The room was dark, the blinds closed as tightly as possible, the afternoon sun trying its hardest to leak through, pouring on Yoite's face, his eyes slowly open, he put his hand over his eyes as the sun blinded him, he looked at the clock near his bedside, the red neon light read 4:45pm. Yoite lifted himself up from his bed making his way across the small room to the even smaller bathroom, he stood in front of the sink turning on the faucet, the sound of the rushing water was deafening to him, he made a cup with his hands and splashed water on to his face, his eyes shifted up to the mirror as he looked at himself, the tips of his bangs dripped water, his eyes squinted with disgust from himself, he slammed the faucet off and headed off to his room again, he slowly began putting on his clothes, lastly putting on his hat. He opened his door, the beam of light blinding him.

The living room of his apartment slowly came into view, he walked over towards the small kitchen area, a yellow note lied on the white counter. Yoite picked up the note reading it Yoite, we need more food, you eat like your a three hundred pound lady with raging hormones, seriously dude!- Travis. Travis was Yoite's roommate a regular 21 year old guy who had nothing to do with the Nabari world nor did he know that Yoite was a Ninja. Travis worked part-time during the day and had class in the evening. Yoite on the other hand never went to a public school, he was home school by Hattori himself, the chief of the Ash Wolf clan, and Yoite has no plans for college either. He did work as a stock boy for a super market, working lat nights till early morning and slept during the day.

Yoite purchased the groceries at a market down the street, he made his way back to his apartment. His cell phone which was in his coat pocket began to vibrate. Yoite set the bags of food on the counter. He reached into his pocket grabbing a hold of his cell and pulling it out, he looked at who was calling, HATTORI. Yoite quickly answered. "Yoite, i have a small mission for you to deal with, it seems we have spy working for the fuuma clan in the neighborhood. They are two females from the clan called Red Sky. I have already sent an email to you with their photos. Get! rid of them!" Yoite took the small sliver phone away from his ear pressing the end button.

Yoite accessed his email account pulling up the pictures of the two female spy. They're young. Yoite thought, he closed his eyes slowly opening them up again. He made his way out of the apartment down a couple of blocks to the metro link. Yoite sat alone by a window on the train watching the buildings, trees and houses flashed by. The Ash Wolf clan territory was the city of Tokyo. Hattori is well known in the outside world he was a successful business man, hence the reason why headquarters lays in the heart of Tokyo, and this, this will be were Yoite would find the two spys, and it wasn't long till he did.

Yoite sensed the two ninjas nearby. His deep blue eyes scanned the crowded streets, and there they were on the opposite side walking down the sidewalk, his eyes narrowed. He took off running with bursting speed acrossed the street, dodging cars, horns honked loudly and tires screeched. The girls noticing someone coming towards them, they began to run themselves. They were fast and swift through the crowds but Yoite was on their tails. The girls made a sharp turn into an alley. They stopped dead in their tracks turning to face Yoite, who stood tall and slender at the opening of the alley.

Yoite stood before them, he could hear both their hearts racing with fear. One girl quickly took out a couple kunais throwing them swiftly at Yoite, while the younger looking girl took off running. Yoite quickly dodged the on coming kunai, whisking passed him, he ran towards the wall placing his foot against it catapulting himself off of it. He flew swiftly passed the girl and he landed in front of the other who was running. She stopped her eyes widening, she looked at his ice cold look in his eyes. He's...he's too fast,she thought. Before she could even make a second thought of what to do next, Yoite round house kicks her in the face. Her jaw made an awful loud crack as her body fell hard on the ground, motionless, blood pouring out of her mouth. The other girl watched in horror.

"YOU BASTARD!," she screamed, her eyes filling with tears. Yoite knew that she and the other girl were related and close, but he could care less, he was fulfilling his job as a shinobi of the Nabari world. Without giving another thought Yoite took out four shuriken, two in each hand, he threw them at her. All four penetrated her chest, she stumbled back from the impact. Blood oozed from the wounds, pouring down, it happen all to quick. She fell to her knees, her shocked face looking at Yoite. "You...." she mumbled, blood dripping from her mouth, her body then fell to the ground, dead. Yoite then looked at the other girl he kicked eariler, she was still alive, well, not for long. He keeled down next to her, he stiffened out his hand giving her a quick, sharp chop to her neck breaking her spine. She took her last breath.

