Public Enemies: A Life of Regret
#12 of Public Enemies
Hello Everybody! Welcome to the next part of my Public Enemies series! In the last part Tom was killed by a cop ambush and everyone took it very hard especially Nicky who admitted they were actaully in love! But will Tom be the only one dying in this series? Find out and enjoy! Also I have some great personal news! You guys know Silnis? (Awesome writer of Dark Angel and Heart of Ice series. If you have not I highly recommend you read his stories) Well we found out we lived close to each other and well......I ASKED HIM OUT AND HE SAID YES! <3 Well in the future. Were going to date in the future. I hope you'll love that news as much as I did and I hope you enjoy this part of my series!
(Melvin's view)
I heard the news. Everyone heard the news. Tom was shot dead by the law enforcement. In normal circumstances I would be happy to hear that a criminal was gone and that the Johnny Makarov gang suffered a lost......but sadly these weren't normal circumstances.
Hubert told me that Tucker can't be around me since he believes Tucker was 'distracting' me and causing me to get behind on my work. I wanted Tucker to be near me always and I was prepared to do anything for him!
Hubert then told me that he would give any cop what they wanted if they captured or killed one of the Johnny Makarov gang. Most would have asked for raises but I wanted only one thing.....Tucker.....I wanted Tucker to be near me again.
Its been a week since Hubert told me that and I have worked nonstop to track down the gang. I literally spent all nights up trying to track down the gang and see where they might strike next. My desk was covered in disorganized and scattered paperwork until you couldn't even see the desk that was right in front of me
My eyes were very strained and tired. They were completely red from all the sleepless nights without Tucker, my eyes looked like as if I poured fresh lemon juice into them. My fur was mangled and dirty since I didn't even take showers in my time to find the gang and I probably smelled rancid.
Despite all the stress there was only one thing on my mind Tucker......I will have him again.....I-WILL-NOT-BE-ALONE-AGAIN! The worst part of this loneliness is that I can't even contact him at all. Not even on the phone.
I wonder what hes doing right now? I wonder what he would say right now if he saw me....probably tell me to take a break and a shower. He cared for me more then my own parents.....God I love him....and I will have and see him again!
Hubert even told me since he got rid of Tucker away from me I have been doing better work and getting more done. My heart was telling me a different story. It desired and needed Tucker again in my life and when I see him ...I'll kiss him and......I blush and got bit aroused and started to purr....and I'll have sex with him again.
I went straight back to work with a new motivation with my tail swinging about with the perverted fantasies I was thinking until something caught my eye.
Outside my office there were 2 reporters asking questions to the officers and taking notes off the info wall we had on the Johnny Makrov gang. One was a wolf with a notpad and a camera, the other was a human girl with a tape recorder. I decided I needed a break anyway.
I got up and spray myself with a fancy perfume and tried to fix my fur up as best I could. I then went over to the reporters with a charismatic smile and trying my best not to sound exhausted out of my mind.
"Hello there reporters, is there anything you want to ask me?" I asked
"Oh yes! Your Melvin yes? Your in charge of the Chicago Police force right?" The human girl asked
"I am. Is there something you want to ask me?"
Yes! You've heard about Tom being killed by the law correct? What are you opinions on that? Should we really be celebrating a man's death like that?"
I paused for a second and thought about what to say.
"Yes I have heard of Tom's demise and I am saddened that he was killed. I believe it is wrong to celebrate his death but the public has the right to know. Tom was killed after he was given a fair chance to surrender and he chose to fight and the law answered accordingly.
The wolf was writing down everything I said on the notepad then nodded at the girl when he was done.
"And what about Hubert? What are your opinions about him? Many say his actions and laws are extreme." She asked
I knew from now on I had to watch what I said.
"Hubert is a good man. He has done will in an almost impossible situation and done what he needs to do. Sure his measures may seem extreme but criminals now are more extreme then ever before and Hubert is answering them with equal force."
The wolf once again wrote down everything I said and nodded to the girl again to show he was done.
"Alright thank you for the brief interview Melvin! I wish you luck on capturing the Johnny Makarov gang!" The girl said walking away with the wolf.
"Anytime and don't you worry about the gang Maam, I'll see to it they get the maximum sentence." I said walking back to my office until I heard them talking to each other again.....I decided to eavesdrop a bit.
