Beth found herself feeling sorry for poppa Mike and wondered if saying something to him made him feel worse. Her emotions were almost overwelming the anger the sadness and vengeful feelings swirled in her like a cyclone. The crow hopped around the cluttered basement from old prop to old prop cawing tring to keep Beth focused.
In the town everyone had herd about James killing himself and of course everyone was shocked. Jimmy and his friends sat in his fathers office the door closed and his father looking them over very menicing like. He spoke slowley and very sernly tring very hard not to scream. You boys are damn lucky he didn't decide to confess his sins before he decided to hang around the church for the evening Frank said eyeing his son. Mark snickered and then looked real serious when Frank eyed him sternly. You think its funny that your friend killed himself because you pricks had a hard on that night growlled Frank at Mark? No just you said...I know what I said boy just remember: All of you remember the only reason your sorry asses arn't in jail is one of you sorry to say is my son blurtted Frank. Dad I knew James took it hard but I didn't think he took it that hard said Jimmy. Well clearly you thought wrong the boy didn't say two words to hardly anyone after that night you guy are responsible I hope your aware of that Frank pointed out.
James was a puss said Tim still looking smug. You shut up Tim your ass would be grass like the rest of us if James hadn't took his secret to the grave with him yelled Frank now get the fuck out of my office. Damn dude your dad is pissed laughed Nathan as they left the police station. Can you blame him said Jimmy he had to cover for us to keep us out of jail. You out of jail corrected Tim he did it to keep you out of jail not us. Well I got to go its almost 7:00 I got to close the bar for my dad tonight said Nathan walking from the crowd. Tim whats your problem Jimmy said stepping toward him? You had a thing for her and your mostly the reason it went down and you and your old man look at us like the monsters Tim answered honestly. He continued I know I'm a monster and accept it you two just hide in the closet denying what you are. Fuck off Tim yelled Jimmy. What ever I'm out of her said Tim turnning and walking off.
Beth emerged from the basement as night blaketed the town putting out the bright candle of light that would draw attention to her presance. Tonight would be a busy night for her She planned to say high to Nathan and Mark. She left the cellar and made her way toward the bar she knew Nathan's dad owned. She kept the hood pulled over her head as she travled thru the streets a few people tried to get a look at her but she would move to fast for them to get a good view. The crow flew overhead like a dark big winged scout She arrived at Doc's bar where she new Nathan worked for his father. With her hood pulled over her head she walked into the bar and to a table in the far corner in line of sight with the bartender. Nathan was handing out drinks and taking money to busy to notice a guest in the corner. Noone would card her unless she asked for a drink she knew that as the waitress came to the table. Would you like something asked the waitress trying to peer under Beths hood? No I'm waiting for someone replied Beth lowereing her head to make in impossible for the waitress to see her face without being obvious. Alright chimmed the waitress I'll check back later and walked off.
Beth watched Nathan flirt with girls hand out a few free drinks and sip a few himself. As the night went on the waitress came back a couple of times but Beth refused service everytime and kept her head low. 2 hours before close the waitresses went home and just nathan ran the bar only a few people were in the bar this was feeling a little buzz by this time from all the sips he had. He was wipeing some alcohol off the bar top when he looked up and noticed some girl sitting in the corner by herself. Hey come up to the bar with the rest of us babe no need to be antisocial said Nathan loudly. I'm waiting for someone said the girl that Nathan couldn't reconize with her hood up. Well its almost closing time lady so when sre suposed to meet your friend asked Nathan? Who said I was meeting a friend asked the stranger? I said I was waiting on someone. Well arn't we a bowl of sunshine joked Nathan? Well Its last call so everyone order the last of you drink and get ready to hit it yeld Nathan to the 5 people still in the bar. Everyone quickly ordered there last drinks finished them and made there way out of the bar leaving Beth alone with Nathan. She didn't feel fear she knew,felt that she could defend herself if one of her victims fought back.
You to sunshine said Nathan to the strange lady in the corner. Why don't you lock the doors and we can have some fun said the girl? Nathan thought for about half a second then said hell yeah and walked to over to his doors to pull them shut and lock them. Before he pulled the doors clossed a black bird swooped in and landed on a liqour bottle and gave a loud caw. Whoa what the hells that a bat yeld Nathan? It a crow stupid said the girl. Yeah well why is it here he asked looking at her? He sort of helps balance the books of right and wrong keeping the scale somewhat even she replied. Nathan was walking toward her when he noticed her lips beneath the hood were painted into a dark grin. What are you some kind of weirdo goth chick laughed Nathan? He was laughing hard as he steeped within a foot of her table. She lept to her feet in a quick movement that didn't even give Nathan a second to react and punched him with a left hook in the right side of his jaw. His laugh stopped abruptly as he fell over the chair to his left as he stagged. He broke his fall with his hands and quickly scurried to his feet a little woozy.
What the hell was that for he screamed blood leaking slightly from his lip? To sober you up you need to be fully aware of whats happening to you said the girl slowly stalking him as he back peddled. Bitch your crazy laughed Nathan before swinging a wild wide right swing. Beth punched his arm at the elbow joint as it was being swung at her without even thinking. Nathan let out a moan and recoiled holding his arm. You bitch whats your problem moaned Nathan nurseing his arm? Nevermind thats probly a long list get out of my bar he yeld. Oh did I hurt you laughed the girl. Nathan was mad he ran behind the bar and pulled the .45 from under the counter. Alright I'm through playing games with you psyco get out said Nathan calmer now. Clearly that gun makes you feel powerful said the hooded girl still walking toward him. I will kill you said Nathan pointing the gun at her heart. I have a question before you do laughed the girl. Do you think you can kill the same person twice she asked pulling her hood back.
