Nothing is True. Everything is Permitted.

Zane was distracted momentarily by Mya being kicked to the ground, "Mya!" Ryku was standing too far back to cut his head off, he managed to cut his cheek with an awkward slash and ran at him with a dagger he'd produced from a hidden pouch. He stabbed Zane in the shoulder with the dagger and Zane punched him in the side of the head. Zane pulled out the dagger and his vision wavered, "W-what's on this dagger Ryku?!" Ryku smiled, "Not a strong enough poison to kill you, but enough that you'll be in pain in moments for a long time, dear brother in law."

 

Mya growled and fired another shot at Ryku while throwing a knife at Havoc's shoulder, buring itself deep inside his arm as he seethed in pain. You're gonna pay for that Mya. He grabbed the knife Mya threw at him and threw it back at her, which she used her arm to take the knife as she winced in pain.

 

The shot shattered Ryku's shoulder, "You b!tch! Would you quit shooting me?! It's not like he'll die!" His arm hung there uselessly and Zane's breathing became labored, sweat beaded on his brow as he watched Mya, "M-Mya....Ryku...why are we...being brought in this time..." he winced. Ryku shrugged and kicked him, ignoring the blood running down his own arm from Mya's shot, "Not a clue and honestly I don't give a damn until Havoc gives the okay to kill you. He wanted you two alive, I gave him what he wanted. All I ask for in return is a slow painful death for you."

 

Havoc glared at Mya. So persistant you are. He grabbed her by the neck and slammed her againt the wall. I'll make you suffer. He pulled out a knife and looked at Ryku. Kill him.

 

Ryku frowned, "Wasn't there something you were supposed to do with them? Or was this just a killing spree of yours?" he didn't like postponing the death of the man who was responsible for the death of his fiancee but he didn't want to kill him and be killed himself for doing something he wasn't supposed to.

Zane blinked hard and shot at Havoc, "S-stay away from her..." he tiredly growled. Ryku rolled his eyes and leaned against the wall, observing Havoc's reaction.

 

Havoc sighed and looked back at Ryku. Our orders wrlere to gather information for the pieces. Frankly, I don't care about the pieces. I just want to end this tension. Now kill him. He looked back at Mya

 

Ryku nodded and his dagger pricked Zane's throat.

Zee raced toward the house. His inital fear of Ryku and Havoc smothered by his concern for Reaper and Mya. Mya was still a kid in a sense, she didn't deserve to die. He burst through the door, tackling Ryku, "No, I won't let you kill my friend!"

 

Havoc turned around, distracted by the sound. What the-? Mya pulled out her hidden blades and stabbed Havoc in the back. After he rubles over in pain, he shot a glance at Mya. As long as I'm alive, you'll never be safe! He jumped out of the window and onto his horse.

Mya glanced back at Ryku and pointed her gun at him, not wanting to kill him, but just in case.

 

Ryku and Zee struggled for a while and Zee slammed him into the ground, "You're no assassin so you're not stronger than me." Ryku growled and passed out from blood loss.

Zane groaned, "Idiot...why poi...son again." He sucked in a slow breath and leaned his head back against the wall, sweat dripping from him as the poison ran it's course throug his system.

 

Mya walked over to Zane and gave him a vial. She then looked at Zee. Thanks for helping us out. She then tied up Ryku.

 

Zane eyed the vial painfully, "Do you keep these things in your pocket or something? I'm starting to think you expect me to get poisoned." He downed the vial and gagged, "Nasty." Zee stood and helped Zane stand, letting him lean on him, "No problemo Mya. I couldn't let them just kill ya. You guys may be lazy and completely centered on one thing only together, but Zane's been my only friend for ever since I can remember."

 

Mya smiled and kissed him on the cheek. Thanks.

 

Zee flushed, embarrassed and Zane rolled his eyes. "Well, uh, I think I'll go take like a nap or something. Maybe a cold drink will help. Today has been one weird day." Zane grunted, "Didn't you want to go to Tuscany?" Zee shrugged, "I did, but I think it's safer if I just stick to Florence. So what are you going to do with him?" he pointed at Ryku. Zane checked his back, it had finally stopped bleeding, "He'll live so we'll keep him here. I'll interrogate him." he gave Mya a look that said, 'I'll interrogate him alone.'

 

Mya nodded and rubbed her bloody arm. I'll get fixed up. Be back about half an hour maybe. She gave him a "Be Careful" look before stepping out of the door.

 

Zane tugged on Zee and they carried Ryku into the bedroom. Throwing him on the floor he sat on the bed, "Wake him up, Zee." Zee slapped Ryku hard and Ryku's eyes fluttered open, "Wh-what? Zane! Let me go!" Zee sat down and let Zane glare at him, "No. Why did you come here tonight?" Ryku turned his head, "You ain't gettin' nuttin' outta me." Zane was sick of his childish manner, "Don't act like a child Ryku, it doesn't become you. You and Havoc, why did you two come here? What did you want with us?" Ryku raised one eyebrow, "Not a clue. Satisfied?" Zane shook his head and lifted the dagger Ryku had stabbed him with, "Nope. I wonder if any of your poison is left on this blade?" Ryku swallowed hard and Zane cut open Ryku's shirt, "I'm curious. The only way to know for sure is if we cut someone with it, right?" Ryku's eyes flicked from the blade to Zane, "You wouldn't." "Wouldn't I?"

 

Mya stepped out of the doctor's house. She had her arm bandaged up. Wonder how Zane is doing...

 

Zane touched the blade to his bared chest, "So, I'll ask once more. Why did you come here looking for us?" Ryku spat on Zane's boot, "You'll get nothing from me!" Zane tapped the blade against his chest, "Then I suppose I have no choice..." The tip dug into his skin, pricking a bit of blood. Ryku cracked, "Okay, okay, it was Havoc. I don't know anything, Havoc asked me to locate you and that Mya girl so I did. That's all. All I wanted was to see you in pain like I was! Are you freaking happy now?!" Zane pulled the dagger away, "No, but it's enough to keep you alive for a while. Havoc didn't say anything to you?" For god's sake, no! he never tells me anything! And why should he. I don't know the man! C'mon Zane, I'm family, cut me some slack." Zane narrowed his eyes, "Oh I'll cut you something alright." he dragged the dagger across Ryku's cheek, "If there in fact was any poison left on the blade it's yours now. I hope you suffer." Ryku trembled, "You can't leave me like this!" Zane smiled and sat back on the bed, "Watch me."

 

Mya walked over to the door and gave it a couple of knocks. Zane? Is everything alright in there?

 

Zane looked at the door, "Everything's fine Mya. We're just having a friendly chat." Ryku struggled against his bonds, "Get me out of here! Mya, be a kind person and call off your dog! He's insane, please!" Zane snarled, "Shut up!" and backhanded him to the floor. Ryku continued, "Did you hear that, Mya! He's gone beserk! You have to calm him down! Get him away from me!"

 

Mya sighed and entered the room. You guys are so loud and quarrelsome. She closed the door and examined the situation. So much for friendly chat.