Sorry it took so long to publish! I had a U.S. History report and a science test to study for! But here ya are!
Chapter Three:
First Strike…
NINA
And that's when I heard the gunshot.
I rolled over on the slick grass, looking towards the forest where the gunshot had come from. Another one sounded, hitting the tree near the front of the forest.
My body took control of itself, jumping up and running back towards the house. I ran through the parking lot, weaving between cars as the shoots got closer. Glass hit my bare arms as a bullet shattered the back windshield of Mr. Sweet's cherry red BMW.
Another shot fired, the bullet whizzed past my ear making me yelp in fright. I felt like the world was on mute, only me being able to hear my harsh breathing, racing heart, and the crunch of gravel under my feet…
"AGH!" A bullet ripped into the outer part of my left shoulder, making my vision blur.
A few more minutes… A few more minutes…
I ran across the grass, my shoes slipping with every step. One minute I was staring directly at the path before me, desperate to get to Anubis… Then, I was looking up at the dark clouds of the sky as the rain poured. My shoulder screamed in protest seeing as I landed mostly on it when I slipped.
The footsteps behind me slowed, and I heard a high giggle, it reminded me somewhat of Amber's…
"You thought you could run," Her voice was like nails against a chalk board. "You thought you could never be found."
I found myself staring into hazel eyes… I know I've seen them before but… Where? Suddenly she was standing over me the gun grazing the tip of my nose.
That's when I got a full view of my killer. She had long dark brown hair flowing down her shoulders. She was in a dark black long sleeve sweeter, skin tight black pants, and a shiny black gun holster slung loosely around her hips.
She looked like a the stereo-typical assassins that the movies always portrayed
"Any last words Nina Martin?" The girl purred, the rain dripping of the nose of the barrel.
"How… How did you find me so quickly?" I asked, my voice shaking. If I somehow magically survived this I never wanted to be this close to a gun barrel again.
"It wasn't me, Nina," The girl hissed, leaning forward. "The Sphinx has his own way of doing things."
She leaned back with a smug, satisfied look on her face. "Now, I'm going to kill you."
I closed my eyes as a gunshot echoed through the air…
FABIAN
We all stayed silent as Nina ran out of the room. Before I could go chasing after her, I was attacked with questions by all…
Except Joy who decided that this be the perfect moment to take the seat next to mine. She stroked my arm as if I didn't notice.
"What's wrong?"
"What happened?"
"Why did Nina go running?"
"Why did-"
I slammed my hand on the table, seriously annoyed with the whole situation. The five of them all fell silent, unable to believe that house's nerd just lost his temper. Joy's hand fell, unsure how to react.
"Will you all just be quiet for a moment?" I demanded, looking at each one in turn. Amber bobbed her head, agreeing with me for the whole thing.
"Nina is somewhere in that rain and you people are bombarding me with questions!" I snarled. "Her best friend just died last night and all-"
I was cut off by a very loud, very distinctive gunshot over the rain.
I was up and running to the door as the others all froze with fear. Amber ran right behind me as I darted into the rain.
Another shot echoed around making me sprint towards the sound.
Not Nina… Please, not Nina.
I didn't care if the rest of the house followed; all I care about was getting to Nina in time before it was too late…
JEROME
Fabian and Amber were running towards the door as a gunshot sounded. We all sat, frozen, unable to believe that a gun had actually sounded.
When Amber slammed the door shut, we were all startled out of our shock. We barely stood up when a second shot sounded.
I soon found myself running to the doors, the other closely following. I couldn't believe that a gun had sounded twice, and Amber and Fabian were both running towards the sound.
"Jer, you don't think…" Mara said, but I shook my head. I didn't know what to expect anymore.
Nina always had this knack for attracting danger and trouble. It was as though they were both searching for each other…
Another gunshot sounded making us sprint. With each gunshot, new energy filled our steps as we ran.
Though, I was sure Joy was only coming to make sure Fabian was alright. She wasn't the greatest fan of Nina since she returned. Adding to the fact that her and Amber were always getting into fights over this.
Then, we stopped, unable to believe our eyes. A figure lay on the ground and a personage pointed a gun at the laying figure, breathing heavily. You could barely make out the shape of two other people running towards us.
Oh please don't be…
NINA
The bullet dug itself into the ground inches from my ear as Fabian tackled the girl to the floor. The girl, not expecting that someone would throw themselves before the shot, tumbled to the ground startled. The gun fell out of her hand and landed into a murky puddle.
Fabian lunged for the gun, but the girl pulled him back. Fabian tackled the girl down before she could get to the puddle.
The two rolled and tumbled around the muddy grass fighting over dominance as Amber kneeled beside me.
"Nins, you're alive!" She looked like she was going to cry as she threw my good arm over her shoulder and helped me slowly to my feet.
"Come on Nins," She begged as we began a fast hobble towards the house.
I heard a loud slap of a something connecting with skin to see the Fabian land a solid blow to the girl's cheekbone. She growled swinging her legs up and somehow managing to wrap them under Fabian's arms. She flipped him onto his back, got on top of him, and landed her own punch to his nose.
"Fabian!" I cried, but my voice was sore and dry, seeing as pain was the only thing on my mind besides getting away.
Fabian grabbed the girl under her own arms and flipped her over his head onto her back with a loud thud. He threw himself to the puddle and grabbed the gun.
"Nins!" Amber's voice made me turn my head to face her. "Look, there are the others."
NO ONE
Fabian grabbed the gun, jumping up and pointing it at the girl. The girl stayed frozen, glaring at him from her spot on the floor.
"You won't get away with this," She snarled as Fabian smirked at the figure.
"I don't plan on it." That's when his shoe connected with her head, knocking the girl into a state of unconsciousness…
So…? What do you guys think? Was the fight scene okay? Post your thoughts below ;) (More comments the faster I'll post:)) ~Minty