Sorry for this delayed update , but overtime and night shifts at work take away practically all the energy , time and focus I have . If the chapter has any mistakes I apologize .
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Lappland pov
Looking at another me in the distance . I saw her raise an eyebrow , then smiling she made an summoning gesture with her finger . Treating me like a dog . After which , casually and in no hurry , she turned and moved down the road . Slowly enough for me to keep up with her . At that moment I could only feel my blood pressure rising , as fang-showing grin stretched my face .
' Bitch ' .
I thought , insulting largely myself . Because who else was it supposed to offend ? And not being able to do anything else , I followed her . And as much as I didn't want to follow her , I followed her anyway . Of course not because I listened to her . Simply, the path she led me down was the path I had chosen earlier. As a matter of fact , it was the only fast path to catch bullhead to the center . So I didn't have much of a way out .
' Well , unless I go around and waste time . '
I thought , annoyed . Although I could do it , and go around ..... But really what would it have done for me ? Nothing , absolutely nothing . I doubt that this other me would care about my rebellion . So I wouldn't do her any mischief with it , so why should I make my life more difficult ? Rationality immediately calmed my urges .
So in the end ," I followed her " , at a casual and sluggish pace with my hands tucked in my jacket's pockets . Looking around and admiring the empty streets of Vale . Which I never really had a good chance to explore . And every time I was close to another me , she disappeared in black smoke , only to appear a little further away .
During this quiet walk , everything seemed much more quiet and colorless . The sky darkened , because the dark clouds took away the sun , but it did not look or smell like it was going to rain . I also saw no one on the streets except for a few people I heard and smelled sleeping in the alleys . However, looking at the hour and day there was nothing strange about it . People work and kids go to school . Only those without a job like me have time to be on the street .
Nevertheless I continued walking , until I found the other me leaning against the railings by the side of the road , right in front of a large glass display window , behind which stood many new screens .
The other me apparently finally stopped , leading me to where she was leading me . And now she was staring at the screens behind the shop window , and the lights from them illuminated her pale face in multiple colors . Coming up right next to her , I furrowed my eyes and looked at the screen to see what she was looking at .
??? : " Welcome to the afternoon news . We begin with the disturbing and gruesome find , which brought to light the bloody events of last night . "
Said a woman in a business women's suit with a TV badge on her chest and a microphone in her hand , featured in a screen behind the store window . What caught my attention, however, was the scene fenced off with tape and a police cordon , located behind her . The street as well as this scene were familiar to me , however , I could not quite recall where I knew it from .
Reporter : " Tonight around midnight , the police received a report of a rather loud fight between , as it was assumed at the time , hunters . Which mobilized both the police and professional hunters . Unfortunately due to the difficult weather conditions as well as the dispersion of emergency services due to the flood . Neither the Police , nor the hunters were able to get there in time to stop the fights . "
Said the reporter aith a calm tone . And with the usual for them straight face . Still drawn in and curious , I leaned against the railing next to the other me .
Reporter : " The scene found by the forces upon arrival was not far from a nightmare . All that was found was a battlefield as well as bodies , the condition of which we are unable to show or correctly describe . "
Said the reporter on the screen . The cameraman meanwhile zoomed in on a close-up shot of the shattered storefront with bent and broken bars in front of it . What was much more striking, however, was the amount and splatter of blood visible all over the storefront and the metal bars bent inward , leaving one to imagine what happened there . I , however , willing or not , focused more on the information given by the woman than on the scene shown . Then it occurred to me that it was a report on the events of last night .
' So they found them . Well we were quite loud and I made quite a big mess there . So there is nothing to be surprised . '
I thought , not too concerned about them finding the bodies .
Other me : " Wasn't it clear dumbass . Why would I show it to you , if it wasn't about us ? "
Said other me , standing next to me , with a slightly annoyed undertone .
' It's not my fault that I didn't realize right away that this was about the lasy night . Vale is a huge city , there are bodies found here every day . '
I thought defensively .
Other me : " It was said that two teams of hunters fought . This should be quite telling . "
Said another me looking at me like I was a moron .
' Pardon me , I have a hard day and an even harder night behind me . '
I thought, mentally tired . Last night is quite a blur , even though I know what I did . However , I do not fully remember where it happened . I also , do not clearly remember the faces of the people with whom I fought , and partially do not remember the course of the fight itself . The other me, however, no longer spoke . She just stood and silently watched the news .
Now being curious what they would say , I too focused on the news . I wasn't too worried about possible trouble . Whatever happens will happen . Although it would be good to know if they have any witnesses , footage or tracks . If they had I would at least already know that they would be looking for me .
