Raining Hellfire 3

Chapter 11: Don't Do Drugs, Kids

Dustin and Erica had managed to find transportation while workshopping a rescue. Luckily for you, they had found a tuk-tuk which meant all of you could fit.

Unluckily for you, Dustin was the driver.

"Jesus, slow down!" Steve yelled as he crashed into the side of the metal box.

"Yeah, what is this, like, the Indy 500?" Robin also yelled, steadying herself.

"It's the Indy 300." Steve corrected.

You shake your head, too concerned for how Steve's face was swelling to be amused at how out of it they both were. Judging by how bruise-less Robin looked, Steve had taken all of the punches.

"No, dingus, it's 500!"

"It's 300!"

"Let's just say... a million."

They both share a look before bursting out in laughter.

You move closer to the front, dodging Robin's leg as she kicks out over a bump.

"What is wrong with them?" Erica asks as you lean against the front of the tuk-tuk.

"I don't know." Dustin shakes his head.

"They've been drugged." You sigh and Dustin turns to look at you with wide eyes.

"What-"

"DUSTIN, WATCH OUT!" You and Erica both scream.

In the time it takes him to realise the obstacle, he crashes into a pile of steel drums, causing the vehicle to come to a harsh stop. The crash sent you flying backwards and you fell further into the back of the truck, your landing slightly padded as Steve let out a strained 'oof'.

"Sorry." You apologise, slowly sitting up.

You had ended up crashing into him and were now almost led on top of him as he slumped against the wall. You look up to see Steve staring at you, blinking slowly. From this close, you could observe how badly his left eye was bruising, blood spotted around his face. It physically hurt you to see him look so beaten up.

"You are sending some real mixed signals, lady." He commented before reaching out and touching your nose, "Boop."

"Come on!" Dustin runs around, Erica by his side as she points back down the hallway.

You crane your neck to see Russian guards catching up to you.

"Shit, yeah. We gotta go!" You try to pull Steve up but he completely relaxes his body, making it harder for you to hold on to him. "Steve!"

He starts giggling, starting Robin off.

You angrily stand, looking at them both. "Get out of this fucking vehicle. Now."

You didn't shout the words but you made sure to put on your best authoritative voice. One you've had to use many times from babysitting duties.

They immediately shut their mouths and Robin looked like she was about to cry.

"Jeez, okay Mom." She muttered and soon enough, she starts rolling out of the tuk-tuk. Literally.

Steve mimics her movements and soon they're laughing again.

You roll your eyes, jumping down and thrusting the keycard into Dustin's hand.

"Open the door, we need to get out, fast." You instruct and he runs to a wall panel, hastily swiping the card and allowing Erica to step into the elevator before aiding you in dragging Steve and Robin into the space.