February 10.
Fred went to the Torino police department after leaving onswart at the hospital.
he was inside the chief's office.it was at the 6th floor. he was staring at the chief who sat down on his chair.
the room was huge.well spaced and filled with white lights.
"what about lobos odini?he asked.
"we have no idea of his location sir?replied fred.
"so far."
"we have secured the tunnels and train station."
"scorpion was killed in the process of being retrieved."
he looked at the window which was at his left direction.
"Our men also died."
the chief sighed.
"so what now?
"what's the next move?
"they is no news yet."
"on the bounty."
"and so far."
"no one can be trusted to give us information on lobos odini."
"I believe they all have their own hidden agendas."
the chief nodded.
"so he's in hiding or what?
"it would seem so sir."
"well."
"we can't let that happen."
"we need to root him out from hiding."
fred was out of ideas.the police were searching the streets and private buildings for any of his hide out.
hes not in the town.
the black market is empty too.
no oil product or drugs were found.
it was like they knew our every move and we are the pawns in the town.
"I don't think he's in town sir."
"he would have made a move."
"what kind of move?
"what about his associates in prison?
Fred started to think about it and then he remembered the case of a priest who was arrested for drug trafficking.it was at bells garden.eleven years ago.during the year 2013.
saint German Stewart was his name.
he worked for lobos.he could not produce any illegal information that could be used against him.perhaps he would know his hide outs.
over the years.
lobos odinis control over the town train station and the underground tunnels was alarming. he moved in secret while moving drugs and supplying it to the people of the town.
but now. he'd upgraded his game by going for the recourses which was brought in from other cities.
"yes."
"onswart Stewart uncle."
"he works for lobos odini and he is in prison."
"the priest."
"of course."
"go to him."
"Find out if he knows anything new."
"yes sir."Fred said and walked toward the door.
"report back to me detective."said the chief.
fred nodded before exiting the room.
it was 10:30pm in the evening when Fred went into the prison compound.it was at the torino police department.next to the six story building. the lights on the high fence were on.
the guards were on duty for the night. they patrolled around with thier guns.
Fred continued to move to the rectangle shaped building. It was just ahead.
it was made with brick.iron.rods and steel.
it was planned by Falco Williams.he drew out it's structure and built it out with his team of engineer.architect.contractor. building designer.builder.mason and electrician.it was during the 19th century. he was still alive.
it was one of his achievements in the town.
he walked toward the steel metal door and it was opened by the security man.
inside was filled with lights.
there was a passage.Each leading to different locations.
Fred continued to move ahead.rooms could be seen in the passage.the rooms had transparent glass windows.
men in thier various office could be seen.
he got to the end of the passage and turned to the leftward direction. he saw a man standing behind a block which was filled with documents and papers.an electric lamp and a pistol was on the block.
this area was huge.they was a stair case ahead.it led upstairs. rooms could be seen at the left direction. voices could be heard coming from within.
"how may I help you?asked the man who wore a black uniform.
Fred brought out his ID card.
"detective fred Jones."
"am here to see a prisoner in solitary confinement."
"for the spreading of drugs."
the man stared at him for a while before flipping through the book on the block.
"that has to be the Stewart guy."
"exactly."
"he's downstairs."
"at the ground cell below."said the man with thumps pointing downward.
"how do I get there?asked Fred.
the man cocked his head to the left. another stairway leading downward could be seen.
"ask the officers in there."
"they'll take you to him."
"thank you."said fred.
"you do know he's due to be released four days from now."
"right?
"detective."
fred nodded and began to walk toward the staircase.
he stared at the room which revealed a huge hall.it was filled with different cell blocks which had steel rods attached to its doors.
they were bright lights in here and the cell was on top each other but connected.
it was cold in here to begin with.
Fred went down the staircase and another cell block.same as before were all arranged before him. it was connected.two different paths was seen at the left and right position.
prisoners were inside but it was quiet in here and most of the cells were dark.
