. Hack// Jinx and Looper
By Evs
Intro
Lady Subaru had been growing weary of the burden of being the Lady of the Crimson Knights. Ever since meeting Tsukasa, she began to question whether or not to continue in her duty as head of the Crimson Knights. At this time, Silver Knight and the other knights have become restless because their lack of authority and the increase number of outlaw players. Tsukasa has also become a serious problem with the Knights and Lady Subaru, causing even more distress within the Knights' ranks. There has even been talk that Lady Subaru may even disband the Knights.
The Jewels
Lady Subaru and Silver Knight are on a boat gliding through the waterways of Mac Anu. They had been discussing all day about what to do about the player Tsukasa.
"I believe we should detain him until Administration can locate his body outside the World," said Silver Knight.
"I don't think that's necessary," replies Lady Subaru with a sigh. "He's given me his word that he will cause no more trouble if we don't pursue him."
"And you believe him?" Silver Knight snarls "You do remember he did kill me and placed me in a comma. And not to mention the other players he has attacked and harmed!"
"Silver Knight, Tsukasa was only defending himself and I believe him. If we leave him alone he will surly have no reason to bother us," said Lady Subaru.
"But my Lady!" Yells Silver Knight.
"That is all," snaps Lady Subaru. "I must log off now."
"My Lady, there are still important matters to discuss."
"I said that will be all." With that Lady Subaru logged out.
Silver Knight stood on the boat and listened to the boat floating through the water. The sound always relaxed, but not even the peaceful sounds could cool his temper today.
Who does she think she is! Thought Silver Knight. The old Lady Subaru would have never stood by while an illegal player running free in the World. But now, after meeting this Tsukasa, she has lost her way. Something must be done about her and Tsukasa, but what?
Silver Knight sat down to think and listen to the water as it past by. His thoughts wondered to the day when he first met Tsukasa and battled him. If Tsukasa's Guardian had not appeared he would have defeated him and imprisoned him. Yet, instead he was placed into a comma for a week.
As he sat and thought a member of the Knights came aboard the boat as it docked.
"Silver Knight, sir!" said the Knight
"What is it, I'm busy?!" said Silver Knight.
"It's an update on the hacker, we've determined his location and identity, it's a Wave Master named Sly."
A hacker, why didn't I think of that before, he could obviously work his way into Lady Subaru and Tsukasa's consoles and get rid of them.
"Good work solider," said Silver Knight. "Now if you give me the whereabouts of this Sly I'll take care of him."
"He's here sir, in Mac Anu down at the pub in the town center."
"Excellent," said Silver Knight, "I'll get him myself, you stay here and patrol."
"Right away sir!" the Knight said as he ran off.
"Wait," yelled Silver Knight, the Knight stopped immediately. "What's your name?"
"Blade sir," said Snipe. "I've been with the Knights for only a month."
"I was wondering if you had told anyone else about this hacker?"
"No sir, I came straight to you after I saw him on my patrol."
"Good, let's keep it that way," said Silver Knight, "I want to have a bit of fun with this worthless hacker."
"Oh I see," said Blade with a laugh, "Well, put in a few shots for me."
"Oh I will," said Silver Knight with a smile, "now back to your patrol."
"Good bye sir and have fun," yelled Blade as he ran back to his patrol.
With that Silver Knight walk down to the pub, and sure enough there was Sly the Wave Master hacker, there with a few mates. Silver Knight goes to the alleyway to the left of the pub and waits.
"Alright see you guys later," said Sly as he waved goodbye. His friends, both Blade Masters, walk down the other way. Sly was feeling good today; he hacked his way into an item shop and got some fine things to level up with. As he walk down the street an arm shot out of the alleyway and grabbed him. Sly saw the blade at his throat and began to panic.
Oh Jesus, not today! Thought Sly.
"You're Sly the hacker correct?" asked Silver Knight.
"Yes!" said Sly scared out of his mind.
"I am Silver Knight, leader of the Crimson Knights and I'm the only one keeping you from being banned from the World for good. Now if you do what I say, you'll come out of this alive and rich, screw up and your dead. Got it."
"Yes, I definitely get you!"
"Good, now I need you to do something. I need you to hack into a player's console and erase their game and player history."
"Umm," shit he's going to kill me. "I can't exactly do that."
"What do you mean not exactly that, you fucking hack!?"
"Well, you see you can't just dive into a person's console and destroy it, I mean I could go into the console and get info and tell you where they are but that's!"
