This is the 3rd chapter. I don't own the series of Freezing.

Legendary Pandora

After the whole incident at Gengo Aoi's lab, the nameless boy did make an impression on himself after fighting against the Pandoras, Limiters, and Kazuha. He even meets Maria Lancelot for the first time in person, but she was mostly disappointed that he continued the assassination which it wasn't his fault that he's made like that. But it also annoys him that Maria gave him the name 'Vincent Valentine'. He's currently in the meeting room next to Commander Reeve after he call off the team, which Marks Spencer is furious. The number of Pandoras and Limiters are currently in the medical room and the doctors are trying to heal them.

After the nameless assassin gave Reeve a report, it didn't surprise the Commander since Marks did call the team of Pandoras and Limiters to go after him which they didn't know of his capabilities. Of course, Commander Reeve is surprised that Gengo kept Maria inside of the chamber, but he can understand his reasons why. It also got him snickered a little when the nameless assassin mentioned the name.

"I see, it's no surprise that you're able to see his memories." Reeve said with a sigh. "While I'm most disappointed of his actions that led his family in dismay because of his selfish gain, he missed every opportunity for being the father of his son."

"...He also has five daughters and three grandkids, sir." He informed him. "...Apparently, only six were locked up inside of those capsules. It gave me plenty of reasons why I should kill him."

"I understand of what you're telling me, but there's no need for your actions. Mind you, you did left yourself quite an impression." Reeve told him. "I wouldn't be surprised about it if Marks Spencer would ever try to convince me of hand you over to him, that fool. At this rate, he'll try and have you become his lab rat. Last time this happened 4 years ago, you've given me the information of the 'Operation: Cerberus' project and ask of me to give you the information of the scientists location."

The nameless assassin knows that Reeve is making a valid point ever since he first came to the US military to be recruited after testing his abilities years ago. It got Reeve convinced after learning of the information and some people were following up Jacob Spencer's ideals on making a Paragon. The nameless assassin earned himself a nickname 'Hellhound' 2 years ago after killing the number of Scientists, Corrupted Politics, Pandoras, Limiters, and Novas. However, to the people and the media, he was known in between 'Silent Assassin' and 'Cold-Blooded Killer' because of his silent and merciless killings. He became the most wanted on the list, but the US military kept him in secret and not letting the Government get a hold of him.

Unfortunately, the only ones who knew of his reputation are Gengo, Kazuha, and Marks. Reeve have got them kept quiet about him which it took a while, and they made an agreement not to say a word to the Government. Marks Spencer is still wanting the boy for his own agenda, but Gengo and Reeve are preventing that from happening.

Gengo and Kazuha entered inside of the meeting room, earned their attention. Both Gengo and Kazuha approaches them when Reeve narrowed his eyes.

"He told me everything of your past and the next. And quite frankly, Professor, your actions are most disappointing." Reeve told him, causing Gengo to sigh. "Especially for using your family for your own selfish agenda. It's admirable of you as a scientist, but I am disappointed that your actions of your family have led to a dismay by using them as test subjects."

"I know what I did is wrong, but it's for the sake of humanity to survive against the Nova." Gengo said with a sad look.

"Then you should've thought about taking care of your children properly and raise them earlier instead of using them test subjects." Reeve told him with a scowl. "There's a time when you cared about your children than your own agenda, Professor."

Gengo knows that Commander Reeve is right about it, which he's still feeling guilty after what happened to his son and his daughter-in-law.

"Normally, I would have him kill you right here after what you did to your own son going for someone else who has her genetic code that you created." Reeve told him, sighed. "However, after all the guilt you have within you, you've suffered enough as it is."

Gengo and Kazuha were surprised of what they have heard, Reeve decided not to have the nameless assassin kill him and spare his life, for the moment.

"Professor Gengo, I'm leaving him in your hands. I've already kept everyone a secret that I kept him for years, but the Government will know about it soon enough. I need you to protect him from a certain man." Reeve suggested seriously.

Gengo nods, wanted to protect him from the beginning.

"But on one condition: you'll have to release your daughters and your granddaughter from those capsules." Reeve adds, leaving Gengo and Kazuha shocked. "He told me everything of your secrets, so don't even try come up with the same excuse. Professor Gengo, you need to think about their happiness instead of humanity and it's not too late to become the father of your children. The reason why I'm telling you is because you need to make up of your guilt and hoping to become the father of your children and the grandfather of your grandchildren. If you kept them in the dark, their lives will be ruined forever."

