CHAPTER 9 - CONFRONTATION
Sebastian was busy in the kitchen washing the bloody remains from his hands when Abby grabbed my arm and rushed me upstairs.
"Owen are you ok?" Abby asked as she flung her arms around me.
"I'm fine Abby" I reassured her.
"I don't know what I would have done if those two thugs had set the house on fire" Abby confessed.
"You don't need to worry about that now Abby, thanks to Sebastian its all over" I told her.
"Yeah I guess but I still don't like it plus Constantine is still out there" Abby fretted.
I tightened my hold on Abby and then kissed her to try and calm her nerves. I wasn't sure if Abby could tell but my nerves were just as bad, then again this was Abby so she most likely could. We made our way back downstairs and joined both Tara and Sebastian in the kitchen as we entered Sebastian began to speak.
"I apologise for being late it was unavoidable I'm afraid" Sebastian explained.
"Where were you?" Abby asked abruptly.
I noticed Tara give Abby a surprised look, I don't think she was used to people being so confident around Sebastian. Sebastian stared at Abby for a short moment then replied.
"I was watching the scene unfold from a distance" He simply remarked.
"What? You were watching the whole time" I interrupted loudly.
Sebastian's gaze fell sharply on me.
"It was essential that I remained unseen until I was needed" Sebastian answered.
"Why?" Abby asked.
"Because that is what Constantine was doing. Sending those two brutes in first was merely a tactical manoeuvre on his part. Having now dealt with them Constantine now has all three of us where he wants us, right here inside this house"
Sebastian drifted his gaze towards the window and slowly walked over and stared into the darkness of the night. The rain was coming down heavier all the time now and the occasional crack of thunder was heard in the distance. Suddenly Abby spoke up.
"You said three" Abby said.
Sebastian turned and looked at Abby, Tara looked confused also.
"What?" I wanted Abby to explain.
"Sebastian said Constantine now has all three of us where he wants us, but there's four of us not three" Abby queried.
I looked at Sebastian and he in turn nodded his head in agreement.
"I'm afraid I was quite accurate in what I said Abby, Constantine has all three of us just like he planned, isn't that right Tara"
Sebastian turned his attention to Tara who by now was standing and slowly retreating backwards. She looked surprised and terrified at the same time. What was going on?
"I don't understand" I said aloud.
"It's quite simple really Owen Tara has been working against us the whole time, I would say I'm surprised but she has a nasty tendency to betray those she loves especially when Constantine is involved" Sebastian explained.
Tara slowly manoeuvred towards the door.
"He's lying, he's the one working for Constantine, he's his brother for god sake" Tara argued still retreating drifting to the exit.
Abby grabbed my hand and we stood well away from both Tara and Sebastian who by now were standing head on from one another.
"I give you one warning, do not attempt to run Tara" Said Sebastian as he slowly approached Tara.
Just then and as quick as a flash and in a complete blur Tara exited the kitchen and sprinted towards the front door. Not quick enough however as Sebastian cut off her escape and before she could leave the house grabbed her and threw her viciously to the hallway floor. Both Abby and I watched the scene from the kitchen doorway.
"Please Sebastian I had no choice Constantine would have killed me" Tara pleaded with tears streaming down her face.
Sebastian's expression was cold and unflinching as he picked Tara up from the floor. Abby stepped forward a few steps.
"Sebastian don't kill her" Abby said aloud.
Sebastian froze for a second and then looked at Abby and me. It was impossible to guess what he was thinking.
"Very well" Sebastian simply answered.
Then without warning he launched a kick straight into Tara's knee cap snapping the bone which protruded unnaturally from the skin. Tara gave out a scream of sheer agony as she fell once more to the floor. I didn't know what to do and neither did Abby we just stood silent as Sebastian grabbed Tara by the hair and unceremoniously dragged her to the front door and onto the front porch.
As the thunder roared over head and the rain lashed down Sebastian stood staring into the darkness of the night.
"Brother! I have something that belongs to you" Sebastian yelled out.
Abby's eyes met mine as if to say 'This is it' and we watched to see if there was any reaction from the shadows.
Nothing seemed to be happening, Tara was still whimpering in pain on the floor and Sebastian was watching the horizon like a hawk.
"Come along Constantine there's no need for anymore theatrics the game is over" Sebastian explained out loud.
"The game is over when I say it's over…Brother" Came a voice from the darkness.
I tried to make out where the voice came from, I didn't have the best view from where I was but Abby wouldn't let either of us get closer to the front door. Just then I saw a glimpse of a figure approaching from the shadows.
"That's close enough" Ordered Sebastian
"You disappoint Seb, I thought you'd figure out Tara long before now, you must be slipping" Constantine teased with a voice that sounded identical to Sebastian's.
From what I could see Constantine was dressed the same also. He was wearing a large black trench coat over the top of a suit, I could just make out a tie and a white shirt. The only real difference between Sebastian and Constantine's appearance was that Constantine had long hair compared to Sebastian's neatly parted style.
"If you want this treacherous bitch back you are more than welcome to come get her" Sebastian calmly replied.
"Why? She's no longer any use to me, expendable I believe is the correct term" Constantine announced.
Tara's expression changed from one of pain to one of complete fear. She turned and glanced at both Abby and me but there was nothing we could do. Abby's grip on my hand tightened. Sebastian turned and gave me and Abby a quick glance, it was strange because at that moment I knew what he was going to do. Sebastian picked up Tara who was clearly still in serious pain and as he steadied her I attempted to intervene and stop him.
"DON'T" I yelled out.
Abby grabbed me tight not letting me advance any closer towards the door and as she did Sebastian quickly and without hesitation ripped out Tara's heart from her chest just as he did the two thug's before. Tara's lifeless body fell one final time to the floor and Sebastian discarded her heart along side of her.
I didn't know how to react, I knew Tara had betrayed us but she didn't deserve that, she was just scared. Abby tried to reassure me.
"Owen listen to me, we need to stay calm if we lose control now we're dead, do you understand me?" Abby asked.
I nodded in agreement and as I did Sebastian gave me a concerned look and for the first time I felt as if I could see real emotion in his face, maybe even real sadness.
Thunder and lightning struck loudly once again as Constantine made an announcement.
"Finally our game comes to an end….brother."
A/N: Thanks for being patient with me guys I really mean that, even though I've been busy I never once felt like quitting on this…it will continue.
