First Time Impressions Matter

Irisviel balanced herself on a sturdy branch. The stillness of the night was a regular stress reliever to her. The calming breeze slightly blew her high pony tail as she stood upright. The moon's light made the lake shimmer like small diamonds. The crickets sang their usual song as the nightingales flew up above. Two words: Truly and Magnificent. No wonder she was a night person. In the middle of her delight, she was then reminded of why she entered the forest. It was her mission to find out the whereabouts of the remains of one of the politicians' daughter. Apparently, the man she was after killed the poor girl and kept her remains as a trophy. After spotting the murderer, she leapt from where she was perched.

"That fat slob of a man," she murmured. "Wait a minute." Her eyes narrowed in on another person. He was standing in front of her target. Irisviel applied zetsu and dashed toward the two people. Upon nearing them, she hid behind a nearby bush and observed the quite exchange between the two.

"I'm sorry for bumpin' into you. I didn't mean it," the man shivered visibly under the mysterious person's stare.

Irisviel couldn't see the person's face but observed from the back. He/she had long black hair and wore green attire. She clicked her tongue in annoyance as she continued to observe the two. Not being able to stand it anymore, she shouted out, "Hey LoopBurger!"

Illumi turned around. "Wonder what kinda name is that?" he asked out loud.

"Yea I'm talking to you!" Irisviel jumped out of her hiding place.

Illumi looked around multiple of times trying to locate where the noise was coming from.

"I'm right here Baka!"

"Oh. There you are. My, my, how could such a small woman make such a big noise?" he asked rhetorically.

An anime vein popped up at the side of her head.

"I'm not that short," she growled, "Besides, you're abnormally tall for a female anyway."

"I'm a male," he answered flatly."

"Ehh?!" Irisviel backed up.

Illumi remained expressionless.

Irisviel shook her head violently to get rid of the shock.

"Anyway, that," she pointed at the shaking man behind Illumi, "Is my target, so step aside," she stated professionally.

Out of sheer curiosity, Illumi stepped aside. He wasn't after the man, so he let her have her way.

Irisviel made her way over to the quivering man. Then, out of the blue, she kicked him square in the jaw.

"You know what I'm here for," she said.

The man's eyes widened as he realised what she was talking about.

"Where did ya hide it?" she grabbed the man by his thinning hair.

"Hide what?" the man feigned ignorance.

"Wrong answer," she sharply stated and kneed him in the stomach. "We could do this the easy way or the hard way," she said as she punched him in the jaw.

The man surrendered, "I hid the remains in my basement!"

"Good boy," Irisviel patted the man's head.

He then breathed a faint sigh of relief.

"Oh... You really thought there was an easy way huh? She asked in sheer amusement, "Well newsflash: I HATE scum like you," she unsheathed her swords and began the real torture.

Illumi took this opportunity to observe the woman's appearance. She looked like an eighteen year old. Her red hair was held by simple black ribbon. Her sky blue eyes held obvious contempt for the man before her. As she slashed at the man's limbs, Illumi noted her attire. It was made up of a simple black short sleeved shirt, black short pants and black boots. She had two long swords hitched on her back and most likely other torturing tools hidden all over her body. Illumi's final analysis was that she was an interrogator with highly developed skills. He then took his leave as Irisviel was about to finish the man.

Turning around, Irisviel noticed that the mysterious man was no longer present. She shrugged then looked down at her hands.

"I should really wear gloves next time. Now mom's gonna fuss," she groaned.

Iris awoke with last night's event vividly replaying in her mind. She had a tendency to do that. Hurrying to the bathroom, she spewed her stomach's contents.

"Now I understand what they mean by "giving up the ghost," she commented.

She felt as if she had given up her insides and all. Someone then knocked at the door.

"Irisviel-sama, I'm coming in," the voice she recognized as her personal maid, Elizabeth, came in.

"Good morning,' she greeted.

"What's so good about the morning?" Irisviel asked.

"The sun is up; the birds are chirping, the sky is clear, th-,"

"Yeah, I think I get it," Irisviel stopped her.

You seem pretty grumpy. Are you okay?" Elizabeth asked with true concern.

"Yeah. Of course I'm okay. I'm just sitting in front of the toilet admiring the contents of my stomach," iris replied sarcastically.

Elizabeth sighed, "Another interrogation?"

"Yeah. He made a run for it. I followed him into the forest and the met a weird girl looking guy," she answered.

"I would ask you to explain further but you have a meeting with your father in an hour. We need to get you there on time."

"Hn," Irisviel made a sound while closing the bathroom door.

