King of Hearts

Chapter 14 – The Betrayal.

Twig's POV.

I left the money in my car as I came home to the show of my brothers getting armed to teeth with everything in arms reach.

The second I was noticed the leader of our gang Remp came over to order.

"Get geared up Twig! We leave in five!"

Remp was a wolf about my size. Maybe six foot, two hundred pounds. He had a dark red coat of fur and brown eyes. Guy was a true leader to all of us.

Quickly I made my way over to my other two brothers, who went by the names of Trent and Broth.

Trent was a hedgehog. Nothing real different from the way we weight. He was a lighter one sixty five I believe. Held a fine coat of brown quills and yellow eyes, along with Broth who was a thicker dark black hedgehog with yellow eyes. Both were my brothers. We all were family we've been doing this so long.

Letting my focus get back on my gear, I asked.

"What we bringing!?"

Immediately Remp replied.

"Wear a heavy vest and bring a rifle! This isn't a convenient store Twig!"

Nodding I tossed on my ballistic vest and went to load up a AR-15 we had laid out on a long set of tables.

As I got the mag in, I looked to see Broth gearing up the juggernaut outfit in a large black case. This is going to be an all out war if Remp's bringing that with us.

Alongside as Broth got it loaded, I saw Trent gearing up like me. Heavy, but effective. As everyone continued to load, Broth asked.

"When am I getting geared up Remp!?"

Remp looked over to reply.

"Cops will toss some light teams at us first! Once they realize who their fighting they'll call for the heavier units! SWAT will move in first and as Twig and Trent hold them off from me, I want you to get strapped! Got it?!" Asked Remp as I looked up to see him setting up charges together for the vault in mind.

"Not a problem!" Replied Broth as I urged him.

"Bring the LSAT! Cops will get mowed down before we have to reload with that!"

Broth nodded and replied.

"Already set up bro! Don't worry! Just buy me time to get into character and you can get heading back to Remp to load up the cash!"

A smile landed on me as Remp asked everyone.

"We all ready!?"

Getting a sidearm strapped under my vest, I replied.

"Set!"

"All good!" Replied Trent as we looked to see Broth closing up shop with his outfit.

"Ready!" He stated as Remp then ordered.

"Let's get to the van!"

Grabbing a couple extra mags and placing them in my pockets, I fell in behind Broth who carried the case at his side.

In seconds we were all loaded up and ready to go. Remp took off for the bank as Trent asked.

"We all remember the plan!?"

I nodded as Broth urged.

"Run it by us one more time for good measure!"

Remp focused on driving as Trent replied to us.

"We go in, take out the cameras, down the guards, take hostages, and set up along the front door! The windows will be shuttered down as soon as Remp gains control to the vault! From there we defend the entrance till he sets the charges! Once they go off, Broth, you will defend with the heavy gear till the three of us can bag up the money! Once the money is secured, we all head for the backdoor and hop in the van! From there, Remp will get us clear as best as he can! The three of us will defend the car till the cops pull back!"

I nodded as Broth looked to his watch.

"Estimated time from getting in and getting out! Fifteenth minutes! We stick to the plan brothers and we'll leave rich!"

Trent and Remp smiled as I made sure I was ready by checking my weapons.

"Two minutes!" Stated Remp as we neared the bank.

Everyone waited in a tense storm of focus as time now passed us by slowly.

As soon as Remp got us parked around the back, Trent handed out the ski masks.

"Cover up!" He ordered the three of us as we all pulled one down over our faces.

As soon as everyone was ready Remp ordered.

"We do this by the books and we go home tonight four rich motherfuckers! Let's go!"

Trent, Broth, and I quickly exited the van through the back as Remp was already a few feet ahead.

The backdoor was locked and as we waited Trent looked to me.

"Watch my back brother."

Patting his shoulder I replied.

"Always do."

Trent nodded in speed as Remp popped the locked and moved in.

The rest of us immediately stormed in behind as we found ourselves behind the guards and the civilians.

Two guards took post to our left and as we entered Remp opened fire.

"BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!"

Blood splashed the wall behind them as they hit the ground dead, and just the same the people who were unarmed hit the deck.

"Everyone get the fuck down!" Ordered Remp as Trent rushed the teller desk to order the clerks.

"Get down! All of you! Now!"

The four clerks hit the ground, and as everyone was getting set another guard came from the right side of the teller desks.

