Chp. 12: Mall Fight
Drug Trafficking Hotel
June 24, 2020
It had been six days since Augusto found out about Watson's aura being unlocked. Watson had been sabotaging his father's drug trafficking business, causing them to lose more money. Augusto had been pacing in anger back and forth for the past few minutes, unsure of what he or Manuel were going to do. The door opened as Manuel entered the room, gaining Augusto's attention.
"Your little punching bag is growing more and more troublesome the more he interferes with my drug trading routes," the father said.
"You don't think I know that? I have been informed of this several times," Augusto said.
"Well you should also know that because of him, I'm losing more and more money and business on an almost daily basis!" Manuel said.
"Well, what do you suggest we do then?" Augusto asked.
"This guy is your problem. You fix it," Manuel replied.
"Alone?! I'll get pummeled!" Augusto exclaimed.
"Your friends and a few of my men will be joining you. They will all be armed. He can't take all of you at once," Manuel said.
"But he's already starting to fight off larger groups! How am I supposed to even beat him?!" Augusto yelled.
He slams his fists on the table and unexpectedly smashes it in half. Augusto and Manuel both look in shock at this unexpected event. Augusto looked down at his fists to not only find no injuries, but also his hands briefly glowed tan.
"Augusto... I believe you have your aura shit unlocked," Manuel said.
"How can we be sure?" Augusto asked.
Manuel pulls out a gun and fires three rounds into his son's chest, making him stagger back several steps before stopping. Augusto looks down at his chest for a moment before looking back up at his father in shocked anger.
"You shot me! You fucking shot me!" he shouted.
"But you are alive, now that we know that your aura is unlocked," Manuel said. "And with this new gift you possess, we will be able to run São Paulo with an iron fist. But first, one obstacle stands in our way that needs to be removed."
"Watson. And with him gone, I'll have Yara all to myself," Augusto said with a smirk.
"Just get rid of the boy. Do whatever you have to do," Manuel said with an eye roll, before turning around and walking out of the room.
Frei Caneca Mall
Meanwhile at the mall, Watson, Yara, and Lucas were all walking through the mall.
"So how's the unofficial Huntsman business turning out for you?" Lucas asked.
"So far it's turning out great. All those bastards that I've come across didn't even know what hit 'em," Watson answered.
"I bet they haven't," Yara said.
"So are you gonna go back to patrolling the city once we're through here?" Lucas said.
"That's the plan," Watson said.
"Well, be careful when you're out there," Yara said.
"Will do. The life of a Huntsman isn't a cake walk from what I learned," Watson said.
"True that," Lucas said.
"Yara, how did your friends react that you and I had our date a few days ago?" Watson asked.
"Honestly, they weren't too happy about it. They thought I was crazy for dating you and that I should go to rehab. But I didn't listen," Yara answered.
"Honestly, what's wrong with those people?" Lucas asked.
"Sometimes, I feel like they just don't like me for no apparent reason," Watson said.
"But we do. And we see nothing wrong with you," Yara said.
Watson, Yara, and Lucas all walk out the exit. Just as they were about to walk away, a bullet whizzed past Watson's head, making him, Lucas, and Yara flinch. The people all around them began screaming and running after the gunshot rang out. Watson looked around and saw Augusto pointing a pistol at him and was accompanied by his friends and several armed gunmen.
"Do you have any idea how much damage you've caused to my old man's business and what I had to go through?!" Augusto asked.
"Honestly, I'd thought you'd never show up after you become a fugitive," Watson said.
Augusto turned his attention towards Yara.
"I don't get why you would want to get with this bastard when you could get with someone like yours truly!" Augusto said.
"There's plenty of reasons why! One of the biggest is that you're a complete narcissistic asshole! Besides, Watson is a better person than you'll ever be!" Yara said.
"When we get you back to my place, your mind will change," Augusto said.
"That's not gonna happen," Watson said, stepping in front of Yara.
"Check out the balls on you. Don't worry. I can fix that!" Augusto said.
He puts his gun away and two of the gunmen walk up to him, each of them carrying a sledge hammer. They hand Augusto the sledge hammers as he then approaches Watson.
"You're mine!" he growled.
"Yara! Lucas! Run!" Watson ordered.
Without saying a word, Lucas and Yara both run back inside the mall as Watson walks over to Augusto. Augusto began swinging his hammers wildly at Watson as he dodged and weaved away from his attacks. Watson kicks Augusto in the chest, making him stagger back a few steps. Augusto glanced back at his friends and gunmen.
