The Test, for Love and for Life

Chapter 12

CJ came home, yet again, to Lex and Leon sitting together talking. She was getting really sick of having the snake man around her house. In her territory. CJ walked past them, hoping to get to her room before they call on her for something. That hope was short-lived. "Charley! Come here!" Lex said, excitedly. CJ groaned to herself and turned around to face the couple. "Yes mama?" She asked. "Tell her your news!" Lex nudged Leon. He smiled at her and then looked to me. "I'm running for mayor." He said. CJs eyes widened in shock and her ears shot up. "What?" She asked. "I want my daughter to live sssafely wherever she choosesss. She cant do that with my reputation. If she were to go outside of my territory, she'd be mauled by your brother." He explained. "Ok. I dont care about why you're doing it. I wanna know how you're doing that when you have a criminal record!" CJ exclaimed. Leon chuckled. "Have you ever ssset foot in this town? You really think they care about that? The people here break so many lawsss, its uncanny! Even the cops arent all that lawful." He said.

CJ rolled her eyes. "Alright. I could've gotten most of this information from a picket sign. So, what is it you need from me?" She asked. Leon sighed. "I wish I didnt have to ask you to do this, but I need you to ssstop your crusssades against your brother. At least during the campaign. Once the elections over, you can do whatever you want." He said. CJ was offended. "What the hell happened to you? The Leon I knew would never ask me to do something so stupid! If I stop leading them away, they're gonna come here. For her! For my mom! For your girlfriend! You really want that to happen?!" CJ yelled. "Charley!" Lex snapped. CJs ears dropped and her tail tucked between her legs. "I understand that you're worried about me, but I cant keep letting you put yourself in danger like you are. Its not just the election. I dont want you to get hurt again Charley. You're done fucking around with the cops." Lex ordered. "What about Adam? You think he's just gonna stop?" CJ asked. Lex dropped her head and took a deep breath. "Adam... is only after you. Leon can keep me safe, but he cant protect you." She said slowly. CJ took a step back. "Do you want me to leave?" She asked, sadly. Lex took another deep breath. "I dont want you to go anywhere Charley... but until this whole thing blows over, I think you need to take a recess." She responded. CJs jaw dropped. Leon looked away from her. CJ remained silent, and just stormed out back to the stables. She slammed the door behind her and went straight to her horse.

CJ slowly trotted through the town. She was lost in thought. She truly just wanted to cry. Her mother was kicking her out for a guy that she just started dating. It was infuriating and depressing at the same time. She didnt have the power to hide herself incase her brother was nearby. She didn't even care in that moment. She would have let them take her in and lock her up for life. As she and Marshmallow walked down the street, a faint rumble started in the distance. CJ was too lost to hear it. The street was ending and the rumble was getting closer. When CJ finally heard the rumble, she stopped and slowly turned around. Her eyes widened as she saw what the rumbling as. Six motorcycles were coming at her at full speed. "Shit!" She cursed. She tried to start running away, but two more bikes darted around the corner and had her trapped where she was. She grabbed her gun and got ready for the Iron Cowboys to come to her. When the bikes got within range, she shot out their tires so they would crash. She couldn't hit them all though. Out of the eight bikes, three of them still made it to her. She jumped off Marshmallow and charged at one of them. She tackled him down and as the two started to fight, the other Iron Cowboys went after Marshmallow. The man CJ had tackled, managed to pin her down. "Stop or the horse dies!" He snapped. CJs eyes widened and she looked back at Marshmallow. She sighed heavily. "What do you want?" She snarled. "You're coming with us. Our boss has quite the bone to pick with you." He snapped back. He snatched her up, tied her hands behind her, and took her on his bike.

CJ was thrown in a cell. After waiting for what seemed like hours, a man walked in. He was tall, blonde, and had blue feathered wings coming from his back. "CJ... the good cowgirl. Do you know how stupid your title is?" He asked. "What do you want?" CJ snapped. "You've given my crew a lot of shit over the years. Its strange, seeing how you do the same thing we do, just with a horse. Seems like theres some bias there." He said. CJ huffed. "You're mad because I dont like your motorcycles?" She asked. "No. God no. I dont care about that. What I care about, is all the men and women you've costed me." He said. "Should've stayed out of my territory." CJ shrugged. "It was ours first! You stole it!" He snapped. "No I didnt. I had a deal with your old leader. Your father if Im not mistaken. He gave me half the land and when he died, I inherited it all! I was at his funeral. You wouldn't know that though because, you weren't there!" CJ spat. The man visibly got angrier. "I hope you enjoy your cell. You're gonna be here for a long time." He snarled. "Do I get a phone call, bird boy?" She asked. He huffed. "One. And you're not allowed to call 911." He ordered. "I wouldn't dare. They hate me even more than you." She said. He handed her phone back to her. "Not possible. Make it quick." He said, and left. CJ quickly dialed the same person who saved her last time. "Hello?" They answered. "Hey Jax. I need your help." CJ said.