Enemies.

Chapter 1 hotel

Tuesday June 2nd (01:24)

I was given an assignment from my superior for today, but I have bigger plans. That plan entails a certain someone who is standing in my way of becoming the best assassin this world has ever seen, or in this case won't ever see.

To shorten it, he has been a thorn in my side for a while now. Always getting in my way when it comes to moving up in the ranks, not to mention just a plain ass.

Sage has been tracking him down for about 30 minutes now. Which is kind of odd considering she usually would have already found her target and had a whole plan laid out. But I guess this bloody man just won't stay put.

"Hey Sage what's the status?" I said into my ear piece.

...

"Sage? You there?"

"Right sorry. I think I have a lead... However there is an even stronger barrier than usual that I have to get through to even think about finding a location. So you might want to hang tight. Maybe think about your life choice, you know that kind of stuff."

I couldn't help but roll my eyes.

In moments like this I just people watch... okay that sounds weird. But considering we are surrounded by apartments and cafes and it is around lunch time you have a whole lot of people from all backgrounds.

For example that 30-ish looking man talking on the phone. I would like to think he is yelling at someone from the office for not finishing important work. He has two kids around 6-10 and a loving wife. He has a pretty generic and normal life.

I was overwhelmed by a squealing Sage coming from my ear piefce screaming "I finally found him! I finally found him!" repeating it just for good measure.

"Jeez Sage a little warning would have been nice..."

"Sorry that just took forever."

"I guess as long as you have a location then I forgive you."

"Glad to hear he's in a hotel across from an IHop in room 7, 3 blocks away from you. Here I will send the address to your watch." And with that I was grinning like an idiot. It may have taken 30 minutes but she sure is hella precise.

"He is closer than I thought... this should be even easier than I thought... Ohh and don't forget Sage you have to be at the board house by 5, and you CAN NOT be late this time! This Ball is really important... plus I want you to see my new dress."

"Fine I won't be late. And just to make you happy I will leave 20 minutes early!" Sage promised me over the broadcast.

"Sage I mean it we need everything to be set up by 6:30. So we have plenty of time to do some recon."

"Okay Okay don't be so pushy... anyways see you tonight." Sage promised me over the broadcast.

God. What would I do without her? I can't even imagine trying to track people down and hack security systems on my own. I am only good at finishing the job, not necessarily getting it started.

Sage and I have a pretty good partner system going on, Sage is the brains and I'm the brawns. But I'll gladly be the brawns if I'm the face of the missions for The White Dragons; a mafia group that I joined a few years ago.

However it wasn't until a few months ago that the boss has been putting me on more missions, which I will kindly accept.

Now all I have to do is call a taxi and let the plan commence. Lets just hope that this goes smoothly...

(01:43)

I was brought back to the present by a very tired sounding taxi driver, "Is this it?"

I look out the window to find a pretty worn down hotel. Couldn't be taller than three stories. Even the paint was giving out.

"Uhh yes it is. Thank you." I handed him a ten dollar bill and left.

While the taxi was driving away, I couldn't help but smile. This very hotel was where my first real mission was. From what I can remember it is nothing too fancy, so I should be able to pull this off without a fuss. Heck this should be an in and out mission. Like I was never even back here.

I walked in and was greeted by an old lady that looked to be about 70. Her long grey curly hair made her stand out against the black wall behind her. She even had a name tag with the name "Angel". She seemed sweet and kind so the name fit her well. I will say she is a different attendant than when I was here last... I hope that doesn't mean that I scared the last one.

I will be the first one to say that I am sorry for what she is about to deal with, but I can feel guilty after I have dealt with the man upstairs.

"Hello darling, what can I help you with today?" she said with a cheery smile. I would rather be dealing with a tough mean looking guy compared to an innocent old lady. I don't even think this lady realizes how much more guilt I am feeling just by talking to her.

"Uh yes my boyfriend took the key to room number 7 and now I don't have a way back into the room. Would you mind giving me a new one?"

"Of course honey!" She said as she gave me the spare key from under the desk.

Piece. Of. Cake.

"Thank you I really appreciate it." I said while walking to the elevator.

While I was in the elevator I double checked for my dagger in the sleeve of my tights that are half covered by my form fitting dress that stops right before my knees. It is one of my favorite red dresses that I have. I also check my hair and make-up to make sure everything is in place... I want to look good when I make this man suffer.

As I get off the elevator I see a door with a big fat number 7 on it. I walk up to it, about to put the key in the slot. Then I just stop. I stopped... that's weird because I never hesitate. I slid the key into the slot and turned. When the door opened I poked my head through.

It was pretty dark with only one lamp on. It is pretty generic looking. A tiny kitchen and sofa with two doors to what I would assume would be the bathroom and bedroom. But it was empty almost untouched, the only sign of life being a book resting on the armrest of the sofa.

I stepped inside wondering if he was in the bedroom or even the bathroom. Or he could just have left to go get food? Should I call Sage to figure out where he went? Walking closer to the window I stopped and stared down at the parking lot in front of me. Wondering what I should do.

A cold hand slid around my neck and a hot breath whispered into my ear. "What took you so long?"

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