Chapter 2: Venom

(Warning: Violence scenes. Do skip if you feel uncomfortable)

Unknown Street, Italy 

10:00 a.m.

"For how long we're going to be stuck here, it sucks"

A blonde girl spat in a disgusted voice while dusting off her skirts.

"Oh, just shut up Sophia, I don't even get why that dickhead paired you with me?" Emily snapped at her. Sophia just rolled her eyes at her and scoffed.

"Don't you dare offend me Agent 007. My shooting skills are the best in the whole Agency. Don't forget I won the award for best snipper two years before. Oh! how would you remember? You weren't even there that time in CIA. Sorry, my bad!"

She started giggling while Emily clenched her fists. But then a playful smirk crept on her face.

"Consider yourself lucky that I was not there that time"

Sophia stopped laughing and looked at her confused.

"What do you mean?"

Emily then heaved a sigh before looking at her.

"If I would have been there you would have definitely won the first prize but from the bottom"

Sophia became furious after hearing that. She grabbed Emily's shirt but she immediately yanked away her hands harshly.

"You fucking newbie, don't you dare mess with me. Learn to respect your seniors. We all have trained for years and then we are able to become Agents and you? Huh? You just used your seductive charms on our Boss and got raised to a top position. So, stop blabbering shits"

Sophia snarled while Emily shot her a death glare. But Sophia got shocked as she saw Emily scoff at her​ response.

"So what? Jealous, huh? At least I have some charms. My sexy appealing figure is enough to lure anyone and that's what I did with that Boss of yours while you got to work your ass off. Tsk Tsk, I kinda feel bad for you, ugly raccoon"

She smirked making Sophia lose her temper.

"You-"

"Urgg, stop your cat fight, it's making me sick."

A tall guy with brown hair whined while glaring at both the girls. Emily and Sophia immediately shut themselves up and went near him while shooting daggers at each other.

"Are you sure this is the location Agent 004?"  Emily asked him.

"I think it isn't Dave 'cause we have been waiting for the fucking past two hours just hearing the sounds of crickets. Disgusting", Sophia gritted as she looked at her surroundings in disgust. Emily rolled her eyes in annoyance while Dave narrowed his eyes at her.

"I have got the full information and you were there too when the gang leader of that fucking Black Lucifer spilled about the monkey ass whereabouts", Dave said. Emily frowned.

"But I just don't get it. I mean we had searched every corner of Italy and we seriously got nothing about that Virile Hunk and his army. Then how come that Lucy said that they are hiding in Italy"

Dave sighed.

"Well, I also thought about it and I even heard it from boss that before he got arrested, he used to stay in Italy. He even had a marvellous mansion here something called as 'Knight's Heritage'.

"Knight?"

Emily and Sophia said in unison. Dave nodded. But Sophia shrugged her shoulders and sneered while ogling at Emily.

"Maybe you haven't searched him with open eyes. That's what happens when you lack experience and skills and this probability rate is higher amongst the newbies like some blatant jerks"

Emily clenched her fists tightly at her snarky comments while Dave shook his head in disappointment.

'God, why the hell I got paired with these bobcats?'

"Listen kitties, kindly pay attention and don't fight like brats. We need to accomplish this mission or else Boss will give cut our heads. And please, don't irritate me"

Sophia rolled her eyes while Emily nodded. Dave was senior to both of them so Emily and Sophia had to obey him.

They all then went behind the large stinky grease drums and waited for the arrival of their prey. After a few minutes a black limo halted in front of the abandoned building.

The trio quickly cocked their guns aiming at the car. The door opened and a guy dressed up in all black got out of the car. He had shiny silver hair and was wearing black goggles. His ears had a lot of piercings and was dressed up in a dazzling silver tuxedo.

"Whoa, boy!"

Sophia murmured but Emily nudged her elbow as she saw her getting mesmerized with his looks.

Slowly three more guys came out of the car and they all stared at the vulnerable building. The silver-haired guy along with the other three guys entered the building, the sound of their boots echoed through the empty walls.

"Who are they?", Emily whispered 

"You told us that we are gonna meet Xavier Knight here but where is he?", Sophia said as he glared Dave. Both the girls turned their gazes towards him who was wiping off the sweat beads from his forehead with his sleeves in anxiousness.

