This chapter is in parallel with 'Feral, Chapter 13 - Sleep of The Vigilante - Day 4', but you should read this chapter first...
The next day
Thursday
The following takes place between Midnight and 1:00 A.M.
Safehouse A
Chicago
0:54 A.M.
The Fusion number rang.
Am I never gonna get a fucking night's sleep!
"Hi, Kick-Ass?" It was Fellowes and he sounded rattled.
"What's up?" I asked, guardedly.
"I think I'm in trouble... I'm being followed... I just left shift and I was heading home. I called my wife and there's a strange car, down the street! I need help Kick-Ass!"
"Head for Marquette Park and keep circling. I'll find you," I snarled, cutting the connection.
"Marty!" I bellowed, running downstairs, to the armoury.
The following takes place between 1:00 A.M. and 2:00 A.M.
Marquette Park
Chicago
1:18 A.M.
My cell rang.
"Stop the car!" Kick-Ass ordered.
I looked around and pulled over. The vehicle following me, was about forty yards back and it pulled over, but on the other side of the road. I watched, fear growing inside me. Then I saw more vehicle lights and a large motorcycle pulled up, beside the car that was tailing me.
1:20 A.M.
I rammed my fist through the glass and into the cunts face!
The second cunt, tried to grab for his gun, but the window on the other side shattered and a pistol was rammed into his face.
"Too, slow!" Battle Guy snarled.
"Let's go!" I ordered, accelerating towards Fellowes.
Battle Guy ran back and jumped into Beast.
I pulled up and Fellowes lowered his window.
"Lock-up and get into Beast!"
Fellowes did as he was told and got in beside Battle Guy, as soon as he pulled up.
The following takes place between 2:00 A.M. and 3:00 A.M.
The Home of Sam Fellowes
Chicago
2:08 A.M.
Sam Fellowes had a wife and a son, who was eleven.
We pulled up, without lights, a hundred yards short of his house. Fellowes had called his wife and she was ready to leave, having packed one bag, with just the essentials. I sized up the SUV that was parked about ten yards from the house. I could make out four large men, inside. Further up the street was another, identical, SUV that carried another four men.
Okay, eight men, two groups. Damn! Mindy was a lot better at this!
"Battle Guy, I'm gonna try the 'in your face' Hit Girl approach; I'm gonna grab a G36C and hose them both down. While they're distracted, get the wife and kid. Use Beast as protection," I ordered.
"Sounds like a plan!" Battle Guy agreed, although I don't think Fellowes was so sure.
I grabbed an assault rifle, loaded it and pulled back the cocking handle. I then walked down the sidewalk, leaving the Fat Boy parked behind somebody's SUV. I managed to get to within twenty yards, before I was spotted. The men were armed with UZI machine pistols and sprayed 9-millimetre rounds at me, which would not penetrate my armour. I fired back and emptied two magazines into the first SUV, which was not armoured; unlike Beast, which pulled forward and onto the sidewalk outside Fellowes house.
Fellowes ran inside, grabbed his wife and son, then returned to Beast, pushing them into the back seat. Battle Guy floored it and left the area, once Fellowes was in. As soon as he had gone, I emptied another magazine into the far SUV, before running back to the Fat Boy and accelerating after Beast.
The following takes place between 3:00 A.M. and 4:00 A.M.
South Cottage Grove
Chicago
3:18 A.M.
We pulled up a block away from the apartment block, with the safehouses.
Battle Guy remained in the SUV, as lookout and to keep an eye on the Fat Boy.
I showed Fellowes, his wife, Sharon and his son Cameron, up to an apartment on the third floor. It was newly completed and had two bedrooms. The apartment was part furnished, with a double bed in one bedroom and a single bed in the other. The living room had just a couch. The kitchen had a table with four chairs and their was an electric kettle, microwave and stove. Their was also a basic selection of mugs, plates and bowls, including cutlery. Unfortunately there was no food!
