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Jondy was driving her "baby" pushing it beyond its limits. She was in a bad mood. Zack had gone missing and somehow Lydecker had tracked her down and forced her to relocate. Jondy had called Zack asking for help but somehow he had never gotten the message and now Jondy was worried about what had happened to their CO.
She was currently driving on a road in the middle of nowhere to tell you the truth she had no idea where she was she knew she would hit a town sometime and could then find her way back but riding her bike made her feel good, it made her feel free like all her worries disappeared while she rode.
Her long auburn hair flowed out behind her as she pushed her motorcycle to its limit something she loved doing the adrenaline rush she got from it was fantastic.
Suddenly her motorbike stopped Jondy cursed as she tried to restart it to no avail.
Jondy looked round trying to assess the situation. She was in the middle of the desert somewhere in Nevada she had no idea how far she'd gone or how far she was from the nearest city or garage for that matter.
She sighed stepped of the motorcycle and started pushing it in the direction she had been heading before her motorbike broke down.
After about an hour or so of pushing something which she was sure would exhaust any normal person she saw a small building up again. Jondy sighed in relief hoping it was a garage or at least had a phone.
Coming closer Jondy could see it was a garge albeit a very small one but a garage at least. She pushed the bike to the entrance to find a guy in orange overalls bent over a car and another guy talking about how quickly he needed his car fixed in order to get to an important meeting in Las Vegas.
Jondy sighed with relief Las Vegas was now home for her at least for the minute as long as she was near there she could find her way back.
The guy in the orange overalls stood up to face the guy in the posh business suit, "If you would stop talking and distracting me maybe I would have this done quicker" He snapped before bending over the car again.
The business guy looked shocked at the mechanics words but shut up none the less.
"Finished." said the mechanic less than 10 minutes later. The business man pulled out his wallet wanting to pay but the mechanic shook his head.
"Just you shutting up and leaving is enough for me." He said before turning to Jondy.
The man looked highly offended but got into his car anyway and drove of.
The mechanic who Jondy now noticed was extremely handsome, shot her a smile that almost made her melt, "Can I help you?" He asked glancing over at her motocycle an eager look on his face.
"My bike broke down." Jondy said immediately feeling stupid. Her IQ was of the chart and all she could say was that her bike broke down.
The mechanic nodded heading over to the bike to examine it, "Nice bike," He whistled admiring it from every angle.
Jondy grinned, "Thanks!" She was extremely proud of her motorcycle.
"I'm Zeke," The mechanic said as he stuck out his oily hand.
"Jen," She replied taking it then noticing the oil on her hand she went to wipe it on the black top she was wearing.
"No don't do that! It'll ruin it." He walked into the small office and came out carrying a cloth for Jondy to wash her hands on.
"Thanks." Jondy muttered cleaning her hand, not wanting to tell the mechanic that she had about 10 of this same top at her apartment back in Las Vegas, "Can you fix it?" She asked Zeke.
Zeke looked up from where he was kneeling beside the motorcycle, "Sure should be easy, half an hour tops."
"Thanks," Said Jondy sitting down glancing round looking for something to do, she always had too much energy. She rubbed the back of her neck knowing that her barcode was coming back she made a mental note to have it removed again as soon as she could she didn't want Lydecker to track her down again she'd developed a fondness for the gambling capital of the world.
"Theres some magazines in the office." Zeke offered noticing her fidgeting, "Not sure if any would be your style but they'll keep you busy."
Jondy nodded and headed towards the office. She found a few mechanics magazines on the desk next to the computer. Jondy took a moment to admire the computer before ruffling through the magazines. None in particular took her fancy but she found one that featured motorcycles she figured she could spend a while admiring them.
She walked back in to find Zeke engrossed in her motorcycle and sat down in the chair that she had previously occupied.
About 20 minutes later Jondy had a list of about 10 motorcycles she would definitely like to own in the future and she was examining another when Zeke stood up, "Fixed!" He grinned at her.
Jondy stood up and smiled back, "Thanks." She said to Zeke.
"No problem, it was easy." He replied.
"How much do I owe you?" Jondy asked reaching into her back purse for her wallet.
