Here is chapter two for you guys. Sorry about the delay, just been really busy lately. School sucks, I don't care what anyone says. Anyways, let's starts. Also, a shoutout to Where'N'Why (Think I spelled that right...) for being awesome and supportive of this. Go check out him/her's stuff if you get the chance.
Seth sat in his truck, engine off and lowered to avoid being seen. He had his mask up and his 1911 in his lap, patiently waiting. He took a quick glance to his left and could barely make out the top of the stadium where the game was taking place. He never really cared too much for sports. Even if he did he was doing something much more important.
Aiden had a lead on someone who was responsible for the killing of Lena. Both him and Selene had entered the stadium to capture him and interrogate the son of a bitch. Seth was the getaway driver if they had to make a quick exit. So far nothing had happened.
There was a faint buzz and he pulled out his phone, answering the call.
"You ready?"
"I've been ready. Where are you guys?"
"We have the 'package' but may have to make a quick getaway. Start the car when the signal comes." He was confused by this.
"What is the signal?"
"Trust me, you'll know." The call ended and Seth just shook his head. His sister always like to try and be so cryptic. He got in position so when the sign, whatever it was, occurred he would be ready. After a few minutes he started to worry. Had they been caught?
Then all the lights in the city went out and some even exploded and sent sparks flying. Seth immediately started up his truck and ducked his head just in case something went through the front windshield. Thirty seconds later both Aiden and his sister came sprinting to his truck. Aiden jumped in the front while Selene hopped in the back.
"Drive!"
"On it." Seth pushed down the accelerator and made his way away from the stadium. Seth slightly turned towards his sister and gave her a glare.
"Sis, next time you and Aiden plan on knocking out all power in the city be sure to give me a fair warning." Selene scratched the back of her head in embarrassment and chuckled.
"I just wanted to sound cool and like we were on some cool spy mission." Seth just face palmed and looked through his fingers to see where they were going.
"Did you get anything good?" Selene nodded but leaned back and pulled out her phone.
"I'll fill you in on the details when we get back to the motel." Seth nodded and lowered his hand back to the steering wheel.
"No trouble with the police?" Aiden gave a shrug.
"Not too much. They were there but we managed to slip past them." Seth once again nodded and saw the lights of the Owl Motel down the road.
"Almost there." After a few short seconds they pulled in to the parking lot and no sooner had Seth put it in park had Aiden jumped out and rushed towards his room. Selene groaned and rolled her eyes while getting out.
"Come on, let's go make sure he doesn't hurt himself... or someone else." Seth closed the door and gave a tap on his phone which followed with a chirp from his truck. While his sister rushed up after Aiden, the arachnid hacker just moseyed his way up. He let out a sigh and watched his breath as it formed and then dissipated as if it had never been there.
He opened the door to see Aiden on the phone with who he guessed to be Jordi, while his sister sat on the floor and looked at the clues Aiden had placed on the wall. Seth just stood leaning against the far wall and looked at the clues. No matter how many times he looked at it he never could figure out who had ordered the hit.
Almost a whole damned year and they weren't that much closer. Until tonight. If what his sister told him was correct then they would have a solid lead to follow and use. Aiden hung up and looked at the wall, though he was much closer then the twins. He growled and punched the wall, right were the question mark, signifying who had killed Lena resided.
There was a shout on the other wall to shut up and Seth just reached for his gun which sat in his hoodie pocket. Selene looked at him and narrowed her eyes.
"No." Seth looked down defeated and sighed.
"I was just going to shoot him in the knees. Nothing life threatening. Yet."
"Seth, no. You know our code. Never hurt civilians, no matter how douchy they are." Seth released the grip on his gun and readjusted himself on the wall. He looked back at the clues and then rubbed his eyes.
"I'm turning in for the day. I'm beat."
"Coming from the one who just drove." Seth waved his sister off and tried to hide his smirk.
"Whatever." He returned to his room and went to lay down when his phone started to vibrate.
"You've got to be pulling my leg." He pulled it slightly forcefully and swiped to answer.
"Yes!?" There was a stutter from the other and Seth just cocked an eyebrow.