"I see," said Silver Knight taking his sword and about to thrust it into Sly.
"Wait, there may be something I can do!"
"Now what."
"Meet me at the bridge in a hour and I promise I'll be ready to help you."
"Yeah right, you're just gonna run off," said Silver Knight as he raised his sword again.
"I swear to God man, I'll meet you at the bridge in one hour!"
With his sword still raised Silver Knight and thought for a moment. I do need his help, besides he's a marked player who's he gonna run to. "Fine you have one hour, but if you're not there I will report you to Administration."
Silver Knight released Sly from his grip and Sly fell to his knees. "Thank you, thank you so much," he said as he kissed Silver Knights boots.
Sly continued to praise Silver Knight but as he did Silver Knight kicked him right in the face. "Such up! You're lucky I don't report you right now. Get up and get out of my sight!"
The pain was intense; he could not even say a word. So Sly stood up and ran as fast as he could still holding his jaw.
Hackers, why do I even bother? Silver Knight stood there for a moment and went back out of the alley.
An hour later, Silver Knight had been standing on the bridge in Mac Anu thinking about what Sly said. He knew that Sly could not hack into a console and destroy it but what then was Sly planning to do?
As Silver Knight was thinking about this Sly came running to the bridge.
"You finally made it," said Silver Knight, "What took you so long?"
"Sorry," said Sly gasping for breathe, his jaw healed, "Took longer than expected."
"Ah yes, now what exactly took longer than excepted?"
"This," said Sly as he brought out a small red jewel from his robes. At the sight of Silver Knight immediately grabbed it from him.
"This, this is what took you so long, a fucking power up!?" screamed Silver Knight.
"That's not a power up, it's something much more dangerous."
"Explain or you're going to Administration!"
"Ok, that once was a power up, but I've changed it. Now if you were to place that on your weapon, not only would you power up but anyone you kill with it, their history and console are destroyed."
Silver Knight looked down at the jewel in his hand and smiled. Perfect, but now I'm gonna need more help. "Good, now tell me do you know any player killers?"
"You know, I actually do."
"Who?"
"Oh you know them, they're well known in the World."
"When can I meet them?"
"I'll handle that, just meet me at the Chaos Gate in Dun Loireag, in two hours."
"Find but, who are these players."
"Jinx and Looper."
"Those two, how the hell do you know them?!"
"It's a long story I'll tell you later." With that Sly warped out of the severe.
Jinx and Looper, my God! Silver Knight stood in disbelief for quite a while, until a player bumped into him. Silver Knight picked himself up and walk over to the waterway. The other player, a heavy Ax Blade, made jeering gestures to Silver Knight's back, but Silver Knight was deaf to this. All he could hear was the water as it passed by.
The Wolves
In the Snow Field server there is an abandoned castle that sits on cliff looking down upon the town below. If a passing player were to look at the castle he would never think twice about it and keep on walking, ignorant to the fact that the two most feared and wanted players resided there. Jinx and Looper were in that castle, for it had become their home since their manhunt began. The room Jinx and Looper were in is gigantic and dark, with only one window and few lamps. Tapestries and rugs and tables align the hall, all broken and torn, remnants of happier times. Jinx and Looper had been practicing their fighting techniques in this room when the little ring went off in Jinx's console, signaling an email. Jinx checks it and smiles.
"Hey Looper guess who," asked Jinx.
"Unless it's a job I don't want to hear about it," said Looper out of breath from practice.
Jinx is tall and tan with blue hair, with a few markings on her face. She is a Wave Master and wears a red shirt and pants with a black sleeveless jacket. Jinx's staff is unlike any other Wave Master's for at its end is a blade, making her just as deadly with a blade as with a spell. Looper is tall with short spiky black hair. He is a Twin Blade, he wears black pants, no shirt, and a belt around his waist containing items and throwing knives. He also has two blade arms on both of his forearms, but usually uses his two long knives at his sides in battle.
"It's from your favorite hacker in the World," replies Jinx as she read.
"For God's sake, is he stuck in a dungeon or something," said Looper, he had very little respect for Sly.
"Well it appears he's got us a job, won't say for who, but says the guy's real important and will pay a lot. Says to meet him at the usually spot in Dun Loireag," said Jinx.
"That's it, that's all he says?"
"Yep, you want go see him?"
"Why not, we could use the work."
