Chapter 9
Zero stood and turned toward the woods to face Cain and Jeb. "Well, well. Wyatt Cain. And you brought the boy; good. I am looking forward to killing you both."
"I'm only going to say this once. Let. Her. Go." Cain's blue eyes had gone stormy dark with rage.
Zero let out an almost insane laugh stepping off the porch and slowly stalking toward Cain. "Aw, and let her miss out on the party? I don't think so. Got to say though, Cain, you sure know how to pick the feisty ones."
Cain's fingers twitched hovering over the gun at his side. He glanced over Zero's shoulder through the window and saw Glitch and Raw taking out the LongCoats holding DG and taking her into the kitchen. He knew that Raw was already healing her in the back of his mind he could feel her magick returning to her. He caught Glitch's glance and nodded signaling to keep DG close and that they would need his 'perfect rhythm'.
Zero sneered at both Cains. "4 to 2 odds. Not bad but it still favors me."
Glitch burst out the front door and yelled, "How about 4 to 3, you psycho."
Zero spun, "Where did you come from? It doesn't matter you'll die too. Come on, Cain, let's do this."
Zero signaled for his men to attack. One went for Cain, one to Jeb and the last tried to take out Glitch. Glitch handled his quickly with spin kick to the head then went to help Jeb. A well placed hit to the nose and back of the head and another LongCoat was down. Cain quickly had his attacker in a strangle hold till he passed out.
The LongCoats dealt with he advanced on Zero. Cain's voice was calm but cold as he spoke. "This is the last time, Adrian, this time you die." Jeb came up beside his father and placed a hand on his shoulder. "No, Jeb, this is mine." Cain took off his hat and duster then removed his gunbelt and laid them on the ground. "Well, what are you waiting for?" Zero lunged at Cain who stepped out of the way. Cain knew that staying calm and in control was the only way to win this fight. He met Zero hit for hit. A left, a right, a few hits to the stomach and side Cain swore as he felt a rib crack. Slowly he gained ground and Zero got more agitated and careless. Cain threw a right cross and broke Zero's nose and after another quick right-left combo Zero was down for the count.
Cain walked silently back to where he left his gun belt lying on the ground and drew his old revolver looking at it like an old friend. Cocking the gun he slowly turned back to Zero's prone form. "I'm sorry, old friend. I'm sorry that the witch did this to you. I wish that there was another way. I just can't let you hurt me and my family anymore." Cain's face was drawn and his voice sounded much older than his annuals as he held the gun on Zero.
Glitch called to Raw, "Raw, it's clear, bring DG out here." Raw led DG out of the cabin and she ran to Cain.
Jeb stood next to his father and said, "Dad, you don't have to do this. Maybe we can help him. If the witch did this to his mind then maybe the princesses can help him."
"I don't know if I can risk that, Jeb." Cain said. DG placed her hand over Cain's as he held the gun.
"Wyatt, stop. We can try to help him. He was your friend once, right? We can try to bring that back. Az and I can, together." She told him trying to get him to look at her. "Wyatt, please look at me. It's over, I'm fine. I'm right here with you. It's time to let go. It's time to forgive him."
Cain looked at DG. At first a little unfocused then his vision cleared. "DG?" he said weakly.
"Yes, Wyatt, I'm right here. Give Jeb your gun and take me home, please." Something must have clicked in his brain because he handed Jeb his gun and wrapped DG in his arms. She could feel him shaking and heard his breath hitch. This was only the second time she had seen the man cry.
"I could have lost you. I don't know what I would have done." He said as he held her.
She pushed him back so she could look into his eyes. "But you didn't lose me. I'm here, safe in your arms and I love you, Wyatt Cain." With those words his crystal blue eyes found their light again. "Let's go home, Love."