Yoite quickly picked up the weapons and began to pat down the girls for any other hidden ninja weapons, to the public this has to look like a normal robbery and murder crime, no evidence of the Nabari world should be found. Once done Yoite jumped from one wall to the opposite wall making his way upwards towards the rooftop of the building. He pulled the sliver phone out of his pocket calling Hattori "Yoite, ahh good work, you by far the most reliable ninja in the clan, well done," -disconnect- Yoite dropped the phone back in his coat pocket. Hattori's words meant nothing to him.

Yoite's eyes looking up towards the horizon, the sun was setting now making the sky turn pink and purple. The wind blew through his coal black bangs his deep sea blue eyes watched the people below as he sat on the edge of the rooftop. It was peaceful up here, but yet Yoite felt so empty "Why do i live," Yoite said to himself, he looked up towards the sky, which was now darker. He looked back down, he could sense many other ninja most from the Ash Wolf clan. Others he did not know, but he'll never attack unless ordered to or threaten.

Emily Wolke meditated quietly in the dark room. Although she was completely peaceful and calm, she sensed the man coming into the room. Before he could tap her, she turned slowly to face him.
"What can I do you you Sensi?" Emily asked the old man. He had taught her everything she knew. He stared into her intense eyes with great sadness before speaking.
"It's Kiota and Salsbi, they were killed while on their mission." He said it with a peaceful, yet greatly saddened voice. Emily at first remained calm and composed, but then the memories of her best friends past through her mind like a vivid dream. She clenched her teeth before standing to look the Sensi in the eyes.
"Who did it?" She asked, rage seething in her voice. The Sensi was surprised but looked back seriously.
"We have reason to believe it was a top assassin of the Ash Wolf Clan, he looks like this," he said as he pulled out a blurry image of a man.
"You will have to carry out their mission, Emily." he said slowly, but she already knew this. She wanted revenge on the killer, and this was a perfect opportunity.
"Find out what they are planning, and take out the assassin if you get the chance." He said before walking out of the small dark room. Emily quickly dressed, concealing all her weapons so they weren't visible, but accessible. She walked out to the bustling city and headed towards the Ash Wolf Clan HQ.

“Aizawa? AIZAWA?!” Kouichi jumped in his chair and unlocked his gaze from the window. He turned his head toward the teacher, Mr. Yakuma. “Yes sensei?” he said. The teacher raised an eyebrow and said, “Day dreaming again are we? You may have excellent grades in my class but I want you to at least listen. This is an important part of the lesson.” Every eye was now on Kouichi. He straightened himself in his chair “Yes sensei. Sorry”, he answered. Once the teacher turned his attention back to the board, Kouichi turned his head back to the window. Right outside the window was a big tree and Kouichi watched as leaves of every color fell from it. The last class of the day was truly the best time of the day. Kouichi attended a very high class private school. Their uniform colors were dark grey, almost black< for the jacket and bottoms and a burgundy color for the tie and patch of the schools logo located on the chest pocket of the jacket. Kouichi finally focused his attention on the lesson. Of course he already knew what the teacher was talking about. He is a very smart person. The bell finally rang and Kouichi quickly got up from his chair before anyone else could. He was almost out the door until his sensei called for him. “Mr. Aizawa, may I have a word?” Kouichi slowly turned in disappointment. So close! He thought I should have walked faster. He walked to the front of the teacher’s desk. “Yes, Mr. Yakuma?” He asked. Mr. Yakuma was fiddling with his papers until every student left the class. He then spoke when the room was empty. “You seem to be off task lately, is everything all right?” Kouichi smiled and waved a hand “Oh yes of course, its just that I already know most of this stuff my mother does this sort of things for a living she’s a pathologist you know.” Kouishi is in his third year of high school and is taking AP Anatomy. One of many AP classes he’s taking up. The teacher raised his eyebrows in surprise “Really now? Well you should ask her to stop by. I’d love to have a guest speaker” Mr. Yakuma continued to fiddle with his papers. “Ill be sure to do so sensei,” Kouichi said politely “good then, you may be excused,” the teacher said. Kouichi then turned towards the door and finally exited the classroom. He walked down the hall towards the exit when suddenly his phone vibrated in his pocket. Kouichi took out his phone and saw that he had a text message from the fuuma clan leader, Mr. Fuuma. Kouichis facial expression then turned serious. He walked fast to the parking lot to his car. He had a brand new Acura 2010 edition. His adopted parents were really wealthy. His adopted mother, Linda Gaithe, is a pathologist and his adopted dad, James Gaithe, is a famous novelist. Kouichi loves his adopted family very much. He even calls them mother and father.

