Dun dun duuunnnn!!!!!!!
Look at this, I'm on a roll huh?
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You sighed and looked back at the bar as you made your way back to the hotel, hitching a ride in a cab.

You sighed and leaned against the window as you watched the figures on the street go by.

Rain started to beat against the car windows, the little droplets running down the glass slowly.

You sat up, leaning back against the seat as the cab stopped in front of the hotel.

You grabbed your bag and got out, walking up to the main entrance and over to the elevator.

"I still need to do that research...I can do it in the morning can't I...I'm already exhausted.."

You pressed floor eleven, leaning on one of the walls of the elevator as it pulled up to floor eight allowing other people on before opening up on your floor.

You got out, a few others walking out with you as you made your way silently to your room, key card in hand.

You heard some shuffling behind you, glancing back to see three men following behind you before disappearing into a room a few doors down from yours.

You blinked and quickly unlocked your door, walking in and setting your stuff down before shutting and locking it back.

"Strange...I didn't notice them here yesterday.."

You stripped off your coat and hung it on the hook, a little strip of paper falling out of one of the pockets.

You picked it up and glanced at it once before making your way to the trash to dispose of it, looking down at it once more before stepping away and sitting on the bed.

I saw some shady looking figures follow you out,
Here's my number if something happens to go bad.
- C

You shivered slightly, setting the piece of paper aside before walking to your door and looking out of the peep hole to survey the hallway once more before turning on your lights.

"Its fine Y/n..they could've lost you...could've..."

You shook your head and made your way to the bathroom, running a bath as you slipped your clothes off and to the floor before grabbing one of the soft, fluffy towels.

You sunk down into the hot water, pulling your hair up as you relaxed back and closes your eyes.

"The real question is why is he looking out for me..tch..."

Your head leaned back against the wall, a sudden knock on the door causing you to jump slightly.

You stayed silent, bringing your knees to your chest as another knock sounded through the quiet room.

You stood, quickly grabbing for a robe as you wrapped and adjusted it around you.

You steadied yourself, taking up a revolver from your bag and slipping it inside of the sleeve before checking and opening the door.

"What do you want from me-"

"Your clothes and dirty towels miss.."

You blinked and looked at the cleaning lady, a blush of embarrassment coloring your face as you stepped aside for her to come in.

"Oh I'm sorry...I wasn't expecting for anyone to be up at this hour."

"Its five am miss, but I assume you wouldn't know that figuring the power in the hotel had went out for over an hour..."

"What..?"

"Mhm."

You watched her pick up your clothes and towels, looking at you with a eyebrow raised.

"Its been the first in decades miss, hasn't happened since '89 when those two hooligans where running rampant.."

"Hooligans?"

"The two boys from their respective families...the Donquixote and Crocodile."

You sat on the edge of the bed, listening eagerly as she continued to clean.

"They ran around terrorizing anyone who dared utter their family name in an ungodly manner, even murdered a few. Nobody has seen the Donquixote boy for quite awhile, but the Crocodile boy has his little uphold on the strip...but you probably have been there, seeing you're a youth."

She chuckled and shook her head.

"H...how do you know so much..."

She looked over at you and smiled.

"Well I used to be their nanny.."

"Their nanny? What're you doing in this hotel?"

"I needed to find work, they're well above the age of needing me."

She stood up straight, adjusting her glasses before looking at you.

"Will that be all Miss?"

You stared at her and blinked.

"I..yes. Do you have anytime off soon?"

"Well...in about a half an hour I have a lunch break, why?"

"I was wondering if you could tell me more about the two of them...you see.."

You pulled out your badge, showing it to her briefly before putting it away.

"I'm with the CSI agency and there has been reports of homicide and drug related things going on..and it may have something to do with the two of them.."

She glanced at the clock and nodded, smiling as she made her way to the door and slid the clothing and towels into a bag.

"Well I'd be delighted to..come to the front lobby and I'll be waiting there at about six thirty."

"Okay six thirty..do you mind if I bring my notes? I'd like this information, it would benefit the case greatly."

"That's not a problem dear."

"And who should I be waiting for Miss?"

"Tsuru, no Miss Just Tsuru."

You nodded, quickly scribbling the name down before giving her a quick smile.

"Thank you...Tsuru."

"You're welcome dear, remember six thirty."

She made her way back down the hall you closing the door behind her as you glanced at the strip of paper beside the bed.

"Well..it wouldn't hurt to put him in contacts..."

You grabbed your phone, picking up the piece of paper and dialing the number quickly to save it.

This is Crocodile, I probably don't want to talk to you, so there's no point in leaving a message for me.

You grinned slightly, clicking off the dial pad before saving the number under his name.

"Mhm.."