*I know i said I wouldnt update for a while but Elayne came through and edited a chapter so I got to update faster than expected XD Enjoy =)

**FYI just in case anyone didn't know, in Japan names are said in the order of which the surname is said first than your name (eg if your name was Kristen Core it would be presented as Core Kristen)

***also, just in case the term that you may see after names are part of Japanese formalities: -san (think of it as if it's the same as "Miss" or "mister" its when you're refering to someone in a polite manner. Also, sensei means teacher. If anyone if really really confused I'll change the way its done like I'll actually use "Miss" or "Mr." but you have to tell me or I wont know

Coincidences are Fatal

Today was going to be a horrible day I just know it. Don't get me wrong though, I had a great morning, got a good nights sleep, and when I went out for breakfast I was I able to get the green tea mochi fresh from Moshi Mochi as well as a free gift card from there to 'welcome' me to the city. When I got home and began getting dressed for school I didn't have to flip everything over to find the outfit I wanted. My hair was being unusually obedient today and when I left, I didn't bump into Tanabe-san whom I'm surprised with since she hasn't kicked me out of my home yet. Then I had one of the closest and best parking spaces when I arrived at Toudai University.

Everything in the morning went as smooth as ice, which was exactly what the problem was. I never, never ever had such a great morning, they just don't happen to me, at least, not without a consequence. I frowned, of course I could just be paranoid I mean, what's the worst that could happen? Besides me getting killed without having a chance to extract my revenge? Nothing, but I'll still be on guard just in case.

I walked up the stairs, my black high-heeled boots clicking every step of the way. I continued down the hallway towards the office, thankful that I haven't gotten lost yet. I knocked on the door and entered I saw a brunette haired secretary.

"Why hello, what can I do for you?" I saw her long mascara covered eyelashes flutter as she spoke.

'''I've got to act polite to those in a superior position, after all you never know when you need their status to help you out. Secretary isn't all that great, but you never know who their lovers are.' I gave a small smile. "Hello, I'm the new transfer student, from Gifu University. My student number is 02889670299."

She nodded at me. "Yes Yamamoto-san mentioned that you'd be coming, wait just a few minutes please so that I can call down your sensei for your first class."

I smiled again and nodded. I adjusted my shoulder bag as I patiently waited, I looked around the office, it was a simple room layout, not too many obstacles. 'I don't think it would be too difficult to sneak in here at night.' I mused.

"Are you the new student?"

I turned to the direction of the voice; I saw a middle-aged man kindly smiling at me, I held my gaze at him, as I subtly shook my head 'such a forced smile can't he do any better?' He looked very young for his age; I matched what I saw with his profile picture from the information I collected, about the people who worked here. 'Lets see, cerulean eyes, messy brown hair, yet to be bald, low cheek bones...if I'm right, he's Ito Akito sensei age 49, got his teaching at degree Yokohama, graduated in 1999, has a family of 5 his wife's name is Kyoko Ito age 43 also graduated from Yokohama University currently teaching high school students at Tokyo Taikai High School they have 2 sons, 1 daughter. Starting from the oldest, Ito Akira, age 18 attending Burning Wood High School grade 12, daughter, Ito Mami age 14 attending Burning Wood High School grade 9, twin to Ito Takeshi, 3 minutes and 46 seconds younger, attending Burning Wood High School Grade 9.'

I sighed 'and he happens to be one of my sensei's.' At times like this I'm glad that I have photographic memory, because if I didn't, there's no way I could have memorized all the information I needed. It's always better to know your surroundings anyway. Well he or his family doesn't seem to pose a threat, however he has no great political standing, he appears to be a normal egotistical sensei. Conclusion, there's no need to be overly polite. I nodded my head at him.

He smiled, "well then let's go shall we?" He began walking; I followed him silently as we walked down the hall, he asked. "So I read in your papers that you wish to go into the medical field correct? Or else why would you take this lecture?"

I nodded. People would usually think that it's odd that an assassin would try to go into the medical field or would even go to school in the first place. It's not like people need to get a degree to become an assassin, if it wasn't for my late brother Hiro I truly wouldn't have bothered at all. Even before I could talk, Hiro had always ranted on about how he would become a doctor, save people's lives, and all that justice stuff. I gave a small smile at the memory, 'I guess he never thought that he would be the one who needed the saving.'

Our footsteps echoed in the hollow hallway until we stopped at a classroom door. "Wait here," He ordered. I nodded at him. I leaned my back onto the wall as I waited for him to introduce me into the class. I reviewed the possible threats contained in this school; I don't need anyone disrupting my mission. Most of the teachers are okay except for the occasional scandal; the only kids I need to worry about are the sons of a CEO, and the daughter of a government official I believe. Other than that I have no reason to be nice to single person in this academic system besides the office people. Nobody in this building holds any information I might need, which I have yet to decide that as a good or bad thing.

