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Here is chapter 5
Chapter 5: an old friend When Atsuko's ship reaches the crowded city, “Diamond City”, it is already dark. Therefore, they just park their ship and take a rest. They will go to the city in the next morning. While everyone is resting in their room, they hear some noise coming from the ship deck. Mariko and Mii come out first.
"Who are you?" Mariko asks the figure before them.
"You guy are famous pirate ‘The Legend’, right?" the figure asks.
"Yes, we are. Didn't you notice the sign of the flag" Mii answers.
"What happened?" Jun runs up and asks Mariko.
"This person is looking for us. Another words, he is looking for trouble." Mariko chuckles
"I come here to look for Maeda Atsuko" the figure said.
"What do you want from Atsuko-nee?" Jun points his sword to the figure.
"Atsuko-nee? I thought she only has one sister" the figure thoughts.
“You are Maeda Atsuko’s brother? I thought she only has a sister” the figure asks Jun.
“How did you know?” Jun asks.
"Everyone what happened?" Yuki come to the deck with Mayu.
"Yuki, long time no sees" the figure greets Yuki.
"It is you" Yuki said with a surprise tone.
"What with all the noise up there" Minami said while coming to the deck with Atsuko.
When Atsuko appears on the deck, the figure sudden takes out his two daggers run toward her. Minami quickly takes out his sword, stands in front of her, and stops the daggers.
"Wow you have a good bodyguard huh?" the figure smile and said.
"Who are you? What do you want from me?" Atsuko asks the figure.
"Yuki, she doesn't remember me" the figure fakes crying and runs toward Yuki.
Seeing the figure runs toward Yuki, Mayu also stands in front of her to prevent the man.
"Yuu, what are you doing here?" Yuki finally speaks.
"Yuu?" everyone looks at Yuki.
"Do you know him Yuki" Mariko asks
"Yes, he is an old friend of me and Atsuko-nee" Yuki answers.
"Yuu? Hm Oshima Yuu?" Atsuko asks
"Acchan how could you forget me" he runs and jumps toward Atsuko, but Atsuko dodges yuu
"Why are you so cold to me Acchan?" The figure pouts
"Atsuko, do you know that guy?" Minami asks her
Atsuko signs and nods
"What are you doing here Yuu?" Atsuko asks him while folding her arms
"I heard a rumor that the most popular pirate "The Legend" will stop by this city. Since the captain has the same name with you, so I thought it could be you. Then I decide to come here and visit." Yuu answers.
"Wow Acchan, after a long time we did not see each other, you and Yuki have grown up and becomes very strong. You even become the pirate whose name are feared by both pirates and nobles" Yuu said
When Yuu looks around, he feels a heavy feeling
“Yuki, Acchan, can you two introduce me to your friends. I can feel the killing aura around them especially your shorty bodyguard” he said.
"His name is Oshima Yuu. Atsuko-nee and I met him when we were a kid. He also helps us with some problem" Yuki Introduces him
“You guys can call me Yuu, nice to meet you all” Yuu goes around and shakes everyone’s hand.
“Do you really come here just to see whether or not I’m the captain of this ship?” Atsuko asks him with a doubting tone.
“Common Acchan, I really miss you and Yuki. It has been a very long time since we say goodbye to each other.” Yuu said.
“She is clever as expect from the captain of the famous ship. Nothing can escape her eyes. But I have to confirm that information before tell them about that.” Yuu thinks to himself.
“If so then I will leave you there. If you want to chit chat you can talk to them, I will go back to my room.” Atsuko said and leaves.
“No, I have to go now. See you in the city in the morning.” Yuu said and then leaves the ship.
In the morningThey prepare and then go to the city together.
Diamond city is a crowded city. There are a lot of rich people and nobilities live in this city.
When they reach the city entrance, each of them goes to different places that they want. Atsuko and Minami go to the food court. Mayu and Yuki go around the city and buy some plants and herbs for Mayu. Jun goes and looks for weapons because he likes them. Mariko and Mii go to buy supply for the ship. This time Haruna join them to go into the city. She goes around the city and looks for clothes and some accessories. While she is walking around the market, she bumps into a small figure. The figure falls on top of her.
“Ah, sorry, my bad” the man said to her
When he looks at the girl.
