Different ( Kouha X Reader )

Challenger

It was late in the afternoon. All personnel were sitting around camp awaiting orders.

The desired objective was to loot a high-class carriage a trusted informant had told your squad about several day's earlier. The job was meant to be clean with no witnesses.

"Okay everyone gather 'round." Amell, the older squad leader ordered. He was a well respected, fit, tan-skinned man with slight scruff on his chin. "When reconnaissance comes back we'll make our move. As long as everyone sticks to the plan we have no reason to doubt we'll be successful."

"Right." Most said in unison.

The thirty of you have been out in the untamed forest for four weeks and it was beginning to tier everyone out. Though the thought of having a raid in the next hours did spark enough motivation around the camp. Everyone seemed to be in a better mood today.

But you? You were just itching to leave this group of jokes. They did not match your experience or professional level, with the generous exception of Amell and Kincaid. Your motivation and effort stemmed on how big the payout would be for you. You were simply a hired thief or mercenary, jumping around from group to group. And a good one at that.

You thought back to when you first met Kincaid, a younger rugged, but handsome redhead.

It was at a bar of course.

He was recruiting for this very op, promising high-pay. With how things turned out it seemed as if Kincaid just wanted to increase the body count. The people he recruited aside from you were only slightly skilled. For everyone to get their desired pay amount some people would have to die.

You were brought back from your thoughts when you heard footsteps headed towards the camp. 'Probably reconnaissance.' You thought as you sat down on a near-by log. 'And If it's not I'll just dip.' When you saw that it was indeed reconnaissance coming through the brush you slightly relaxed. The rest of mercenary stopped their chatter and turned back to overhear what the team of two would say to Amell.

"Sir we have... Maybe, a problem?" A female with dark eyes said hesitantly.

"Why do you say it like that?" Amell's deep voice mixed with slight concern.

"The royal carriage the we are going to assault on their way back from Magnostudt is occupied by a Ren prince."

"... Which one is it?" The squad leader narrowed his eyes.

"Prince Kouha." A wave of murmurs rose when the younger prince's name was mentioned.

"Kouha huh?" The assault leader rubbed his chin for a moment. "We may have to... abort..."

"What?!" Kincaid suddenly protested. "We've come all the out here and camped for four weeks! I don't wanna go back empty handed, mate." His accent riddled with annoyance.

"Do you really want to challenge him Kincaid?" Amell pressed while raising a brow.

The younger male let out a scoff.

"Why not?" The redhead shrugged. "I don't want to have any loose ends here." Kincaid then turned to address the entire squad. "Those who want to go through with the assault can come with me to intercept now." Hesitant whispers then filled the camp atmosphere.

"Now? It's Prince Kouha though..."

"I don't think it matters..?"

"I want money, but not at the cost of my life."