"70 dollars." Zeke replied watching her pull the money out when his eyes caught a photo of a young woman holding a young boy of about two. "Who's the kid?" He asked as Jondy handed him the money.
"My nephew Case." She smiled looking at the photo.
Zeke nodded, "He's cute. Have you got a big family?" He asked.
"You could say that." Jondy replied with a laugh, "How about you?"
Zeke shrugged, "Its complicated, I have brothers and sisters but I never see them."
Jondy nodded understanding how hard family could be, "I should be going she muttered." She didn't know why but she felt a strange reluctance to leave the tall mechanic.
Zeke nodded looking around at the garage and Jondy swung her leg over the motocycle with every intention of leaving. Just as she was about to start Zeke spoke.
"I know this may seem forward but do you think we could meet up some time for coffee or something?"
Jondy smiled she had sort of been hoping he would say that. "Coffee's a bit pre pulse don't you think?" She asked grinning at him.
Zeke raised an eyebrow at her, "Were you even old enough to remember?"
Jondy shrugged, "Kinda I was 9 at the time. How about a beer instead?"
Zeke raised an eyebrow again, "Are you old enough to drink?"
Jondy blushed, "Not legally but I have a way of getting people to do things for me." She shrugged.
Zeke glanced over her body, "I'm sure you do." He muttered, "Do you know Taboo?" He asked and Jondy nodded, "Meet me there at 7 tonight."
"See you then." Jondy called as she rode of on her motorcycle.
When Jondy reached her apartment she glanced at the wall clock it was 5pm, perfect she thought as she headed for the shower.
10 minutes later Jondy reappeared wearing nothing but a towel and jumped as she spotted Zack in her apartment examing the photo of Case she had on her dresser.
"Zack!" She exclaimed crossing the room quickly to embrace her big brother.
"Hey." Zack muttered shortly hugging her back.
Jondy smacked his arm, "Where the hell have you been?" She questioned readjusting her towel so it wouldn't fall.
Zack shrugged his shoulders, "Had a bit of trouble, nothing to worry about, sorry about what happened with Lydecker."
Jondy glared at him not accepting his explanation, "What sort of trouble? What happened?" She questioned.
"Its none of your business Jondy." He snapped at her looking annoyed.
Jondy narrowed her eyes threateningly, "Who was it?" She asked demandingly.
"You know I'm not going to tell you Jon." He replied.
"Why not?" She asked frustrated.
"It'll compromise them." He replied the manticore mask fully in place.
Jondy rolled her eyes, "That's what you always say." She replied annoyed.
"God you sound like Max." Zack muttered before realising what he had said.
"Max?" Jondy questioned eagerly, "Is she ok? Is it her that was in trouble? Where is she?" She asked raising her voice slightly.
"Max is fine, it wasn't her and Jondy you know I can't tell you." He said slightly regretfully.
Jondy glared at him, "You could if you really wanted to." She said before heading into her bedroom to change out of the towel.
10 minutes later she came back out in a pair of black jeans, high heel boots and a red halter neck top towel drying her hair.
Zack looked her appearance over and raised his eyebrow, "Date?" He questioned.
"Not that its any of your business but yes." She told him.
Zack nodded knowing better than to get in the way of his sister when she was annoyed at him.
Jondy pulled the hairdryer out of the cupboard, plugged it in and tried to turn it on. When it wouldn't work she nagged it of the wall and Zack chuckled, "Buy a new one." He suggested.
Jondy glared at him, "I haven't got the money to afford luxuries like hairdryers that work." She told him.
"If you need money Jondy all you need to do is ask." He said standing up to face her.
Jondy placed her hands on her hips, "I don't take handouts." She told him before trying her hairdryer again and grinning with success when it turned on.
Zack groaned at his sisters persistence and turned on the TV to wait for Jondy to finish blowdrying her hair. Jondy finished with her hair pretty quickly it never took long to dry. She looked over at Zack who was sitting on her sofa watching some pre pulse black and white movie not looking at all interested.
"How long are you staying?" She asked him making a mental note not to bring Zeke back to the apartment tonight.
Zack shrugged, "I'm not sure I've got a few things to get out in Vegas. I should be gone by the end of the week."
Jondy nodded, "I'll make up the sofa for you." She said glancing at her watch and biting her lip she knew she was pushing it for time if she wanted to make it to her date.
