A New Killer's Diary [EN]

Chapter 14 - Crossing the Line

   If you want to win a race, there is more than a way of winning it without crossing the line. And this isn't about races...

   - I'll give you a chance to surrender, and I'll show you mercy. - Said the Commander.
   - I would rather die! - Said Butterfly.
   - Well, you were the one who got the chance to decide.
   The Commander picked his gun and started shooting in Butterfly's direction. She hid behind the dumpster to protect from the bullets. When the commander was reloading, she slid between his legs, making her way to the alley's entrance, near the two dead cops. She picked the gun of the other one, leaving the commander surrounded since Butterfly was on one side and Lion on the other, both with a gun.
   - You lost... And then you call yourself a commander... - Sighed Lion.
   - Guess we did have the luck you gave us... - Said Butterfly, coming closer to him, without changing the gun's direction. - Thank you.
   He chuckled. Butterfly was confused by such behaviour... Why didn't he ask for us to spare his life? But that's actually what he wanted. To create doubts in their heads. And after that, he shot Lion's foot and gave Butterfly a sweeping kick with his feet. Successfully, she fell.
   - So... Who's at a disadvantage now? - He asked, coming closer to Butterfly.
   - Heh... Just kill me already if you have the courage. - She laughed.
   - You're talking like death is a funny thing to do... You teenagers don't actually understand it! - He criticized.
   - You have no idea what you're saying... Three close people died because of me... Not to talk about my enemies.
   - Well then... Since you asked it with good behaviour, I shall conceive your wish. - He said.
   - Thank you, ugly bastard.
   He shot...

   - How do you know about the Redeemers? - Asked Caroline.
   - The person who saved me, she already talked to me more than one time. And your chief did too... - I explained.
   - Butterfly and Lion already talked to you? - She questioned.
   - Lion already pointed a knife to my neck in my new house... - I said.
   - Okay... I wasn't expecting that... What happened? - She asked.
   - Well, I think Butterfly doesn't like me... So she said Lion I didn't accept the offer of joining the Redeemers... Lion knew she was lying so he came to me. - I explained.
   - Let me guess: The knife was one of his tricks to make the person reveal what he wants to hear. - She guessed correctly.
   - Wait, he has more of that type of tricks? - I asked.
   - Yup! There was a time where he almost broke my arm asking for a pie I didn't know about...
   - Oh, look! A chest right there! - I said, pointing at it.
   - It's for me! - She said while opening the chest. - I lost 100 points? That sucks!
   With that loss of points, Caroline was now in third place and Priya in second.
   - Why am I so unlucky... - She sighed.
   - Next time, you'll get it...
   - There won't be next time. - She said. - Let's find the exit before we don't stay in TOP 100. Besides, I am now really hungry...

   In the alley, the atmosphere was dense. A strong smell of blood was spreading through the area.
   - Ouch! - Said Butterfly, getting hit with the commander's dead body. - Nice shot, Lion!
   - No time for playing now! My foot is bloody... And it hurts more than I thought... - He said.
   - Are you okay? - She asked.
   - Of course I am! I just have a scar on my face and a bloody foot with a bullet on it! - He answered. - And all of this because of you! Where were you with your head? Going on a mission without telling anyone? Burning a rich person' s house? You did cross the line this time...
   - I'm sorry, Lion... I just didn't think it would end like this...
   - Enough with your excuses! You should've thought before acting! What if a cop caught you? Or worse, killed you? We ain't leaving until you give me an explanation! - Interrupted Lion, furious.
   - I'm sorry... - She cried. - I was selfish... You remember about our deal? I promised David money if he sabotaged Oliver's performance... And I asked Fox to help him since they're from the same school...
   - Why do you hate Oliver so much? - Asked Lion.
   She looked down and stayed quiet.
   - I asked you a question! - Exclaimed Lion.
   - Remember how I met Cat? It was in the same building of Oliver's, the same reason as Oliver's. He has Cat's eye colours. Every time I look at him, I see her face... I hear her laugh... I smell her fragrance... I feel the taste of the cupcakes she used to bake for us... It's like he is some type of reincarnation... What if he ends up dying because of me? Everyone dies because of me and I am sick of it! - She cried. - I understand why you're mad at me. It is all my fault. And just like we promised, I'll accept Oliver in the team...
   - But we don't have the winner yet. - He said.
   - I cheated, so you won the deal. Congratulations! - She said.
   Suddenly, the weather changed, turning the blue skies grey.
   - I smell rain. - Said Lion.
   - Let's get out of here, I'll help you!