Fake Reflection

Shane walked quickly to the bathroom he saw Kimmie go in. Its been a week since she’s talked to him. He knows she’s been spending all of her time with Shadows, and he doesn’t like it one bit. He reached the door just as she opened it to step out, and he pushed her back in closing the door behind him. “What the hell are you doing?” she snapped keeping her voice down. “ I could ask you the same thing.” Shane snapped back. “You’re going to blow our cover.” she continued ignoring what Shane was hinting at. “Tammy is everywhere, what if she seen you?” she asked. “On a first name basis now?” Shane asked cocking a brow. “Jesus Christ Kimmie, we’re here to collect evidence, to do a job, not make friends.” he said. “I am doing my job.” she replied. “Really? There’s a job tonight. Are you going to be able to follow them?” he asked. Kimmie hesitated. She knew there was a job tonight. Matt said it wouldn’t take long, and her to stay. “I can’t.” she whispered. “Why?” he asked knowing. “I promised Matt I would be here when he got back.” she told him. Shane shook his head, disappointment washing his face. “What the hell are you doing? You’re getting to close.” he said. Kimmie glared at him, not in the mood to deal with this. “I have to go before we get caught.” she said pushing past him, and leaving the bathroom without even a second glance.

Shane let out a sigh, and left the bathroom. He was worried about her. Of all the people in the world, why did it have to be Shadows? He knew she would never see him, but a criminal? She really knew how to pick them. He didn’t know what to do. Kimmie was burying herself deep, and he was afraid of what would happen once everything came out, because it will. These people were trusting her enough to be a part of their personal lives. Things were only going to be worse for her. Not to mention her own emotions were already getting in the way of her doing her real job. This whole investigation could be compromised. If he could get more than two seconds with her maybe he could talk some sense into her. Shane joined Dan by the front door. “Where were you?” Dan asked as the two men waited for the guys. “Had to take a leak.” Shane mumbled. Dan nodded, and looked down the hall to Matt’s office waiting for them to come out. “What are we doing tonight?” Shane asked. “Extra muscle, and watch dogs.” Dan told him as the guys started to exit Matt’s office. “Sounds like fun.” Shane replied a little sarcastic. Dan chuckled, “Better than babysitting,” Dan said looking at him, “Might see some action tonight.” he finished a little excited.

“Let’s hope we can avoid too much conflict.” Matt said as the guys joined them. “You never let me have any fun,” Dan whined a little, “I got all this,” he continued flexing his muscles like a bodybuilder, “And nothing to do with it.” he finished, hanging his head, and arms down as he pouted a little. “Sure you do,” Jimmy piped up with a grin, “You can use it to look pretty.” he said pinching Dan’s cheek. He slapped his hand away, and rubbed his cheek, “I am pretty, aren’t I?” he asked kind of proud. “Gorgeous.” Brian sarcastically replied with a roll of his eyes. “It’s okay to be jealous,” Dan told him with a cocky grin, “Not all of us can look this good.” he finished motioning down himself. “Please you wish you looked as good as me.” Brian said with his own arrogant smile. “Guys,” Johnny interrupted, “I think we all can agree when I say that The Rev is the prettiest one.” he said. “I am a beautiful motherfucker.” Jimmy agreed, “Thanks short-shit, and just for that you can be second to my gorgeousness.” he said dropping an arm across the shorter man’s shoulders. “Good now that we’ve determined who the prettiest is, can we get going?” Matt asked, not hiding the fact that he was still amused with them even though they were delaying a very important job. “Sorry Captain. Lead the way.” Jimmy said motioning to the door. Matt walked to the door, and opened it before pausing, and looking back at them, “And by the way,” he started with a smirk, “You bitches ain’t got nothing on me.” he finished walking out the door.

Kimmie walked back into the living room noticing Tammy was the only one there. “Where did Lilly and the Wonder Twins go?” she asked plopping down on the couch next to her. Tammy chuckled, “She wanted to take Jasper for a walk on the beach, and they went with her.” she said. Tammy looked a Jena with a grin, “I don’t think she’s going to give you your dog back if things don’t work out with Matt.” she told her. Kimmie smiled, “I don’t think I would be able to ask her for him back.” she told her honestly. “Well lets hope you don’t have too.” Tammy said. Kimmie felt the guilt start to pull at her again. Its all going to come out eventually, and she knew he was going to get hurt in the end, but she couldn’t help it. She loved the way he made her feel. She loved being the reason he smiled that smile making her weak in the knees. He made her feel wanted, almost needed. Kimmie completely forgets about her job when she’s around him. Which makes her feel guilty for a whole other reason. With a heavy sigh, Kimmie picked up her purse off the floor, and opened it.

