#kazusz hanai

[willowdrabbles]

A million dreams part 1

Yutaka Tennoji

Post wedding

words: 2042

I finished rereading the Yutaka Tennoji stories again and my GOD I’m in love all over again. I love bunny floofloo so so much. I had an idea in my head since work and I wanted to get it down. (it may be similar to a scene in Kirisawa’s route but eh, they’re both my babes and I have such a strong love for angst.) 

Anyways, there are spoilers ahead. And I will be touching on a situation in the story that I think would have an effect on their marriage later in life, hence inspiring this little story! With that I hope you all enjoy part 1! Mildly inspired by “A million dreams” from the greatest showman, P!nk cover. 

She was effectively done with bombs. 

That was still putting it mildly. The newest two cases that had fallen upon second unit had them all running down to the bone. A human trafficking ring seemed to be working with a small drug dealing gang. Her brother, being the nosy detectives brother he was, had noticed the shifty behavior of a colleague at the drug rehabilitation facility he worked at. 

Turned out he has a bit of a detective in himself as well. With his concerns he was able to slyly get Ellina the information she needed to crack down on the colleague. The down side was that with that revelation her brother was instantly targeted. And gangs weren’t above using bombs. His apartment was obliterated not long after the first unit publicized the findings looking for a praise. Endangering her brother for their own egos. 

Thankfully he was not harmed. Upset, but not harmed. He enjoyed the attention form female officers and detectives, and was put up in a temporary apartment not far from the precinct, under surveillance. 

‘Planting rehabilitating drug addicts with bombs and using them as ‘scape goats to draw regular authorities off their trail. Despicable.’ She thought to herself, typing as quickly and efficiently as she could to finish up her report from the interrogation. Eiki had gotten so much information in such a little time... Though he had that information from her undercover work. Going in as a woman recovering from an addiction had allowed the perp to open up to her and get the recordings she needed easily. With just her and Eiki working the drug gang side of the investigation, it was sailing smoothly. 

With the two sides scrambling to pick up their trash and get out of dodge before Second unit could crack down on them all, they were making mistakes. The more Ellina and Eiki uncovered, the more clues the rest of the team found linking missing information and clues to the human trafficking ring. Drug dealers getting more money and shipments by promising and luring recovering addicts to the traffickers. When things started getting dicey, they started throwing bombs into the mix to try and deter the law enforcement. 

Why did it always have to be bombs?

She rolled her neck and glared at her screen, her fingers not stopping. The reports were getting longer and longer it seemed. Everyone was so busy lately she had not even spent time with her new husband. 

Normally they would have at least a few hours to themselves in the evenings or during lunches, but she found they had not even done that in weeks since she started going undercover. The only consolation she had was Eiki and Kirisawa telling her how good of a job she had been doing. Even with their bonus information from her brother, they were closing up their side of the case faster than the rest of the unit. If she finished their case first, she could join everyone else in hitting the Trafficking ring base. 

That did not stop her from missing Yutaka. They saw each other a few times in the office, a few words spoken between each other before one or the other left to continue their cases. They left home at separate hours. The only reason she knew he came home at all was she would notice he would take the lunches or snack packs she made when she was there. Otherwise she tried to change at the precinct or her brother's apartment to avoid anyone realizing her background was false. 

Between missing him and her constant dragging schedule, home upkeep, work, reports, undercover, work, reports, home, She probably had lost a bit of weight. She often had to eat at the recovery clinic to keep up appearances. Eiki and her would got food when they could. But running herself ragged was still having it’s effect. Sacrificing that extra pork bowl for work would be well worth it in the end. even if ti did make her a grump to be around in the office. Work and the safety of the people came first. 

The space between them was growing, but she had no reason to worry. They had made promises to each other. They signed up for this knowing what it would entail. Missing him would just make getting back to him sweeter. For now, Eiki was forced to listen to her complain and be in a foul mood without her husband. Not that he let it deter him from being a perfect ray of sunshine. Eiki knew exactly what to say to her to cheer her up and remind her how much they’ve gone through and how much happier she’ll be. 

It was his idea that she take this opportunity to spoil Yutaka when they closed the case. Save her money (and appetite) and take him to a fantastic hot spring trip. He was even sweet enough to help her find one with personal hot springs and a great rating on their food. Unlike Yutaka, she was good at keeping secrets, as was Eiki. She kept her distance the last week so the surprise would no doubt hit him like a train when the time came. 

She felt herself frown as she realized she was thinking too much about the negatives again, and had made a mistake in her report. She would have to rewrite that secti-

“Ellina!”

She jumped at the sudden yell and bang, blinking rapidly as she looked up to see Yutaka leaning over her desk, his hand planted on her desk and his face irritated as ever. 

“Jeeze Tennoji, what?” She snapped at him, looking back at her laptop as she erased the lines she had just written.

“I’ve been callin’ ya for ten minutes you dummy! I’m trying to ask you if you want food!” Yutaka grumbled at her, folding his arms across his chest as he stared at her, his brows furrowed. 

