3. Inner circle
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Taehyung's POV
I landed in Tokyo as the crisp air blew past when I stepped out of the jet. Putting my hands into my coat, I walked towards a sole Limousine waiting on the runway.
"Boss", a man bowed and spoke in Japanese.
"How are you Hanito?", I replied.
"I am good boss. Its been long since you came to Japan. I am glad you let me serve you"
"Did you get the weapons as I asked for?"
"I did Boss. But, can I ask you something?"
"Go ahead", I said, lighting a cigarette as I leaned on the car.
"When I asked Leo if you needed weapons, he refused because Boss RM said this is supposed to only be a mission to collect Intel. Why did you ask me to bring the guns then?"
"Because Hanito", a chuckle left my lips as I put my arm around the smaller man's shoulder, managing to engulf the petite man in my hold "I was never the one to follow rules, was I?"
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Queen's POV
"Namjoon thinks its us?", I directed my question at Suho. Currently I, Suho, Xiumin, Yifan and Luhan were settled in the office, discussing about what went down at the red temple.
"He is stubborn", Suho responded. "It didn't look like we managed to convince him. Yoongi too was hell bent on blaming it on us"
"So was that virgin coconut head Jungkook", Xiumin added. "Someone get that kid laid so he can remove his frustration. His hormones are acting up and he is become unstable like the element Francium", the science geek in him answered.
"Then lets just say we did it", Yifan shrugged his shoulders, blowing a puff of smoke. "Remember five years ago when we paid Ikon to vandalize their club? And then Ikon let us take credit for it. We can do it again. Word of our power spread fast then and we didn't even do the dirty work. So once more"
"No", I stated. "We are not playing that dirty game again. Especially in this case when one of their elite members Sakura has been killed"
"Saku-who?", Yifan quizzed. "Now who's that bitch?"
"Sakura Moto", Luhan who had been silent till now spoke. "She ran the brothels in Shibuya. She's been with Bangtan ever since they formed. Not as a main member but one of the elites. Takahashi really fucked up by killing her. How the fuck do you not know her Yifan!?"
"Hey!", Yifan retorted. "I barely keep up with business in Japan and Korea because I have a whole ass Chinese drug market to handle. And since none of you fuckers speak English, I also take care of customers in the west! So don't blame me for not knowing her!"
"Okay Yifan we get it. So as Luhan was saying, if we take blame for it, then this time Bangtan will really come for our necks", Xiumin spoke.
"He is right", I gulped down my whiskey in one swift shot. "I know we have the power but we are not voluntarily getting trouble for ourselves when we have made none"
"Yuta called from Japan", Suho said as he poured himself one more glass. "His man saw Taehyung at the airport. Seems like Bangtan has played their move. Knowing Taehyung's reputation, Takahashi should turn up dead in a ditch soon"
I was about to say something when there was a knock on the door. Sehun stepped in a moment later. "Wonho is here. He says he wants to talk to you"
I contemplated a second, still holding onto the glass. "Send him in"
All the remaining four looked at me aghast. As Wonho stepped in, Suho immediately stood up and placed himself in front of me. Xiumin too mirrored his actions. Wonho was taken aback for a second and so was I.
They were trying to cover me. No one outside EXO had ever seen me in person because I always wore a mask. Why I wore one was a story for another time. And no it wasn't because I was ugly. Yes, maybe I was trying to copy Kpop idol's airport fashion but that wasn't the whole reason either. Something greater than that transcended my actions.
"Apologies Queen, I will come back later", he bowed slightly.
"Suho, Xiumin, Move", I instructed.
"What do you mean move?", Xiumin hissed. "He'll see you"
"I know what I am doing. Plus I have the mask so he won't see my full face", I glared at him. "I said move"
"No", Suho deadpanned. "We are not trusting him with this"
"Suho", my eyes flared in anger. He glared back at me with equal force. "Suho", I said calmly once more. The tension was thick as we kept glaring at one another. "You move or I will make you move and that won't be a pretty sight", I whispered enough for him to understand. He contemplated a minute before slowly stepping aside.
Wonho watched as the woman's face came into view. Of course masked tho. He didn't even know he was holding his breath in anticipation. She was strikingly beautiful despite the fact that her face was covered. But at the same time there was 'dangerous' written all over her face.
Her features despite not being visible, seemed as sharp as the knife she always carried. Her eyes which was the only part of her face clearly visible, had heterochromia. It wasn't very distinct but each of her eyes was a different shade of brown. One hazel but another a honey brown.
He assumed that the reason she kept her face covered would probably be because she was ugly or had a notorious scar scaling her face. But it didn't seem so. This couldn't be the face of a woman that ran a Mafia and killed so mercilessly, she looked too ethereal for that.
"Have a seat Wonho", she instructed and he realized he had zoned out staring at her. The man obeyed and took a seat opposite to her. He could feel the enraged eyes of the rest of the four men on him.
