Black Widow- Black Cat

Chapter 6: Spattered Blood (Number XV perspective.)

"Man, Rose, you're covered in blood." I looked over long enough to glare at Jenos and he sighed and shrugged. "It's not like it's your fault."

"I don't give a damn! I should have sensed him!" I stormed kicking a rock across rooftops until it fell into an alley and the alarmed yowl of a cat was heard. "I'm getting slow and careless." I started to pace, back and forth.

"If it's any conciliation I don't think TJ sensed him either." I tried not to wince. So much for Heartnet being the only danger. With a huff I swiped at some of the blood on my cheek.

Down below in the alley behind them I could hear Heartnet, Sven and Eve discussing the dead body. With a small smile I looked over the edge. Blood dripped from my coat and I pulled it back so as to not alert them of our presence. Good luck identifying him.

"We should inform Sephiria." I said stiffly. Not something I would particularly like to break to her but it must be done. Oh well. "Let's get this over with." I said on a sigh as I folded myself against an air conditioner that rose from the roof.

"Don't you think you should change first?" I glanced up amused.

"You sound weirded out." I mumbled. He scowled at me and I shook my head. There was too much going on for me to be pestering Jenos. "Removing blood from my clothes is not a priority. I don't plan to leave this spot until his body is taken away." I sniffed at the weird look that he gave me.

"Whatever. Come on. Where is your cell?" He eyed my blood soaked jacket. Looking down at the alley and then back at me he titled his head. "Why did you leave his body?"

"There was no reason to take it. It's not like I would like to cart a dead body around."

"Right…" Jenos looked uneasy. He seemed to survey me. "Are you sure all the blood is his?" I glared at him but he just glared back.

"I don't know." I answered through gritted teeth. "I don't feel pain much anymore."

"Then w-"

"No!" He jumped at my outburst and I peeked over into the alley to make sure I was not heard. "I am fine. It doesn't matter. Now. Go. Away."

He studied my face before nodding and walking to the opposite edge the roof. I knew better then to think that he might actually leave. With a sigh I rubbed my forehead with my palm, blood from my hands smeared across my forehead but I couldn't really bring myself to care. With a sigh I tore the bloodied jacket from my back and dropped it to the ground beside me. Blood was heavy and wearing that would slow me down should their be another attack.

"Take a picture it'll last longer." I snapped at Jenos who had turned back around to look at me. "Are you going to make the call or not?" He looked at me as if I had three heads…. I think that's how it goes. Kyuuban had once said that… or something to that affect. With a sigh I leaned against the air conditioner, letting myself drop until I was sitting on the roof. Laying my head on my knees I closed my eyes. I was so tired.

"When was the last time you slept?" Jenos asked, though his voice got no closer. Probably uncertain whether I would bite his head off for coming towards me.

"A few days… why?" I huffed.

"Because it shows." Jenos voice almost sounded worried.

"You know… you might feel better if you actually slept." Rose opened her mouth to snap at Jenos… only to freeze. Jenos hadn't said that. Her head whipped up, eyes snapping open.