Kai spun around and grabbed the gun that was pushed against the back of his head. The Ashened hair female then ducked followed by a punch to the male's stomach. Hunched over from the blow the assassin bends down to grab the gun in his boot leg. Both figures end their brawl with guns shoved in their face.

"I'm disappointed in you. You let me, out of all people, get the drop on you." The woman stepped out of the shadows revealing her silvery hair and green eyes.

"My apologies, master." The brown eyed male still holding the gun to her face.

"Well aren't you two peas in a pod." Jennifer interrupted the moment after hearing all the ruckus.

"I trained you better than that Kai, and please call me Iris from now on." The woman replied.

"Yes, master. But, you also trained me not to put a gun right up against you're target." The male lowered his gun to his side.

Jennifer broke silence over the comms again. "Be careful Kai, she's a rogue agent."

The women's name was Iris; she trained Kai how to be an effective killer without being noticed, or leaving any evidence. He was her best student. She started training him since he joined, and in less than a year, he mastered the ghost technique. That's when Jennifer took him in as his handler. However Iris went rogue after being given an order to kill her own brother. She killed him as she didn't have a choice, but left the company with all the secrets they have. Now she does more private work.

"My, you've really changed. You're not that little boy I once trained anymore. You look like a real man now." Iris slightly used a flirty tone. However it flew right over Kai's head.

"And age hasn't been treating you very well has it?" The assassin smirked.

"Hey, I'm in my twenties!" Iris blew up, but then smiled and laughed it off.

"So what is Trinity's most skilled assassin doing here?" She added, walking over to the couch and taking a seat.

"I'm not authorized to give you that information." Using no expression in his response.

"Of course not. Why did I even bother to ask. Come, it's been awhile since we've seen each other. I didn't 'drop' by for nothing." Iris's humor hasn't changed, she still uses the terrible puns she always has.

"Yes, master." Kai sat next to his former instructor.

Iris locked eyes with him. "I told you to call me Iris didn't I? I'm not your instructor anymore."

The young male averted his eyes. "I understand."

Iris gave him a grin. "Man, after all that moving I could use a shower, care to join me?"

"No, it is dangerous for both of us to be in a vulnerable position. You go ahead and I'll keep watch." Kai was clearly oblivious as to what was asked of him. However, the silver haired woman just laughed it off.

"Of course not, you think with your logical head, not your second one." The female stood up and made her way to the bathroom.

"Oh, and don't peek. Okay?" The female stopped and looked over her shoulder giving Kai a wink.

Kai tilted his head in confusion. He had a job to do and after the mistake he made today he has little room for any more error.

"Hey Jennifer?" He broke the silence between the two.

"If you're about to ask how stupid you are for not realizing what you just missed out on? You're pretty fucking stupid." The feminine voice told him in disappointment.

"What are you talking about?" Clearing showing that Iris's invitation went right over his head. "Anyways, you're a girl, how do I get close to the target?"

"Wow Kai, I wasn't expecting you to ask me something like this. Need some dating advice huh?" She was obviously teasing him. However the assassin never understands jokes and is always serious with the job. Unlike Jennifer who likes to have fun on the job. It can get boring sitting behind a desk with computers just watching from afar.

"First off, you messed up with your first approach to her. From what it sounded like is you just walked up to her and said 'hello', and walked away. In no way was that smooth."

"Smooth?" He repeated.

"Yes, you need to be smooth with girls." She assured him.

"I understand." The brown hair male trying to make sense of it all.

"You see that computer and head phones on the desk?"

"Affirmative."

"We bugged Ariel's apartment. From that computer you can hear everything that's going on. Don't be a pervert." She teased him.

"Alright, but how will that help me get closer to the target?" The cold blooded killer stood up and walked over to the window, peeking through to Ariel's apartment.

"Well obviously by listening in, you can find out what she's into, such as her likes and dislikes." The voice in his ear tells him.

The bathroom door opens and the ashen haired female steps out. Wearing nothing but a towel wrapped around her body displaying her hour glass figure shaped body. Her smooth pale skin glistening from the hot shower. Her hair hanging off one shoulder, still damp. The assassin couldn't help but stare.

"First time you've seen a women, huh? Like what you see?" The green eyed female slightly posed.

"Sorry, master." The muscular male averted his eyes.

"Don't be, it's perfectly normal for a boy your age." She replied waving her hand side to side. Then, came over to sit on the couch, still wrapped in a towel.

"What are you doing here, master?" Kai asked, not sure what the purpose of her presence is.

"I noticed you were in town and wanted to stop by to see my favorite student."

"What's the real reason?" The assassin clearly saw through her lie.

The ashened haired, green eyed women looked down. "Okay, okay. After I left Trinity I decided to settle down, take the civilian life, with the occasional jobs on the side. I just got out of a relationship and needed a place to stay."