Fred stared at his left and right direction. he was confused. he didn't know where to follow.
he hardly came down here to begin with.
"hey."
what are you looking for? an officer asked. he stood at the second floor of the cell block. he put on his flash light and pointed it at Fred.he covered his eyes.
"am a detective."he said.
"am sorry."said the officer. he began to climb down.
fred observed the cameras which were placed at the four corner side of the hall.
"what do you want? asked the officer.
"am here to see a prisoner in solitary confinement."
"names German Stewart."
"oh."
"the priest."
Fred nodded and the officer began to walk toward the left passage way.
"follow me then."he gestured with his left hand.
for him to follow.
they both walked down the passage and he opened a door which was at the right end of the passage.
they both went in and the door closed behind them.
separate cell blocks could be seen.not more than five.each facing each other.with same design as the others.all having steel rods.
the officer walked toward the first cell and pointed his flash light into the dark cell.
a bunk bed came in view and someone was sleeping on it.
"that's him."said the officer.
he pressed the switch outside the cell and the lights came on.
saint German was asleep.
"I need to speak to him"said fred. he looked at the man.
"in somewhere private."
"well."
"they is the glass room."replied the man.
"it's just at the next block ahead."
"I'll get him there."
"you go ahead."
Fred nodded and began to walk straight ahead. in the passage. the next block came in view.
a Large room which was barricaded with glass windows.
chairs were arranged at each separate block.
with telephone at both sides.
they were other vicitors here.
those who had come to visit their people who were in prison.
onswart was supposed to be the one doing the questioning but he was in the hospital. at least.he could spend time with his sick daughter.
Fred had no choice than to carry on with the investigation.
he took a seat among one of the chairs.
the officer soon came out with German Stewart. they were cuffs on his wrists and two other officers followed behind.
Fred glanced around to see officers at the entrance.
they were watching them.they were cameras here too.
two of them stood at the corner side while one brought him to the opposite direction where I was seated.
he was made to sit down and his countenance was gloomy.more like depressed.
he looked thin and tired.the t shirt that he wore was loose on his body.
I picked the phone and brought it close to my ear and he did the same.
"can I help you? he asked.
"yes."
"you know who lobos odini is right?
"yes." he said.
"he's the reason am in here."
"sure."
"do you know where I can find him?
"hes not in town."
"well then."
"he's out of town."he replied.
"that's why am here."
"to question you."
German was silent for a while.
"am due to be released soon."
"right?
Fred nodded.
"four days from now to be exact."
German was relieved.he could see it in his eyes. he seemed broken and weak.who knew if it was the drugs or being placed in here for eleven years straight.
"that's good to hear."
"have you checked the train station?
"it's under surveillance."
"he's not there or any where else in this town."
"am assuming."
"then what about lava hills?
"lava hills." fred repeated and began to think.
"yeah."
"lava hills."
"it's a settlement."
"just 200 miles away from Torino."
"he goes there often."
Fred nodded.
"thank you."
"is there anything else I should know?
"well."
"if you're gonna get him."
"you better get him there."
"else it's game over."
"you're gonna continue your game of hide and seek and I wont be here to give you answers."
"sure."
"how's my nephew? asked German
"am sure he's doing fine."
"considering the fact that he's the one that put me here."
"he's in the hospital."
"gat shot."
German grinned.
"that's what he geta for being a cop."
"that's what he gets for joining the police department and fighting villains."
"his wife wouldn't be dead."
Fred stared at him.
not knowing what to say.
"I should go now."said fred.he stood up from the chair.
he needed to update the chief.
lava hill settlement was just 200 mile away from Torino.
the hills were high and surrounded by houses and a field. It was in the land.
it was a place where people who were not developed stayed and worked At the field.
planting vegetable.corn.yams.pumpkin. cucumber.suger cane and other type of food.
they were cows too and cattle.
they had milks and meat from these.
Alexander lams was the one in charge.he owned the biggest wooden barn and house. they worked together in unity but he was the one in charge.
they often sold their products at neighbourhood towns.Torino.river rail.
they were good for business.
