The Next Morning
In the underground Levi sits at his desk going through some job offers scribbled down on some pappers. Farlan sits laid back on the sofa "Hey Levi got anything good?" He asks casually looking over at Levi. Levi doesn't seem to have heard his friend and continues to look through some papers. Farlan lets out a deep sigh before getting up and walks over to where Levi is sitting "Yo Levi" Farlan speaks loudly. Levi makes a slight hmph sound as if he just woke from a daze and looks up to Farlan "Huh you say something?" Levi asks.
Farlan places a hand on his forehead and shakes his head "Geez man you must really be pissed off about Evelyn if you're not even in the realm of the living" Levi gives Farlan his signature glare, Farlan takes a few steps back putting is hands up "Ah someones touchy this morning I see...Listen I don't know you just didn't tell her that your into her" Farlan nervously says. Levi makes Tch sound before returning to his papers "Idoit I'm not into her...I don't have time for useless dating crap" Farlan sighs and scratches the back of his neck "Whatever you say man. Is there any good jobs going anyway?" Farlan says.
Levi holds up a single piece of paper "This one is pretty simple and the pay is pretty good" Levi says. Farlan smiles to his friend "Great! So what's the job?" Farlan asks in excitement. Levi stands up from his chair "Simple bodyguard situation for trading of stolen goods...are contact will be at the devils lair bar in about three hours" Levi explains. Farlan follows his friend out "Sounds simple enough" he says.
Later that day
Evelyn sits in her room sun beaming through the window, she's sat in front of the mirror doing her makeup up and hair for her date later. She's wearing a white plated skirt and a frilly red kinda see through blouse and a small pendent. She puts on a small amount of red lipstick and blush to give her pale skin a bit more of a rose color. She then puts on a light blue eye shadow to make her eyes look more bigger even though her eyes are pretty big to begin with. She finishes her makeup and starts running her hand through her hair thinking about what to do with her long black hair, she decides to put it up in a curly bun type style using her red ribbon. Evelyn looks at herself and smiles nervously at herself (Uh I hate this girly makeup shit...I hope people won't think I'm like a prostitute or something) she thinks to herself.
Evelyn's bedroom creeks open as her mother walks in, Evelyn turns to watch her mother enter the room "Ya know knocking is a thing that exists right" she says in annoyed tone. Evelyn's mother beams at her daughter "Aww you look absolutely gorgeous sweetie, I can't believe your going on your first date!" She squeals. Evelyn rolls her eyes "I feel like a cheap prostitute...I just think the makeup thing isn't really for me" Evelyn sighs. Marry shakes her head at her daughter "Nope not at all. You look lovely my dear. You're just not used to it, trust me any guy would drop dead at the sight of you because of how beautiful you are" Marry says in sernish tone.
Evelyn smiles softly into the mirror at her mothers words. Marry leans down to her daughter and gives her a hug from behind "By the way I wanted to talk to about some things" she says to her daughter softly. Evelyn raises a brow "Oh no.." she sighs. Marry lets out a small laugh "Don't worry its not the sex talk or anything like that silly...unless you are planning to-" Evelyn cuts off her mother by playfully slapping her "I'm good thanks, you can save that talk for another time" Evelyn says pressing her lips to the side. Marry lets go of her daughter and leans against the wall still with a smile on her face "I was more thinking what are your plans for next year. You'll be finishing school next year and I'm just curious what your plans are after" she asks her daughter softly. Evelyn looks up at her mother and gives a half smile "I really don't know...college I guess... studying science and maybe study to become a doctor" Evelyn says uncertain. Marry nods "Good. I was kinda worried you was maybe thinking of joing one of military units" Marry lets out a nervous laugh. Evelyn raises her eyebrows and giggles "Yeah like hell I'd do that, they have to put a gun to my head before I join the military. Like I have it in me to be a stone cold solider anyways" Evelyn explains.
Marry sighs in relief and smiles "Well I'll leave you to it then. We'll continue this talk another time. Have a lovely time out and don't be back too late alright" she says playfully before making a quite exit. Evelyn shakes her head and lets out a deep sigh "Me in the military huh? That's a pretty good joke" Evelyn mumbles to herself softly.