Doki doki
"She is so beautiful. Wow my heart beat so fast" he thought.
"It's ok, but can you get off me" she said
"Ah so...sorry" he stands up
"Wow her voice is so sweet. Man! I want to talk to her, but I have to go now.” he thought
“I’m sorry for bumping to you” he bows and rushes out of the place.
At noon Atsuko’s group gathers together at the city gate except for Minami. He has to go buy something. He will catch up with them later. When they pass through the notice board of the city, something attracts attention of Haruna.
“What’s the matter, Nyan Nyan?” Yuki asks her.
“This” she points to one of the wanted notice, and it said
“The thief ‘The squirrel’ has broken into the Mayor's house and stole his house's treasure, ‘Red Diamond'.”
While they are reading the notice, someone calls them.
“Acchan, I’m looking for you everywhere, I really need you and your friends to help me right now”
“Yuu?” Atsuko turns around.
Yuu did not say anything. He quickly rushes to Atsuko’s group. Once again he hits someone before him.
“gr...ahh.. What a stupid day, why I keep bumping into people” Yuu shouts in his mind
"Are you ok, Nyan Nyan?"
Atsuko comes and pulls Haruna up.
Because Haruna is too focusing on the notice, she did not realize that Yuu run to her direction. Therefore when step back he accidentally bumps into her.
“Sor…ah, it is you” Yuu said
“It is you again, next time please focuses on your road” Haruna said with a little irritated voice.
“I’m sorry… wait” Yuu said then he realizes something
“Acchan, did you know her?” Yuu asks Acchan
“Yes, she is one of my crews and my friend” Atsuko answers
"Acchan, what is her name? Acchan, introduce me to her, Acchan" yuu keep asking while shaking Atsuko.
“Stop shaking me.” Atsuko said with annoying tone while taking Yuu’s hands out of her shoulders.
“*sign* Her name is Kojima Haruna” then she turn to Haruna “Nyan Nyan, this is Oshima Yuu. He is my friend”
Then Yuu runs toward Haruna, shakes her hand, and said “Nice to meet you. Nyan Nyan. Can I call you that?”
“Nice to meet you, too. I don’t mind about that” Haruna said
“Satisfy?” Atsuko ask while frowning
Yuu nods, and smiles. Then Yuu realize something he shouts
“Ahhh”
“What now, Yuu?” Jun
“I forgot the main reason that makes me to look for you guys” Yuu said while scratching his head.
“Acchan, I need your help” he said and pulls Atsuko with him
At the same time Minami reaches the city gate. He saw Yuu pulls Atsuko hand. He runs toward them. He takes Atsuko’s hand and pulls her back
“Where are you pulling her?” Minami stares at Yuu
“Calm down Takamina, I will not take “your Atsuko” to anywhere. I just want you guy to help me” Yuu said.
Hearing that makes Atsuko and Minami blush.
“What do you want us to help?” Mariko asks
“Go to my place, and I will tell you that” Yuu said and shows them the way to his place.
At Yuu’s room.
Yuu rents a room in an inn in city.
“So, what happened?” Yuki asks
“I want you guys to help me find the “Red Diamond" and return it to the mayor." You said with a serious tone.
"What?" Everyone shouts in surprise.
"Why did you want to find that?" Minami asks
"To fix what I did wrong" Yuu sadly said. Then he looks outside the window. His eyes full of regret.
"To tell the truth, it is me who stole that diamond from the Mayor” he continues
“But the one who stole the diamond is the famous thief ‘the Squirrel.’ Don’t tell me you are” Mariko said with a surprise tone.
“Yes, I’m that Squirrel” Yuu confirms.
“Why did you steal that diamond in the first place” Atsuko asks him
“I was tricked” Yuu said with a heavy tone.
“He saved me one year ago, so I see him as a friend, and I trust him.”
“4 days ago, he asks me to come to this city to meet him” Yuu said
Flashback“Hey Naru, long time no see. How are you doing?” Yuu greets his old friend
"Hey Squirrel, I’m fine. How about you buddy?" Naru greets him
"I'm good. So why did you call me here today?" yuu asks
"I have a favor to ask you." Naru said and signs
"What is it? Don't hesitate just ask me, I will do everything that I can to help you" yuu said
"10 year ago, my father own a rare diamond named “Red Diamond.” But one day, the man who now is the Mayor of this city came and took it from us. He said that the diamond belongs to him. Because we are just normal family, we cannot go against the rich. From that day, my father is very sad. Two month later he passed away.” Naru said and cries.
