Here is chapter 5!
"Alright. This is what is going to happen. You will stay here and keep an eye on her. I am going to go back and prepare everyone," Matteo said. "Do nothing, I mean nothing, until I return with reinforcements. Cade has been around for along time. So far, he as never lost. Do not underestimate him." Matteo got up off of Chuck, and he held out a hand to help Chuck up.
Chuck nodded and took it. He walked to the spot were he was before, and watched Blair.
"Don't do anything stupid," Matteo warned. He quickly sprinted off.
Chuck worked his way around the trees and rocks. He found a spot that was hidden, but he was able to get a good look at Blair. He did not like what he saw. Her face was bruised and scratched. Her eyes were dark and sad. It looked like she had not slept in a while, and had been crying. Chuck's blood was boiling, but he forced himself to stay calm.
"I'm here, Sweetheart. Just hold on a little longer," Chuck whispered in the trees.
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Jonah awoke at Matteo's camp. He was tied up, and a bunch of men were going through his things.
Chloe found Blair's purse, and went through it. She found a picture of Chuck and Blair, that Jonah did not give to Blair. It was a Christmas picture of them kissing under the mistletoe. Chloe smiled at their happiness, but then became enraged. She stormed over to Jonah and slapped him across the face.
"What did you do to her?" She demanded and showed him the picture.
"Nothin'. I'm tryin' to help her! You all made a big mistake takin' me away from her. Now there is no one to protect her from ..." Jonah paused.
"From what? Your father? THAT MONSTER!" Chloe screamed and began slapping Jonah.
"I'm sorry!" Jonah yelled. "He's hurt a lotta people. Youse was just one of 'em. If I could've stopped him alone and sooner, I would have. Now ya gotta believe me. You gotta help that girl!"
"We're helping her. We are going to make sure you're turned over to the police!" Chloe spat!
"I don't care. Just help her. I want her to suffer like my ma..." Jonah closed his mouth again. He didn't want to reveal to many secrets to these people.
"He killed your mother?" Chloe asked.
"Yes, and he ain't my real daddy," Jonah confessed to Chloe.
Chloe felt bad for Jonah, but not enough to untie him just yet.
"Where is my father? We need to make sure we are keep an eye out for Chuck's wife," Chloe said to one of the men.
"She is at a camp along the river bank. Cade and Horace are with her," Jonah told Chloe.
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Matteo came back to the camp, and told everyone that he had found Cade. The men came up with a plan to get Blair out of there and ambush Cade and Horace. They just needed to get Chuck to cooperate.
Most of the men carried their rifles, and two men carried Jonah. When they got back to where Chuck was, they hid Jonah behind a group of trees. They left Chloe with him, giving her a gun of course.
Matteo explained to Chuck, that he needed to some how get Blair's attention and lure her towards him. Then Chuck would get Blair to safety and the others would wait, with their weapons ready, for Cade and Horace to follow Blair. When Cade and Horace were in the right position, Matteo would finish them.
Chuck agreed, but had to figure out how to get Blair to come to him without attracting attention. He decided he would just watch her, and when the time was right, he would strike.
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Chuck watched Blair for about 30 minutes, and still was not able to make a move.
"I gotta take a piss," Horace stated crudely. "I'm gonna go up the river."
"Alright, but when ya get back, we gotta see what's keepin' Jonah," Cade told Horace.
"I gotta piss too, don't even think about runnin'. If ya do, I will catch ya. I'll put a rope around your neck and drag you through the woods like a stubborn bitch," Cade threatened Blair. Then he just unzipped his pants and let loose a couple of yards away from her.
Blair scoffed in disgust, and then got up and moved away from him. She shook her head and crossed her arms.
Chuck took the opportunity to get closer to Blair. He wanted her to be able to see him. His face was in plain view if she would just look the right way.
Blair was still standing with her bad to Cade. She became depressed; the reality had hit her that this was actually happening. She may not see Chuck ever again. She shook her head again then glanced up. She did a double take and then her eyes practically bulged out of her head. There was Chuck. She was instantly relieved, but also frozen in fear.
Chuck shot her a smile and then put his finger to his lips; signaling her to stay quiet.
"Go," Matteo whispered.
Chuck motioned Blair to come forward with his hands, but then stopped her because he noticed that Cade was about to turn around. He backed up to hide himself from Cade's view.
"I have to go to the bathroom too," Blair sassed at Cade.
"Then go," Cade gave her a questioning look.
"Do you have any toilet paper to give me? I am not using a leaf or my clothes. You would think with all of the burglaries that you have committed that you would at least have the sense to steal something practical," Blair didn't care what Cade did. She didn't care if her sassy attitude made him slap her again. She just needed to get to Chuck.
Chuck smirked in the bushes. "That's my girl," he whispered to himself.
"Damn women, they're always a damn hassle!" Cade went in search of toilet paper in his camping gear.
As soon as he was distracted, Blair made a run for it.
"Where ya think you're goin', Missy," Horace came out of nowhere and grabbed her arm.
Chuck instantly lost his cool, "GET YOUR FUCKING FILTHY HANDS OFF OF HER!"
"Chuck," Matteo scolded in a whisper.
"Who's out there?" Cade demanded.
In the meantime, Chuck had found a large tree branch. He picked it up and hit Horace with it; right in the head. Horace wasn't knocked out, but he grabbed his head and let go of Blair. Chuck very quickly grabbed her, and pulled her towards him. Once she was in his arms, he hurried them backwards, through the tall bushes, to where Matteo and the group were standing.
