Volin Women's Academy

IRINA'S POV

"You are no child of mine!"

I abruptly woken up by my father's loud voice in my dreams. I looked around the moving car and sighed heavily. "We're not there yet?" The female driver looked back to me using the reared view mirror. "No Miss. 10 more minutes." I sighed again and looked out of the windows.

My name is Irina Audra, the daughter of Larion Audra, the chairman of the world's leading secret association for assassins. I was raised in a very dark situation where I'm constantly looking up to death. After the death of my older brother and sisters because of my own foolishness, my father chased me out and disowned me as his daughter.

I am now just Irina. I sighed when I saw the vast building of the place I call home. It's a complete change from my old environment but, my mom are the only person who I can count on. "Madam Dasha will be very please miss. She's always been telling us the staff about you and your other siblings. And of course, my condolences for their passing."

"Staff? Is that mean your an assassin as well" she shake her head. "No ma'am. I'm just one of the people who created the weapons used by the student." It gained my attention. "You made guns?" She nodded. "Blades, axe, bows, you named it. I am also a part time driver." She smiled and entered the huge gated community.

"So this is Volin? It's enormous. Larger than Audra." The driver smiled. "It's the only higher education institution that have every course known to man. Only the best for our young ladies." I wondered. "Do you have demonology?" The driver nodded. "But the student who took that class are awfully anti social but exceptional student."

When the car stopped in front of the entrance, I saw a glimpse of my mother who walked towards the car. "Irina?" She questioned. I smiled. But something weird just happened. My mother actually hugged me. I never been hugged before after they both died. The only person who did was my late sister, Alina.

"Oh Irina.. how I miss you. I didn't get to see you at the funeral. I was wondering where you might have been." I returned the hugged. "I was in solitary confinement throughout the funeral. I was forbidden to see my sister and brother for the last time."

"Oh no Irina. Did he did something to you? Your father I mean." I didn't respond to that. "I take that as a yes." Mom pulled away from the hugged and looked into my orbs. "Come on. Let's go in. I'll introduce you to the Dean." I followed her inside and was bewildered by the enormous hallways.

"You own this?" Mom nodded. "It's my husbands but I get my fair share as well. "I'm sorry Noah and Varvara can't make it. They both busy with the first day of school session." I stopped behind her. "He's the Dean?" Mom shake her head. "He's the chairperson like I am. We own this Academy. The principal is behind this door."

Mom turned the knob and walked inside. I followed her closely. "Paris?" Mom called out. Seriously? The dean's first name is Paris? What's her last name. Hilton? I giggled at my own joke. "Dasha? She's here already?" When the Dean walked out from the back door, I was in trance.

This beautiful woman in my new Dean?!

"Irina, meet Dean Volin. Your aunt." Mom winked at me. That's her way of telling me she's off limit. "Irina." I offered my hand. "Paris Volin. The Dean." She smiled and took my hand in hers. "Have a sit. We'll discus about your needs and future plan so we can arrange everything."

"My what?" I asked. "What she meant was what is your dream? I mean this is a higher study academy. You must have other interest than assassination." Now that she mentioned it... I have no future plan. I could only have one job and that's being an assassin. "I have none." I'm being honest.

"Oh. Okay then. Do you have any interest? From there we can work something out." The dean said. My interest? I have no interest except for killing a human being. "Umm. Killing a human being is my only interest for now." The Dean turned to my mom. "Irina how bad was the school in your father's academy? Does he provide you with enough clues for the future?"

"All we have to do is studying like a normal school does. You know, the basic, maths, history, English? Foreign language, biology, physics. And for our extra class all the student are compulsory to be in assassination classroom. Where they taught us how to be one."

"Hmm. He's still as traditional as ever I see." Mom suddenly said. "But I do have a talent." Finally both of their faces lightened up. "I know how to play the violin. I can read music." The dean smiled. "We can work on that. How about we registered you in classical music course? We have the best of the best violinist as your teacher."

"But of course you can change this anytime when you feel it's not you. For the time being, classical music is your choice." I nodded. "It's settled then. Oh, the students are obligated to stayed within academy ground. That's mean you have to stay here. But of course you can stayed in the provided mansion. That's where Varvara stayed in."

"Because it's the new school semester, you will see a lot of freshman girls running around, trying to adapt. So you might need to be extra careful. Some of them are known to be the daughter of a serial killer." My eyes widen. "But of course the Volin girls know how to protect themselves." Mom smiled.

"Oh.. I do have a request. Is that's alright." The Dean and mom looked at each other before nodding their heads.

***

"All I'm asking that no one should know who I am. None of them will know I am your daughter or I am the Seraphim Blade. Only us. Is that okay? And I don't want to stayed in the mansion with Varvara. Everyone will talk about it. I just want a normal school life and I don't want to be the centre of the attention."

I sighed when I remembered the conversation with the Dean and my mom. I literally begged for it but I saw their little smirked. Whatever it is they planned something. Something sinister. Something out of the question kinda vibe. I followed the map they given me to my dorm. Just how many building they have? Even Audra Academy has only 3 main building and a dorm. That's it.

But I have to admit, the view of this scenery is one hell of a walk. I never dreamt of seeing the sun after what had happened to me. I probably been in the the solitary confinement for too long. I tried to be as invisible as I can be and avoided every eye contact the students gave me.

Sometime I hope no one even heard of Seraphim Blade at all. That nickname always gave me the trouble to be myself. I stopped where I am and looked at the map again. "Where you headed?" A familiar voice asked me. "Umm.. the dorm." I looked up to see it's mom.

