Storm of Hearts: Graham Crackle x Reader: Carmen Sandiego 2019

Chapter 10: The Preparation pt.2

"Am I dead?" I laid sprawled out on the floor my entire body aching.

"Thankfully not love. You want to give it another shot?" Graham asked helping me to my feet.

As part of my training, Graham thought it would be a great idea for me to test out one of Coach Brunt's obstacle courses, to see where I was at athletics wise,
"Yeah, I probably should. But can I grab some water first?"

"Of course, do you remember where it is? I can show you again mate."

"Yup I remember! Try not to be too bored with me gone." I smirked walking out of the gym. My muscles ached as I noticed the amount of sweat building on my forehead. I wiped it off and tried not to mind the dampness now present on my arm.

As each moment passed the halls of vile had become more familiar. I started to recognize the turns of the hallways, where certain operitives hung out, and how the rooms were organized. I had been here for 2 whole days now, but I still needed to keep my cool.

I made my way over to a water fountain, slurping in the glorious drink like my life depended on it,
"Bird head."

"Huh?" I turned around to see Tigress, she stood arms crossed with a glare in her eyes, "I thought you were on a caper?"

"I finished already."

"Good for you. What do you want with me?"

"Who are you?" She raised her voice. "Really."

"I don't know what you could be referring to-" I smirked trying not to panic as she got closer, dang she's really pretty. Not the time (Y/N).

"You come in here and act like you own the place. I saw you training just now, clearly versatility isn't your skill set. Why are you here?"

"I-I told you I'm just here to be a criminal like the rest of you, vile is just the easiest way I can get to the top."

"I looked you up (Y/N) (L/N), world-renowned actress, why would you give it up? What are you hiding? The news knows your missing, how stupid can you be? I know you're not here for the right reasons, and once I figure out why you're really here, it'll be lights out for this little dove."

I paused, the anxiety rushing through my veins, "She knows who I am. If they find out I'm not even a criminal- okay this isn't good but I've dealt with worse. Just play cool."

I thought back to Graham's words, "They could erase your memory mate." Or something like that. Everything rushed through my head, all the thoughts, all the times I might have gotten out of this. Tigress' eyes zoned in on me,
"Well? Answer!"

"Woah there kitty, let's play nice with the newbie." A familiar Australian accent joined my side.

"This isn't the time Crackle! I think she could  be a spy or.. or-"

"You have been taking too many catnaps mate, when I found Dove here on the caper I brought up she should join vile." Graham gave me a quick wink, "Isn't that right?"

"Yes, I had no clue what vile even was. But after he told me how much money I could make- I knew it would be more lucrative than a stage actress."

"Why are you so special than? Why don't you have to go through the academy like everyone else?"

"Guess the faculty just took a liking me. Now can I please go back to training with Graham cracker over here or do you need to bother me more?"

"I know you're hiding something." She stated before walking away.

"I leave you alone for one minute mate and your already causing fights, you're going to fit right in." Graham smiled.

"She made some points though, are we really just going to lie my way out of here?"

"It's worked so far. Besides I'll be right there by your side mate, I got you into this mess I'm getting you out." He placed a hand on my shoulder, "Ready for more training?"

"I'll race ya there." I smirked already running down the hallway.

~

2 weeks later, Graham Pov

We were just days away from the caper. (Y/N) had certainly grown more comfortable at vile after weeks of training, maybe too comfortable,
"OK, which one says you regal socialite academic you should trust."

She held up two dresses that barely looked different from eachother. One was red and the other was slightly less red. Since the Greenland caper was a formal event, vile wanted her to blend in,
"They look the same to me mate."

"Alright this one then!" She tossed one dress aside, "Let's get back to training now."

"Finally."

"Not so fast you two." Coach Brunt came up behind us, "Dove, the faculty wants to see you."

"Of course." She stated bluntly, signaling me to follow.

"Lover boy stays here." Brunt spat.

~

It felt like days before she came out of that room. If they had found her out I knew I was as good as gone too.

She stepped out with a small grin on her face,
"Well what did they say mate?"

"Just reminding me of the consequences if I fail."

"Then why do you look so chipper?"

"While they were reviewing the caper with me, I realized the perfect way I can fake my death to get out of here."

Another one done! Sorry this one wasn't as exciting as others but Greenland caper is starting next chapter!! What are your predictions??