Chapter Four-
Faithless
July 13th, 2020
Kit rode through the streets of Seattle with what seemed like uncontrollable rage. She kept swerving right and left, losing track of where she was going. How dare he even try to judge me? He doesn't know anything about me… and he shouldn't… cos that'd open up four more cans of worms…and I really hate worms…
She slowed down as she realised that a Sector checkpoint was coming up. Two sector police stepped out to greet her, ensuring she had her sector pass.
"Hey there missy," said the taller of the two over-weight men, "You got a sector pass?"
Kit pulled it out and showed it to the policeman. "That sure is a nice bike you got there…" the short man said dreamily, staring at her bike, "ain't it Ernie?"
"Sure is Mitch." Replied Ernie. "Now why is a young girl like you, riding such a big bike?"
"Cos it's faster than your fat legs." Kit replied coldly. "Can I go now?"
Ernie looked at Mitch and raised a thick eyebrow at him. "Sure you can. Just as soon as you tell us why you've got this bike, and why there's a gaping bullet hole in your shoulder…" The two men reached for their guns, to warn Kit.
"Whatever." She revved up her bike, and rode straight through the men, smashing the barricade as she left. The two men began shooting at Kit's bike, hoping to slow her down. Kit turned and pulled out her middle finger at the men, and chuckled.
Ernie and Mitch seethed with anger, and continued shooting at the girl, their efforts in vein. Mitch looked at the shattered barricade. "I ain't paying for that…"
Kit's Apartment"Come on man. You have got to be kidding. Max is crazy. She despises me, and nearly everything I do. If it wasn't for this face, she wouldn't even let me stay here." Alec argued, and took a sip of his coffee.
"I dunno man. She's into you… sorta… maybe she's into fools…" Caleb replied, smiling.
"Yeah, she does like Logan so- hey!" Alec called out as he realised what Caleb meant.
"I'm just messing with you. She doesn't like you that way." He reassured his new friend.
The door flew open and Kit walked into the apartment, strolling in as if that morning had not happened. She didn't even acknowledge Alec's or Caleb's presence, and headed straight for her room. Alec sipped his coffee and raised an eyebrow at Caleb, who ignored him. "You get used to it," He said plainly to Alec.
"Seriously? I mean, I know she's a kid and all, but she freaks me out." Alec shuddered and drank more of his coffee.
Caleb stood quietly for a moment, as if trying to find a way to defend Kit. He sighed slightly, and furrowed his brow. "Kit…well, she's had a tough time… I think it's just instincts working, not her."
"How can you be so sure? What if she really is a blazing monster from hell?" Alec waved his hands around gesturing a monster. Caleb raised his eyebrows, causing Alec to cough. "Or so I'm told" He added hastily, and quickly drank his coffee.
"I just am. She may be fucked up, but she's still a kid." Caleb said in a monotonous voice, leaving Alec to think that he didn't believe his own words.
"Yeah…" Alec said slowly, and tightened his lips in boredom. "So how bout that chick in the diner her? She was so checking you out man. You gonna go back later and get her number? Get busy?" Alec raised his eyebrows suggestively. "Cos if you won't, I'll be sure to keep her company and mend her heart." He chuckled slightly, when he felt a slap at the back of his head.
"Don't be such a pig" Called a female voice. Alec turned, thinking it was Max, but found a thoroughly annoyed Kit.
"Geez, I thought you'd be Max."
"Please. Don't insult me." Kit said in a droning voice. She walked into the kitchen, and grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge. It was then Alec noticed her attire; she wore a pair of black pants, and a black sweater. "You going some place?" Alec inquired.
Kit shut the fridge and cocked her head. "No, we are."
"When you said 'we' I didn't think you meant me and you 'we'." Alec moaned, holding onto Kit as she speed through the streets on her bike.
"Well, I did. Now shut up, and hold on." Alec scowled and sighed. Kit rode through several huddles of people, who hadn't moved quickly enough.
"Kit, don't you think you're driving a little dangerously?"
"No." Kit answered immediately. She slammed the brakes in front a tall building, causing Alec to fall forward slightly. "Get off fool." She elbowed Alec in the midriff, and he instantly jumped off her.
"Next time, I'm driving" Alec pointed at her bike, and drew in a breath. Kit rolled her eyes, and signalled to Alec to follow her as she jumped off the bike and walked ahead of him. Alec drew out a breath and followed the young girl.