"Through that path, towards the little garden and there you see a huge cemented sign saying 'Dormitory'. That's your station." She's being sarcastic huh. "Thanks ma'am. I appreciated it." I smiled and waved her my goodbye.

I stopped by the entrance of the dormitory. Like what mom said before, a lot of freshman girls running around, making friends or should I say, allies. "NO RUNNING IN THE HALL!" A voice startled everyone and when I walked inside the dormitory, I was greeted by an angel with nice looking knockers.

"And who are you? What is your business coming into the freshman dormitory?" Shit. This is the freshman dorm?! I messed up again. "I'm Irina. I'm looking for room 225." The blonde woman looked at me thoroughly and hummed. "My name is Zoya Lev. I am the Vice President of student in Volin Women's Academy.

"I'm Irina." She seems to be thinking of something. "Your dorm is the second building. Five minutes walk from here. This is the freshman dorm and for student who need to adapt with their new environment. From the looks of you, you must be a professional."

Shit. She can see through me! How is that even possible. I excused myself and walked towards my dorm. When I arrived at the second building like what Zoya mentioned earlier, I hope it's this place. I suddenly heard someone giggled behind me. Automatically, my nerve grabbed the person by the neck and aimed my knife at its neck.

When I noticed that it's a girl, I released her immediately. "Seems like you're on edge." She straightened her dress up and smiled. "The name is Faina Rodion. Room 227. You?" Should I apologised to her? I did just tried to killed her. "Irina. I'm sorry for my action. It's just automatic to protect myself. I don't like being sneak up on."

"Oh. It should be me who apologise then. I'm sorry." I brushed it off. "Can you please show me the room 225?" Suddenly she gasped. I have no idea why but she just gasped. "Room 225? Seriously?" I slowly nodded. She suddenly laughed and bending down, continued to laughed.

She must be one of the famous serial killer. "You should pray that she's in a good mood." I tilted my head confused. "What?" Faina smiled and showed me to my room. I thanked her but she said good luck to me for no reason and walked towards her own room. I shrugged and tried to use the key that was given to me.

At first the door won't budge but when I tried to pushed it even harder, it opened. I sighed and was about to walked inside when someone placed the tip of the gun on both my eyeballs. "Why are you breaking into my room?" That voiced questioned me. Her voice is melodious but from what I received now, she must have a rotten attitude.

"I was assigned to this room. My names Irina."

"Who the fuck assigned you to my room?!" She said through gritted teeth. "Here.. the papers." I present the paper I received from the Dean. She released my eyeballs and took the papers forcefully. I rubbed my eyes and when I looked up, I see an angel in front of me. A rotten angel but she's an angel alright.

She suddenly screamed and tore my paper to pieces. I was surprised by her action because my class schedule were on the same paper as well. "What... hey!" She glared at me and aimed her gun at me again. She expect me to be afraid of a little gun? Think again you bitch.

"You seems to have the nerve to be brave in my presence. Do you know who I am?!" She walked forward and aimed her gun to my forehead. "Should I know who you are?" I countered. "You piece of shit! You should die.. now." I didn't even blink when she pulled the trigger. "You didn't even flinched huh." She giggled and threw the gun away.

"It's blank. You show no fear at all. You must be professional Irina?" I didn't answered her question. "I am Evara Artem. You should be grateful you're in the same room as me. Everyone willing to kill for me just to be my roommate. Somehow that Dean dare to disobey me. I'll have little visit to her now."

She walked towards the door. "Don't change a thing in my room or you'll be dead. For real." She slammed the door on my face and I sighed heavily. Great. I have a psychopath as a roommate. Can this day get any more 'exciting?'

***

It's dinner and I have no idea where to go. I decided to followed the other group of student and hope they went to the place where they suppose to get some food. The map didn't help at all. It made me madder every second, trying to break the fucking code in every corner.

When I saw a building with 'Cafeteria' on them, I was this close to tears. The only meal I had was in the plane and its horrible. I went to the food counter and looked at every food that was on displayed. I see a lot of variety but none of it triggered my taste bud at all. I sighed and took a fish sandwich and a can of soda.

After I paid for the food, I searched the area for an empty seat. Most of the seats were occupied by groups of girls I really don't want to associates with. When the only table that's available was located in the centre of the cafeteria, I took a deep breath and proceed. "Better than those girlish group."

The first bite of of the sandwich made my taste bud felt something weird. The food was delicious but.... something... the ingredient perhaps. But before I could mustered up all the possibility, I heard the whole cafeteria turned silence. Not even a single voice was heard at all.

When I looked up, I saw a group of girls walking in with all their gracious presence. I know them and one of them is my roommate. Now that I saw them in groups, I can see who's the boss between them. It's that Vice President of student, is it Soy? I can't recall her name. When I noticed them walking towards me, I wondered what's going on.

Some whispering behind me and some even chuckled. All three of them stopped in front of the table and smiled. Except for my roommate. She's glaring. Like always. "You're sitting on our table." The VP announced. "I didn't see your name on it." I simply said. She cleared her throat and pointed at the edge of the table.

Of course. Me and my big mouth. "As you can see, my name is on the table." They all crossing their hands on their chest and tapping on the floor with one of their foot. "Remember me? I showed you the room earlier." I nodded. "Fiona is it?" She shake her head. "It's Faina. You should listened more."

I apologised. Suddenly my roommate slammed her hands on the table and glared. "Get the fuck off our table. We don't share." The VP grabbed her by the collar and pulled her back from me. "Don't be rude. She's new." The VP sat on the table with me. "Since Varvara is busy, we can let her just for tonight."

