Vanessa Varnun

## The Beginning

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"Leave it up to me to get them out of there. They'll be gasping for air once I'm done here." -Vanessa

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Vanessa Varnun had always been a mystery to herself. Orphaned at a young age, she had grown up in the cold, sterile walls of an institution, the memory of her parents nothing more than a fading whisper in the back of her mind. It wasn't until her tenth birthday that the veil of secrecy began to lift. A man with weathered features and eyes that held a flicker of recognition walked into her life. He introduced himself as Richard, her father. Vanessa's heart surged with a mixture of hope and fear. She allowed herself to believe that she might finally find a sense of belonging. For years, Vanessa got to know her father. They shared stories, laughed, and built a fragile bond. He taught her about the world, about survival, and about the harsh realities that shaped their lives. But beneath the surface, darkness lurked.

## The Burn Of The Smoke

One fateful night, the truth revealed itself in a brutal display of violence. Vanessa descended the stairs, her steps tentative, her heart pounding. She watched in horrified silence as her father committed an act so heinous that the very walls seemed to shudder in response. She witnessed her own Father, kill a man before her. Screams echoed through the house, filling Vanessa's ears and her soul with a terror she could hardly comprehend. In her room, she buried her face in her pillow, trying to block out the nightmarish sounds. She vowed to herself that she would guard her heart against the pain. As dawn broke, Vanessa emerged from her sanctuary, the world outside her door cloaked in an eerie silence. As time went on, for days all she could feel is the shadows that danced across her mind and the accusations of who her Father really was only grew. One silent night, smoke danced through the air of the small apartment complex, casting ghostly shadows across the floor. She awoke in fear, coughing. She walked down the steps to find her father, unconscious and vulnerable, a cruel twist of fate that she couldn't fathom. With nervous but determined hands, she picked up a canister of gas, its cold metal a stark contrast to the heat that pulsed through her veins. She decided it was her time to leave, perfect, at that. She fled the house, her heart pounding in rhythm with her footsteps. She was unsure at why her Father would kill a man and what happened to her Father that night but she knew she couldn't look or go back.

## "Study, Study, Study"

As years passed, Vanessa found passion in other things, alongside with studying what truly could've happened to her Father. Vanessa stepped into the hallowed halls of the medical school, she felt an electric surge of purpose course through her veins. Each lecture, each dissection, and every late-night study session was a step closer to unraveling the mysteries of life itself. The cadence of heartbeats, the rhythm of breaths—these were her new language, and she immersed herself in its studies with a bit of obsession. Her classmates marveled at her dedication, how she approached each lesson with a hungry curiosity that seemed insatiable. Professors noted her exceptional grasp of complex medical concepts, and whispered rumors of a prodigy in their midst began to circulate through the echoing corridors. It was in this crucible of learning that Vanessa first encountered Evelyn Parker, a tempest of charisma and defiance. Evelyn's presence was magnetic, drawing the gaze of all who crossed her path. She strode through the halls with an air of confidence that bordered on audacity, her unapologetic determination leaving an indelible mark on the institution. Their meeting was peaceful, a collision of two spirits unafraid to challenge the boundaries of convention. As Vanessa approached a particularly thorny medical ethics question during a seminar, Evelyn's hand shot up, her voice cutting through the air with unflinching resolve. Their eyes met across the room, and in that moment, a silent understanding passed between them—a recognition of kindred souls. Their friendship blossomed in the libraries and laboratories, in the heated debates over medical ethics and the hushed conversations about groundbreaking research. They became inseparable, their strengths and weaknesses weaving together in a tapestry of mutual support. Vanessa's analytical precision balanced Evelyn's fearless intuition, and together, they navigated the complexities of their chosen field. Late nights turned into early mornings as they delved into research projects that bordered on the cutting edge. They dissected the delicate threads that held life together, seeking to understand the delicate dance between biology and mortality. Their collaboration led to breakthroughs that sent ripples through the academic community, earning them a reputation as rising stars in the world of medicine. Their shared determination to defy the odds forged a bond that ran deeper than friendship. They were partners in a sacred pursuit, bound by a shared vision of healing and understanding. Through the trials and triumphs of medical school, they stood as pillars of strength for one another, their connection growing stronger with each passing day. In the crucible of medical education, Vanessa and Evelyn emerged not only as scholars, but as warriors in the battle against ignorance and suffering.

