Fan Fiction ❯ The Dwayne Wayne Chronicles ❯ The Dwayne Wayne Chronicles-Ch. 10 ( Chapter 10 )

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The Dwayne Wayne Chronicles-Ch.10

Dwayne Wayne sat at his computer in his Computer Applications class. This class was usually a highlight of the day. He would skip out on work and play Descent and Tetris instead. When he got tired of games, he would go online to read Mystery Wrestling Theater 3000 by Lynxara. Those Mistings always made him laugh so hard his stomach would hurt. He wasn't in a good mood today though. It was November 20th and soon it would be time for Thanksgiving.

Dwayne sighed slightly at how his life was getting more difficult. PD and DP were still laid up from the attack by Storm. It unnerved him to see those two almost killed by Storm. Creaig ended up punching him in anger because of what happened to his girlfriend at Storm's hands. Creaig was also ticked off at he and Tammy for not telling him about their secret. Due to this, Creaig had to tell Jessica and Robert about the superhero thing. Robert couldn't believe that he and Tammy were the acclaimed superheroes Big Money and Silk. Rob kept on laughing about it until they transformed in front of he and Jessica. Dwayne wished that he had a camera to capture the look on his face when they transformed. Dwayne was surprised at how quickly one of his best friends changed from a relatively normal guy to an obsessive fan boy. He wanted to hear about all of their adventures in detail. For her part, Jessica was annoyed at Robert's behavior.

Dwayne groaned as he thought about Jessica. Jessica immediately launched into a tirade about their tactics. She didn't like that they beat criminals within an inch of their lives. Jessica believed that he and Tammy were nothing more than ruthless vigilantes. Dwayne could agree with her on the vigilante part, but the ruthless bit was harsh. If they were that ruthless, every criminal they ran into would be dead. Jessica just bugged him. She kept on harping about religion and everything. He believed in a higher power, but he just didn't feel like hearing it from her all the time.

Dwayne's thoughts turned toward Storm. The bastard hadn't done anything in the past 10 days since he kidnapped Creaig and Monica. Dwayne had been pushed to the point where he would kill Storm, no questions asked. Monica was still afraid of Creaig. She barely talked to her friends or family. Dwayne could also see that she wasn't getting a lot of sleep or eating much.

Dwayne also thought about Black Rose. She hadn't attacked them in a while. In fact, the Golden Glocks had kept a fairly low profile recently. Creeper had been trying to figure out what was going on with the Glocks, but he couldn't come up with anything. One thing he learned was when an enemy leaves you alone, an attack was coming up. As he started to play Solitare on the computer, Dwayne's last thought was that being a superhero sucked sometimes.

The young woman caressed her shot glass of whiskey. She threw back the drink and sighed, "Bartender, give me another one."

The bartender looked at her bloodshot eyes and replied, "Miss, I think you've had enough."

The woman picked up the overweight, aging man and snarled, "Give me another drink or I'll fucking rip your throat out." The bartender reached over and put a bottle of whiskey beside her. The woman smirked, dropping the bartender to the floor. Applause burst through the air as Storm walked into the bar.

Storm smirked, "Angela, you're showing off your people skills again." Angela "Black Rose" snarled in rage at Storm.

Storm shook his said and said, "Look at you, you're an mess. Your hair is all messed. I can tell you just threw on some pans and a ruffled long-sleeved T-shirt. I'm surprised that you even remembered to bring your trench coat with you. I'm ashamed to admit that I was once your boyfriend."

Black Rose walked over to Storm, grabbed him by the neck and threw him against a wall. She replied in a low growl, "Don't you use my real name again, you fuck. I wish I could wash my hands of you."

Storm smiled and brushed himself off. The man commented, "Touchy, aren't we? You know I was the best thing that ever happened to you."

Black Rose looked at him with scorn, "Yeah, because I came to my senses and left your ass to join the Golden Glocks. I'm living large and on top of my game."

Storm laughed, "You're lying about the top of your game part. I've heard about how you've tried to kill Big Money and failed miserably each time."

Black Rose yelled, "Shut up! I've been close to killing that bitch and his girlfriend too."

Storm replied, "Close only counts in horseshoes and in bed. I'm here to finish what you started."

Black Rose snarled, "You're not going to kill that bastard, I am."

Storm scoffed and answered, "You? The Golden Glocks haven't been doing anything noteworthy in this piss-ant city since I've been here. You're sitting here in this dive getting drunk off your ass when you're supposed to be in the field." Black Rose lashed out at Storm with a fist. Storm blocked the fist and dropped her to the floor with a shot to the jaw. Storm shook his head. He knew that the girl he knew wouldn't get dropped with one punch. Whatever was going on with her wasn't his problem. Storm walked out of the bar.

Black Rose sat on the floor and cried. The tears fell onto the floor like rain. She knew that Storm was right in his assessment of her performance recently. Black Rose was surprised that Kamal and Shonuf hadn't fired her yet. She just didn't feel right anymore. Depression overwhelmed her and she was starting to feel remorse over all of the tings she'd done over the years. Black Rose got up and thought about what Storm was planning to do. She knew that someone had to be paying him a lot of money to kill Big Money and Silk. For some reason, she had to do something about that situation. She had a good idea of how Storm operated, so she decided to stop him. Black Rose wiped her face, composed herself and walked out of the bar. Kamal stepped out from the shadows of the bar and followed Black Rose. Shonuf told him to follow her and find out why she's been so derelict in her duty. From what he saw, Black Rose was under some emotional distress for some reason. It looked like she had pulled herself together, but he still needed to observer her some more.