My roommate scoffed and turned her head away from facing me. Faina, as usual, smiled at me. "So, Irina. How do you adapt to your new environment?" The VP asked. "I can manage. Beside, I'm an ex student of Audra. This is much better than that hell hole."

I noticed Faina and my roommate looked at each other. "Audra Private Academy? Isn't that the school that beat you." My roommate shoved Faina's mouth with my sandwich. Oh no.. my dinner is gone. Suddenly a static sound was made from the television surprised us all.

I saw The VP stood up and whistled to gained everyone's attention. "EYES! ON THE TV!" She shouted and sat back down. My eyes were on the television and watched as mom suddenly appeared. "Hello student. I am Dasha Volin, the chairperson of Volin Women's Academy. I am here to welcomed every single of you to a wonderful school year."

I noticed mom reaching for something. She showed a small dagger and smiled. "I hereby, officially announced that Volin's operation is now in commence. For the new student of Volin, your first mission will be attending an orientation that will be held in the main gymnasium tomorrow morning."

What just happened? Is that all she's saying? So she's telling me to attend the orientation tomorrow? What am I? Grade school? "You will have to go orientation huh? Suck to be you." My roommate said. "Evara, did you forget? Varvara told us all that we have to be there assisting her with the orientation."

My roommates face turned red. Not from embarrassment but from anger. "What?! Hell no! I refuse!" The VP suddenly grabbed her by the hair and shoved her face on the cafeteria table. She pressed my roommates head on the table and I can slightly sense the killing aura extracted from her.

"If you disobey the president, I'll personally kill you with my own hands." She released my roommate's head and sat back down. By now everyone's eyes were on us. By how swiftly she moved, she must be a professional assassin as well. But I have my doubts with Faina. She's seems to be the soft one.

But from my line of work, never judge a book by its cover. Sometimes the least showing person is the deadliest of them all. "I'm sorry. But, who's the president of the student?" I asked. They all turned to me. "Varvara Volin of course. Don't you got brief by the welcoming committee? She's there you know."

The VP answered me. "Well can't blame her. She's a transferee. Varvara dealt with the freshman." Faina added. Suddenly my roommate stood up and turned her body towards the counter. "She's always that grumpy?" Faina nodded. "She just hate having a roommate. She thought she said that clearly to the dean before."

"So she's angry at me?" They both nodded. "Just don't get to your deep sleep. Who knows what she might do to you." Faina joked and winked at me. "Don't skip orientation tomorrow. You'll be brief by then. If I don't see even a glimpse of you, I'll dragged you to the gymnasium myself if I have to."

Somehow I think she's serious about it. I turned to Faina but she just shrugged her shoulder. "By the way, you have the most beautiful brown hair I have ever see. Now that you put it on a messy bun like this, gosh you're gorgeous." Faina being bold.

I gulped my saliva and gave her a dry laughed. "Umm.. thanks.." she smiled and stood up. "You should laugh more." She winked and went to the food counter. "That's the seductress alright.." I wondered what the VP meant by that.

IRINA'S POV

I slowly opened my eyes as my ears heard the forsaken ringing of the alarm clock. I looked around the room and noticed that she's not on her bed anymore. I was glad that she decided to be out this early because last night was weird enough.

I didn't mean to walked in on her soaking herself in the tub. Thank god the bubble covered every little details of her body. I smirked. Well. Come to think of it, she's not that little if it comes to her chest. I chuckled when I remembered her redden face.

Shit! What am I thinking! I can't think of her that way. She's will kill me! Literally! I sighed and got up from my bed. I grabbed my towel and went inside the bathroom but this time I made sure no one inside. While stripping my clothes off, my eyes were all over the battle scar I have on my body. I looked at myself in the mirror and traced the biggest of them all on my chest.

This scar meant so much to me and it holds some of the most inhumane secret of all. I looked down and laughed at myself. I'm just a puppet for him. No more special than that. It's a blessing he chased me out of his life. But he's right. I am no good. I broke his rules. After I shake my thoughts about him off, I decided to continued my morning routine.

After putting on the all black set of clothes and light make up to covered my flaws, I walked out and do my bed. I looked at the time and scoffed at myself. I remembered the orientation will starts at 8 am.

"You need to put on the uniform." A voiced startled me. It's my roommate. "If not you'll get a penalty and I will be blame as well." When I looked up to her, she's in her uniform. White dress shirt, black blazer and skirts just above her knees with red lining. I detested the uniform from the core of my body. I will looked hideous in skirts.

"No thank you." I was about to walked out when I suddenly felt a chain wrapped around my ankle and pulled me back in. I hit the floor face first and it brings joy to this bitch. "Either you wear this uniform or I'll strip you myself!" She threatened but before she could lifted my shirt up and see my scars, I grabbed her hands and stopped her.

"You touch me again and I'll break your hands." I know I shouldn't say this mean words but she's out of boundary! She smirked at me. "I like to see you try, Irina." She challenged me. "Let me go." I tried to spat her hand away but she's determined.

"Fine. I'll explain myself to the president so she won't give me a lot of trouble." She released the chain and stood up from me. I got up and walked out of the room towards the gymnasium. Can this day be any more degrading?! I sighed and noticed a lot of the freshman girls looking at me weirdly. Well probably because I'm not wearing the official uniform I guess. I tried to be as invisible as I can be like yesterday. I just want this thing to end soon. After I found the perfect place to sit on the bleachers, I watched as the gymnasium were immediately filled with new student.

