𝗖𝗨𝗣𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗬 ➳ 𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟗.

A WEEK LATER.

Eleanor puffed on a cigarette as she heard the train begin to roll up to the Rhodes Train Station. Keeping out of view, she hid in the dark. Leaning against the wall of the fading yellow paint, anyone who passed her would have assumed she was having a smoke in peace. She was no one to suspect for robbing a train at all. 

After her incident in Rhodes a week ago, she kept her head down. She only went into the town when needed but most of the time she was in her camp or out hunting. The medicine Arthur had given her had helped her recover a lot faster, though she still had bruises they didn't hurt as much. The split lip was healed which she was relieved, eating had been difficult because whenever she bumped the wound it would send a wave of agony. 

Eleanor turned her head to see the train coming to a stop, allowing passengers to board. She wasn't going to board yet, but she had it all planned out. Looking through the windows from a distance she saw many rich looking folk. The Raiders had been correct, this was going to be something worth looking at. She just hoped they wouldn't get in her way. However, she knew the train would have guards which is what she was going to take care of first.

As the train released a whistle announcing it's finale call, Eleanor looking down at the sack with eyes cut out. She would wear that to cover her full identity. A big hit like this would be investigated thoroughly. No one but the Van Der Linde Gang knew she was here. The Law had lost all tracks of her and with distinct features of hers she knew they would easily know its her. On her shoulder she had Seyfret's saddle bag slung over, where she would carry the stolen valuables and goods. Eleanor heard steam release from the train, the wheels began to slowly move. She tossed her cigarette aside after taking a final draw of the tobacco before tugging the sack over her head. Looking around the corner of the wall, no one was in sight. She was good to go. Eleanor jogged towards the train, picking up her pace as the last carriage neared her. She launched from the edge of the platform, grabbing the handle on the side of the cart right at the end of the train. The guard who stood on the small platform didn't have time to react, he was immediately met with a hard punch to the face. The guard fell backwards, dropping his rifle off of the side of the train. Eleanor stood over his unconscious body before dragging it towards one of the closet. She stood him upright, tying his hands together before quickly closing the doors before he could fall out. Looking around the train cart, this cart looked like nothing of use to her. It looked more like a kitchen with a telegraph machine to send off telegrams. Continuing forward, Eleanor took quiet and cautious steps. As she exited the cart she let out a whistle for Seyfret to follow. She waited a few moments before hearing the hooves of the grey horse. 

Entering the next cart, she was welcomed by luggage. Eleanor smirked as she began to ransack the luggage. She remained silent as she opened up bags, suitcases and all sorts of things. She would snatch up anything that looked valuable, collecting jewellery, coin purses, and bill folds. Eventually she had gone through every one of the luggage carriers. However, she knew the folk themselves would have the expensive stuff on them, they wouldn't risk leaving it alone to be stolen. She had to get to them. Creeping to the carriage door, she peaked through the small circular window. Directly outside with his back to her was a guard. Eleanor bit the inside of her cheek before opening the door quickly. He jumped at the noise, attempting to turn around but Eleanor pushed him off of the train. He cried out in shock as he fell before the loud thump of his body announced he had fallen off of the train. Eleanor looked over the edge to see him climbing to his feet, running after the train. Of course, he was too slow to ever catch up. Grinning, Eleanor turned her attention to the carriage door in front of her. She peaked through the circular window to see a guard standing at the opposite end.