Loony Lettie (An Oliver Twist Fanfic)

Incidents

Dinner was something that reminded me of home. Roast and potatoes.

With a stern look on his face, Bill looked at us.

"Alright you listen up, I have been planning a heist at the Barkwell bank in a few nights, I want at least a few of you going with me. You have today and tomorrow to decide amongst yourselves."

"Yes Mr. Sikes," all the kids said.

"Nancy. Get me a refill will you?"

Nancy stood up.

"Yes Bill dear."

She got his glass and got him a glass of alcohol. The food and the alcohol reminded me of home almost. I felt so uneasy. Unfortunately, Nancy accidentally spilled it in front of Bill. He stood up and slapped her.

"You clumsy schmuck!"

I watched everyone bow their heads down. I stood up and ran out of the house.

I was walking in town. I bumped into a man.

"Watch it girly!"

"Sorry sir!"

I took his pocket watch. Ha ha. I put it in my dress pocket. A strange man walked to me.

"I saw you take that watch, nice going."

"Thanks," I said politely.

"Let's go talk somewhere shall we?"

He grabbed me and we went to a place where nobody ever goes except bums, the alley.

"How often do you pick pocket?"

"As often as I can. What of it?"

"Could you be specific?"

I knew what he was trying to do. Too many questions for a distraction so he could...you know. I backed away.

"Get back here!"

He walked to me. I kicked him in the balls. While he was down, I picked up a rock, I pointed the edge of the rock at him because it hurts worse. He recovered and got up.

"Why did you do that for!?"

"Don't be that kind of bum."

I striked him. His head was bleeding but still alive.

"Where are you? I can't see anything!"

I blinded him.

"I'm sorry little girl," he whispered.

I striked him again, this time he was dead.

I have killed another.

"Lettie!"

Dodger ran to me.

"I was worried. You killed another person!?"

"I have no regrets. He tried to...you know."

He nodded in agreement.

"Ah. Why did you run off like that? Mr. Sikes says you're in for it if you don't come back within the next ten minutes."

"I'll explain later."

He understood.

He walked me back to the house. As soon as I walked into the dining area, Bill grabbed me by the collar of my dress.

"Where were you girl? Why did you run off?"

"I don't want to talk about it sir."

"Answer me!"

"Please," I was close to tears.

He got his gun out and pointed it at my chin.

"You see this girl? I'll pull it if you don't answer my simple question. Bring subordinate is the key to being here and surviving. Answer me girl?"

"I got scared and mad."

"Why?"

"You slapped Nancy.-"

"I know you're still a new one but get used to it!"

"Yes Mr. Sikes."

He walked away but I stopped him.

"Mr. Sikes?"

He turned around.

"What?"

"I killed another person."

"Good on you."

He walked away.