“From that day on, I promise in front of my father’s grave that I will take that diamond back and place it in his grave” he continues.
“10 years have passed, but I still cannot find the one who took my family treasure. One month ago, I finally found out who he is. But now he is a Mayor of this city, I’m just a businessman. I cannot do anything. I’m such a hopeless son. My father must feel disappointed about me” Naru continues with a sorrow tone.
“Squirrel, you are a great thief. Can you take this for me? I only have this wish. I really want my father to be happy even he is already dead.” He said in sincerely voice.
“Naru, I will help you. You saved me one years ago. I’m in your debt. I will take that diamond for you, so that you can bring that to your father grave. One more thing, I really hate those authorities who use their power to domineer people” Yuu said.
“Thank you, Squirrel, you are my savior. I’m forever in your debt” Naru said and hugs Yuu.
Yuu promises that man without realizing the real dark plan behind that hug. That night he goes to the Mayor’s house and successfully takes the diamond.
End Flashback“How did you know that he tricked you?” Jun asks
“After met you guys on your ship, yesterday, I took a walk around the shore. Then I saw Naru sneakily went into someone’s ship” Yuu said.
“I decided to follow him to see what he is doing. That is when I eavesdropped the conversation between him and someone.
Flashback“Did you get the diamond” a man said
“Yes, I did. Easily.” Naru said in a proud voice
“Good job, I thought you will meet a lot of trouble to get things from that Mayor’s house” the man said
“I just use my brain for that. I trick a stupid Squirrel to do that for me. I just set him up and saved him one time. Then he act like my dog” Naru said and laughs haughtily.
Behind the door, Yuu stands there stuns with the confession. He is very shock, and tear is running down from his eyes. The one he thought is his best friend is using him. Naru betrayed him and tricked him even though Yuu trust him very much. He tightens his fist. He tries to calm himself down and continues to listen to the conversation.
“When will we meet them to sell them the diamond?” Naru asks the man.
“Our captain will be back here in 3 days. He will take the diamond and bring that to the client. Don’t worry after we got the money, you will get a handsome reward for your good work.” the man ensures him.
End Flashback
“He is so cruel. How could he do that to you? He betrayed your trust” Yuki said in sad tone.
“Did you try to go into his house to look for it?” Atsuko asks Yuu
“I did. After hearing their conversation, I went into his house to find it but there is no sign of the diamond." yuu said
"That is why I need you guys' help. I need you guys help me to find where his secret room is.” Yuu asks sincerely.
“I see. Because he already knows your face, you cannot do thing openly, right? Atsuko asks Yuu
“Yes, so can you guy help me?” Yuu answers.
“Firstly, we need to find a way to go into that house.” Minami said.
“We have three days before his boss comes and takes the diamond” Yuki said.
“We need to act quickly.” Mariko said.
“Jun, can you go to his house to find some information about him and his household?” Atsuko asks Jun
“You can leave it to me” Jun answers then leaves the room.
Haruna all that time just sits and listens to the entire story carefully while look at Yuu.
After a while, Jun comes back. He sits on his chair and speaks
“When I went to investigate his house, I found out that his house is hiring two people to help with the housework because there are two people just retire.”
“That is our chance to get the diamond” Yuu said
“We need 2 people, one will go and find out his daily routine. The other will go and find the secret room.” Atsuko said.
“I will go and find the secret room.” Haruna sudden speaks.
Everyone look at Haruna with a surprise looks, but she looks so serious.
“Why so sudden, Nyan Nyan?” Mariko asks
“I just want to help” she answers shortly
Yuu looks at her “Nyan Nyan, thank you”
“Now we have the one to find the room. I will find out about his daily routine” Atsuko said
“No, you can’t.” Minami said
“Why?” Atsuko asks
“Well, because you are Maeda Atsuko. Even though people cannot recognize you are the captain of The Legend, he associates with pirate. Therefore, the chance that your cover will be blown is very high” Minami explain
“I will be the one to find the information about his routine” Yuki volunteers.
