Naruto And Hinata Save By The Akatsuki

Drake, an eighteen-year-old ordinary boy, was unexpectedly summoned from Earth to the magical realm called Elandor by Lena, a powerful Water Dragon Queen. She needed him to rid her body of bloodbane poison, and the only way to do so is through intimacy, an ancient ritual. But when the ritual ended, Drake absorbed not only Lena’s poison but also her fabled reverse scale, granting him incredible powers and marking the beginning of his transformation into a mage. Banished from the water dragon’s territory after the ritual, Drake is left to fend for himself in this unfamiliar world. To survive, he joined the Diamond Mage Academy and began to forged his own path. As he honed his powers, he made loyal friends and, along the way, found himself irresistibly drawn into the lives and struggles of the dragon monarchies. His once simple existence spiralled into something much larger as he formed deep bonds and built a harem filled with dragon queens from different territories. Drake’s hope for a normal life got shattered when he’s swept into a world crisis, facing a man known as Tiberius Victor, the mastermind behind the Crimson Rot catastrophe that plagued Elandor. Battling Tiberius across fierce wars, Drake realised Elandor is only a small fraction of a vaster world known as Avalon, a realm filled with mages of unimaginable power. This larger world doesn’t attract him, though, until his four dragon queens, Lena, Xena, Rena, and Zena, ascended to Avalon, leaving him behind. Drake committed to mastering his powers, reaching the pinnacle of magic in his current world (Elandor) as an archmage (9th Circle Mage), determined to reunite with his wives. Yet, as he journeys forward, he uncovers shocking truths about Avalon, his own mysterious origins, and the existence of entire worlds beyond his imagination. ***join my discord for group**** (share your thoughts) https://discord.gg/chcBMzXW

As the only child of her late Alpha father, Avery Jae was meant to inherit her family’s legacy. But on the day of her arranged marriage to Alpha Lucian, her world crumbles. Rejected, humiliated, and cast aside for her own cousin, Avery barely escapes with her life only to find out a much deeper secret. One that changes everything. When Avery awakens, she finds herself in a foreign land, caught by the ruthless guards of the Vehiron pack, led by the infamous Alpha Cain. Tall, broad and as dangerous as the army he commands. Alpha Cain has a reputation that sends chills down the spine of even the most dangerous warriors. Haunted by his dark past, he has vowed never to take a mate, yet the moment he lays eyes on Avery, everything changes. With a single word, Avery is bound to Cain—whether he wants it or not. In a world where betrayal runs deep, can Avery ever trust the alpha who might just be her worst enemy.

Drake, an eighteen-year-old ordinary boy, was unexpectedly summoned from Earth to the magical realm called Elandor by Lena, a powerful Water Dragon Queen. She needed him to rid her body of bloodbane poison, and the only way to do so is through intimacy, an ancient ritual. But when the ritual ended, Drake absorbed not only Lena’s poison but also her fabled reverse scale, granting him incredible powers and marking the beginning of his transformation into a mage. Banished from the water dragon’s territory after the ritual, Drake is left to fend for himself in this unfamiliar world. To survive, he joined the Diamond Mage Academy and began to forged his own path. As he honed his powers, he made loyal friends and, along the way, found himself irresistibly drawn into the lives and struggles of the dragon monarchies. His once simple existence spiralled into something much larger as he formed deep bonds and built a harem filled with dragon queens from different territories. Drake’s hope for a normal life got shattered when he’s swept into a world crisis, facing a man known as Tiberius Victor, the mastermind behind the Crimson Rot catastrophe that plagued Elandor. Battling Tiberius across fierce wars, Drake realised Elandor is only a small fraction of a vaster world known as Avalon, a realm filled with mages of unimaginable power. This larger world doesn’t attract him, though, until his four dragon queens, Lena, Xena, Rena, and Zena, ascended to Avalon, leaving him behind. Drake committed to mastering his powers, reaching the pinnacle of magic in his current world (Elandor) as an archmage (9th Circle Mage), determined to reunite with his wives. Yet, as he journeys forward, he uncovers shocking truths about Avalon, his own mysterious origins, and the existence of entire worlds beyond his imagination. ***join my discord for group**** (share your thoughts) https://discord.gg/chcBMzXW

