Saga 3 Episode 66: Conquer and Divide Pt. 2 Deeper Into the Underworld

Usagi ShiroYukashi SanadaRoxanne AlexanderHimura Kazukara
## Information

*Usagi sat in the interrogation room, her hands out in front of her as she fiddled with a snowball she had conjured up. She was ushered quickly into the room upon her arrival to the KPD. Eyes fell on her short figure and eyed the buns that poked out from her black shorts, but fire set to their pants quickly made them avert their eyes while she had a victorious smirk.*

Usagi: Can I at least get something to driiiiink? You guys are animaaaaals!

*Leaning back in her seat, she sighed and propped her feet up onto the table. She would be in here for a while before she went onto the field with that officer that had arrested her. Or "detective" as she heard on the way in here. Besides, if she ran now, she didn't think he was joking on having all of Kasaihana crashing down on her, but it might have been fun. If it was 17 year old Usagi, she'd have taken that chance, but now, ten years later, AND with two kids? Yeah. Right...*

*She knew that Yukashi knew she was lying. He knew that she was holding back on information, and she did it purposely. Information like this wasn't suppose to be within the area of what "special" children could here clearly, even behind thick walls, and floors up. No... Empire White was too sinister...*

**On the ground beneath Roxanne Alexander was the beaten and battered daughter of Supreme Commander Blake Kingsley. The white haired beauty of only 10 was beat into a bloody pulp with cuts all over her body and open wounds from the lashes she had received from her not-so-immediate responses. Blake watched from the sidelines, his face kept in an unreadable expression, but his eyes said it all. He forced himself back while Roxanne knelt down next to his daughter and lifted her body off the ground by the hair and scoffed.**

***Roxanne: Trash, that is what you are, but once we get this little virus inside of that body of yours, you'll be like me in no time.***

**Roxanne then dropped Usagi's head unceremoniously onto the ground caked in her blood and walked off. Blake was quick to gather her broken body into his arms and into the infirmary before appearing at Roxanne's side once more as she walked down the halls of her Empire. To the right sat tables and labs of concoctions made for human consumption in order to reach a new level and bring out much sharper senses. To the left, weapons of mass destruction en route to facilities around the world, and in front of them, the Violet Room. The doorway to world of sick human beings who were actually monsters in skin familiar to those around us.**

***Roxanne: Blake. I want you and your daughter to accompany me to Kasaihana. I and my associates will be building up three bases among the districts; one for each. They are to be far apart from one another to keep suspicion from rising.***

**Blake gave a small grunt in response and Roxanne continued forth when bouncy purple hair caught her attention from the corner of her eyes. Turning her head to the right, Roxanne caught sight of Himura Kazukara tending to both slaves and patrons, a slight scowl on her face, and she knew why. It was the stench of sex. Bodies. Sweaty bodies. Bloodied bodies. Disgusting. Out the Violet Room she went, Blake trailing her tail with his arms behind his back. His white hair was actually ankle length, but was kept in a braid and hidden by the hood he wore. His emerald green eyes flashed in the coming darkness. Roxanne had finally reached her study, and bid her commander a fair night, and he appointed two other soldiers to guard his Mistress' room, not that she needed it anyway...**

*The sudden clinking of glass in front of her caused Usagi's eyes to open and her head to snap up when a female with luscious amethyst hair and eyes greeted her with a kind smile. She was in a black pencil skirt, white camisole topped by a black blazer and velvet black pumps. Her skin was porcelain, nearly like Usagi's own. She glanced back at the glass, filled with ice and water, along with an extra bottle and ham sandwich on a plate beside it.*

???: Enjoy, Miss Tanaka.

Usagi: ...Thank you...

