Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews! Sorry I took a bit extra to publish the new chapter (and it isn't even as long as I was expecting/hoping it would be). Next week I start my tests so I'm not sure if I'll be able to publish a new chapter in about two or three weeks. I probably will soon, but I can't promise anything. Please enjoy this (sort of short) chapter and don't forget to review! Also, deep down (and I mean, really deeeeeeeeeep down), I'm LithxAyato all the way. I really wanted to see more in depth about the character, but I never did. I think he has a sensitive and caring spot, and I feel like this fanfic could let me explore the possibilities. I'm not too much of a romantic person, so things probably won't get too mushy, apart from the occasional blush and dreams (not gross ones, just sweet moments ;) ). Also, in case anyone hasn't noticed, the story will take place in the original Tokyo Ghoul timeline (and possibly even re:, but I might have to make it a sequel, since I plan for this to be long and not too rushed (I feel like this chapter is a bit rushed though x_x). Anyways, thanks again for reading and enjoy!

P.S: I don't think I plan for this to get too dark, after all, I am just a kid! What would my parents say? XP (Just kidding, I'm not that young. But I don't think I'm that old either. Guesses, anyone?).

Just kidding (again), that shouldn't matter. After all, Tokyo Ghoul should be something everyone should enjoy (well, except my younger brother, he's too innocent for this). Anyway, enough of my rambling, please enjoy!

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Chapter 4:

Eto began to explain. "You see, I would like you to lend us your power. Of course, I promise I won't make you kill anyone, and you will work as one of Ayato's direct subordinates."

"Seriously? Why do I have to be with him?" complained Lith.

"Remember, this is an order from your superior. I might think about giving you a promotion to become an executive, but first you'll have to prove yourself worthy." stated Eto.

"Yeah, yeah, I know." replied Lith.

"Now, don't forget there's a meeting in a few minutes. Don't be late." exclaimed Eto.

As Lith left she began to talk. "Ne, Ayato, you heard that, right?"

Ayato squeaked in surprise due to the fact that she knew he was eavesdropping. He quickly regained his composure and replied. "From now on, you should call me, Ayato-san. After all, I am your superior."

"Right…Ayato-kun!" replied Lith as she punched him in the arm. "Oops, sorry."

"Tch." responded Ayato as his injury began to heal. They both headed towards the Grand Hall to attend the meeting.

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"And that concludes our meeting. Head to your designated places and complete the tasks assigned to you." said Tatara.

"You heard him. Lets go everyone." commanded Ayato as he began to walk towards his own building.

"Ne, Ayato-kun, I still haven't forgiven you for earlier! That really hurt, you know?" exclaimed Lith as she walked beside him, attempting to get a positive response.

"Like I care. Anyways, walk behind me. You're humiliating. And stop finishing my name with kun. It's annoying." stated Ayato.

"I don't wanna! Anyway, it's your fault that I have to be in Aogiri Tree." replied Lith.

"I'm just following orders. Just like you should be doing. Now get behind me or I'll make you." said Ayato. Lith giggled. The rest of his subordinates gasped.

"You know, I'd like to see you try! You just caught me by surprise, and back then I thought of you as an ally. Now I think of you as a traitor." replied Lith in a surprisingly intimidating tone. She began to walk in another direction, and ignored all the whispers and laughs they were getting.

"Is she even a ghoul? She's more like livestock, waiting to be devoured."

"She'll be dead any minute now, she's got no chance against a superior."

"Isn't that one of Ayato's subordinates? He has no control over them!"

"She smells delicious. Maybe we could take a bite?"

"It must be so humiliating being her."

"I heard nobody wanted her and that's why she ended up as Ayato's subordinates.

"She should just get slaughtered by the CCG."

"Can you believe her? What position does she think she's in!"

As Lith continued to walk away, she couldn't take it anymore. She began to run away, but bumped into someone.

"Now, where do you think you're going, Lith~" asked Eto as she stepped on Lith's foot, making her flinch.

"Please move, Eto." replied Lith as a crowd of ghouls began to watch them.

"Move." said a voice as he shoved a ghoul out of the way. Ayato appeared beside Lith.

"Excuse us for her behaviour. I assure you, I'll punish her as soon as I get back to my building." apologized Ayato as he bowed down to Eto.

"You can keep her under control, right Ayato?" asked Eto as she turned and left.

Ayato kicked Lith's leg with great strength. "What do you think you're doing!? This is an order: go back to the building!" roared Ayato.

Lith's leg quickly began to regenerate, revealing her kakugan. She quickly closed her normal eye in order to not draw any more attention.

