Chapter 75: Lets Make A Deal (1/2)
Monty had distanced himself from the others throughout the stream. Choosing to linger behind he was trapped in thought unable to break free. Each time his eyes laid on Alton, the thoughts would spire out of control. He knew they were talking about him. Looking down on him for who he was. He knew for better or for worse he would have to change that.
Emil shook his head, looking around. ”We should have run into Percy's group by now; you think something has gone wrong?”
”I can't deny that fact, best not to dwindle on what-ifs. We need to keep going and find Rodger. That's what important right now.” Alton spoke, knowing the cruel fates his allies could be in. He knew helping them was a priority that's why taking Rodger down as quickly as possible was the most crucial step. ”Revert any idea where Gemini might be hiding?”
”You're using her real name?” Goro questioned taken back.
”Thought I would out of respect. This must be hard for you.”
”You make it sound like you know from experience.”
”Let's not dwell on that, any ideas?”
Goro held his chin tutting. ”Not a single clue. I honestly thought she would have shown herself by now. This is frustrating.”
”We'll find her eventually, don't worry.”
Emil nudged Alton looking in the corner of his eye. ”Not trying to create any more problems but do you think Monty will be an issue? Every waking moment we are with him, I fear he'll stab me in the back or something.”
”You really pissed the guy, off didn't you?” Goro chuckled.
Alton sighed, looking over at Monty. ”I'm kinda here because of him. Got into a fight with him serval months back, it ended in a draw, but I could tell it pissed him right off. Started blackmailing me with owing him money. He probably saw it as revenge, but it really has only turned against him. Emil here was tasked in taking us down but when that failed Monty had lost twice and been humiliated all while we've overtaken him in popularity. I say karma but Monty probably doesn't see it that way.”
Goro smirked smugly eyeing down Monty. ”Well, I say the fucker got what's coming to him. That git is nothing more than a douchebag who thinks he's the shit. Glad someone gave him a reality check. Besides we've got bigger problems than him.”
”You aren't wrong there Goro Nakamura.” They all looked up seeing Rodger standing a floor above them. ”Long time no see Alton.”
”Rodger! It's about time you showed your dirty ass. How about you make this easy for everyone and gives up. We'll even set up a nice cell right next to Vanguard's just for you.”
”While that does sound very tempting, I will have to decline. For you see, I am way past that pitiful man: Vanguard, the cult. To hell with all of that, I've made a deal; one Vanguard could only wish he would receive. One that promises me power, fame and fortune, unlike anything anyone has ever dreamed of. I just have to kill you all. That's what he told me.”
”You're insane. Listening to the voices in your head. You've lost it Bones.” Emil argued.
”Maybe I have. But it doesn't matter anymore. You've stood in my way long enough, and I intend to finish this.”
A thick fog began to form as Gemini appeared her hair hung down low. Goro flinched, seeing his former friend in a shell of her old self. ”Gemini!”
Gemini stared blankly at Goro hissing. ”Turn back.”
Rodger leaned forward smirking. ”I'm willing to give you a chance out, however, Monty. The voice is offering you a deal one which is in your best interest to take.”
”What sort of deal?!” Alton yelled. ”The way I see it, you're in no position to demand deals.”
”My deals are something apes like you spend their whole life dreaming off—enteral happiness. Unlimited power. Riches beyond your wildness imagination. I can offer these all to you.”
”That doesn't sound very plausible from a stepping stone for Vanguard.” Emil scoffed.
Alton looked up weary. ”This isn't Rodger talking anymore. Who are you?”