Love Struck

Chapter 14 - Tipsy

Shadow's POV 6:00pm

Archer and Jason had to have had around four beers right now and Ghost is starting to drink a little more as well. I think he had around three as well. I'm trying not to drink, but the more they have the madder they are getting about it. Archer just went to get more for everyone and Jason and Ghost are eyeing me down from across the table.

"You ok Shadow?" Asked Ghost.

"Yeah, Why?" I asked back.

"Your not drinking is all." Stated Jason.

"I don't have to drink like you guys to have a good time." I replied.

Archer then came back with four more beers.

He quickly passed them out and I hesitated at mine.

I already had two. I'm afraid if I drink anymore I'll lose it.

"You ok Shadow?" Asked Archer who was already nearly done his new beer.

I slowly rolled my eyes.

"Why do all of you keep asking me that?! I'm fucking fine!" I shouted at them.

All of them looked at me as if they were annoyed by me.

"I can see now why Amy doesn't want to date you. You're a complete douche." Stated Archer.

I quickly glared at him with intense anger as Ghost and Jason looked in shock.

"What?!" Questioned Archer to Ghost and Jason.

I knew it was the alcohol talking so I relaxed.

"Nothing; don't worry about it." I replied to him.

We all remained silent for a few minutes and I was going to ask why they were sent to South End before by Logan, but I knew I wouldn't get a good response from any of them.

So I just remained silent as the party went on.

Archer got up to get more beer and I was starting to worry about him.

When he came back he came with only three this time.

He passed them out to Jason and Ghost and they continued to drink.

Archer was like a camel. He's on his six now.

Archer finished it in like one chug and as soon as he was done he went for my beer that I didn't open.

I quickly grabbed it as soon as he grabbed it.

Archer looked into my eyes.

"Let go!" Shouted Archer.

"I think you've had enough." I stated calmly.

Archer began to get mad.

"Dude Shadow's right. You've had like six already, take a breath and chill." Urged Jason.

"Fuck you! Don't tell me how much I can handle!" Shouted Archer.

Ghost quickly took his arm.

"There right man, just relax." Added Ghost.

Archer looked at the three of us in anger then when he knew he was outmatched he let go of the beer and leaned back in his chair.

We all relaxed after that until the owner came up to us.

"Hey, guys!" He shouted at us.

Archer quickly looked at him.

"Want do you want pee wee!" He shouted back.

Jason and Ghost began to laugh as I watched in suspicion.

"You've had enough and I would like you to go!" He replied.

"Go…!" I cut Archer off.

"Listen can I talk to you for a few minutes?" I asked the club owner.

Everyone looked at me.

"Sure." Replied the owner while leading me up the stairs and back outside.

"Why are we outside?" I asked him.

"I need some fresh air and it's more private." He replied while going into the ally next to the store.

I followed him and when he stopped he turned to look at me.

"So what is it?" He asked.

"My friends are drunk I know that and I'm angry at them to, but you have to understand we have all risked our lives and we are just trying to relax." I stated.

"First off, I don't care. I wish all of you would just vanish. The rebellion can't beat G.U.N hell it can't even beat the Anti-rebellion. Second, your friends are pathetic. You are lucky I haven't called Stalker and got you all killed." He stated in force.

"Is that a threat?" I asked.

"If you and your friends don't leave soon then no isn't a threat, it's a promise." He replied.

"You know what then you better call Stalker." I stated.

"Why's that?" He asked back.

"Because me and my friends aren't leaving." I replied.

"Is that a threat?" He asked in force.

"No, it's a promise." I replied while quickly taking out my combat knife.

My knife was sent straight into his gut and I held it in with all my strength.

His mouth widened in shock and pain as I ripped it out covered in his blood.

He remained standing while holding his stomach and I slowly went behind him.

I quickly slashed my blade across his throat.

His blood came squirting out in a fountain like formation.

As I went back in front of him. The owner dropped to his knees and I slowly went down on mine.

I gently lifted his chin up with the tip of my knife and he stared into my eyes.

"The rebellion in your mind may not be able to beat G.U.N, but we sure as hell can beat you." I stated as I stood back up.

The owner then fell onto his face and bleed out like most of the pigs in the store. As soon as I knew it was over I bent over and picked up his cell phone. I quickly went through his text messages and found that he was contacted by Adam about an hour ago. The message read.

"I want my money Jim and it better be all of it or you and your family will have one hell of a time walking away with no legs."

"I guess Jim owed him." I said to myself.

"Poor Jim. I'll be sure Adam gets the message that he's unable to pay anytime soon."

I quickly dropped the phone and went back inside the store.

"Where's Jimmy?" Asked the butcher.

"After we were done talking he got a phone call from his wife saying his kid was sick and she needed him home. He told me to tell you that you are to look after the club while he's gone." I replied while heading for the stairs.

The butcher was surprised and was left silent as I went back to my friends who completely lost it.

Archer was drunk and dancing his ass off on the floor while Jason was flirting with one of the nearby strippers. Ghost had his head down and he was trying to drink his last beer for the night.

I slowly approached him.

"You ok?" I asked.

"I'm tired….did you…ahhh…did you…talk to ahhh…that guy?" Asked Ghost who was almost out of it.

I rested my hand on his shoulder.

"He's not a problem." I replied.

Ghost smiled and tried to raise his head up.

"You done?" I asked.

"Yeah, I've had enough Shadow." Replied Ghost while feeling his forehead.

