Skeleton Keys

[Ricia]

(I was busy yesterday... x3 So much site stuff haha. Homework now. But I thought I should reply before you blow up x3. Sorry for the short and bad post!)


Sage chuckled, "I could definitely help you lovely ladies with that! I wouldn't say long, but I think I can escort you there." Sage turn turned to wave at Rick, "Good night Ricky-poo~" Sage said happily.


Rick sighed, Sage's mother would worry if she stayed out late. He shrugged a moment later before waving back at her before she started complaining back not showing her love.

 

[Ixidor92]

(It's fine, I've been bogged down with homework/midterms all week. As long as this thing keeps moving steadily, I don't mind if it's slow :3)


The two girls giggled between each other and started to walk down the street


"I hope you can stay long enough, after all there's a friend of yours who will be coming--"


Each woman put one hand around one of Sage's wrists, guiding the direction they were going

 

[Ricia]

(My mid terms are coming up next week tooo.... Next two weeks will be crammy. x3)


Sage raised an eyebrow, she wondered who. It could be anyone really... she had a lot of 'friends'. When each one grabbed her wrist, Sage felt lightly uncomfortable. As girls usually hung on her arms when they were being cute... not take her by the wrist. "So.. where exactly is this happening?" Sage asked them.

 

[Ixidor92]

(Yup . . .)


"Oh, I doubt you'll recognize it, but that red-haired demon will probably know."


Somehow, the areas they were walking through had changed dramatically. It wasn't the regular street anymore, in fact . . . it looked strangely like the areas Sage had followed Sanz through.

 

[Ricia]

"Red.. haired.." Sage seemed to think. Though after several more minutes something seemed to click in her mind. "Would you look at the time! I think I need to get home." Sage said digging her heals into the ground to try and stop the girl's from pulling her any further.

 

[Ixidor92]

Sage's resistance was met with a swift knee right into her stomach, knocking the wind out of her


"Oh no you don't little boy, not until your friend comes and visits us. Do you have any idea how much pain he's caused our friends we're about to see? I doubt it, judging by how you talked to him earlier."

 

[Ricia]

The knee made Sage double over a bit. That had hurt a lot... "Ow... ow ow ow..." Sage complained. "So I'm getting kidnapped?" Saged asked with a light pained gasp. "I don't see how hurting me is going to upset him much at all..." Sage murmured. In all honest, she rather avoid pain. "Lets not kick me again... I'll come willingly. I don't really like getting hurt."

 

[Ixidor92]

"Don't be coy. You expect us to believe you follow him around and call him pet names without there being any kind of connection between you two?"


The woman started to pull Sage in a more rough manner, as they entered an abandoned parking garage


"Remember sister, save it for the red-haired bastard."

 

[Ricia]

"Welll... yes?" Sage answered them with a blink. "I just like following people around and giving them weird nicknames. Do you want a nickname?" She asked before being pulled forward. She didn't resist the pulling and tried to stay as limb as possible so not to retain any more injury than necessary. "How about 'Tomato Top' and 'Flaming Hot Cheeto'?" Sage asked a bit cheeky like.

 

[Ixidor92]

Sage was met with a quick smack to the back of the head


"I wouldn't be cheeky with us little boy. Especially when we're about to be in the presence of Violet. You'd best watch your tongue around her if you wish to keep it."


They had now stopped on the third floor, with some manner of blockade separating the broken down top floor from the rest of the building. A woman with Violet hair was sitting down on a beach chair, seemingly very out of place. She was turned away from the new arrivals, though she waved a hand in response as they entered. Three others were beside her, watching their entrance.


"Miss Violet, we found the one you requested."

 

[Ricia]

The smack made Sage's head fall forward as she tried to go with the blow. It was hard to do when she didn't see it coming, really. She tried to think of other things to day. Sage was surprised with her own iron will at the situation. She hadn't broken out to tears yet or started crying for her mom. Which she would do neither really.


When she was forced into the room with the women, whom the called 'Miss Violet', Sage couldn't help but admire her. What she would give to be at the top for once. Though her mind suddenly wondered to more lude thoughts, such as 'topping' Miss Violet. Yeah that would get her stabbed for sure...


