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[ Author POV ]

A dark hall where a sole man resided; legs crossed comfortably, a dark aura binding him on a Black Leatherette chair, where he sat in front of a Wide Table.

Golden eyes, glowing in the dark, like that of a hunting cat. A mesmerizing aura making anyone submit themselves onto their knees.

The status he holds like none other in the Dead Organization [ BĺAcK uNION ]. The deadly rumours, made him the only devil, residing in the Organization, regardless of his age.

None saw the face of the true holder of the Organization. Rather, oral communication was the only means to converse. But, the voice transferred was distorted.

Beep!

The line connected with the Japan BĺAcK uNION HQs. None knows the correct destination to where he resides at. An individual with an invincible power within the ORGANISATION, with no known IDENTITY.

Solely, known as < X >

The man moved from his place to keep his hands under his chin, while he surfed through the documents lying on the table.

"Who might this be?"

The man spoke with a fair voice. Cold and intense like of a dominating male. Eyes fixated on the still paper of 'Work' related documents.

Unfortunate of those, who couldn't hear the soothing yet 'calm before the storm' voice.

"This is a [ N_CLASS ] Recruit. As per your wishes, I have safely delivered the Communicator to the respective [ Z_CLASS ] Member."

The man halted his actions at once.

He hummed as a response.

"...What was the given -mission-, again?" He asked as he waited for a response.

A silence filled for a moment.

"I am sorry sir, but the -mission- is a classified information given to the respective 'IT' or 'Spy and Assassinator', one'd say. Thus, we [N_Class] recruits would have no idea regarding that."

The man narrowed his golden eyes.

"...Right. State the ID CODE and Distributor". He demanded from the recruit.

It was the first time the [N_CLASS] Recruit ran an errand for some superior and the first time, he communicated with the < X > of the organisation.

"...X010Z and the distributor's name is not known by me." He nervously answered.

Who knows what would happen, if there were to be any negative impact of his words on < X >!

As deadly as the rumours, being the sole survivor of the TYRANNY of the First Head of the Organisation, he killed the previous head, claiming the throne to the -Organisation of Spies and Assassinators-

[ BĺAcK uNION ]

'X010Z...hmm...' He thought.

"...You've done a good job, you may go now 'New Recruit'." He said with an amused tone.

"Just the way I wanted, the things worked out for me." He smirked. "The mission regarding -White Room- settles everything in."

He stood as he pressed down his boots on the floor, and walked down to one side corner of the room.

He looked straight forward; focused on what was in front of him.

"Ayanokouji Kiyotaka..." He murmured as he took a magnetic dart and placed it onto a picture.

"And...my dear Erza...how I wish to look into your eyes again; shivering at my sight!" He continued to place his hand onto another picture.

The corner of the room, which was rather a personal and intimate place for < X > was filled with Pictures and notes, marked lines of information regarding the 17-year-old, Kiyotaka and Erza.

"Just a bit more...and the game of -hide and seek- will end, finally." He chuckled at his own thoughts as his voice echoed through the room.

[ Author POV end ]

[ Erza POV ]

( While returning from the Café )

If I have to say about the recruiting process, then I guess, it would be the Second Batch of Recruition of -Spies or Assassinator- / IT, at present; chronologically speaking.

How hilarious it is to think, my mission has got a very intimate connection to the very person with whom the -mission- is related. Not to mention, the one who is my 'Partner'. Ayanokouji.

Ring!

I looked at my mobile; saw the caller ID.

[ Incoming call from < Kiyotaka > ]

Why is he calling me? Didn't I tell him to rather text me?

Whatever. I sighed.

I answered the call.

" Yes?"

"...Can you visit me, right now?" He asked.

I lifted my eyebrow. Huh?

"And the reason is?"

"You will know when you'll come. It's rather...urgent?" He sounded way too suspicious.

I smirked.

"Shouldn't you at least say 'Please'?" I teased.

No response.

Hmm?

"...Please." The voice from the other side stated.

Pfft! Cute...

"Never thought, you gonna give into that..anyway sure I'll meet you soon." I said as I ended the call.

What urgency might it be?

*

Has it been much longer than I expected, since the day I last visited Ayanokouji? I pressed the calling bell to notify him of my presence.

The door opened, revealing Ayanokouji.

