Dance Vigilantes
Chapter 25: Comments
Brynn's POV
Surprisingly, I'm not that sleep deprived anymore after the patrol we did last night. Either my body's getting used to it or it had something to do with the rush I felt when I was out as Starlight. This had never happened to me before. I felt so alive last night, with all the action and I felt so alive now! Whatever, good for me than bad anyway. I got to school without Kenzie and JoJo. Kenzie was 'out as a light' as Melissa said it and JoJo used mouthwash as shampoo for some reason! I swear, that girl…
I went to my locker to grab my needed things and leave the ones I needed later. After that, I went to my class. While walking, I checked Instagram to check and like some posts and read some comments. I appreciated them but some were really mean, especially that one of Kaylee's where she called us worthless in her comment on my post. It was our group picture from Starpower, all smiles, our first major victory in a while, with Steph standing awkwardly in the middle with a crown and sash on her. Her half smile, half scowl was pretty hilarious to see.
As I went walking, stuck in my phone, I suddenly felt a solid object bumped into me and I stumbled, books getting scattered on the ground
"Come on lady, it's not hard to watch where you're going! Stop texting while walking too!" a male voice said as I got my bearings. He seemed rude. But then again, I was the one plastered on the phone
"Sorry...no need to be snarky.." I muttered as I picked up my books
"Here, let me help you.." The boy said as he picked up one book and gave it to me. I lift my head to face him and I was slightly shocked to see who it was.
It was the boy from the convenience store that got ganged up. What was his name? Aidan? He had a few small bruises left and a bandage on his cheeks but otherwise, he looks clean. He also looked handsome too now that I had a close look at him. He had a guitar case strapped behind him, making him smaller looking
"Uhhh hello? You're kind of looking at me weird now" He said with a quick chuckle and I realized, I'm already staring at him for a long time
"Oh uh...sorry for bumping into you like that. Should have been looking…" I said to him.
"No problem with that. I'm Aidan! You're Brynn right?" He said with a very charming smile...my gosh what am I saying?
"Umm yeah. How'd you know my name?" I asked him
"Well you did appear on national television and your talk of the dance community as being one of the best" He said with a light laugh
Of course. How'd I miss that? Perhaps the effects of little sleep is still with me
"Oh yeah. Sorry, a little sleep deprived. You looked roughed up" I said to him. His smiling face turned serious
"Oh, this? It's nothing. Just a mess that I handled He replied. Wow, at least give Starlight credit
"This doesn't look like a little mess" I said with a smirk and raised eyebrow. His face seemed to falter
"I guess a tough guy stint ain't for me. Some bullies beat me up last night but luckily, Fusion came helping and beat the shit out of 'em. Man, I still can't forget about that Starlight" He said in a sort of wistful trance
"Starlight? Who might that be?" I lied
"I don't know but she's such a badass! You should have seen her! I can't stop thinking about her!" He exclaimed with a wide smile. My, my, I have a big fan already!
"Wow! Wish I could have seen it if she's such a badass" I said with a chuckle, stifling the urge to be flattered about the compliment
"Well I gotta go now. Nice meeting you! Hope I can see you around again!" He said as he went towards the next hall. Before he proceed further turned back to me and smiled
"By the way, everyone was right, you are really pretty" He said with a wink and then he was gone. I was genuinely at a lost for words
"Well Brynn..I didn't know you have a boyfriend already?" A voice behind me said. I turned and see Mackenzie and JoJo grinning wide, that I swear their lips would rip anytime. JoJo was wearing an old ALDC jacket over a red tank top and some skinny jeans while Kenzie was wearing ripped jeans and a T-Shirt that said "Shirt" on it. While JoJo wore her signature side ponytail with a red bow to boot, Mackenzie's hair was disheveled
"Wait what?! I just met the guy! He ain't my boyfriend!" I said to him. Kenzie then leaned in closer with her smile not wavering
"That's also what JoJo said when I asked her about her and Cameron!" Kenzie said
"Asked? You did a full in interrogation! We're only friends by the way!" JoJo whined
"So Brynnyboo, who's that cute guy?" Kenzie asked
"Stop assuming stuff Kenzie! His name's Aidan or something" I said half truthfully. As if I could say, "'Oh that's the guy that got beat up but saved by Starlight, who by the way, is also me!'
