... I'm not even gonna apologize for disappearing. I know that sounds empty. 'Cause I've said that tons of times before. But I was seriously struggling with school and life and writer's block, which sounds worse than it is. Writing is a part of me. And if I lose it, I lose myself. And I guess I was just trying to regain my writing ability.
AND I'VE FOUND IT! Alright, expect somewhat more regular updates now =P
Summary: If you were an Assassin, you had no life. You were dead, existing to only follow the Commander's harsh orders. If you had a spark of life in you at all, the Commander and his ward Veil would kill you or break you. If you had a true life in you, Veil would dispose of you without a moment's thought. The perfect Assassins—Ash, Drew, Gary, and Paul—will be no exceptions, even if they fulfill the ultimate test. PokéShipping, IkariShipping, ContestShipping, OldrivalShipping.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon or the characters. I only own the story idea and whatever OC's I've created. Oh, and I apologize for any OOC (out of character) scenes.
P.S.: I've also held this story off because I received a REALLY good suggestion a while back that I regret. That person said that there should've been a co-ed Assassin group instead of boys vs. girls as typical fanfictions are. I really wish I did that! So that's another reason that I didn't want to continue. But that same person said that I should just go with my idea for this story, and use that in another story. So... Stay tuned? ;)
P.P.S: FIRST PERSON TO REVIEW AND REMEMBER ME GETS A SPECIAL TREAT. AND NOT A VIRTUAL COOKIE. AN ACTUAL TREAT. ^-^
Chapter Two
Many Assumptions
She pressed the off button on the device that was connected to the bug. "And you won't be disappointed. Well, not too disappointed." A grin of triumph graced her pretty face. "Gary Oak, you are in for one heck of a ride."
"Welcome the new student, Paul Shinji," Fantina Melissa, Dawn's homeroom teacher, introduced in her lilting voice.
The tall seventeen-year-old stood at the front of the class, his hands in his pockets and his onyx eyes cold and staring straight ahead at the class - almost as if he was daring them to challenge his attitude. Dawn, despite herself, almost giggled. He was easier to understand than she had originally thought the night before. Maybe she could possibly befriend him after all...?
"Tell us a little about yourself, Paul," Ms. Melissa suggested, extending her arm in a flourish to indicate the rest of the class.
What is this, elementary school? Paul thought with irritation. "I have nothing to say," he said instead.
Ms. Melissa looked taken aback, but recovered instantly. "V-very well. Take a seat beside Dawn Berlitz. Dawn, please raise your hand."
Dawn lifted her hand and gave him a wave.
"So I have to sit next to stupid girl," Paul muttered in annoyance as he took a seat and placed his bag on the hooks at the side of the desk.
"Hey, I heard that!" Dawn retorted in a low voice, her laughter gone. "I'm not stupid, and I have a name! It's Dawn."
"Whatever, troublesome."
Dawn's sapphire eyes widened in shock. "I just sai-" she began in a loud voice, and Ms. Melissa heard.
"Ms. Berlitz!" she snapped. "Enough!"
Dawn ducked her head immediately. "That's the first time I've ever been in trouble in class," she whispered to herself. "What is with him?"
"Oh, I'm nothing special, really," Drew Hayden explained to the class with an air of casualty.
May gritted her teeth at the arrogance that almost literally permeated the air around the seventeen-year-old. Every girl's eyes were hearts as they gazed steadfastly at the new student.
"I hope that you'll take care of me," he finished, flashing a winning smile and flicking his hair to the side, an action that May had easily noted as his signature move.
It worked, apparently - as every girl had her heart stolen by him already, and it had only been five minutes.
"What kind of guy is he?" May's childhood friend, Brendan Birch, mumbled next to her. "He's such a... Jack-"
"Mr. Birch!" Flannery Asuna, May's homeroom teacher, lashed out. "No such talk against the new student!"
"Not her, too," May groaned.
"Drew," Ms. Asuna mentioned, switching tones easily, "There's an empty seat in front of May Maple. May-"
"No need, I know Maple," Drew interjected smoothly. "Thank you, Ms. Asuna."
May flinched as everyone turned her way. "Hayden," she growled as the said boy took a seat in front of her and pulled out his notebook, "I'm going to kill you."
She didn't notice the smirk that crossed Drew's face as she spoke.
"Hi! I'm Ash Ketchum!" Ash introduced excitedly. "I love Pokemon and I can't wait to start the new school year!"
The class either laughed or sweat-dropped in response. Misty was one of the few who did both. She wasn't exactly sure what to make of him. His friends were strange, but Ash seemed... Almost normal.
"And I'm Gary Oak. Pleased to meet you all," Gary added, winking.
You could fairly hear the "Kyaaah!"s that broke out at the sight of the handsome seventeen-year-old's wink. And the thick tension of envy from the guys.
"They're weird," Leaf giggled. She sat in the direct middle of the classroom.
"Leaf Green!" Sabrina Natsume, their homeroom teacher, called. "Would you mind showing these two around? Pick a friend to help as your partner."
"Of course, Ms. Natsume," Leaf agreed. She looked around the class. Every girl was practically begging to be chosen. "Misty?"
"Yeah, sure." Misty didn't look fazed at the glares the other girls shot her way.
"Good. Gary, Ash, pick any empty seat." Ms. Natsume turned to the board. "I have to take attendance."
There were three empty seats. Two by the window, one behind the other, and the remaining one was beside Misty, who sat in the front corner of the room.
To Misty's relief, the two boys chose the seats by the window.
"They look so out of place here," Misty said to herself thoughtfully. Then she realized why.
They were the only students in the class who wore black.
"I can't believe it!" Dawn ranted at lunch. "He's in every single one of my classes!"
"Calm down, Dawn, he can't be that bad, is he?" Marina Blue, one of the friends who sat at her lunch table, asked.
"Yes he is!"
"Not as bad as Drew!" May snapped. "That guy's a jerk!"
Misty and Leaf exchanged glances. "Hey, you guys," they began at the same time.
"We have to show Ash and Gary around. Is that alright if they sit with us?" Leaf inquired on her own.
"Yeah, of course," Dawn agreed, visibly returning to normal. "They haven't done anything to us as of yet."
Misty smiled. "Good going, Dawn!" She waved the two guys over.
Paul watched from a table a distance off. "Is this wise?" he muttered to himself.
"Well, hey, we're seventeen," Drew defended. "We can have a social life, can't we?"
Not when we're Assassins...
"Veil. Any report?" Officer Jenny's voice sounded strained. "There have been several civilian killings recently in just one area."
"I'm working on it," Veil promised. "There's no threat here as of yet. I'll see what I can do to stop it."
"I'm serious, Veil. Some of the police of my own force have been killed. The Assassins need to-"
The signal crackled off.
"Jenny?" Veil said in confusion.
"So this is what you've been up to... Veil. I am not pleased."
Veil's multi-colored eyes widened.
Alright, that's my update! Except another one within the week, I swear!
Thanks for reading this, if anyone of you are. Again, first one to reply gets a treat - something to do with the next chapter ;) Please review! The more reviews I get, the more motivated I am for continuing! =P
