Past Shadows

Impulsive Lass

Just as Alisa made the decision to observe more and make an appearance only when a certain level of assurance of the situation had been ascertained; the awaited scene played out.

Prisca plunged back, then made an attempt to take her life. It was obvious she was on her last leg.

‘ I can’t wait anymore. ‘ Alisa thought and quickly sprinted out of the shadows. She got to Prisca in a windy pace and grabbed hold of the weaponized hand drawing towards her neck.

“ Don’t do that. “ She whispered.

Prisca, who was grabbed by a firm hand gained hope thinking a hero had come to her rescue. But the feminine voice that came after downed her.

Tilting her head sideways, worry clouded her eyes. ‘ Who is this impulsive lass. I was already willing to resign myself to my faith. Why then did you show up? You could have just stayed hidden wherever you were. At the very least, you could still take my corpse to my mom. That way, I can be avenged. ‘ Prisca thought. She couldn’t understand why Alisa came out of wherever it was she had hidden. Now she had delivered herself as a second prey to this bunch of shameless scroundrels.

She parted her mouth in fury in an attempt to scold her, but Alisa’s next words caused her to pause, shocking her core blatantly.

“ If you do not want a beating, all of you; SCRAM! “. These were the words.

‘ What! ‘ The boys were dumbfounded.

‘ Did she take drugs before making an appearance. ‘ Prisca thought as she stared at Alisa. But something abstract about Alisa made her confidence look so real that even she believed a bit.

She didn’t seem like someone spouting loose words.

But still… wasn’t she too delusional?

“ … “

“ * Laughter*… “, The boys laughed uncontrollably.

“ Who is this little lass? She actually demanddx we scram. * Laughter *… “

“ Like seriously! What are you going to do if we don’t. Slap us? Or maybe… call for papa… * Laughter*… “

“ What good luck we have today. While still celebrating a prey, another pops up. Even dare to come running towards us on it’s own accord. Best day ever. “

“ Hey boss. You said the former lass can only be yours right? Then could you let us have this one. “

“ That’s right. You could have the former lass all to yourself. Just grant us the liberty of this one. We would be forever grateful. “

The minions spouted consecutively in ridicule. They all came to a conclusion that the new comer was nothing more than an ignorant prey who was unaware of her status as one. If not, why would a lass rush out to throw threat at able bodied men like them. Especially at night. If it wasn’t the act of death seeking, they didn’t know what else to refer to such impulsive act. The girl’s action was what wise men referred to as; bliss in ignorance.

Jake on the other hand thought differently. He stared at this impulsive new comer sternly.

What gave her the guts? He couldn’t grasp. But he refused to believe they was someone foolish enough to to throw out threats to mafia’s like them. Plus at such a dark time of the day; a time when the roads are as void as oblivion and as silence as a graveyard. It just didn’t add up. There had to be something that gave her the backbone. Something she relied on.

‘ Or could it be… she has a gun! ‘ The thought suddenly crossed Jake’s mind, causing him to flinch back a little. If she really had a gun…, then…

‘ Run. ‘.

But Alisa’s next words cleared the thoughts.

“ I assume you guys wont leave. Well, that's for the best. Now I don't have to hold back anymore. Even mom couldn't possibly get angry if she knows it was for such cause that I fought. “ She said as she stretched her body, cracking her bones repeatedly.

Next, she took consecutive steps forward, approaching the boys unrestrainedly. Her every move seemed to carry an imposing aura, which was a weird situation to the viewers for a lass like her.

The boys on the other hand, especially Jake, was shocked on the realization that the lass was approaching for a fight.

‘ A FIGHT! Against six males. Plus there was only a single person on her side, herself; a lass at that. Was she drunk? ‘ The boys and even Prisca all had similar trains of thought at the moment and sincerely; they couldn't be blamed. Alisa’s actions were just too weird.

Jake who had been taken stealth steps backwords paused. ‘ Not a gun. ‘ he thought. Is she really that foolish? He couldn't help but consider the most unlikely factor as one familiar with the street.

‘ No I can’t risk it. This lass called Prisca must be mine. The plan must work out well. ‘ He concluded and made a decision.

“ Lass. I will give you one last chance; get out of here now and we will pretend you were never here. Be quick about it, my patience is limited. “ Jake decided to not take chances. Shooing her was the best option available.

“ BOSS! “ His boys who were still fantasizing on what they would do with Alisa yelled in agony. Was he seriously about to throw away such a good looking pie.

“ Boss, please reconsider… “ The one whose authority seemed below only the boss tried to butt in, but a glare from Jake shut him up.

But Alisa, was never one to abandon anyone.

“ If I could take her with me, then I would leave peacefully. I also don’t want a fight. After all, I promised someone to abstain from it. “ Alisa replied. The “ her “ of course referred to Prisca who was still gauging Alisa up in confusion. Alisa’s brazeness was just too shocking.