I can only live if I kill others. That is what I was told for so long. But how am I so sure? What if, I'm protecting the wrong people, the bad people? How can I tell? What if I was meant to be the good guy? The one who didn't kill, or hurt. I was a woman, but the last thing I was, was helpless. I destroyed people and their lives on a daily basis. My boss didn't make me or the people around me, my heart did. To see someone in pain gave my soul joy. I was an assassin, it is who I am.

I sat in the corner of the dark room, looking out at the mass of bones in front of me. I stared at them, not feeling a shred or sympathy. My senses flicked on as I heard the sound of heavy footsteps from a distance, I could tell they were coming this way. I dragged my body up off the floor and tightened my utility belt. A sharp edge stuck into my leg, my knife sat comfortably in its case, it was a good pain. I walked towards the heavy metal door and as I heard the footsteps come to a stop I readied myself. When the keys moved in the lock, I shot out my foot in a strong kick. The door came easily off of the hinges, not a challenge. I walked over the now fallen door and the flattened person beneath it. Blood started to leak out over the floor and I ran down the hallways "two lefts and a right." I breathed, as I turned and skidded to a stop. A large window stood in front of me. Without a second hesitation I ran at the window shattering its pride. I jumped straight down to the forest floor. I saw more guards forming at the hole in there pretty little wall. I laughed as I reached for the small bump in my back pocket. A grenade. I bit the top off smiling at the guards and threw it. I turned and ran before the explosion happened but I could still here the screams and the impact still caught me. I stumbled forward but I kept running through the trees without looking back and admiring my work.

Soon I came to a lake; it was long but not very wide. I turned left and counted exactly 32 steps before stopping and walking into the lake. The coldness of the water enveloped me in a cold hug. A few moments later my foot touched something hard and I stooped low to drag the small rowing boat out from under the large rock I remember from not so long ago. I drifted myself across the lake and immediately destroyed the boat. "Nothing is left behind" I recited. I looked around to check for any signs of living things. Night was approaching so I had to use my ears, everything was clear. I walked east and felt along the trees, searching for the mark. I stopped suddenly when feeling the gash in the trees bark. I knocked on the wood and heard hollow echoing around. I grasped the tree with both hands; slowly I turned the tree until a small click was heard. I stomped hard on the ground and a hole appeared next to the tree. Bits of earth fell inside as I jumped freely inside. The ground brushed past me as I slid further down. The hole above me quickly vanished out of site as it sealed itself again. The passage came to a stop as the floor evened out.

The walk through the tunnel took only ten minutes according to my mental clock but it felt like only a few minutes before I saw a glow of a torch and the shine of a sword pointed my way. I looked up with an expressionless face and the guard placed his sword back in his belt. "He's looking for you." He whispered gruffly. I glared and walked up to the dark wooden door. I reached for the medallion that dangled behind my gear. I inserted it in the lock until the lock snapped as if it hadn't been used in centuries, but I had only used it a few days ago. I pushed open the doors to reveal more forest but this time lit up by the moon beams that cracked between the tree branches. In front of me stood a mansion. I walked up to the gate and jumped onto it, climbing over was easy but to find Hale standing on the other side wasn't as fun. "You're a little late, were you successful?" he asked looking directly into my eyes searching for the truth. "Just the usual. Yeah he's dead." I smiled as we walked down the cobbled paths and passed the ivy covered walls until we reached the door. "Go on in, he's waiting." Hale said with no emotion showed in his voice. Without replying I reached for the door and went inside.

The dark drapes covering the windows hung limply as usual and the dark red carpet still had the blood stains smeared here and there. I stopped abruptly at a large mahogany door. My hands curled up into a fist as I knocked loudly on the door. Silence was given before a deep voice spoke "enter" I opened the doors and strode into the dark room. my boss sat at the end of a long table. I went over and bowed. "The son is dead." I said firmly. "Good work Kat, rest up for now, I have another mission for you. I will explain later." "Yes, thank you." I said before walking back out of the room down a familiar hallway.

