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Bella Swan never had the luxury of having normal parents. With a father who constantly abused her and a mother who never spent a single moment without telling her how ugly she was, she lead a rather pitiful existence. So it is no surprise that she didn't feel any kind of grief when she is given the news of her parents' unexpected death. After three years in foster care, Bella is adopted by the mysterious Marcus, the boss of the "Meyer Academy" - a secret spy school. Without hesitation she accepts the offer to get trained at the academy. Bella works hard and soon becomes the most successful agent in her team. She's smart, athletic, and absolutely lethal.

One day, Bella is given a mission that doesn't really go along with what she's done in the past. Though she usually only works in assassination cases, Marcus now asks her to become the guardian of Edward Cullen. Edward is a high school student from Forks, Washington and apparently, someone likes to see him dead. Bella now has to pose as a seventeen-year old junior and follows Edward wherever he goes. She eventually manages to break through his egotistical shell, discovers what kind of guy he really is, and why he puts on such a rude mask.

If you have read any of archer24's previous stories I don't have to tell you that she is a great writer, who often let's her characters work with the latest and coolest technical equipment! The story really pulls you in from the very first sentence and before you know it you will lose yourself in the continuous drama and humor that was woven into this fanfiction. Bella's self-discovery is very realistically portrayed, as is the way she reveals Edward's true personality. Emmett and Alice add a good amount of humor to a story, that isn't completely free of grammatical mistakes, but still nothing short of amazing! It's like watching a combination of a spy movie and a romantic comedy!

Guardian Agent consists of 28 chapters and 122,698 words. The story is rated T for some kissing and very brief violence/mention of abuse.

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FBI agent Edward Cullen is adept at catching the best of thieves; his current and also most troublesome case being "The Scarlet Thief" (a.k.a. Bella). The young thief is an expert at stealing the most precious and valuable paintings, gems, and artefacts. With an ease that is both astounding and scary she is able to overcome even the best security measures and traps. Along with her best friend Alice, who, as an expert on works of art and antiquities, takes over the role of verifying the authenticity of the stolen goods, Bella not only steals what her eyes are set on but also manages to escape each and every time - much to FBI agent Cullen's disappointment.

When Bella and Edward are forced to join forces due to their expertise in an important mission, the fire between them ignites immediately. Although irritated at each other in the beginning, they can't help but admit that their partner is well skilled and at the top of their game. Yet the longer Bella and Edward work together, the more difficult life gets for Bella. While coming to terms with her growing feelings for Edward, she also becomes entangles in lies to keep up her cover. Will there be a future for her and Edward? And what's the reason behind Bella's unusual choice of profession?

Scarlet is a great fanfic that not only bonds Bella and Edward together, but also involves great mission techniques. The intricate way archer24 describes simple things like picking a lock with a pin really made reading this fanfiction an interesting experience. Furthermore, the subplot of Bella's past and reasons for stealing give depths to her character and makes the story complete. I was completely engrossed in Scarlet and all of it's romance and crime going on. It brought out a lot of emotions within me: from stealthy to strong-willed, from love to sadness (and everything in between). This story will surely get you hooked - don't miss it!

Scarlet consists of  28 chapters and 147,185 words. The story is rated M for violence.

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