Chapter 203: We Were More Than Friends (1/2)
”How is she doing?”
”She's adapting to her new powers quickly, although I must admit she is far too young to be going through these sorts of trials.”
The man stared through the one-way glass, watching a little girl no older than four or five playing with her toys. Each one floating around her with minor problems. ”That girl is our future. She is the one to free this country, we have to start as early as possible. Scarlett Syndicate, that name will be known across Victoria as the Queen of the country.”
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The doors to the mess hall burst open as Psychosis and Scarlett stepped in, the room roared with excitement as the Syndicate members were drunk off their first victory. Scarlett looked away uncomfortable as Psychosis ruffed her hair up. ”Don't look so down Scarlett, this victory, however small is all of ours. You're the one to pass on hope to our brothers and sisters try and act a little happy.”
”It's a bit difficult given the situation.”
”You're still not caught up on that boy, are you? You've grown soft pairing with that group that your act has become the truth. I warned you on many occasions not to get too attached. This is what happens daughter of mine.”
Scarlett lowered her head frowning. ”My apologises father.”
”Jack sir, it's important. The prisoner has come to.”
Psychosis took off his mask nodding. ”Very good, how about you prove your worth for once Scarlett. You brought him back, you may talk to him.”
”Yes, father.”
Scarlett continued on as she spotted her Godfather Eli sitting at a table eating. Spotting her, he spun around, giving her a small wave. ”Hey, kiddo. Heard your mission was a success.”
”If you can call it that Eli… I failed to get Alton to join us.”
Eli wiped his mouth, leaning forward tutting. ”What a mighty shame, don't tell your father but I liked Alton. Perhaps it was foolish to lie and use him? Nonetheless, it allows us to focus on the mission, no?”
”This is all happening a bit too fast for me.”
Eli nodded. ”I know how you feel. One minute we're the Dawn family, a well-respected family-run business helping the people of Victoria. The next we're the Syndicate family again, infamous crime family who yearn to rule Victoria again. Quite frankly I think I preferred the one choice. Team Rhapsody was good for you. I can see that. Betraying them was never going to be easy.” He placed his hand on Scarlett's shoulder, smiling. ”Try and move on best you can. For our sake, let's hope Alton has a change of heart.”
”Thank you, Eli…”
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Alton's head pivoted up, seeing Scarlett standing at his cell. Serval chains held him up as Helga wiped her face stepping back. ”Miss scary lady… He's fine. I healed him up best I could.”
Scarlett gave a small nod of acknowledgement. ”Thank you, Helga. I'll talk to my father about letting you see Joan.”
The little girl looked back to Alton, letting go of his hand smiling. ”I'm sorry Alton… Please stay strong.”
Scarlett walked in, standing by. ”We poached Helga from the Montagues not long after she saved your life. I sometimes believe we are too harsh on the girl. How are you today? Have they been feeding you? I must ensure you this wasn't what I had in mind when holding you captive… Alton? Have you seriously nothing to say?”
”What do you want me to say, Scarlett? What were you hoping to hear from me?”
Flinching, she looked away whispering. ”I'm. I'm not sure of myself. I didn't think it would go down like this.”
Alton scoffed at Scarlett's self-pity, staring daggers at her. ”And what were you hoping to happen? I just happily abandon everything I stand for to run away and join an evil crime organisation just because you're apart of it. We get married and live happily ever after? Give me a fucking break you betrayed us, Scarlett. You think I was just going to forgive that.”
”Evil… No, no, my friend, you are clearly mistaken.”
”Am I now? That man, Psychosis I hear being thrown around that's Jack right. Jack Dawn, or should I say Jack Syndicate. Yeah, I solved that puzzle fairly quickly. I guess the rest of the so-called Dawn family is also bullshit.”
”How do you know this?”
”You can thank your sister for that.”
”Riley… How?”