I'm bored, so I'm updating early.
Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon. I will never own it.
Chapter 7: Hostage
The brown hair and green-eyed police officer came in when he got a call from the chief. "Yes, sir?" said the young cop.
"Cody, we've just got a report of a shooting and car jacking in the downtown area of Port Osham an hour ago and one of a B&E with several dead and injured just a few minutes ago," said the chief. "I need you and Junpei to evacuate the area quickly."
Cody frowned. "Do we have any leads?" he asked.
The chief grimaced. "More than a lead," he said solemnly. "We know who it is: Dan 'The Mortician' Hunt."
Officer Cody stiffened. He and Junpei had worked together to bring down the psycho killer only five years before. The Mortician was once part of a mafia that killed an entire street of the residential area in the next city over before they were disbanded after the mafia head was captured. After that, Dan Hunt went to being a murderer and bank robber, always leaving behind something behind with "The Mortician" written on it at the scene of the crime. The two had a hard time trying to take him into to custody but finally did. He was tried and found guilty of several murders and was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. Cody had constantly heard that he wasn't a model citizen in the jail. Dan had constantly started riots and killed several inmates and was finally sentenced to death row.
"How did he escape?" Cody questioned.
The chief shook his head solemnly. "I don't know, but what I do know is that those citizens need to get out of there," he replied.
Cody frowned. Junpei knew a bit more about how this guy worked. Junpei finally came into the office. "Sorry I'm late, sir," he apologized.
The chief let him off with a warning glare. "Dan Hunt?" asked Junpei. The two other officers nodded. Junpei moaned. They filled him in.
"We need to evacuate the area immediately."
Junpei nodded. "How many has he killed so far?" he asked.
"Twelve," replied the chief.
"Then he's going for the area where there are the most people?" asked Junpei.
"St. Martin's Hospital," replied Cody.
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Zoe came in on a Thursday morning and was nearly running late. She checked in and did everything she normally did. She brought Koichi and Kari with her when she took Takuya and Yolei to physical training and they sat and talked. They returned to Kari's room and popped in the tape of the recording of their favorite show. Ken and Koji came and visited Yolei and Koichi just like any day.
It was about time for Zoe to leave when a frantic Dr. Kido entered the room. "Everyone, we need to get out of here," he said urgently.
Everyone looked at him. "What do you mean?" asked the kids.
He began helping the others out of their beds while explaining. "The Mortician is here," he said frantically. "The hospital has to be evacuated right now." Everyone turned pale and got out of bed and stood up.
He ran out of the room. Koji and Koichi followed first as Koji acted as eyes for his brother. Zoe held Kari's hand and Takuya followed close behind them. Ken pushed Yolei in her wheelchair not too far behind the others. They ran quickly down the hall towards the staircase. They all quickened their paces.
"I can't keep up," Kari said.
"Come on, Kari," Zoe cheered her on quietly. "We're almost there! We can all make it!"
Dr. Kido, Koji, and Koichi were the first ones able to make it to the staircase. Suddenly, a tall man wearing an orange jumper walked in front of them. He was bald and had pale skin. In his hands he held a gun and a blonde haired girl who struggled and shouted curses.
Kari nearly screamed while the others gasped fearfully. "Back into the rooms," he said, pointing the gun at them.
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The hospital had managed to evacuate without many killed but a few doctors, patients, and visitors in the lobby and in the halls. Officer Junpei and Cody saw- as what they assumed- was the last of the patients had gotten out. A dark haired doctor was followed by two dark haired boys, one with bandages over his eyes and the other one walking quickly in front of him.
Cody and Junpei ran over to them. "Is that everyone?" they asked him.
Dr. Kido was about to answer when several shouts from adults and older kids. At that moment, Dr. Kido looked around. Where are the others? he wondered. Dr. Kido looked behind him to hopefully see the five running across the parking lot but no one came across. He turned towards Koji. "Did you see them behind you?" he asked.
Koji shook his head. "They were right behind us when we were in the halls but I didn't see them coming down the stairs," he said.
"I heard a scream before the door to the emergency staircase closed behind us," added Koichi. Then it hit them all. Kari, Takuya, Zoe, Yolei, and Ken were still in the hospital.
Overhearing what they were saying, Junpei said, "Who else was running with you?" he asked.
"A volunteer worker, a visitor, and three other patients," Dr. Kido said. "All were under my watch. We were running down the hallway but something must have happened."
"The Mortician," Cody said dryly. "He may have them as prisoners." He turned and asked for a phone.
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The six were stuck into the corner. Their capture was at the door. His gun pointed at them. He shoved Kari into the corner. Zoe made a movement towards her but the click of the gun stopped her. "Too sudden of movements and I'll shoot," he warned them. "Now, on the ground, blonde." Zoe slowly lowered towards the ground and slowly crawled towards Kari.
"You okay?" she whispered. Kari nodded fearfully. Tears were in her eyes. Zoe knew she was terrified. Takuya fell next to them. He pulled himself closer to the two girls.
"You okay, Zoe?" he asked. "Kari?" The two nodded fearfully. Takuya reached for her face and wiped a tear from her face. Zoe hadn't realized that she was on the verge to tears.
The two heard a cry of pain. Zoe's hand shot into Takuya's and Kari buried her head into Zoe's shirt. The man had grabbed Yolei by her hair and forced her on her feet. With the inability to support her weight, her legs bent and the only thing keeping her from collapsing was her being held in the air by the Mortician. He tossed her over into the opposite corner from the others.
Ken ran after her and helped her lean against the wall. She clung to him fearfully. He tried to comfort her but that didn't dispel her fear.
Zoe looked over at them. She clutched Kari and scooted closer to Takuya. He wasn't sure what to do so he put his arm around Zoe. "Will we survive?" she whispered. Takuya fell silent. He wasn't sure how to answer. He didn't know.
"I-I don't know," he replied. Silent tears fell down Zoe's eyes. She hugged Kari with her one arm and squeezed Takuya's hand. Zoe rested her head against his shoulder and she let the tears fall.
Major Takumi moments as well as Kenyako. (First major Kenyako stuff. [shot repeatedly]) Don't be surprised if I put another chapter up since this was finished Sunday and I was almost done with Somebody's Hero's newer chapter and I have to do chapter 4 of Games of Spirits. Either way, there are only a few more chapters left! Between two or three chapters left! Almost done with another one!
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