Reporter : " Despite the flooding and heavy storm , which devastated the area . Thus destroying a lot of evidence that disappeared or were washed . Investigators have already managed to determine how most of the incident took place . "
Said the woman , while I waited to find out what they have. She said that investigators mostly know what happened . So do they really have something on me ... Even if . Well , it is not the end of the world . All my life I was a terrorist , hunted by the world . Now even a large part of the white fang , is chasing me . The world has always wanted to catch the white wolf . Now if they are also to pursue Lappland so be it .
' Although I feel a little sorry that in such a case , I will not have the chance to try this 'normal life ' with Balke . '
I thought, aware that it would have to be nice . Just like it used to be when we were kids , only now in an adult version . But if the police were looking for me then I would have to hide from them and of course I would also have to do it in such a way as not to implicate Blake . She has her own plans . As for me ? For me it is enough to be able to watch her from a distance.
Other me : " But why not escape with Blake to some quiet place ? Just the two of us . I am sure she would go with us . "
Said other me , and I have to admit that it is certainly true that Blake would go with me and it would be nice . But only for me .
' Such a life is not for her . Blake has a purpose , a mission . '
I thought fully aware , that If I was pursued and Blake was at my side . She too would have become a fugitive . But Blake has her own plans and dreams . And to fulfill them . To become a huntress , she must have a clear identity . Life , with someone who is always on your back , a life full of running away , is not for her .
Other me : " But even if she joins Beacon she will still be pursued by Adam and white fang . "
Said other me , not convinced . As she is well aware of our situation .
' But , adam will not dare to move on Beacon . White fang won't get into this school so easily either . Blake will be safe there . And I could make sure she will , by hunting down Adam's and White fang people in Vale . '
I thought , still remembering more or less the location of the white fang bases in Vale . Unless anything has changed , I should be able to cause a lot of damage . And thus keep the attention away from Blake .
Other me : " You forgot something important . Blake will not always be able to stay in Beacon or Vale . Eventually she will have to leave its walls, leave Vale . And then the whole white fang may be on her back , after all she is a deserter . Worrying only about Adam is a mistake ."
Said other me , with a smile , while wagging her tail .
' White fang is like a swamp '
I thought , aware that it is impossible to leave the white fang once you have joined . Certainly not when one left as the two of us did . By running away . In that case , the only liberation is death . Death for deserters . You can not just leave . That goes for everyone , especially me and Blake .
The other me : " So, what are you going to do with them ? "
Asked the other me , already knowing the answer . No matter if I will be at Blake's side , or if I will be hiding as a criminal . If they come after Blake or me ..... It doesn't matter if it's Sienna or Adam . I will kill anyone . If necessary , I will kill every single person in the whole white fang . Especially Adam's people . And Adam himself .....
' He doesn't have to come after Blake , because I will find him . '
I thought , seeing him as an untied end , without which I will not move forward and die peacefully .
' But first I want to destroy everything he has , because death will be too quick . That's why I will first tear off this mask of his and show him to the world ..... '
I thought when I was suddenly interrupted .
??? : " Blake will not be declared a deserter . So there is nothing to worry about . "
Said another voice identical to mine but it was not another me next to me . It was another me standing on the other side of me ? Except that this self looked like my younger self . Her head barely reached my waist and yet , her voice sounded just like mine now.... There is nothing odd in this .
Younger self : " There are too many obvious reasons why this will not happen . Ghira would not allow it . And the white fang higher-ups know it too . However, if they still tried , it could lead to a serious split . Besides , the daughter of the founder deserting would collapsed morale in the grup . Therefore , even if they knew , they would not do anything about it . "
Said younger self , the voice of reason , while looking at the news .
Younger self : " As for us , that's a different conversation . Only white fang members from menagerie can know our connection to Belladonna family . For the rest , we are just a psychopath .A lot of people don't like us . As for the Ghira , Kali and Sinna , they would try to prolong this decision but in the end it's hard to say how it would end . "
She said but did not elaborate more either .
' Still , Adam and his split of white fang will be a problem anyway . They do not listen to Sienna . And so they will come for me . And if they don't get me , they will come after Blake . '
I thought , knowing that this will be issues anyway . That's why I already had everything planned . Whether I would have to split from Blake , or join her . White fang , or at least the part managed by Adam must disappear , as Adam himself . And it's not something that will be discussed .
Reporter: " According to the notice , two groups of hunters , coming from Atlas for unknown reasons started a bloody fight among themselves . The fight itself resulted in the death of seven hunters . The very reason for their fight is unknown but the police managed to find the last alive member of one of the teams . Who did not participate in the fight. "
Said the reporter and the photos of the eight hunters along with the name , name and age of each hunter were displayed in the corner . The only eye-catching person for me was the youngest of them . I remember his face .However, when I was looking at his photo . These were replaced by some other guy . Apparently the one who survive .
Reporter: " He was found and detained for questioning , completely drunk in the hotel to which he was brought by his teammates . Before their bodies were found . "
Said the reporter , and I stood in front of the screen in disbelief .
Lappland: " Hahahaha HaHah hAh " .