"I understand, feel free to stay as long as you need to. But do not interfere with my work." The stone cold killer gave a glare, causing Iris to look back down again. The night was getting ever darker, and Kai needed to prepare for the next day. He continued listening to the bugs planted in Ariel's room, all the while cleaning his weapons. Iris put on some of Kai's clothing and crashed on the couch. By this time it was late, the young male knew he needed rest. He noticed that the woman across from him was asleep with a pillow, but no blanket. He got up and went to the closet and pulled a blanket from the top shelf. Yawning as he covers the female with the blanket, ensuring that all her limbs are covered, and heads to bed.

It was 8:25 in the morning when Kai arrived to class. It was quiet, the room full of half asleep teens with groggy eyes. He walked over to the back of the room, taking his seat. The Teacher walked in announcing the start of class.

"Good morning, today we'll be doing a project. You'll be working with partners. I've already assigned everyone to a partner so don't tell me who you want to be partnered with."

The Teacher began reading down the list of students and their partners. Students began moving from their desks and to their assigned partners. Finally the teacher announced Kai's partner.

"Kai... and Ariel." Ariel looked back at Kai. She stood up with a mopey facial expression and made her way to the back of the room.

"This is a great opportunity Kai. You'll be working with her on an assigned project." Said the voice in his ear, to which he didn't respond. Ariel pulled up a desk to connect with Kai's.

"So... I guess we're partners. Your name is Kai, is that short for Some thing?" The chocolate female ask.

"No." The male quickly replied.

"Smooth, man, smooth. You gotta be smooth with her, she's trying to make conversation with you." Said the voice in his ear. Kai looked at the female across from him. They're eyes connected, but her's soon averted.

"So Kai, where are you from?" She asked.

"Europe and the Middle East." He replied.

"I mean, where were you born?"

"I was born here." His voice bland with no expression.

"Dude I know your a killer, but don't kill this conversation!" Jennifer cried out.

"Oh, is that why you came back here?" The pretty girl across questioned him.

"I'm not obligated to answer that question." He said with his soldier manners.

"Okay." She said stretching out the sound of the word. "Well let's get started on the project, I'll do the research and you get the power point started." They started working in silence. As time went by they would occasionally look at each other, but never uddered a word. Each time they're eyes met Ariel grew ever more curious, as his eyes had such mystery behind them. It amazed her, his eyes showed a story. But not one that she could completely comprehend. She could see that his life was a tragic one. 'What happened that was so devastating?' She thought to herself. The boy glanced up and she quickly looked away. She knew it was rude to stare, but he has something interesting about him. His vibes feel cold, and heartless, but at the same time they're sad and remorseful. The feeling was so unfamiliar to her, she just froze up. She finally snapped out of it, noticing they're eyes were locked on to each other. He looked down back at his work, and she shook her head. The bell rang to dismiss the class. But they just sat they're, in silence.

'That was the weirdest thing I've ever felt. What is up with that guy?' She asked herself. 'He had a similar vibe to a war veteran, but different. He's so young, no way he could have experienced something like that.'

Ariel got up from the desk and walked out of the classroom. The image of his gaze engraved in her mind. She couldn't find the right words to describe him. He seemed old, but yet so young. As if he had already lived a life time. She rushed down the hallway, scurrying to get home. The sun shining through the windows, coming from the west side of the school. Stepping foot outside she felt the cool breeze and the mild heat from the sun shining on her face. The image still in her mind.

Kai followed her. She was moving as if she was trying to lose him. Of course being a professional hitman, he wouldn't lose her trail so easily. He was on the opposite side of the street keeping an eye on her. This time as to make sure he doesn't draw attention to himself again. Arriving home after ensuring Ariel made it home safely, Iris was still there. She greeted him, but Kai brushed her off. He went straight for the computer at the desk. Removing the his pieces from they're designated holsters and setting them on the desk. The male picks up the head set with one ear in the head phones. Ignoring Iris who was trying to make conversation.

After an hour of waiting and Iris finally making peace to leave Kai be, he hears Ariel saying something. From the sounds of it, she was on the phone. He couldn't quite understand what she was talking about. But it sounded like she was discussing plans to hang out over the weekend. The assassin tuned her out and took a look around the room. Iris was watching TV, a grown adult watching cartoons. The brown haired male didn't think anything of it. He tuned back into his target, who was now discussing something more interesting.

"You know that guy in our class?" She paused. "No, the one I was partnered up with today for that project."

"Yeah, him. Have you ever noticed anything strange about him?" She asked, pausing again. "No, of course I don't like him. He's weird." She let out a light chuckle. "He's really, really weird." Chuckling a bit louder.

"Weird, huh? I've never been called that before, a freak, but not weird." He said aloud to himself. "But what does that mean?"