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Episode 5: \u00a0Bunnies in Black<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 3<\/strong><\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n

Footsteps resounded throughout the seemingly calm halls of Himitsu Takana. Agents below 00-rank milled about, eyeing the three people who had entered the headquarters. Rumors about the incident had been buzzing around the building. The secretaries couldn\u2019t keep anything quiet — especially Lancy. So there were whispers and looks as Officer Littrell once again headed down to the office where he\u2019d said he would meet his cousin.<\/p>\n

It amazed Brian sometimes how different he and Kevin were. Most of their family had gone off and joined the military. By the time he and Kevin had reached that age, both wanted something beyond that. Brian had slowly worked his way through the ranks of the CIA, while Kevin struggled with another job until the day Himitsu Takana — the true \u201cBig Brother\u201d of the world — recruited him. The public didn\u2019t know about HimTak and credited their protection to America, the secret agency\u2019s host country for now. Eventually, there would be a relocation; there always was to keep people guessing. The main reason — the only reason — Brian knew the current location was because he was related to K. K wasn\u2019t stupid; he knew he had to work with the US government, so he always called Brian, whom he could trust. Regarded as the most \u201copen-minded\u201d officer in his department, Brian often dealt with \u201cspecial projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the moment, Brian regretted having that reputation. He had just barely made it back from the mission from Hell with the most irritating, poor excuse for an agent that he\u2019d ever met. Brian had been promised time off for taking that extra mission with Himitsu Takana. When he\u2019d gotten back to DC, however, he had received orders to investigate a mysterious incident at HimTak with two FBI agents.<\/p>\n

\u201cSee, I told you the truth was out there!\u201d said one of the feds, Special Agent Mulder.<\/p>\n

His partner, Special Agent Scully, rolled her eyes. \u201cThey could drop you in the middle of the desert, tell you the truth is out there, and you\u2019d ask them for a shovel! I\u2019m waiting till I see.\u201d<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s basically what they did,<\/em> thought Brian, who resented being dragged back to the middle of the damn desert to see what had his cousin so worked up when he could have been spending time with Opal. It was hard enough maintaining a long-distance relationship already. Opal was usually in LA while he was across the country in DC, so they looked forward to spending time off together. He had been yearning for this time with his girl, and now it was gone.<\/p>\n

Slamming against another body snapped Brian out of his reverie.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou?! Watch where you\u2019re going! Fuck, you\u2019re supposed to LEAVE after you try and fuck up the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brian clenched his jaw in annoyance. He was not in the mood to deal with Nick again. He stepped up to the taller blond without hesitation, meeting him nose to nose. \u201cAnd again, people like y\u2019all can\u2019t handle it, which is why I got MY orders!\u201d he shot back, his country twang in full effect. The two FBI agents behind him had gone on ahead without his notice.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll you\u2019re gonna do is cover it up! Hide it; use it somewhere to make the world worse…\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe ain\u2019t on a mission anymore, pretty boy. I could-\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh yeah? Bring it on, you damn hillbilly!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHillbilly?! Hillbilly?! This hillbilly has more brains than you, you poor excuse for an agent. No wonder you were on hiatus before!\u201d<\/p>\n

At that, Nick shoved the CIA officer against the wall. He didn\u2019t care what K said. He could care less that the CIA would be pissed off if he beat up the one officer willing to deal with them. America hated anyone taking away the Big Brother role the way HimTak did. But all he could think of was how badly he ached to beat Brian to a bloody pulp, even if he was K\u2019s cousin.<\/p>\n

No one mocked Nick\u2019s hiatus, not with what had led to it. No one. It was a sore spot that never went away. \u201cYou know SHIT. Back the HELL off!\u201d<\/p>\n

Finally, he felt a pair of hands pull him roughly away and shove him back against the wall. An angry pair of green eyes met his gaze. Brian just smirked defiantly. \u201cSo Kev, is it time to fire him yet?\u201d<\/p>\n

K just rubbed his temples. \u201cI\u2019m gonna go gray trying to keep the peace between you two,\u201d he remarked, running his hand through his full head of black hair. \u201c008, this is exactly why you\u2019re not going on this mission. And Brian, he\u2019s one of my best, so back off. I\u2019m sick of the bickering. Both of you are acting like immature brats.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nick scowled, looking every bit like a spoiled child who was being scolded. But Brian felt guilty. Why did this kid always seem to bring out the worst in him?<\/p>\n

