The Assassin's Partner (Jacob Frye x Reader)

Chapter 18-Unbroken

You ended up walking to the train hideout alone, leaving Jacob to come back on his own. Walking the lonely slums of Whitechapel Station, you found many begging children, making your heart sink as to what they suffer and go through on these tough streets of hell. As you walked by all of Whitechapel, you saw children begging for money. You gave them each a few shillings, only realizing you haven't seen Clara ever since the house fire.

You checked down Babylon Alley but you only found the little boy who still your coins,"Excuse me, little one. Have you seen Clara?"

At first he was scared of you, but then finally gave in,"She's at Lambeth Asylum. Many of us have gotten *cough cough* really sick and modern medicine isn't doing any good." He pouted, which made you give him a tight hug, giving him a small kiss upon his check as you brush some hair out of his face.

"Don't worry, dear. You'll be alright, I'll have a talk with Lambeth Asylum before it closes." You smiled, making your way out towards Lambeth. You stole an empty carriage, rampaging towards the asylum, finding a familiar figure there, you walk up to them.

"Evie, dear? What are you doing here in this late hour?" You questioned her, placing a hand on her back with a warm smile. She returned the smile and noticed your sudden bloodshot eyes and pink nose from crying.

"Rose, is everything alright? You seemed to have been crying?" She gently cupped your face, checking for any bruises or cuts but you gently brought down her hands.

"Just a cold. Don't worry, Evie dearest. I can handle well." You smiled letting go of her hands as you walk towards the front door of the asylum, finding a little girl who seemed to be restless, standing in front of the doorway. You remembered the little green dress with the white apron, as well as the pig tails that framed her face, you walk up to Clara.

"Ms. Frye, Ms. (L/N)! What a pleasant surprise!" Clara said shakily, looking like she's about to pass out, you started to worry a bit.

"Hello Clara, We were just going to check on Lambeth since the asylum is closing. What brings you here?" Evie asked, smiling at the little green dressed girl.

"The children in my care have been falling ill. Our usual tonics aren't working. I came to --" She began coughing as you walk up to her, sensing and knowing somethings wrong.

"Are you sure you are feeling alright?" You questioned, standing in front of her.

"Of course I am, Miss..." She said, fainting all of a sudden, catching her and yelling her name, cradling her in your arms as Evie yelled for a doctor. The two of you look around for any sight of one until you hear the door behind you open wide, revealing a middle aged woman tell you both to come inside. Immediately, you Bohr walk in, Clara in your arms, you hold her close, keeping her warm until she's treated. You walk towards the bed, placing her weak little body upon the hospital bed while the nurse speaks.

"She just collapsed?" The nurse said, sounding concerned for the little one's health.

"Yes, she said the others took tonic but it didn't work." You said, looking up back to Evie who looks worried about Clara, as well as you.

"I should think not. Ever since Elliotson was murdered, the district has been overrun with counterfeit tonics." The elderly nurse placed a hand on Clara's forehead, checking for her temperature,"This one needs proper care. But without the appropriate medication, she and the others will quickly decline." She said, looking at you and Evie.