Note: It's been a while since this story has been updated. The reason why this story hasn't been getting updated is because I've been getting caught up with other stories. Plus, this story needs to be wrapped up. So for Wednesdays and Saturdays for the rest of this month, this story will be receiving updates until it finishes.

With that said, I hope you enjoy the new chapter.

Chapter Eight:
All Hell Breaks Loose!

After I stepped out of the strip club, I took out my phone and called Stephanie, Shane, and Vinny. Shane answers the phone and puts on the speaker.

Stephanie: Xyaqom, hello.

Xyaqom: I got some good news. I have a lead of where Torrie might be kept held.

Vinny: Really, where is he?

Xyaqom: My lead told me that Torrie might be at the Oriam industries.

Vinny: Oriam industries

Stephannie: Of course. He's probably keeping her where he will keep an eye on her. But what's the bad news?

Xyaqom: The bad news is that she may not be there.

Stephannie: Well, its better than nothing.

Vinny: Hang in there, Torrie baby, I'm coming.

Vinny tries to run out, but Sierra quickly grabs Vinny by the back collar.

Sierra: Where do you think you're going?

Vinny: I'm going with Xyaqom to save Torrie.

Sierra: No, you stay here! You'll only get in his way.

Vinny: But I?

Xyaqom: Sierra is right, Vinny. You'll only get in my way if you come along.

Vinny: Fine.

Xyaqom: Don't worry Vinny, I will find her.

Sierra: I will be here if you need me.

Xyaqom: I'll let you know. (I then hang up and call Ken) Hey Ken...

Ken: Xyaqom... Did you find anything out?

Xyaqom: Wait, you didn't listen to the conversation that John and I had a while ago?

Ken: I must've been in the bathroom when you were talking. But anyways, did he tell you anything?

Xyaqom: Yeah, but first, I need you to tell me where I can find Oriam industries.

Ken gets the information and places it inside of Xyaqom's phone.

Ken: You should have it.

I looked at my phone and saw the address to the building and started heading my way there. I took my time getting to the Oriam industries. Trying to blend in with the people of Christale City. It was high noon, where the city was at its most active. Simply jumping to the place would make me look spacious.

Xyaqom: (Thinking) I have to make it inside without drawing any attention to myself.

After a forty-minute walk, I arrived at the Oriam industries. The place itself was huge. The place must've been at least a hundred stories high. I was looking at the entrances and exits, which my sight turns to see if any type of vehicles that entered or exit the building. The logical way to enter the building was entering the front entrance. If I entered the parking lot entrance, I would look spacious for sure.

Ken: Okay, we're here. Now what?

Xyaqom: We go in, and see if I can speak to Mario himself.

Ken: You're not going in guns in blazing.

Xyaqom: No, it's too risky. Torrie might get hurt or killed in the chaos. I'm hoping we can settle this peacefully. Of course, if they attack first, I have the right to defend myself, right?

Ken: That's right.

I then stepped into the building, and when I did, I saw two elevators on each side of the floor and a lonely secretary working on her computer. I went to the secretary and started blushing slightly because she was a good looking woman. I would say she was either in her early or mid-twenties. Soon the secretary took notice of me.

Secretary: Hello, can I help you?

Xyaqom: Um... Yes, I'm here to see Mario Oiram.

Secretary: Do you have an appointment with him?

Before I could say anything, her phone rings.

Secretary: Oh, hold that thought. (Answers the phone) Yes, Mr. Oiram? (There is a minute of silence) Yes, sir, I'll send him in right away. Thank you. (She hangs up) Well then, it looks like Mr. Oiram has been expecting you.

Xyaqom: (I rose an eyebrow) He has?

Secretary: Yes, take the elevator and take it to the hundredth floor.

Xyaqom: Thank you, Miss.

I then entered the elevator and pushed the button leading to the hundredth floor. I wasn't expecting to be welcomed to Mario's office, but either way, I had to keep my guard up.

Xyaqom: Hey Ken...

Ken: I heard everything, but don't let your guard down.

