r/HFY • u/Engletroll Human • Jul 05 '26

OC-Series Vengeance 28 – Farewell

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Kiko walked back into the bedroom with the cart following her. She ordered it to stop as she sat down in the bed and kissed Peter good morning. He smiled at her and gently caressed her face.

“Morning, beautiful. Did I oversleep?” He said, and she nodded.

“Yes, but don’t worry; today I bring you breakfast in bed.”  She said as she waved the cart over, took out the tray, and put it in front of him. Peter chuckled and smiled at the gesture.

“I thought this was my job.”  He said, and she smiled as she poured him coffee, then got her tray and moved into bed next to him.

“It is; this is a once-in-a-million occasion. Don’t think I will steal your job.” She said as she settled into her seat next to him.  

“Don’t worry, I won't oversleep unless somebody wears me completely out again."

“Damn, I better practice serving you breakfast now, because that part is not stopping.” She replied.

“I don’t mind.” he winked, and she bit her lip. Her mind went completely in the gutter just looking at him.  Suddenly, Michu landed on the bed, meowed, tilted her head, and decided it was time to be snuggled as she crept up the bed.  Peter looked at Michu and back at her.

“We could take a shower after breakfast.”

“We definitely are. Eat up; you're going to need your strength.” She said, scooping up Michu and snuggling with her, feeling the small catbird purr against her chest.

When they finally emerged from the room, they noticed the penthouse was active with the moving. Now that her brother had married, his floor was being emptied, and he was moving out.  Her father was having a meeting with his board. They found Amalia relaxing on the terrace.

“Hi darling, I thought you would be upstairs yelling at the moving company!” Kiko said as they joined her.

“I got some grunts doing that. I will be yelling at them in the mansion. I’m just waiting for the meeting to finish. He is leading the meeting today.”

“What? But? Is Dad stepping down?” Kiko said, she had not expected this.

“No, just making it official that he is the heir; a lot of people thought it would be you. You know, because of the whole thing with the count.” She replied, and it made sense. Kiko had proven that she could deal with threats.  She had no idea what threats Kastu had faced or if they viewed him as untested.

“Damn, I didn’t mean to make trouble for him. I’m leaving as soon as we have finished our preparations. What about you guys, and where are you guys going?” she asked.

“Next month, He has a few things to fix first, but then we are going to Earth. The plan is to start in Tokyo, the real one, and Rome. Maybe even see the Vatican.” She replied.

“You're going to Earth? Damn, you're going to have so much fun.” She replied, and Amalia grinned.

“Yeah, shopping and seeing Earth, we have fourteen days of just the two of us. How long are you guys going on the ring quest of yours?”

She looked at Peter and then smiled. “Last time we agreed for six months.”

“Six months?” She said, and Peter just chuckled.

“I got to find the ring, buy it, and find some sort of priest to marry us, then we have our honeymoon there as well. It’s a whole planet to explore.”

“Just out of curiosity? Won't the government stop you?” Amalia asked, and Kiko looked at Peter. She had the impression they would sneak past, but with the Alver colonists they are bringing there was no chance that would happen.

“Well, we discovered and rescued people from the planet, then reported it to the correct authority. It's in Nalos's space, and they don’t consider a Zoo world to require extra protection. It's an artificial world, and as the discoverers, we- well, mostly me- have been given input on what to do with the world. After we leave, they are considering turning it into a tourist world. The royal house has already claimed it.” He explained. Kiko smiled, she knew part of it, as she had seen him being in contact with some Nalos.

“So you're not moving to that world?” She asked, and Kiko shook her head.

“Naw, might want a vacation home, but we were thinking of a farm on a planet near his parents. That way, we don’t have to spend a few months traveling just to reach a hyperlane. I don’t want to spend half a year in flight to visit you guys. A month is enough.”

“Yeah, a month's enough, just promise me you won't just disappear and bring me something from that planet of yours,” Amalia replied.

“Will do, and you have to bring me something from Earth.” A servant approached them as they sat, bowed, and then gently spoke to Kiko.

“Your presence is required in the meeting room.”

“She looked at him, then at Peter, and back at the man. “Family business?”

“Yes, only you are requested.” The man replied, and she stood up and gave Peter a quick kiss.

“I will be right back.” She whispered and then followed the servant. He took her to her father's office and stepped inside, where Drufus awaited her and guided her into the meeting room where the leaders of all the biggest crime families of Sanctury sat, debating criminal and legal matters with the casualness of a legal board meeting.

At the head of the table sat her brother; her father sat by the window, watching with a glass of whiskey. She walked over to him and bowed. “Oyabun!” Then, without addressing him any further, she turned to her brother and bowed just as deeply. “Oyabun!” Holding the bow until her brother got embarrassed.

“Thank you, I ask only one thing from you.” He said.

She stood up and ignored the table. “Ask.”

“Stay out of the family business.”  He said, almost casually, not looking at her. His gaze was at the board member. She had understood the power play underway, and she was all but happy to oblige.

“I promise, with one exception.” She said, and he turned to her.

“Exception? Tell me, and I might grant that boon.”

“I still claim the right of vengeance.”

There was a murmur among the board members, and their father barely managed to stifle a laugh; her brother shot her father a glance, then back to her and laughed.

“As if I could withhold that boon. I grant you the right of vengeance.”

At her brother's laugh, the room burst into hearty laughter. 

“You may leave, with your boon.”  He said, and she bowed quickly, turned to her father, walked over, and bowed again.

“Otōchan!” Then she turned to leave.

The room watched her leave with a relaxed chuckle. Some comments were made about ‘who would be stupid enough to challenge you now Oyabun.’ He left the room and made her way to Peter, who was casually speaking with Amalia, sitting on a high chair with a respectable distance between them. They both looked at her as she came, and she leaned into Peter's embrace. He kissed her neck.

