Hello, I had a story bubbling in my head for a while, and finally found the time to type it out. Excuse my poor Grammer. I'm sad to say that English may be my first language but I'm, of course, terrible at it. Hey, I tried. I hope you can enjoy the story as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Now, I also want to say that this story has been brewing brewing a while then the thought went away, then one day came across a story called 'Hidden Secrets' it was created by PhoenixAngelDevil and my hopes were lifted when I read it, but unfortunately she has not updated in years! So if you've taken the time to read this long intro and make it through the story and enjoy it

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Standing on the rooftop of an eight story building just outside of Tokyo, a man pushed the body of another off his blade with his foot. The body fell to the ground with a thud as the red headed teen flipped his phone open to check the time, ' 2:53am' it read. With a sigh and pulling a crimson cloth from his back pocket he wiped the blood from the blade before sheathing it again. Turning towards the roof top entrance and making his way to the first floor.

Pulling a cheap black phone from his pocket and hitting the dial for the only number in his contacts. Rounding the steps to the second floor a man answers his call with a simple, "done?"

"Yes sir I'm leaving now." And with that he ended the call, dropping the phone and crushing it with his foot as he left the building sprinting into the forest. It would be about an hour home and he had a few minor injuries that needed to be dealt with. He had practice at six and as of now it doesn't look like he would be getting much sleep before then.

Getting home taking a quick shower before returning to his room quietly and proceeded to tend to the few wounds he received from this mission. He had to eliminate a drug lord who was also trafficking women to America, and when they say eliminate they mean any and everyone that is between me and the target. A bullet has went through the shoulder but didn't hit anything major. A few cuts across his stomach and chest and one long one on his upper arm. Everything was clean and properly bandaged when the teen dropped onto his bed his eyes instantly falling closed.

"Eiji Kikamaru! Wake up!" The sound of his moms voice yelling up the stairs woke me instantly. Shooting up from his bed and looking at his clock 'shit' he thought, 'I'm late!' Quickly grabbing his uniform and putting it on and collecting his school items as well as tennis gear he ran down the stairs and passed the table grabbing a slice of toast on his way out the door.

Showing up just in time to catch everyone warming up and Tezuka to turn towards him and say, "20 laps". Dropping his gear and with a nod began to run his laps. Quickly finishing as fast as he could to join the others. " did you stay up late again Eiji?" Oishi asked the mother hen of the group turning towards him as they met up to walk to the open court together. "Yeah" Eiji answered rubbing his eye with a yawn, " but it's okay!" He said quickly regaining his cheerful mood that everyone's used to. " I did all my homework first," he said with a thumbs up and a smile.

Oishi shook his head with a chuckle, "what kept you up this time?" Eiji smiled cheerfully then rubbed the back of his head sheepishly, "I got that new game and I just couldn't put it down once I started," he chuckled. In truth he only played the game once. Being to busy to play lately he watched videos on YouTube about the game so that each time he used the excuse of games he could tell them if they asked. " Oishi and Eiji I want you two against Fuji and Ryoma" Eiji watched as Ryoma groaned about doing a doubles, "I want you better at it you don't do well and if the off chance we need it. I would like for everyone to be able to coap." Tezuka said walking toward Inui who was jotting down anything he saw necessary. Eiji began twirling his racket around his wrist as everyone got into position and began practicing. Ryoma kept tripping over Fuji and getting mad and frustrated which made Eiji and Oishi have to jump harder for certain hits. Eiji had to slow down his should where he was shot was burning in pain and it started to affect his movement. He started to unnoticeably wince or he thought was unnoticed but I t went noticed by Inui as he was jotting down every wince and twitch he did and determined the pain to be his left should. But not only that it had to be something pretty serious but not to serious. Clearly he could see Eiji fighting through it and sort of succeeding so me must have pulled it or didn't stretch properly and I now facing the consiquence of his actions or there of. He would remind him to stretch better next time and to tend his shoulder with off and on heat and cooling.

Practice was now over and the team ran to the locker room to quickly clean up for the school day. Eiji being the last due to stalling at getting in the shower not wanting anyone to see his bandages. The small ones no big deal but he could feel the blood starting to wetten the bandage and there was o lying a short time before he would stain his practice clothes. So he used the excuse to use the toilet first. He remained in the stall until he heard the last shower turn off and the person leave it and quickly made his way through the locker room rinsing off and quickly reapplying a new bandage before pulling his clothes on just in time for Inui to walk into the room, "Eiji I noticed you wincing." Eiji turned quickly being startled. With a sigh, "remember to ice your shoulder and to stretch properly next time." Inui ended with as Eiji finished tying his shoes. Eiji hopped up grabbing his bags and said "you got it!" He walked with Inui out of the locker room and towards the school building with the others besides Ryoma who stalked off after he was done.