I can't believe they all going to be an assassins after they're graduate. At the middle of the court I noticed the VP and Faina stood beside a podium. I tilted my head to see Faina more clearly from where I am. I wondered why does she have a whip with her. When the door were opened by someone, all eyes were on the person walking in, including mine. I know that girl. I talked to her a couple of times before. She's Varvara Volin. The student president of this academy. I shake my head when she was dragging my roommate inside the gymnasium like a grade school kid. Hmmm. Varvara seems different now. Her expression showed nothing but fearless leader. She used to be so....

"I expect everyone to be in their uniform for this orientation but somehow I saw a couple of you decided to disobey the rules." Varvara cleared her throat. "I'll let it slip this time. You girls are freshman and new student." Her eyes made contact with mine for a brief seconds before continued introducing the girls beside her.

"As you all may know, I am Varvara Volin. The student President of this academy. And this is my Vice President, Zoya Lev. These other two girls beside me is my other comrades. Faina Rodion and Evara Artem." Faina actually waved at me.

"We're student of this academy and also a student-teacher." My eyes widen. Seriously?! I heard everyone gasped as well. "I'm specialised in close combat moves. Zoya here specialised in creating new form of attacking, by using poison." Zoya waved at them.

"Faina Rodion is our little seductress." Suddenly Faina whipped her whips on the court floor, trying to get everyone's attention. "And Evara here is expert in handling guns, swords, blade, you name any kind of weapon, she's the expert." Varvara smirked.

"You see dear student. Being in this cruel world means you have to survive. Kill or be kill. That's the real question you should ask yourself everyday. Either you pull the trigger or your enemy will. That's where this school exist for. It teaches us to be alive in every situation possible. Any question?" A lot of the freshman raised their hands.

"What do you mean by seductress?" One of the student asked. "Being a seductress has its peek." Faina started to talk. "You could be bold but for me, to have a clean kill, all you have to do is seduced them. Man or woman. Same trick, same MO, different tactic." I was impressed by her explanation.

"So basically you're whoring yourself?" A moment of silence when Evara suddenly threw her knife to the student who said such word to her friend. "She's not whoring herself you snotty face." Faina stopped her from walking forward. When I turned to the student, she was so pale but glad that the knife did stabbed her.

"Being a seductress meaning you get to ride in a fancy car with your target. I've been dealing with the king of mafia and some of the notorious serial killer known to man. These tactic only works if you have the brains to pulled it off." Faina nailed it. It seems that Evara has a sensitive spot for her friends. She's overly protective of them. I'm glad that Varvara manage to have a friend like them. Who's willing to protect each other.

***

I waited for everyone to walked out of the gymnasium. After a very long day of mindless sitting and listened to this crap of orientation, I really need a bubble bath. At least to calm the nerves. I stood up from the bleachers and walked down the steps. When I heard the gymnasium door creaked, I looked up to see Varvara walking in. She called me using her fingers and when I nearly in front of her, she ran towards me and hugged me tight.

"Oh Irina! I was worried when I didn't see you in the mansion! Why did you decided to stayed in the dorm?" She asked. When she pulled away from hugging me she face me with her pouting face.

"Are you mad at me or something? Is it because I never call?" Oh no.. she's about to cry. This what I suppose to say earlier. How can someone so fragile like this can be the student president and not to mention student-teacher. She sniffed and I can see tears begin to flow down her cheek.

"Varvara.. I'm sorry. It's just I don't want to be the centre of attention." She suddenly giggled and wiped her tears. "Your plan didn't work perfectly though. You're roommate is my friend and she's one of popular student around here." So that's why the Dean and mom smirking about. They tricked me! "Oh before I forget... little gift from my dad." She handed me a brown package.

"Mom requested for some alteration of your uniform. She knew how you hate to use this skimpy short skirts. You're the first to wear long pants." She winked. Seriously? They actually do this for me? "Oh. Since you're in classical music course, you need a violin correct?" I nodded. "You'll get it in two days time. Mom had it custom made for you. So just relax. Here." She gave me a paper.

"Just present this paper to your lecturer and she will understand." I can't thanked her enough. She's been so helpful. "Zoya told me you sat on our table at dinner last night. You're welcome to joining us. Don't be shy. Okay?" I smiled. "Somehow I doubt I'll be joining you guys again." Her face turned sad.

"But you'll be all alone. I can't allow that." She's about to cry again. "Hey... Varvara.. listen to me. Don't be that way. I'm used to be alone. Beside, solitary confinement help me with that feeling. I just want a normal school life." "But..." I stopped her. "Please.." I begged. She sighed and nodded slowly.

"If you want anything, anything at all, just ask." I smiled and thanked her. "Oh mom gave me this as well." She handed me a file that was inside her backpack. "She said you need to come by the nurse's office twice a week. You know.. to check your.. bones." Oh. I nearly forget about that too. Thank God for mom.

"Thanks." Varvara hugged me goodbye and walked out of the gym. I decided to walked up to my room and rest a bit before dinner. I reached out for my keys and unlocked the door. I turned the knob and walked in. But little did I know that my roommate was just changing her clothing. Not to mention she's only in her undergarment. We looked at each other face for a second before her face turned red and threw every single things at me for walking in the room as I please.

"ARE YOU A PERVERT?!" She yelled and still throwing the things she can grab. "I'M......SORRY!" I avoided every hit but when she grabbed a picture of my older sister and brother from my bedside table, I caught it easily. I was so glad to know that their picture is alright.