Gengo knows that Commander Reeve is making a valid point about spending time with his family and becoming a parent and a grandparent. Though, it'll give him a chance to spend some time with his daughters and his grandkids as he sighed in defeat.

"Follow me. I may need some help." Gengo said in a neutral tone as they followed him to the facility room.

Both Reeve and the nameless assassin were hoping that Gengo would take that advice and become the father so he could make up for what he has done. Kazuha was surprised that her grandfather is going through this after Commander Reeve had told him about being a parent and a grandparent, but it would also mean that she's going to meet her aunts. It got her wondering how would they react if they're going to wake up from the capsules.

As soon as they made it to the facility room, they can hear a loud screams in pain from the Pandoras and Limiters at the infirmary. It's no surprise that the nameless boy did a number on them with his deadly abilities in between a Pandora and Limiter, but then again, Marks Spencer did call them to apprehend him which it didn't go his way. Also, he was able to beat Kazuha.

While they're off distance from the loud screams, they were in the Lab 13 where they kept the Legendary Pandora and Gengo Aoi created them from Maria's DNA. The five Pandoras were: Cassandra Aoi, Lucy Aoi, Windy May Aoi, Teslad Aoi, and Chiffon Fairchild. There's also another Pandora which was in a stasis known as Arcadia Aoi, the daughter of Cassandra.

Cassandra Aoi is an incredibly beautiful woman with a very long and straight silk-like blonde hair that almost touches the floor, gold eyes, very large breasts, and a very buxom figure. She also has a green Stigmata protruding from her collarbone.

Windy May Aoi has long pink hair that is done up in two pigtails with bangs hanging on either side of her eyebrows, gold eyes, a modest bosom, and a pretty face. She also has a green Stigmata protruding from her collarbone.

Lucy Aoi has a long silver hair with a light purple tone, parted to the left, that runs to the small of her back, dark blue eyes with a light purple tone, and a very slender physique. She also has a green Stigmata protruding from her collarbone.

Teslad Aoi has a think shoulder-length dark purple hair, orange irises with yellow pupils, and a rather modest physique. She also has a green Stigmata protruding from her collarbone.

Chiffon Fairchild has brown hair that reaches down to her shoulders, two tied up bangs covered her cheeks and two forehead bangs split up in the middle, keeps her eyes narrowed to slits, and resembles an average teenage girl.

Arcadia Aoi has the appearance of a young girl. She has extremely long and unruly blonde hair, held back by a dark hairband that resembles cat ears. She also has a bronze-colored skin and golden eyes. She appears to be fairly short for her age. She dons a white dress and sandals. Her designation is stamped on the left side of her face as well as her left bicep.

Commander Reeve was shocked that Gengo's daughters were kept inside of the Lab 13 for the experiments to create Legendary Pandora along with Arcadia. He was also disgusted for when they were used for the sake of humanity and experimentation. The nameless assassin however wasn't surprised at all, he's mostly disgusted that the Legendary Pandora and Arcadia were inside of the capsules, being used for experimentation and not spending time with Gengo or Kazuha. Gengo turned to him and saw that look on his face, can tell that the nameless assassin didn't like it at all and had the urge to kill the scientist. Gengo can understand why he's like this as he sighed as he starts pressing the code numbers.

Once he was able to confirm the code, the capsules began to open when the Legendary Pandora and Arcadia has awoken. The Legendary Pandora and Arcadia get out of the capsules, donning their attires when they noticed Gengo and Kazuha at the room, but also noticed Commander Reeve and the nameless assassin. Of course, they were able to recognize the two, but they're curious of the other two. However, they noticed the nameless assassin left the room which it got them confused as Commander Reeve leaves the room, leaving Gengo and Kazuha alone in the room.

The nameless assassin continued walk through the facility while Commander Reeve catches up to him.

"...Do you think he'll make amends with them after what he did?" He questions with a narrowed eyes.

"It takes time. At least it's enough for me to put my foot down and shut him up of that excuse." Reeve told him, causing him to chuckle a little. "But, as for now, you'll remain here in Japan."

The nameless assassin turns to Commander Reeve, not liking what he's going to say.

"The reason is I can't keep you in US forever, the Government will find out that I kept you hidden and they'll arrest you for murder. Also, those council, including Marks, will their greedy hands on you for using your genes for experiments." Reeve explains. "However, if you remain with Professor Gengo, he'll be able to protect you. He did want to protect you from the beginning after I give them an explanation of the 'Operation: Cerberus' while given him a promise."

