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Chapter 1

Misaki's Life

Misaki's POV

It has been seven years. Seven long years, I and my sister had been abandoned by our father. We didn't expect things would happen this way. It was like a happy and colorful dream that suddenly turned grey and became a horrible nightmare.

Who am I, you might ask? Well, I am Ayuzawa Misaki. I have a sister and her name is Suzuna. We've been living in a nightmare for so long. Life is hard. People are cruel and selfishness is found all over. But sometimes, I tell myself… This nightmare, is the best nightmare one can ever have.

Yeah, we're poor. Yes, sometimes we starve. Rich people disgust us. Commoners pity us. But the dirt they see is all they know. Never they had an idea about how our lives go. Freedom! Just be strong and that is all what it takes to live.

I have experienced a lot and I am happy for that. I have met a lot of people and made strong bonds. Did you think Suzuna and I would be miserable? Hah! I'm telling you, NO.

Right now, I am going to tell you a secret. To be honest, I am working hard. I work hard, but in a gang. Yes. In a GANG. A group of men and women who are also like us, abandoned. We steal stuff. We have killed people. We ambush. But we do it for other people's good. It's for the people who are left behind. For the ones who experienced society's cruelty. Would you despise us for that?

"Misaki-chan!", Yukimaru, a member of the gang, called me while I was spacing out under the starry sky.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Are we in for tomorrow?" he asked.

"Of course!" I paused but eventually answered.

"But.. tomorrow's target is a big one. Are we really gonna be okay? Don't you get scared?" his eyes show uneasiness. I understand how he feels. Every mission we do is always a risk and our lives are always on the line. No wonder he is acting like that. I tried to cheer him up.

"Don't worry Yukimura-kun. Everything will be alright. We always finish our jobs well, right?" I also like to believe what I said. That everything will be okay. That we can return safely and enjoy once again. But, deep inside, I am also a scaredy-cat. Well, that's how our lives go. Just be happy with it!

I gave a warm smile at Yukimura. We talked a little more about stuff and eventually decided to go to sleep and get ready for tomorrow's big day.

Normal POV

Misaki, Yukimura, and other members of the gang woke up early and gathered in an abandoned building. They were to discuss the success of their plan. Yukimura's face still shows uneasiness and his heart is pounding harder than ever. Misaki noticed so she tapped his shoulder and gave a smile telling him it's going to be alright. Yukimura feels relieved even for a second.

Today's target is a city mayor. According to the information the gang gathered, this mayor and his administration has been hoarding the goods that should have been distributed to the people. He is a corrupt politician and also does crimes like human trafficking and murder to innocent street children. An unforgivable man, indeed. There was no room for the gang to show mercy to this creature.

The mission has begun. The plan was to infiltrate the mayor's mansion, kill the mayor and retrieve all the hoarded stuff. Everyone was hoping that the mission would be as easy as they have planned.

Misaki was hiding under the bushes. Yukimura, acting as a civilian near the mansion's gate. Shino, another member, started to infiltrate from the walls, avoiding the guards. Rin and Leo attacked two guards at a time and it went smoothly. No one can still suspect with the silence that surrounds the place. Misaki, then followed Rin and Leo inside, trying to find the mayor's room. Luckily, they found him and the mayor is still unaware of their presence. They stopped behind the door. Leo whispered:

"Okay, this will be fast and smooth. I run, grab his neck and stab him fast and clean. You two will stay here and act as lookout. Okay?" he told Misaki and Rin.

Rin agreed but Misaki requested if she can go for the kill. She personally hates the city mayor ever since she saw how he molested a little girl. She wants revenge. Leo paused as he thinks if he can allow Misaki. The situation won't let them discuss this matter for long. Leo gave her an answer.

"Hmm. This is so sudden, Misaki. But if that's what you want. I'll let you." Leo told her.

"Thank you, Leo." Despite of the situation, Misaki felt so relieved that she can finally have a revenge on this unforgivable man.

Everything happened so fast. Misaki entered the room in silence. She ran as fast as she can and tried to reach the mayor's neck, her knife all set. The mayor was bewildered as Misaki showed herself in the room, running. He didn't know what to do, until a loud BAM! was heard near the door where Leo and Rin was located. Misaki managed to look behind her only to see that Leo flew to the wall and Rin was held hostage by a yellow-haired man. Misaki's eyes widened.

"I think I arrived on time", the yellow-haired guy said as he holds Rin on the neck, almost strangling her.

Misaki was speechless. Rin was taken hostage. Leo remains unconscious.' How about the others? Are they alright?' this is running in Misaki's mind.

"I don't know your motives. But I work here as a guard. I can't just let you do anything you want." The guy said.

Misaki snapped and continued to run toward the mayor. She took him as a hostage too. In anger, she shouted:

"DAMN YOU! LET RIN GO! OR I'LL KILL THIS FAT ASS RIGHT NOW!" Misaki tried to scare the yellow-haired guy and set the knife's blade on the mayor's neck.

"Calm down, miss. I can negotiate with you. Let go of the mayor, then you can have your friends back. As easy as that".

Misaki was unable to decide fast. Unconsciously, she was pressing the knife on the mayor's neck harder and harder. Blood started to drip. The mayor was so scared of the threat in his life and passed out. He slid from Misaki's arms and they both fell down. Misaki was in a panic. The guy spoke:

"Hey, calm down."

"SHUT UP! LET GO OF RIN! LET GO OF HER! OR I'LL KILL YOUR MAYOR!" Misaki is already teary-eyed and can't compose herself as she sees Leo and Rin in that situation.

"You know what, I don't really care about that fat baldy." he then let go of Rin. Rin fell on the floor and took her time to catch her breath. "Get your friends out of here. Leave the mayor behind. That's it. I can't let him die because he got my salary. Heh".

Rin tried to ran fast away from the guy. Misaki took the opportunity that the guy has no hostage.

"Kill him now, Misaki!" Rin shouted as she runs fast.

Misaki held the knife tightly and immediately tried to stab unconscious mayor. But then.. For some reason, she failed and he realized someone held her arms from the back. The yellow-haired guy was suddenly behind her, holding her back. Misaki was stunned and unable to move, unable to process what just happened. 'How come? He was just in front of me a second ago'. This thought circles her mind.

"I told you, didn't I? Get. your. friends. out. of. here" The guy whispered to Misaki as he gives emphasis to every word. Right then, Misaki was shaking and felt fear. Her heart pounded as if it's about to go out. But, for some reason, he freed her. The members of the gang are all in shock and so confused of the situation. Misaki, Rin and Leo aborted the mission and immediately deserted the room. They all gathered back to their hideout. It may be hard for them to accept, but yes, it is a failed mission.

That night, Misaki was left with regrets and questions. There's one thing circling her mind:

"I'LL KILL THAT GUY NEXT TIME FOR SURE." She repeatedly tells herself .

First chapter doooone! And so.. How was it? I am open for criticisms and suggestions. I hope you guys leave a review. It would really help me with the next chapters! Thank you for reading, everyone! See you on the next chap :D