"I don't know but I am sure I got the right information"

"Maybe they are his gang members. Let's check inside", Emily said. Dave and Sophia nodded.

"I will enter the building from the roof, Emily you enter from the front and Sophia, you stay outside and keep your eyes on everyone who enter inside. If you find something fishy quickly inform us", Dave spoke in a serious tone. Sophia nodded. Emily and Dave then nodded at each other and the three of them quickly got separated and ran away in different directions.

Emily's P.O.V.

I slowly followed those four men who were heading towards a room. I tiptoed but they suddenly slammed the door loudly behind them.

'Shit, it's lock'

But it made me confused.

"Why are they locking the door? It is not like someone else is here. Or do they know that we are here?"

I immediately cocked my gun and placed my right ear on the door trying to eavesdrop their conversation. I heard some faint noises but I can't figure it out what they were saying.

"God, what are they talking about? I will go crazy. Just where the hell are you Xavier Knights?"

"Right behind you Honey"

I got startled and immediately turned around only to get confronted with a dark shadow. I aimed my gun at his head but I couldn't see his face though. He was standing still only the sound of our breathes could be heard. Suddenly I heard a click sound behind me. I was about to turn around but suddenly someone hit me hard on the head knocking me out.

End of Emily's P.O.V.

Dave's P.O.V.

I jumped and landed on the coarse ground. I scanned the area but there was not a single trace of any human. All I can see was broken pieces of glasses, rusty iron bars and few stinking cans and pebbles. The walls were greasy and even cracked. Well, the building was definitely soiled and was stinking heavily.

I slowly moved forward with heavy steps carefully. Suddenly I heard my earpiece hissing. I clicked it.

"Agent 007, do you get a something?"

"She hit a jackpot"

I became shocked hearing a deep hoarse voice on the other side of the line. I clutched my gun tightly in my hands and growled.

"Who are you?"

All of a sudden, a bullet got pierced into my right leg making me fall on the ground. I hit my head as my body landed on the floor with a loud thud. I turned around and was about to shoot when someone kicked my hand making my gun dropped down on the floor. I looked up when a hard kick landed on my face. I coughed blood.

Then I heard more footsteps approaching me. They kept kicking and punching me brutally. They stab my shoulders with bayonets. Soon the pain turned excruciating and I slowly drifted off into darkness.

End of Dave's P.O.V.

*****

~Time skips

Emily slowly opened her eyes. She squinted her eyes a little to adjust the bright light but her eyes widened as she saw a man sitting in front of her with crossed legs.

He was wearing a black leather jacket, black ripped jeans and black leather boots. His face was covered with a black mask and his silver earrings were shining brightly.

She looked around only to see Dave tied up in a chair. His face was all bloody and he was looking half dead. Emily panicked and started struggling only to find herself tied up too.

"WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?"

She shouted in pure rage. Her eyes then landed on the other two men who were looking at her with cold eyes.

"SOPHIA"

She shouted for help but Sophia was nowhere to be found. She kept fidgeting in her seat but all her efforts seemed vain as she was tied up with iron chains. There was no way she could free herself. She again screamed at the dark brunette who was staring her emotionlessly.

"YOU COWARD! WHY DON'T YOU FACE ME? TAKE OFF YOUR DAMN MASK AND SHOW ME YOUR FUCKING FACE IF YOU GOT THE GUTS! FACE ME LIKE A MAN!"

Emily tried to provoke him but he seemed unbothered which pissed her off. But suddenly he stood up from the chair and walked towards her. He slowly pulled her mask down. Emily kept looking at him with stern eyes but she became shocked as soon as she saw his face. Her blood turned cold and sweat beads formed on her forehead as she was shell-shocked.

"X-Xavier K-Knight?"

"I heard you've been looking for me"

*****

Meanwhile

At Valentino's residence, America

Rosaline was busy packing up her clothes. Suddenly the door creaked open revealing Vincent. He looked at her and​ his lips instantly curved up into a smile.

"Where are you going Rosa?"

Rosaline looked up.

"V, when did you came back?"

Vincent then walked towards her and pulled her in a bear hug. Rosaline chuckled and hugged him back. 

"Ah! just now. Well, where are you going?", he broke the hug and spoke while pointing at her suitcase.

"London. Actually, Dad told me that I have to attend a meeting with Miller Corporation about our new project. I will be the team leader of the project", Rosaline explained him. Vincent patted her shoulders proudly.

