The Fox and The Crow [Kaz Brekker]

chapter 28

AN: Hey! I'm releasing an extra chapter today! Why? To celebrate the fact that I just finished the last chapter of season 2 of the Fox and the Crow! It's honestly a bittersweet feeling. Like I'm happy that I've finally got to write all my ideas out, but I'm sad because I'll have to wait a while until I can write season 3. Anyways! Here you go! Extra chapter!

Italics - Sign Language

Daemon blew a stubborn strand of hair out of her face for what felt like the hundredth time as she carried in one of Wylan's boxes. She would have to have Inej brush it back or something.

"You know, in most places, Sankt Emerens is just a simple harvest festival. Nothing on this scale," Wylan pointed out as he opened the door for Jesper and Daemon.

Jesper shrugged, "Yeah, well, in the Barrel, Patron Saint of Brewers gets the respect he deserves."

Daemon rolled her eyes playfully as she set the box down on one of the tables. She moved to sit across from Nina, who was looking a little worse for the wear. Daemon reached forward to tap the table in front of her. Nina looked up, her eyes clearly showing her confliction.

"I'm fine," Nina answered her silent question.

"Liar. You're as 'ok' as my stab wound," Daemon rolled her eyes.

Nina blinked in confusion, "What?"

"She's calling you out on your bullshit," Jesper threw out over his shoulder, "But she's one to talk. Don't be a hypocrite, Dae."

Daemon showed him her middle finger, but quickly dropped it when Kaz came down the stairs with Inej. Kaz just shook his head at her display.

Inej was wearing a fancy outfit, but she was less than happy, "Smells like these haven't been washed since last year."

Daemon made a gagging noise as the smell hit her immediately. She quickly put her hand over her nose, but it did little to help.

Jesper cringed, "Ooh."

Kaz opened up one of the boxes to see what Wylan had brought, "It will mimic it in every way?"

Wylan nodded, "Mm-hmm."

"Good," Kaz closed the box and looked to Jesper.

Jesper grinned, "You're gonna say you can't do this without me, yeah? And that you hate it when we're angry at each other, but sometimes brothers fight. And that when all this is over, you're gonna open a tab for me at the club of my choosing, cause when Pekka's gone, you'll take it all. That's what you're gonna say. Yes?"

Daemon scoffed and motioned that he was insane to Nina.

"There's a cap on the tab. But otherwise, yes. To all of that."

"Then let's go take down the king."

Daemon hopped up to stand by Kaz's side, nudging his shoulder lightly with hers. She pushed away any and all thoughts and concerns that weren't about the mission or Kaz. She could talk to Kaz when this was all over.

"The plan is this. Jesper and Wylan, you're gonna hand out Komedie Brute costumes and vials of the compound to all of the Dregs."

"Per Haskell's gang?"

"Our gang now. By sunset, the streets will be crawling with Sankt Emerens revelers. They'll provide us with the cover we need. Hit all of Pekka's businesses, the clubs, the brothels. All to destroy Pekka's reputation. Inej will cover Fifth Harbor, and when the chaos begins, she'll hand the note to Pekka's driver. Nina, Daemon, and I will handle the Emerald Palace. See you there."