The Idiot Assassin - Jacob Frye

The beginning of something new

I woke up in the middle of the night, tangled hair, sweaty body and with wide eyes.

Jacob lifted him self quickly, place his hand on my shoulder. "What's wrong? Is everything alright?" He asked in concern, grabbing my body closer to his.

"Yes Jacob. Apologies...just a bad dream.." I took in a deep breath, thanking heavens that it was only a dream.

"C'mere love." Jacob cradled me, while I laid my head on his chest, him playing with my hair, arms wrapped around me, protecting me.

While Jacob was fast asleep, I couldn't go back to sleep. I started thinking about the patient in the asylum. How could she have the same necklace as me? Could it be? Might be a coincidence...no it can't..

I dreamt about that patient woman, choking my parents, and coming after me. I tried putting the nightmare in the back of my head, and shutting my eyes. Eventually, I fell asleep. 

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Evie kicked the door open and started clapping her hands like a mad woman. "Up up we go! There is work to do!" Evie shouted in a high pitched voice.

Jacob and I groaned, as our legs were tangled together and so were the sheets. I buried my face into Jacob's chest groaning angrily. "Put a sock on it dear sister!" Jacob covered us with the sheets, as he turned and hugged me tightly.

Sam walked in following Evie, slapping his cane against the wooden chair making a loud banging sound. "Rise and shine love birds! Time to go!" Sam raised his voice as he pulled our sheet to the floor, leaving Jacob and I feeling rather naked.

"Shut up Sam! You sound like a dying pig!" I threw the pillow at him, hitting him right in the face. "Jacob!" Evie pulled Jacob by the arm making him fall down on to the floor. "Evie! What was that for!" Jacob groaned as he massaged his head.

"Be ready in 10 minutes." Sam said as he left the cart with Evie. "I swear those two have lost their bottles." Jacob leaned on the bed to get up, pulling me up with him as I offered my hand. I was wearing Jacob's shirt and underwear, nothing else. A smirk grew on Jacob's face as he looked me up and down, happy with what he sees. "Enjoying, mr Frye?" I said flirtatiously, crossing my arms. "Oh you don't know." Jacob purred.

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Once we were done changing, I walked out with Jacob still braiding my hair. Sam and Evie were already prepared, waiting impatiently for us. "Morning.." I said tying the end of my braid. "We have a lot of work to do. Anastasia, I need you with me in a particular task." Evie said leaning on her desk as Jacob's expression changed.

"No! We're always working together! Get your own!" Jacob wrapped his arm around my waist protectively, acting like a child. "Oh don't be such a child Jacob! Only for today." Sam rolled his eyes and placed his firearm at the side of his thigh. "Besides...you're with me." Sam winked at Jacob and slapped him on the back of the neck.

As I remembered about the necklace that the woman and I shared, I decided to ask Sam. "Wait, Sam-" I was cut off by Sam putting on his hood and his loud voice. "Later Anastasia, Jacob and I have things to do." Jacob left the train giving me a wink, while Sam rudely gave me his back. "You ass." I sighed rolling my eyes, and taking a deep breath in.

"We should be going back to the asylum, Abberline has reported a missing patient." Evie sat down and wore her knee high boots. "W-what? Evie...are you serious?" I said surprised, deep down I hoped that it was not that woman with the necklace. She gave my stomach a twist, as I prayed it wasn't her...yet I had a strong feeling it was her.

"Why wouldn't I be serious?" Evie became suspicious of my stuttering and shocked response. "Is everything alright, Anastasia?" She placed both her hands on my shoulder, concerned.