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Disclaimer: I do not own Black Cat, I wish I did, but I don't
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Hello Everyone, I just have a couple things to say before we begin :) First off I do not follow the plot exactly. In fact, in the beginning it is completely butchered, but hey if I just did everything according to the plot it would be boring and you would know exactly what happens and that's no fun is it? Secondly, I would really appreciate CONSTRUCTIVE criticsm, but no flames please. Thirdly, If you want me to update it would be in your best interest to let me know that you actaully enjoy reading the story, because if I feel like no one cares then I won't feel pressured to finish anytime in the near future. And Lastly, if you actually read this then Thank You :)
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Okay here is some quick info about the story thus far (Just in case you didn't know, but if you have watched at least the first couple episodes dont bother because this is a HORRIBLE summary)
Train Hearnet works for an organization called Chronos. Chronos's goal is to keep peace in the world by murdering those who would try to destroy the peace. Inside of Chronos there is a special group of individuals called numbers. There are 13 total, and they are sent to deal with assasinations. Train is number 13. One night while sitting on the roof Train meets Saya. Saya is a sweeper, which means she doesnt kill criminals she just locks them up. Train is sent on a mission to destroy Eve, a young girl who is also a dangerous bioweapon, but in the end cannot kill her because Saya has shown Train the value of human life. he then decides to leave the numbers. Creed, another member of Chronos, believes that Saya turned Train soft and is bent on destroying her. Meanwhile Sven, a former government agent, has befriended eve. Creed kills saya and in the process Train is injured. He is saved by Eve and Sven and they take him to recover. Now, because of Saya's death Train refuses to kill ever again. (Okay that was a really crappy summary here is the anime news network one:
Train Heartnet is known as the Black Cat for his quick reactions to attacks and his title as Number Thirteen as member of the secret society Chronos. He is an unbeatable master gunman, a cold and unfeeling killer until he meets Saya, a bounty hunter, or "sweeper". She teaches him the value of a human life, and that one should live in order to repent for one's mistakes rather than die because of them. Through her, Train learns to love and care for other people as he too becomes a sweeper and travels with his partner Sven and the mysterious girl Eve
And now I am done talking. Please Enjoy Chapter One :)
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Requiem of the dead
Chapter One
Sing a song onto the world
Rising high the clouds unfurl
Fan the flames into the past
Here now our lives will last
We'll never know the times of pain
Fall down fall down falls the rain
My life won't be plain
The haunting words drifted through the dawn. Echoing off the abandoned buildings and weaving their serene melody across the silent rooftops. The sky was lit up in a crimson red; blood had been spilled that night. Silent tears streaked down the face of the only survivor of a once powerful family. Blood covered her hands and clothes, and long gashes could be seen running down her chest.
In her hands were a sword and a gun; two weapons that had seen much death in their times. She clutched them to her chest and made a silent vow; never again will I take the life of another. I shall life the rest of my life seeking repentance for what has been done here tonight. And after looking once more at the massacre in front of her she disappeared into the night.
Two Years Later
Train Heartnet was once again on the roof. After three years with Chronos, an organization that wished to obtain peace throughout the world by killing those who posed a threat, he had finally had enough killing. He pulled his gun, Hades, from its holster and stared at the light of the moon reflecting off of it. The Roman numeral XII was carved into the grey metal and he unknowingly touched the identical tattoo on his chest.
The number used to mark him for what he was, one of Chronos's mindless drones, but now it stood as a reminder for all the people he had murdered. His mind once again drifted to Minatsuki Saya, the girl who had changed his life. She had been his one and only friend and now she was dead. It had been only a week ago that she was murdered, and most nights he would sit on the roof hoping that it was all a dream and she would soon return to him.
Sing a song onto the world
Rising high the clouds unfurl
Train was shocked as the all too familiar lullaby came drifting into the night. He stood up in a flash and raced across the rooftops, a new hope filling his heart.
Fan the flames into the past
Here now our lives will last
He came to a stop. There in front of him was a very familiar looking girl. She seemed to sense that he was behind her and turned towards him.
We'll never know the times of pain
Fall down fall down falls the rain
My life won't be plain
"Did you like my song?" she asked smiling. Train stared at her in despair. This was not Minatsuki Saya, her hair was much too long and her eyes were the color of fresh blood. They were filled with a sadness that Train had never seen before. She was so similar to Saya, but at the same time a completely different person.
"Well do you like it or not?" she asked again, but still he did not reply. "You know you are kind of creeping me out with that stare of yours."
"Saya," he whispered, his voice sounding hollow. In a flash the girl was right in front of him, her face an inch from his own.
"How do you know Saya?" she asked, her eyes filled with hope. Train felt a bitter sorrow for the girl. She had no idea that Saya was dead.
"She used to sing on the rooftops just like you," he said quietly. She then turned away from him tears flowing down her face.
"She's dead now isn't she?" she choked back a sob, "that is the only reason that she wouldn't be up here right now. I know my sister and she wouldn't let anything but death stop her from singing that song," Train's eyes widened in surprise. This girl is Saya's sister?
"What do you mean she wouldn't let anything stop her from singing?" The girl turned back to him and shook her head.
"This is the lullaby of our ancestors, and Saya used to believe that by singing it we were honoring all those who died to protect our family. We were once a great people, strong and wise. We were forced out of our homeland long ago and came to live here, but five years ago our entire people was massacred. I thought I was the only survivor, but I guess Saya made it out too." At this fresh tears fell down her face. Train simply stood there in silence, waiting for her sorrow to be subdued.
After a moment she wiped her eyes and looked up at him. "Who are you?" she asked simply. Train was taken aback by her sudden change in subject and for a moment couldn't answer.
"Are you deaf or something? I asked you a question." She looked at him impatiently and he let out a chuckle.
"My name is Train Heartnet," he replied. She looked at him in shock.
"You're the black cat? Number thirteen of the legendary Chronos." He nodded and she finally caught sight of the gun on his hip. Her face hardened instantly.
"Then what are you doing up here. Aren't you supposed to be murdering someone right about now?" Train was once again confused by her sudden change of mood.
"No, not really, I left Chronos about a week ago." She immediately regretted her words.
"I'm sorry, I had no idea that you had left." Her face was red with embarrassment and he held back a laugh, this girl was almost the exact opposite of her sister; she was an emotional rollercoaster, and there was more sadness than cheerfulness in her eyes. Still the two had one major thing in common; they both liked to speak their mind.
"It's no big deal," he said, "Umm, what was your name again?" She laughed.
"I can't believe you went this whole time without asking my name, stupid cat," Train's eyebrow twitched, "well if you must now I am Selene Minatsuki," Her name doesn't suit her. She is the exact opposite of the moon, constantly changing. The moon is constant yet she never seems to be the same.
"Excuse me, but you're being rude Train. Don't you know you're supposed to answer someone when they are talking to you?" She was currently an inch from his face and he jumped back in surprise.
"What do you think you're doing getting so close to me?" he shouted. She started to laugh.
"You love me don't you? No need to be embarrassed, it is completely understandable. I apologize for getting so close and tempting you." Train deadpanned.
"What the hell? Of course I don't love you!!" he shouted. She began to laugh hysterically.
"You…Should have…seen…your face," she managed to choke out between fits of laughter, "So…priceless."
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A note from the author: Please tell me if that sucked, but if you could be nice about it that would be great :)
