Naoko's eyes glimmered with excitement as they went into the house. All of them were stunned by the humungous mansion.

Chiharu bit her bottom lip as they stood outside the mansion gate. They have been talking about how good and relaxing it would feel but what if it wasn't? Chiharu wondered what types of people are in the Wolves.

Wolf has never told them about his family or the members in the gang. Chiharu just hoped that all of them would get along.

Seeing the discomfort on Chiharu's face, Rika patted her shoulder and smiled.

"Don't worry. We've been looking toward to this day since forever. You should erase the bad feelings and replace them with your usual cheerfulness." Rika squeezed her shoulder and received a nod.

Yue and Aki gaped at the mansion with awe. Both of them were speechless.

They were greeted by a butler who opened the gate for them. They followed closely behind Wolf as he entered through the mansion door, opened by another butler.

A group of people were sitting on the sofa and they turned their head when they heard someone enter the room.

The girls jumped up onto their foot and went to Wolf as the boys followed them.

After the long introduction, they gathered in the living room. Some started playing cards; others started playing the PS3 and wii.

There was no doubt that all of them were having fun. Wolf did not regret making this decision as he saw his kids together. It seemed like they were old friends instead of strangers that just met not long ago.

Not long afterwards, Tomoyo and Meilin started talking about shoes, clothes, and fashion. Chiharu, Naoko, and Rika joined in the conversation hoping to have a chance to go out shopping. With the overload of work they receive from Wolf, they don't go out much.

Tomoyo was very excited and invited them into her room with the other girls following behind. As a fashion designer and artist, Tomoyo loves people wearing the clothes she designs. She has a pile of unworn clothes that she was able to give to them.

"Girls and their clothes." Yue said shaking his head.

"My lady must be having a lot of fun with the girls." Eriol grinned.

"They are getting along pretty well, seeing that Chiharu was nervous when we came." Aki yawned and stretched his arms.

Ryu laughed, "I don't see any reason why she should be nervous anymore. My Synthia will love to make her feel welcomed, not that she still is."

"I expect you guys to be different. I'm glad I was wrong."Aki said through his tired voice.

"Mean? Barbaric? Huge? Ugly?" Takashi asked while playing some games. He was half listening to the conversation, half playing.

"Beautiful, intelligence, and pretty." Fuji continued with the sound of sarcasm. Laughter erupted from the room.

"More like unwelcoming." Aki glanced at Yue and saw him nodding with agreement.

"Ever since Wolf told us that you guys will be living with us, we were looking forward to meeting all of you. We welcome everyone who joins our family with open arms." Eriol smiled.

Yue let the word "family" drown into his thoughts. He was more than willing in joining this so call family.

Aki peaked at Syaoran who was talking to Wolf in the far side of the room.

"Don't mind him. Syaoran's a bit unsocial." Jamie said and laughed.

~~~Syaoran ~~~

"I assume not everyone one of your members is here today?" Syaoran asked with annoyance. He has been observing his assassins' actions, the moment they stepped into the house. None of them represents the figure he saw the other day.

Wolf did not seem amused at all. He knew that his nephew was looking forward to meet Sakura, but apparently a close client of his asked him for a last task to finish with a great amount of sum. It didn't really matter if Sakura came today or not, but seeing the reaction on his nephew's face has truly interested him.

"She had something to do."

Syaoran raised a brow, "That something to do must be a work given from you."

Wolf cocked his head sideways and in a teasingly manner he replied, "Truly you have indulged your interest in Sakura, perhaps you want to make her your women?"

Syaoran's face flushed a little and turned around so he wasn't facing Wolf. He did not expect the sudden question. Surely he has never been interested in any girl. He knew she existed but never meet her before. The thought of maker her his made him feel an emotion he never had before.

Wolf cannot help but howl a laugh causing few of the guys to glance at their direction. He would have never thought his nephew would be embarrassed! How he wished his brother was alive to see his own son react this way.

Syaoran turned back and faced Wolf as he overcame the embarrassment, "I am only interested in her because she saved Mei Lin. I also wonder how good she is in fighting but nothing more than that."

"Yes, yes," Wolf said not wanting to hear a further explanation. "Too bad I will not be here to see your interactions with her."

"Where you going?" Syaoran's voice low and serious.

"America." Wolf responded with a wink and continued, "I meet someone there who is happy to spend the rest of her life with me."

Syaoran was silent for few seconds. "Have you told my mother and your people (his assassins) yet?"

"I haven't told your mother yet, and do not keep referring them to my people or my assassin. They are part of the Wolves now, a part of your family." Wolf responded. Syaoran nodded, understood that they are no longer strangers.

"They still haven't been initiated yet. We can start when the last person comes." Syaoran said. It seemed as though Wolf has forgotten about the initiation…and he did. Wolf laughed and shook his head, how could he have forgotten something so important!

"I'll tell them." Wolf continued, "Girls have a choice to pick right?"

Syaoran nodded, "If the girls don't want to fight, they'll just have to sleep with a member that's willing to do it."

"Just have to." Wolf repeated.

"The value of their innocence and body isn't that low." He continued, although he knew what Syaoran meant.

"I do not mean that way." Syaoran respected girls. He would never force himself onto them. He has initiated few girls before but only because they were willing to.

"The boys will definitely be fighting. Naoko doesn't know how to fight, but she can get initiated by Aki once he joins. Chiharu can also get initiated pretty soon too." Wolf recalled the moment when he saw Chiharu next to Takashi. They seem to be getting along very well.

Wolf tried to sort out everything in his mind, "Now this just leaves Rika and Sakura. But I'm sure Sakura will fight."

Wolf caught Syaoran's gaze when he mentioned Sakura's name.

"Are you going to fight her?" Wolf raised a brow.

"She can fight with whoever she wants; the reason why we initiate through fighting is just to see her skills. I wouldn't mind if she fights with me or another member." Syaoran explained.

"Yes yes. You wouldn't mind." Wolf grinned. Syaoran closed his eyes and took a deep breath, knowing very well that his uncle was teasing him.

"Let's go back now." Wolf said. Syaoran nodded and stalked after him.