“No, it is too dangerous. I won’t let you do that.” Atsuko strongly opposes.
"But... Atsuko-nee...” Yuki turns to Atsuko
"No is no" Atsuko said
"Atsuko-nee I’ll go. I always go and find information." Jun said
"In addition, Nyan Nyan is already a girl, so the other has to be a guy to protect her." Jun adds
"Ok, we will go with this plan" Yuu said
The next day Haruna and Jun go to Naru's house to apply for work. Luckily they all are hired. Haruna works as a housemaid. She cleans up the house and serves Naru drink. Jun works at the kitchen. When they start the work, they begin their plan.
At the kitchen"Hello everyone, this is Sun (Jun fake name,) he will help you out in the kitchen" the housekeeper said.
"Hi everyone, nice to meet you all" Jun said and smiles cutely.
"Wow, he is so cute" young maids said together.
At the maid's room"Hello everyone, this is Haruka (Haruna fake name) she will help you out from now on" the head housemaid said.
"Hello everyone, nice to meet you all" haruna said.
At the kitchenJun starts his work. He goes around talking with other housemaids.
"Hey, nice to meet you, you're Mai right?
"Hey Jun, you're able to remember my name?" she said shyly.
"Of course, how can I forget name of a beauty like you" he said and winks to her
The girl looks downs shyly, and her face is all red.
Mai work here for a very long time. She knows a lot about the house and Naru.
"Our master is a businessman, right?" Jun asks
"Yes, he is very busy" she answers
"Does he usually stay at home?"
"No, one week, he only stays at home in one day which is today." she said
"Usually where does he stay most of the time?" Jun asks
"Why are you so curious about master?" the maid asks in wonder tone.
"Ah, no, you know that I just work here today. I don't know anything about our master. I want to know where he usually goes, so I can avoid that place. I don't want to get in trouble." he said and smiles.
"Oh, I see. He usually goes to his study room. He will stay there for all day." she said.
"Thank you Mai. I own you" he said, holds her hand, and smile to her
"You're welcome" she said with her face is red.
"Another thing tomorrow, he will go for a business trip. He will go back on the early morning in the next day." she adds
"So tomorrow is Nyan Nyan chance to find the room" Jun thought.
"Thank you again Mai. I have to go now. Talk to you later" he smiles and leaves.
At haruna's place."Haruka, tonight you will bring tea to master's study room" the head maid said
"This is my chance" she thought
"Yes, ma'am" she said.
Haruna take the stray and go to the study room. She knocks the door
"Master, I bring tea for you" she said
"Come in" he said.
Haruna comes in. She looks over the place.
"Wow the room is big.” Haruna thought
There are a lot of books on the bookshelf on the left side of the room. Opposite the bookshelves, there are a lot of drawings that hung on the wall. On the right side of the room is a shelf with a lot of antique and rare stuffs.
"Here is your tea, master" she puts the stray on the table.
"Do you need anything else master?" she asks
"No, you can go now" Naru said.
Haruna bows and leaves.
Midnight"Nyan Nyan, Jun how is your work" 3 figures go toward them.
"Hi Atsuko-nee, Takamina, and Yuu" Jun said and smiles
"Hi Acchan, Takamina, Yuu" Haruna greets them.
"We are doing well" Jun said
"I have found out that tomorrow he will go for a business trip until the next day." Jun said
"And he always stays in his study room every time he is at home." Jun continues
“Today, I got a chance to bring tea to his study room. Taking that chance, I placed the powder that Mii-kun gave me on his cup and tea pot” Haruna said
Flashback“Nyan Nyan, before you go, takes this with you.” Mii calls and gives Haruna 2 small pots.
“What is it, Mii?” Mariko asks
“That is my new invention. ‘Tracking Powder’.” Mii said
“Nyan Nyan, you find a chance to place the powder in the yellow pot on where that Naru guy touches. So when he touches anything, it will leave the powder there.” Mii continue
“Will he be able to see that?” Yuki asks.
“This powder is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Even if you touch it, you won’t feel anything” Mii explain.
“How can we recognize that?” Haruna asks.
“That will be the powder in the blue pot. You only need to spray this powder on that tracking powder. It will appear.” Mii answers, and then he does an example for everyone.