"I'll drop back later, with some supplies. Stay here and don't contact anybody. Don't leave the apartment. Turn off your cells, remove the batteries. Here is a new phone. Our number is on it," I said. "I'll call you later. Now get some rest,"
"Thank you," Sam Fellowes said, giving his wife and son a hug.
3:50 A.M.
As I drove back towards Safehouse A, I had a disturbing thought.
"Battle Guy, call Murphy! If they got to Fellowes, then they might have got to him!" I called.
The following takes place between 4:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M.
The Home of Paul Murphy
Chicago
4:24 A.M.
We pulled up twenty yards away from the home of Paul Murphy.
Everything seemed normal. No sign of SUVs and there was a car in the driveway.
False alarm... Almost!
There was a loud explosion and the front of Murphy's house, just bulged out, before flames roared up the structure.
Fuck!
I ran towards the house, with Battle Guy close behind. I could hear screams and one of the screams was a child. I ran harder.
Were these suits fireproof? I couldn't remember!
I smashed through the side door and into the property. Damn it was hot, my mask filtered out some of the smoke, but I still kept my head low, below the smoke.
"Anybody here?" I yelled.
"Here!" I heard Murphy's voice.
I headed towards the rear of the house and found Murphy on the floor, of what had once been a kitchen. He was bleeding and his wife was trying to staunch it. A young boy of ten or eleven, was sitting on the floor crying.
"Kick-Ass, meet Rachel and Brad," Murphy smiled, through the pain.
"Brad, come with me," I said, as I pulled out a field dressing and passed it to Rachel.
"Thanks," Rachel said, as she ripped open the dressing and wrapped it around the wound, tightly.
I took Brad outside and put him into Beast, then I went back for Murphy and his wife.
With the help of Battle Guy, I managed to get Murphy into Beast, with his wife and son.
The following takes place between 5:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M.
South Cottage Grove
Chicago
5:12 A.M.
We pulled up a block away from the apartment block, with the safehouses, as before.
Battle Guy remained in the SUV, as before.
I called Fellowes down and he helped me carry Murphy up to the apartment, next door to the Fellowes family.
"That wound is bad," Fellowes said, looking at hit.
"I'll get a Doc," I said.
"I'll stay with Paul. Rachel, take Brad next door," Fellowes suggested.
I headed upstairs to Safehouse C, which was on the fourth floor. The apartment was also complete and had a reinforced door and walls.
I pulled out my cell and sent a text. My cell rang two minutes later.
"Hello?" I said.
"This is Medic!"
"Medic, this is Kick-Ass. We need you at South Cottage Grove, apartment 302. We have a cop in hiding and he's wounded bad," I advised.
"I'm on my way!" Medic responded.
I grabbed some coffee and long life milk, that we stored there and took them downstairs and gave them to Sharon Fellowes. I also handed one of the pre-packed medical cases to Fellowes, ready for the Doc's arrival.
I knew it would take almost fifty minutes for her to arrive, so I sent Battle Guy back to Safehouse A, while I waited here.
Battle Guy left after he had thrown a cover over the Fat Boy, for now.
The following takes place between 6:00 A.M. and 7:00 A.M.
South Cottage Grove
Chicago
6:00 A.M.
Dr Bennett arrived at apartment 302.
I remained with her, as a guard. She expertly cleaned up Murphy and dressed the wound, which had been caused by failing masonry. It seemed that there would be no permanent damage.
6:35 A.M.
Dr Bennett left, saying that she would return tomorrow morning, to check on the wound.
We both headed up to the safehouse, upstairs.
"Thanks Doc," I said, pulling off my mask.
"Not a problem. You heard from New York?" Dr Bennett asked.
"Not since last night. They were both fine then, just exhausted," I said.
"As are you, Dave. You like like hell!" Dr Bennett commented.
"Nothing I can do about that! Shit keeps happening first thing in the damn morning!" I grimaced.
"You are missing Mindy, too. I can tell. I miss Chloe and strangely, so does Curtis! Considering how badly Chloe treats that kid, it's a surprise he still loves and cares for her, like he does!"
"Yeah, Curtis does tend to get the raw deal!" I laughed. "And yes, I miss Mindy, enormously."