"S-Seth?" His eyes widened and he silently face palmed.
"Nicki! Sorry, just had a long day... er... night at work. Sorry, just a little crabby. I thought you were my sister trying to bug me." There was a laugh from the other and then it subsided.
"It's fine. I just wanted to know if you've seen Aiden recently." Seth looked towards where Aiden's room was and then he looked down.
"No, why?"
"It's Jackson's birthday today and neither of you have shown up yet. I just wanted to make sure you guys didn't forget." Seth groaned and slouched. He had promised to attend as well and he wasn't there either.
"Crap, I forgot. Work has been kicking our asses lately and we haven't really had time to get out. I've barely seen my sister recently." While he had just seen her not even two minutes ago he wasn't lying when he said they hadn't seen each other as much.
Seth had been pulling almost double duty so his sister and Aiden could get more leads on Lena's killer. He had been exhausted recently and definitely less careful with what he did and said. Wanting to shoot Aiden's neighbor and snapping at Nicki were both prime examples.
"Oh, it's not a huge problem. Just, if it's not too much trouble could you try to get a hold of him? It would mean a lot to Jacks. He just hasn't been answering me recently."
"Ya, ya. I'll give him a call right now. Anything else?" There was a pause before Nicki's voice came back through and was filled with sadness.
"He's still taking Lena's death hard isn't he?" Seth nodded and rubbed his eyes. None of them had.
"Ya. He's been working extra time in an attempt to feel better and I don't know if it's been working or not. He just seems kinda irritated lately." Nicki let out a sigh and then spoke again.
"Keep an eye out for me, would you?"
"I will. I'm going to call him now and head over."
"Ok, see you soon."
"Bye." As soon as he hung up he rushed out the door and into Aiden's room where him and Selene were trying to put some clues together. They both turned to him and gave confused looks.
"Guys, we fucked up."
Seth had practically sped them to Nicki's house, hoping, praying that they would reach it in time. Well, as well as on time they could be. They were already late but being any more so would not help their current situation. Selene was shaking Seth as he drove and was having a mini panic attack.
"Can't this thing go any faster!?"
"No."
"Then let me drive." Seth flinched and instantly had visions of his beautiful truck getting destroyed in several hundred ways at once.
"No. I prefer to have this truck live more then five years. I just paid the friggin thing off."
"With hacked money." Seth gave a quick glance to his sister and gave a smug grin.
"And how'd you get all those guns you tote around with you everywhere? You got a rich boyfriend you didn't tell me about?" Selene jumped back in surprise.
"Hell no, not because I don't like guys or anything but because I scare them all off." Seth chuckled and shook his head.
"Probably doesn't help that you break bones with your baton and shoot holes in heads with your guns. Unless they're into that sort of thing, but then I would be concerned." Selene punched his shoulder causing the smaller twin to let out a brief, "Ow," before they all settled back down.
"There's the gate!" Selene was practically jumping around now.
"You've seen it a million times, calm down."
"But, I haven't seen it when we were late to Jackson's party." Seth shook his head and gave a tap on his phone that opened the gate. He wasn't worried about closing it seeing as Aiden was right behind him. It would be weird if they all showed up in the same car.
"Since Nicki knew Seth and Selene lived in the same housing complex they didn't have any problems with taking the same car. But, Selene didn't want to drive, seeing as she, "Destroy half the city every time I get behind the wheel." Seth wanted to tell her she was a good driver and that she didn't destroy things. But that would be lying to an extreme. His sister was a godawful driver.
They pulled up in front of the house and loaded out. Aiden parked behind them and quickly got out. To Seth his teacher almost always seemed to be in overdrive mode. The three similarly clad figures made their way into the backyard to see Nicki tickling Jacks who was trying not to laugh.
When Nicki saw them she had a face mixed with joy and sadness. She walked over to them and Selene gave a quick hug before heading over to Jacks, hugging the boy as she did. Seth stood next to Aiden who looked terrified.
"One whole year and-"
"Late I know. I'm sorry." Nicki walked up and hugged her brother who hugged her back.