Hale waited around the corner. "Hey, Kat, you got another mission?" "Yup, but don't know what yet." I said casually as I went into my room, he followed closely behind. "Heh, lucky you." I sat down stiffly on a chair as Hale spread out on the floor on his stomach. I looked down at him and I almost let myself smile. "So, what happened at the castle?" he asked. "Nothing besides the normal got locked up and killed him, nothing special." I replied. "How boring. Not even a challenge then." "Tell me about it." I replied letting a small smile play on my lips. Hale got up swiftly and sat in the chair opposite me. "you know, dinner will be ready soon, are you going to eat?" he asked staring at me. "Only the weak, waste time on such pleasures." I replied smoothly. Hale frowned and opened his mouth to speak "you, know you need to eat." He leaned closer "id hate to lose you to starvation." He whispered in my ear. I scowled. "fine, if it will get you off my back then I will." Hale smiled looking pleased with himself. "but for now, can you leave me to rest?" I said getting up and opening the door. "fine, see you later then." Hale sighed and left.I closed the door and sat down on my bed.

Staring at my hands, I recalled the mission. The tight ropes binding my hands, the cold chains around my neck. I gave a small shudder before stepping back up off the bed. I walked over towards my small cupboard and emptied its contents on to the bed. knifes, guns,darts and other weapons fell onto the bed. I looked down on them and was about to choose my next companion before a knock was given on the door. I paused before growling "what?" "erm, miss the meal is ready." Said a nervous maid on the other side of the door. I walked to the door and flung it open to see a young made trembling, "master Hale sent me to get you." Whimpered the maid. I sighed "fine" and closed the door behind me. I followed the maid at a distance to a hall with another long table spread out.

I saw various members of the bosses 'assistants' including hale who beamed at me. My eyes drifted down the table to where my boss sat eating soup while other men chatted around him. I headed towards Hale and sat beside him looking gloomily at the bowl of soup in front of me. "heh, well done Kat." Hale said through mouthfuls of soup. I turned my attention to the food in front of me as I picked up the metal spoon. I ladelled the spoon carefully into the bowl and lifted it towards my mouth. The warm flavours floated down my throat and into my stomach. I gave a sigh. "What? You like it?" Hale asked hopefully. "Not a chance, it's disgusting." I replied calmly. I was about to take in more, but my boss shouted out my name. "Kat. Come here. Hale, you too." We stood up in unison and walked over to the other end of the table. "sit" he commanded. We both reluctantly sat down on either side of him. "I have a mission for you Kat, there is a young man about your age who is studying at a private school, Dunbridge Acadamy. I want you to pose as a student and befriend this boy, he is the son of a dear friend and someone's trying to kill him. Your job is to keep him safe you can't kill this one, sorry. For this mission Hale will be accompanying you." I nodded "yes sir, when do we leave?" I asked in reply. "tomorrow morning you will take a jet down there."he said firmly. "yes sir, we will not fail you." We replied. We stood up from the table and headed back down to our rooms to prepare for our departure.

I walked into my room to find a school uniform laid out over my weapons, still sitting on the bed. I grabbed it and looked it over. Standing in front of the mirror I held it over my front. "so I guess I cant wear any weapons on the outside then." I looked it over to find some secret pockets where I could easily store a dart or two. I singled out my weapons and packed a suitcase ready for the mission. I had just zipped up my bag as my door swung open. Hale strode in wearing his disguise. "heh, look pretty good, don't you think?" he asked me posing infront of the mirror. I chuckled. "quite the charmer. Where are your guns?" I asked. Hale opened his blazer to show invisible pockets. He reached inside and pulled out a large gun. "check." "heh, your lucky. Try hiding a knife in a skirt." I joked. "I checked the details by the way and looks like we are alone in separate rooms but your room is opposite mine." I smiled "at least I will know one person for first day of school. Whats our target called by the way?" Hale looked down at the papers he was holding " Shane, looks like he is in most of our classes." I nodded. It sounded easy enough. "okie dokie, if your done then I better go train. See you tomorrow Kat." Hale jogged out of the room and I slumped onto my bed once again. I yawned and realised how tired I actually was from the long day. I moved my things onto the cupboard as I clambered into bed. my eye lids slowly descended and I fell into sleep.