Chapter 1

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7:13 PM (19:13)

"Nyx, any sign of the target?"

I pressed the button on the side of my earpiece, swallowing the piece of (Snack) before answering.

"Not yet. Stop asking. When I see the target I'll tell you, dumbass."

Slash sighed through the mic, annoyance evident in his low voice.

"Can you stop being such a child for once Nyx? Honestly, how haven't you gotten shot yet?"

I let out a low whistle, a malicious smirk stretching across my face.

"Tough talk for somebody within killing distance"

"WHA-..shit...it's going to be your fault if we fail this mission."

"No, I don't think we will. As a matter of fact, I think it'll be over quite quickly."

"And why's that?"

A few screams echoed off the quiet city buildings, followed by a dull thump as I swung one of my throwing knives around my finger.

"Because the target is dead."

"Such a fucking show off...let's go before the cops turn up."

"Got it. Meet you back at the base!~"

I took my finger off the button and picked my backpack off the ground. I could already hear the beginning of sirens in the distance, but I'll be long gone by then. I ran and jumped over to the next few buildings over before scaling down the side of a fire escape and landing on the ground. I pressed myself up behind a dumpster as a few police cars raced past. I snickered and stood up, walking in the other direction.

A few turns down different alleyways and I arrived at one of the many underground tunnel entrances around the city.

Oh yeah, you guessed it.

We travel by sewer system.

I lifted the lid off the hole and crawled in, quickly pulling it back over as somebody turned the corner and ran past.

'Probably some wanna-be hero. Not the brightest.'

I climbed down to the bottom and began my journey back to the home base. The mission was to kill some lowlife business man for stealing from the boss. Or Uncle in my case. No he's not my real Uncle, but he said it sounds more scary than father. Which I can agree with.

Uncle treats me like I was his own flesh and blood, way better than either of my blood parents ever could.

I turned a corner, walking up three flights of stairs and pushing open a heavy steel door which led me to the back room of the base. Uncle's place was actually a casino, a rather famous one too. He said that hiding in plain sight is the best way to avoid getting caught.

He's a very intelligent man, and I'm lucky to have him as my mentor.

"I'm back Uncle!"

"Nyx! I knew I could count on you Darlin." Uncle swung an arm around my shoulders, pulling me into his side with a proud smile. I pat his chest, gently pushing him away and sliding my backpack off my shoulders.

"It was quite easy. I don't see why you don't give me harder missions. I'm more than capable of handling it."

I gave him a soft side glare as I moved to sit on the couch.

"I know you can, that's what scares me most. You're growing up so fast and you're much more mature than when we first found you. Any guy with a pair of eyes and a dick would do anything to get their hands on you."

I rolled my eyes, a small smile on my lips.

"You really think I'd let them?"

"Hey! You never know! Boys are ruthless these days."

Uncle's hearty laugh filled my chest up with warmth, only barely acknowledging Slash who had just walked in.

Slash placed his gun on the table, glaring at me through the corner of his eye

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Slash placed his gun on the table, glaring at me through the corner of his eye.

"Aw~ Is slash angry he didn't get the kill tonight?~"

"Shut your mouth, I'm not mad about shit."

I held back a laugh, raising my hands up in defence.

"Whatever you say~"

Slash huffed and stomped out of the room, an unopened can of beans and a single spoon floating after him.

Slash had the quirk metallokinesis, which allowed him to control any metals he wishes. I admire his quirk, almost envy it.

Almost.

"Well, I guess it's time for me to head to sleep as well. We'll talk tomorrow Uncle."

"Sure, get some shut eye. See you in the mornin"

He affectionately ruffled my already unruly (H/c) hair before sending me off on my way. I grabbed my backpack on the way to my room, slinging it lazily over my shoulder. I was in one of the far ends of the building, as I hated hearing the sound of sex that constantly echoed off the walls.

It was disgusting.

I clicked on the light to my small room, throwing my bag beside my closet before collapsing onto my bed. I rolled onto my side, staring at the blank wall.

The muffled laughter from downstairs caused me to sigh. I got up and walked to the bathroom attached to my room. Myself and Slash share the bathroom, which is connected to both of our rooms. I stripped my clothes off and tossed them to the ground, leaving me in only my undergarments.

I jumped as a pair of strong arms wrapped around my waist, hot breath tickling the shell of my ear.

"Hey.."

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