A.N: Oh my goooossshhhh. I am sooo sorry everyone! I know, I know, it's like I died! I meant to start writing this up again as soon as it was summer, but that kinda backfired. I'll try to update more. Forgive meee! This one is going to be kind of short because I didn't have time to consult my co-author, Orange. I promise I'll be better :(

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Chapter 9: Undercover Agent

Amy's P.O.V:

Sunlight streamed through Amy's window, waking her up.

Sitting up sleepily, Amy looked over at the alarm clock next to her bed. It read 7:45 a.m.

Amy groaned. Too early.

Pulling the covers over her face, she turned over towards the door to escape the morning light.

The door was promptly banged open, and the covers pulled back, revealing Dan.

"This had better be good." Amy hissed through gritted teeth.

Dan cackled. "Nope! I just wanted to wake you up early!" Still cackling madly, Dan ran out of the room as fast as he can.

"DAN!"


After sluggishly dragging herself out of bed, Amy took a quick shower, willing the warm water to wake her up.

Going down to the kitchen, she saw Ian sitting at the table alone.

"Hey Ian... Is anyone else up besides you and Dan?"

When he looks up, she sees slight bags under his eyes.

"I think Hamilton went out for a jog." He sounds distracted.

"And what about Dan?"

Ian looked around. "I have no idea. Why is he even up this early?"

Amy shrugged. "I was wondering the same. He woke me up, too."

A tired chuckle passed from Ian's lips.

"If he would have woke me up, he would have found knock-out poison in his breakfast."

Amy started the coffee machine and sat down next to him. "You should lend me some of that poison. It might come in handy later."

"Of course."

They sat in silence for a few minutes, then Amy said, "We're going to have to talk to my dad today about our decision."

Ian looked over at her. "The risk we're taking is very big... If Arthur messes up, we're all doomed. You know that, don't you?"

Amy laughed bitterly. "Of course I do. Why do you think I couldn't sleep last night? I barely trust my dad, but this opportunity is a good one. We might never have a chance to get this close to the Vespers."

With a scoff in his voice, Ian replied, "Yes, because we really want to get close to the Vespers."

It seemed to Amy that everyone had lately been on edge, their mood sour, eyes showing signs of fatigue.

She walked out of the kitchen, fearing a reply might start a fight.

Amy sighed.

It really was too early in the morning.


While drinking her coffee, Amy woke everyone else up.

She figured that if she had to get up early, so did they.

With much grumbling and complaining, mostly from Natalie, everyone filed into the main living room.

"So. I need to know now. Is anyone having second thoughts about our decision to say yes to Arthur?" Amy tried not to sound as impatient as she felt. She just wanted to get this whole Arthur offer over with and out of the way.

Dan was the first to speak. "It's risky. And honestly, how do we even know we can trust him?"

There were murmured agreements.

"It's worth the gamble. If he is truthful, we have a useful spy," Natalie said, rubbing her eyes.

"But what if he isn't truthful?" Jonah asked. The question hung in the air.

"Look guys," Amy said. "We don't have forever to decide on this. All of those in favor say 'I'."

There were mostly grumbles of 'I's.

Amy saw Ian shake his head slowly.


Ian's P.O.V:

Ian watched as Amy walked to Arthur's room to relay the news.

Most of the group had voted yes to the offer, but Ian was quite sure that was because they were all half-asleep and couldn't care less.

As for him, he voted no. The offer Arthur had given was ridiculous, and Ian refused to believe that Arthur could be trusted.

A small voice in Ian's head whispered, 'Then again, you weren't much better, were you?'

He squashed the voice down. What did it know anyway?

Amy came back not even minutes later, followed by none other than Arthur himself.

Everyone gasped, and backed away.

Ian shot Arthur a glare. "What is he doing in here?"

Arthur cleared his throat. "I was under the impression that since you accepted my offer, you would trust me."

If looks could kill, Arthur would have been six feet under.

"You bloody idiot, we don't trust you!" Ian was nearly screaming, and had jumped up on his feet.

"Are you speaking for yourself, or for everyone?"

Jonah and Dan had to hold Ian back.

Jonah whispered in Ian's ear. "Dude, it's not worth it."

Throwing a look of disgust at Arthur, he pried himself from their grip and stomped up the stairs toward his room.


A.N: I know, I know, it was short! The next one will be longer, I promise! So, what do you guys think? Can Arthur be trusted? Or is Ian right? Should I be asking these questions?! Anyways! I will also be updating Through the years too, so if you're reading that story, be on the lookout. Again, this wasn't looked over by Orange, but I still hope it maybe kinda sorta satisfied you until I can update with something better. Thanks for all the loyal people out there who were waiting for this! I love you guys :D

The 39th reviewer thing still stands.

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-Tara