Kit quickly ran towards an open door and vanished inside, Alec right behind her. She surveyed the area for any guards, and walked into the hallway. She stopped, and looked behind to see Alec standing quizzically behind her. "Is this the part where you tell me what I'm supposed to do?" Alec whispered whilst keeping an eye out for any visitors.
"We're here to see a little friend. See what's up…" Alec stared at Kit, as if she was supposed to go on.
"That's it? That's all you're going to tell me? I could get shot here, or even die here, and your not even going to tell me why I'm here? I could be out there meeting some of my lady friends, but I'm stuck with-"
"Blazing monster from hell?" She replied, her eyes fixed to the door down the grey corridor. Alec stood stunned, and forced a smile. "Ok I deserve that."
"Come on." Kit gestured, and shot off down the hall. Alec blurred behind her, and the two would have reached the door unnoticed, if a young man, who was assumed as a guard, hadn't have come through one of the doors on the side. "Hey!" He called out to the two intruders and reached for his gun. "What the hell are you doing here?"
"Business" Kit said matter-of-factly.
"Uh, I don't think so…" The guard cocked his gun and aimed at Kit.
"Puh-leeze." Kit scoffed. She blurred towards him and twisted his hands, which still held the gun. She twisted his wrists some more, causing the man to sink to his knees. He looked in horror when he realised what was happening- he was aiming the gun at himself. "Still gonna shoot?" Kit asked, pleasure obvious on her face. The man gave a small moan, his eyes wide in fear. Through the same door the first guard came from, another male appeared. Kit immediately snatched the gun from the kneeling man and shot the second man, in the abdomen. She turned back to the kneeling man, and smirked. Though she had let go of him, he still hadn't moved an inch.
"Ya know, ya can escape now…" The man looked at her confused. Kit gritted her teeth. "Get lost." She grunted. The man instantly fled from the door her came from.
Kit turned around to face Alec, who looked at her, concern printed on his face. "Weren't you gonna help?" Alec slowly shook his head; "You look like you had it in control."
Kit scowled and walked past him. She kicked the door open, to reveal an empty room with a lift at the end of the room. She looked at Alec as if to signal something, but Alec had no idea what she was trying to stay.
They walked to the end of the room, and entered the lift quietly, still keeping an eye out for any visitors. Kit pressed the up button, and waited impatiently for the doors to open. After a few minutes of awkward silence, the doors pinged open. Alec and Kit stepped inside and shut the doors. Kit pressed the number 6, which was where the top floor was, as well as her 'friend'.
Alec attempted to start a conversation with Kit, "So…er… this 'friend' of yours…is he good or bad?"
"She's…a good ally, and a bad enemy, so both…"
Alec grinned, his face glowing up. Kit saw his cheeky grin, and immediately slapped him on the back of his head. "Dude, your sick."
"Hey, I totally resent being called sick…" Alec rubbed the back of his head, and pouted. His grin emerged again as he again spoke: "I see my self as an entrepreneur, giving satisfaction to all the lovely-"
"Don't even think about finishing that sentence." Kit warned him. "And by the way, you so do not want to mess with this girl. She'll totally give you hell if you mess her about." Alec furrowed his brow, disbelievingly. "…And she's taken."
"Really?"
"Yes, really." Alec pouted at the little Asian girl's information.
Kit smirked to herself, and as the lift doors pinged open, she confidently strolled out. Alec slowly followed behind her, and gazed in confusion at the décor.
The hall looked exactly the same as the corridor they had just left. Even the desk was in the same place, with the exact same utensils. Kit was already at the end of the corridor, and was knocking on the door when she motioned for him to follow.
Alec walked briskly to Kit, and the two waited patiently for the door to open. A tall bald Chinese man opened the door, most probably a bodyguard. The man narrowed his eyes at the two guests, and closed his jacket with his free hand. He muttered something in Finnish to someone in the room. His gruff voice was replied by a softer female voice.
The man bowed humbly, and let the two into the room. Kit and Alec walked into the room, and the latter was surprised by the strange décor. The room was painted a deep purple, almost aubergine colour, but just a little lighter. The room had windows, which were hidden behind thick purple curtains. With no light, the room was lit with an array of candles, each providing its on light. The walls were filled with all sorts of weaponry, ranging from sword rapiers to a beautiful katana. The most impressive of the collection being a set of elbow blades, with hand carved inscriptions on the blade itself.
Kit smiled as she entered the room, and it was only when she stood before a large oak desk that he noticed his host.
