I don't own Black Cat. It belongs to Yabuki Kentaro-sensei.

I read "Eden: Stray Soul" by Mookamori and "Of Princess and Black Cat" by smartaLECs. They inspired me. Thanks a lot.

As English is not my first language, please correct me if I'm wrong.

This story took three years after Eden. Eve is 16 and Train is 26.

Chapter 1: The Unplanned Rendezvous

Train POV

"Welcome, young man!" A flirtatious waitress greeted me as I entered the small restaurant. She approached me to take my order.

I sat and stared at her, confused. Young man? Did it refer to me?

"What?" She asked innocently. "You're like a late teenager."

"Teenager?" Well, my naive face and immature act sometimes blurred my real identity. Anyway, maybe they were the positive things. For me.

"What can I do for you?"

I had no desire to read the menu. I didn't have much cash. This small and simple restaurant couldn't accept the payment via card. I knew it because I read the announcement on the wall.

I was starving. I didn't want to spend more time to find another restaurant. So I decided to eat here.

"Um … milk," I answered.

"Yes. Any order?"

I gave her a look and innocently asked, "What's the cheapest food in this restaurant?"

She stared at me blankly. Then she said, "Well, chicken noodle is."

"OK. Make it one for me," I said cheerfully. But I saw her suspicious face. I thought she was afraid that I wouldn't pay the bill. "Hey! I have money. I won't flee!"

"Right." She left me to the kitchen.

While waiting my order, I thought of Sephiria's offer two days ago when she visited me at my apartment.

FLASHBACK

"A mission? But I'm not a Chronos member anymore."

"This is special mission," She calmly said. "An arrest mission. No murder."

I tried to hide my excitement, but failed miserably. My curiosity kicked in. Not everyday I would get this from my former organization. It was not like I expect a well payment from Chronos, but it had been so long I didn't get a tough mission since Eden. And this could be my chance to have fun again.

Sephiria looked at me as if she could read my mind. She caught my eagerness easily. Then she showed me a picture of middle-aged man. Maybe around 35-40 years old. He has short silver hair and black eyes.

"Jock Morris. 37 years old. A scientist who worked for Chronos after Eden," my ex-captain explained. "Last week he ran away, carrying the important data."

"What data?" Honestly, I wasn't really interested about any complicated technology, long lists, and so on. They were Rinslet's favorite target to steal.

"The remains of Eden data."

I swallowed hard. That damn incident! Anger quickly appeared while I was recalling it. Eden. A flying giant woman. Nano rain. And Little Princess ….

I stared at her seriously, restraining my rage. "Why didn't you eliminate it?"

"Chronos leaders wanted to keep it as the historical data."

"Stupid historical data," I muttered quietly, scratching my hair.

"Based on Xiao Li's information, Jock Morris cooperates with another organization. I assumed it's Chronos' rival."

"So, what happened with your subordinates?" I asked bluntly. It was weird that she asked me to do this kind of mission before she tried by asking other numbers.

"I had sent Xiao Li and Jenos, but they failed."

I felt surprised. Two Chronos Numbers failed? It was unusual.

"Train, I want you to bring Jock Morris to us. The reward will be a hundred million (A/N: I'm confused to put the currency). But if you bring the data too, the reward will be doubled."

I neither said anything nor thought straightly. It was not like I was concerned with the reward. But, a hundred million for arresting the mad scientist? Wasn't it too excessive? Although … well, I guessed it was ….

"Compared to the importance of Eden data, that amount is nothing. As you said and I thought, it will be more complicated if it's used," Sephiria said.

This was not the first time she could predict my mind. But then again, she always made me think that she is a physic. But, hey! Think positively! Maybe I could ask Sven, Little Princess, and Rinslet to join me.

"One last thing, Train!" What she said made me back to the reality.

"Yeah?"

"Please make sure that other sweepers don't know about this. It's confidential mission. Chronos internal business. It would be unpleasant if you let them know. But well, maybe there are some exceptions for the ones you trust mostly. Anyway, please let me know if you need more partners. I can send you some Numbers."

END FLASHBACK

"Chicken noodle and milk!" The waitress put my order on the table.

"Thanks."

She looked at me suspiciously AGAIN.

"I'm damn sure that you did understand what I said earlier!" I gave her some money. "Here!"

"Thank you! Please enjoy the food!" She said happily. I guessed that the payment was more than the price.

While eating, I heard noises outside the restaurant. I saw a young woman was running, passing the entrance. Her long golden hair reminded me of someone. No, not Tearju. But her clone. Three years after Eden. I wonder how she was. Little Princess. And then Sven, Rinslet, Annette. Their faces were swimming in my head.

Suddenly, a bunch of photographers, cameramen, many boys and girls chased after her while screaming.

I drank my milk, bewildered.

What's going on? Is Britney Spears here?

The waitress switched the television on. A reporter face appeared on the screen.

"Great news! A fashion model is caught while walking around Constance City alone. Now we're chasing after her! As we know, she is a new comer from Avedici, the coolest fashion brand. (A/N: Woohoo! My name is a fashion brand! Well, actually, I have no idea what brand I should put). Here she is. Eve Volfied."

I choked on my milk as I saw Little Princess' face on the screen.


Eve POV

I ran as fast as I could. I felt like my life depended on it. Actually, I wanted to silence them with my mallet, but I couldn't. It would make more trouble. Then I found myself in a secluded area.

How could my disguises as a common people be revealed? Oh! How I wished that Sven would come and help me like he always did since another savior of mine was gone three years ago. But for now, I just hoped those people wouldn't chase after me again. I didn't think I have an extra energy to run … again.

"HEY GUYS!" I heard a childish male voice not far away from me. "THIS WAY! I SAW HER!"

Like a group of panicked elephants, they ran without second thought, following his instruction.

I sighed. Finally I was relieved. Well, I guessed I should thank him.

I approached the place where the voice came from. But I saw nobody. I wonder where he was. Was he with them?

"Well, Little Princess. It took quite a while since our last meeting, right?"

I was totally shocked as I heard that voice. Not only familiar, but it was behind me. Suddenly I turned around and glared at him silently.

"Don't look at me like that. I'm not a ghost, you know?" He chuckled, bringing himself closer to me. Hands in his pants pockets.

"Train!" I shouted at him.

"The one and only." He grinned.

"I hope you will not do this to me again," I said coldly.

"What? You mean 'make you surprised'?" He smiled goofily and took note of my height. "Princess is a suitable name for you now, instead of Little Princess." He ruffled my hair.

I crossed my arms. I hated when he treated me like a kid. Now I'm a teenage girl for God's sake!

"I don't even know that you're a celebrity now," he teased me.

I pouted.

"Oh well, where's Sven?" He changed the topic quickly.

"You can meet him at home. We'll take a bus."

"You still want to take a bus although your disguise has been revealed?"

"We don't have any choice. Maybe ... taxi?"

"Nah! Follow me."

I followed him to the parking area. My eyes widened as I saw the coolest black bike was waiting for us.

"Wear this." He sat on his bike and gave me the helmet.

"What about you?" I asked, confused.

"I have this." He showed me his goggles. Then he started the engine. "Come one. Sit!"

I swallowed hard. I wore black miniskirt so I couldn't straddle by his bike.

"You do know that you have another way to sit on the bike, do you?"

I nodded. Then I sat and let my legs hanging on the side of the bike.

"Lead the way home, Princess!" He yelled joyfully.

I nodded again.

A/N: This is the end of my first chapter. Your suggestion and review are welcomed.