Miss Fortune

Chapter 12: Mind games

The female Condottiere known as Rosalyn was currently standing in front of a small group of people. These people were a small group of people that were responsible for deciding most if not all decisions made in this small portion of the organization. "Rosalyn Van Zieks, a huntress of indeterminate age, codenamed the 'Red huntsman' race Higher-Turned Vampire. Known kills fifteen thousand five hundred sixty-one, missions completed one hundred seven, missions failed nine each because the target was killed instead of captured. You have been summoned before the council due to your repeated requests to privately interrogate subject W.C. is that correct?" One of the several figures asked as they looked over her file.

"That is correct, I believe that I can attain information from him that you have yet to retrieve yet," Rosalyn said as she looked at the figures in front of her.

"Can anyone here vouch for her?" The male asked as he looked at the female in front of him. When he said this a figure stood up and raised his hand.

"I can," Mago said as he stared at the others. "I have both fought this female and seen her efficiency in battle. I can say with utmost certainty that she can be trusted with subject W.C. yes she may have failed nine missions because she disobeyed some orders. However, after some independent research, I found out the reason she killed them was that they were werewolves," Mago said as he looked at the other figures in front of him.

"And that's an excuse?" One of the figures asked as they looked at him.

"Maybe, maybe not. However, let me ask you this, can you really fault her for such an action? We're all aware of the rivalry between vampires and werewolves. So is it really any surprise she has a hatred for them as well? Not only that but I'm willing to bet some of us would have done the same if the circumstances were just a bit different. After all, every Condottiere has a monster they hate. If you were in her situation with a monster you hated would you not have faltered as well? I know for a fact if I were sent to capture a pixie I would have to either request a different mission or returned with a failed objective," Mago said as he looked at the figures in front of him.

It seemed as if he was using his charisma and charm to win over the others to help Rosalyn with her goal of interrogating the male. "Plus what's the worst that could happen? If our little vampira here were to kill the subject, then we've just successfully gotten rid of quite possibly the most dangerous monster in existence. If not, then we'll at least understand a bit more about him. The way I see it, it's a win-win scenario," Mago said as he looked at the figures in front of him.

"And you don't think she'll betray us?" One of the figures asked.

"Of course not, she's been with us far longer than most of us give her credit for. She's had chances to betray us time and time again and hasn't. It may have been because it was convenient for her to stay but even so she has nothing to gain from betraying us now. She didn't even know this creature existed until a few days ago," Mago said as he looked at the figures in front of him. After a few brief moments of silence, one of the males nodded and gestured for him to sit.

"Can you sight any act showing her preference to the organization?" One of the figures asked as he looked at Mago.

"Indeed I can," Mago said as he cleared his throat and looked at the other figures in front of him. "A few days ago, Rosalyn single-handedly organized a group to attack and destroy a pack of werewolves that have been plaguing the outside of our town for quite some time. She even managed to fatally wound their leader. If that isn't determination to our cause then I'm not sure what is," Mago said as he began walking around the room once again putting his charisma to work.

"This pack has been here for generations, and no one has managed to destroy it due to the sheer amount of numbers that they had. Many have tried however these attempts were embarrassing failures brought on by those that were merely looking to stroke their own ego. Yet, she managed to do what so many others have failed to do. She could have merely chalked this task up as impossible and merely moved on with her life but she didn't. In fact, it's the very reason we're considering her request is it not?" Mago said as he looked at the figures in front of him.