A knock appeared on my door as I crawled off the couch to see who it was. Some of my dogs were barking but I quickly quiet them down before finally answering the door. There was a man holding a box at my doorstep and I don't recall ordering something. But sure enough the post said "To Sakiko Hoshino" and that was my name so I had to accept it. I signed for the parcel then brought it inside. Even though I was eager to open it I had other responsibilities to attend to.

I live on what most people would call a farm; however I see this place as a ranch. I have about five horses, two cows, and a flock of 10 sheep and a pack of dog with 5 members. I live in a suburb just outside of Tokyo and a lot of time I feel like I'm the only one who lives in this area. Taking care of all these animals is a tough job but someone has to do it. Luckily, I'm not alone. I have a man named Ryo Yuki. I found him about a year ago, he almost died in a car accident but I allowed him to stay at my Ranch to get back on his feet.

As I went inside the barn to let the horses outside for the day I found Yuki talking to a sheep. Even though I have plenty of animals in this place he seems to more affectionate towards the sheep. I smiled at him as I opened the cells to let the horses out. One horse nuzzled me as it walked out, this one horse is the most special out of the lot. His name is Winter as he's white just like snow that falls on the ground (not right now though, it's the middle of fall). I patted his bum so he could run out with the rest of the herd as they scattered across the opened fields.

Yuki helped me open up the rest of the cells to allow the other livestock to roam freely for the day. It's a beautiful day and it's only just young. When it comes to taking care of animals there's no such thing as sleeping late in the mornings. As the rest of the animals are taken care of I went back to my house to finally open the parcel that has been resting on my sofa.

Some of my dogs were still sniffing the box while others were lying on the floor, waiting for something to do. I know what these dogs are waiting for, they're all waiting for their daily run, however I still need to get something to eat for myself and Yuki. I cooked up a nice healthy breakfast for the two of us. Nothing too fancy, just a bowl of blueberry oatmeal and a bagel to go with it. I make the same for the both of us and he never seems to complain. Then again, he hardly speaks to me but he does it always something like "I'm going out for a while" or "I'm going to take a shower". It would be nice if we could speak more often but he seems uncomfortable, even though we have been living under the same roof for one year.

I sat the island and munched on my bagel as I glanced over at the unopened parcel. I wanted to open it but I have other responsibilities to attend to before focusing on something like that. I'm sure it's nothing important but then again... I don't know what is it or who it's from. I finished my oatmeal then went straight for the box on the couch. I pushed away the golden retriever off the couch to make room for me then started opening it. I noticed Yuki looking over at me with curiosity as I eagerly opened my package. There was a cell phone waiting for me inside and this made me even more curious. It was an odd phone, there was no port to charge or anything sign of a battery. I looked up at Yuki, who seemed disturbed by the appearance of the phone and ran out to the barn.

"What's gotten into him?" I wondered as I glanced back down to the phone in my hand. I noticed a large button in the middle of the phone with words on it. "The Abuse of Greatness is when it disjoins remorse from power... What does that mean?"

I looked inside the box a noticed there was a piece of paper with a note written on it.

"Dear Sakiko Hoshino, you have been chosen to become a part of a game known as the Selecao, congratulations. Your number is No. 4. The phone that I have given you contains 10 billion Yen and you have to use all this money throughout the course of your mission. You are to use this money to change the country, using any means necessary. Should you refuse to play this game you will be eliminated. That also goes for you if use this money for personal reasons. There is a concierge available to you 24/7 all you have to do press the center button your phone. Money will be deducted from your balance as you use your concierge, so be careful. Noblesse Oblige, I hope you become this country's saviour, Mr. Outside." I finished reading the note.

I couldn't believe what I just finished reading. I have been chosen to make this country better? How could that be? There no way a girl like me could pull something like that off. However, this phone seemed to be proof that I had the capabilities of doing so. I had to let the idea sink in for a moment before I pressed the button on my phone.

"Juiz speaking," said a female voice on my phone.

"Juiz... So you're my concierge?" I questioned.

"Yes, I will serve you to the best of my abilities throughout the course of your mission."

"I see. Is there any limits to what I could ask for?"

