*Updated 02-05-2018*
Chapter 26 -Leaving
When Rosa and Vaas had got back into the compound, a hushed atmosphere fell. All of the pirates were looking at the pair, mumbling to each other Raul and his big mouth. The news of Caddo had spread around quickly and the pirates wanted to know what was going to be done about it.
"WILL YOU COCKSUCKERS GET BACK TO WORK?" Vaas screamed, the pirates jumping, starting to move around quickly.
"Raul!" Vaas called, "Call Buck and tell him that he needs to pick up his merchandise today or he doesn't get it at all!"
Raul looked up at the mention of his name, nodding before running into a shack, slamming the door behind him. Vaas and Rosa made their way into the warehouse, both needing a sit down.
"Are you sure you want to do this, Rosa? You don't have to come."
"I'm sure. I need to. I need to sort things with Hoyt."
Vaas walked over to her to kiss her forehead as Rosa slid her arms around his waist, hugging him by surprise. His strong arms hugged her back; the smell of Rosa's hair filled his nose, her signature strawberry shampoo.
"I don't want to lose you." she mumbled into his chest.
"I won't let that happen, princesa, I promise."
"Te amo." she said.
"Te amo." he replied as he pulled out of the hug.
"We need to start packing some shit together. I'm gonna call Hoyt and let him know what's going on. You can tell those fuckers what's going to happen; tell them we can't take them all, we need some of them to look after things over here. Pick someone to be in charge but not Raul, we need him with us. We'll deal with Buck and then we need to go today. I heard one of those shit heads say that Caddo is going to attack Hoyt anytime. We need to get moving, so pack some things."
"Will do. You go and call Hoyt, I will deal with Buck and the pirates."
Vaas nodded and left the warehouse. Rosa picked up a backpack and started filling it with essentials. She packed some cigarettes. her makeup, some clothes for her and Vaas, some toiletries, some weed, a couple of packets of drugs, some grenades as well as medicines and bandages.
She picked up the photo frame which lay face down on the dresser and threw it in the bottom drawer. Slinging the backpack over her shoulder, she scanned the room one last time to make sure that she had got everything and then walked outside.
Rosa found Buck stood at the bar, trying to chat up a terrified looking pirate.
"Buck!" Rosa shouted, "Leave the poor boy alone and hit on someone your own size!"
"If I hit on someone my own size, Rosa, I wouldn't have to buy from you and Vaas now would I? If ya know what I mean." Hoyt responded, grabbing at his crotch.
"You're fucking gross, Buck. Now come on and get your order!"
Buck rolled his eyes before sauntering over to her. She stood with her arms folded, tapping her foot.
"What's the fucking rush, Rosa? Couldn't this have waited?"
"Sorry, Buck, but it can't. You need to get your product now."
Buck raised an eyebrow.
"Why?"
"Vaas and me have to go over to South, right away. The Rakyat."
"Ah." said Buck, "I see. I'm more than happy to take my new toy away now, if you're alright to get him for me."
"HEY, YOU FUCKS, GET BUCK HIS MERCHANDISE!" Rosa yelled.
A pirate appeared dragging a young man out from the hostage area.
"Just my type, Rosa. Tell Vaas, thank you."
He passed a wad of money over to Rosa and smiled evilly.
"He'll do just nicely. Take him to the boat outside."
Buck and the pirate began to walk away, before Buck turned back.
"See you around, Rosa." he said, waving at her.
Rosa forced a smile to her, before putting the money in a pocket of the backpack.
Rosa's next task was addressing the pirates.
"YOU ALL NEED TO COME AROUND HERE NOW! IT'S IMPORTANT!" she yelled.
The pirates look confused but shuffled to the stage. Eventually, they all joined the crowd as Rosa scanned around. No Vaas.
"Right, as you have all heard, the Rakyat have picked a new leader; Caddo. He's leading them and they're more powerful than before, so much so, that Vaas and I have decided that we need to take most of you over to South with us to help out Hoyt and his men. To finally take down the Rakyat. Are you with me?"