"Aidan? I know him! he hangs around with Cam sometimes! He's a pretty good musician and gals love the way he plays the guitar…" JoJo mused dreamily. I see I have explanation for the big ass guitar
"He plays guitar?!" Kenzie exclaimed with excitement in her eyes
"Please don't tell me both of you aren't thinking of collabing with him for a song…" I said, with a face palm
"Maybe…." Kenzie slyly said
"I asked him already but said his schedule is full.." JoJo said
"Come on! Let's just go to class already!" I whined as I went to our first class
"Why? So you can daydream about your new boyfriend?" Kenzie laughed besides me. JoJo was full on batting an eye at me, like those in disney shows
"Shut up Ziegler and Siwa, keep doing that and all your juice will go to your eye sockets!" That made them laugh even harder. No respect whatsoever
Mackenzie's POV
Boy, am I one big mess! I almost got late because oversleeping. It's not my fault my bed finds me delicious! I was up all night shooting a video for my Youtube channel. Class was really boring and it's just making me sleepy as hell. So secretly, I grabbed my phone and checked my channel from there for thee comments. It's about my night time routine and what I do before going to bed. The comments were more than unwelcoming. They were downright insulting
Washed up!
Lol! You're still relevant?
No one wants to see a criminal!
Get a life already! Or better yet, join Abby in jail!
I felt that I was about to cry. The comments were so hurting. That is, until I saw one particular comment that was different. Two actually
Johnny Orlando
Not cool everyone! Mackenzie's a good kid! Stop the hate! She doesn't need this. She's amazing!
Maya Orlando
I think those saying to Kenzie to get a life should look in the mirror. Hating on a 12 year old….smh. Be mature!
I couldn't help but smile. Two people may only defend me but they were enough: My friend or should I say, boyfriend Johnny and her sister Lauren Maya Orlando. I met them because me and Johnny had the same music manager. We became friends and hit it up there. Out of all the people who I thought were my friends, Johnny and Maya were one of the only few to stay. They didn't base their friendship on fame. They didn't judge us because of the incident and like us, they know we're innocent. I closed Youtube and texted Johnny and Maya my thanks and appreciation
Kenzie: Thanks for defending me you guys! Really appreciate it. Love you guys so much!
Then after a couple of seconds, both of them texted back
Maya xoxo: You needed it and you expect us to abandon you? Never!
JohnnyLoves: Don't mind them Kenz. Just focus on the people who really matter. Btw...miss you so much ;(
By this time, I was really smiling wide, more because of Johnny. It had been a while since we got to hangout. Long distance relationships sucks! I continued on texting with Johnny only
Kenzie: Miss you more boo. I really want to see you bad too. Please come to Chicago ;(
JohnnyLoves: Soon boo...soon :) Oh by the way, I have a surprise for you ;)
Kenzie: Really? What's the surprise? Tell me mofo! :D
Before I got to read his reply however, a hand suddenly grabbed hold of my hand and snatched my phone. I was about to protest and scowl at whoever the fuck dared grabbed my phone but I didn't have the nerve to do that to a teacher, who was scowling at me instead. Everyone in the class was looming at me. I saw Brynn across her seat and mouthed "What did you do?!" to me
"Is there something wrong with how I teach Ms. Ziegler? Find my class boring hm?" The teacher said, her scowl not leaving her face
"Err...no Ms. This is all a misunderstanding hehe…" I started. I saw my phone flicker ti black, auto locking my screen. Phew! Good thing because I was sure my teacher was gonna browse the fuck out of my phone and maybe find something that she might think be good for tabloids and some photos there were...for my eyes only.
"Then why are you texting in the middle of my class Ms. Ziegler? Seems like you're more entertained by this...I suppose it can't be helped. Ex celebrities like you have a hard time adjusting to a normal, boring life…" That got my teeth gritting. She's one of those people who think they know who you are by watching you on a tv: the most annoying people to walk the earth. How dare she talk like that to me!
"It won't happen again, I promise. Now if I could have my phone back, we can just...let this behind us.." I said with a convincing smile and tone of voice but the teacher moved my phone away further.
"You can have this back….after detention" She said as she went back to her desk
"Detention? Come on! It's just a fucking text!" I exclaimed
"And time is just numbers. 2 hours detention then!"
