Just a short chapter, this time. As compared to the others.
Hikari won't be present, but Duke, seething in anger, will be. I hope to post some pics of my characters soon if I can get our scanner to agree. Grr!
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Recap: Duke is being blackmailed from the old syndicate he used to work for. He needs to work for them or Hikari might never see the light of day again.
Chapter 8 The Mission
Duke arrived at the site two hours earlier than scheduled. He paced up and down, thinking if there was any way to fix this. They found him somehow, knew he was alive. Even if he told someone, they would know, because they were watching. How? He wished he knew.
"Arrived early, I see."
Duke turned his head around. "Where's Hikari?"
"She'll be fine as long as you do as I say."
"And what do you say?" He seethed.
"I need you to steal a precious item for us. . ."
"What sort of precious item? Surely, it's close by, since you called me to this specific location."
"Ah, you know me so well. . .Surprising, considering how long we've been separated. . ." He sneered sardonically.
"So where in Cherrygrove and what?"
"Right to the point, you're like the son I've never had."
Duke laughed. "You already have a son."
"Not as good as you."
He shrugged. He had to be compliant at least for awhile until he could ensure Hikari's safety.
"There is an item. . ."
See, how short it was. Next time. Duke will set out for his mission to steal a very, valuable artifact. One that might have more power than anyone realizes.
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