The ends of my lips gave a small lift, 'in other words, I don't have to be involved with anyone, besides when we're in class … unless they get in the way and I have to end their miserable life.' Why would I get involved with them anyway? It's not like I trust a single one of them so they shouldn't try to get near me either or else we might end up at each other's throats. Young esteemed adults are pretty prideful these days after all.

"You may come in." I hear his voice through the door.

I took a huge breathe of air and opened the door. I entered a spacious classroom, with five seating levels. I walked towards Ito-sensei. As I stood beside him, my posture was tall and stiff. I scanned the room; none of the sons or daughters of high-ranking official appeared to be present. My lips pressed into a thin line, as I saw the sensei motioned me to introduce myself. My eyes tapered 'I always hated this part.'

I looked straightforward with intensity and pride in my eyes; my chin tucked in, cleared my voice and introduced myself as I always did. "My family name is Miyake." Empty silence followed, the class looked confused as far as I can tell. I forced down a smile, 'I get them every time. He should be saying something right about now…'

Right on cue, Ito-sensei made a cough. I looked at him raising a questioning brow. I slipped a small smile when I saw him look slightly offended at my minor lack of respect. "Would you mind introducing yourself?"

I looked at him as if I were clueless. "Why, but I just did sensei." I heard a few undertone chuckles from the students. My guess is, this teacher isn't very well liked.

"No, you did not, you simply stated your family's name. How do you expect people to call your name properly?" He asked trying to maintain his 'I'm a good teacher' image.

"You do not need to worry sensei, my expectations aren't very high at all. If everyone would just refer to me as Miyake-san, I would be perfectly satisfied with it." I answered smoothly. I felt the atmosphere tense; 'you're not going to be able to control me with such a weak will you know.' The number of chuckles increased after I said this.

He began to say sternly. "Miyake-san, even if you think so, I strongly suggest for you to give your full name, since just your surname is insufficient for others to use."

"But sensei, you seemed fine when you used it just now, so I think the others will get along perfectly." I gave a sneering smile, as if I was smiting his authority, which technically I was. This got an increase of snickers.

"Miyake-san, do you have a problem with authority?"

"Not at all, sensei, as long as the people with the authority deserves it you see."

I felt immensely satisfied as I saw his face redden. "Miyake-san, unless you plan to isolate yourself as you are doing now, I suggest you introduce yourself accordingly."

'Was that a threat Sensei? Pitiful. If you don't do better how do you expect to get my respect? I'd love to continue mocking you, but I have better things to do. Now, how was I going to get him off my back?' Then I remembered one piece of information in my report that was actually going to be useful this time around. I gave him a mocking smirk. "Sensei," He looked at me as I motioned him to come closer. When he was barely an inch away, I whispered discreetly into his ear. "It would be such a shame if your wife got an anonymous call about her husband lying to her about university meetings when he was actually at Hoshino hotel with our librarian Minami-sensei, now wouldn't it?"

He looked shocked, careful to avoid the eyes of students as he whispered back. "How did you know about that? Are you threatening me, Miyake?"

I smiled, "Not at all, I just thought I'd give you a friendly warning about what would happen if you keep pursuing such a small issue of an introduction. But I do have a sense of justice after all Sensei, we woman have to protect our own." Okay, that may have been a bit overboard but I hate it when people like that constantly pester me. I'm impatient, so sue me.

"How dare you!" When he glared at me, I took off walking toward the empty row in the back smirking at my victory until he yelled. "Just who do you think you are, Miyake-san?"

I looked back at him, with a cynical expression on my face. 'Who am I? Such a high-quality question indeed…' "What kind of question is that Sensei? After all, who else could I be-?" I placed my bag down as I reached my seat. "Besides myself?"

After that, Sensei began to teach us with anger boiling in his face. 'Some people are too easy to read sometimes.' Okay, well I might have pushed it too far by threatening the guy, but can you blame me? I was only protecting my personal space. Besides, now he won't bother me anymore. As the lecture went on more a more students began gossiping to each other, wondering what I said to the sensei to back off like that. As well as how interesting I was but they wouldn't want to be the opposite of my tongue. Well I don't really care either way but what was odd was that the three in the row in front of me never whispered a word. They simply continued to sneak a few looks at me.

Who were they? 'Let's see…' One girl with onyx knee length hair, the girl next to her has long ebony hair, and the guy next to her who seems to be her boyfriend short night blue hair. 'Damn, I can't match their profiles when I can't even see their face!' Even though they did glance at me a few times, I never got a close look. I looked at them with an aggravated gaze, 'whatever, its not like they pose as any real threat anyway.'

