Chapter 15-Arguing
It has been a few days since Colt and Sean got back. Colt was sitting in his tent, writing in his journal. Dutch Hosea and Arthur have gone fishing early. Colt was sitting down when Javier came riding into camp. "They got him," Javier says.
"They got who?" Miss Grimshaw asks.
"Bill he has hunting and bounty hunters caught him. They are meeting Pinkertons in the heartlands," Javier says. Colt stands up and walks over.
"Let's go get him," Colt says.
"They could see you," Lenny says.
"I'll stay back and snipe," Colt says. Lenny nods. Lenny Sadie and Charles come over. They all get on their horses. "Mr. Bell Mr. Duffy and Mr. Macquire take care of came if anybody strange shows up kill 'em," Colt says. "Everybody else. Let's ride," Colt says as they ride out of camp Colt was riding in front Javier beside him Sadie behind him. Lenny behind Javier and Charles in the back.
"So, what's the plan, Colt?" Javier asks.
"Ms. Alder and I will take up a sniping position. The rest of you go down and get Bill. No survivors. We can't let any live. We can't risk the chance that they see Sadie or me," Colt says.
"Dutch is not gonna be happy," Lenny says.
"We'll deal with Dutch later. Right now, we save Bill. Dutch can deal with him," Colt says. They nod as they ride past the train tracks. "How much further, Javier?" Colt asks.
"We're close," Javier says. They get closer and see a spot surrounded by two mountains where they Pinkertons and bounty hunters were talking.
"Ms. Alder and I will head up the ridge and get into a sniping position. You guys stay hidden until we shoot," Colt says. They nod as Sadie and Colt ride up the ridge. They get off their horses and grab their rifles. They crouch down at the end of the ridge. They look through the scopes and see Bill tie to stick in the ground as the Pinkertons gave the bounty hunters their money. "One, two, three," Colt says. They both fire, killing one Pinkerton and one bounty hunter. Charles Javier and Lenny start to shoot, killing more of the bounty hunters and Pinkertons. The bounty hunters and Pinkertons hide behind the wagon as the gunfight continues.
With Colt Arthur and Hosea. One hour earlier.
Arthur Colt and Hosea were a boat finishing. "So, Arthur, how have things been with Mary-Beth?" Hosea asks.
"Good. We're going slow but good," Arthur says. Dutch hasn't said much to Arthur since Mary-Beth and Arthur has started to date. "Dutch, are we ok? We haven't talked much in the last few days," Arthur says. Dutch looks at him.
"Just been thinking about the best thing to say to you, son," Dutch says.
"About what?" Arthur asks.
"You and Mary-Beth Arthur," Dutch says.
"Dutch, this isn't the time. Leave it alone," Hosea says.
"Hosea, let me talk," Dutch says. Hosea looks down.
"What about Mary-Beth and me?" Arthur asks.
"Look, son, I'm glad you're happy I really am, but I don't need you distracted by Mary-Beth," Dutch says.
"I haven't been distracted. How can you say that when you're with Molly," Arthur says.
"Arthur, you're my best man. I don't need you distracted by her. You need to be focused on the mission, not Mary-Beth," Dutch says.
"I am focused on the mission Dutch. I'm breaking it off with her for you. This is for me," Arthur says.
"That's the problem. It's for you, not the whole gang," Dutch says.
"I have done so much for this gang. I would happily die for it. You don't have the right to tell me what I can and can't do not after you and Micah screwed everything up in Blackwater. Hosea and I had a real lead. You listened to Micah and look at us now. We're on the run, and Mac Davey and Jenny are dead. That's because you listed that that snake instead of the two that have been with you the longest. You don't have the right were in the position because of you and Micah," Arthur says to Dutch angrily. Dutch and Hosea look at him, shocked.
"What happen to loyalty, Arthur?" Dutch asks.
"I am loyal. Loyal to what matters, and that is making sure we all make it out of this mess," Arthur says. Dutch turns away from him.
"Ok, I think we should head back," Hosea says. The other two nod as they row back in silence. They get to the dock and get out. Dutch looks around.
"Where's Colt Sadie Charles Lenny Javier and Bill?" Hosea asks.
"Bounty hunters got Bill. They went after him. Colt told me, Kieran and Micah, to watch camp," Sean says. Dutch nods as he walks away. Arthur walks over to Mary-Beth, who was sitting and reading. She looks up at him and frowns.
"What's wrong?" She asks.
"Nothing. Just had an argument with Dutch," Arthur says. Arthur sits down, and Mary-Beth lays her head on his head, and they both sit there in peaceful silence.
With Colt
Colt shot the last bounty hunter in the head. Sadie and Colt stand up and head down the ridge to Bill. Lenny cuts Bill free as they get back down there. "You ok, Bill?" Lenny asks.
"Yeah. I owe you all thank you," Bill says. They nod. "I'm gonna head back to camp," Bill says. The others nod.
"I'm gonna head to Valentine and get a bounty done. I'll be back tomorrow," Colt says. The others ride off beside Sadie. "What are you doing?" Colt asks.
"I'm joining you, Mr. Morgan. Is there a problem?" Sadie asks with a smile.
"None at all, Mrs. Adler," Colt says with a smile as they head to Valentine.
Thanks for reading. We are in chapter three. Tell me of any changes you think I should do or some you think I will do for this chapter and chapter four. As always, suggestions are welcomed. Until next time.
