May 1st, 1899

Great Plains, West Elizabeth

My gut instincts were right. And this is one of those times that I wish I was wrong. We're now on the run from the Pinkertons just like what happened at the beginning of the game. We're making our way up to the Grizzlies West. With this massive blizzard, we're hoping to lose both the Pinkertons and the bounty hunters that are on our tails.

But before I go any further about what's happening now, I need to write down what happened after the robbery.


Right after we left the steamboat, I was feeling very confident that we were out of the woods and home free. Because not only did we get all the money that was on the steamboat, but we also did it without any innocent people getting hurt or killed. But I was still worried. As we approached the shore, we grabbed the bags and tied them to our horses. They were pretty heavy, but it didn't seem to affect the horses too much. As soon as we had everything, we got on our horses and headed back to camp.

When we approached the camp, everyone had everything packed and ready to go. Just like I hoped. Dutch had a puzzled look on his face.

"Why is everything packed? The job was a success."

Hosea spoke:

"Maybe so Dutch, but I don't think the law will just let us be after this. So, I think it's wise we get moving before they find us."

I responded by saying:

"I agree with Hosea on this one, Dutch. Just because we were able to avoid most of the things I saw in my vision, it doesn't mean we're out of the woods yet."

Micah spoke this time and said:

"You worry too much, Thomas. We got the money and we're far away from the city. I think we're safe here."

This made me think that Micah wanted us to stay because either he wanted all of us to be killed or captured. Why else would he want us to stay? Then I realized something. One of the bags on Micah's saddle seemed smaller than the others.

"Micah, get off your horse."

"What?"

"Do it!"

He got off and I got off Widow-Maker. To my horror, I understood why the bag seemed smaller. I swung a right hook across his face and said:

"YOU SON OF A BITCH! YOU LED THEM RIGHT TO US!"

Everyone looked confused until they realized what I meant. The reason why the bag was smaller was because there was a hole in it. Micah has just left a trail for the Pinkertons to follow us. Everyone looked absolutely furious at him. He said:

"I'm sorry! I didn't know! I was paying attention to what was ahead, not what is right beside me!"

Everyone was yelling and cussing at him. Dutch didn't look happy.

"This is very serious, Micah. You may have just put us all in danger."

Mac said:

"You cocksucker! You might as well have- "

Mac never finished his sentence. As there was a gunshot and bullet went through his skull. Everyone ducked and hid for cover. I saw a flash of metal coming from the trees. I immediately knew what it was and shot one of my fire arrows at the direction I saw the flash. My arrow had hit its mark. Because I saw a man falling out of the tree and was on fire. And with his body on fire, it started a forest fire. That was a good sign. Because now the Pinkertons and the bounty hunters would have a difficult time trying to get us. I pulled out more arrows and shouted to Dutch:

"I'll hold them off! You get everyone out of here!"

I hid behind a dead log and used it as cover. I continued to shoot fire arrows at them. And then, I saw some of the gang members coming my way.

"No! Go help the others! We just lost Mac and I won't let anyone else die!"

Charles responded by saying:

"You need me, Thomas. I have more arrows."

"Davey said:

"I just lost my brother! And now these bastards are going to pay!"

Bill said:

"I ain't never been one to run away from a fight! And I'm not going to start now!"

Sean said to me:

"You're not fighting without me, laddie!"

I smiled and nodded.

"All right! But we must hold them off until everyone else has gotten away and we give them a head start! Dutch! After this, where do you want us to meet you?!"

"Head for the Tall Trees and we'll find you!"

"Got it! Now go!"

"Right! Arthur! I need you and the others to protect the women and Jack! I'll need your help in covering our escape! Since everything is already packed, we can leave immediately! Let's move out!"

