Everything happened too fast for Noelle to take in, one minute Lucien was about to kill her and than.. this woman had suddenly appeared and kicked Lucien to the ground before helping her back on her feet, "Wha.. who are you? and big brother?" Obviously this woman was crazier than she was.. after all this, Noelle was definitely going to steal a whole case of beer and get her ass drunk..

He was not with out his own weapons and quickly he moved back from the kitsune tucking away the vile in a secure spot. He pulled out his gun aiming at the creature. “In the most clichést form we are not so different Kitsune.” He smiled knowing it would take a lot more then a taunt for him to release himself into a wild beast. Cocking the gun he pulled on the trigger hoping to subdue the beast.

Charlie had gotten her wish, but had left the boys behind now that she was patched up. Reckless, maybe, but she would let a friend die so easily. Coming to the mouth of the alley that led out into the plaza and stopped just a couple short steps into the open area. "Hmm... Who's that....?"

Leo staggered over to Charlie and explained what had happened in the last few minutes. "Yeah, she just popped outta no where and saved Noelle. Once again I fail everyone.. wait.. the hell..? Shouldnt you be in the hospital?!" he asked Charlie sternly.

Lucien's Teeth clenched at the sight of this women he knew if Noelle found out that this was one of the friends he lied about she wouldn't hesitate to disbelieve his lance lie. Lucien's talented skill at playing dumb would have to work. "Who are you women and what does this fight have to do with you?"

Lucien place his sword into a defensive stand and glared at them both "this a personal matter that should only evolve me and that women behind you please leave" Lucien smiled innocently at her and flashed his badge Maybe Kate had forgotten him as lance forgot alot of things from there last fight "I am simply hear to take this women in to prison"

Kate giggled covering her hand with her mouth and smiling "Oh Lucien you silly don't tell me you have forgotten lil 'ol me?"kate smiled and pointed at the women "You touch her again silly and im afraid ill have to rip your head off its shoulder"

She giggled and placed her hands on her hips leaning forward towards the man pulling her eye lid down while sticking her tongue out. "Come get me big boy" she said with a cute and flirty voice holding her fists up.

Lance was not getting hit by that damned gun this time he was prepared and vigilant. Lances other arm quickly pulled off the strap in enough time to duck from the bullet and slice his leg straps apart. "Don't you dare compare me to you. You fight like a coward using Tranquilizers to subdue your opponent." Lance stood there watching the man carefully as he edge closer to him.

"You sicken me if you were a real man you would fight me head on and return to me my sword." He was hoping he could at least distract the man long enough to get out of the room and cause havock so the others new where he was.

"Don't you start with me to.... I'm fine so don't worry about it okay?" Frowning deeply as she turned her head so that her eyes could meet his with a dark look, the pain feeding her frustration and anger. Her fingers played along the strap to the flame thrower that she had pried from Ted's hands after quite a bit of threatening and whining to get a weapon that would actually work to protect her besides the handgun and knives. "If you don't think that I can manage in this battle then kill me now before I go out there."

Ok.. axe the case of beer, she was going to steal a whole case of any old hard shit she could get her hands on..

"Erm.." Noelle just stares at the girl, not sure what to say or do.. First of all she had no clue who this girl was but she knew Lucien.. maybe an ex girlfriend? She blows a strand of her hair out of her face and decides to cover the girl incase..

"Pfft mindlessly rampaging is not my mmo, and if not taking an innocent life is the cowards way out then call me what you will." He said, he ready his gun to fire again but something jammed. "It looks like you will get your wish." He said drawing a dagger from his side and charging at the man.

Leo winced at Charlie. "Still though.. I couldn't stand if you got hurt again.." he said, voice trailing off. He sheathed his sword and looked towards Lucien, Noelle and the other woman.

Lance smiled somehow he was controlling his kitsune form..Was she around?? He charged Zero with full speed ducking under the blade quickly and grabbing his wrist squeezing it with as much pressure as he could deal. "Drop the dagger or hand me one be a man and fight me equally."

A Cheshire smiled appear across his face as long as he could keep control of his form he might be able to win this fight and he could escape to go check up on Noelle.. He needed to tell her his feeling about her before it was to late.

Lucien gritted his teeth in anger he hated being taken as no threat "You Think your funny? Do you realize how easily i could kill you!?!?" Lucien ran at kate swinging his sword viciously in anger sparks flying in all directions "DIE DIE DIE DIE"

Kate glanced at the women standing behind her almost taking Lucien lightly she turned completely around and smiled extending her hand giggling "Where are my manners! I am Kate me and Lance used to be a team together along with a few others"

She smiled with her hand out as lucien charged at he with his sword she quickly grabbed the edge of his sword as the sparks ran down her arm holding him in place giggling "Hehe that tickles a little bit. Children these days dont understand when people are trying to have an adult conversation"

he twisted his wrist,escaping Lance's grasp pulling his wrist through the index finger and the thumb. "Says the man in the beast." While his other hand reeled back from the hold, Zero brought his knee up a short distance quickly using his boot to kick the man away from him, gaining a little distance. He ready his weapon again switching hands and arching his arm for a slice against the kitsunes chest.

