Chapter 2: A Safe Haven in Haven

After escaping the attempt on his life by his comrades, Torn flew through Haven City. He met no resistance. "Good, Praxis hasn't told all the guard yet."

He made it through the city section fairly easily, and found a safe house near the construction site. He got enough sleep there and kept flying in the morning. Things were going relatively well until he reached the port. When he arrived, he was surrounded by Krimzon guard Soldier, Zoomers, and even a Hellcat cruiser. "Damn. I knew this wasn't gonna be easy."

"Torn! Freeze! You are under arrest! Come quietly, or we will be forced to use unnecessary actions."

Torn thought about it, and realized it was better to avoid any unnecessary fighting. He'd take them down from the inside later. First, he had to put his Zoomer somewhere, though. He quickly turned around and drove into the city section, and flew into one of the side alcoves. He left his Zoomer there, and grabbed another one. He flew about twenty meters before his Zoomer was shot and exploded. Fortunately for him, he leaped off just in time.

He threw his arms in the air. "Fine! I give up!"

The Yellow Guard walked up to him and pushed his gun into Torn neck.

"Remember me, Torn? Praxis chose you over me to be General yesterday."

"Kalir! Wait, don't kill me! I'm not General, anymore, you are! Why are you mad?"

"Because I'm only an Officer now. You see, I was Captain of the 623rd legion. The one you ordered to attack the Wastelanders and marauders yesterday? Ring a bell? We got our asses kicked out there! I got demoted because of you! And on top of that, the Marauders are attacking more caravans, and the Wastelanders have cut off all contact with us! The Baron is furious! He ordered me to kill you on sight. Luckily, even though you completely ruined my career in the Krimzon Guard in 24 hours, I still owe you one for saving me from the Baron. Don't worry, you just make sure you stay hidden, and I'll tell the Baron we threw your body in the port. Just stay in the city section and keep quiet. Got it?"

"Sorry, Kalir, but I need to get to Haven Forrest and talk to Ashelin."

"In that case, wait one more day, and I'll come with you. Let me resign, first. Besides my mission yesterday and today, I have gotten no action in months! I'm ready for some fighting! Here." Kalir handed Torn a key. "That's the key to my place in the city section. I trust you remember where it is. Now, it won't be long until one of the buffoons from my squad turns me in, so I want you to punch me in my stomach, grab my gun, and point it at the Hellcat, and I'll fire. That will kill all of them. Just in case, I'll let go of the gun, and you will run to my place. I'll be there in a few hours. Got it?"

"Got it." Torn punched Kalir right in the stomach and pushed the barrel of the gun toward the Hellcat, just in time for Kalir to fire and cause a massive explosion. Torn pulled the gun and ran into the heart of the city section.

"Perfect." Kalir said. "I've been waiting for some real action for a while. This will be fun."

He commandeered the nearest Zoomer and flew to the Palace. He resigned within the hour and made his way back to his place.

Now, we have a new character, and it's gonna get even better. PLEASE review for me.