Benton Knight is tearing up the road in his Lamborghini Veneno; rocketing through the fortunately empty streets, as he races to Tachibana’s office. Once the original town hall, it now serves as the head office for Tachibana industries. While Benton respected Tachibana Akane as a savvy business woman; he however had a seething hatred for her grandson Daisuke.
Over the years Benton has beaten, bullied and belittled many adversaries; Yet Daisuke refused to bend, bow or cower in any way. Some would say that was admiral. Benton though it was stupidity. Which is why he orchestrated his takeover of Tachibana industries; he knew when Tachibana passed on, Daisuke would take over. Benton wanted to steal it from Daisuke; as a way to finally drive the one person he could not break into the dirt. As to why he was heading to Tachibana’s office? Benton received news that his alleged takeover, which took months of planning was soundly trounced; by his one nemesis. Benton had every intention of getting to the bottom of it. He wanted to know who talked and he was determined to get the answer by any means necessary.
He pulls into the parking lot and quick marches his way into the front entrance; ignoring the security desk, Benton busts through seething mad and shouting. “DAISUKE! Get your ass down here right now!”
Daisuke was on the phone with his grandmother Tachibana when he hears Benton Shouting. “I must hang up Tachibana san” Speaking in flawless Japanese. “Benton Knight is here; none too pleased.” Daisuke hangs up, but he doesn’t leave. Instead he gets on the phone and dials the police.
“This is Daisuke over at Tachibana office. I would like to report a disturbance. Could you please send over a police cruiser? I fear the person causing a scene might get violent.” Pausing to let the dispatcher on the end speak before Daisuke responds; “Yes I know the individual. His name is Benton Knight.” After pausing to let the dispatcher speaks Daisuke responds; “Thank you; I will do what I can to try and diffuse the situation until a deputy arrives.” Daisuke hangs up and starts to leave the upper offices. Noticing that several security officers are valiantly trying to contain a shifted Benton but to no avail. He grabs is family's katana and races to the ground floor.
Benton was in no mood to be waiting for Daisuke; as the security personal tried to contain him. Benton shifts into his were-panther form destroying his expensive suit in the process. He throws the goons about and is about to attack a frightened intern when Daisuke sneaks behind Benton and kicks him in the back of the leg; causing Benton to trip.
Benton wheels around to see Daisuke brandishing a katana. Flexing his clawed hands and shifting his stance, Benton pounces; Daisuke just collapses to the floor allowing Benton to sail over him. Before Benton can turn around Daisuke is on him with his katana at Benton’s throat.
“Yield; or your life is forfeit;” Daisuke speaking in Japanese.
Benton not understanding what Daisuke said feels the tip of the katana pressed at his throat. He just growls. Knowing that Daisuke has no intention of surrendering his advantage; Benton shifts from his hulking ten foot were-panther fursona, back to his six foot human form. His suit in tatters; it only provides a small amount of modesty. Daisuke however has kept the point of his blade to Benton’s throat even throughout his shifting.
“Tell me;” Benton snarls. “Who told you of my plans? Who told you of my takeover?”
Daisuke doesn’t answer he keeps the blade to Benton’s throat; Waiting for the police to arrive.
It’s not long before Sheriff Cooper arrives to see Daisuke keeping a very angry Benton Knight contained with nothing more than a Japanese sword. Unable to keep his mirth in check, Sheriff Cooper busts out with a belly laugh that would put Santa Claus to shame.
“Well I’m glad you find this amusing sheriff,” Benton growls. “Kindly get Daisuke to let me go. NOW!”
“Oh Benton,” Sheriff Cooper chuckles; “When will you learn. Just because you have money and power does not mean you can bully people and not expect them to fight back.” Looking at Daisuke, “it’s okay son. He is not going to do something stupid with me here now.”
Daisuke lets go and places his family’s sword back in its scabbard. “Sheriff Cooper, Benton here attacked my employees without cause. I was defending them as best as I could.” Daisuke continues as Benton gets up. “I am sure each and every one of them would gladly level assault charges on him.”
The sheriff looks at Benton, seeing his clothes ripped and torn at the seams. “I take it you security footage will show Benton shifting?”
“Yes” Daisuke sadly responds, knowing full well where this is heading.
“So if Benton was charged the footage would have to be entered into evidence and thus exposing the town’s secret;” Sheriff Cooper responds despondently.
Benton smiles, but the sheriff interrupts him, “But that doesn’t mean the were-council won’t find out and punish you appropriately,” Sheriff Cooper looking at Benton as his smile rapidly disappears. “Expect to hear from them soon.”
“Sheriff, would it be possible to escort Benton back to his car and ensure that he makes it back to his place?” Daisuke asks while helping an injured person up.
“Not a problem,” Copper replies. Come on Benton.”
Daisuke getting and looking at Benton; “expect to here from Tachibana's lawyer regarding the damages you caused here Benton. I will be expecting a check from you to pay for all of this;” Daisuke waves his hands emphasizing the damage Benton caused
Benton just glares at Daisuke before leaving. Sheriff Cooper a few steps behind. Benton gets to his Lamborghini Veneno only to be stopped by Sheriff Copper. “Mind the speed limits,” Cooper states. “Unless of course you want a few dozen speeding tickets.
Benton gets into his car and drives off only to see Sheriff Cooper in his rear view mirror. Seething over being bested yet again by Daisuke he drives back to his estate to get a fresh change of clothes and to come up with a new plan of attack.