Marry quietly walks down the hallway to her husbands study, Albert sits quietly at his desk with a glass of wisky by his side and blueprints laid out infront of him. Marry enters quietly and sits at the corner of Alberts desk "So how's it going with Evelyn?" He asks his wife. Marry smiles "Good she's just getting ready for her date. I asked her about if she had any plans to join the military, she didn't seem to have any plans on doing so" Marry explains. Albert continues to work on his blueprints "See there's nothing to worry about. You need to stop worrying about these visions you keep having" Albert says calmly to his wife. Marry lets out a small sigh "Yeah I guess you're right...I just can't help but feel that maybe the future is set and no matter what I do I can't do anything to stop what's coming" Marry explains sadly putting her hand on top of her husbands. Albert puts his other hand on top of his wifes hand to comfort her "At some point we are going to have to tell Evelyn the truth and go back home, we can't stay here for many more years. At some point they will come and all this will most likely be in ruins" Albert explains. Marry nods her head sadly "I know...I just don't know whats next, if we do go back we'll most likely be arrested for treason...and Evelyn will be forced to take the throne unless the order gets involved first" Marry explains sadly. Marry gazes out the window to look out the window.
Meanwhile in the underground
Levi and Farlan are sat at a table in devils lair, the roughest bar in the underground where all the gangs hang around to do deals and get black out drunk. Some cloaked figure is also sat with them at the table handing them some papers. Levi casual takes the paper and gives the cloaked figure a brief nod. Farlan sits awkwardly as no one has yet to say a word and non talkative people make Farlan uneasy. The cloaked figure gets up swiftly and leaves the bar. Farlan lets out a relieved sigh "Well that person was rather creepy...so when are we doing this thing?" Farlan says. Levi places the papers into his pocket "Tonight" Levi says clearly. Farlan nods "Will Evelyn be coming or nah?" Farlan asks his friend hesitantly knowing Evelyn is a touchy subject right now. Levi raises a brow and lightly shakes his head "No. She's got nothing to do with our business with our clients idiot" Levi says in annoyed tone of voice. Farlan shrugs "Well sometimes she does, she's pretty good in fights and has the charm that you seem to lack but okay your the boss, boss" Farlan says giving his friend a smirk.
Levi glares at Farlan before waving at the waitress to order. The bulky looking waitress walks over to the table "What can I get for you both?" She asks in a somewhat bored tone before glancing at Farlan and giving him a flirtatious look "Black tea and a beer thanks" Levi says to waitress casually. Farlan makes a nervous sound as he catches the waitress looking him over before walking away to the bar. Levi let out a small smile before leaning back in his chair "Maybe you should ask the waitress out" Levi said with a small laugh. Farlan shakes his head in disgust "Yeah I'm good but thanks for your input" Farlan says in a tone of disgust and he crinkles up his nose "Besides I've already got my eye on someone..." Farlan announces. Levi raises a brow and gives him sideways glance "Oh really? Well hope she has a lot of patience to put up with your annoying ass" Levi says in jokingly tone.
239Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBr7AX85vlR
Farlan gives Levi an angry stare before thinking of a way to really piss him off "Yeah actually she does. She's also pretty smart and I think we have a real connection. It's just there's one problem evey time I see her there's this asshole that completely cock blocks me...very annoying" Farlan says smirking at Levi. Levi makes Tch sound before throwing his head to the side "Now your just trying to piss me off...Seriously though are you still into Evelyn, thought you of all people would have moved on by now" Levi asks casually. Farlan shrugs "Nah I've moved on to the local medicine girl, besides I'm not the kinda guy to steal someone else's girlfriend" Farlan explains to Levi giving him a wink and a nudge. Levi lets out an annoyed mumbling sound, at this moment the waitress brings them their order.
A few hours later
Evelyn is nervous waiting downstairs in her house waiting to be picked up by Marshall. She awkwardly pacing around the room. She stops for a moment and thinks of a way to calm her nerves. She slowly walks over to the study. She enters the dimly lit room and sits down at the piano and begins to play a slow sweet melody.
As she plays she feels all her anxiety and worry leave her body and mind, she continues to play for a few minutes. She interrupted by the sound of someone coughing. She stops playing and quickly turns around to see Marshall standing in the doorway with a big smile on his face. Evelyn faces turns a deep shade of red due to her embarrassment "Uh umm hey...I was just fiddling with this old piano" She says nervously. Marshall lets out a small laugh "Hey I thought you played beautifully. I'm sorry I interrupted you" he says kindly. Marshall holds out his arm for Evelyn to take "You ready me lady, our noble steed awaits us" Marshall says playfully. Evelyn lets out a small laugh in response and gets up to take his arm "Yes indeed. But fair warning I only accept the finest wines and...trinkets in all the land" Evelyn sarcastically says with a big grin on her face.