Cade didn't follow, he just pulled out his rifle and started shooting. He wounded some on the men, killing one. Matteo and the others, that were not shot, began shooting back.
Cade ducked for cover, but Horace took a bullet right between the eyes.
Matteo and the other mean charged through the bushes in search of Cade.
Meanwhile, Chuck and walked Blair backwards to where Chloe was hiding with Jonah.
"You stay here," He breathed and kissed Blair's lips. When he started to back away, Blair clung to him.
"Don't leave me!" She cried and latched on to Chuck.
"I am not going to leave you ever again, Honey. I have to help them," Chuck tried to reason. He actually didn't want to help them, he just wanted get himself and Blair the hell out there, but these guys had found Blair. He owed them.
"No ya don't, dammit! I suffered most from Cade. I deserve a piece of his ass!" Jonah shouted.
"Jonah!" Blair exclaimed. She was shocked to see him tied up.
"Blair, tell 'em, please!" Jonah begged. He wanted to make sure that Cade was dead and gone.
"YOU SHUT THE HELL UP! How dare you say her name!" Chuck barked.
"Chuck, no..." Blair said as she tried to calm him down.
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Back at Cade's camp site, Matteo was the only one left with a rifle. He was in search of Cade, or a body. He sent the other men back to take care of their wounded. Matteo had done most of the research and put the operation together; he wanted to have the glory of killing Cade.
Cade was hiding like a lion ready to pounce his prey. He was watching Matteo look for him and laughing to himself. Matteo shot so many bullets that he had to have only one or two left. Cade was going to make him waste them, so he could kill Matteo slowly and painfully.
"HEY!" Cade shouted. He through a backpack at Matteo. Cade's plan came to fruition, as Matteo wasted the last of his bullets on the backpack.
Matteo was in shock of his own carelessness. While he was just standing there, Cade took the opportunity to bash him the face with the back of his rifle. Matteo fell to the ground and howled in pain.
"What should I do in now? Youse put me in a strange place," Cade hissed with an added evil smile. He began to circle Matteo.
"Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee," Matteo began to chant.
"Mother Mary ain't gonna help ya now," Cade cackled, "Tell me somethin'. Who the hell are ya?"
Matteo just ignored him and continued to pray, "Blessed are thou amongst women. Blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Hail Mary, mother of God. Pray of us sin...OOOOHHH!" Matteo yelped as Cade kicked him in the ribs.
Cade didn't just kick him once, He continued to do it, "Now whatcha gotta say?"
"P-p-pray for...us...sinners," Matteo began to suck in air as his body turned numb. "Now and at the hour of our death...A...men." Matteo finished with satisfaction, "OOOOOHHH!"
Cade jumped on his stomach and knocked the wind out of him, "Now, at first I thought youse was funny, but now youse pissin' me off."
"Fuck you," Matteo forced out.
"Have it your way," Cade swung with his rifle, and began beating Matteo with it in full force. He beat him until he got tired. Then he cocked his rifle and aimed it at Matteo's face. "Say hi to Mother Mary for me," Cade showed Matteo his evil, decayed grin.
"Why? You ain't never gonna meet her. I'm sure youse gonna meet the devil," A voice behind Cade said.
"Jonah," Cade said when he turned around and saw the young man.
Jonah didn't take any chances, he already had his rifle aimed and ready. As soon as Cade looked him in the face, he fired. He fired every bullet he had.
Cade was no more.
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It had been three days since the horrific affair, and Chuck and Blair were finally allowed to go home. He called his driver and another helper to pick them up and drive his car home.
Once they were finally alone, the reality set in on what had happened to them.
"Oh Chuck," Blair's resolve broke and she began crying uncontrolably.
Chuck gently pulled her towards him, and cradled her in his lap, "Shhh, it's over now. I'm here," He tried to soothe as he slowly rocked her.
Chuck didn't want to ask her certain questions yet, but it had been three days. They couldn't really talk before because they had been dealing with police, but he was dying to know, "What did those animals do to you? Did they...um... ra..h-hurt you?"
"No, but they tried," Blair wimpered, completely understanding his question.
Chuck exhaled. He was not happy about the situation, but since she confirmed that she had not been raped, he allowed himself to relax. He reached up and pushed a button that was connected to the limo ceiling. Once pressed, the seats in front of them transformed into a bed.
"We both need to rest," said Chuck.
"I can't sleep, Chuck," Blair was tired, but also on edge due to their ordeal.
"You need sleep," Chuck told her calmly. "You have done nothing but catnap for the past few days. I just want you to rest your eyes and hopefully fall asleep. That's what I plan to do myself."
Blair nodded and climbed on the bed. Chuck removed her ballerina flats and then his own shoes and climbed into bed with her. Blair cuddled up to him and rested her head on his chest. Chuck rhythmically ran his fingers through her hair, and the couple closed their eyes and attempted to rest.
Short chapter but please review anway! =) Don't forget to look at the pictures that go with the story. Just go to the link on my profile! Please forgive all typos. I am a beta, but even a beta needs a beta. I can't always catch my own mistakes. I have asked before, but no one ever responds. Is anyone interested in being my beta? Please let me know.
Yes Chuck did find Blair, and they are on their way home. The story is far from over!
You will find out what happens to Jonah, Matteo, and Chloe in further chapters. Most importantly, you will find out what happens to Chuck and Blair. You will also see familiar characters from the Upper East Side in chapters to come.
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