This is the first chapter! I am really excited about this one. I hope you guys like it.

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"And the jury's votes are in." There was a tense silence in the courtroom. All eyes were on the judge. "And the offender is…not guilty." There was celebration only from the offender. The rest of the room was silent.

"But Your Honor-"

"Case closed." The lawyer looked back in defeat before glancing at the defense attorney in disgust. You swear an oath to not lie in the courthouse, yet you can lie to the judge's face. Providing false evidence and testimonials…I don't understand how you could be a defense attorney, or an attorney at all!

"Mr. Pherae?" The voice brought the man back into reality. "Are you alright?"

"I am," he replied before he sighed. "I'm sorry I couldn't win the case for you."

"Don't fret over it. Someone will try him again."

"It's not the kidnapper I'm concerned about. It's that defense attorney," Mr. Pherae replied, grabbing his things.

"He broke the oath."

"I'm well aware. He lied in the courthouse but his evidence was so strong, not matter how unlikely it was. He's well trained but a lie as well."

"Is there anything you can do now that the case is closed?"

"Unless I go to the attorney directly and ask him to confess, which he won't, there's nothing I can do." He looked at his watch before turning to his client with a smile. "I'm sorry to cut this talk short, but my son is waiting."

"You have a son?" He walked up to Mr. Pherae to shake his hand. "I suggest you be careful then. Once that kidnapper has his eyes on a suitable child, he won't stop until he gets them."

"Thank you for the tip. Be careful, sir." With that, the red haired man walked out of the room.


There's no way that all the evidence was true! Just from watching the news I can say that. And poor Dad…he's never lost a case before. He must be devastated. The teen looked up with a sigh. Where the heck is the bathroom in this damned building?!

He continued to walk forward until he collided with someone. "I'm sorry Sir. I wasn't looking where I was going-"

"Then how about you look up, Kid." With a gulp, the teen looked up, revealing his crystal blue eyes to the man. "What pretty eyes you have. What's your name, Kid?"

"I'm sorry, but I must be on my way." He started to walk away, but the man grabbed the hood of his sweatshirt. The boy didn't turn, but the man continued to talk to him.

"I'll ask you again. What is your name?"

"Not like I'd tell you," he scoffed, trying to wiggle his way out of the man's grasp.

"I'd watch your mouth if I were you." He threw the teen against the wall, placing his arms on either side of him. "You're the attorney's son, aren't you?"

His mouth went dry. "And if I am?"

"Then you're my next target."

He gulped again. What can I say? If I scream out for help, he'll just take me away! C'mon Dad. Where are you?

"Your father has a lot of money up his sleeves. I don't think he'd mind getting rid of it for the price of his son-"

"Roy!" Both male's heads snapped up at the sound of the new voice. The man scoffed before shoving the boy forward, only to be caught in Mr. Pherae's arms.

"Quite the son you have. Spunky, cute…wonder how much you'd be willing to pay if I get my hands on him."

"That's quite enough out of you, sir. Good day." With that, the Pheraes left.

"So…Roy Pherae. You'll be mine soon enough.


"Are you alright, Roy?" He had been silent the entire way to their favorite takeout restaurant, and had only talked to order.

The fifteen year olds sighed. "You know how we considered moving a while ago?" His father nodded in reply. "Well, I think we should do it."

"Where is this coming from?"

"...That man said that I was his next target Dad! It may seem childish, but I don't want to be here if that's the case."

The adult sighed. "I understand Roy. I put the offer on the house down a few weeks ago so the house is technically ours. I just expected that you wanted a slower moving process."

"I'll have time to tell everyone goodbye, and I can work on the online process of switching schools myself. It's January, I'm sure lots of people are doing it." At the sound of their names being called, the two got up to get their food. They walked to the car in silence before Mr. Pherae sighed.

"Do I need to get Hector in on this?"

"Uncle Hector isn't already on the case?"

"Well, not physically. Men of his ranking don't typically go out into the field. But if I tell him that we're involved, he might go in."

"That's almost reassuring," Roy sighed, looking out the passenger side window.

"Something else is bugging you, isn't it?" They stopped at a red light, and Mr. Pherae finally turned to his son. "Tell me what else is wrong."

Roy sighed in defeat. "That case was rigged. You're Eliwood Pherae, one of the best lawyers in this town and, no offense Dad, but you got creamed! Are you alright?"

Eliwood smiled. "I thank you for your concern. But I'm alright. I know who his defense attorney was. He's a lier and a cheat; he deserves to be put on trial himself."

"So…your name isn't tarnished?"

"Tarnished?" Eliwood chuckled, continuing to drive the short trip home. "Roy…you are right about the fact that I've never lost a case, but one case won't tarnish my name. I only feel bad for all the families I couldn't help by losing."

"Dad…"After that, Roy went silent again. Dad…why won't you just open up to me? I know you always say that I'm your son and I shouldn't worry myself over your work, but how can I not when it's something as huge as this?! When you saw that man hovering over me, I saw the fear that flashed over your eyes. Why won't you just talk to me?


"So you're own the case?"

"This is your kid we're talking about, Eliwood. He's fifteen. He shouldn't be involved in something like this."

"...You're right, Hector." He then sighed again, tapping his pencil on his small table in the family room that acted as his desk.

"Eliwood? Eliwood, are you still there?"

"What? Of course!" He dropped the pencil, but didn't make an effort to pick it back up.

"There's something bugging you."

Eliwood chuckled soberly, looking up at the dark room that held the sleeping teen. "You and Roy both are so quick to notice. Am I that bad at hiding my emotions? That's an awful trait for a lawyer."

"Don't beat yourself up. If this were Liliana, I'd feel the same way."

"...I guess. Thank you, Hector."

"I'll always be there, Eliwood." With that, Hector hung up. Eliwood started to pick up the pencil but froze upon hearing footsteps. He looked up to see the teen sleepy-eyed in his pajamas.

"Is something the matter Roy?"

"I heard you talking to Uncle Hector and I couldn't sleep. I came to check on you."

Eliwood chuckled again. "Roy…I'm fine. Go back to bed. Tomorrow's Sunday. We can start then."

"...Alright Dad. Goodnight." He halfheartedly hugged his dad before Eliwood kissed his head.

Eliwood watched his son go back upstairs before he sighed. "This is putting way too much stress on you. With school and whatnot…" Eliwood sighed for the umpteenth time tonight. "We're moving out of here as fast as we can."


A month had passed without complication and the Pheraes were ready to move out. Eliwood smiled, putting the last box in the trunk. "I never thought we'd say goodbye to this house. Your mother and I got this house before you were even born."

"You don't talk about Mom that much."

"You've been too quiet lately. I just want you to talk to me."

"You're right. Sorry Dad. I've just had a lot of things on my mind."

"Care to talk?" The two males got in the car. They both sighed before Eliwood put in the key.

"...Kids at school and the stupid case." He looked up at his dad. "It doesn't matter since we're moving though."

"If that's all…"

"You're more concerned than I am Dad."

"An why should I not be?" Eliwood countered, pulling out of the driveway. "You're my only son. If you got taken, I would be by myself and you know I hate to be alone," Eliwood finished with slight amusement in his voice. Roy couldn't help but laugh. "What's so funny?"

"...Thanks for trying to cheer me up Dad. I appreciate it."

"Of course! Now, it will be quite the ride. Is there anything else you'd like to talk about."

"Yes…and you can't avoid it this time. You never told me how you met Mom." Thus began the ride to a new and hopefully safer life for the Pheraes.


So this is the first chapter! The rest of the characters will be introduced in the next chapter. I hope you guys enjoyed.

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