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Darkness Surrounding

Rescue Mission

Jolie’s POV

“I’m going too,” I announced, Matt didn’t think that I would stay here and wait when they all got their selves into danger for me and my sister, did he?

Matt looked at me from the side as if he hadn’t heard what I said. But I wouldn’t back down, no matter what he would say. This was a family matter and Emery was my sister, my best friend, my everything. I would be there when we got her out, I would be there to help. “You can’t go in there alone, especially with the state that my father is in. He is unpredictable and the mansion can be like a maze.”

“No. You are staying here with—” Matt started, shaking his head. I knew he wouldn’t give in that easily.

“No! I’m not staying home and anxiously waiting for you to rescue my sister! I know that house better than any one of you and could tell which guard is on patrol when. You’re not doing this without me!” I held my ground, Matt wouldn’t stand a chance, not this time. I had to see Emery myself, had to see that Matt would be getting out alive, that everyone of my friends were going to be safe.

“That answer is no—”

“She may have a point, Shads,” Zacky said, standing up and giving Matt a pointed look. “After having been in the mansion a handful of times, I can honestly say that I have never been the same place twice. It would be good to have the inside knowledge, especially with the guards. We know they are sharp shooters and any leg up with help us with our mission.”

I could see how much Matt hated that his man, especially Zack was uniting with me. And I looked at him quickly giving him a smile in gratitude. He was thinking that I could be useful, that I could really help them, and I was glad that he didn’t think I was this little girl who always should stay behind, Matt had to see that there was more in me than that.

“You’re not going alone and that is final,” I said firmly, crossing my arms over my chest and giving Matt a challenging look. I saw the wheels turning in Matt head and I knew I was close to victory now. “I’m going with you!”

He growled one more time and took a step towards me, pointing his finger in my direction. “Fine,” He agreed unwillingly. “But you will stay with Gates and the Rev and you will get out of that mansion as soon as your sister is free. Do you understand me?”

“We will make sure the girls get out safely,” Gates nodded. And I felt a smile coming over my face, thankful that Gates agreed to let me go with them. “They are the number one priority.”

“Agreed,” everyone in the room said just as Matt’s phone vibrated with a text from the guards.

“Alright, that’s the go ahead from our intelligence inside the mansion. Let’s get suited up, packed up, and ready to move. We load the vans in ten!” Matt announced, followed the scurrying of every person in the room. “We’re going in!”

I felt my heart beating faster, it was finally the time where we would free my sister. Emery had been alone way too long. I couldn’t wait to hug her and see her, see that she was fine and save. I could imagine what Brian must be feeling, the waiting was almost over.

The guys had everything prepared, there was this one chance and we had to take it. I inhaled deeply and let the air out of my lungs in a long push. I had to stay calm and concentrated no matter what happened.

Matt was still giving instructions while Zack helped me into the van, where Brian was already waiting, ready to go.

“Jolie, no matter what you see at the mansion, you have to stay strong. I know you lived there and grew up there, and it might get ugly, but remember why we are there, to get out Emery.” Gates said and looked at me intensely.

“I know, I will stay strong no matter what. Emery is the main priority, we need to find her as soon as possible.” I nodded and tried to calm my raging heart.

“What if you run into your father?” Gates pressed forward and I licked my lips, what did he want to hear? “So?” I shrugged. “Are you able to do everything possible to get away from him, be prepared for every-fucking-thing. He will probably try it all.” He continued and I nodded, he was right, I should be prepared for everything, but how could I be prepared if I had no idea what was coming at me?

“We will be there, too Gates.” Jimmy announced popping his head in. “I won’t let him get near her. We are prepared, and Jo will listen when we tell her to run, right?” He looked at me for reassurance and I nodded. “Of course. I will follow your instructions, I will not hinder you.” I added quickly and Brian shook his head.

“That’s not what I meant, are you ready to say goodbye, for the last time… to the life, to the rest of the family beside Emery that you have? We don’t have time for you to dwell on-”

“You think I would regret going away from that-” I started when Matt jumped into the back of the van ordering Jimmy to drive and Zack to get into the other van with Body and the Berry’s.

“What are you talking about, leave her the fuck alone” Matt growled looking at Gates.

“Was just making sure” Gates shrugged and I nodded, he was being an ass about it, but I could understand him too. He was on the edge since weeks, no wonder he was taking no chances.

Matt clapped with his hand against the roof and motioned for Jimmy to drive. He then dropped down beside me and took my hands in his. “Are you okay, you can still stay back?! No one would think that you are weak.”

“Do you think that?” I asked him and looked deep into his hazel eyes. “Think what?” Matt frowned looking genuinely confused. “That I am weak, that I should stay home do the cooking?” I asked and Matt began to smile, his hand caressing my cheek “You, Jolie Pagano, are probably the bravest person I know.”

