Old Enemies And New Friends

Disclaimer: See previous chapter.

So have you guys worked out who got shot yet. Can Scott and Gordon save them in time or will there be another person on the floor. Please read and review guys. I really love your feedback.

Chapter 8

Scott and Gordon began heading towards the others.

"I am so glad they have found Virgil and Kaydee," said Gordon.

"Yeah me too bro," replied Scott. There was a click as Gordon moved forward and he froze.

"Gordon what is it?" asked Scott seeing a scared look in his eye.

"There was a click as I stepped. I get the feeling this place may have some traps," he replied trying not to panic and praying that it was nota bomb he was standing on. Scott carefully approached him and bent down. He moved the rubbish from the floor and found a pressure pad.

"Well your foot is on a pressure pad so don't move ok," said Scott standing up.

"Oh yeah sure I always wanted to get blown up. Course I'm not going to move Scott," said Gordon angrily. He didn't mean to snap at Scott but what a stupid thing to say.

"Sorry Gordo," he said. He was following the wires from the pad. They lead to a small wooden box.

"It's ok just diffuse it and I might not play pranks on you for a bit."

"You better not. I am about to save your life," he said lifting the lid carefully to reveal the bomb.

"Just get on with it. I have cramp in my leg," said Gordon. He rubbed his thigh. After his accident he still got pains in his legs and back if he stood in one place for too long.

"You ok bro?" asked Scott concerned. He was now trying to diffuse it.

"Yeah. Can you diffuse it?"

"Nearly. Got it," said Scott breathing a sigh of relief. Gordon gingerly stepped off the pad and released the breath he didn't realise he had been holding.

"Thanks bro," he said walking over.

"No problem. I think we better watch where we are walking that may not have been the only one."

"Yes you're right. Lets get to the others and then get out of here. This whole place could be booby trapped."

The two carried on walking but very cautiously. Scott soon found another bomb. They quickly diffused it and the three others they found on the stairs. Suddenly they heard a scream and then a shot was fired. They both glanced at each other hopingno one had been hurt. They raced up the stairs.

The others all crouched around the fallen person. The Hoodstood laughing.

"Oh dear. Well thats one down. Now to finish the rest of you off before your brothers arrive," he said grinning. Scott and Gordon approached the room from both directions. From their view they could only see The Hood. Suddenly he spun round and fired at Gordon. Luckily Gordon had ducked in time. Scott quick as a flash shot the gun out of the Hood's hand.

"Too late," said Scott pointing his gun at the Hood.

"Never mind. You wont shoot me Scott," he said confidently.

"Wont I?"

"No you wont. You don't have it in you."

"He might not but I will," said a voice standing up. The Hood turned round to the group in the room. One of them had stood up and was now pointing the gun at him. Scott and Gordon entered the room. They saw what had happened and who had been shot.

"Do you think you could do it?"

"Yes. I'm not like Scott. I want you dead. You don't deserve to live," yelled the man.

"Can you do it though. Can you pull the trigger can you kill me?"

"Yes."

"Virgil don't do it. Don't stoop to his level. You are better then him. Much better," pleaded Scott. He knew Virgil was angry. They all were but if they shot him. They would be no better then him.

"Scott. Look what he did," he said gesturing to the floor.

"I know Virgil but don't become a killer like him. Lets wait for the police. Make him suffer the right way," said Scott moving closer to the Hood. He signaled to Gordon and the two of them jumped on the Hood and floored him. In the distance they could hear police sirens.

"Thank god," said Gordon. He and Scott pulled the Hood up but kept hold of him. He was grinning away. Virgil still had the gun pointed at him. John stood up and gently took the gun off him.

"It's over now Virge," he said.

"Maybe you ought to check out your friend down there. It doesn't look good," said the Hood laughing. They all looked down at the floor to see the puddle of blood getting bigger by the second and the breathing was slowing. Virgil crouched back down again.

"Virgil," said the voice.

"It's ok I am here," he replied.

"You did the right thing not shooting him. You are so much better then him."

"Yeah so people keep telling me. We will have you safesoon."

"It's too late Virgil."

"No hang on," he begged.

"I can't. It's my time to go."

"No it's not. You have your whole life ahead of you," he said with tears in his eyes. John bent down beside him. He too looked teary. Scott and Gordon both stood with the Hood watching this person die in front of them. They both wished there was something they could do but if they let go of the Hood, he would run.

"The paramedics will be here soon," said Scott.

"No time. Virgil I love you."

"I love you too," he whispered. The eyes closed and the chest rose one last time. John placed his hand on his brother. He was the only one to hear the last few words.

"Virgil. She's gone," he said.

"No."

"Yes. Come on Virgil," said John and he helped him up. Everyone turned to look at the body of the nurse who had saved Virgil's life twice. John put his arm round Virgil and lead him away.

Authors Note: So did you guess who it was before i gave it away. One last chapter to go. Virgil has some stuff to work through but he will get a little help.

"Oh well thats one of you down," said the Hood laughing as he watched three people leaning over the fourth who lay dying on the floor.

"Now I wonder where your brothers are," he said spinning and shooting wildly at Gordon.He quickly ducked back and the bullet missed him. Scott shot the gun out of the Hood's hands and then advanced towards him