Marshall leads Evelyn out of the house while Trisha and Evelyn parents both happily wave at them both as they leave. Marshall leads Evelyn down the cobble stone path as the sun starts to set giving off and orange glow and slight warmth. They soon get to the carriage and Marshall politely opens the door for her and offers out his hand to help into the carriage. She accepts with a small smile "Well aren't you such a gentleman" she giggles. When they both enter the carriage they engage in some small talk while the carriage slowly takes them to their destination.
Within 25 minutes they reach there destination, Duke's a really high end restaurant for the wealthiest of nobles but sell the finest meats within the walls. Marshall leads Evelyn inside the beautiful restaurant with crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and nicely laid out tables scattered all over. It even had a corner a piano in the corner for professional musicians. Evelyn looks around in awe as she's never seen such a beautiful restaurant as she normally eats at home or in the underground with her friends Levi and Farlan.
They both wait at the entrance awaiting to be seated. Within moments a waitress appears with a kind smile and leads them to a table for two by the window. They sit opposite each other and both take a look at the golden tinted menu's "Hmm the venison with steamed potatoes sound good. Also the Clafoutis for desert that's a must have" Evelyn beamed with a smile. Marshall nodded in agreement "Hmm sounds good, think I'll be having the same. What would you like to drink?" Marshall asks to his date. Evelyn purses her lips to the side in a moment of thought "Oh how about a whisky?" She asks in response.
Marshall eyes widened slightly "Wisky? Hmm never imagined you being the type to drink the heavy stuff" he says in an a amused tone. Evelyn shrugs lightly "Go hard or go home is always my moto when it comes to drinking...besides it's good for keeping warm and also good for common colds...Not that I have a cold or anything!" Evelyn explains. Marshall lets out a small laugh "Um what so funny" Evelyn asks nervously. Marshall shakes his head lightly "It's just you really aren't like other girls are you" Marshall says softly.
Evelyn pouts and lets out a sigh "I guess not...sorry, you probably expected someone more ladylike on dates" she says apologising. Marshall gives her a smile and scratches the back of his neck "Honestly I like how you don't care about that noble lady rubbish. Gives you more personality" he says nervously. Evelyn bites the corner of her lip feeling a bit embarrassed "Thank you, I don't get many compliments like that these days...Also honestly in this outfit I feel like a prostitute, well mostly because of the makeup" Evelyn says kindly. Marshall laughs and takes her hand into his "I think you look beautiful. Even in your normal attire you still look radiant as always" Evelyn blushes lightly and smiles at her date (This is the most embarrassing time of my life but at the same time it's really nice to just spend some normal non violent time with someone)
Meanwhile in the underground
Levi and Farlan are walking down the dark dimly lit streets of the underground. They causally make there way down to meeting spot for there bodyguard type job. Farlan glances at his friend "So you thinking something might go down with this job? Or you not worried about it?" Levi keeps looking ahead as he walks "It doesn't matter, either way I'm always prepared for the worst..." Levi coldly explains as he gets out his small dagger like blade he always keeps tucked behind his trousers under his shirt and holds it up to show Farlan. Farlan raises a brow as they continue to walk "Should I have brought a weapon?" He asks. Levi puts away his blade swiftly "No need...things go to shit and I'll handle the fighting" Levi explains calmly. Farlan lets out an annoyed sigh (Why does he think he needs to do everything by himself).
Within 15 minutes of walking they arrive at there destination, a small warn down factory used for making glass. A horrible small amits from all the open windows and since the underground is badly ventilated the smell spreads and lingers around. Levi makes a face in disgust and Farlan wrinkles up his nose "Please tell me our contact will be here soon" Farlan pleads leaning on a near by wall. Levi joins him proping his leg up behind him "Soon..." he bluntly states. Farlan frowns "Greattt" he says sarcastically before slumping down to floor still leaning against the wall. Levi glances down at him before rolling his eye's.