"Before we begin, Damn Wonho! You really wear such tight tops man! I can see your tits all the way from here", I couldn't help myself as I gaped at his chest.
"Oh, I..I just workout a lot", he said shyly.
"Bet your ass you do! You know BM?", I asked.
"I don't"
"He is this small time arms dealer in Busan. Has really good guns. And yes I mean the weapons as well as his biceps too", I chuckled. "You both should make a gang and call it Titanium gang or something"
"Queen", Xiumin glared at me and I realized I had gone sidetrack. If there was anyone who I was slightly scared of in this mafia, then it was Xiumin. I cleared my throat. "Okay so back to business. What brings you here?"
"I need your help", he began. "Its about your factory"
"Go on", I licked the paper on the end of the joint as I rolled it over. Yifan who was near flicked his lighter for me as I bent forward and touched the end of the stick in my mouth to the flame.
"The factory in which we kept our ammunition got invaded in Ilsan but we managed to save some of our guns. I don't know who was behind this but I need some place to put them until I can find those fuckers. Can you lend one of your warehouses in Seoul to me for the time being?"
"Wonho", I let out a cackle as I released a puff. "Have you ever rented a gun warehouse in Seoul before?"
"I haven't"
"No wonder you talk such bullshit"
Wonho's eyes widened as he heard this. He really came here expecting aid but that seemed like an impossible thing now.
"The reason you haven't is because no one allows that here", I began. "For most gangs, targeting warehouses and factories of the enemy is the first choice. And if that happens, you become responsible for your tenant's weapons. If something were to happen to my warehouse, you'd blame me for the loss. And I don't want to take the responsibility to repay you for that"
"I assure you I would never blame—"
"Don't cut me when I am speaking", I sternly warned and Wonho fell silent.
"Even if someone allows, the rents are crazy. For a small time Mafia lord like you, can you afford to pay me $20,000 a day for it?"
"I-I can't", he stuttered.
"Not to mention the Bureau of Crime. If they get a sniff of it, not only will you lose your guns, I will be thrown into prison. The amount of money you earn in a year is what it takes to feed those corrupt officers to get my bail. You think I will go to such lengths for you?"
"I apologize Queen, I wasn't aware. Sorry for wasting your time, I will take my leave now", he stood up.
"But", I spoke and he stopped, sitting back in his place. "Since you proved your loyalty, I will let you keep them. You could have easily taken the information Mason was selling and turned against me but you chose to inform me first and I appreciate that. Your honesty has a premium and I am also returning a favor because I don't keep debts"
Wonho was taken by surprise but bowed as I said this. "Send the weapons tomorrow morning. You will find Jongdae at the warehouse and he will take care of it"
"Thank you Queen. I will be forever in debt"
"That wouldn't be necessary. I am just restoring the balance of the universe", with that I crushed the joint in the tray.
"Can I ask you something?", he was skeptical but decided to continue. "Why did you let allow me to come in?"
"If I let a stranger be near me and don't kill them in the following 10 seconds it means they have managed to gain my trust. Welcome to the inner circle Wonho"
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Third Person POV
In the morning, a truck came in followed by two black cars. Wonho stepped out and so did his men. Jongdae and Tao stood in the distance , the former lighting himself a cigarette.
"Get the guns out", Wonho instructed and crates full of guns were removed from the truck. Jongdae noticed them, piled neatly above one another. He picked one up as he observed.
"Russian Roses?", he quizzed and Wonho nodded. "They are unheard of in Korea and difficult to buy. How did you put your hands on them and how much did you buy them for?"
"I have a dealer in Serbia, Alekandre Romanoff. He deals in Russian Roses. He ships them for me. One of these cost about $1200"
Tao scoffed as he raised an eyebrow. "For a small time drug lord you sure spend so much on guns. At the end of the day the Mafia is a business. If you cannot learn to control your expenses, good luck in the future"
Wonho narrowed his eyes but chose not to argue. He liked his guns the same way he liked his women, expensive and sexy.
"I am gonna keep one of these tho", Jongdae tucked it in his pants.
"HEY", Wonho yelled and lunched forward to take it back but Tao swat his hand away. "Its commission for doing you a favor"
"QUEEN ALLOWED ME TO KEEP IT HERE, YOU ARE NOT DOING ME A FAVOR. I WILL TELL HER"
Tao scoffed. He picked another one up and tucked it in his own pants. "And this one is for trying to be a snitch"
Wonho was about to pull him back but stopped as he saw Jongdae point the gun at him. "You want to die or something Wonho?"
"Queen will know about it", Wonho said through gritted teeth.
"Go on", Tao mindlessly answered, admiring his new gun. "But just so you know, right now her favorite drama is being telecast. If you disturb her amidst that, God save your soul Wonho. And trust me, people have ended up dead in a ditch for annoying her like this. She takes her Kdramas and Kpop very seriously. If I were you, I wouldn't do it"
With that they both walked away. Wonho curled his fists in anger, he was going to have his revenge on these two when he got the chance.
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