'Maybe, Yes, it has been long.' I thought.

But there were many shoes on the floor, thus, some people visited him.

"Hello-" I was cut off-guard when a shrilled voice greeted me from a way back.

"Ah! Its Erza...Welcome!" The super-hyped Kushida exclaimed.

I looked at Ayanokouji with a sharp gaze, in return, he moved his gaze to another side along with his stoic expression.

The last individual I thought to meet was Kushida. Well, whatever, not like she had disturbed me during this span of time.

I greeted her back.

We three went inside a room and surprisingly I was greeted by two more individuals. Wow. Nice hectic day. I am totally 'loving' this.

"Hello Erza!" said Ike and Yamauchi.

I nodded my head.

"Thanks a lot for agreeing to help with our studies." Yamauchi said."We will make sure we pass nicely." Ike followed.

"Wasn't a great problem to deal with. Don't worry about it." I stated as I sat on the bed with my legs sticking outside; legs crossed.

Ayanokouji followed by sitting beside me. The others on the mattress on the floor.

Everyone was chit-chatting. Until a knock was heard.

The door opened, revealing the stone-hearted Horikita.

I smirked. Guess my thoughts were, once again correct.

Horikita sure is someone whose actions can be read by other people. I just hope you won't be manipulated by 'someone'.

I glanced at the guy beside me.

Focusing on what was before me. After many words exchanged, rather glances and look from the individuals present, lastly the study session began.

*

"Coming to think of it. Ike and Yamauchi, how'd you get inside the house?" Kushida asked.

What does she mean by that?

"Obviously, Ayanokouji opened the door." Horikita stated.

My eyes following the speaker, one after another, engaging into the conversation.

Ike and Yamauchi focused on Ayanokouji, signalling him to say something.

"I wasn't present in the room. I came and saw them here."

"..." Kushida had a blank expression.

Finally, both boys said taking out a Room ID card.

"We made copies of Ayanokouji's room ID!!"

"You shouldn't do that!!" Kushida exclaimed.

"Sorry...but it's better this way, we even bought snacks." Yamauchi said.

"Oh right! Sudou should be coming anytime soon." Ike confessed.

"Eh? Didn't he say he won't partake in this?" Yamauchi said as he was shocked.

"Well, it's our dear Kushida who made him agree."

Kushida laughed in embarrassment.

Kushida. Does she really want everyone to get passed or there is some other issue going on?

My intuition says something is wrong. But I can't just point it out. Shit.

Long after Sudou came and the session went for about like 5 hours.

I was drained. Not because of teaching them but because of studying with those THREE.

"I would appreciate it if you could focus more onto studying." Horikita said to Sudou, while packing her bags.

"Eh- What do you think I was doing for all these hours?" Sudou said nonchalantly.

"With what I have understood, your concepts are lacking and you have no shame in it. Basically, you don't know what a Grade 9 students would know." Horikita counter backed.

"Wait what-"

Before Sudou could finish his saying. Horikita went out of the room.

Such arrogance. Huh? Not bad.

I glanced at Sudou, who was then fuming with anger.

He quickly looked at me. Got embarrassed and looked away from me.

I sighed.

I took my belonging and was about to return to my room.

"Just take your time. Don't laze around. Just saying for your benefit." I said and went away.

Again. I didn't do it for Horikita's sake. It was just...like...maybe my conscience acted by itself. I don't know.

[ Erza POV end ]

[ Ayanokouji POV ]

I looked towards Erza. She was looking at Sudou and wondering something. Not like she said anything out of curiosity, during the session.

It was just her teaching the other guys.

Many questions flooded into my mind regarding Erza.

I might have known her for some time, yet I don't know her.

Just before exiting the room, Erza said this:

"Just take your time. Don't laze around. Just saying for your benefit."

Again, I thought others' issue doesn't bother you? But then why such a change?

Are you trying to be friendly now? But why?

Are my suspicions correct about how you want to publicize my records?

If yes, then why? Could have done that in secret, but you decided to approach me, eventually, pairing me into the 'Partner' accompanied game of yours.

What am I to you?

Furthermore, what are YOU, to me?

I don't know. But there must be some kind of relation, to why you are putting such a façade; to why you approached me.

I know I will find it out.

[ Ayanokouji POV end ]