The pirates cheered, lifting their guns in the air. Anything for a fight.
"Right, the ones who operate the choppers, get them started, we're moving out soon. The newest members of our team from this month, will stay here and look after the compound and the hostages. Do whatever you want with them but do not kill them, otherwise ... well, you don't wanna know what we'd do." Rosa smirked, earning a chuckle from the men.
"Make sure you kill any trespasser on sight. The rest of you, go and get some things, stock up on ammo and cigarettes, take a final piss and then make your way to either the choppers or the boats. Then find a jeep and drive to Hoyt's compound. You all understand?"
The pirates roared, waves of excitement rippling through the crowd.
"Now, be prepared. We don't know how many Rakyat there will be so you all need to be ready to attack. We don't know when they're coming to Hoyt's but Vaas thinks it will be soon. Be the honorable gentleman I know you can be and don't fuck it up."
The pirates dispersed everywhere as Vaas emerged, pushing through them all, before hopping onto the stage.
"You spoken to Hoyt?" Rosa asked.
"Yeah, and he's livid. I had to explain to him that he needs us and he has accepted that he needs our help, especially my expertise in the Rakyat history. I told him to get his men ready for a fight. It's going to be a blood bath."
"Good. These fuckers know the drill and I told them that we're moving out pretty soon. Buck has been and picked up his new toy so he's happy. The newer guys are staying here and the rest are either taking a boat or the choppers. I'm ready for this shit."
Vaas chuckled before grabbing Rosa's hips and pulling her in closer to him.
"I love it when you get all feisty, hermana. It turns me on." he whispered, earning a smirk from the girl.
Vaas leaned for a kiss, their tongues dancing. The fireworks never failed to be set off as Rosa felt lost in Vaas' lips. It felt like an eternity that they were kissing and Vaas pressed into Rosa harder, their arousal building.
"GUYS! WE DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS! THE CHOPPERS ARE READY AND WE'RE ALL WAITING!" shouted Raul.
They stopped kissing, Rosa giggling like a little girl.
The compound was near enough empty, only a couple of pirates were left milling around.
"We're coming now!" Rosa called back.
Vaas held his hand out and Rosa grabbed his as he helped her jump down, still steady on her heels.
"I still don't know how you walk or fucking run in those heels, princesa."
"I've told you before, dear Vaas, it's called practise."
She sauntered off and Vaas watched her body move with every step, her body entrancing him.
"You coming or what?" she called and Vaas jumped and ran after her.
Rosa watched the boats beneath her for a while, before sitting back in her seat. Her hand rested on the leather and Vaas took his in his lap. Rosa smiled at him. The chopper couldn't carry that many men so it wasn't too cramped and Rosa sighed. They had been flying for a little while, but it didn't take that long to travel over to South.
"We will be arriving at Hoyt's compound in a few minutes." said the pilot over the headsets, causing Rosa to squeeze Vaas' hand tighter.
He squeezed back and knew that she was nervous about going over to South. He wondered if she would even speak to Hoyt or if Hoyt would even speak to her. The chopper flew through some clouds as Rosa looked out of the window. Below, was Hoyt's compound and she felt suppressed with a sea of memories. It looked like it hadn't changed and Rosa tried to calculate how long she had been over at North Island. 2 months? 3? It had gone by so quickly, yet so much had happened in that time.
"Prepare for landing." said the pirate.
The chopper lowered down into the landing bay, inside Hoyt's compound.
Rosa took a deep breath as the chopper came to a halt.
They had arrived.
I just wanted to upload this chapter due to my delay with the previous one. It's just like a filler before it starts getting really juicy. I have planned it all and you won't be disappointed. Prepare for action packed tension (and maybe grab your tissues) for the next few chapters! I hope you all really enjoy what is going to come! Happy reading :-)