"But I-"
"You want that to be 3 Ms. Ziegler?" The teacher said with a stern, stony look. I got a glance at Brynn who was now mouthing "Shut the fuck up already" to me. I sighed and conceded, slunking back on my chair, with sniggers and side comments from the rest of the class. It's hard to believe that over weeks ago, we were being swarmed by these same people. I guess my popularity status is dropping fast. I glance at Brynn again and she just face palmed at me. There will be a day that I'll get to facepalm because of other people's stupidity
Kendall's POV
The bell had rung and everyone is pouring out of the room. Finally! The day is just the worst for me. Stella and her witches have been a pain the whole day so far, tormenting me and dissing me out about things they knew nothing about. Worse, I didn't have Lauren to defend me this time because she was sick, or so I heard. I was just glad Stella ain't in my 4th period and it was lunch time, meaning I get to be with the girls.
Before I go to the cafeteria, I went over to the bathroom to retouch my makeup. I put on some mascara and lipstick to tone it again and powdered my face. As I did this, I heard the door open and footsteps came inside. I couldn't see who it was because the door opens through a foyer and I was using the farthest mirror from it
"Well well….looks like someone's trying to be pretty again...not that it would make your face any better" A female voice said followed by 3 high pitched laughters. I whipped my head fast in their direction. Only three bitches made that kind of laugh.
"Oh my god Stella just leave me alone! I don't have time for your shit!" I said as I readied myself and put my makeup on my pouch bag. I try to pass by her but she held my arm tight and stopped me. I faced her, scowling. A contrast to her sickly sweet smile towards me
"What's the rush Kendall? We all just want a little talk to Dance Moms' prettiest….pretty bad that is" Stella said to me as she laughed with her bitch friends. I didn't want to get affected but I can't help it. It feels like it's creeping in on its own all over me, dictating my emotions
"Why are you even bothering me with shit Stella?! I haven't done anything to you to offend you!" I reasoned. She scoffed at me and gave me that annoying smile again
"Like I said, I just hate you. Be pretty than you like, be good what you like but its the same...you're the weakest link among your friends and you would neveeeer…..reach their level. Even the minis were better than you!" Stella said with a laugh as they went out of the bathroom. I didn't want it to get through me but it did. I'm so weak….
I felt like crying because I'm starting to believe them. All my hard work in maintaining my emotions in check are crumbling...no, I won't cry…
I fumbled something in my bag and when I touched the smooth, metallic surface, I pull it out. It was a silver, flat bottle filled with liquid: A flask. I open the cap and smelled. Vodka never smelled so good…..
"I'm sorry girls...but this keeps the tears away…" I mumbled to myself as I took a swig of the burning yet intoxicating beverage
I went to the girls at our usual spot in a bit of a haze. I saw Brynn wave at me and I wave back with a smile that I felt was a little too goofy. Kelly actually saw this and laughed l. When I went to sit, I immediately slumped my head at one side
"Damn Kendall, what happened to ya?" I heard Kalani say as she nudged me. I didn't feel anything. Numbness took over
"I'm good...just sleepy is all.." I muttered.
This is my coping mechanism: Alcohol. I did it when mom started doing it when our names got ruined. Unlike me however, mom showed it always. If it wasn't for my dad snapping her out of it, she would have became a full alcoholic. But unlike mom, I did it in secret and the only ones who found it out are the girls. They convinced me to stop so I did but after the bullying continued and got worse, I did it again. JoJo almost got me but I have no intention of admitting it again. At least for now
"Wow! Tough night on a homework or you arguing with haters again?" Nia inquired
"Maybe along those lines…" I muttered sleepily
"Weird...just awhile ago, you were all energy and positivity and now you're down the slumps" Kelly wondered. I completely forgot I was with her before first period.
"Hmm...you smell funny too. Put on a little much perfume K?" JoJo said as she sniffed the air. Nia then squinted her eyes towards me. Oh god let me be caught by anyone, just not Nia! She'd berate me so bad!
"Oh leave Kendall alone guys! You can be happy and the suddenly have the whole world on your shoulders in a second!" Kenzie moaned as she turned her laid down head towards me. Opportunity time!
"Uhhh yeah I had a different perfume and a little bit of a whiff hehe...what happened to Kenzie though?" I asked, hoping it would shift the subject
"Well little Ms. Texts-A-Lot here got caught texting her boyfriend in the middle of the class and now she has detention!" Brynn said with a snigger
"Hey! I was thanking him and Maya for defending me against the haters!" Kenzie reasoned
"Sure...and then you went all lovey dovey afterwards" Brynn replied with a laugh and Kenzie just buried her head on the table and moaned loudly. I envy her sometimes. The girls are always there for me but it's also one thing to have someone defend you with all the hate comments. Someone who doesn't jump on the bandwagon of "Hate Kendall K and shit club"
"Damn JoJo did a much more better job than you! JoJo and Cameron were exchanging notes together below their seats that I thought she was going after his dick and they never got caught!" Kelly said with a laugh
"I might have been thinking it…"JoJo said, biting her lips and that just made me laugh loud
"Do that and you might have a different juice on your hands" I added and that got a few loud laughs and JoJo went as red as a tomato
"Kendall I swear.."Nia sighed, shaking her head. I felt the effects of the alcohol leave me. These girls are one of a kind to be with indeed…
Later in the afternoon
Steph's POV
Since dance competition is over, I get to go back to DJAK to train my combat skills. When I went back, kids my age teased me of turning into a sissy because of dance. As of this time, they are all laying on the ground clutching their chests and crotches. Serves them right!
