Roman's POV

Roman felt the blood trickle down his face. Oh wonderful. He was going to have to clean up really well or be expecting another punch. The bullies of the orphanage would get a lecture about being nice if the caretakers saw the wound. Then they would always come back to beat him up. It was sad actually. No one cared for kids like him so you had to look out for yourself.

Right now though, I need a partner, not someone who will pity him, but someone who will listen and help when he needed it. An ally.. That's what he needed. All the boys were weaklings. No one would start a revolt. The only choice I have is to go over to the Girl's Encampment.

Roman climbed over the large fence. "Ouch, what the heck?" Why are there thorn bushes here? Roman clenched his teeth and rolled out of the thorn bed. Blood dripped everywhere and thorns were stuck in his pants and flesh…. But he had to keep moving… The headmasters might find him. When he looked up, there was a very tiny, petite girl standing in front of him.

Neo's POV

There's a boy and he is sitting in front of me. I wonder what he's doing here. He probably made some dare. Neo stepped forward to … maybe intimidate him. He stood up quickly. "Oh hello," he yelped. "My name is Torchwick, Roman Torchwick. I need some help and the idiots at the Boy's Camp aren't going to assist me in anything… So.. um what's your name?" Neo held up her hands, whoa slow your horsies. I wish I could talk, He looks suspicious.

Neo pulled out her - and then began to type with her fingers. My name is Neopolitan, as in the ice cream. People call me Neo as that is easy. I would love to help you with your... endeavor but I get bullied myself.

"Oh that's fine. I just need backup. Tell you what." Roman said. "You help me with my bully problem and I'll help you with yours. Deal?"

She thought about it, with her finger hovering over the keyboard. If she did this, she would not only get some help.. but she had a feeling she would have a long-lasting friendship as well.

Yes I'll do it.

"Great," Roman smiled. "Then we better hatch a plan."

Roman's POV

Even though Neo can't talk she is the best partner that anyone could ask for. Not only is she silent but understands the nature of things and will go along with a good plan,not something that will fail in the midst of crap. We were up all night working out a plan that wouldn't fail. She and I made so many changes in the plan and it was fun. We had to make a plan that wouldn't get us in trouble but would get all the bullies in plenty of trouble. While I spoke, she listened and the only sound was her fingers tapping the keyboard and my breath. When we were all finished, she showed me a way that led from the Girl's Encampment to the Boy's Camp without all the thorns. Tomorrow we execute the plan, hopefully it'll work.

Neo's POV

I hope this guy knows what he is doing, Neo thought. I've had enough problems and I don't need more. Once again, it was night, Neo waited near the place where Torchwick was hiding. Then she was bait. Six tall, overpowered boys came around the corner. One of them looked in her direction. He gestured to the others and they started slinking over…. Snakes, she thought. She then smiled at the bullies, turned and ran. They grinned, very foolishly, and started to give chase.