"At least you're here. It means the world to Jacks. Just be thankful that Seth had you covered and alerted you. Sorry about work bogging you three down recently." Aiden looked to Seth over his sister's shoulder in confusion and the hacker gave a circling motion telling Aiden with go with it.
"Ya, it's been rough but we're getting things done so that helps." Nicole hugged Seth who looked to Aiden to see the original Vigilante with a face of relief. When Nicki broke off the hug she went over to Selene and Jacks and told them to head inside and hang out some more.
Aiden walked up next to Seth and held out his fist, which the younger Vigilante casually hit with his and then they walked forward. Aiden had been saved by Seth and he would make sure to repay him.
"I got your back."
"I know. Thanks for that, too." Seth chuckled to himself as they entered the house. Nicole and Aiden started to talk while Seth and Selene were with Jacks who was playing a game on his tablet. Seth gave a sly grin to his sister who nodded. They pulled out their phones and hacked their way into his game and started playing with him. When Jacks saw the name of the characters he looked to them and grinned.
"Do you even know how to play this game?" Seth brushed his shoulder playfully and chuckled.
"Are you kidding? I'm the king of... whatever this game is." Selene just face palmed while Jacks chuckled.
"Right." They played for a minute before Seth heard the phone ring. He saw Nicki answer it and after a few seconds looked really worried. Seth told the other two to give him a minute. He hacked into the call and heard the man on the other side.
"Make sure you check those locks." Seth started to feel rage inside him and looked to see Aiden looking back. The older Vigilante nodded in a serious manner and then put his phone down.
"Who was that?"
"Nobody." She went to the door and started to mess with the locks and then Aiden shook his head.
"Something's up."
"Why do you say that?"
"You're checking the locks! Who threatened you?" Nicole turned to her brother and gave him a hard glare.
"It's just a stupid crank call!"
"He seems to have you pretty scared if you're checking the locks!" Nobody said anything and Seth gave a look to his sister that told her to wrap it up and get her game face on. She gave a slight nod to her twin and stood, pushing Jacks' hat so it went over his eyes.
"Catch you later." Seth waved goodbye and went outside. Aiden soon followed and they all loaded up into their cars. Aiden called them and they started to talk about the guy and were closing in when they got a call and it joined their group conversation.
"Aiden, just come on back. I'm sorry. Can you tell Seth and Selene the same as well?"
"Uhh..." Seth face palmed at Aiden's answer.
"You're going after the guy aren't you?"
"Umm..."
"You're doing it right now! Oh, I can't believe you!" Seth looked to his sister who shrugged and pointed to the phone.
"He's not alone."
"Seth!?"
"And Selene."
"What are you guys doing helping him with this!?"
"We want to make sure you and Jacks are safe so we're going to have a chat with this guy. No big deal." There was a grunt of annoyance.
"It is a big deal you three! You guys are overreacting to nothing! You know what, fine, do what you want!" The call ended leaving the trio of Vigilantes to just drive in silence for a few seconds.
"That was a thing." Seth slammed his head against the steering wheel. Always seem to know what to say, huh, Selene?"
"You know me."
"Focus you two. Up ahead, silver car." Seth saw it and rubbed the dash of his truck affectionately.
"Don't hate me, baby. I'll fix you, I promise." Seth put his mask up and his sister did the same. They could only guess that Aiden did as well. Seth waited until the man made his right turn and then he hit the gas and the truck sped forward. They slammed into the side of the car and watched as it rolled once before resting.
Seth got out of his car and pulled out his 1911. He had it resting behind his coat and walked forward. Selene had her 9mm behind her back and looked right. Aiden was walking forward as well but he was unarmed. The door opened and the man fell out. He looked to be in his late thirties. He rolled on the ground before using his car to help him stand up. He saw the three Vigilantes staring at him before he pressed himself against the car.
"Oh God." Seth saw him reaching his hand through the broken window and stood ready. He flicked the safety off and watched as Aiden approached.
"Why's you crank call that women?" The man paled and then pulled out a gun. Seth already had his up and fired two shots into the man's chest.