Tammy looked over at her, confusion crossing her face. “Are you leaving?” she asked. “Yeah, but I’ll be back.” Kimmie said digging in her purse for her keys. They were in view, but it was easier to lie to the woman when she wasn’t looking at her. “I haven’t been home in like a week. I should probably make sure the place hasn’t been broken into.” she finished pulling out her keys. “Or burnt down.” Tammy added with a grin. Kimmie looked at her wide eyed, “Don’t tell me that.” she said playfully slapping her on the arm. “You better hurry.” Tammy chuckled. Kimmie stood, and threw her purse over her shoulder. “I should be back before Matt is.” she said heading out of the living room. “I’ll text you when they’re on their way if you’re not here yet!” Tammy called after her. “Thanks!” Kimmie yelled back as she disappeared through the doorway.

The guys pulled up to a house, a single light on in the window. Shane looked at it, recognizing it right away. It was the same place they picked up that man’s wife. A gang house. Five Finger Death Punch he remembered the man saying. He wondered what they did now, and if it had something to do with Emily. The seven men climbed out of their two SUVs, and gathered on the sidewalk in front of the house. Tonight was the night. Matt has had enough of this pathetic excuse of a leader. He sent Chris back to them. Told him to tell him he just had to cool off, and came around to the idea. He didn’t tell Chris what he was planning, or when it was going to happen. Matt wanted him to be able to act as naturally as possible, and the less he knew, the easier that was. The guys don’t know about Chris showing up that night either. Matt wants everyone to be natural. He also knew how Brian would react to the new information, and it would have been hard to keep him from coming here, and killing them all.

Zacky walked up to Micah, and Dan handing them both a hand gun. “We have guns.” Shane told him quietly. “These are tranquilizer guns,” Zacky started to explain, “Aim for the neck, it’s the quickest.” he finished before walking away. “You probably won’t even have to use it. The guys are pretty quick.” Dan whispered as they turned their attention to Matt. “Gates, Rev, go around to the back door,” Matt ordered locking his gaze with Shane, “Jarrett go with them, and guard the door.” Shane gave him a nod. “Vengeance, Christ you’re with me at the front, Dan on the door. Five men, knockem’ out and load them up.” Matt finished, and the group split up. This should be simple in and out. There’s always a second location.

Matt’s group quietly walked up the steps, and to the front door. Ke smirked noticing the door had been repaired from his previous visit, and reinforced with steel plates. Like that was going to keep him out. The guys stepped aside as Matt backed up from the door a little. He loved doing this. The key is to aim near the lock. That’s what you’re trying to force open. Try to kick it in at the middle, you’re more than likely just going to put your foot through the door. Matt brought his foot up, and nailed it right next to the doorknob. The steel plate on the inside flew off with the trim, and the recently fixed wall had received a new hole when the door knob hit it.

Matt strolled in, and headed strait for the stairs, ignoring a wide eyed Chris and Jeremy. Zacky and Johnny didn’t though. They were both shot with tranquilizers, and out in a matter of seconds. Matt reached the top of the stairs, and looked down the hall towards Ivan’s room. He knew which one it was, Chris told him. Ivan opened his door, hearing the commotion from downstairs, in time to see Shadows face him. Matt’s eyes flashed with rage, and he stormed down the hall towards him. Ivan slammed the door shut, and locked it when Matt raised his gun. He ran to the window, and forced it open. Fuck the rest of the guys, he was going to save himself. He climbed out, and grabbed onto the drain spout to climb down.

Shane stood outside by the back door, hearing a noise above him. He looked up to see a man he didn’t know trying to climb down. Shane smirked, seeing an opportunity to get on Shadows good side. Maybe he can earn some more trust from him, and get to see more. He raised his tranquilizer gun, and shot the man in the ass cheek. Yeah Vengeance said aim for the neck, but it wasn’t available. Ivan’s eyes widened when he felt the sting from the dart. He looked down to see a man staring up at him with a smirk. He reached down to pull the dart out, but it was too late. The affects already started to kick in, and soon he was out, falling the rest of the way down. Shane watched him land with a thud, “Damn it I wanted to do that.” he heard Shadows voice above him.

Shane looked up to see a smiling Shadows looking down from the window. “Want me to wake him up?” Shane asked with a grin. Matt chuckled, “Nah, that alright. I’ll get over it.” he said as Gates came out the back door, “Who the fuck are you talking to?” he asked Micah. “Me cock boy.” Matt said from the window still grinning. Brian looked up at him, giving him the finger, “Fuck you thunder cunt. They’re all out. Why don’t you quit chit-chatting, and do something.” Brian shot back at him. “Alright. Pick that douche up, and get him in the truck.” Matt ordered with a cocky smirk. “I said you do something.” Brian said. “I am. Giving you orders.” Brian looked at Micah who had an amused look on his face. “You heard the man.” he told him. “Don’t touch that motherfucker.” Shadows said from above. Shane hid his smile, put his hands up, and backed away a little. Brian glared up at Matt. “I fucking hate you.” he grumbled at his leader. Matt laughed, “No you don’t.” he said before disappearing from the window. Brian looked down at the unconscious Ivan, and bent down to pick him up. “I can get him if you want.” Shane offered. Brian glanced at him before throwing Ivan over his shoulder. “He’ll just make you put him down, and make me do it.” he told him as he started heading around front.

