Chapter 17-The first day of searching
Sadie opens her eyes slowly. She stands up and looks around and sees that she was still where the O' Driscoll's knocked her out. The memory of what had happened came back to her, and sees looks around. She sees Colt's guns on the ground as well as his hat and satchel. Saide runs over to the ideas and picks them up. She whistles for her horse Bob. Her horse runs over Thea behind him. Sadie climbs on Bob and attaches Thea to her horse. "Hiya," Sadie says. Bob goes into a full sprint as they head back for Clement's point.
An unknown cabin in the woods
Colt opens his eyes slowly and looks down. He sees the ground. He looks up and sees that he was upside down. He groans as he feels pain in his head. The door to the cellar opens, and Colm O'driscoll walks down the stairs. "I just want you to know. The woman you were with is still alive. My men kept their word. By that, I mean, I kept my word," Colm says
"I guess your not complete scum Colm," Colt says.
"I am scum Mr. Morgan, but the thing is I needed you. In two weeks, the O'drisscolls will come here for the Van Der Linde gang," Colm says.
"I'm bait," Colt realizes.
"Yes. At first, I thought about grabbing your brother, but then I realized that the whole ganged loved you, and I knew that they all would come for you," Colm says with a chuckle.
"I'll kill you. You bastard," Colt says.
"No, you won't. Good day, Mr. Morgan. Have fun hanging," Colm says before he leaves Colt alone. Colt screams in anger.
Camp
It was night when Sadie rode into camp at full speed. Everybody looks up at here. "Where's Colt?" Arthur asks as he sees his brother's horse roped to Sadie's
"O'driscolls attacked us as we left Annesburg. He gave himself up so they wouldn't kill him. I have no idea where they went," Sadie says as she climbs off her horse.
"Was Colm there?" Hosea asks.
"No. I bet this was his idea, though," Sadie says.
"No doubt it was. His men most have seen Colt with his," Dutch says.
"So, what are we going to do Dutch?" Javier asks.
"I want everybody searching. We put everything else on hold until we find Colt. Mr. Smith Mr. Summer head up to Annesburg. See if you can find a trail. Mr. Bell Mr. Williamson head towards the swamp. Mr. Macquire Ms. Jones to Cumberland falls. Mr. Marston Mr. Escuella's head or Valentine and towards Cumberland falls. Mr. Mattew and I will head towards Strawberry. Mr. Morgan Mrs. Adler head to Big valley. Mr. Duffy and Ms. Grimshaw watch the camp as for the rest of you. Let's ride! Dutch exclaims as everybody gets on their horses and ride out of camp.
The Cabin
It has been hours since Colm has come and talked to Colt. He has been hanging since then. The door opens again, and two O'driscoll's come down, carrying a box of weapons. One of them with a grin on his face and the other carrying a bag. The one with the box of weapons set them down. "Colm asked us to come down here and get some answers. Where you camp is mainly. Where the money is to. You talk, you go free. If you don't, we will use extreme measures," One of them says with a grin.
"Go to hell," Colt says.
"I like it this way anyway," One says as he grabs a knife and starts to cut Colt, who grits his teeth together as the first round of torture begins.
With Arthur and Sadie
Arthur and Sadie head into Big Valley. "Are you ok?" Arthur asks.
"No. Colt may die, or he is already dead because of me," Sadie says.
"Nobody what you said or did he would have gone with them just to make sure you survived," Arthur says.
"Why?" Sadie asks.
"Because he cares about you, Sadie. You would give up his own life in an instant to make sure you live," Arthur says.
"I don't want him to do that," Sadie says.
"When you care about people. Hurt is kinda part of the package. Colt said that to me when we were very young. People also do crazy thinks when there in-" Arthur stops himself quickly before he says the next word.
"What were you about to say?" Sadie asks.
"Nothing," Arthur says.
"Arthur, so help me, god if you do not finish the sentence, I will shoot you," Sadie says.
"Sadie, it's not my place to say. Leave it alone," Arthur says. Sadie nods slowly.
"You think he's alive?" Sadie asks.
"Yeah, I do. Colm wanted him for a reason. He wouldn't have bothered capturing him if he was just going to kill him. We'll find Sadie," Arthur says as they ride forward.
With Dutch and Hosea.
Dutch and Hosea had checked all-around Strawberry but had found nothing. They were on there way back to camp as it was getting late. "Hosea, what if he's already dead. Maybe it's best if we keep going," Dutch says. Hosea looks at Dutch, shocked before he stops his horse quickly and gets off. Dutch gets off to. Hosea had his back to Dutch before he quickly turns around and slugs Dutch in the face. Dutch recovers quickly and looks at his friend and shock.
"Colt has been loyal from the first day. He has fought and bled for us for this gang. He took a bullet to save a fucking town of people. He's more loyal than Micah has ever been. He's been with us for a few weeks. We will find him, and nobody will be doing any jobs until we do," Hosea says before he climbs back on his horse and heads back to camp. Dutch follows quickly.
Camp
Arthur and Sadie were the last to arrive back at camp around midnight. "Any luck?" Arthur asks.
"No. Every day from dawn to night, I want as many people out there as possible to look for him. That understood?" Dutch says. Everybody nods as they head to bed. The first day of searching a complete mess.
Thanks for reading. This arc has begun. I know that was a little out of Hosea's character, but I felt it was right to. As always, suggestions are welcomed. That quote that Arthur said was from Beth Greene in the walking dead. I do not own it. Until next time
