《•10- Queen of Diamonds》

I'd never forget the day I was discharged from the hospital. Nijimura, Ryouta, Seijuurou and Shintarou were waiting outside while I changed my clothes in the ward. Nijimura at the car, Ryouta at the exit door of the building that's connected to the underground parking lot, Seijuurou by the elevator and Shintarou just outside my room. They made me look like a princess that will be attacked any time soon.

    Not to mention I was correct about the 'attack'. As I was done changing, a knock came on the window. I gasped and turned my head. Not another window Mafia... he was rather tall, at least taller than Seijuurou, with orange hair and cheerful grin. He knocked again. I stared. He pouted and raised his fist. Okay is he going to break the window because I—

    "Funny, this way is easier." A voice halted my thoughts. I looked at the bathroom door and backed away. A man with slicked black hair and mischievous grin approached. My body soon came into contact with the bed and I gripped on the bed sheet as if my life depended on it.

    "Hello there, young woman," the man spoke. His voice sent chills to the air and I couldn't miss the malicious aura surrounding him. "I am Mibuchi Reo. I heard you're leading a rampage. I am here to warn you that we'll be watching whatever you do. We, the Uncrowned Kings will take down Crisis Soul as much as we can. One failure and everyone around you will end up in hell. Remember my name fella for I'm sure we'll meet again." He saluted me Western Style, headed to the window and opened it before jumping out.

    He must've had a safety rope ready because no such intimidating leader would risk one's life. I gathered my things quickly and exited the ward, earning a confused glare from Shintarou who followed me silently from behind.

    Nijimura drove us back home without a word coming out of anyone's mouth. Because of that, I was reluctant to even talk to Ryouta so I texted him instead.

To: Ryouta

May I ask something?

I saw him stole a glance at me then quickly texted back.

From: Ryouta

You're already asking eue but sure, what's it? :D

To: Ryouta

Don't make me hate you. Either way, it's just my intuition but... Crown Deck and Genesis Throne were once a group, am I right?

It was rather a long pause before he replied.

From: Ryouta

... Yeah, we were. But I'd rather not talk about it.

To: Ryouta

But I WANT to talk about it. Tell me what happened when we arrived home.

From: Ryouta

Shuzocchi won't let me. We are forbidden to talk about that incident. Let alone he almost drew a red line between Crown Deck and Genesis Throne after Shougo shot you.

To: Ryouta

Hell I care. I want to know about that.

From: Ryouta

Perhaps you might want to hear it from Shuzocchi directly?

To: Ryouta

Thought you'd say that. Fine. I'll ask him later. Thanks anyway. For nothing.

From: Ryouta

Meanie >:'(

Then I ignored him.

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    "27 done!" I grinned and clapped for myself, holding up the 27th paper crane I've done folding.

    "You have another 3, 977 cranes, Yana. Don't get so excited." Nijimura spoke from behind his office table.

    I rolled my eyes. "At least I'm doing it."

    "Yeah, whatever. As long as I have that 4, 004 cranes."

    "I'll finish it! You just see! I'll shove that 4, 004 cranes right into your face!" I said.

    He tittered. "What do you want to eat for dinner?"

    "Hot pockets!"

    "Hot pock—huh?!"

    "What? It's delicious!"

    "Unhealthy." He said strictly.

    "I haven't eaten that since twelve weeks ago!"

    "Don't lie! You sneaked the thing into your room last night!" he argued.

    I fell silent.

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    "I DIDN'T!! YOU LIAR!!" I shouted and threw a crane at him, hitting his forehead as he stifled a laugh.

    "You even took your time thinking whether it's correct or not!" he finally broke into a fit of laughter.

    I pouted and threw another crane. "Meanie!!" I yelled and ran to hit him. He blocked my attacks, still laughing. It continued until a moment where he completely gripped my wrists and pulled me towards him. We were so close—no, TOO close that I stopped laughing and hitting him and stared at him instead. I was partially lying on his table. He fell silent too and leaned closer.

    "I'm serious, Yana." He whispered.

    "S-serious about what?" I stuttered.

    "What do you want to eat for dinner?" he replied.

    I laughed. "Hot pocket."

    He narrowed his eyes and without warning, tickled my hips. I yelped and fell forward to his lap, off the table and he continued tickling me until I laughed without sounds coming out. Tears formed at the corner of my eyes. I managed to wipe some of it before he started to tickle again.

    "Cozart... Y-Yana..." I panted. "Died because of excessive laughter."

