Aya walked through Amsterdam, he got the order to infiltrate an assassin group called Seelenbrecher ( A/N: Der Seelenbrecher is a book written by Sebastian Fitzek, I love to hear the audio book when I'm not able to sleep. Seelen = Soul, brecher = breaker)

Manx said they played with their targets until they died. They didn't kill criminals; no they killed for far less. They killed for fun and that pissed Aya off. They had no right to take lives for fun and he would show them how funny dying like a pray could be.

Aya entered a little bar and ordered a drink, Manx told him they were regulars and were always ready to put up a fight.

He observed the bar and noticed a young man in the far corner of the room, he talked with a elderly woman. She gave him a slim envelope after she made sure nobody was watching. Aya put up his glass and hid a small grin. He waited for the woman to leave before he went to the restroom. On his way he dropped his drink and splashed the liquid over the young man's shirt.

"Hey, watch out!" the young man hissed. His hair was purple and his eyes blue. He was a little smaller than Aya but his build was heavier.

"My bad" Aya said in a mocking tone, his tactic was a success. The young man's face turned beet red. Yohji had told him twice that he had an unnatural talent to piss people off.

"Are you kidding me?" stupid question, Aya thought but answered anyway "Not really but I'm interested in your kind of business"

The young man huffed "11 p.m. behind the bar, don't be late" he would kill the redhead "You have no frigging idea with whom you're picking an argument, boy"

Aya raised a brow "We will see, kid" the young man left without a word.

Aya explored the environment, alleys, gloomy buildings and barely illuminated. The perfect environment for a deadly trap.

"Looks like fun" Aya looked up to observe the roofs and found a nice hiding place for the coming night.

He looked at his watch with a gentle smile. He couldn't help it. The watch reminded him of Yohji and he missed him even more every time he looked at it.

Aya decided to take a walk through the city centre to blow the cobwebs away. He had heard that Yohji reached Monterey three days after he finished his job. It was a matter of time that he showed up in Amsterdam, so he had to work fast. Infiltrate, find the boss and kill them all. Simple but time-consuming.

"I f you don't change your attitude you'll lose friends one day" Aya froze and his eyes widened; he turned around and saw a young blond who looked slightly amused at his young brown haired friend.

Aya's heart hammered in his chest as he remembered Yohji, saying the same. They stood in front of the flower shop and Aya intended to leave without a word. Yohji didn't mean what he said that day, they would never leave him because of his attitude but it was Yohji's way to tell him that they needed to work together and not next to each other.

What Yohji said meant a lot to him and he treasured every word he said, his opinion of him was very important. Aya needed Yohji's approval more than anything. Yohji's reaction was the only indication that he was still human and sane.

Aya smiled at the memory and continued to walk before his mood could get the chance to change and he started to cry in front of everyone. A jeweler drew his attention

~ Yohji's birthday is in a few days. I think I need a little present, he will find it in time. Hmm, silver … yeah silver is perfect. A cross made of amethyst embedded in a crucial silver frame … I think I found what I'm looking for. I know you love, your bad habits and problems. I hope it helps you to overcome your fears ~

Aya bought the cross and went back to the little hotel he stayed in. He gave the elderly receptionist a small nod before he vanished in his room.

He stared at the cross, dangling from his fingers "Happy birthday, Yohji" he put it back into the box and wrote a letter.

Aya spent the rest of the day with planning his mission; he drew plans and calculated every possibility "I hope it's as easy as I think it is" he was sure Seelenbrecher wasn't clever enough to put up much of a fight.

"Time to go" he looked at his watch, gently caressing the object. He gave the receptionist a little package and an order before he left for the night.

Aya sat on the roof of one of the houses, hidden by the shadow of a chimney. He watched the young man. He hid in an alley and observed the situation. Aya could see the frustration on his face as he couldn't find Aya.

Aya left his hiding place and sneaked up on him "You have a lot to learn, kid" he whispered in his ear.

The young man jumped in shock "How…?"

"You're standing here for fifteen minutes, that's not professional. You should have found a hiding place from where you can oversee the area. I was here the whole time. I saw you, I studied your behavior and they way you think. You would be dead by now, if I wanted to" a shiver ran down the young man's spine "Who are you?"

