There were moments, when she would breath; pain would pierce through her body. While others would make her feel floating around in a fluffy pillow of flowers.
Her body was heavy yet lighter. Her mind was blank yet full of guilt. "It's okay." A soothing male voice comforted her. "Deputy."
The deputy blinked rapidly as step by step, her surroundings melted into a place. A sharp breath brought her pain. She grimaced, twisting around, feeling her arms trapped on her sides. "You're safe."
She didn't recognized the voice. She didn't recognized this place. She can't remember how long she has been lying in this position. "W—Wh- Where-Ah" Her breathing began to accelerate as her vision started to distinguish colors.
"You got shot. Twice." The voice said, as the deputy's eyes roamed from the ceiling to the walls. Her eyes stopped in front of her. Her surroundings had already colors and textures. However, the voice was nothing more than just a shadow. An unknown silhouette so to speak.
But its touch was so warm and tender. Its tone so soothing and full of relief. The voice placed a hand on her head, and whispered. "You're going to be alright. Come home."
She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Pain slowly started to fade away, her strength began to built. "Home."She reopened them. She no longer was trapped. She found herself, standing in the middle of a bliss field. Her wounds still healing and the hot Montana sun burning in its glory. "Wha-!" Her voice cracked as she began to limp towards the end of the field as white sparkly particles floated around her.
"I need to find help." She swallowed dryly and began to approach the end of the field. "I need help."
"Well that was your responsibility, Hurk." Jess clenched her fists. "The deputy is not invisible. We need to look out for each other."
"I'm sorry. I- I just went to take a piss, i wasn't counting to get ambushed."
"Peggies are crawling all over the place, and you seriously don't expect to get ambushed?"
"Aw man, not you too, Sharky."
"I'm sorry Hurk, but Jess is right. You need to pay more attention." Sharky took his toothpick out of his mouth, watching everyone scattered on the 8-Bit pizza bar, room.
"Well, what now?"
Adelaide sighed deeply, scratching her head. "We need to rescue her from John's grasp. God knows what that sick man is doing to her."
"Gezz man. I know i fucked up, but i would not let-!"
"Guys?" Deputy stood at the door, holding it open while hunching over.
"Dep?" Everyone ran to her, carefully bringing her in, dragging a chair to her. "What did he do?"
"I-"
"Come on guys, give her some space." Nick knelt down. "Take your time, dep."
"I don't know what happened." She looked at their worried but relieved faces. "Apparently i was shot twice, i fell into the river and i woke up and then someone healed me then-!"
"Whoa, Whoa. Calm down sweetheart. Like Nick just said. Take your time." Addie held her hand gently.
Deputy placed a hand over her head and shook her head. "I woke up in a bliss field. I-! I don't know who shot me. I'm not even sure, if you guys are real or not."
"We're real. This is real." Jess said, rubbing her knee.
"Dep." Hurk approached. "I'm sorry for letting my guard down. My reckless behavior almost got you killed."
The deputy stood silently watching Hurk. She felt the sweet adoration kisses of Boomer in her hand. "It's ok. Don't worry." She smiled weakly. "It's ok Hurk."
"We need to get you to Jerome. I'm going to warn them that you're alive." Grace brought her radio to her lips.
"So, Deputy, i see you're alive. Not that i'm complaining. You left in such a hurry. All our plans were put off by your impatience." John's voice came out tender despite being furious. "Oh, did you know that patience is a precious virtue? I will put a memento to teach you that, once you return to me. Don't worry, i will teach you everything so you can come pure and ready for Eden's Gate."
"You fucking psycho." Grace snarled, pressing the button a little too hard. "Last thing you'll see will be a gun on your forehead."
"Miss Grace."John stated with mockery. " Wrath is a sin, and that's not your sin. Now be a good soldier and put the deputy on the radio."
"Fuck you."
"I like your hat."
"What?" Grace's wide eyes looked to the window, a shinny light made her jump to the ground as bullets flew to the bar. Everyone jumped to the ground, crawling away to get cover.
"GET THE DEPUTY." Peggy's voices echoed with the bullets and chanting.
"Fuck, Nick grabbed his gun and went to cover the door. Get the deputy out of here."
"Dep?" Sharky patted her cheek. "She's out."
"Take her away; we will buy you guys some time." Adelaide shot her gun with everybody assuming defending positions. "Jess, Hurk go with Sharky."
"Guys…Fuck…This is Grace, we need back up, i repeat we need back up. We are under fire. John's peggies are outside. We are at 8-Bit Pizza bar."
"CEASE FIRE, CEASE FIRE."
A dramatic pause extended. His voice came back relaxed and confident. "So, Miss Grace. Are you and your friends willing to give back the deputy? If you don't, *sigh* I will have to put you all out of atonement. Father knows how hard i'm trying to save your souls."
"Back off now." Grace motioned to the remaining companions. "You're a sick monster, John. You just killed the deputy."
Chuckling John's voice came out genuine amusing. "How come? The way i see it, she seems in proper conditions."
"WHAT?" Nick shouted. "Jess? JESS?"
*static* "Nick man, we are being attacked. John's peggies are pounding on us. OH SHIT. JOHN'S OVER US-!" The sound of a distant airplane, roared through the air.
"Fuck. Grace?"
"IF you touch her John-!"
"Careful Grace. Chose your next words wisely."
"GRENADE."
Jess placed her best driving skills to use, as she evaded peggies' poundings and flying threatening bullets. Hurk stood by the deputy's side, holding her down while giving cover to Jess and Sharky.
If John wanted the deputy so bad, he was making it look like he was trying to kill her. "Fuck." Jess cursed as her side mirror got hit, glass cutting her forearms.
A big explosion yelled at the distance, Peggies' celebrated as Jess kept her disturbed hateful eyes on the road. Everyone knew, but didn't speak. They had to get the deputy into a safe place….And maybe mourn later.