Alexander often bought new vehicles when ever he could. in addition to the others.they were used for transportation.
he had a wife and kid.sarah and liam lams. they'd lived here for seventeen years now. moving away from olive City which was quite populated and having a high cost of living.
lava hill was the perfect settlement. but then. the arrival of gang members.
with their black Vans had brought about disorder and they had taken control over the place.
they all had guns.
they arrived two days ago.
Early in the morning.their vehicles were parked at his barn.
alexander knew that they were thugs but he could not tell where they came from.they stayed in his house.he had no choice but to comply to their wishes.else himself.his family and the rest of the people would be killed.
it was as simple as that.
they had no choice than to comply in silence.
Fred Jones was at the station. early in the morning.he'd reported to the chief.about the whereabouts of lobos odini and they had been preparing.
the chief suggested that they use an helicopter to fly in the air while the police surrounded the houses.
the plan was to kill them all or retrieve them alive.especially lobos odini.who had a way of escaping them.
Fred was kind of nervous. he stood outside the police station.the vans and helicopters were already waiting for the men who had been assigned for the mission.
they were twenty of them.including himself.
the men began to walk out from the building.
the chief was coming out too.with hands folded and with a stern look on his face.
"I want him dead or alive."said the chief.
"yes sir." they yelled.
he stared at them. observing them all.
"it's time we get this bastard."
"understood sir."
the men all began to run toward the vehicles and helicopters.thier engines started and they began to move
two helicopters flew high into the air while the vehicles moved on the road.
Fred was inside one of the helicopters.he'd called onswart and told him about the plan and he'd wished him good luck.he watched from above.the buildings looked smaller in his eyes.he was scared of failing again. it had to be done this time.
lobos odini was inside Mr Alexander's house.it was well built and wooden.painted white.there were wooden chairs and dinner table.
his men were in the building. playing card game.
he was sitting on a couch and a girl with tattoos was on top of him and she was kissing him while his hands roamed around her body.
she wore a singlet and a pant.she seemed to be enjoying herself as she dominated him while he laid back.
Blake was among the guys at the table.he had a gold ear ring on his left ear. he looked tired as he placed both hands on the table. he seemed to be thinking.
he stared at his uncle who was romancing and kissing his girl who he brought along to secure the oil products which he'd stolen from the council members.
he'd been away from town for two days now.
he couldn't meet up with his buyers at Calvin's place and had not heard from Josh too. he was supposed to be selling some to him. after he closed from work.
he purchased from him regularly now.
it was like he couldn't stay without it.he'd been through a lot.especially since he couldn't go to collage outside torino.
they didn't have any reputable one here that functioned properly.over the years.the town had become a dangerous place.
things had gone wrong with the recourses. they was a battle between the gang members. this brought about the deaths of police officers.arrest of teens and adults who did drugs and sold them.
the mob at blue lane had begun to riot.they burnt and destroyed houses.
they were after his uncle and this would involve them too.
he needed to secure his stolen goods and properties and lava hill was the best place to hide.
he'd taken the place by force.he forced the workers to work for him.he'd taken the house from the owner.putting gallons of oil and the bags containing the cocaines inside.
Blake knew that he wouldn't just let them have it back without making a profit.
their vans were parked at his barn.
he stared at the window which was at the right direction of the house.the workers were working on their farms. It was filled with vegetables.fruits.
they fed them for the past two days.since they took over the place.
it was a lovely house.
but that wasn't the point.
they all seemed to be enjoying themselves. without bothering to think about their next move.this was important.
they could be on their trail already and their enemies were many.
the other gang members.the Torino police department and lord knows who else.
he heard of the bounty they put on his uncle's head.
he didn't bother to talk to him about it.
he assumed that he had things under control.
the sound of their kissing filled the room and also laughter from the guys who were busy having fun.
they were five of them.plus himself.his uncle and Savana.making them eight in total.
the others were hiding in the town while watching their backs.
they was a war going on in the town.
