Beyond Birthday sat back in the armchair, his fingers tented together and his legs crossed at the knee, as he stared at the matron, unblinking. He had been called in this main office five minutes ago and not a single word had been spoken between them since. But that wasn't uncommon. It was no secret that the matron did not like Beyond Birthday, in fact, there were very few at the facility who did.

"Mr Birthday, do you understand why you are here?"

And so it begins. Truthfully, he didn't know. It wasn't that he hadn't been trying, merely that no matter what he did they refused to send him away, refused to transfer him to another orphanage. They were stubborn and Beyond hated it.

A small smirk lay happily on his lips as he looked around the office innocently.

"Not in the slightest."

This seemed to infuriate the woman, but she kept her composure. It was mildly impressive.

"I see."

The orphanage had been rather disappointing. They were not in possession of any small animals and there were no members of staff whom qualified as a suitable first victim. As for the other orphans they were painfully inadequate. It surprised him that they even counted as actual, functioning, human beings. Yet none had tried to challenge him. It was almost as though they knew what he had done to the hamster, or perhaps they were just smarter than he gave them credit for.

The matron leant forward in her chair, clasping her hands underneath her chin as she attempted a self-satisfied smile at him.

"Well, it appears, Mr Birthday, that there is someone out there who wishes to adopt you."

At that point he could have sworn his heart had stopped in his chest. Much to his dismay he could not hold back the surprised expression which was forcing its way onto his small and childlike face. Of course, the older woman saw this, in fact, her grin merely spread. This was a game of power between the child and the woman and, currently, she was winning.

"W-what?!"

He had done something he despised. Responded in such a way that suggested he did not understand which, while that was indeed the case, she did not need to know that. It was simple enough, of course, he just didn't understand how it was possible.

"I do not believe I need to repeat myself."

She didn't. He just did not want to believe it.

"But I have not had any visitors! This is not acceptable! I refuse."

At this moment in time he was acting like the six year old he was and that infuriated him. Who were these people to deserve such a reaction from him?! No-one. They were nothing but dirt beneath his shoes. Yet he was still panicking at the thought of being adopted by anyone who may compromise his plans, especially if they were not suitable to be his first human kill. How would he leave their possession if he could not kill them?

"You cannot refuse as that is not your decision."

No.

"They will be here tomorrow to retrieve you and your belongings. While I do not understand their desire to adopt such a despicable child such as yourself, they are quite sold on the idea."

He would find a way to leave. They would not stop him.

"I believe it may be a good opportunity for you to mature."

Of course, this was a lie. They both knew that he was advanced beyond his age and had been for many years. But that was what happened when you were born a child genius. Information was absorbed and processed instantly. But this was why the child and the older woman clashed. Because she could see very clearly what he was and, for that reason, she did everything in her power to ensure he was miserable, that all his plans were thwarted before they could advance any further.

"I see." He pressed his palms flat against her table and pushed himself up, a soft sigh escaping his lips. "I do not wish to be adopted, matron, as you know. For that reason I cannot be held responsible for what happens to them. In fact, there is no-one to blame but yourself."

He turned on his heel and left without another word. Beyond Birthday was to be adopted and that was not, in any way, acceptable. Now was a time for planning. Now was a time for the future of the child to be decided. Now was the beginning of a very bloody and devastating end.

*Author's Note*: Sorry this took so long to update. Whenever I tried my computer would crash and get rid of the whole thing. It was truly infuriating.

But I know not a lot happened here, it's sort of a filler chapter but hopefully you liked it still. The next chapter might be better. Thank you for the views, follows and reviews. I appreciate it and you are all fantastic, remarkable people.