~Evermore~ (Twilight x Yor)

Chapter-8 ~ Confrontation Part-1

It was a dark night. Under the shining moonlight, could be seen a shadowy figure leap my across buildings in the direction of the Forger residence. It was the Thorn Princess, or legally known as Yor Forger. She silently crept into the Forger household, the lights were off. Her "husband" and "daughter" were asleep along with the dog who was sleeping on the couch in the lobby.

She crept into her room and changed into her night-suit, luckily she didn't have to wash off the blood that night. After that, she went to sleep herself, before checking that her husband and daughter were peacefully sleeping.

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The next morning was a normal Forger morning for Yor. A sleepy Anya on the breakfast table and Loid preparing breakfast in the kitchen. "Good morning, Yor."

"Good morning Loid-san."

"Why do you have dark spots under your eyes, were you awake till late?" - asked Loid.

"N-No. Not really, just had a nightmare which distrupted my sleep."

"Ah, I see. You could've woken me up, you know I'm always sleeping in the next room."

"It's fine, Loid-san. Don't worry."

"What was the nightmare about....?"

"Oh, nothing. Just the typical one."

"Well, I don't know your typical ones. Could you describe it?"

"Well, I know it's dark but...... it was about you and Anya being killed by a spy."

"Now, why would that happen?"

"I just don't know, it was a weird dream. But it has had me thinking a lot. Your safety is my priority and responsibility, the dream makes me think that I've failed at that."

"Well, as you can clearly see, me and Anya are in perfect shape and health."

"W-W-Well yes...."

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Twilight was currently in the WISE hideout. He had to meet up with Handler once to share his findings regarding the package and his apparent wife, Yor Forger or the Thorn Princess.

"Handler, here is the document which was in the package."

She opened the document, to her surprise the document was a fake. Well, not really a fake it was just a normal bank finance report from all different branches across Ostania.

"How could this happen......? Did that minister trick us.... What kind of toomfoolery is this!"

"I believe we have been fooled, Twilight..... either the document was stolen by the Thorn Princess or the real document never existed at all."

"Well..... what do we do now...?"

"We have no choice but to continue with our normal operations. An investigation into a matter like this with no clues would be a waste of time and resources."

"Alright." - said Twilight with a tint of disappointment on his face.

"Oh and... about the Thorn Princess...."

Twilight's thoughts: "Do I really have to report this..... it will just cause a hinderance with Operation-Strix. Whatever I've accomplished till now will go to waste, besides I trust Yor. She must have a motive behind all of this, a person like her can never be a cold-blooded killer with bloodlust.... I need to confront her face, goddamnit.

Or.....

Am I just letting my personal feelings get the better of me again.....? This is the first time I've faced such an internal dilemma. I honestly don't know what to fucking do besides confronting her."

Twilight decided to hold off for now.

"She is a very skilled-combatant. I don't think it will be this easy to catch her, even for me."

"Do not worry, your main priority is Operation-Strix, don't forget that."

Loid felt the fire of motivation light once again in himself,"Understood, Handler."

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It was now night time. Yor would soon arrive from "work". Loid had already prepared a confrontation scenario and set up self-defence just in case things go haywire, which he hoped that would never happen.

"Good evening, Yor. "

"Good evening, Loid-san.", she removed her coat and hanged it in the stand.

"How was work?"

"Today was dull, too much of paperwork."

"Ah, I see. No secret rendezvous today, I presume?"

"What do you mean, Loid-san?" - Yor made a puzzled expression.

Loid shifted his eyes into a more critical pose, "I know that you're hiding something from me."

Her guard was now up, "I-I d-don't know what you're talking about...."

Loid raised his voice, "Cut the crap Yor. I saw your last night, sneaking back into home. You were wearing your black dress with two blades in your hand."

"I still don't know what you're talking about-"

She was cut off by Loid, "Whatever you're doing, you need to come clean about it. I can't risk Anya's safety. I'm giving you a chance to explain since you've been a good mother to Anya."

Yor was now in tears, "You are r-right. I-I was hiding something from you.... this may sound very insane but... when me and Yuri were young, I needed to earn for him to support his education. I started to work as an assassin, it was very dangerous but certainly paid well. I chose to continue with the job because this country has many scum which need to be taken care of. My intentions are pure, I'm not a cold blooded killer. I am really really sorry, Loid-san. I would never endanger the safety of you or Anya-san. I am really sorry that I hided this, I know I'm a terrible person and I don't deserve you or Anya-san. I am really sorry!!!"

"Yor-san. I..... respect your decision. What you did and were doing is something I can respect."

He leaned in close and hugged Yor tightly.

"Look at me."

He saw Yor's crimson eyes melting in tears. He raised his hand and wiped them off.

"Shush, now." He hugged her again.

Yor was again crying, but this time it was out of happiness ,"You really are the best Loid-san."

"Not really, although I am reasonable to say the least. Well, Yor..... your motives are wonderful but this job is dangerous, I trust you with the safety of Anya... but this is dangerous for YOU."

"I can't trust you with your own safety, Yor. I need you to quit."

"B-b-but why...."

"Because I care for you.... I would not want anything to happen to you, Yor."

Loid did feel guilty while asking her to quit, he knew that he was himself Twilight. Asking her to quit would be unfair because she didn't even know who he was. And as a matter of fact, his position indeed did actually endanger what he called his "family". But regardless of these thoughts, he ultimately wanted her  to quit because he cared for her.

"I-I will resign. Although I can't assure that they'll let me resign peacefully.... I might still have to do two or three missions."

"At least give in your resignation, Yor. "

"Okay, Loid-san." , she replied in a soft voice.

Loid said,"Alright, now Anya is about to finish with her homework and come out now. Let's not mention this in front of her obviously."

She leaned in and gave a soft kiss on Loid's lips, "Obviously, Loid-san."