Ok, so here is part 2 of Time Ticks By Slowly. Im not really sure how I feel about this, so this may go unfinished, but as of right now here is the first chapter. Let me know what you think of it!
Chapter 1
Jinx sat at the local bar flipping through a newspaper. A small grin curled on his lips when he scanned the obituaries. Sig was listed at the very top.
"Well done Jakey boy. Still able to survive anything. Never thought that you would flee from Haven." Jinx whispered to himself. He looked up cautiously as a finger forced the newspaper to crinckle. Four bounty hunters stood before him, each housing an ugly glare. Jinx took the cigar out of his mouth, and took a deep breath before speaking. "May I help you?"
"Word is that you know your way around the wastelands." one of them growled. Jinx propped his feet up on the table and crossed his arms.
"Word seems to travel fast. I'll humor you. Maybe I do. Who wants to know?" the four men sat down, and threw a piece of folded paper to Jinx.
"There's a new bounty out. An old friend of ours. Look familiar?" Jinx opened the paper haistely, and almost lost his cigar to the floor when his jaw dropped.
"If you're asking me to track him down in the wastelands, forget about it. Even I'm not that stupid."
"Still holding onto that friendship eh? We'll make it worth your while." Jinx drummed his fingers on the table in thought.
"How much we talking here?" the four hunters exchanged glances before the one spoke.
"Half. Plus the cost of whatever you need to get the job done." Jinx looked down at the wanted poster one last time.
"Cant believe that I'm going to sell out. But...you got yourself a deal." Jinx shook the hunters hands.
"Smart move. We could not do this without you. You have six months to map out the wastelands, pinpoint his location, and block off all possible escape routes. When you're finished, ask for Krank at the bar The Drunken Muse. We'll be waiting." the four men left leaving Jinx by himself once again.
"Sorry old buddy...but money talks." he whispered while looking down at the paper and saw Torn's face staring back at him.
Ashelin and Torn walked along the beach, their arms linked together. Torn still needed some extra support when he walked, so his cone was present. As part of his recovery he was instructed to walk everyday. Ashelin always provided company. She loved the alone time with him.
"I've been thinking about the wedding Torn." Ashelin said while smiling at him. Torn glanced at her, and sighed.
"Aren't you supposed to be discussing it with your lady friends instead?" he grumbled.
"Normally...but I'm ordering you to listen. It actually invloves you. Do you want to be fully recovered for the ceremony?" she asked. Torn shrugged his shoulders.
"I would prefer to be at my best. So I can share a first dance with you. You choose a date love." he kissed her lips lightly before giving her a quick bite on the neck. She giggled at the bite, and they continued to walk towards the palace.
"I hope you know what you're getting yourself into." she teased.
Tess sat with a tiny baby cradled in her arms. The osstel looked up at her mother making a small noise as if speaking to her. Tess kissed her baby on the cheek, and looked up when she Torn and Ashelin enter the room. They sat next to Tess on the large couch, and Ashelin smiled at the tiny baby.
"She's gorgeous." Ashelin said. Tess smiled back and turned her attention back towards her daughter.
"Thank you. I never thought that I could love someone so much. Its truely amazing." Ashelin turned to glance at Torn, who gave her a strange look.
"What?" he said flatly. Ashelin couldn't hold back a snicker.
"What do you think about children Torn?" she asked softly. Torn shook his head, and leaned back on the couch.
"I dont like them. Never have, and probably never will." Ashelin sighed and looked at Tess. Tess frowned in a discouraged manor. Ashelin pushed her braided hair over her shoulder, and stood up.
"Come with me Torn. Lets get something for dinner." Torn stood up awkwardly, and took Ashelin's arm for support as they left the room.