AN- First, thank you to everyone who has read, reviewed, followed, and put this story in favorites. I'm really glad I'm making progress in writing, and you guys help me a lot by doing all of that!

So, here's chapter three! I was going to upload it yesterday, but I had two test today so I couldn't upload it in time. Anyways, enjoy!

Chapter 3

Reaching Out

There were six assassins left, and even though Haru disappeared, they were told that they couldn't yet leave the academy. They were actually all in one place, which was a rare occurrence. The assassins were discussing about Haru, and of course, about Tokaku as well.

"She's probably dead by now," Isuki said as she shrugged, and laid back in her seat. This was annoying, she didn't want to be there. Yes, she wanted to kill Haru to win the award as the game was still ongoing, but this was just ridiculous.

"We don't know that yet," Chitaru argued. She was hoping that Haru was still alive. She didn't want to kill her, it was just concern for a friend.

"Even Tokaku has yet to find her," Hitsugi looked up at the taller girl next to her. Chitaru smiled a bit sadly, and ruffled her hair.

"Well, the game isn't over until we find Haru!" Nio smiled brightly.

"What if we find her dead?" Sumireko voiced the question everyone had in mind. Did someone steal her once in a lifetime opportunity?

"Well~" Nio put her finger on her chin, and turned her head to the side. "If she's found dead, then you all lose," Nio said in a sweet voice.

Shin'ya got up from her seat, and with a murderous look she exclaimed, "I'm the one who will kill Haru, and if she turns out dead, then I'll just re-kill her."

Suddenly, before anyone else could voice their opinions, the door slammed open. Everyone looked at the person standing there. It was Tokaku, she had a gun in her hand, and she looked like she just got up, but had a strong look of determination. Not to mention the suffocating murderous intent that she was giving off in waves.

"Tokaku-san?" Chitaru got up, and Hitsugi got up with her. "Are you okay?"

Tokaku completely ignored her, she had her sight on Nio, "Where is she?"

Nio smirked, that evil smirk, Tokaku wanted to rip it off her face, and that would be happening if Nio didn't hurry up and talk.

"Why Tokaku-san! Long time no see!" Nio casually walked up to the assassin.

Just two steps forward, and Tokaku already had her gun aimed at Nio's head. "Don't try anything funny."

This was getting interesting. The rest of the assassins were already gathering around the pair.

"I don't know where Haru is," Nio shrugged, as if she were casually talking to a friend.

"Don't mess with me, you may not know where she is, but I'm certain that you have a vague idea," Tokaku said after taking the safety off her gun.

"You sure are an observant fellow," Nio chuckled. "Why yes, I may have an idea."

"Tell me, or I'll shoot you."

Isuke burst out laughing, "You? Shoot Nio-san?" She tried to stop, but couldn't, "You have got to be kidding me! You're a virgin assassin. There's no way you-"

BANG!

There was a dead silence before Isuke screamed in pain, and grabbed her now bloody hand.

"Anyone else wants to get shot?" Tokaku looked around the room, and everybody stayed still. Tokaku then focused her attention on Nio once again.

"Just because you might shoot me, doesn't mean I'll tell you," Nio smiled. How much Tokaku hated that pesky smile of hers.

"Tch. You smell like a rotten sea," Tokaku glared daggers at the shorter girl.

"Do I now?" Nio was thinking, could it be that Tokaku was already at her limit?

"Just shut up, and tell me!"

"Well~"

Bzzzzt…. Bzzzzt…

Tokaku took out her phone, and read the message.

Meet me in the greenhouse in ten minutes sharp.

-Nio

Tokaku took a glance at Nio, and she was simply smiling as always, in a way, it reminded her of Haru. No matter what, Haru was always smiling. "You're in luck today," with that Tokaku left the room, clearly quite agitated.

"I think I'm going to go talk to her," Chitaru said. She then looked at Hitsugi, "I'll be right back."

Hitsugi nodded, and Chitaru left in search of her friend.

A recruit barged into a massive office, "Sir! I've been reported that threat 12 is constantly trying to locate our base! We need to move to confuse and lose them!"

A man with long, sleek, jet black hair sat on a chair right in the middle of the room. He had a sacked person in front of him, and his back was facing the door.

"Recruit. What have I said about barging in?" The man asked, his voice was a bit playful, yet mocking and cold.

The recruit started to sweat and shake, "Article 3 sentence 5. N-Never barge into any of the main offices. Knock exactly three times before coming in, or make a call. Penalty is-"

BANG.

The recruits head was blown to bits, his crimson blood was scattered everywhere.

"Death. That is the penalty recruit," the man put away his silver gun, and with his bright yellow eyes he scanned the room.

Out of one of the corners came out a young man, he had curly sky blue hair to his chain, and electric blue eyes to match. The young man was wearing butler's clothes, they were white with a dark blue tie. "Was that necessary Master?"

The man with black hair turned towards his butler, "Of course it was. If the disobey once, that may become twice, which in turn may become a third time, so on and so on, until they completely rebel."

