Is that a Challenge?

Chapter 34

¨Breathe low, silently, then when you want to shoot not at all.¨ You listened to the firm words as you settled yourself down a little more pressing your body flatter against the ground

¨Never give any indication that you are there, or ever were there, act as though you are one with your cover, like you don't exist.¨ The words echoed through your mind like an eerie sound that bounces through a cave

You watched down the sights the mark settled right over the target swaying gently with your low breathing. Your brow twitched a little in concentration keeping your sights on the target as he wandered around his party greeting guests and friends.

¨Don't miss your shot, be quick and have precision, take out the target on my signal. No one else.¨ You adjusted your grip a little on the gun in your hold steeling yourself up for the rough recoil that was yet to come 

¨Be ready when it comes.¨ 

The target stilled soon to talk to someone you knew well. You took a deep breath before gently holding it seeing the sight still. Your finger trembled a little over the trigger ready and tense for action. 

¨No sooner.¨

You kept this stilled position waiting for the signal that was yet to come

¨No later.¨

The woman the target spoke with glanced toward the window with a small knowing look. And the signal was sent sending a thrill of movement running through you as finally you fired the gun. A soft grunt was all you made from the sharp recoil of the weapon, but all the shouting indicated that you indeed hit your target. 

You shot up and started to run away from the scene within the nice place and the crashed party.

¨Then you have to move, and move fast.¨

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You brushed your fingers over the old familiar gun a very faint smile sliding over your features. This was the rifle you used oh so long ago. 

¨Kept her in perfect condition for ya.¨ a deep voice spoke 

You glanced at the man and hummed a little, ¨I see that. I've got a lot of memories with this gun.¨ Gently you placed your hand on it, ¨It's been such a long time since I've seen it. Thanks GG.¨

The man smiled and placed a rough hand on your shoulder, ¨Of course sweetheart.¨

You nodded a little and glanced over his shoulder to where Bee was being throughly questions by few of your old comrades. With a smile you walked passed GG and towards the others scaring the poor bee. You placed a gentle hand on JJ's shoulder causing her to pause her question and look at you.

¨I think that's enough JJ, don't make him wet himself.¨ You laughed quietly 

¨Oh, sweetheart.. I guess you're right, if you trust this guy, i suppose I should too.¨ She gave you a warm smile and stepped away so you could help Bee up out of the chair.

¨I wasn't that scared...¨ He grumbled quietly at you

¨Sure looked like you were.¨ You pointed out with a smile.

¨Who are these people any ways?¨He asked softly

¨I've told you. Just some old friends.¨ 

¨I know, but from where?¨

¨My mother.¨