"Don't just stand there! Get inside and get Yara!" Augusto shouted.
Augusto's friends and gunmen all began to rush towards the entrance. Watson pulled out his karambit knives and slashed at two oncoming gunmen, knocking them down to the ground. Augusto's friends and the rest of the gunners all ran past Watson and into the mall. He was about to chase after them, but Augusto slammed one of his hammers at Watson's head, knocking him to the ground. Watson turned his head to face Augusto.
"And where do you think you're going?" Augusto asked.
He swung down his hammers at Watson, but he rolled away from the attack and got back up to his feet. Watson dodged a couple more swings from Augusto.
"Come on! Give me your best shot!" Augusto said.
Watson rushed at Augusto and swung his knives at him. Augusto managed to weave away from Watson's attacks, but got slashed in the chest and in the back before being kicked away. Augusto stumbles for a moment before turning to face Watson, laughing. Watson grew confused, wondering why he wasn't on the ground and bleeding.
"That was weak," Augusto said with a smirk.
"How are you not-" Watson gets cut off by his bully.
"I thought this aura shit was bullshit. But when I get it unlocked, I'm beginning to see it's no joke," Augusto said with a smirk.
Watson gained a stunned expression upon realizing Augusto now has aura.
"Show me what you've got!" Augusto said with a smirk.
Watson twirled his karambit knives on his fingers before charging towards Augusto.
Meanwhile inside the mall, Lucas and Yara continued running through the mall as the people ran in terror. Before they could run any further, gunfire rang out, making the people scream in terror. Yara and Lucas turned around to see Augusto's friends and the gunners running towards them. They turned back around and were about to run, but more gunners ran up and pointed their guns at them.
Lucas and Yara quickly ran into a nearby shop and ran behind a clerk's station to hide. They were now completely cornered.
"I'm not gonna let them take you, Yara," Lucas said.
"Come on out! we just want the girl!" one of the gunmen shouted.
Before Yara and Lucas could prepare for the worst, they suddenly heard the sound of a sword being drawn.
"Hey, who are... OH SHIT!" one of the gunners cried.
Lucas and Yara then heard the gunners and Augusto's friends screaming and crying out, along with the sound of gunfire, wrestling, and an object being swung. A moment later, everything went silent. Confused, Lucas peered his head over the counter and saw all the gunmen and Augusto's friends lying on the floor unconscious. Standing in the middle of them, was a person Lucas instantly recognized.
"No way!" Lucas said with a shocked expression.
Meanwhile back outside, Watson and Augusto continue their fight with each other. Augusto swung one of his sledge hammers at Watson's stomach, then swung the other onto his head, knocking Watson to the ground. He swung both hammers down at Watson, who manages to roll to the side at the last second. Watson slashed at Augusto by the back of his leg, taking the bully down on one knee. Watson flips himself back up to his feet and kicks Augusto in the face, knocking him on his back.
Augusto stood himself back up as Watson rushed towards him. He stepped to the side avoiding Watson's attack, then swung his hammers into his back, sending Watson flying into a wall and fell back to the ground. He glanced at his arm and noticed his aura was flickering. That's when he realized his aura was about to break. He looked back up and saw as Augusto was slowly approaching him, dragging his sledge hammers.
"With you out of the picture, Yara is as good as mine," Augusto said. "And don't worry you little shit. I'll make sure she behaves properly.
Watson stood himself back up and with an enraged yell, he activated his semblance. He charged towards Augusto as he prepared to attack. Augusto swung one of his hammers at Watson, but caught it mid swing. Watson yanked the sledge hammer away before tossing it away. Augusto swung the other hammer at Watson, only for the ladder to catch it mid swing.
Watson reeled back his fist then hurled a punch into Augusto's chest, sending him flying and crashing into a car. Augusto fell unconscious as his aura broke, just as Watson's semblance deactivated and his aura broke.
"Who's the little shit now?" Watson rhetorically asked.
"Watson!" a couple voices called.
Watson turned around and saw Yara and Lucas running towards him.
"Guys! Thank God you're alright!" Wat6son said as he embraced them both.
"You are not going to believe who dropped by and saved our asses!" Lucas said in excitement.
"Wait, who are you talking about?" Watson asked.
"I just saw what you did, kid," a new voice cut in.
The three turned to see the person in question, and Watson grew a stunned and excited expression. The person in question was Qrow Branwen.
"And you and I need to have a little chat," he said.
