GANGS, SHERIFFS AND DIGIDESTINED

ML: All right!  I'm back with a new chapter for you!

Takuya: About time!  We all thought that you forgot about us!

ML: I would never do such a thing!  Last time, Takuya and Zoë left town, and went to an Indian reserve where Takuya's adopted father, Chief Running Bear lived.  He went crazy about what happened, but told Takuya not to leave yet.  But back in town, his gang's got the short end of the stick, and they're gonna get hanged in the next month or so!

Koji: ML does not own us.  ROLL IT!

Chapter 4: Return of the Thief – Takuya Returns!

[A couple weeks later]

            Takuya and Zoe were staying for a while to cool down, but now, they decided to go back to town.  Of course, Running Bear had to intervene, since if Takuya was found anywhere within the town, he was going to get it bad from JP and his deputies.  But he had no choice.

            (Please Takuya, I beg of you to stay here.  You too Zoe.)  Running Bear made his plea.

            (Father, listen.  I'll be all right.  As soon as I get my gang back, I'll come back here.  They'll never find me in an Indian reserve.)  Takuya said.

            (All right.  Your family will be waiting.) Running Bear said.

            (I'll see you soon, father, and I'll return!)  Takuya and Zoe rode off, and made their way back into town. 

            That night, Koji, Koichi and Tommy were all asleep.  They didn't hear the knocking, but the deputy did.  He was going to go investigate, and he did, but what he didn't know, was that Takuya wiped him cold, and as he did, he dragged him into a corner, and incapacitated him so that he could take his clothing, put it on, and enter the Sheriff's office. 

            Then Zoe kept him busy while Takuya walked in.  He got to the cell where his gang was being held, and said, "Guys!  Wake up!"

            The guys woke up, and saw their leader. 

            Koji replied, "Hey Takuya!  Where were you, man?" 

            Takuya replied, "Soul searching.  What's going on?"

            "JP's gonna hang us tomorrow night!  You've got to think up a plan!"  Koichi said.

            Tommy replied, "You know I don't wanna die yet.  Think of something!"

            Takuya reassured them, "I've got a plan, and I'll put it in action tomorrow night."  The gang went back to sleep, and Takuya snuck out of the office.  He was almost in the clear when JP showed up.  He had to hide, but this jail had little dark corners.  He just had to wing it, and hide.  Luckily his hat and coat made it impossible for him to be recognized.

            When Takuya got back to Zoe, he told them what was going to happen, and he told her, "Listen, if anything happens to me, get out of town right away.    

            Zoe said, "All right.  Good luck."   Zoe kissed Takuya on the cheek, and the two went in separate directions.  Zoe went to her homestead, and Takuya went to a hotel. 

            While there, Takuya made his plan.  Of course, he had to have gunpowder, and lots of it.  He checked his bag.  He did.  Then he slept.  The execution was going to happen at dawn.  So he slept early. 

            When he woke up, Takuya changed, shaved, and walked out.  He waited nearby the gallows, and saw the crowds gathering.  Perfect.  He saw JP taking the prisoners out.  Now he had to work fast.  Takuya poured the gunpowder from a wooden cabin to the gallows, and waited some more.  As soon as JP got Koji, Koichi and Tommy over to the gallows, and got them noosed.  He walked back to the cabin, and lit a match.

            "The three prisoners, Koji Minamoto, Koichi Kemoura, and Tommy Himi, have all been found guilty of the crimes of robbery, murder, and theft.  Their sentence, death!"  JP announced.  He continued, "Now, let's get this over with."  Takuya dropped the match onto the gunpowder trail and ran for cover.  As soon as the powder ran its course, it exploded, wrecking the gallows.  JP, his deputies, and the executioner were all so shocked as of what happened.  That was all the time that the three robbers needed to free themselves, and run.

            JP screamed, "Who did this?"

            A voice said, "Guess."  A figure walked out from the dust, revealing the owner of the said voice.  The three members' faces lit up.  It was Takuya.

            Tommy said, "All right!  I knew you'd be back!"

            Koji said, "Well look who showed up."

            Koichi replied, "No matter."

            Takuya said, "Thanks guys.  Now let's flush them deputies!"  That instigated a fierce gunfight between the deputies and the gang members.  As soon as the deputies were done with, Takuya looked for JP.  He found him.  And Takuya reached for his gun. 

            JP replied, "I don't think so, buddy."

            Takuya asked, "What do you want?"

            JP answered, "I'll give you a little chance.  I'll be right in front of the sheriff's office at high noon.  Be there."

            Takuya replied, "Oh, I will be."

END CHAPTER

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