Chapter 4

Evelyn's hands shook nervously as she secured her hair in a messy bun on top of her head. She looked at herself one last time in her vanity mirror before she dressed in all black. She pulled on a pair of knee high black leather boots over her black high waist leggings. She pulled a long, loose fitting shirt over her head that easily covered her bottom, which the leggings accentuated as the stretchy material pulled taut across it.

The shirt conveniently had a large hood attached to it. Sliding her hands through a pair of black finger less gloves as she grabbed a black flashlight, pepper spray and taser.

"What the hell are you doing?" She laughed at herself in the mirror once more.

"Whatever I mean I'm probably not even going to find him...but what if I do?" She debated once more if she wanted to go threw with this before snatching a small black bag that crossed across her chest. Grabbing her keys she rushed towards the door before she could change her mind.

"Oh I almost forgot" She muttered to herself before grabbing the small container of cookies and placed them in her bag.

Taking two buses she ended up in the part of town she had been attacked in before. She made sure to keep an eye out as she maneuvered in the shadows. She wondered around hopelessly for what seemed like forever. She was not incredibly familiar with this part of town so trying to find abandoned tunnel entrances would be impossible. She passed a few homeless men and stopped them asking if they knew of any abandoned buildings that were good for a night's rest. They told her of a few abandoned buildings but they were small like old gas stations or shops. She thanked them and continued a few steps before stopping.

"Wait. Do you know a boy named Slick?" She asked them.

Both of the men shook their head no and she thanked them anyway. As she walked she came past stores that she remembered from the night of the attack. Following the stores to the alley way she tried to retrace her steps but it was incredibly dark that night and her rescuer kept their journey in the shadows.

"This is hopeless" Evelyn whispered to herself leaning against a wall.

Judging by the night sky it was well past curfew and there were no more buses so she would have to walk again. She sighed in frustration. Clearly she did not think this through and was relying on fantasy. Not wanting to chance the walk home she decided to just climb the roof of one of the buildings and perhaps just sleep under the stars tonight. The roof seemed a little safer than the streets. Finding a fire escape to a building nearby she climbed to the top. She sat on the ground in Lotus style as she tried to quiet her mind and meditate like her father taught her. Memories from her childhood began to float by but she pushed past them until she was completely focused on nothing and everything. Suddenly she heard the soft rustle of a cape and nearly silent footsteps. If she had not been meditating she would not have heard them.

"If I knew it would be this easy to find you I would have climbed on the roof hours ago" Evelyn said opening her eyes and staring out over the city.

"Have you been watching me the entire time?" She questioned standing to her feet turning to see the man she had been searching for.

"No, not the entire time" V said. Although he was only standing in place elegance seemed to reek from him making Evelyn feel self conscious.

"Are you in danger?" V asked.

"No. I just wanted to see you again"

Immediately realizing how her words sounded she shuffled through her bag.

"I mean um well I brought you this" She said sticking her arm outward towards him grasping the small container of cookies.

"I just wanted to say thank you" Evelyn said fidgeting slightly.

She scolded herself to stop fidgeting and wondered why she felt so nervous around him. Yes he was dangerous but she was all too familiar with the feeling of fear and she could say that this was not fear she felt. Whatever it was it was confusing so she decided to stick with admiration. V's mask tilted showing he was either intrigued or completely confused.

"I understand if you don't trust me or anything I just wanted you to know I appreciated what you did"

V stretched a gloved hand out and gently brushed her fingertips as he took the cookies from her.

"I shall be eternally grateful" He thanked with a bow.

Evelyn chuckled.

"You are welcome. Well I don't want to keep you from saving the city or anything" Evelyn said.

"Do you like music Evelyn?" V questioned.

"Yes very much"

"I am conducting a concert this evening. Would you care to join me?" V asked politely.

"I would love to" Evelyn smiled.

V extended his hand outward for her to take. V held her as he used his superhuman speed to land on the ground safely. Quietly they maneuvered through the city streets until they came to a tall building that looked like it was abandoned. Without another word V scooped Evelyn up in his arms and raced up the stairs and debris until they finally came to the rooftop.

Evelyn looked slightly confused on why they needed to be on another rooftop for a concert. V pulled out a baton from the depths of his cloak and began swaying to a rhythm that only seemed to reach his ears. Evelyn stared at him beginning to wonder if finding him was such a good idea when the soft sound of violins drifted on the breeze.

"I can hear it. Where is it coming from?"

V continued to hum along nodding to the rhythm.

"And now for the crescendo" He said facing towards the new Big Ben clock tower.

In a matter of seconds a large explosion shook the ground as Big Ben went up in flames while brick and metal flew in all directions. All Evelyn could do was stare in awe. Chancellor Sutler destroyed the original Big Ben and built this one in it's place using it as a symbol of his new London. Evelyn was living in America at the time but felt her heartbreak when she heard about it on the news. Maybe it was not the most ideal or safe way to get his point across but either way Evelyn understood what V was trying to say by blowing up the clock tower.

"It's beautiful" Evelyn smiled in awe as V's mask turned slightly in her direction as she placed a hand on his arm although by the look on her face he doubted she even noticed.

The sound of sirens drew V out of his thoughts.

"I believe that is our Que to exit" V said before scooping Evelyn up in his arms once again to ensure they both made it down from the building unharmed and swiftly.

Evelyn buried her head in V's neck becoming dizzy from his speedy movements. She could not help but notice his unique scent. It was definitely masculine like sandalwood but he also smelled of metal and a strange burning smell like when you blow a candle out. It was not appalling in the slightest and she found herself becoming used to it instantly. When V did not return her to the ground Evelyn began to wonder what he was planning.

"What's going on?" She questioned gently as her lips brushed against his silky strands.

"I am afraid it is too dangerous to return you home tonight. The police will no doubt be canvasing the streets in full force"

"So where are we going?" She asked.

"I am taking you to my home for the night. That is if you do not object"

"I do not" Evelyn sighed simply as she laid her head back in the crook of his neck.

A part of her was beginning to think she was certifiably mad being completely comfortable in the arms of the man who just blew up a building but seeing that Big Ben was mechanically operated she supposed no one was harmed. Plus the explosion was big enough to gather attention but not so large as to harm any of the residents closer to the tower. Evelyn felt her eye lids becoming heavy and did not even try to fight it as she lay comfortably in V's arms letting his light movements rock her to sleep.