By SaL
Chapter Seven: Shadows of the Night
A/N: Sorry about the last chapter, I know, I know German is a crapy language to read or even pronounce, but hey that's why it isn't a romance language. We can't really complain seeing as how English was derived from German. I take Spanish myself. (I can't wait till next year cuz then I get to drop it) Anyway you want to know about the story not my personal life. So this chapter has Hotshot in it and don't worry I have permission to use her character's. Alright so here we go…
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A tall adolescent stalked down the busy streets of New York; though he had just made it out of Ellis Island's 'sorting' system he appeared to know the place well. His shoulders were arched and muscular and his intense gaze met the eyes of many passers-by on late night strolls. Mother's rushed their children indoors at the sight of him, while men prepared for whatever trouble that might accompany the mysterious night walker. At this the boy smiled a malice grin, eyes sparking with mischief as his midnight-black hair fell over them. The nightwalker continued down the next street on the prowl.
Unbeknownst to the stranger, his prey was just above him running along the rooftops before stopping on one belonging to a Mr. Lynn, an infamous lawyer. There he waited and the second the lights went out a trap door on the roof opened. The boy was instantly at the side offering a hand to help the beautiful girl who was coming up. There was no danger in their meeting; however, the two often used the roof for privacy. At the moment the couple was laying on a blanket leaning against the back of the building in each other's arms. The two sat there quietly glancing at the stars while the boy hummed a little tune. Upon finishing he spoke in soft reassuring tones. "There's something I need to tell you."
"Hmm"
"It's real important. Listen, there's this guy in town… he's real tough and extremely dangerous. So, this is gonna be the last time we can meet like this for a while."
"Why? What's the matter?"
"This guy, he wants me dead. If he finds out about you he'll come and he'll do anything to you just to get to me. I need you to stay out of harms way and that goes for everyone."
By now the girl's crystal blue eyes were tearing. " What about you? Who's going to protect you David?" In the process of pulling her closer he revealed the bloodstained bandage around his wrist. "Don't worry about me. Wilhelm could only hurt me by hurting you and I won't let that happen, not if I can help it."
"W-what… what if he k-kill's you?" She sobbed rubbing his wrist absent-mindedly.
"Look at me," David said cupping the girl's face in his hands, "I won't let that happen, I won't let him tear us apart. I love you Sandy, now and forever. He can do anything he wants to me but he will never take me away from you. I'll always be with you, and if I should die better me than you. I'll never leave you Sandra, never and if anything should happen, know that I'll always be right here." He said softly tapping Sandy's heart. He then leaned in to kiss her wrapping on arm around her waist while the other gently stroked he soft blonde hair. As the kiss deepened Sandy wrapped her arms around David's neck and closed her eyes. The two were so love struck that they failed to hear the new set of footsteps on the roof. "Oh! My Virgin eyes!" Gasped the onlooker. The couple quickly jumped apart while their faces turned three shades of red. "H-hey Hotshot." Sandy stuttered embarrassed while her eyes darted all over never landing on Davy. "Hotshot! Don't scare us like that!" David whined. "Hey I just came up here ta do some thinkin' I didn't know I was walkin' in ta some rated R movie scene. 'Sides I was afraid for you'se lives, It looked like it was gonna take da Jaws of Life ta separate you'se two!" At this the two became redder with embarrassment. (Ok so they didn't have the Jaws of Life and they probably didn't have any R rated movies yet. So image they did.)
"So, you're up here to do some thinkin', eh?"
"Yeah, so?"
"So, you never come up here unless it's serious."
"Dat ain't true!" David shot her a look that seemed to say did you think I was born yesterday? "Ok, ok you'se is right! What do ya want? A cookie or somethin'?"
David smirked then quietly whispered a goodnight to Sandy, promising to visit soon, before returning his attention to Hotshot.
"Look I know I'm not Specs, but I'm your friend and I'll listen." With a heavy sigh Hotshot turned and glanced out at the lit city. "The city sure is beautiful at night, it's so quiet and peaceful. No one would ever suspect danger but it's out there and it's hunting you." At her last remark she turned to look her listener in the eyes. "I need to know what's out there, David, I need to know what's safe!"
"When evil is lurking in the shadows, nothing is safe."
"No"
"No?"
"That's not good enough Dave. You know I leave for Brooklyn tomorrow, I don't need riddles, I need to know that it's safe. I need to know that Blackjack can handle it, that he'll be safe. I just found him again David and I'll be damned if he comes home in a crate." By now she was taking in the landscape of the city. "My brother is willing to die to protect you from whoever's hunting you. So are Spot, Jack, the newsies and that friend of yours, what's his name?"
"Wolfgang" He provided.
"I hope you realize how serious this is. Believe me I know what it feels like to be fighting for your life and the lives of your friends; I hope you're prepared."
"Listen Brooke, I promise you that nothing will happen to Blackjack or any of the other's. I'm honored that they'd take a bullet for me and I'm gonna be sure no harm comes to any of them. I take this very seriously, I've faced death threats from Wilhelm before and I'm prepared for the worst."
Hotshot threw her arms around David in a solemn hug, "You're a good friend, David. Take care." Then as quickly as she hugged him, she jabbed him in the stomach knocking the wind clear out of him. With a yelp David's eyes widened in shock, "W-what was t-that for?" He gasped. "Never, Never call me Brooke again!" With that said and done she turned on her heal letting her long hair whip David's face as she climbed down onto the balcony connected to her room. "May God save you David, for Sandy's sake." She whispered unaware of the cold grey eyes monitoring the mansion. 'Finally,' He thought, 'I've got you Held. I've got you.'
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A/N: Short I know, but what can ya do? That's the chapter hope ya like it! I hope I portrayed Hotshot well enough for you in her serious state. I plan on getting many more chapters up over vacation seeing as how my only homework is to finish and analyze Beowulf. Have a great Christmas! Happy Holiday's wherever you may be! Stay safe and remember, Be Good to One Another! (I just couldn't resist!)
(Held is German it means Hero. Don't worry it'll make sense soon)