"Get out! GET THE HELL OUT!" She screamed at the top of her lungs while covering her breast and private parts. It's not like I can see anything. I scoffed and walked out. I waited outside and wondered what's taking her so long. When the door opened a little, I walked in and noticed she's doing her assignment. I walked past her part of the room and towards mine. I placed the package that Varvara gave me on the table and lay on my bed.

"Hey what clubs you're in?" Did she just asked me a question? "Well, I'm in the classical music course, music club perhaps?" I heard she turned her body towards me. "Who are you to Varvara Volin? Why did she hugged and cried for you? Are you two lovers?" My eyes widen. How did she know?!

"I saw you two in the gymnasium. You look at her lovingly. Who are you? It's almost impossible for a transferee to be here if you don't know the chairperson. I'm curious about that. Zoya and Faina as well." What should I say?! Or do?! I can't tell them.

"We're old friends. That's all." Suddenly Evara slammed her hands on the table. "Liar. I've been friends with her since kindergarten. You're never in the picture. Only us four." Before she get to asked even more question, we both heard her name and the other student-teacher were being called using the PA system.

"I'll get my answers eventually. You can count on that." Was all she said before walking out of our room.

***

It's my first day of class and I'm lost. I maybe the world fearsome assassin but I do have such bad sense of direction. I sighed heavily. Who designed this forsaken academy. Can they just build a place that actually had signs on them?! I looked through the map again and wondered where I am.

"Need any help?" I turned around to the owner of that voice and there she was, standing with her glory behind me. "Yea. I need to go to the classical music course room. Where is it?" She chuckled and leaned in.

"I'm going there myself. Let's walk together." She invited me. Now that she mention it, she does have a violin case. "I'm sorry for troubling you." She brushed it off. Words can't describe how beautiful she looks. So poise and so delicate. She looks so fragile as well. I was completely in trance when the wind suddenly blew her silky black hair with grace. My gay heart is not beating right. I tried to be as cool as

I can while the wind literally raping her body. She hold down be short skirt while walking but I can see a glimpse of her black panty. I blushed and looked away. "Really hate this part early in the morning. The breeze is good but it gets crazy sometimes." She voiced out and when I looked up, her face flushed at me.

"Sorry for the inconvenience. I know how terrible my sight is now." I shake my head no. "You look perfect." We continued to walked towards our destination. "Here we are." She announced. I thanked God for this little meeting.

"Since we're classmate, how about we learn each other's name?" She suggested when she opened the door for me. "My name is Athena Vladimir." My eyes widen when I heard her last name. Vladimir?! Don't tell she's THAT Vladimir. "Irina. Just Irina." She smiled.

"Ok just Irina. Nice meeting you." She giggled and offered her hand. We shake hands. But, if she's a Vladimir, why would she be attending class like normal student? Aren't special people like her has the choice?

"Which dorm you in?" She suddenly asked. "Room 225." She gasped. "Evara'a roommate? Lord have mercy on your soul." She suddenly said and patted my shoulder. Seriously why does everyone does that when I told them who's my roommates.

"Is she that evil?" I questioned. Athena showed me her award winning smile and nodded. "She's probably more evil that Seraphim Blade herself." I scoffed mentally. No ones more evil than I am. "Well, I heard rumours saying that Seraphim Blade enrolling in this academy. I'm looking forward to meeting her." If only she knew she already did. I giggled.

"What's so funny?" I smiled and shake my head. "Nothing. Shall we continue? Our class will start soon." She lead us to a huge double door and opened it. When I entered, every eyes were on us. Well mostly on Athena. "Sit beside me." She offered. Before I could refuse, she grabbed my wrist and lead me towards her seat. I saw whispering and some even clenched their fist from seeing me together with her.

Overall, this class is amazing. It's like lecturing hall we had in Audra but this is something I will love to learn about. I watched as the student beginning to filled all the seats available. I was surprised to see this many of them. When class suddenly turned silence i looked up to see who's responsible for it. A woman walked in our classroom.

"Settle down." I was surprised to see it's the Dean. "As you all may know, I am Paris Volin. You can call me Miss Volin or Dean Volin. Or just ma'am. Either way I will respond to you except for professor bitch or professor know it all." The Dean literally glared at a student in front of us. I felt someone tapping on my shoulder.

"You're the new girl huh? How can you manage to have Athena and the student-teacher as well? You're suspicious that's for sure." I didn't respond to that.

"Be careful new girl. You're playing with fire here." She lightly pushed my shoulder and acted as if she's been listening in class.

"Can anyone tell me the similarity of Bach, Debussy, Vivaldi and Brahms?" The Dean asked us all? Seriously it's an easy question. The girl in front of me raised her hand.

"Umm.. they all dead?" The class erupted in laughter. The Dean shake her head and ignored her. "Anyone?" I noticed Athena raised her hand. "Yes.. miss Vladimir." The class suddenly become silent.

"They all created beautiful symphony in an era where it's impossible to create such things." The dean smiled. "Correct miss Vladimir. That's how you answered a question." The Dean seems to have quite an awful start with the girl in front of us.

"Today we're going to learn music theory since some of us didn't bring their instrument." The Dean smiled and begin the class. When the class is over, I was just putting away my stuff when Athena grabbed my wrist. I looked up to her and she smiled.

"Let's have lunch together." Every movement in the class abruptly stopped and turned to us. "Me?" Athena chuckled. "Is there somebody else here that I'm talking to and grabbing her wrist?" I don't know what to say. Should I say no? That would be rude. I slowly nodded at her. She helped me putting my stuff away and dragged me out of the class. The other student were looking at us weirdly and some even stared at me. Are they... jealous? I shake the feeling away and walked with her side by side. She's very talkative and cheerful.