*Usagi was wary. Something was off about this woman. She was oddly familiar too, but had no time to ask questions or cause a ruckus considering the place she was in, so she drank from the glass and took small bites out of the sandwich she was brought while she waited for Detective Sanada.*

Yukashi sat in front of the mother of two, Usagi. His eyes wondered of course but that was to be expected especially when someone like her was sitting in front of him. Yukashi was never the one to mix business with pleasure, but she did make him ponder even it was juh for a second. Regardless of the fact Yukashi had to get his head in the game.

“So Usagi…” Yukashi would start to pull out files on files from everything the KPD had about Empire White. The files ranged from known drug dealers all the way to murder scenes connected to the organization. “What exactly can you tell me about these people. Who leads them? Where are they getting their product. How did you leave? In order for us to make headway I need information.” He spoke to her taking no time in getting to the important questions. Yukashi sat there as he waited for the white haired girl.

*Yukashi's presence put her at ease. For some odd reason, it was similar to that of Lee's, however, that aside, business was to be attended to. She glanced down at the files before her and raised a brow, impressed at the information the KPD was able to obtain. She leaned forward and examined the photos and articles, her nimble fingers tracing every silhouette her eyes fell on. She listened as he bombarded her with questions.*

Usagi: Empire White is a company that was maintained by the Italian Mafia once run by the deceased Roxanne Alexander. My family line on my father's worked for her family since it began centuries ago. 18 Generations of serving them. It all ended when she had died within the combustion of the area she and my father had been based in.

*Usagi had crossed her legs over one another and scoffed before continuing.*

Usagi: But it's been ten years since her death. Ten years since I left. They deal in more than drugs... Weapons are sold and traded. Human trafficking is involved as well. Twenty years... Since I saw the horrors in Italy, my homeland...

*She then picked out a picture where a an outstretched arm held onto the hand of a man, probably shaking it and firmly grasping for the business deal. She turned it over so that Yukashi would be able to see the man. Another shot of his face was attached to a file.*

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Usagi: This man is from the German mafia that allies with the Italians. I met him when I was ten. His name is Corsica Höuzer. He was a long time friend of Roxanne and partner. Höuzers and Alexanders friendship and partnership go way back at least the tenth generation. If this was a recent picture, then yes, someone has begun Empire White's revival, but it couldn't have been just... Someone out of the million that were employed. They had to be someone close to Roxanne to the point where it was like blood. Or... It could be Roxanne herself...

*A dead silence fell over Usagi as she took a pause and ran her hand through her hair, brushing the stray strands out of her eyes. Her lips pursed slightly and she released a soft breath. When she began speaking again, her voice was much softer, like a whisper.*

Usagi: Roxanne... Has to be dead. She died with my father that day... I saw them both in the rubble after I came back from my mission from the Artic. *She tried to lighten up the tense feeling in the room.* I guess you could call me a 'snow bunny', haha... Haaaah...

*She looked up into Yukashi's eyes, looking for any type of reaction. Would he believe her? But then again, what would she lie for?*

Yukashi leaned back as Usagi began to tell him everything. He was a bit surprised at just how much history the organization had, following all the way back to Italy. It was a lot for something that’s just now coming back into action just after ten years. Not to mention the other crimes they also dealt with. Weapons, most likely being sold to the local street gangs in within District 1. It has been a rise in crime in that area of Kasaihana. Most likely coming through the highways. Most distribution trucks pass through there, it was either that or by planes. The human trafficking was nothing new to Kasaihana but It was still something that needed taking care of.

The young detective looked at the picture of the German male that Usagi pulled from the files.

“Corsica  Houzer…”

Yukashi said with a small tone. He listened to Usagi all the way until she was done. He took a moment to let all the information process. It seemed like a year of silence before he broke it. “Corsica has a laundry mat in District 2.” He would slowly stand up from his seat. “How about we go pay him a visit. If your friend Roxanne really is coming back to life he’ll know.” He spoke as he motioned the woman to follow him. If she did follow he’d lead them to the KPD garage where they’ll find his classic 2100 Ford Mustang. “It’s a classic but I keep it up.” He smirked before hoping In the passenger seat and waited for Usagi.

