She opened the door with a cigarette stuck between her lips, full of a deep red, but bloody lipstick as if she needed air from her house and lighten it up with a quickening move as she wanted the get rid of the stress out. Her long black hair was into a mess, not much of make-up was stuck onto her face, except for her lipstick. Purple and silk, but shortened nightgown were embracing her curves, but exposing her beautiful bare legs. Breasts ready to give any man the pleasure of their fantasies that they would ever wish for.

A woman to die for. She took out the cigarette out from her lips as she breathed the air out, as she leaned to the door, staring at the view. It was such a beautiful morning to look at.

Despite the horror of the reality of sociality of today. Which she hated.

Peace always wondered to herself if she was going to last forever, despite the hate through the world she was forced to live into. What a bad and mean place to live. Being snatched from birth. Being snatched from Pure, her other half part. Her twin.

The world was such a stupid and worthless place to live. Expecially in Manhattan.

The city of ignorants. Bunch of idiots living in a fantasy. Lies.

She scoffed as she kneeled down to pick up her mail from the dirty purple carpet, with her cigarette through her fingers. Usual morning day routine for most of people here, but not her. Waking up every day was like a new beginning, an adventure for her. She rose up to her feet and went back to the house, closing the door behind her back.

People may say what they want about her, they'll get what they deserved at the end. Damn, she hated their staring, their eyes behind her back and their voices talking behind her back, like she was sort of a modern witch haunting their precious and sweet little town.

Little screams were heard inside of her head which made her wince in annoyance. These voices were still inside of her head, about to make her go crazy, after years of isolation and darkness. One day, these people would pay for making her suffer. Not only them, but Pure would also pay for her part as well and soon enough.

Peace dropped her cigarette on the ashtray at the coffee table where others had laid as well and sat down at the table. Dropped the mail down at feet, in frustration. Pure was born a few minutes later after her and was told to be the nicest and noble, but pretty sibling with a promising future while her; she was proclaimed as the most beautiful and elegant, but not as much better as the first born. Not good enough than her little sister, had said the so called wise old lady back to her daughter whom have given birth to twin beautiful girls.

Peace and Pure.

She envied her sister's intelligence. Pure was so pretty, loving and smart while Peace was capturing people's hearts and manipulating them all, like a spell. Her sister had the attention of the parents and of the insane grandmother when she was left alone with her curly but beautiful black locks falling down to her shoulders, pale skin and red lips. Just like Snow White looked like inside the famous fairytale. Her sister looked so alike her, however only at the appearence. Beauty wasn't the only thing that seemed to be important for her sister. Pure looked like she wanted to learn so many things and was full of a bright energy that Peace couldn't no longer endure. Jealousy was beginning to haunt her mind. She wanted to have that attention that her cursing family was giving to the devoting and aspiring daughter.

One day, she had enough.

The two of them were snatched away after she had put her nails on her, not to forget that Pure had also fought back. Like they looked alike, they also had the same strength. And then, there was nothing.

She hated her sister. She hated Pure ever since the day she was born on this filthy earth, Pure was the cause of her pain and self hatred that was now being turned into other people. It was all because of her.

Screaming sounds were still being heard inside through her head. That was just enough. She stood up from her chair, heading her way to the drawers of the kitchen. Her movement caused to open one of them and rose up an very and slicy but big and long kitchen knife and rose up to see her reflection through it. Anger and malice were the words that described the features through the slicing object. She released a smile as she was satisfied of whatever she was staring at it.

Time to play, Peace.

Screams kept on going through the house, however nobody seemed to sense them, either way.

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Two days later...

Catherine Chandler couldn't help but to start tapping her feet on the floor, trying to deal with her nervousness or more like she tried to deal with her wanting to have an bottle red wine to ease up with her anxious feelings. Sitting before the captain's desk, Tess Vargas who was checking up her resume, wondering if the captain or the best friend she had known years ago, would still want to take her back to the precinct after leaving the departement to join the Defense departement.

Horrible mistake she ever had made of her life. She should had known better it was all a bad thing from the start, she got tricked by them and here she was; back from the start where she had gone from. It was a hard decision to call her best friend, not knowing if Tess was going to let her come back after her leaving, but if Tess had responded her call, it only meant something.

Not having seen her ex-partner in years, Tess Vargas looked the same person as she remembered, same curly but brown hair cut, a red shirt whose sleeves were both brought up to her elbows, still studious and beautiful confident woman than ever. Expect for an wedding gold band and a quite nice engagement ring with a blue sapphire diamond on it. Did Tess got married or something?

Cat wasn't so sure if she looked enough presentable enough to appeal the female captain's attention. Usually, she felt secure, but just not quite today. She wore long blue shirt with sleeves, black jeans with black heels. She had the time to brush her long loose curly brown hair who were resting on her shoulders, her face free of any make-up as she managed to try to look natural enough to prove herself worthy in front of Tess..She's been clean for a long time now, but why does her heart is like speeding up in fear, so? That silence was making her sweat.

"Would you mind by stopping doing that stupid sound you're making, while I'm reading here?"

"Sorry!" Tess's voice had come up as into a warning attack, which made her tapping feet stop, however crossing them together didn't made things any better, since she started to fidgeting her fingers on her knees, unable to hide her nervousness. Knowing she wasn't going anywhere with this, the female captain just closed the file she was studying as she let out a sigh.

"Ok, I think I've seen enough now.." She leaned back on her chair as she closed her eyes like they needed a rest. Cat looked up with big eyes wanting her ex-partner to say more, than she already has.

"See what?" Tess waved her hand as she tried to recollect the information she had read through Cat's files, making sure she got the thing right.

"Come on, Cat. I see you've been cleared from all charges from DHS and from Internal Affairs and been exonorated from murder, which was as an act of self defense..Your lawyer here made it clear..In order to prove you were innocent, you both wanted to make a deal which was to bring the real bad guy who was the cause of that unspeakable mess.."Cat just winced at that point.

"I know..but that-" But Tess cut her off in the middle as she kept on talking, like she hadn't heard her.

"However they first refused, because they were too busy whinning and crying over their stupid and precious agent, instead of seeing the real meaning behind this mess. They refused to see you walking away being free. And then, you disappeared for a year away from NY, after you and Gabe made a man talk about the mess he'd been involved with a bad guy. You guys managed to collect the missing evidence all together and stop the right guy whose been trying to see you up..Damn these stupid agents.." Cat tried to explain herself, but was once cut off, once again.

"Tess.." However her friend shook her head as she held an hand, telling her that she wasn't done with her speech.

"You and Gabe asked the departement for protection and they tried to kill you. The late Agent Hill believed you were the cause of it instead, but only after his own family got attacked by the bounty..The people who were trying to haunt you down. That Prince guy, who's been hiding away from getting killed had finally come up to talk to Agent Olivia Dylan, who has been trying to stop that man Peter Braxton after years and years for other criminal and terrorism activities..After he got away from the explosion.." Cat watched Tess who was trying to hold back on her anger when she pronounced the female agent's name, thinking she may have the right time to talk..

"Dylan thought he died and put the guilt on me about Hill's murder.."

"Shut up, Cat, I'm not done here.." had cut off Tess whose eyes snapped up open in anger and followed. "You faked your death after the explosion that was set up by Braxton in order to kill The Prince. You and Gabe managed to get him out, leaving you and your lover inside and the car exploded and fell from the bridge until crossed into the river.."Her voice almost had broke at this point. But she managed to follow despite the big emotions she felt inside. "They found out Lowan instead, but stated that your body went missing into the river. Saying that you died. The late ADA was into a very bad shape, burned into a third degree burn as doctors had proclaimed. Damage was already done and they couldn't do anything about it.." Cat winced at that tone, she really did not want that picture in her mind right now. Damn, where did Tess tossed the whisky bottle when she needed a drink?

"Gabe didn't made it out from his coma, but Heather, your sister had found you into a California's hospital's psychiatric Ward, acting out as if you were an person with bipolar disorder, which you were in fact trying to stop your other behavior. Getting drunk disorder, instead.." The ex-agent remained quiet at this, turning her head away from her best friend's disappointing stare. She felt ashamed. "After a short of time, DHS cleared you out from all charges after they got The Prince's confession and managed to stop Peter Braxton and sent him away for good, but only after they had learned that you were diagnosed with that disorder, which came into an agreement with the judge and your lawyer. And here you are, today.." Cat had sighed after Tess was done with the resume she had read, still refusing to meet her eyes.

"A year, Cat, you were hiding away for a year and for a crime you didn't want to commit.." Or more forced to do it, as you could say..

"He tried to kill me for my mother's actions.."She defended herself, nervously. She could still remember the agent shooting all over the place , before he got caught with an very angry Gabe as his hand held onto his neck, but before Hill could shoot again, she just went by instinct and by killing the agent to protect Gabe from doing the irreparable. It was self defense, simply, even if it meant by killing an human being. A honorable man, who was a husband and a father. Which it still haunted her, even today as she sat down and faced the accusations from her bestfriend here.

"Hill was wrong and he could had walked away with blood on his hands, for killing an innocent agent who had nothing to do with any of this mess. I still believe it was self defense. One or another, Agent Dylan would have to accept that, whatever she likes or not.."Cat brought her eyes back up to Tess, who tried to remain herself calm, as she leaned herself by putting both elbows on her desk, to look up at her friend.

"But the truth could still be exposed, and Braxton was the one who set me up and Gabe sacrificed so much.."

"Doesn't matter if the truth comes out. They'll notice that they ended up by making a big mistake by putting one of them in trouble. Conspiracy is a big word.." The ex-agent just shook her head, not knowing what else to say, but to apologize, over and over.

"Tess, I'm so sorry.."But the female captain kept on resisting by stating her opinion out loud. She was angry and it was a bad thing when Tess Vargas was angry for whatever situation.

"Stop being sorry, Cat! Dylan's departement could have gone into trial for conspiracy of murder. It's their fault, not yours! No wonder all charges were dropped right after that accusation..Dylan is just like the others after all, pitiful bitch.." had bashed Tess to her desk enough to make her ex-partner jump in shock. "Just be happy when they had withdraw your ass from that mess.."

"Tess, let me explain.."

"Well, welcome back, bitch!" Surprised by that changed tone, Cat looked up to see Tess who was quite grinning back at her surprised face. From all the years they've been partners and friends, Cat had found out that even if the captain position made Tess look more mature, but didn't change the fact that she was still the open minded person that she had known from before.

"Say that again?"

"You heard me. I said you got yourself hired. All accusations are dropped Cat, I don't think you need to worry about looking over your shoulder, anymore.."

"Not if you're under supervision from your sister. They had the accusations dropped after I pleaded non guilty, but that was by illiness issues. Which was bipolar disorder, that I wasn't conscious enough to respond from my actions.."Which was a lie of course, but spending a few months at psychiatric ward was even worse, than she had imagined. A few months later when she was discharged after being checked by a doctor and been declared officially alive. She went on trial and turned out alright right after the judges had declared her non guilty, but only for illiness issues. But on one and only one condition though. She had to be supervised for the time being under her little sister's control. So, all money and finances would go though Heather's name until she can prove herself that she can take care of herself and well being without putting anyone close to her in any danger. Never miss an appointement with the precinct's psychologist to check up with her raging so-called moods, according to the court, if she ever wants go to back on the job. But it was her choice to go through with it. So be it, Cat.

"But it's less worse than knowing about the alcoholic behavior, no? If they kad known that you were, they would still pursue the charges either way. And with Heather on your back and guiding you through recovery, it is a good sign.."

"As long I'm not a danger to the world.." Her relationship with Heather wasn't so good as it was years ago, especially when she found out that the sister she had known to be dead, was in fact alive and hiding away, from exposure. All because of mommy's mistakes here.

"You really think I would hire you back, if you were a danger to all of us, Cat? All charges were dropped and you're free to do whatever you want, Cat!" She could see that Tess tried to be the optimistic one here. But Cat made a face for an answer.

"With a diagnostic report stuck to your back and for good, Tess.." You call that being free? It was a prison, like a caged bird and being supervised by her little sister was even more humiliating than ever. Being the independant woman she is, made her feel more ashamed. But Tess tried to stay positive even if her smile turned into a frown, glancing at her.

"As long you stay put, do your job and be quiet as a mouse, the court should drop the supervision issue from your file and besides with you and Gabe being declared as heroes, the court would change their minds right away.."

"I'd like to believe that.."

"Trust me, Cat. I'm sure they would. Just give it a bit of time, try to be patient for the meantime.."

It may not be perfect, but that was all she could do at the moment. Be patient and sit still. Which she wasn't good at it, the wanting to know more was still inside and the more she know, the worse could happen. She knows she may have a long road to go, convicing the other cops that she was one of them, still and not some traitor to them but if Tess had welcomed her with both arms open, things could still go ok, no?

Maybe not..

