6 The Order

A new day was welcomed by the blistering heat of the sun, all the children in the orphanage had just arrived at the dinning hall, which was simply a large room with several long tables and chairs. The Mistress was currently standing on a small podium looking over all the children filtering into the room.

Ren walked in briskly, he hadn't slept at all last night after all he had to bury the remains, most of them anyway he was sure to leave a hand in 'good' condition which he later threw down some alley. It wasn't easy sneaking out of the orphanage and then dig a hole and then go into town to plant evidence. It especially didn't help being an almost 4ft child.

Sitting down on his own at the end of one of the tables he looked over to the Mistress, she seemed calm and composed but Ren could feel her anger. He had spent the last five years with her he knew her personality, she then looked at Ren suspiciously which let Ren know his plan had worked. Honestly the Mistress could suspect Ren all she wanted either way you look at it a five year old couldn't hunt a full grown women and leave barely any trace behind.

Whilst he was waiting for everyone to calm down in the hall and the inevitable speech Mistress had prepared Ren was thinking over what the system said last night.

[Treasure Roulette spun! Treasure Gained!]

[Obtained "The Order" Geass]

[An observational ability that accurately identifies the positions of targets within a 15m range and roughly estimates their probable movement trajectories based on all known variables.]

'How do I use It?' Ren was happy when he got this ability, he would be able to spot unwelcome guests and enemies within a certain range, although he could also predict their trajectories it seemed limited at best. Ghouls had increased senses sure but against a stronger ghoul Ren was certain he would be dead before he knew the ghoul existed.

[The ability is activated through thought, when the ability is activated a red bird symbol will appear in users right eye. If users right eye makes eye contact with subject then subject can no longer be identified with ability.]

'That's a pretty bad weakness, well I just have to avoid looking directly at people while it's active although during a fight that would be rather difficult.' Ren had pondered this through the night, his Geass ability right now wasn't suited for battle although it would help predict enemy movement who knew if it could keep up with them in the first place.

"Attention everyone! Attention! I have an announcement to make." The Mistress suddenly shouted catching all the children's attention. She stood on the podium scanning them all like prey, if only they knew she was a Ghoul Ren thought.

"Unfortunately Miss Hana will not be returning to the orphanage, she had quit last night and decided to pursue a career as a teacher. I know it's sudden but we must respect her dreams and wishes." The Mistress said her piece solemnly before joining the other staff in a special room to have breakfast.

"Can you believe It, a Ghoul actually killed her leaving nothing but her hand."

"I thought the ghouls were to afraid to come to the 23rd ward, after all cochlea is here no intelligent ghoul would live near that prison"

"Enough talk about the dead girl, get back to your duties!" After a few minutes of gossip a muffled shout came from the staff room, you didn't need ghoul senses to hear it. Ren knew the Mistress was pissed of with the comment about stupid ghouls hanging out in the 23rd ward.

Despite the Ghoul Detention centre Cochlea being in the 23rd ward ghouls would still inhabit the ward. However it was very dangerous compared to some others as the ghoul investigators would be coming through a lot. Perhaps only the crazy who couldn't fit into the other wards or the arrogantly intelligent who found that the safest place was right under the enemies nose would live in this ward. Ren felt unlucky that he would have to grow up here because hunting outside the orphanage would be very risky and the likelihood of being caught or killed would be very high.

Ren ignored any further gossip and discussion regarding the matter. He perhaps was the only person that knew the truth, he could only hope he was the only one otherwise his safety at this orphanage will be compromised.

Ren having a cautious nature was always sure to use his new Geass on occasion, like a radar that would scan it's surroundings in short burst intervals. By doing this Ren would be absolutely sure that no surprises would occur as well as training it. Ren guessed that if he used this Geass enough then his range of observation would increase and maybe even allow him to glimpse an extremely accurate future of movement of a subject.

After some time all the children and carers strolled out the dinning hall with the exception of Ren and the Mistress who sat across him on a long table.

"I lied earlier, A ghoul ate Miss Hana leaving nothing but a hand in some old alleyway. Now I'm just asking as a precaution but..."

