Chapter 2

I left the crowd of people and made my way out of the city. I put my cloak over my head and walked faster, trying not to be late, but looking back every few minutes to make sure no one was following me. As I neared the lake, I heard someone speak.

"Your partner is late Akio."

Akio? As in the son of the leader!? From what I heard, he is a stuck up brat that thinks highly of himself, and would kill anyone that got in the way of what he wanted.

"Then why don't I just do it myself?!"

I walked towards them.

"Who is this" I asked, pretending to not know anything.

"This is your new partner. Akio. He will be helping you with this mission as it is too difficult to handle alone. Akio, this is Kento Ri, he is one of the best assassins we have. You will listen to everything he says. Alright?"

Akio stayed silent but nodded.

I sighed and looked at Akio. He had deep blue eyes and a dark shade of brown hair. He was taller than me but looked almost harmless.

I didn't really want to work with anyone. Especially when that "anyone" is Akio.

I faced the leader and bowed.

"What can we do for you, your majesty?" I said sarcastically.

"Don't act like such a child. But about the mission.. you and Akio must kill prince Hiroto before the eclipse three months from now."

"That's impossible! The chances of getting caught or killed is over 70%! Your asking us to give up our lives!"

The leader didn't say a word and instead, he turned around and vanished.

"That bastard.."

I felt a stinging pain on my cheek. Akio.. slapped me!?

"Don't be such a wimp! You heard him, kill the prince, so what. Not a big deal. Also, don't call him a bastard you imbicil, you will get us in trouble!"

I growled and knocked him down. I grabbed his hand and snapped it back. Akio howled in pain and looked at me with eyes full of bloodlust.

"Next time, think twice before you touch me."

I got up and looked at him.

"Get up. We have three months and I honestly don't think I could deal with you for that long.. so please keep your hands off me and keep your stupid mouth shut if you want to keep your life."

I sat down at the edge of the lake and watched the sunset. This would probably be the last time I ever get to enjoy one. But nevertheless, It was still beautiful and full of color. I could see stars appearing, along with the two moons. I forgot about everything I have done, and the mission that I must complete. That is, until the annoying voice spoke again.

"Why are you just sitting there? We have a mission to complete." Akio said and pushed me into the water. It was freezing cold. I swimmed to the surfaced and heard him laughing maniacally. It seemed as though he wanted me to drown.

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