As small pale, red head smirked back at her guests. She was dressed in a black suit, as if she were ready for some major business deal. Her blue eyes sparkled with delight and anticipation.
"Who's the muscle?" Kit pointed to the Chinese man behind them.
"Oh him?" The girl nodded at the man, gesturing for him the leave. The man bowed and left the room. "He's my accountant." She smirked. "This is my body guard," She pointed to the large man standing behind her. The tall African man was taller than the Chinese, and was twice the breadth of him.
"Didn't think you'd ever need one." Kit mentioned, as she walked towards the adjacent wall and looked at some of the weaponry up close.
"Yeah, well, we've had to make changes…" The girls looked at Alec, who was still confused regarding why he was there. "Who's he?" She asked Kit in Finnish.
Kit looked back at Alec, and smiled. Alec stood with his arms folded, and pondered over who the woman was. "This, is Alec. A friend of a friend. Alec," she gestured for Alec to come forward, "this, is someone you'll never want to meet in a dark alley." The girl and Kit laughed. Alec, bemused, exchanged niceties, and an awkward silence filled the room.
"I've got your stuff. Don't worry, its fresh. I'll give it to you later." She tilted her head back slightly, signalling she didn't want Alec to be there.
The redhead coughed. "So, why exactly are you here? You don't make the runs yourself" She inquired.
"I've heard she's back." Kit answered straight away.
"Yes… I've told him, but he doesn't really care."
"He wouldn't." Kit sighed. "So, you got any news?"
The redhead looked at Alec. "He won't say anything." Kit replied.
"Ok, well…She's definitely back. And she's got news. Big news." The redhead widened her eyes to make her point.
"Do you know what kind?"
"I have no idea, but you know her. It's going to be big." The short redhead bit her lip.
"Yeah… what are you going to do?"
"What I always do… throw lavish parties, and let him choose whatever he wants. I get the left-overs." The young girl gestured with her hands.
Kit scoffed. "Love eh?" The girl gave a small smile, and nodded to her bodyguard. He immediately left via a door behind the desk.
"I've heard that there's others out for you." The redhead said abruptly and looked at the papers in front of her.
"Who?" Kit took a step forward. Alec's ears pricked up again, and pretended to look at the weaponry.
"I don't know. But whoever it is, they're dangerous." The girl crossed her legs, and folded her arms. "But I'm telling you now, get me involved in this, and there'll be hell to pay."
Kit scratched her forehead, and the two girls exchanged words in Finnish, ensuring that Alec had no clue to what they were talking about.
"Ok, fine. Fine." Kit gritted her teeth. Just then, the door behind the desk flung open. A tall blonde man, who was very pale, almost deathly pale walked in. His dark shirt was half undone, and he stared at Kit.
"What the bloody hell are you doin' here?" He yelled in an unmistakeable British accent.
"I came to see her." Kit smirked.
"Well, if you want to leave with your head intact, get the fuck lost!" He answered gruffly. He bent down and kissed the girl on the top of her forehead.
"Blah blah blah." Kit rolled her eyes. "You," she turned to the girl, "try to keep me informed. And if you can't…then I'll understand. Ok?"
The red head nodded, and looked up at her man.
Kit turned back, and left the room, Alec trailing behind her. "So, is everything good?"
"No." Kit answered sharply. "But when was it ever?"
Alec, who now rode the bike, stopped at a checkpoint, two large sector police awaiting them.
"Pass?" The taller one snorted.
Alec pulled out his Jam Pony pass and revved up the bike. "Er, hold on a minute buddy, who's the girl?"
"My kid sister sir. I'm taking her to her aunts house." Alec let the lie roll off his tongue like butter.
"Ok." The shorter one, known as Mitch smiled. It was then that he noticed the scratches on the bike, and how familiar it seemed. "Hey! You're the girl from this morning! The one who was shot!" Mitch yelled. His partner scrambled after him, and gasped. "Right there missy, we're taking you in for vandalism!"
Kit scoffed, and stuck out her tongue at the guards. She then reached through Alec, and revved up the engine and kicked his leg, signalling their speedy get away.
She snickered as she left the guards behind again.
As they pulled up to Kit's building, Alec coughed. He cleared his throat and began to speak, "So…how is you shoulder?" He stopped the bike right in front of the building.
"Its…" She looked at the wound, covered by her jacket; she climbed off the bike and headed inside. "...Absolutely fine." She poked it twice. "Yes, right as rain."