Kouichi unlocked his car and entered, throwing his backpack on the passenger seat. He opened the text and read it. Report to fuuma headquarters immediately! He deleted the text and dialed his house phone. “Hello?” a female voice answered. “Mom? Hey its kouichi, listen im going to be a little late today, im staying at the library. I got some major studying to catch up on,” He hated to lie, especially to her, but it was his duty as a shinobi. “All right sweetie, I’ll see you later then.” She answered. “Ok, love you, bye1” Kouichi disconnected the phone and started the engine. He drove as fast as he could to fuuma headquarters. He finally arrived and parked his car on the side of the road. He trailed down into the misted forest and entered fuuma grounds. “The boss has been waiting” one of the shinobi said to Kouichi. He nodded and entered the small building. Mr. Fuuma was sitting on the floor meditating, facing the opposite direction of Kouichi. “It appears that our spy’s we sent out have been murdered yesterday, late afternoon.” Kouichi twitched as the words recalculated in his head. Murdered. Kiota and Salsbi have been murdered. “We believe that it was the doing of one of the ash wolf clan members but we have not found any weapons on the scene. Their wombs are pretty great though, as you can see in the photos.” Kouichi looked down on the floor, only to see gruesome photos of his friend’s bodies. He was in disbelief. He remembered how it was just the day before when Kouichi was teaching Kiota how to master the kunai, he was a master of the kunai himself. Mr. Fuuma turned his head around to look at Kouichi. “I will be sending some more spy’s by tomorrow” Kouichi finally came back to reality. “No you cant, they’ll get killed too!” he shrieked. Fuuma just stared, and then started to think carefully. “Your right, I shall wait and see what happens. I’ll also contact other clans to see if I can get anymore information. In the mean time I want you to keep an eye out, Aizawa, and don’t do anything until ordered. Understood?” “Yes Fuuma.” Kouichi answered. “Good, you may leave now” Fuuma turned his head back around. Kouichi then exited the room and started for the exit. Kouichi couldn’t get those pictures out of his head. One by one, they showed up in his mind and left a mark. Kouich entered his car and just sat there. He looked at the clock in his car. It was only 3:46. He started his engine and decided to head to the supermarket before he headed home. His mother needed him to but more green beans anyway, and it didn’t seem like enough time has passed for him to be studying at the library.

Emily walked past the market on her way to the building. The cover of night was still a little while away so she decided to stop in and grab a snack. She walked through the aisles slowly, trying to kill time. She didn't like just waiting around. She grabbed a pack of cooked seaweed and a Ramune drink. As she walked slowly through the produce aisle she accidentally bumped into someone. She turned to apologize politely, but stopped short when she saw a familiar face.

"Kouichi? Is that you?"

she said quietly. She grinned widely. This was very serendipitous occasion seeing that she was bored out of her mind.

kouich parked his car near the supermarket. He entered the store vegetable aisle. He was about to grab a bag of green beans when suddently someon bumped into him. He turned and was surprised to see Emily here. "Kouichi? Is that you?" she said to him. He saw as a huge grin lit on her face and he smiled back. "Emily? Im suprised to see you here" he said as he started to laugh. He was very happy to see her but at that split second he remembered about the accident with the two girls and he wondered if she herd the news. His smile faded and he looked down. Someones gotta tell her he thought.