“Well guys, good luck” Mii said
End Flashback"Tomorrow, I will go to his room. This will be my chance to investigate his room." Haruna continues.
“Good job, my Nyan Nyan” Yuu said and jumps to the girl. She raises her hand and stops him.
"When you find that place, you and Jun quickly return to the ship, ok? And You two remember to be careful” Atsuko said to them
“Ok” both of them said and leaves
“Nyan Nyan” Yuu calls Haruna
She turns around and looks at him.
“Please, be careful” he said to her
“I will” she smiles and nods
The next day Waiting for everyone to gather in the main door to send Naru off, Haruna and Jun sneak into Naru room. While Haruna goes inside and finds the trace of the powder, Jun hides outside to guard for her.
She takes out the powder in the blue pot and starts spraying the powder.
“I will start at the bookshelf.”
She sprays a little power to the shelf from book to book. After a while she already sprayed almost every part of the room
“Why it still doesn’t show up yet” she feels frustrated.
She goes and looks around the room once again. She spots something shining in one of the drawing. She comes closer and looks at it. Then she takes out the drawing. Behind the drawing is a brick wall, there is a strange shape of brick with a little shining color on its two side.
Haruna tries to pull the brick out, but she can’t. Then she pushes the brick. The brick is slowly pushed back inside the wall. The bookshelf behind her opens a secret path.
Suddenly, she hears the knocking sound at the door.
“Nyan Nyan, are you ok?” Jun whispers.
Because Haruna is inside the room for too long, Jun starts to worry, so he comes to ask. Haruna knows that her job is done. She pushes the brick back in its normal state, and then cleans up all the room. After that she leaves the room with Jun like nothing happen. Then they sneak out of the house.
“Our job is done. Now we will wait for the part two of the plan to finish” Jun said to Haruna.
“Yes, hope they are ok.” Haruna said.
Flashback
Midnight (the night atsuko, Minami, and Yuu meet Jun and Haruna)
“Jun, you said that Naru will go on a business trip, right?”
“Yes.” Jun said
“Acchan, Takamina, can you guys help me one more thing?” Yuu turns to Atsuko and Minami and asks.
“You want to take revenge?” Atsuko asks
“No, there is one thing I want to confirm.” Yuu continues
“What is it?” Minami ask
“When I’m sure about it, I’ll tell you two.” Yuu answers.
“Well, I guess so. So Jun, where will he go?” Atsuko asks Jun.
“He will go to the west side of the city.” Jun answers.
“West side of the city, I recall one time he told me that he has a big house there. Maybe he goes there to check his properties.” Yuu said.
“Then tomorrow we will hide outside his house. When he leaves, we will follow him. We will wait for the right time to ambush him.” Minami suggest.
“Uh, that is a good plan.” Atsuko said.
“Good. But we have to be careful, he is very sly.” Yuu said.
End Flashback At the same time with Haruna looking for the secret room at the study room. At the main door, Atsuko, Minami, and Yuu are waiting for Naru behind the wall near the house. When they see the carriage runs out of the house, they follow him. When the carriage goes out of the city into a forest, they jump out and take down all the guards that follow him. Feeling that the carriage doesn’t move, Naru come out of the carriage. When he comes out, he saw Atsuko and Minami stand in front of him with a smirk.
“Who are you two? What do you want from me? Why did you attack my people?” He asks with an angry voice.
“Wow, you ask too many questions. However, we are not the one going to answer all your question. The one that want to meet you is over there.” Atsuko said and point to Yuu’s direction.
Naru turns around and fall backward when he sees Yuu.
“Sq...Squir..Squirrel?” he stutters.
“What’s wrong, my friend? Why you look so scared when you see me?” Yuu said.
“Of course not, I’m just surprised that you’re still here.” Naru stands, and tries to calm himself down.
“Take off your mask already, that disgusting” Yuu said.
“W..what are you saying Yuu?” he said and smiles softly.
“Do you think that your work is completely secret? Do you think that I did not know that you trick and betray me?” Yuu said angrily.
“So, you know about that. What do you want now? Kill me to revenge?” Naru said with a challenging voice.
“I just want to ask you some question. However, not in this place” Yuu said and punches Naru in the stomach.