After a tragic accident, a 16-year-old boy who idolized a fictional villainess from a popular RPG finds himself reborn in the game world as a commoner named Kai. Despite his humble background, he is gifted with exceptional talents—he can sing, dance, fight skillfully, and even wields a hidden power stronger than the game’s main protagonist. His heart is set on winning over the villainess, Lady Seraphina von Eldric, but the social chasm between them is daunting. As Kai embarks on a journey filled with unexpected friendships, rivalries, and challenges, he discovers that Seraphina is more than the cold-hearted character from the game; she’s a complex person, misunderstood and burdened by expectations

The MC transmigrates into Narutoverse in the body of a civilian orphan. Luckily for him, the transmigration results in chakra being unlocked. Follow the story of the MC as he grows in power and stabilizes himself into the world of ninjas and trains to be the strongest.  Warning :  1. The MC won't be op for a long time. All his power would be gained via hard work and training over years (so if u want an op mc right from the word go, this one ain't for you) 2. No harem (probably no romance either) 3. There will be a lot of killing (maybe gore too, not sure if I can do gore right though) 4. The story will start slow. Quite a few of initial chapters will be around training, orphanage and academy life, instead of directly becoming a Genin. 5. MC is a careful person, he won't put his life at risk unless there is no other choice. 6. I haven't read (nor will be reading) Baruto. So Baruto plotline won't be considered much in here. What to expect : 1. Smart and consistent MC  2. Lots of training 3. MC manipulating the plot to his advantage 4. A lot of original arcs.  5. Plot will mostly stay the same (at least till Shippuden), but I won't repeat any scenes/dialogues that took place in the manga (as I'm assuming you've already read it). Disclaimer : I don't own Naruto or its characters (except the original characters I create). The image used in the cover isn't mine and belongs to R. J PS : It's my first fanfic, I'm hoping it turns out good. All reviews and constructive criticisms are welcome. Grammar and English should be fine, but I'm not sure how good the dialogues and scenarios will be. Hopefully I'll improve as this fanfic progresses forward.

What would you do if you knew everything? Every possible outcome? It was like that for me... in an incompletable game. What do you think happened after I woke up and found myself in that very game with a special skill? ... In summary, I did the unthinkable. "N-no way, he killed the Plague Dragon? H-how is that possible?" Corpses of many warriors were scattered as I stood proudly on top of the Plague Dragon. It took me more than enough time to reach the place I was in. I lost many things. "This isn't perfect... but it could be." "What are you talking about?" "Nothing. It's been a pleasure to meet you, but I need to [Reset]." [ Skill "Save & Reset" Activated ] [ Restarting from the Recent Checkpoint ]

This is Gonna be short Chapter's ok ok, I'll try to improve it ok, And English is not my First Language so bare with it. And I don't own Naruto, And i upload whenever i want cause im lazy but hardworking, oh forgot to tell Pairings are NarutoxHinata, Idc what ya'll say, no harem to complicated and Mc gonna be Slightly OP

"Sure, I'll get along with the villain if it means I can keep breathing." Ralph de Guzman, a part-time employee, is suddenly killed in an accident. Instead of moving on to the afterlife, he wakes up in the world of Arventia, a fantasy series he binge-watched the night before. Now, he’s trapped in the body of Nicodeim Thorne, the eldest son of a duke and nephew to the king. The problem? In the series, Nicodeim is a background character doomed to be killed by Livius Sarrafort, the villain and the one he used to bully as a child. Of course, Ralph doesn't want to die again, so he must find a way to stop Livius from becoming the villain to live a peaceful life!

In the tides of struggle and power, who can reach the ultimate? In a world of factions and species, who can attain power? In a land whose past is obscured by the naivety of the present, who can uncover the hidden? Karl lives in a world of species and evolution, his path thrust upon him without his consent. Cannons, rifles, shard armor, legions, knight cities, and hive cities. Injections, grace, blood, evil, and ruinous gods... The world has forgotten a soul. A soul whose coming is unpredictable but sure like the mist. Karl has awoken, and what path will he leave behind? Would it be the same?... Like before? This is the story of the "Son of the fallen empire" or is it the living error? Or perhaps...The reaper!