Jinx and Looper, walked out of the castle, fresh snow was falling as they approached the sleepy town below, no one was ever around at this time of day. They reached the Chaos Gate and teleaported out of their server and into Dun Loireag. They were wearing long cloaks to hide their identities. It's raining as they walk up the path to the pub on the mountaintop, where Sly and the client are waiting.
The history of Jinx and Looper is one of legend in the World, for they are probably the most dangerous players ever to inhabit it. Jinx is the smartest and strongest Wave Master, and Looper is the quickest and deadliest Twin Blade. They began in the World as every one does, weak and prey to other player killers. Yet within a month their names became common among players, because of their talent and ruthlessness. Later they began collecting bounties on outlaw players, and soon they themselves became fighters for hire among the underworld. After several years of this, the Knights tried to capture them, only to have many of their own killed in the process. The Knights then placed their largest bounty ever on them and began their longest manhunt ever. With the bounty and the hunt still on, Jinx and Looper became outlaw players, only coming into the open to do jobs. They are forever pursued by bounty hunters and players who want to make a name for themselves, who only find nothing or worse Jinx and Looper in the flesh. They have a vendetta against the Knights, and have vowed vengeance abound them, unknown to them they would get their chance today. Jinx and Looper, two names that even the strongest of players fear.
The pub was a common place for Sly and his clients to attend. The room was dark and spacious, easy to do business unmolested. The clientele of the pub was as seedy as the interior, most were outlaws or player killers, the worst of the worst from the bottom of the barrel.
Sly and Silver Knight were sitting in the back room of the pub away from everyone else. Fortunately the Silver Knight, knowing the reputation of the pub, was not wearing his helmet. Few people new the face of Silver Knight, it was covered in scars and markings, his hair was white and spiky, and his eyes were red and piercing. On the outside he was as still as a wall, but on the inside he was shaking. They had been sitting there for an hour barely saying anything.
"Here, I brought a couple more for Jinx and Looper," said Sly taking a few of his jewels from his robes, just remembering he had them. "So you know about them, right?" asked Sly.
"Of course I know who they are, who doesn't? Hell I was the one in charge of their manhunt," said Silver Knight.
"Ok, ok, I'm just making sure you know who you're dealing with." Sly looks around to make sure no one over heard them.
Silver Knight said nothing for a while and just stared at Sly. "And why are you one of the few they trust?"
"They don't trust me, hell they don't even like me. It's just that I once worked with them and I set up jobs for them or if they need to find someone they come to me, but that's it."
"I see," said Silver Knight.
A few moments later Jinx and Looper were standing before Silver Knight and Sly.
"Hey guys, take a seat," said Sly.
Jinx and Looper sit down opposite Sly and Silver Knight at the table.
"So what's the job?" asked Jinx.
"Well, it's a contract on a couple of players, all of them have to be killed in the tightest of time frames," said Silver Knight.
"I'm sorry, but who the fuck are you?!" yells Looper. Looper hated new people, he just did not trust them.
"I'm the guy who's paying you, and that's none of your business," said Silver Knight, trying to hold back his rage at the two infamous players. It enraged him to no end that the players he had been chasing for years were insulting him, and he could not do anything.
"Well I'm making it my business you pussy!" said Looper.
Sliver Knight jumps out of his seat and so does Looper ready to fight, but Jinx immediately steps in the way between Silver Knight and Looper.
"Forgive my partner here," said Jinx. "He's been a little on edge lately since the Knights have upped our bounty."
Silver Knight and Looper sat down and glare at each other. You think you're so tough, you'll get yours when I'm through, thought Silver Knight.
"Well any way, if you must know I'm Blade and I need your help," said Silver Knight.
"Really, just how bad?" asked Looper with a sneer.
Silver Knight reached into his robes and pulled out a pouch full of gold pieces. Looper grabbed the money and hid it in his robes.
"That badly," said Silver Knight as he though the pouch on the table, "and that's just the beginning, I'm prepared to give you 1000 golden pieces."
With the promises of even more money Jinx and Looper became very interested.
"So are you interested?" asked Silver Knight.
"Well, of course we have to hear the job first," said Jinx, playing it cool. "Also one more thing, you tell us every thing, cause if we find out you're lying, you're dead."
"Of course," said Silver Knight. "You're going to have to kill two players immediately. They are Tsukasa and Lady Subaru of the Crimsons Knights."
"Wait what!?" cried Jinx.
"You want us to kill those two!?" said Looper.
"Yes, and their friends, Crim, Mimiru, Bear, BT, and Sora."
