10~ Which Side are you on?
Viktorya's Pov~
I made sure my belt pouch was tightly on and my equipment… I stared at the two before the scientist slowly walked towards me and stuck his hand out…
"Thank you…" He said as I stared at it and lightly pushed his hand down.
"It's nothing; I was tired of killing people so there you have it?" I said and looked around awkwardly, "Don't mention it…really…"
"Are you good?" He said as I chuckled.
"I'm still a bad ass, but…I may be doing good stuff." I said as I heard footsteps down the hallway, "It's my cue to leave." I ran to the window and opened it carefully. "The Silencieux Loup strikes again." I think jumping into the river was a bad…idea…
I ignored the stares as I slowly walked into the elevator with a boot in my hand, my mask hidden, and only in my black undershirt tank top and black shorts… I hid my mask in the kimono that was under my arm. I pressed the red button that showed my floor number and leaned against the wall and closed my eyes…That Kid Flash person is…disturbing me; I remember him…I know I do…I snapped my eyes open as the elevator 'ding' and exited the elevator and walked the hallway. I heard a door open and a gasp as I smiled and turned around.
"Hey, Veronica-oh my…" I said as I saw Laura, "What are you doing here?"
"Me? I was heading towards the bathroom." She said, as I got closer.
"No, it's a damn hotel, not an apartment; there's a bathroom in your room. Now, tell me why-"
"I saw you trying to hide those clothes and that mask." She said as I narrowed my eyes, "And I know where you were." This might get tricky- "You were at a costume party and you didn't tell Veronica!"…That's better…I smiled at her and nodded as she told me she was going to tell Veronica; psh, like I care! She already knows about this old hag. I muttered a low goodbye to the she-devil before entering my own room and sighing… I sniffed myself and groaned; I smell like salt water…
"Viktorya…you are an idiot for jumping." I said to myself before going into bathroom.
"Yes, you are! At least you escaped Thank god the earpiece is water resilient-"
"Oh damn! I forgot I left this stupid thing on! Don't scare me like that; stupid!" I growled before throwing the earpiece on my bed, "I hate you so much…"
I opened my eyes slowly to adjust t o the sunlight and stared at the white sheets I was wrapped in… I heard knocking on my door and winced at how loud it was…
"Go away!" I yelled before putting my pillow over my head.
"It's Veronica-"
"Don't care if you are Santa Clause…unless you have-"
"I have breakfast-"
"Hold on!" I said quickly and walked to the door and opened it. Veronica gave me a smirk as I looked down, "Where's my breakfast?"
"We have to talk-"
"How can I talk when I don't have my breakfast!" I complained before going back into my bed, "Let me be depressed in my bed alone please. You disappoint me."
"Stop being a drama queen and listen…my mother told me what you did last night and you wet to a 'party'…but we both know that you did not go to a party." Veronica said as I heard the door close, "Care to explain the truth to me?"
"At least I know you are not as dumb-witted as her." I said as she sighed and I felt my bed creak; I'm assuming that she is sitting, "Fine…I was on another mission…an assassin contract, but-"
"Viktorya; you told me you wanted to change! Why are you doing these things again?" Veronica questioned as I felt disappointment radiating off of her, "I can't believe you are lying to me and yourself-"
"Okay, before I hear more of your bullcrap…. listen…I was going to kill this man, but I didn't." I told her, sitting up and staring her at confused eyes, "You see…Hacker actually helped me to help him cheat death. I made it look like he was dead by putting needles in his body, which was my first time and he played dead for a while…I threaten my teammates not to check the bodies and then Green Martian helped me take the needles out of this body…"
"This…sounds ridiculously rational…" She muttered as I raised an eyebrow, "Did you like how I put those words together?"
"What the hell? No, it was dumb…get away from me." I said, pointing at the door.
"But, it was funny-"
"Don't fool yourself, get out with your uncreative mind." I shouted as she pouted and slapped my foot before leaving… As she closed the door, I chuckled; that was funny thing she did… I looked out of the window and sighed…I may want to go to the beach and surf…well, take surfing lessons…hmm…never mind…too much water from yesterday.
I put on my normal converse sneakers, a pair of new black jean skinnies, and a white tank top with a V-neck. I decided to leave my black jacket since…those stains will not get out anytime soon… I got my helmet and decided to go look for my bike in that alley today… I really have nothing else to do unless Ryan contacts me… this day will not get any better…that is unless I see Wally…I smiled to myself before going out of the door… I quickly ran down the hallway to avoid Laura and her pestering and nauseating eyes. I quickly went into the elevator and pressed the lobby button, hoping to not see the Grandma…god, she is annoying… The elevator stopped here and there for people to come in until it was crowded… We all got out of the lobby and I looked around for Laura; I feel like I'm on a mission now…I slowly went outside and saw no signs of them I sighed of relief before walking down the road-
"Where do you think you are going, young lady?" Laura questioned; I swear, someone is messing with me…
"I'm going to get my bike-"
"Without telling your mother-"
"She knows my number and I know how to take of myself." I said before waling away.
