A Rogues Endeavour (3/3)

Erin got prepared for what Viktor had planned for him, "while you were in that location, I did some digging and found this... It's information about you and not just that but also about The Arkomanan Order... Now correct me if I'm wrong but Missy found you wounded." Erin started to sweat and shiver, "what would it mean? You can't simply say that I'm a traitor... Are you?" Viktor laughed and said, "it's not that I know you were part of the order but what's got my interest is the bounty... You along with 3 others are wanted by the Purgist and the pay is... My dear, 3,567,813 Zonium and it has been racking up for 8 to 9 years." Erin still didn't understand what Viktor was saying, "it means that you're not safe here let alone anywhere and it's impressive how you were able to evade their scanner for that long... Erin, I have called in a favour and a pal of mine is willing to take to Aaakwla... It will be safe and you will have time to plan on what to do next." Erin tried to protest saying how he couldn't leave missy here, "who said she's staying here? She's going with you, you love her but I love her more knowing that the boy that's standing in front of me could be a part of my family." Before Erin could say another word, Viktor had a visitor at the door, it was the Purgists, "they've found you, quick out here!!! And Missy don't forget that daddy loves you." Missy said goodbye to her father and both she and Erin ran away from the Purgist, as Erin and Missy made their way to Viktor's friend, they were ambushed... Erin turned around and was zapped by Missy, "Missy! What are you doing?" Erin looked on Missy's shoulder and saw Malory and Exton Xinthose, "thank you Viktor and Missy, well be taking it from here... So you are the little rascal that's been doing nothing but trouble to my... I mean our products... Do you not realise what we are capable of? We are Malory and Exton Xinthose... The people of the world follow us and they will... Rather they like it or not..." Exton came forward, "now dear sister do not be so furious by this man... I rather admire him for his work... He is the Dark Knight... And if you're a science nerd like me... Then you'll know that what we do is for the better of the people. I wish to give you an offer... It is always your choice... Join us... You act as our right-hand man and together we can rid this city of its foul play... What do you say about this offer?" Exton offered his hand, Erin looked around him then looked at Viktor and Missy, his hope was broken... But his honour wasn't... He declined and was to be sent to the deepest prison in 2 months.

"The offer still stands... I choose not to do so my boy, and you will see my reason rather you like it or not." Erin sat in a temporary cell as the prisoners around him were giving him cold shoulders, Erin stood up, not saying a word, and walked around the cell while the others looked at him. "You know they'll kill you no matter what option you make... Don't believe me? Talk to that guy... He'll tell you his experience." Erin looked at the man looking at the window, "thank you Bollegard... Yes, it's true, I remember my best friend working with them... Or so he thought... It happened 4 months ago, e and he was sent to prison for disobedience... Then came Exton... He offered me and my friend a chance to work alongside him... Ji refused but he didn't... He was desperate that he talked down on me... I walked from the cell as the people loved him... How he was superior to the others... On the other hand, I was glad I refused, I met new people here, they spoke the truth while the city spewed lies... As he came down to 'visit me' he was betrayed, Exton tipped the guards that there was a traitor among them and he blamed my ex-friend, all of us watched even me, as his head was forcibly placed on the guillotine board, I heard his cry for forgiveness and mercy... But I didn't listen and I watched as his head was chopped. After that, it became hard to sleep watching him die in front of me... You, my friend... I say you shouldn't listen to Exton and accept the offer."

"Why should I? I mean the love of my life had been working with them and knowing that if I worked with her! It would go even more wrong." Erin lay on the ground sulking, "but that's the reason in what it made you... There is always a drive in someone that makes them do what they have to do and if this girlfriend of yours is your motivation... Then you must do something... Like, make a new one... But this time it's stronger and more passionate."