"Was it you Ren? If you killed that young woman the doves will be on to us." The Mistress looked at Ren seriously, her tone more fierce than usual. She had managed to survive for years feeding off supposed adopted children. She could easily wipe the presence of a child with the excuse of adoption all she had to do was fake some paper work and a meal that could last her a month would be in her possession. If she was found because of a greedy five year old she would die of her stupidity. Rather it would be better to get rid of this young ghoul as soon as possible. Originally he was going to be trained so he does all the work whilst she was safe at home, at most he would be found out but she won't get dragged down, yet right now he could be operating alone which would bring her unforeseen consequences.

"No I would never do that Mistress." Ren's eyes looked at her pleadingly, he had to make her feel sympathetic if that was even possible for a Ghoul who fed off abandoned children.

"Hmm well I doubt you could do much by yourself, well that just means there's a Ghoul in town unafraid of the doves." The Mistress suddenly stood up and began walking away before leaving some final words in a hushed tone.

"Because of this incident we won't be able to feed for two to three weeks. Better hope your small body holds out."

'Tsk ignorant woman. I've already realised your goal in raising me, the fact your questioning me shows you don't have a shred of trust, rightfully so though. You could throw me away but not whilst there's heat, you honestly seem to be afraid and I can't imagine why these ghoul investigators or doves as you call them seem mediocre at best unless I'm missing something.' Ren was in fact unaware that the ghoul investigators that the Mistress told stories of were only rank 2 or 3 investigators.

In the CCG there is a clear hierarchy with the Chairman being the highest ranking member. They oversee the Bureau, Division and Branch directors who each have authority over a number of different investigators. These Investigators are split into 6 ranks with the weakest being Rank 1, 2 and 3 Investigators. After being promoted as a Rank 1 you become a First Class investigator, these are all already particularly strong with Associate Special Class and Special Class investigators being the major force within the CCG. Ren had never seen or been told about those above Rank 1 so he had formed his entire opinion of the Doves on information pertaining to the weakest soldiers in the CCG.

'Does that mean that the Mistress isn't a particularly strong ghoul? Well either way I'll see how the next few weeks play out if she's looking to dispose of me she will be in a grave faster than Hana, or maybe much much slower he he he.' Ren returned to his room and then sat in a meditative position. He had learned to gather spiritual force and be in his mental world at the same time. The spiritual force gained was minimal at best but it would still be progress nonetheless.

In his mental world Ren would train with the Asauchi blade whenever he got the chance, he was never much of a swordsman but somehow his sister would always know what to do. Perhaps living life as an observer, a spectator allowed her to learn things very easily through simple glances.

"Sister my Soul Reaper powers are increasing by the day I don't want to promise anything but I think I'll be able to contact the rest of our family. There is only the problem of a large learning curve which I can't overcome by myself, the point is I need to find another Shinigami. Through your observation have I ever encountered a soul reaper in either this life or the last?" Ren found his Sisters support invaluable although she couldn't communicate she seemed to have an eidetic memory and could recall things very easily.

Unfortunately his Sister only shook her head, Ren continued to question her and realised that he was overwhelming her so he relaxed. Ren was becoming impatient he knew it and his sister knew it, with such a rare opportunity in front of him Ren was losing his composure. A slight slip and he could be surrounded by doves and mercilessly slaughtered for his Kagune to make a new weapon.

"I'm sorry Sis, anyway I now need to find a way to survive the Mistress' decision, dispose of me or train me I wonder what she will pick, Perhaps I shouldn't even give her a choice." Ren had then thought hard on a way to solve his problems. He needed the orphanage as a place to remain hidden and look after him, but He really didn't needed the Mistress, she fed him since a baby so she saved his life but she was selfish and had already tried to indoctrinate Ren into believing she was his saviour, his lack of worship must have made her question her results.

"Sis I'll have to trouble you to not observe the next few days, I would much rather you stayed innocent and ignorant to my more than lacking of morals decisions." Ren had a sadistic smile on his face perhaps this was the first time he would enjoy the destruction of a non-human.