Xyaqom: I know. Soon I will be meeting with the big boss himself. Until I leave, we should go into radio silent.

Ken: You got it. Just let me know if something happens.

Xyaqom: Will do.

I wait until the elevator stops at one-hundredth floor and see the door opens up and see a tall but muscular man standing in front of me. He was 6'0 feet tall and weighed 330. He had light brown hair and a black zigzag mustache. He was obviously the muscle of the gang.

Muscle Man: You're Xyaqom, right?

Xyaqom: That's right.

Muscle Man: My father is expecting you. Please follow me.

I nod and follow the muscular man. Eventually, we arrived at Mario's office.

The muscular man knocked on the door.

Mario: Come in.

I entered the room with the muscular man and saw Mario sitting at his desk, three other men were with him. One of those three men was Mario Jr. Another one looked like a spitting image of Mario jr but was more skinny.

Muscle Man: Father, Xyaqom has arrived.

Mario: Very good Wario, I'll take it from here. (Looks at me) Ah, Xyaqom. The man I've wanted to see. Come, take a seat.

I was a little spectacle at Mario's mood, I was expecting him and his men to fire their lead at me as soon as they saw me, but instead, they're civil. I had a bad feeling over this, but not wanting to cause a scene I played along, for now.

I walked over and took a seat.

Mario: (Pouring a glass of rum) Do you want a drink?

Xyaqom: No, I'm good, thank you.

Mario: (He looks disappointed when I declined his offer, he then took his class and sat back down) So, how can I help one of the bodyguards of the Noham family today.

Xyaqom: I'm sure you already know why I'm here. Despite what's been going on as of late, you guys still have Tori, and I'm here to save her, by whatever means.

Mario: So you're here to save Tori, huh? I'm surprised you didn't come here guns a-blazing.

Xyaqom: Perhaps in movies or video games, that would be the case. But if I did do that, Torrie would probably get hurt or killed in the crossfire. I'm hoping that we can resolve this peacefully. But I must warn you, if you guys attack me first, I'll have no choice but to defend myself, and you're already aware of what I can do.

Mario: Hm... Let me ask you a question, are you only here to save Tori, and no one else?

Xyaqom: (I raised an eyebrow when Mario asked me that) Of course. You guys only kidnapped Torrie.

Mario Jr: Sounds looks like he doesn't know.

Mario: Indeed, just as I was expecting.

Xyaqom: What are you guys talking about?

Mario: Wario, bring Torrie and our "other guest" here.

Wario nods and leaves the room for the moment.

Xyaqom: What are you guys planning?

Mario: You'll see it soon enough.

A few minutes later, Wario came back carrying Tori and Vinny?! He then places them in front of me and had them to be on their knees

Xyaqom: (Shocked) VINNY?!

Mario: Surprised to see Vinny here? I was hoping you would.

Tori was still wearing the dress that she was wearing at the nightclub. Her face was covered in mascara, probably due to crying so much. Despite the mascara covering her face, she looked like that she hasn't been touched. She had no cuts or bruises on her face. However, she was scared out of her life. Vinny, on the other hand, was not so lucky. He was wearing a cheaply made Spider-Man outfit, minus the mask. His face was covered by cuts, bruises, and blood. Tori turned her head and was surprised to see Vinny kneeling beside her.

Torrie: Vinny?! They got you two?!

Vinny turns his head away from Torri, feeling ashamed.

Xyaqom: What's the meaning of this? Why did you kidnap Vinny?

Mario: Oh, Xyaqom, you misunderstand the situation. We did not go to Vinnie and brought him back here, he came here to us.

Xyaqom: (Shocked) WHAT?!

Mario: Oh, yes. As you can see here, it seems that Vinny has been reading too many Spider-Man comics as of late, right to the point where he thought he was Spider-Man himself.

Xyaqom: (I shake my head while face-palming) Oh no...

