Seperate Ways

Chapter 12

<Rin's pov>

"Alright, are you guys ready?" Eli asked as soon as she's done peeking over at the mansion.

"Roger, nya!"

"Are you sure about this?" Umi asked, taking out her trusty bow from it's bag.

"Of course. The plan is simple; First, Rin will sneak into the mansion and look out for the guards." Eli then turned to face me. "Once you're in, use that rope to let us in. Got it?"

"Yes ma'am!" I gave her a quick salute.

"Once we get in, we will carefully break into the room where Maki is in with this." Eli held out a mini saw.

"Then why do we need the bow?" Umi questioned, looking at Eli in confusion.

"You will keep my back while I cut the door open. Clear?"

"Right..."

"Alright let's go."
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Eli gave me the signal that the area is clear of guards. I gave her a quick nod before climbing over the fence. I crept quiety across what should be a front yard. The front yard is as huge as a football field, and fully decorated with a variety of colorful flowers and plants. There's even a huge fountain displayed in the middle of the garden.

For a kidnapper, he sure knows how to keep things nice....

I hid behind a bush and threw a grenade-like toy across the yard, letting it distract the guards. As according to plan, the guards went after the decoy to check it out. Once they are away from the door, I sneaked into the mansion.

Once I was in, I couldn't help but to stare at the place in awe. The mansion looks bigger inside. A huge chandelier is proudly hanged in the lobby. There's a bunch of furniture coated with gold. Everything looks so grand. To make matters worse, there's practically a hundred rooms. This might take some time for us to find Maki....

I carefully climbed up the stairs, making sure I wasn't caught, and approached an open window. I tied an end of the rope to the railing and tossed the rest out the window. I looked down to find Eli and Umi who was scanning the mansion. I gave them the signal to climb up the rope.

Eli went first, grabbing the rope and climbing it. Her job as a gymnast must have paid off as she climbed up the wall with ease.

"Good job, Rin." Eli praised as I helped her to get through the window.

"Okay, now Umi, climb up." Eli leaned over the window, calling Umi up.

Unlike Eli, Umi had a bit of trouble climbing since she had to carry her bow. Her climb was a bit shaky. Halfway through, she grabbed her bow by her teeth and continued climbing. She was almost there when one of her hands slipped and that left her hanging by a hand.

"Umi-chan, grab my hand, nya." I leaned over the window and held out my hand.

Umi then grabbed my hand tight, pulling herself up. Eli came over to help her get through the window. Once she's through, I untied the rope and carry it over my shoulder.

"Eli, do you know which room Maki's in?" Umi questioned as we're running through the hall of endless doors.

"Exactly, nya!"

"She's probably in the room furthest from the main lobby, since it's kinda common sense to do so-" Eli was cut off by a loud "Ehem" behind us.

Before we could turn around to see who it was, everything turned black.
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<Nico's pov>