Rica, the name of my little sister. During our time in the orphanage, she had always been my source of comfort as my only family left on this world.
Now, a new chance to meet her has come.
As a familiar presence passed through the window. A girl wearing a private highschool uniform, an ordinary purse that seemed to have been passed to another user and that gentle smile that always kept me in the light.
"Rica!"
The customers turned to the sudden shout and Angel immediately apologized for the bother and paid the bill before leaving.
He looked at the mail sent to his phone, the picture of the highschool girl was immediately embedded in his mind. He looked at the back of the girl that resembled his sister's
"Rica!"
He unintentionally called. He hid behind one of the walls that leads to the bathroom. The girl looked behind her before brushing it off and continuing her way.
"It is her."
Angel tried remain natural in front of the public. He was excited but also hesitant.
I can't... If I had went to her, I'm only putting her in danger. I'm so stupid.
"I'll meet you next time Rica."
Angel walked away and headed back to his suite. He sat on his chair and turned on the widescreen television where news regarding Zenith's project was on topic.
"As if. That's too good to be true."
"Well, I guess it's time for me to launch my own project."
Angel made a phone call and waited for an answer... The phone was answered.
"Sir, the fangs have just arrived in the Philippines."
"Take them to the hotel to rest, I'm assigning a mission by tomorrow"
"Understood sir Deputy."
Angel hanged up the call and decided to rest till evening. As evening came, Alfonso knocked on the door.
"Sir, I've brought the package."
"Come in."
Alfonso was holding a suitcase by his right hand. He placed down the suitcase on the table in front of the couch and opened it.
"It is as you ordered sir."
A custom made .44 Magnum revolver. Its golden matte black design. A sleek, slim and elegant frame with no safety. It's metal forged with obsidian blued steel brushed with golden accents, running the barrel like a spine.
"Ultima Parola"
Angel said as he inspected the gun.
"This is the second time you are using this in a single year."
"It's a must for this occasion."
"You can return to your room"
"Then please excuse me."
As Alfonso left, he grabbed his phone and started writing the details of the mission and target before sending. As everything was ready, he turned off the lights and went to bed.
Early morning came, he dressed himself in a matte black suit and vest. He grabbed his gun and took a golden colored mask from one of his bags.
A knock came on the door.
"Sir, it's ready."
Angel and Alfonso drove to an abandoned warehouse, carefully guarded by the Golden Fangs. Out came from the warehouse, the fang commander. Unlike the fangs that wore a suit and a helmet, he wore an obsidian colored military officer's suit, a black mask that resembled the Fang's helmet and a black beret, and lastly, the emblem of the Golden Jaguar on his collar.
"The target is inside sir Deputy."
"Good job as always, Kazuo."
Angel tapped his shoulder. Before entering the warehouse, he took the mask and wore it first before entering.
As he entered, a woman who's mouth taped and wearing a pharmacist's coat was tied to a chair in the middle.
"Ms. Catalina Dela Rosa, am I correct?"
She tried to squirm and speak but the tape and ropes didn't allow her. Angel took off the tape.
"W-who are you people...!? I don't remember offending neither of you."
"That's not important. Anyway, let me ask, were you part of the Zenith lab's explosion incident in 2003."
"H-how do you know that?"
Angel kneeled down to her head level and leaned closer.
"So you were part of it."
"I-I don't know what you're talking about. Please let me go, do you think the authorities will stand for this! I'm a key executive of Zenith's Pharmeuticals, don't think you all can get away with this!"
"You're lively, I can tell you that. Anyway, let me continue. Back in 2003, you had a partner named Rodriguez, both of you worked at the lab. One sudden night, the lab exploded when safety protocols was ensured, the leading cause was that there was a tear in one of the gas pipes."
"But, as if a piece of metal like those pipes would suddenly got a tear unless intentionally caused it. Then, the explosion happened, all employees inside were burned and erased but you were a part of it."
"So how did you survive an explosion from within when all personnel are supposed to be inside the laboratory unless dismissed."
Alfonso walked towards Angel with an opened suitcase, inside Ultima Parola. Alfonso lowered his head as he presented it to Angel like a ritual is about to begin.
"Then after, Rodriguez's wife received an email that caused her to run to the police but was soon silenced with a truck."
Catalina widened her eyes in fear.
"Who are you!?"
"Their son and daughter was not spared, our house was burned to the ground for an unknown but similar reason, gasoline. It was thanks that we were in the playground that we had survived unless we have met a same demise as Rodriguez."
Tears started to stream down Angel's face as he loaded the magnum revolver with a single bullet.
"Instead of mourning for your dead comrade, you enjoyed instead. Was it that important to you? Was it all necessary for that nonsense position?"
"H-hiek!!!"
Angel aimed Ultima Parola at her head.
"Spare me please, I'm innocent, I had nothing to do with that incident!"
"Tell me, why did you do it?"
"Rodriguez found out about Zenith's drug production."
"Drug production? Explain."
"Me and Rodriguez were in charge for the production of an anaesthetic used in the hospitals today.
"The anaesthetic was deemed dangerous when he found about it's effects to the human body because of the illegal ingredients used. He complained to the higher ups but it was ultimately denied until he discovered a document for its original use. I was told that I would be paid and promoted if I had done the deed."
"I'm sorry..."
Soon after, gunshots was heard outside. The fangs were engaging against unknown individuals that came from vans.
Catalina laughed, thinking the situation has gone to her favor.
"Sir, unknown masked individuals has surrounded the vicinity."
Kazuo came inside and reported.
"Hehehe... Fools, did you think they would let me go so easily. You're up against an upcoming international corporation who will soon dominate the medicinal industry."
Soon after, the sound of gunshots died down and one of the soldiers entered to report.
"Sir, the individuals have been apprehended successfully."
"Understood, bring them in for interrogation."
Kazuo instructed.
"No, execute them. I already have the person to interrogate, right here."