~~~Sakura P.O.V~~~

It has been few days already since I resided in one of the grand hotels. Apparently, Wolf booked a room ahead of time and I had to live there. If he hadn't booked it for me, I would be living in a motel. I was never the type to spend money but surprisingly, Wolf paid for everything. I asked him why he had done that, and he said it was to make it up for me. This mission was not planned ahead of time, and delayed the meeting I was going to have with his family.

The meeting actually didn't matter to me but I really hadn't expected the sudden task.

I've read over the details over the man I was suppose to kill many times already. Tonight I will take action.

The file included his daily routine and it was correct. For the few days I was staying in Rome, I was stalking him.

Knowing, where he will be going was much easier. I knew the perfect place to attack him.

I placed my weapons into my pocket and stalked out of the room.

I stalked him for about 40 minutes until he reached the dark streets. The city was a perfect place to take action. Street lights are always off and at night, there are barely any sign of anyone. Graffiti are almost on every wall in the city. Garbage is left on the floor and the smell of drugs fills the air. A perfect place and hide out for thugs.

Something doesn't seem to be correct. He wasn't walking to his own apartment.

Have he noticed me?

It can't be, I was careful not to let anyone notice me.

I pushed the thought away and looked up.

"Shit." I cursed to myself. How could I have lost sight of him? Since I could not follow him tonight, I should just do it tomorrow.

I turned around and started to walk away. Suddenly, I felt a metal bar hit against my neck. I dropped to the floor and groaned in pain, gripping my neck. I have not lost conscious but my vision became blurry. I was not finished right away; instead I was being dragged into an alley. I looked up and saw that it was the man I sent to kill.

I expected him to rip my clothes off and ravage me but he didn't. His large hands gripped around my throat and lifted me off the floor. I gasped for air as one of my hand gripped around his wrist.

"Were you sent here by Kleypas?" He asked curiously. His voice had no sympathy or worried that his strength might kill me. I could feel that he is no ordinary man. He can't be a drunkard! This man doesn't hesitate at all when he is about to kill someone.

"I don't know what you're talking about." I manage to respond back. I could feel the lack of oxygen my body is receiving. I have to quickly think of a way to get out of his grip, or else I will really die. I reached down for my gun but found out that it wasn't there.

Damn it! Why now of all times? My knife is placed near my shoes and the other one is in the back of my waist, where I cannot reach since my back is against the wall.

"Don't lie. I too am an assassin"." He said. My eyes widened not from fright but from shock. No wonder noticed me.

He continued, "It's not surprising if he wants to kill me since I killed his daughter."

I did not respond to him. Instead I stayed silent as I tried to think of a way to get out. His grip did no loosen nor tightened. I can still manage a few more minutes before I completely loose conscious.

"I'm surprised." I heard him say, "People usually will beg for their life in this state."

I laughed. Something I haven't done in a long time.

I remember that the temple has the thinnest layer of bone in the human skill. My hand curled into a fist and attacked his temple. He must have underestimated my power or else he would have blocked or dodged my attack.

He stepped back few steps and shook his head. His hand reached to his temple and felt the blood spilling out. Apparently, the attack on the head was worse than the one he gave me on my neck.

With the metal pole still in his hand, he swung it forward as I blocked it with my left arm. I winced from the contact. I must finish him quickly or else the fight will last a long time. I can feel myself loosing energy.

I landed a kick on his stomach and he dropped his weapon. I reached for the knife on my waist with my right hand and charged forward. I tried to punch him with my left hand but he caught my fist. My right hand reached out to slash him but he also caught it. I stepped forward making my shoulder hit his body. He lost his posture and fell backward. Since he wasn't on guard, I quickly stabbed him and twisted the knife sideways, enlarging the wound.

If I go back to the hotel, a lot of people will be there so I must first clean myself.

I stood up and limp my way toward the public restroom. Since it was at night, no one was there. I took off my jacket and thank god I was wearing all black or else the blood can easily be seen. I washed the blood on my neck and arm. I looked up and saw my reflection on the mirror. I was a complete mess.

I saw a store on my way back to the hotel and bought a large black T-shirt to wear. I was starting to get dizzy and my vision became blurry again. I must get help before I get unconscious.

I quickly went in my hotel room and reached for my cell phone on the desk. I collapse onto the bed as I dialed the number.

"Hello?" A voice came through the speakers.

"Cassie…are you in Rome?" I whisper as my breathing became unsteady. I could feel myself losing my voice.

"Sakura?" Cassie was surprised, "Yea, I'm at home now. Why?"

"I need your help…" I said as loudly as I could before exhaustion overcame me.