She didn't care about the meeting. To her, going would be a total waste of time and energy.

Irisviel then stepped out of the shower. Noticing that she took longer in the shower than needed, she felt convicted under Elizabeth's accusing glare.

"You've got twenty-five minutes until the meeting," she stated while excusing herself out of the room.

"Alright, alright," Iris answered.

She was dressed in a long sleeved green shirt and knee length khaki pants and a green converse.

Her father's study wasn't a long distance from her room, so she took the liberty to stroll the rest of the way. Before entering, she caught her hair up in a low pony-tail.

Irisviel P.O.V.

My father looked up, "Ahh"... Good morning Irisviel," he greeted.

"Ahh.. Good morning Father,' I mimicked.

"Irisviel, this is no time for your games," he chastised, "Now, I would like you to meet my old friend, Mrs Kikyo Zoldyck. You must have met her in the past, am I correct?"

"Yea. It's a pleasure to meet you again," I turned to the guest.

"The pleasure is all mine, my dear. You've grown so much since I last saw you," she commented.

I smiled.

"Well now that the greetings are done, let's get down to business," my father spoke up. "I called you here to announce that you will be working for the Zoldycks for the time being."

"What will I be doing?"

"You'll be Mrs Zoldyck's personal assistant while running certain investigations and interrogations," he explained.

"Hmm..' was my only response.

"Well that's all for now," continued, not noticing that I was already opening the door to leave.

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Normal P.O.V.

"Well Mr Smith, your daughter has grown to be quite skilful and beautiful. Maybe I should consider giving her to my eldest son," Mrs Zoldyck commented.

"Keep her for as long as you like," he answered.

~.~

"So how'd it go?" Elizabeth walked up to Irisviel.

"He's sending me away with the Zoldycks, but I guess you already knew," she answered while pointing at the bags that Elizabeth held.

She gave her an apologetic smile while leading her to the private jet that the Zoldyck arrived in.

Irisviel P.O.V.

I watched as the jet was lifted off the ground. I wouldn't miss an inch of that place. It was too suffocating to me. I then looked over at Mrs Zoldyck. She was just plain creepy to me. I mean, what was up with her eye or eyes or whatever. I pulled out my video game and lost myself in the pleasure of winning most of my games.

When we arrived in front of the Zoldyck mansion, we were greeted by a group of butlers.

"Good afternoon Lady Kikyo," a man that looked like the head butler greeted.

"Same to you," she bowed lightly. "Call all my dear children and tell them I have a new assistant," she ordered.

"Yes, my Lady," he bowed deeply.

Lady Kikyo motioned for me to follow her. We entered a part of the house that looked like the living room. The first thing I noticed was a little white haired boy playing on his game station.

"Ne, what game are you playing?" I asked.

"Uhh Wargods," he answered while pausing it.

"Ahh… Okay Little man, I happen to be a boss at this game. Care to challenge me?" I smirked.

Killua mimicked my smirked, "Sure You're on."

Kikyo sighed as she watched her newly acquired assistant howl in victory after defeating Killua in a short battle.

"You're pretty good," I commented on his skills. "What's your name?"

"Killua," he answered. "And you?" he then asked.

"Irisviel Smith, but you can call me Iris," I answered with a smile.

He smiled back at me, "You have skill but next time I won't go so easy on you."

"Likewise Little man," I smirked in response.

"Well now that you two are finished , let's keep moving," Mrs Zoldyck spoke up.

I followed her as she entered a basement looking part of the house.

"Milluki dear!" Kikyo called out, "It's your mother. I would like you to meet someone."

The door was opened to reveal a fat boy. His face was covered with chips and his shirt was out of his pants. I swallowed my disgust and put on the fakest smile as I was introduced.

"Milluki, I would like you to meet my new personal assistant, Irisviel Smith," she introduced. "I'm sure you know that her father and I have been very close friends."

"Yes, mother," he answered while looking at me.

"Do you have any idea where Illumi is?" she asked her son.

"He is probably in his room or something," he answered.

Kikyo nodded and proceeded to her eldest son's room.

This walk was starting to irritate me. Why couldn't she just call all the Zoldycks in one place.

Lost in my thoughts, I didn't realize we had reached our destination.

"Illumi dear!~" Kikyo called out, "I want you to meet someone very important."

After what seemed like the longest minute ever, the door opened to reveal….

I'm evil aren't I! Bwahahahahh!~! Don't worry though. If you guys review, I will definitely update. DEFINITELY! Tell me what you think of how I portray Illumi and Kikyo. I'm looking forward to your feedback. Don't be shy! :D