Don't Let Me Down (Mafia! Sasuke x OC x Mafia! Gaara)

Part 32: Queen

(3rd pov)

Weeks. It had been weeks since anyone had last seen the enthusiastic girl. Weeks since Noriko had run off from Sasuke. Her friends were worried sick about her, debating whether or not they should send out a search party. 

She didn't answer any of their calls, texts, or visits. They had gone to her work but even Miss Mei said she hadn't seen the girl. Just a note saying that she was taking leave was left on the shop's window that morning Miss Mei came to open up.

Sasuke and Gaara were the most worried about her. But they were also the two in the tightest spots. Both men, although loyal friends to Noriko who swore not to do anything dangerous, were also sworn leaders to their gangs. Within the last 3 weeks Noriko had gone missing, so much had happened. 

Both gangs were experiencing trouble on their turfs. Someone had been picking their best men off one by one. For Sasuke, he not only had to deal with his gang and finding his missing best friend, but also his family. 

News had spread quickly. 'The Uchiha Queen is dying.' 

It was decided by the family that she'd be transported to America as soon as possible. Arrangements were being made for her transfer. 

There was so much going on that Sasuke soon stopped showing up to school. Taking leave to concentrate on the many things that needed his attention. Every now and then the Uchiha would wonder where his idiotic friend had run off to, remembering how their last conversation had ended at the school. 

'DAMN IT!" Sasuke angrily kicked a nearby trash bin that sat in his office. The guards that stood outside his door instinctively winced when they heard the loud bang of impact, followed by his loud cursing. 

"Is he at it again?" A tired voice sighed. "Big Brother Suigetsu!" The men stood straighter then before. Suigetsu ignored their stiff statures. "You two can go, I'll talk with him," He directed, entering the office without another word. 

When he did, his eyes nearly bulged out of his head when he saw the state of not only the office, but his pacing leader was in.

"Holy crap Sasuke. Your office looks like a hurricane came through. And you...you look like you just came from under a rock. When's the last time you slept?" Sasuke sent a quick irritated glare before continuing with his pacing. 

"Did you find out who the hell has been causing trouble at the western district," He asked immediately. Suigetsu placed a hand in his pocket and sighed. "Nada. Every time we're so close they end up blending in with the crowd. They were smart to choose the shopping district."