Chapter 1
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I walk into the pub and everything and everyone stop.
Uneasy glances are shared. Feys slowly edge away and the word "Assassin " is a feared whisper in the air.
I smirk.
That's what I am, an Assassin and a thorough badass at it.
Head held high and my dark cloak flapping behind me I sit on the bar stool
Even before I open my mouth to order Cadus appears with my favorite drink in his hand
" Ah! If it isn't my favorite assassin "
Cadus is a dark fey like all the others in this realm but he is more inclined towards flirting with me than the general reaction of being scared.
I haven't decided if he is incredibly brave or extremely stupid to be flirting with me.
Or but maybe he just has a good pair of eyes.
After all , I know I am damn good looking .
Dark and thick lashes that fringe almond-shaped eyes that are so deep brown they appear black.
Soft wavy midnight black hair that is silky and runs down to my waist with honey tone skin and
all the right curves at all the right places.
As an Assassin, you learn to use every weapon you possess to its best.
So, Why should I be modest about my looks when I know beauty can be just as lethal as any other weapon?
I guess the credit for my good looking genes goes to my human parents but I don't remember much about them.
I gulp my drink in one go.
The instant burn of it as it goes down my throat is oddly calming.
' Cold fire ', just as the name of the drink which is a combination of contradictions, all of us in the dark realm are walking and breathing contradictions. Sinister and cunning natures behind stunning beautiful faces.
The dark realm is a fey kingdom that lives on emotions like lust, fear, sorrow,hate ,envy and every other dark emotion that exists.
" No use flirting with me Cadus, I don't date " It's a waste of time and my life is busy enough.
" Then let me change your mind " He winks.
Holding his gaze and smiling slyly I slide my empty glass towards him " A single drink won't be enough to make me start dating you "
" If it is so , Then I will pour you more drinks," He says leaning as close as the counter between us would allow.
" On the house " He winks with a low whisper
I shrug but smile at him in a way that I know that will keep the drinks coming
Stupid guy , Did he really fall for that ?
But then again, I know I can be persuasive when I want to be.
The difference between Feys and soul assassins is , Feys can't lie but that doesn't mean they are any innocent . They are master manipulators and dance around the truth all the time.
Whereas , Soul hunters like me thanks to their human heritage can both manipulate and lie,
A very handy ability if you ask me .
I'm on my fifth glass when a Sylph comes buzzing into the pub and stops only a few inches away from my face.
Sylph's are small flurry green beings with translucent wings and tiny but razor sharp fangs
so if you cuddle them that means you have a wish to say bye-bye to a finger or two.
It's blabbering something so fast I have to ask it to calm down and repeat.
Besides being dizzyingly fast fliers Sylph's are also known for their ever excited nature.
Why so excited ? Beats me
"Got to go !"
I say getting up from the stool and toss Casus money for only the single glass that I had ordered .
I have been called for another mission, which is unusual considering I just got back from one .
We usually get a couple or so weeks off between one mission and the other .
On my way to Assassin's guild I run into Drana and Vandam . My two best friends.
The dark realm is full of hostility and deceit but there is no one I trust more than these two. I trust them with my life.
Drana and I have almost similar natures.
We aren't uptight about things and love having fun even if it includes breaking a few rules here and there.
Vandam however, Is the complete opposite.H e is always silent , broody ,Superserious and a stickler for rules .
He analyzes and thinks every situation from every possible angle whereas I and Drana take risks not bothering ourselves about the consequences and letting the chips fall wherever they may, A habit that annoys Inna, our instructor greatly .
I 'm pretty sure she tolerates both me and Drana only because we are extremely good at what we do.
We three make the best dark court assassins.
Vandam with his formidable fire creating powers,
Drana can control water , It is truly insane what she can do even with the smallest amount of water such as dew.
I , Enriha . Am the master of the wind.
We find Inna as soon as we enter the guild.
You shouldn't let her petite and delicate appearance fool you . She can knock out your butt on the floor without breaking a sweat in less than a second and wipe the floor with your battered body in the next half.
Deadly much ? Hell yeah !
Very few can stand her attacks .
Proud to say yours truly is one of them.
Casting a cool look at us she begins in her usual crisp voice
" I have a mission for all the three of you . Combined "
At the last word my eyebrows fly up .
The assassins are always sent individually on missions.
" Since when is the dark court into team work?" I question.
She cuts her stern eyes to me " How about I tell you the order to carry out this mission comes from Lord Athriya himself "
We suck in a shocked breath, even Vandam who always keeps his face expressionless.
Hiding his emotions is second nature to him but after listening to this I can see that even he is shocked
Lord Athriya is the king of the Dark Realm .
He is the one who created a kingdom on the darkest emotions in existence .
He has been a symbol of fear and respect since time immemorial .
" He wants the best of our assassins on this mission, " Inna says .
Ordered by him as personally as this is very intimidating
Drana and I exchange looks that are thrilled as well as a little nervous .
" It goes without saying that this is the most important mission " Inna says intently looking at each one of us in the eyes " Perhaps more important than all the missions you three have ever been on"
" Prove your worth as the best of assassins of the dark court by succeeding in this mission "
She says gravely
We nod as there is nothing we wouldn't do to retain the title . It is an honor we relish in.
A title we take great pride in and a title many wish to snatch from us but are stopped by their own incompetence to beat the best, Us.
"We are ready . Give us the details of this mission "
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