"I'm sorry for earlier." mumbled Ayato.

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The next few days dragged on for Lith. She was extremely upset at the situation, but decided to continue. She was able to keep her puppies at the base, but only on the condition that she would take care of them. Although she was allowed to wander the base, she couldn't leave it. Lith really wanted to explore the outside world, so she escaped one night in order to venture.

As she wandered the streets of Tokyo, she began to watch a news station. There was an interview about a recent surgery. This caught Liths attention, due to the fact that this was about the incident with a boy named Kaneki Ken. She was upset about the fact that Rize had passed away, but was glad that at least Kaneki had survived.

It had seemed that gossip about her had spread like wildfire with all the other ghouls. Some thought that she was a human, others thought that she was some kind of failed experiment (which was partially true, but she would never admit that) and a popular one was that she was dating Ayato. This one was particularly crazy, especially since she was still mad at him, but she had heard him apologize (even though he didn't know that).

She also felt pretty lonely, due to the fact that she had no friends and the only time she talked to Ayato was when he was bossing her around (which she never listened to). As she headed towards an empty part of the city, she really hoped to get promoted to be an executive soon.

She heard her stomach grumble and decided to find a snack. It was times like these when she was overjoyed she could eat human food. She headed towards a small sushi shop and ordered an enormous amount of food. To top it all off, she was still hungry when she had run out of money.

As she walked outside she decided that she would have to eat a human in order to quell the hunger. She began to wander, looking for a place where people would be most likely to get into an accident or commit suicide. Luckly, she found a narrow road with a sharp turn. She found a body there and decided to quickly devour it before it was discovered.

"Mind if I join?" asked a voice above her.

"I was wondering when you were going to show yourself, Ayato." said Lith with an amused look on her face. She quickly noticed it and turned it into a frown. "Why do you keep following me! I'm stronger than you and I can care for myself."

"Now, thats no way to talk to your superior, is it?" responded Ayato with a smirk.

"Look who's being cocky! You should just stay out of my way! I'll accomplish my goal no matter what! Unlike you, who has no idea what it is." replied Lith in an annoyed look.

Ayato was about to reply, when he closed his mouth. What she had just said made him think. What was his goal? What was he trying to accomplish? This was one of the rare times that something that someone had said had made him doubt himself . What surprised him was that this wasn't the first time it had happened.

Who was she anyways? On the surface, she appeared to be cheerful, childish, playful and immature. But deep down, she was a lonely, sorrowful, yet a passionate, caring and serious person (or ghoul, if you wanted to go literal).

Maybe it would be interesting to get to know her better. But that would look suspicious. It could also be dangerous and ruin his reputation for being to a subordinate. He would give it a try, but he wouldn't let her mess with his mind.

"Cat got your tongue?" asked Lith, attempting to lighten the mood as he appeared to stare into the distance.

"You wish. Well, I'm off. I suddenly lost my appetite."

As he walked away, Lith began to wonder what type of person (ghoul) he was. Ayato seemed cruel, rude, cold, awful, etc (the list could go on ;P ) but she thought there could possibly be more to him than she thought. Maybe getting closer to him would reveal how he truly was?

No! What was she thinking!? Eto was trying to mess with her mind! But what if it was true? She could attempt to become his friend, but then again, it would most likely be frowned upon as she was a mere "subordinate" and he was a "powerful" ghoul. She could try to mask it, but what good would that do.

As Lith's stomach grumbled again she decided to eat. "Thank you for providing me a meal. I promise, it won't go to waste." whispered Lith as she began munching on the flesh.

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As weeks passed, Lith decided to visit Anteiku. She hadn't visited ever since the incident, but she really needed a good cup of coffee in difficult times like these. With opened the front door and was greeted by a sweet yet strong aroma.

"Welcome!" greeted a black-haired boy. Lith's expression quickly changed when she saw who it was.

"Ne, aren't you Kenki-sama? Yeah, you are!" squealed Lith as she hugged him.

"Ummm… who are you?" asked Kaneki with a confused look.

"Don't you remember me? I was working here when you came to the cafe a few weeks ago with your orange haired friend." explained Lith. She began to circle him as she caught a weird smell coming from him.

Kaneki laughed nervously as Lith grabbed Touka by the arm and dragged her towards the kitchen.

"Why does he smell like Rize!?" Lith asked as she began to question the purple-haired ghoul. "Didn't she die?"

As Touka quickly began to explain the current situation, Lith's emotions quickly changed. This was unbelievable! An artificial One-Eyed Ghoul!? What was going on here?

Lith decided to confront Kaneki about it and dragged him upstairs.