Vigilante

The Incident (pt.1)

8 years ago

I was home watching TV. I have nothing better to do anyway.
My parents weren't home. They probably went out to do some business.

If I remember right. They were going to strike a deal with some mafia boss or something.

Should I go out? I could go and visit Yoongi's grave.
I barely remember him. He was my twin brother who died when we were in Kinder garden. Well more like a murder.
He was run over by a car and the police never caught the culprit.
At that time my parents were officers themselves yet the guy who ran him over 'Luke' couldn't be arrested.
Apparently he was associated with a strong mafian boss who got him away.

Well that was the reason why my parents resigned and 'tried' doing good outside the law.
They became vigilantes.
Well for a while.
I don't know why but they became criminals themselves.

Getting their revenge on Luke should have been enough. We should have gone back but.....

I stared at Yoongi in our family photo. It was the last family photo we had, taken in kindergarten family day.

I smile when I look at the happy picture. It was a perfect day.

"Yoongi-ah." I walk over to the picture and pic it up.

"How did things turn out like this?"
I brush my fingers over his photo.
"How did things become so messed up? Mom and Dad were such honorable officers... Remember how we both used to brag about them being super heroes to all the kids...? Yeah... Neither do I..."

With a gentle sad smile I place back the picture. Put on my hood and face mask and go out.

*****

I sat at a cafe playing on my phone when I overheard the conversation of the couple behind me.

"What were you thinking when You agreed on doing this? This is so dangerous." The women spoke.

"I know honey, I know you're worried we might not make it to his graduation tomorrow. But we will."

I glanced at the mirror in front of me where I saw their reflection.
The husband held onto his wife's hand and smiled gently at her as he said

"We will surely."

I smile at them. How I wish my family was like them.
If it's their son's graduation tomorrow then it means he must be the same age as me. No?

Well I silently wish them luck and leave.

*******

Lazily walking back home in the evening I get a text from my mom.

Mia. We have a sudden situation come up. The deal with Darren can't be struck till we have dealt with it. Stay home and don't leave. No matter what.

I sigh as I continue my lazy adventure towards my home again. Now why is it an adventure? Because my home is an area which is filled with criminals, doesn't matter I can defend myself.

I have nothing to do back at home should I take a detour.
Yup.

I pass through the workshops when I notice every person on alert.
What's wrong with them?

I spot the black smith uncle I like. Honestly he's the only decent person around here. He's pretty nice even though he has a lot tatoos.

"Yo." I say and he looks up. "What's up with everyone?"

"Oh Yoonji... Ah. Well it seems some undercover cops are here to expose the deal which was going to stuck today. They're securing perimeters right now."

"Ahhh..." Suddenly the couple I saw flashes through my mind.
Could it be....?

"Oh well thanks uncle Lee. I'll be going."

"You better go straight back home little miss."

"I'm no longer little uncle." I laugh as I run away.

Luckily I know of places where rarely anyone goes.

I take my shortcuts and land on the dark alley which is filled with garbage. Heaps of it.

Crunch.

My eyes dart at the sound. 'There!'
I approach the sound as two shawody figures come to sight.
Walking further the figures become clearer but then suddenly the stand up and point their guns at me.

I pause in my place and put my hand up.

"I'm here to help.'

I think something is wrong my eyes. I can't look properly. My vision keeps getting blurry again and again.
Actually that is one of the reasons why the chapters aren't longer.... Sorry....