"Call me Rei" Aya smirked "and you are?"

"L-Lars, my name is Lars" the young man stuttered, highly unprofessional, Aya thought. The boy was either a great actor or a gopher. Aya bet on option two.

"What do we do now, Lars?" Aya listened to the noises of the night and ducked just in time. Lars was less lucky and caught the arrow; he fell dead to the ground.

"He was a candidate for an open post but he obviously failed" a skinny man, around twenty mocked.

"Obviously" Aya raised the brow; he wondered how a boy like Lars ended up as wannabe assassin.

"Come with me, I like the way you think and when I'm right you're the perfect candidate" he motioned Aya to follow him.

They walked through the streets until they reached a rundown apartment building "Nice" Aya said flatly.

"It serves the purpose" the man said. Aya observed the building. First floor five guards, second floor three and none at the third and fourth floor. Their headquarters must be in floor three and four, Aya mused.

~ No obvious prevention measures, that's a bad sign. Alarm system, hidden guards or fear keeps people away. Why are the guards not hidden? … They work with fear. I can see the danger so I keep away. Bunglers ~

"Nice to meet you" a woman greeted him as they entered a conference room "I'm Eva"

"Rei" Aya shook her hand "Nice organization"

"Great isn't it" she smiled sweetly, she liked Rei.

"I need a job and I heard you're looking for employees" he kept his cool.

"Finn said you did good" she looked at the skinny guy "What do you know about us?"

"Fast and greedy. I like that" Aya was disgusted but wasn't permitted to show it.

"We like to kill why not make it for a living?" she continued to smile, Aya smiled back.

"Do you take every job?" he asked.

"Yes. We get rid of grandpa before he gets the chance to change his will, or we kill granny because she hates your lifestyle. We kill your brother because you hate him; we kill your wife so you can collect the assurance. There is nothing we can't do" she patted Aya's chest "I think I've got the perfect first order for you, come" he followed her into a computer room.

"Sem, 34 years old, salesman. His wife commissions our 'help'. He hits her and her children; the police aren't able to stop him. He's clever but we are better"

That was a case Aya could live with "Cause of death?"

"Your choice, dead is dead" she grinned, Rei was intelligent and she liked that very much.

"Do I work alone or will anorexia boy keep an eye on me" he pointed into the shadows of the room.

"How do you do that?" Finn was impressed.

"Experience" Aya smirked "When do we start?"

"Tonight" she walked away and left Aya alone with Finn.

"You have a drug problem" Aya stated, Finn was thin and pale.

"Yeah" Finn rubbed his head "I started years ago and can't quit anymore. I need the money they offer. Drugs are expensive and normal jobs aren't paid so well"

"You don't like what you're doing" Aya eyed him, he felt something inside his stomach he couldn't identify.

Finn looked around "No" he mouthed, he hated what he did and he hated himself even more.

"Let us finish the job" Aya patted Finn's shoulder before he left. Finn looked after him, thinking about Rei and his behavior.

"That was easy", Aya sat on a chair in the conference room. Eva smiled at him, the new guy was a cash cow "I'm impressed"

"He was awesome" Finn beamed "He got in, slit his throat and left. Nobody noticed what happened. I mean his wife slept next to him and she didn't even stir"

"You said you're experienced but I hadn't thought you were that good" she had great plans with him, she gave him his paycheck. He opened it and tried to hide a smile, he never earned as little as Eva offered.

"What's so funny?" she frowned.

"That's the biggest paycheck I ever got" he lied "I love the job and money"

Her smile returned "I'm glad you're satisfied" she looked through records.

"Your next job is special. I give you the information in two day" she kept missions a secret until the time has come to reveal it.

"Go home and enjoy your day off" she caressed his hand; she started to fall for him.

"Rei, wait" Finn followed him "Do you want to hang out with me?"

Aya sighed "I know a nice bar nearby" he needed more information and Finn's invitation was the perfect opportunity.

"How long do you work for Eva?" Aya asked after the second drink.

"I was 14 years old as she recruited me. That was six years ago. I needed money and I wanted to stop to sell my body so I took the offer" Finn looked sad.