The following takes place between 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M.
Safehouse C
Chicago
7:10 A.M.
Dr Bennett left, to go home and I took the opportunity to grab a shower and something to eat from the freezer.
The following takes place between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M.
Safehouse A
Chicago
8:13 A.M.
I was back at Safehouse A and Marty was asleep. Lucky for him!
I was unable to sleep, so I started to read through the hundreds of pages that Marty had printed out, concerning the cell phone that Mindy had sent over.
The following takes place between 9:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M.
Safehouse A
Chicago
9:37 A.M.
"Hey, Dave!"
I heard my name and dragged myself awake. I found myself on the couch, surrounded by paper. I must have fallen asleep!
"Hey, you okay?" Marty asked.
"I think so, yeah," I replied.
"I'm hungry, you want breakfast?" Marty asked.
"Definitely, I'm starving and I'm sure Sophia is too!" I replied, looking down at Sophia, who was fast asleep on the floor, I gave her a little nudge and she came awake, reluctantly.
The following takes place between 10:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
Safehouse A
Chicago
10:42 A.M.
The breakfast woke me up, properly!
I really needed the energy and so did Marty. It really was strange seeing a 'thin' Marty, instead of the usual 'large' version! Marty had also changed his eating habits and was now eating healthier foods that fitted in with his new lifestyle.
Suddenly I bolted up straight. Damn! I'd forgotten all about Mindy and Chloe! They went out last night to Central Park, to fight. I couldn't believe that I had forgotten all about them; I must be more tired than I had thought!
I picked up my cell, to call Mindy, when it rang. It was Jack Bay.
He was checking in to see if I knew anything about Murphy and Fellowes, as they had both vanished with their families and there was obvious evidence of attacks on their homes! I advised him that we had placed them into safe accommodation, but we would be keeping the location secret, for now.
Jack agreed and said thanks.
The following takes place between 11:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M.
Safehouse A
Chicago
11:12 A.M.
I called Mindy and checked that she and Chloe were okay, before telling her about this morning's fun and games. Mindy was very worried about this escalation, directly against those that supported Fusion. She then explained about Central Park. D'Amico must be pissed about that!
However, I agreed about D'Amico possibly giving us all the run around.
The following takes place between 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M.
Safehouse A
Chicago
Voight had provided is with Arkady Orlov's phone and computer, after they had been through them, of course.
Marty and Abby were busy going through them; it looked to be a race between our geeks and the CPD's geeks!
12:52 P.M.
I provided Marty and Abby with a constant stream of food and drink, to keep them going. Marty lived on coffee and Abby enjoyed energy drinks. I had to make myself useful somehow. Sophia made herself useful, by keeping Marty's bed warm.
That dog can be really lazy at times!
The following takes place between 1:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Safehouse A
Chicago
Progress was slow, but at least progress was being made.
I was starting to get nervous about everything. We had to keep one step ahead of D'Amico, but so far we were just reacting to him. He had scored too many hits and killed too many people, but we had barely scratched his organisation. I felt like we were building up to something big, at least if we could just have a major success, to boost moral and start the ball rolling towards D'Amico's down fall.
We were all feeling the effects from lack of sleep and too much caffeine. But we had no choice and so far no major arguments had started. Marty's humour helped on that side. I felt like a spare part, at the moment; I could do nothing until Marty and Abby, or Voight, found something.
It was really frustrating! I tried not to think about the girls in New York, as that just depressed me!
The following takes place between 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.
Safehouse A
Chicago
6:52 P.M.
I had just got off the phone with Chloe.
I hoped Mindy was gonna behave and not do anything stupid. She was pushing herself, way too hard, but that's just the way she worked. Please be careful Mindy!
I looked down at Sophia; she was missing Mindy, too.
The following takes place between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
Safehouse A
Chicago
7:12 P.M.
I decided to go out; I needed to think!
I started to gear up.
"Where do you think, you're going?" Marty asked.
"Out, I need time to think!"
"You can't go out alone! Not when things are like they are!" Marty said.
