Little Daisy (Night Eyes)

((Y/N)'s POV)

Mitzi was being really strict on the rules for when I go out swimming with Ivy, Rocky, and Freckle tonight. She even told me not to do anything Rocky says but I already think he's weird. When there was a knock on the door she put me in a big coat with a hat and other things to cover up my body. I could only see my eyes when I looked into a mirror by the time she opened the door. That's when we saw Rocky looking really happy and Mitzi peeked out into the hall before smiling a little.

Mitzi-Rocky, Sweetheart... Where's Ivy and Freckle?

Rocky-Preparing the chariot!... I just came up to get him for Ivy.

Mitzi-Rocky... Remember rule# 4?

Rocky-Hmmmm... I don't take charge this night?

Mitzi-That's right. You are a... wild card for when things get back. How's about I go down with you before I let you all go for a dip in the lake and for a special job? Just make sure nobody comes snooping around.

Rocky-I'm on it!

(Timeskip 30 Minutes)

Mitzi carried me to the car but Freckle was in the front seat and I was in the backseat. The moment Mitzi left and gave me a kiss goodbye, Ivy started hitting Rocky with her hat and then a book.

Ivy-Picking him up from the room was my job! Didn't you listen?!

Rocky-Ahhhh! I don't know! I wasn't listening!

WHACK

Rocky-Ahhhh! I yield! I yield! Uncle!

She dropped the book, and the three of them sat in the front seat while I was in the back, just looking out into the city. There weren't a lot of cat people out now, but I was still nervous about going out. What if someone else sees me and I end up in a lab or something to be experimented on? Some of the machines and stuff here might mean that I could be in a mad scientist lab, strapped to a table, cut open, and put in jars! 

(Y/N)'s mind-Was getting treated like I was younger than I am that bad? I could be killed... Is it too late to turn back now?

Soon, we got out of the city and went into the woods where not a lot of cat people would be... Maybe everything will be ok as long as we are super quiet. By the time we got to the lake, Ivy helped me out of all of these extra clothes and I was just in a bathing suit.

Ivy-You can swim with me and the boys will get a fire going.

When she went somewhere to get changed she came back in something that looked more like a dress.

Ivy-Not what you're used to, but what do you think?

Freckle-What? What do you mean by that?

Ivy-I think I'll save that as a surprise for you another day... Come on, Sweetie. The boys are gonna have their own fun.

She picked me up and when we got into the water slowly. It took a bit for the water to reach me and when it did it was so cold because it was dark out. I did get used to the water there and a fire got started.

Ivy-Here... Swim to me. ~

(Y/N)-Um... I already know how to swim.

Ivy-Heeey, who did Ms. M put in charge of you?... Swim to me, Cutie Pie. ~

(Y/N)-O-Ok.

(???'s POV)

The job I had was supposed to be fun but instead, I got a bunch pudding-hearts that like to act tough but cry when things start getting good. I found myself wonder what Nico could be doing and he had to be having a better time than me. I looked into a mirror I had while dolling myself up a little but there was not a smile to be seen.

Serafine's mind-Looks like I gotta make my own fun... Let's see if there are any chumps in these woods.

I drove off into the dark hoping that a couple of spots I knew would be good for camping or even a private area for a deal late-night hook-ups would help me catch some interesting vermin. Everything was coming up empty until I saw smoke off in the distance and decided it would be better to just take a knife and a pistol before hiding to the smoke. When I made it there, I saw a lake and a fire was off in the distance. I saw 4 chumps and 2 were in the water but I couldn't make them out. I got closer, using the trees and dark for cover then I got a look at the boys... They are from Lackadaisy.

Just when things looked like they could be getting fun, I looked out into the water and saw a girl with...

Serafine's mind-What is that?

I work with Voodoo, gangs, mob bosses, and all sorts of crazy people but I have never seen anything like this. Is this another kind of magic or an exotic animal?... They are were clothes nd I think are talking but it's hard to hear over the fire crackling, violin playing, and water splashing. This creature reminded me of my other exotic pets that would often taste delicious when Nico and I get bored of them or if there was nothing else we felt like eating. Not sure how I feel about the body type ended up on a plate but let's just see how rare this is first. Marigold doesn't have to find out about anything outside of the job.

Serafine's mind-Pumping them full of lead would be faster but then I risk shooting and killing whatever that creature is... I need to get something and come back for them another day.