"Ah yes, true master. Which reminds me, Myojo Academy, and Private Academy 57 for Assassins has teamed up to rescue our treasure," the butler informed as he kept a polite smile.

"Now, that would be troublesome, if they used all of their forces, which I highly doubt." The man got up, and his muscular build was hidden from view by a black trench coat with red linings.

"Yes Master, and I have also been informed that they may use the so called Black Class."

The man smirked, "Blue, get the other colors. They will come, and all of you will be there to stop them."

Blue the butler bowed lowly, "Of course, Master." He then disappeared into the shadows.

The man sat down, and he had a very sadistic look on his face, "Yes… Let them come, this will be interesting. There will be sooo much blood."

Psychotic laughter echoed throughout a vast mansion. Just what was this insane man planning?

After a few turns, Chitaru found Tokaku in one of the many hallways. She was sitting against the wall, and looked as if she were in her own little world.

Chitaru sat down next to her, "You can talk to me Tokaku-san. It will make you feel better."

There was a low mumble that came from the blue head. Chitaru couldn't make out any words, but she waited for Tokaku to talk, well if she talked.

After a short while, Tokaku gave in. "I miss her…" She whispered.

Chitaru put her hand over Tokaku's, "I know you do, but Tokaku-san, we will find Haru-san. So no matter what, don't give up. Not now, not ever."

Tokaku sighed, "I have an idea of who may know where she is."

Chitaru stayed silent, and waited for Tokaku to continue.

"I know that my boss Kaiba knew it would happen, and the chairwoman has something to do with all of this as well. Or at least that's what Kaiba made me think."

"So you still haven't found out who exactly has her, right?"

Tokaku looked down the dark corridor, "It must be some highly secretive organization. All I know is that both Kaiba and the chairwoman are also trying to find Haru."

"Isn't that a good thing?"

"I doubt it."

"Maybe I can help," Chitaru stood up, and offered her hand.

Tokaku accepted it, and Chitaru helped her up. "Do you think that things will be normal again after we find Haru?" Tokaku looked down at the floor.

Chitaru smiled, "If you call assassins trying to kill Haru-san normal, then I bet everything will be back to normal in no time."

"I just like having something I need to protect, it's a good excuse," Tokaku responded, and her cheeks turned a faint shade of red, but Chitaru didn't notice in the darkness.

"By the way, who texted you?" Chitaru didn't mean to be rude, but she was curious. Just what got Tokaku to stand down?

"It was a text from Nio, she told me to meet her in the greenhouse in 10 minutes."

Chitaru smiled, "Then let's go." Well, now she knew.

"You're going with me?" Tokaku looked at Chitaru. She never got a "bad" smell from Chitaru, and she was glad she never did. It was good to have someone to talk to in a time like this.

"Of course, you'll need all the help you can get, and if it's a trap, I'll be there to help you."

Tokaku genuinely smiled for the first time since Haru disappeared. Everything was turning bright again, and she just felt Haru reaching out for her, and she started to finally reach out for Haru as well.

Both assassins arrived at the greenhouse just in time. In the greenhouse Nio was looking at some flowers, she had her back to them, but with her keen senses, she knew they had arrived.

"Why did you want me to come here?" Tokaku asked firmly as she held her gun, just in case.

Nio stayed silent for a while. Without turning, she finally replied, "Haru-san is alive."

Tokaku let out a breath she didn't know she was holding, "Do you know where she is?"

Nio turned around, "I know the organization that has her, but I don't know her exact location yet."

Tokaku walked up to Nio, "Tell me."

Nio passed Tokaku, but she stopped when she was right next to her, "I'm only going to help you, because I have unfinished business with that organization, and because Haru-san is an essential part of the Black Class competition."

"Thank You…" Tokaku said it without thinking, but she meant it. She didn't care who helped her if it meant seeing Haru once again.

Nio sighed, and kept walking, "There will now be a new competition aside from Haru's assassination which is the priority of the Black Class."

Tokaku turned around, "What do you mean?"

Nio stopped, "The specifics will be told tomorrow. Whoever saves Haru first – Nio looked over her shoulder, and smirked – wins."

Tokaku growled, "What is it with you and competitions?"

Nio disappeared into the darkness without saying another word

Chitaru had a bad feeling about all of this. Without giving it much thought, she walked towards Tokaku, "You're now one step closer to Haru-san." Chitaru put her hand on Tokaku's shoulder in reassurance, "For now, that's all that matters."

Tokaku looked up at the glass ceiling. The night was clear of clouds, and the stars dusted the sky in a beautiful way. "Haru, I promise I'm going to find you." Tokaku clenched her fists as a single tear went down her cheek, "Even if it's the last thing I do."

Now, it was only a matter of time before Tokaku could have Haru in her arms, and this time, she hopefully won't let go.

AN- Who is that man? What is this new "competition"? Hmm, what do you guys think about this chapter?

Sorry if this chapter is a bit short!