Alec jumped off the bike and walked towards her. He stopped right in front of her. "What? I saw, you got shot. Straight through your shoulder."
"Yes I did. Thank you for reminding me. I'll be sure to put a plaster on it."
Alec shook his head. "Are you sure!"
"Yes. Really." She rolled her eyes, and walked into the building. "Now come on, I'm starving."
As the two walked up the flights of stairs, Alec's curiosity flickered. "Um…Kit…about what happened this morning…" Kit stopped in her tracks, and waited for Alec to go on. "Why did you…"
"Why did I kill the guy?" Alec nodded. "Firstly, I didn't kill him. I paralysed him, so there would be no pain. Secondly, even if I did, what's it to you?"
"It just wouldn't be right. You've got no right to do that."
"Can we not go over this morning? Its over. Totally." Kit continued up the stairs.
Another question burned up in Alec's mind. "What?" Kit stopped again.
"Then why did you lie?"
"'Cos you totally expected me to have killed him. I just couldn't be bothered to correct you. You assumed I killed him, so I left the assumption." Alec furrowed his brow. "Never assume things Alec, that's how you get mistakes."
Alec pondered over her analogy. "Hmm..."
They reached her apartment, to find that Caleb had long since been gone. Kit put her keys on the counter, and proceeded into the kitchen. "What do you want?"
"Anything…" Alec jumped onto the sofa, and switched on the 'boob-tube'. Kit grabbed a bad of baguettes, and some margarine and tuna from the fridge. She sliced the baguettes and lightly spread on the margarine. She then emptied the tuna tin, on the baguettes and put the rubbish in the bin. Grabbing some cheese from the fridge as well as a grater, she grated the cheese.
"So…" Alec called out. Kit looked over to Alec, and sighed.
"What!" Replied his annoyed host.
"What did the girl say to you?" Alec turned to face Kit, who put the baguettes into the grill.
"Nothing that concerns you..."
"Come on man…girl…woman…whatever…I need to know…were you contemplating on how hot I am, and how you both wish you were older?" Alec flashed his million-dollar smile and put his hand through his hair.
"Er…no…" Alec's smile immediately dropped. "Now come and eat." Kit pulled out the baguettes and put them onto two plates.
Alec switched off the TV, and walked across the room and sat in front of Kit. "If you must know," the short female began, "it was some crap about someone, ok?"
"Its cool…" Alec picked up a baguette and took a large mouthful. "This is good…" He flattered between bites. Kit shrugged and took a bite herself.
"Yeah…" Alec sighed. Kit nodded at Alec's strangeness, and took another bite of her baguette. Alec looked as if he was going to say something, but kept quiet.
"Spit it out." Kit ordered. Not knowing what Kit meant, Alec furrowed his brow. "What you wanted to say…just say it…"
"Ok…" He put his nearly finished baguette down, and grabbed a tissue from a box and wiped his hands. He cleared his throat and continued: "This morning… it was…weird…" Kit didn't answer, so Alec continued swiftly. "I'm sorry for thinking you…" Alec trailed off.
"Killed him?" Kit suggested. She too put her baguette down, and folded her arms. "You were so ready to think the worst of me…and you don't even know me…" Kit looked into Alec's hazel green eyes. Her stare was unnerving, so powerful, as if she wasn't even looking at him.
Alec didn't move a muscle. "Why did you do it? Paralyse him, I mean" He asked plainly.
"Because he was about to die. I didn't want his death to be painful. It shouldn't be." Alec gave a small smile at her seemingly sweet thought. "…Unless you deserve it…Then let death be a painful as possible…" Alec's smile slowly slipped off his face, like syrup from a spoon.
He cleared his throat, and continued. "What about the guy at that girls place? You could have killed him. He was most probably evil…"
"Probably? Dude, like I said, don't assume things you don't know." She raised an eyebrow. "…And even if he was evil, I'd still let him survive." Alec inquisitive look asked her why.
"Because death is the easy way out. After that, you have no control. Its worse to live. Where you can make mistakes, where you have control. Plus it's easier to piss 'em off." She smiled sardonically. She jumped off the stool, and looked at Alec.
"Where you going?" Alec asked.
"Out" She walked past the kitchen, towards the front door.
"What about your food? You said you were starving." Nagged Alec.
"Not anymore… you have it." She walked out of the apartment, leaving Alec alone. A second later, she put her head back into the doorway, "And don't even think about following me…" Alec shrugged and picked up the baguette, and finished it off, his thoughts still on Kit's words.