The bloodstained timber

Chapter 1

Charles Martinez , the leader of the infamous Martinez gang had just rallied the gang up, ready to rob the bank in the town of Hallowsedge. "So boss you sure this is the move" Said Mitch his smug attitude audible in his voice "I mean heheh you got a step behind in Saint Pedro". "Saint Pedro was a big city bank that was our mistake Mitch if you'll remember" said Mary "heheheheh yeah we sure did whoro" responded Mitch "but that was Charles fault for believing us".

The insult towards his right hand woman annoyed Charles severely "one gringo that was your fault and two if you ever call my best woman a whoro again I will add six bits of lead into your head" he responded not looking back.

"Can you stop arguing" said Jose , clearly annoyed "we all got a step behind in Saint Pedro and I'm sure it won't happen again now can we stop arguing this is getting us nowhere". "Hah what happened to you Jose you've turned soft" responded Mitch his smug smile still on his face "shut it Mitch" said billy "don't tell me what to do negro" responded Mitch.

As they entered hallowsedge the soothing smell of the sea hit all their noses, the town bustling with business and horses going and coming "remember this is it boys" said Charles meaning to encourage his crew "just a shame Bill couldn't join" said Mitch "he's a fighter so is Carl" "they chose to watch camp" responded Mary "just remember keep your head and this will be fine".

As they hitched the horses outside they all braced themselves but Mitch kicks the door open shooting his gun all over the place "MONEY NOW" yelled Mitch as the bank teller brought the bags of money "h-here sir" said the bank teller "finally" murmured Mitch before shooting the teller and walking out.

Law flooded the streets "ah crap Mitch you've ruined it" shouted Charles "RIDE GANG". They all mounted their horses and charged away into the forest. Back at the camp they all sat around the fire "so Mitch fucked it up" yelled Bill "heheh I was hurrying him and he failed" laughed Mitch "least I'm not lovey dovey like Charles he just sits around with that Mary chick I mean can't blame him she is a treat".

On the other side of the camp Mary and Charles sat , Mary resting her head on Charles shoulder. "Can you promise me we'll be okay my love" asked Mary still leaning on his shoulder "my love I swear that was another mistake made by Mitch if anyone's going down is him"said Charles looking up at the stars "but still if it concerns you" he grabbed her chin forcing her to look at him "you are my all if any harm befall you I would lose everything my mind included I am not whole without you".

Before Mary could respond Charles brought her in for a deep passionate kiss. When the kiss broke Mary was deeply flustered "h-hey you didn't have to do that" said Mary looking away. Charles laughed "then why are you blushing"he replied

The next morning there was commotion outside camp "what is going on gringos" said Charles sleepily "sheriff why is it you've come to visit". "Martinez I'm here to make an offer , turn yourself in and I'll give your boys 1000 dollars and a safe passage out of this hellhole" said the sheriff "Sheriff gringo we aren't about money we're about... something better than this a better life" responded Charles "I wish you good day" said the sheriff turning around and walking out.

"What are we going to do" asked Mary "we're gonna ... gonna... I don't know honey but I'll figure something out I always do". "Or something like Saint Pedro" muttered Mitch "listen buddy Saint Pedro was a fault of all of us , specifically you , and secondly bring up Saint Pedro one more time and I'll actually kill you".

"All talk boy heheheheh" laughed Mitch "you don't threaten me Mexican ... oh sorry MEXICAN AMERICAN AHAHAHAHAH". Charles looked like he was about to punch Mitch but Mary held him back "don't honey he's not worth it".

"Well I've actually got a plan Mexican" interrupted Mitch "there's a town called rattlesnake up west full of banditos as you foreigners say so if we need a retreat we should head west" "Mitch" said Charles quietly "that's the first smart thing you've said".

Mary clearly disapproved of that idea "and go through Saint pedro" she responded "we could get the bank again" said Mitch "as much as it pains me to say it Mitch is right" said Charles "everyone pack up quick no slackin this is it we're gonna survive" Charles walked away followed by Mary.