Now I was training Brynn's younger sister, Sadie. Despite her chubby size, she can keep up with me. She is very well trained beforehand and based in her stance and technique, she is very well disciplined
"For someone so fat, you fight fast. No one has ever kept with me this much" I said, complimenting her
"Thanks Steph! Fat is just another term for armor!" She said with a smirk as she charged right at me and tried a jump kick. However, I sidestepped and grabbed her pointed feet and slammed her in the mat. She groaned as he tried to stand up
"But you still have a lot to learn when facing me" I said with a chuckle as I helped her stand up
"You're really good Steph. I wish I could like you someday" Sadie said with a smile and that gave me a familiar sense of deja vu, involving a certain smart ass twin sister
"Believe me, you wouldn't want to become like me" I said to her and that made her cock her eyebrow
"That was amazing girls! Got it all on camera!" Ashlee said as she patted her daughter in the head
"Please don't tell me you caught the one where I got slammed on the mat" Sadie whined
"No promises dear daughter.." Ashlee laughed. I can see why her and mum got along just fine
"Why can't you capture Noah instead?! "
"Well I would but he's busy flirting with someone!" Ashlee said as she jabbed a finger towards Noah's direction. He was with Hailee, being taught by her which he was listening intently but from time to time, he'd make a move to flirt, much to Hailee's embarrassment. That kid's gonna be a casanova some day
Later that night
Safehouse F
"Okay girls, now try to extend your leg above your head like this.."
"okay..uhh...oh fuck that hurts!"
"Please Anne marie...it's easy, watch!" I said as I lifted my legs straight up, extending beyond my head. While preparing, me and Anne marie were being shown some moves by Brynn, who had really freakishly cool flexibility
"How do the two of you make it look easy?! Its like you don't even have bones!" Anne marie whined
"Improving flexibility takes a lot of time and patience Anne marie. You have to be dedicated in stretching all the time" Brynn explained
"Then explain her! Aside from being spineless!" Anne marie replied, pointing to me.
"You're also taught to improve flexibility in Urban Predator my dear sister...by the way, you have 10 seconds before I pummel you to the ground" I said to my sister, with the last part being said ominously. She gulped and looked nervous
"Is this because of calling you spineless? Its just a prank hehe…"
"8 seconds left!"
"Eep!" She squeaked as she ran away from us. Brynn just laughed at everything
"She's sure scared of you!" Brynn said
"Oh she knows it's tough love. I can't have even the smallest nerve to hurt her" I said back
"For a tough as nails kind of person, you sure have a soft spot for your siblings" She said back to me
"I do don't I? Even if one of them is a pain in the ass, smart ass, I really love them so much"
"I'm just glad they didn't get to experience being on that Urban Predator stuff" Brynn said somberly. I felt myself be tense and locked eyes with hers, which was filled with surprise. I must have looked ominous to her
"I would never let them be subject to any hell Brynn, especially the hell I went through…"
"I see...I'm sorry if I touched a sensitive topic" Brynn said
"It's fine. Urban Predator is dead now anyway. No one will victimize them like they did to us ever again.." I said as I involuntarily clenched my fist.
"I think a night out would clear out this tension. You ready?" Brynn said to me as she put on her mask. I smirk at her
"Just try to keep up Rumfallo"
Brynn's POV
Note to self, I really have to watch what I say sometimes, especially if it's about someone's dark past.
I'm still disturbed about Steph, SD, and this...Urban Predator thing they kept talking about. Fusion assures me they're forever gone but you really can't help but wonder about it. I imagined it always what if my friends and my brother and sister were there….it was just too scary for me. For today, I was hitching a ride with Kick Ass this time with Psyche besides us. Hit Girl was with Foxtail and Nightmare. I was riding in probably the biggest motorcycle Fusion ever owns: a Harley Davidson decked in green, yellow, and black. The colors of the great Kick Ass
"Uhh...Kick Ass, why are we stopping besides a cop car?" I asked him
"You need formal introduction to the CPD Starlight" Kick Ass said
"I thought we have captain Marcus for that?" I replied
"You got to meet the head, but you need to meet the rest of the body, and two of the finest represent them well" Kick Ass said with a chuckle as he stopped besides a CPD patrol car.
