Title: A Dirty Carnival (7/?)
Author: Minka
Rating: R
Warnings: AU; set in the early 80’s in a slightly bastardized Kabukichō district (a little steam-punk in a way). Very graphic violence, strong course language, drug use and prostitution references… and for all you softies out there, there is no crying, wimpy Ruki ;)
Band: The Gazette with lots of guest stars; 12012, Buck-Tick, Dir en Grey, Merry, Miyavi
Pairings: Aoi/Ruki, implied Miyavi/Aoi
Disclaimers: I own nothing expect my morbidly twisted brain that is capable of coming up with such evil, violent ideas.
Chapter notes: This chapter starts out with my all time favourite scene. The power play in it and the things that it hints at should keep you all guessing for a bit.
Summary: Tokyo’s criminal underworld, while hidden from daylight, has never managed to stay beneath the streets of Kabukichō. Gang wars frequently spill into the public eye much to the morbid delight of onlookers and tourists. It can be seen as horrific, sadistic or even fascinating but what everyone agrees on is that it can be a damn good show.
For those living within the world of the Yakuza the story is a lot different.
Nobody is what they seem and everybody is running from something; police, assassins or a meddling private investigator with too many questions. The only thing that can be taken as god-honest truth is that when the lives of a wanted computer hacker and a tough talking counterfeit artist collide, nothing will ever be the same and the streets will feel the vibrations for years to come.