"Kate?" Noelle stares at the girl for a moment, taking her hand as the last bits of puzzle fall into place, Wait.. if she worked with Lance before than.. Noelle's anger returned and she glares at Lucien, "You were lying the WHOLE DAMN time about EVERYTHING." she screams, "You don't know where my sister is and it's obvious the same with Lance's friends."

Lance laughs and takes the knife straight through his palm blocking the attack and grabbing mans wrist once more and staring at him straight in the eye "That felt amazing.. Do it again?" A chesire grin covered his faces as he pulled the knife out of his hand still staring the man down. Although lance was tough it wouldn't be long before he bleed out and passed out from blood loss he needed to be quick

Lucien's eyes narrowed his plan was foiled right there. "You bitch!" He said delivering a swift kick to Kate's side and smirking "You ruined my plan my life goal i could have had her and you RUINED IT" He let go of his sword and jumped back pulling from his pouch a dagger.

"Now i have to change who i kill first to you.. Pity because i find you charming" Lucien smiled once again charging kate.

Kate took the kick and groaned in pain spiting up a small pool of blood then giggling "Someone didn't get there afternoon nap in today" She frowned as the man got his distance she was horrible at ranged combat "Awwe so your not gonna hold my hand?" she giggled and stepped back letting Noelle deal with the attack.

"You didn't think I would of worked it out myself, Lucien." Noelle brings the sword up ready to deflect Lucien's attack after seeing Kate take a kick to the side before she took a step back and seeing Lucien getting ready to charge, "How in the hell would of you known where my sister was when I never told you her name?"

Again? He did not fall for the rouse. They were once more too close for Zero's comfort and he did not with draw his blade from the Kitsunes palm. Instead he decided to go for the kill. His bones cracked as his fingers elongated into sharp talons and his eyes tinted themselves to that of a hunter narrowing down on its prey. His hand reached out aiming swiftly for the Kitsunes jugular hoping to choke him unconscious.

Lance's eyes widened in shock as he saw the talons form. "So your some little rat with wings eh?" he smiled as he opened his jaws and sharply attempted to close his sharps teeth around the mans talons. Lance wasn't going to win this fight he could already tell he was weak from the machine and he was slowly bleeding out he needed to find a way out and fast.

Lucien was surrounded it was bad enough kate and noelle where against him, and he was sure there were more rebels hiding somewhere he was outnumbered.. Maybe if he tried to escape he could make it to the base where lance and zero were.. "Well i must say i have had much fun, but i must retire from this fight."

Lucien took off down the alleys and streets trying to make his way towards the prison he could see the top of the building it was only a few streets away and if he could just make it there he would be safe.

Kate stood there gasping lucien had caught her in the ribs and caused some internal bleeding. "Where is he.." she could not even finish her sentence before the sound of blood muffled her voice. She had never been hit this hard before Lucien had got her good, But she was glad she saved the girl.."You.. Never told me your name you big meanie.." After the words slowly fell from her mouth she spit up alot more blood.

Noelle grits her teeth seeing Lucien escape, Dammit! She places the sword back into it's sheath and turns to Kate, noticing the young woman is spitting up blood.

"I'm Noelle. And we need to get you medical attention." Hoping to help support Kate, Noelle takes one last glance down the alleyway that Lucien had fled, she knew this wasn't over but there was no way she could put the others in any more danger. After they found Lance, she was going to have to move on to the next town..

Now she was not scared of Lucien anymore and if he decided to give chase, she would fight back..

Seeing the alley Lucien fled to, Leo quickly gave chase following behind him. He was still weak but the least he could do was find his hideout, at least find Lance. "Hold on Lance... I'm coming.." he mumbled.

Kate shook her head at the suggestion for medical treatment sh was worried about Lance she had always had secret feelings for him and from the day they got separated she went on the hunt. Pulling out a small glowing ruin she smiled and then stood up running toward Lucien's direction. "I have to make sure he's safe Noelle." She only made it a few yards ahead when the back of her throat was flooded with blood and she was back to coughing it up

Lucien made it to the door of the building the others where in and stopped for a breath he had been using alot of his energy this day he wasn't used to it all. "That bitch is stronger than what she used to be.."

Leo saw Lucien finally stop at a door. He drew his sword and pointed it at Lucien. "Talking to yourself.... old timer?" he said with grin as he tried to catch his breath while still maintaining his cool.

"Your in no condition to do anything right now." Noelle notices Leo trying to trail Lucien, "Leo, you idiot!" She could see that Leo was weak and there was no chance he could take on Lucien on his own before turning to Charlie, "Charlie, can you get her help. I need to go and make sure Leo doesn't get his ass handed to him on a silver platter."

And without saying anything else, she runs in the direction that Leo had gone.. Dammit, that kid needs a babysitter 24/7..

