Kill The Intruders

You are Papa’s most precious treasure…

I awoke, finding myself back on my bed and wearing a fresh change of clothes. I was in a comfortable fitting red and white skirt, it was loose yet firm… a skirt?!

I sat up to see Aoi slumped over on my bed, she was fast asleep with a large silly smile spread across her face. I hobbled over to the mirror to look at myself. Surely enough, I was in a skirt, my legs felt breezy, and it did feel nice getting some air into the parts that usually don’t get much air. It’s surprisingly not bad.

“Oh, Gray, may I ask what’s that playing through the speaker?” Aoi had woken up and was looking at me.

“What’s playing through the speaker?” I responded without really thinking.

Papa was so glad that you were born my child!

きゃあああ! (KYAAA!)

That embarrassing recording! I completely forgot to turn it off, had it been playing the entire time while Aoi was here?! And in the bath too!?

Ok, in this situation it’s best to play it cool. Aoi doesn’t know that I regularly listen to this, so I can brush it off as an accident.

“Ah! I was listening to some anime music and this ad came on. I guess I fell asleep before skipping it.” I thought that was a pretty solid lie, however, Aoi doesn’t look too convinced.

“ We have wifi turned off during our flight, and your speaker is playing from a CD so there can’t be any ads.” Aoi looked like she was about to burst from holding in her smile.

I’m busted.

Oh wait, I can quickly change the topic before she says anything more.

“So Aoi, mind telling me why I’m dressed in a skirt?” This was a very pressing matter, but in all honesty I’m growing fond of it.

“Oh umm I’ve already washed your clothes, however they still aren’t dry yet…” The tone of Aoi’s voice was telling me there was more to the story, however, she had stopped herself there. Fine, I shall wring it out of her.

“Well what about my other clothes?”

“sorry, I just wanted to see what you looked like in a skirt” Aoi had confessed, so that was the reason huh.

“That’s fine, whose skirt is this?” I asked this knowing already it’s Aoi’s skirt, I just wanted to hear her say it while embarrassed. She’s going to look so cute!

“It’s Evan’s skirt”

“Ah that’s fine, I shall treasure…何!?” (what!?)

“Evan’s skirt?! Why the hell does he have a skirt?” I immediately felt like taking the skirt off now.

“Evan does cosplaying, don't you remember? This skirt was from one of his cosplays.”

Oh, right. I forgot that one of our mafia execs is a cosplay hobbyist.

“How come you didn’t lend me your skirt Aoi?”

“Well that’s because they won’t fit you, you’re a head taller than I am”

“Darn it!” Tall people problems.

“Why do you look so disappointed? Could it be that you wanted to wear my skirts?” Aoi’s eyes had a mischievous glint.

“いえいえいえい！”(nonono!)

I was about to defend myself, however, the speakers came on.

“Yoohoo tis yer pilot Evan, due to the current pilots being tranquilized, I shall take o’er the controls”

Suddenly, Red barged in, running in a panic. “We have intruders on board! As you’ve heard, Evan is piloting now!”

All the lights went out and the plane shook terribly. Had the intruders got to Evan?!!

“Whoopies wrong button. Hope y’all forgive me, tis my first time pilot’n here, lemme see if I can turn the lights on” Ah, Evan’s fine for now.

The lights got back on and I can finally see. The first thing I saw was a masked figure behind Aoi, he had a gun pointed at her. I tried warning her, however, two hands quickly grabbed onto my throat and squeezed.

I tried to throw off my attacker, but because of my injuries I couldn’t move. I felt my vocal chords being crushed and my head started ringing. Not good. I’m slipping away from consciousness.

BAM!

A gunshot.

Warm blood is raining down on me, dabbing my bandages a hue of red.

The hands loosen and I took a desperate breath. I saw Red’s eyes filled with fury, and smoke coming out of his pistol.

I waited for my hearing to stop ringing, then wiped the blood that was starting to obscure my vision and looked around at the chaos ensuing.