"so what now uncle?he asked.
tired of hearing their giggling sound.
Savana looked at him and bite her lips in a sexy way. she winked at him.
she was a sluttish girl who loved doing drugs. a killer too.She'd joined them at the train station where they rode on the train.back and forth to olive city and Torino.
just at the border of the city.he had dealers who were waiting to give him his packages.
his uncle was a doyen in the field of pushing and moving drugs.however. he'd upgraded his game by going to war with the council members and other gang members.
she sat down on the chair.
his uncle stared at him before standing up and turning to face him.
"indeed boy."
"what's next?he asked.
Savana brought out a cigarette from the table and lit it up with a lighter.
"what's your plan boss? asked Ramos.
"I say we move."
"the question is where?
"we can't go back to Torino."
"theres a bounty on my head."
"the government of other cities are on high alert for our presence in their territory."
Blake shook his head.a look of contempt was on his face.
"we need to move uncle."
"you don't think I know that boy." he replied.
"thats why am relaxing myself while thinking of my next move."
"we could go to a smaller town."Said Savana.
"what do you think guys?asked Liam.
"it may be risky" lobos said.
"but we ain't gat much of a choice."
"unless we are defending everything here."
"against who ever is coming for us."
they looked at each other.Blake did not seem to understand why they were staring at him.
"what do you think boy?his uncle asked.
blake thought about it for a while.
"it's best we leave."he said.
"they might be coming at any time."
just then.they began to hear the sound of helicopter blades and car engines.
they all looked at the window. quite surprised and alert.
"it's them."yelled Liam.he quickly picked his gun from the table.
"get in position."
"get ready."his uncle yelled.
Savana was already running to pick her clothes and then putting them on
the guys went toward the exit door. awaiting lobos odini.
he walked around.observing the windows.
the Torino police department had brought their officers. ten police cars and two helicopters were flying in the air.
"what do we do boss?asked bright.
lobos thew a huge bag toward them.
"arm yourselves."
"we need to get the hell out of here."
"we're gonna be fighting our way through."
"shit."
"shit."
"shit." said Blake. he quickly unzipped the bag and different sizes of gun was seen.
he picked a rocket launcher and a rocket.
"grab more."he said to the others.he stood up.
"the others began to do same .all loading their rocket launchers with rockets.
lobos went toward the door with an AK-47. Savana was beside him.
"grab one of those."he said to her.
"lobos odini."a voice called from the speakers of the police vans.
"we know you're in there."
"come out."
"else we'll be forced to open fire."
the farmers had began to run away from the field.
terrified and scared of the officers.their guns and their helicopters.
these were wanted criminals.
"shit."he said and began to grit his teeth.
he was staring through the door peephole.
"take positions."
"find a clear view."
"I want them all dead."
the men went toward the windows.bending down to avoid being seen. they were aiming at the helicopters.
kelvin shot his rocket and it went straight to one of the helicopters.
it exploded.
the explosion and the wind it generated. pushed the other helicopter to the side and it began to swing. turning around in the air.
the destroyed helicopter crashed and fell on the field.destroying the plants which were on the field.
screams could be heard.
Clark shot his rocket and it hit the tail of the other helicopter and it tore the metal away.
the men began to shoot their machine guns as it went down.the bullets went toward the windows which was at the left direction where Clark and kelvin were hiding. they both fell to the ground.after receiving fire.
"shit."yelled lobos.
the other guys stared at thier dead comrade. the police officers began to open fire while advancing toward the house.
the bullets went into the house.putting holes on the wood.
they began to fight back.Liam walked toward the destroyed window at the left and he shot his rocket at one of the cars. It exploded upon impact.the other helicopter had crashed down on the ground.with flames on its metal.
Liam ran back to the dining table.
Blake ran to the window which was at his right direction.
"we need to keep moving."he yelled.
lobos was busy distracting the officers by exchanging fire with them with his AK-47.