Ellina swallowed thickly. She wanted nothing more than to go get food with him, She missed him so much. Their banter and jokes. Their alone time together. Since being married, the team’s jokes had not stopped. Where as Tennoji was as easily embarrassed as usual, she had developed thick skin to their antics, and now could shoot remarks back. Even at Tennoji’s expense. 

Thinking of how much she wanted the usual happy routine reminded her of what awaited her if she finished her work sooner. She had to finish this report before going back to the clinic with Eiki, otherwise she might fall behind. 

“I’m fine I gotta finish this.” She said simply, finally reaching the point where she had gotten off track in her report and went back to typing. 

Though that only lasted a minute when she felt a weird sensation. Looking up she blinked in surprise as she noticed the whole of second unit staring at her in silent shock. She glanced at each of them in turn, confusion covering her face. 

“What? Do I have something on my face?” She patted her cheek, looking at Tennoji for confirmation. 

“I never thought I’d hear that out of her mouth.” Hanai said, true shock in his voice. 

“Which is surprising considering how large of a mouth it is.” Kyobashi shot at him, the two of them exchanging nods. 

“Rude!” Ellina snapped, glaring at the two of them. 

“Sick....” Asano said quietly, staring at her blankly before going back to his own work. 

“Are you sure you’re feeling alright Kast?” Kirisawa asked, still using her maiden name. (What the team always did to avoid confusing her and her husband.)

“I’m not that hungry yet! Besides I should be done in a little while.” Ellina rolled her eyes and went back to her work. 

“That or she’s filling that big mouth with something else when we’re not looking.” Kyobashi said, obviously trying to get under her skin and stir the pot. 

“Sexual harassment!” Ellina shot at him, not looking up from her computer again. 

“She’s been on top of everything, you guys should leave her be.” Eiki said suddenly, drawing a glance from her. He shot her a quick wink before continuing his own rapid typing. They already had a silent agreement to finish as soon as possible so their plan for her and Tennoji would go without a hitch. She was so lucky to have a partner like him. She flashed him a smile and looked back at her computer for a moment, only to notice that Yutaka had not moved an inch from in front of her desk. 

“You alright?” She asked, glancing up at him again. The look on his face had her leaning back. He looked royally pissed. “Woah-”

“Boss take her off the case.” Tennoji snapped, finally looking away from her to lock Kirisawa with a hard stare. 

“What?!”

Everyone besides Yutaka shouted their shock at him, pausing in their work once more. Ellina shot out of her chair, hands slamming down on her desk as she did.

“What are you talking about?” She snapped at him, bristling as he ignored her and walked over to Kirisawa. 

“You mind telling me why I should do that?” Kirisawa asked calmly, his eyes narrowed at Tennoji in apprehension. 

“She’s obviously not handling the case well! She’s driving herself into the ground and if she keeps this up shes gonna make a mistake!” Tennoji shouted, pointing at her as if it was plain as day. “She’s never home to get sleep, she’s not eating, her brain isn’t even here! How can she finish a case when she’s like this! She’s only doing this because her brother is involved I’m not stupid!”

Her stomach lurched into her chest at that. Sudden tears pricked at her eyes. Though his worry made sense, he had no right to tell her to get off the case. Not when they were this close, not when they could be on a big break. The memory of him telling her he couldn’t marry her over Yukko’s case blinded her. Did he really think she would shut him out like this? She wan’t running off on her own. Eiki was working with her. Tennoji was working the trafficking ring because of his case closing record. He was more qualified for the case to get results and fast. 

“Back down.” Kirisawa said firmly, standing up. “Kast has made great breaks in this case. Breaks that have been the only thing giving you clues for your own case. I’d be a fool to take her off just because you’re worried about your wife.” Kirisawa stared down Tennoji, who only puffed up in response. 

“You’ve gotta be kiddin-”

“Don’t be mad your wife is gonna close a case before you Tennoji.” Hanai joked, obviously taking the chance to make fun of him. 

“Oh I see.” Asano said, smiling to himself as if to agree with Hanai.

“We’re gonna finish this case before you and get in on that crackdown and break your record. I get it now.” Eiki prodded too, snickering to himself. Tennoji didn’t respond, his face slowly turning red.

Ellina frowned, appreciating what they were trying to do, but not wanting them in on it this time. “Enough.” she snapped, slamming her laptop closed and grabbing her bag off her chair. She could finish her report in the evening. Everyone turned to look at her. 

“Whether you think I can’t handle it, think i’m worn down, or just don’t want me to finish this case.” Ellina slung her bag over her shoulder and shot Yutaka a glare as he opened his mouth to argue “You’d best remember I’m not you. I don’t get blinded by my own obsessions.” her voice cut like ice across the room, she looked away the second she saw the flash of hurt in his eyes. The pain in her chest blooming more, she clenched her teeth and headed for the door. “I’m going to the clinic.”

She had just stepped into the elevator and was watching the doors close when a buff arm shot in, blocking the way enough for Eiki to slip in. 

“Well you know how to make an exit.” He laughed, pressing the ground floor button.