"That was a shit answer, man." Aiden walked to the dead man and rummaged through his pockets before pulling out the man's phone. He showed the twins before hacking it. He started to listen to the audio before his eyes narrowed and he looked angered.
Aiden got back in his car and sped back to their hotel while the twins followed behind. When they arrived they entered the hotel room where Aiden was furiously typing on his computer. Seth sat in the corner resting against the wall waiting patiently while his sister looked over Aiden's shoulder to see what was happening.
"What happened?"
"Fucking Damien set up the crank call!" Selene took a step back and then looked to Seth who just shrugged.
"Who's that?" Aiden looked to them and sighed.
"Long story. All I need from you two is that you watch over Nicki and Jacks. They could be in danger."
"What about the rest of the city?" Aiden stopped and then looked to them.
"Leave that to me. I'll also find out what Damien wants." With that he left the room to leave Seth and his sister to their thoughts.
"I don't think Aiden likes this Damien guy very much."
"Really?" Seth shook his head and stood.
"Want me to watch at nights and you at day? Just like normal, only not." She nodded.
"Sure. Shouldn't be too long right?"
One Week Later
Seth had finished his shift of watching Nicole and Jacks and started to drive away. No sooner had he reached the gate had he received a call. It was from his sister so he answered it immediately.
"Ya?"
"Can you watch Nicki and Jacks for a couple more hours. Aiden has to meet with Damien and he wants me to offer sniper support just in case." Seth nodded slowly, but then realized his sister couldn't see that.
"Sure." Selene was quiet for a bit before speaking.
"You sound like crap."
"I feel like crap, but I'll do it. Just hurry up. You owe me."
"Ya, ya." The call ended and Seth drove back to the house. He parked a ways down the street and watched. After an hour he got another call. It was from Nicole. He fumbled in his tired state and answered the phone.
"Hey, is something wrong?"
"No, just wanted to ask if you would like to come over and visit." Seth thought about it and then decided on his answer.
"Sure. I'll be there in a few minutes."
"Why don't you just get out of your truck and walk down the street to us?" Seth snapped up and looked towards the house. He didn't see anything but then heard a knock on his window. He saw Nicole with her phone to her ear and a smirk on her face. Seth hung up and exited the truck.
"Hey." She placed her hands on her hips.
"Why are you watching the house? It's not because of the crank caller is it?" Seth wanted to argue but couldn't find the strength.
"Ya it is. He works for some crazy guy and Aiden didn't want anyone to hurt you or Jacks and I didn't either. So me and Selene started to switch watching the house for any trouble." Nicole shook her head and motioned him to follow her.
"You guys worry too much. You look exhausted. You can sleep in the house so you can 'protect' us and sleep." Seth had never heard such a wonderful idea in his life.
"Yes please." No sooner had he hit the couch had he fallen asleep.
Seth woke up to a knock and saw Nicki heading to answer it. He motioned her back and she just rolled her eyes at him. He went to the door and cracked it open.
"Ye-" He felt searing pain in his chest and stumbled back. He had heard the bang from the gun but it hadn't registered until a few seconds later. He coughed up blood and fell on his back. He heard Nicki screaming and looked around. His vision was fading but he could see people rushing in and grabbing Nicki. He couldn't hear anything and just started to focus on trying to breathe.
He looked at his chest and saw three holes in his lower chest. Hopefully they had missed the vitals. He knew any second the pain would start to come on and he would be in for hell. He then decided he would give them hell before he felt the pain, or died. He reached into his hoodie picket under his over coat and felt the handle of his pistol.
He squeezed and tried to pull it out but couldn't. He had no strength to fight with. He saw the men drag Nicki out of the house and he could barely hear her screaming his name out. Then everything went black. He was still conscious but he couldn't see anything. Then after another minutes of pain he felt the last grips of consciousness fading away. But it was in those last moments that he heard the sirens.
Then he lost consciousness.
Oh no! What will happen next! Stay tuned, and hopefully I don't get so damned busy that the chapter takes a long time to come out. Hopefully. Pray and cross your fingers everyone! Anyways, keep calm and may the Aura be with you!