"You are being a disrespectful, ungrateful child; what would your real mother say?" Laura asked as I froze, "Don't tell me you don't know your real mother."
"Listen…" I said before walking up to her face, "Say anything about my…'real' mother and more…crap you would like to get off your chest…you better watch your back very closely or you might slip up." Her eyes narrowed as she put her hands on her hips.
"Mother, I was thinking about going to the spa with you-…no, no! Not another fight in the morning! Viktorya, go do whatever you do." Veronica said as I slowly walked away and glared at Laura…I hate to say this, but I feel like I am going to regret this later on.
I looked through a lot of alleys and I was starting to think that someone might have stolen it. I sighed and looked at the mountain again… why hasn't anyone climbed it? Is it trespassing? Psh, like there is a secret there…I looked through an alley and saw that beauty…I practically cried and ran to it as I made sure it was…abused for the last few days. Nothing was wrong with it and I was complete…I wanted to drive around Happy Harbor, clear my head a little…I put on my helmet and went on top of my bike before turning it on…Life is good. I shook my head in excitement before driving out of the alley and onto the road, cheering my butt off. I dodged cars and looked around Happy Harbor; it was like a tourist attraction like the Hall of Justice. Veronica always wanted to go because for some weird reason…she has a crush on the dark knight; it's creepy. I heard my stomach rumble and decided to get some breakfast. I looked around before doing a U-turn and parked in front of the first store I saw; a corner store that looked like it did not belong. I pushed out the kickstand before walking into the store and didn't bother to take out my helmet or put my shade up. I went along the isles for something good to eat and sighed; maybe this wasn't the best place to go to. I went to where they kept drinks and grabbed water before hearing the door open…
"Wally, you idiot! Megan said to get supplies at the market, not go to the corner store." A voice said harshly as I chuckled; is he looking for me?
"Yeah, yeah. No one asked you to come along. Besides, I saw a friend go in here." I heard him as I carefully made my way around the store to avoid them.
"Well! Someone had to make sure you actually got the supplies. We all know how dumb you are." The girl said as I heard their voices getting closer. I walked around carefully and put my shade up to look…I grabbed a bag of chips before slowly making my way up to the cashier. It's not I didn't t want to see Wally; I just wanted to tease him, even if he doesn't know that. I paid the cashier, even though there was left over change and opened the door. I saw a head poke and it was Wally. I rolled my eyes in a teasing manner before waving at him and walking back into the store… I took off my helmet and out my food in the helmet…
"Wally, you idiot, stop running off like-…who's she?" The blonde girl asked, putting her hands on her hips…it wasn't threatening or anything, but I still feel like kicking her in the mouth. She wore a white top with a brown jacket with sleeves rolled up, dark blue jeans, black, high-knee boots with small round earrings. She had long blonde hair that was kept in a ponytail and black eyes. Judging by the aura radiating off of her; she was the girl who thinks who can take on the whole world.
"I'm Viktorya; you?" I asked, holding my helmet with both arms.
"Artemis…" She said as I felt some tension. I shrugged before nodding and turning around.
"Hey, do you want to go to the beach later?" Wally asked, running up to me. I smile and was about to reply until I saw his face…more importantly…a scar… on his cheek…I felt my heart pumping fast…I gave Kid Flash the same exact scar…
"Um…I can't." I said as I saw his smile drop a little, "But um…call me at I-Am-Here-Now; that's my number. Don't forget it."
"Really, you manage to come up with that? I would have thought of something cooler." I raised an eyebrow as he chuckled, "But that's cool too…how do I know you are telling the truth?"
I shrugged before saying, "How'd you get that scratch on your face…? It doesn't look fatal." He felt his scar as he nervously darted his eyes back and forth and saw sweat dripping from the side of his face.
"I was chopping onions and some of its juice got in my eye before I tossed the knife in the air and it sliced me…pretty weird, huh?" He said, trying to laugh it off. No, it sounded ridiculous and made up; how do I know that he is telling the truth? I nodded before leaving the store…I really hope that Wally isn't Kid Flash, but I do because…it's good to know that it's someone I know…but I hopefully doubt it… I need to think this over…
I tossed popcorn in the air before it landed in my mouth. I was laying down on the ground in my hotel room, thinking… they did looked the same; eyes and hair…the scratch was the same…the flirting was the same…! I whimpered a little before tossing more popcorn in the air.
"Hey…" I heard someone said, "It's V-"
"The door is unlocked. Hacker did it for me." I said as the door open…
"Viktorya; what's gong on-"
"Would it be call paranoia if someone you know might be a hero…? What do you do? In the Eagle Oath, they say it's best to kill them as soon as possible when they least suspect it; less competition…" I said, tilting my head towards her, "I am soo confused."
