Overcoming Darkness That Is Headed Right For You
Don't Drop That Bomb On Me- Chapter 12
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Credits to chapter title go to Bryan Adams.
Outside the House
Peyton looked over at Brooke. Brooke rolled her eyes and looked at Peyton. Peyton just looked to the floor.
Brooke- Peyton... What did you do?
Peyton looked up at Brooke evilly, She walked up to Brooke.
Peyton- Sorry, Brooke.
Brooke just looked at her confused and backed away. Peyton whipped out at club and whacked Brooke over the head. Brooke fell unconsiouce to the floor. Peyton smiled and proceeded inside the house.
Random Room
Keith and Haley were hiding behind a couch in one of the rooms. They were both so worried. As much as Keith hated to admit it, Dan was right. By coming in here with no protection, they were outnumbered, someone got caught in the process, and they didn't get Nathan out. So far there were 0 for 3.
Haley- This is so bad. I can't believe that this happened.
Keith- I wonder what was so bad, that Lucas felt the need to barge in there like that. He better have had one hell of a reason for doing it.
Haley- Well, he was listening in on the conversation remember? Maybe, he heard something that made him bug out.
Keith- Yeah, I guess. We need to find some way to get them out of there.
Haley looked around the room and spotted something on the ceiling.
Haley- Keith?
Keith- Yeah?
Haley- There is a vent up there. It might lead to the room Nate and Lucas are in.
Keith- Nice one. I'll give you a boost.
Another Room
Lucas couldn't believe the scene playing out before him. There was a psycho holding a knife to his brother's throat and about 4 other men scattered throughout the room with machine guns pointed at him.
Janus- You shouldn't have come here, kid.
Lucas just looked at him, there was so much he wanted to say, but he didn't want Nathan to get hurt so he just shut his mouth. Nathan was shivering because he was so nervous. One wrong move, and he would be dead. The knife was so close to his throat. Lucas looked over at Nathan with pleading eyes. Luke didn't know what to do.
Janus- What am I supposed to do now? I either kill you or let you walk away. Or, I can just kill your precious little brother.
Lucas- No! Just, please.. look. What did you expect? That all of this was going to fall into place? You think the city is just going to hand over three million dollars to you?
Janus- You are really not helping... And since you seam to know everything, it's funny you can't see what is right in front of you.
Janus let go of Nathan and walked up to Lucas. Lucas wanted to punch him so bad.
Lucas- What are you talking about?
Janus- Why don't you turn around...
Nathan looked past Lucas and saw what Janus was referring to. Nathan got wide eyed, as he looked at the site before him. Lucas took note of Nathan's shocked expression. He turned around and Peyton was holding a gun to Lucas.
Air Vent
Keith and Haley were lurking around the ventilation system trying to find the room Lucas and Nathan were in.
Haley- Jeez, how big is this house?
Keith looked at Haley and looked down. He saw Nathan, Lucas, and PEYTON?
Keith- Oh God.
Haley- What?
Haley looked down and saw Peyton holding a gun to Lucas, Janus smiling, Nathan looking on in shock while tied to a chair, and four other men in the room smiling.
Haley- Peyton was in on this the whole damn time?!
Keith shh'd Haley.
Keith- We need to think of a plan?
Haley- Brooke... Brooke was outside with Peyton alone... do you think she is alright?
Keith- I hope so... but let's focus on one thing at a time.
Haley nodded her head and looked down at the scene coming from the room below.
Room
Lucas looked over at Peyton in shock.
Lucas- Peyton? You were in on this the whole time?
Peyton- What can I say? There is a nice sum of money involved.
Nathan laughed.
Peyton- What are you laughing at?
Nathan- Well, it's just that the last time someone was in a deal with this guy, he was killed.
Janus- He was going soft. For my plans to work, I need someone who has no remorse.
Nathan- And you think that some high school girl was the best option?
Peyton- Don't forget who has the gun, Nate.
Lucas- Where is Brooke?
Peyton- Taken care of.
Lucas- I swear to God if you hurt her---
Peyton- Yeah yeah, let's talk about Brooke when you get out of danger okay?
Janus- Enough with the chit chat. We have to find out what we are going to do with our young friend Lucas. I don't appreciate people who come barging into my business.
Lucas- Well, It's not just your business. Just let Nathan go and we will walk away and won't tell the cops anything.
Janus looked to the floor and smiled. He then looked back at Lucas.
Janus- And what about my three million dollars. Should I just let that go to?
Lucas- You already have a million.
Janus- Look around you! Do you see how many people I have working for me? They need their cut, and one million is just not going to do it for me.
Lucas- I guess I forgot the part where hurting Nathan was part of your plan!
Janus- He needs to learn to respect me. You care about him so much?
Lucas didn't say anything he just kept looking at Nathan who was looking back at him with fear lurking in his eyes.
Janus- I said, do you care about him!?
Lucas- YES, yes of course I do.
Janus- Then get out of here, without Nathan, or he dies.
Lucas- You want me to just leave him here? Yeah, okay.
Janus walked over to Nathan, cocked a gun and pointed it at Nathan's head.
Janus- You think I am kidding? I'll do it!
Nathan- It's okay, Luke. Just go...
Lucas- I don't want to leave you here with him!
Nathan- If you don't then he is going to kill me, then he'll kill you, so just leave.
Janus- I would take his advice.
Air Vent
Haley- We have to do something...
Keith- Oh Crap!
Haley- What, what's wrong?
Suddenly, the air vent gave in and Haley and Keith fell into the room.
Room
Janus looked and saw Haley and Keith getting up from the floor and looked at Lucas.
Janus- YOU SAID YOU WERE ALONE!
Keith- He is alone, we came on our own. Lucas said he was coming here to get Nathan and we followed him. He didn't even know we came.
Keith looked over at Peyton.
Keith- And you... how could you do this? Nathan is your friend.
Peyton- I don't care about friendship. I have lost everyone I ever cared about. My mom, Ellie, My dad, and Lucas. I have nothing else to live for. So why not make some extra cash.
Haley- You are unbelievable. So you are saying that if anything happened to Nathan or Lucas or anyone else, you wouldn't have any regrets knowing that you were involved.
Peyton- What do you know, Haley? You have everything. Parents that care about you, good grades, and your in love. You don't know anything about me.
Haley- This is below you, Peyton.
Janus- Enough of his nonsense.
Ignoring the guns pointed at her, Haley ran to Nathan who was looking at her in shock.
Nathan- Oh Haley, you shouldn't have come here.
Haley- Your my husband and I love you! You thought I was going to sit this one out?
Janus - YOU ALL HAVE FIVE SECONDS TO GET OUT OF HERE OR I'LL KILL NATHAN!
Keith- Look, let's try and work something out, ok?
Janus- No! I am done with this stupid game! This is the last time I am going to say it! Get the hell out!
Keith looked down knowing that he had to leave. If he didn't, Janus would kill Nathan for sure.
Keith- Come on, Luke.
Lucas- What?
Keith- If we don't leave he is going to kill him.
All of a sudden, Janus' watch started beeping. He looked down at it and smiled. He looked up at Lucas, Keith and then over the Haley and Nathan.
Janus- Times up...