"Would you believe me that I confessed my love to him and he turned me down? I have an unhealthy obsession over things sometimes...." Sage said, before she started to laugh to herself, "He really did tell me to stay away from him. He hit me too. He hit like a tank!" Sage said exaggerated.

 

[Ixidor92]

"So, a bit of an effeminate one then?"


Violet turned around, her head resting on a pair of crossed arms. She had a well-chiseled face, that suggested she worked out often, or otherwise was in-shape. But it did not detract from her obvious beauty at all, if anything it accentuated it.


"You say he hit you like a tank? I find that very difficult to believe. Do you know what he's done to my girls? Three of them are currently in the hospital, two were recently released. One of them has both of her legs broken. She'll be lucky to walk by the end of the month. And yet you think you can simply say 'he hit you' and expect us to simply accept that?"


She ran one finger over her lips, an expression halfway between rage and lust in her eyes, like a predator.


"Tell you what. Suppose I believe you--and your presence here doesn't actually help us at all. Molly is currently going out and letting your red-haired friend know where we wish to meet. Of course, that isn't here, it's at a location where a dozen of my girls are waiting for him. When she comes back, and I find out that nothing happens, we'll give you a bit of a friendly suggestion to never tell anyone about this place, then you can go on your way. However . . ."


She leaned forward a bit, her eyes becoming darker in emotion


"If I find out that you're lying to us, and the red devil does come knocking for you, then after my girls are done with him, you'll be next. I can't be held responsible for what they might do with a boy as cute as yourself though."


She gave a smile, but it didn't reach her eyes. And while she was polite throughout the whole conversation, it felt like she was holding back something, something that no one wanted to be let out.

 

[Ricia]

Sage blinked a bit, "Ah.. well... sorry to hear about your friends?" Sage wondered if he would come. She wondered which one would mean a worse fate. Obviously the second one.. "I don't really want to die...."

 

[Ixidor92]

"Oh you won't die, don't worry. Though when all is said and done you may wish that they'd gone that far."


The woman seemed to ponder for a minute before she crossed her legs and looked upon Sage fully


"So tell me young man, if I am to believe you, why are you drawn to this man? From what I've seen, he has no interest in any relationship that doesn't involve his fists, and makes no effort to communicate with others. So why confess to him? Turned down or no."

 

[Ricia]

"Hmmm that is a good question." Sage said, letting her hand fall on her chin as she starts to stroke it. She looked like she was deeply pondering. "Maybe his cute red hair and ripping pectoral muscles? Not to mention that ass." Sage told her.

 

[Ixidor92]

Something seemed to glaze over in Violet's eyes as Sage spoke


"So I see . . . a physical lust after a well-shaped body. How boring."


She turned around and interlocked her fingers, cracking her knuckles as they stretched.


"It is odd that Molly hasn't contacted me yet, perhaps she headed straight back to--"


As if on cue, one could hear the entrance of the barricade moving


"Ah, that must be--her . . ."


The last word was spoken with a sneer and outright contempt as she stood up. Molly did indeed come through the entrance, but her breathing was extremely ragged, she was bloodied all over, and she was being dragged by her hair. Holding onto her was the "red-haired-demon" in question. Both of his hands were bloodied, but otherwise he seemed fine. Except for his eyes. Sage thought he had seen Sanz angry before. She was wrong. If looked could kill right now, every single person in the parking garage would have been heading straight to hell with the look of unrestrained fury in his eyes.


"Sanz. What an unpleasant surprise."


"Violet . . . I'm sor--"


The girl Sanz was dragging let out a gasped pain as she was dropped to the side


"I was surprised how long it took her to crack. She didn't start leading until I smashed one of her knees."


Violet narrowed her eyes and crossed her arms. Four of the women around her stepped forward, making something of a semi-circle in front of Sanz. The last one was holding onto Sage and stepping back, well out of reach


"So. You clearly didn't go to the meeting point."


"I asked your messenger one clear question, would the blue-haired boy be there? She said 'maybe'. I said she could lead me where he was being kept, or I could break her piece by piece, and then she would tell me where he was being kept. She stayed silent far longer than I anticipated."


