Power. It was a dangerous thing. Once in the wrong hands, it would bring the world to its knees. Or it could have been used for the greater good but that was too boring, the destruction was much more interesting.
Being indestructible was what was dangerous. The darkness that filled him, the evil that was part of him, he was the devil himself that came straight from hell. Demons bow to him, and angels run from him.He had his reasons of course. Who didn't? People do bad things when they're trying to survive. His smile was always halfway a grin and halfway a threat. Some ran from him, and some ran to him, they ended up dead though.Illegal was too small of a word to describe what he did. Because as well as killers, he had formed hackers, drug dealers, con artists, money launderers, thieves, burglars, arsonists and psychopathic killers. He had it all. And was never caught once.This man could light the world on fire and call it rain.With whiskey swirling in the glass held by his gloved hand, he looked over files sent to him just that morning about some very important people who wanted other important people killed. Or assassinated, to put it in a more polite way. but either way, it ended with murder, his specialty. This job was just stupid rich people shit again, but that wasn't his problem, the money was.A smirk grew on his face at the amount of money they were willing to pay, $500,000, for the mere killing of 3 people, easy money. It was honestly amusing to him how many grudges people held and for the stupidest things too. It was ridiculous, but good for him.He brought the glass up to his lips and took a sip, placing the files down. He was now looking over his shipments for a new drug cartel to come to the LA harbour in a few days. Oh, how he loved it when things went his way. Everything was under his control, his power, his orders. And he would have it no other way.A knock on his door caused him to look up from his laptop and towards the door of his office. He knew who it was, he had cameras all over the place and the screen was placed in his office, so he had eyes everywhere."Come in." He said, his voice deep, husky, monotonous as always. He leaned back in his chair as one of his best killers walked through the door."Mission complete." Was what the light black-haired male uttered. He was tall with shoulder length hair, slim and gorgeous, anyone would think so."Proof Alec?" Malakai asked with a raised eyebrow while Alec just rolled his eyes."I've been doing this for years Kai, still don't trust me?" Alec said playfully, they were also friends as well as work associates so joking around like that was something only Alec did. If it were anyone else, Malakai would have thrown a dagger at their necks for the disrespect."Rules are rules." Malakai replied with a hint of a smile, the serious demeanour would never leave. Alec took his phone out and showed him a picture. A man was lying in a pool of his own blood, a deep gash across his neck and a gunshot to his stomach."I doubt he would survive having his neck slashed open." Alec said sarcastically and Kai just nodded."Well, I'm leaving, I promised my girlfriend to take her out after she came back from Uni." Alec said with a smile on his face just thinking about the said girlfriend."I still think this whole relationship thing isn't a good idea when in this line of work. I don't think your girlfriend would appreciate the illegalness of it all." Malakai advised; he had been saying that ever since Hyunjin told him about it 3 months ago."It's only illegal if we're caught. Those are your words, Kai." And he left. He knew he should be careful though because Malakai was always right, and it was annoying.Malakai had already warned him several times that if he ever found out, it would hurt both and it would never end well. At the same time, he couldn't really do anything since he never messed with his employees' (I guess) personal affairs. He was simply looking out for a friend.He had known Alec for about 10 years, he'd been doing this business for 8 and Alec had always been there through it all. In fact, he was Malakai's first employee.A rule that Malakai had though, was that his employees didn't know each other personally. The only time he'd allow that was if it was serious and they needed to work together. Apart from that, none of them know each other outside of work.Malakai was also a perfectionist, he needed everything to be in order, his way under his control and under his power. That way everything was the way he wanted. He'd go insane if something wasn't, not insane like throwing shit around. Insane like going out and lighting a building on fire to make himself feel better.One look into Malakai's eyes and you could see a dark abyss that would be ready to swallow anyone whole. Darkness, fire and ice was seen in