A New World, year 2022

8 We have a debt

Eh sup'? I know nobody reads this sht but, I have to keep developing my English and who knows, maybe some day some crazy boy will read this God damned tangle lol. Enjoy...

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  Curiosity awoke that day in Annie when she realized something on her phone, Mikasa had sent her a message by WhatsApp, full of curiosity Annie opened the app from the little bubble and was perplexed.

  It was Mikasa posing in a photo in front of the mirror with a powerful M4A1 carbine, a weapon used by the United States Army itself. A surprised Annie wondered... What the hell is Mikasa doing with a weapon like that!?

  The photo had a message from Mikasa, it said "If this shit involves weapons, I think it's not a safe matter Annie"

  Annie wrote to Mikasa asking her for her picture, it was obvious that she was trying to convince her not to go, but as they say, there is no such thing as bad publicity, and Annie would attend without hesitation.

  Mikasa had gotten herself into something screwed up, but she was really wondering, how would she handle a deadly situation if it presented itself. Annie patted her forehead with irony, she couldn't believe how her obsession with that boy brought out that suicidal facet out of nowhere.

  Hey Annie. - Said a male voice interrupting her from her world, she turned and looked into his eyes. - What have you been doing lately? - He finished with the questioning, although he was much bigger than her, Annie was not intimidated by anyone.

  I have a project with some friends from the school... - She answered and automatically looked away.

  Will that stuff help us clear our debt with "The Ballas"? - Asked the blonde man sitting next to Annie.

  Maybe... - She replied without changing her expression, the boy got up from his place and stood with his back to her, but without moving.

  Bertholdt spilled there's a very important street, because some "Grove Street Families" gang stash rolls through there.

  Grove Street huh? Ballas natural enemies...

  Maybe if we help Ballas to take that street, we can square up our debt... - The blond man replied, Annie put the phone aside, Annie thought of Mikasa and that weapon she had.

  Let me do the project first Reiner, alright? We'll might get some useful shit... - Annie said, beginning to settle on the sofa.

  What's that project about? - He questioned.

  I am going to help my friend to recover a kidnapped guy, it seems that's serious shit, stuff that involves weapons, With that, I can cop a solid piece and handle that street business proper... - Annie answered getting up from the sofa to start walking towards the exit, but she stopped before reaching the door of the messy house. - Just let me try, maybe I'll get something truly handy...

  Annie opened the door to leave the house, Reiner stared at her and said nothing.

  As Annie left, she was surprised by three guys from the gang, three Ballas who were at her house's door, which surprised her quite a bit, one had a bottle of beer, a white T-shirt and blue pants with a purple bandage on the back. Front, another a brown baggy pants and purple sweatshirt with a bat and, the last, a red trucker hat, a pair of gym pants, a large unbuttoned purple checkered shirt, and an UZI submachine gun in his right hand.

  What are you doing here? This ain't part of your territory... - Annie asked looking at them with a tone of demand.

  Kane wanted to know what you were doing so cozy in the house you got with OUR money... - The man in the purple sweatshirt answered.

  Tell your boss to stop harassing, we are scheming a hit to the avenue that splites Grove Street from 405 freeway... - Annie answered trying to avoid them evasively leaving quickly, but she felt like the second type, the one with the band had a tight grip on her shoulder.

  Hey, hey, hey... Did I catch right? Are you saying that you, alone, with those other three crazy bitches, are you going to make a coup in the most important place for The Families? - Asked the second.

  Either you are too stupid, or you are making fucking excuses. You alone ain't taking them on in a spot like that, they could perfectly fuck you... - The man with the diver continued while the third man, the only one with a weapon, silently reviewed the situation.

  Annie took guy's hand off her shoulder, bothering him.

  You don't have idea who you're talking to, stupid, gang asshole... - Annie responded threateningly, trying to get away from them at once, but they surrounded her again.

  Alright, tough girl, let's see if you're as cool as you think, let's see how long you can stand a fight motherfucker. - Said the one with the bat pushing her from the front pissing off Annie.

  Hey...! - interrupted the third out of nowhere, taking the other three present's attention. - Leave her, the expiration date hasn't got yet, if she says they can, at least let them try... - The guy in the purple shirt with the firearm finished looking at the second man, who reluctantly accepted.

  They three left the girl aside to get outta there, but before they walked away, the third one, the one with the gun, the one in the purple T-shirt, who seemed to be their leader and had a calmer and more cautious attitude, stood up. out of nowhere and turned to look at Annie, less than 20 feet from her.

  You better pay your debt Annie; we are aware 'bout everything you do... - He threatened. - Was I clear?

  Stop poking around idiot, we'll take off that shit... - Annie replied defiantly, the gang members only limited themselves to turning around and keep up with her.

  Annie watched them slowly walk away and could only think of one thing when she saw them.

  Motherfucker bastards... - She thought turning around to head towards his destination.

  Annie walked very absorbed in her thoughts, unluckily or very fortunately she bumped into someone, quite a comforting surprise for her.

  Hey Annie! - Greeted the boy with big blue eyes, helmet-shaped golden hair, Canny slang and a child's smile.

  Hey Armin... - She answered without being able to control the joyful placidity that came out of her eyes when she saw him, that was a real relief for her to find him after that scene with the gang members.