Shane followed him around, and watched as they loaded up five men into the back of the vehicles. Two in one, three in the other. He climbed into the SUV with Shadows and Gates, and soon they were off to the next location. He didn’t know where they were headed next. Right now they had five counts of kidnapping on them. Shane was sure the night was going to end with five more counts of murder on top of the one. It wouldn’t be much longer before they had enough evidence to bring them down. Then he could get Kimmie away from Shadows. He may not hurt her, but surely this life could get her killed. Then again so can the life of a cop, but at least then she would be on the right side of the law.

The guys pulled up to a huge enclosed dock. Shane watched as everyone, but Christ, picked up one of the unconscious men, and carried them to the dock entrance. Johnny unlocked the door. Shane’s eyes widened when Christ flicked on the light, and they all walked in. The place was huge. This must be their private dock. They had a speed boat, jet skis, a yacht, and a commercial fishing boat, which is the one everyone was headed to. It was obvious the thing never saw a day of fishing. It almost looked brand new, it was so clean. Johnny pushed a button on his remote key chain as the guys dropped the men on the deck. Shane watched as the entire ocean side wall started to raise up like a garage door. Matt started the boat, and as soon as the door was high enough, he pulled out.

Matt drove out a few miles from the dock. The guys restrained the unconscious men in chairs, and placed their feet into aluminum tubs. Matt killed the engine, and dropped anchor. He joined everyone else on deck. “Wakem’ up.” he told Johnny. He reached into a black bag he was carrying, and pulled out five syringes, One by one he injected them, and they slowly started to come to. Smirks spread through the group as scared eyes fell upon them. Except for Ivan. His were filled with rage. “What the fuck is going on?” he demanded. Matt glared at him, “You know exactly what’s going on.” he said low. Ivan met his glare. That bitch must have rolled on him.

Matt stepped closer to him, and crouched down to eye level. “You disrespected me, broke my rules, and sent someone into my home.” Matt started anger flaring. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Ivan lied, interrupting him. “Oh, no?” Matt asked, standing strait, “Rev,” he said holding out his hand. Jimmy pulled out the video camera from his coat pocket, and handed it to him. Matt crouched back down,opened the screen, and hit play. Ivan watched Emily’s entire confession before Matt slapped the screen closed, and stood again. “Still don’t know what I’m talking about?” Matt asked as he chucked the camera into the ocean. Ivan remained silent, and Matt smirked. “But that’s not all is it?” Matt asked not needing an answer. He moved behind Ivan, and placed his hands on his shoulders. “See a simple final warning is all you would have gotten for Emily,” Matt started to explain, “Not that you would have listened to that warning,” he added. “But you had to go and threaten my family.” he said receiving confused looks from the guys. Matt ignored their stares and continued. “Heard you even had some pretty heavy artillery. Were just going to come in and blow us all away.” he finished glancing at Brian. He hadn’t caught on yet. A grin crossed Matt’s face, “That reminds me.” he said walking over to Chris on the end. Matt pulled out a switch blade, and cut his ropes. “What the fuck are you doing?” Brian asked. Matt didn’t get a chance to reply before Ivan’s voice filled the air. “You fucking traitor!” he spat at Chris. He knew exactly how Shadows found out the rest.

The guys looked at their leader for answers, but he wouldn’t give them. They would see. “You wanted to kill a child.” Chris shot back at him. Matt looked at Brian again. It set in that time. He saw the rage sweep his face. “That’s my daughter, you piece of shit!” Brian hissed lunging for the man only to be held back by Jimmy and Zacky. “Untie this fucker! I’m going to squeeze the life out of him myself!” he snapped fighting against Jimmy and Zacky. “In a minute.” Matt said walking over to a small motor boat attached to the side of the fishing boat. He lowered it into the water, and dropped a rope ladder over the side. “Dan, Micah take Chris back to their house.” he told them. “Damn it. I wanted to watch Gates rip this guy a new asshole.” Shane piped up a little disappointed. Matt chuckled. He was starting to like this guy. “I’ll tell you all about it.” Matt promised. “Not as good, but I’ll take it.” Shane said walking to the side of the boat. He was being honest, and actually kind of disappointed. He doesn’t have any children of his own, but his oldest sister had two girls, and he would do the same if it was them.

Chris took one final look at the men he once called friends. None of them hid the betrayal in their eyes. “You killed us.” he heard Zoltan whisper as he started to walk away. Chris paused, and looked at him, “You killed yourselves when you agreed to this.” he said before turning and walking to Dan and Micah. He got ready to climb down when Shadows voice stopped him. “Chris,” he looked at him, “Disappear.” Matt told him.

Notes

I am so sorry for the late update guys. I wish I could say I had a good excuse for it, but I don't :(
Thank you Kimmie for kicking my ass in gear, and pulling me away from my video game.....fucking Minecraft. Who would have thought such a simple game could be so addictive.
Next half of this coming in the next chapter, and I promise not to make you wait as long :)