Love Struck
Chapter 185 – Wrath Of Reacher
Hannon's POV
"We have all we need." I stated as I placed the pictures and evidence inside an envelope.
Archer nodded and took it away from me and to the carrier.
"Get that to post." He ordered as the carrier nodded and ran.
As he exited the room Shadow came strolling in.
"What's going on?" He asked as I replied.
"Just getting everything together before Reacher finds out about his girl."
Shadow nodded and looked at the body.
"I can't understand why a father would put his girl in such danger?" He stated as Dom replied.
"He isn't a father then."
Shadow agreed with an exhale and looked back up at me.
"So what about the states?" He asked as I replied.
"They will be calling shortly I'm sure and I just sent the runner to the post so he can have the evidence going."
"Are we sure this will work?" Asked Carver as Shadow replied.
"It should be enough."
"Sir?" I said as he continued.
"Listen everyone I don't know how much longer I can keep going, but if...?"
"Shadow stop." Begged Archer as we all stared at him.
"If I die soon I want you to keep going."
We all went silent as he softly continued.
"I've never been sure about any sort of cause in my life but this one and I know it can be won. All I'm asking is if I don't make it through this that one of you keep going until its over. You all deserve freedom and in what time I have left I'll make sure it happens somehow."
Shadow stopped and went to the door.
Immediately I ran behind him and stopped him outside the frame.
"What are you talking about?" I asked worried.
Shadow slowly looked up and replied.
"I don't know how much longer I can keep going. I've suffered more then anyone should have in their life and I don't think I can keep it up."
Gently I took his shoulder.
"Stop talking like that we need you." I begged as he replied.
"I just want to be sure if I go you all won't stop fighting till you get what you deserve."
"Do you think your going to die soon?" I asked in sadness as he replied.
"I never said that. It's just a precaution...in case something was to happen."
I slowly nodded and offered.
"Listen. While we are not doing anything why don't you go get some rest? You haven't slept for days. Go relax. Get a shower or go eat. I understand losing Ghost my be hard but...!" I was cut off.
"He has nothing to do with this!"
I backed up as he stared at me in anger.
"Ok Shadow! Ok!" I replied as he lowered his head.
"I'm sorry." He said in sadness as I got close again.
"It's ok. Listen, Marx and Silver said that the funeral will be this Saturday. Until then let me handle things. Go rest up before Reacher decides to hop the gun."
Shadow nodded his head slowly and replied.
"Maybe your right."
I was sort of surprised to hear that.
"This isn't going to be bad Shadow. Reacher will be cut off and we can end him here. After that we can maybe get another contract with the states. Everything will work out. Just go get some rest and how about tomorrow we go out to dinner?" I asked as he looked at me in confusion.
"Just me and you?" He asked as I nodded.
"It can be who ever you want." I replied.
Shadow nodded and replied.
"How about we treat Silver?"
In some joy I nodded and asked.
"Just him?"
Shadow looked away and replied.
"Just him and his wife Blaze. They can use time alone for once. Alicia and Raptor may be able to watch the boy."
"Raptor with a kid?" I questioned as he replied.
"I had a talk with him. He's ok now."
"Ok Shadow." I replied as he went to walk away.
"Can you do me a favor?" He asked before he could leave my sight.
"What?" I asked as he replied.
"Can you get Midnight to my room for me. I need to talk to her about her...father."
I nodded and looked away in sadness as he went back to his room.
As I looked back at Archer I ordered.
"Let me know when the runner comes back."
Archer nodded along with Dom and Carver as I went to find Midnight.
She hasn't seen Ghost for two days. This kid isn't going to take this well.
Reacher's POV
"Where is Amy?" I asked myself as I checked my watch.
She's been gone too long. I'm getting worried.
If my baby is hurt I'll make sure someone pays.
Silver's POV
I've been watching Ghost for the past few hours and I still don't see how this makes any sense.
He was stabbed twice. Once in the neck and once in the heart. Plus a gunshot to the head.
I've gone over everything possible. I just can't figure it out.
Shadow's POV
I waited on my bed and tried to prepare myself for the conversation ahead.
This kid is my brother's daughter and to find out both of you parents are dead is just going to be mind snapping especially when it's coming from the man who murdered you father. The man who killed his best friend. His brother.
