Hometown Justice: Homecoming

Chapter Eleven

“Ken, you may want to see this,” Aidan said, solemnly, pointing to his computer screen before him.

Ken walked over to the screen and saw Tai’s police cruiser coming into view. Only Tai wasn’t driving it. Ken recognized the rough features of the man driving it, but said nothing, as he also noticed a badge pinned to the man’s chest.

“Tai must be in trouble. Aidan, bring up the Ruler Farm cameras and locate him. I’m still trying to track Ruler down,” Ken said.

“Right, I’m working on it now,” Aidan replied, hacking away on the computer keypad. 

Ken had noticed how efficient the young soldier was with computers. Perhaps that would explain why Alex had personally chosen the young soldier to be a part of his platoon back in the day. 

“I believe Tai is angry,” Aidan said, breaking the silence again.

“Bring it up on the projector,” Ken replied. 

“Alright, But be warned, the cameras are lagging. This may have taken place as long as twenty to thirty minutes before we receive the image,” Aidan said, “When this is all over, I’m going to replace Mr. Ruler’s cameras with a state of the art set,”

The image that projected on the wall had no sound, but it was Ken needed to see. Michael Goforth was back in town. He and Tai had been heated rivals growing up and he returned after giving up martial arts, he decided mixed martial arts was his strengths. Whatever Goforth had said to Tai, had royally pissed him off. Ken could sense just from the images, that Tai had opened his mind and his senses enabling him to use a technique their teacher called Mapping. Tai had sworn to never use it, because he wanted to be a Dragon Style champion who didn’t rely on it. We all took that oath. Alex would never use the Tiger Style’s Glare Technique, I would never use the Ape’s Slam technique, and Tai would never use Mapping or Feinting, Ken thought, Goforth had to have had to pushed Tai over the limits or Tai just lost himself. 

Ken watched the video as Goforth’s rapid combinations kept Tai on his toes until something was discussed between them that really caused Tai’s anger to go overboard. Tai used The Dragonic Combination, an elbow to the chest, a palm to the chin, and an over the shoulder throw. Then Ken cringed as Tai broke Goforth’s neck. 

“Run a scan upon Tai’s cell. Find him,” Ken said, “NOW!” he snapped. 

“On it,” Aidan said. 

At that moment, Vinnie entered the office. He threw a backpack full of firearms to the desk and looked at Ken. 

“Manson! Git yer ass ready,” Vinnie said, “Tai explained to me ‘at Leons has men coming to kill yun’s all. Better git with da program,” 

“Do your job, and help us prepare for the attack then,” Ken said, “If you’re wearing the badge, it’s your duty,”

“Got Damn it, Manson, I am doing my fuckin’ job,” Vinnie shouted, “I was told by Kwondo to warn yun’s all ‘at Leons was preparing fer war,” 

Ken and Aidan both stood in awe. Vinnie sat down and removed a flask from his boot. Turning it up, Vinnie sighed as he found the flask empty. 

“I’m sober. I’m doing my job,” Vinnie said, sitting down. “Kwondo may be needing assistance. I am going to take his cruiser and go help him,”

After he finished talking, Vinnie stood and left. Just as he was leaving, Ken cleared his throat. 

“You’ll want to know that Tai isn’t in any immediate danger. He finished the fight with Michael Goforth before you returned to the station. You can stay here until we contact Alex. We’ll receive further instructions from him,” Ken said.