Signs of the past - Ash Lynx x Reader

Chapter 11

Your POV:
Me and Kimora then left my hideout and headed down to where I kept my bike. We both got on, me steering as we soon reached the prison. I told Kimora that she may have to drive the bike when we leave the prison but that was only an "if" scenario.

Soon, Eiji and company arrived, and we all headed inside together. We were waiting in a room for Ash to come out into. All of us sat down. I mean, it wasn't like I had the energy to stand up anyway. After a while, Ash emerged which caused Eiji to get up from the seat, though I stayed sat down.

"Ash! I'm so happy you're out." Eiji said, going over to him.

"Mhm. Trying to keep the peace in New York was harder than I thought." I reply, looking rather worn out.

"Thanks for everything, Eiji. Y/N." Ash said.

"There's a lot of things I need to ask you." Charlie said.

With that, me, Charlie, Ibe, Ash, Eiji and Kimora left the prison. I was trying to hide from everyone else that I still wasn't back to my normal self since I was leaning on Kimora when were walking. She took note of it but didn't say anything.

"Hey, Charlie. I've never told you this, but... I actually have a big brother." Ash said, looking somewhat nostalgic.

"Really? I never knew." Charlie replied, obviously lying.

"He must be worried, so I want to go see him. Before we go see Captain." Ash said.

I could see right through the act. He already knew. And I could see the sweat forming on Charlie's brow.

"Ash, listen. I can't keep it from you any longer." Charlie said, everyone halting.

"I need you stay calm." Charlie paused and I could see the slightly shocked expression on Ash's face as if he didn't know what Charlie was going to say. "Griffin... died..."

With that, we all got in the car. Me, Ibe and Eiji in the back. Kimora on my motorbike. And Charlie and Ash in the front. I could see Ash hunched over, acting as if he were feeling sick. But I just knew this was a part of his act.

"I'm sorry, Ash. It's my fault for being followed." I say, looking down.

"Y/N..." Eiji said.

"You okay?" Charlie asked when he saw Ash hunched over and sitting sideways.

"I feel sick. Can you stop the car?" Ash said, sounding as if he were actually feeling unwell.

"Sure." Charlie said, pulling over.

Charlie got out and headed over to Ash's door.

"Here, grab my hand." Charlie said, offering a hand to Charlie.

With that, Ash pulled a gun on Charlie, catching him off guard.

"What are you doing?" Charlie said, shocked.

"Sorry you three, I need you to get out." Ash said, still pointing the gun at Charlie.

"Don't be stupid. What do you think you're doing?" Charlie said.

Ibe and Eiji got out of the car but I stayed.

"Ask your chatty friend. He knows." Ash said with slight malice in his eyes.

"Max? That idiot... calm down. We know the shooter is with Arthur." Charlie said.

"I don't care! This is my problem. I'm going to settle it myself. Now, step aside." Ash remarked, almost immediately.

Ibe had a look on his face that made me think he was planning something.

"Watch out, it's Arthur!" Ibe called out.