This is a work by Vicky Lou and NezduQ
Disclaimer: Gemini is owned by Vicky Lou, and Jodrew is owned by NezduQ
Chapter 2
Introducing Anti-Hero
It was still dark as Jodrew climbed down the ladder from where he had slept.
His black hair was hanging in front of his eyes, and he tied the hair in front of his right eye away with a bandage.
He put on his brown tunic and black pants, and covered it with his cloak.
He also hid a dozen knives in his clothes.
He took a portion of bread out of a bag, and walked out of the old stable.
He walked to the tavern at the corner of the street, where no-one with dignity would come.
Stinking man and sluttish women were talking and laughing, no more than twenty people were inside.
As Jodrew stepped inside, the rumour stopped, and everyone stared at him.
He walked to the bar, and ordered a glass of Poison Vodka, the specialty here.
As he drank it, the rumour started again.
"So, Jodrew, any business?" said the man behind the bar.
"Yeah, and too important for me to let you hear of it." said Jodrew, not looking at him.
"So, what guy is it this time?"
"Don't know, I haven't gotten any information in two days."
"Two days! My, Jodrew…Not killing in two days, you're losing your touch."
"I'm not, just watch me."
As Jodrew exited the building, twenty dead bodies were lying inside, the blood of then sticking to the walls.
The sun was already shining now, and he figured the market would begin soon.
He figured the king would like to see him, or at least give him more information.
He walked to the market square, and as he stood there, he heard: "she should know by now that I don't listen!" before a girl with silver hair bumped into him.
She fell to the ground, and groaned.
He helped her to her feet, she said: "Oh, I'm sorry", and she ran off.
What a silly girl, Jodrew thought, as he turned around and walked away.
After a few minutes, Jodrew was grabbed by several Royal Guards, and dragged to an alleyway.
Jodrew's head stung, when he was thrown against a wall.
"You need to report to the king immediately." said one of the guards.
"And what if I don't want to?" said Jodrew smirking. Blood was dripping from behind his ear.
"If you're not going, your head will be used as a football."
"Ah, I can't say no to it then…" said Jodrew, shivering at the thought.
"Well, if that's all…" said Jodrew, as he took two knives out of his cloak.
As Jodrew walked towards the podium the Royal Family was on, he folded a piece of parchment.
While holding a knife, he pierced through the parchment, and then threw it to the throne of the King.
He walked away, to a empty warehouse.
Five minutes later, the King himself stepped inside.
There were no guards to be seen, although Jodrew would imagine there were a few hiding.
"So, I understand you would give me new information about the suspect, my liege?" said Jodrew, in a way that you could taste the sarcasm.
"Enough of the talk, Jodrew." said the King. "First you tell me where my captain of the Guard is."
"He has gone to the higher plane, my liege. If I'd know you wanted to hear that, I'd memorised that."
"Why do you…ALWAYS kill my men?" said the king, as he was obviously aggravated.
"They must keep note of my personal space." said Jodrew smiling.
"ENOUGH TALK!" said the King, and Jodrew stopped talking.
"The person I want you to kill, is called Gemini. She-" said the King, but was rudely interrupted by Jodrew.
"She? That changes the matter. 40,000 platinum coins won't do it, I want at least two times as much."
"We already discussed the prize. She has silver hair, and has peasant's clothes."
Jodrew eyes widened, and then said: "My liege, I will find her." and he walked out of the building.