Survival of the fittest - AmyMarie and Shadowfax

[Shadowfax]

Ashelin hadn't expected that kind of a reply so she was silent for a moment, but kept the same stance and did not remove the gun from Jack's head. Jack himself was shocked at his bosses words and began to stammer like a child.

"Boss, you wouldn't!" he pleaded as he saw the gun aimed at him.

"What kind of a leader would shoot his own man?" Ashelin asked seriously.

She was aware of George, Sam and Aimee's positions but she dare not look at them, though she felt guilty and bad for Sam who was still crying like a child. He had reason too aswell. A boy of his age should not be exposed to things like this. She held Matt's gaze. She could see the unkindness and murder in his eyes, but she wanted to see if he were bluffing or not.

"Let them go, now" she said dangerously.

(Matt can shoot the gun out her hand if U wanted)

[UncoordinatedPisces]

(OOC: Good idea xD)

"A leader who wanted no crap, that's who" Matt replied, hauling Sam in front of him. He was ready to shoot the boy if need be. First, he fired at Jack's feet. Not hitting him full on but skimming him enough to feel it. Matt fired again, this time at Ashelin's hand. The bullet again, skimmed the edges of her hand just enough for her to drop it.

Matt nodded towards Ashelin, and finally the others made a move on her. Even unarmed it took a few pairs of hands to get her arms behind her back.

"Right then", Matt said, clapping his hands together cheerfully "Out to the car park, we'll sort out things there". With fear being the prominent expression on both Aimee & George's faces, the gang began to walk their hostages out. Matt half dragged Sam by the hood of his hoodie.

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Ashelin felt her hand suddenly throbbing and she then realized that the gun in her hand was on the floor. The bullet that had grazed her hand caused it to bleed and she swore rudely at Matt who was smirking at her. Then, three men began wrestling her to try and get her hands behind her back, but it took them a while as she was so strong and angry. Once restrained, Ashelin looked at Matt with utter hatred in her eyes.

"Im gonna kill you" She growled before they dragged them all off towards the car park.

Sam let out a cry of fear when Matt pulled him along by his hoodie hood and he followed uselessly. Sam looked over at Aimee. He tried to be brave but he couldn't bring himself to stop crying.

"Hey boss, you weren't gonna shoot me were you?" Jack asked Matt as he pushed Ashelin along, occasionally stabbing her in the back with the point of his rifle.

[UncoordinatedPisces]

While George was in complete shock, Aimee was just out of her mind. She was already sobbing. Although, when Sam looked at her, she tried her hardest to stop. If she felt like this, god knows how he felt. Matt heard his fellow member and rolled his eyes.
"Of course not you idiot", although, no one who heard could be sure he meant it.

Once they had got outside, Matt ordered for everyone to be put on their knee's, hands on heads. Harvey, who was now holding Aimee was impatient and just shoved her to the ground, she had been trying to take the movement steady because of her leg. George dropped to his knees and glanced at his sister before looking at Ashelin as if to say he was sorry. Matt copied his minor's idea of shoving and pushed Sam to the ground harshly.

The slamming of a car door could be heard. Aaron had seen his gang return. He saw four new figures, and a couple missing. Shrugging, he strode over, he was still wearing his trademark sunglasses.
"Who are this lot boss? Aren't we missing one or two of our own?" he asked, not looking at the hostages directly.

George couldn't believe it. He dragged his eyes of his sister and looked up. His best friend was standing there. Aimee had noticed, and she was about to call out to him but George put a finger to his lips. Matt grinned. Although the other gang members didn't trust the newcomer Aaron, Matt loved him.
"Well, Aaron, I've never told you about the St Johns but-"
"St. Johns?" Aaron interrupted suddenly. He whipped off his glasses and looked at the two closest figures. George and Aimee St John. First, as he looked directly into George's eyes, he had to stop himself from smiling. Next, he had to stop himself from helping him.

"Yes...know them?"
"Oh no...no...please continue". Matt raised a brow but continued talking,
"Well, George wanted to join me initially. He would of been a great member an all, quick on his feet and woulda been good with a gun if we trained him up a little. He didn't want the guys have a little fun with Miss St John over there, don't see why not though" Matt shot Aimee a look that terrified her.

This was all news to Aaron. He rubbed the back of his neck.
"Uhh, what about these two?". He doubted that they weren't traveling with his friend and his sister.
"I haven't the faintest idea, but this kid won't stop crying for god's sake" he murmured. "Still haven't decided what I'm going to do with them all yet..."