I lifted my brow not believing a word he said “Don’t make fun of me, Matt” I slapped his hand away but he quickly held my hands back together with his. “That was no joke, babe. What you and your sister have been through, you escaped your father, more often than he knows, you took his wrath upon you, you lived through it, you got kidnapped by a bunch of fools, wanting to sell you, living with them, falling in love with one of them, the biggest fool of them probably all” He whispered those last words into my ear. “You were kidnapped by criminals, rapists, you got beaten” His voice turned harsh “You went through it all, you my love, are the bravest woman on this planet, don’t ever think, that I didn’t know that, don’t ever think I would think anything less of you, just because I want to keep you safe. I know you more courage than most of the men on this planet. I just-I just want to know you are safe, and that’s all. I just want to have the safety of coming back to you, knowing you are still there. I don’t want to risk your life for anything, babe. You are my life, babe”

Tears welled up in my eyes and I swallowed thickly, he didn’t think anything less of me, he thought what no one else ever saw in my and that made my heart swell even more for this man, my love.

“Thank you.” I kissed him deeply, holding on to the west he was wearing. Matt’s arms closed around me and he held me close.

“We are here, at the safety spot, waiting for the SWAT Team to head out. Jeremy said he would inform us as soon as he knew when it would start and give us a timeframe of 5 minutes to get our asses through the gates” Jimmy announced looking at his phone. “So we all gotta stay on full alert, it could be any moment.”

I looked at Matt “I love you” I told him and he smiled “I love you, too. And when you go in there, keep in mind I want you healthy and whole back. So don’t take any risks. Jimmy and Gates are there to do the dirty work, okay?” He looked at me deeply and I nodded. “I know, I will guide the way and stay back, got it.” He sighed “Why do I have such an independent woman?” He groaned and then chuckled when I boxed his side. “You love that about me.” I announced and he grinned “That’s right.”

Minutes passed by, Gates got more and more restless, Matt had to make him sit down three times by now.

“Jo?” Matt’s voice roused me from my thoughts. “Yeah?” I looked up at him. “I want you to take this.” He held out a small gun. “I will tug it in the back of your pants, the safety is on, do you remember how to use it?” He asked and I nodded “Yes, I do. Are you sure?” I asked and Matt nodded “Better safe than sorry, right?” He gave me a sad smile “I hope you won’t need it. And don’t shoot one of us, please?” He laughed and I chuckled “I’ll try, at least I can fix you back up, right?”

“Not funny” Gates muttered.

“Another thing” Matt turned me towards him. He looked at me with a weird expression “What is it?” I asked concerned “I- I don’t know how to tell you this, but-” He searched for words “What is it?”
“Your father-” Matt started again and sighed “I will end it, Jo. I want you to know that. And I know what an asshole he is, but he is still your father and I want you to know what I plan to do.” He said finally and I nodded. His words slowly sinking in, Matt planned to end it, meaning kill my father, how was that making me feel? Should I hate Matt? Should I feel pity? What should I feel?

“Jo? Did you hear me?” Matt asked, touching my cheek softly, rousing me from my thoughts. “I did. I don’t know what to think, honestly. I mean, yes he is my father, but he never, he never really was being a father, right? Since our mother is gone, he was going more and more insane so… I don’t think I would miss him. I wouldn’t hold that against you, Matt. You do what is right, it has to end, and if that is with the life of Danny Pagano, so it must be.” The words left my mouth and I would think they would leave a bad taste, but they didn’t. It was the truth, what my fath- what Danny Pagano did to Emery and me was horrible and no one should live through that, especially not his own daughters. So it was right, Matt was right, it had to end, no matter what.

“Thank you” Matt pulled me close and kissed me just as Jimmy gave the signal “They are leaving. In 2 minutes we are heading in. Get ready, the show is about to start.”



Brian’s POV

This was the moment I had been waiting for, I had the door of the van open before Jimmy had even finished his sentence.

It was finally time to raid the Pagano mansion, it was time to get Emery out of this hellhole. I knew we had to be careful, it could still be that Pagano was trying to trick us, but I didn’t care, even if this was a suicide mission I would get in, get Emery out and whatever happened to me that happened.

I didn’t give a shit anymore, if I wouldn’t be holding Emery in my soon, I would go freaking crazy, and I knew that most people were already thinking that I was crazy, but fuck them.
They didn’t know anything.
They never lost someone, something so dear to them like my princess was to me, and her suffering because she had put me before her. Damn, how could I make up for that? Like ever?

I waited for Jimmy and Jolie to follow me, we had Jolie in the middle, Jimmy taking the back, while I made the coast clear. The gates were open just as the guard had said.