Nathan looked like someone drained all the blood from his body going as white as a ghost. Oh shit he said backing up. Did you asked beth walking toward him? The crow who was perched on the bottle cawed louldy causeing Nathan to jump. A lound bang sounded and Beth jerked backward but did not fall. Nathan looked at her chest just above her right breast where the bullet had just entered. He wound healed almost instantly leaveing just a small blood stain and a hole in her shirt. Holly hell wispered Nathan not able to believe his eyes. I liked this shirt said Beth glaring At Nathan. He put his back to the bottles behind him there was no place to go as she walked toward him. Nathan went to raise his gun again when Beth quickly bolted at him. She grabbed his hand holding the gun anf forced it with uncanny strength upward until the gun barrel rested under his own chin.
You've looked better she laughed her nose almost touching his. Where can I find Mark she asked? Probly on his boat the gray lady at the docks with that Brandi girl Grunted Nathan trying to pull the barrel away from his chin. Thank you Nathan and goodnight said Beth before pulling the trigger by pressing her finger down over his. The bottles hehind his head exploded in a crimson liquid and glass mist. His body fell limply to the ground gun still clutched tightly in his right hand. Beth felt nothing mutch like with James and now for Mark she said turnning away from the corpse. The crow who never moved durring the scuffle cawed loudly and landed on her shoulder as she snuck out the back door shure someone had her the gunshots.
Frank Myers was laying in his bed resting soundly when his phone rang starteling him awake. Frank picked up the phone half asleep and said someone better be dead or dying for me to be woke up at 2:30am. The voice on the other side of the phone belonged to Carrey Stevens Nathan's father. My son is dead he sobbed into the phone. Oh shit I'm sorry Carrey stammered Frank sitting up out of bed how did he die? He shot himself in the bar tonight at close cried Nathan's father. Bullshit I'm on my way don't touch anything said Frank sternly.
Frank arrived at the bar about twenty minutes after the call to his house. There was a small crowd outside the bar his son and Friends included exept for Mark he was probly shacked up with that girl on his boat. Frank entered the bar and saw right away the blood and achol stained selfing wall. He made his way around the bar looking down on the lifeless Nathan. Frank noticed a fresh cut on Nathans lip that had to happen within at most an hour of his death. Glanceing around Frank noticed something else strange two bullet caseings on the ground and he knew it didn't take two shots to blow out Nathan's brain.
Frank walked outside the bar and toward the crowd of people he raised his voice and asked was anyone here in the bar at close? Two guys raised there hands and Frank called them over. Did you guys see anything strange tonight before leaving asked Frank? No not really they answered Nathan seemed in good spirits was even hitting on some strange girl. Who was she asked Frank? Don't know she was wearing a hooded jacket they chimmed. Ok good enough you guys go ahead home Frank motioned toward the road with his hand.
He knew that he wasn't dealing with a suicide he knew it was a homicide but with the two deaths in the past two days he wanted to make shure it had noghing to do with the crime commettid 1 year ago.
Beth made her way toward the docks where Mark's boat was tied up. She spotted the Gray Lady and walked to it. The lights were on inside the boat. May I come aboard she wispered as she stepped onto the boat. The crow landed on the bow of the boat and cawed. The door leading to the room under the deck opened and the waitress that was trying to help Beth at the bar came out of the doorway. Beth quickly stepped nect to the girl pushing her against the cabin and kept her head down and off to the girls left shoulder almost resting her forehead on her shoulder. Where is Mark Beth asked with her left hand planted on the girls chest? The girl was shook up but stammered he went to see that Mike guy he thinks he's out to get him or something please don't hurt me. I'm not here for you girl said Beth but find new friends the ones you have are dangerous and won't be around mutch longer.
Beth Pushed the girl back into the cabin of the boat and shut the door after saying forget you saw me. Brandi the waitress pushed the door back open to see a big bird sitting strait ahead caw and fly away.
Mike Lewis was sleeping soundly when a loud banging at his door woke him. He briskly hopped out of bed and made his way to the door. Who is it he yeld at the door? Its Mark open the door Mike you big bastard came the reply. Mike was by no means a small man he was as gentle as they come but he stood 6 foot and weighed 215lbs. Mike opened the door and Mark threw a punch at his face as soon as it became visible to him. Mike extended his left hand pushing back Mark enough for the punch to miss by an inch. What is your damn problem asked Mike calmer than most would have? Your out to get us I know its you, your the only one who still cares yeld Mark. To get who and cares about what boy speak clearly said Mike? I'll stop you you wait said Mark realiseing he stood no chance against Mike. Is that a threat boy called Mike to him?
No came a female voice behind Mike surprising him. He turnned to see a female figure sitting in his window sill head down hood over her face. His window was up she had snuck in during the confrontation. What is it you want little lady asked Mike? Revenge,Justice, Are lives back, any of these things really all of them said the girl in Mikes window. Who are you he asked tring to see her face? She pulled her hood back and looked up thru the the darkness and said I used to be a loveing mother of a beutiful boy. Even thru the darkness of the room Mike could see the white facepaint and the dark eyes and lips. He felt a huge weight on his chest and let out a wimper as tears streamed down his face and called for Beth. She made her way accross the room and hugged him as he collapsed in sadness. He looked at her and said I thought you were dead. I am Mike but I'm here to make the people wh killed me pay for there crime she replied. Wait the people who killed you live here said Mike? Yes two down and five to go said Beth standing up out of his grip. Who grunted Mike anger clearly replaceing his sorrow? Better you don't know Mike I'm on it said Beth before disapearing out the window.