"Good evening Paul, Sam!" Kick Ass growled as the two cops inside got startled and the one in the passenger seat nearly spilled his coffee. They looked kind of familiar
"I see you guys are enjoying a nice combo of donuts and coffee?" Psyche said as she parked on the other side of the vehicle
"Jesus Kick Ass! You always kept startlin' us!" The one in the driver seat, a slightly chubby man said
"You nearly made me spill my coffee! This uniform just got cleaned not a while ago but good evening to you too Kick Ass! Err...who's that behind you, new recruit?" The one in the passenger seat, a lanky yet fit build man said as he pointed to me. Kick ass turned to me and nodded
"I'm Starlight! Seeker of justice! I join Fusion in bringing scums of Chicago to their rightful place, on the ground and bloodied!" I growled as a test to intimidate
"Oh man, another kid eh? the captain's gonna flip again for sure ahaha….I'm Murphy, Paul Murphy" The one in the driver seat introduced
"Intimidating words Starlight! Seems you're a much nicer version of the other kids...I'm Sam Fellowes by the way" the lanky one introduced
"You call them when you need someone to pick up our scums got it Starlight?" Psyche said with a chuckle
"Duly noted! They look pretty good for the job!" I said with a chuckle of my own
"That's what we are anyway, clean up crew!" Paul moaned
"But hey, at least it makes the job easier and safer! You three have a good night!" Sam said to us
"You too guys! Be safe!" I greeted as Kick Ass started his motorcycle
"Try to keep up coppers!" Psyche said as she sped off followed by us
"Psyche can be a smart ass sometimes huh?" I said
"Sometimes? How about always?" Kick Ass said with a laugh
"I heard that you fuckers!" Psyche growled over the comms
We were now near westmond road, near downtown. Around us, were lots of apartment buildings and small convenience stores. It looked like the usual urban residential area. In front of us, in where we were looking intently from a safe distance in the rooftop, was an open parking space which was lit up by few lamp posts and had around seven people, talking to each other
"What exactly are we doing here?" I asked both Kick Ass and Psyche
"Well Battle Guy had a tip that a drug deal was underway in this location and there had been for quite some time" Kick Ass explained
"But this one is different, being that this is supposed to be a meeting and deal of two big drug lords in Chicago. If we can stop them here, that would cripple the drug cartel in the city" Psyche explained further
I pushed a button in the side of my mask for the zoom function for a closer look. Two men were talking deep in conversation and each had a briefcase in their hands and some bag of what might be some drugs.
"So we stop and subdue them right? Just that?" I asked
"That's the plan but if killing is a must, then we resort to that" Kick Ass answered
"Since they're drug dealers, they always face death and that is in accordance to the Fusion bible" Psyche added. I felt my throat tighten. The thought if needing to kill was still a big no in my morals. Will this be it? Will this be the time I will kill someone?
No...not now. Not ever
"Battle Guy - Kick Ass. We're in the trade location. Approaching cunts and beginning assault" Kick Ass said over the comms
"Battle Guy copies. Good luck team"
Kick Ass made the signal and we went back down on the ground. We snuck in tight spaces of the complex, using the darkness to our advantage but as few as they may be, the lights are still within the dealers' reach. The other men were all armed with machine guns and they look pretty deadly
"You think those guns can hurt us?" I asked, curious if our combat suits could really withstand bullet fire
"Hmm….Uzi 210...pretty fast guns but the bullets are just enough to bruise us and not kill. In Kick Ass terms though, it won't bother him much" Psyche answered. I breath a sigh of relief. Bruises are better than bullet holes in your body. I'd rather grian in pain than be silent in death
"Starlight, your gun has a silencer. Can you shoot this lamp post out? We need the darkness as cover" Kick Ass saud besides me
"I can try…" I said. I pulled out my CW9 and aimed. This would be the first time I'd use the gun in action. It felt weird and ominous in my hands, as if death itself is within it. I try to relax myself
Come on Brynn...you're just gonna shoot some lights and not people…
I aimed carefully and fired. The gun just made a sort of small dart noise but the bullet shot straight and true and took down the first post that lighted the men. In an instant, the shattered glass freaked them out and started aiming everywhere
"What the hell was that?"
