A coffee mug set down on a coaster on a mahogany desk, smoke and the smell of alcohol permeated the room.
Several loud thwack noises were heard as a dartboard on a wall was hit with throwing knives, the clicking of computer keys and the clink of ice in a glass was the only other sounds.
Three males were in that room, a makeshift bar and lounge for them.
Hidden in a hallway wall of a forgotten bunker, forgotten by law abiding persons that is.
The base for many a black market dealing and underground fight club, counterintelligences and strong alcohol.

The smallest male threw another knife at the dartboard, he missed and the knife stick into the sheet rock wall.
"Damn it.", he hissed and retrieved his knives.
"Calm the hell down.", The man at the bar growled, "You will have to pay to replace the wall if you keep that up."
"How about I use you for practice instead?", The small male growled at the other.
The male at the bar drew his sidearm and pointed it at his companion, "Try it punk."
"Shut up. Both of you.", the third man said and pulled the two males' attention away from the other, "You will get some fight soon. And perhaps a pay."
"Did you find some work for us?", The gunslinger asked and put away his weapon.
"I think so.", the man at the computer answered and looked up from the screen, "It's a simple grab and hostage money situation. No harm needs to come to the merchandise but we can have all the fun we want to with Killing those who have this merchandise."

"What is this merchandise?", The knife thrower asked and leaned down to look at the screen.
The gunslinger did the same.
"A woman.", The tech savvy man chuckled, "a very interesting woman."
On the screen was a albino woman with violet-red eyes and silver-white hair.
"We can't do anything to her?", the knife thrower asked, "Because those hips are calling me."
"Those tits are something to behold.", The gunslinger chuckled, "I kind of want to keep her."
"I'm going to keep her if someone has to.", the Computer user said and flicked the noses of his companions, "And I'd appreciate it if you keep that in mind."
"I'm gonna keep something in mind alright.", The gunslinger said and the knife thrower cackled.
The hacker sighed, "I will be the one to keep her you assholes. I know more about her than you."
The other two males waved him off and went back to what they were doing.

-

Norway had woken up by the sound of his alarm clock, his first thought was to look at his sister.
She had her little face scrunched up from the noise.
The platinum blond smiled a bit from seeing her face, she was holding his hand as she slept.
He took his hand out of hers and gently slid it under her cheek, the skin atop his hand was warm.
The female whined a little and opened her eyes, dull but gentle amethyst eyes.
"Time to get up lillesøster.", the Norwegian spoke gently and rubbed her cheek with his thumb.
The albino female got up, she had not changed from her large sweater from the previous day.
He got up with her and waited for her to leave before changing into new clothes.

(Y/n) went to find something new to wear, perhaps her father kept some of the clothes she brought with her.
She knocked on the door of the room her father stayed in, the tall man looked out sleepily.
"(Y/n)?", he asked.
"Far? Do you have some of my clothes in here?", the female asked.
He yawned and opened the door to turn back to look through the drawers on the chest of drawers.
He must have been very tired still as he handed her a long t-shirt that was red.
The tee was long enough to be similar to a dress.
She watched her tired father flop back onto the bed.
The silver-white haired albino decided to not bother him and go downstairs.
She was met with squeaky barks from a small white puppy, "Good morning Hana."
The puppy wagged her curly tail and barked happily.

The albino female kneeled and petted the safe puppy, she felt a bigger presence near her and was greeted by a large brown poodle like dog wagging his tail at her.
The dog's warm chocolate eyes were asking to be pet as well, the female obliged and felt the soft fur.
The name on the tag was all too familiar, Pelutze.
"How are you doing handsome?", the silver-white haired young woman asked the dog.
He gave a soft growl-bark and wagged.
"So you are doing good.", The female smiled and stood up.
She walked to the dining room with the dogs following her and smiled, "I knew we had a special visitor today."
A light brunet man looked over at her with his blue-green eyes and smiled gently, "It is true, I actually came to visit you."
"It is nice to see you again Luxembourg.", The female smiled to their guest.
Finland was sitting next to the brunet visitor, "We agreed to let you two go have a breakfast date. If you stay nearby."

"D-Date?", (y/n) asked, "I'm not dressed for a date."
"I can help with that.", Norway commented as he walked in from the kitchen, "Romania gave me some clothes you left at his place when you were training under him."
"I will wait.", Luxembourg chuckled, "Finland and I were just talking about the dogs."
The platinum blond Norwegian led his sister back to his room and pulled out the outfits Romania gave him.
She chose a white blouse to wear, she turned to see Norway had a small smile on his face as he put all the other clothes up and had a rose pattern dress in his hands.
"Norway. Where did all the other clothes go?", she asked.
"I don't know. They seemed to have disappeared.", the male answered, "Looks like you have to wear this."
"You just want to see me in something cute again.", The female said.
"Or you should look good for your date.", Norway said with a teasing tone instead of his usual voice.
"It's not a date.", the albino said and took the dress from him, "Can I see the rest of the clothes to get the rest of the outfit since you won't let me have anything else?"
He did not answer and left her alone in his room so she could have some privacy, she looked to see the rest of the outfit was on his bed.