As I thought deeply it was broken by the door swinging open with Hannon and Midnight behind it.
"Shadow!" She shouted in joy as I smiled.
"Hey kiddo!" I shouted as she ran up into my arms.
"You smell Shadow!" She stated as I laughed.
"Yeah I do! Don't worry I'll get a shower soon ok!?" I asked as she held her nose.
"Yeah! You need one!"
Smiling I looked back at Hannon and he said.
"Do you mind if I stay?"
I thought about it and seeing as I needed the help I nodded and replied with a nod.
Hannon nodded back and I let down Midnight who walked over to him.
"Come her brat!" He joked as Midnight replied.
"Be quiet old man!"
"I'm on forty seven!" Shouted Hannon as I replied.
"I thought you were fifty!"
Hannon glared at me and replied.
"Shut up!"
I chuckled as he rested Midnight in his arms.
"So how have you been Midnight?" I asked calmly as she replied.
"I'm awesome! I've been with that white fluffy guy! And his funny girlfriend!"
"You mean Silver and Blaze?" I asked as she nodded.
"We had a sleepover last night!" She stated as I asked.
"You and Nicky been getting along?"
"He's nice! But how does that work?!" She asked as I asked back.
"How does what work?"
"How did they have a hedgehog baby!? I mean she's a cat!" She asked as Hannon replied.
"I think your a little young to be asking that."
Midnight giggled and replied.
"I'm just curious."
I smiled and replied.
"Curiosity killed the cat! Or the little hedgehog in your case!" I shouted as I pinched her nose.
Midnight stuck her tongue out at me and Hannon laughed.
"Where's daddy been Shadow!?" She asked as the mood died.
"What?" I asked as if I didn't hear the first time.
"Where's daddy!? I haven't seen him for a while! Is he ok!?" She asked as I looked at Hannon.
Hannon slowly looked back down at Midnight who was getting confused.
"Ahhh...hon? Did your daddy tell you about what happened to your mommy?" I asked as she lowered her head.
"Yeah...I miss her a lot." She stated as I turned to look away.
Midnight slowly tuned in on what was happening.
"Is daddy ok?" She asked in a sad tone.
Looking back I watched as Hannon replied.
"We don't really know how to tell you this honey."
Midnight was confused as I took a breath and her hand.
Midnight stared into my eyes as I said.
"I'm so sorry Midnight, but your daddy had an accident."
Midnight slowly began to cry as Hannon lowered his head.
A tear rolled down my cheek as Midnight asked.
"Is he ok!?"
"No honey. Your daddy...didn't make it!" I shouted in tears as I tried to control myself.
Hannon was even letting some emotion out as Midnight balled.
"What happened Uncle Shadow!?" She asked as I replied.
"Your daddy was out last night and he was...he had a heart attack! By the time someone got to him it was too late!" I lied as Hannon agreed with it.
I couldn't tell this girl the truth. It would kill her and me. Hannon knew this was a truth we had to withhold.
Midnight cried extremely hard as I took her from Hannon and into my arms for a hug.
"It's ok baby!" I stated as she cried into my shirt.
"What am I going to do!?" She asked as I looked at Hannon for help.
He quickly replied.
"For now hon you can stay with the white fluffy man and his wife. They'll take good care of you until we figure something permanent out. Ok?"
Midnight nodded and gently I asked.
"I know this is hard baby but if you need anything just ask ok?!" I told her as she replied.
"Ok Uncle!" In a crying tone of voice.
Gently I wiped off her tears and let her down next to Hannon who picked her back up.
"You wana go see the fluffy man?" He asked to try and cheer her up.
"Can I feel his chest fur?!" She asked as a response.
I smiled through my sadness and watched as Hannon went to leave.
"I'm sure you can baby. And if he doesn't let you we'll pin him down and make him!" Stated Hannon as I chuckled wiping off my tears.
As the door shut I lost my smile and went to my cloest.
Opening the doors I went to the back and took out an old suit. I haven't worn this in so long.
Behind the suit was what I wanted though.
Picking up the small box I opened it with the key code and pulled out the M1911.
Checking the clip I placed it inside the suit and took it out to my room for tomorrow.
I narrowed it down for all of you. What is Shadow going to do?