"How about I get Archer and Jason and we go back to base?" I offered him.

"Sounds good." Replied Ghost.

I patted him on the shoulder and slowly got back up and approached Jason who was flirting with the stripper.

I patted his back as I came into his view.

"So Jason how's your aids?" I asked him.

Jason looked at me in shock as the stripper left grossed out.

"What the fuck was that for?!" He shouted at me.

"Come on man we have to go. Everyone's drunk and we need some rest." I stated while taking his shoulder.

"You could have just said so. Instead of being a cock blocker." He replied.

'Haha! I'm sorry man." I apologized.

"I don't care it was funny." Stated Jason while beginning to laugh himself.

I took Jason back to the table where Ghost was still trying to recover himself.

As soon as Jason took his seat I went for Archer, who couldn't be more drunk.

"WOOOOO!" Shouted Archer as he danced like a retard.

I slowly walked through the crowd and approached Archer.

Archer had a friend. She was just as drunk.

"Come on babe, Shake that ass!" He shouted while holding a beer.

I quickly put my hand on his shoulder.

"Archer!" I shouted because the music was so loud in the center of the crowd.

Archer looked at me.

"Well if it isn't Mr. sober!"

"Come on man we have to go!" I shouted.

"Go! What do you mean go!?" He shouted back.

"Everyone's had too much to drink and it's getting late!" I replied.

"Late! It's like eight! You're such a pussy Shadow its no wonder Amy told you off!" He shouted.

My anger came running.

"Come on dude I'm trying to help you!" I stated.

"Help me?! You need to help yourself by growing a pair of balls so Amy will have some reason to bend over!" Replied Archer.

I immediately clutched my fist.

"And you know what else Shadow you need to…!" I instantly punched Archer straight in the face.

Everyone stopped and formed a circle around me and Archer who was knocked out in front of me.

I looked around and then back at my drunken friend.

I quickly lifted up his body and carried him back to the table where my other friends looked at me in shock.

"What did you do!?" Asked Jason.

"Archer's drunk I understand Jason, but there only so much he can say to me until I decide to do something." I replied.

I put Archer in his seat and the party continued.

I slowly sat down next to Ghost who was almost out himself.

"When do you want to go?" Asked Jason.

"It looks like everyone's done so let's just head back." I replied.

Jason nodded his head and slowly picked up Archer who was now sleeping it all off.

I tapped Ghost on his shoulder and he was almost there.

"Come on." I said softly in his ear.

Ghost tried his best but couldn't bring himself up without help.

I took him by the shoulder and he rested his head on the side of my face.

Jason led the way outside and we started to make our way back to base.

I looked at Ghost's watch and it was 8:30.

Jason was drunk himself, but not in as bad as a condition as Ghost and Archer.

I'm sure Ghost would be ok, if I didn't have to drug him.

"So Shadow." Said Jason.

"What's up?" I asked.

"You know Archer…!" I cut him off.

"I know it was just the beers don't worry. I'm not mad at him. When he wakes up later you can tell him not to worry we're still friends."

Jason smiled and nodded his head as we continued down the streets.

We came towards the part of the city where the Anti-rebellion was before and we tried our best to avoid any trouble. Unfortunately this time we couldn't help it.

A gang was waiting for us at the corner of the intersection. We stopped as they turned to see us.

"What do we have here!?" Said the gang's leader.

"I think we have some solider boys!" Shouted another man.

The leader approached me and Ghost.

"What are you guys doing out so late?" He asked me.

"We were just out for a few drinks is all." I stated.

"I don't want anyone especially soldiers in my turf, you understand?" He asked me.

I'm trying not to get into a fight.

"Yes sir." I replied.

"You're lucky I'm in a good mood, solider boy. Otherwise I'd have Stalker come down and kick your ass." He stated.

"Can we go?" I asked.

The leader and his men looked at me with care and then replied.

"Go. But if I see you around here again, I'll be sure to make our meeting quick."

"Understood." I stated.

The gang stepped aside and let Jason and I pass without a problem.

We quickly made our way up the street and back into rebellion territory.

We relaxed and safely made our way back to the capital.

As we approached the front door, the patrolling Squad stopped us.

"Is everyone ok?" Asked the squad leader.

I pointed my view towards Archer and replied.

"Some of us had too much to drink and we're all tired."

"I'm happy you all got back safely. I would go rest that off if I was you guys." He stated while stepping aside.

"Thanks." I said as we entered the base.

As soon as we entered the patrol took our armor and signed us back in.

"We'll see you and Ghost tomorrow, ok?" Stated Jason.

"Alright Jason, it was fun. Thanks for the good time." I replied.

"Anytime." Stated Jason as he carried Archer back to there quarters.

Ghost was asleep and all I had to do now was take him and tuck him in goodnight.

"I'm sorry ghost. I didn't want to do this." I said to myself feeling guilty.

I slowly walked by the arms master to reach the halls and I quickly looked at him and he nodded.

That means he has my gear ready for tonight. Looks like I'm all set.

I quickly rushed Ghost back to our room and set him under the covers.

Ghost was going to be out for a bit. I slowly rubbed my hand across his warm quills.

"Goodnight brother. I'm sorry it had to be that way." I said to his sleeping body.

I tucked him in and then made my way out into the hallway and back towards the arms master.

I stopped in front of him and we both stared at each other.

"You ready?" He asked.

I nodded.

"Then let's get this started." He replied.

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