Tales from the Borderlands One Shots

Gone Rogue (Part 1)

Rhys X Reader X Jack

Requested by NikitaWarrior.  Thank you for the great idea!  I think you guys will like this one!

May come in two parts, IDK.  Let's see how it goes......

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Four months ago. . .

"(Y/n), sweetheart.  There's something that I need you to do for me."  Jack says as his feet rest on his desk.  You walk over to him and await your orders from your boss.  From the looks of it it wasn't going to be good; he had this crooked smile on his face and it made you very suspicious.

"Oh no."  You say as you fold your arms across your chest.  "I know that look.  What are you dragging me into this time?"

Jack chuckled and went to sit like a normal person; his elbows now on his desk and hands under his chin, feet planted on the ground.  What really set you off was his laugh, it was more menacing than usual.  Whatever the hell he was setting you up with, it wasn't going to be a walk in the park, let alone easy.  Hell, the things Jack sent you out for were never easy.

"A couple of days ago I got information about something that might interest you.  It already has me hooked on the subject so no doubt it will do the same to you."

Your feelings intensified.  You didn't know where to either be scared or enlightened; whatever he was talking about really had him in high hopes, you could see it in his face.  Jack would've gone after it himself if he didn't have a business to run.  So that's why he depended on you to get outside work done.  Your job was to travel when your boss couldn't, it wasn't quite to your standards but it sure paid well, so that's what you ended up with or it was no job at all.

Jack stood up from his leather chair and typed something on his computer.

"It's the farthest you've ever traveled, so it will take a while to get there.  I'm sending you with supplies."

Well this was odd.  What supplies was he talking about?

If what Jack says is true and that this offer is miles away, then you would have to stay there for the night and return later that afternoon.  Maybe your boss was giving you a pass to a grand hotel, or your own place to stay at once you arrived.  The more you though about the more excited you got, but when Jack turned that computer screen around your jaw dropped, as well as those happy thoughts.

"Is that what I think it is?"  You say as you walk closer to the desk.  Your (e/c) eyes never left the screen as you stare in awe, and some shock.  You never noticed that Jack had walked to your side.

"That it is."  He said. "This is what you are going after."

This object almost looked like a cone of some sort, but it was far more much than that.  Although it was just on a screen, power surged through this thing, purple waves of lights glowed through it and had a grey color to it's body.  You had heard about Jack and his obsession for these things, but never actually thought he would have you go after one.  This was a key,

"A vault key."  You hear him say.

Your heart began to pound.  These keys were worth millions.  Your head began to spin as to what possibilities this could bring you; power, wealth.

"You want me to go after this?"  You ask him as you turn your head Jack's way.  He nodded with that same smirk on his face.

"Yep.  That's why I said I'm sending you with supplies."

"And what supplies would those be?"

Jack then motioned you with his hand for you to follow him.  He led you over to his trophy case and stood to the side while you waited for whatever he was going to show you.  However you didn't notice the little red button off the the side once he pressed it, he never told you it was there.

Then suddenly the whole case began to turn around, and once it finished turning you stood there with eyes wide.  It was a damn gun rack.

"What the hell. . ."  You mumble.  "You've had this behind here the whole time?"

"Mhmm.  These are the supplies I'm sending you with."  Jack said as he took down two of his legendary guns; a pistol and sniper.  He then walked over to you and handed you the pistol first, the sniper second.  You struggled to keep the bigger gun in your grip but you managed not to drop it.

"Jesus Jack, it's like your sending me into the pits of hell.  Where the hell are you sending me?"

Jack chuckled as he returned to his desk, and proceeded to reach under it.

"Believe me princess, it's no worse than that bullymong pit you fell into."  He said.

"I beg to differ."  You growled.

"Alright fine, maybe not that bad but you still need gear.  This isn't no normal business talk."

You were then going to say something until you heard something click from behind his desk.  This better not be another weapon armory, you thought, these are heavy enough.  But fortunately it wasn't, instead it was an already outfitted uniform, a traveling uniform, like something a rogue would wear in medieval video games.  It wasn't old, but it looked neat and polished enough to scare anyone who would decide that attacking you would be a good idea.  Get close enough and you'd prove them wrong.

"You want me to wear this?"  You asked Jack, flinging the sniper strap over your shoulder.  He nodded.

"Yes.  You're going into bandit territory (y/n), I don't want my best man, er. . . woman, getting killed."

"If only going into bandit territory was so simple."  You say as you sigh heavily.  Jack walked over to the uniform and studied it over.  It was just the right fit for you, and no doubt you would look stunning in it, not to mention menacing, just the right image to address the Hyperion name.

"You've had months of training, I've seen some of the things you can do with just your hands so imagine what you could do with the things I just gave you."  Jack said.

Maybe going after this key wouldn't be so bad.  You've been out in the field before; it wasn't no field trip but you're still alive.  You did love the thrill, feeling the vibrations of the gun in your hands, the rush of adrenaline when you scaled walls and buildings, or whenever you were caught in the middle of something.  It made you feel satisfied, glad that you took this damn job in the first place.  But to find a vault key?  You're very first vault key ever?  The thought alone made you smile, this was beginning to sound like a good deal.

"Think of the stuff we'll find once we open the vault (y/n)!"  Jack exclaimed, throwing his hands in the air to emphasize his meaning.  "We'll be set up for life!  Well at least you will be, I'm already the richest man in the universe. . ."

You slowly made your way to your soon-to-be attire and caressed the leather fabric with your hand.  As you did, a smile crept onto your face as your breaths began to intensify.  You quickly turned to Jack who was standing not that far from you, his smile still on his face.

Nodding your head you finally agreed to do his bidding, not realizing what you were getting into.  You're bounty hunting days were just about to begin.

"Let's find us a Vault Key."

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So yes, there is going to be a part 2, and hopefully I don't get distracted and take forever. . .

Hopefully you guys will enjoy.  I've liked writing this one so far :D