Some time passes
Levi and Farlan still await their contact to start their job. Farlan looking inpatient still crouching down by a wall and Levi looking unphased and neutral. Suddenly a small group apear from the shadows or a dark alleyway. The group consists of one skinny tall tatted guy who appears to be the leader and probably in his mis 20s and some messy looking teenagers. The slender tall man approaches Farlan and Levi hands shoved in his pocket with a cocky smile plastered on his face "So your the guys here for job huh? I was expecting you to be taller" the guy grumbles out, aiming the last part at Levi. Levi's composer remains unchanged and Farlan laughs quietly to himself "Yeah that would be us" Farlan explains. The slender man leans into Farlan giving him a stern look before leaning back slightly and lets out a laugh "Well onto business then. We'll be heading to the meeting spot and then all you two gotta do is make sure this deal goes smoothly. These goods we'll be dealing in are high value" He explains. Farlan and Levi both nod in sync. They both follow the man and his small gang of teenagers.
Meanwhile
Evelyn and Marshall are just finishing their desert and quietly talking to each other happily. Marshall signals the waitress to come over. He pays the bill.
Marshall and Evelyn leave the restaurant arms linked together with smiles on their faces. Evelyn slightly shivers a little as the cold night breeze touches her uncovered arms, Marshall notices and pulls her closer to him moving his arm to go around her shoulders "Cold?" He asks. Evelyn raises a brow "No I'm boiling hot actually" She jokes and lets out a small laugh. Marshall rubs the back of his neck "So what you want to do now?" Marshall asks. Evelyn shrugs "Umm don't know..." she explains. Suddenly a womens scream echoes from a near by ally. Evelyn and Marshall quickly turn there heads to the ally that the scream came from.
Evelyn heads towards the ally slowly, Marshall grabs her arm to stop her in her tracks "Wait don't go down there it's dangerous" Marshall says anger clearly in his voice with a hint of concern. Evelyn yanks her arm free "Someone could be about to get murdered down there. I don't plan on hanging about to wait and see either" she says coldly. Evelyn continues to walk twords the ally calmly and slowly. Marshall decides to follow and swallows his fear (This is a bad idea...) he thinks to himself.
Evelyn enters the very dark alley only lit by the dim glow of the moon. As she walks down the alley slight muffles can be heard (Those muffles sound like struggle muffles...Struggle muffles? God I need to stop this is not the time for jokes) Evelyn holds back a slight laugh and a smile at her own stupid thought's. She follows the sound Marshall in toe, himself looking rather worried with a hint of fear of the unknown dangers they could be walking into. The muffling noises getting louder as they reach the corner.
Evelyn stops back against the wall, also pushing Marshall against the wall to not be noticed. Evelyn calmly and quietly peeps around the corner to look to see what was going on. Evelyn see's a messy looking thug type woman who looks like she's in her mid 20s. The woman appears to be gagging a young female who Evelyn recognizes. The young girl is Carmen, a petite blonde girl wearing an all white sleeveless dress. Carmen attends the same school as Evelyn and Marshall also attended the same classes. Evelyn huffs in annoyance, she didn't like the the girl but she couldn't really walk away and let the helpless girl get kidnapped.
The messy thug woman forcefully pushed Carmen to kneel on the the cold cobblestone. Tears rolled down Carmen's face as she shivered in fear. The older woman got out a small rusted knife and then held it against Carmen's throat "Listening here you, if you even try to run I'll slit your pretty little throat and hang ya out to bleed to death. Ya get that?" The older woman threatened. Carmen whispered but nodded tears flowing down her rosie skin. The older woman then waved around the other corner signaling for someone to come. Evelyn and Marshall still hidden watching the events unfold. Marshall tugs Evelyn's arm gently "What should we do. If it was just her I could probably deal with the situation but if there's more we probably don't stand a chance" Marshall whispered to Evelyn. Evelyn pursed her lips together "Let's wait see what's going on exactly. It's clearly not a simple mugging situation going on...maybe a ransome?" Evelyn spoke quietly in a curious tone.
Suddenly two bulky looking men appear from the second corner. One carrying a larg brown sack "Is this the last one?" One of the men asked. The older woman smirked and nodded "Yeah thankfully, we should head back we're running late" the woman say's in annoyance. The man carrying the bag, swiftly opens the sack and places it over Carmen. He then flips a now bagged up Carmen over his shoulder then they start to walk down the alley.
Evelyn sighs (Look's like this is going to be a messy night after all) Evelyn turns to look at Marshall with saddened look "You should probably head home. I'm sorry but I need to go after them...I had a great time tonight with you" Evelyn blurted out before darting off to tail the thugs. Marshall stood in confusion for a moment before running after Evelyn.
239Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK4R9YITfkN
End of chapter 6
ns 15.158.61.5da2