The class ended smoothly, I planned to take a break during the hour before my next lecture. However, a black haired student with light brown highlights, and a light azure eyes raising a obviously thinned eyebrow in contempt, prevented me from getting pass the door. "Miyake-san, I must advise you on your behavior earlier. What you said to Ito-sensei earlier was utterly disrespectful."

I stared at her, what was she on? "Why on the contrary-" 'What is her name? Um, ivory hair, small birthmark mole under her left eye, should be, Matsumoto Kanae, daughter of Matsumoto Kuro and Matsumoto Kaoru. Named after her grandmother Matsumoto Kanae. Matsumoto Kuro is the director of the Matsumoto hospital and Matsumoto Kaoru works as a neurologist in the hospital. Not bad I guess, but it has nothing whatsoever to do with me. I can treat my own wounds after all…No need more than the minimal amount of respect then.'

"Matsumoto." She interrupted suspecting that I didn't know her name. "My name is Matsumoto Kanae-san, daughter to the director of Matsumoto hospital which I'm sure you've seen since it happens to only be three blocks away from here." She looked smug, as she held her head high with pride.

'I knew all that before you even mentioned it girl.' I licked my lips. "Well Masu-san I-."

"Matsumoto-san." She interrupted.

I gave her another fake smile again, "Sorry, you must have misheard my introduction. My name's Miyake-san, not Matsumoto-san." She frowned at me, but I continued. "Anyway, I was just simply stating the facts of the situation, which I'm sure you'll also agree. In fact I can tell by the look on your face that you partially detest the Sensei yourself."

"That is an insulting accusation, Miyake-san. I have no reason to show any dislike to Ito-sensei; unlike you I actually respect the sensei for he is one of the few good teachers out there. I just don't think your should continue having such a conceited attitude in front of your peers."

I gave my trademark smirk. "Matsumoto-san, did you know that you are the prime example of the term 'teacher's' pet'?"

"I beg your pardon?"

"By all means you're pardoned Matsumoto-san, but just a little friendly advice, I'm quite certain that you do not need to suck up towards the teacher, I think your parents are doing just fine at that job without you. They need to keep you in this school somehow." I gave a ridiculing, sympathetic smile. Her nostrils visually flared as she slammed her hand on the table, making the few students who were about to leave the room turn their heads. My smile widened, as I shook my head. "Temper, temper, Matsumoto-san. After all you represent your father's hospital in this school right? You wouldn't want any misunderstandings."

She lowered her gaze to meeting me eye to eye. I could see the fire in her eyes. "Watch it Miyake." She growled with disdain. "You don't want to get on my bad side."

'Oh, she's dropping the formality? How sweet of her.' "Oh really? Are you implying you have a good side? I rather thought that you didn't have another side." I simpered.

She slanted her eyes and gave me a low snarl. She turned her head away dramatically as she grabbed her books and strutted out of class. I looked at the leftover students, who were curious about what was going on. I gave them a dispassionate smile before turning to leave the room, catching a glimpse of the three people who sat in front of me who were staring at me with unfamiliar expressions their face.

I looked into the mirror; today was the second day of school. I twirled in my outfit, sky blue off shoulder shirt, with midnight blue skinny jeans. I nodded in satisfactory. Yesterday wasn't that bad, I didn't have a terrible day like I thought I would. I suppose I was just overreacting, or I was just being overly paranoid. I slipped my necklace on, the pendant being a small bottle of chlorine gas, just in case. I stuck my thin long darts into my hair bun, I decided against putting poison on them today though. Class was boring though it was just so easy. The only thing that was interesting was that I was in the same room in almost all my classes with the three weirdoes who kept looking at me.

Just to be careful I looked them up. The girl with the onyx black hair was Li Meiling, age 20, only child to Li Tao and Li Chie. The one with the ivory haired one was Daidouji Tomoyo, age 20, only child to Daidouji Kenji and Daidouji Sonome, and her blue haired boyfriend was Hiiragizawa Eriol, age 21, only child to Hiiragizawa Kouta and Hiiragizawa Hana. I'm still wondering why there is so little information about them. I scowled, no one, no one escapes my information radar, I'll find out more information about them, one way or the other.

Work at Moshi Mochi's wasn't so bad either, it's nice and peaceful and easy to observe people as they walk in. I also was really pleased when I came home, all the stuff that I've been missing has finally come. I was able to learn what goes on in this city and its unique characteristics, if there were any. Word was that Touya's gang Chimera's has had a long time feud with another gang called PandOra, pretty much ever since I left. Furthermore, this year, they're both gunning for the same thing. They're after the Dragon's Eye, a supposed mythical jewel from some Chinese dynasty said to be an eye of a dragon.

