A/N: Well, here goes nothing. I'm very new to fanfiction, but I thought I'd try my hand at it anyhow. With that said, any and all comments, criticisms, or critiques are most welcome.

This story is rated R for violence, both implied and explicit later on, as well as for some eventual slashiness that I'm expecting to occur. If slash isn't your cuppa, this probably isn't the story for you, although the slash won't be evident for at least the first ten or so chapters.

Please enjoy, or not. Just read.

--Shilky