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Unlike the rest of the group who either marveled at their surroundings or became confused with it, Alexis looked around in a detached way. In her line of work, there was no place for hesitation or confusion. Survey the surrounding and look for an advantageous location where she could observe the people she had been put in this place with. [color=silver][i]Do not get distracted by these creatures,[/i][/color] she warned herself as she saw the fairies flutter by in her peripheral vision. She looked around, straightforwardly studying the faces around her. A model, a millionaire, an actor and several other faces she didn't quite recognize. Was her target in this group? She zoomed in onto the millionaire. It made sense for him to be the "golden boy" the contract stated. Who else would fit the description? She almost narrowed her eyes at him but decided it best not to give herself away. She blinked and feigned a look of boredom. Even when butterfly winged fairy began speaking, she didn't look interested. She followed after the rest of the group but discreetly kept a watchful eye on who she believed to be her target. 

[color=silver][i]Houses. I don't need one here. As soon as I finish this contract, I'll have more than enough to buy one where there aren't so many pesky creatures flying around,[/i][/color] she thought to herself, staying rooted in the spot she was standing on. Her target didn't look too difficult to bring down. She looked up, noting that the leaves of the giant trees around them blocked off most of the sky. She looked around. [color=silver][i]Hmmm... no lamp posts or anything that would light up the area. That's convenient,[/i][/color] She thought to herself. Under the cover of darkness, she can easily sneak into his house and then fulfill her duty. All she needed to do now was find out which house rich boy was gonna be staying in. 

A musical trumpet distracted Alexis from her plans. She looked towards where it came from and saw two fairies descend down, dancing with each other. [color=silver][i]What the fuck is this nonsense?[/i][/color] she thought irritatedly. They were wasting her time. She turned away and sought out her target once more, failing to notice the glittery dust that was floating all around her. As the first few touched her, she blinked and felt her gaze being pulled towards another. 

Sharp green eyes focused on a spiky haired young man who looked awkward and out of place. A dog was prancing around by his feet, excitedly taking in its surrounding unlike its probable owner. She felt a strange pull towards him and an irresistible desire to actually talk to him. [color=silver][i]Strange. Why would I want to talk to that scruffy looking guy?[/i][/color] But even as she thought that, her feet was already taking her towards the guy in question. She saw him head away from the main group and she followed suit.

She stopped several feet away and watched as the young man climb up a tree, the dog looking up at him. [color=silver][i]Is he someone that's gonna be helpful in my mission?[/i][/color] Alexis never needed anyone to assist her but if it would hasten the completion of the job then it was worth considering. She would need to observe him for a while before she attempted to approach him with an offer... She watched as the dog lifted its leg, leaned onto a large root sticking out of the ground and relieved itself. [color=silver][i]If this guy can help me with that, I'd give him maybe 2% of my income as thanks. If not, then I'll just dispose off him like rich kid back there,[/i][/color] She nodded her head and was about to walk towards the tree when she stopped short, her eyes widening.

The massive tree her supposed accomplice climbed up on opened its eyes and spoke. [color=silver][i]What the fuck? What the fuck![/i][/color] She looked up at the tree she was standing beside, half expecting it to sprout a face as well. She almost sighed in relief when it remained still, its branches swaying gently in the wind. She turned her attention back to the scene when she heard the dog whimper. She was shocked to see the tree flick the guy off like some sort of pesky bug. And then right before her eyes, he disappeared. The tree promptly closed its eyes, having taken care of its unwelcomed guest.

[color=silver][i]Where did he go? D-did that tree eat him?[/i][/color] Alexis was a calm individual, the control she exerted over her emotions finely honed by both time and experience. But the disappearance of the man she wanted to talk to jarred her and finally made her realize that she was not in the human realm. She looked around frantically and her eyes fell on a small, colorful hummingbird fluttering towards her.

Like everyone else, she received a scroll. Her eyes were big as saucers as she watched the small scroll grow big in her hand. Her gaze flickered back towards the huge tree but when she saw that it remained still, she reluctantly turned her attention back to the scroll in her hand. Curiosity getting the best of her, she unrolled it and read the contents. 

[i][center][color=dodgerblue]The soft stars are shining,[/color]
[color=pink]The moon is alight.[/color]
[color=dodgerblue]The folk of the forest,[/color]
[color=pink]Is dancing tonight.[/color]
[color=dodgerblue]O swift and gay,[/color]
[color=pink]Is the song they sing.[/color]
[color=dodgerblue]They float and sway[/color]
[color=pink]As they dance in ring.[/color]
[color=dodgerblue]We await you at moonrise[/color][/center][/i]

[color=silver][i]What?[/i][/color]

The words faded, replaced by a new set of words, this time in gold elegant lettering.

[i][center][color=gold]From bad to worse, from worse to great.
Make weighed decision, choose your fate.[/color][/center][/i]

The words faded again and was replaced by a single name. 

[i][center][color=skyblue]Tarly[/color][/center][/i]

[color=silver][i]Who the hell is Tarly?[/i][/color] But just as the name appeared, it faded again and was replaced by two different names.

[i][center][color=skyblue]Novus[/color] or [color=skyblue]Trevan[/color][/center][/i]

Two fairies floated down towards her but the female mercenary was too agitated and too confused that she swatted them away without even looking up. [color=silver]"Goddamnit! Get the fuck away from me, you freaks!"[/color] she cried out.

The scroll in her hand should have disappeared like how it did for the rest. But it shook as a leaf would before it fell from the branch. And before Alexis' eyes, a new set of words etched themselves on the paper letter by letter.

[i][center][color=tan]What is one without the other[/color][/center][/i]

The words, the scroll, the trees and everything else around Alexis faded and she found herself in a small empty room with a brown manila envelope in her hand. She blinked and looked at it, confused for a few minutes. What was she doing?

Memories from her brief stay in Cladarat was wiped off from her mind the moment she was transported back into the human realm.

She shook her head to clear it and then pulled out a photo from within the envelope. It was of a young man with a head of messy hair and greenish blue eyes. The name [i]Tarly Finch[/i] was printed in bold black letters just underneath the guy's chin.

Alexis Shadow smirked. [color=silver][i]My target.[/i][/color]