Chapter 3: The Spy
Eva woke up peacefully. She rolled over on her stomach and stretched her whole body, then sighed as she relaxed. She opened her eyes and searched for Daeren in the room. He was in the same spot as when she fell asleep. Sitting in the chair... Though, she wasn't sure if he was awake because of his sunglasses (he put them back on at sunrise).
She rolled off the bed, making a loud "thud". Daeren slowly turned his head, which meant he had been awake. He stared at her blankly, or it seemed.
"Mnnn... what time is it?" she asked.
"Almost ten." he replied, looking back towards the window.
"Mmm, perfect timing."
"For what?" he didn't look away from the window.
"A mission." she got up and walked towards her suitcase.
"This early?" he had a questioning face.
"Yeah... they're out heading to the next town today." she pulled out some clothes. "I'd do it tonight but I have another one. You gunna help?"
Daeren stared at her.
"Are you working for someone?" he asked.
"Nope, on my own." she started taking her long shirt off. He turned away. A few seconds later she started pinning up her hair. She put on a brunette wig. A large clump of the bangs covered her left eye while the rest of the hair was wavy. She popped in the blue contacts once again.
"I'll be back in an hour." she said, wrapping a tan poncho-like hoodie. It only had a right sleeve, and the other arm was like a poncho's. It was long down to her ankles and had a hood. "If you're still here, I'll take the answer as yes." she trotted out and shut the door behind her.
In no time Eva made it to the small one story house on the edge of town. She went in, which was already unlocked by Inks, and quickly got out. She went into the alleyway to burn the books.
She headed back but on her way she bumped into someone while turning the corner. She looked up and to her surprise it was Daeren. His expression was just as shocked as hers.
"Hey," she grinned. "Does this mean you're ditching us?"
He looked even more shocked for a moment and opened his mouth to say something, but quickly closed it.
"I... no, I'm not ditching you two." he shook off the shock. "I was just getting some fresh air."
"Well it's several blocks from the inn..." she made a suspicious face.
"It's quieter here."
"Hmm... heading back?" she asked.
"Sure."
They walked back without a word. In the hallway, they saw Ezyl at the top of the stairs.
"Hey!" he waved. "I was about to get some food, you guys comin'?"
"That sounds great." Eva grinned as they turned around.
They ate at a nearby cafe and left quickly. Ezyl went off doing something on his own while Daeren decided to wander the town once again. Eva went back to the inn to take a nap back at the inn, where Inks was already curled up on the other bed.
"Eva,"
She grunted as a response.
"Wake up," someone shook her... she wasn't sure who yet. "It's almost eleven."
"Nnng..." she rolled over and opened her eyes. It was Daeren.
"It's unbelievable... how long you can sleep..." he sighed.
"Why?" she slid off the end of the bed she opened her suitcase on the floor. She pulled out her night clothes, which was a dark purple Chinese looking shirt with grey buttons and a black skirt that cut up the sides. Instead of the tan hoodie-poncho, she took out a black one.
"Nothing. I suppose sleep if good for your health." he turned around and instead of staying he left.
A few minutes later, she walked out of her room and there stood Ezyl and Daeren waiting for her.
"Ready?" Ezyl asked, starting to walk ahead of them.
"Hell yeah." she grinned. "When am I not?"
That mission was as easy as the one she did during the day, except more books. They went in and got out quickly, although the dog in the front yard kept them a little behind, and almost caught. The lights came on as soon as they got out of the yard.
"That was close." Ezyl said while nodding and making a face that said sarcastically "that was easy".
"I don't think I ever came across a guard dog." Eva sighed, sitting down on the cold ground. The books made a loud "thud" in her backpack.
Ezyl started a fire in a garbage can nearby, tossing in several books. Eva slipped off her backpack and pushed it aside, then leaned against the side of the concrete wall, exhausted from carrying the books. She rested her eyes as the guys burned the remaining books.
