Snippet #2140960

The meeting with Gilas didn't go as well as Jude had planned, nothing ever seemed to go right in "Murphy's Law". He hadn't had planned to resort to his next tactic but seeing as it was the only viable option Jude called over Gale to his table. Layla seemed to be happy to just have kept the sword, which Jude was not amused by. If the whole point of this was the sword than we wouldn't have had to resort to calling him here... Women... Gale had then approached the table when Layla had said she would be "doing it her way". But Jude couldn't leave the life of an acquaintance in the balance in her hands, no matter how beautiful they were.

"Jude... I mean Mr. Enzberg... How can I help you?" Jude than hugged his "brother" before shaking his hands to leave.

"Only a small task brother... You are up to it are you not?" Gale than looked at the note briefly, a smile in turn appearing on his face. He then proceeded to crumple the note, dropping it on to the ground.

"I will see that it is done... Brother."

After bidding farewell to the rest of his brethren, the not so patient Layla began to drag Jude out of the building, clutching to his arm as she did so. The crowd cheered to them as they left, some laughing at the sight of Omega being taken away by a women. The festivities of the city rang loud in the city and the tavern, so much so that no one else noticed the crumpled piece of paper lying on the floor. The note itself with only a few simple words, "Become the Moon"

Lion's Den

The place Layla had dragged him to was not an area Jude was fond of but he was familiar with the place. Although he was not a patron of the tavern he knew enough about it to know to be wary of the people inside. Bounty Hunters. If anyone caught a glimpse of his Wolf Pack tattoo he would be a goner, no matter how many people he has killed in the past he was not strong enough to kill an entire tavern full of bounty hunters. The place made him feel uncomfortable and he believed Layla knew this but she wouldn't leave, in fact he believed that because he was uncomfortable she would want to stay in the place longer. Women are so confusing and full of contradictions... Oh well... Might as well go with the flow for now... My brothers shall enact my request soon enough. A gunshot than rang through the tavern, making Jude instinctively grab for his own. Gaining himself a quirky remark from Layla.

"Don't worry dear... Unlike the folks in this place I can control myself... Which is more than I can say for you." Jude said this jokingly, hoping that Layla wouldn't take it to heart. Actually in fact... let her take it to heart. She looks a lot cuter when I tease her... She gets all embarrassed and flustered. He then laughed picturing Layla pouting at him at the idea. Yeah... maybe it would be better.

The tavern was full of a number of different characters; giant bruisers, seductresses, con-artists, mercenaries, you name it and this place had it. Any illegal activity within Cre' Est is either connected to the Lion's Den or Murphy's Law. Being associated with the latter gave Jude a bad taste in his mouth for even being in here. However he was pleased at the countless women gawking over him, being seduced by his amazing charm. That's right ladies... come to Omega! This however didn't last, with having Layla at his side any women who came near him would be put off by her, and her protectiveness. I'm not your property Layla... You're mine.

Jude's euphoria was then rudely awakened by a giant of a man, Mick was his name. Judging by his introduction Jude knew he was a bounty hunter, a proud one of that. Layla having introduced as "Dude" again was slightly getting on his nerves, he however couldn't care less what the crowd thought of him. And how Layla had dealt with the bounty issue surprised Jude, he knew it wouldn't tide over long, sure people of the Lion's Den might not hunt Keito down but with the increased bounty, hunters from all around the place will be hunting for him now. The peace from this wouldn't last long... Even with the backing of Layla... I mean, Mrs Enzberg.

With cheers all around Jude settled down at the bar with Layla. Hopefully their relationship, fake or not, would seem conceivable enough for Jude to get through this without raising suspicion from anyone in the crowd.

Later that night

Layla and Jude had spent the night together, drinking and talking amongst themselves, making the facade of them being married somewhat more believable, even to the disbelieving crowd. Jude didn't know whether it was the alcohol or not but Layla seemed to be a lot more beautiful tonight. Maybe it was because she was in her element... this was where she felt the most comfortable... in the presence of a horde of bounty hunters... Not something I can become accustomed to unfortunately. Yes, the night was great but Jude was ever wary of his tattoo and his silver jewelry, hoping no one really notices it.

Then a man named Nial seemed to appear out of nowhere, checking out Layla. The man had been stalking the two for a while, something which was annoying Jude considerably. He didn't like the man, nor the tone that he spoke in. His snake like eyes searching all over her, trying to make Jude leave her. That won't be happening... No way. Jude's patience wore thin as the man continued to hang around the too, until he had finally snapped.

Jude then suddenly quick drew one of his pistols, shooting a bullet which broke the glass of alcohol in Nial's hands and skimming past the man's face, cutting him slightly. Nial was taken aback, having been cut by the broken class in his hands and from having a bullet skim across his face. Nial in turn lunged at Jude with a knife drawn, trying to stab him in the chest. Jude however grabbed the man's arm, twisting it horribly forcing Nial to drop the knife. Jude then delivered a strong and quick punch to the man's torso, sending him flying a few feet in the air before he landed on the ground, six feet away from Jude and Layla. Standing up from the bar stool Jude then walked over towards Nial, standing above him. He then cocked the pistol he used, aiming it at Nial's head.

"My name is Duke Enzberg... My wife seems to find it funny to call me Dude, maybe it's a nickname thing I don't know... How long have I been a bounty hunter? All of my damn life son... Where was I born? In fucking Triveila!... And you son will become the five thousand six hundred and ninety eighth bastard I have killed if you don't get off your damn ass and get out of my face." Jude then shot off a round, grazing the other side of Nial's face, giving him a perfect pair of cuts on both sides of his face. The man then got up and ran out of the tavern, holding his broken arm as he did so.

After calming himself down Jude sat back down at the bar, holstering his pistol and placing his arm over Layla. Laughing to himself Jude ordered a bottle of ale, drinking it slowly. After finishing the bottle he placed it on the bar. Everyone seemed to be staring at him in which turn Jude turned around to them.

"What? The man was checking out my wife..."