Beast

Chapter 20

The list was slowly ending names being nicked off here and there, every time Ash left the house. There were a few names that striked fear to Sakura the other three Post leader names. West, North and South. They were all known for being a little more violent and hard to harm. So Sakura once more began to wonder how in the world it would be done. Ash had been talking with Violet and Casey a lot more often, and Sakura had seen a few maps of the West side of town. The West was a mix of Deserts and Forests, they specialized in mining and their accumulation of wood. The main post building was in forests concealed in the trees where it would be hard to find unless given instructions. Sakura was shone where it was hiding by Ash who had once been taken their after she was caught murdering a post guard. Sakura asked her why she killed him and she responded with, "He kicked a puppy." and Sakura understood. She then asked how she escaped, and Ash responded with, "I walked right out."

"How though?"

"I picked all the locks."

Sakura didn't ask any more questions. So they continued to plot and revise a plan, which Sakura wasn't even there for most of it just was told about it afterwords. That night Ash had had a long day of planning and now sat on the lazy boy reading. Sakura soon followed and began to read with her. Then she set her book down, and looked to Ash. 

"I'd like to visit my mom."

"Okay."

Sakura looked back at Ash who still read seeming not to care about what Sakura said.

"If you wish to visit her then visit her i'm not keeping you captive here."

Sakura nodded she understood that, but one thing had been on her mind and she was unsure if she should ask.

"I-I was kind of wondering if you could meet her."

Ash stopped mid turn of a page and glanced at Sakura confusion on her face.

"Why would I do that?"

Sakura looked away, unsure.

"I don't know I just kind of wanted you to meet her and so I could... I don't know."

Ash set her book down and diverted her attention to Sakura.

"If you want me to meet her I will, but I would like you understand a few things before we make a final decision."

Sakura nodded.

"First off, your mom thinks that you are away at college, and I am definitely not a pretty college girl your mom would assume of you to be friends with. Second, I am a criminal and a war hero so I have a past and she may end up knowing who I am and raise suspicion."

Sakura was about to intervene when Ash cut her off.

"And last but not least I am a murder, an assassin hire by you to kill one hundred and eleven men and not only that I also have been a murderer since age five."

Sakura nodded understanding what inviting her to meet her mom would mean, she was so stupid bringing up such a stupid idead.

"But, I will still gladly lie and pretend to be a college student who is revolted by the very idea of violence and crime."

Ash smiled and Sakura returned the gesture. She was glad that she complied, she always wanted to tell her mom about the people who have helped her and helped her get back on her two feet. Ash, especially, was someone she wanted to share the mysterious phenomenon that Ash was. She was excited and the two began planning their trip. Sakura made sure that Ash actually looked the part. Sakura was dressed in a whit knee length sun dress with a red ribbon that tied back her hair, Ash said that she looked like the cutest little school girl ever. Then she dressed Ash up, she now wore a black school skirt, a whited dress shirt tucked into the skirt, black suspenders and she firmly brushed her hair and made sure that it wasn't flying every where. The two then made their way to Sakura's old apartment home where they were greeted by her mom. Her mom was similar looking to Sakura, she had long blonde almost white hair and beautiful blue eyes. She had a few wrinkles but other than that was quite beautiful. Sakura was thrust into a grizzly tight hug and a few kisses on the cheek. Her mom then began to pester her with questions until she noticed another person. She looked over at Ash and her smile grew wider.