Savana stood beside him.near the wooden door. the wooden walls were destoryed and they could see the officers.
Savana shot her rocket launcher and it destoryed a car.
she quickly ducked down to hide.
the car exploded. the officers hid themselves from the flames.
"hey baby."
"why don't you go ahead."
"follow my nephew."
"get the truck ready and bring it back here."
she nodded.she ran toward the window and then jumed past it.
they were four of them in the building now.
the officers continued to shoot. their bullets destroyed the furnitures in the building.
they ducked down.crawling on the ground.
lobos held the bag containing weapons and he kept dragging it as he crawled on the ground.
as he moved.one of the bullets found its way to Liam's head.
"shit."yelled lobos.
he began to shoot at the direction where Liam lay down. dead.
ramos and bright crawled toward him.
they began to reload their rocket launchers with rockects.
"we can't afford to lose these things here." said lobos.
"we can't afford to die boss."said Bright.
Ramos stood up and aimed at the door.it was half destroyed.
a police van was in sight.
he opened fire and it went straight to the vehicle. It exploded.
lobos held his throat with his right hand.
"we are not leaving here without them."
he let go when two officers suddenly came to the left window which was torn down.
they threw smoke bombs into the building and it exploded.
the gas began to fill the air and they began to cough.
"shit."whispered lobos.he began to move.
bright aimed at the window and shot the rocket.
without any target in sight.it flew out and crashed into the ground and then it exploded.the impact on the ground was evident. the building was on fire now.
lobos and bright were at the window which was at the left direction of the building.he stared at the goods as flames began to extend into the roof of the building.
ramos was running toward them when a bullet found its way to his right leg.
he fell to the ground.he tried to crawl his way forward.
bright went to help him.
lobos was still staring at the box which contained cocaine and the drums containing oil.
"we need to leave."yelled bright
a look of defeat had already registered on his countenance.
the house was filled with smoke and was also in flames.
the oil would explode if the flames got to it.
the police officers had surrounded the building.he could hear their voices.
this was check mate for them.
lobos went toward the window with the AK-47 in his hands and he aimed at the first officer in sight. he shot him in the chest and the man fell down to the ground.another man came forward and pulled the triggar of his gun. lobos quickly ducked down.
bright dragged Ramos toward the wooden wall.
lobos stood up and opened fire at the officer who was below.
he fired back and he ducked down with a quick reflex.
the roof gave way and the woods and zinc began to fall to the ground.
the fire began to spread.it moved around the house. climbing the furnitures and everything else in sight.including the box and drums.
they looked at the scene with terrified looks on their faces.this was it.lobos was quite distracted. he didn't notice when Blake drove a black car toward the window at the right direction
they had killed the officers who blocked their way.
"get in."
"now."Blake yelled.
lobos jumped out of the building. throug the window.
bright and Ramos were still inside the house. struggling to fit through the window together.
"leave him."yelled lobos. he quickly opened the back seat door.
bright threw ramos out.
through the window and he fell to the ground.
before he could cross over.a burning wood crashed down on him.the whole building was now in flames.
ramos was crawling on the ground.
toward the car.
"go."
"go."yelled lobos.
the building suddenly exploded as the oil caught on fire.
Blake hit the accelerator and the vehicle drove out from harms way. just in time.
the flames came outside and consumed Ramos. he was on the ground.
he yelled in pain as the fire covered his body. Blake was driving with full speed.
bullets found its way to the car and he did u turn.he was trying to dodge the bullets.
Savana brought out her pistol and began to shoot at the officers.
lobos did the same.
with quite the fit of rage.
he began to shoot at the police officers and their vehicles.one of the vechiles exploded.
Blake continued to move down the straight road. till they got out of sight.
"damn." yelled lobos. he withdrew back into the car.
he dropped his gun.
"we've lost it all."
"shit."
"how did they find us?
"I told you before."said Blake.
"they want us dead."
they were driving away from lava hill settlement.
"the council must have sent them."said Savana.