If there was anything Adonis Vivaldi thought would tame him, it definitely wasn't matters of the heart. But when he meets a certain sweet and fiesty red head, All manner of control and restraint seems to chalk out of the picture. Fresh out of college, Yavannah Constantine moves to Italy to stay with her brother only to find herself under the sensuous and unnerving gaze of her brothers boss. She cannot explain neither can she deny her bodies reaction to this irresistible man. A unplanned encounter causing a spark that would burn for years or would the mischievous and sly hand of fate douse what was yet to bloom.

Dwayne saved a cat. He did it out of love, not knowing that the cat is the thousand-year-old god of love. The god was touched by his actions and granted him the power to see the fated strings. He also gave Dwayne a mission to rekindle love in the hearts of humans. In other words, he has to play as a matchmaker! Dwayne vehemently refused! But the god of love promised to fulfill his wish. And he was tempted. For his comatose mother, Dwayne agreed to do the missions. Until one day… [Ding! A new mission was issued to the host!] Dwayne: What is it? [Mission: Your fated partner has arrived. Please become lovers with him.] Dwayne: My partner? Wait, who? Let me see! Is she a beauty? ... Huh? ‘Him’? What do you mean, ‘him’? [Your fated partner is a male.] Dwayne: llkhrwfbhsfdyw!!!! [This will be your last mission. When completed, the god of love will fulfill your wish.] Dwayne: …… Who is he? [Partner information: Raven McGrden, the CEO of Vermillion Garden Corporation. The co-founder of Scarlet Garden, a famous underground syndicate. The illegitimate son of one of the famous richest families in the world who paved his way to success by plotting the deaths of all his family members in gruesome ways.] Dwayne: …. Can I request a fated partner change?

Life was unfair. Hard, lonely, dark. But even still, Isabella learned to smile, she learned to hide her pain, dissatisfaction, her fears and her secret as well. Isabella practically grew up alone cause nobody wanted her. She was casted out by her own family and was sent to the orphanage, were she ran away from to start a new life for herself. Living behind her painful past. Seated on the shore by the ocean as she watched the waves crash beautifully against each other, as she felt the cool breeze on her skin, Isabella thought of what it would be like if her life would ever have a change. It did change. It changed on that cold chilly night when she first saw him......

Eighteen-year-old Trinity is unlike any other werewolf in her pack. For one, there were unusual circumstances surrounding her birth, for another, she is the only pack member to never shift into a wolf form. So now she doesn't quite belong anywhere. Not quite human and not quite wolf. She thought she would be able to live her life how she wanted when she had turned eighteen. Go to college, make some friends, have some fun. But what is she to do when the dangerously sexy Alpha literally falls right into her lap? "I am not human, and I am not a wolf. I don't belong anywhere..." "...we both know that no one is going to mate with me, and even if they did, they would just reject me anyway." What is the sexy, brooding Alpha going to do? The elders are making him hold these ridiculous parties to search for a mate. He doesn't want a mate, but he knows he needs a mate to finish the Alpha Circle. Without a mate, a Luna for the pack, his people would suffer. And what is he going to do when he stumbles across the girl that fate has chosen for him and he finds out she has no wolf? "This cannot be!" I roared. "There is no way that I can mate with a girl that does not even have a wolf. She will be too weak. She will be inferior. She will not be strong enough to be a Luna." "I simply could not accept her as my mate. Not fully. It wasn't safe for her. She would get herself killed. And she would bring my pack down with her." When these two meet, sparks will surely fly. But will it be from passion, or their constant fighting? Neither of them wanted a mate. Neither of them wants the mate that fate chose for them. And neither of them can make that mate bond go away. What are they going to do now that they're literally stuck with each other? ***Rating Warning*** Adult Language Violence Strong Sexual Content THIS BOOK IS UNDERDER AN EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT AND IT IS NOT TO BE POSTED OR PUBLISHED ANYWHERE ELSE. Follow me to find my other books or ask me question, thanks for reading!!! FOLLOW ME AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK https://discord.gg/8wrYgHqemB https://twitter.com/DCinMI https://www.facebook.com/deni.chance.71 https://www.instagram.com/dcinmi87/ ***COVER ART IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THE AUTHOR AND WAS ILLUSTRATED BY VICTORIA DAYEN OF MSPUGLUVER'S ART***

Kijiro was reincarnated in a novel of magic and swords where the villainess was abused. humiliated and unjustly killed at the end of the novel. He will be a butler for that villain and will be your first friend.