Yoite turned the handle of his apartmen door opening it. The lights were off the only source of light was the glow of the t.v. Yoite walked in, he noticed Travis layed out on the couch. He looked at him, he was asleep. Yoite walked passed Travis towards the door of his room but before he could grasp the handle Travis spoke "I made lemon Cyder for you," Yoite stidden, his hand forming into a tight fist. He stood still in front of his door looking down. "I never liked lemon cyder, its disgusting," Yoite's voice was monotoned and harsh. He waited for an anwser. "Sure you do," Travis said quietly catching Yoite's bluff. Everything went quiet. Yoite stood in front of his door waiting till Travis was for certain asleep, his head turned towards the kitchen, there on the counter was a coffee mug filled with lemon cyder. He walked over, touching the mug, Still warm he thought, picking it up, finally headeding into his room. Travis smiled as he watched Yoite unnoticed. Yoite closed the door behind him, drinking the cyder, the warm liquid flowling down his throat felt soothing. He closed his eyes loving the taste of the drink. He quickly snapped out of his peaceful trance setting the mug on the table next to his bed. Yoite wanted to spend the next couple of days in the city. He knew the assasination of those girls can spark up unwanted attention in the Nabari world between clans. Yoite knew all to well that headquaters will no be targeted not to mention himself. He packed up extra clothes and the things he'll be needing. He drank the rest of his cyder leading the cup on his table and headed out the door.

Yoite eyes opened, the morning sun shining bright in the hotel room. He got up swiftly, getting dressed and freashing up. He picked up his phone, opening an unread text message. Yoite i sent down a couple of shinobi for you, they'll meet you at your room- Hattori. Yoite set his cell down walking towards the door. He opened it, three ninjas stood in front of him, two males and one female. Yoite looked at them their faces surprised that he opened the door before they could even knock. "Hattori sent us," the female said. "I want you three to keep a close eye on things near headquaters, any suspicion report to me," Yoite said firmly, the three nodded their heads, bowed and left.

Yoite sat on a bench in a courtyard surrounded by shopping centers and fast food places, it was near headquaters and it was a perfect location to pick up anything. Yoite was in a upright fetal position, his legs up against his chest, his head resting on his knees and his arms around his legs. The crowds walked by, everyone minding their own bussiness. Yoite's mind filling with feelings of hatered. He never liked the city, too many people and way to much noise, this was the reason why Yoite lived outside of tokyo about 20 minutes away. Yoite countied to sit there all his senses in tune.

"Did you hear...."

Emily said to Kouichi, looking down. The laughing face of her two fallen friends danced through her mind.

"Mr. Fuuma gave me their assignment and the green light to take out the assassin."

She said, whispering. Not that anyone would know what she was talking about. The common people had no idea of the battle that had been raging in their city for several decades.

Kouichi's stared and saw the hurt in her eyes, he new that they were very good friends. "I see" kouichi said to her. He raised a hand and placed it on her shoulder "I am very sorry for your lost" he said but he knew that that wasnt gonna make a difference. "Mr. Fuuma hasnt given me any orders so i guess i'll just stay out of it and leave it to you for now." He removed his hand from her shoulder and put his hands in his pockets, looking down.

Emily sighed and looked back at Kouichi. She then saw it was getting dark outside, her perfect opportunity.

"Take care, I have to get on the mission."

She said politely before running out of the store, leaving her food and drink. She wrapped her scarf tighter around her face and pulled her hood up as the building came into view. She walked quietly to the apartment building next to the HQ, which had a fire ladder that could get her almost half way up the building. She just had to wait for the darkness to complete mask the streets and the people to leave the street deserted.

The sun was setting. The shinobi walked up to where Yoite was sitting, "Um...Yoite there hasn't been any activity all day," one of the males said to him. Yoite's head was still down on his knees, he lifted his head slowly up looking at the ninja, his blue eyes were cold and glazed over. "Should we call it a day," the other asked. Yoite let out a grunt "No," he simply said, getting up from his seat, the female ninja taking a step back, he was younger than them but stood a good amount of inches taller then they where. "If there was no activity during the day,they are most likely waiting till dark," he told the three. Like any by the book ninja would he thought, looking at the fewer and fewer people in the courtyard. He looked back at the three "Stay very close to headquarters," he said, his voice as monotoned as ever. "Yes Yoite," they all said at once and took off to the direction of the headquarters. Yoite followed them at his own pace his head looking at his feet as he walked.

