Our Task

Chp.3

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I dreadfully walked out of my room and locked my door behind me. I placed my forehead against the cool steel, composed myself, and started walking down the corridor towards Black’s office. The dim headlights made my shadow disappear. There has never been enough light down here. Pitch would never allow it. Surprisingly this hidden cave has maintained itself from rotting from all the malicious forces. There was the occasional crawler with its slimy surface. The rare but present blood stains from recent punishments or fights, but you get used to it after so many years. 

His guards greeted me in a not so gentlemen manner which wasn’t a novelty. You really can't expect kindness from them, no one can show how vulnerable they can become. At least no one who works for Pitch. His hormones can get out of hand, but I’ll hand it to him, he has unfortunately managed to keep everyone in their place. 

I looked at the guards and raised my head high, they understood and opened the doors. I entered and they closed the doors behind me. I stood there and made my way towards him. As I did my steps click-clacked on the icy black titles. He lifted his gaze with that sinful smile and his glowing unmerciful eyes. He called me forward and I obeyed. 

“You finally decided to show up didn't you? Ah, look at the time 5 seconds late my dear.”

I looked down ridiculing his attempt at sarcasm. “What is it you have called me here for Black?” I asked while keeping my voice neutral.

"I’m glad you asked," he exclaimed. 

I locked eyes with him. Bit my tongue, and waited for him to continue. 

“Alright my love, listen closely. I need you to complete another task,” He said with a nasty stare plastered on his face.

I swallowed, “Does it have to do with your new plan?" 

"In a way yes...Darlin," he said. 

I nodded and lowered my gaze once again. I felt him lean closer to me until he was inches apart. " I need you to kill someone for me, sweetheart," He whispered.

My eyes widened and I slowly looked at him. I hid the shock that was running through my veins and the thumping of my terrified heart after hearing the word “kill.”

I opened my mouth and hesitantly spoke, "Black, I’ve told you that I wouldn't murder anyone. I might be a criminal but I’ve never killed someone, besides, I thought your plan to hurt North and make him leave his agency...There was never a talk about killing someone." I firmly stated with a careful tone.

He detested when we talked back but I didn't care. I wasn't going to be responsible for someone's death. I stood there holding my word. He exhaled and narrowed his eyes at me. His patience was gone.

"SILENCE! I AM IN CHARGE. I CAN CHANGE THE PLAN IF I WANT TO! YOU SHOULDN'T TALK BACK TO ME. YOU’RE NOT WORTHY ENOUGH TO DIRECT ME A WORD!" He spoke with despite. 

I knew better than to argue. I kept mute but maintained my gaze up. 

He slumped and lowered his voice, "Listen." He said with annoyance. "Once North is gone from his beloved agency. Another agent will take North's place. I can't let all my planning and people go to waste!" He was pacing back and forth, left and right with his hands at his temples. Then he halted and looked up again. "We have to get rid of him and by we I mean you."

"I...I don't think I..I'll be able to kill, Black." I muttered.

He raised his hand. I waited for the contact between my cheek and his cold hand but it never came. He went back to his seat and spoke sternly, "I'll make you a deal, babe."

I glanced at him and listened. 

A smile spread across his face, "if you complete this task...your debt to me will be paid and I'll grant you your freedom."

My eyes softened and I could feel them lighting up my frightened heart fluttered at the words he was saying. Freedom...

I walked closer to his desk and finally took a seat. I locked eyes with him once again. He knew what he had done. He knew what my greatest wish if all was. I pushed aside my contradicting thoughts and faintly said, "I'll do it."

He smiled, his eyes filled with joy and thirst.
"Very well my Dear," he said and started to ask me for my wrist. 

Black is very careful and likes to be a man on principles. Or at least that's what he thinks. He makes us promise our commitments, with blood. Signatures are worthless. Its blood for blood. You do the task right and you live to see another day. Mess up, and you're responsible for your execution. 

Knowing Black I knew he might have something up his sleeve. This offer was too good to be true. Manipulation was his forte and I had fallen for it. But I wasn't going to just let him have me as his guinea pig on an empty promise. I needed to secure his word just like he would secure mine.

"I'll do it with one requirement," I said while also placing my hands on the desk. 

He looked at me with a questioning stare. He leaned back in his chair, folded his hands in his lap, and sarcastically exclaimed, "what could it possibly be, my Dearest."

"That you'll also keep your word," I said with all clarity. 

He tilted his head. He knew what I was asking. I was threatening him. He looked at me, clicked his tongue, and spoke plainly, "you got it, love."

And with that, he threw me the folder he had been holding. I caught in a swift move without letting any of the papers fall out. I eyed him with uncertainty. I took the holder with both hands and finally opened it. There it was, the picture staring, smiling at me. I swallowed and focused on controlling my shaky hands. 

"That my dearest, that is Jack Frost. I expect you to keep your promise while I keep mine. Don't you dare fail me." 

He took my wrist and with a pin poked my finger. He did the same, and we both promised the fulfillment of our commitments. We stained the bottom of the folder with droplets of blood.

A/N

Hello lovelies, hope you're having a good day, thankyou for stopping by. I hope you stay tuned. Keep voting and leaving comments below!

~So far i'm thinking that none of them will have powers, they'll be dependent on their human abilities. Also everyone in the Blackring refers to Pitch as Black, they refer to anyone who is in a higher than them by their last name.~

Go to chapter A/N I'm Back for some important details!!