Mario: So he took out a cheaply made Spider-Man outfit, took some climbing equipment, and started scaling the building as if it was a mountain. He obviously did not think this plan through, because he did not even consider the fact that we could see him clear as day from the windows. It wasn't until he reached my floor when I saw him scaling the building while I was doing paperwork. And when we made eye contact, he gave me the finger and continue scaling to the top of the building. That's when I ordered my men to meet him there. The rest... Well... (He looks at Vinny's bloody face) You already know.

I was now banging my head on the desk after hearing the levels of stupidity from Vinny's actions. I knew Vinny was dumb, but I didn't think he was THIS dumb.

Torrie: Vinny, please tell that's not true. Please tell me what Mario is saying is a lie.

Xyaqom: I'm sorry, but I'm getting a headache from all of this.

Vinny: (Bursts into tears) I'm so sorry, Torrie. I wanted to be the hero of all this so badly. I didn't want Xyaqom to take the glory of saving you. I wanted to prove Shane and Stephanie that I wasn't a mistake child.

Mario Jr: Which you failed miserably. (Everybody but Torri and I laughed)

Xyaqom: How are you here, anyway? I thought that Sierra was supposed to keep an eye on you, along with your siblings!

Mario: Yes, I would like to know that myself.

Vinny: (Looks ashamed) I... um... I managed to sneak out while Sierra and Stephine were talking.

I was pissed when I heard this.

Xyaqom: Mario... Can we like, trade Torrie for this stupid idiot?

Vinny: Wait, what?!

Xyaqom: He can do stupid things for you, and you can make him do anything you want.

Vinny: Xyaqom, you can't be serious!

Mario: So he's like a mindless idiot?

Xyaqom: Yep.

Mario then starts thinking about my offer. But before he could reach a decision, Torrie is suddenly shot in the head, instantly killing her.

Xyaqom: The Hell?!

Vinny: No!

Mario: What the Hell?! Who killed her?!

Here I was again, halfway down the universe, and still looking down at the bodies of women that I was supposed to protect.

That's when all Hell broke loose. An army of CCP Officers broke down the door and stormed through the room.

C.C.P.O #1: FREEZE!

Xyaqom: (Thinking) This is so screwed up!

I was going to grab Vinny, but one of the CCP Officers beat me to it. Being that I had very little options, I shot an energy blast at the glass window, and jump out.

Ken: What the Hell happened in there, Xyaqom?

Xyaqom: It's the CCPO. They killed Torrie and stormed the place.

Ken: Those dumb idiots.

As I was falling, I looked down at the city below. The damn city was a war zone down there. There were gunfire and explosions all around.

Xyaqom: Ken, what the Hell is going on down there?

Ken: Hold on, let me check. (He checks the files on his computer) Oh, my God!

Xyaqom: What?!

Ken: The captain of CCPO just ordered his forces to take down everyone in the city.

Xyaqom: (I was shocked to hear this) What?! Even the innocent?!

Ken: Even the innocent.

I was about to say something, but then I saw that the apartment building that I lived in was on fire. I was going to ignore it, but that's when I realized that Rosaira was still at my place.

Xyaqom: If anything happened to Rosaira, then I will haunt all of them down!

I took my wings out and took off to my apartment. When I arrived at my apartment, the place was covered in flames. I went through the window to get inside and started screaming at the top of my lungs.

Xyaqom: Rosaira!

Rosaira: Xyaqom?!

She was alive, good. Now I just needed to find out where she was. I was running towards the burning ceiling, which was coming down. The ceiling clasped, which I had barely enough time to move out of the way. I hear Rosaira screaming, leading me to her location.

Xyaqom: Rosaira! Where are you?!

Rosaira: I'm in the bathroom.

I went to the front of the bathroom and kicked the door open, I then see Rosaira was being held down by the boards.

Xyaqom: Hang on, I'll get you out.

With very little effort, I left the boards to allow Rosaira to crawl out.

Rosaira: Thank you, Xyaqom.

Xyaqom: No problem. (Just then, a part of the apartment exploded) Let's get out of here!

Rosaira couldn't stand, but I pick her up in bridal style then starts carrying her out of the building. I managed to get us both out of the apartment building before it exploded.