Finally, the sky was completely dark and the sidewalks were almost deserted except for a few people on the opposite side of the street. Emily went into the alleyway next to the apartment building. She removed her outer clothes to reveal her all black shinobi outfit. She pulled her mask over her face and made sure her weapons were accessible. She pulled on some gripping gloves and cloth shoes. Like a blur, she jumped onto to the first landing of the fire escape, crouching once she landed to hide herself. Then she climbed onto the said of the ladder facing the building, so she wouldn't be so obvious. Her gripping shoes and gloves helped her climb the ladder quickly, quietly, and skillfully.

Kouichi nodded at Emily as she turned away to exit the store. He turned back to the food shelves and grabbed the bag of green beans once again, squeezing it tight in his hand as those pictures in his head enraged him. "Um sir, your making a mess. You know you still have to pay for those" an employee at the store said to him. Kouichi turned to the man, then down at the floor. He realized that he had broken the bag of green beans. "Haha oh sorry, i'll clean this up. I'll grab a new bag and pay for both." Kouich said as he grinned putting one hand on his head. The employee just stared, raising an eyebrow "Uh-huh" he then turned around and walked away. Kouichi picked up the beans and placed them back in the bag. He grabbed a new bag and walked to the cash register.
When Kouichi exited the store he realized how dark it had gotten, so he walked quickly to his car and drove to his house.
He entered the house and headed to the kitchen. "Kouichi? Is that you hun?" his mother said before he walked in. "Ya, hey i bought you those green beans you asked me about yesterday" he said to her, handing her the bag. "Oh lovely, dinners ready if your hungry" she said with a smile on her face. Kouichi smiled back and said "No thanks, im not that hungry." Linda looked at him with a shocked face "Are you sure honey? i can go ahead and prepare it for you, its no trouble." Kouichi just kept smiling and said "Na its alright im good, really." He leaned over to give her a kiss and then asked "Is same asleep yet?" "Yes, shes been waiting for you but i told her you were coming late. You can go and say goodnight, she just got in bed. Your fathers working really hard on a deadline so i wouldnt bother with him." Kouichi nodded and said goodnight. He walked upstairs with his back pack and threw it on his bed. He then walked down the hall and entered his sisters room quietly. "Pss, Sam? You awake?" She lifted from her bed rubbing her eyes "Kouichi? Is that you?" He entered the room and sat on her bed side "Sorry to wake you, i just wanted to say goodnight" he said. "Ok" she said in a cute little voice and hugged Kouichi. He held her tight. "Love you" she said. "Love you to" he said to her, giving her a kiss on the head. Kouichi adored his little sister and would do anything for her. He quietly exited the room and entered his. He removed his shoes and jumped on his head. Kouich felt bad for leaving Emily on her mission alone but he wanted to wait for Fuumas orders.

Yoite walked around the building, which was headquarters. People where now exiting the building leaving work to head home. The streets were getting empty now. Yoite looked up at the night sky the stars shimmered in his eyes. He quickly looked back down sensing a unknown shinobi. His muscles tensed up, his eyes quickly scanning the dark. The ninja was close by, but where exactly, Yoite was unable to pinpoint them. He sprinted towards the closest Ash wolf, it was the female. "You," he said his voice was loud, the girl looked at him "Yes, Yoite," she said, "There's an unknown shinobi near by," he continued "I want you to make yourself and your friends usefully," he said harshly, the girl looked at him surprised she herself did not sense a ninja, she nodded "yes, sir" and went off looking for the others.

Yoite turned making his way were he first sensed the presence of the shinobi, he ran swiftly in the night, making his why to an apartment building. He stopped looking at the building, his eyes scanning every detail of it. "Its here," he said to himself, he saw nothing though, he made his way to the alley quickly jumping from wall to wall up towards the roof of the building. He scanned the rooftop, he was getting frustrated, he still saw nothing yet. "its so close," he said his hand tightly forming a fist.