When were at the cafeteria, we didn't even walked towards the food counter like we suppose to. She lead me to a sitting area next to the place where I sat on yesterday. Zoya looked up and smiled at me.

"Looks like you found yourself a friend. Good for you." She said and continued to read her book. "Sit sit." She invited me with her wide smile. She suddenly clapped her hands and two woman appeared in front of us with a plate of mouth watering gourmet.

"Please.. eat.." well don't mind if I do ma'am. The first bite was magical. It's like the food is dancing inside my mouth. "Our family chef is the best huh?" Athena smiled. I could only nodded as my hands is shoving food in my mouth. "Slow down." I heard my roommate's voice next to me.

"You're gonna choke if you don't slow down." She said while wiping the smudge on my mouth with her thumb. What the world is happening?! Did she just... wait.. what?! "Thanks." Athena tilted her head while staring at Evara. "You two are close?" Athena questioned.

"We're roommates." I said as I swallowed my food. I turned to Zoya and Faina who's as surprised as I am at the other table. I mouthing 'help' but they ignored me. I feel like I'm in middle of something sinister when they both glaring at each other.

"Enough! Evara, sit." Varvara's voice echoes in the empty cafeteria. I wondered why everyone decided to be mute now.

"You just got touch by an angel, Vladimir." Evara said through gritted teeth before walking towards Varvara's table. What happened between them? I need to know!

IRINA'S POV

"Alright ladies.. pick up your weapon. If you're unsure which to choose, please do meet one of our student-teacher as your guidance." Varvara announced as I walked in the private sector of underground training facility.

"Did you accustomed to this weird place already?" A voiced asked me from behind. When I turned it's Athena in her... ummm... bondage gear? "Sorry. I just for here from one of my mission. I have no time to change from this skimpy outfit." She laughed it off and excuse herself.

"My my... she have the looks, the brain and the body to be as good as Faina and even all of us combine." The VP suddenly appeared beside me. "What is your expertise again?" The VP scoffed. "Poison. I create some of the most dangerous poison known to man." I should listened in class more.

"Come on. Pick up your weapon. Once she's here you all will have to fight her. With or without a weapon. And don't worry, most of the guns and blades here are fake." She lightly pushed my back towards the weaponry table. I decided to take a dagger and walked away from the table. Why are we even in this place? This school is getting weirder by the second.

"I hope you guys ready for me." I looked up and Evara was holding a sword on each hands. She begin to attacked every student in the whole room, injuring them. I thought the VP said the weapons are fake! "That is how you're going to protect someone your love one?! How pitiful!" She said after injuring a student who's covering another student behind her. I was surprised that Varvara and the others didn't stopped her.

"Don't be afraid. We have the best doctors available." Athena walked back beside me. All of the blood remind me of something that happened while back ago. "Good luck." Athena suddenly said and walking away from me. When I heard someone scream, I turned around to see Evara is charging at me. I jumped back and stick the landing but she's not giving up. She started to swinging her sword at me repeatedly. But I kept on avoiding it.

"Stay still!" She yelled. She expect me to be hit?! Seriously?! I used my dagger to deflected her swing but it's no use when I realised it's a fake weapon! She gave me a creepy cynical smiled and pushed her sword harder towards me. I noticed the dagger beginning to cracked. I need to think of something... fast! Think Irina! Suddenly my eyes wandered to her chest. Wow.. cleavage. I smirked and literally groped her breast and she yelped.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING PERVERT!" She jumped away from me and covered her chest. It's probably the worst move ever because now she's pissed. By now, the whole class will never stop teasing me about this. But, I just have to! It's for surviving..... yes... surviving.. oh God Irina! As if they all will believe you.. pervert!

"You will pay for this!" My roommate threatened me. Oh shit! She suddenly charged at me without her sword and kicked me down so that I laid on the floor. She sat on my stomach and tried to hit my face. If only she's not trying to kill me, this pose is such an amazing feeling. Come on Irina! Stop thinking dirty while you in trouble! I need to stop her from hitting. I just need to. It showed that she's a professional. Every punch she threw was powerful. But the effect will break her fist.

"I'll break your jaws for this!" She said but I caught her fist easily. "Evara... you can stop now." Varvara's voice echoes and Evara actually stopped herself from hitting me. She stood up and walked back to Varvara and the others. "Class, that's how you stop an attack. Not taking it." Varvara announced.

"As an assassin, you need to find your opponent weak spot. And what you just witness right there is how you do it. For Evara's case, her breast." Evara scoffed. "She's a pervert!" I shouldn't have touched it. Now the whole school will think I'm a pervert. There's goes my reputation.

"Don't worry Irina. You're still an angel to my eyes." Athena whispered in my ear. I thanked her with my smile and looked down. That was close. I really don't want Evara's knuckle to be hurt. Maybe Varvara noticed how serious it goes and called off the training. I looked up to my step sister and smiled. She gave me a little nodded and tapping on her watch. I was confused.

"To be an assassin, physical exam is important. Being one meaning your body, soul and mind will be put on a test. There's a lot of unspeakable thing will happen." Suddenly I remembered my physical exam at 5. "Excuse me. What time is it?" Athena showed me her wrist watch. It's 4:45. Darn it! Now where is the nurse's office again?

