~Varia HQ
"Wanted to see me boss?" A boy with untamed blond hair asked. The question was directed to a man sitting across the table from him who he referred to as Boss. The boss slid a manila folder towards the boy. He skimmed through the contents containing pictures, health records, test results and a daily schedule.

All of it on one girl named Celeste Natsuki. Her grey eyes matched her grey hair that stopped just below her shoulder blades. Her school uniform was ironed carefully to show no wrinkles with a blue stripped tie that had no sign of struggle when tied. Her records showed that she was excelling at all her classes. Even taking some classes above her grade level. Way above her grade level. She was currently 15 years old, the same as himself but only because of her early birthday. Throughout the piles of pictures and information, he noted that he never once did he see her smile. It was almost as if she was looking at the camera.

"Natsuki is currently under the protection of the Celeste Famiglia. I want you to bring her here. Alive." The boss had stressed the word Alive to further push his point knowing the boy's... particular behavior.

"And the Celeste Famiglia?" The Celeste Famiglia was a relatively new family that was only in its third generation. That fact didn't belittle its reputation of being able to stand their ground. They were known best for weapon creation and battle strategy. Having a member being taken away by him would not end well. Depending on which side you were on.

"If the old man found about this he would send in his guardians after us. I want that girl into my custody before he could do anything. I want no evidence of Varia's presence. Take that as you wish." A toothy grin broke out on the boy's face as he gave out a strange laugh.

~Japan

Natsuki's POV (Point of view)
I blocked the punch aimed at my face and flipped the man. I placed my foot onto his chest to claim victorious once again. "Time for school!" He yelled. I groaned as my victory was short lived. I gave my hand to help Ricardo off the floor.

"Can't I just skip school today? Or every day?" I wasn't like most teenagers, that much can be said, but I could agree that school was a waste of my time. I already learned everything that they teach us from home tutors that at this point the only reason I went was for perfect attendance.

"No way. As your handler I can't let you do that. Mistress Celeste also wouldn't approve of you slacking off. Now get changed into your uniform and meet me outside." I groaned once more and followed his order. If I didn't Mistress Celeste would have my head for not listening to him. The reason I addressed her so formally? Though she acted like it and was legally my mother, Mistress Celeste was my adoptive mother. She had adopted me at a young age that I had no memory of any other form of parent figures in my mind. Not knowing any better I followed her direction in everything.

The drive to my school was on average 24 minutes away from my house. I don't complain though. It was a nice way to cool off after morning training or even take a quick nap. Once we reached my school I waved Ricardo goodbye and made my way to the front doors.

"Piece of advice Miki-chan, stay away from that girl." From the corner of my eye I could see Miyabi Yukino pointing in my direction. Yukino was considered the most popular girl in school because of her kind and caring personality towards everyone. Everyone except me.

"Why? She doesn't seem that bad." Miki said. Miki was the new student that transferred in yesterday. Yukino must have been helping her out as she got comfortable.

"Well she isn't someone you want to be friends with. Celeste-san has perfect grades, is really athletic and comes from a rich family. I think that must have gotten to her head so now she thinks that she's better than us. She doesn't talk to anyone. Even when we try to make conversations with her, she just ignores us. She even made this face one time that practically said leave me alone." Her friends joined in to provide their own stories about me. Miki heard their tales and nodded.

'Great another person in this school who hates me.' It's true that I don't talk to other students but it was only because I'm shy. As I grew up I was burdened with pressure. I would have to get the best grades, train until my arms felt like falling off, be polite, and mature. All things Mistress Celeste put on me. Growing up with such expectations I don't know what people expect from me. Do they want me to be funny? Caring? Mature? Immature? I couldn't figure it out. Eventually I just ruined the entire conversation, if you could even call it that.

"Oy Don't make fun of Natsuki-chan!" I sighed as I increased my pace slightly. I looked back at the only person who could have said that. My hunch was right. Tachibana Yoshi.

About a year ago he had been almost kidnapped for a potential hostage/ ransom incident. I was on a jog when I heard him screaming for help. I saved him with no trouble as the kidnappers were clearly untrained. Whoever thought it was a good idea to kidnap someone in broad daylight was the true idiot. Ever since then Tachibana has been a like a loyal puppy to me. His number one problem who that needed to learn to control his behavior. I would have preferred if he wasn't so hell bent on confessing his so called love for me.

The rest of my day continued like any other. Pretending to listen to the teachers and avoiding basically everyone.

I checked my phone for the 7th time after school. Ricardo was now 36 minutes late. He was never late nor would he ever not pick up his phone. 'No new messages.' I slipped my phone into my pocket and gave out a sigh. 'Looks like I'm walking.' I readjusted my bag before taking off.

After an hour and a half walk I finally made it back home. When I made it to the front door, I took notice it being open ajar. I peeked between the doors. Inside were men dressed in all black with the same shield crest on their sleeve. 'Varia? What's that?' I looked down at their feet to find bodies. Though the closest one was caked in blood I made it out that was one of the maids I often passed in the halls. More bodies were littered around but the room was too dark to tell who was who.

I took out my compact bow and a few arrows that I kept in my bag. I took a few deep breaths in before slamming the door open. All the men turned their attention to me. Nine men were currently present but that didn't mean more weren't throughout the house. "Who are you people and why are you here?"

"Varia is here to take out the Celeste Famiglia." One man spoke up. The same man came close enough to throw his fist at me. I ducked and punched him in his stomach. I quickly moved my hand to take the knife off his belt and stabbed it into the back of his leg.

One of his friends came at me from behind. I kicked the first man away to make room for me to back flip over his friend. I used his shoulders to support me and shoved him onto his fallen friend. I unfolded my bow and shot both in the neck.

This was the first time I had killed. I may sound like a psychopath but I don't feel guilty. This was just self-defense and revenge. Why should I feel bad? As I was thinking one shot at me. I moved on instinct to the side to avoid major damage but my aiming arm took the bullet. I used the top of my bow to stab threw his stomach and knocked out another with a hit to the back of his neck. I took advantage of their weakness to put an arrow through them.

I clutched my arm to somewhat stop the bleeding. The remaining five took out their weapons and surrounded me. I kept a close eye on each of them when a shiver was sent down my spine. At the same time a knife punctured the ground in front of my feet.

"Ushishishi you idiot grunts killing the target is forbidden." The voice seemed to be amused as it spoke. I found the source of the knife was a boy at the top of the staircase. He held has hands behind his head as he descended the stairs. His men backed up to give me some room.

This boy was different from these guys. His mere presence demanded that people's attention to him. Though he took his time going down, I couldn't move. I was terrified of this boy. As he got closer I found myself backing up until I was against a wall. He grabbed my chin to inspect my face. I flinched at the contact.

"Celeste Natsuki." I unconsciously swallowed despite having my mouth dry. "Today is your lucky day." Everything went black.