At the name of Sora and Crim, both Jinx and Looper felt a little nostalgic.
"So what do you say?" questioned Silver Knight.
"Gives us a moment to talk this over," said Jinx. Jinx and Looper get out of the both and go to the deserted corner to talk.
"Holy shit do you believe this, Tsukasa and Subaru," said Looper.
"Yeah, this is crazy, I mean this is Lady Subaru we're talking about, no one gets near her," said Jinx.
"Yeah, not to mention that nut job Tsukasa, I hear he has a monster that puts you in a coma. Plus we got to take on Crim and Sora, you remember those guys, they don't fuck around." Looper cast an uneasy glance at Blade, or Silver Knight if you will, and Sly. "Something doesn't feel right about that guy."
"Yeah I know what you mean, this Blade guy seems a bit shady, but what client isn't? But hey, think of what we could do with 1000 golden pieces, we could finally get us a Grunty farm."
"But still." he was still uneasy about the prospect of taking on so many exceptional players.
"Listen to you, you sound like you're scared of them."
"I'm not, I'm just saying maybe we should think this though before."
"Come on, what's this guy gonna do, run to the Knights. Anyway we can take him if we had to. And think of it, we could finally get back at those shits the Knights by killing their bitch Subaru."
Looper thought for a moment. Fuck the Knights, this is our chance. "Yeah," said Looper with a smile, "it could be fun. Let's take it."
"I'm glad you see it my way."
Jinx and Looper were standing before the table.
"Alright, we'll take it," said Looper.
"Good," said Silver Knight as he reached for some of the jewels. "Take these power ups as well, they'll come in handy."
"Thanks," said Looper and Jinx as they attached the jewels to their twin blades and staffs.
"We'll have Sly contact you when we're done," said Jinx.
With that Jinx and Looper walked out of the pub and back out into the rain, dressed in their robes.
"Well that went well," said Sly thankful Jinx and Looper did not kill him.
"What fools," said Silver Knight.
"So what's next?" asked Sly.
Silver Knight thought for moment. Yes, what is next. "How would you like to collect their bounties, Sly?" asked Silver Knight as he pocketed a jewel while Sly was not looking.
"Yeah right," said Sly, "those two would kill me if I ever looked at them crossed eyed."
"I'm serious," said Silver Knight.
I am tried of being Jinx and Looper's bitch; maybe he's got something. "Ok, let's hear you out."
"After, Jinx and Looper do our dirty work, they'll come a running to you. That's when you tell them that I've got to see them in person, just to make sure they get the reward. That's when I come out and capture them with my Knights. Of course for your cooperation you'll receive the bounty of 5000 golden pieces, and I'll turn a blind eye to your less than honorable business."
Sly almost exploded with excitement at this proposition, "5000 golden pieces and the right to hack, how can I say no!" Finally I can stop living off their scraps; maybe I could even set up a shop in Carmina Gardelica.
Silver Knight grinned to himself as well, "Yes, how can you resists?"
"But wait," said Sly after a moment of reflection. "Wait, what if they rat us out while their captured."
"Please, do you think any one would believe those two. Think about it, two of the most wanted players ever, finally captured after their most vicious act. We'll be heroes."
"Well, I always wanted to be famous," said Sly as he rose from the table with a laugh and began to walk out, "See you soon, hopefully."
Silver Knight sat and continued to grin to himself, for he had much to be happy about. What fools, none even have the slightest notion of what really is going to happen. Jinx and Looper, some legends, I fooled them almost as easily as Sly. He played with the jewel in his fingers while he was lost in thought. Such pawns.
To bad for Silver Knight, for he did not see the man across the room who had been following him since he approached Sly in the alley at Mac Anu. He had heard everything; the jewels, Jinx and Looper, the plot to betray them, oh the things he knew. As Silver Knight rose and left, the man in the corner sat back and watched him exit. He laughed, a chilling laugh that if you ever heard, meant you were dead.
"Heh, heh, heh," laughed the player. Silver Knight thinks he's so smart, too bad I'm smarter. Oh, little Tsukasa and the others are in for a treat. The player stood up and walked out of the pub and immediately went to the edge of the cliff nearby. The player sent an email to the player he most liked to bother in the World, it simply said to meet him with her friends at his favorite spot in Dun Loireag. Oh what fun we will have. Especially you and me, Looper. Like old times. The rain had finally stopped, and the sun was rising, it was warm and welcoming. Just you and me.
