Around the time she was born, Alice was left in the care of an orphanage in the city of Longhorn, Texas. She may have been 2 when the staff had found her. As a baby, Alice was very sick. Never cried, had trouble feeding and barely moved. This would carry on to her early childhood too. In elementary, Alice was always sick. It was a task to keep her food down. Her health only seemed to get worse as she grew older. Even having difficulty breathing. Most of the doctors that treated her theorized that she wouldn't make it to her teen years. Hearing this, the staff thought it would be best for Alice to spend at least a few years in the care of a loving family. Luckily, the Walker family were looking for a child to adopt. Seeking an older sister for their child.
Now Alice Walker, she lived in her adopted parents manor along with her younger sister Charlotte. The two grew close rather quickly, though Alice felt she was a burden to her younger sibling. Alice needed to be monitored and taken care of. Back then though Alice had a dream, to become a hero. Even if she wasn't going to live for very long, she wanted to accomplish that dream.
With this new found determination, Alice joined a club in middle school of kids with dreams like her's. Despite how sickly Alice was and the fact she was a munde, her friends were very supportive of her and treated her no different from any other club member. Around this time, Charlotte was kidnapped by a group in hopes of selling her in human trade. With fire in her eyes, Alice tracked down this group and stopped them. With the help of her clubmates. Through shirr will, Alice saved her sister. Days later, Alice became more and more healthy.
In high school, Alice would debut as the hero Noir. Thanks to the help of her mentor Frank Wyld. Frank was a mercenary for hire turned pro hero. Now retired and after witnessing her fight to save her sister, he agreed to mentor her. In just a year, Noir made a name for herself. Though she didn't have powers, she got by with the devices Frank would create. Noir usually wore dark clothing and body armor with a featureless mask. No one knew who or what Noir really was. Some even Noir was some kind of android created by the guild.
Noir's career would come to an erupt end when she came across evidence of Aeris, the current head of the Heroes' Guild was paying and arming the various crime families of Sin City. Sadly, Noir didn't go unnoticed. Aeris tracked down Alice very easily back to Frank's manor. Fatally injuring Alice and killing Frank. Though Alice would survive thanks to Kagura, the leader of the ******ins. Offering Alice revenge or justice for Aeris. To which, Alice accepted.
Did get a new job but...eh...unsure of this one. Will still it the old college try and see if it's decent at least.
Deep within the forest, far away from any city, towns or settlements was a single building. Built in the middle of dense foliage and settled near a lake. This structure was two stories tall and was made in a way to blend into the nature around it. This was not only a home but a hideaway from any perusers that might be after Alice Rieper. The hideout had electricity, food, water, and comfort. The only thing it didn't have was internet as that could be used to track her down. That also means there was no TV either. For entertainment, Alice kept a stockpile of movies and collections of TV shows. This helped passed the time whenever she needed to stay in her hideout for more than a day. Alice has various safehouses and "homes" around her line of work, however this one specifically was homier than the others, and the one she prefers to stay in the most. Secluded, quiet and comfy. The perfect place she can go to when she needs to unwind should she need it.
*Dark, warm and it felt like the world was rocking back and forth. Alice Rieper found herself in some kind of container, she wasn't alone either. With her were many other people all crammed together inside this tight prison. Some people were panicking, some were quiet, some were knocked out cold. Looking down at herself, Alice was not only clothed but fully armed...all of her weapons and gadgets were on her person. Though she was unsure if anyone else besides her had a weapon. The lack of light made it difficult to make out any details. But one thing she could tell is that no one was bound. Suddenly, sunlight bled at the end of the of large box she was in. Everyone was ushered outside. After being dragged out, it was clear who had abducted all of them. A group of half human half animal hybrids that call themselves Wild Hunt. After her eyes adjusted to the bright sunlight, they were on a ship, and it looked like they were heading toward an island. There were signs of buildings on the island but other than that, it was mostly wilderness with a white sandy beach at the edge. One by one more and more hostages were taken to the deck of the ship, lined up...then pushed into the water. The more aquatic hybrids jumping after them. Now it was clear what was going on...this was a hunt. Before it was Alice's turn, the beasts all drew closer to her. One that looked to be the leader. A large man that looked like a lion, a large mane framed his animal like face as he drew near. His lips curled into a toothy grin, showing off her large fangs in the process.* "Alice Rieper." *He growled now towering over the blonde haired assassin.* "The infamous assassin, the Grim Reaper, these titles your enemies and allies are...meaningless to us." *He spoke in a mocking tone.* "To us...you are nothing but prey. To be hunted and your head claimed as a trophy." *He continued to boast. He knew Alice would not fight being so vastly outnumbered by so many powerful opponents.* "Let the hunt...begin." *With that, Alice received a swift kick to her center, sending her flying into the salt water below. This was no assassination mission. This was a mission of survival. Pushing herself past the pain...Alice swam with all her strength toward the island. The hunters were already coming for her.*
Just a heads up...I've been really sick for a few days. So please be patient. Might take a few days to re coup.
Assassins, hitmen, bounty hunters, contract killer...these occupations are very similar, but most people would say all these jobs are the kind where you are paid to take a life. While that was true, the definition for which would be different. The same could be said when it comes to actual assassin, hitmen, bounty hunters and contract killers. Even though every killer for hire does the same kind of job, the motivations behind the killings are very different. Not only their motives, but their methods as well. Alice Rieper and George Heller, both assassins but complete opposites. Yin and yang, black and white, positive and negative. If one would ask why they chose this path in life, Alice would tell you it was for justice while George would say it was for riches. Alice is careful, methodical, silent. George is boastful, chaotic, and bombastic. During missions, Alice tries to not to kill the target quietly with no witnesses, no collateral with everyone who isn't the target awake and unharmed. George on the other hand will use anything to kill the target. It doesn't matter if he has to demolish an entire building full of people so long as he got paid.
It was only natural that these two would cross paths at some point. Maybe it was coincidence or maybe fate, either way just like their entire being seem to contrast one another, their reasons for meeting one another is again, opposites. Alice will meet George to end is careless killing, putting down another bloodthirsty psychopath. George will meet Alice to kill her and to boast that he killed the infamous Rieper, looking to be hired from very powerful people or groups. One will die, one will continue their path in life. Who will stand tall in the end? Only time will tell.