Found Family

“Show us where it is, and gather up as many Rooks as you can along the way.” You said stone-faced.

“On it boss.” The fast of the two started running to gather Rooks while the other one led you to the warehouse. It was three stories tall, and completely packed with Blighters. It looked as though there was one for every possible attack angle. It’s a good thing Evie was with you or you’re certain you would have just ran in there guns blazing killing anyone who got in your way. It’s also a good thing Evie knew you as well as she did, because she made sure to hold onto you when she saw you getting ready to run.

“No, no absolutely not! Don’t you even dare think about running into that building without a plan, or I will kill you myself, understand.” She shoved you back into an alley and into a wall so hard it almost knocked the wind out of you.

“I’m sorry love, you’re right, like you always are. We need a plan.” You gave her a kiss on the cheek and let her have her smug moment and then it was your turn to wait for instructions. She smiled at you and patted you on the head.

“We don’t need a plan love, we need a distraction which should be here any moment and then we need to find out where they are hiding Allen. If history has anything to say about it he’s probably tied up somewhere on the third floor. The Blighters have a terrible problem when it comes to kidnapping, in that they constantly repeat themselves.” She said with her signature smirk. Just then the two Rooks from earlier came around the corner with news that they had essentially every rook in a 10 mile radius ready to attack.

“Good, Rookie and I will be in the middle of all of you and that should allow us to sneak past while we’re rushing them. From there we should be able to handle anyone inside.” Evie looked at you and you nodded your approval. Grabbing a couple smoke bombs each you threw them to create more confusion and that’s when you ran.

It was utter chaos as the two of you made your way through the sea of red jackets and smoke. Once you were inside it was almost completely quiet save a few guards that were easily taken out with a couple throwing knives. Evie’s special vision told you Allen was in the very last room at the end of the hall. She was of course right Blighters really weren’t that original. You each threw a knife and both thugs were on the floor before you knew it.

“I only can see Allen in the room. It’s too easy love, I don’t know about this.”

“He’s got to be hiding somewhere in the room then. There are windows right? Go outside and get to the one by the room, this way you can catch him off guard if something goes sideways.” Evie did not look pleased with that plan, but she agreed to it nonetheless.

“Just be careful please.” She said before slipping out the window.

“Always love.” You gave her a smirk and then ran to bust the door open. Allen didn’t look good; the brute must have been the one to knock him around. Mary was going to have your head for this. You went to go untie him, but when you stepped forward you were treated to a large whack on the back of your head, that sent you flying forward. You landed beside the chair where Allen was and for a minute you swore you saw stars.

“Rookie! I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to get caught, but they just came out of nowhere and I got a little too eager, I’m sorry.” You didn’t expect him to be conscious so that was a plus. You were about to tell him everything was going to be ok but then you were being lifted into the air.

“Well, well. Hello again Miss Rookie. I have been waiting for you.” He was holding you up by your arms with such a tight grip that you were afraid he was going to crush your bones completely never mind break them.

“Nice to see you again too mate, quick question, that’s a mighty ugly scar you’ve got there where’d you get it? You tried to laugh but somehow that hurt too.

“Also if possible could you maybe loosen the grip there? I’ve never been a big hugger you see.” And with that he threw you across the room over Allen and straight into a bookshelf, you don’t remember what cracked exactly but by the way the top half of it fell on top of you, you guessed it was the shelf. At least you hoped it was just the shelf. You saw the brute pull out his gun and just as he started to aim it at you Evie burst through the window and tackled him. She had her hidden blade in his throat faster than you could uncover yourself from all the books on you. She ran over to you but you assured her you were fine and she should tend to Allen.

“You must be Evie, it’s a pleasure to meet you I’m Allen.”

“Yes I am Evie, it’s nice to meet you as well, now are you hurt?”

“Not anymore.” Allen said looking at Evie in a way that you did not approve of.

“Allen you back off or we’ll leave you here.” You said stumbling out of the book pile and leaning against the wall.

“Okay, okay. I’m sorry, but she is really pretty.” Evie couldn’t help but smile at that, and you swear she blushed a little bit. You smiled and looked at Evie, you couldn’t exactly disagree with him on that point.

“Yes she is, now let’s get you home. Maybe your mother will let me have a cup of tea before she kills me.” You said looking worried.

“Oh she won’t hurt you, she was actually hoping you’d be coming around for dinner soon. You should come tonight! She’s making chicken stew. Evie you should join us, mum has been asking Rookie to bring you forever!” Allen said with his usual excited smile.

“She has, has she? Why didn’t you tell me that Rookie?” Evie looked at you.

“Hey I tried, but then I kept getting distracted! Yeah let’s go with that.” You gave Evie a smile in hopes of finding you too cute to be cross with.

“Well Allen if your mother truly wouldn’t mind another dinner guest I would love some homemade chicken stew.” Evie said completely ignoring what your excuse.

“Would you mind fetching us a carriage, would you love?” Evie asked as she helped Allen down the stairs.

“Yes dear.” You said before rolling your eyes and hopping out the window.