The walls reached toward the sky around them keeping their presents well hidden as people walked the streets. Careful not to attract attention. Two guys sat in wait.
"You sure they went this way?" Said one of them as he spun a circular saw blade around. Suited with a trench coat shrouding a navy blue vest.
"This is the only logical route they could've gone. If we play our cards right it'll lead us straight to where we're headed." The other Replied pacing back and forth. A ding brown hat covering his pink hair wearing a denim vest.
A few seconds later after peering up at the night sky one of them noticed two blurs cross the starry sky. The two followed the blurs as they darted from building to building with fluidity. Moving from alleyway to the bustling streets They followed the blurs on foot. A footrace to an abandoned warehouse.
"You see I told you they'd lead us right to it." Said the man in the trench coat.
"No need to be a smart ass. We just need to nab them and we are scot free. The Order will be pleased." Replied the pink haired man sliding his flintlock from his holster.
Moving about were two guys wearing robes settling into a well lit living room. One grabbed a walkie talkie, relaying a message to the headmaster before hanging up.
"We should lay low for the rest of the night Dorian. Just till the smoke dies down." Said Aiden removing his silver hood as he looked through one of the blinds on a window nearby.
"You've got a point, I notified the guild so they will come pick up the feather later." Dorian said moving his white mask to the left of his face. "Don't think we were followed. I didn't think they'd have a Templar guarding our target. Luckily we made it out of there in one piece."
"Lets just hope there aren't more in the city. Don't even think Roy could take them all on."
"I'm sure if we both took that Templar on we would've gotten the best of them."
"Not in that communion going on too many variables. Anyway, how is Debra doing these days?"
"She's been good, just in a weird mood since I've been on missions a lot these days."
"I don't blame her. Plus you can be kinda rambunctious sometimes too. Surprised she hasn't had your balls in a vice when you had to go undercover in Deirer City a few months ago."
"That was a ruff time all round. Having to get close to the mob boss wasn't fun."
Seeing a flash of light out of the blinds the Raven turned to Dorian telling him to kill the lights and get down. A bang on the door caused the two to move swiftly towards the door. The door burst open to reveal a pink haired guy walking into the safe house. Hidden behind the couch Dorian was at the ready with a dagger. The Raven hid behind the kitchen island. Moving deeper into the dark room the pink haired guy was followed in by brown haired guy in a trench coat. Revving his saw blade as he searched the room. Making a quick hand sign the Raven pulled his hood up getting ready to pounce.
As the pink haired guy passed the Raven. A hand reached out from the dark and grabbed the pink haired guy. Pulling him to the ground covering his mouth. Struggling with him for a second before putting him to sleep. Dorian leaped onto the brown haired guy almost pinning him to the ground. His dagger about to pierce the guy's neck. The oak haired man kicked Dorian before forcing him off. Getting up the two squared up. Just before the Oak haired man could move The raven Struck him upside the head knocking him out.
"I could've taken him you know…" Dorian said, sheathing his dagger.
"Didn't want to draw too much attention. Wonder who they're with. Don't seem like the goons from the market or Templars." Replied the Raven as the two tied them up.
"Perhaps mercenaries? We do have bounties on our heads, remember. Anyways this place has been compromised. Should we just make our way to the stronghold?"
"No, that'll make things worse. We'll get rid of these two besides that could draw some unnecessary eyes." Dragging the two men they put them in a dumpster nearby.
Hours later Dorian and the Raven made it back to the stronghold reporting their success to the headmaster. Praising their success he rewarded them with payment and badges to their standing in the brotherhood. Receiving them with grace the two began to leave as they were stopped by Roy's entry.
"Headmaster a word! My bad Aiden" Roy pleaded bumping into the Raven.
"Please speak freely…" said the headmaster waving him in.
"I got wind that The Order has sent more Templars to the city to tighten their hold on this city. We should devise a plan to handle this accordingly."
"If that's true then we might have our hands full in the next coming weeks. Send word to our informats around town. We need to know our enemies every move. Aiden, Dorian don't stray too far we may need your assistance. For now carry on as usual until hailed." The headmaster said standing to his feet and grabbing a book from one of the shelves. The three nodded before leaving the headmaster's office.
Heading back to their lockers Aiden and Dorian thought about their encounter. Walking in on their conversation was a boy with Azure blue hair in a dark robe embroidered with snake like markings strung about it, a metallic vest that had scales protecting his chest.
"Seems you two made it back in one piece." The azure haired man said with a smirk on his face.
"It was a cake walk with the two of us on the job. What have you been up to, Joan? Was Your mission successful?" Dorian enlightened as he began changing out of his robes.
"Went swimmingly, met a few members of our sister stronghold as well as had a run in with the order lackies. That didn't stop me from acquiring a relic. Supposedly it has the memory of Evi Frye's daughter who came in contact with an apple of eden." Joan boasted
"That's pretty sweet. I'm sure you're gonna be top of the class with that find."
"Damn straight. You hear that the Order isn't happy about our find so be on your toes."
"I'll have to catch you guys later got class to attend." The Raven said, changing into his outfit of black jeans and black band Tee.
"Busy schedule huh. Do you ever stop moving?" Dorian teased slapping him on the back
"Yo let's hit the Zone, later since we got the time. After class and all." Joan said
"Drinks are on me, just got paid from our last gig. Catch you guys later…" said the raven as he ran out the door.
A few days had passed and things proceeded as usual. The Raven was at dinner with the blue haired Dove. The two enjoyed their meal.
"You were telling me about your family. You've got two sisters and you're the oldest." The Raven said before taking a sip of his drink.
"Pretty much. My dad is a realtor and its kinda the family business. I didn't go into it but my sisters did. Its kinda weird how they resent me for not following in our fathers footsteps." The Dove responded, her voice becoming a bit distant.
-Chapter end