A day after the run-in with the enforcers, Y/N and the rest of the crew hang out in the common living area in the Last Drop
"Can't believe we made it out of there alive. I thought we were goners when that started shooting at us." Claggor expresses while resting his arms on his knees as he leans forward
"Good thing his aim sucked ass. He couldn't even hit Y/N or Vi and they were basically sitting ducks." Mylo states, causing Y/N to look down at the ground
"Why didn't he hit us? I swore I saw him aim for Vi, and then I jumped in the way to take the bullet but nothing..." The boy ponders a bit more on the thought when Vi taps his knee with the back of her hand. "What?"
"You good?" Vi asks as she and the other two boys look at Y/N with concern. He takes a moment before laughing off the ordeal in a shaky tone
"I'm okay, guys. Just spacing out is all." Mylo and Claggor glance at each other and shrug while Vi continues to look at Y/N with worry
She is about to voice her concern when a clanking and chattering noise can be heard, silencing everyone in the room. They all look to find a wind-up monkey toy fall to the floor and end its movement
The group looks at each other in fearful realization. "Everyone to the ceiling!" Vi and Y/N order in unison as the others adhere to the orders. After turning off the lights and getting situated, they all try to control their breathing as they wait
A moment later an enforcer opens the door and walks in
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As Marcus analyzes the creature contained in the jar of alcohol, Vander smirks
"Mm, you be careful with that." In response, Marcus chuckles and grows a smirk of his own
"Nearly forgot, I ran into an old friend of yours." The cocky enforcer chuckles while swirling his drink around in its glass. "He had some stories..." Marcus then grabs hold of Vander's pipe, inspecting it and causing the hulking man to pound his knuckles against the counter
Members of the bar stand and ready themselves as an enforcer takes out his baton. Vander sees this and signals them to stand down. They listen and allow their leader to handle the situation
Marcus grins at the obedience and turns his attention back to Vander. "One story in particular caught my interest..." He starts to dangle the pipe by its end while half-shutting his eyes and raising his brows. "A little boy from topside... saved by the Lanes' most feared man." He drops the pipe into the drink, causing Vander to squint his eyes and exhale through his nostrils
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As the two continue to coerce, the misfits overhear and grow questioning looks
"Vander saved a kid from topside? Why would he do that?" Mylo mouths toward Claggor who shrugs in response, causing Vi to throw daggers at the two while the enforcer continues his search
She then looks over at Y/N who holds Powder close, viewing him to have a livid expression; and, as the enforcer finishes his search, they hear Marcus make his claim on all the Undercity
The crew lands on the ground and breathes heavily as the danger is now gone. "Okay, that was scary." Ekko expresses while wiping sweat from his forehead
"No kidding..." Mylo then turns to the others as a thought crosses his mind. "What the hell were they talking about Vander saving a kid-"
"Everyone okay?" Vander asks as he walks through the door, ceasing any further discussion
YOU ARE READING
Red And Violet: Vi X Red Hood Reader
ActionThe Undercity, much like its people, has been outcasted, wounded, and deemed unworthy by the so-called City Of Progress. Yet, there are those who survive, those who thrive, and those who continue to fight on. Even more, there are those who do it all...
