The Ruins Part 2 (Sequel to The Ruins)

Chapter 33

Luckily Lalon sneaks inside and took back their weapons. All the RK's and the kids put knives in their pockets, and only one pistol in case for emergencies. Max didn't want a gun but kept his switchblade. He watches over the kids playing with others like him. The teenagers wanted to push him away and hang out on the pond but Max needed a break. He liked being a teenager, however, everything about this place looks fake like a book coming of life but boring to read. People ignore their pains- Max understands- and the kids are free to go anywhere. They never worry about themselves outside the wall and never once trained, unlike Sam, Benny, Clary, and Dylan.

Suddenly John approaches Max in a grumpy slouch along the way, a stupid smirk on his face. "What the hell are you doing here?"

"Watching the kids."

"That's boring. Why not leave for a bit?"

"I like to watch for the kids. I'm fine, and it's not boring."

Scratching on his matter ugly brown hair, he leaves Max alone to a few girls who are suggestively looking at Max. He blushes under his cap before looking back at Kirsh going up to Killeen.

"You keep a gun?" Asked Kirsh.

Killeen immediately went into alert. He touches the back of his shirt, pulling it down. He's doomed. Now he'll tell the mayor and won't be trusted again.

He turns to him in a serious face, which he never is quite serious. "Can you keep a promise?" He nodded. "You can't tell anyone about this. Not even your family. If you make this promise I'll ask Lalon to make cookies for you. Got it?"

Raising a demanding finger, Kirsh nodded. He gave a sad shrug. "Why can't I have them now?"

"Lalon can't make them in an insistent." He barked, releasing his harsh tone on the small boy.

"Fine," he sighed. "I get sad sometimes. I never learn to control it, just break things. I lied to my sister about breaking her wolf sculpture."

Killeen heard of Mal saying about Jessie's sculpture. It wasn't their concern and he didn't know where the kid is going with this.

"C-can I have a... gun?"

"What?" He can't even trust a single ounce on the kid to have a gun. "Why do you need it?"

Kirsh shakes his head, frantically panicking. "It's o-only for protection. I-I-It's not what you think, it's not for... me."

Suddenly he runs away before Killeen question him more. Max cocked his head at the grim looking Killeen. "What's wrong?" He asked, coming up as the others group around Killeen.

"He saw my gun-"

"Killeen!" Johan bit through her teeth.

"I'm sorry, I thought I pulled my shirt far enough. Anyway, he was asking for a gun. For protection.

In a quick spite, Max drove the kids towards Tom's house. Mal and Lugh outside the door, discussing- more like Mal arguing about Gregory rules, the Calvary Boys still alive and working for White Bear, and the Hammer has to be one of them. And also that Mal will use Jessie for information on Perry since Jessie was drunk and kissed her cheek of affection. Mal said to Lugh that'll she act on this crush for information and that's all.

"Man, that a bit harsh."

"Sorry, but I like her as a friend, nothing more. Look, Hammer is definitely the guy stealing the kids. He was a partner with Charlie and the Marion family. He has to stop him before he makes another move."

Lugh opened his mouth to reply, but was interrupted by Max, Killeen, Johan, and Rin coming in the back door, Max's face is stormy and discontented. Both teens turned to face him, and Mal tilted his head, wondering why he looked so concerned.