    Nijimura chuckled and I got off his lap, rubbing my eyes tiredly. "8 o'clock sharp. I'll meet you in the kitchen." He said.

    "Sure." I smiled and went off to have a great shower in my room.

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    "Where are the others?" I questioned as I entered the kitchen and saw Nijimura with an apron, at the stove.

    "Seijuurou ordered pizza and probably eating it with Shintarou in his room. Ryouta is having a dinner with his girlfriend." He replied.

    I went to beside him. "Do you know you could just heat the hot pockets?"

    He glanced at me. "I know."

    "Being a good boy, huh?" I laughed and patted his back then went to take a seat at the dining room. Soon, he came and placed the dish in front of me. He sat beside.

    I blew at the food before digging in as if I'd never ate before. "Slowly or you'll choke." Nijimura spoke.

    "Ash shif!" I replied.

    He slapped my back. "Don't talk with your mouth full."

    I pouted and swallowed the whole thing. He wasn't eating and I figured that he had eaten something before me because that is how Nijimura is. Nagging but a loving mother.

    Then, I began to speak. "I've never seen you in action, may I follow you—"

    "No." he cut me off sternly.

    "Why can't I?"

    "Because I said so."

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    "Who brought her here?"

    My lips formed a thin line and I dropped my head. It was raining softly. The whole Crown Deck squad just arrived in front of a building, which I assumed is their target's location. They didn't realize me sneaking at the bonnet of the car and when Midorima opened the bonnet to fetch their rifles and other stuffs, Nijimura immediately lost his cool.

    We were lined up in front of him and each was questioned. But of course, it's not anyone's fault. It's mine. "N-no one... I came by myself." I spoke. He was glaring at me since I got off the car.

    No one could tell how angry he was at me. I bit my lip nervously and backed away. "Fine, I'll go home now. I'll fetch a taxi myself." I said and turned away.

    "Yana." He called out firmly. I ignored him and walked faster.

    "Cozart Yana." He repeated.

    RUN.

    And so I did. I couldn't see what he did after that because I was running and too scared of him to go back at the place. After a few sprints, I came across the highway and was totally surprised when I saw a cab by the road. I went to it and knocked on the window.

    The driver turned to me and wound down the window. "Get in, ma'am." He grinned.

    I smiled and entered the car. "Whew! That was close—he'd kill me for sure but that can wait." I muttered to myself.

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    "Where in the living hell are you taking me?" I questioned when I realized we were on the road far too long. The road was empty and there were no cars in sight.

    "You just realized?" the driver spoke. I turned to him. "I didn't think anyone as stupid as you exists." He chuckled. I know where this is going.     

    Okay, another shoujo manga scene. I withdrew my phone and tried to dial '119' but the driver managed to snatch it away from me. He laughed and I froze. 'Yana, breathe. Think. Act.'

    As he was about to turn at a corner, I grabbed the steering wheel and pulled it. The car spun and I cursed as my head hit the window. The driver went out of the car and pulled me out as soon as the taxi hit the concrete divider. I struggled out of his grasps.

    "You ugly baldy! Let me go!" I screamed and kicked his gut but he wouldn't retreat. I continued attacking him until suddenly, a gunshot was heard and both of us froze in place.

    "Now, now," a voice spoke. "It wouldn't be nice to force a woman like that, no?"

    My head turned to the source of the voice.

    "Told you we'd meet again." Mibuchi Reo winked and kept the gun in his suit.

    "Uncrowned Kings." I murmured and smiled to myself. 'Maybe this'd be the first step towards restoring Crisis Soul and prove to Nijimura that even I can do something.'

    "Kotarou, call the others. We've met our fawn." Reo smirked and looked at me. The orange-haired guy appeared behind him and a car arrived. 3 other men came out.

    "Reo, should I kill him?" a tanned man spoke. He had a well-built body and he's huge.

    "Go ahead." Reo nodded but before the man could withdrew his gun and shoot, a guy with brown hair shot the driver instead.

    Reo chuckled. "Teppei, you're as vicious as ever. Let Eikichi have the honor, will yah?"

    The man who shot the driver snickered. "Sure," then he shot me a look. "She's the leader?"

    "Doesn't seem like she is, right?" Kotarou giggled.

    Teppei narrowed his eyes. "Interesting, isn't she?"

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****WRAPPED****

This story is ending in an 8 to 9 more chapters XD

So, the Uncrowned Kings are here and Yana will be facing them without Nijimura.

Sorry for the slow update and this boring chapter. Things have been hard 0u0 Even so; I'm going to update this again soon. Stay tuned.

By my leave, mortals...