Venom (Arthur Morgan x Fem Reader)

Saint Denis

Everyone was in a hurry as they got ready for the heist. Dutch and Micah were barking orders while everyone loaded their guns and got dressed up. You made sure you had your rifle fully loaded, as well as your revolver and pistol.

You filled your bandolier with any extra bullets, filling all the holes. You patted down your body as you put on your dark brown coat. It was essential for you to make sure you didn't look suspicious at first.

"Everyone we're leaving!" Dutch yelled and you scrambled to head to your horse. Your nerves had built up over the night. Your stomach was tossing and turning as you hoisted yourself up onto Arlo.

In the formation of horses you were right between Arthur and John. Bill and Micah were coming along as well. "You ready kiddo?" John looked over to you with a large smile on his face. "I guess." You shrugged your shoulders as the horses began to leave camp. The women lined up on either side of the formation, waving good luck to the group.

"Make us proud Y/N!" Tilly called at you and you giggled. "Don't worry bout me." You said before you soon disappeared out of call.

"We're going to Saint Denis?" You asked Arthur as he looked over at you. "Yeah. We'll see how this goes." He sighed and looked back at the trail.

Your nerves were getting worse the closer you got to town. Sure stealing was your thing, but your parents never robbed banks. Anything could go wrong.

You gripped the reins of your horse tightly, digging your nails into your palms during the process. "You'll be fine, just keep ya mind clear." Arthur noticed your grip on the reins and you slowly relaxed. "I'm fine." You sat up straight and looked ahead as the town came into sight. "Just listen to orders." John said from the other side of you.

You passed the welcome sign to Saint Denis and the train station that first appeared in the town. The group was quiet as you slowly approached the bank. It was a large bank, white pillars lining the outside of the front. Dutch slowed down and came to a stop, hopping off his horse.

"We're sending in Y/N first. Nice lady outta not be suspicious." Dutch looked over to you as you got off your horse. "Right." You purse your lips as you head toward the bank, making sure to keep a cool head.

You slowly opened the bank doors, trying to put the best smile on your face.

You looked behind you to see the others taking sides of the door, getting ready to enter the bank. You looked around to see only the bank teller and a few customers walking around. "Hi madam, what can I do for you?" The bank teller asked as you approached the front desk. "I'm looking to take some money outta this here bank." You smiled as you heard the others enter in behind you, slamming the door shut. "This is a robbery." John said behind you as he held up his gun at the teller.

You pulled out your revolver, aiming it at the teller's hand as he stepped back cautiously. "Nice job." Arthur said as he stepped beside you. "Get the teller to lead you to the safes, Y/N. Arthur you crack the safes and everyone else guard the doors for when the law shows up." Dutch ordered everyone around and you slid over the counter, keeping the gun at the teller's head.

"Can you be so kind sir to show me the safes?" You grabbed dobro the back of his collar, holding the barrel of the revolver to his head.

The teller stayed silent as he slowly walked towards a door behind the counter. His hands shook as he reached into his back pocket, pulling out a ring of keys. "Hurry up or you're gonna have a bullet in your head." You looked down as the bank teller inserted a key, twisting it and unlocking the door. Arthur pushed open the door, rushing into the room of safes. You kept the teller in your grasp as you watched Arthur head to the first safe.

"This shouldn't take long." Arthur said quietly as he twisted the lock of the safe. He listened closely to the clicks, and soon enough the safe door was open. Arthur smiled as he grabbed the stacks of cash, stuffing them in the satchel wrapped around his back. "Just two more!" Arthur shouted and he moved to the next one.

You looked around, expecting the lane to be there by now, but there was no one. "1 more!" Arthur shouted from behind you and he moved to the last safe in the room. "We've got company now! Hurry it up!" Dutch yelled as he looked outside the window.

You turned to see the lawmen starting to swarm the bank. "Fuck. Arthur, you almost done?" You asked as Arthur stood up from the safe, pushing the last of the money stacks into his satchel. "All done." He patted your shoulder as he passed by you, ducking behind the desk. You let go of the bank teller and he ran away from you, towards the other customers crowded in the corner of the room.

"How are we getting out?!" Bill shouted as he looked out the windows. "Y/N! Go figure that out!" Micah shouted and you looked to Arthur. He gave you the okay and you ran towards the back of the bank. You peeked out the window to see the alleyway empty. "There's an unguarded door back here!" You shouted and opened the door quietly, watching as the others scrambled towards you. In single-file everyone shuffled out of the bank and into the tight alleyway. You scrunched your nose as the stench hit you.

It may have been an alleyway, but it smelled like a sewer. "We'll pop out the other side." Dutch whispered as you all stuck close to the walls of the buildings. You were right behind Arthur, making sure to stay close to him. He kept looking back every minute to make sure you were still there.

"I ain't gonna disappear." You laughed as he looked back for the hundredth time. "Sorry." He quietly said as you all turned down the alleyway. To your amazement, Dutch actually led you all in the right direction. You spotted your horses and it looked like the lawmen had spread out and into the bank.

"Quick make a run for the horses and split up." Dutch said and you ran for Arlo. Arthur ran right beside you, quickly getting onto his horse and waiting for you and John to catch up. You mounted onto Arlo and rode in between John and Arthur as you made your way out of Saint Denis.

"We'll have to take the long way back to camp, make sure no one followed us!" Arthur shouted as he led the way. You passed through the plains that went on forever, staying off the trail that ran through the grass.

You kept looking behind your shoulder, making sure you weren't being followed by any lawmen. "I'm pretty sure we're in the clear." You looked at Arthur and he just nodded his head. Arthur took a turn, heading towards the woods as they got thicker.

"Follow the path, it should lead us to camp." John pointed to the trail that was outlined on the floor of the forest. You all moved onto the path, following it as it led down towards the direction of camp. "Did the others get out?" You asked as you started to see the clearing the camp was set up in. "I have no clue. Didn't see anything." John responded from behind you.

As you got closer to the camp, you could see Dutch, Bill and Micah getting off their horses. "I'm kinda upset to see Micah still kicking." You let out a sign and you could hear John and Arthur snort at your remark. "There y'all are!" Dutch raised his arms as you all slowed down and dismounted your horses.

Arthur tossed the satchel full of money to Dutch and Dutch began counting and distributing the share. He handed you a good stack of money, which you stuffed into your side. You walked away with Arthur, heading towards the center of the camp. "You did good." Arthur patted your shoulder as he began to go separate ways. "Arthur." You called out his name and he quickly turned around. "Nevermind. It ain't nothing important." You shooed him away and he just stared at you.

"Whatever you say, but I sure it ain't nothing." Arthur tipped his hat and walked off towards his tent. You felt someone walk up behind you and you turned to see John standing directly behind you. "So, when are you gonna be honest with him?" John raised his eyebrows as he watched Arthur disappear into his tent.

"What do you mean, Marston?" You felt your heart begin to beat fast, already knowing what he's talking about. "Mhm, you know what I'm talking about, I ain't blind." John slapped your back and walked off towards where Abigail and Jack were sitting. "Shit. Of course he knows now." You looked off towards Arthur's tent and let out a heavy sigh. It was just about time Arthur found out as well.