Chapter 11: 13th day
I had planned to promote Widget to one of the Fingers. His new powers would deserve the rank, but he kept refusing in the past, because he is in three different motor cycle gangs, and has no time to become a ranked members, even a 'Finger' rank.. now that i have three Lieutenants, i need six Fingers in total. Half of them would be promoted this very day. The three who could beat down the Murder of Crows Lieutenants, and make them scream hard enough for me to hear. King is the 1st one. Now, we go to another alley.
Murder of Crows Lieutenant Rave. A typical goth guy with an asshole attitute. Two of my gang members stare at him, having him cornered.
" It seems you have got me cornered..." Rave says, looking at the two. " Though i feel sorry for you two... " He reveals crow-like claws. " One arm for each." He runs at the two fearlessly. " Were it not for your leader returning..." He passes the two bikers, their heads being torn to shreds. Blood drips off Rave's claws. " Boss and I would've wiped you all." He walks back to his bike. He then stops, looking up sensing a strong presence. " ... i cannot believe guys like yourself are still in the soldier rank of your gang."
A girl jumps off from a building, landing safely right in front of Rave. " Why thank you. Would only speak leagues above the former Finger members and above"
Rave looks into the woman's eyes. " Have we... met before? You're that Ryanne girl... who's also a fucking COP!"
Ryanne smiles, revealing two spiked brass knuckels. She only wears a band shirt under her gang jacket, and the usual biker jeans and boots. " One year ago, when you guys fucking shot King!"
" That's right... you killed my older bro Crowbar!" Rave loses his cool, raising his claws. " I'm going to have some FUN with you, little mouse!"
The two charge at each other. But to Rave's surprise, she outcclasses him in speed. Ryanne ducks down, then stomps her knuckles upwards, against Rave's wrists. She jumps back, smiling. " Two hands for my two friends you just killed..."
" My... hands... you dis-armed me." Rave looks sad.
" Don't start crying now... After all, it is time for you to scream." She raises one of her fists, and jams the knuckle right against Rave's left cheek.
I smile, when i recognize Rave's screaming. " Hmmm.. judging by the aura, that's Ryanne's doing. But Crop and Tin also went that way... don't tell me..." I look a bit down, two of my members died as well. I then look at the direction where a 3rd scream comes from. A young woman is tossed right in front of my feet. Murder of Crow's Darksparrow. A total bitch. My biker Bull, the same guy who took care of Io not long before, appears from the shadows.
" Just wanted ya to see it yourself, when i make her scream, boss." Bull tells me. 5 Bulldogs follow him, ran to him all the way from home.
I smile when i see the little sweet hearts chew on her, making her scream. I'm drinking a beer with Bull.
" Ah, yes. Consider yourself promoted." I say to him with a grin.
Ryanne. A cop, assisting Daniel a lot on the bureau. My brother, however, does not yet know she's one of the Justicrutors. When my bro arrived, Ryanne knew it still had to be kept secret, and went off to fight crime.
Bull, an animal lover. Owner of 5 different Bulldogs. Has no real special powers and abilities, exept for his strong connection with animals, more with dogs, but mostly with his five own personally trained canines.
With the 3 new Fingers, King, Ryanne and Bull, i drive off, carrying Crop and Tin with us. Io just watched. There was no real need for my own canine friend to interfere. And once again, he runs with us, keeping up easily, as we head back to the Justicrutioner's crib. When i return, i smile to hear the news from Bomb that Crow had fun torturing the shit out of Koruz. I place Crop and Tin in some coffins, and they are carried away to the basement for now. I take a better look at the sawed-off shotgun, imagining Daniel's face when i hand it to him.
3 days later, day 13..
I stand in front of the door leading to the room where Ella and Jessica were training. My gut feeling told me they would leave the room, so i wait. And indeed, the door opens.
" Bro!" She jumps into my arms. I embrace her with a smile. Not long after, i do the same to Jessica.
" You should be VERY proud of your sister" Jessica smiles, rubbing a hand through Ella's hair. " She will deal with the assassin girl. You can count on her!"
" You have both become stronger." I said, this time focussing a little bit. I, however, then turn my focus to another room. " Tell everyone to leave the crib RIGHT NOW!"
" Brother?" Ella looks at me, wondering.
" GO! NOW!" I shout, to which Ella quickly begins running, followed by Jessica. Not long after, i get pushed back half of the building by Daniel, who has completely lost it. " SHIT! He FAILED!" I kinda freak out, not being able to sense Ronald's aura. I then look at Daniel. " What the FUCK happened to ya, bro?" No response. Just growling. " In this state..." i get pushed back even more. " He'll KILL me.. "
" I'm... sorry..." I see Ronald walking out of the room, supporting on the door opening and bleeding heavily. " I used my own power to FORCE his out... It is... because he... locked all this anger up... " He then passes out.
" I know... beating people up is more healthy, bro." He punches me through a wall, sending me outside, against Bomb, who catches me, but we fly against another building. Everyone else has gathered, and look in awe. Daniel rampages towards Bomb and me. Ella wants to stand in the way, thinking she could calm our brother down, but Jessica quickly pulls her out of the way. Chains wrap around one of Daniel's legs. Crow barely pulls him back. I crawl out of the rubble and look at Daniel.
" DANIEL!" Ryanne now reveals herself. Daniel suddenly stands still for a while, surpired to hear her voice. He turns to look at Ryanne.
