Chapter 4: Dirty Deeds
Shay grunted as she lifted a large crate of copper wiring. She wiped her hands on her stained tank top and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
"Someone's here to see ya…says his name's Kirby." One of her coworkers said as he put on a hard-hat.
"Send him in." Shay nodded.
Kirby walked into the smoke filled room and crossed his arms over his chest.
"So this is what the New Power plant looks like. Can't say I'm impressed; looks like a bloody steam room." He smiled.
Shay took off her working gloves and threw them on an empty crate.
"What can I do for you?" She asked.
"We got a visitor this morning. He said that he has close ties with Leader and his family." Kirby's face turned serious as he continued.
"He told us that he knows something…something that Leader has been hiding…something that could change everything we ever knew."
Shay took a step towards him.
"Well you've certainly got my attention. What did this man say?"
Kirby looked around him carefully.
"He told me that he wanted to tell everyone in the Rebellion at once. Everyone is meeting in 30 minutes. "
Shay took a deep breath.
"I get off in 10."
"I'll meet you outside." Kirby said as backed up.
Trevin looked up at Gage; worry clouded his eyes.
"Do you think I'm doing the right thing by telling the Rebellions?" He asked.
Gage laughed bitterly.
"Would you rather have your father kill off innocent people?"
Trevin clenched his fists.
"What do you think Gage? If I do this there is no turning back…my father will be dead and I will be at fault. Can I live with myself knowing that I put my own father in the ground?"
Gage sighed and looked at the Rusters that crowded the streets.
"Your father has lied to you Trevin, he has killed thousands for his own amusement. He is not who you think he is." He stopped and pulled his gaze back to Trevin.
"Listen…you're my best friend. I wouldn't have told you about the Rebellion's plan unless I trusted you to make the right decision about the information your father shared with you."
Trevin ran a hand through his hair and nodded.
"I hope you're right." He whispered.
"They're late." Shay said through clenched teeth.
The dozens of people in the room began to murmur to each other.
"They'll be here." Kirby put a hand on her shoulder; trying to calm her down.
"You'd think the bloody bastard would be on time for something this important!" Crabby Joe bellowed.
Just then the large steel door opened. Everyone went quite.
"Well look who decided to show." Shay muttered.
Kirby elbowed her.
Two men made their way over to them. One was short with spiky brown hair and dark eyes while the other was taller with wispy black hair and piercing blue eyes. Both were handsome, but the taller one was more striking.
"We're so glad you came." Kirby greeted them.
As soon as they approached both of them smiled to Shay.
"If I would have known the Rebellion had so many attractive people I would have come sooner." The short one smirked.
Shay rolled her eyes.
"Can we move on to why you two are here instead of wasting time?" She asked coldly.
"Feisty…I think I'm in love." He continued.
"I'm…Trevin and this is Gage." The tall one said; his eyes on Shay.
"My name's Kirby and this friendly little thing is Shay." Kirby motioned to her.
Crabby Joe cleared his throat; getting Kirby's attention.
"Oh and this is Crabby Joe."
"I wish I could say it's nice to meet you, but under these circumstances I think that would be a lie." Trevin said as he stuck his hands into his pockets.
"Wow very subtle." Shay retorted.
"Funny too." Gage laughed softly.
"Now you said that you know Leader and his family?" Kirby asked.
Trevin took a deep breath as he pondered over what to say.
"Yes…I'm his son."
The room burst with noise; cursing filled the air.
"You're Leader's son?!" Shay was bewildered.
"My father has done many wrongs in his lifetime, and I am here to make sure that they are made right." Trevin said simply.
Crabby Joe's eyes were as wide as saucers.
"You expect us to let you in with open arms knowing that you may just go and rat us out to your bloody father?" He yelled; his face turning a deep shade of red.
"I know that you are planning on killing him." Trevin's face was blank.
"How would you know that?" Shay glared at him.
"I have my connections." He said as he returned the cold stare to her.
"Okay, settle down everyone!" Kirby hushed the crowd.
"How do we know we can trust you?" He continued.
"I'm here to warn you. My father plans to build a metal dome around the Clears. He is going to shut out all Rusters with hopes of eventually killing all of you."
The room immediately became louder with more yells.
"What?" Crabby Joe asked; shock and disgust took over his aged features.
"You have exactly two months." Gage looked to Kirby with remorse.
Kirby ran his hands over his face.
"We will need to hasten the plans for the assassination up a month." He said softly.
"I want to meet him." Trevin said suddenly.
"What?" Shay asked.
"I want to meet the assassin. The one who plans to kill my father." He looked down to his hands; as if he was ashamed of his own words.
Crabby Joe and Kirby looked to Shay.
"That won't be possible. As long as you are working with us his identity will be a secret; for his own safety of course." Kirby declared.
Both Trevin and Gage nodded.
"What are your plans for yourself…during all of this? Are you going to stay with your father? If he becomes suspicious for any reason…there is no telling what he will do." Kirby asked cautiously.
"My father and I are not on the best of terms. I will be staying with Gage for the time being. I plan on making immense with him, or so he will think. If all goes according to plan he won't suspect a thing." Trevin replied.
"Just to be leery we will be checking up on both of you often….to be sure your intentions haven't changed. After all we have a lot to lose if this goes wrong." Kirby interjected.
"I think that would be a perfect job for Shay." Crabby Joe smiled sweetly.
"What?" Shay whispered brutally as she scowled to him.
"That's a fine idea Crabby Joe." Gage grinned.