"Hey, where's the nurse's office?" I asked Athena. She turned to me. "Why? You're sick? Did Evara hit you that hard?" I shake my head. "I volunteered myself to help the nurse today. I somehow forgot to asked where the office is." She smiled.

"The administration building. Second floor. Third door on the left. I think the nurse's name is Luciana. I think. The nurse's keep on changing every time." I thanked her and raised my hand. "Yes Irina?" Varvara spoke out.

"May I be excuse? I have some urgent matter to attend to. I promise I'll give my all tomorrow." Varvara nodded and gave me a piece of paper. "Present that to the nurse in charge." I thanked her and walked out of the secret facility. Illy mind seemed to thought back at the time where Evara and Athena nearly got into a fight. I wondered what happened between them. I wanted to asked the student-teacher but I can't even get a moment alone with one of them. I suddenly stopped and looked around the empty stretch of hallways when I think the walk towards the elevator taken too long. Hmmm... which way to the elevator again?

***

"Everything is in their place." The nurse said after checking, rubbing and tapping every part of my body. "I'm sorry for the inconvenience but Madam Dasha asked me to be thorough." I brushed it off. "It's okay. That's what I have to endure for having this body." The nurse smiled.

"But I was wondering how could your bones became this...." She stopped when she noticed I looked down. "I'm sorry. I was way out of line." I looked up and shake my head. "No. It's fine. Well.. countless mission made my body tired. That's all." The nurse went back to her station and waited for me to put on my clothes

"But to have almost all of your bones replace by an artificial ones made from titanium, that's bizarre. Even for this line of work." She's right. It's bizarre. But, I can't say anything. I was just a puppet for him. I may have his blood in me but after mom was chased out from the Audra mansion, he treat me like I'm not family at all. It's all my brother and sister. I am nothing. I'm only be used when the situation is not under control.

"Don't worry Irina. Just think of your scars and incision as how strong you are. Literally." The nurse smiled. I put on my blazer and sat in the bed again. "My scars huh?" I looked down to my hands and gave out a dry laughed. "I despise them. All they do is reminding me off my despair." I looked up to the nurse.

"I guess I have no choice than to live it up." I noticed the nurse's eyes flickered. Did I say something weird? "By the way, I just noticed you're wearing pants instead of skirts. Is that allowed?" I nodded. "Special request to the chairperson." I chuckled and excuse myself. "Remember, you're not his puppet anymore. You're just Irina." The nurse voiced before I closed the door. I decided to go to my room. There's no harm in skipping dinner for one night. I was enjoying the night scenery and soft wind when I heard a loud screeching noise made from a motorcycle. It stopped beside me and when I turned around, the person riding it waved at me. I still don't know who it was because of the helmet. But from the racing suit the person wearing, it's a woman. "Hey!" I was surprised to see it's Athena. "We still have time for dinner. Want to join me at the cafeteria?" She politely asked me. "No thanks. I have no desire to eat but where did you go after the last class?" She smiled and placed the helmet on the gas tank.

"Well, I was summon by my older siblings. So I went home." I nodded my head and examined the beautiful beast she's riding with. Hmmm... Ducati Testastretta DVT, L- Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, Dual spark, Liquid cooled... this is a Xdiavel.

"From the thorough staring, you love bikes?" I nervously laughed and slowly nodded. "I once own a Hayabusa. But I can't bring it here because it belongs to my father." I sighed heavily thinking of my little devil back at Russia. "Here." She suddenly threw me the keys.

"It's yours now." She simply said and unmounted her bike. "What? No way. This is yours. And I can't afford it.." not with my low pocket money I receive from mom. She smiled.

"I'm giving it to you so accept it. Beside, I have more at the mansion. Not to mention the overly expensive super car." I shake my head no. "No way. You don't even know me that well." Athena pushed my hand away and leaning in.

"Just treat it like it's a gift from me. To you. For congratulating you entering this distinguished academy." She's being persistent! "No. I can't simply accept it." I handed her the key back but when I felt something wet on my lips, my eyes widen. Did Athena just kissed me?! She fucking just kissed me!

"There. I just kissed you. Accept this as my gratitude showing how sorry I am." She pulled away and winked. "I'm sorry for making you blush this hard" Athena was being all cute, my heart couldn't take it.

"IRINA!" I heard someone called for me from the distance but I was too in trance with Athena's breast so close to me. "IRINA!" The voice get closer but seriously, i will ignored everything if the most beautiful girl in school is this close to me.

"IRINA!" I felt someone tugged on my shirt and pulled me away from heaven itself. Athena was confused as well when I was pulled away from her. I missed my footing and fell butt first on the ground. When I looked up, it was Evara.

"Sorry for disturbing your date but I need your help with something. Come back to the room." She turned to Athena. "If you think you could buy her with all of your gifts, you're wrong." Was all she said before dragging me towards our room. Seriously what is wrong with her and Athena. She slammed our door when we're arrived she didn't even bother to turned around.

"Stay away from her. She's bad news." Was all she said before walking into the bathroom. "I thought you said you need my help with something." I yelled a little. "Varvara asked me to give you the thing on my table." I turned around and saw the violin case. When Evara walked out of the bathroom, she suddenly turned my body to face her. With her left hand under my chin and the other holding a wet cloth, she literally wiping my mouth with it. "We really don't want her germs to be all over you." She said.

"Ummm..." she stopped and turned around with her back in front of me. "Stop hanging with that evil woman. She's only going to give you more problems." She spoke out before went to bed and covered herself with her duvet. Wait a minute... did she just blushed?!

