Hey guys, I'm changing from past tense to present tense from now on, I just felt like it would suit the story better. Anyway, sorry again for not updating in so long, I stopped for my competition, then I kinda forgot about this. Anyway I had a sudden urge to write it, so here I am! Anyway, enjoy :P!

Assassin or Agent

Chapter 11

Kate's POV

"Now I know you have all been wondering what these trials will be," Stella states, standing next to Frank, near the screen.

"And we have finally finished the test and are ready to give it to you. But first you should read this, it explains everything." Franks hands out a sheet of paper as he glances at me before looking down, a look of worry on his face. I still haven't thought of how to solve my problem, and to make matters worse Zoe found out about the party, well gathering, we had last night. I still don't understand why she seems to hate me this much, I mean she could be jealous, but it's unlike the old Zoe Aneisha talks about all the time to be jealous. I sigh and open the file and start reading.

Junior Agent Assessment

On the 27th of September, all agents that will be 18 by January 1st, 2017, will take an assessment. Because of the high amount of Junior Agents, only 3 from each High School Base will be allowed to join the Senior Agent teams. As well as these 3 places, in total there will be 4 technical positions, 3 identity positions and 5 Junior Agent Leader positions. Anyone who does not make it will have a vow of silence and will be removed from the M.I.9 team as soon as they turn 18. This test is compulsory for all agents and if given a role, year 12 exams won't be necessary.

This test will consist of a 2 hour written and short answer test and a half day physical exam.

The head of M.I.9 wishes all Junior Agents the best of luck.

The five of us exchange glances as Zoe looks away, obviously upset. There is no way I'm keeping my role. I have only been on about 2 missions and the others have been a team for years.

"Only three of us will become Senior agents?" Keri asks, in astonishment.

"It had to be done, we have far too many M. programs running, and each team is only supposed to have 3 people anyway," Stella says, looking at us with barely any emotion.

"The test is one Friday!" Tom exclaims, but I'm just worried. I glance over at Dan who also has a worried look on his face.

"We would've given you more notice, but we only just got it finished," Frank says, "I'm sorry team, but there isn't room for all of you."

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Dan's POV

I don't know what to think. I might not be agent much longer. I might not have a home. Keri and Kate, and even Zoe might not have a home. I might never see my friends again.

Keri's POV

There is no way I'm getting in. I can't. What about Kate? I'm only just getting close to her. And Zoe? Will Frank even let her back in?

Kate's POV

I trudge from my English classroom, past all the people talking and surrounding Zoe. She smiles as she absorbs all the attention she is getting. Why do they all like her so much? And of course, since Zoe doesn't like me, none of the others do either. Not that I need them, soon I will be gone and I have the other agents as friends. I sigh as she glares at me before heading to Franks car. Dan was waiting there; he must be waiting for Frank too.

"We're catching the bus today."

"Oh, ok," is all I say as we jog to the bus stop, tagging on just before it leaves. We quickly take a seat near the front before we start talking.

"Don't worry about the trials," He says, putting his arm around me.

"How can I not? You guys have been a team for so long, and I only just joined!"

"Listen Kate, Frank likes you, even if you don't pass, he will probably legally adopt you and let you in on missions anyway." I didn't believe him. Even if he did like me, he wouldn't break the rules for me like Keri did.

"I don't know…" I haven't even told him about me being the head of KORPS. What would he think then?

"Just don't stress it, it will all be fine in the end."

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"Now, I need you to listen to these steps and make sure you fill in each section." A M.I.9 official is standing in front of the six of us, all of us seated at our own desks. I take out my pen, ready to do as he asks. "First, place your given name in the top box, then your M.I.9 file name. If both names are the same, you still must fill out both boxes." I sigh and write 'Kathleen Vulgare' at the top, then 'Kate London' underneath. I guess you can never leave your past behind completely. "Now, go through each box and fill in the instructions, exactly as asked." The man's tone is flat, boring enough to make me bored, even through all the nerves I have. I quickly fill in my I.D number, and my gender, age and birthday. I glance over at Dan who shoots me a smile, and Keri who smiles too. I can do this, it's only a test…

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Dan's POV

I can tell that Kate is nervous. She keeps biting her lip and tapping her pencil against her thigh as she waits for the agent to collect up her paper. I feel as though I did well in my test, but I can never be sure.

"Ok, you may go to lunch now, and in 30 minutes, meet in the car park to be taken to the testing grounds." I only nod before walking to the lift with the others.

"God that test sucked." Keri groans, "At least I knew most of the answers though, unlike that maths test." I smile as Kate laughs a little, by the look on her face I know she got an A on it.

"Come on guys, let's just eat," I say as we head to the canteen. We are almost there when Mrs King cuts us off.

"Now where have the six of you been all morning?"

"We were at an assessment for a private university," Tom says, using the cover we had all decided on

"Ahh yes, I remember now. And you leave after lunch?"

"Yeah, that's right. Now we would like to eat if that's ok Aunty…?" Neish says, pushing past her. We all sit together, except Zoe, who moves over and sits with Lady J. I see Keri roll her eyes as we all eat.

"We should go dress shopping for the announcements tomorrow!" Keri exclaims through a mouthful of food, looking over at Kate and Neish.

"Yeah, that would be great! What about you Neish?" Kate says with a smile. I find myself smiling at her as her eyes light up and her perfect smile lights up her face. She is still slim, her school uniform overly baggy, but she is gaining weight, almost recovering completely. Tom nudges me as I jump, turning to face him.