The albino female put the outfit on and walked out of his room.
The light cream colored dress she wore had a rose pattern at the base of the skirt and on the bodice, a ribbon on the waist had a rose decoration on it.
White stockings and black shoes tied everything together with the rose hair clip and the parasol.
She walked back to the front of the house where Luxembourg was waiting.
"You look like you are ready for a date.", Finland giggled when she came back, "Are you ready for a date?"
"It's not a date.", (y/n) said and looked down a little angrily.
The Finnish man smiled a bit when he saw some pink on his sister's face.
"Luxembourg and I agreed to extend the date a bit longer.", the cheery Finn continued to tease her a little, "You and he have a good date day planned."
Malthe walked down and scratched his head before looking at Luxembourg, "Noah, what is this about a date?"
"I had a rare day off. My siblings are busy so I decided to visit (y/n) since she has returned here safely.", the man answered, "apparently we are going on a date."

Luxembourg was charming the whole time he was talking.
Malthe gave him a look that only a father could give a man who was courting his daughter, "we'll meet with you two later for dinner."
"Will do sir.", the brunet Luxembourgish male said and got up.
He held his arm out for (y/n) to take, she carefully took it and wrapped a pale hand into his.
The brunet led her out of the house and into the day, he allowed her to open her parasol so she would not get burned by the fiery orb of the sun.
The blue-green eyed male led her to where they got their breakfast first, they talked pleasantly during heir meal and he graciously paid for the food even though she insisted for her own check.
The pair again walked through the shopping district, they stopped to look in the window of a pet store at the puppies and kittens there.
Luxembourg went inside to buy food for Pelutze, the dog was able to get a treat at the check out register.

(Y/n) felt happy.
She was with someone she cared for and who cared for her in return, no intimidation, no bribing. Just mutual respect.
They set off again walking.
She could not shake the feeling of being watched, she looked back to see if there was someone following them.
Was someone following them?
Was it an enemy of her brothers?
Or was it, lord forbid, her brothers themselves?
If it was her brothers, they were being oddly patient to let her and Luxembourg stay together this long.
the brunet man noticed her worried look and patted her check softly to get her attention, he gave her a comforting smile once she did look at him.
The albino felt comfortable with him, she felt happy with him, her heart was fluttery and warm.

They walked through the town more.
"(Y/n)?", Luxembourg spoke after some time of silence, "Do you have anything that is worrying you?"
The violet-red eyed female was snapped out of the thoughts she had at the moment, memories of what happened during her stay with her brothers.
"I was just remembering what happened these last few days...", she responded, "I... I'm conflicted with how I feel about it."
The brunet man held onto his dog's leash as they walked together, "Do you want to talk about it?"
The albino looked down then nodded, "I think... I think I'm ready."
She took in a deep breath and let it out before leading him to a bench to sit down with him, she told him everything that happened.
Luxembourg listened patiently to her, letting her get all of her bottled up frustration out.
He was pink in the face by the end of it, as was she.
But she felt much better afterwards. She felt safer and her heart was lighter.
"That... does not seem to be a healthy relationship.", Luxembourg finally said.
"It did not feel healthy.", (y/n) replied.

The brunet male scooted closer to her and carefully put his arm around her to give her a comforting hug, he felt her lean onto him.
"Thank you.", he heard her say, "for letting me tell you everything."
"You are welcome, mäi léift.", Luxembourg answered.
Pelutze wagged his tail as he watched his owner and the albino female talk.
The brunet male smiled and got up before extending his hand to assist her up, she took his hand and rose from their seat.
"Shall we continue?", he asked with a pleasant smile.
"Of course.", The albino answered with a similarly pleasant expression.
He gave her his arm to hold, "then let us continue, mäi léift."
The two continued to walk around happily, Luxembourg's cell phone began to ring.
"I apologize, I have to take this just in case it may be important.", He said and picked up the phone, "Hello?"

"How long would you stay down with a bullet in your head?", the voice on the other side asked.
"Who is this?", The Luxembourgish man asked, "you sound familiar."
"I'm the one holding the gun.", the menacing voice answered.
Luxembourg turned to (y/n), "Go hide no-"
The man's words were cut off by a bullet flying through his skull, right in front of (y/n).
The look on his face.
Shock, pain, regret, urgency.
They burned into her mind.
She was left paralyzed when a second shot hit her, not a bullet but something else.
The albino stumbled, she tried to get to safety.
Something fell off of her, a type of syringe.
It was empty but it looked like it was fired from a gun, her body was weak.
She was in pain.

She stumbled forward and fell before being caught.
Green eyes burned as they looked into hers when she looked up, her vision was going blurry.
She wanted to summon magic but could not.
(Y/n) felt alone and scared once again.
Like she did in a faraway memory, sometime deep in the past.
The sight of Luxembourg reminded her of a similar event she saw but forgot.
A vision of a man who looked similar to Loki and Egil, gunned down like Luxembourg was.
She felt herself be lifted over the person's shoulder and carried away, her parasol was left of the ground as she desperately reached for it.
Something to hold as a comfort.
Pelutze's barks had faded out of hearing as whatever was in her system took its course.
She was awake and aware of the fact she was being kidnapped, she however could not see who took her or where she was being taken to.