diamonds

chapter 34 | Hibi

My eyes watered as strong chemicals stung my eyes. I held my breath to avoid inhaling it because I knew whatever it was would knock me out as soon it hit my system. "We've got you now you slippery bitch" I bit back a witty reply and continued to try and fight out of the persons hold.

My eyes went back to Caspian who was on his knees as his eyes blinked rapidly to fight back unconsciousness. The person who struck him held their weapon up high ready to strike him again which, by the look of the metal stick he was holding tightly in his grip, would definitely be the killing blow.

I ripped out of my captor's grip for a second and screamed "Caspian!"

Instead of looking at me he smartly rolled away causing the weapon to miss his head narrowly. He immediately engaged in battle with the person as his next move was to kick the weapon out of the guy's hands.

My moment of relief was cut off by me being harshly yanked backwards.

"You're a very hard bitch to track down Hibiscus" I spat at his feet and he dragged me harder "But this time we had some motivation to come to get you" I refrained a snort at that.

"Have you taken a look at the bounty above your head lately" I rolled my eyes.

Yeah, I just happened to walk past the police station last Tuesday what about it?

"Old Adaora put a sum of a million bronze pieces to your name" My eyes widened.

Well shit, she's that mad.

"But do you wanna know the best part" He leaned closer to my ear and used one hand to pull out what looked like a curved dagger "She don't mind you dead or alive" I growled and flicked my head back, my skull colliding with his nose.

He didn't take long to bounce back as he grabbed a fistful of my hair and jerked me backwards causing me to fall backwards instinctively as my hands flew to my scalp.

Fuck I have to tie that up fast.

I was quick to hold my stance as I stopped myself by putting one knee down. The man was quick to attack as his blade flew to cut the back of my leg causing me to fall to both knees. He jumped to his feet and looked down at me condescendingly.

"This must bring you deja-vu huh" I gritted my teeth in pain as he held my hair in a bruising grip. "I quite like this-

A large gunshot resonated in the forest and soon the tightness he had once held my hair in loosened and I looked up to see a hole in his head, right between his eyes and soon he fell to the ground with a large thump, a ghastly expression still painted on his face.

I glanced back to see Caspian standing tall with a pistol in his hands, his opponent laying limp on the ground. He let out a pained breath "Hands off" I got to my feet and ran to him.

"You okay?"

"Nope" He groaned, I grabbed his face in both hands and turned it around checking for injuries. The worst he had seemed to be a bruised lip and maybe mild concussion, he smirked at me "You should see the other guy".

I didn't bother looking at them but instead, my eyes flew to the gun in his hands "Any more bullets?" He looked down.

"One, why?" I looked around.

"I know that symbol and that gang travels in packs" Instead of looking around with me he looked down.

"You're bleeding".

"No shit" I cursed as the throbbing of my wound came back to me "It's probably the best I'll get today". The sound of revving caught my attention and I looked back.

A large car was driving and they were headed straight for us. Caspian didn't seem fazed as he brought up the gun and aimed it at the car. The driver's eyes widened but it was too late as the next bullet went flying through the air.

As the car's driver went slump the vehicle went beserk at the lack of control. I shoved Cas and I out of the way as the car drove past us and straight into the water. "What exactly was your plan back there".

Caspian did not face my glance but instead searched out surroundings with his eyes "I didn't have one actually, that was more of instinct".

"We can't both be spontaneous maniacs, that's chaotic" He looked down at me with fake sympathy.

"If it makes you feel better I'll have you know I still think you're mad" I cooed at him.

"Really?" I awed.

Our far from intelligent banter was cut short by the arrival of more vehicles. It didn't shock me when an old 'friend' stepped out of the vans. "It's been a while hasn't it Hibiscus?".

"I missed you to Hogan" I fake smiled warmly. He let out a whistle a bunch of his goons came out with many weapons all directed at us.

"I wish I could say the same" He snapped his fingers "Bring me the blonde one and bring me Hibi's head" The men started to slowly advance to us and Cas began to shift in front of me whilst simultaneously pulling me behind him.

"What is this your new conquest?!" Hogan chuckled "What is he hmm? Mysterious lover number seven?" I chuckled.

"Twenty-eight actually" Caspian visibly stiffened and I pinched him lightly.

Play along.

"I never knew you'd grow to be such a whore Hibiscus" I grinned.

"Now now Hogan let's not act as if you've not stuck your dick in everything in Southern Spades" I tilted my head "But not anymore...right?" I couldn't help the bubble of laughter that rose in my throat. Hogans's face burned with rage.

"You'll die for that Hibi" I snorted.

"Let's not be dramatic Hoggy, it'll grow back" Caspian chuckled as he suppressed his laughter.

"What are you idiots waiting for?! A kiss on the cheek for good luck?-

"May I have one?-

"BRING ME HER SPINE"

Cas and I stood back to back as we assessed our competition. "Don't worry I've got this" He brought out the gun and pointed it at the guy closest to him. But to the guy's luck, a clicking sound was the only thing that came out.

The cartilage was empty.

"Are you fucking kidding me!"