At the Ship“Did you guy caught him?” Mariko asks when she sees Atsuko and Minami walk in.
“Yup, this is our prize.” Minami points to Yuu who carries Naru on his shoulder.
“Did Jun and Nyan Nyan come back yet?” Yuu asks.
“Yes, they are.” Mii answers.
“Where is Yuki and Mayu?” Atsuko asks.
“They went out to buy some food together” Mariko answers.
“Hey, Nyan Nyan, Jun, how is your work?” Minami asks
“Success” Jun answers.
“Now, my turn to go and fix my mistake” Yuu said after he tied the unconscious Naru into the chair.
“I’ll go with you” a voice suddenly speaks.
“Nyan Nyan?” everyone looks at her.
“But this is very dangerous” Yuu said.
“That is why I’ll go with you” Haruna said.
“Aww Nyan Nyan, are you worried about me? You are so sweet” Yuu comes and pinches on Haruna’s cheeks.
“Don’t worry, I’m the great and handsome thief “The Squirrel,” I’ll be fine” Yuu said to Haruna.
Then he leaves the place.
At Naru’s houseYuu sneaks into the house and comes to the Study room. He follows the instruction of Haruna and opens the secret room.
“Yosh, let go Yuu” he talks to himself
Yuu steps inside the room. There is a long path that leads to a big door. He carefully takes each step to avoid any traps that place in the room. Suddenly a lance flies to him from his left side. He turns himself and bends backward to dodge the lance. Then he uses his hand to support and jumps up to dodge other two lances that coming from his right side. Lastly, he slides himself under the lances wall. Finally, he reaches the door.
“Finally …ouch”
Suddenly, a knife flies directly to him. Luckily, he is able to dodge it by lean to the right, but his hand is injured by the knife. Yuu stands still for some time to see if there are some traps left. Then he opens the door and comes in. Yuu see the diamond is place on the table that put in the center of the room. He comes and takes the diamond. When he is about to leave, something suddenly jumps into him.
Meanwhile in the ship“So you’re awake” Mariko said.
“Who are you?” he asks
“Friends of Yuu another word the famous thief “The Squirrel” Atsuko said
“Where is he now?” he ask
“He went to take back what he was tricked and accidently took from the rightful owner” Minami said.
“No way, how did he know where I hid that?” Naru said
“So, you curious about how did he know huh?” Haruna walks toward him and said.
“Y..you are that maid girl. You tricked me” he shouts.
“We just did what you did to Yuu” Yuki said
“Even if he found that secret path, he never is able to go to that room. I put a lot of trap outside” He said and laughs haughtily.
“Even he lucky enough to escape the traps, he still cannot fight back…”
“The tiger you put in the room right?” a voice coming from the door that cuts Naru’s words.
Everyone looks at the sources of the sound.
“Yuuchan” Haruna speaks
Yuu came back with a scratch in his left hand and some scratches on his face.
“Yuuchan you are hurt” Haruna said and comes to takes care of his wounds.
“Why?” Naru can only say that word.
“I managed to escape from your lovely pet” Yuu said
FlashbackSuddenly something jumps to him. In reflection he jumps back to dodge it. Then he realize
“A tiger” Yuu shouts “Naru you’re crazy”
He takes out his two daggers and jump to the tiger from behind. The tiger struggles and throws him to the floor. It jumps to him and tries to bite his shoulder. Yuu tries to release his arms. Then he uses the dagger cut the tiger leg. The tiger groans in pain. Taking the opportunity, Yuu folds his feet and kicks its stomach. Then he stands up and quickly runs out of the room and close the door.
End Flashback“Finally, you won. Do whatever you want to me” Naru leans back to the chair and said
“I just have one question. What group of pirate that you associate with?” Yuu asks.
“Ken, captain of “The Red Skull” he answers
Hearing that name makes Atsuko steps back and accidently slips on Minami’s foot. Minami quickly hold her to prevent her from falling down.
“Atsuko, are you ok?” Minami worriedly asks
She snaps back and said
“I..I’m ok, Minami.” she said but her eyes are full of pain.
“Sorry I feel a little tired, please excuse myself” Atsuko said and rush out the room
Minami worries and follows her.
TBCThat is chapter 5. Hope you guys enjoy reading it. Feel free to comment about your opinions.