"some one must have sold you out."
Josh Santos pov.16 years ago.
it was a Saturday.the sun was out in the sky and everywhere was hot.i was texting Amanda in my room where I sat by my window. on a chair.i was bare chested.
she was in their restaurant at Hilltop street. we have been texting since morning.
grandpa was outside.
at the front porch.he held his pot and a news paper.
I had my breakfast quite early.i was up late.smoking weed on the roof after getting home last night from the game against the tigers.I was stressed and thirsty.after bathing. I had gone up to the roof with a can of water and weed.
then staying till dawn.
it was fun.the game.i didn't believe we could win. we were already behind.
charlie had texted me too.expressing his joy. winning the game was a big deal. he could attend the upcoming match which was between the tigers and the rhinos. a compitition that would be held at holy high. next month.the black festival.it was called.
Mrs Anderson Williams. Levi's mother was the one who supported these sports and she usually paid good amount of money to fund the players.
her son's team.
the other schools did the same and at the end. the winners were given trophies to show their achievement.
it was for entertainment and the competition. it had not been a thing before her arrival. eight years ago. the former council member in charge of holy high had died at the age of fifty six.
she had been buried by her husband. in the cemetery and some of the students and teachers had attended.she was a strict woman who loved her job.
her daughter.summer sanders seemed to have gotten over it. now she was dating Levi. the son of the new council woman and she seemed to be head over head over hills for him. i had seen her yesterday.at the stand where the chairs were arranged.
she looked sad and angry.Amanda was dragging me toward the building. for many reasons.i suspected that she was the one who had set this up with Levi.neither of them seemed to be happy that i was with Amanda.
"hey."
"do you wanna come over later?
her text appeared on my phone.
I adjusted on the chair.
"to your house?i texted back.
"yes."
"I'll come pick you up."
I stared at the screen.not bothering to reply. she seemed to like me as much as I liked her and we were taking things slow too.i wasn't that experienced with the ladies.
I wasn't popular nor rich to begin with.
I sighed and dropped the phone on the window before walking toward the door.i stared at the clock which was on the wall of the living room.
the time was 3:30
I walked toward the porch and then came out yawning.
grandpa stared at me. a pot was in his mouth.it was smoking out from the hole and his eyes were red.he held the news paper with both hands.
two can water were on the ground.by his side.
"are you just waking up boy?
he asked.
"no."
"not really."i said.
"what happened to you?
"your eyes."
"oh well."
"it's the weed."
"it's strong."he said.
I nodded.
"what's your plan boy?
"after school."
i kept staring at him.wondering what he meant.
"you know."
"I'd love to send you out of this town after you're done."
"it's not that safe."
the environment was quiet. expect for the vehicles that were moving on the road.the stores were open but it seemed that business was slow.
"i have to go to collage."
"don't I?
"sure."
" you have to."
"do you wanna end up doing menial jobs in the streets?
I smirked.
"I don't know. "
"i have to go to college then."
"how do we afford it?
"the bills."
"yes."
"that's another question."
"I was hoping you could come up with solutions too."
"I don't know grandpa." I said.
"things are not going well with us."
"we're hanging to your pension fees."
"its gonna expire soon."
"right?
my grandpa nodded.
"sure."
"what doesn't."
"noting lasts boy."
"that's how life is."
"so what do I do?i asked.
"you could start a job now."
"so you can save up."
"before then."
"its easier that way."
I reasoned his words.giving more thought to it.
it would be better if I started now.
I didn't really know the outcome of the future and it was quite scary to think of.
"fine."
"i'll take a part time job."i said.
"they have to be paying me."
"so I can save up."
grandpa smiled and dropped the pot on the rocking chair.
"I'll search for you."
"don't worry too much."
I walked into the house and went to my room.i went to the bed and i slept on it.I was in that same comfortable position.wondering how the future would be like.
it would be outside of town. In the city.
I havent gone out of Torino before and I was wondering if I would ever leave.