"Is someone on to us?! Fuck!
"You said no one followed you!
"I'm sure of that! I don't know what's going on!"
Chaos within the team. Good. Its one advantage we can use. I continued firing those near the men until no lights shined for them. There was only the one near us. Psyche wanted it intact for our "dramatic appearance". The men were even panicked than before.
"Time to swoop in! You ready girls?" Kick Ass asked
"Please! You don't need to remind me that!" Psyche growled in a cocky tone. I really wished we had more of her spunk in competitions and less of her whining
"I'm ready and willing as always!" I said enthusiastically but deep down, I was a bit nervous. I never handled drug dealers before!
We stepped out of the darkness and into the small illumination the lone lamp post had provided us. Upon our arrival, all the men registered fear and pointed their guns on us but most of them were shaking
"Good evening gentlemen! I see you're having a party here. Mind if we join?" Kick Ass said as a greeting and he was immediately pelted by bullets. Psyche was just in time to pull me behind her dad to use him as a shield.
"Will Kick Ass be alright?! He's being shot point blank!" I shouted over the gunfire
"Positive! He had Type IV protection! It would give him a lot of bruises at worst. His dick could penetrate him more with that bloody bulk!" Psyche answered
"Less of the dick jokes Psyche!" Kick Ass growled. The gunfire stopped and then we heard the sound of clunking magazine rounds in the grounds and clipping of magazines in their guns
"Capitalize Starlight! They didn't like being polite, let's be party crashers!" Psyche said with a malicious smile as she went forward towards the men and assaulted them. She took out her pistols and began shooting two of them right in the forehead, killing them. She proceeded to holster her guns and take out her wicked looking Bo Staff and used one end to stab another man in the chest
"Save some action for us Psyche!" Kick Ass shouted as he bolted forward and slammed one man's head on the ground while whacking another one with his batons but soon, the batons were replaced by a sharp small sword that he used to stab the dealers. Some were still shooting while some were cowering behind the bigger men, including the two who were holding the briefcases and bags. I turned just in time to see one of them notice me and I dodged his bullet rain.
It thought carefully how to formulate my move. I ran towards the man who tried to shoot me in a zigzag pattern so as to confuse him on where to hit me. While on the run, I grabbed my tonfas and readied them. Once I was close enough, I slammed them on the man's face and for good measure, sliced his hands with the blades if my tonfas so he couldn't shoot his gun. I make a roundhouse kick on his head to knock him unconscious. One down, more to go. I kept myself in knocking them down out cold while Kick Ass and Psyche proceeded with the kill until there was no more left standing besides the two, cowering drug lords
"So...you guys gonna give up or you guys gonna get your asses punctured by my bo staff?" Psyche growled casually as she swiped her bo staff to one side to make the blood wipe off the blade.
"You could surrender now and get maimed or we can kill you and be dead. Your choice guys?" Kick Ass added. These people talked casually like this is just normal for them. I feel so amazed and appalled at the same time by the casual approach Fusion does.
"If I were you, I'd surrender and live another day!" I growled back to them, hoping they would just surrender
The drug lords looked at each other,fear in their eyes, and ran with their respective briefcases in hand, leaving behind the bags that were full of bags of white powder: Cocaine
"They always choose the hard approach...pursuit with caution!" Kick Ass sighed as we ran to chase them
The chase went down on winding alleyways along the apartments. The men were pretty fast getting away until one fork on the alleyway made them split up
"Psyche, Starlight, go right towards the other cunt! I'll go after the one on the left!" Kick Ass commanded
"Got it!" Me and Psyche said together and we separated, chasing our respective criminal. The alley winded even further and we feared that we might have completely lost him. But then we heard a grunt followed by a hysterical shout and chased after it. We found the guy we've been looking for and he looked exhausted. We were able to catch up to him but he still ran further within a few meters
"Target is a high profile drug dealer Starlight! You're given permission to shoot the fucker!" Psyche shouted as she unholstered her pistols
"What?! You're asking me to kill if I can?!" I said in disbelief. Psyche just gave me a glare
"That ain't a request Starlight! We do what we can to stop crime!...at all costs!" Psyche replied as she fired off her guns towards the man. He got grazed in the shoulder but it wasn't enough damage to stop him. Psyche was beginning to gain on the drug lord when the man suddenly knocked over some loose tools and junk from the alley side and deterred Psyche. I however, was on my feet and got passed through the sudden obstacle with ease. I was gaining on the drug lord now and I reach for my tonfas
"Starlight make use of your gun! Take him out now!" Psyche shouted over the comms but I still kept reaching for my tonfas
"Goddamit Starlight I said use your fucking gun! You can't reach him at this phase. Shoot him now!" Psyche shouted again and that made me stop in reaching my main weapon
"But I -"
"I know your fucking beliefs Starlight but we gotta do what it takes to stop the cunts! Now stop fucking around!"