Xyaqom: Damn... (Stays quiet and places Rosaira) I can't do it.

Rosaira: You can't do what?

Xyaqom: I can't stop... I can't protect my own home.

Rosaira: At least you still have me.

Xyaqom: You haven't given up on me, Rosaira.

Rosaira: Never.

I start smiling at her and nod.

?: FREEZE!

I turn around and see the CCPO, I get furious at them, someone had to stop them before they destroy everything.

Xyaqom: Why? Why are you doing this?!

The CCPO. Aims their guns at Rosaira and me. I quickly took out my tail and swang them at them, making them fall to the ground. Seeing that they were down for the moment, I flew off while carrying Rosaira.

Rosaira: You have to end them, Xyaqom. Because nobody isn't going to stop them.

Xyaqom: And to think that I left this kind of life behind me.

Ken: Xyaqom, are you there?

Xyaqom: I'm here. What is happening to our city?

Ken: We got some bad news here! The CCPO. They just arrested some kids, and they're about to execute them. And one of those kids is my son!

Xyaqom: WHAT?! Where are they?!

Ken: They're at the riverside.

Xyaqom: Okay, I'm on my way. (I look at Rosaira) Hang tight. (Rosaira nods)

I then flew to the riverside while taking Rosaira with me.

After a few minutes, we arrived at the Riverside, Rosaira, and I hid behind a vehicle that was about twenty feet away from the site that we were about to see. And what we were seeing was not pretty. A bunch of members from the CCPO had a bunch of people that they captured all lined up, including four kids who were around nine to ten years old. One of those kids was Ken's son, who looked like a spitting image of him. The kids were around 4'8 to 5'0 feet tall. One of the kids had short spiky, light brown hair, and the two girls had long black hair. The one person that shocked me was that Vinny was one of the grown-ups about the officers captured.

Vinny: YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?! I'M VINCE NOHAM'S SON!

CCPO #5: FIRE!

The members of the CCPO on which there led on the grown-ups, forcing the kids to watch while they scream in horror. Two options jumped in my head, jump in and save Vinny or let him die and get the kids out of there. Of course, at this point, Vinny was already dead, so option two was the only option.

Xyaqom: (I look at Rosaira) Stay here!

Rosaira nodded, and I ran to get the kids.

CCPO #5: Okay, now for the kids.

Xyaqom: NOT ON MY WATCH!

CCPO #5: Huh?

Before the officer knew what was going on, I kicked him in the face, sending him flying to the other officers and making him fall on them. Rosaira quickly came along and got the kids out of there.

Xyaqom: You guys make me sick. Trying to kill a bunch of kids?! Well, no more.

I then breathed fire on them. While the members of the CCPO scream in pain, I walked back to Rosaira and the kids.

Xyaqom: Is everyone okay?

Rosaira: The kids look shaken up, but no injuries of the short.

Xyaqom: Good. We need to get out of here. It won't take long for their buddies to find out that there's something wrong. We need to be long gone by the time they get here.

Rosaira: But where can we go?

Xyaqom: I was thinking about your ship but that I remembered that these kids probably don't know how to fly. Plus from where you parked your ship, it will take at least two days to walk there.

Rosaira: So now what?

Xyaqom: First, we need to get out of here.

Rosaira: Right. (To the kids) Okay, kids, listen up. (The kids look at her) Until we can get you, kids, back to your parents, you'll be staying with us.

The kids weren't saying but nodding of understanding Rosaira. I turn to see this wasn't going to end until I find the captain.

Much later, we set up camp. The city was a mess, everyone feared that they would be next on the CCPO hit list. Rosaira and I and the kids were sitting near a fire under a bridge.

Rosaira: Well, since we are going to be together, we may as well get to know each other. My name is Rosaira. What's yours.

Brad: I'm Brad.

Ashley: I'm Ashley.

Koan: I'm Koan.

Shelley: And I'm Shelley.

Xyaqom: My name is Xyaqom.

We ended up spending the night under the bridge that night.

To Be Continued...