Nanbaka Indulgence

Chapter 27

"Wow, I knew headquarters would be nice, but holy shit." Uno comments, inspecting the pristine, marble hall.
I press a hand against the cool stone. "No kidding."
Our footsteps echo throughout the empty hall.
"You were right, Uno," Nico says, "this place is completely empty."
"I wouldn't be so quick to judge." CJ comments. "We still have a ways to go."
Jyugo shifts uncomfortably.
"Something wrong?" CJ falls into step with the Japanese man.
"It's too....." Jyugo trails off. "I don't know, but it doesn't feel right."
CJ cocks her head to the side. "In what way? If you don't mind me asking."
Jyugo shrugs.
CJ works up the courage to pat Jyugo on the back.
"Maybe it's because you've been in prison most of your life?" Rock suggests.
Jyugo looks thoughtful but only shrugs again.
"Sh!" Uno suddenly comes to a stop the hallway.
He spreads his arms out only to hit Kitty in the face.
"Hey-!" Uno slaps his hand over her mouth and puts a finger to his lips.
We all stay still and quiet, listening for what might have caused Uno's reaction. Nothing.
Uno lets out a sigh of relief. "Thought I heard someone."
Now knowing her life wasn't in danger, Kitty throws Uno's hand off her and slaps a hand across his cheek. The slap echoes throughout the hall, but its sound is no where near the tongue lashing she gave him.
"Don't touch me!" She shrieks at him.
"I knew I heard some inmates out of their cells."
We all turn to see Samon and two smaller boys enter the hall from one of the large, wooden doors. His tail jerks to attention and he pulls out his staff, a small grin growing on his face.
"Hajime is going to have some serious explaining to do."