## Investigation

*She followed but along the way, she had made eye contact with the woman from before once more, the same uneasy feeling washing over her again. Behind Yukashi now, she eyed the mustang in recognition for his good taste. She faltered a bit as he slipped into the passenger seat, but reluctantly slipped into the driver's seat, putting the key to the ignition and laughed a bit as she turned it and the car roared to life. Her fingers wrapped around the steering wheel, and she turned to look at him, a grin spread across her face.*

Usagi: Baaaaad idea, Detective... I don't have a license.

*Regardless of his reaction, she would've shifted the gear into drive and begin pulling out of the parking space and out the garage before merging onto one of the many streets of Kasaihana towards their designated location...*

*Meanwhile, back at the department, the female of amethyst features made her way out the doors and down the garage towards a newly modeled motorcycle, custom made of course.*

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*A sudden change has occurred. The woman's body had shifted into a different state, the clothes she had worn in the department now she'd from her body, replaced by armor of black and gold. And her eyes, now red, filled with mirth.*

???: Aye. The White Rabbit is involved with the KPD... No. She doesn't seem to remember me... She and the detective are headed towards Mr. Höuzer, shall I warn him?... So be it then. I shall return home immediately... Aye. Understood, Milady.

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*...Usagi had arrive in no less than fifteen minutes to the laundromat Corsica ran, slowly pulling up and parking along the curb. She had finally gave herself some shoes to wear, pulling out a pair of black converse from the Nether. Stepping out of the car, she noticed how barren and broken down the place was. Only a handful of people came into her sight within the building she saw through the glass, but one should never judge a book by its cover. Waiting for Yukashi, Usagi had placed her hands in her pocket before an idea popped into mind. Should Yukashi be within an arms length away, her right hand would've reached out and grasped his, fingers lacing through his. She didn't face him, but she did speak as she lead him towards the business.*

Usagi: If we're going to do this, we also do this meeting my way. Memory serves that Corsica doesn't trust anyone his allies aren't infatuated with. If anyone asks: You are my boyfriend, and we've been together for two years. Anything else, I'll answer unless you can think of something mildly clever and believable.

*By the time Usagi had stepped through the automatic doors, a single pair of eyes flickered over and whose were they? The one and only, Corsica Höuzer.*

Corsica: Well, well, weeeell. Is it possible that before my eyes stands the Supreme Commander's only heir?

Usagi: It's been a long time, Mr. Höuzer...

Corsica: It is! Bunny! Come over here! It's been seventeen yeaaaaars! Look at you. Still short, but... You've certainly grown up haven't you..?

*Usagi could see Corsica's eyes roam over her body and she held back the bile that rose from her throat.*

Usagi: Y-yes... Mr. Höuzer-

Corsica: No, darling, call me Corsica.

Usagi: Fine. Corsica... Is... Is it true?

Corsica: Is what true?

Usagi: Is... *She leaned in closely and whispered into his ear, releasing Yukashi's hand*. Is it true... That Padrona has returned...?

*It went dead silent and only the eerie buzz of a broken light fixture sounded.*

Corsica: Where did you hear that from? And beside, bunny... This isn't the place to talk about it. Also... *His hazel/green eyes fixated on Yukashi.* Who is this?

The two managed to pull up in front of the German drug criminal’s establishment. ‘Beat up’ was probably a compliment considering on how the place looked especially from Yukashi’s point of view. Before getting out of the car he moved his hand to the glove compartment of his car pulling out his fully loaded Jericho 941 handgun. This was his favorite pistol out of all his arsenal.

Pulling it out Yukashi made sure hhis clip was full of all 19 bullets. Pulling the barrel back letting a bullet enter the head of the pistol to ensure his survival rate. Reaching deeper into the compartment he pulled out two extra clips then putting them in his holster pockets. After he loaded himself he put his pistol into the holster then looked at Usagi. “Just in case.”