Zack shook his head, "I know where everything is Jondy go on have fun."
Jondy raised an eyebrow at her brothers uncharacteristic behaviour, "You know what fun is?" She asked pretending to look shocked.
Zack rolled his eyes, "Yes." He replied shortly, "Now go."
Jondy grinned at him and kissed him on the cheek before pulling her lipgloss out and putting it on her lips, "Bye." She called shutting the apartment door behind her.
She stepped onto her motorcycle and made a mental note to thank Zeke again when she reached the bar. She knew where Taboo was but had never been in it. It seemed like a quiet sort of place where you could have a quiet drink.
When she got there she automatically did a scan of all exits in case she needed to leave quickly which she seriously hoped she didn't. She looked round and spotted Zeke sitting at a table with a beer in front of him writing something in a book.
Jondy grinned and headed over to him, "Hey." She said shortly as he looked up from what he was writing.
Zeke grinned, "Hey." He said back putting the book in a bag.
Jondy's curiosity peaked over what was written in the book but decided since she just met the guy she shouldn't pry.
"Want something to drink?" Zeke asked drawing Jondy away from all thoughts of the book.
"Beer please." Said Jondy shrugging of her jacket and placing it on the back of the chair facing Zeke before taking a seat.
"Thought you weren't old enough." Zeke teased standing up.
Jondy shrugged, "I always thought the 21 thing was a bit too much."
Zeke smiled at her before disappearing in the direction of the bar. Jondy watched him go taking in just how good looking he was.
She stared around the bar at the people just sitting there enjoying their drinks. She enjoyed watching people she liked making up lives for them imagining the happy childhoods they must have had it sort of made up for hers.
She grinned at Zeke as he arrived back with the drinks and sat one down in front of her, "Thanks." She said picking it up and taking a long drink.
"No problem." Zeke smiled before taking a sip of his own. "How long have you lived in Vegas?" He asked.
Jondy counted the months in her head before replying, "About 5 months, how about you?"
"Few weeks." He replied, "I don't tend to stay in one place for long."
"Me either." Said Jondy, "I get bored." She lied not wanting to mention her brother ordering her to move or the guys in black helicopters forcing her to.
"Do you like it?" Zeke asked.
Jondy nodded enthusiastically, "I love the bright lights." She replied.
"I like how busy it is." Zeke told her.
Jondy and Zeke's conversation continued on like this for a while each asking the other questions until Zeke's cell phone rang.
He pulled it out and frowned at it, "Damn I got to take this." He said picking up his jacket and walking out of the bar.
Jondy nodded and watched him leave again noting how hot he was. She stared around the bar with interest again noticing how hot all the guys in the bar looked all of a sudeen after a few seconds of staring at the particularly ugly bartender with several ideas of how to get him into bed running through her head Jondy realised she was going into heat.
"Shit." She thought. She had to get out of there quickly before she did something she would regret. Her eyes scanned the exits she had sought out earlier and she groaned as she realised none had a path clear of men heading to them.
She groaned as Zeke headed back to their table frowning at his cell phone. It took all the self restraint she had to stop herself jumping on him right there and then.
Zeke sat down, "My brother." He gave as a short explanation before noticing her flushed face and the way she was licking her lips. "Are you ok?" He asked concerned by her strange behaviour.
Jondy knew she probably shouldn't but the guy was just too hot and add to that that he was actually a nice guy. When she remembered how he had fixed her motorcycle the deal was sealed.
She leaned across the table and whispered in his ear, "Can we go back to yours?" She asked.
Zeke looked shocked for a moment before he stared at Jondy again and realised just how attractive she was. He quickly stood up grabbing his jacket from the spare chair at the table pulling her out the door with him keen to get home.
Me: Zack! Don't turn up in stories when you're not meant to. Now go spend an hour with Joanne as your punishment.
Zack: What! No! You can't do that, I'd rather go back to Manticore.
Me: I'm writing the story now go do what I say.
Zack: Fine
I hope you enjoyed. I have 3 chapters written already and I'm going to start on chapter 4 tonight I just want to make sure people are actually reading before I post anymore so please review and I'll continue.
-Maggie