Codename: Tsaritsa | A Sequel to "Codename: Childe"

13

Was there any way to change this?

And then suddenly, there was a knock at the door of the quarters. You shot up, looking at the time. Ajax and Sharkur had been gone for ten minutes, it wasn't them. And now that you know it couldn't be them, you started to get worried.

You gingerly slide out of the bed, still clad in shorts and a t-shirt, and walked to the front door, where even louder banging ensued.

"Coming, coming!" you said hurriedly. I'll just tell them to come back when Ajax is here... you thought.

You swung open the door, and your eyes widened. There were Fatui Agents standing there, at least five, each with their weapons out.

"Uh, hello, gentlemen..." you greeted, coughing a little. "What a nice visit."

"We're here to arrest you for treason, Miss Y/N L/N, under the orders of Her Majesty the Tsaritsa." one of them almost growled.

A shiver ran down your spine. 

She knows you're here...?

 You summon your sword, getting ready in a stance.

"Not so fast, boys..." you drawled, eyed darting between them. They barged their way in as you backed up, and moved to the left as you stepped right, a tense tango.

"Please drop all weapons, L/N."

"Tough chance. To pieces!"

You send a sheet of ice towards them and dart into the open space of the reception area, them on your feet. A seven to one wasn't fair, and you knew this, even as one of them tackled you to the marble floor, dealing punches to your jaw. You grunted and kicked him off, standing up again and stabbing another one in the shoulder with your sword.

You turned around and before you could be threatened with a dagger infused with Pyro, you ducked, rolling between his feet. Before you can get to your feet, you were swiftly grabbed by the wrist by a strong hand, making you stumble to your knees. Unable to escape, you disappeared in a flurry of frost and materialised in the kitchen, where Ajax had carelessly left his Polar Star.

You grab it anxiously off the counter and hide behind the island in the middle, listening to their confused mutters as to where you went. And then the first bomb had you screaming, hands over your ears. Glass shattered everywhere and smoke rose steadily as you coughed, and were soon found, an Agent looming over you. You slid to the side and ran to the other side of the kitchen, fumbling with the bow. 

How does Ajax work this thing...? And with one hand too?

You drag back the glowing string and let go, and it sends an icicle towards the Agent, hitting him and sending him back with force. You sighed out in relief. When you let down your guard for the better part of a second, you felt a stab to your back, reigniting the pain of your burns.

"Ack!" you shriek, collapsing onto the counter and grabbing the edge.

You and the Agent that had stabbed you scrabbled against one another, until you reached for the tea jar and threw it at him, the grounded tea getting in his eyes. You take this opportunity to bolt towards the exit of the quarters, before being stopped by two other Agents.

"Game's over, L/N."

At this point, you were exhausted, and your back was aching badly. 

You could at least stall time until Ajax arrived.

You gathered the remains of your strength and disappeared again, materialising on the high ceiling, sitting in the fancy chandelier. You held onto the suspender, in amongst the delicate crystals. Unless one of them could jump up really high, you'd be safe.

Then they started throwing their knives at you. While you dodged, the chandelier couldn't, and it started to sway with every blow.

Come on... come on...

The suspender started to tear a little, and then, you felt a rush of air as you fell along with the delicate lights. It crashed with a loud shatter, and the glass bore into you. The Agents rushed to secure you with handcuffs, and at this point, you didn't even have the power to speak.

"Let's see what the Tsaritsa makes of you."

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CHAPTER 13 END