"So you admit to this boy being important to you then by coming here?"


Violet waved on of her hands in the vague direction of Sage, never keeping her eyes of of Sanz


"I admit that I don't like others taking my toys."


"Truly?"


Violet raised an eyebrow


"He looks fairly unharmed for a 'toy' of someone with your strength."


"Believe me, he won't forget tonight when I'm done with him."

 

[Ricia]

"Oh my... not exactly as I expected this to go...." Sage said softly, mostly to herself. Sage was definitely going to get hurt, no matter what happened at the end of this. Hospital bill... she can't afford that.

 

[Ixidor92]

(Everyone's getting hurt x_x)


"Well, now that you're here and we seem to have cleared up all our little communication errors--"


Violet gave a motion of her hand and two of the girls dashed at Sanz. One had a stun gun in their hand, the other had a knife. Sanz immediately grabbed the one with the knife and threw himself at the girl with the stun gun, putting his captive between himself and the weapon. The one with the knife let out a shriek of pain as electricity coursed through her system, while the other ended up toppled over with her friend convulsing on top of her. The other two were already in position though, one giving Sanz a swift kick straight to his ribs as he rolled over and quickly picked himself up. Just in time for a chain to come flying at his face. He put up his left arm to block it, and received another kick to his ribs as he did so, toppling backwards slightly. Sanz gave a slight grimace as he felt his torso strain. He seemed to be lucky for now, nothing was broken, but he wasn't sure how much longer that would last. He gave out a roar as the two girls closed in on him and tackled the nearest one. The show of hostility was unexpected, and the one he tackled in particular gave out a short yelp as she was pushed to the ground. Sanz pulled up his arm and brought down his elbow on the woman's collar bone as hard as he could. A very clear and concise *crack* echoed through the garage as a direct result, shortly followed by screaming. Sanz pulled himself off just in time for a lead pipe to be thrown at his head. No time to dodge, and it was definitely going to do some damage. He grit his teeth and put up his left arm in the way. A soft *crunch* came out from the impact. His forearm was definitely broken. Sanz pushed aside the pipe and threw his fist into the woman's gut. The resulting impact caused her to spit up a combination of vomit and blood as she keeled over. Sanz then kicked her once right underneath her armpit, causing a satisfying *crack* as he did so.


He was panting at this point, sweating too. Though whether it was from exhaustion or trying not to cry out in pain even he wasn't sure.


"Impressive."


Violet slowly clapped her hands from her viewing point


"But how will you react when you see this?"


The woman holding Sage now had her arm around the boy's neck, a pair of brass knuckles on her other hand pressed directly against the boy's ribcage


"You make another move, and my girl here will start going at that boy's ribs until they're nothing but a fine paste. Do we understand one another?"


Sanz had picked up the lead pipe which assaulted his left arm, but stood there glaring at Violet. Then to Sage. Then back to Violet. He had to play his cards carefully or this would end badly for both of them.

 

[Ricia]

Sage gasped as she was pulled up and held against cold metal. Now she was starting to feel the danger. But really.... she didn't want to stay the victim here... She dealt with thugs occasionally... She was already a gang's toy. She had been put in situations.. not exactly like this, but still unpleasant. She didn't walk around her streets at night without some protection.


All eyes were on Sanz... but Sanz eye's were on Sage. He saw Sage frown, her hand reach into her bag before pulling out a knife. The only warning was a tinny 'click' as the blade came out of the metal sheath. With that Sage stabbed the arm that had the brass knuckles to her neck. She was hoping the women would let go enough for Sage to rear backwards for a head butt.

 

[Ixidor92]

"AHHHH! You basta--"


The woman holding Sage reared back and let go, clutching her left forearm as the blood trickled down.


