I shook as I sat; listening to all the men that IV had sent. I listened to them tear down crates and pull through the wire. I held myself tight.

This is not what I wanted... what was going on...?

I looked around and saw a few men run past me. I crawled towards the side and looked out. No one was in sight. I looked ahead and saw a ladder that reached a higher level of the warehouse. I looked once more, making sure no one was around and ran for it. I ran across the opening, looking all around for any of the men that were searching for me.

I made it to the ladder and started pulling myself up. Suddenly, I heard a shout ring out from the other side of the floor. "There she is!"

My heart sped up as I heard people approaching me. I gripped the ladder and pulled myself up. Just as I pulled myself up, someone grabbed my foot and pulled me down. I screamed out of sheer terror of what was to come.

I braced myself and let it happen. I could do nothing about it.

Punches were thrown in every direction and I was kicked from every angle. I tried to fight back, but there were at least ten men ganging up on me. I had no chance. I cried out and tried to get away. They held me down, one man pulling out a knife and slicing my stomach. I winced in pain and raised my back, only to have them push me down.

I had had enough. Something inside of me snapped. I grabbed one mans hand and pulled myself up. I started punching and swinging at everyone. I growled and pulled out my knife. I looked around at the men. All but two of them retreated. The two that stayed had scars on their bodies and arms. One was shirtless and one was tall. I looked at the tall one. He had longer hair and piercing eyes. The shirtless one was built and half his head was shaved.

I raised my knife towards them as they approached me. The tall one held me from behind as the shirtless one grabbed my knife. I was so angry. I had no chance of winning.

"You are a feisty little bitch, aren't you?" the tall one spoke gently in my ear.

The shirtless one laughed and licked his lips. He punched me multiple times. He punched my face, stomach, sides and kicked me all over. I felt myself growing weaker and weaker.

After a while of torment, the tall one released me. I fell to the ground, couching up blood and groaning. Tears fells down my face as they lifted me again.

I heard IV's voice. "Reno! Ryoga! Bring her here!" They pulled me back to IV as all the men stood around again. They threw me to the floor and stood next to me. I whimpered and moaned, lifting my head and looking up at IV.

He looked down at me and spoke loudly. "Well... You put up a great fight, Keikochan!" All the men began cheering. I smiled a little and lowered my head again as I breathed heavily. The cheering subsided and IV continued. "Well gentlemen, should we let her join!" The cheering was louder as people whistled also.

I felt my smile grow as I looked around at all the men looking down at me and cheering.

IV silenced them and spoke two words. "... SHE'S IN!"

The whole warehouse broke out into an uproar. There were whistles, cheers and screams. It made me glad to be so wanted.

"Keikochan, you are the first girl to join our gang." There were a few random cheers. IV laughed gently and raised his hand. "Now, the two men at your sides are your guardians. They are the ones that you will first if there is a problem. They are your first men." The two men pulled me up and held me close. I nodded and sighed shakily.

"Gentlemen, you may return home. Thank you for your services!" All the men stood at attention and saluted IV. "Aye, Sir!"

IV nodded and the men left. Only Reno, Ryoga and IV stayed. IV came down to us and looked up at me. He spoke gently, not harsh like he had been. He spoke like my brother. "These two men are yours, Keikochan. They will be there for you and you must be there for them. They are your new brothers."

I looked at Reno and Ryoga, nodding and closing my eyes. IV patted my head. "Build your bond tonight." Reno and Ryoga nodded once as IV headed out. As soon as I heard the door shut, my legs collapsed I fell to the ground, Reno and Ryoga falling with me. Reno pulled me onto his lap as Ryoga wiped the blood off my face.

No one said anything as they hugged me close, starting to build the bond. I fell asleep in their arms, all three of us just staying there and sleeping the whole night in each other's arms, our bond growing...