See original writing prompt from @monsterkinkmeme here
https://monsterkinkmeme.tumblr.com/post/655356741348933632/an-elven-assassin-is-sen
Kenrir pours her a drink of the local fruit freshly squeezed and combined with mint for a refreshing taste. It seems Solle is as parched as he is from all of the activities they enjoyed last night.
Solle looks him in the eyes. "Kenrir, tell me truthfully. Do you believe in fate?"
"No, Your Grace. I do not."
" Well I do. Fate has brought you to me, and I thank her for it. Even if it will only last an evening.... *large yawn* other times it will be fates choice to keep us together longer. I hope the latter."
The assassin is perplexed... she wants.... to spend more time with him? He rubs his jaw and grips the table with his other hand. Why? Solle smirks. Kenrir fears he asked the question outloud because of her reaction. She continues, " Don't worry, I cannot read minds. I just read bodies well, and you are like an open book to me. I have some abilities as a Princess. None of them are amazing though. My abilities come from the years and years of training and classes I took. The real world hitting me square in the nose when my parents died and forced me to grow the hell up. The common sense to know when I was getting groomed for leader of my tribe, I would have so many obstacles ahead.... I could be bitter and fight fate hard over all the things given to me. Or I can do the best I possibly can with what fate throws at me, and enjoy the company she brings."
His crystal blue eyes freeze her to the spot.
"Fate is not real. It does not bring you a single thing. It is a concept you tell young children to get them to wrap their head around taking your direction. Listening to the adults, grooming you as you say.... into what they want. Not fates. No..... I do not believe such trivial things. The adults and the leaders are the ones pulling the strings. And always for themselves."
" Well I might be a new 'leader' but I am in it all for my tribe and this alliance with our Forest Elf bretheren. I do not get to think of myself at all until this constant state of affairs is resolved." Her eyes turn dark. "Last night and our dalliance was the most out of character thing I have done since the Great Dam burst last year." She looks down and sighs heavily, the last words are muttered; "My life is for my people."
Something in his chest thuds as he sees her vulnerable in that moment. He reaches for their drinks, and allows Solle a silent reprieve.. Kenrir thinks back on the last conversation with her enemies
Kenrirs hair blows in the breeze. The edge of the forest is hugged up against the side of a mountain. It is almost like the forest is holding the mountain up with how thick the foliage is. Keeping himself in an open area exposes any that want to come near him. Luckily he could smell the messengers before he saw them.
Goblins have a wet grass smell that never goes away. Some find the odor pleasant, their passive demeanor makes it tolerable in these instances. The tallest of the group speaks perfect Elvish: " Are you Kenrir?"
" Yes. What is the task?"
"Assassinate the Orc Princess. Keep this state in turmoil. You will be compensated greatly."
" The Orc Princess is never unattended. You would have to be very stupid to try to get close to her and take her out ."
"For this we know you are the best. And for this you will get DOUBLE your normal fee."
Kenrir whistles. " That is a mighty fee, what is the time limit?" The Goblin snorts, "Sooner than later. You might want to know that In a week, there is a banquet for the Forest Elves and the Orc Tribe. Kill her then. It will keep our Lord happy to see the chaos around all that 'elegance'. For it is a better opportunity than any of the other times."
The Elf is not surprised she has been targeted before. Only he and his mentor have the reputation for the best assassins with no failures yet. Every task. Fulfilled. And he has been doing this for years. He won't let an Orc Princess become his first failed task. "I Accept this Task. You may reassure your Lord that it will be taken care of."