Psychotic Tendencies

Chapter 1

Ecco had begun putting away the groceries that she had left on the counter before capturing Jerome. Her head was still a little fuzzy after being hypnotized and being knocked out by Captain Gordon, but she had to put away these groceries before they had spoiled. She'll  was taking some fruit from the bag when she heard creaking outside her door. She stopped, trying to listen for any more indication of steps. She inched her way to the door, wanting to find who was causing the noise. She was a few feet away from the door when it burst open, ripping the door's chain from the wall. She stood in the best fighting stance she could maintain, balance slightly off.

Two huge, muscular guys had entered through the door, heading towards her. Ecco had took a swing at the taller one, landing a swift hit at his jaw. He stammered back, clutching his jaw. While he was recovering, the other had moved toward her. He tried grabbing her, but she took his wrist and twisted it, forcing him to his knees. The first had recovered, and made attempt to grab her arms. She let go of the man's wrist and moved out of the taller man's reach, kicking him in his side. He had only slightly recoiled, capturing her wrist and pulling her. As he pulled her closer, she landed an upper cut, allowing her to escape his grasp. She had turned to attack the other man, but he had been faster, putting her in a tight headlock.

A laugh had echoed throughout her apartment, sending chills down her spine. The laughing grew louder as a shadowed figure stepped closer. She already knew who the figure was, as they stepped forward into the moon's illumination. She struggled, attempting to free herself, but she was held in an iron grasp.

A jagged face and extended grin greeted her, "Hello, little miss Proxy. Nice to see ya again,"

Ecco remained silent as Jerome moved, inspecting items around her apartment.

"I see why brother dear keeps you around. I should've brought another goon with me to restrain you faster. But where's the fun in that?"

"What do you want?" Ecco replied.

Jerome turned toward her, chuckling, "You, my dear, are going to help me with something,"

Before she could protest, she was knocked out with a butt of a gun by one of the goons.