" Jessica... go fix up Ronald." I command, to which she nods. " Now you've got a bit of control, bro... all those years of rage... beat it out on me. I'll succeed where our friend Ronald failed." I see a small sign of gratitude in my brother's eyes. Indeed, i would make the PERFECT punching bag, since i understand Daniel like no other.
" ... Ryanne... you've got some explaining to do right after this match." Daniel says in a short moment of re-gaining control, then blasts at me.
" Follow me, bro! Don't wanna hurt our friends, now do ya?" I run away, to a more desserted alley.
After hours, slowly, i see him calm down. I smile. FINALLY my cool-headed brother gets loose. We both end up covered in blood and bruises. He looks down, even more exhausted and burnt out then i am. He is about to pass out, but still... i manage to hear his whisper.
" Bro... thank you..." He says, falling down, i catch him in a hug, smiling.
Late night. Everyone else stood awake, waiting for us to show up. Carrying Daniel on my back, i return one hour before sunrise, smiling.
" Yes!" Ella looks happy.
" Knew you could do it..." Crow says, grinning lightly.
" Guys... tomorrow's an important day. You should be fucking sleeping." I say, mocking them all, though glad all our friends waited for us.
Did you see that, Aruma sensei? " The grinning telepath asks.
" They're ready... all of them" Aruma nods. " Still..." He releases the police chief, whom he chocked to death. " They will soon all choose... assassination, or slavery.."
Ronald's primary wounds were healed, his life was no longer in danger. However, because of all the training, as well as healing up Daniel and myself, Jessica lost too much energy to heal the lesser wounds as well. Both of them would not be able to join us in the last battle. The new Fingers as well, were ordered to stay at the crib for repairs, together with the soldier members. I find myself in a circle with Daniel, Ella, Crow and Bomb.
" Today... is the day. Daniel and myself will face our old master, Aruma..." I look at Ella. " I believe you will deal with Aruma's child once and for all." Then, i look at Crow. " You've told me that there is somebody out there, with them, which makes your swords itch, right?" Then i turn at Bomb. " Everyone else in their team is yours."
I hear a bark behind me. I turn to face Io. I smile. " It looks like we've got a sixth warrior among us. Very well.. i believe in your strength as well, Io. Please, support Bomb in taking care of any other threats. " I feel a hand on my shoulder.
" Make that seven." I turn around, to see Widget smile.
" Widget.. only Lieutenant and above... beside, go to your family. You're absent too much. Spend some time with them, please."
Widget looks a bit sad, but then thinks of his wife and children. " Yeah... you may have powered me up, and i even think of accepting the position of 'finger', but my family... well, just promise me all of you will return to visit my wife and children for a cop of coffee."
" Wouldn't miss it for the world" Daniel smiles. He walks up to Ryanne. " We leave at dawn, right bro?"
" Right" i nod.
" The sun's allmost up" Daniel looks at the sky, then at Ryanne. The two walk out for a while, to watch the sunrise. " Why... didn't you tell me you were a member?"
Ryanne giggles. " You never asked!"
Daniel facepalms to this. Indeed, he never even THOUGHT about his. Actually, with all that anger being in his control, all he could do to this, is laugh. Ella and I smile at this, to see our brother laugh truly. Finally, he's calm..
" Oh, and one more thing..." Ryanne says, blushing.
" Huh? Sure, what is-" before he could finish, Daniel receives a kiss on his mouth by Ryanne. " Beat that man and return to me"
Daniel nods as he gets up and walks up to us.
Sis giggles, i smirk at this. " Well then..." i say, walking towards my bike, strapping my battle axe on my back again. " Sun's up. Time to roar out" I take my seat on the motorcycle, Ella behind me. Crow and Bomb sit on theirs, right behind me. Io barks, ready to keep up with us again, while Daniel, still blushing, walks up to Ronald's car, which he lends.
I'm start my engine, grinning. About to roar out. But then, i feel a warm hand on my left hand. I look at my left, and stare into Jessica's eyes. How.. just how could i forget how beautiful she looks. It is like i forget everything, like the two of us were in a completely different world for a moment. She throws her arms around me.
" Drive safely, leader" She says, kissing my cheek. Then, to make it not look too awkward, she does the same with the passanger behind me, Ella, her brother Bomb, and our dog Io. She walks up to Crow, who glares at her, but smiles faintly, raising a hand for a high five.
The engines roar, and we roar out. I hear my sister giggle behind me once again.
" What's so funny sis?" I ask her.
" The cool-headed brother and the hot-headed brother... both of you look so cute right now!" She smiles.
I laugh a bit at this, but then pretend to be serious. " Sis, focus on your upcomming battle! Besides... i remember you saying 'King is kinda cute' in your sleep1"
" Bro, that's OUR secret! Please don't tell anyone!"
Bomb speeds up, to drive next to me. " Klaus."
" What's on your mind?" I ask him.
" Something.. doesn't feel right... i'm going to chase after Widget. I feel a bit ill for some reason, and i fear for his safety."
" So i'm not the only one who felt it.." I look at Io, who nods at me. " Move out!" I command the two. They take a left turn on the next alley.
" We cannot affort to lose their help..." Crow tells me.
" We'll be fine..." I look ahead. " Morning light... today will be the first day into a new world!"
