It was another boring day as I sat on my couch, eating my lunch, and finishing up a couple of reports from my last mission when my phone rang. Wiping my hands, I picked up my mobile to see that it was my boss, Mycroft Holmes. "Willows" I answered sharply. "Miss Willows, my office now. The car will be there in five" Mycroft answered before hanging up. I hung up too and hurried to finish eating before changing into something a little more presentable and cleaned up.
Once ready; I grabbed my keys, papers, and phone before arming the security system and locking the door of my flat. I got downstairs and into the waiting town car and was taken to Mycroft's secret office. Once I had been cleared and led in by his assistant, Anthea, I took my papers out of my satchel. "I trust this meeting isn't just for my latest reports" I asked as soon as Anthea was out of the room. "Yes, I would like your latest reports if they're ready but I have an assignment for you" he answered as I laid the papers down.
"I'm listening" I replied, taking a seat. He handed me a picture and asked "Are you up for what will be an extremely dangerous assignment?" "Danger is something I live for but why is my target a member of parliament" I asked, looking at the picture. Mycroft leaned forward and I knew what I was about to hear would place me in a difficult position if this mission wasn't handled with utmost discretion.
"Mycroft, please tell me" I urged. "Agent Willows, Lord Sebastian Moran maybe a very powerful and connected man in parliament and decorated war hero but he's also the right hand to Jim Moriarty" he told me. "Moriarty; as in the one who has a fascination with your little brother" I asked. "Yes but right now, the task is to eliminate Moran. In time, I will have you go after Moriarty. Right now, I want you to get close to him and Moran. Don't blow your cover or they will not hesitate to slowly kill you. They're dangerous and smart" he told me. "I won't let you down Mycroft" I answered.
"Good, you'll find them at the Diamond Light lounge tomorrow night around 8pm. I'm sending you in as a singer. Do whatever it takes to get their attention. Just make sure this ends with Moran in a body bag and it can't be traced back to you" Mycroft warned. "Do they have a type of woman they prefer" I asked.
"No, so you have no need for a disguise Cherish. Just use your beauty and a false name. Now, go and remember to be careful or this could reflect on us very badly" Mycroft answered. With that, I stood up and before I left the office, Anthea handed me the files on Jim Moriarty and Sebastian Moran.
I had the driver take me back to my apartment and I stared out. I dreaded this assignment not only because of the target but the ramifications if this assignment failed. I finally got back to my place and hurried in to clear my head and prepared for whatever could happen.