Moore For Less Investigations: The Kid

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

I followed Brill back to her luxury sedan. The Zeus is the most regal of all the steam powered cars on the market. The car was wide and slick and featured polished steel pipes that vented the steam below the running boards. The vehicle had two front seats and a large bench in the back that resemble a high class couch.

The car was separated along the side by a line of golden trim. The top half was painted a milky cream color. The lower half including the fenders, were a dark blue. It featured a large grill in the shape of a shield of a golden color. We walked to the car. Brill took the case containing the storm caller rifle and slid it into the back seat.

“You did not kid when you said you had a good couple of years.” I said.

“I took over the books and turn half of our smuggling business into legitimate shipping and trade. I let Morntok play gangster in orc country while I manage things from uptown.”

“Oh, I didn't know it was going so well.”

“I still have to answer to him. And he blows money away almost as fast as we can make it. He's reckless and a danger to even his own family.”

“Well hopefully this plan will put you in a better position.”

“I hope you put me in a number of positions sweetie.” Brill said with lust in her eyes.

I walked around to the boot and looked in Tanis's direction.

I nodded to her once and ducked into the boot once Brill opened it.

“I know, I know. Now sweetie bend that sweet little tush over and hop in the boot.”

“You call this a boot? It's nearly as big as my apartment back here.”

“Then you should be quite comfortable.” Brill said with a warm smile.

The sear size of the Zeus was a blessing. I was not nearly as cramped as I would have been in another vehicle. I felt the car take to the road and I hoped Brill didn't take the highway to Orc Country.

I pieced together my plan as I laid in the back of the car. I would roll out of the car about ten minutes after Brill had exited. I would find the nearest shadow and begin tracing the boys scent. With a little luck I could take out the guards. Grab the kid and be on my way.

I should have known the plan was doomed right there.

What felt like a lifetime passed, by the time the car came to a complete stop. I heard Brill get out of the car. I felt the car shift as she removed the case from the back sit. She rapped on the hood of the boot three times to let me know she was leaving.

I heard the key turn in the lock and the door parted slightly. A small stream of light entered the dark compartment. I could see a warehouse floor and a large bay door through the crack. I could hear a few gruff baritone voices talking.

“Brill looking lovely as ever. What you got there?” one voice said.

“I am fine and what I possess is none of your business, Drax. Where's Morntok?” Brill asked

“Last I heard he's with Rictus and the kid in the little storage at the back of the warehouse. He's been so focused on whatever that kid is, we haven't collected this week’s protection money.”

I swore a silent curse from the boot of the Zeus.

I could hear Brill sigh deeply, “What would this organization do if I were not here to see to it?”

“Not sure Brill, I would see to it that you don't say that in front of Morntok though. He’s been on edge ever since Jaffer, Arok, and Soaur got themselves iced by that mysterious fella with the magic gun.”