By Evs
Intro
Lady Subaru had been growing weary of the burden of being the Lady of the Crimson Knights. Ever since meeting Tsukasa, she began to question whether or not to continue in her duty as head of the Crimson Knights. At this time, Silver Knight and the other knights have become restless because their lack of authority and the increase number of outlaw players. Tsukasa has also become a serious problem with the Knights and Lady Subaru, causing even more distress within the Knights' ranks. There has even been talk that Lady Subaru may even disband the Knights.
The Jewels
Lady Subaru and Silver Knight are on a boat gliding through the waterways of Mac Anu. They had been discussing all day about what to do about the player Tsukasa.
"I believe we should detain him until Administration can locate his body outside the World," said Silver Knight.
"I don't think that's necessary," replies Lady Subaru with a sigh. "He's given me his word that he will cause no more trouble if we don't pursue him."
"And you believe him?" Silver Knight snarls "You do remember he did kill me and placed me in a comma. And not to mention the other players he has attacked and harmed!"
"Silver Knight, Tsukasa was only defending himself and I believe him. If we leave him alone he will surly have no reason to bother us," said Lady Subaru.
"But my Lady!" Yells Silver Knight.
"That is all," snaps Lady Subaru. "I must log off now."
"My Lady, there are still important matters to discuss."
"I said that will be all." With that Lady Subaru logged out.
Silver Knight stood on the boat and listened to the boat floating through the water. The sound always relaxed, but not even the peaceful sounds could cool his temper today.
Who does she think she is! Thought Silver Knight. The old Lady Subaru would have never stood by while an illegal player running free in the World. But now, after meeting this Tsukasa, she has lost her way. Something must be done about her and Tsukasa, but what?
Silver Knight sat down to think and listen to the water as it past by. His thoughts wondered to the day when he first met Tsukasa and battled him. If Tsukasa's Guardian had not appeared he would have defeated him and imprisoned him. Yet, instead he was placed into a comma for a week.
As he sat and thought a member of the Knights came aboard the boat as it docked.
"Silver Knight, sir!" said the Knight
"What is it, I'm busy?!" said Silver Knight.
"It's an update on the hacker, we've determined his location and identity, it's a Wave Master named Sly."
A hacker, why didn't I think of that before, he could obviously work his way into Lady Subaru and Tsukasa's consoles and get rid of them.
"Good work solider," said Silver Knight. "Now if you give me the whereabouts of this Sly I'll take care of him."
"He's here sir, in Mac Anu down at the pub in the town center."
"Excellent," said Silver Knight, "I'll get him myself, you stay here and patrol."
"Right away sir!" the Knight said as he ran off.
"Wait," yelled Silver Knight, the Knight stopped immediately. "What's your name?"
"Blade sir," said Snipe. "I've been with the Knights for only a month."
"I was wondering if you had told anyone else about this hacker?"
"No sir, I came straight to you after I saw him on my patrol."
"Good, let's keep it that way," said Silver Knight, "I want to have a bit of fun with this worthless hacker."
"Oh I see," said Blade with a laugh, "Well, put in a few shots for me."
"Oh I will," said Silver Knight with a smile, "now back to your patrol."
"Good bye sir and have fun," yelled Blade as he ran back to his patrol.
With that Silver Knight walk down to the pub, and sure enough there was Sly the Wave Master hacker, there with a few mates. Silver Knight goes to the alleyway to the left of the pub and waits.
"Alright see you guys later," said Sly as he waved goodbye. His friends, both Blade Masters, walk down the other way. Sly was feeling good today; he hacked his way into an item shop and got some fine things to level up with. As he walk down the street an arm shot out of the alleyway and grabbed him. Sly saw the blade at his throat and began to panic.
Oh Jesus, not today! Thought Sly.
"You're Sly the hacker correct?" asked Silver Knight.
"Yes!" said Sly scared out of his mind.
"I am Silver Knight, leader of the Crimson Knights and I'm the only one keeping you from being banned from the World for good. Now if you do what I say, you'll come out of this alive and rich, screw up and your dead. Got it."
"Yes, I definitely get you!"
"Good, now I need you to do something. I need you to hack into a player's console and erase their game and player history."
"Umm," shit he's going to kill me. "I can't exactly do that."
"What do you mean not exactly that, you fucking hack!?"
"Well, you see you can't just dive into a person's console and destroy it, I mean I could go into the console and get info and tell you where they are but that's!"
