[On Hold!] Joker of the Cards (Epithet Erased X F! Reader [Story])

Chapter 4-- Imma Minion Boi

"Um. Excuse me? Miss Tour Guide? Sorry, but... what did you mean when you said: "Rob this museum?" Aren't you security guards? Isn't that the opposite of your job?" Molly asked, confused.

"We're not security guards, little girl. That's just our cover." Mera answered bending down to Molly's level of height.

"That makes sense after what Mr. Tarbella said earlier..." (Y/N) whispered to Molly. She nodded in agreement.

"That makes sense... That also explains why your tour was so bad." Molly stated bluntly, making (Y/N) suppress oncoming laughter.

"Wh- no! It's not that I'm bad at tours! There was just no reason to try! And you! Don't laugh!" Mera denied while pointing at the smiling (Y/N).

"Well... she did seem pretty bored when she was doing it." (Y/N) thought, still smiling.

"But he was trying," Molly said, looking over at Indus.

"See! I told you! Kids can tell the difference!" Indus smiled.

"Well, he did seem pretty excited about showing the other kids his epithet." (Y/N) thought.

"Yes, for we know everything." (Y/N) muttered, smiling.

"Do you really?" Indus gasped, somehow hearing the young girl yet again.

"How does he--?" (Y/N) thought, flinching. The girl's thoughts were interrupted however, by Molly speaking up.

"I'd give him four stars!" Molly said smiling.

"Four stars, Lady Mera! That's pretty good! It's downright commendable! See what happens when you engage? You should be more engaging!" Indus smiled with his eyes shining brightly.

"That's a pure smile, I--" (Y/N) clutched her chest slowly so nobody could see what she was doing.

"We don't NEED to be engaging, Indus. There are only three things we're going to do." Mera said turning around, her eyes flashing a little.

"Now this is an Avengers level threat-- I mean, what would that be?" (Y/N) asked, looking at Mera.

"Wait, what...? I'll tell you. Sneak into the museum, find the amulet... And take your epithet." Mera concluded, pointing a finger at Molly. (Y/N)'s eyes widened with worry while Molly's face had a look of fear.

"Wh-- I'd like to see you try and do that when I'm here!" (Y/N) declared as she leaned forward, trying to break free from Indus's steel grasp once again. But the man's hold was too strong to break hold of.

"I'd like to see you try and stop me." Mera sneered, averting her gaze towards (Y/N), making her tense up.

"..."

"Got nothing to say?"

"Spike... Crusher... Dark Star! My boys! My beautiful boys! She beat them all up!" Giovanni cried out, breaking the staredown between Mera and (Y/N) and catching everyone's attention.

"Hm. I'm surprised you're still conscious. Our duel tech is usually enough to take mooks like you down in one blow. Congrats!" Mera smirked, turning to face the man on the ground, sparing (Y/N) a glance.

"..."Mooks"...? What does that even mean?" (Y/N) thought, stiffening.

"Indus. Take our intruders into the dinosaur exhibit. And make sure they stay there." Mera demanded, turning around towards Indus.

"Ooh! The dinosaur exhibit is my FAVOURITE! That is the exhibit with DINOSAURS in it! Right away, Lady Mera!" Indus smiled, eyes wide with excitement.