"And did you find out about that project?" He inquires.

"After yesterday, what I've learned about that project, it's an illegal experiment which was dated 14 years ago." Reeve answered. "And Jacob Spencer was the one who uses that project, but you killed him 4 years ago and destroyed the lab and the information."

He was aware of his previous actions which it doesn't surprise him.

"But as for the conditions, it still remains, we'll look for the scientists who're doing illegal experimenting and let you know where it's taking place." Reeve continued. "They may know of your reputation as a child assassin 4 years ago, but with Gengo Aoi for your protection, you'll be able to keep a low profile until everything is settled. For now, you'll be named as Vincent Valentine."

The nameless assassin just groaned in annoyance, still didn't like that name which Reeve catches on quick.

"Just try to put up with it. As Gengo said, it'll be your name from now on." Reeve told him. "Also, Gengo and I will make a discussion of your living arrangements, and where you'll be enrolled for school."

"What?!" Vincent exclaims.

"Your orders are to live with the Aoi and once you're old enough, you'll be going to school." Reeve informed him. "And once we've heard of the illegal experiments, we will let you know. So, until then, you'll remain in Japan until further notice."

Vincent just groaned, not liking the order which he doesn't have much of a choice but to comply to his order. Unknown to them, Gengo and his family have overheard them which he and Kazuha are amused of the assassins reaction. The Legendary Pandoras and Arcadia were watching as well, hoping they'll get to know him since he's gonna be staying with them.


Six months have passed since he saved the Pandoras and Limiters from the S-Class Nova at Tokyo Bay and he stayed with them because of Reeve's orders. At first, it took a lot of effort for Gengo and Reeve to make sure he's protected, much to those who wanted the boy to study his genes, learning how he can use their powers, but Vincent didn't take kindly to that and feeling the urge on killing them. They were intimidated of his dark murderous glare, but it was enough for them to stand down and agreed with Gengo and Reeve to see that Vincent doesn't like to be used for experimentation. Marks Spencer, however, didn't back off because he wanted the assassin for his genes to experiment on him and learning how Jacob was able to create a Paragon.

Vincent is currently living with Gengo and his family which it took a very long time for the girls to get to know him, but he kept his distant to them and not socializing with them while given them a cold shoulder. Cassandra tried to get so clingy with him, but the assassin won't let her and given her and the others a cold shoulder. They did however get to know Kazuya, especially Cassandra since she's being clingy with him.

Vincent is right now finished his early morning training and got into the shower to clean himself up. Then, he felt that someone is wrapping him around his neck and his back pressed against something soft. He sighed, knowing of who that was.

"What do think you're doing, Cassandra?" Vincent questions.

"Thought you could use a morning hug." Cassandra answered with a smile.

"You should be doing it to Kazuya, not me." He told her which it got her frowned. "And to let you know...I'm not a hugger."

Cassandra just sighed, seeing that this isn't getting anywhere and he still being cold to others.

"Why are you given us a cold shoulder? For six months, you've been cold to all of us, including my father. We thought we give you a chance to get to know us like father said, but you didn't and you didn't let us talk to you." Cassandra said sadly. "Why?"

"...I'm an assassin. I don't share anyone with my liabilities." Vincent told her. "...I don't want too about it. What am I supposed to say about their liabilities?"

"We're not asking you anything." Cassandra snapped. "We just want you to get to know us."

"Then go talk to a wall." Vincent said coldly which it hurt Cassandra.

After he finished his shower, Vincent dried himself and left the room with his Volt Texture equipped, leaving Cassandra alone when she felt her tears flowing from her eyes. Cassandra felt hurt of what he said to her which was hurtful and cold. The door opened when Kazuha went inside of the room and found Cassandra sitting at the edge of the bed in tears.

"Cassandra, what happened?" Kazuha asks, worried which it got her attention.

At the dining room, Kazuya was enjoying his breakfast with Chiffon, Windy, Lucy, Teslad, Arcadia, and Gengo, who's reading the newspaper. Vincent only came to the fridge, pouring some milk in his glass and drinks it which it got their attention.

"Hey, how did you sleep?" Kazuya asks with a smile.

"...Like I always sleep at night." Vincent answered simply, cleaning up the glass.