I guess I'll have to work on my grades while doing a part time job.
I stood up and went to the window and picked my phone.i stared at the screen.the message with Amanda was still on the screen.
she had not sent any other message yet.I guess I could ask her for helpwith my grades and also the process of admission into collage.
in the city.
she was smart and she had connections too. that I was sure of.
I dropped the phone and jumped on the bed.
I woke up to see my phone ringing.I had passed out. I picked the phone to see Amanda's name on the screen.
"hello."
"hey."
"am on my way to your house."
"what are you doing?
"um."
"noting."I replied.
"well."
"be ready."
"I'll be there soon."
the phone call ended and I stood up from the bed.
the time was 5:30 pm and I had not taken my bath yet.I dropped the phone on the table. It was close to the bed.i went to the bathroom.
I spent five minutes in the bathroom.i quickly dried my body.put on new clothes.picked my phone and then i went to the kitchen.
grandpa had made oat meal.
he wasn't in the porch anymore or in the house.
I called him
but he didnt answer.
I ate the meal. I added milk and cubes of suger from the fridge.
I was about to return the plate when I saw Amandas blue car. She was parking at the front of my house.she came out from the drivers seat and brought out her phone from her bag.
I smiled as I saw her.I quickly went to keep the plates in the sink.then walking toward the exit door.
my phone began to ring and I answered it before walking into the porch.i smiled.
"howdy."i said.
"hey."she replied.
"you're on time."
"yes."
"I am."
"you look nice."I said as I climbed down from the staircase.
"so do you."she replied.
I was walking toward her.
walking past the lawn which was well trimmed.
"so what now?I asked.
"now we go out."she said.
"get in."
my eye brows furrowed.she went into the car.
I turned around and entered the car through the passenger seat.
she started the engine and drove away.
Fred lay on the ground.he had passed out.the vehicles were destroyed. so were the helicopters which had crashed on the field.
bodies of police officers could be seen around.
Alexander was observing the field and his house.they were both destroyed.
it was a sad scene to behold. the people of the settlement looked at the bodies of the officers. no one was alive.it would seem.
until Fred gasped and woke up. he stood up from the ground.
he was panting. he placed his left hand on his chest and he could feel his heart beating.
"one of them is alive."yelled a little boy.
everyone began to stare while some came to aid him.
Alexanders son was among them.
"how the hell are you alive?
he asked.
"I don't know."
Fred couldn't remember how he'd gone out but he was sure as hell that the helicopter did crash and he'd lost consciousness.
only to awaken. to find himself on the ground.his fellow men were beside him. they were
dead.
Fred looked at the building which they had attacked. it was burnt to the ground.
"shit."he said.
"the devil."
"where the devil are they?he asked.
"the criminals."
"did they escape?
"they did."replied the boy.
Fred was worn out and tired. he walked toward one of the vechiles that they brought.
he opened the door and went into the vechile.
the engine came on and he reversed before driving toward the right direction of the road which they had followed upon coming.
it was hard to believe that they had lost lobos again.he had blacked out during the battle and regaining consciousness later on.
this was bad and unexpected.he was the only one alive to tell the tale.
He drove the vechile with in full speed.
he was heading back to Torino. as fast he could. the chief needed to know about this.
Amanda drove past indigo street and continued to move toward hilltop street.it was dark now and the street was filled with lights. the stores around were open and busy.
"I'll like to go some where quiet."said Amanda.
I stared at her. oblivious to what she meant and where she had in mind.
"the park."she said.
"oh."i nodded.
"cool."
the car kept moving and I stared around in amusement. this part of the town was beautiful.the huge hotels.churches.banks.court houses.theatres.restaurants. museums.private and public companies.even the night clubs which were busy.
crowds were outside the building and loud speakers playing music could be heard.
i stared at Amanda.
"have you ever gone clubbing?i asked.
"a couple times."she said.
"you?
I shook my head.
"nah."
"not these types."I said.
"something less classy."
"really?
