Shion engaged the figure directly in front of her, skillfully dodging swings of a blade before she stumbled back and the blade grazed her abdomen cutting a slash in her dress and skin. On the next strike, Shion narrowly dodged an attack then managed to grab the person's throat, ripping it out instantly.

Chizuru was surrounded by the last three figures. As they all attacked at the same time, she dodged the first attack and sliced the person's achilles heel. The second attack she dived toward the assailant and did a back spring off the ground into their chest. Then in a flash sliced off both their arms. The third person was about to land a blow on her back when Shion came up from behind and snapped their neck.

Shion spoke to Chizuru, "I called for a clean up crew already. Let's see what they have to say before people show up," she pointed to the person with the gash in their Achilles heel.

The person was dragging themselves away from the scene leaving a trail of blood behind them. Shion approached them, "Hi, excuse me. Would you stop a sec, I have a bunch of questions for you, and I would rather not have to take you to my office, so how about it? Answer them for me and I won't have to torture you. Either way you will be answering".

The person began to convulse before going still, Shion kicked the person over and there was thick red puke coming out of the person's mouth. Chizuru looked over Shion's shoulder and said, "Cyanide. The fucker must have really wanted to keep his secret. Everyone knows when interrogated by the devil, the truth will come out."

Shion removed the hood from the person's head revealing a bald head with a giant Ouroboros tattoo on their scalp, she also opened the person's mouth and was surprised to find their tongue missing.

"Check the other bodies for tattoos and a missing tongue," Shion ordered.

Chizuru bent down and checked the two closest to her, removing their hoods to reveal the same tattoo and missing tongues.

"Shion, we may have a bigger problem than we initially thought."

"Yes, that seems to be the case. We can begin investigating more tomorrow. Right now I just want to spend this time with you Chizuru. You worked so hard to set this up and I'm really having a good time with you," Shion smiled, her white teeth in stark contrast to the drying blood that covered her body.

"Shouldn't we wait for the clean up crew?"

"No, I don't think that's necessary. They have their orders. I doubt they would get attacked considering these attacks are targeted at me or you. Speaking of that, I don't think it's safe to go back to my apartment right now, and I really need a shower... I was thinking we could go back to your place?"

Chizuru replied as quickly as was humanly possible, "Of course. I'm ordering the cab now."

The two began walking to the nearest station, when Chizuru noticed Shion was holding her abdomen tightly.

"What's wrong? Does it still hurt? Is it still bleeding?" she asked with a worried expression, brows furrowed.

"I'm ok, its just a little sore but it should heal soon." Shion replied through a half-smile.

"That simply won't do," Chizuru said while lifting Shion into her arms.

Shion tried to protest saying, "But you are gonna get blood all over you..."

"Blood isn't a big deal. You know I'm no stranger to it. The important thing is that you aren't in pain."

"Thank you." Shion whispered as she rested her head on Chizuru's shoulder and fell asleep.

When Shion came to, Chizuru was walking down the hall of her apartment, still carrying Shion.

Chizuru smiled gently, "Did you have a nice nap?"

Shion nodded. "Once the adrenaline wore off, I realized how tired I was. You can let me down now, I'm feeling much better."

Chizuru gently placed Shion's feet on the ground before drawing her sidearm and scanning her wrist on her apartment lock"Just in case," she assured Shion. She slowly opened the door then did a quick sweep of the apartment. "All clear," she shouted to Shion.

Shion walked into the room when she felt something brush against her leg and she reflexively jumped back. Heart racing, Shion looked down. Big green eyes looked up at her, followed by a sleek black body and a bushy tail. Shion bent down to pet the creature.

"Kitty you nearly gave me a heart attack. Chizuru, where did you get this cute little kitty?"

"Oh he was hanging out by my apartment for months, last month I opened the window and he walked right in. His name is Alexander."

"Hi Alexander, my name is Shion," she said in a baby voice then scratched the kitty's chin and tummy. Shion closed the door.

"Chizuru, about that shower. I think I'm gonna need some help. I re-opened the gash just now when I bent down."

"Sit down Shion, Ill get things ready".

Shion sat down and quickly opened her metal case and popped a green pill before sticking the case underneath the couch. Shion could hear the water running and saw Chizuru peek out of the bathroom door before darting back inside the bathroom.

After catching her breath and settling her racing heart, Chizuru walked towards Shion trying to conceal her excitement. Things got pretty hot and heavy at the restaurant and she had no idea how she was going to keep holding back if things got like that again. She helped Shion off the floor and into the bathroom. Chizuru used a wet washcloth and began to remove as much of the blood as possible. With each touch Shion leaned into it and closed her eyes. When Shion was mostly clean, Chizuru started to get up, but Shion grabbed her arm.

"Chizuru, stay. I want you... I mean I want you to stay with me."

Shion looked into Chizuru' s eyes and began to remove her clothes. When Chizuru didn't move, Shion gathered up all her courage and took a step closer to her and pulled down the fabric from one of her shoulders, running hand along Chizuru's collarbone. Chizuru slowly started to remove her clothes while looking intensely at Shion.

When the two were fully undressed. Shion grabbed Chizuru's hand and led her into the already hot shower. In silence, the two showered together, Shion prompting Chizuru to either wash her hair or body. She pulled Chizuru into the water and handed her the shampoo and conditioner. While her back was turned Shion stroked her shoulders, then her chest and lower.

Shion reached past Chizuru and shut off the water before turning her to face Shion. "I meant what I said, earlier. I can't hold back anymore and I want you. I'm saying this now and I'm not drunk anymore."

She immediately locked lips with Chizuru before being carried to Chizuru's bedroom where the two spent most of the night so close that there was no longer any distance between them.