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Chapter 7

"What do you mean you're going back?" Drago's temper flared.

Jade tied her boots on once again the next morning. "Exactly how it sounds. If I don't go back today, or for the next few days, it will seem suspicious." She stood and pulled on her pack.

Drago growled. "I don't like it. What if you're caught?"

"If I don't go, I'm caught anyway. I don't know how your Section 13 did it here, but back in my world, I had to work undercover as a waitress for seven months before I could successfully hide my trail."

Jade began to walk out the door before being pulled back to see Drago's scarlet eyes. He cupped her cheek in his hand, his fingertips barely touching the nape of her neck. Concern filled his features as he tried to reason with her.

"I don't want to chance you getting hurt." He begged. "Please."

"I'll be back tonight, midnight the latest. Quit worrying, it's part of my job, Drago." She pulled off his hand and turned back to the door. Taking a breath, she opened it to the world outside. It still seemed like night because of the constant black cloud cover and blue lighting, but Jade had gotten used to it. She quickly turned back to Drago. "See you later."

With that, she left and made her way to the massive palace.


The young agent walked down the large hallway towards the throne room, where she expected she needed to be. Her suspicions were wrong when the captain came up to her.

"Her highness wishes to see you. I will guide you to her study." Captain Chanse held his hands behind his back. His gray eyes connecting with her amber ones.

Jade nodded and followed her superior to where the queen was. She entered the study, which seemed more like a library than a study, and stood ready for the queen to speak. She placed her hands behind her back and spread her legs to a wider stance as she watched the back of the empress.

"You're highness, I brought Gem, as you asked." The captain said to her.

Queen Jade, turned around. "Thank you, Captain. Please say around, I will need you later."

Jade bowed to the queen once her highness turned to her. "Gem," The queen started. "Raise your head, I am only wishing to talk to you."

Jade obeyed and stood, ready for the queen's words. Nothing seemed wrong, it didn't seem like the queen knew what happened the previous night. Her smile was just as bright as the day before. Even with her more demonic eyes and hair, everything seemed normal.

"I just want to ask a few questions."

"Yes, Ma'am." Jade responded.

"Where did you get your code name?"

Jade explained. "A friend of mine called me Gem due to my real name."

"Right," The queen said. "Amber, it's a nice jewels, but not exactly a precious stone. But it's close to be considered one for a number of people. Speaking of amber, how did you get that name?"

"My mother gave me that name because of my eyes." Jade said, truly proud of herself for coming up with realistic stories.

"Right." The queen's smile became a demonic smirk. "Arrest her."

Jade's heart dropped. "What," she was quickly grabbed by the arms and pushed to the ground. "Your Highness, I've done nothing wrong."

She laughed at the agent. "Don't give me those lies, Jade. I know everything. I was suspicious of you ever since the attack on my parade. You forget that I am you."

The empress pulled of, roughly, Jades mask, revealing the young girl. Her glare deep enough to cause the Captain's eyes to widen with a touch of fear. The queen placed her hands on her hips with pride, she had won.

"I know that you took the Talismans, all you need to do is tell me where they are, and I will let you go."

Jade smirked. "Bend over, and I'll show you."

The queen's eyes grew with fury. She raised her hand and brought it down onto Jade's cheek. The back hand hit caused Jade's head to jerk to the side, it turned red instantly. Queen Jade's lips pursed into a thin line, anger filling her being.

"Take her to detention level A."

The Captain jumped forward. "Majesty, that level would be too harsh for her, physically and emotionally."

The queen turned to the captain, her red eyes filled with the flame of hatred. "Are you questioning my orders, Captain Chanse?"

"No, Ma'am."

"Then take her to detention level A." The Captain nodded, and motioned for the guards to take Jade away. "I wonder why you are so nice to her, Captain. Not only did you try to defend her, but you also straight out lied to be about hiring her. Why is that?"

Chanse bit his bottom lip, unwilling to answer. The queen cocked an eyebrow, then shrugged it off like it was nothing. She started to walk out then turned back to the man behind her.

"If this happens again, I will find a new Captain. This is your final warning."

"Yes, Ma'am."

The queen nodded and continued down the hall, enjoying the sounds of Jade struggling against her captors.


Drago waited patiently on the balcony ledge, keeping an eye out for Jade. But time had passed by quickly, and it was already midnight. She should be home soon. Time continued to pass, leaving Drago's patients to run thinner and thinner by the second. He tapped a claw on the metal bar and kept searching for the young girl. By the time 1:30 rolled around, Drago hand leapt down the stairs to Ice.

"We have a problem." Drago said once he saw Ice's form. "Jade isn't back yet."

Drago went to work on grabbing a uniform to use. He began to place himself inside the needed items for the mission. Ice went over to the dragon and placed a hand on his arm, holding him back from the gloves of the uniform.

"Calm down, D-man. She's probably having to stay later. Give her time." Ice explained.

Drago growled. "You don't understand. I know she's in trouble. I can feel it."

Drago continued to place the uniform on and grabbing the needed weapons. He was effectively able to hide his demon like form behind the fabric and started to walk out the door. Drago turned to Ice just before leaving.

"I'll be back as soon as I can, but keep near the com system so I can contact you if something goes wrong."

"You need a plan." Ice said to Drago.

"I have a plan." Drago opened the door. "I'm going to go in, find Jade, and get out. If anyone gets in the way, I'll toast them." With that, he slammed the behind him, heading to the palace of his once friend.