those black eyes. That was probably what scared everyone and made them obey him.The way Malakai started this whole thing was an unspoken topic. Let's just say he'd had a shitty childhood and he had to learn to fight monsters when he should've been playing with toy cars. He fought trauma and survived. Somehow, he always survived.Not even Alec could stop him from creating this criminal empire, he couldn't stop Malakai from doing any of it.Speaking of Alec, he walked down the building and exited into the busy streets of LA. LA was also one of those cities like New York and Vegas, cities that didn't sleep. Jam packed with people, everyone having different aims, but all had one unwritten goal, to live life. Alec's job was to end some of their goals.Alec got into his car and drove towards UCLA, one of the best universities in the country, Alec couldn't be prouder of his girlfriend. He pulled up to the entrance right on time as he saw the blond girl with a friend of hers, Astrid, they were talking animatedly until Astrid went her separate way.Eden saw the white Porsche her boyfriend drove, and an automatic smile made its way on her face. Her steps were quicker and soon she opened the door and sat in the car, not forgetting to give her boyfriend a kiss first."I told you that I didn't need picking up." Eden said but she knew Alec wouldn't listen."I know, but why walk when you have me to take you everywhere, even to the end of the world if you wanted me to." Alec said as he held Eden's hand, the blush on the blond became darker."Besides, I said I'd take you somewhere today and that's what I'm here for." Alec continued and Eden nodded, kissing him one more time until Alec started the car and drove to the destination that he had in mind.The couple made small talk as they drove, Alec asked about the friend Eden was walking with. She told him her name was Astrid, and they had been friends since high school. After about 20 minutes the couple arrived in front of the Hollywood sign and since it was evening, the sign was lit up. Eden had always wanted to go but never had time. You'd be thinking, she lives in LA and the sign is always there, or 'who hasn't been to the Hollywood sign living in LA?’ Eden. Also, Eden was from Canada, she's studying in LA on a scholarship, so she hasn't been here all her life. Moving from Canada was a little hard for her, it's been a year, and she was doing okay. She met Alec 4 months in, and he taught her so much. Eden also had a cousin in Korea who taught her everything there was to know about living here so Eden's move wasn't the most difficult thing. She could thank Eric, her cousin, for that. Eden was a Law major and a business major; she always thought of working in the business world
"The family will be what Alec?" Eden demanded. She was now sitting in the car, and that scared her a little after what she heard, but she knew Alec wouldn't hurt her, would he? "How much did you hear?" Alec asked. He sounded defeated and rightfully so. "I heard enough." Was Eden's vague response. "Eden, I know I can't hide it from you anymore and if you want to hate me, I wouldn't blame you. But..." Alec began but it was a little difficult explaining something like this to his girlfriend. "It's my job. I'm ordered to kill people and I get paid in return." He finally said and Eden's eyes widened. He didn't know what to expect, but it wasn't this. Or maybe it was but he just didn't want to admit it. "What the fuck Alec? What the actual fuck? This is why you wouldn't tell me." Eden wanted to burst and scream but she he held herself back. "Eden please, I didn't tell you because this is how you're reacting and- and I didn't want to lose you. I knew you'd leave me if you knew what I
"What happened to him?" Eden asked curiously. "He was obsessed. So, I got a restraining order on him, I haven't seen him since, and it's been 4 years." Sienna sighed but remembered her current boyfriend and smiled. "Your cousin is a lot better, don't worry." Eden laughed and Sienna was glad she could make her feel a little better. After 2 rings, Alec picked up Eden's call and regretted it not even 5 minutes later. A phone call wasn't the most ideal thing, but it was better than a text. And Eden couldn't face Alec right now so the phone call it was. "I can't be with you Alec. I started to fall in love with you but after what you told me, I'm scared to be around you. I'm sorry. We're done." "That's what she said. Those were her exact words; fuck I don't know why I didn't listen to you Kai and I know your happy inside right now because you were right so fuck off." Alec quoted Eden and explained the situation to Malakai who listened with a straight face. Kai wasn't happy per say, bu