"What's with your family?" Aya wanted to know him better.

"I ran away" Finn gulped his drink down "They're still searching for me"

"Why don't you go home? Spend some time in a rehab clinic and start your life over" he felt the urge to save the boy, only once he wanted to save a soul from death and not take revenge after they're long gone, Finn wasn't a job he was a mission he chose of his own free will.

"It's impossible to escape Eva" Finn whispered.

"I s she the head of the organization? She looks young" Aya tried his luck.

"No she isn't but she is second in command. Her old man leads the organization but I never saw him in person" Finn looked nervous "Why do you ask?"

"I like to know for whom I work" it wasn't a lie.

"Do you have girl friend?" Finn liked Rei and hoped to have a chance.

"No" Aya replied.

"Do you have a boy friend?" the question took Aya by surprise, he put his glass down.

"Yes" Yohji was the love of his life there would never be someone else.

"I hoped you'd say no" Finn confessed.

"Sorry" he felt indeed sorry for the young man.

"I'm a screw up, no winder I'm alone" Finn nursed his drink.

Aya remembered the day on the battlefield as Yohji said they had a new addition to the club of screw ups. His heart hurt at the memory. He had thought he was too late but they survived until he came to rescue them. He regretted leaving them alone that day.

"You will find love" Aya comforted "Sometimes love isn't as far away as we think"

"I hope you're right" Finn was lonely.

"I think we should call it a night" Aya suggested "I'm tired"

"See you the day after tomorrow" Finn winked, Aya smiled in return.

Aya tried to collect information during his day off and was more than successful. Rival groups were talkative especially when they're disgusted by their choice of jobs and lack of moral rules.

"Levi van Schriek, age: 54, born inUtrecht. Lawyer" he looked through his notepad "Wife: Isa, 52 years old, maiden name: Vock, born in Haarlem, housewife and ex-secretary. Daughter Eva, 24 years old born in Amsterdam, lawyer, son: Luuk, died 3 years ago murdered at age 18. Case unsolved. He wanted to study medicine…You didn't fit into family business, huh" Aya was sure they killed their own son because he wanted a better life.

Aya made a few phone calls before he left the hotel, Eva wasn't patient and he wanted to please her as long as possible.

"Morning beautiful" she smiled again, he hated her smile.

"Let's get down to business" Aya smiled back, she loved his cool attitude.

"Lisa 6 years old" Aya couldn't believe what he heard "Her stepmother wants to get rid of her. She isn't ready to be a mother and she wants her husband for herself. So little Lisa has to die" she continued to smile.

Aya felt sick "6, that will be easy, what a shame" he played along.

"You can play with her when you want" she stepped closer "You can have her to yourself as long you do the job" Eva touched his chest.

"I don't like children" Aya breathed into her ear, she shivered "You prefer skilled women"

"Let's talk after the job is done" Aya shoved her gently away; he could see the lust in her eyes "I'm looking forward to tonight" she turned her attention back to her computer.

Aya stood in front of Lisa's house, he knew two assassins had followed him. Hee vanished behind the house and waited for them.

"I don't kill children" he hissed as he caught the first assassin "She's 6, she's innocent" Aya slit his throat.

The second assassin tried to take Aya into stranglehold but he wasn't fast around. Aya swung around and pierced his heart "Baka" Aya said in disgust.

"Make your choice Finn" the young man left his hiding place "What gave me away?"

"You're not silent enough" Aya gave him a glare "I offer you the chance to leave. Your parents await you tomorrow evening, central station, 6 p.m. don't be late" Aya merged with the shadows.

Finn stood there for a while and stared at the dead bodies in front of him "Rei" he whispered.

Aya entered the villa at the edge of town, the lights were off and the security system easy to override. He sneaked into the bedroom and killed Levi, he hoped Isa wouldn't wake or else he had to kill her too. She looked peaceful in her sleep; he heard she didn't marry him out of love but rather out of fear. She was pretty and a good catch, no wonder Levi wanted her. Rumors said Levi was a narcissist; he loved pretty things almost as much as he loved himself. He was strong build and looked younger than his age. Aya would swear he wasn't faithful; his wife was pretty but not young anymore. He shook his head before he sneaked out of the house "May you do well Miss Vock" Aya took a deep breath and turned around too leave as dog appeared in the backyard. Aya frowned "Mute alarm" he didn't notice the spare security measure.