I aimed tight and pulled the trigger.

"BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!"

The man landed on the ground with four rounds pumped between his chest and as everyone screamed Remp ordered.

"No one fucking move unless you want to end up dead!"

As the civilians didn't dare move from their places Broth got the case down behind the teller desk and began to tie them down using cable ties.

The alarm was already tripped due to our assaulting strategy, and we could hear sirens coming from outside the bank walls.

Remp who was fierce then ordered.

"I want all of you in the middle now!"

The civilians were quickly guided by Trent and as soon as everyone was together Remp looked to me to shout.

"I'm heading for the vault! Hold them back and make sure they don't break through the doors!"

I nodded, and as cop cars began to pull up outside I looked to Trent and Broth to order.

"Let's get in cover!"

Trent and Broth both agreed and got behind the teller desk almost as fast as the cops began to walk in.

Four of the officers entered to see the people herded, and as they were distracted the three of us pulled up to open fire.

"BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!"

Bullets showered the men in blue and red spilled to the floor as the rest of the scared officers feel back out the door to regroup.

Broth and I both looked to one another and as we nodded to each other I managed to look up to see a couple of men trying to rush in at us.

Trent and I both got up to retaliate as the bullets began to fly both ways.

"BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!"

Officer after officer died along the floor as Trent got down to reload his rifle.

"BANG! BANG! BANG! Click!"

My head immediately got down to join him as Broth got up now to retake the fire.

As soon as Trent and I were both reloaded we joined him to see SWAT pulling up from outside in a large armored van.

"SWAT's here!" I stated as Broth nodded and took hold of his case.

As we waited for the next wave of enforcers to follow, we all ducked our heads to hear the explosives go off back in the vault.

"That's our cue Trent!" I stated as he nodded and looked to Broth who got the gear out.

"Hold them back brother! We'll be as fast as we can!"

"Just get the money!" Ordered Broth as he got on the helmet.

Trent and myself then made our way off to the vault to find Remp already bagging up the cash.

There had to be at least two million dollars loaded in this place and as I got myself a bag we began to hear gunfire coming from the front of the bank.

Everyone kicked into full gear and began to pile in the money as we began to hear flash-bangs going off from the front.

I got my bag full and zipped as Remp finished his to order.

"Let's go! Back to the van!"

Trent quickly zipped his up with as much as he had loaded, and as we all came back to the front we found Broth fully armored holding off the teams of SWAT who were trying to punch through the door in force.

Bodies covered the ground among our hostages, and as we came into view I yelled.

"Come on Broth! Let's go!"

Broth began to back his way towards us and as we began to near one another we all panicked to see a larger juggernaut making his way in through the door with a team of SWAT behind him.

Taking Broth by the arm, I dragged him through the back at which we came and ran us to the van where Remp and Trent were already loaded up.

"Get in!" Ordered Trent as he helped Broth in the back.

The outfit he wore weight over a hundred pounds due to all the plating and as soon as he was in I looked back to see the SWAT juggernaut making his way out the door to aim at me.

He held a light machine gun close to what Broth was using, and as I tossed myself in back first, he managed to open fire hitting me in the chest.

The round punched through my vest with enough force to send me all the way on my ass as Trent got the back doors shut.

Bullets punched through the metal with ease as Remp turned out onto the street to begin the getaway.

Broth, who was getting his helmet off panicked as I coughed up blood.

"Twig's hit!" He stated as Remp looked back to see me gagging slightly from the pain.

"You good Twig!?" He asked in concern as I struggled to get back on my butt.

As soon as I was up with Broth's help, I nodded and replied.

"Yeah!"

Trent, who was looking out the window, then came back to reply.

"Cops are pulling in on our right! Broth! Twig! Hit those fuckers!"

Punching out the side windows to the van, Broth leaned over my shoulder to begin spreading fire at the cruisers who neared our tires.

"BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!"

Our rounds managed to make a hit to the driver and Broth and I watched as the car slammed the curb to turn into a full out flip along the road.

"Yeah! Whooooo!" Shouted Broth from over me as I saw another car making it's way on our left side next to Trent who began to apply fire.

As the car neared us and Remp kept driving, Broth and I both panicked to see another car turn at us from an intersection that crossed our path as we attempted to press down the road.

Both of us instantly began to open fire on the men, and as my mag ran dry, I got down to pull out a clip from my vest.