## The Turn Of Events

As the seasons shifted and the halls of their medical school echoed with the footsteps of eager students, Vanessa and Evelyn's friendship only deepened. They became not just intellectual comrades, but confidantes, sharing dreams, fears, and aspirations that reached far beyond the confines of academia. One fateful day, a shadow fell upon their idyllic world. Evelyn found herself ensnared in a sinister web of controversy, false claims threatening to tarnish her reputation. The allegations struck like a thunderbolt, shattering the tranquility they had come to know. Whispers of Evelyn Parker's doings, her studies and much more fragile information surfaced the halls of the University. Vanessa, however, was an unyielding force of support. She refused to believe the accusations that circled like vultures, choosing instead to stand resolute by Evelyn's side. In those trying moments, Vanessa's unwavering loyalty became a beacon of strength, a testament to the depth of her devotion. Their bond, once forged in the crucible of shared dreams, now faced the fiery crucible of adversity. Vanessa fought for Evelyn with a tenacity born of love, her determination unwavering. To Vanessa, Evelyn was more than a friend; she was a cherished confidante, a kindred spirit, and in many ways, the daughter she had never had the chance to raise. Through late-night conversations and tear-streaked confessions, Vanessa comforted Evelyn, offering solace and reassurance that they would weather this storm together. As time went on, nothing changed within the walls of the University. All of their studies and plans for the future had changed, they had some experience under their belt but not enough to become a full-fledge Doctor they once dreamed to be. Evelyn and Vanessa ran away from the University together, leaving behind all their studies and the chaos within the walls of it. They fought for so long to please the people of the University only to end in a tragic rumor. Evelyn in fact, did do the things she was suspected for but never could truthfully tell Vanessa she did. Vanessa had a big heart and she had a even bigger heart for her adoptive daughter Evelyn to even believe those accusations. However, whatever they once learned was no longer than knowledge they carried in the back of their minds and the people they left behind was soon the be forgotten.

## The Saints

As the years passed, Vanessa focused more so on her goal of figuring out who truly did those cruel things to her Father, investing herself into deeper studies into the world of toxins and venoms. Her expertise blossomed, nurtured by relentless study and hands-on practice. Together with Evelyn, she blossomed in her studies. In their unique experiments and late-night discussions, Vanessa and Evelyn pushed the boundaries of their research, uncovering secrets hidden within the realm of venoms that eluded even the most seasoned experts. But fate is often a judgmental force, and one day, as they ventured further into the depths of their studies, they found themselves ensnared by a force far more sinister than the poisons they had come to understand. It was a local gang that went by the ominous name of 'The Saints' that captured them, their dark influence spreading like a shadow over the city. In a chilling turn of events, Vanessa and Evelyn were held hostage by The Saints, Evelyn's life hanging at the whim of The Saints. Bound and helpless, Evelyn faced an uncertain future, Evelyn's knowledge and talents now pawns in the hands of ruthless criminals. Vanessa wanted nothing but to be free with her adoptive daughter, Evelyn, but lost contact with her overtime. As time went on, Vanessa found an opening to speak with Evelyn once more. Evelyn told her that there was an opening for her to come and rescue her from the dangerous waters of The Saints. Vanessa, ever the fearless and audacious spirit, could not sit idly by. With a daring plan forming in her mind, she attempted to rescue Evelyn from the clutches of their captors. But her audacity did not go unnoticed. Caught in the act, Vanessa found herself entangled in a dangerous game of survival. It was during this perilous moment that they encountered a figure known simply as 'Saint,' the terrorizing leader of the gang. A formidable presence with an air of mystique, Saint saw something in Vanessa and Evelyn that intrigued her. In a twist of fate, the two young women pledged to work for The Saints, their lives forever altered by the choices they had to make. Within the ranks of The Saints, Vanessa took on a new identity, one that matched her newfound role in their clandestine operations. She became known as 'Smoke Bomb,' a moniker whispered in hushed tones by those who dared cross her path. Her expertise in toxins and venoms made her a formidable asset, her skills honed to a deadly precision. From a distance, 'Smoke Bomb' would strike, a phantom in the night, her venomous touch haunting her victims long after she had vanished into the shadows. Her transformation from a student of medicine to a clandestine operative within the criminal underworld was a testament to the unpredictable twists of fate and the lengths one would go to protect those they loved.

## Ruthless

Within Ruthless, Vanessa works alongside The Saints and for Saint herself. She pledged to Saint to stay on track and carve a future for the better of The Saints and be the best.