My Maitre Carrefour Cult would love to see a creature like this and they looked very weak and harmless. Some rope and gag shouldn't be too hard to put on them. I snuck away and planned to tell Nico what I found but before I could leave I heard wailing and then looked back. The creature was squirming when the girl just laughed while carrying him.

Serafine-... Oh this job is just to be-.

(Ivy's POV)

Ivy--easy as pie. ~

I just wanted to make them blush a little by giving them a little peck on his cheek but he squirmed in my arms when he was already flustered which made me kiss his ear on accident. He freaked out and wanted to get out of the water now. I think he just wanted to hide in the car but first he needed to warm up and dry off by the fire or else he could get a cold... Less cuddles from me too but mostly the cold and Ms. M not being happy part. There was one other problem though.

Ivy-Rocky, can you stop making such a ruckus? What if someone comes by and sees (Y/N)? You know Ms. M would be furious.

Freckle-At least until we make it back in the car to start driving... Please.

Rocky-If warily travelers find my performance appealing, I will leave them so dazzled with a song and dance they would turn into bunnies incapable of thinking.

Ivy-... If I have to conk them on the head, you're the one taking the blame in explaining what happened.

Rocky-Worry not, my fellow companions. What individuals would come out to the woods to swim, light a fire, make food, and listen to music?

Freckle-Lots of people. 

Rocky-Who would believe those who come out for skinny dipping?

(Y/N)-What's skinny dipping?

Rocky-Oh, it's when-.

I stomped on Rocky's foot to shut him up and told him to just play his violin. We roasted a few weenies and marshmallows and made s'mores before (Y/N) was finally dry. Freckle helped handing me clothes to dress (Y/N) back up and put him in the backseat.

(Mitzi's POV)

This whole business talk went bad since it was some street rat thinking he could pull a fast one over me because he had buddies with shivs with him. My boys didn't take kindly to them so I had Viktor escort them out of town but the money they brought to show off was legit so not a complete waste of time. I looked at the clock and it was a little bit past Midnight which made me worry a little about my baby. He is something out of this world that would bounce him in an instant.

Mitzi's mind-What was I thinking?! I should get someone to go down to get him and bring him back home to me!... Viktor took the car to kill those chumps!

I was lost in thought until someone sat next to me and tapped my shoulder.

Mitzi-Oh, Wick... What can I do you for?

Wick-I couldn't help but notice you looked rather troubled by something. Care to share?

Mitzi-Oh... I'm just waiting for someone to return to pick someone up for me.

Wick-Two business meetings in one night? Aren't you a popular heartstopper?

Mitzi-No, not business... You remember that creature I took in, right?

Wick-... Wait, it's... gulp still here?... And not a part of my bad dreams or hauntings like the duck?

Mitzi-Duck?

He looked scared now and I shouldn't be too surprised but if others are still gonna work here for me then they need to understand that my new baby is here to stay. I explained this to Wick and made it crystal that (Y/N) is to be a secret for a select few at Lackidaisy.

Wick-N-Now, Mitzi. Many would say you are doing a very noble thing.

Mitzi-Uh-huh.

I gave him a cold glare to show him that I was not happy where he was going so far. 

Wick-B-But don't you think taking in someone of unknown origin could be... dangerous?

Mitzi-The only thing dangerous about my son is his new mother has others to hire hitmen who cross her. 

He looked even more scared of me and maybe he should be. I like Wick and I know he can keep a secret for me since I got dirt on him too but I won't stand for all like this.

Wick-Hehehehehe... Y-You're quite the jokester, Ms. M.

Mitzi-Maybe we should change the subject, Wick.

Wick-Y-Yes. Of... course.

It was just silence between us now and I just got up and walked away to go back up to office to watch for the car that had my baby in it. Something else bothered me...

Mitzi-Even Rocky knows that this is another important secret to not blab about... Right?... No, he can keep his involvement in Lackadaisy so this should be the same for him... Right?

(Serafine's POV)

I made it back to the boss to report everything except for what I saw. That is going to be our catch for our cult which has nothing to do with Marigold. Cher stayed behind with the boss but I got Nica to come with me around the back of the building.

Nico-I know that look. Wha'chu hiding?

Serafine-How long has it been since we caught an animal that we didn't end up eating?

Nico-Chuckles Too long. What you have in mind?

Serafine-Don't know what I saw but I know it was not in any book or fairy tale I saw... I say this one is a keeper.