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

Chapter 9-- The Arsene Amulet

(Y/N) cradled the back of her head, the pain slowly, yet steadily dissolving. Trying to steady her breathing, she looked up again to try and get a glimpse of Molly and Indus only to see that they were gone, a wave of guilt crashed over her.

"I'm sorry, Molly," (Y/N) whispered in a vain attempt that somehow the girl would hear her.

"Giovanni. Where is he?" Hands still holding her head, she looked around to see where Giovanni was, only to jump a little when she heard a concerned yelp.

"Ace! Are you okay?!" Giovanni came from seemingly out of nowhere and knelt next to (Y/N).

"I mean, my head feels like it's on fire, but other than that, I'm fine." (Y/N) winced as she felt a sudden pang of pain.

Upon hearing that, Giovanni's face immediately morphed into one of concern. (Y/N) rose a brow when she saw him take out the smallest bowl she's ever seen. He hovered a single finger right above the bowl and a red liquid began to fall from it.

"Um... How are you feeling?" (Y/N) asked as she watched the bowl being filled up, trying to stir up conversation.

"I'm alright. I mean that hurt, but I'm alright," was his quick response before he handed (Y/N) the bowl that was filled up with warm tomato soup.

"Here, have this! This should make you feel better." Giovanni smiled.

"Oh-- Thanks!" (Y/N) removed her hands from her head as she took the bowl, resting it in her hand, the other hand holding the side of it.

The bowl fit snugly in her palm, and was actually a bit tall in height, making up for its small size. (Y/N) blew at the soup while watching Giovanni get up and retrieve his Soul Slugger Bat and pick up the cards she dropped.

"Thanks. Uh, question, why'd you bring a bowl with you? You're kinda on a museum heist." (Y/N) asked when Giovanni handed her the cards.

"Oh, I brought it just in case one of my boys got hungry! I wanted them to be in their top form when we rob this place." Giovanni grinned as (Y/N) drank from the bowl. She could only nod as she swallowed the soup.

"Nice... Hey, this is actually pretty good!" (Y/N) smiled as she drank some more. Giovanni visibly perked up, his eyes brightening a little.

"Really?! Tha-- I mean-- yeah, of course it is! Any soup from Giovanni Potage is great!" He stammered as he grinned proudly. (Y/N) chuckled as she finished off the soup.

Damage: +7

"You feeling better?" Giovanni asked as he took the bowl from (Y/N).

"A lot better actually. I have an idea," (Y/N) nodded as she stood up.

"Oh yeah?"

"When we defeat Mera, I will say 'we did it, boys. Mera is no more.'" She said, only to jump a little when Giovanni straightened up.

"Right, that lady! We need to go!" Giovanni blurted as he quickly made his way down the hall, (Y/N) following close behind him.

"Slow down-- Okay, Mera should be where-- wait, hold on a minute." (Y/N) stopped suddenly as she held up a finger in the air, wanting silence. Giovanni stopped as well, looking at her with a slightly puzzled expression.

It was very faint, but they could hear it. The sound of muffled footsteps, the murmuring voices, and the quiet sirens. The both of them could have sworn they heard a crash and someone shouting.

"That's the police, isn't it?" Giovanni grimaced.

"Yup. We're gonna have to hurry," (Y/N) said as they started to make their way down the hall again. Just when she was about to pass the other corridor leading into the hallway, a sudden blur of yellow immediately came across her vision causing her yelp, making the owner of yellow shout in surprise in return.