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Both Ashelin and Sam dropped to their knees before the gang. Sam was crying still, but he tried to stop it as he knew Matt wasn't happy.

Ashelin saw the recognition in George and Aaron's eyes when Aaron revealed himself, but she said nothing especially as she saw Aimee go to say something, but George silenced her. This must be the gang that George used to be in and sure enough, Matt confirmed that later on. She then caught Sam's eye and tried to give him a reassuring look, but all that came to her was a nod of her head.

When Aaron turned the gangs attention to herself and Sam however she looked up at Matt and wondered what they planned to do with them exactly. When their eyes were on George and Aimee, she seized her chance and kicked Jack in between the legs sending him whimpering to the floor. One of the other members in the gang rushed forward and hit her across the face, pushing her to the floor again. She hit the floor cheek first and felt rough hands around her wrist again.

"KILL HER! MATT, FOR GODS SAKE KILL HER!" Jack snapped, struggling to his feet.

[UncoordinatedPisces]

Matt had watched how Ashelin was moving. As much as he hated to admit it, that girl knew how to fight. With a twitch of his upper lip, he walked over to Jack. He stared the younger man straight in the eye.
"Do not shout at me". Although there were older members than him in his gang, they knew how to act around Matt. When people pushed his buttons, he was known to do unspeakable things.

Matt crouched to Ashelin's level and grinned at her. "Now, as much as I hate to admit it, you know how to fight. I can offer you a place in the gang. A place you have somewhere to sleep, plenty eat, and do as you wish...certain rules apply though but they concern your loyalty towards me". He stopped, waiting for some sort of reply or expression. "I know you'll refuse, but you know what? I am determined to make you join. I have ways of convincing you".

Aaron watched with worry, but didn't show it in her face. 1 down, 3 to go, he thought. Matt moved to the little boy. He eyed him over for a moment and waved his hand. "Not worth keeping". Aaron knew this meant death. When Matt moved to Aimee and George, he watched with increased desperation. Matt began chuckling at the girl staring up at him in complete and utter fear. He liked seeing the expression in her eyes. "What to do with you two eh?".

George looked to the ground and gritted his teeth.
"Matt, look, I'll never join your gang. I don't even know why you're after me and Aimee. Just let us go. We'll move out of Wales". Matt stopped, thought a little, and began to laugh full on.
"George, look" he said, imitating him. "Don't you see? Your sister means a lot to us really. We'll keep her alive, but we can't promise nothing isn't going to happen, if you know what I mean" George struggled against the hands that held him. "You however, well, you're a waste if we kill you but a burden if we keep you. I think I'll enjoy seeing you shot though so, yeah".

Aimee had an inward gasp, followed by a sob.
"Please-" Matt wasn't going to deal with teenager sobs and upset. He gave her one hard, silencing slap and smirked. George lept up but Matt was quick to deal out a kick in the stomach.
"Please what?" Matt asked her. Aimee said nothing.

Aaron tapped Matt's shoulder.
"Hey Matt. I was just thinking, maybe we don't have to kill anybody here-"
"What, you don't agree with me?"
"No, not really. How 'bout we have a conversation. Alone". Matt took a moment for consideration before nodding.
"Keep a hold of them" the men's grips tightened as the pair walked back to the car.

George glanced up, maybe their was hope. Aaron had a way of convincing people. Aimee had attempted to reach out to hold George's hand, to do anything of comfort for them both, but the people around them prevented any sort of thing.

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Jack winced as Matt told him to not shout at him. The man fell back and silenced himself out of respect. As Matt looked down at Ashelin she struggled against the man that was holding her down. Every part of her wanted to beat this man senseless. He had a cruel way about him and Ashelin didn't understand why. She would have headbutted him if he were nearer to her, but he wasn't quite quick enough.

"Go to hell" She told Matt when he assured her he would convince her to join his gang.

Sam cowered as he approached Aimee, George and himself. He had never been so scared of an individual in his life and the boy was visibly shaking now. His crying had ceased, but his tears remained on his cheeks. When Matt said he wasn't needed Sam thought he was going to be released for a moment, but when he said the same to George, he was horrified. But then Aaron intervened and led Matt away.

Ashelin watched them suspiciously as they passed her. Jack was on his feet now and looked down at Ashelin with utter hate.

"Do anything like that again-" He began, but Ashelin interrupted with a smirk.

"You'll cower and wither in pain again"

She looked over at George, Sam and Aimee helplessly. She was ashamed of herself for allowing them to capture them all.