Reluctantly, I grabbed the CW9 and aimed. We kept running and I willed myself to pull the trigger but I couldn't do it. I literally could not shoot!
"Take the shot!" Psyche screamed in the comms
I steady my aim as we turn to another corner. Then I find myself knocked on the ground with something hard hitting my face. I tried to grab my bearings but I felt four consecutive kicks in my body. I see in my vision the two drug lords were the ones kicking the shit out of me. One of the drug lords, the one I was chasing, pull a black object from his waistband: A gun. He aimed and smiled menacingly at me. As he was about to pull the trigger, I block both arms in front of me, a futile attempt to shield myself from the bullet. But instead of me being shot, I see the drug lord back his head backwards with blood coming out of his forehead. He went down on the ground, unmoving.
His companion looked behind me and freaked out and he ran once more. I try to stand up, getting my bearings. I grabbed my gun that skidded close to me and holster it. I suddenly felt two huge hands in my shoulders. I freaked out and reacting with a punch but a hand with green and yellow gauntlet surrounding it, stopped my hand. I found the towering form of Kick Ass looking at me. I stopped myself and relaxed.
"You okay Starlight?" Kick Ass said besides me. Checking my body
"I'm good. A little but kicked off but fine" I replied as I stood up
"What the fuck Starlight?! You had him! Why didn't you shoot?!" Psyche said, catching up
"I was about to shoot! The other guy ambushed me!" I replied, lying about the shooting part. She scowled at me harder, as if not believing me
"The alley seemed to merge and I caught up but the other guy hid and I didn't see him at first. Looks like he hid and ambushed you" Kick Ass said to me
"I'm sorry I made the other one get loose!" I apologized
"It's okay! At least we got-" Kick Ass started but then we heard a scream from nearby, echoing in the alleyway
"That must be our guy!" Psyche breathed
"I'm on it!" I said as I ran off. I heard my name being shouted by Psyche and Kick Ass but I kept pushing through. I needed to redeem myself.
The alleyway winded a few more turns and I came out in a wide, open parking lot that was illuminated nicely and only had a few cars parked. One car however, had its driver side door open wide with things scattered on the ground, the drug lord pointing a gun at a panicked woman with raven black hair. I instantly knew who it was. It was the startled image of Kamryn Beck. I hid among the shadows and cars, thinking of my next move. From my hiding spot, I could hear the drug lord threaten my friend
"Give the fucking car or you'll have a bullet lodged in your head!"
"Don't you dare touch my car or lay a finger on me ass hole!"
"You're asking for it lady!" The drug lord said as he cocked his gun towards Kamryn, who was panicking now. That didn't last long though as she suddenly grabbed the wrists of the drug lord, who went completely off guard and had his gun dropped to the ground.
Now's my chance!
I grabbed one of my knives and aimed at the man's shoulders. I know using a gun is a much better choice but holding it had scared me and I didn't want to use it. The man raised his fist, ready to punch Kamryn but Kamryn shifted her feet and body in a defensive Aikido stance and blocked the first punch and then the next. Before a third could be reached, I threw my knife and it got embedded straight in the drug lord's shoulder.
He howled in pain and Kamryn looked surprised to have one knife suddenly appear to her aid. I advance and ran towards the man. He panicked as he noticed me and tried to go for his dropped gun but I was faster. I kicked the handgun away from him and with a flick of a button, I slashed his arm with my tonfa blade. He cried in pain after. This should avoid him grabbing his gun. He attempted to run again but I made sure to swipe his feet and land a few punches in his neck so he may go down out cold, which he did.
I laid down on the ground and grab some zip ties to lock the drug lord's wrists and legs. Kamryn looked at me not surprised, but amazed
"You sure that'll hold him?" Kamryn asked me as I tightened the zip tie on the drug lord's hands, much to his chargin
"A friend told me that zip ties are stronger than you think" I said with a wink, realizing after that it was useless if my visor was tinted
"Thanks for the save err….."
