Infinite Aces

Dangerous streets

Meanwhile, only a few blocks away Avvix was sitting next to a dumpster playing a game of cards with himself, eventually he got bored so he decided he would go for a walk on the town, even though the thugs were still out there looking for him. As he walked down the sparsely populated street he kept a calm posture so as not to arouse any suspicion, but he was ready to bolt at a moment's notice, like prey cautiously walking through a field that might hide a great number of threats. Many large star ships passed overhead, their powerful engines blew around discarded items and teased at Avvix's clothing. Avvix thought to himself "What I would give to have my ship so I could get off this damned planet."

Avvix continued walking as many hover cars passed him, he eyed the driver of each car passing suspiciously when he noticed a familiar face. It was Mileas, but she was being followed by another face that Avvix knew. A hit man by the name of Anar. Avvix didn't know why he was following her, but he knew that this meant that the crime family who chased him earlier must think she was some sort of significant other who hid him.
His mind told him not to care, but his gut told him to do something before she wounded up stuffed into waste container, dead as a door nail. He weighed the risk and the benefits. Saving her might get him a valuable friend, if he was lucky. Or he would end up dead sooner than expected, but he needed some contacts soon if he was ever going to get off the planet.

"I always pick the best times to do something morally correct don't I?" Avvix said to himself as he began to jog after the two hover cars. He used his experience of running around the urban jungle to calculate the best course of action for not falling behind, most of it was luck. He had to make bets on where they would turn and where they would not turn, because he spent most of the chase on alternate streets that intersect with the two vehicles. Like a small bird he darted in between buildings, people, and obstacles with extreme precision. Eventually Avvix found himself on top of the small buildings that lined the streets. Soon he was sprinting at top speed, jumping over the gaps in between the buildings. He was really starting to enjoy himself now. Using the flat side of his knife he slid down a clothes line. Jumping at the last second he made a dramatic landing on the street below.

It would seem that lady luck was on his side, Mileas and Anar were just passing into the market when he landed. a few pedestrians cautiously backed away from Avvix as he stood up and straightened his coat. With a subtle nod towards one of the pedestrians he was off again, he darted quietly into the market to save Mileas from a terrible fate.

Mileas parked her hover car next to her stand and began to unpack her goods: a few boxes of fruit, an old heater, some mechanical odds and ends, and a set of kitchen knives. As soon as she finished setting up many people came by and starting purchasing the fruit because everyone knew that she drove a fair price. She greeted every costumer with a smile and gave them what they wanted within a few seconds.

"You still using this money to fix your ship?" an older man asked while he inspected the fruit that was handed to him.

"That I am, In fact I accept donations mister!" she said with a wink.

The man thought for a moment, then said "You know what... sure!" he said after biting a chunk out of the fruit. A few bills fluttered down out of his hand and into a waiting pilot helmet.

"Thank you for the donation, I wont forget it!" Mileas said cheerfully.

Avvix could see Anar closing in on his target, but thankfully Anar made his killings as secret as possible, which meant that Avvix had a good deal of time to stop him. Avvix took his Mag revolver out of its holster and began to stealthily make his way towards Anar.

Anar was a rather tall being who was known for being incredibly strong. His clothing was made out of a black leathery material, and he always was wearing that odd helmet that only allowed you to see is left eye.

Avvix crept up behind the assassin and placed the barrel of his gun against his head and said "Excuse me sir, you look lost."

Anar froze knowing that he had been caught.

"Allow me to point you in the right direction." Avvix continued.

Anar whirled around and decked what he thought was a cop in the face, their was a crunch as his fist met Avvix's helmet. Avvix reeled back from the blow, if he hadn't been wearing that helmet he probably would have suffered a broken nose. Avvix knew that the public would call the police if they witnessed a fight, so he rolled underneath a nearby hover car.

Anar was in immense pain, a few of his fingers broke on contact with Avvix's helmet. However he knew he couldn't waste time. He had to kill his target soon before the unknown person moved her to a safe location.

After selling most of her items, Mileas decided that she would go deposit her money in the nearby automated bank. The small machine whirred as she approached. when she came up to it, she entered her ID and began placing her money in the slots.

Anar ducked down into an open sewer grate and made his way towards his target. the only noise that was heard was the subtle slosh of water as he waded through it. Avvix knew he would lose Anar in the sewer so he didn't follow. Instead he approached Mileas.

"Mileas I don't have much time to explain, but you have to come with me." Avvix said urgently.

"Are you kidding me?" Mileas retorted sharply.

"Just trust me." Avvix said.

Before he could react a hand reached out of a nearby sewer grate and grabbed Mileas by the leg, She let out a gasp of distress before she was pulled into the grate with disturbing speed.

Avvix was left standing alone next to the automated banking machine. Avvix grumbled to himself as he clambered into the sewer grate. As he entered he saw a kid walk past and look at him through the sewer grate. Avvix brought his finger up and shushed the child as he began to scoot away.

"Mom? there's a strange man down there." the child said nervously. Avvix angrily ran down the drain following the echoing splashes of Anar and Mileas.

"What is it June?" the child's mother asked.

"There's a strange man down there!" June said frightfully.

"Maybe its the Drain monster that takes naughty children." she said half heatedly.

June looked down the drain wide eyed, then asked "Mom, can I do the dishes today?"

"Sure you can." the mother said with a small laugh.

The plot thickens O-0. What do you think will happen next? If you enjoyed this part give it a vote and leave a comment if you find anything that isn't quite right (that would be much appreciated!)