The two started to walk he felt her hand intertwine with his this stunted him for a slight second then listened to her lead he nodded his head. “We’ll do it your way.” He continued with her into the laundromat. For the most part the inside complimented the outside. It didn’t take a detective to see that this store was breaking a lot of health codes. A small roach crawled pass his black shoes before he stepped forward deeper into the place.  His ear drums rang the moment he heard Corsica speak to Usagi. He saw how the older foreign born individual eyed Usagi. Yukashi let a tiny smirk twitch upon his lips. Yukashi listened as the two exchanged words standing there with a firm expression on his face. It was until then that Corsica asked who Yukashi was.

“Her boyfriend, Yushi. Is that a problem?” Yukashi knew how to talk to these street type of people. It was nothing new to him, not at all.

Corsica: No... No problem at all. *He looked at Usagi*. Does he know?

Usagi: No.

*Corsica stared at Usagi for what seemed the longest and took her word for it, giving her s nod and ushering her to the back room. Usagi looked to Yukashi and reached up with her left and and patted his chest, giving him a smile but her eyes told him to stay put while she got more information.*

*She then turned and looked at Corsica, nodding as she followed him, eying that he was in a more formal business attire then needed for this kind of grungy old business. They passed many rooms, some doors open, some closed, but Usagi could still hear the sexual acts behind them. She grimaced and Corsica caught sight of it, releasing a low chuckle. Usagi gave a weak one of her own.*

Corsica: Still weak-stomached about that kind of thing?

Usagi: If it's not me, then I don't want to hear anyone else. Porn is just as bad, and I'm not even there with them.

*Corsica released a booming laugh and reached over, giving Usagi the kind of pat on the head when a kid did something worthy enough to make his dad smile... Down, down, down, they went in deeper into the depths of the building and it grew darker. It wasn't until just a few more steps and they stopped at a wall and Usagi had a questioning look until Corsica had held his hand up against the wall and a light scanned over it, once, twice, and a ding of approval sounded before the wall caved in and inside sat a room of black with red light to be its only light. Usagi stepped in, and Corsica followed her, the wall closing in behind them.*

Usagi: So it is true then... She's-

Corsica: -Back. Yes... I don't know how either, she has yet to tell me, but when I saw her... She looked just as she had ten years ago. Not a wrinkle in sight. It's like she was put in one of those frozen chambers, Y'know?

Usagi: Yeah... I bet the only that has change would be her agenda. There has to be something more to this, Corsica, and you know it.

Corsica: I do know it, but the question is, what are you going to do about it?*He caught the alarmed look in Usagi's eyes.* Yeah. I know that you have a different purpose. It's not like you to just show up to me after 17 years... But understand this, I may have grown up with Roxanne, and my family may have been friends with her family since the beginning, nothing will ever put me out of the life debt that I owe to your father... However, now that he is gone, it is passed down to you.

*Usagi stared at Corsica with surprise and then her expression softened. Her hand reached out and rubbed his shoulder slightly. For a man of his age, he was looking well, but with the revival of Empire White, it wouldn't stay that way for sure.*

Usagi: Thank you, Corsica... But if I die, and you're still alive, your life debt will go down to my children. She laughed at the startled face that he had worn.

Corsica: Ch-ch-children?! How many? Five? ! 33?!

*That had earned him a smack to the forehead.*

Usagi: Chill out, Old man! I've only two. And they're beautiful. Exact replicas of me and my... My ex-husband...

Corsica: A-ah..well then, yes... If you die, then all of the Höuzer family will protect them as payment for losing two lives of the Kingsley. Now-

Usagi: -I have more questions.

Corsica: Oh?

Usagi: Where... Where is she? And does she have any new aids? Or another Commander?