"Starlight! Make sure to remember that Ka- err Missy!" I said, realising that I almost said I knew her. She cocked an eyebrow at me, probably noticing my mistake then chuckled
"Thanks again Starlight. You're with Fusion I presume?" She said with a sweet smile
And then I heard footsteps run towards us. I alert myself and Kamryn looked ready to fight too but I relaxed as soon as I see that it was Kick Ass and Psyche
"I think that answers your question" I said, gesturing to them. Kamryn looked like she saw an A lister walk in front of her
"Starlight! You okay? Oh! You caught him!" Kick Ass said , stopping in my front
"Oh my god! The Kick Ass is right in front of me!" Kamryn squealed
"Bloody hell Starlight! Don't just run like that! You don't know what the fucker might - wait, he's already caught?" Psyche said, incredulous. The drug lord looked on us in fear and just whimpered below us
"Holy shit! Psyche too! OMG now we only need Hit Girl!" Kamryn squealed further. I can see in Psyche's eyes that she was starting to cringe
"Good work Starlight! Not bad for nabbing a high profile criminal!" Kick Ass said as he patted my shoulder
"Thanks Kick Ass. I had help though. Kamryn here helped me out!" I said l, pointing ti a fan girling Kamryn
"Oh my god it is such an honor to meet you three and it's an even bigger honor to be part of a catching operation that guys have!" Kamryn shouted excitedly
"Looks like someone's a big fan of Fusion" I said with a laugh
"You fuckers done it it now! You're all gonna get it! The drug cartel is a huge net-" The drug lord started and but got knocked out cold when Psyche kicked him in the end, really hard
"Big fucking mouth, small fucking balls" Psyche said as she relaxed
"With him alive, the CPD can really extract some big intel from him now. Let's ride now everyone!" Kick Ass said as he started to run
"Wait! Can I request something from you three?" Kamryn asked as Kick Ass stopped
"What can we do for you Kamryn?" I said. She then took out a phone and unlocked it
"Can I take a picture with you guys?" Kamryn said excitedly. I see Psyche roll her eyes and I just laughed lightly. It seems fame comes in being a vigilante after all
"So all but one got killed?" Mindy asked. We were now back in the Safehouse, right in the living room area. Dave was leaning on a table, looking at us with a proud demeanor. Mindy stood beside him and me and Steph were seated next to the couch
"Yup! I caught the guy with help from Kamryn. I was gonna gonna shoot him in the alleyway but his buddy suddenly came out of the other alley and whacked me in the face with a pipe" I reply as I recall the events of the night
"The rookie navs the bad guy? Impressive, considering the little butch here is the one who was with you" Mindy said with a wide grin
"Hey! If it hadn't been for those bloody junk that got in my way, it would have ended much quicker!" Steph argued.
"Yeah, keep telling that to yourself" Dave butted in and Steph fuming just seemed adorable this night. Of course, I wouldn't mention that given her temper.
"At least everything went well. Based on the footage, it seems you're a good shot Brynn but firing a lamp and firing a cunt are two different things. You have yet to really have on site gun experience." Mindy lectured. I felt myself slightly tense up
"I understand Mindy…" I replied to which Mindy nodded in reply. I have a feeling that if I mention the hesitation part, Mindy might have a blow over
As I finished cleaning up from tonight's patrol in one of the rooms. I heard the door open and Steph entered, having a hard expression on her face
"Hey Steph...something wrong?" I asked the frowning child. She stepped closer, her expression still hard
"You hesitated in firing your gun when you chased the cunt. I noticed.." Steph replied
"Steph I was-"
"Cut the bullshit Brynn! I know bloody hesitation when I see one! I decided to not tell mum but this isn't a game of paintball Brynn. A single decision can make a difference in a battle" Steph scolded and I can't help but feel bad that I got caught
"I'm sorry Steph. I just can't do it...not yet" I said to her. Her expression soften but just a little
"I understand that Brynn but what if the next fucker isn't a coward? What if he would fight back? You do what it takes to stay alive Brynn. You do what it takes to not die…" Steph said as she gripped both of my arms tight.
"Do you understand this Brynn?"
"I...I do.." I said. Her expression completely soften and walked away
"I hope you really do Brynn.." Steph said before going out of the room. But the thought of taking a life still dreaded me.
Author's Note: So Johnny and Lauren Orlando had made a cameo but will it stay a cameo? Lol
Anyway, I don't know if Lauren has a second name or not but I find Maya to fit her too. I can't use Lauren because we already have Lauren in the Forsaken universe so sue me