"So...ummm....Sarah...are you.....ummm....doing anything after work?" The wolf asked nervously
"Oh umm...no Jarad I'm not.....w-why are you?" The girl asked blushing
"Well...I was umm....you know......I-N-never mind forget I said anything" The wolf named Jarad said
"Oh umm okay then" The girl named Sarah said hanging her head down in disappointment.
I smiled and shook my head at the young love. The affection between these two were obvious I know that because it was like me and Tucker before....Tucker.....Thats right.....back to work.............Tom............he was killed in Minnesota right? Maybe-
(Ralph's view)
Everything has changed. So much has changed since Tom was killed. Nobody laughs or plays anymore and nobody smiles and wishes each other luck when they go off on their own. Nicky came downstairs and seemed to have snap out of his slump and said he would help in robberies in anyway he can. But I could tell he wasn't completely over Tom yet...none of us really were.
I think all of us were now accepting that the cops weren't going to hunt us fairly.....in fact....I am wondering if they will put only wanted dead posters over the cities. We were in deep shit that is for sure....but I will make sure I will live through this....for Jamie.
Jamie just huddles and cuddles next to me every second of every day....she doesn't want me to rob banks any more and I admit myself this is to far.....someone is dead...this is not a game or anything anymore.....we were really wanted now.....dead or alive.
God it wasn't suppose to be like this! This shouldn't be like how it is! We should have been celebrating and making great memories instead of being sad and scared all the time!........I now needed over 100,000 to get to Italy now instead of 50,000....the only question now was how to do it.
We could hear Johnny and Kelly arguing upstairs about how we should get the rest of the money. We couldn't make out the exact words but we know they were probably arguing how to get the rest of the money.
Jamie was cuddling me again on the massive couch in the hotel lounge and Jack was right next to me with Anne. Jamie and Anne shared glances at each other and instead of getting angry or jealous with each other they shared weak smiles and continued to cuddle their boyfriends. Both only wanted to go someplace safe and live in peace now.
Johnny and Kelly finally came down the stairs and approached the rest of us with sad regretful faces. We all held our breath at what they were going to say. I had a bad feeling about this.
"I know we've been through a lot these last few days....I know most of you want to call it quits and I can't blame you....but...we simply don't have enough to escape....yet. After a while of discussion.....were going to rob the state bank on first Avenue.......this will be a major job....just like with Tom" Johnny said depressed and looking at everyone.
Jamie's cuddled suddenly tightened as Johnny said that. There was a slience between all of us wondering if this was the right thing to do...Finally Nicky broke the silence.
"F-Fine....Lets do it and get it over with. But were going to do it together" Nicky said heading out to the car.
"Good luck everyone" Kelly said also heading out to the car
Everyone left the lounge to the cars until it was only me and Jamie left. Anne went upstairs crying after what Jack told her.
"I don't want you to go Ralph...Just-just stay here!" She pleaded with her face into my chest. I could feel her tears make my coat wet.
"I'm sorry Jamie...but we have to do this....after this......we could maybe even leave to Italy right after this job....I'll be fine Jamie" I said embracing her tight
"No! Nothing ever goes right!...Please Ralph-Please! Just stay with me!" She begged whimpering
"I promised you that I would give you everything you deserved in this world. I swear after this...after we move to Italy I will never risk my life again"
"C-Can't we move to somewhere cheaper? I'll live anywhere in this world with you Ralph Please!"
"You deserve better Jamie....Italy is the only place to show you my true feelings......and we will be happy and safe there."
"BUT I'M HAPPY AND SAFE WITH YOU! PLEASE RALPH JUST SAY NO! JUST SAY YOU'LL STAY!" Jamie begged like a little girl.
"Jamie.....I love you....you know that right?.....I'll do anything for you.....I'm sorry Jamie" I said getting up and giving one last deep passionate kiss.
It calmed her down and she still had tears in her eyes.
"Please....just come back safe Ralphy"
I turned around when I was at the door.
"Don't worry Jamie....everything will be fine"
(Melvin's view)
It may be a long shot but I traveled all the way to Minnesota to find out if the gang was still here. I just had to capture one and I will be with Tucker again....thats all I want.....thats all I needed.
I went to the local ploice and changed the radio frequency so when I would hear the gang robbing the banks I would know to. I literally sat in my car the whole day waiting for my chance. I only got out to eat or use the bathroom quickly just so I wouldn't miss my chance to get Tucker back. Finally I heard my chance the second day!