I saw Dutch give The Count a kick and was leading everyone away from the ambush. Even though we were covering their escape, all the women had guns in their hands. Even Molly had a rifle in her hands. John, Lenny, Javier, and Dutch protected the wagons on the right side. Hosea, Micah, Uncle, and Arthur covered the left side. I felt better seeing the guys protecting the wagons. Once I saw them get out of the smoke, I shouted to the guys:

"All right, guys! The wagons are out but we still need to buy them more time! We have to hold out for at least ten minutes! That should buy them enough time for them to get ahead of the Pinkertons and enough time for us to catch up! Let's show these bastards who they're messing with!"

Bill was shooting rounds with his Lancaster Repeater. Sean was shooting shotgun rounds at any bastards that got too close. Davey blasted them with revolver rounds. Charles and I shot arrows at them. During the fight, Charles had his hand burned when he picked up an arrow that was still on fire. Davey got hit on the shoulder. The only ones not hurt were Bill, Sean and me. But luckily, we had bought the others enough time to get away and now we could leave as well.

"Guys! It's time for us to leave! Go get on your horses and catch up with the others! I'll be right behind you!"

Charles responded by saying:

"We're not leaving without you, Thomas!"

"Go! I have one more arrow left and I'm using my special arrow! You don't want to be around when I use it! I'll be right behind you! I promise! Now go!"

Charles nodded, and the others left. But not before picking up Mac's body. I saw them get on their horses and made for the clearing. Once I knew that they were a good distance away, I pulled out my best arrow: a dynamite arrow. I called out to Widow-Maker. He came to me and I got on him. I made for the clearing. I then turned around, aimed my arrow and shouted:

"SMILE, YOU SONS OF BITCHES!"

I released my arrow and it hit its mark. I saw bodies going up in the air and I saw more trees falling. Smiling at the satisfaction that it will take the Pinkertons quite a while to get through this wreckage, I gave Widow-Maker a kick and followed the trail of tracks left by the others. After a few minutes, I caught up with Bill and the others. Sean had asked me:

"What was that loud explosion, lad?"

"That was my special arrow. An arrow with a stick of dynamite. I try not to use it too much except for emergencies. And I figured that this was an emergency."

"Well done, laddie!"

He and the others patted me on the back and said that I did real good. We then followed the trail of wagon tracks. After a half an hour of riding hard, we caught up with the rest of the gang. Lenny was the first to spot us and said:

"Hey everyone! They're back! And they're safe!'

We heard them all cheering for our safe return. I approached Dutch and asked him:

"It'll take a long time for them to catch up with us, but we need to keep moving."

"Agreed. You and the boys did real good back there."

"Thanks, Dutch. I see the bags are gone."

"Yes. After we were a good distance away from the camp, I left the gang for a few minutes to hide the loot. We'll come back for it once we've lost the law for a few months."

"All right. And what about Micah?"

"He says that he didn't realize that there was a hole in the bag?"

"And do you believe him?"

"I'm not sure. I want to believe him but I'm not sure. For now, we'll just keep an eye on him until either he does something to redeem himself or I decided what the punishment is."

"Understood. If it's all right with you, I'm going to go check on the others."

"Go ahead, Thomas. But you don't have to be so modest. I know you really to see Mary-Beth."

"Is it that obvious?"

"If I was to say no, I would be lying. But I think you two make a cute couple. Go see her, Thomas."

"Thank you, Dutch."

I rode beside the wagon where Mary-Beth was. Inside the wagon was Molly, Karen, Tilly, Abigail, Jack and Jenny. I said to Mary-Beth:

"Hey, pretty lady."

"You know me. When I make a promise- "

"You keep it. I DO know how to pick them."

"Lucky me."

She leaned over and kissed me. The girls were giggling, and Jack was hiding behind his mother.

"I'm going to stay with the guys, but I won't be far. I assume you all know how to use a gun?"

"Of course we do, Thomas. We'll be fine."

"Okay. Then I guess I'll see you ladies later."

Mary-Beth blew a kiss in my direction and I pretended to catch it. The girls giggled again. I rode beside Arthur and John.


And that is how things ended up after the robbery. And if my hunch is correct, we'll be at the part where we will stop at the old mining town. And then from there, we'll meet Sadie Adler and Kieran Duffy. We'll have to wait and see.