***

"Student, meet Katyusha Voya." The Dean introduced to us her guest who walked in the classroom like she own the place. "Katyusha? As in the war song?" The class erupted in laughter. The woman chuckled.

"My name is unique yes? But no, am not a soldier. Just someone who love classical music." She smiled. Somehow I think her smile is not sincere at all. I can tell she's holding her anger.

"Katyusha Voya. The famous music conductor huh. I saw your orchestra with my whole family few years back. I must say it's one of the best." Athena suddenly voiced her opinion out. "Athena Vladimir. Nice to see someone I know in this class." Athena smiled.

"Say hello to your sisters for me. And of course your brothers." Athena nodded. "Likewise." The Dean clapped her hands to gained everyone's attention. "Since we have a welcoming concert party for the whole student, the chairperson asked for the classical music student to perform a symphony as an opening act." The Dean turned to Katyusha.

"Katyusha was kind enough to be our conductor and she's willing to stayed with us until it's over." Katyusha looked around the whole classroom. "We have several people with violins, the cello, clarinet, trumpet, Viola, harp, piano.... hmmmm.. we can work with this." Athena suddenly raised her hand. Katyusha allowed her to speak up.

"How about we do Bayushki Bayu?" Katyusha acted as if she's thought of something smart and nodded vigorously. "Nice idea Athena." Seriously? A lullaby? Why that among all the great symphony.

"Since my whole family will be here, it's perfect." Athena seems excited about it. I mostly spend the long hours of class either sleeping, yawning or just talk to Athena. She somehow always woke me up from my little slumber. I can see she's wanted this mini concert to be a success. I heard of the Vladimir family before. They are big in the music industry. Maybe that's why. But, how did she became an assassin? That's just weird on so many level.

"Hey, if I'm not mistaken, you sister, she's one of the famous conductor as well, correct?" She stopped walking and face me. "How did you know? Did you google about my family?" She wiggling her eyebrows.

"Don't flatter yourself. I know you because I heard about your family not long ago. Hey, is it okay if I asked your a question since we friends and all." She nodded and we both cleaned up our stuff. "What is up with you and Evara?" She stopped whatever she's doing and sighed.

"Well..." she zipped her bag. "She's my ex girlfriend." She chuckled and smiled at me. "We broke up after she met my whole family. Trust me. She was not always this mean and bitchy. She's actually quite a doll. She's poise, kind hearted but when it comes to killing, she's the queen." If I knew this will turn to a mushy tale, I shouldn't even asked her.

"Now she's angry at me for ending it and not for having my own opinion on things. We were in love. Now it's over and we're enemies now." She said with ease. As if it's a joke for her. "Irina. The student president wanted to see you now." The VP gained my attention. I thanked her and excuse myself from Athena. Walking towards the student president office is something I never dreamt of doing. This is one big school and I think I lost my way. Again. "Lost?" Evara asked me. I nodded.

"You're hopeless." She grabbed my wrist and lead me to where Varvara is. "I swear, you're one hell of a transferee. Even Varvara loves you. And Athena." I heard she sighed. "Well don't you? Love me I mean." I joked.

"There's no way I'm going to do that. You're a pervert. I mean tell me who else ever seen their roommate naked... twice!" She got a point. "But did you like what you see?" It was low but I heard her clearly.

"I don't know. I mean Athena kissed me." I teased. She released my hand and pointed at a building. "Just find a big sign saying student president plate." She said and leave me alone. Geez. She can't even take a joke. I continued to find Varvara. When I opened the front door, I saw her waiting for me while crossing her hands and tapping her foot on the floor.

"What have you done to my best friend?" She asked when I closed the door. "Which one?" Varvara walked up towards me. "Evara. I noticed she's been grumpy even more now." Should I tell her? First, I saw her best friend naked twice. Second, she saw me being kissed by her ex. And third, she wiped my mouth after being kissed.

"Well....." I trailed. I could hear her foot tapping on the floor, telling me she's waiting. Oh God she's exactly like mom. "Well?" She questioned. I nervously laughed. "Well..." She stomped her foot, telling me she's out of patient. I flinched.

"I saw her naked twice and she warned me not to be friends with Athena." Her eyes widen. "You saw her naked? TWICE?!" I nodded and looked down. "How come you manage to see her naked. Not to mention, TWICE?!" She questioned.

"Well. It's a habit of not knocking before entering the room or bathroom." Varvara face palm herself. "No wonder she's this moody. Her life consisting of rules and before she even knew the existing of Volin, she's a very conservative girl. By conservative, I mean, a person who trust such things like whoever kiss them without THEIR consent will automatically be their LOVER or something." I don't see the connection. She sighed.

"You saw her NAKED twice! That's mean you're married dumbass!" Now it's my eyes that widen. "But she was mad and wanted to kill me!" She started to walked forward. "Every girl who didn't expected it will kill you! You need to do something about her little misunderstanding. The game is about to happen soon and she need all the concentration for it." I tilted my head.

"The game? What game?" I asked. "After the welcoming concert party, the academy will be participating in the Game. It's called the game because it is a game. With human target." That gained my attention.

"Where do I sign up?" She sighed. "I have a feeling you're trying to avoid the real topic here." I gave her a dry laughed. "There's an audition for it this Friday. If you can manage to woo the best of the judges, you're in." I smiled. "Oh! There's only four person chosen for it so.. competing against a school filled with assassin.." Varvara laughed.

"That's nesrto impossible." "Are you forgetting something?" She shrugged. "I am Seraphim Blade." I said and smiled at her. "I can do anything to woo them all.."