He let the fangs sink into his flesh wincing at the pain, but it served to keep the kitsunes mouth shut. Using his captured talon he backed both their bodies away from the open area of the room and pinned the Kitsune against the wall.. “Listen and listen well scum, while you think you are doing good you are not. And while you are off saving your few friends, the agency you left behind will be saving the world. When you have no more humanity left and you have slaughtered your friends I will hunt you down like the beast you are.” He roughly pulled both his dagger and his hand free, letting the bones snap painfully back into place. “This fight is over, I do not kill wounded animals.” He sheathed his dagger and walked out of the room heading towards the deeper parts of the government building.

"Lucien, I have the DNA, whats your location?" He radioed.

Lance stood there and blinked. The man was serious about saving the world. Maybe he had some good in him after all and he let lance live that showed honor he smiled and pushed himself from the wall. "I'll be looking forward to that rematch" He said just loud enough for the man to hear it.. the question was now was he free? was he allowed to leave?? Lance began his way to the door and out of it looking around to see if there were any guards still.

Lucien frowned and shook his head seeing leo stand infront of him "Dont waste your breathe boy lest you want me to take your life." He said flicking his hand toward Leo "leave now i have decided to spare your life"

/brb all

Leo grinned. "Oh I get it! Your too weak after getting your ass handed to you by the girls, huh? Is that it? Is your wittle ego bruised "Evil Villain"? That's alright, I don't hit women unfortunately so I guess you live for now.." Leo wisecracked, sheathing his sword and turning his back away from Lucien.

Charlie grumbled lightly as she was left to take care of the injured stranger, although the good news was that this woman seemed to be on their side. "Fine..." Sighing as she knelt carefully next to her and tilted her head. "Are you okay? If you can hold on to me, we can get you to a special hospital." Murmuring as she held her hand out and tried to seem cheerful, although her nerves were getting to her and she wanted to run after the others.

// I think im done for the day i kind of lost my muse.

OCC: I'm about to call it a night anyway..

Noelle catching Leo on his return, grabs him, "WHAT THE HELL YOU PLAYING AT!" Before sighing, "Let's back to Charlie and the others, we need to think of a plan to help Lance."

Leo struggling to get free finally gave in for lack of energy. "The door to Lance was right there.. I could've taken them.." he mumbled quietly.

"Is that so?" Noelle replies releasing Leo, "And you think Lance would want you to risk your life? You don't know how many guards they have or what else is in there. As tempting as it sounds to go crashing in, you need to stop and think once in awhile, kiddo." she blows a strand of her hair out of her face, "And look at me, preaching at you for doing something I am guilty of doing earlier."

Leo scowled at Noelle for moment. *Thinking* (Hypocrisy much?) He then grinned at Noelle, laughing inside at his own words. "It's action that gets things done, not thinking. Thinking is just half of the battle. I would have expected out of all of the rebels you would know that.." he said, staggering behind Noelle.

Noelle glances back at Leo, half amused. "Action may get things done but when countries are going to war, they don't just charge in and start slaughtering every Dick, Jane and Harry that gets in their way, do they? No, they sit down and gather information on their enemies and plan out things." she puts an arm around Leo's shoulder and messes up his hair in a playful matter, "Maybe after we save Lance, you and me can have a friendly little duel, unlike the last time.. there won't be any unnecessary bloodshed. Unless your scared a girl will kick your ass, kiddo."

Kate nodded her head and pushed charlie away gently "Im fine, I just need a moment's rest." Kate stood up and stretched her body wincing in pain a bit Kate was tough she was used to taking a high amount of damage from sparing with Lance and the others. "Is the girl i saved okay?"


Lucien opened the door to the facility and walked straight into Zero's office limping in pain as he sat down in a guest chair. "Where is this guy?" Lucien glanced around the room only to find that it hadn't been touched since he left.

Leo laughed inside again. "Every country but Korea.." he trailed with a laugh. "Oh ho, me scared? You must have me mistaken for someone else. Oh I'll duel you, but I won't hold back!" he said with a wink.

"Wouldn't want you to either." Noelle grins, "But first, let's worry about you getting your strength back."

Leo grimaced for a moment. "My body is just feeling the after affect of using too many forbidden techniques. I'll just go down to Muramasa's and get more "candy". he said with a limp.

Noelle watches Leo limp off and returns back to Charlie and Kate, "Should you be standing?" she frowns at Kate, "You really need to get your injuries looked at."

Leo entered the forest and began his usual steps to get to Muramasa. When he reached the store he went over to Muramasa's counter and ordered the candy and more ninja tools. He then payed him, said his farewells and went back up the tree/elevator. He then made his way back into the plaza.

Is it me or that girl fucking crazy.. Noelle just shakes her head and flops down by Charlie, she needed a rest from the previous fight. "I just hope those poor wolves don't end up getting food poisoning from eating his bones. That's a fate I don't wish on any animal."

Leo walked over to Noelle and the other woman. He reached into his pouch pulling out two pieces of candy, he popped one into his mouth and threw the other at the unknown woman. When he swallowed the candy, he seemed more lively and vigorous.