"I see," said Silver Knight taking his sword and about to thrust it into Sly.
"Wait, there may be something I can do!"
"Now what."
"Meet me at the bridge in a hour and I promise I'll be ready to help you."
"Yeah right, you're just gonna run off," said Silver Knight as he raised his sword again.
"I swear to God man, I'll meet you at the bridge in one hour!"
With his sword still raised Silver Knight and thought for a moment. I do need his help, besides he's a marked player who's he gonna run to. "Fine you have one hour, but if you're not there I will report you to Administration."
Silver Knight released Sly from his grip and Sly fell to his knees. "Thank you, thank you so much," he said as he kissed Silver Knights boots.
Sly continued to praise Silver Knight but as he did Silver Knight kicked him right in the face. "Such up! You're lucky I don't report you right now. Get up and get out of my sight!"
The pain was intense; he could not even say a word. So Sly stood up and ran as fast as he could still holding his jaw.
Hackers, why do I even bother? Silver Knight stood there for a moment and went back out of the alley.
An hour later, Silver Knight had been standing on the bridge in Mac Anu thinking about what Sly said. He knew that Sly could not hack into a console and destroy it but what then was Sly planning to do?
As Silver Knight was thinking about this Sly came running to the bridge.
"You finally made it," said Silver Knight, "What took you so long?"
"Sorry," said Sly gasping for breathe, his jaw healed, "Took longer than expected."
"Ah yes, now what exactly took longer than excepted?"
"This," said Sly as he brought out a small red jewel from his robes. At the sight of Silver Knight immediately grabbed it from him.
"This, this is what took you so long, a fucking power up!?" screamed Silver Knight.
"That's not a power up, it's something much more dangerous."
"Explain or you're going to Administration!"
"Ok, that once was a power up, but I've changed it. Now if you were to place that on your weapon, not only would you power up but anyone you kill with it, their history and console are destroyed."
Silver Knight looked down at the jewel in his hand and smiled. Perfect, but now I'm gonna need more help. "Good, now tell me do you know any player killers?"
"You know, I actually do."
"Who?"
"Oh you know them, they're well known in the World."
"When can I meet them?"
"I'll handle that, just meet me at the Chaos Gate in Dun Loireag, in two hours."
"Find but, who are these players."
"Jinx and Looper."
"Those two, how the hell do you know them?!"
"It's a long story I'll tell you later." With that Sly warped out of the severe.
Jinx and Looper, my God! Silver Knight stood in disbelief for quite a while, until a player bumped into him. Silver Knight picked himself up and walk over to the waterway. The other player, a heavy Ax Blade, made jeering gestures to Silver Knight's back, but Silver Knight was deaf to this. All he could hear was the water as it passed by.
The Wolves
In the Snow Field server there is an abandoned castle that sits on cliff looking down upon the town below. If a passing player were to look at the castle he would never think twice about it and keep on walking, ignorant to the fact that the two most feared and wanted players resided there. Jinx and Looper were in that castle, for it had become their home since their manhunt began. The room Jinx and Looper were in is gigantic and dark, with only one window and few lamps. Tapestries and rugs and tables align the hall, all broken and torn, remnants of happier times. Jinx and Looper had been practicing their fighting techniques in this room when the little ring went off in Jinx's console, signaling an email. Jinx checks it and smiles.
"Hey Looper guess who," asked Jinx.
"Unless it's a job I don't want to hear about it," said Looper out of breath from practice.
Jinx is tall and tan with blue hair, with a few markings on her face. She is a Wave Master and wears a red shirt and pants with a black sleeveless jacket. Jinx's staff is unlike any other Wave Master's for at its end is a blade, making her just as deadly with a blade as with a spell. Looper is tall with short spiky black hair. He is a Twin Blade, he wears black pants, no shirt, and a belt around his waist containing items and throwing knives. He also has two blade arms on both of his forearms, but usually uses his two long knives at his sides in battle.
"It's from your favorite hacker in the World," replies Jinx as she read.
"For God's sake, is he stuck in a dungeon or something," said Looper, he had very little respect for Sly.
"Well it appears he's got us a job, won't say for who, but says the guy's real important and will pay a lot. Says to meet him at the usually spot in Dun Loireag," said Jinx.
"That's it, that's all he says?"
"Yep, you want go see him?"
"Why not, we could use the work."