To my left I could see Matt and his troop heading towards the gates in the opposite direction. We hid beside the gates in the bushes, in a camera free zone, waiting till the cars of Paganos men were out of the picture and we didn’t miss anything.

Matt motioned with his hand forward, he had checked the gates. I motioned for Jimmy that we would be moving in. We ran through the gates, up towards the mansion. Two guards at the door. I lifted my weapon and aimed, the shot didn’t make a sound, and the second guy fell before he had even noticed that his companion was already dead.

The side door to the mansion opened, I aimed, but Jolie hissed at me “That’s Jer” She pointed towards the door and I took the gun down nodding at her. “Stay close behind me. We never know if this still could be a trap.” I didn’t wait for Jolie’s answer but moved forward.

I was surprised just how silent she could move, she wasn’t bad as an assassin I had to admit. Matt chose well, I guess.

I moved to the side of the door, knocked two times and waited, when no one answered I took my gun out, crouched down and kicked in the door, I threw myself in and rolled to the side, aiming at who or whatever was in my way.

“Shit, it’s me.” Jeremy Jolie’s guard stood in the doorway and I motioned for Jolie and Jimmy to follow me. Matt’s group must have found a different entrance, cause they weren’t behind us anymore.

“Jolie?” Jeremy asked when she stepped inside, pressing herself to the wall, as we had instructed her “You took her with you, are you insane?” He hissed at me and I rolled my eyes “We are taking care of her, don’t worry. Is the coast clear? Where are the other guards?” I asked looking around, my eyes searching the area already.

Shots rang in the distance, Matt must have found a group of guards. I felt Jolie stiffen but she didn’t say a word.

“We have to go to the main entrance, then to the left and down into the basement” Jolie announced and Jeremy nodded “Chris is down with Emery, so don’t shoot him. But two guards are at the entrance to the basement, one more at the staircase, Pagano planned on going down to talk to Emery soon.” He explained and I nodded so minimum three more guards in the way to find my girl.

“Let’s go. The sooner we got her, the sooner we are out of here.” I pushed forward, “Jolie, you got your gun ready? Rev, you are prepared?” I asked without looking at them.

“Ready” Jolie said shortly, “Always” Jimmy replied, while Jeremy looked at us dumbfounded but followed behind Jimmy.

“Shouldn’t I go first?” Jeremy asked and I shrugged “I don’t care, I’ll shoot anyone in my way, so your choice to get into my line of fire”

Silence answered me “Jolie, tell me the direction” I said and heard Jolie’s steps coming closer “Through that door at the end of the corridor, then left, the door is hidden behind a plant” She told me with a quiet voice and I nodded. “We are going in”

I went through first, gun at the ready shot the first guy, with a loud thumb he skidded to the floor, the second guy sidestepped my attempt to get a hold of him. “Down” My command sounded through the corridor, I saw in the corner of my eye how Jolie was pushed down from Jimmy, who quickly moved forward, he grabbed the guy to his left from behind, his knife ending the job my gun hadn’t.

Jeremy helped Jolie up and pushed her beside him. I still had an eye on him, not completely trusting him. Just as Matt wouldn’t trust anyone. These girls were the first priority and we wouldn’t trust anyone but our Avenged crew with their lives, if these guards had helped us or not, didn’t matter.

“Here” Jolie pointed towards the door hidden behind a huge plant, the door looked just like the wooden walls beside it and you could easily mistaken it. “I’ll go in first, Jimmy you behind me, then Jolie and you.” I pointed at Jeremy and he nodded.
I opened the door with one wide swing and then waited for someone to run out, we had made some noise by now, so new guards who were hidden could come out by now.

When no one appeared I snuck in, Jimmy was close behind me. “You left, me right, check, kill, go on.” I told him quietly and we both moved into the rooms leading from the main corridor after we went down the staircase to the basement.

I couldn’t recall ever being here, though I knew this was exactly where Pagano had held me, Matt and Zack before our escape.

“Clear” Jimmy said when he reappeared and I nodded “Clear” I said as well.One guard was still left if Jeremy was right, where was he. We had to stay on full alert.

“If you go to the end of the corridor, the door needs to be opened with my identity card” Jeremy announced and moved forward, pushing Jolie into Jimmy’s arms.

“Then go ahead open the goddamn door and where is the last guard?” I narrowed my eyes, what if something would go wrong, while we were so close? No, I wouldn’t let anything get in my way now.

Jeremy moved forward he swiped his card over the door opener and it made sound then it opened. I inhaled deeply, shit, this seemed to easy.

“What the hell!?” A voice behind us sounded, then a gunshot echoed through the air Jimmy threw himself over Jolie, while I quickly turned around. Jeremy groaned, and stumbled against the wall, holding his upper arm. I turned around shot, missing the guard that had been hiding somewhere only by an inch.

