"IM HOOMMEEEE!!" I slam the door open extravagantly and almost instantly Wolf tackles me to the ground and licks my face off, "looks like someone actually misses me." I ruffle wolf's white fur and the two of us walk into the kitchen where Eden is cooking something and Dylan is sorting out the cabinets, "uhh.. what are ya doing?" they both look at me,

"We're doing your chores because you can't be bothered to. And since we're living here we need to get our share of responsibilities and whatnot. At least that's how it was when I was living with my family." Dylan shrugs and continues putting the vegetables in a drawer. I look at Eden who's smiling whilst stirring a pot of-

"Whatcha' making?" I look over his shoulder to see... pasta? In water... wow that's weird.

"mac and cheese." I raise an eyebrow and lean on the not so sturdy table,

"We don't have cheese. I don't have enough money and even if I did I wouldn't spend it on luxuries such as cheese. I'd probs use that money to save up for a descent citizen ship (not) or weapons or dog food." I take out my box of cereal from the cabinet Dylan is sorting out, he narrows his eyes at me as I start munching on the crispy flakes,

"You can't live off cereal ya know." Eden sighs, I smile at his back which goes unnoticed,

"I don't. I live off of cereal, water, bread and apples if I can afford them. Sometimes I'm lucky to steal a bottle of milk or two." I sigh, maybe I shouldn't spend the majority of my money on weapons and ammo. "oh yeah that reminds me." I mumble to myself and fish out a dog collar, a necklace, and four string bracelets which all have a small blunt blade dangling from it in the middle. "I got these." The guys come other and observe the bracelets,

"What are they for?" Dylan asks, I smile and pat his shoulder,

"this, my friends, are bracelets which symbolises and a necklace which means that from the time you put on this jewellery you can't leave our wolf pack. The necklace is for 'em of course seeing how I'm the leader and all. So what do 'ya say, you in?" Dylan grins and takes one, I look at Eden. "Are you?", his eyes widen

"but aren't you mad at me for you k-know..." he fidgets with his fingers and avoids making eye contact with me,

"the past is in the past; I don't care anymore. Take it." I throw the bracelet to Eden who almost doesn't catch it. We all put on our bracelets- well I tie the necklace around my neck letting it fall freely into my bloody t-shirt. Wolf barks at me, "Oh yeah sorry boy. Do you wanna join?" Wolf's eyes pierce through mine, he barks again. I crouch down and hold my fist out obviously my awesome best friend- who is also a dog and my pet- bumps his paw with my clenched fist. I click the black clad collar around his furry neck and small blade hides in his messy tangled fur. After I put on the collar he walks to the radiator and curls besides it.

"Dude take a shower you reek of blood." Dylan pushes me in the direction of the small bathroom, I smirk

"But it smells nice." He raises an eyebrow,

"No it smells like shit now go have a shower and change your clothes." He walks back to the kitchen and I'm left here standing dumfounded. Aren't I the leader of this pack?

I puff out my cheeks and storm into the shower. I strip myself of my clothes drenched in blood and jump into the shower. Cold water sprays my body and rinses off all the dried blood off of my body. I scrum my hair and limps and torso and so on with a rock making sure no dirt is left on my skin. The last thing I want is to get infected by stupid bacteria and die a miserable death. The clear water with a bright red tint washes down the drain and into the pipes. I step out grab the red towel and use it to dry my damp hair and wet form. I tie the rectangle of soft material around my waist and saunter back into the kitchen where three plates are propped on the rickety table each with an equal amount of warm mac and cheese that is still steaming. I stare at the food in wonder... is it poisoned? I dunno if I should eat it. Maybe I should just stick with cereal for now. I gulp as the aroma spread through the room and down the corridors,

"do you not like the food?" Eden's soft voice snaps me from my trance, I shake my head and grab a box of cereal,

"I don't eat homemade food. It makes me sick." I mutter and walk to the window so I can sit on the roof. Every night I go up on the roof and eat my cereal. I don't like the feeling of home-made food. At least not since that day anyway. I munch on the dry flakes and stare up at the crescent moon, I smile as I watch the grey clouds float past the glow ball and drift into my direction leading a shower. My smile falters slightly as I remember that I need to go into the slightly darker part of town to buy some more essentials. I can't as Eden to get them because he's weak. Dylan will probably get lost seeing as he hasn't killed anyone and that part is for the extremely dodgy people that rule the streets. I lick my lips contemplating whether or not I should bring Dylan or not. Nah I'll just bring Wolf, Dylan can go to school with Eden to try and get intel. Honestly speaking those guys were never made for a hellish place like this. I need to try and find a trustworthy killer that will join us willingly. I bit my bottom lip and climb back down into the apartment reluctantly.

"Oh hey Wolf," Dylan greets me, Eden passes me a small wave and grins. Now that I think about it Eden's face looks a little redder, hope he's not getting sick. I nod at them and walk towards the couch they are sitting on; I crouch in front of them as they watch me expectantly. We wait in silence- I am the first one to break it,

"Oi Dylan tomorrow you're going to school with Eden, no fusses. I don't care whether you like it or not you will go. Both of you are to gather intel on the rich sector and its government." Dylan nods dutifully whilst Eden widens his eyes in panic,

"you're not going to do anything crazy, right?" I ruffle his hair and smile,

"of course I am. But of course I will need the right information and resources." I smirk and walk towards my room, I wave from behind and slur and coherent 'good night' to the other guys.

Realising that my red towel disappeared somewhere on the way here I just stand there in my room in my naked glory, maybe that's why Eden's face was red. I shrug and slip on a pair of black boxers that I found on my bedroom floor. I flop onto my hard mattress and stare at the ceiling bored. Sometimes it really sucks when you have insomnia, I trace my index finger over the growing bags under my eyes and drop my hand back to my side.

"this is going to be a long night." I sigh, my eyes snap in the direction of the cracked window gazing at the light clouds pass by slowly revealing the stars in the dark sky. I wonder if mum's turned into a star when she died. I sigh for the umpteenth time; I shouldn't think about her. It will only drag me down.