By SaL
Chapter Eleven: What Have I Got to Loose?
A/N: Hey all! It's finally here; the last chapter and it took me so long to write. I hope you like!
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"So, what should we do?" Jack started.
"I say we kill him. Who's with me?"
"I'm right behind ya Spot."
"Yeah count us in." Came the replies of Blackjack, Cowboy and Wolfgang. David on the other hand was beginning to have second thoughts.
"What do ya say Davy-boy, you in?" Spot's voice snapped him back into reality. David turned from his position on the balcony to face his friends. Looking form one face to the next, he stopped on Spots. "What's the plan?" He answered never breaking eye contact.
"First things first, were gonna need a weapon of some kind."
"Like a gun?" Jack inquired.
"Exactly"
"Where are we gonna get one of those?"
"So happens, I know a guy." All eyes turned to Wolfgang in wonder. Wolfgang only ignored the stares and shrugged it off. "Just leave it all to me. I've got everything under control."
"Good, that's one problem out of the way." Spot commented turning attention back to the matter at hand. "Now all we need is a way to lure Liam into the trap."
"What we need to do is turn the tables on him."
"How are we supposed to do that Wolfgang?" .
"Simple, all we got to do is talk to Brigit and get her on are side. Then we pretend that we kidnapped her."
"So we leave a ransom note and have him meet us at some location." Jack continued.
"Right, then Dave comes out and kills the guy." Blackjack finished.
"Hold up, you want me to hold my cousin hostage and murder her father before her eyes. Not only would Brigit be a witness but there may be other witnesses as well."
"Relax Dave, we'll let Brigit go once Liam shows. 'Sides your dead remember? Who's gonna convict a dead guy?"
David let out a deep sigh. "I guess your right Spot…… Well what are we waiting around here for? Lets do this!"
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David decided to walk the streets to collect his thoughts. He wound up in the park eyeing families as he made his way to the special spot. It was the peaceful pond in a clearing of a small forest. It was where he took Sandy for there first date, the same place that he intended to propose to her. Now it was where she was buried. Under the large oak tree was the head stone that read, Sandra Morgane, A perfect angel. May she find happiness in heaven.
David sighed gazing out at the large pond while taking a seat in the tire swing. For a while he just sat there taking in all the memories of their special place. All the while he was rocking his heels back and fourth against the ground causing the swing to glide through the air. Closing his eyes, David began to pump faster, feeling the wind wash over his features as he rose higher from the ground.
It was the moment when he'd reached the highest the swing could rise that all of his problems melted away. David finally felt free again as he swung his legs in and out but he wasn't swinging anymore he was flying. David found himself to be one with the swing, cutting through the air, he was in control, and he could do anything.
The swaying became slower and calmer while tears sprung to his eyes as the memories flooded back. 'It's not fair. It's not fair!' His mind screamed. 'The pain's still here, why is the pain still here!' "What have I done? Oh Sandra, what have I possibly done to deserve this fate?!" Came his tortured scream while letting his face drop into his hands. "I'm sorry," He whispered. "I'm sorry for everything. Please forgive me Sandra, because I don't think I can."
With those final words David left. He was now on his way out of the park and toward the ally where Wolfgang and Brigit would be waiting. David flipped up his jacket collar and strolled across the street ignoring the awkward stares directed toward him. He knew they were staring because he was clad in black slacks, black undershirt, black dress shirt and a black jacket. This was defiantly a strange scene for the summer. David was halfway to the checkpoint when he noticed a church on the corner. He stood before it's grand doors before deciding to enter.
Davy entered the church and glanced around for a place to sit unnoticed. He finally chose to draw back the curtain of the confessional and take the seat inside it. However, he wasn't prepared for a priest to enter and begin talking to him.
"In the name of the father the son and the holy spirit." The priest began. "What is it that troubles you my son?"
"Huh? Oh, I'm not here for confession, I'm not even catholic."
"The house of God is open to everyone. What has drawn you to take refuge here?"
"Your good." David replied astonished letting out a low whistle. "Well, you see father I came here for some reflection. I've been through some rough times in my life and I've had great injustices committed toward me."
"Why don't you do something about it?"
"Well I'm on my way to but I'm not sure that it's the right thing to do."
"If you doubt yourself then chances are you shouldn't do it."
"But what else can I do? It's not like I can go to court or anything. I have to take the law into my own hands."
"Why is that?"
"Because boys have been getting whipped since the beginning of time So you see I can't go to court because I'll just look like a wimp who can't take a beating."