Well, I actually already heard about that, that's the reason I came here after all besides going to school here of course. Touya supposedly thinks I'm dead once I showed him that suicide stunt when I was fifteen. For some reason continues to jump from place to place, I'm only guessing when I say that he was found out for one of his crimes and is just running away from it. Either that or he's just chasing PandOra since they seem to be traveling a lot as well.

Rumor has it that the group of people who organized PandOra did so in their late teens or early twenties. Well, I guess it isn't all that amazing since Touya was in his teens when he created a gang as well. Not that I'm saying Touya's amazing or anything, but people that young don't really create gangs, usually.

On a lighter note, all in all yesterday wasn't that bad, but it doesn't change the fact that this world is worthless to me. I walked out the door, as I tried to leave the building towards my black car as inconspicuously as possible. It takes me less than five minutes to reach campus but twenty minutes to walk there. I confidently walked down the hall while reading my self-made map. My lips formed my trademark smirk as I stood in front of the door. 'I wonder if the Sensei will do anything to retaliate today.'

I opened the door five minute before the bell rang like any other good student; I smiled once I saw the Sensei's scowl but with it there was an undeniable trace of fear. "Why, good morning Sensei."

His nostrils flared at my threatening presence. "Good morning to you as well Miyake-san." He gritted out. "Do you feel like introducing yourself today?"

"Like I said yesterday Sensei, technically did introduce myself according to the definition of introduction, it's just that the people of society these days enjoy giving more detailed ones so that their peers could understand. I simply have a lot of faith in the intelligence of this class. Or perhaps are you implying that their intelligence level is not high? That's not good sensei, not good at all, after all teachers are suppose to support their students." Sarcasm was clear in my voice. The other students who arrived early snickered.

His eyebrows furrowed together as his lips pressed together into a thin line, obviously trying to keep his anger in. "I see."

'Aww, he's not retaliating? That's too bad, I was hoping he'd put up a better fight. Guess I'll push him a bit more.' "By the way, did you change meeting places with your little friends? Using the same place all the time might be boring so you should alternate. And I'm not sure your wife will appreciate it if she found out that you spend such quality time with your little friends more than her." He should be glad I'm being discreet in front of the class. Well kind of, but I really wonder if his incompetent mind could get the message. I felt smug when I saw his face redden.

"Thank you for the advice Miyake-san." He clenched his teeth I could practically hear his teeth grinding.

As I walked to my seat I saw smirks from the students as well as Matsumoto-san's obvious fury. I sat on my seat delicately crossing my legs. I licked my lips; today was going to be as sweet as honey. The bell rang repeatedly as students began rushing in. Ito-sensei began his lecture, about the same boring things we did yesterday, review he called it. I noticed the three weirdoes were sitting in front of me again.

I began researching the banquet hall in which the Dragon's Eye will be displayed in. There was nothing else left to do in the class so I might as well use my precious time doing something productive. Only fifteen minutes in and I heard the door swing wide open, I didn't really pay much attention to it and I kept scrolling down the site.

I heard the late student apologize, a boy. "Sorry for being late sensei."

"And why are you late Li-san?" I listened to sensei ask his voice edgy.

"The hospital just let me out a few minutes ago sensei." The student explained.

"I see. Well Li-san I hope you do realize that tardiness is abhorred and more so with students who skip my lecture, so may I ask where you were yesterday?" I heard the Sensei say sternly. He must be saving the last bit of authority and pride he has left.

"Like I said I was in the hospital sir, I had a few minor injuries." I heard the student reply.

"I see, well I would like for you to get me a doctor's note of some sort tomorrow if your story is true. Now please find a seat." I heard the sensei order before once again hearing him writing on the chalkboard.

"Absolutely sir."

I finally took a glimpse to the front; I glanced at the student as he walked up the stairs, my eyes widened. My instincts were right yesterday, I was indeed going to have a very bad day, and I was careless enough to let it catch me off guard. 'Damn! Once I think I have a good day something else ends up going terribly wrong.' I looked at him again; he went to the empty seat beside the weirdoes and then he looked up at me.

Our eyes connected. My emerald eyes with his amber ones; I saw his wild chocolate brown hair no longer held the colour of blood as it shadows his eyes, as he froze for a split second as if he was in a blank state. Then realization finally dawned on him, when he yelled in surprise "Hey! It's you!" The whole class turned around in pure curiosity as he smiled. "How have you been Angel?"

I let out a subtle groan as I raked my hair. -

'Now that I think of it, I never got that guy's name.'

'Why do I care? It's not like I'm ever going to see him again.'

'Fate is never that tricky.'

-Oh yes, fate was indeed very, very tricky.

*Edited by Elayne

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