"Attention all units! We have a bank robbery at the state bank on First Avenue! There are 7 individuals heavily armed and (gunfire) Holy Shit! I-I think its the Johnny Makarov gang! Repeat Johnny Makarov gang exchanging gunfire with-(more gunfire) Jesus Christ! All units we need back up repeat! We need back up! (bullets whistle past) Shit! Anyone get your ass over here and help us!" The terrified cop on the radio said.
Hearing my chance I started up my car and headed for the first Avenue bank with my sirens blaring. I went around all the traffic and saw behind me other cops cars heading to the bank....could I even get one of them alive if there is going to be these many men to shot them?
I arrived at the bank noticing the intense battle going on here and it looked like a war zone! I got out of my car and looked for an opening to capture one of the gang.
(Ralph's view)
Holy Shit was this intense! We wanted every last cent this place had to offer so we sacrificed time to get it! The hostages were against the wall like they were ordered to and told not to move. We then took turns filling our bags with money from the vault.
We did that until it was just me and Nicky left in the bank and everyone else was outside fighting off the cops. Nicky was in the vault grabbing the last bits of money while I was guarding the hostages. I then saw Nicky leave the vault and look at me.
"Your turn Ralph!" He said throwing my a bag and guarding the hostages.
I went into the vault quickly and picked up the remaining money and stuffed it into my bag. Just as quickly I left the vault and saw Nicky.
"Were done here! Lets go!" I said
Nicky was already out the door when I was about in the center of the bank. I thought maybe things were going well until....something hit me.....not a bullet....but something big....like a wall. The force of the hit was so great I dropped my Tommy gun and my bag.
I was pinned down by this lion and my vision went black for a second until the weight of the massive lion knocked me back into the situation. I struggled for a second and finally I managed to get my hands on my pistol and I pulled it our and pointed it at the lions face.
"Get off me! GET THE FUCK OFF OF MR OR I'LL FUCKING KILL YOU!" I shouted pointing the pistol at his face. I was more bluffing then I was serious....I didn't want to kill him but still
The lion let go of his pin and coward back tot the wall with the others. I think I heard him pleading for his life but I ignored them and picked up my gun and money again and headed out the door. I wasted precious time to escape and it might get me killed.....like Tom.....no...I have to live....for Jamie!........if only I knew what awaited me outside.
(Melvin's view)
The firefight was getting out of control but no one was hit on either side. The gang was heavily defending the getaway car so it would be impossible to capture one of them....except...I noticed something.....there was only 6 of them at the car....but with Tom's death there should be 7....that means-!
Just as I realized I could still get one in the bank I saw the last memeber leave the entrance and heading for the car.....but right now he was wide open to arrest! This was my chance!
I began to run forward ignoring the danger of being shot until someone else just passed me like I was a snail! He was super fast and was going to get the gang member by his side! The cop was trying to capture hom too! I won't let him! I ran again until I saw the cop was a wolf with a fluffy tail.....wait....I've seen that tail before!......T-Tucker?!?!?
How did he get here?! What was he doing here?!?!? hes risking his life! No! I froze as if I was suddenly turned to ice and shouted at him.
"TUCKER WAIT!"
But Tucker ignored me and continued to go after the gang member.
(Ralph's view)
I got out of the bank and was heading towards the getaway car. A few bullets whistled past me but I knew I was almost in the clear! Until-I heard a distant shouting and it was directed towards me.....I turned around and saw a wolf runnign at me with a pistol drawn! And worse!...he was a cop!
Without second thought I dropped my bag and my tommy gun and pulled out my pistol again pointing right at the wolf cop like he was to me. Both of us were shouting and screaming at each other to give up. And were maybe 15ft away from each other.
"DROP YOUR WEAPON!" He shouted and demanded
"NO YOU DROP YOUR WEAPON! I shouted back
"I SWEAR TO GOD I WILL SHOT YOU!"
"I DON'T WANT TO KILL YOU BUT I FUCKING WILL!"
"GIVE UP NOW!"
"NO!"
Then in complete unison....2 shots ring out and silence the background firefight and everyone holds their breath. I fell back as did the cop and once again in near unison we hit the concrete with hard thuds and we both don't move for awhile.
I felt frozen...like I was trapped with tight chains but yet I know I could move around...or could I? Is this what its like to be shot? I heard a ringing in my ear and it was both annoying and the only thing probably keeping me awake right now. Was I going to die? Was I even shot? Wi thmy last thought I moved my hand up to my ear and touched it......I then looked at it with eyes as wide as platters...blood....my blood.