"yeah."
"cool."
She kept driving past the buildings and she approached a park which had a huge space and it was filled with well trimmed grass.they was a sign board which hanged on top of the entrance gate.
she drove on the road. the park was filled with grass.expect the road which they drove on.
at the end.
Amanda turned toward the left direction.it led toward a space for parking.
she unbuckled her seat belt and came down.
i did too.
the park was filled with lights.from the beginning to the end of the road.they were street lights here.
chairs were arranged at the corner of the field and a roof was covering them.it was made of steel and aluminum roofing.
they were fountains. water came out from them . they were In the field.
"isn't it lovely? she asked. she found a chair and sat down.
"come sit down."she patted the space on the chair.I went to meet her at where she sat and i sat down.
she held my hand and squeezed it.
I was surprised but calm.
"it's lovely."
"I know."
"right?
I nodded.
"we'll be finishing high school soon."she said.
"which college do you plan on going to?
"I don't know. "I said.
"we've not gotten ready."
"the bills and all."
"I don't know much about it and I wanted to ask you about it."
"it's simple."
"you just take their exams and write your letter of application."
"yeah."i nodded.
"thanks."
"I'll help."
"Don't worry."
"I plan on going to olive city college."
"don't you want to come with me?
"probably."I said.
"we only have this session before high school ends."
"it's gonna be my first prom in holy high."
"prom." I repeated.
"yeah."
"high school party and all that shit."
"sure."I said.
"you don't sound too happy."
"why?
"what's wrong?
I sighed.
"I ain't really sure about the future Amanda."
"it's hard for us in town."
"to cope with everything."
"I don't even know if I'll attend college."
"you will."
I'll make sure of it."
I looked at her with hopeful eyes.it was kinda funny depending on a girl who was in the same age group as myself.
she held my face and stared into my eyes as if she was searching for something.
i had not spoken when her lips found way to mine and then time stopped at that moment.I closed my eyes.i was not anticipating this from her.
but what the hell.I had it coming.she loved doing this.it would seem.
the black vechile drove into the police department.it was at palm street.
Fred came out of the vechile.
he was sweating and dirty.his clothes were burnt.the uniform he'd worn and parts of his hair.he was panting as he walked toward the main building.
the men by the side were staring at him.they had troubled looks on their faces but he didn't stop to glance at any of them.
he kept walking to the first floor. to the emergency center where police officers were standing and busy behind their desks. he hurried toward the staircase and climbed to the second floor.these parts were filled with detention rooms.for people who was charged for small crimes.police officers were moving around but he didn't pay
them any attention.he climbed up to the 3rd floor.
the crime analyst team office came next. this was were he worked at before he was transferred to the detective office. It was at the next floor.
"hey."
"Fred."yelled a voice. It came from one of the glass rooms which were built at each opposite corner. it was tobi.he looked at him.
"what happened?he asked while running to meet him.
"where's the chief?
"he's upstairs."tobi replied.
"where are the others?
"they are gone."said Fred.
"dead."
tobi stoped walking and Fred continued to walk toward the last floor where the chief office was located at.it was at the beginning of the passage where the rooms were arranged in order.
he opened the door and entered into the office.
the chief was sitting on his chair.His attention was on him.
"what happened? he asked.
"the radios were not responding."
"where is he?
"he's gone."said Fred.
"am the only one left."
"they'll dead."
"no way."replied the chief.
"what about the oil."
"the drugs?
"reduced to noting."
"in the flames."
"lava hill settlement was left in ruins."
the chief slumped back on his chair.
he looked defeated and worn out.
"how could this have happened?
"I don't know but they were prepared."
"they had rocket launchers."
the chief closed his eyes.
"we didn't stand a chance."
"they destoryed the helicopters."
"what do we do now?
the chief opened his eyes.he was thinking.
"we wait for him to strike."
"then we attack."
"he'll come out or forever go on hiding."
"I doubt that they'll be any where for him to hide."
"he's a well known criminal now."