"I can handle myself!"
"Against twenty cunts?" Marty queried.
"Probably," I replied, rather weakly. Marty was right, I wasn't thinking. I'm starting to make mistakes, just like I warned Chloe about, with Mindy!
"Sorry Marty, I wasn't thinking!"
"You're exhausted, we all are; I'll come with you. Abby can monitor us," Marty said. "I could do with a change of scene!"
7:33 P.M.
"You still with us Hal?" I called.
"Oh yeah, Eisenhower and I have your backs!" Hal replied.
"Eisenhower?" I asked, looking at Battle Guy, who just shrugged.
"Say hello, Eisenhower!" Hal said.
Battle Guy and I both heard a bark, over the comms!
"Eisenhower has comms now?" Battle Guy asked.
"Oh yeah!" Hal replied, with a laugh.
"That girl is nuts!" I said to Battle Guy.
"We heard that!"
I had to laugh; Abby was a great addition to the team. I would need to speak to Mindy, about making her a full member of Fusion.
7:52 P.M.
"Hey! Over there!" I said, pointing across the street and making a U-turn, before roaring down an alley and slamming on the brakes.
In front of us were three men, holding two more men at gunpoint.
Battle Guy moved over to the driver's seat, while I jumped out. I wanted a fight.
"You fuckers are in the wrong fucking place!" I snarled.
"You don't run this town Kick-Ass; D'Amico runs this town, now," Dead man walking, number one said.
"That fucking runt!" I snarled. "Keep fucking dreaming, cunts!"
I drew both Ko-Wakizashi and moved forward. Three pistols were fired in my direction, I ignored the rounds and advanced, slashing at two wrists and severing two hands. The third man dropped with both Ko-Wakizashi blades in his chest. I was pissed.
"You two, speak now, or you're next! Do you work for D'Amico?"
"God no, I swear!" Both men said, honestly.
"Go!"
The following takes place between 8:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.
8:02 P.M.
I turned and found my way barred by two more men.
"D'Amico?" I asked.
They both nodded and one raised a baseball bat, the other a large metal bar.
I stowed the swords and drew my batons. Back to basics!
Battle Guy left Beast and stood beside me, with a Type III shield on his left arm and a riot baton, in his right hand.
The cunts waded in first, Battle Guy and I beat off each attack and forced them back in to the street, where we started to attract a crowd.
I could hear people shouting and cheering.
'Go Kick-Ass!', 'Down with D'Amico!' and 'Fuck D'Amico!'.
This felt good, back to the old-school stuff, no firearms, just the old-fashioned Kick-Ass of old!
"They don't like you!" I snarled to the ape, I was fighting. "And neither do I!"
I was fighting the man, with the metal bar. Battle Guy had the other guy and was doing pretty well, too. Every time the man swung at Battle Guy, his bat was deflected by the shield, followed by a hit from the baton. I was enjoying the fight, with my batons, as I hadn't used them properly in quite a while.
8:12 P.M.
This fight should have been over minutes ago, but I was having too much fun and so was Battle Guy; for him this was good training. For me, this was looking back to the beginnings of Kick-Ass; no fancy firearms, just me and my batons.
"Okay, guys, workout over!" I called over comms.
"Copy that Kick-Ass," Battle Guy responded.
We then both brought our weapons down and put the two men out of their misery. There was cheering around us and two Police Officers came forward to arrest the two watchdogs, ignoring us both, apart from a brief smile and a nod. These two cunts would live; hopefully Voight could get something out of them.
8:44 P.M.
We enjoyed the mini patrol and stopped at a McDonald's for a burger, before heading back to the safehouse.
It had been one hell of a day, but at least we had finished off by putting some of D'Amico's guys out of action!
The following takes place between 9:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M.
Safehouse A
Chicago
9:55 P.M.
I got out of the shower and headed downstairs.
Abby had gone home and Marty was going through some last bits of paper work.
"I'm gonna go get some sleep, before any more shit kicks off!" I said.
"I'll be right behind you! Sophia's already asleep," Marty said, pointing at the couch.
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