"Aren't you gonna eat with us?" Windy asks cheerfully.

"...No." Vincent answered simply, causing Windy to pout as he left the room.

Gengo couldn't help but sighed, wasn't sure what to expect since he's been like this to him and his family so far. He's afraid that Vincent might be like this for his entire life. It got them noticed when Cassandra entered the dining room with a sad and hurtful look on her face, sitting next to Kazuya while Kazuha is sitting next to Chiffon. Gengo had a feeling that Vincent must've said something that was very hurtful, decided to have a talk with him as he stood up from his seat and look for the assassin.

It didn't take long for him to find Vincent when he noticed him leaning against the wall outside of the house, looking at the view of the city.

"I had a feeling I'd find you here." Gengo said which Vincent didn't bother to look at him since he knows. "Seems you've taking it too far."

Vincent can only stay silent while looking at the view of the city.

"Six months you lived with us, and yet, you've given us a cold shoulder while not given them a chance to get to know you." Gengo continues in his neutral tone. "I thought it'll also get better for you talk, but you've gone into some silly shell and you won't share anything about your life! All you've done is given us glares and hurt us! Look, Vincent...They just want to get to know you. Why is it so hard not to let anyone in? What's keeping you from talking?"

The two were in silence when the Legendary Pandoras, Arcadia, Kazuha, and Kazuya were watching from the distance. Their gazes were locked onto the city, and the breeze was as sharp and cold. They were lost in their thoughts and for a few moments, the silent breaks.

"...All of my life, I've been an assassin...killing Pandoras, Limiters, Scientists who're doing illegal experiments to make a Paragon, Corrupted Politics, and Novas...I was never created to have emotions...but...Maria gave me the morals and free will..." Vincent said. "...I don't want anyone getting close to me...because I don't trust anyone...I can only trust to someone I've worked with..."

"And to do that, you don't let anyone get close." Gengo said, realizing why. "I understand."

Gengo and the others began to see Vincent in a new light. At first when he lives with them, they thought of him as a killer who thought himself above the others, who tried to stay away because he thought that it was wrong to be near them. After seeing him and talking with him, they began to understand, he wanted to do what was best for others while keeping himself in the cold. However, he was bad at it, and he hurt those around him more than he knew.

"Vincent...I may not have room to talk, but the least you can do is try to talk to them and getting to know them better." Gengo suggested. "It may be hard, but you should at least give them a chance."

It didn't take long when the Legendary Pandoras, Arcadia, Kazuha, and Kazuya fell off and collapsed down to the floor with a loud thud, earned their attention.

"It's an annoying habit to eavesdrop." Vincent told them.

"How long have you heard?" Gengo asks with his arms crossed.

"Long enough." Kazuha answered with a nervous chuckle.

Vincent can only shook his head in annoyance while Gengo chuckled as the assassin decided to head inside of the house. Gengo can tell that Vincent just needs time to get adjusted around here since he's used to go on missions alone and work with the US military, but it'll be hard for the assassin to get adjusted to live with the Aoi family.

In the facility room, both Gengo and Vincent were doing some work on the intel for the preparations against the Nova. Vincent can tell that Gengo have done his research in between the S-Class, R-Class, F-Class, and Q-Class Novas.

"So, these SS-Class are strong?" Gengo asks in a neutral tone when Vincent nods.

"Without a doubt." Vincent answered. "They'll wipe out half the civilians less than 30 minutes if I didn't use my full power, more casualties would've happened."

Vincent even remembered during his fight against the SS-Class Nova back at Turkey which was dated back at 4 years ago. He never thought that the SS-Class Nova can obtain a human form, killing a Pandora without any mercy. Gengo can see the look on his face and took his advice. Then, the door opened to reveal to be Margaret walking in with some files.

"Seems both of you are working as usual." Margaret said with a small smile.

"Well, thanks to him, I got my work getting easier now." Gengo answered with a smile.

Margaret smiled to hear that and looks at the assassin, who's looking through a computer of the different classes of Novas. Then, the door opened once again and revealed to be Marks Spencer which Gengo is very annoyed.

"Spencer, if you're here for him, I told you many times, the answer is no." Gengo told him, earned a glare from him which it was enough to get Vincent's attention.

"I was hoping if you changed your mind, but it seems still 'no' on that remark of you." Marks said in his calm composure. "Don't you get it! We can all work..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Vincent was in front of him, placing his Carnage Fang on his neck with a murderous glare on his face. Both Gengo and Margaret watched in a frightened look on their faces.

