As God Intended

Chapter 18/ The Soul driven Songs

"How's Little Hazel doin?"
Martha asked Alex as he carried the baby in his arms, he had tied Givvy's lasso around the both of them so he could use both his hands to hold the child of the Brown Family.
"She's doin great, honestly think she'll love being on a horse when she starts running around"

Lex and Martha Brown were the ones that were saved by Denzel and Mikah and as if it was Denzel's dying wish-they were accepted into the gang. The gang now has some idea of what kind of forces the boys dealt with, since Lex has displayed some erratic and blind rage behaviors during their escape from Orange Grove.

"Sure will, hopefully just for the fun of it and not so much and running for our lives, huh?"
She laughed a little and Alex nods in full agreement
"Oh yeah, of course"

Lex stayed in his own head, thinking about what to do once they settle down-looking towards Vincent instinctively..for he respected the boy and found him to be a dime in a dozen when it came to true leadership.
"Vincent..."

"Hm?"
The chipmunk turned his head over to the rat as Lex continues
"Anything you want me to do, specifically?"

"If you want to tag along with me, that's fine but the choice is yours"
Vincent simply says as hr turned his attention in front of them, approaching the town. The people plentiful and the activity was lively with plenty of establishments to check out.

"Ain't she purrty? Look at that sweet scenery our government has built for us"
Vincent said sarcastically

"Pah...screw the scenery-where's the nearest saloon?"
Sunny elbows Givvy for him to join in but doesn't receive the same enthusiasm, only a halfhearted smile

"Don't stress the kid, Sunny, can't you see he's annoyed by you"
Calico spat into the grass after sayin that

Vincent ignores the back and forth as he gazed at the sweet sight of civilization hoping to settle down comfortably for a few days in the cozy seemingly humble town of Komodo. With the intel gathered and events that transpired for the gang in these few months-Vincent was more than happy to settle in a spot where he could get familiarized with the area.

He glanced at Calico then the rest of the gang
"My friends, your trials are far from over but take this as a token of my gratitude for enduring this much.....take as much as you need to enjoy yourselves till we set off again"

"When do you think that will be?"
Givvy asked, Vinny smiling proudly
"You will get a formal heads up when I think it's time"

The five of them had no idea what to do or say after that, but they all appeared to have ideas brewing since they all seemed fairly enthusiastic about the proposal-since it has been some time since they've gotten the opportunity to wine down.

Throughout the time on the run, Vincent made it clear with his wit and strength that he was most fit to lead and since taking that role, he's made a few rules. His comrades already understanding his terms and how they're expected to carry themselves....some less than others and Vincent will soon have to face the problems up front if he wished to keep his gang intact.

"What will you do?"
Alex asked, still holding the baby

"Nothin' extraordinary...speak to the sheriff, see how much they know about us and possibly offer some small service in exchange for an opportunity"
Vincent's response was tone down some, but even the deaf can hear his confidence in his ominous plot

Chan perked up once he heard this, uncertain if he should let their leader travel alone
"M-Maybe I should tag along, just to be on the safe side"

"That's alright Chan, I'll have Givvy with me. The boy needs a good insight of the way folks like us get what we want"
Vincent cracks his neck to the side then let's put a long sigh
"Perhaps it's best we split up and regroup later at dusk"