School went by quick as the end of the day bell rang and school was dismissed. The team met for after noon practice. Eiji making a show to stretch properly, but not over doing it. Practice went smoothly and everyone chatted for a while in the locker room before everyone waved and said there goodbyes. Eiji receiving an extra scold on not to be late by Fuji before he and Oishi began walking towards there homes together.

A black car was parked up ahead at the end of the road where Oishi and Eiji split upto go home. Eiji waved his goodbye, as Oishi waved back and started walking down the road. Eiji remained standing on the side of the street watching Oishi fade down the street away. Crossing the street and opening the door to the black car and getting into the back. Unaware that he had eyes on him.

A man sat in the back seat of the car. His hair a silver and slicked back. He wore a suit over his muscular frame. And black sunglasses hid his eyes but Eiji new the ice blue gaze laid underneath. The driver pulled away from the curve quickly. "A little messier than your usual work." Eiji just shrugged and sighed, "everyone wanted to be involved." The man smirked. He wouldn't say it but he liked when the job got messy these people only deserve pain and death. The man poured a drinking handed a glass to Eiji who took the drink. This was there usual after a mission Mr. Foushiro would grab him on that corner and they'd have a drink together. Then he'd hand Eiji a manilla envelope containing his next assignment. Before dropping him off down the road from his house. But this time was different. Eiji could see the envelope but had yet to be handed it. Waiting paitently knowing that he had a reason. "This person is a group of three. They don't ever let anyone in on the outside and if they do its only for information" he oxinated his drink before continuing, " we seem to suspect they already know your coming for them. We're not sure how but IT is looking into possible hacking. All we know is that the files were moved." He turned his gaze towards Eiji, " you might want to be extra careful when moving to and from home and school and who your with." Eiji downed the rest of his drink placing the cup down in the holder before saying, "copy that boss" Taking the envelope when Mr. Foushiro handed it out to him and the car pulled to a stop. Eiji stepped out of the car closing the door as it drove away and he began walking, placing the envelope in his bag.

Returning home, he removed his shoes and said a quick hello to his mom cooking dinner and went to change clothes and get his school work done. His mom called up about an hour later for dinner and everyone joined. Eiji along with his brother and sister helped clean up after and Eiji returned to his room, laying on his bed before remembering the envelope and retrieving it from the bag.

A picture with three men standing inside a store on the other side of the city. They all three looked to be about there mid 20s. One man stood with his back towards the camera just the side of his face showing below a trucker cap with what looked like a trench coat stopping just below his knees. The outline across his back would go unnoticed but to Eiji he could see the outline of really big blades across his back. Physically he didn't seem strong but he looked like he knew how to use the blades that and Eiji was quickly noticing more outlines all along his sleeves and the upper part of this coat.

A slightly taller man stood facing the camera a hand in his blonde slicked back hair while on a phone obviously in conversation with someone on the other end judging by his facial feature. He looked pleased with whatever he was being told. Making a mental note to keep an eye out for anyone who may seem like they are following him. The taller man was wearing a pair of what looked like white dress pants with a red button up that clung to his obviously fit frame. His legs long and a strap around his upper left thigh. Eiji noticed it was a holder for a gun. The bulkiness of the material showed that it was currently holding a weapon, but couldn't see the weapon itself.

The third guy was huge like he would have to duck his head and turn his shoulders to walk through the door. He stood emotionless facing the blonde man paitently. He looked like he was listening to the conversation but not fully registering it. He was wearing a black tank with a hoodless brown leather looking jacket in a pair of dark blue jeans. He didn't look to have anything on him so he must rely on strength. The next couple pictures were of each man individually and closer up for a better view. No names were present or much else in detail other than drugs and weapon smuggeling. They also killed over a hundred officers and wounded many more. Eiji sat thinking it over they're probably hiding in plain sight. That big guy stands out in a crowd, but the other two would blend in just fine. So they must not be hiding if he's with them, a guy that big would definitely draw attention. Eiji put the information back in the envelope and put it in the left bottom drawers hidden compartment. Turning off his bedroom light and crawling into bed. He'd sleep tonight and be extra careful until this mission was cleared.