Finessed by the Tiger // Lemon//

Chapter 11(Tora Pov)

Editors Note: The characters, and all original plot/ story belongs to LilyDusk. Things are about to go down, and in this chapter we will get a better look into Tora's actually feelings for our favorite hamster. Also, we will get a sneak peak into what makes poppy a "firecracker" in the next episode. Love you all, and has always please leave me a comment and let me know what you think will happen next, and your theories on who Rosalyn is. Enjoy :p!

Vincent had just finished telling us the "Surprise" he had planned for us when the song Sound of Silence cut through the awkward atmosphere. I answered on the first ring, realizing it was probably Poppy calling to tell me she got home. I answered, "Yeah, bobby...", and looked over to see Quincy trying to mask the instant dread that we both had been feeling; the moment Vincent revealed tonight's ceremony's events, and then I look over to Vincent.

He was eyeing me cautiously, cupping his chin while his fingers tapped against his lips. He raised an eyebrow and motioned to the room to show that we were in the middle of a business meeting.

Stricken with fear 'HE CAN NOT FIND OUT ABOUT HER', I keep my facial expression has expressionless has a rock. Then she starts talking, "I just wanted to let you know that I made it home, you looked worried when I left, everything okay?" I was silent, not sure of how to warn her to get off the phone, but also not wanting her to go. Just knowing that she was on the other end of the phone brought me comfort.

I heard a big yawn and then in a sleepy voice she gave herself a way out... "Tora, if you can't tell me, or talk right now that's fine. Just wanted to let you know." I heard another yawn, looking over to Vincent again I snapped back to reality "Can't talk now! Gotta Go" and I hung up.

Vincent is now eyeing me and raising an eyebrow when he suddenly looks down at his watch, "You are expected at the mansion by 8 this evening. Meet me in the study, and the rest will be explained. Also, it will give both of you sometime to reacquaint yourselves with Rosalyn, my sister. Cheer up boys, it is going to be a great night." He turned around and started walking towards the door... "Ohh, and Tora... who was that young woman you were standing with on the sidewalk? Better yet, why don't you just tell me who she is later tonight". Then he stepped out and was gone. 'FUCK, what am I going to do... he knows about her now!'

Quincy had been silent the whole time, and finally let out a very unmanly groan, while running his hands down his face. "Look big bro, I know that the last thing you want is for Poppy to be forced into the same room has my father... but it might be better for her. At least now nobody will hurt her, and if they try the entire clan will be after them. But this is so fucked". He shut his eyes and let out another strange sounding groan.

"If he knows about Poppy, then he knows about Cordelia... which means we have a long night ahead of us. Sorry Tora, you know I can't go against my father's word, we are stuck. If we are lucky, we might be able to warn them before he can get his hands on them".

Quincy stands up and pulls his phone out of his pocket, the screen lights up and he waits for her to answer. The only sound is the sound of ringing, and then a very sharp voice telling us to leave a message. He looked up with fear and says try poppies. Feeling has if all the air has been sucked out of the room, I fumble to get my phone out. I try calling her and it goes to voicemail, she did sound sleepy, maybe she had just fallen asleep. I grab my car keys and Quincy and drag him down to my car.

Realizing my urgency, Quincy grabs my arm "we have to get to Cordelia first, you just heard from Poppy, we have time before they can find her, but Cordy always answers my calls". He yells out an address and then I push my foot down on the pedal and off we go. Don't have time to care about getting a ticket, Lane will just make it go away anyways if push comes to shove.

We pull up to a curb of a very nice-looking apartment building. The whole bottom is glass and easy to see through. Quincy types in a code to get in through the door, and into a huge elevator we go. We make it to the 8th floor and he all but shoves his way out of the elevator to the 3rd door on the left. He produces a key and inside we go, only to find bloodied papers, two unconscious guys, and glass shattered on the floor.

Bodyguard mode kicks in until we realize that the men are low level clan members. I scoop out the living room and bend down to see how fresh the blood is. It looks to be rather fresh, within the last 30 minutes.

I freeze, they have Cordelia, which now means that Poppy is the next target. Right when I look up the door doorknob to the main entrance starts to turn, I reach behind me and pull out my gun and aim for the door. Right has the door is opened Quincy comes stumbling down the hallway, "She's gone, they got her". He looks at my drawn gun and his attention then turns to the man standing in the doorway, Ryder. Ryder, knowing better than to challenge Tora, yells out "Whoa now Tiger, the boss sent me to escort both of y'all to the mansion.

He wants to make sure that you both look the part for tonight". He raises his hands to show he meant no harm, "Just following orders, big bro". Pissed off, I turn and kick the unconscious man laying near me. 'I should have been more careful!'

I followed an equally pissed off Quincy down to the waiting car, once inside Quincy turns to me. "I have a job for you, ditch him and get Poppy". He whispers to me before Ryder has made it into the car. I nod my head and jump out of the car, time to take matters into my own hands. I take off around the corner to my car and hop in. I continue trying to call Poppy, but she won't answer. 'Shit, the one time I need you to answer' I make my way towards her apartment, when finally, she picks up.

I waste no time and blurt out "Where you at sweetheart? I've been trying to reach you!" She is silent for a moment, before answering me "I'm at home. Irene and I were hungry, so we went out to get some food and a few cocktails. What's going on?" Hoping that she could hear the urgency in my voice, I manage to get out "I'm on my way!"

I gunned it, I was only 10 minutes away, and right now every second counts. I make it in record time, only to see a familiar looking black van booking it out of the parking lot followed by a black and green BMW. 'Shit they have her, I can only hope to follow them and get to her when they get to the mansion.' I swerve and follow them, not letting them get out of sight. I call Quincy "They got her before I could, I am following them. I'll meet you there."

'Could this get any worse?' Knowing that it could, I made my mind up. I would get her out or dye trying. 'Whatever it takes! I will get you back Poppy'!