Emily reached the top of the building and rolled to a standing position. She looked over to the building. The panes of the windows on each floor would be perfect handholds. Just before she jumped to the building she froze, sensing another shinobi.

"Shit."

She mumbled to herself as she looked down to the streets, not realize the other assassin was so close to her.

Yoite's blue eyes focused at the black figure, who had just came on the roof. His eyes narrowed, this was the shinobi he was sensing. He ran quickly up to it, comforting it. He stood just a couple of feet away for it. "And where are you off to," his voice calm like, yet had a hint of mockery in it. He stood still his hands in his side, ready for the signal of a battle.

Emily froze at the sound of his voice, but then smiled. She didn't face him when she spoke. She popped out the two blades at her wrists, preparing to battle.

"Here."

She replied before throwing a hook kick at his head with full force. Her leg whipped around to where he was standing and could give a normal person a serious concussion.

Yoite quickly jumped back, her foot only millimeters away from touching the tip of his nose. His hair fiercly going sideways from the air caused by the force of the kick. That was too close. he thought, he was surprised at this female shinobi, she was fast he'll give her that. BUT IS SHE FAST ENOUGH Yoite screamed in his head. With the flick of both his thirst kunais fell towards his hands, he grasped them with his fingers. Quickly shooting them towards the girl. Yoite wanted this to end as quickly as possible. The kunais hurled through the air towards her.

Emily lifted her arms, the blades protruding a good half foot from her wrists. She struck both hand outward, deflecting the kunais. They clattered loudly to the ground.

"You're the one who killed the two girls, correct?"

She asked, totally composed. She leaned back into an aggressive fighting stance.

The sound of the kunais dropping on the floor bothered Yoite, Dammit he thought he was sure they were gonna hit. "You're the one who killed the two girls, correct?" the female said. Yoite's eyes glazed over looking at hers. I knew a ninja would come for what i did he thought, his blue eyes still looking at her. "I did," he simply said, he could care less about the girls and even more so about this females feelings about it. He was doing his job and he did it well. Yoite had taken so many lives, the feeling for killing someone was numb to him.

Yoite's hand reached inside his coat, pulling out a Tanto. He held the knife is his hand. Still looking at the girl he ran towards her with the balde in hand.

Emily grinned before ducking forward and running at the man. She aimed to take his legs out from under him using his momentum. She jabbed her elbow sharply at his knees, which could bring most people down in a blink.

Yoite stumpled onto his knees, he quickly looked back at her, his blue eyes burning in anger. He swifty turned himself around making his way behind her, pointing his knife behind her neck, the tip the blade barley touching her skin. He was serious now, wanting to stop playing games here. "You where sent here....to kill me right," he asked. He could sense the other shinobi coming there way.

"Actually I was sent with permission to kill you."

Emily replied, being slightly cocky, yet cautious. She knew what he was capable of. She slowed started to raise her blade, positioning it to stab him in the gut. She was screwed if he noticed.

Yoite listen to her voice, his grasp tighten on his tanto. The angel of death, that was the name that the Ash Wolf clan had given him. The angel of death the name repeated in his mind. His eyes narrowed "You won't succed," he whispered calmly into her ear. He turned his blade sideways, getting ready to slice her down her back.

She stiffened as his blade turned. How was she going to bet out of this one? Suddenly she got an idea.

She back kicked at his groin before rolling forward to avoid the knife as well as possible. He would have a split second opportunity to slash at her back, but it was worth the risk.

Yoite lifted his leg turning to the side blocking her kick. He was very use to fighting female shinobi who would attempt the same thing as she did just now. At the same time this happened his arm holding the knife yank downwards. Stupid bitch Yoite thought, this all happened so fast he wasn't sure if he inflicted any damage to her. He stood his ground, standing sideways now. His deep blue eyes restless and gave off a cold feeling. The breeze of the night chilled his overheated body. The tanto by his side, he was now grasping it so hard it began to hurt. Yoite's feelings overflowed his body now, anger danced about in his mind. He wanted this female dead.