Chapter VIII:
The Dump

The time was drawing near, 10:55 p.m. What was he going to do He found himself wandering the suburbs and still no trace of Kai, Tala or Bryan. Maybe that was a good thing. 10:58 p.m. two minutes until they execute their plan. 'Maybe they changed their mind,' Ray hoped. 10:59 p.m. It was hopeless; there was no way he was getting to them. Just up ahead by the dump, two shadowy figures stood on either side of the gate, as if guarding something. One of the street lamps flicked on and off, just long enough for him to recognize that goggle-head-big-nosed Ian. Quickly Ray jogged to the tow guards.

"Where's Kai?" Ray demanded, in a low whisper.

"Finally showed up eh," Ian said.

"Where's Kai?" Ray repeated.

"Inside, duh," Ian sneered. As he was about to go in the second guard stopped him. Again the light flickered and Ray found himself staring into the eyes of Bryan. "Where are you going?"

"To see Kai," Ray said simply.

"Uh… no," Ian said rudely, "how do we know you didn't go running of to you cop buddy."

"I just want to see my brother-in-law, is that a crime?" Ray exclaimed.

"Keep it down," Bryan growled.

"Just swear that you won't tell a living soul where you were tonight and with whom," Ian said, "then we'll let you through."

"Fine," Ray groaned, "I swear to never speak of this night, yada, yada, ya, blah, blah, blah."

"Works for me," he shrugged.

"Remember one word and you'll join the pig," Bryan threatened.

Ray ran between piles of garbage. As he drew close to a area of piled old cars he heard whispers. A flicker of what he guessed was a fire caught his eye. In between four pile of cars a fire burned, around the fire stood at least a dozen people. They hid their faces with hood or caps or something. A few faces, Ray recognized, Spencer, Robert and Brooklyn were among them. Closest to the fire sat a hood figure; taking another look Ray 0noticed it said Kon on the side."

"Andy?" he asked.

"I'm not leaving Ray," she said coolly.

"C'mon this is stupid," he argued.

"Maybe to you," she snapped, "This wasn't my idea Ray. Do ya think I would think up such a thing?"

"Uh…" he began.

"Don't answer that," she growled. "It was Bryan's idea, he come to the house every so often asking Kai to help but he'd refuse, saying jail wasn't his thing. But after what happened he agreed to help."

"Why are you here then?" Ray demanded. Come home with me."

""I'm doing what I always do," she said calmly, "making sure Kai doesn't get into too much trouble. Besides it's kinda my fault he agreed to this anyways."

"Good to see you still can make jokes at times like this," he laughed.

"Just doin' what I can," she grumbled. "Now go before they get back with Tyson."

"I'm staying, I'd rather be arrested for actually being at the scene of the crime then get arrested at home because you were there," he said seriously.

"Suit yourself," she sighed.

So he sat next to his sister for all he knew wo8uld be the last time. The moon shone right that night, as everyone waited. A few minutes before midnight Ian and Bryan joined the group, just after them cam Kai and Tala on either side of Tyson. The blue hair man walked next to the fair taking in his surrounding s. The stench of gasoline flared though his nostrils.

Tala along with Bryan stepped forward. Both took a long tick that had been placed aside and stuck it into the fire. As they walked towards Tyson with flaming torches in hand Ray saw fear in his eyes. 'Run!' he thought. As if he heard him, Tyson turned on his heels and began to run.

Suddenly a gun sounded. Blood spewed from the tiny hole in the back of his head as he fell. All eyes stared in his direction, turning his head to the right he saw his sister. Andy sat next to him sacking all over, in her hands she held a pistol.

"Stupid girl," Bryan sneered, "You were supposed to shoot him in the leg!"

Hey he's dead at least," Kai argued.

"He was to be burnt alive! Bryan yelled, setting Tyson's body to flames. "Not shot in the head by a cry baby, that couldn't stomach it."

"At least I'm not heartless," Andy protested. This was one of those times that Ray was surprised how fast her mood could change. She now walked towards Bryan with a look that he knew too well.

"Congratulations," he sneered.

"How would you feel if you were burned alive?" Andy demanded.

"I don't know, happy to leave this damn world," he said.

"You don't know what happiness is," she shot.

"I will when you're in the E.R." he hissed.

With no warning Bryan punched her in the face so hard that she fell to the ground. Instinctively Ray jumped to his feet to go to his sister's aid, but tow pairs of hands grabbed his arms. On the other side of the fire he spotted Kai struggling in Tala's grip. All around them people were cheering. This was what they wanted, someone to die in great pain, to watch a human's blood slowly seep out of their body and their face to pale bit by bit. Now because of her kindness his sister was that person.

Surprisingly she did not fight back. Every time he knocked her down she slowly stood up, only to meet the dirt once more. The only bit of self defence she showed was to protect the small child that was growing inside of her. The crowd continued to cheer even louder when Bryan picked up a heavy metal pole. Ray watched helplessly as his sister was beaten with it.

Far away at first he heard sirens. Louder and louder they grew, until they were t the gates. The crowd quickly disappeared as everyone ran for escape. Once he was free Ray ran to Andy's side. She lay on her side with her left arm over her stomach as blood spilled from countless areas. As she looked up at him and Kai a small grin crossed her face.

"I gotta stop doin' the right thing," she moaned, coughing up some blood.

"Nay, you're too nice for some reason," Kai said softly.

"You did the right thing," Ray mumbled, he could hear their footsteps now.

"Get outta here," she laughed, "With your speed Ray they'll never see ya."

"But," Ray began.

"Get going," Kai mumbled. "You wouldn't've been here if it weren't for us."

"I'm staying," he said firmly.

A few minutes later Ray spotted Lee and Ozuma running towards them. Without a word they handcuffed the two boys and led them into a van, already full of people. Looking out of the window he saw an ambulance race inside the dump and quickly exited. For the second time that night Ray prayed, not for his release but for his sister to make it through the night.

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A/N Oh my goodness gracious me just two more chapters left. 0.0 I should've had this finised theis by now but... eh me lazy ass. I got a prequil and sequil on the works, they're almsit done so when i get this 1 done I'll put up the prequil. As always please review.