Life is Strange: Wrathful Vengeance

A Beautiful Lie

    After hearing the story, Rachel looked sick to her stomach. Jason understood that feeling, and he stands up. He watches as Chloe and Rachel head upstairs.
   “James, I understand that you were only trying to protect her, but it just hurt your own daughter. Why?” Jason asks, clearly confused. He wanted answers, he only got more questions to ask. “Tell me, please.”
    James Amber looked at the 16 year old, and studied him. “It’s hard to explain, Jason. I did what I thought was best for my child.”
    “Well, you just broke her. Not Chloe, not me, you. James, you’re her goddamn father! You’re supposed to be a hero to her, not a liar. Not a damn politician, like everyone else.”
    James tears up, but then catches something in Jason’s attitude. “What about your father? Is he still your hero?”
    Jason looks down, and replies, “Yes. And no. I’ve been on my own for 2 years now. He died. He was murdered. He gave his life for me.”
    James looks at his wife, and then at Jason. “I didn’t know, I’m sorry.”
    The boy looks at the couple, and responds, “I’ll go check on Rachel and Chloe. Also can you give me all of your evidence on Damon Merrick?”
    James says yes reluctantly, and allows Jason to go upstairs. He sees some light under Rachel’s door, and hears softer music. He knocks on the door, and Chloe answers.
    “Go awa- oh, it’s just Jason, Rach. Hey, you awake?”
    “I, uh, I think she’s asleep.”
    Chloe looks at him, and Jason enters the room, and sits on the floor. Chloe sits next to Rachel, and grabs her hand. Jason obviously doesn’t care about that, but he wants to tell Chloe about himself now. “Remember Friday night? In the Junkyard? And yesterday, with that douchebag Damon Merrick? I wanna explain what it means.” Chloe looked at Jason, but let’s him continue on.
    He explains why he looks the way he does, with his scars, his hair, and his attitude. Jason also explains that his real name is Ezra, but he died. Jason starts to go on about his father when Chloe gets up, and sits next to him.
    “Jay, you’re not alone. You have Rachel and I. We’re here for you. Even if you’re supposed to be dead.”
    “Chloe, I just want you to understand this. One day, if I’m not here, it’s probably because I’m dead. Permanently. Since my family’s death, and my resurrection, I’ve been so fucked up it’s not funny. Flashbacks, depressed moments, and even the thought of suicide. All because I failed. I’m just… I don’t know what I am.
    “Jason, you’re a good man, and a great person. You’ve helped us, and others as this “Red Hood” persona you take on. You’re a hero to us. You didn’t fail. You were only 14,” Chloe sympathizes. “But we have shit to do tomorrow. We’re meeting Frank in the Junkyard about Sera, and we’ll get a start from there.”
    Jason smiles. He also kind of blushes, but doesn’t care. “And what about Damon?”
    “If he shows up, I don’t know what you would do. That’s for you to decide.”
    Jason thanks Chloe, and hugs her. He also says goodbye to the Ambers, and he goes home to get ready for the Junkyard meeting. He packs his knife, and his two hand guns. Jason wasn’t worried about the upcoming day, but something told him that he should be.