First Blood

13

Somewhere in Vale City...

It is just like any other night, Richard get in the car, roll down the windows and play the Nightcall song. Start the car, and go out aimlessly under the night, beneath the broken moon with the wind in his face and that cool air that comes and goes. However, it is so nice that he relax.

When Richard reach a bridge with a view of the river, he park his car and take a box of chocolate milk out, sit on the hood and each sip of that sweet liquid goes down smoothly. Thinking about what Weiss said early, the man could not help but wondering about this vengeance-driven vigilante and his questionable action.

Later, he go back to his car and driving aimlessly in that scenario shows Richard how small his problems are next to simple things. From a distance he see the stars so close to the sky as if they are illuminating the darkest night, as if they are guiding him to an endless place.

It is quite late, as Richard guides his I'm Hellbird through the empty streets of the night, only the neon lights and signs of the stores are illuminating the streets. The slow-paced melody calms his mind down, and he finally found himself at peace.

Suddenly, his phone rings, he pick it up to see strange number on it. Knowing what is about to come, Richard accept the call only to hear a familiar voice from the other side. But he remains fearless.

Adam: Mr Shelby.

Richard: Adam.

Adam: Your life for theirs.

Richard: Whose?

A few beeps can be heard before Adam continues the call.

Adam: You'll want to answer that.

This time, Richard hears random sounds before a squeaky voice speaks to him.

Ruby: Mr Shelby.

Richard: Ruby?

Ruby: They came into the Academy when you were leaving, and they had guns.

Richard: Who's with you?

Ruby: Weiss, Blake and Yang.... and Team JNPR as well. What's going on... Wait! Wait! Wait...!

And now, Adam takes the Scroll back.

Adam: My men there will kill them in 30 minutes, unless you're here in 29. Follow my Scroll, and you shall know the location. You can still smell burning gasoline in the air.

With that being said, the call ends. But for Richard, he knows that there is no way back for him. Reaching into the trunk, there appears that one thing that the man has kept hidden, waiting for the chance to strike. Pray, for the Night Prowler is coming. They all thought the streets were clean, but he knew they needed to be clean... again!!

Meanwhile...

At the "Uptown Mall", Adam along with Luna, Drake and five other mercenaries are waiting for their adversary to come. Adam track via his Scroll to await his arrival. Three are on the mall's roof, while the other five are inside. Drake is sitting next to Luna and observing the street with a binocular, Luna is aiming through a sniper. Adam informs them.

Adam: Он близко, будьте готовы. (He's close, get ready)

Drake: Вот и машина. (Here comes the car)

As the vehicle is slowly approaching the mall, Adam makes another call to his enemy.

Adam: Just checking on you, sentimental man.