His Little Star

2. A Whole New World

May 18th, 2012

"Get up, Star."

Star.

That's what everyone has been calling her since that grumpy old man stole her toys. She doesn't mind it, after all, anything is better than a number.

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Star stumbles out of bed, immediately reaching for a glass of water to soothe her aching throat, not minding that it was warm and a few days old. The unknown voice that woke her up seems to have left, so she takes this time to change. She pulls off her pink nightgown and throws on a pair of leggings and a Hydra-issued sweater. She pulls her long, straight hair into a low ponytail and ties a red satin ribbon around the base of it. Star may only be five, but she has some style.

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"Are you ready?"

Star looks up, expecting to see a guard, but is instead met with Mr. Pierce. This was unexpected. Most days, she only saw him when he came to watch over her dance lessons or training.

"Yes sir," she spoke softly, "did something happen?"

"Why, are you not exited to see me?" Mr. Pierce questions jokingly, only Star didn't see it as a joke.

"N-no sir, of course not. I wou-"

"I was joking."

"Oh..."

"Back to what I came here for, and to answer your question," he continues, "actually, something very good is happening today." He motions for the little girl to follow him out of her room, but she won't budge. He turns back to look at Star, waiting for her to say something.

"I didn't make my bed." she says, fidgeting with her hands, Theodore is tucked under her arm. Her head hung and face showing that it clearly bothers her.

"I'll have some one else take care of that," he said, pushing the little girl out the door, shutting it behind him.

"Where are we going?" she questions.

"The cafeteria."

"To get food?"

He didn't answer that question.

He led her to the small cafeteria and left the girl at one of the tables. She took a seat, waiting for him to return. The little girl sat her stuffed bear on her lap. Little did she know her life was going to get a lot more chaotic.

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A few minutes later, Mr. Pierce returned with a plate of food. He placed it in front of Star and took a seat across from her. She looked down at the plate which seemed to be overflowing with pancakes, eggs, and hashbrowns.

"Eat up," he says, "you're gonna need it." He went to say something else, but the girl cut him off.

"Why"

"Don't ask questions and i'll tell you."

"Sorry."

"Anyway, today is a big day for you," He shares happily, "I have been watching you in your classes and I believe it's time for your first mission."

The little girl's jaw drops. She has been waiting for this day since she was born. This is what she has been working for her entire life. This is her chance to prove she is worth the resources put into shaping her into this super assassin. This is her chance for someone to maybe even be proud of her.