The Techno Bandits

Chapter 20

Pyros POV
This isn't good. "Hold this" a woman said pointing at a wall. I held the box and went to the wall. She took a picture. "Turn" she said. I did and she took another photo. "Now the other way" she said. She took the last photo and I was put in for questioning.

"Piper Jessica Barton" the man said walking in. "Yes?" I asked. "Why were you involved with that car chase? Did your father put you up to it?" He asked. "How do you know about my father?" I growled. "He may be some great business owner but he still has a record. A long one at that" he said. "My father is dead" I said. He went silent and sat down across from me. "I'm sorry to hear that" he said. "Don't be, he deserved it" I said. He raised an eyebrow. "Who started the car chase?" He asked. "I don't know. Some people shoved me into their car and took off. Whatever happened after, I don't know it" I said. "Then why would you attack the passenger?" he asked. "How do you know I did that?" I asked. "Camera footage" he said. I groaned. "Because she was shooting the car behind us" I said. "Do you know who was in the car behind you?" He asked. I stayed silent. "Piper. Do you know who was in the car?" He asked. "I want my lawyer" I said.

Hazels POV
We got a call. "Hello?" I asked. "Hi Ms. Garso, I'm in a tough spot right now and I really need my lawyer" Pyro said nervously. I waved to Harper and Pitch. "What jail are you in?" I asked. "I'm currently in the Santa Ana jail" she said. "Are you being put to court?" I asked. "Uh huh" she said. "Do you need me now?" I asked. "Yes" she said. "There's someone watching you isn't there?" I asked. "Yeah" she said. "Ok I'm on my way, hang in there" I said. "Thank you" she said. The call ended. "Is she ok?" Harper asked. "She's fine. She's in jail but she's fine" I said. "Where are you going?" Pitch asked. "I'm borrowing one of your suits. I'm about to put on, the best act of my life" I said. "And that is?" They both asked. "A lawyer" I said. "Oh no" Harper said. "Don't worry. I got this" I said.

Pyros POV
Hazel came in looking very proper. She sat down next to me and the cops sat across from us. "Piper, the last time we spoke, you made a very concerning comment that led to an investigation on your fathers death" he said. Hazel looked at me and raised an eyebrow. My breathing picked up. "Ok?" I said. "In the process of this investigation, we found the camera footage of his death" he said. I gulped. "You did?" I asked. "Yes piper. Now, I'm only going to ask this once, did you kill your father?" He asked. I looked at Hazel. "Don't answer that. You can't put this much pressure on her and expect her to give you a straight answer" Hazel said. "Answer the question Piper. Did you or did you not murder your father?" he yelled, slamming the table. "Don't answer him" Hazel looked at me. I'm shaking. I don't like being yelled at. "Fine, we have another question for you. The explosion at that warehouse was caused by the Techno Bandits. Are you associated with them?" He asked. "Now you're accusing her of something without any proof" Hazel said. "We'll see what happens in court" he said. He left. "You're in deep shit Pyro" Hazel whispered. I nodded looking down. "We're gonna get you out. I promise" she whispered. "I'm sorry" I whimpered. "Its ok, we have time" she said.

Hazels POV
"So what now?" Pitch asked. "I don't know but if we cant do this than its not only Pyro who goes down. The Techno Bandits will fall too" I said. "She cant go to court with just a lawyer" Harper said. "I know. You two are going to be the attorney." I said. "You really think this can work?" Harper asked. "Yes Harper. We're gonna get Pyro out. She's gonna come back" I said. Harper nodded.

Pyros POV
"So I sit here?" I asked. "Sit down Pyro" Hazel snapped. "Court starts in fifteen minutes. Why are we here early?" Pyro asked. "So you can prepare. You are going to get asked tough questions. They will be hard to answer" Hazel said. "But I still answer, right?" I asked. "Yes, listen closely. Don't lie but don't tell the truth. They cant know about us" Hazel said. "Us?" I asked. Harper and Pitch walked in wearing professional suits. I jumped over the desk and jumped on Harper. "Woah!" Harper fell backwards. "Pyro get up. If someone sees you two than we're done." Hazel said. "Sorry" I said, getting off her and sitting back down. "I missed you too" Harper smiled. "Ok, are you ready. Piper?" Hazel asked. "Yes" I said.

This isn't going too well. "Ms. Barton. Do you believe that The Techno Bandits are criminals?" A man asked. "Are we talking physically or mentally because some of them are kinda-" I twirled my finger in a circle near my ear. "Ms. Barton, answer the question please" the judge said. I looked at Hazel. She nodded. "Yes they are criminals" I said. Hazel nodded at me. "And do you consult with criminals?" He asked. "Objection, your honor!" Hazel stood up. The judge held up her hand. "Continue" she said. "I do not consult with criminals" I said. "Really? You don't have any contact with the bandits?" He asked. "No sir, I do not" I lied. "Your honor, the investigation shows that this young woman has had more than contact with the bandits, she is one" he said. "And your question is?" The judge asked. "My question is simple. What is your name?" He asked looking me in the eye. "Objection your honor. Relevance?" Hazel asked. "Continue" the judge said. "Piper" I answered. "Are you sure? What is your name?" He asked again. "Piper" I said, louder. "Really?" He asked. "My name is Piper" I yelled angrily. "What is your name?!" He yelled back. "Pyro!" I yelled. I slapped my hand over my mouth. Harper and Pitch looked down. "The investigation showed camera footage of a girl called Pyro killing Mr. Barton and escaping with the Techno Bandits. Is this you?" He asked. I looked at Hazel and she looked back. Her eyes filled with confusion and guilt. It doesn't matter what I say, either way I'm guilty. "Yes" I said. "And did you detonate the bomb" he asked. "What's detonate mean?" I asked. Pitch face palmed herself. "Did you set off the bomb?" He asked. "How would I have done that? I was in a different room. Oh! Is that what detonators are? That would make it so much easier" I said. The judge hit the small hammer thing. "Order! That's enough" she said. "No further questions your honor" he sat down. "Jury, what do you find?" The judge asked. "We find Piper Barton guilty" they said. I looked at my girls. Harpers staring at me sadly. Hazel is mad and Pitch is rubbing her back. I knew this wasnt gonna end well. I'm an idiot and now everyone knows it.