Grayson:The Ronin Protocol

Chapter 17:King Of The Fall

At Starr Manor Jason stands outside of his childhood home staring at the locked front gate. Victoria instantly appears standing in front of him He assuredly said Don't worry Luv I'm... Vicky tightly hugs him quickly letting him go. Then punches him in his left shoulder, Jason curiously said are you okay V? What do you got? What was on Drew's comp? Staring at her with curiosity on his face. Vicky assuredly said He was working on a few projects 5 to be exact 4 for H.L and 1 that I can't access it's password locked I combed through all the files we grabbed off his comp Also I'm currently listening to Detective Macaroni's S-beads dude has a real hard-on for you huh.

Jason assuredly said Yeah like a kid gettin' fucked by a Priest I'm going offline for a bit keep me posted on Detective Macaroni Thanks V, V instantly dematerializes. Jay curiously said I wonder why Tommy wanted me to come back home, only one way to find out. He flips over the front gate gently landing in the front yard seeing multiple motion sensor lights light up 90% of the area. A man's voice assuredly said I had a feeling you'd be stopping by, Michael walk's out into the light walking up to Jason he assuredly said Welcome home, Master Jason!. Mike hug's Jay tightly before slowly letting him go, Jason said Mikey?!! What the hell are you doing here?? I thought you were still on Tarva-4 with your old platoon from the 412 who told you I'd be coming?. Mike assuredly said Your grandparents called and told me what happened they were worried sick about you, they tried tracking your beads but you went dark. I was on Tarva-4 a few months ago but as soon as Rose & Ephraim called me and told me what happened to your parents I came back home to help them plan the funerals. Speaking of There's something you need to see, In the back of Starr Manor Jay & Mike stand in front of 4 tombstones

Tombstone #1 Richard Elijah Starr 2025-2066 beloved Father & husband "Bringer of the future today ", Tombstone #2 Nicole Laura Starr 2026-2066 Amazing Mother & Wife "A light in this dark world ", Tombstone #3 Andrew Joseph Starr 2028-2066 Brother & Son "A source of Knowledge that the world can no longer access". Jason Bartholomew Riley 2051-2066 "Believer of the Impossible Doer of The Extraordinary ", Jason drops to his knees loudly sobbing uncontrollably. Anger burns throughout his body engulfing his insides like wood on a fire He stares up at the dark sky as it rains He yells WHY DID YOU TAKE THEM FROM ME? Huh father. I should be dead, not them! They still had so much to offer this world, I wanted to Die You took them NOT ME!!. You selfish Fuck!! You took them away from me, from Tommy the only people who ever gave a damn about him, about me. He throws a brick up into the thundering sky as it rains all over him, Mike hugs Jay tightly, glancing up at the sky and assuredly says he doesn't mean it father he's just grieving forgive him father for he knows not what he does Let's get you inside Master Jason.

2 hours later Jason's eyes slowly open as he wakes up in a bed seeing Mike sitting on the edge of his bed. Jay curiously said how long have I been out? Mike assuredly said you've been unconscious for 2 hours You've been very busy I see. Jason said yeah being a trust fund kid with no money really eats up my time Mikey, Mike assuredly said I meant you killing the filth of this city as he stares into Jason's eyes with a knowing look plastered on his face. Jay lyingly said I don't know what you're talking about Mikey I've never killed anyone a day in my life. As he rolls out of bed, Walking towards the door Mike assuredly said Still a terrible liar I see Watching the footage of the red wolf on train 177 took me back. Back when you and I used to spar with your Dad & Drew every other weekend not to mention you're wearing cobbled together athletic wear like it's some sort of uniform. I've missed you master Jason it's been a rough few months I see, What're you doing? He stares at Kar with concern and worry.

Jason assuredly said doing what The cops won't All the rapists,the drug dealers, The Fuckers who aren't afraid of a little jail time. I'm keeping them in line. My darkness is something that I've had since my first foster family beat me till I couldn't even move. I've never been the same since Mike I can't believe Mom and Dad are gone, They were supposed to watch me, Tommy and Drew find wives and get married, have kid's. All of the stuff that good parents are supposed to get and now they never will because... Mike assuredly said They're gone But the memories you have of them they live on in you. Tommy,me, everyone else whose lives they touched never forget that Why do you do it?, Jason looks at Mikey with curiosity on his face as he say's do what?, Mike assuredly said Why do you go out there and fight them? That's what the cops are for. Jason assuredly said Because someone has to look out for the little guy Mike it might as well be me he heavily sighs as he pleadingly stares at Mike, Mike assuredly said Don't fret Master Jason your secret is safe with me I'll not tell a soul.

Jay sincerely say's Thanks Mike and quit it with the master shit please!, Mike laugh's and assuredly said My apologies Barry old habits die hard. Now that we got that matter taken care of there's another one that requires your attention, Jay curiously said what's going on? You've that look in your eye, the I- don't know-if I- Should do or say this look. Mike curiously said Are you hungry?, 10 minutes later Jason sits in a booth across from Mike at Zink's A 50's style diner full of customers both Human & Alien alike. Wax statues of Elvis, President Jimmy Carter, And Danny Zuko from Greese Jason assuredly said it still looks exactly the same it looks like it did back when Mom & Dad first took me and Tommy here, What did you want to show me?. Mike assuredly said I don't think your parents were killed on accident 2 weeks after their funeral's Billie dropped by my hotel and gave me this. He slides a metal circular object over to Jay, Jason curiously said what's on it? As he telekinetically grabs it slipping it into his pocket and eats a few more chili cheese fries. Mike said I'm assuming Some kind of Message Billie told me that in the event of their deaths I was supposed to give Drew, Tommy & You one of them. He said only you two are supposed to watch whatever's on there he heavily sigh's.

Jay assuredly said I miss them so much not a day goes by I don't think about The long talks me and dad shared. Or the cooking lessons I'd help Mom with I'd give anything to get Their advice one more time they were so wise. Mike assuredly said I know how you feel I miss them too Do you need anything else Jason? As Police cruisers zoom past their window. He curiously says I suppose Duty calls, doesn't it? Jason assuredly said Nah they got it I'm taking the night off I can't be Tall, Dark, and Handsome all the time right?. Mike laugh's as he assuredly said No I suppose you can't You head home. I'll call Your grandparents and let them know that you're coming They just want what's best for you. We all do you know that right?,Jason assuredly said yeah I know thanks for everything Mike as he tightly hugs him before letting him go. Mike assuredly said Anytime Jason now go home before Your grandma comes down here then we'll all be in trouble. Jay assuredly said Okay,Okay I'm goin' As he walks out Zink's walking down the street vanishing as he turns a corner, Mike types on a holographic keyboard via his S-beads he calls Rose, He assuredly said I straightened him out he's on his way home now Please look out for him, Yes Rose I know he's a good kid he just needs Guidance now more then ever.