CHAPTER 33
6/7th July, Day of battle
Annalissa stood in front of her gang members. All of them didn't hesitate to follow her which she was thankful for. Her mismatched eyes looked her surroundings, everything was in place and if it went as plan then...
Her eyes drifted from the surroundings and to her watch,
11.59pm
Her eyes flashed and she raised her hand. There was no one for pep talk since it would be useless. All for them had chosen to follow their young leader to the death after all.
40 seconds
Zachary sat in his chair, hunched forward with his elbows on his spread knees, fingers laced together tight. A maniacal glint in his eyes.
30 seconds
Xavier was in the rear in case of a surprise attack. He was worried for his new girlfriend but he knew this was no game. Its do or die..
20 seconds
The police officers we're on stand by, surrounding the place in a safe distance away. All on clear.
10 seconds
It's time to end this 4 year long feud.. Annalissa and Zachary thought as they eyes each other from their respective places.
12.00am
"Attack!!"
Sounds of clattering resounded as they charged at each other. Guns shots was heard along with the screams of pain from the enemy. Annalissa was walking along the battlefield, her trust in her gang member to defend her was shone as they all blocked the enemy from harming her. Her holster was strapped on both sides of her hips as her twin guns were in her hand.
Zachary was standing confidently when she arrived. "It seems it's time to settle this."
She narrowed her eyes as it seems to be glowing under the streetlights. Wordlessly she raised her guns as he did. Simultaneously, they fired.
Each barrel of guns shots were finished, they would reload, each dodging the other's shots. Again and again they fired, dodged and again. For what seems like eternity until they started to slow down.
Until now, Zachary had sustained wounds in his left leg and arm, slowing his speed and ability to dodge. Meanwhile, Annalissa had wounds in her cheek and right arm.
When they ran out of bullets, they had resolved in fist fighting. "Give up..!" Annalissa shouted as she delivered a punch to his jaw, making him spit out blood. "Never! Die!" He then countered with a kick to her knee, making her fall on one knee. Revealing a knife from his pocket, he lift it high in suspense, "Farewell, Annalissa Winters." Then the knife descended. But at the same time, a gun shot rang out.
It only was a moment, Annalissa had took out a small handgun and pointed at his heart, the moment he pushed down the knife, she fired.
He collapsed soundlessly as she stood, her hair a mess, her face and clothes we're covered in blood as she fired another two shots in the air, signaling the end of the war.
Everyone froze as the defeated lay crestfallen, the victorious cheered in joy, but all was silent when the flashing lights of police shone through.
"Halt! You're all under arrest!!" The police shouted as they surrounded them. Annalissa walked forth until she was at the front and raised her arms.
"You have no authority over the Black Bloods, officers." She spoke in confidence. Just when an officer was about to retort, a hand clamped down on his shoulder. His eyes widened as the man's face was revealed.
"S-Special officer Jackson!" He saluted. The man only smiled and turned towards Annalissa and Xavier, who somehow came up beside Annalissa. His eyes widened at the new yet familiar face. "You're that guy I fought at the Ring!"
Special Officer Jackson -or Wayne- smiled bigger at Xavier. "Yes, You fought like a pro. And that's something from me!"
Annalissa cleared her throat, interrupting their reunion. Wayne smiled sheepishly. "Anyway, you have to come with us Annalissa Winters."
She frowned. "I will go. But the rest of my men will be spare." She said with a firm tone. This caused an uproar to erupt on both sides.
"How dare you make-"
"Boss! We won't leave without you!"
"Shut up!" Annalissa shouted. Everyone was silent, she then turned back to Wayne who was still smiling. "I don't know.. what if your men went havoc on this town? I could charge you of murder too.."
She narrowed her eyes at him. A cunning man. She thought. "My men will not led astray. As for that, I could plea for self-defense so there is nothing you could charge me with. It's a fair deal. Right? To capture me without condition."
She saw his smile wavered slightly at the thought before he answered. "Very well. Ill let you say goodbye to your boyfriend and friends first though." She stared at him oddly before nodding. She went back before she knew it everyone was shouting.
"Boss! You can't go! You're still a kid!"
"Don't leave!"
"Take us instead you bastards!"
She just stared silently before smiling sadly. "You all are strangely nice.." everyone stopped and stared at her as of she was crazy. Well.. If you're counting they would just overpowering the police and torture or beat them up. It is nice compare to that.
"Anyway. I have my dual jobs. Though we have special connections to the higher ups, being surrounded by lower ranking cops does not help. So I'll have to be captured to speak up. I'll leave the rest to Henry alright?" Henry nodded solemnly.
"But-!"
"Have faith you shitheads! We're the mightiest gang here and we're not going down just because I'm captured! We'll stay strong even if I'm not here, you here me?!" She yelled. Everyone was silent before they cheered loudly in agreement.
"Of course!"
"We'll take care of things until you're back!"
"We'll wait for you, Boss!"
She smiled to herself at her gang members before she turned away silently. At her other Xavier stood silently with a frown on his face.
"Annalissa.." he murmured as his frown deepened. She looked up at him with a small smile.
"Xavier.. let's make a bet, shall we?" She had a mysterious glint in her eyes.
"About what?"
"Our feelings. "
They were silent for a moment before she continued. "The estimated time I would leave is around 3 years. Let's test if our feelings we're strong enough to last until I came back, then I'll know we'll last long.. if we don't, then at least tell me so."
"Are you breaking up with me?"
"...Maybe. Let's take a break and see how fate works out."
Xavier was reluctant to agree. They were just starting and then this happened?! But judging the situation he suppose he'd try. Though he doubt his feelings for her was just a temporary thing..
"...Fine.. but you have to promise me something!" He knew she was a noble one and always keeps her promise whatever the cost.
"..."
"Promise me, no matter what happens to us, this, you would return to our side." A surprise look flashed across her face before a small sweet smile crept up her lips.
"I promise.. " she whispered, but Xavier somehow caught it and he puffed up his chest, a determine glint in his eyes.
Then she turned, away from her gang, her love, and her life. Towards the police who was waiting for her.
Until we meet again, As lovers or friends.. Let's see if fate favors us so.