3 years later Monsters aren't born, they're created. They're not the ones hiding under the bed, they're the ones inside you. They're created from the pain of one's heart, the pain is what's turned into darkness. Little by little, the darkness grows and overpowers one's mind, body and soul, making someone it's personal bitch. It's exactly what happened to her. A monster was created from the innocence she once had, the innocence taken and made into madness. Over the years, she fully processed what had happened to her, what her ex did to her. She became fully aware and became curious too. What was this thrill her ex got from killing, from murdering. She never found out herself but that didn't mean she wasn't curious. However, as well as the storm raging in her mind, Eden had a storm around her too. This was her second to last year in university and she had to graduate. There was just one small issue. She could no longer afford to. Eden began her studies on a scholarship, she di
In all honesty, over the years, Eden changed a lot. A lot more than she'd like to admit. Gone was the Eden who would never hurt a fly. She'll admit she had some murderous thoughts about people. Like her professors or people who annoyed her, she wasn’t serious, but a part of her mind thought she was. That is why she regretted breaking up with Alec quickly. But at the same time, she fell out of love with him. She would always care about him, always love him but not so much romantically anymore. But Alec hurt her too. He told her he would hurt her if his boss asked him to. She knew it was a test but that didn't matter. Alec lied to her and hid such a big part of himself from Eden and that's what hurt. "No. Not anymore. Never again. Being scared is for the weak and I'm anything but." Eden answered confidently and Malakai nodded. Just the answer he needed. "That's exactly what I wanted to hear. So, do you accept it?" Malakai sat down opposite Eden. "What if I don't?" Eden knew there w
2 months have passed and let's just say Eden is back on track with university. It really is amazing, the whole 180 her life made, and it was all thanks to Malakai. Along the way, Eden had learned that she didn't have to clean her mess up, Malakai had an entire team ready to clean up the scenes she left. She would show Malakai proof and she'd be paid in return. And hell, the adrenaline rush she would get from slashing someone's throat open was incomparable. It was easy money, she only had to pay with her sanity though, Of course, there were difficulties, but Malakai sorted them out for her. She learned Malakai was always there for his agents and never allowed them to get caught or have any trouble. He cared. He just didn't show it. And something she was thankful for was that no one treated her any differently because she was a girl. No one questioned her capabilities because she was a girl. In fact, Eden was on her way to a mission right now. Malakai called her about an ho
"One day Eden. I'll tell you one day hmm?" Malakai said and Eden nodded. Malakai was in awe. Eden’s eyes were so innocent, but she was the opposite. She had fire in her veins and embers in her eyes. She looked like she wouldn't hurt a fly but oh how wrong that was. She didn't strike anyone as a criminal, a serial killer. Maybe that's what made her so good at it. Part of Kai feels bad that he created a killer from an innocent angel. But another part of him was glad. This is who Eden was now and they both liked it. Besides, don't get me started on her name. Eden. It’s a garden in paradise. It's ironic that her name resembles paradise, but her actions will probably send her to hell. Her name was perfect for her. Eden liked not being afraid anymore. In turn, people were now afraid of her instead. She wasn't scared and that made her feel more powerful. In control of herself. She was living breathing proof that a girl was just as deadly as anyone else. "What do you say about us g
"W-what?" Eden's heart dropped. It couldn't be. Surly. She ran to find Malakai and once she found him, she stood right in front of him to block his view. "Eleanor Park? Are you sure? Show me the picture." Eden said in a rush, Malakai was confused what got into her suddenly. "What's wrong?" He asked and Eden took a deep breath. "I've known Elanore since high school. She doesn't go to the same university, but I was friends with her in high school. I knew she got married but... I'm sorry Kai. I can't do it." That angered him. This is why emotions are overrated. "There's no room for feelings in this profession Eden. You either kill her or I do. I told you; I don't care what they do but when I have clients and orders, I make sure I do them. This means you follow my orders." Malakai said in a grave voice, but Eden was determined, and she stopped being scared a long time ago. "No, the fuck I won't. She's a good person." Eden wasn't backing down and Malakai let out a humourless la