It was over as quickly as it came. We were all breathing heavily and it looks like no one had any serious injuries other than me.

“These guys were no amateurs, however, they were still easy. Had Evan not gone to check on the pilots, then who knows what might have happened.” Said Aoi, she was still catching her breath.

“Speaking of Evan, let’s check how he’s holding up.” Suggested Red as he walked towards the cockpit. However, instead of being greeted by Evan, 3 more masked intruders sprung out as soon as Red opened the door.

BAM!

BAM!

Two loud cracks resonating from their pistols. Red stood there, still as a scarecrow. I saw dark spots forming on Red, growing larger and darker as if it would engulf him. Red’s arms were bent, they stopped and seemed to hover right over his pockets, he was still reaching for his weapons. However, he would never take them out.

BAM!

BAM!

BAM!

Aoi had shot 3 consecutively, all of them a bullseye, and the intruders hit the ground at the same time as Red.

SHIT. SHIT. SHIT.

My eyes were wide and wild. I looked at the table, dinner was laid out but abandoned. The plush cushioned seats were empty and forlorn, and the floor of the plane was littered with bodies. I counted 8 in total, along with Red’s. Blood was swelling around the bodies, swallowing them in a sea of crimson.

I saw Aoi, she had fallen to her knees, and her breathing was sped up.

SHIT.

“Aoi!” I called. “Quickly bandage Red up, we can still save him! Quick!” I know this won’t work, however, I can’t think of anything other than saving Red. Aoi quickly went over and checked his pulse first.

“He’s still alive! Red is still alive!” Aoi shouted in a frenzy.

I just sat there on the ground, not able to digest the news. However, my legs moved on their own and brought me over. I held Red’s head in my hands, his eyes were opened and he whispered to me. “Ain’t gonna go until I see Aoi and you happen, dumbass”

Just this once, I refrained from wanting to slap him. An idiot till death I swear. I froze. Evan!! I hobbled to the cockpilot room, the controls were coated with a fresh red, and my foot rammed into something. I tripped over it and fell.

I opened my eyes mid fall just in time to see Evan’s face come into view, it was getting closer and closer. Evan’s eyes were opened wide, and mine were as well as soon as I realized our lips were about to meet. I reached out my arm to grab onto the control board, and stopped my fall, my face just inches away from Evan’s.

“Aw, I almost stole yer first kiss.” Said Evan with a smile, he too is an idiot till death.

“Your breath stinks,” I retorted. I got up and looked at Evan, he seemed unscathed. Though he really did reek of alcohol.

“How did you escape the intruders?”

“Played dead, though they would have found me out if it ain’t fer someone openin’ the door”

“It was Red who opened it, he’s in critical condition as of now!”

Evan’s eyes widened. “Oh don’t he dare die before ya n’ Aoi are a thing!”

“Why the fuck do you both say such crap!”

まったく‼ (Jeez!)

The plane rocked, and started descending quickly, I felt the force of gravity being reversed as my feet were lifted off the floor. “Evan! Do your thing!”

“On it!” Evan rushed to take control of the plane. However, a few minutes later, it didn’t get any better. The plane was playing some sort of Yoga video on its computer while its lights were flashing on and off. Suddenly, all the seats reclined back while the windows opened, letting in huge gusts of bitter cold air. Meanwhile, the plane was on a downward spiral towards disaster. I shouldn’t have expected much out of this drunk idiot.

Time to do the downward dog pose, remember to keep thinking about the flower fields as you calm your breathing and bend forward.

Then, the announcements came on.

“This is yer pilot Evan, everythin’ is mov’n smoothly ‘n we shall be arrivin’ at our destination soon, may I please remind every’n to buckle yer seatbelt a-hey! Yer awake dude, hurry, take control of the plane!”

When the announcements came off, the plane slowly stabilized and the windows were closed. At the same time, everyone breathed a huge sigh of relief that could be heard throughout the plane. I can feel everyone silently saying the same thing.