"The dog is only the vanguard" he looked around. The dog jumped at him and bit his arm "Damn" Aya hissed. He wasn't fast enough to avoid his sharp teeth "Sorry" Aya panted and cut the beast into pieces.

"Brutus" a middle aged guard shrieked "You" he drew his weapon but got no chance to fire. Aya hid his sword and fled as the lights turned on inside the house. From far away he could hear Lisa scream with horror.

Aya hid in a dark alley near the rundown building of Seelenbrecher. He patched his wound "Geez" Aya hated dogs, he missed his little Faith and hoped Faith was well.

"Stop fighting" he heard a familiar voice, Sven he realized. He was Eva's favorite because he was merciless.

Aya decided to watch them before he interfered.

"Little bastard" he punched the man "I said run and when I say run I mean it. You're not supposed to fight back. You run, I hunt you, it's as simple as that" Sven hiss dangerously low.

"No" the man was strong willed.

"Do it or I come back to get your sweet little daughter. What was her name Luisa? I'm sure her skin is soft and she would enjoy a hard cock, ripping her apart. Giving her what she needs" Sven licked his lips.

"She's 14 you bastard. She is still a kid, to have sex is her own choice not yours" the man spat "She will have sex out of love, I'll make sure of it"

"You won't live long enough to save her" Sven raised his dagger "It's a shame, I would like you to watch us together in her bed, your sex-hungry little girl will scream my name, she will beg for more and I'll do her again and again until she craves for my dick. I make her my slave" Sven laughed. Aya had enough and thrust his Katana in Sven's back; he gurgled and choked on his own blood "You won't touch little girls anymore, see you in hell" Aya hissed.

The man looked at Aya in shock "Go home" Aya turned around to leave "I'll take care of Seelenbrecher" the man watched him leave and sent a prayer to the god's.

"Let us survive, let him success. Free us of Seelenbrecher" he struggled to get up "Good luck, kid" he knew the redhead was an assassin himself but it didn't matter, he saved him, he saved his daughter. That made him a good guy.

"Eva" Aya appeared behind her.

"You" she screamed "You killed him"

"Nah, no reason to yell" he wielded his sword; it glittered dangerously in the light.

"I'll kill you" she grabbed her gun, Aya let her.

"Your lackeys first" Aya jumped out of the way and sliced through bones and flesh, Eva's wannabes were terrible fighter "And you call yourself assassins. Do you even know what it means to be an assassin? Moral, personal opinion, teamwork and humanity are far reaching components of being assassin. You can't do whatever you want. You can't play god. You have to think first, you have to balance pro and cons. And my favorite rule: Don't kill innocents" he explained with ease while he ducked and jumped out of the way.

Eva stared at him after he killed her men "How…?"

"Like I said I gained some experience over the years" Aya stepped closer.

"Who are you?" she tried to be strong.

"They call me Abyssinian" Aya missed his nickname.

"Abyssinian" he could see the wheels turning in her head "I heard about you" her eyes widened.

"I'm very pleased to hear that" Aya's grin faded "You could have chosen a different path"

"and end like my brother? No thank you" she yelled "I chose my path and I'll walk it to the end"

"Okay" Aya threw his Katana before she got the chance to aim at him.

"That-was-a-s-short-life" she looked rueful in her last moment "That's the path you chose" Aya pulled his sword out of her chest.

Aya sat on a bench near central station and waited.

A young man entered the hall and looked nervously around, he fiddled with his fingers.

"FINN" a woman yelled, she started to run "FINN" she flung herself around him.

"Mom" he whispered, he wasn't sure his parents would show up after all these years.

"Finn" a man embraced both of them "Dad" Finn sobbed.

Aya smiled, that was the beginning of a new life. He organized a place in a rehab clinic near his hometown and his parents promised to stick with him, come what may.

Aya sighed deeply and paid the street musician to sing the song he just sang again for a special person before he left Amsterdam with a smile on his face.