Aideen Ruan, though a royal princess, was always unwanted due to the circumstances of her birth. Born blind to a hostage concubine, she possessed an intriguing beauty; however, her disability rendered her utterly useless to the royal family. Even when the struggling Count Crueder reluctantly agreed to take Aideen as his wife to secure the royal dowry, her life failed to improve. A year into their marriage, Aideen's inability to produce an heir sealed her fate. The princess was destined for exile to the Temple, consigned to spend the remainder of her days in isolation and abandonment. Contrary to her anticipations, instead of the Temple, Aideen found herself within the cold walls of Duke Tillian Valentine's castle. Duke Valentine, the last scion of the once-revered Valentine family that ruled the Kingdom before the "Fratricide Rebellion", now presided over the desolate Northern lands. Faced with fear and confusion, Aideen expected her life to perpetuate its cycle of misery, only to discover that Duke Valentine might hold the key to a new opportunity, a chance at a life she had never envisioned. "You bewitched my body and soul. Put an intoxicating spell on me, shackled my heart to yours with your magic. If I could exchange my eyesight with you, I would do it just to make you see what a man dying from love looks like."

Dear Parents, I arrived back to our hometown ever since the invasion began I’ve been missing you I hate that we had to separate today will be the first day I will be on the frontlines I hope you know I love you please pray that I survive so I can come back and love you more than I ever did before Love your son Chris..

"If loving you means letting you go... Then I rather not love you and chain you down with me; making you mine in our every life..." "My empress..." ... All her life, Eleanora did everything to make him love her but in the end, what she got from him was her execution for a sin that she never did. Before dying, Eleanora coldly stared at his bloody red eyes as he lifted up the sword to execute her… "I will never forgive you for killing me and my child, Cain..." For the first time in her life, she saw his anxious gaze. But it was too late as the sword in his hands had already landed on her neck, separating it from her body. Eleanora finally thought everything was over but then she opened her eyes again, to find herself back in 10 years in the past when all the misfortune was yet to happen. She was firm to change her tragic ending this time but it was not only her who changed… . . [Season 02: Saving The Abandoned Empress S2 (Ongoing)]

{Ding!} {System Online!} {System syncing with host…} {Syncing complete 100 percent} “Wha… What happened? Where am i?” Damon asked as he slowly opened his eyes. Then suddenly he felt a throbbing pain in his head and then memories flooded his mind. “I… was killed? I was killed by that strange man. What was that voice that I heard just now?” “I think it sounded like a system. Wait, I'm alive?” Damon asked as he slowly stood up and headed to the mirror off the side. “I'm In a different body and also a different place. Where am I?” {You are in Eridoria.} “Eri what now? Hold on, I was killed and now I'm reincarnated into another human’s body with a freaking system in my head.” Damon smiled. “I guess I will use this to get stronger and get revenge.” Damon smiled. _________________ Damon Raymond, a 22 year old young man who worked at Cliffson's industries as a developer of technologies. He was killed along with the CEO of Cliffson's industries by a strange looking strong man who was in search of a mysterious tech. Now he has been reincarnated into the body of a young man called Kyle with a system that would help him get stronger as he levels up and completes quests. Catch Damon's journey as he levels up, gets stronger and tries to get revenge for his untimely death at the hands of a stranger.

A demon king, a beacon of hope for humanity, that is who Daril was. As the final key to elevate to a higher world, Earth becomes a battleground to the angels and demons. To survive, humanity must choose a side. After leading the human race to cooperate with the demons, the human Daril Dagonet is betrayed and his body is destroyed by his closest comrade Ezekiel Gavi. For countless years, Daril’s soul drifted in a void, living out the torment and withstanding insanity. Eventually, Daril opens his eyes to find that he has travelled back in time to before the invasion, and in the body of… Ezekiel? Update every week.