"At what time is your flight?"

"Tomorrow at 6:30 a.m."

Vincent nodded and held her shoulders making Rosaline look at him.

"If you want, I will send some officers along with you", he said. Rosaline stared in his worried eyes. She removed his hands from her shoulders and held them gently.

"No need to. Your wife doesn't need anyone now" she said while flipping her hair dramatically.

"That's my wifey!", Vincent ruffled her hair and they both laughed.

"I should also help you-"

"No, you take rest. I'll do them​ myself", Rosaline said.  Vincent nodded and pinched her cheeks. He then took off his coat and went to take his clothes from the closet while she went back with her packing.

*****

~Next day

6:15 a.m.

Rosaline was applying makeup on her face. She was dressed up elegantly and was looking too gorgeous. She checked herself in the mirror.

"Perfect"

She gave herself a thumbs-up and chuckled. After grabbing her purse and mobile, she headed downstairs.

"Ready?"

She looked up only to see Vincent smiling at her. She smiled back and nodded.

"Alright then let's go Ma'am"

They both cackled and headed for the airport.

Although Vincent loved Rosaline but both of them had become good friends in the past four years. Vincent knew that he had lied to Rosaline about Xavier but he did that in order to marry her. He was the one who requested his Dad to convince her to marry him as he was scared to propose her.

Rosaline never wanted to make any sort of physical connection with him but still Vincent felt contended as he was able to call her his wife. He had fallen in love with her when he saw her the first time but it was only one-sided love since Rosaline's heart still belongs to Xavier.

*****

~Time skips

At xxxx Airport, America 

6:20 a.m.

Rosaline's 's P.O.V.

"Are you sure you'll be fine?"

V spoke while holding my shoulders tightly. His eyes were filled with concern. I smiled and held his hands.

"Don't worry V, I will be alright"

He nodded and hugged me. I hugged him back.

"Call me immediately if you sense something fishy. And don't hesitate to shoot", he broke the hug and looked at me sternly.

I know what he meant by that. V knew me very well. He was well aware that I still love Xavier. I myself don't know about this. He knew that if somehow our paths would cross again maybe I won't be able to kill him or run say from him. I was also confused with my feelings that's why I always engaged myself in work so as to distract my mind from unnecessary thoughts.

"V, you don't need to worry about me so much. I'll be fine. Beside my entire team will be there and you should trust your student too" I poked his chest playfully, he laughed.

"Alright, I need to leave now"

V nodded and pecked my forehead.

"Do take care and call me as soon as you land"

I nodded and smiled at him. After bidding goodbye, I turned around and walked away.

End of Rosaline's P.O.V.

*****

~Time skips

At CIA Headquarters, America 

Inside the Head's office

10:00 a.m.

"Is Leon alright Agent 015?" Vincent asked Caleb. 

"Yeah, doctors had told me that he can be discharged soon"

Vincent sighed in relief and nodded.

"That's a good news. Finally, we can have our hacker back"

Suddenly his phone buzzed. He looked at the caller ID. It was Sophia. He looked at Caleb. 

"You may leave Agent"

Caleb bowed at him and left. He picked up the call.

~OTP

V: What's up Agent 005?

Sophia: Sir, there is a problem.

Vincent clenched his fists and inhaled sharply.

Vincent: What is it?

Sophia: Sir, Agent 004 and Agent 007 are missing.

Vincent instantly stood up from his chair furiously and shouted.

Vincent: WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY ARE MISSING? YOU WERE WITH THEM. THEN HOW COME THEY CAN BE MISSING? WHERE ARE THEY?

Sophia: Sir, they both were with me. We got separated to catch some mysterious men. I heard some noises and went to see them but I found no one. I don't know where they are.

Vincent clutched the phone tightly. He sat back on his chair and massaged his forehead.

Vincent: Have you found something?

Sophia: Yes, Sir.

His eyes sparkled.

Vincent: WHAT?

Sophia: A Black Feather.

Vincent scrunched his eyebrows in confusion.

Vincent: What? WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU SAYING? I AM ASKING ABOUT SOMETHING RELEVANT LIKE SOME SORT OF PROOF THAT CAN HELP US IN THIS CASE.

