Town: Join the Vipers
From Create Your Own Story
You decided to join the Vipers, after all, you do know a few members and despite their reputation, they are more of a family than a gang. After getting dressed and cleaning up the dishes, you head on over to the Deuces, a club that the Vipers are known to frequent.
To save some time, you decided to cut through the excuse of a park that belongs to the Fringe and were near the old playground when you heard some noises and what sounded suspiciously like a scream.
You recognize the screaming voice... It's Ashley, your friend Bobby's younger sister! You dash to where you heard Ashley last and you come to a small clearing to see three members of the Aces 360s surrounding her, reaching out and grabbing her. You run as fast as your legs can take you, and you fortunately come to them before they could rape her. You see red as you leap towards the men who you identify as Rocco, a tall, broad, blonde youth, Sam, a smaller but clever and shady looking brown-haired youth, and Dan, a tall, furious, and intelligent looking red haired man, around the same age as the others; some of the "enforcers" of the Aces 360s. You catch Rocco by surprise, pushing him, and since he was in the process of taking off his pants, they get caught around his ankles and he lets out a yelp as he falls. The rest turn towards you and start to rush, but you manage to push one off and elbow the other, putting yourself between them and Ashley. You take hold of her hand to help her up, awkwardly managing to keep yourself in front, never taking your eyes off the three men.
Rocco has managed to fix himself up, but he had a slight limp. He looks at you, furious, but Dan pushes him back and says "Look who we have here... I guess he thinks he's some kinda hero, huh?". Dan sneers to his friends and the other two laughed as Slim cracks his knuckles. You know that you and Ashley are outnumbered, but you are determined to get Ashley and yourself out of there. She looked faint and fragile, but determined to protect herself now that she had a chance. She was small and didn't look strong, but if she was anything like Bobby, it was a mistake to underestimate her. Her proud face and practical clothing said she was. You get ready, deciding to attack Dan, as he seemed to be the leader, and leave Rocco to Ashley as he was already injured. The three rushed at you again, and you managing to dodge Sam, throwing a strong punch straight at Dan. A loud thump sounded, and he roared at you, eyes closed and hands on his nose. Ashley had tripped Rocco, and was facing Sam, who you attacked from behind. You pull him back just before he punches Ashley, when Dan grabs you and pulled you into a lock, arms around your throat. Rocco lay moaning on the ground, and Ashley kicked Sam in the gut, but he just clenched his jaw and grabbed her and pulled her close, her long light brown curls swishing. Ashely reaches out to you and says something, but you are starting to lose focus. She's close enough to grasp your flailing hand, a quiet thank you for your help, even if it was in vain. Things sounded emptier, and the fringes of your voice were darkening, when suddenly a soft angelic voice sounded. "I never abandon friends, you asses." The curse sounded strange on from the woman's voice.
Dan releases his grasp just enough to let a breath into your lungs, and you take the sweet air. You look over Sam's shoulder to see Bobby, looking furious, his face as red as his hair, Nico, with his spiky blue hair and rough clothing, and Robert, a quiet unassuming man with, with Petra, Ashley's best friend, a short, outgoing brunette.You haphazardly think that Petra must have been with Ashely, getting away from the three stooges when they grabbed Ashley and going for help. The three men follow your gaze and you smile at their faces as they realize they no longer have the advantage. Dan lets you go and backs off, you falling to your knees, rubbing your throat.
Bobby's gruff voice harshly told the the three attackers to leave before they got hurt. Dan, the leader, quickly glanced around as he slowly stepped back. "Offer only valid for a limited time." Bobby added.
Dan furiously looked around, and we all saw the gears in his head turning, but he saw no way to fight back. He took off and his friends followed, Rocco stumbling every few steps but not slowing down.
Bobby left the others to deal with those three, and he rushed over to his sister and engulfed her in a bone crushing hug, as both you and he noticed that Ashley's hand was still locked with yours. She removed it to hug her brother back, and when they parted turned her head down and away, blushing.
Bobby looked at you, unsure. He pulls you up off the ground "Thanks, man. It's..." He paused. "Just..." He looked even more unsure. "Thanks."
You rub your throat and reply "No problem. Glad to help." Speaking feels strange, but it's wonderful to be able to do it again. The Fringe air doesn't seem so foul anymore.
The six of you make your way to the club where you are greeted by the other members. You are somehow both nervous and at peace. Life seems more vivid since seeing the end of it so close.
Bobby goes off to tell Trent, the leader, what happened. They come back, discussing what to do. Trent tells Bobby "Tell everyone to be on the alert. Watch out for fellow members. The Ace 360s are serious and they aren't going to let this go." Bobby nods and starts off to do as Trent asks. As he is leaving Trent adds "Anyone who associated with us should never be alone. They aren't going to come after just us."
Trent turns his gaze to you. He's older then you, by perhaps fifteen years. His eyes are piercing. "Thank you. We value those who help our members." The vipers weren't that violent, but this man had a sort of threatening look and sound to him, even though he was thanking you. "Tell me what happened." He ordered.
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