I stare at the man, in shock. I take in his face, a pair of bright green eyes, a well-sculpted face. A face, I had robbed not too long ago. When I decided to hit up a more prosperous neighbor, in desperate need of money. Otherwise, I wouldn't have risked robbing someone from there. Too many cameras and witnesses in that area. I spotted him, a straightforward target. Almost too easy, not paying any attention and his wallet laying beside him as he napped in a chair. I should have known something was up. Eyeing his face now though, he doesn't look one bit mad. Instead, he seems like a proud father. Huh, proud and father. That's two words I never thought I would hear together. At least not with my life.

" So you're not mad at me, for stealing your money?" I ask still scared.

" No, on the contrary, your skills will be beneficial to us." The man chuckles at my confused expression.

" What are you guys some sort of gang?" I ask.

" Like I would ever be part of some low life gang." Ace smirks at my angered expression.

He obviously was just an over-privileged prick, he didn't know the struggles kids on the street went through. Some had to join a gang or starve to death. At least the gangs took better care of the kids, more than their parents ever did. I don't know what this guy's problem is but if he doesn't shut up. I'm going to beat his ass, he doesn't look as tough as Gunner. So I might be able to take him.

" Ace, don't be such an ass." The man reprimands making me smirk.

" Whatever, we are definitely better than a gang." Ace mutters bitterly.

" Then what exactly do you guys do?" I ask.

" Well Axel, we're spies," Foxy states bluntly.

" Spies?!" I ask scared.

" We're not exactly spies, we train troubled kids such as yourself, to use your abilities for good. " The man shoots Foxy a look.

" To do what exactly?" I asked still not quite following.

" Basically we're a secret branch of the FBI, we use you guys for missions that require certain skills." The boss smiles proudly at this.

" So basically, you want to use my stealing skills for your missions?" I ask.

" Yes, we plan on training you on other things as well, but that's mainly why we need you." The man smiles kindly at me.

" Can we speed this up are you in or not, baby face?" Ace asks impatiently.

I scowl at the nickname, I can't help that I look younger than my age. This asshole wasn't going to let that go.

" I don't know, what's in it for me?" I ask.

" Come on baby face, you're homeless, you'll have food and a place to stay." Ace rolls his eyes.

" You'll also be getting paid for each task you complete." The boss sends Ace another stern look, to which Ace just rolls his eyes at. I can see what Sneak meant by attitude problem, this boy had a stick up his butt. It definitely wasn't the fun kind either.

" Okay, I'll join it beats being on the streets," I say trying to shrug nonchalantly, but on the inside, I feel so happy at the thought of actually having a real bed.

" That's great, Foxy will update you on her team." The man grins excitedly.

" Wait, baby face is joining our team!" Ace exclaims, annoyed.

" No shit dumb ass, why do you think we're here with him," Gunner speaks out for the first time since the boss entered the room.

" Great, someone else to piss me off." Ace wrinkles his nose up in annoyance.

" I look forward to working with you too," I mutter sarcastically.

" Ace cut the shit and Foxy, please take Axel here to his new room." The boss snaps his fingers at both of them.

Before I exit the room, I realize I never even got his name.

" Hey wait, you never told me your name." I turn back around.

" You can just call me Chief." The man, Chief smiles.

I follow Foxy out of the door, shaking my head.

" These names aren't your real names, are they?" I ask curiously.

" Nope, they're code names, so we don't accidentally give away our identities on a mission," Foxy says as she leads me down another hallway.

" Will I get one?" I ask.

" Eventually, now will you please stop asking questions, you're giving me a headache." She says annoyed.

I huff but hold back the rest of my questions. I'm curious about what earned them, their code names. I could tell it wasn't random, that they were named for specific attributes or skills. I was especially curious about Ace's, man that kid really hated me. Then again, he seemed to hate everyone. I don't really care if anyone liked me or not. I'm not very good at making or keeping friends. People said I had an attitude problem. Shit, I guess I really am like him. Nah, while I'm a dick. I haven't gotten to his level of dick head yet.

We finally made it to my room, which looked very similar to the place I originally was in. Only this one, was slightly bigger. There were even some clothes laid out on the bed that looked closer to my size. I looked down at the clothes I was wearing now curiously.

" Why didn't you guys, just give me those clothes?" I ask as I hold up my pants.

" Gunner said he wanted to see someone cute, wear his clothes." She rolls her eyes.

I felt myself blush at her words, but I quickly covered it up. I refuse to blush like a prepubescent girl over some boy. I didn't have time to fall for anyone. Sure, he was attractive, but those were the most dangerous kind. That's what got me in trouble with my last boyfriend. I frown trying to push the memories of him away, they were way too painful.

" You're gay, aren't you?" She asks once again very bluntly. Man, this girl wasn't afraid to say anything. It was like, she lacked a filter. Not that I minded, at least I knew she was honest.

" Problem?" I ask eyebrow raised.

" No, I just thought, I should warn you about Ace and Gunner." She smirks.

"What are they homophobic?" I ask annoyed at the thought of having to deal with that.

" No, they're both bisexual, and both are playboys." She says.

" I can see people sleeping with Gunner but Ace?" I ask looking at her incredulously.

" He may be a dick, but he's pretty good in bed. "She smirks.

" Ewww, you slept with him." I crinkle my nose in disgust.

" Yes, I don't really believe in relationships so I can sleep with no attachments. "

" Why are you telling me all this?" I ask.

" Axel, unlike me you seem like the type to get easily attached." She smiles sadly.

" Trust me, I will not be falling for either of them." I huff stubbornly.

" Just be careful please, you seem like a sweet guy." Foxy ruffles my hair, walking towards the door.

" Get some sleep, someone will bring you some food later." She smiles.

" You'll get started on your training tomorrow morning." She walks out, leaving me alone.

She actually wasn't as bad, as I initially thought. I could kind of see her as an ally, later on. I smile, the way she ruffled my hair reminded me of my big sister. The thought of my older sister, causes me to frown. I go lay down, trying to find sleep. Instead, I end up lost in the dark memories of my past. Soon enough, I finally fall asleep. Nothing happy waits for me in my dreams, only darkness.