Forever Running - modern HTTYD

Shadows of the Past

Police Profile

Name: Hayden Haddock
Age: 22

Physical Description:
Hair: Light auburn
Eyes: Forest green
Height: 6'2"Build: Well-built

Distinctive Features: Tattoo of an angel on his back Likely scars from severe motorbike accident

Criminal History: Bank Robbery: Involved in multiple bank robberies, demonstrating strategic planning and execution skills.
Street Racing: Known for participating in illegal street racing with motorbikes, indicating a thrill-seeking behavior and familiarity with high-speed evasion tactics.

Personal History: Motorbike Accident: Suffered a severe motorbike accident at the age of 19, potentially influencing his criminal trajectory and physical condition.
Tattoo: The angel tattoo on his back might symbolize personal beliefs or affiliations significant to his motivations or allegiances.

Psychological Profile: Risk-Taking Behavior: Evidence of engaging in high-risk activities such as robbery and street racing suggests a propensity for adrenaline-seeking behavior.
Resilience: Surviving a severe accident at a young age might indicate a resilient nature or a disregard for personal safety in pursuit of goals.

Modus Operandi: Bank Robberies: Likely operates with a team due to the complexity of bank heists. Prefers strategic planning and quick execution. |
Street Racing: Utilizes high-performance motorcycles for speed and evasion. May have a network within the racing community.

Current Status: Wanted: Considered armed and dangerous. Known to evade capture using knowledge of motorbike mechanics and urban terrain.

Additional Notes: Associates: May have connections within the street racing and criminal underworlds.
Public Perception: Could be seen as charismatic or reckless by peers, influencing potential allies and law enforcement interactions.

Hayden traced the lines of his profile with a heavy heart, each entry a stark reminder of the person he had once been. The bank robberies, the adrenaline-fueled street races—they had all been desperate attempts to escape the suffocating weight of his past and the uncertainty of his future.

Beside the profile were newspaper clippings, yellowed with age but still vivid in their portrayal of the night that had changed Hayden's life forever. One article recounted the daring bank heist that had made headlines, detailing Hayden's role in the meticulously planned robbery. Another described the dramatic motorcycle chase that had ensued—a reckless bid for freedom that had ended in tragedy.

The crash had been front-page news—a harrowing tale of speed, danger, and the devastating consequences of Hayden's choices. He had been fleeing from the police, his mind clouded with adrenaline and fear, when his motorcycle had careened out of control on a sharp curve. The impact had been brutal, shattering bones and leaving Hayden teetering on the edge of life and death.

Ally's discovery of these articles—the stark evidence of Hayden's criminal past and the near-fatal crash—had shattered the fragile semblance of trust between them. Hayden closed his eyes, a wave of guilt washing over him as he relived the chaotic moments that had led to that fateful night. The house around him seemed to close in, its walls closing ranks against him as if echoing Ally's retreat. He had hoped this place would be a fresh start—a sanctuary where he could rebuild his life and leave behind the shadows of his past. But now, as he sat alone amidst the remnants of shattered trust, Hayden wondered if redemption was truly possible.

Hours passed in somber reflection, the silence broken only by the occasional creak of the house settling into the night. Hayden remained seated at the table, wrestling with the weight of his mistakes and the uncertain path that lay ahead. Outside, the stars glittered in the midnight sky, casting a faint light over Hayden's solitary vigil. In the darkness, he grappled with the harsh reality of his past and the daunting challenge of earning back the trust he had lost.

Unable to bear the suffocating silence any longer, Hayden pushed back his chair with a sharp scrape against the floor. Without a backward glance, he strode to the door, snatching his keys from the hook with a sense of urgency. In moments, he was straddling his Yamaha R1, the engine roaring to life beneath him as he tore down the driveway and onto the darkened streets. The wind whipped at Hayden's face, carrying with it the bitter taste of regret and the sting of betrayed trust. He rode with reckless abandon, his thoughts a turbulent storm of emotion as he sought solace in the raw power of the motorcycle beneath him.

Ally's words echoed in his mind, haunting him with their finality. He had hoped she would understand—that she would see beyond his past mistakes to the person he was striving to become. But now, as the miles blurred into a seamless ribbon of asphalt beneath his wheels, Hayden felt more alone than ever. The night stretched on, a blur of streetlights and fleeting glimpses of familiar landmarks. Hayden didn't know where he was going—only that he needed to escape, to outrun the ghosts of his past and the pain of Ally's disappointment.

As dawn began to paint the horizon in hues of soft pink and gold, Hayden finally slowed the Yamaha to a stop on a deserted stretch of road. He cut the engine, the sudden silence ringing in his ears as he lowered his head, hands trembling against the handlebars. Ally's face flashed before his eyes, her expression a heartbreaking mix of disbelief and fear. Hayden clenched his fists, his jaw tightening with resolve. He couldn't change the past, but he could choose how to face the future.

With a deep breath, Hayden turned the bike around, setting a course back towards town and the uncertain path that lay ahead. The road stretched out before him, winding and unpredictable, but for the first time in a long while, Hayden felt a flicker of determination ignite within him. Whatever lay ahead, he knew one thing for certain—he wouldn't give up. Not on himself, and not on the hope of redemption that still burned bright in the depths of his troubled heart.