"Your staring," He teases as I grunt.

"Whatever." I say sharply back as Tom smiles. I wish he would be mature for once.

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(Sorry for the bug time skip guys, if you want I can add it in later if enough people want it.)

Kate's POV

It is the night of the announcements, the night that the rest of my career as an agent is counting on. We have to dress formal, so I had been shopping with Keri to buy a dress. It took a long time to finally find a dress that matched our hair, but in the end I found the perfect one. It was a cream colour dress that came down to the middle of my thighs. Around my neck it was a flowery lacy pattern and I had bought a black coat to wear over the top and black tights underneath.

"Dan won't be able to keep his hands off you," Keri had said when I tried it on.

"How do you even know?" I had asked a little worriedly.

"Dan told me." I wasn't surprised really. I had already done my makeup, fairly light, not too dense. I slip on some black heels before grabbing my clutch bag and heading down the stairs. When I get there, I see Dan and Frank both waiting in Tux's, reading to go.

"Let's go already shall we?" Frank says, his words impatient but his tone light hearted.

"Kate… wow…" I smile at him as Frank shakes his head, turning him away from me.

"Like I said, we are going to the car, right now," Frank says with a laugh, Dan looking back at me.

"You look great," He whispers to me once we are in the car.

"Thanks." He kisses me softly before I push him away. "One, you'll wreck my make-up and two, wait till later," I say with a smile before looking forward again. Even though I am happy, in the car with Dan and Frank, my stomach is still filled with nerves, tonight being the night that could end my career or make it. I can feel Dan's eyes on me as I look out the window, nerves running through my body. He rests a hand atop of mine.

"It will be ok, I promise," Dan says, making me look at him.

"I hope so." The rest of the drive went by in a flash, us entering the building in what seems like seconds. I gape at the hundreds of agents in the room, all dressed up, and the amount of ID cards at the front on the stage.

"Man this place is huge," Keri says, walking up to me in awe.

"Yeah…" Tom trails off, looking around.

"Come on team," a flicker of remorse comes across his face as he realises it will be the last time saying that to the six of us, "Our seats are over here." We follow him through the crowd to a row of seats near the front. I feel people staring at the group of us, and I can only think of one reason. Me.

"Who is that?"

"I'm checking… odd, she has two files…"

"She can't be an agent."

"Why is she in that team?" Are just some of the things I heard through the crowd as I sit down.

"She doesn't belong here! You're an idiot for letting her in!" A young boy shouts in my direction. I bite my lip and try to ignore it but Dan has other plans. He jumps up and storms over to the boy, ignoring the fact I'm calling him back.

"What the hell do you think your saying?" Dan says to the boy, looking down at him.

"Dan, come back here now!" Frank pleads, although sternly.

"What the hell is wrong with you!" He says, ignoring Frank and grabbing the boy's shirt.

"Tell that bitch she has no chance of getting a place here," The boy sneers, trying to turn away, but instead gets Dan's fist in his face.

"Shut up!" Dan shouts, the boy wincing. I gasp as Tom runs out, trying to hold him back, closely followed by Frank as Keri stands by me. I won't cry. I belong here. Ignore him. Frank pulls him away as the boy leaves, people watching us.

"We will talk about this later," Frank mutters to Dan, before practically shoving him back in his seat next to me.

"You didn't have to…" I whisper.

"I did. That idiot deserved it." Everyone goes silent as the announcements start. One by one, teams are called up and told who stays and who goes. In a few teams' other roles are given, like technical and group leader roles. Some teams only have three people, and they all exit the stage smiling. When, 'St Hearts M. team', is called out, I almost forget to stand I'm so nervous. We all walk up to the stage in a line, in alphabetical order.

"I would like to make a special mention of this team," The announcer says, glancing across the six of us. "This team has a special mention from Ms. Knight. They go on, and complete some of the most dangerous mission, and almost single handily took down KORPS." At the mention of the criminal industry, I am reminded of the fact I'm the heir. I still don't know what to do about that. "Anyway, on with the presentation. The three agents that will becoming senior agents are, Keri Summers," The crowd claps as I quickly hug her before she goes to get her ID, "Dan Morgan," I smile over at Dan, but inside I'm nervous, my heart beating. Dan goes up and takes his ID as the reality sinks in. There is four of us left, and three of them have been agents for over two years. "And finally, Kate London." I almost forget to go up and get my badge as a huge smile crosses my face.

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Dan's POV

I got in. My girlfriend got in. My girlfriend's sister got in. But my two closest friends didn't'. I'm so happy to see Kate collect her ID, the ID that is rightfully hers, but I'm also sad that Tom and Neish didn't get in. I see them smiling, but I see through that, inside they're hurting. But Zoe didn't smile. She glares at Kate, not even clapping.

"Now, but that isn't all." I see Kate's eyes light up as she realises what could be happening. "We have two extra positions for this team." I smile as Tom looks over nervously. "Could Tom Tupper and Aneisha Jones come up and collect their IDs. In this team we are handing out one technical position and one identity position," The man calls out as Aniesha smiles. As they are handed their IDs, the move over to the other side of the stage, leaving Zoe alone on the other side. As the crowd claps one last time, we all return to our seats. Except Zoe. She runs out the side door, only pausing once to glare at Kate and the others.

Ok! So here's the first chapter for you guys in a while, and I've decided to smush the sequel into this one just to make lives easier. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter :P