Pandora Hearts:

Dead Affections

Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart. -unknown

Illegal Contractor

Name: Ashley Marie Penelo

Status: Duchess

House: The Penelo Household

Hair: Black

Eyes: Violet

Family:

Malcolm Penelo and Beth Tomaj-Penelo

Illegal Chain

Chain: The Death Trail Wolf or D-Wolf

Chapter 1: Fated Meeting

"Well, what do you think, Alice?" asked the curious Oz. Alice's dark wine colored eyes glazed the profile handed to her by Oz. She examined mostly of picture of the girl, Ashley, and the Chain, D-Wolf. Nothing special to her, all she saw was a timed girl and emotionless looking Chain. What would posses this foolish child to want to make a contract with a boring looking chain. But this Chain was no ordinary chain. He was a very powerful one. His power matched the deadly B-Rabbit herself, she even knew that.

She scoffed at the thought of being ranked with the Chain, that they had little information of. She shoved the papers forcefully into his chest in disgust. It was so forceful that Oz stubbles back a little. He would have fallen if it wasn't for the help of Gilbert Nightray, who stood behind his master and friend just incase. Gilbert glared at Alice, annoyed by her constant disrespect for her contractor's well being. "Oi, watch what your doing baka rabbit!" yelled Gilbert. Alice looked over her shoulder unfazed, but held the look of irritation. Childishly she gave him a raspberry which increases his annoyance. She grinned, proud to frustrate him further. "Let's move it than. No ones going to get rid of that Chain. Now let's go, bakas!" she shouted. The two stood slightly tired and aggravated at the hasty comrade.

Elsewhere the young black haired girl, who was an illegal contractor, walks slowly through the small cramped city. She pondered on her Chain chose of outfit for her as it was a little "short" for her taste. "Oi, why would you give me an outfit that looks like something a prostitute would wear?" Ashley whispered, seeing that she was in a public area and most people would expect insanity of a person talking to themselves. Her chain spoke in the same detached monotone. "It was the only thing I could snatch. Besides, would you like to wear that unattractive shredded thing, you use to call a dress?" She frowned at the comment; it would have never been destroyed if the Death Gods had not come to her Coming-of- Age Ceremony. She would still be in her home with her loving father, but still have the regret on her consciences. But it wouldn't matter to her, not now anyway. Sense the topic of the Death God came in, she wondered why her sin was her existence. She didn't do anything that would send her to the Abyss.

"Don't worry so much about them."

"Don't worry about what?" she asked, was he reading her thoughts. "...The Death Gods. You have no reason to worry about them. If they were to show their face, I'll just hack them down with my cleavers. So, pay no attention to them." he ordered, making her wonder who was the boss here, him or her?

She glanced at the bracelet, which had the golden heart dangling on her wrist. It was a very detailed heart. It held many mysteries that were, of coarse, unclear. When it was found it, it was sitting on the grave near a tree under ground of her mansion. It was if someone left it for her. But the most unique thing about it was the secret melody it played. The song was beauty and mystifying. To bad it was broken, the thing just randomly play out of nowhere. It hasn't played in a while, guess it need time to work properly, because it's old. "How did things get so out of hand?" Ashley sighed.

There was a large growl that made poor Ashley jump. She looked around, but there were no dogs anywhere. Then it came to mind, that the sound wasn't coming from a dog, but from D-Wolf. His growl was a frightening hum that couldn't be mistaken from a dog. "What is it?" D-Wolf didn't waste time to tell her. "We have company."

As he finished his sentence, the charm played its melody. The charm was not alone; something else was playing the music. They were prefect and in total sync. Ashley searched all rounds her for the source, but it was to crowd to find it. "Where is it? Where's the other Chain?" she whispered to her Chain. "It's behind us!" She changed direction, running to the Chain and the illegal contractor.

As she ran, Oz was shaking his watch, trying to figure out why it opens so suddenly. "What the hold up, Oz? And why is that thing open?" Oz looked at Alice, with the same questions beating at his head. "I wish I knew. The thing just suddenly opened." The tune carried on, but with an additional force. Gilbert took notice of this and searches frantically for the cause of the second song. He looked ahead, realizing that the faint song was growing stronger in front. Alice looked head, sensing the strong presence heading their way. It was different and similar to her powers. She had gotten into fighting position. She instantly put on a serious look. Oz had just realized the strange behavior that his friends were under. The trio than saw her. The illegal contractor, the person they were to hunt down and bring to Break, were standing in front of them. Oz was surprise by how young she looked, Alice felt threaten by the power boiling inside her, and Gilbert… Gilbert was amazed by her looks. Both Oz and he were paying most of their attention to the girl's photo, when looking at the information on her, but her looks were much more beautiful in person.

"It's the girl! Release me, quick!" "I can't. There are too many people." He growled at her. "Then, run some where were no ones a round!" he barked. She wheeled around, pushing pass the crowd that was forming quickly around her. She prayed that in some hope that she won't get caught. It was bad enough that she escaped the Abyss two days ago, but to also be hunted by different Chains. The 15 year old, just knew that if the she must she would unleash D's powers. "Please, let me through!" she yelled, loud enough for the some people to hear. As if answering her cry, the crowd tried to make room for the girl. Had finally turned a corner, race down stairs, and came to a bridge, she was finally safe… for the moment.

Ashley's heart was pounding and her chest was aching. She never ran so much in her life. It was all starting to catch up with her so suddenly. She looked around seeing no one there, but herself. She let out a breath, just to out of relief that no one was around. Just like it needed to be.

Footsteps were coming closer with every moment. Ash had one opinion left… that was to face the chain and its contractor. She recomposed herself before they came any closer. The small group came just on time. The female of the group smirked at Ashley mockingly, it was so annoying that it made D's growl louder than before. Ashley stared at the company chasing her with determined eyes. She was not a feared to face a Chain as she was in the beginning. "So girly, you probably know why we're here. So just come along and no one would get hurt." said the mocking female. The light violet eyed girl didn't waste time answer. "Forget it. I won't be someone's weapon or science experiment." She said in a poisonous voice.

Her smirk grew wider; she was hoping she would say that. "Fine, than we'll have to drag you." said the smirking Chain. She starts to make her way to her, preparing her fist to knock her out. Ashley pulls off her bracelet as the Chain persist to come her way. She clamps the golden heart in her hands, in a prayer style. A large shadow starts to form behind the girl. The shadow starts to form eyes the color of electric blue. The figure showed to have a large dark blue coat, white shirt that revealed some chest, and black pants. It began to take the appearance of a black wolf. The group was surprised by the sudden emergence of the chain. Gilbert rushed to Oz's side, placing his hand on his head. The symbol of the clock revolution had appeared in front of Alice, encasing her in a red ball. The ball was soon filled with black mist. The mist changed to a black rabbit with similar clothing to the girl.

The rabbit pulled out her scythe, ready to fight. The black wolf inserts both his hand, in opposed side of him, pulling out two large cleavers. The black rabbit made the first move, not wasting any time. Before bring down her scythe, she was blocked by the two cleavers. D-Wolf pushed her back with full force. B-Rabbit chuckles at him amused that he wasn't that easy. It was after all her chance to test him on power and endurance. She wanted a challenge with this one. Alice sent another round of attacks, but were all blocked. "C'mon attack already. I want to have some fun." D-Wolf didn't answer her. "What's wrong? Cat got your tongue!" Her voice mixed with wildness and thrill. D-Wolf launched himself at B-Rabbit, tackling her to the ground. D-Wolf successfully pinned the black rabbit down. He raised one of his cleavers above his head, prepared to strike down. Oz became scared for Alice. He starts to run at her, trying to stop the fight. "Alice!" Oz called.

Alice's name echoed inside D-Wolf's head. He did not understand why the name was so nostalgic to him. "Alice." D-Wolf whisper emotionlessly. Ashley knew than that it was enough. Ashley summoned D back before he could give the final blow. "Goodbye" whispered D. Once, D was nestled back inside of Ash, she turned to run. A sudden sharp pain hit her chest. She fell to her, writhing in pain. The clock that had not made a revolution was itching to move its needle. Gilbert ran to her, while Oz checked on Alice. She fell to the floor, twisting and turning. Gilbert kneeled beside her, pulling of his glove. He places his hand on her head, but was stopped by the girl. "Don't…touch me!" she grunted. He pushes his hand down against the force of the grip on his wrist. His hand gently land on the front of her head. Whatever he did to her, Ashley became tired. She soon slipped into darkness.

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"Now, Alexia, why would you lift your own charms powers when you knew she was go to run." "If I didn't she probably would have escaped. Besides, Gil was there. I trust that he would have done something before the situation got worse." Jack chuckled at the comment, know that she was right. Women had their moments after all. "I just hope this will all go well. If she's anything like you, than Oz and Gil are in for it." Jack laugh at his little joke. Sadly it didn't last long, for the large bump that was about to be formed on top of his head.