(A/N): I made ya'll a promise and I'm sticking to it. Hope ya'll enjoy this chapter! Stay safe as always!
The plan was simple. Simple as can be. Just stay in the cabin and don't get caught by the Vale Police. Nothing could go wrong right? I mean, shit, they were hidden in the woods for Christ sake.
But when Qrow and his sister walked in to continue their conversation with the Frank, Matt felt the hair on his neck stand up. He could feel their eyes bore into him like a pair of hunters staring at their prey. Something was extremely off about them and for Raven to knock him out earlier didn't score them any points in his book.
Not only that, but he was also getting a bad vibe from Qrow. Something about him screamed bad luck. Was it that he was constantly drinking from his flask? Like damn, he just showed up and is already downing that motherucker like it's his last drink in remnant. Or was it his name? Qrows were always known in legends and tails to bring bad luck to those around them. Did the same stigma apply to him as well?
Pinching his nose and letting out a sharp breath, he shook his head. Maybe it's his paranoia coming back after the fight at the prison. He made sure they weren't being tailed but what if these two brought them unwanted attention?
"Don't worry your pretty little head Ninja. We didn't bring any unwanted attention." The drunk said as he took yet another sip. Pursing his lips, he glared at the drunk.
"How'd you know what I was thinking?" He raised an eyebrow and lowered the drink from his lips.
"Kid, I saw you staring at us for a minute now. Doesn't take a genius to put two and two together." Rolling his eyes, he put his flask away and dug his hands deep into his pockets as he leaned against the wall, waiting for Raven to speak.
"If you boys are done measuring dick sizes, may I speak so we can hurry this along." Hearing no objections, she muttered a thank you before turning to Frank.
"As I said before Frank, the person who killed your family is Adam Taures. We obtained that information from having a very…nice conversation with one of his lieutenants, Bansaw. He was reluctant at first but with a little persuasion from both me and my brother, he was more than happy to cooperate." Giving a sadistic grin, he looked right at her eyes.
"Where is this Bansaw now?" She smiled at him.
"He's swimming with the fishes in a lake somewhere. No one will be non the wiser, since he had the unfortunate luck of killing himself. Adam will probably find another lieutenant to replace him." Nodding, he looked over at matt and sighed.
"You gonna stop me if I decide to end him?" Raising his eyebrow, he mulled it over. On one hand, he will technically be involved in the involuntary manslaughter in Adam and whoever dares stand in the punisher's way. On the other, these Faunus murdered more people than he can count. Especially when it came to franks family. Like Jesus, all it took was one bad day and it created a devil incarnate. That devil being Frank Castle.
"If I have to, yes." His anger flaring, Frank reached to grab his pistol that was on a tabletop next to him. But Matt raised his hand.
"Me and you are two very different people. I seek justice through the Justice system that I believe in. The justice system that yes, has not always done its due diligence when it comes to certain cases, but I still believe in it. I truly do believe in right and wrong, even though it can be misconstrued through its lenses. You enact justice through darkness. A darkness that sends even the most evil people running. The darkness only answers to darkness." He stands up.
"When you find him, do what you must. But if innocent people get hurt, trust me, you aren't the only devil around here." He walks to the door and grabs the handle.
"You're still a fugitive. Don't get caught." Was all he said as he walked out of the cabin. Franks eyes widened in shock before turning to the siblings.
"Where can I find him?" Raven looked at Qrow, before he tossed a piece of paper and a pair of keys on franks lap.
"Here's the location of their current hideout, and we also parked your car with all your gear and ammo in it. Do what you need to do." They begin to walk out before frank called out to them.
"Wait, hold on. Why are you helping me? Neither of you have anything to gain from this." Raven turned to him with a soft smile.
"Your wife, Tina, was someone that I genuinely cared for. She showed me a kindness that I never expected from someone who finds another person near death. You won her heart but after she treated me from almost dying, me and her were…one once." A small tear escapes her eye as the siblings leave the cabin.
Frank stared at the door for a few more seconds until he grabbed another bottle of whiskey and popped the cork.
'Raven…. You are something else.' Bringing up the bottle of whiskey, he took a long swing of it. He put the coordinates of the White Fang hideout in his pocket and sat down.
'I might as well stay here a few more days till I'm fully healed. Can't go off limping and shit.' As he laid down back in his bed, he closed his eyes and for some reason, his last thought was of her.
Raven.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN BANSAW KILLED HIMSELF?" Adam screamed at the terrified grunt in front of him, who was extremely close to pissing on himself from Adams outburst.
"S-Sir, w-we found him I-in a river with his t-throat slit. W-we haven't found any sign o-of foul play." He began to sweat profusely when Adam gripped his sword.
"You better fucking make sure it wasn't a suicide. I know he wouldn't off himself, especially now that we are in the height of our revolution! GO AND DOUBLE FUCKING CHECK!" The grunt who surely pissed himself now ran out of the tent, leaving a pissed off Adam rubbing his temple to ease the headache that is threatening to worsen if he doesn't calm down.
"Oh Adam, He froze in place, having trouble with your little boys?" The hair in the back of his head stood up as he heard that seductive voice. Turning around, he was greeted with the sight of Cinder Fall and behind her, her own itty-bitty cronies.
"What do you want? I'm busy." She raised her eyebrow.
"Oh really? Too busy for little ole me? I'm hurt Adam and here I thought I was special to you." Batting her eyelashes at him, he growled. Ever since they started this so called "Proposition", he wanted nothing to do but to run his blade through her and yet, he knew better. Whatever power she possessed he knew he wouldn't be able to beat nor comprehend.
"I don't have time for your games. Now, what is it you want?" Slightly glaring at him, she rolled her eyes.
"I couldn't help but overhear what happened to that brute banesaw. Unfortunate he couldn't see your revolution in its fruition." Taking out her scroll, she clicked a few keypads and hit sent. Opening his scroll, he raised his eyebrow at the contact.
"I just gave your new lieutenant. Give him a call and use my name. He will be more than happy to help with your issue, especially with the punisher. Make sure he's kept alive too, ok? We wouldn't want him to end up like Banesaw now would we?" Turning her heels, she began to leave the tent, swaying her hips more than usual.
"See you soon Adam. You mustn't fail me again." With that, she leaves with her posse in tow. Pinching his nose, he signed and sat down as he stared at the contact again.
Who the hell is Billy Russo?
(A/N): I kept my word. I do hope you all enjoy this chapter and please leave a like, review, and a subscription for more! Peace!