Sophia: I know it may sound a bit absurd but when I was searching for Emily and Dave, I found some blood stains on the floor with something shining on it. I checked it and found a shining black feather. It's not a normal feather, Sir. It is handmade. It is made with silver thread and the feather is made up of a lustrous obsidian material. It doesn't belong to any​ bird. It is definitely a signature or mark about someone.

Vincent's eyes widened in shock.

Vincent: Oh my God Sophia! you immediately call for backup and find Emily and Dave at any cost and try to find more about this feather. I will inform about this to the headquarters.

Sophia: Alright Sir.

Vincent quickly cut the call and ran outside.

Sophia removed the earpiece and turned around. She smirked at the girl who was beaten up brutally and was tied to the chair. She then turned her gaze up at the tall brunette who was back facing her.

"Mission accomplished, Boss"

"Well done Sophia", Xavier spoke in his deep husky voice but his eyes were set on Emily who was looking at everything in shock.

Sophia smirked and flipped her hair.

"BITCH! YOU ARE WORKING WITH HIM. SINCE WHEN? YOU DECEIVED US, YOU TRAITOR"

Emily snarled in anger. Sophia instantly punched on her face making her spit blood.

"You should thank me that you are still in the state to talk unlike Dave who is about to die soon"

She spoke while ogling at Dave who was laying on the floor unconscious. Emily glared at the dark guy who was looking at her blankly.

"Who are you really?"

"Venom"

Emily's eyes widened in shock.

"You're the Venom? I mean the dangerous gang leader of the Scorpion gang who had burned several police stations, robbed thousands of banks and killed many cops brutally and is considered as the most fearsome Mafioso of Italy", Emily babbled in fear.

"Yeah, I am the one. Well thanks for praising me. I am obliged", Xavier spoke as he smirked at her pale face. Emily gulped heavily as she was well aware of him. 

The leader of the Scorpion was unknown but was famous as the 'Venom'.  He was too fiendish and was always dressed up in black clothes as to hide his identity. The whole world feared this gang as they were the most barbaric mafias. The CIA was also on their hunt but was never able to get any clue about them as after committing the crime, they used to get disappeared into thin air. No one has been able to track them down till now as no one had ever seen the faces of any of them.

Suddenly Emily's eyes landed on a tall blonde guy who was gazing her deadly.

"But Xavier, I don't understand why did you let Sophia informed about all this to Vincent? And why had you still kept this girl alive?", Noah spoke as he looked at Xavier.

Xavier smirked sinisterly and walked closer to Emily. He bent down and rested his hands on the arm rest. He leaned towards her face making her move back in fear.

"Because she will be my key"

Emily looked at him in confusion.

"W-What do you mean?"

Xavier then caressed her cheeks with his fingers. Emily shuddered by his touch making him scoff.

"You're gonna help me catch my Rose"

Emily glared at him.

"Who the hell is she? And why would I help you?"

Xavier's gaze darkened making her gulp in fear. He didn't like the way she talked back to her. He took out a silver bayonet from his pocket making her eyes widened. He slowly started caressing her cheeks with the blade. Her breath hitched as she stared at him in horror.

"You don't have any option dear. If you don't help me, I am gonna cut each of your limbs off your body and would parcel them to your parents. I guess they live in Australia, right?"

Emily looked at him in shock.

"Boss, Dave also hails from there", Sophia immediately butt in. Xavier smirked and chuckled darkly.

"Well, that's good. I am gonna chop off your friend's head and send them to his parents also, what say?"

Emily gasped in fear. Xavier smirked evilly.

"N-No, please don't"

"Sshh baby, I am not going to do anything as far as you obey my words. But if I find you acting smart with me or if you dare play with me then I won't hesitate to wipe your whole existence off"

Emily looked down. She can't do anything now as she was trapped. She looked at Dave. He was lying in the cold floor helplessly covered in the pool of blood. She heaved a deep sigh and looked at him.

"Okay"

Xavier smirked in victory. He then turned around and looked at Sophia.

"Where is she now?"

"She had left for London just an hour ago"

Emily's eyes widened in fear but she kept quiet as she was not able to understand anything.

Xavier chuckled darkly and caressed his fingers on the knife. His gaze darkened as the silver bayonet slowly got covered with his blood as he spoke in a deep dark tone.

"Time to take back what's mine."

~~~💗~~~