"I have plenty of reasons on killing you, like I did with your brother." Vincent growled with a dark tone. "I can see what you really want and it's to make the males superior to the females with my help. Let me tell you one thing, I don't have any interest of your so-called domination. But it happens, I'll put you down and send your sorry ass down to Hell, for you to join him. And when you get there, tell your brother I said 'hi'."

Marks Spencer is now very afraid of him when he saw that murderous glare as he ran as fast as he can.

"I can't believe you would threaten Spencer." Gengo said with a nervous look.

"Marks was a pig, he's no better than his brother, trying to make males superior to the females by creating me as a Paragon." Vincent told him. "I was holding my own with pricks like him. It will lead to his downfall."

"Well, I believe that he won't bother you until his courage is regaining." Margaret said with concern.

"Let him try. And I can promise you this, it'll be his last." Vincent said with a scowl.

Gengo and Margaret can tell that Vincent really wants to kill Marks Spencer because of his true agenda.

Later that night at Gengo's home, Vincent opens up to the Legendary Pandora, Arcadia, Kazuha, and Kazuya a little bit, but he's still doesn't socialize much. Cassandra would try to hug him, but he kept reminding her that he's not a hugger, much to her dismay. They were able to get to know him a little, which it's a little progress.

He's right now in his room, looking at the stars from the window. He heard the door opened and revealed to be Kazuya.

"Shouldn't you be in bed?" Vincent asks without looking at him.

"I could ask you the same thing." Kazuya remarked with a small smile. "But that's not why I'm here, I was wondering how I can become strong like you with such great abilities, is there a possibility I can do that too?"

This brought Vincent's attention and looked at Kazuya with his usual stoic look on his face.

"In my honest opinion, there's a possibility that I can't teach you how because I'm not much of teacher if nothing else for the most part. Also, it'll be too much for you to handle because my skills are in a mix between Pandora and Limiter, true, but I've also learned some fighting styles that were based in martial arts. And basically, I can't teach you." Vincent told him bluntly which Kazuya was sad to hear that. "I'm not saying this to be harsh, there are few reasons. First, you only have the ability of a Limiter and I talked to your grandfather, he'll be helping you how to use your Freezing abilities along with your family. Second, you need to start on your cardio and your physical training along with combat in order for you to defend yourself and not becoming an open target. Third, I don't want you end up the same mistake as I did."

Kazuya can tell that Vincent is making some valid points about becoming strong since he can only rely on his family right now. Vincent doesn't want him becoming the assassin like him, which Kazuya will have to learn from them as he gave him a nod with an understanding.

"But I should warn you, it'll be hard for you to master your abilities." Vincent warns him, earned a nod from him.

Kazuya then left the room, leaving Vincent alone. Little did they know, Kazuha, Chiffon, Gengo, and Windy were overhearing their conversation and they can tell that Kazuya wants to be strong.

"He could at least be a little nicer instead of being a jerk." Windy said with annoyance.

"Calm down Windy, he's not saying this to be harsh, he's being truthful." Gengo assures her. "Vincent may not have a normal life or a family, but he's trying. While it's true that Vincent does have the abilities of a Pandora and Limiter, but he has his own goals."

"We get it that Vincent doesn't have a good life and all, but killing numbers of Pandora, Limiter, Scientist, and Politics?" Chiffon asks with concern. "It's no wonder he's not an easy person to talk to."

"He's still trying to open up to us, but he's doing it at his own pace." Gengo told her. "After everything, I think it'll be better that we let him try to socialize on his own."

Kazuha, Chiffon, and Windy can understand what he's telling him when they noticed Arcadia was walking to Vincent's room as she knocks on the door. Vincent opens and noticed her.

"Can I sleep next to you?" Arcadia offered. "Mom was sleeping next to Kazuya."

"Did you ask your Aunts?" Vincent asks, earned a nod from her.

"I did, but they wanted me to sleep next to you." Arcadia answered, causing Vincent to sigh as he rubs her head which it got her smiled.

Vincent gestured her to get inside of his room, which it got Kazuha, Windy, and Chiffon shocked, but grumbled in jealousy. Gengo noticed it and got him chuckled with amusement.

'So, my daughters and Kazuha have developed a crush on Vincent?' Gengo mentally questions with a small smirk.

That's it for the 3rd chapter.