As I pushed it into the chamber, I looked up to see Broth take a round to the head.

His body thumped in the middle of the van as Trent and I looked to him in shock!.

Remp who just kept driving looked back to order.

"HIT THAT CAR!"

I was pissed off now, and in speed I aimed back up to hit the driver in the throat.

The car then pulled into a lamppost, and as I looked back to Broth who was now dead among the money bags, I heard Trent unload his mag into the only remaining police car that still managed to pursue us.

Bullet after bullet hit the engine and we all watched in anger as the car ignited and exploded along the lane.

As the heat took us over, Remp shouted.

"We're almost home free!"

Trent who was in just as much confusion as I was quickly got back to me as I stared on at Broth who was bleeding out along the base of the van floor.

Trent was shell shocked by the event and in force I sent my fist into the side of the van.

Remp soon got us free from the fight and as time began to pass, I heard him say.

"Cops lost us. We should be able to lay low and get back to the safe house."

Trent was just as mad as me and in anger replied.

"Broths' dead Remp!"

Remp who still drove, looked back to reply.

"And we can't change that Trent! But we can still get out of here with the take! So shut up!"

Trent fell silent as I coughed up more blood.

In concern Trent began to focus on me to say to Remp.

"Twig needs medical care Remp!"

Remp focused on driving and remained silent as Trent said to me.

"Just hold on brother! We ain't losing another one today!"

I nodded in complete agreement as Remp got us back to the safe house.

As the van came to stop he looked back to order.

"Get the money out guys. We need to get inside."

"What about Broth?!" Questioned Trent as Remp quickly replied.

"I'll dump him with the van later! Now get out! Come on! The cops are sure to be out looking for us!"

Trent slowly nodded and helped me out and inside the safe house. And as we got everything locked, I was guided to the couch across from Remp who was counting up the money.

Trent got next to me to begin to aid in my wound, and as we managed to get my vest off Remp stated.

"If my math is right we got out with over four hundred G's."

Trent and I didn't care at the moment as Remp looked back to see the hole in my chest.

He remained by the tables with the money as Trent stated to me.

"Your going to be fine Twig. I just need to pull out some of the shrapnel and stitch you up."

I smiled slightly as he went to the kitchen to grab a medical kit that was under the sink.

As he got up with the kit in hand, I shut my eyes to hear.

"BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!"

Instantly I opened them to see Trent gunned down onto the kitchen floor and Remp aiming back to me.

I tried to move away as he pulled the trigger on me.

"BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Click!"

Remp's POV.

Letting the clip empty on my brother Twig, I lowered my weapon to watch as he rolled off the couch and onto the floor.

A smile cracked through my face as blood spilled from both him and Trent.

After a few more silent seconds of staring, I turned back to grab a hold of the duffel bags that contained my score and quickly made haste for the exit.

Twig's POV.

Light came back to my eyes as I found myself on the ground among my own blood.

I felt holes in my legs and chest as I attempted to look up.

In agonizing pain, I found Remp gone with the money and Trent dead.

Blood covered my teeth as I attempted to cling onto the couch.

My hands were drenched in my own red as I struggled to hold onto it.

I was soon able to pull myself up to my knees to find the strong scent of smoke coming from the door.

Upon looking back I saw black smoke making it's way through the bottom of door frame.

Remp was burning the safe house to the ground. I have to move.

Pain consumed me as I took what energy I had to get to my feet.

As soon as my feet straightened however, I stumbled back onto the ground due to the fact four rounds were placed in my legs. Two for two.

"Aghh!" I shouted in pain as the smoke grew closer.

With what hope I had left to leave, I began to crawl my way to the kitchen windows.

Trent I was forced to crawl over laid dead before me, as the fire began to burn the ground in the living room.

Heat soon made me panic and in little force I pushed up on the window.

"Come on!" I begged in fear as the fire swam into the kitchen.

Looking back, Trent became engulfed in flames and with an instant fear for being burned to death, I slammed my body through the window and grew helpless to the fall now coming from being on the second floor of the building.

"Ahhhh! BASH!"

My back landed directly on a trashcan that was in the alley I fell in, and in the same force, I slammed front first onto the concrete.

Blood covered my face and the ground as I barely was able to see Remp drive away in the van.

In severe pain, I lowered my head back onto the ground to shut my eyes.

Blood was leaving me just as fast as life as I heard sirens closing in from a distance away.