Corsica: Roxanne has been moving around a lot... As for a new aid, her name is H-something. She had red eyes though. Pale skin too, but a new commander? I don't think so. Roxanne wouldn't be able to find someone like Blake ever again... But check out three different areas within Kasaihana. The first is Sanbai Square. Next is Cube... And finally, Technomancer State. Good luck, Bunny.

*With all the information she needed was now gathered, she bid a farewell and left back to Yukashi, Corsica watching her walk away with every step, his eyes growing sadder as she faded away.*

Corsica: You're gonna need a lot of it to beat her, Bunny... She's a monster now.

*Usagi, once reaching Yukashi, grabbed his hand and ran off back towards the car, should he ask what the rush was for, she wouldn't have answered until they had both gotten into the car and waited until she drove off into the heart of District Two, right into the Cube.*

Usagi: We're going a little sighting seeing. Is that a problem, baby?*She had a tease to her tone and grinned as she drove.*

*Along the borders of District One and Two, a woman of brown and red hair stood on the balcony, her locks that framed her face blew gently in the coming wind while a smirk formed on her glossy red lips. Her hazel green eyes were bright with the excitement that bubbled in her stomach.*

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*She was dressed like someone who was born to lead in her long-sleeved, sleek, black, latex top, and skin tight brown pants with mid-thigh high heeled boots. A whip rested on her right hip and the jingle of a bright red ruby necklace sounded as it sat on her chest...*

Roxanne: Life has surely slipped by these past ten years... But I assure you, my sweet empire. It'll be like I had never left in the first place...

He watched as her and the man slipped away deeper into the trenches of the facility. Yukashi didn’t too much like the idea of her leaving with that man but she knew him and he had the Information They needed. Stepping to the side of the wall the black haired Kasaihana detective leaned against it as photos of crime scenes connected to the organization pops up. He crossed his arms going over file after file reading them closely.

After a while Usagi came back out in a rush as she grabbed his mechanically augmented hand both of them flying out the door. They both hoped in the car. It was silent before Usagi spoke to Yukashi. “Wee going to do a little sight seeing, bab.” Yukashi couldn’t help form a light grin on his face.

## Destruction

*Usagi was deep in thought, her eyes trained on the road in front of her, seeing but not really seeing. The Cube was a major drug trading and selling spot, within and without Empire White's area of expertise. Without looking at Yukashi, she tilted her head over to him and sighed.*

Usagi: We're head to the cube. It'll be around nightfall by the time, so we should blend in just fine. Should.

*The road of a motorcycle caught Usagi's attention, causing her eyes to flicker to the rear view mirror, catching sight of a body in black riding a motorcycle. The rider slowly moved to the right to pass Usagi over, but what happened next nearly made Usagi's blood run cold.*

???: Hello, White Rabbit. Do you remember me? It wouldn't be a surprise, but I hope you remember our mistress. I'm sure Corsica already told you what he knew. I'm sorry to inform you, but your little investigation stops here.

*The rider then moved over in front of the car and with little effort, turned around so that they were now face to face with each other. The helmet the rider wore lifted the tinted black visor and all Usagi saw were blood red eyes against a pale skin canvas... And then several shots rang through the streets, causing panic to rise as the rider let loose of the Twins. A signature gun that was familiar to Usagi. The same kind of gun that Roxanne Alexander would let loose on missions she tagged along on against enemies.*

???: Farewell, White Rabbit. Padrona sends her deepest regards to your children.

*Usagi cried out in pain as .45 ACPs ripped into her right shoulder, one grazing her neck, and another searing right through her left bicep.*

Usagi: FUCK!

*Unintentionally, Usagi jerked at the steering wheel towards the right whilst slamming down on the brake, causing the car behind them to crash into them so roughly it had sent the car flying and tumbling forward, but by the time the gunman had released the bullets, they were long gone and far from the sight of any other witnesses of the sudden shooting. Glass littered the chaotic scene and Usagi had only gotten a glance at Yukashi before she had blacked out from deafening pain, succumbing to the searing pain that spread through her body.*

***To Be Continued***