But yet not that much.....hardly enough to cover my finger...maybe.....just my ears were bleeding? I then moved my hand down my chest and felt for more blood.....but nothing! I pushed my head up to see my chest and nothing! I wasn't shot! Only nicked in the ear! I was happy I avioded death. I then remembered the cop and looked at him.
He was doing the same thing I was except there was two differences......his hand was covered with blood and his chest was dark red with his deep blood.....I shot him in the heart.......we were both in shock and the wolf cop laid back down thinking he was going to die......I-I-I
"Ralph! Are you okay?!" Johnny shouted coming after me with Nicky.
"D-D-D-D-Did I kill him?" I stuttered as I was still in shock
"You had no choice come on!" Nicky said picking me up and both dragged me to the cat
"I--I-Is he dead?!? Did I kill him?!" I begged in disbelief as tears started to flood my eyes...I-I think I killed someone.
(Melvin's view)
My hear sank and stopped as I watched the horrible sight.......Tucker was shot and the member he shot was alright. I saw blood run out his chest and onto the concrete. I was holding my breath until a single shout came out of me.
"TUCKEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!" I screamed as I ran to him
I didn't care if the gang shot at me along the way....I just had to be next to Tucker now. I went completely unnoticed by the gang. I knelled down to him gripping his oopen wound and tears pouring out of my face and hitting his blood covered chest.
"Tucker! TUCKER! ITS GOING TO BE OKAY! SOMEBODY CALL AN AMBULANCE" I shouted at the other cops.
"M-Melvin......I'm sorry.......h-he got away didn't he?......I-I missed didn't I?" He asked almost calm
"ITS OKAY TUCKER WE'LL GET YOU TO AN AMBULANCE AND I'LL QUIT THE LAW! WE'LL MOVE IN TOGETHER SOMEWHERE! I-I'M SORRY TUCKER I SHOULD HAVE STOPPED YOU!"
"Melvin....I followed you here....I wanted to get one of the gang for you....to prove.....that I did want to be near you and I had the courage to do so" Tucker said before he-he coughed up blood on my chest.
"ITS ALRIGHT TUCKER YOUR VERY BRAVE! I LOVE YOU! YOU SHOWED ME HOW MUCH I LOVE NOW LET ME SAVE YOU TO SHOW YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE!"
"Melvin....your lying....look at me....I'm a goner...."
"DON'T SAY THAT! DON'T GIVE UP! PLEASE!"
"I read all about you.....when I was little....I feel in love with your stories.....then with you......I-I felt like for the first time in my life...I was doing something I really wanted to do.....be with the one I loved beyond all things"
"PLEASE DON'T STAY THAT PLEASE!" I screamed until my voice cracked.
"I-I love you Melvin...you know that right?.....its not your fault Melvin....don't blame yourself...I-I love you" Tucker said kissing me deeply with his lips having the taste of blood.
The taste was disgusting but the affection, love and meaning behind the kiss was to much to pull away...t-this can't be!
"I-Ilove you so much Tucker" I said with my tears pouring out of my face like it was a fountain.
"Ilove you too Melvin...I have....always........................loved.....................you" He said while gripping my hand tight.....then his grip went away....and his eyes closed......and his face looked pale and.....No!
"T-Tucker?" I asked not wanting to believe the obvious
Nothing
"Tucker?!"
Nothing....
My heart shattered.....every part of reasoning and happiness blew away.....and a demon was unleashed.....I screamed in anger and I picked up Tuckers pistol and my own and pointed them at the getaway car taking off.
I fried every shot screaming curses at them.
"YOU FUCKING MONSTERS! I'LL FUCKING KILL YOU FOR THIS!!! I'LL KILL YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!" I shouted firing every shot.
I kept pulling the trigger even though both guns ran out of ammunition and I saw the getaway car still driving away......I-I-I
I broke down to Tuckers dead body and cried mournful and passionate tears for my loved one......my soul mate....my passion.....my innocence.
I lived a life of revenge now....A life of anger....a life of sadness.............a life of loneliness............A Life of Regret.
Tucker has been Killed in Action and Melvin is now full of regret and Anger. But is he the only one that mourns him? How badly is Ralph affected by this and can Jamie comfort him enough to forgive himself? All of these will be answered in the next part of Public Enemies! See you later! I do hope I will have enough time to write to you guys since I'm going out with Silnis in the future ^_~ Until then see you all later! <3