Antagonists [Book Version]

Chapter 7: The Grand Finale

[Narrator]

A cop car pulls up to the burning building. Meanwhile, fire trucks start putting out the massive fire consuming the warehouse. Two cops step out of the car, one goes to investigate the scene, the other walks up to Wheel. They are Officer Keychain, and Officer Mouthpiece. Officer Mouthpiece walks to the firefighters to investigate the scene.

[Officer Keychain]

As I stepped out of the car, I saw someone watching the building burn. They looked awfully familiar. I walked up to them, to ask them a few questions. Before I could even say something, they started speaking. "H-Hey officer! I was just about to walk up to that payphone over there, and call 911!" they stuttered nervously. "Ah.." I say. "Sir, I walked up to you because you fit the profile for the person we're looking for. A person by the name of Wheel S. Lucran supposedly jumped off the Ozark Bridge just about two years ago. Since then, we have had countless reports of look-a-likes buying countless items. Some of those include buzzsaws, matches, and this building rental for this exact date." I state. They had a very shocked look in their eyes, as if they had been found out. It turns out it actually was him. He threw his cane at me, knocking me out to the ground. He screamed something. I couldn't make out what it was, because everything was so fuzzy at the time. That was when I blacked out.

[Wheel]

"You'll never take me alive!" I screamed, trying to flee the scene. It was quite difficult considering my cane was stuck in that cop's head. A fire truck blocked the street, so I couldn't go there. I was so afraid. I couldn't go to jail! The whole goal was to live happily ever after! Get revenge on the people who ruined me! It was supposed to be smooth sailing! I guess it was bad on my part for setting the whole building ablaze. I should've just set Tumbler on fire, and kept the ashes as my trophy. So much for a full-proof plan. It's too late for that now. I have to find another way out. I ran back to grab that cop's gun. She was knocked unconscious, so it was an easy thing to do. I suddenly hear a voice behind me. Great. I turn around to see another cop, gun pointed straight at me. At this point, the fire is completely out, the smoke settling. This isn't the best situation to be in. I suddenly got an idea. A wonderful idea. A gruesome idea. It was perfect. Not only would I get out of jail, but there would be zero consequences to this. I smile to myself, as I begin to execute my plan.

[Officer Mouthpiece]

My pistol pointed at him, my palms full of sweat. He smiles, as if he's enjoying this situation. I don't want anyone to get hurt in this scenario. "Sir, put the gun down... Don't take another step, or I can and will use force." I ask calmy. Probably more calmly than I should've been. I silently shiver as I wait for what happens next.

[Wheel]

It's time. "Okay? So what? I got my revenge! I've won! I'm satisfied!" I scream. Slowly rotate hands. "What are you gonna do? Put me in jail?" I laugh maniacally. Keep rotating. "OVER MY DEAD BODY!" I scream, the gun now fully rotated, pointing at me. The cop runs towards me, trying to stop me, but it's too late, and I pull the trigger, and successfully end my life.

[Officer Mouthpiece]

I tried to stop him. The gunshot wakes up the entire town. I can't believe he did it. The ambulance is called and shows up to take Wheel and Officer Keychain away. Everyone starts leaving the scene, as I have just witnessed the most shocking things in my life.

[Narrator]

Officer Keychain recovers the attack from Wheel. Officer Mouthpiece get's therapy, and will forever hold trauma from that night. Wheel is buried, his cane accompanying his grave. The story hits the news the very next day. A week later, his father came to his grave to apologize for leaving. After that, Wheel and his victims became a tragic memory, never to be forgotten.

The End.