In the eyes of outsiders, Hyuga Yuto was a genius in the traditional sense of the Hyuga Clan: resilient, strong, gentle, and calm, a reliable comrade at all times. However, no one knew that on countless quiet nights, this young genius of the Branch Family would caress the caged bird seal engraved on his forehead and fall asleep with a sharp needle in his mouth, fearing that in his sleep, he would utter the madness and anger buried deep within his heart – "What Uchiha Itachi can do, can I, Hyuga Yuto, not dare to do the same?"

except "I want a divorce Desmond" "why" "When you forced me in this marriage I didn't opposed but today, I don't want to leave with a possessive man like you and a liar" " I never lie to you suan.I love you too much for that" " you lied about my parent death and on top of that you knew who committed that crime!!!" "is that all" "yes" "let me remind you of something suan this marriage will only end when one of us would die.I don't care of what you have discovered, the only thing I am asking you is obedience and healthyness" "I will never forgive you" "For now ,I don't need your forgiveness,just follow those two rules" "..…" ———— this is an unpredictable future that awaits Desmond and issalia.Will Desmond be able to overcome his possiveness for issalia wellbeing, and will issalia will be able to forget all Desmond mistakes and accept him as her husband. p.s .the cover is not mine

With a mischievous glint in her eye, Trisha said, "Remember, we're not a real couple. No physical stuff, okay?" Dashiell snorted disdainfully and retorted, "Funny you mention it. You know we agreed on those conditions, but you were the one who broke that rule earlier." At twenty-five, Trisha Lockhart thought she had a perfect life—a thriving career as a landscape architect at the real estate subsidiary of Vanthorn Ventures Holdings, a handsome boyfriend who was also her boss, and a bright future ahead of her. Or so she thought. But everything came crashing down when she caught him cheating on her with his assistant. Betrayed and broken, Trisha was exiled to an unpromising project on a remote island, where she felt alone and hopeless. To make matters worse, she had to endure the constant pressures and torments from her family, who never appreciated her sacrifices. In the island, she encountered a man who seemed like a simple and naive country bumpkin. But he was actually Dashiell Vanthorn, the powerful and mysterious CEO of Vanthorn Ventures Holdings, who was hiding his true identity. Sparks flew between them, and they soon entered into a fake marriage, hoping to get back at her ex-boyfriend. But their plan was not as simple as they thought. Trisha faced a deadly threat that put her life in danger. Dashiell had a dark and complicated past that haunted him. And they both had a secret that could change everything: a baby. Could Trisha trust Dashiell with her heart, after being hurt so badly? Could he overcome his demons and open up to her, before it was too late? And could they find love in the midst of chaos, revenge, and destiny? *** Disclaimer: This story is purely a work of fiction and is the product of the author's imagination. Some names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental. Your supports in power stones, gifts and golden tickets as well as some reviews are highly appreciated. Thank you. @Cover design and all character images by the author with AI generated image. Find me in IG @Karensiarose Discord @Karensia

Celia died and was reincarnated in a young girl's body in Eben's world. This world where magic is not only an illusion was the opposite of hers, she came from a modern world and now she must learn to be a mage.   Anaya is an orphan girl and she was borned to be a fighter, once she met Celia her life changed forever.   A long time ago a prophecy was made: when the forces of evil are about to enslave the universe, a mage and a fighter with extraordinary powers would join forces to save all the worlds in this universe. Could they be them?   ........................................   Celia used her spiritual energy to create wings on her back and fly to Anaya. Anaya caught her in her arms and asked her: "What's wrong my love?" Celia said with a grin in her face: "My beloved baby wife, I have a favor to ask you, can I fight with that level nine mage, I really want to try a true fight to see if I’m be able to handle an ennemy without my green papers." Anaya didn't get why she was asking for that, so she said : "If Liam has agreed then it's fine, why do you have to ask me?" Celia sighed and caressed her cheek with her finger, she said: "I have to because it's a girl, and Liam just remembered me that the wrath of a dragon is not a joke." Celia heard everyone coughing or mumbling and Alec was looking at Liam from afar with a smirk on his face, maybe I went too far this time thought Celia, poor Liam, Alec is going to eat him for a long time tonight, she could see that just with that gaze. Anaya spanked her and said: "If you are here to cause trouble then go back to fight I will take care of you tonight." Celia laughed happily and said: "Okay sweetie, don’t worry I will let you punish me the whole night." She heard at least five difference voices yelling her name "Cel..." so she flew back to the combat ring and once there she sent a flying kiss to Anaya. Liam seeing everyone's reaction and especially the piercing look that his man was giving to him, he couldn't help asking Celia: "What did you say to make Alec look at me like that? Damn Cel! This is not funny!" Celia just had an irrepressible laughter, when she calmed down she said: "Don't worry, I just set you up on a date with your man tonight." ....................... Want to read more please be awared that the main couple in this novel is lesbian there will be also BL couple (Starting from chapter 40). There will be also mature scenes. the extract is from chap 110 ;) Give a try to my other novel : My Mage System (BL) The Divine Mage System The Celestial Phoenix and His Guardian (BL)