"Anyways, thanks for hiring me back on the job and sorry if I got you into any stupid trouble again. I can assure you that I would try to stay quiet and nice, Tess.." she managed to say something as both of them stood up as Cat was preparing to leave the office and let Tess work.

"No problemo.. Oh and Cat, you almost forgot something here.." Cat turned her head as she was ready to turn the door handle as she looked up to see Tess opening one of the drawers from her desk to retrieve something and walked towards her with something on her hand. She looked up at her with a warm smile. One of those you don't see often from your friend. Her friend looked up at her with a confused glance, wondering whatever stupid mistake she may have had done again.

"You were about to run away without this, again..." She brought up her hand to hand her her badge. "Ever since you left the precinct, it never had gone away again, Cat. I kept it here, in case you ever wanted to come back here.." Oh God. Damn, she felt like she was about to cry and she did not wanted that to happen. Last time, when she said she was hired to join the Justice departement, Cat made a promise to Tess that her job over there would only be temporary, that no decision was made at all that she still could return, but in the meantime she wanted this job in order to find out who was setting her up. Putting the blame on her back for Vanessa Chandler's bad connections. They agreed to keep in touch, until Catherine had sort of 'disappeared' for a year.

She stared at the badge that she took from Tess's hand, her eyes were about to get wet at this nostalgic feeling. "Thanks, I won't try to disappoint you again and you know I won't.."

"Keep on staying sober and try to be a good girl, and everything should be fine, Cat. You'd be free someday..." And with that, Tess had embraced her into a big hug. "I know it. I missed you, Cat.."

"I missed you too, girl.."She hugged her back. Damn, she missed these hugs. She knew Tess wasn't quite a emotional person, no wonder she was a bit taken away when she hugged her, like old times when the two of them were partners.

And out of nowhere the phone on the desk had started to ring interrupting that moment between the two of them, but mostly because they both started to laugh. It was a relief moment even if they got both interrupted by work. Tess pulled away first and went back behind her desk to get the call as Cat couldn't stop on grinning like an idiot.

"Captain Vargas here.."she had announced as she tried to hold on her laugh."Oh hey, Keller, guess what? I got you a new partner here, so you wouldn't mess around alone.." Trying to hang her old badge back on her belt, Catherine stopped everything she was doing at the moment as she stared back Tess who blinked twice at whatever she was listening on the phone. Hang on a minute, did she just say Keller? She've heard that name somewhere, but where?

She watched her friend putting an fist on her hip as she kept on listening. Her eyebrows raised up in confusion as if she've had misheard that last sentence. All of the laughter was gone from her features now. Her eyes widened in shock."Say that, again?"

It was Cat's turn to wonder whatever was going on now, glancing up at Tess who grimaced, but had left her shaken,at the end of the line. She closed up her eyes as she released a big deep sigh out. "Tess?" She approached the desk, quiet as she could waiting for Tess to answer back. She didn't like that feeling that was making her feel uneasy now.

"Okay, I'll sent Cat-I mean Detective Chandler right up..." She opened up her eyes, angry but also annoyed at the man's voice on the line."Why? Because, I don't want you to do anything stupid while you wait for the forensic team to come up! That's why!" She hang up slaming the phone back down. "Damn, that guy.."She hung her head down in frustration.

"Tess, what happened?"

"Two little girls..God.."

"What?" She glanced at the captain who looked back up at her, feeling bad not only whatever the cop had told her on the phone, but for Cat. Whatever she was going to say, it wasn't going to be good to hear. Cat braced herself, waiting to hear what troubled her.

"Two girls were found at the lake by an old fisher, this morning and looks pretty ugly. Might be the worst case that you might have to face Cat.."

"What do you mean?"she felt her eyebrows crossing in wonder as Tess added this;

"They drowned, but savagedly separated from each other. Murdered. They were twins. Conjoined twins, from what Keller had said.."That left the new hired and female cop stunned. Cat couldn't believed this. Two girls murdered in the most horrible way to be killed.. Twins baby girls..What a way to start the day...

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I don't know how far I would go on with this, but I decided to give a try. Don't worry, I'm still working on The Villian One fanfic, but I had this idea stuck into my mind for a very long time. However, it's quite a twisted idea. You're wondering what happened with Cat? I'll explain it in the next chapters to come. I'm gonna be busy for the next couple days, but I'll try to update as much as I can..

Don't worry, it's still gonna be a VinCat story, but Vincent is not gonna make things easy for Cat..Oops. I shouldn't have revealed that spoiler! See ya..