Note: Hey! This is my first story! Thanks so much for taking the time to read this! It really means a lot. This story takes place around the time after episode 8 (The ones with Havoc) but it doesn't follow the events in the anime after that point because I'm adding my characters into it.

Just as a caution: You probably want to watch at least the first season of the series before reading this. I'll probably have some spoilers and I don't want to explain everything they do in the anime. Also, there's a few swear words in this and a bit of gore that may be disturbing. You have been warned...

Mackenzie

A steam boat's loud horn rang among the softly drifting waves that batted the massive ship. The sun crept quietly over the blue horizon, sending rays of light across the sky. Seagulls called in the distance and the girl could taste salt in the air. Cool morning mist brushed a pale face, making her shiver slightly. She paused to take in a deep breath, closing her eyes and wondering about the day to come.

Mackenzie turned to her right, leaning on the cold and rusty metal of the ship's railing. Two dark, chocolate brown eyes stared into hers. They were like mirrors, reflecting her sense of calm. It was rare for the two twins to see a relaxing sunrise, without the constant fear that always lingered in the back of their minds.

The eyes she stared into blinked with understanding. The boy looked down and forced a smile that said "you know this won't last". Mackenzie nodded solemnly as he brushed dark bangs out of his eyes.

Together they turned back to the hush of waves and the sun, savoring these moments of serenity. Although the waves and the whistle of the ship were deafening, everything felt silent for just a few moments. Mackenzie laughed sarcastically and her brother turned to look at her in alarm.

She shook her head and sighed, "You know, they say we can't feel. They say that we're just rational beings with no emotion. They say we are incapable. If that's true, then why am I so... scared?"

His eyes softened, "I don't know Micky... But I'm scared too..." The two were quiet gain for a few painful seconds, then Benjamin clenched his teeth, "Do you think he'll be there?"

Mackenzie thought for a second and growled sarcastically " He'd better be," she laughed, but deep down she was praying to whatever Gods still existed in this damned world that their father was. She knew Benjamin felt the same.

"It's been 7 years since we've seen him last," He added quietly.

"Yeah, seven years since he stuck the Organization on us like a pack of dogs! I don't know about you, but the next time I see our old man, I'm gonna give him what's coming!" Mackenzie could hardly control the rage that bubbled from her lips. Then she laughed at her overreaction, "See, contractors definitely have feelings..." She grumbled and looked back out to sea.

Benjamin joined I'm her laughter, "Or maybe it's just us. The contractors that I've met have seemed pretty unemotional."

"That's cause they're all trying to kill us!" She reasoned in amusement.

"Yes but what about April and November and the other agents we've worked with. Sure they laugh and stuff, but I've never seen them express any real emotions..." Mackenzie pondered this quietly, and after a time of silence Ben poked her forehead to get her to talk.

"Fine, maybe my statement is flawed, but I don't think we're entirely unable to feel!" Micky hated being wrong, but she knew Benjamin wouldn't stop pestering her until she admitted to being incorrect. He was always good at sensing her thoughts.

They were quiet again for a good while, just watching the steel of the ship cut through the deep blue waves below. Mackenzie studied the way that the boat sent the waves away from it's hull as it passed with dangerous speed. White, foamy bubbles rose with the tumbling waves. Suddenly, her brother cut her concentration.

"Mackenzie, Is that..." Ben's voice trailed off and she peered over his shoulder in the direction he was pointing. The familiar figure of land and the thought of getting off this boat trilled her.

She answered his question with joy in her voice, "Yeah, it's Japan."