Qin Zichen—Known as a the indomitable bloody tyrant of an Emperor, was stripped of everything overnight after a horrifying chaos broke throughout the Leng State that he ruled from people that wants his head hanging on the gates of the city. After experienced a betrayal from his trusted general, Qin Zichen vowed to return and use the blood of his enemies as a sacrifice to his dead people. And so, he agreed to the unseen figure that called out to him, offering him a helping hand to crawl out of a devil's lair. As he agreed, he woke up in a completely unfamiliar world with insane and advance technology, possessing the body of a wealthy business man whose close friends with the male protagonist of the novel. After given a task by the voice that called out to him to tame the crazy lady who does everything in her might to destroy the blooming love of the male and female protagonists. But why is that when Qin Zichen met the vicious female partner. She wasn't that cold like the system had told him Instead, she was very clingy?

As I found myself thrust into this bewildering situation, I couldn't help but wonder if fate had a strange sense of humor. Here I was, once the top A-rank agent, now trapped in the role of a notorious villainess in a reverse harem novel. But why did it had to be the villainess? Well, I don't care! But now that I'm here, I'll enjoy my life to the fullest that I couldn't before. Plus, my family is real rich. Though an issue soon occurred. The female lead keeps sticking to me! I tried to get rid of her by distancing myself since I don't want to end up in the chaos like in the novel… But the female lead is just so adorable!! What would happen if the once fearsome antagonist was now trying to protect the very person she once tormented?  "Sabiiiii!" Ann's voice chimed, her eyes sparkling with innocence. It was hard to resist her charm, and I found myself softening despite my initial intentions. And it seems the so-called main suitors are suffering from collective amnesia. They flocked to me, oblivious to the fact that Anne was the true focus of their affections. "Stay Away! I will not give you my lovely Ann," I declared, my frustration mounting. "Who said I wanted her?" The chaos continued with the supposed fiancé as well, who seemed convinced that our engagement was set in stone, "You are my soon-to-be fiancée! Please compose yourself"  "I refuse to get engaged to you and to compose, whatever that is". "Don't you think you're quite rude to your soon-to-be Fiancé?"  "I'm not rude, you're too nice! And I told you I'm not getting engaged to you" "Thank you, my Lady"  "…Are you dumb?!!!" What in the world of strawberries was going on indeed? It was a baffling and comical twist of fate. But as the days passed, I found myself navigating this bizarre world with a newfound determination. If I was going to be stuck in this story, I might as well do it my way. And who knows, maybe I could turn this chaotic tale into something truly extraordinary.

In a world where heroes always win and villains are destined to lose, one man decides to flip the script. Armed with nothing but a mysterious system and a wicked sense of humor, he's on a mission to do the impossible: steal the spotlight from the chosen ones. But here's the catch - every time he takes down a hero, reality itself seems to hiccup. Suddenly, he's not just fighting overpowered protagonists; he's juggling entire storylines, each crazier than the last. From cultivation realms to modern metropolises, from ancient sects to futuristic space stations, no realm is safe from his clever schemes and insatiable appetite for chaos. As he collects powers, luck, and even the occasional unwilling sidekick, our unlikely anti-hero starts to wonder: In a multiverse where being good is a superpower, does being bad make him the greatest hero of all? Get ready for a tale that turns tropes on their head, where the bad guy is the good guy, and 'happily ever after' is just the beginning of the trouble. After all, when the system says jump, you don't just ask how high - you steal the jumping skill and soar. Will he save the world by wrecking everyone else's story? Or will the cosmic author finally hit the delete key on his shenanigans? There's only one way to find out. The game is afoot, the dice are loaded, and the house always wins - or does it?

"Save the last bullet for me" is the last line of the oath of the United Nations Strategic Security Department (UNSSD)‘s Special Operations, a phrase too familiar to Sean, officially designated Artemis 9, one of the members of Squad Artemis, elite supersoldiers that form the tip of the spear of the UNSSD--- that is, until his mistake caused the death of his teammate and he retired from service. Suddenly, he is given a second chance to re-enlist. Torn between his self-hate and the call of duty, will this jaded veteran fulfill the oath he had sworn?