First Day of Cleaning
I remember that day, with a sad moral. Leon not making where he said he would be. I'll never forget him. I remember that day explaining to the headmistress what had happened that day, she didn't believe me but then again, who would.
My memories of that school were different to everybody else's. I remembered Tony and the money he still owed me, I mean owed Leon, I wont forget that his betrayed Leon.
My days at high school were watching people as they passed me. Some of them treated me like I was a freak, but they didn't know. Every lunchtime and break I would sit by the plant, talking to it and caring for it. Finally Leon had roots and he was free. I loved him, I mean really loved him. I cant get over that, I don't think I ever will.
Now, at the age of 16, I'm training for this. I'm training to get my revenge and to carry on his 'cleaning'. He taught me my first lesson on cleaning, make sure your never seen.
After making my way to Tony's, I asked him for training equipment. I swear if he became more angry anyone could see him a mile off. His face turned red and then almost purple. He told me not to do it, but I wouldn't listen. How am I going to change when all I dream about is cleaning? He couldn't answer that so I just told him to get it. He told me it would be ready in a few days.
I went back on the Thursday, three days later. He gave me what I asked for, just a simple sniper paint ball gun, that's all I needed to train for. I remember that Leon always told me that Tony would help me in anyway. I checked the parts before leaving Tony's because how can I trust a man like him? He betrayed Leon, how can I forgive him?
A tall office building over the park, this seems to be the best place as any. I dress in a smart but causal way, all in black and make my way over to the security at the door. He asks me who am I going to see and I panic. I glance tell him to wait a second as I look in my diary. Glancing through the blank pages, I hear the name Craig Evans floor 22. Putting the blank diary back I repeat what I have just heard. With a pass clipped onto my jacket, I walk towards the lift.
I finally reach the top floor and then use the fire exit to get up onto the open roof. I set out the blanket and prepare my gun. I remember what Leon said, "Don't use the scope until the last moment, it will give you a way." I looked round, looking for a target. I saw people treating me like my parents did, beating me up for being young. I wanted to shoot the woman who I saw doing it but Leon was in my head saying, " No women, no kids." I see a middle aged man, with a dog next to him. I try to hit the dog, but miss and only hit an empty bin. The guy then jumps to his feet and rushes away. God I hate it when I miss!
I pick someone else, someone who is a bit easier to hit maybe. I see a guy just getting out of a car to buy a paper about 3 blocks away. He's my next target. Quietly I move my gun into position. I see him walking back and flip the scope up. Bang! Got him! Suddenly a lot of people start gathering around him. Must remember to make a clean get away. I quickly fold up the blanket and repack my gun into the case. In my curiosity, after I have left the building, I walk past the block where I had shot the guy. They had cornered off the street. Not concerned, I go back to the flat I am renting and pack away my gun in a safe place.
I sparked up my cigarette and moved over to the TV. It sprang into life. After getting bored of watching the different episodes of Dallas, I switch over to the local news. They informed a man was shot dead on 54th street, moments from him returning to the car. I stood there in shock and started to smoke slightly heavier. I
I heard a knock at the door. I froze to the spot. "This is the police!" I was waiting for them to cry, as I was trying to find an emergency exit. My heart began to throb and I began to panic, what if? Im scared, I mean really scared. Oh Leon, what have I done!. I looked through the spy hole, not believing what I saw.
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Authors notes
I just want to say thank you Martha and Squirrel, VickyH and many more for giving me feed back and me feel good. I hope people enjoy it as much as I do and PLEASE REVIEW it. Cheers!
Smoky and the Dragon
I remember that day, with a sad moral. Leon not making where he said he would be. I'll never forget him. I remember that day explaining to the headmistress what had happened that day, she didn't believe me but then again, who would.
My memories of that school were different to everybody else's. I remembered Tony and the money he still owed me, I mean owed Leon, I wont forget that his betrayed Leon.
My days at high school were watching people as they passed me. Some of them treated me like I was a freak, but they didn't know. Every lunchtime and break I would sit by the plant, talking to it and caring for it. Finally Leon had roots and he was free. I loved him, I mean really loved him. I cant get over that, I don't think I ever will.
Now, at the age of 16, I'm training for this. I'm training to get my revenge and to carry on his 'cleaning'. He taught me my first lesson on cleaning, make sure your never seen.
After making my way to Tony's, I asked him for training equipment. I swear if he became more angry anyone could see him a mile off. His face turned red and then almost purple. He told me not to do it, but I wouldn't listen. How am I going to change when all I dream about is cleaning? He couldn't answer that so I just told him to get it. He told me it would be ready in a few days.
I went back on the Thursday, three days later. He gave me what I asked for, just a simple sniper paint ball gun, that's all I needed to train for. I remember that Leon always told me that Tony would help me in anyway. I checked the parts before leaving Tony's because how can I trust a man like him? He betrayed Leon, how can I forgive him?
A tall office building over the park, this seems to be the best place as any. I dress in a smart but causal way, all in black and make my way over to the security at the door. He asks me who am I going to see and I panic. I glance tell him to wait a second as I look in my diary. Glancing through the blank pages, I hear the name Craig Evans floor 22. Putting the blank diary back I repeat what I have just heard. With a pass clipped onto my jacket, I walk towards the lift.
I finally reach the top floor and then use the fire exit to get up onto the open roof. I set out the blanket and prepare my gun. I remember what Leon said, "Don't use the scope until the last moment, it will give you a way." I looked round, looking for a target. I saw people treating me like my parents did, beating me up for being young. I wanted to shoot the woman who I saw doing it but Leon was in my head saying, " No women, no kids." I see a middle aged man, with a dog next to him. I try to hit the dog, but miss and only hit an empty bin. The guy then jumps to his feet and rushes away. God I hate it when I miss!
I pick someone else, someone who is a bit easier to hit maybe. I see a guy just getting out of a car to buy a paper about 3 blocks away. He's my next target. Quietly I move my gun into position. I see him walking back and flip the scope up. Bang! Got him! Suddenly a lot of people start gathering around him. Must remember to make a clean get away. I quickly fold up the blanket and repack my gun into the case. In my curiosity, after I have left the building, I walk past the block where I had shot the guy. They had cornered off the street. Not concerned, I go back to the flat I am renting and pack away my gun in a safe place.
I sparked up my cigarette and moved over to the TV. It sprang into life. After getting bored of watching the different episodes of Dallas, I switch over to the local news. They informed a man was shot dead on 54th street, moments from him returning to the car. I stood there in shock and started to smoke slightly heavier. I
I heard a knock at the door. I froze to the spot. "This is the police!" I was waiting for them to cry, as I was trying to find an emergency exit. My heart began to throb and I began to panic, what if? Im scared, I mean really scared. Oh Leon, what have I done!. I looked through the spy hole, not believing what I saw.
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Authors notes
I just want to say thank you Martha and Squirrel, VickyH and many more for giving me feed back and me feel good. I hope people enjoy it as much as I do and PLEASE REVIEW it. Cheers!
Smoky and the Dragon