Choices of Love (MxMxMxBxB)

Chapter 2: Troubles. . .

And we're gonna meet a soulmate sometime in this chapter. . .

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The old abandoned factory my gang had as our hideout in was pure chaos when I arrived.

Oliva and Mia were doing their best to keep everything under control, However, There were only two of them, And countless things going on.

Stepping into the chaotic room, I exhaled slowly before making my way over to my second in commands and the loud group of kids around them.

''The next person to speak. Who is not Oliva, Mia or I, Will get punched in their throat.'' I shouted out over the noise, My voice almost robotic sounding as I slowly drained myself of all the emotions that I could.

I had found it was easier to stay calm if I lock my feelings and emotions away before dealing with problems.

Sure enough, The kids quieted down, Their attention divided among my second in commands and I.

They knew I would uphold my threat if they spoke, I've done so many times before.

Turning my attention to the two girls, I arched my eyebrow, Waiting for them to explain what the hell all this was about.

''Hey Ash, Things are going to shit here'' Mia said cheerfully before Oliva took over.

''Ten people have requested protection, Nine of them are adults, One is a teen'' Oliva started.

Our little gang runs a protection business of sorts, Most teen run gangs have low level businesses they run as well. . .Except for Daire's, His gang just causes chaos.

''How has that caused everything to devolve into this?'' I asked, Gesturing to the small crowd of teens as I spoke.

''It didn't, The next parts did however'' She clarified.

''So, The number of cops on the street has increased lately, Resulting in two of our members getting arrested, We'll need to break them out'' Olivia explained as she moved back to stand next to me.

I arched an eyebrow as I waited for her to continue.

''And to make matters worse, Another gang has been selling drugs on our territory, Oh, And an up-coming serial killer is displaying their work in the areas we protect'' She informed me before dipping her head slightly, Indicating that was all she had to say.

Blinking slowly, I reached a hand up to brush over my snake bites, The cold metal of lip rings tugging my bottom lip slightly as I thought.

Well this a lot more than I expected. . .

''Oliva, Can you handle a team to check into the pasts of those asking for protection?'' I asked, Getting to work ordering things around instantly.

The sooner I assign the tasks to people, The sooner they can get done.

At her curt nod, I continued.

''Mia, You're going to have to take a team with you to go free our imprisoned team members. I want to talk to them once they get back, They've got explaining to do.'' I muttered, My voice mostly neutral.

I could see some of my members exchanging looks of sympathy, Things weren't going to go too well for those who had been captured.

''We're not going to do anything about the serial killer so long as they don't mess with our clients. We don't need any of our members becoming another trophy for this mystery person.'' I continued as I walked slowly back and forth in front of the little crowd.

''I will take a team with me to find and deal with those trespassing on our territory.'' I finished, Already mentally going through a list of who would be best assisting me with this.

Gotta pick ones who have patience, We don't need any short tempers for this.

''Everyone can talk again. '' I mumbled, Moving towards the old office that we had managed to suspend above the others.

I could hear them start chatting as soon as my back was turned, My ears weren't good enough to hear what they were saying though.

If it's important. . .The ensuing chaos will no doubt catch my attention. . .

''Jack, Alex, Bird. You three are with me, Let's go deal with this intruding gang.'' I murmured to the three older members who were hanging close to the door.

They didn't say a word as they silently fell in step behind me, I knew the three of them pretty well, They were among some of our first members after all.

--- Time skip ---

It had taken us a while to get to the area this rival gang was last seen, Even then, They were no where in sight, Having booked it out of there as soon as they finished selling their drugs.

Alex went back to our base to tell the others we lost our targets, And to see if he could find any information on which gang these trespassers are from.

Jack had also left to check with our nearby posts to see if any of our members had spotted the intruders, Leaving me alone with Bird.

We both remained quiet, Neither of us really liked talking after all.

Our rather comfortable silence was broken by a scream from one of the alleyways.

Bird and I exchanged a look before he hit a button on his phone to start recording as it no doubt started to live stream out location to our base.

Pulling out my knife, I headed into the alley, And equally well armed Bird right next to me.

We didn't have to walk far to see what was going on.

Both he and I paused as we took in the situation in front of us, Weighing the pros and cons of stepping in.

A ginger haired boy was being dragged by two taller boys towards a girl leaning on a wall with a knife in hand.

''Come on Felix, Stop being such a pussy, It's just a little cut, Then you'll be in our gang'' The girl said, The tone of her voice making me believe she was wanting to mock the frightened boy much more than she most likely already had.

Ah, So that's what this. . .

Some spoiled kids who wanted to get back at mommy and daddy, Would try and join a gang, When they end up getting denied, The next logical thing to them is to start their own gang.

It's always best to nip this sort of stuff in the bud while it's early on in their minds.

Many of the spoiled kids who form gangs end up forcing a lot of other kids to join then challenging an actual gang of adults, Which always ends in at least three kids dying.

''In your what now.'' I growled out as I stepped the rest of the way into their line of sight, Bird following right beside me.

The ginger looked up in surprise as his 'friends' spun around to face us.

Oh wow. . .Sectoral heterochromia. . .Poor kid must get bullied a lot for that. . .Explains why he's being targeted by this little group. . .

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:) Felix. . .

Anyways! Like always, Have a good day/night and find a better book! - fallen