We survived!

Now make sure to spread your legs wide, imagine that you are the ocean itself…

“Why is that Yoga video still playing?” I asked Evan as he came out of the cockpilot.

“Cuz the pilot likes the Yoga woman, I don’t blame ‘im, she’s a hottie! ”

I looked at the Yoga instructor, and without thinking, I made a comment that I would come to really regret. “For once, I agree with you Evan, she looks kinda like Aoi”

“I was thinking the same thing!” Chimed in Red. Suddenly, us men found ourselves staring intensely at the screen, never have we been more interested in yoga than now. Little did we know, behind us was a seething mass of rage and burning embarrassment.

BONK!

BONK! BONK!

Both Evan and I got a good bonk on our heads from Aoi.

“Why did I get two bonks?” I rubbed my head, it feels like it’s going to bruise.

“You took one for you and another for Red, since Red is in critical condition!” Aoi stared menacingly at Red.

“きゃあああああ！” (kyaaaaaa!) Red screamed.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew in from that one window that didn’t close properly, and it lifted my skirt up, exposing the underclothing I was wearing.

“きゃあああああ！”

This time all four of us screamed. Evan and Red were hysterical with laughter, I was worried Red might reopen his wounds, while Aoi and I were steaming from embarrassment. I quickly used one hand to hold down my skirt while hobbling over to the window to close it.

Now stand on your tippy toes and reach reach reach for the sky! Whoops Dave you fell down pwhahahaha! I’m sorry Dave, that was hilarious. Viewers please make sure to keep your balance and pwhahahaha!

I’m even finding that Yoga woman annoying now. Afterwards, everyone started settling down. Red was fast asleep while Evan was chugging down his booze. Aoi and I were discussing the intruders.

“These Kitsune masks, no doubt the work of the Red-Foxes.” Said Aoi, her brows furrowed with worry. She was holding onto one of the masks that the intruders wore, it was white and had two lines on each side of the face. The Red-Foxes were a dangerous American mafia who had recently been expanding to Japan. I’m not even sure if the Gray Wolves can defeat them, since American gangs are new territories for even us.

“Don’t have to worry Aoi, once we’re back in Tokyo, we will be on our turf. They won’t stand a chance.” I said that despite being unsure. Normally, we would have no problem defending against foreign gangs in Tokyo, however, Red and I are going to be out of action for another 3 months. I am very worried.

“You’re right, which explains why they sent assassins to kill us before reaching Tokyo.” Aoi looks less worried now since we had just ruined their plans. “Though if those were their best assassins then we don’t have to worry. Our assassins are much more skilled. Those guys would be considered rookies if they were in the Gray Wolves.”

Aoi was right, those assassins weren’t good at combat, it seemed all they knew how to do was infiltrate, basic combat, and hold a gun. On the other hand, our assassins are trained in all aspects, so that even without a weapon we are deadly. However, I have this nagging feeling that the Red-Foxes would prove a greater threat in the near future. We can’t underestimate the Americans.

Everyone this is your pilot Jonathan, please buckle your seatbelts as we prepare to descend. We shall be in Tokyo in 30 minutes. Hope you all enjoyed this flight, and I wish to see you all very soon.

We all buckled our seatbelts except for Red, who couldn’t do anything other than lift his head up to stare at the yoga lady. The plane started its descent and I felt my ears popping as the pressure and altitude changed. Soon, I felt the plane rock a bit as its wheels touched the platform. Finally, the plane stopped at the section for private airlines and we were told to get off.

やった！！東京!! (Hurray! Tokyo!)

Aoi and I were happy, we gave each other a fist bump in celebration of our return home. Meanwhile, Evan and Red didn’t look too happy.

“I will miss you Naomi Sensei! I shall remember your yoga lessons for life!” Evan was tearfully bidding a farewell to the yoga lady on tv. Red was also doing the same thing. My eyes rolled back as a reflex.

Idiots.