\u201cCarter, go to Pearl\u2019s lab as planned,\u201d K continued. \u201cBrian, follow me to containment; your FBI agents are already there. And if you know what\u2019s good for you, you\u2019ll keep your mouth shut.\u201d<\/p>\n

Both of them rolled their eyes, but did as they were told. K turned and walked further down the corridor. Shooting another glare at Nick, Brian took a deep breath and hurried after his cousin.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

After debriefing, Brian found himself delayed, but for a good reason: the mission was located in LA. He couldn\u2019t believe his good luck. It was nothing compared to the time off he could have had, but at least it was something.<\/p>\n

He had told Agent Jay and Agents Mulder and Scully that he would meet with them at the destination but that he had a meeting he had to attend first. And it was true, sort of. He had caught the first flight he could to arrive the first chance he got.<\/p>\n

With Opal in his arms, they lazily watched the sunrise on the balcony of her luxurious studio apartment. Her jade eyes gazed up at him with love as he threaded her silky, dark hair through his fingers. Brian couldn\u2019t think of a better way to spend a mission, especially after his last one. She just didn\u2019t know he had another assignment yet.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is so nice,\u201d she said softly, as if not to ruin the tone of the newly born day. \u201cYou, me, the sunrise, and no one is trying to kill us.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Southern gentleman placed a gentle kiss upon her forehead. \u201cPerfect.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t believe we\u2019ll be free of that for two weeks… I love my job, but it\u2019s good to have a break.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brian subconsciously released a sigh at the thought. His superior officer owed him big time. \u201cAbout that.\u201d<\/p>\n

She stiffened slightly. \u201cYou got another assignment, didn\u2019t you?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDarling, I didn\u2019t want it…\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhich means it involves Himitsu Takana again because that\u2019s the only reason they\u2019d take your vacay away.\u201d She pouted slightly. \u201cThat stinks. What\u2019s time off without your boyfriend?\u201d<\/p>\n

He gave her a gentle squeeze, nuzzling her neck and inhaling the sweet, vanilla fragrance of her skin. \u201cThe good news is that this mission is here in LA, so I won\u2019t be far, and I\u2019ll take a day or two extra with you after it\u2019s done.\u201d<\/p>\n

Opal smiled. He may have been a workaholic at times, but she gave him points for trying. In their business, it came with the territory, and she had long ago accepted that. When they\u2019d first begun dating, she\u2019d had a hunch he would love his country more than her. He was loyal to a fault, but she respected him for it. \u201cThis better be some mission,\u201d she teased.<\/p>\n

He nodded. \u201cHuge. K actually had to call us because he wasn\u2019t sure how to go about it without a little help.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat big?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYep.\u201d<\/p>\n

She grinned even more, with a twinkle in her eyes. \u201cFine. I guess I\u2019ll let you save the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

He chuckled as he stood, scooping her intohis arms. \u201cI\u2019ll save the world later. Right now, I have a new mission.\u201d With that, he carried her off to her bedroom.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t believe I\u2019m wearing this,\u201d Pearl groaned, letting out a soft squeal as she tripped in her stilettos. \u201cI\u2019m going to kill myself trying to walk in these shoes, let alone try to run or kill things.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJust think of it like this: the sooner we get in, the sooner we can get out and out of these get-ups. Does this tail make my ass look big?\u201d Red inquired, turning to look at the white ball of fluff on her butt.<\/p>\n

Groaning, Emerald gave Red a slight push. \u201cLet\u2019s move it, girls.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jay shook his head. He couldn\u2019t help but laugh; this was going to be interesting. Part of him was sorry that he had to subject the ladies to this, but the other part of him\u2026 well, he was a guy, after all.<\/p>\n

They made their way up to the entrance of the Playboy Mansion and pressed the elaborate doorbell, which played a horrible rendition of \u201cDon\u2019t Cha.\u201d Four pairs of eyes turned to stare at Jay.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat? I didn\u2019t pick the doorbell music.\u201d He smirked.<\/p>\n

There were assorted groans just as the door swung open to reveal a huge, muscular guy with an unsmiling face.<\/p>\n

Jay took a step forward, offering his hand to the guy. \u201cMy name is Rico.\u201d<\/p>\n

The guy stared at Jay\u2019s hand, then at Jay, then at the girls. A hint of a smile formed on his lips.<\/p>\n

