Vermillion (An Okikagu Fanfiction)

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

The place was suppose to be dark since it was an underground district, but with the fire all the burning buildings are seen. People of Yoshiwara are running for their lives as well are the Vampires who are afraid to be eaten by the fire.

There are women dressed in their kimono who are trying to lessen the spread of it. At first they look normal citizens if it weren't for their masks making them look like ninjas. True it was a place for women and pleasure, but they didn't expect the ladies to be this independent and more superior looking than men.

"Yoshiwara is on fire! The King of the Night is dead!"

Gintoki grabbed someone by the collar making the stranger choke and fall on his back.

"Oi, tell us what happened here." He demanded.

"I-I don't know anything I swear!" Sweats are running down his face being intimidated by the tall silver man.

"Speak or else this goes to your throat." The poor man looked at the tip of Sougo's sword that is now pointing straight to his neck. He gulped hard, shivering in fear, "We heard your King is dead care to explain how?"

In a second Sougo dodged the kunais that are flying towards him in a very fast movement. Reflexes. That gave the man his chance to run with the others.

"Yes, he is. Now what is a Police Officer like you doing in a place like this pointing your weapon to our people?" A woman's voice came from their side.

As they expected the women here aren't ordinary. They were surrounded by those who wore black masks with kunais in their hands and are ready to attack again. The lady in the middle wasn't wearing a masks and instead of a kunai she holds a kiseru that made Sougo remind of a known nicotine addict Vice Chief.

A beauty indeed stood infront of the three men but the scar on the left side of her face made her look fiercer.

"This is the first time someone can do that. I expected you three to be dead by now." The lady spoke sipping on her kiseru and blowing the smoke in a carefree way.

"You shouldn't insult samurais lady." Sandy hair man said with his bored tone.

"Oh really?" She pointed at Gintoki, "Explain that."

Gintoki who was actually infront of the two faced them. A kunai was still attached to his forehead. His face now soaked with blood. Shinpachi and Sougo's face became pokerface for even the Megane managed to hit it.

"It's fine guys. I got this." He made a thumbs up showing a face full of assurance.

"I got this my ass! Your forehead is already bleeding! You're trying to act cool after being humiliated!" Shinpachi said pointing at Gintoki's forehead.

"H-hehe...S-Shinpachi-kun w-w-why are you getting blurry? Are? Are? I-It's getting w-w-white all of the sudden. A-Are?"

"Gaaah! Gin-san, hang in there!"

The First Division Captain can only look at them hopelessly along with the enemies around them. Just earlier the other one was injured and now it was him. These duo can never fail at humiliating themselves that's for sure.

"How did he die?" He decided to forget the two, putting back his sword inside it's sheath. Next he showed his I.D., "We are here for investigations."

Was their arrival here for the King the same time as his death a coincidence? Whatever it is he needs answers.

"Who?" The blonde reponded.

"Housen. The second we stepped in here we heard he was killed. Certainly you, of all people, who serve him knows particular informations about his death."