"Wha--"


Violet's attention was diverted for just a second from Sanz. In that split-second, he moved. He dashed right at her, aiming for a blow that would dislocate her shoulder, if not crush it. Violet turned to the side, barely slipping out of the way and spinning to kick Sanz. Sanz shifted to the side and kept swinging relentlessly. He couldn't let up, or she would--


*CRUNCH*


Sanz had to bring up his left arm once again to block a well-aimed kick to his neck. Right. That was why the gang was called "violent boots". Violet was well known for kicking like a monster. His forearm could now attest to it. He was fairly certain his arm had gone from broken to splintered. It felt like there were needles inside his arm. But that momentary smirk on her face gave him the opening he needed. He let go of the pipe and grabbed her leg, right before throwing her to the ground. After a grunt by her, she was surprised by a roar from Sanz going right into a headbutt against her own forehead into the concrete below

 

[Ricia]

Sage gasped when she was let go, Sanz ran up to Violet with rather quick speed. She was surprised at the two engaged each other. Sage didn't know how to fight... just a little bit of self defense.. regardless, Sage decided that it was her time to get up and out. However Sage didn't really get far before getting grabbed again. "God, let go...!" Sage hissed.


Though it was then a man in black from head to two dropped out of no where. He had on a black helmet what looked like someone wore when riding a motorcycle. He quickly yanked Sage from the other women's grap before going to punch her in her face, hoping to break her nose.

 

[Ixidor92]

"Who--"


The woman let out a grunt as she fell flat on her butt from the force of the strike. Her eyes were watering up from the impact on her nose, as bodily reaction took over. She let out a groan of pain, trying to force herself back to her feet


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Beneath the woman who had been hit with a stun-gun, the one pinned had finally wriggled free from her friend's unconscious body. This was of course just in time to see the arrival of the man in the black helmet.


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Violet grit her teeth and looked up at Sanz, blood leaking down from her forehead


"You think this is over? I'm going to--"


The look in her eyes went wide as Sanz smashed his forehead into hers again. And again. And once more. He was kneeling, partially straddling the woman as he pulled himself up. The repeated impacts between Sanz's head, her head, and the concrete below had rendered her unconscious. She was bleeding from her forehead and the back of her head, but it didn't look like he'd fractured her skull at the very least. Sanz tried to pull himself up to a standing position, and was instantly greeted by thousands of needles in his arm. There was a groan between clenched teeth as he tried not to cry out from the ridiculous amount of pain. After being broken, it had then been hit full-on by a powerful kick . . . it was probably fragmented into several pieces now, and his arm was having none of it.

 

[Ricia]

When the girl fell over, trying to get the statement out of her mouth asking who, the man looked over her, "Shade." He said, there was a voice changer in the helmet it was obvious when he spoke. He then grabbed hold of Sage and yanked her to the exit. He seemed to ignore the girl whom shimmied out of the body of her ally.


"Wait wait wait wait." Sage said pulling against the guy.


"What? We are getting out of here." Shade said what only sounded like annoyance.


"Just... wait." Sage said before running over to Sanz. "Oook.. Just lean on me." Sage before walking around him, trying to pick him up as gently as she could.

 

[Ixidor92]

Sanz had pushed himself up to one knee when Sage came over and tried to pick him up. Not easy, considering he was over six feet tall and pretty much built of nothing but muscle. For once, he didn't try to push away Sage. He had to get out, and right now he could barely see straight through all the signals being sent into his brain. His right arm went around Sage's shoulders as he tried to stand up on his own weight. He thanked whatever gods existed that his ribs hadn't been broken, or walking would have been out of the question. His left arm dangled at his side uselessly, sending additional jolts of pain every time it swayed slightly. Just looking at it one could tell it was in bad shape, considering it wasn't so much bent as it was mildly curvy in several directions. It looked as if the bone inside had just decided to give up and let the fleshy bits go about their own way


"Need--to get out of here--"

 

[Ricia]

"He a friend?" Shade asked. The guy... did he know that guy? He fought pretty well. He looked completely torn up though. "I know a guy who can help him... he helps me in some tight spots..." Shade then grabbed something from his belt. A bottle. It kind of looked like a grenade. "Lets go." He said softly before pulling the pin and tossing the canister into the room.


Sage nodded and followed Shade. She had no idea who this guy was, but he wasn't hurting or threatening her... so he couldn't be that bad. Sage tried to stay balanced as she walked Sanz out of the room as quickly as she could.