Jay cleared his throat. \u201cThese are my girls. That\u2019s Cookie\u2026\u201d He pointed to Emerald, whose eyes widened in shock. \u201cThat\u2019s Candy\u2026\u201d He pointed at Pearl, who whirled around to look at him. \u201cThis is Cocoa\u2026\u201d He pointed to Diamond, who stiffened slightly. \u201c\u2026and this little lady is Muffin,\u201d he finished, resting a hand on Red\u2019s shoulder. She jerked out of reach, and his hand fell back at his side.<\/p>\n

\u201cMuffin, huh?\u201d The guy grinned.<\/p>\n

Red swallowed hard, batting her eyes. \u201cI hope you like muffins.\u201d<\/p>\n

The guy chuckled. \u201cYou have no idea. Why don\u2019t you ladies come on in?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so glad to hear you say that; that\u2019s exactly why we\u2019re here. I\u2019d like to donate these lovely ladies\u2026to you! Well, to the man of the house\u2026 might I have a word with him so we can work something out?\u201d<\/p>\n

The guy stared at him for a moment before shutting the door.<\/p>\n

\u201cWay to go, Jay, now we\u2019ll never get in!\u201d Pearl groaned.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had to say something! It\u2019s weird if I\u2019m offering you guys and don\u2019t ask for anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNow what do we do?\u201d Diamond sighed.<\/p>\n

Just then, the door opened again, and they all turned.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou ladies can come in. You\u2026 Rico, you leave.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhoa, whoa, wait a minute. Where they go, I go.\u201d<\/p>\n

The guy crossed his arms over his chest. \u201cThen no deal. It\u2019s either only the ladies or you all can leave.\u201d<\/p>\n

Red slowly made her way closer to the man, bringing her hand up and rubbing his chest lightly. \u201cAww, c\u2019mon, it\u2019s no fun without Rico.\u201d<\/p>\n

The guy raised an eyebrow. \u201cRico would be too much of a distraction. The ladies around here get distracted too easily, and we don\u2019t need another guy around here. Boss\u2019s orders. Your choice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jay hated to do it, but they needed to get inside. \u201cFine.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat?!\u201d was the collective response from the four women.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want you ladies to do what you\u2019ve always dreamed of, and that\u2019s to be Playboy Bunnies. Who am I to stand in your way? Don\u2019t forget me, okay?\u201d Jay sighed before turning and heading off.<\/p>\n

They stood there, stunned.<\/p>\n

\u201cLadies, won\u2019t you come inside?\u201d<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Jay quickly made his way down the driveway and over to the van waiting a short way down the street. He pounded on the door and hurried in once the door slid open.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t good. I can\u2019t believe they wouldn\u2019t let you in,\u201d Brian sighed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI tried, but the ladies are okay. They can handle themselves,\u201d Jay said, giving a small nod to Mulder and Scully, the FBI agents.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know, but we don\u2019t know what we\u2019re up against. I mean, we handle this kind of thing a lot, but this is just\u2026 I don\u2019t know. It\u2019s crazy. We haven\u2019t seen this kind of activity in years, and all of a sudden, it\u2019s starting again?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMr. Littrell, we\u2019re starting to get a feed,\u201d Mulder announced, turning the volume up and flipping a few more switches.<\/p>\n

\u201cGreat.\u201d Brian put a pair of headphones on and handed another pair to Jay. He was worried; they had to stop this, and they had to stop it fast before it became a world takeover.<\/p>\n

Jay shook his head. \u201cI can\u2019t hear a thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHere, let me adjust your settings,\u201d Scully suggested.<\/p>\n

Suddenly, Jay could hear several different voices all at once, but he made out Emerald distinctly. He hoped they\u2019d be all right in there.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease, ladies, make yourselves at home. Hef will be down shortly to introduce himself and help you get better acquainted.\u201d The security guy smiled, running his hand over Red\u2019s shoulder lightly. \u201cAnd maybe I can have a muffin for dessert.\u201d He winked before walking off.<\/p>\n

Pearl pretended to gag. \u201cI may throw up. I can\u2019t believe this,\u201d she whispered harshly.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re telling me,\u201d Red groaned, rubbing at her shoulder.<\/p>\n

A few girls standing around eyed them wearily.<\/p>\n

\u201cOkay, ladies, let\u2019s split up. We can cover more ground that way. Get any information you can get from the women, but don\u2019t be too suspicious,\u201d Diamond announced.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat won\u2019t be too hard,\u201d Emerald groaned.<\/p>\n

They all went their separate ways.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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