Ruby who was totally oblivious of the enemies she created stood in the dojo in her training attaire. Kaylee stood beside her as they took thier stance and stared as Xavier like he was a formidable enemy. Xavier gave them a wicked smile and just as he was about to make a move, thier father's authoritative voice was heard
" Stop "
God, Ruby and Kaylee stared at him like he was thier savior. Xavier on the other hand talked to him indifferently
" Hey dad, whassup "
Louis said with seriousness etched in his voice
" Reschedule whatever this is, I need Ruby on a mission "
Ruby's eyes lit up as she said excitedly
" Oh yes dad, any mission will be worth. Even if i have to kill hundreds, it will be much better than this "
Louis only added
" in my study room "
Before he turned and went. Ruby turned to Xavier and Kaylee with a grin so wide that her face begun to hurt her. She said
" Oh brother, I'm very sorry but you guys will have to continue without me "
Kaylee immediately refused
" Never. I'm not fighting Xavier alone" then she run away like a scared cat before they could all talk. Ruby stared at her disappearing figure and said
" That was not expected "
Xavier added with a 'sad' voice
" I pity those people she has assassinated, they must be ashamed of who killed them and are probably dying all over again "
Ruby turned quietly and was about to excape when Xavier said
" Not even dad can save you. Your mission would definitely come to an end little sis "
Ruby sticked her tongue out in a cute way and run away. But she couldn't deny it, the day was meant to come.
....
Louis placed a file in front of her and said with the same seriousness as always
" Here, everything you need to know is inside. I need him out by the end of this week. "
Ruby took the file with an expressionless face and opened it. Seeing the person she was to assassinate this time she felt her world spin. Her mind whirled with one sentence. No this is not happening. Was it fate or what. Why was she suddenly having an encounter with people from her past. The thought that came after was
" I'd rather brother beat me to death than take this mission "
But she stabilized her emotion and said
" Why do I need to kill him "
Louis answered professionally
" He knows too much and he is still digging deeper. His research has been sabotaging our hardwork and it seems to be focused on you that is why I'm giving you this task.
Her. Ruby was surprised. Did he know who she was or was he just doing his work. Whatever the reason she was firm on this thought
" She was not taking this mission and no one else would "
She took in a deep breath and said without second thoughts
" I'm not taking this mission "
Louis was visibly shocked. This was the first time Ruby has ever defiled his order. He quickly regained his composure and asked with dark eyes
" And what are your reasons "
Ruby shrugged and said
" No reasons just nor taking this job "
Louis became angry. She is refusing and not giving out any explanation. But then, he calmed down. Ruby was one of his best tools. She always obeyed him no matter what or how risky the mission is and he can't loose control of her, at least not yet. Since this was her first time, he would let it slide, he heard about what happened to her, maybe she needs space. He nodded and said
" Fine, since this is your first time, I'll let it slide. Go take a break I will send someone else on this mission "
But he was shocked again when Ruby suddenly stood up and said in distraught
" No, no one touches him "
This time Louis couldn't hold on anymore and snapped
" And what the fuck do you mean about that "
He realised Ruby didn't want to take this mission not because he needed space but because she knew this person. Even though the answer was obvious, he still asked
" Do you know this person "
Ruby answered calmly though but her voice sounded dangerously threatening
" That doesn't matter now. The main point here is this man is under my protection now. No one and I mean it. no. one. is allowed to touch him "
Louis stood up and with a terrifying aura aura the asked
" And who do you think you are to tell me what to do. Never forget your place Ruby. Don't forget your past too "
Ruby rolled her eyes and challenged
" Of course my past is always etched here"
She pointed her hand to her temple.
" I will also never forget that you are not my biological father "
Louis looked like her like a ghost and said with a painful expression on his face as if he had just suffered a blow.
" You ungrateful bitch, is this how you are gonna repay us for all that we've done for you these years. I never knew you were this unfilial ingrate "
Ruby shot back with a straight face
" Absolutely not 'dad' I remember what you have done for me and I would always appreciate it. But mind you just because I act clueless doesn't mean I don't know you only see me as an essential tool. Basically I don't mind being a tool for you after everything. But I hope you remember that I hate to be controlled. I only do what you ask me to do because I want to, nothing else. If you still press on this, then I might ... .retaliate "
Louis let out a guffaw but deep down, he felt uneasy. He couldn't loose Ruby.
" Hahahaa nice shot Ruby. You always manage to give me surprises. But don't also think that these words would make me cower, never... "
He opened his mouth and Ruby lazily repeated after him word to word
" I am the great Louis Deville a mafia boss, leader of the legendary blue moon organization. And I only deal with personal interest "
He became infuriated after realizing Ruby was mimicking him. Before he could talk, Ruby said
" Yeah yeah, I know you always say that "
Louis calmed down and said sternly
" Listen to me Ruby, I don't know what kind of relationship you have with this person but he needs to stop digging as he is digging his own grave if you don't know. Even if I don't eliminate him, others will. I'm giving you a chance, find a way to make him stop within 2 weeks. If he's still digging after 2 weeks, I have no say in his death."
Ruby nodded seriously and said
" Deal "
Louis nodded, waved his hands dismissively and closed his eyes. Ruby understood the meaning of his actions and went out of the room.
She held the file tightly in her hands and slowly opened it again. The picture, the information, the name. Oh Uncle Gary why does it have to be you.
No matter how hard she tried to be tough, she knew she alone could not handle all the enemies aline but she would surely protect Uncle Gary. She just needed to warn him. But the problem here was Gary wasn't one to succumb easily to fear.