"Maybe it's time for change."
"No my uncle is so damn powerful they'll do anything he says just because of his money. Which I might add is why he hates me because the money is my inheritance. I mean he staged my own death so he could have it."
"Money is the root of all evil. You shouldn't have to live in fear my son."
"I'll agree with you on that but people won't listen."
"As long as you have a voice people will listen. It's a time of change, you'll have support."
"So even if I don't do that, would you say revenge is out of the question?"
"Revenge leads to nothing but pain, hate, and suffering. You cannot win with revenge; you'll only hunger for more. However, It is you choice. Choose wisely my son and God speed."
With that the priest was gone and David was still as confused as ever. He stood and slowly began walking toward the ally where Wolfgang and the others were impatiently waiting. Once he reached the corner he stopped, he was at a crossroads and the decision he would make would affect the course of his life forever. He stood there remembering his parents, Sandy, and Mina. As the memories of each person flowed through his mind he grew enraged. David's eyes narrowed and his eyebrows knit together at the thought of Liam. He stormed down the ally thinking 'what the hell, what have I got to loose?'
"It's about time you showed up Hero. We were starting to think something happened to you." Wolfgang greeted while he was loading the shiny new gun for David.
"Yah, where were you anyway?" Jack commented.
"What's it matter, I'm here now aren't I!" David snapped snatching the gun from Wolfgang. He poured the round on the pavement picking one solitary bullet and loading it. Holding his left arm in front of him, David aimed his shooting arm just above it while closing his left eye and imagining the target. "It'll do" He commented tossing the gun to Wolfgang. "Keep it safe till I need it."
"There's only one bullet."
"That's all I need, I shoot to kill. I'll be a fight to the death the gun is the last resort."
Fifteen minuets later Liam appeared charging down the ally tackling David giving him a strong uppercut to the jaw. The man was quickly pulled off David and restrained. Blackjack undid the loose restraints on Brigit's hands. "Hey thanks Bri, for everything. Here this will give the entire inheritance to you. Take care of Sarah and Les will ya?" David whispered to her slipping some documents into her hands.
"Sure thing David you just be careful and make it out alive."
"What is the meaning of this David?! First you capture your cousin then you set her free what do you hope to receive in return? You can't even negotiate a hostage situation right." Liam spat while turning to leave only to have his path blocked off by newsies.
"Leaving so soon?"
"What do you hope to accomplish by holding me here? What do you want from me? Money, is that it?"
"I don't want your fucking money! I want my life back!"
"I can arrange that."
"It's too late for that!"
"What do you want David, tell me what you want from me."
"I want you to die." David hissed. "You and me Liam, to the death."
So began the fight. Liam was taking out all the stops but didn't seem to hurt his opponent badly seeing as how David was too fast for him. David on the other hand was landing kicks and punches like there was no tomorrow. Suddenly Liam charged at David, who was patiently waiting. As the man neared David prepared himself and flipped the man over his head and into a window of an abandon building. With a nod Wolfgang tossed the gun over which David caught and turned just in time to see Liam regain consciousness. The man's eyes widened in shock as a large sheet of loose jagged glass came crashing into him. David had to turn away grimacing.
"Guess we didn't need the gun after all."
The glass had lodged itself into Liam's neck killing the man instantly. David, Wolfgang, and the rest of the newsies turned and left the dead carcass on the windowsill. It was over it was finally over.
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Jack and David were on the roof of Medda's the only quiet place they could find to talk. The newsies were all in the building enjoying a huge extravaganza celebrating the end of the hard times they had recently faced.
"So what are you gonna do Davy? Now that it's over."
"Well seeing as how I'm dead I can do anything." He laughed. "I guess I'll kick around, sell some papes, and reinvent myself. What about you?"
"I dunno I'm thinkin' of sellin' more papes but I need ta look for a job too ya know. I want to ask Sarah to marry me but not until I can support a family."
"Yeah, I know what you mean. Hey, I've been meaning to tell you something."
"Yeah?"
"Yeah, I… um… well, I want to thank you for everything. You're a good friend and you practically saved my life. I only hope that I can return the favor someday."
"Don't worry about it, that's what friends are for. Now what do you say we go inside and celebrate."
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Fin~*~
A/N: well that's it hope you like! I feel so free now like yeah! I finally finished it! You have no idea how excited I am about this! (Or maybe it's just from all that sugar) Oh well, now I get to start my new story! The next one's about Racetrack but don't worry it's not so dramatic. Well have a good Vacation! Later
~SaL