Chapter 5 - The Assassin
Patrons rushed from their seats to the outside, some immediately starting to call the police.
"I'm surprised you caught the drink thing, most people never do." The man says, walking toward them.
"Now you're going to be a good kid and come with m-"
Just as he got close enough, E took the chance to sock him in the jaw. This knocked him back a few feet.
"Well now, we got a fighter. So be it." The assassin says, taking aim at the kid.
They ducked just in time, charged toward them while encased in their electric power. Only to be matordored as the man shifts out of the way and brings the butt of the gun down on his back.
E tumbles to the ground, still crackling with energy, "Nice try kiddo, but playtime's over" He laughs, aiming the gun at their head.
Lily takes this moment to grab the gun and point it up, making it shoot and break the ceiling light. Glass rains down on them as Lily takes a punch to his nose.
He stumbles back, gripping onto his face with both hands. Blood streams down from his nose, it was obviously broken at this point.
She throws away the gun, reaching out to help E up, "Are you okay?" She asks as the teen gets up.
"Yeah, probably going to bruise but I've had worse." They mumble.
With this open window, the man had gone forward and grabbed E by the arm, "Oh fuc-"
In a split second, they are flung from there to the display. Glass mugs and cups shatter on impact as the entire display comes crashing down.
Quickly recovering, E scrambles to their feet and takes aim. His arm is enveloped in the same purple and blue lightning as before, a ball of electricity forms at his fingertips.
But they hesitate, seeing the man has Lily in his way, "You shoot me, you hurt her." He says, his face still dripping blood. Some managed to get on Lily's shirt.
E glares, "You wouldn't-" "Oh I would, magic boy." He says, pulling her towards the back door.
They had to act fast.
And they did.
Quickly, they bend down and grab a spare cup, throwing it in their direction.
For it to shatter on the floor, a few feet from the two.
The man looks down at the broken cup, "R... Really? How could you miss that badl- SHIT!"
In this moment, Lily elbows him in the ribs and rams him into the wall.
"Duck!" E shouts as they swing their arm in a frisbee throwing motion, sending a disc of lightning toward him.
She nods, dropping down as the disc flies over her and hits the man in the head, creating a shock like pattern diagonal across his face.
He groans as he slides to the ground, barely conscious at this point.
E runs over, "Good teamwork." They say, holding up their hand for a high-five.
Only to be ignored as the girl bends down to inspect the man, "... Okay good talk." They mutter, giving themself a celebratory self-five.
"Sorry... Who do you work for?" Lily says, smacking the mans face lightly as to wake him up so he could respond.
"I didn't kill him right? I mean... That would kinda be fuc-"
"Shhh! He's trying to speak-"
"Wha- Don't shush me!-"
"Well I just did, now shut up."
The mans head rolls over, "Jeez, you kids sure pack a punch..." He mutters.
Lily sighs, "Well, that's what you get for trying to kidnap-" "And kill-" "Yes E, and kill us." She says.
He looks up at them, "I don't... Know who they are. They just offered a lot of money if I capture you... Please don't kill me.".
E scoffs, "Right like we believe you-" "I do." Lily says, looking up at E
"What, we're going to believe every killer we encounter-" "It's our best lead right now... Okay, what's your name?" She says.
"Seth. Seth Angelo." He says, trying to stand.
"Alright then... Seth. You're going to lead us to whoever's trying to get me." She says, standing up.
"This is crazy, we're supposed to believe this guy?" E whispers to her.
"It's our best bet."
"Well, I'm not a good gambler so-"
"It'll work... Trust me." She says, taking their hand softly.
E's face warms up at her touch, but doesn't make an attempt to move it away, "... Fine, but this better work. Or... I don't know, I'll eat... My... Own... Foooooot?"
She lets go, "Gross. Now let's get going. Lead the way."
[File Unlocked]
Name: Seth Angelo
Age: 21
Race: Italian American
Type: Non-Magic User
Specialization: Hand to hand combat
Record: Never had any recorded criminal offences then maybe a couple trespasses
Threat: Almost non-existent
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