"Eva?" Ezyl poked her. When she didn't respond, he shook her shoulder and said her name again. Again, she didn't respond. "I think she fell asleep." he laughed a little. He picked up her arm and tried lifting her onto his back, but she was too heavy, him being only a few inches taller.
"I'll take her." Daeren rolled her over and carried her in his arms. "She's in my room anyways." he said, heading back. Ezyl stayed his spot for a moment, watching him walk away curiously. Then threw in the remaining books, all but one, and left. He left the last book beside the flaming garbage can.
"Eva," someone shook her. She rolled over to see Daeren.
"Nnnng?" she murmured.
"You have a mission... the last one in this town, right?" he asked. "It's almost noon."
"Nnn... kay..." she rolled over. Daeren went to sit back down in the chair in front of the window again, just to make sure she woke up. Five minutes later, she slid off the bed and before she started changing, he walked out of the room.
A few minutes later, she met up with Ezyl and Daeren in the hallway.
"I'm doing this one on my own guys." she grinned.
"I know." Ezyl smiled back. "Just came out to say good luck. I'm going to stay here all day. Last night was kind of exhausting, y'know?"
"Hm, and what about you, Daeren?" Eva asked.
"Town." he replied.
"Alright, I'm going to head out." she bowed. "See you guys later." she quickly left, trotting out.
Daeren strolled through the town a bit. It's what he enjoyed... just walking around. Although, this town was quite dull. After seeing how silly it was, he turned and headed back to the inn.
It hadn't been long since the three parted... perhaps ten or fifteen minutes. He had the key to her room since the little raccoon usually unlocked it for her... It's a wonder how that thing gets into places. But as usual, "Inks" went with Eva and the door... should have been locked.
At the top of the stairs, he immediately knew something was wrong. The door was open slightly and there were loud rustles of paper. He knew Eva hadn't been back yet... it was too early.
He didn't have a weapon or anything on him at the current moment... but what could he do? He calmly and quietly headed towards the room, the papers getting louder. He slowly opened the door, which didn't make a single sound as he walked inside.
The intruder had his back faced towards the door. A mind rush of confusion, prediction and pure hatred occurred as he recognized the sandy blonde hair...
"What the hell are you doing?" he asked calmly, but angrily. The intruder spun around. As his eyes landed on Daeren, he made an innocent smile.
"I was just studying Eva's notes." Ezyl replied, obviously lying. The papers were a mess, and Eva's suitcase looked as if a tornado has hit it.
"Wrong answer." he scowled. Ezyl's face twisted evilly.
"It's none of your business." he grinned.
Daeren took a few swift steps towards Ezyl and grabbed his throat with one hand. Ezyl's boney neck was easily breakable... Daeren tightened his grip every second.
"What were you doing?" he asked again.
"I tell no lies, I really was studying Eva's notes." he choked, turning pale.
"For what reasons?"
"Take a guess." he smirked, but the look quickly left as Daeren tightened his grip. "Aaaagh, I'm a spy!"
"For who?" he growled.
"The state." he replied. They've been after her for a while now..."
Daeren loosened his grip slightly. Silent.
"I'm reporting this to Eva-" he paused, his hand slid off of Ezyl's throat... numb, he felt. He didn't want to let go of him but...
He looked down where his hands were. Warm... blood.
"You won't be telling Eva anything." he chuckled and threw the knife aside. "She should be back soon." he blankly walked past Daeren and disappeared into the hallway.
Daeren, already on his knees, fell sideways and continued to spill blood on the wooden floor.
Eva walked up the stairs. Ezyl immediately approached her, although it seemed as if he had been standing there for a while.
"Eva! I've been waiting for your." Ezyl said, seeming exhausted. "It seems you've got yourself a spy. I caught Daeren going through your things, he works for the state and he said they've-"
"Don't listen to him!" Daeren growled. He dragged himself along the wall, leaving smears of blood on the pale yellow wall. "Eva, he's the spy!"
"He's mad, he's trying to blame it on me-" Ezyl jumped back as a blade flew towards him. Eva positioned her sword in front of her, pointing it at Ezyl if he made one slight wrong move.
-End-