[UncoordinatedPisces]

Aaron and Matt returned after a few minutes. It seemed Aaron's magic had worked. Still, Aaron didn't know how this was going to end up.
"Boys, I've decided. Aaron 'ere said he can convince George to be loyal to us and not care about what we get up. He also pointed out to me the size of the young lad here. He can get through windows we can't. He'll be handy. Same things apply to what I said about that one" he said pointing at Ashelin "And Aimee".

A few grumbles of complaint were soon overshadowed with murmurs of agreement.
"Harvey, go get the cuffs". Harvey handed Aimee over to another man and went to the jeep. George looked up at Aaron, cuffs? Surely Aaron hadn't given them to the gang. Aaron would of had full access to the police station because of his father. Maybe it was just a joining gift he had to supply. Harvey returned and the men began to cuff the others.

They had great difficulty with Ashelin, but it was fairly easy with the other three despite the struggling.
"We can't fit them all in the jeep boss" Harvey pointed out, lifted Aimee to her feet after he had put the cuffs on. Aaron butted in.
"Get George's car keys and use that car as well". Matt nodded approvingly. Aaron went over to George and fished his hand into his pocket. He looked straight into his peer's eyes and took them out. George knew that Aaron was on his side.

"I'll take Jack with me and drive-"
"You can drive George and the woman, find out her name as well. We'll have the kids in the open boot of the jeep". Aaron nodded and he took George off his original holder. He was rough with his friend, just to get rid of any suspicions Matt may of had. With a shove, he got George into the backseat of his car. Aaron motioned for Jack to bring Ashelin over and put her in the back seat. Aaron lent close to George once Matt's back was turned as the other gang members hauled Aimee and Sam into the boot of the car.
"We'll sort things out in a minute mate...good to see you" he whispered.

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Ashelin did not approve of being cuffed and she tried to make a run for it once she was cuffed. These men were starting to tick her off and she wanted every one of them dead. She was soon being hauled off in one direction with George, whilst Aimee and Sam were put into the boot of a jeep. Sam was still shaking, but he tried to put on a brave face for Aimee as they lifted them back into the jeep.

"Move it"

Ashelin suddenly felt herself being pushed forward by Jack. He had a serious grudge with her now and was not going to make her life with the gang pleasant. These were the worst kind of people for Ashelin to fall in with. Unfaithful, petty low life thieves. When they were level with the car, Jack made sure that Ashelin's head hit the side of the car as he pushed her into the back. Ashelin winced and now her head felt like it was going to explode. She lay her head back against the seat and looked over to her left at George.

"This must be the famous gang you told me about" She said weakly.

Sam watched from the jeep as George and Ashelin were sat down in the back of the car. He wanted to run to them, to save Aimee and take the gang out. Those happy memories in the shop had disappeared and he just wanted to disappear.

[UncoordinatedPisces]

Aimee landed with a thud into the jeep, and was thankful they had put Sam down next to her rather than opposite. She had passed the stage of crying. Now she just wanted to know what was going to happen. In a way, she could guess. The reality was too much to bear though.
"Sam?" she said quietly. "It'll be alright" she said half-heartedly. "At least they won't kill us...".
"Yet" said Matt, only managing to hear the teenager as he climbed into the car. Harvey was at the wheel, and he was in the front passenger seat. "Lets go" he murmured as the car started and the rest of them climbed in.

George watched the black jeep begin to drive away and prayed for Aimee. At hearing Ashelin, he turned to face her.
"Infamous" he said, correcting her. These people were known for all the wrong reasons. Aaron sat in the drivers seat and waited for Jack to climb in. He had a plan, but it involved managing to keep Jack quiet. Wouldn't be too hard. Once the man did so, he locked the door's from the inside and started up the engine.

"Its wonderful to see you again", Aaron said immediately afterwards. Not bothering to check Jack's expression. "I hoped it wouldn't be in this situation though buddy...". George managed a smile and tears came to his eyes. He was softer than Aaron when it came to reunions.
"Its been a while Aaron. I thought you had died from the virus, instead you've joined-" George stopped and his face turned serious "You've joined a gang. Of all things Aaron. I thought you weren't getting into things like this anymore. You had a job lined up in the police as well-"
"I know it looks bad George, but my future job doesn't matter now in a world like this does it?" George sighed, having to agree.

Aaron then acknowledged Jack. Aaron was rather unforgiving, not ruthless or evil as Matt was, but Aaron had a chip on his shoulder from his youth. "You breath a word of this to Matt and I'll make sure you get what's coming to you. I know you've been stealing from the supply box mate so I can have you done for. You hear me?".