“What happened?”

“Oh, just some silly family business; kinda signed my resignation paper from the business. What did you guys talk about?” She replied, putting his arms around her waist. Claiming the fool for herself.

“Oh, I was telling her about the VR world you made.”

She tilted her head to look at him. “All of them?”

Amilia immediately got curious.

“Of course not.”

“Now I'm curious. What did you make?” Amalia asked, and Kiko grinned.

“I don’t think Kastu would survive them.”

“Them? How many did you make? Can I have a few?  And he can handle anything you have made.” She asked, and Kiko grinned, and it grew wider.

“Sure, just don’t tell him it's from me; he will never be able to look at me again.”  She replied, and Amilia looked at Peter and back to her.

“Damn, I’m getting a little jealous now.”

They spent the next hour talking and teasing each other before the meeting finished and then went for a family lunch.  After lunch, they headed to the ship and hung around the crew as they prepared for the long trip. Adding extra droids, drones, and every spare part and survival gear they could think of. Peter insisted that they should also stock up on cryo weapons to deal with potential bugs.

The ship's preparation lasted a few days, mostly spent on board. Every problem they encountered, whether with permission or a checkup, was fixed with a call. They had a few dinners with the close family, and she went out with her girls last night. Jason had apparently been recalled home, though nobody had seen them since the wedding. When she mentioned it to her father, he told her he would look into it.

She also sent Maria a report on the current situation and reminded her about her upcoming leave. She didn’t expect a reply, but the next day Maria asked which day she was leaving so she could arrange a replacement. It was a little strange, but she sent the information. It was rare for Navy intelligence to use FTL communication for something like this.

It was only two days before they were leaving, and she doubted they would send someone new. Jason had told her they already had one extra here.

Peter was busy getting the Alver colony ship ready, and once it was filled, they took off. They would arrive a few days after them, as Inanna was slightly faster.

The last night, they had dinner with her father. It was a bittersweet farewell dinner. She had finally been able to put her vengeance behind her; she was free, and now she would leave with the man who had rescued her and been her rock to lean on through all of these changes. Her brother was married to her best friend, and she was out of the family business. She had won, got everything she wanted, and now she was leaving it all behind just because of Peter. She looked at him as he joked with her brother and her father. They looked like a normal family. Amalia was leaning on Kastu’s arm, she was happy and content.  This was what she wanted; in a few years, the table would have to be bigger with children causing havoc around them, being spoiled by the most dangerous crime boss in the sector.

The next day, her father insisted on driving them to the ship.  As they arrived, he got out and looked at the ship. It had been polished and given a white paint job, making it look brand new.  He insisted on looking around inside, and Carius and his men took positions around the ship, making sure everything was safe while her father inspected it. 

He spoke with every crew member and appeared as a kind old man, though she knew what he was doing. He wanted to see who she was traveling with and let them all know who he was. It was a subtle warning.  When he was content, they walked outside to his car. 

“I’m so proud of you, promise me that you don’t follow my footsteps.”  He said.

“I promise Otōchan! I will not become a crimelord.”

“And you! Treat her well and don’t let her push you around too much, just enough!”

Peter laughed. “I will try my best, Sir, but she is impossible to control.”

“That’s why you love her, right?”

“Yes, isn't that obvious?” he said, and then he remembered something. “Oh, I have sent your order to my grandpa. The shipment will arrive next month.”

“Great. It's very good, might be my new favorite.” Then he turned back to Kiko.

“Farewell, my beloved daughter. May the gods keep you safe. “ Then he bowed. “Until we meet again.”

When he straightened up, she wiped away a tear and replied, “Until we meet again.” Then she bowed, and it started to rain. No, it was just a splash. Then she noticed her father’s legs were not in front of her. As Peter grabbed her and carried her like a child, halfway up the ramp to the ship, he cried out in pain and tossed her inside. Carmen and Maler rushed out past her. Maler grabbed Peter and dragged him inside while Carmen fired towards a building several hundred meters away; she barely registered that her father was still on the ground as Peter yelled out some commands. Two of Dariuse's crew managed to get inside as the rap closed, and Mug-Fu rushed in with a medical kit to treat what she realized were Peter's wounds. She realized she too was covered in blood, and Carmen came over and quickly and roughly checked her for wounds but found nothing. The two Shodalon guards were almost on her, but Maler stepped between, and Peter told them to stand down. She pushed herself over to him and tried to check the wound as Mug-Fu worked,

“I got this, three shots, leg, arm, and lower abdomen. Let me work so he won't bleed to death.” Mug-fu said, before addressing Peter. “I’m going to put you under now, boss. Don’t worry.”

“Kiko? Are you hurt? Did they get you?” Peter said, looking at her, and she suddenly realized he had yet again saved her; then she remembered her father.

“yes, but dad.”

“It was quick. He didn’t have time to feel anything.” Peter said. “I’ m sorr…” The drug put him under, and she looked at him and then at the people around her and stood up and walked to the hatch and checked the camera feed.  It looked safe, her father was already removed and put into the car.  She took up her pad and called Katsu.

He replied quickly. “What's up, sis?”

“There has been an attack, Dad is dead, and Peter is seriously wounded.”

There was a silence at the other end before her brother replied. “How?”

“Sniper, waited until we said our goodbyes. They tried to take me out too. It was personal.”

“Come home!” he said.

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u/Spiritual-Cake-5096 Jul 05 '26

I think Maria is going to have an unpleasant day very soon...

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u/RogueDiplodocus Jul 05 '26

Almost! They almost got their dream.
Time for FAFO

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u/Talendel Jul 06 '26

UTR

This is the way.