"I cannot control everything. Request regarding the human will or the will of any other living creature."

"I guess that makes sense. I need to get going right now. If I think of anything to ask of you I'll let you know. Right now I need to attend to my pack of dogs."

"Very well, Noblesse Oblige, I pray for your continuing service as a saviour."

I hung up the phone and looked over at 4 pairs of brown eyes looking at me. All the dogs that live in this house were eagerly waiting for me to take them on their morning run. These dogs are all different in breeds. I have one Golden Retriever, one Rottweiler, two Old English sheep dogs and one German Pinscher. Yuki also earns his keep by brushing out these dogs and he seems to enjoy it enough.

I put on boots and motioned the dogs to follow me towards the horses. Winter saw me coming and greeted me with a small lick on the cheek. I then told Winter to follow me so I can prepare him for today's run. I saw Yuki writing something in a notebook as I put the reins on my stallion.

"Aren't you coming for the run?" I asked.

"Not this time..." Yuki said. He seemed depressed right now.

I walked over to him and put a hand on his shoulder. "Whatever it is that's bothering you, you know you can tell me right? Besides, such negative energy isn't good around animals." I gave a warm smile.

Yuki just turned his head refusing to make contact with me. "You wouldn't understand." That's all he said as he ran away.

I just sighed and tightened the sattle on Winter's back then guided him to the step. I'm a little short for me horse so I have to use this step to help me mount him. I used my whistle to signal the dogs to follow me to the trails we use for our run. Being on this horse makes me feel special but that's what it means to be a pack leader. The leader is always higher and in front everyone, however a true leader cares for those who follow. I thought about that all throughout course of the run. However, I started focusing again after Winter began to pick speed.

This chilly fall wind gently caressed my cheeks we broke through the barriers. Winter's steady galloping had my hair flying through the wind as we led the way of the pack. I looked back at the dogs and they all continued to run with us. To see my dogs run with me and my stallion made me happy and to these animals my happiness is all that matters to them.

After the long run I escorted Winter back inside the barn, along with the other livestock, for it looked like it was going to rain soon. I took my pack back to the house and fed them all a treat before taking my leave for work.

I changed my boots to my sneakers and head out the door; I even remembered to take my new cell phone. I looked around to see if I could see Yuki anywhere but he was nowhere to be seen. Something must have bothered him but I was unsure of what it was. I crawled in my silver SUV and drove out to Tokyo.

I work as a dog trainer and I make good money off this occupation. I help train dogs to sniff out bombs and send them across seas for countries to take responsibility of them after. For each dog I train I make 200 000 Yen plus I have clients from around the city having me teach their new puppies the basics of doggy-hood. I make about 100 000 Yen off each session. Even though my sessions are a little expensive, people have complimented me on my skills with deal with animals, dogs especially. So I get my business from my popularity and skills not just from the wages.

I turned on the radio to break from the roar of the engine as I drove across the highway. Though, I felt like something wash over me as I heard the news.

"As it appears that there's a building heavily gulfed in flames near the Edagawa Express way," I swallowed as I prayed I wouldn't be right about the next lot of information. "A building named Hoshino Training Center is what this unfortunate building was called."

I gripped the wheel tightly and picked up speed. This couldn't be happening. My life was literally up in flames and it was too late for me to do anything. I felt water coming out of my eyes as I panicked about what to expect from this point forward. The wheel from under my hands felt like it was going out of control as a sudden collision happened. I black out for a moment but then I regained consciousness long enough to leave my car and began walking towards Edagawa. Because of the condition I was in I knew that I wasn't going to be able to continue walking.

I took out my cell phone and pressed the center button as I fell to my knees in pain.

"Juiz speaking," said my concierge.

"Help me," I said weakly.

"Number 4, what's wrong?" Juiz suddenly sounded worried.

"I... I'm too weak to move. Call for help but no ambulance..." I tried to tell her.

"But Number 4 you need medical attention," at that moment Juiz sounded more like a worried friend rather than an assistant.

"No ambulance, please," I said again on verge of blacking out.

"Order received. I hope you are able to be this country's beautiful saviour." I heard Juiz say before falling into a world of darkness.