Jinx and Looper, walked out of the castle, fresh snow was falling as they approached the sleepy town below, no one was ever around at this time of day. They reached the Chaos Gate and teleaported out of their server and into Dun Loireag. They were wearing long cloaks to hide their identities. It's raining as they walk up the path to the pub on the mountaintop, where Sly and the client are waiting.
The history of Jinx and Looper is one of legend in the World, for they are probably the most dangerous players ever to inhabit it. Jinx is the smartest and strongest Wave Master, and Looper is the quickest and deadliest Twin Blade. They began in the World as every one does, weak and prey to other player killers. Yet within a month their names became common among players, because of their talent and ruthlessness. Later they began collecting bounties on outlaw players, and soon they themselves became fighters for hire among the underworld. After several years of this, the Knights tried to capture them, only to have many of their own killed in the process. The Knights then placed their largest bounty ever on them and began their longest manhunt ever. With the bounty and the hunt still on, Jinx and Looper became outlaw players, only coming into the open to do jobs. They are forever pursued by bounty hunters and players who want to make a name for themselves, who only find nothing or worse Jinx and Looper in the flesh. They have a vendetta against the Knights, and have vowed vengeance abound them, unknown to them they would get their chance today. Jinx and Looper, two names that even the strongest of players fear.
The pub was a common place for Sly and his clients to attend. The room was dark and spacious, easy to do business unmolested. The clientele of the pub was as seedy as the interior, most were outlaws or player killers, the worst of the worst from the bottom of the barrel.
Sly and Silver Knight were sitting in the back room of the pub away from everyone else. Fortunately the Silver Knight, knowing the reputation of the pub, was not wearing his helmet. Few people new the face of Silver Knight, it was covered in scars and markings, his hair was white and spiky, and his eyes were red and piercing. On the outside he was as still as a wall, but on the inside he was shaking. They had been sitting there for an hour barely saying anything.
"Here, I brought a couple more for Jinx and Looper," said Sly taking a few of his jewels from his robes, just remembering he had them. "So you know about them, right?" asked Sly.
"Of course I know who they are, who doesn't? Hell I was the one in charge of their manhunt," said Silver Knight.
"Ok, ok, I'm just making sure you know who you're dealing with." Sly looks around to make sure no one over heard them.
Silver Knight said nothing for a while and just stared at Sly. "And why are you one of the few they trust?"
"They don't trust me, hell they don't even like me. It's just that I once worked with them and I set up jobs for them or if they need to find someone they come to me, but that's it."
"I see," said Silver Knight.
A few moments later Jinx and Looper were standing before Silver Knight and Sly.
"Hey guys, take a seat," said Sly.
Jinx and Looper sit down opposite Sly and Silver Knight at the table.
"So what's the job?" asked Jinx.
"Well, it's a contract on a couple of players, all of them have to be killed in the tightest of time frames," said Silver Knight.
"I'm sorry, but who the fuck are you?!" yells Looper. Looper hated new people, he just did not trust them.
"I'm the guy who's paying you, and that's none of your business," said Silver Knight, trying to hold back his rage at the two infamous players. It enraged him to no end that the players he had been chasing for years were insulting him, and he could not do anything.
"Well I'm making it my business you pussy!" said Looper.
Sliver Knight jumps out of his seat and so does Looper ready to fight, but Jinx immediately steps in the way between Silver Knight and Looper.
"Forgive my partner here," said Jinx. "He's been a little on edge lately since the Knights have upped our bounty."
Silver Knight and Looper sat down and glare at each other. You think you're so tough, you'll get yours when I'm through, thought Silver Knight.
"Well any way, if you must know I'm Blade and I need your help," said Silver Knight.
"Really, just how bad?" asked Looper with a sneer.
Silver Knight reached into his robes and pulled out a pouch full of gold pieces. Looper grabbed the money and hid it in his robes.
"That badly," said Silver Knight as he though the pouch on the table, "and that's just the beginning, I'm prepared to give you 1000 golden pieces."
With the promises of even more money Jinx and Looper became very interested.
"So are you interested?" asked Silver Knight.
"Well, of course we have to hear the job first," said Jinx, playing it cool. "Also one more thing, you tell us every thing, cause if we find out you're lying, you're dead."
"Of course," said Silver Knight. "You're going to have to kill two players immediately. They are Tsukasa and Lady Subaru of the Crimsons Knights."
"Wait what!?" cried Jinx.
"You want us to kill those two!?" said Looper.
"Yes, and their friends, Crim, Mimiru, Bear, BT, and Sora."
