Fallen Rose

The Fratellis Part 3

The group sat in uncomfortable silence as Katsumi drove at fast speeds, rain pouring against the windows. Billy kept a close hold of Hiroshi as he eyed Vienna. Just who was this woman? He could swear he recognized her, but when did he ever meet a killer? Why did he so easily comply?

"Who..are you?"

"I'm Vienna...I'll tell you more when we're all done. I don't think I could be patient any longer, not with the information I have now. I'll tell you everything when her soul is at ease." She stared ahead, determination in her eyes.

"Wh..."

"Where are we going...?" Hiroshi interrupted Billy, looking up from his chest.

"We're going to the hotel." Katsumi blurted, not wanting to worry him. "It'll be okay Hiroshi."

"Not unless we're too late and they killed your wife, Michael, and Hiroshi's child." Vienna clarified bluntly. Hiroshi let out a shriek in concern, terror at the thought of his daughter getting hurt.

"Katsumi go faster, please!" He jumped up, clutching the back of her seat, "We can't let them get hurt!"

"We're almost there, Hiroshi, it's okay-"

"What do these people want, anyway? With us? Why are they after you, Billy?! What did you do?!" He turned back to him, concern and panic within him. "What did you do..."

"N-Nothing! I promise you, Hiroshi, I would never do anything that could hurt you or anyone else- There's an incident that happened years ago, but that was all lies...I don't see why they would-"

"They think you're the one killing them off. I know them to be dirty liars..." She dug her nails into her thighs. "I had to take care of them. For her...for you... after I found out her death also hurt you...I couldn't take it...But we'll get them..."

Billy looked to her with discomfort. It was with protective intentions, but this was too far. Some of these were his friends! Or were they? Friends don't leave friends for dead... but surely they didn't deserve it.

"Why would you resort to a massacre?! If some of this was for me...for whatever reason...Why would you do that?!"

"It's to ease her soul. Once I'm done, she will live again...There they are. Katsumi, stop."

Katsumi hit the breaks, looking into the darkness. They found the hotel, empty space around it. She glanced back to Vienna in confusion.

"They're in hiding. Come with me." She opened the door, motioning for the rest to follow. "Your friends are alright. They're right behind the building." She clutched her knife, pacing ahead. Billy jumped out of the van in a state of protection and fear. These last three...they brought him into the gang. They were the original four..they couldn't die. Especially not Chelsea.

"What's taking so long?!" Jimmy grumbled, looking over to Valerie.

"It takes time for the note to get to them, and for them to get to us, you know?" Valerie sighed as she looked at him. "They should be here-"

"Right now." Vienna called to them, figure illuminated by the moonlight, glistening in the rain. Katsumi and Billy followed, the young man feeling uneasy. He looked to Hiroshi, who hesitantly followed along right beside him.

"No..Hiroshi... Go over there" Billy placed his hands on Hiroshi's shoulder, pointing to the side. "I don't want you caught up in all of this."

"No, join us, pretty boy!" Jimmy dashed forward, barreling towards Hiroshi. He shoved Katsumi away, eliciting her to jump forward, attempting to pin the man down. Jimmy toppled Hiroshi over, keeping a tight grasp on his shirt as he raised a fist up. Billy swiftly grabbed the back of Jimmy's jacket, slamming the man back before landing a hit. Hiroshi gasped, looking on in panic as Billy managed a punch to Jimmy's head before getting surrounded. Chelsea yanked Billy away as Jimmy brushed himself off, standing up. Katsumi charged forward, going for the defense of Hiroshi, only to be stopped by a blunt force.