"Well, that is why I am here." Veronica said before closing the door and lying down next to me, "I am all ears."
"I do…a decent and good thing, but more confusion erupts; will they find; will they try to kill me? Is it worth my time to go against a system that I was in for my whole life? God, I feel like I am wasting my time doing anything good." I muttered as Veronica sighed.
" Well, if you haven't changed…I would have never really feel accepted by you, I wouldn't give you the bike, I wouldn't give you the freedom…You wouldn't have met Wally and Eric, and maybe more people to come. It will be hard in the beginning, but it will be worth it in the end." She explained as I curled in a ball next to her.
"Sometimes; I hate it when you are right." I said as she laughed.
"Get use to it…" V said before getting up… "Come on; you have a few more days I believe before you start you Judo training and school."
"…I still don't know why I have to take Judo…" I complained as she sat up.
"Don't get fussy with me…you have already taken Tae-Kwon-Do, and Karate…your teachers were impressed by how much you already know, like it was your 2nd instinct. They recommended you to take Judo…It will be fun; you taking your anger out on kids who don't have any real experience." She said as I chuckled; that last part was so true, "So…ready? It is only…Sunday; go to the beach, not get fat and go on the carpet; sheesh!" She said before leaving. I smiled before getting up and going to my phone, which was in the charger and off… I turned it on before chuckling at the 2 missed calls and a text…I called the number back.
"Hello-"
"Wall…lets meet up at the beach and go surfing." I said and winced at the cheering; At least he is excited.
I thanked the guy at the rental shop before crossing the street and feeling of the sand going on top on my sandals and on my feet. There was an okay amount of people today, not too much… I looked down at myself before sighing…a swimsuit that was two-piece, but the top was a like a tank top…only it was required for water and it really stuck to my skin. The top was a baby blue and the shorts were blue with white carving that looked elegant. I looked around and saw no sign of Wally. I shrugged before running into the water. My surfboard was all black with red flames. I jumped on my surfboard before moving my arms in the water towards the large ocean and where most surfboarder would go…Thing is…I never really wanted to go surfboarding…nor did I ever want to try it. Veronica did…. she wanted to try it, but she never got the chance so she out me up for surfing lesson when we visited Hawaii. It was a once in a lifetime and I took it, but I still think it was a waste of time, unless you want to be able to feel like you are floating on water. I saw about two more people waiting for the wave to come. One of them acknowledges me as I nodded back.
"It's coming!" The one who didn't become aware of my presence. I took a deep breath before turning around and slowly moving forward. I felt my board being lifted up… I put my hands on the board and lifted myself up as I tried to balance myself. I looked to my right and saw the guy who warned us about the same losing stability and fall into the deep waters… The water to arc as it was losing its energy and formed a little tunnel… I touched the water briefly as I tried to make it until it closed as I was met with a splash full of water and the stinging feeling as my back hit the water first. I moved around the water as I swam to the top and wipe the water out of my eyes. I looked around and saw that I was closer to shore and saw someone waving his or her arms… I quickly swam over to the beach as I saw who it was.
"Wally! Hey, I thought you wouldn't make it." I called out, still in the water as he cheered and jumped off a dock with a surfboard, and then swam up to me, "You surfboard…?"
"Well…I tried when I was a little kid and that's it; how hard is it going to be?" He questioned as I raised an eyebrow, "What? I am a quick learner. I don't mind a private lesson..."
"I think your ready for the waves…"
"How are you feeling? You crashed against those waves pretty hard." I asked as he pouted, but thanked me as I gave him ice that I gotten from a store across the street. He kind of bumped his head pretty hard against the surfboard as he tried to recover, but he did pull himself to shore… I did a couple of waves during his failed attempts, but I stopped after this one.
"You have to admit it….you-"
"I'm great at surfing…?" He asked as I shook my head.
"You…suck…no offense." I said before sitting next to him, "But…you didn't give up on the first try so I was proud of you."
"I did ask for a private lesson." He said with a smirk as I rolled my eyes and lightly punched his arm.
"You would have gotten hurt either way so you better be lucky it was from Mother Nature." I said and smirked at him… I heard my cell phone ringing and looked to see my bag…. I almost forgot that I left it there. I walked over to it and answered.
"Yep." Was all I said, putting my hands on my hips.
"Hey…I got another assignment for you right now…it's in Gotham! It will get dangerous and it's the same as the last one, but you might die. Let me hear you scream for joy." He said as I frowned… "I don't hear joy or any screaming."
"Really…? Another one… How are you getting this information?" I questioned as he chuckled.
"It's not hard to access Eagle's Oath mission assignments in a DMV office, but it is risky…Want to do it-"
"Hey, Viktorya…Something came up…my mother…needs my help now…sorry." He said before packing his stuff and running pretty fast to out of my sight…Probably a mission
"Viktorya?" I heard Hacker called out.
"I'm in…"