Love Letter From Thief X: Just A Little Bit of Your Heart

Chapter 8: One Step Closer

        The next night, the Black Foxes went over to the postmaster’s house. “They sure have a lot of guards.” Ariana said. “How are we going to get over there?” Kenshi asked. “We’ll have to get in there with all those guards around.” Hiro said. “You guys, look over there!” Ariana said pointing out. Riki looked through the binoculars. “They seem out of place.” Riki said. “They look like the robbers who robbed Hyosuke and I up on the mountains.” Ariana said. “Hey, do you think Hyosuke is even coming?” Kenshi asked. “I’m positive.” Ariana said. “What makes you say that?” Riki asked. “Well… He’s desperate in trying to find his parents, so I don’t think something like this would make him give up all of a sudden.” Ariana said. Takuto slapped her back. “Ow! Why did you do that, Taquito?!” Ariana asked. “I was trying to praise you.” Takuto said. “That was more like a punishment to me!” Ariana said. He turned away blushing. “In any case, we’re going in the second he breaks in. All of you, keep your guard up.” Riki said. They all nodded. “He’s here already! And he just got inside!” Hiro said. “It’s show time!” Riki said. They all got out of the van, and followed after Hyosuke.

         The guys quietly knocked out some of the guards in secret. “This place is crazy.” Hiro said. “It was built by dirty money.” Takuto said. “You’re right.” Ariana said. “Takuto, where is he?” Riki asked over the transceiver. “He’s going upstairs on the third floor.” Takuto said. “Got it.” Riki said. “Wait a minute, he stopped. He went into the far room.” Takuto said. “Let’s go.” Hiro said.

        The three of them went to catch up with the other three guys. “Glad you guys made it. I’m going to open the door.” Atsumu said and kicks down the door.

         In the room, there were two men holding Hyosuke back by both of his arms. The postmaster started to kick him in the stomach. “Stop it, fucker!” Ariana shouted. “Wait!” Riki said putting an arm in front of her. “We have to help him!” Ariana said. “Why… Did you come..?” Hyosuke asked in a pained voice. “Are you the cat’s friends?” The postmaster asked. “They have nothing to do with this…” Hyosuke said. “Still talking? Shut up!” The postmaster said and punched him in the face. “You’re gonna get it now!” Ariana said cracking her knuckles and walking over to them. “Oh… A girl with spirit. Think you’re tough?” The postmaster asked. “You better stop this shit if you know what’s good for you.” Ariana said. He snapped his fingers, and the guards held a gun to Hyosuke’s head. “Beyouch, what the fuck?!” Ariana exclaimed. “Move, and this guy gets it.” The postmaster said. She clicked her tongue. “You do realize that the police are here, right?” Ariana asked. He started to laugh. “Listen to yourself! I’m the one who showed the letter to the police, they’ll forgive me for all this!” The postmaster said. “Hiro, distract the guy. Kenshi and I will take care of the guards.” Riki said. “I’ll get Hyosuke.” Ariana said. “Takuto will look for your bag and evidence. Now… Let’s move!” Riki said.

        They all went to their positions to fight. Hiro flipped his hair dramatically. “Hoe don’t do it.” Ariana said. “Please don’t hurt me, I’m weak.” Hiro said in a feminine voice. “Oh my god…” Ariana mumbled. He took out a stun gun and took it out with the postmaster, which made him go down for the count. “Kenshi, let’s go!” Riki said. “Right!” Kenshi said, and the both of them attacked the guards.

        They let goed of Hyosuke, and she saw her chance to get in. “Here, take my hand.” Ariana said. He looked away, and stared at the postmaster with a small knife. “Whoa. Whoa. What are you doing?” Ariana asked. He quickly got up, and got the wrapped earrings from the desk. “What..?” Ariana mouthed.

        The police came running into the room, and started to handcuff the guys that were part of the organization. “They came fast… That’s the first.” Ariana thought. “Hey look, it’s your bag.” Kenshi said getting the bag and brought over to Ariana. “Thanks.” Ariana said and opened it. The small sculpture was still there, unharmed. She took a relieved sigh. “Ariana.” Riki said signaling her to go over to Hyosuke. She nodded, making her way over to him. “Hey… Are you ok?” Ariana asked. “I feel like that you always see me at my worst.” Hyosuke said. She shook her head. “Forget that. What were you trying to do?” Ariana asked. “I didn’t want the girl I like feeling sad, so…” Hyosuke said holding out the earrings, and dropping into her hands. “Thank you.” Ariana said.

        Takuto came over. “I believe this belongs to you.” Takuto said holding out letters. ‘To Taiga and Hyosuke’ the letter read. Hyosuke took the letters. “It’s my mother’s handwriting. What are these doing here? Wait… These letters were from last month. They’re… Alive.” Hyosuke said. “What does the letters say?” Ariana asked. “It says they couldn’t come home, because they didn’t want to put us in danger. Also about what we eat and all that.” Hyosuke said. “That’s great news! They’re alive!” Ariana said. “Maybe the postmaster thought they wrote about how to get into the basement or about the other treasures they might have. Those guys might’ve been keeping you brothers alive just to intercept these letters.” Takuto explained. “Those bastards.” Ariana mumbled. “Thank you…” Hyosuke said.

        She turned around and saw him go out the window. “There he goes…” Ariana said. “So, Ariana… Are you feeling something towards him now?” Hiro asked. “I… Don’t know what you’re talking about.” Ariana said. Takuto clicked his tongue. “Give me a damn break! If I tried, I would be better than him!” Takuto said blushing. “Takkun, are you trying to get her attention?” Hiro asked teasingly. “S-Shut up, itiot!” Takuto exclaimed still blushing hard. “Aw, Taquito… You’re so sweet when you want to be.” Ariana said patting him on the shoulder. “Don’t you dare tease me!” Takuto said. “I just did.” Ariana said. “Quit being a smartass!” Takuto said. “I will quit until the day you quit chocking on pork noodles.” Ariana said. (A/N: Apply aloe vera to that burn XD) “What was that?!” Takuto exclaimed. “Alright. Alright. What do you say we go back to LRN to have some drinks?” Atsumu asked. “I’m in!” Hiro said. “That mofo kept those brothers away from their parents for ten years… He seriously can go fuck himself.” Ariana thought. “Ariana, you coming?” Hiro asked. “Yeah.” Ariana answered. She hoped for the best that his parents will return home safely.

         A couple days later, The Black Foxes were in LRN discussing their next mission. “Your great-grandfather’s painting is in the Kujos’ basement, correct?” Atsumu asked. “Yes.” Ariana answered. “Your great-grandfather himself put it in there, so we don’t have the right to take it.” Hiro said. “Yeah, normally the trustee should give it to the heir or family of some kind.” Riki said. “I wonder what his intention was?” Ariana asked. “If we knew already, we wouldn’t be having this meeting.” Riki said. “Right…” Ariana said. “According to the police after the arresting of the organization members, there were suspicious people near the Kujo house.” Atsumu said. “Say what now?!” Ariana asked. “The basement is an underground passage to say that opens every 10 years. Ariana, can you keep this from him? Just for now?” Atsumu asked. She nodded, going along with the plan.