“I knew you would betray us” He said, pointing to Jeremy “You were too weak, but wait till the boss gets a hold of you” Jimmy had moved Jolie out of the door, I aimed, but had to sidestep before shooting, another shot running through the air.

He wasn’t good at shooting, his aim completely failed. That he had gotten Jeremy was probably pure luck. I threw myself at him, wouldn’t take any chances by now. My elbow slamming the gun from his hand. He yelled in pain, I punched his nose, blood pouring “You will never get out. Never” He said before I grabbed his neck and with one swift move ended the life of this scumbag.

“JOLIE!” Emery’s voice sounded, weak but it was there and my heart sped up. She was there, so close.

I wiped my hands at the guards uniform to get the blood of me and then stood up, I took one last look around and when I didn’t see or hear anything I entered the cell room. Chris stood there opening the gates. Emery stepped forward, her blonde mane a tangled mess, I could see her bones, some scratches and even bruises were shown on her skin and rage was becoming my new best friend.

“Oh my god! I can’t believe you are here, are you okay?” Emery sobbed into her sister’s neck.
“I’m fine. Are you okay? Are you hurt? We were so worried” Jolie rushed out and they hugged again both girls crying.

“Is everything clear?” I asked in a low voice “So far yes, I will take a look around, you… take your time. I’ll try and find something to patch him up.” With that he disappeared taking Chris and motioning to the hurt Jeremy with him, leaving me and the girls alone.

Emery’s eyes snapped up as she heard my voice, her eyes glued to me. “Brian?” She whispered and Jolie let go of her smiling. “You shouldn’t have come, what if he finds you” She looked near panic now and I stepped forward. I couldn’t hold back any longer, I moved in close, lifted her up into my arms, god she was so fragile. I was afraid to hurt her.

“God, princess. I fucking missed you. I love you” The words popped out as soon as I had her in my arms and Emery began to sob “You shouldn’t be here, I don’t want to lose you, I cant lose you.” She began to push again me, beat against my chest, but I held her firm, stroking her long blonde hair.

“SShhh, it’s gonna be fine. We will get you out, and then I’ll sit with you on the beach, it’s gonna be me and you, just me and you. I promise. We will take care of everything.” I soothed her and Em finally gave in. She let her head rest against my shoulder and I inhaled her unique smell.

“I love you, god.. how I love you. I thought I would never see you again” She sighed. And I smiled, finally.

Emery pushed away after a moment and then looked at me. “Oh my god, blood…” She looked at me with fear, “Where are you hurt, what happened?!” I smiled at her, a smirk even coming over my face, which hadn’t happened in like forever. “Not mine, don’t worry.” She sighed in relief and I smiled.

“What happened to you? Who did this?” I demanded while I let my fingers brush softly against her scratches and bruises.

“Pagano” She said and while I clenched my hands to fists I heard Jolie’s sharp intake of breath. “He completely lost his mind”

“He is going crazy, we need to get out of here, now” Emery stepped forward and swayed on her feet. I shook my head and lifted her up into my arms. “You cant carry me, what if we run into-”

“Jolie, you got the gun? Take it out and aim, if someone gets into our way you know what to do, right? Well everyone beside Jimmy, he must be around here somewhere” I said and held Emery close, god it felt so good to have her with me.

I would fucking close us into our room and not get out for weeks. I would get her to the beach, would go shopping, I would do everything she wanted, I would read every wish from her lips. Just to make her happy. She would feel like a princess, like my princess… I just had to tell Matt that I would be quitting, that… that I was out, because I found a new purpose, I would give this all up, to be with Em, to have a life that she deserved, without guns and drugs and criminals, we would built us a home, a family, something I never thought about, but I wanted it, with her.

“Jo!” Em looked at her sister with wide eyes “How? Where?” She looked so confused I kissed her nose and chuckled “We taught her, don’t worry.” Em turned her head to me, her blue eyes full of questions. I took the chance and kissed her, deeply and she tasted just as I had thought, she was my heaven.

Notes

Finallyyyy....

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Comments

Oh thank his he’s okay! But now Em is not okay. When will this group get a chance to breathe?? Loving it as always ladies!

These cliffhangers are killing me here! Love this story!

Hnybdgr Hnybdgr
7/14/19

Oh god, what’s Matt trying to do now? I support him though, Pagano needs to be punished for treating his daughters like shit.

Holly Holly
4/23/19

Yay!!! They are FINALLY reunited! I’m so happy! But wonder what trouble Matt just got himself into with Pagano. I hope we get to see Jo kick ass and rescue him! As always, I loved the update and i can’t wait for more!

Gah! They still have to get out! Ya killin' me, smalls!!! ;) thx for the update! If Jimmy is hurt I will find you.

violetvictoria violetvictoria
3/16/19