Shade

Chapter I :Part 1

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May

Monday, 02:20 EAT

The car was quiet. Too quiet for my taste. The four souls in this car were talking the loudest noise there is : silence. Some were in deep thoughts like myself. Others were chasing dreams they'll never catch. I understood what this assignment meant to these boys , either ending up in one piece or in a body bag. So I won't pester them no more. And I won't risk shutting my eyes on this stakeout. I'd cautiously open the window to let some cold breeze keep me alert.This particular reason for torturing ourselves like this is because I've been keeping tabs on this shipment for a couple of weeks now. I better hope it's worth it, giving into the fact I'm not in bed right now. Either way, no sleep for me. Such is the price for now.

A while later, two Land Cruisers pulled up followee by a small truck. I woke up Otii-the one next to the driver-and Oloo-the man beside me in the backseat.The driver, Sanaa, was wide awake and prepped the car in case we need a quick one out.

"Okay boys. This is it. Make me proud." A lil talk to get them ready. Otii, Oloo and I made out of our car. Sanaa kept the engine warm should shit hit the fan. The Convoy already made it inside the warehouse we were staking out.

Why come all the way out here?

We made our way in the warehouse. That in itself was not an issue. The place was no different from Star Stadium, very much open ground. A few crates was what we could call a means of cover. The plan was simply to flank them, me on the left side and the boys on the right and rear. The two Land Cruisers were resting and the truck's back was open, with a lot of crates inside. Two suited gentlemen were talking about shit I didn't give a single fuck about. Six guards or so were strapped.

For a deal this secretive, you don't know how to keep yourselves secret.

"This better be the real deal." One husky voice spoke.

"Since when do I lie about what I sell?" Another lighter voice spoke.

Not many guards either.

One crate though stood out in particular. The one separating the two men on a table. A guard opened it and lo and behold, it was full of joy toys. A bunch of M16's and some AK's.

Sensational.

Our mission was a success so far. Now is how to get my gifts.Otii and Oloo better be ready what I'm about to do next cause I am a little crazy. My time to shine.

"Hello arms dealers and friends!" People did say I'm a show stealer. Now all eyes-and guns - were on me. These people clearly joke around, making me feel all fuzzy inside.

"Allow me to introduce myself,my name is......"

"Stay where you are or I put a bullet in you!!" One armed guard shouted at me. The nerve of the dude!

"Didn't your teacher tell you it's rude to interrupt? Besides, I wasn't talking to you, heathen."
Turning my attention to the gentlemen again.

"...as I was saying...... My name is Dante. You can call me Danny, or Dan if you prefer."

All the brains in the room looked confused. Believe me, I'd be confused too.

"But let's cut to the chase. I believe you have something I want. Those crates in particular....." Pointing at the truck. "Those belong to me now.... And so does that. " inferring to the crate in front of them.

"You know we could kill you now if we want to right?" One gentleman - he was bulky for your information - with his big mouth spoke. He didn't see what I see. He and his friend were not armed, even if they had a box of guns in front of them.

"Yeah, my boys beg to differ....." Immediately after, I saw bodies dropping like flies.I thought these motherfuckers were scary,you know pointing their guns at me and shit. Guess they weren't prepared to match my boys. They didn't see them coming.

"Now..... Where were we?" Now it was me and my boys versus these two.

"... And before you try to do something stupid, those guns ain't loaded."

These two were so fucking clueless. They were being robbed. The bulky dude however did something stupid. He tried to reach for one of the toys in the box, but I shut his show down quite quickly. His comrade was in shock, seeing both his friend and his guards dropped.

Guess it is good to always have a strap on.

" Care to join him?" I was one step close to sending him to his tormentor in hell. Otii and Oloo made for the truck. The slimmer dude looked like he shit himself. Guess it's upto me to calm him down.

"Hey relax. This was all just a big misunderstanding....." I had to pat him on his shoulder to give him a false hope of reassurance.

"... Just promise me that you won't be stupid like your friend here." Why did I kill such a handsome man?They are hard to come by these days.

" Now do me a favor. Take your car and leave as if this was all a bad dream and it never happened. We'll make contact with you sooner or later. " I left him frozen on the spot,Oloo taking away the crate on the table.
My mission for the night was done. And no casualties on my part. So that is a win for me.

"Oh wait. If you even conjure a thought of going to the cops...." I shot his arm for good measure. "Next time, it goes to the head."

Seven bodies and a man wreathing in pain. Yes that is a normal night for me honestly. Otii was driving the truck while Oloo and I made our way back to Sanaa.

"What kind of action did I miss?" Sanaa, ever the curious one.

"Take me home already. And check if the crates match with the ones stolen. " Sanaa led the drive back to the CBD, Otii on out tail. Not a bad day indeed. Everyone at least took something with them home.