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The shadow part 1

The shadow part 1

A Shadow....something we all have.....but what if it was deadly? Would you survive?-Unknown historian

Nyx was born into the royal family of A dark elf kingdom long destroyed and forgotten. ever since she was born she has been taught the arts of being an assassin to be used as a tool for her family. But one day she escaped and She has been traveling the kingdoms to get money by killing people...the only thing she knows how to do. Over the years She has earned the nicknamed shadow from all the kills she has done and has done them so well without being found out. she wants to get revenge on  her family for the way they treated her.

She is a very shy person but when she warms up to you she doesn't act as shy when she gets to know someone and has mood swings. But serious when it comes to her jobs

Half her hair is shaved the other half is long and black. She is a dark elf her skin light purple and hair black. Her face is very beautiful but her ahem chest area has much for desire witch is fine with her because it help with wearing black leather armor.

Nyx is currently in the Lutus empire in the city of Arikn she has been tasked to assassinate the 4th prince apparently one of his brothers want him dead...this will not he a easy task the 4th prince ruins his territory well keeping it safe and sound. The city borders a lake to the west and the city is quite beautiful, the building resemble those of the Roman's with a beautiful castle in the middle.

Nyx was at a tavern drinking some beer all while trying to think of how to get close to the prince "I could become a consort to kill him... but that's to much work..." she whispers out loud 

She sigh and stand ups while  paying for her bear and putting her hood up. She walk towards the castle and waits nearby for when the prince comes out

She waits for hours and finally the prince comes out with his high level guards covered in Red armor with a helmet that has a single red gem in the middle and the people start cheering happy to see him

"Its the prince!" One person in the crowd screams "hes so cool!" One girl says "No hes not cool hes handsome!" A short girl says and gets smacked by the first girl "dont say that!! With his looks he probably doesn't use his hands!" The short girl looks scared "your right! I'm so so sorry!" The other girl humphs in angry "what let's just watch him "

Nyx sighs and climb up a roof and aims a throwing knife at the prince. She then waits for the prince to get nearby the roof shes on while hiding in the shadows just like her nickname would suggest. The prince slowly moves closer while waving at the town's people his guards handing out gold to the baggers and the poor.

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The moment the prince gets close enough Nyx throws the knife but in a act of pure skill and dexterity he grabs the knife and immediately looks at Nyx saying something to the guards and them immediately chasing after her as she jumps across the roof tops "Surrender! And you will not be killed!" Nyx ignores them in the Jumps into the crowd.

The guards worried and in guard walk back to the prince and keeps guarding him telling him that they should leave but the prince refuses and they continue there walk. Nyx deciding to test her luck gets on a nearby build and throws another throwing knife at the princes throat witch he responds with grabbing it again and chasing after her himself but quickly loses her in the crowd. The prince sighs and decides to go back into his castle. 

Nyx growls in frustration and walks into a tavern after making sure she was not followed. She walks over to the quest board hoping to get a job done while her blood was pumping. She sees

1] kill a corrupt businessman at the castle +1 gold.[2] kill a local bandit gang towards the south of the city+50 sliver [3] kill local gang leader that has been causing trouble

Nyx hums outloud "I guess... I'll take the big business man down." Shes shrug and take one more look at the wanted posters "I need the money" she sigha and walk towards the castle in alleyways slowly but surely she makes it into the castle by climbing its walls and getting past the guards with expert ease. That was until shes pumps into a maid she stumbles back as the maid screams "who are you!?" Nyx flinches "Shush! Be quiet. I'm here on some business. I'm doing surprise inspection" she blurts out

The maid looks surprised and bows "um okay...sorry about screaming....where are you inspecting? I can take you there" Nyx sighs and nods "I'm here to inspect the dinning hall" the maid nods "I see...um the prince and Sir Bangkok is eating in there...but I'll take you aways" Nyx smiles softly "thank you that would be very helpful " the maid smiles and take hers the dining room stopping outside the door

"The prince has asked for no guards so you should be able to do your job with ease " she smiles and walks off "have a nice day Ma'am! " Nyx smiles and rushes in moving towards the business man with such speed he only notices her when she has her knife against her throat "P-prince help" the man says with fear but the prince just looks at him with a cold gaze as Nyx slits his throat 

The prince smirks and nods "Good job" he throws her a bag of gold. Nyx catches it and immediately throws a knife at his throat but he catches it and throws it at her hood revealing her face "Nyx?" The prince sounds quite surprised 

Nyx growls "shut up" she picks up the knife "You never saw me. By the way. One of your brothers want you dead. So be on the look out for other assassins. You can't die.....you're my kill" the prince sighs and rolls his eyes "thanks for the heads up...Nice too see you again I guess "

Nyx takes another step to the door "I'm shadow...Nyx died a long time ago..." the prince smiles softly "you'll always be Nyx to me....even if the old one is dead" 

Nyx looks at him with a bit of sadness "whatever Kazan...." she runs out of the dinning room door...Kazan sighs "what happened to you Nyx?" He wonders outloud as he let's her leave