Freaks But Family

Chapter 7: Villain's never tell their story

So I know you want to know where Maria's field trip led her, but we need to talk about a side of this story that people refuse to believe. People refuse to believe that Maria and Rose were actually trying to help, this is the story on how they had to convince Maria's old friends they really were the good guys in this story. So let's rewind a year to get this one good story.

They were all having lunch when they got news about Thorn and Madness kidnapping some kids. Of course the only photo the news has of the two is them holding Liberator down with vines around his throat. It's not their favorite picture but it's the only one anyone has ever gotten of them.

Immanuel puts his phone away after reading the headline, "Honestly, what are they doing with all these kids? They just take them from their parents and we never hear from the kids again."

Alyssa claps her hands together, surprising everyone, "Aren't they doing that live news thing tonight? They're gonna be answering questions in front of city hall."

"How's that supposed to happen?" Maria asks, not looking up from her sandwich.

Kayla starts to explain, "Basically there will be a ton of police and Liberator will be there of course." She starts to gesture with her hands. "Since we don't really know what they're doing we just want answers. Anyone can ask them any question, and they have to answer."

Rose clears her throat, "Are we sure it isn't a trap, cause the cops have been trying to catch them for years."

"Yeah it does sound like a trap," Maria finally looks up from her lunch. "With all those cops it does sound like they're gonna try and capture the two."

"Well, we're going because we want to ask some questions. What about you two?" Immanuel points at Maria and Rose.

Rose shakes her head, "Maria has to cut the boy's hair, so we're going to be staying inside for the night. We want to go but we have to stay home."

"You guys just be careful. "Maria warns her friends. "You never know who might make a move."

The whole town shows up, not really surprising. The number of police is worrying because it seems like all officers in their town and guarding the event. Some from the FBI are spotted every now and then, and Liberator. News channels, all there for interviews and pictures.

Before they go to answer questions, Liberator talks to them. "Surprised you two showed up, didn't really think you'd come."

"If this is a way of trapping us, believe me you'll be sorry." Thorn steps forward to him but Madness puts a hand up, stopping her.

"Babe, even if it is a trap I'll get us out." Madness turns around and holds Thorn's face in her hands. "Plus they might just be smart enough to leave us alone this time." She glares before dragging Thorn to where they are supposed to be.

They walk to the front of city hall with the mayor, they are instantly blinded by the flashing lights of people taking pictures. They could also hear people shouting questions rapidly one after another, it's so loud it's deafening.

The mayor walks to her podium and speaks into the microphone, "I understand you all have questions, and they will be answered. But we must keep in mind that these two are like any other teenager in this town and are risking a lot by being here. Now the police will keep the lines moving and only one question per person."

There are two lines, a microphone at each. Thorn and Madness answer by sharing the microphone at the mayor's podium. The lines are very long, and they are worried about just what people might ask.