At the name of Sora and Crim, both Jinx and Looper felt a little nostalgic.
"So what do you say?" questioned Silver Knight.
"Gives us a moment to talk this over," said Jinx. Jinx and Looper get out of the both and go to the deserted corner to talk.
"Holy shit do you believe this, Tsukasa and Subaru," said Looper.
"Yeah, this is crazy, I mean this is Lady Subaru we're talking about, no one gets near her," said Jinx.
"Yeah, not to mention that nut job Tsukasa, I hear he has a monster that puts you in a coma. Plus we got to take on Crim and Sora, you remember those guys, they don't fuck around." Looper cast an uneasy glance at Blade, or Silver Knight if you will, and Sly. "Something doesn't feel right about that guy."
"Yeah I know what you mean, this Blade guy seems a bit shady, but what client isn't? But hey, think of what we could do with 1000 golden pieces, we could finally get us a Grunty farm."
"But still." he was still uneasy about the prospect of taking on so many exceptional players.
"Listen to you, you sound like you're scared of them."
"I'm not, I'm just saying maybe we should think this though before."
"Come on, what's this guy gonna do, run to the Knights. Anyway we can take him if we had to. And think of it, we could finally get back at those shits the Knights by killing their bitch Subaru."
Looper thought for a moment. Fuck the Knights, this is our chance. "Yeah," said Looper with a smile, "it could be fun. Let's take it."
"I'm glad you see it my way."
Jinx and Looper were standing before the table.
"Alright, we'll take it," said Looper.
"Good," said Silver Knight as he reached for some of the jewels. "Take these power ups as well, they'll come in handy."
"Thanks," said Looper and Jinx as they attached the jewels to their twin blades and staffs.
"We'll have Sly contact you when we're done," said Jinx.
With that Jinx and Looper walked out of the pub and back out into the rain, dressed in their robes.
"Well that went well," said Sly thankful Jinx and Looper did not kill him.
"What fools," said Silver Knight.
"So what's next?" asked Sly.
Silver Knight thought for moment. Yes, what is next. "How would you like to collect their bounties, Sly?" asked Silver Knight as he pocketed a jewel while Sly was not looking.
"Yeah right," said Sly, "those two would kill me if I ever looked at them crossed eyed."
"I'm serious," said Silver Knight.
I am tried of being Jinx and Looper's bitch; maybe he's got something. "Ok, let's hear you out."
"After, Jinx and Looper do our dirty work, they'll come a running to you. That's when you tell them that I've got to see them in person, just to make sure they get the reward. That's when I come out and capture them with my Knights. Of course for your cooperation you'll receive the bounty of 5000 golden pieces, and I'll turn a blind eye to your less than honorable business."
Sly almost exploded with excitement at this proposition, "5000 golden pieces and the right to hack, how can I say no!" Finally I can stop living off their scraps; maybe I could even set up a shop in Carmina Gardelica.
Silver Knight grinned to himself as well, "Yes, how can you resists?"
"But wait," said Sly after a moment of reflection. "Wait, what if they rat us out while their captured."
"Please, do you think any one would believe those two. Think about it, two of the most wanted players ever, finally captured after their most vicious act. We'll be heroes."
"Well, I always wanted to be famous," said Sly as he rose from the table with a laugh and began to walk out, "See you soon, hopefully."
Silver Knight sat and continued to grin to himself, for he had much to be happy about. What fools, none even have the slightest notion of what really is going to happen. Jinx and Looper, some legends, I fooled them almost as easily as Sly. He played with the jewel in his fingers while he was lost in thought. Such pawns.
To bad for Silver Knight, for he did not see the man across the room who had been following him since he approached Sly in the alley at Mac Anu. He had heard everything; the jewels, Jinx and Looper, the plot to betray them, oh the things he knew. As Silver Knight rose and left, the man in the corner sat back and watched him exit. He laughed, a chilling laugh that if you ever heard, meant you were dead.
"Heh, heh, heh," laughed the player. Silver Knight thinks he's so smart, too bad I'm smarter. Oh, little Tsukasa and the others are in for a treat. The player stood up and walked out of the pub and immediately went to the edge of the cliff nearby. The player sent an email to the player he most liked to bother in the World, it simply said to meet him with her friends at his favorite spot in Dun Loireag. Oh what fun we will have. Especially you and me, Looper. Like old times. The rain had finally stopped, and the sun was rising, it was warm and welcoming. Just you and me.