“Run!” I yell as we head out the door
Glimpsing the hogs lined up in fours
We give each other a look “Ride.”
We both nod with a smile
Why waste the name, we're going hog wild
“We've got to get some distance,” I say
“Between us and them before we head back.
There's one Sin left.”
“You know who we have to ask.” Tom looks at me stern
“Yeah,” I respond “Don't die, jerk.”
“You either.” He grins “I'd hate to have to do all the
work.”
Though we started out rough
We're bantering like we're partners
Guess we kinda are now
For better or worse
Revving the engines, we peel out and gun it
The dragons piling out the door
Glaring at us, running
“Split up!” I call as we come to a fork in the road
Looking behind, they sure don't move slow
Most still human with sprouted reptilian wings
Flying fast
And their roars sing
Speeding through the streets, weaving through traffic
If it wasn't for the risk of death
This would be fantastic
The revealed dragon who pinned us
Hot on my wheels
Reaching out his claws, mere inches away
Left, up the road
Narrowly missing a pedestrian
Coming up on an intersection
I see the semi approaching
Gunning it to the max
Here's hoping
This move always works in the movies
If it doesn't, I'm gonna be red and gooey
Skidding the back wheel parallel with the trailer
Leaning far on my side
Don't let this be a failure
Sliding under the truck, barely avoiding being crushed
As my dragon pursuer smashes against the trailer
The force making it jack knife, kicking up dust
Twenty car pile-up
Actually, closer to thirty
But I have no time to count
Nor any to get any more dirty
Hopping back on the bike I rev it to top speed
Open a terminal
And blast through “Wheeeeee!!!”
Back to HQ
With one last shot
To save Leigh
And have them caught
The Sin of Pride
The final relic
What even is it?
There's no tales to embellish
Flying through the portal
I see the exit
Now to hit the breaks
Before I Address it
Crap, too much speed
No way to stop
“Clear the way!” I yell
“I'm coming in hot!”
Trial 15: Lies and pride
Flying in fast
With a boom I crash
O.D.s rushing out of the way
Bad mouthing me and cussing
Calling me names
Sitting up I rub my aching head
As suddenly Jerome grabs me and says
“You've done it now.” He grips my arm
“I'll have you kicked out for sure.
You've really made a mess.
Where's the rest of your team?”
“Well, I'm right here.” Tom chimes in
“And Leigh's been captured by the enemy.
So we really don't have time to deal with bureaucracy.
Where's the Chairman?”
“Bureaucracy?” Jerome scowls
“Is that what you call following the rules?
As for the Chairman, I have no reason to tell you!”
Tired of waiting, swift and clear
I throw Jerome to the ground without fear
“You know, I'm really tired of your attitude.
My partner's life is in danger.
I don't care about your rules.
Where's the Chairman?
How's that for proof?”
“You think you intimidate me Masterson?” Jerome
glares at me
“You're a punk who doesn't deserve to be here.
And now that you've attacked a superior,
To everyone that's more than clear.”
“Screw this.” I say “We'll find him ourselves.”
“Stop where you are.” Jerome stands without help
“You're not going anywhere.
You're being detained.”
“Ok, that's it!” Tom calls “Enough with the games!”
Stepping up quick with a strike to the chest
Jerome falls unconscious like he's taking a rest
A mana strike like he did to me
But this one I guess puts you to sleep
“Let's go.” Tom calls
I'm in awe
And oddly impressed
Aside from Leigh
He might just be the best
When this is all over
I might officially consider him a partner
Over the course of this case
My respect for him has grown sharper
Searching the halls
Jewl's nowhere to be found
Out the windows
In the streets there forms a crowd
Suddenly, Jewl rushes past
“Jewl!” I call loud
“What are you two doing here?” He looks at us surprised
“What about the case?” There's panic in his eyes
“There's one left.” I reply “Where's the Sin of Pride?”
He looks straight ahead nodding to the window
“France's pride as well as ours.” He says confidently
“The Eiffle Tower?” My tone shocked
“And if they're going after the tower.” Jewl says stern
“Now's the worst possible time.
There are 7 S Level crises all over the globe
“Death is up to something.”
“What?” Tom asks
Jewl's face goes dark “I don't know.
As Chairman, I have to be on site.
You two have to hold down the fort and protect the
tower.
We lose that and we lose all authority and power.
I can't be with you on this one.
It's up to you.”
In half a second he vanishes
Gone
Poof
“Are we really gonna do this?” Tom asks
“It's a lot of pressure.”
“Just means,” I say stern “it's the best way to measure.
How do we stack up against these monsters?
I have to know.
I can't just wallow and give up hope.”
“You don't have your sight.
You'll be killed.”
“It's almost back, I can feel it.
No worries.
What about you?
Is your conviction steady?”
“Yeah.” he responds
“I'm sorry... For everything.
I misjudged you.”
“Join the club.” I say
“You know,” He breathes “I've never had partners
before.
Just didn't play well with others.
But you and Leigh, I'm glad...
After being on this team, I don't wanna find another.”
“Hopefully you won't have to.” I take a breath
“Now let's go save the world.”
“Not to mention the girl.” Tom smirks
“You know