Malcolm-Jamal Helmsley smiled as Officer Scruggs handed him his clothes. Today was the fateful day he and his associates were free and clear. The PPV drew an 8.6 rating. Malcolm managed to convince the warden to give he and Willie a portion of the profit. In the twelve days since The Gauntlet, Malcolm had talked with the winners of the matches. From what he had gathered, none of them were brain surgeons except for Snakeeyes. Snakeeyes was an interesting enigma. He didn't say anything, he just sat there and listened intently to Malcolm. Malcolm couldn't tell what he was thinking about. But it didn't really matter that much. He had a feeling that Snakeeyes wouldn't try anything funny on him. Willie, Snakeeyes, Big Boi, Flea, Cloudscraper, and Hurricane received their clothes and the groups walked out of the prison. Malcolm looked at the dark sky and felt the snow falling down on him. The weather didn't fit how happy he felt inside. Anything looked better than The Gauntlet. The group got on the boat and soon they were transported into the care of Juanita Rodriguez. Malcolm and the rest of the group yelled in glee as they got into a black stretch limo to take them to Mexico.

Robert Benner and Jessica Griffin were playing pool at a local arcade. Robert had to beg her to skip class for once. She kept on mentioning her perfect attendance record, but he told her that you couldn't be serious all the time. Ironically, he wished that she'd stayed in school. Jessica sank her final shot and exulted in her fourth straight victory of Rob.

Robert groaned and said, "Okay, you can stop with the happy dance now."

Jessica smiled brightly and replied, "Stop being such a grouch. It's not my fault I'm the greatest pool player of all time."

"No need to rub it in."

Jessica looked at Robert in concern and asked, "What's wrong? You haven't really been concentrating on the games."

Robert sighed, "It's just this situation with out friends is bothering me. The superhero shit is cool, but I don't like this dude Storm very much. Monica is a shell of her former self. PD and DP are laid up and Creaig is really depressed."

Jessica replied, "Now you're thinking about what could happen to us. I know this guy is going to come for us."

"I'll protect you."

Jessica groaned, "I hope it doesn't have to come to that."

Rob's voice rose in anger as he replied, "What's that supposed to mean?"

"I don't want you getting hurt or even killed trying to be macho. Storm is a vicious psychopath and you don't have the skill to stop him."

Rob responded heatedly, "There you go, always selling me short. There's a chance I can beat this guy if I have to." Jessica shook her head and the argument escalated between the two.

Storm sat a couple of tables away from Rob and Jessica. He smiled at Rob's foolhardy attitude and couldn't wait to fuck the shit out of Jessica. Storm grabbed a pool stick and walked over to Rob and Jessica. Storm tapped Rob on the shoulder and hit him over the head with the pool stick. Rob crumpled to the floor in a heap.

Storm smiled and remarked, "Since you know so much about me, we're going to have a lot of fun together." Jessica spat in Storm's face. Storm wiped the spit off his face, pulled out a gun and pointed it a Rob's head.

Storm snarled, "I know you don't want any bloodshed, so you're coming with me."

Jessica growled, "Fine." Storm went over and put the gun at Jessica's back. Storm yelled to the manager, "If you call the cops, I'll come back here and kill you." The manager nodded his assent and the duo left the arcade. 10 minutes later, Rob woke up from the shot to the head and saw that Jessica was gone. Rob kicked a chair and yelled at the manager to use the phone. He was upset at himself because she was trying to be the voice of reason and he didn't listen. Who knew what that maniac was going to do to her now? Rob got up, sighed and grabbed the phone to call Dwayne and Tammy.

Dwayne answered his cell phone in the lunchroom. Dwayne calmed down Robert, saying he would do all he can to save his girlfriend. Dwayne looked at Tammy and said, "We've got to go to Pegasus Pavillion."

Tammy sighed, "I hate that bastard."

"Likewise, let's go." Dwayne and Tammy walked out of the lunchroom and slipped out of NWHS.

Storm slapped Jessica hard in the face. Jessica sobbed in extreme pain and shame. Storm had continually ravaged with his body. Storm and Jessica lay on Storm's bed. Storm had various bruises from Jessica's attempts to defend herself from Storm. Storm pulled Jessica up by the neck and punched her in the stomach. Blood fell on her lips as she snarled, "You're a disgrace."

Storm replied, "Shut up, bitch! I'm sick of your mouth."

Jessica smiled slightly, "You're just mad because I'm telling the truth."

Storm yelled, "ENOUGH!" and punched her in the back of her head, knocking her out. Storm got up from the bed and went to his phone. Storm picked up the phone and called Dwayne's cell phone number.

Dwayne answered and growled, "Fuck you!"

Storm replied, "I bet you'd like that. Anyway, you and Tammy come to the cabin near the New Wales River in 30 minutes. I'm sick of your friend Jessica. We're going to finish this shit."

"You're right about that. Tammy and I are going to finish you off for good."

Storm smiled, "You keep on thinking that." Storm hung up the phone.

Storm put on his brown trench coat, a white shirt, black pants and black boots. He grabbed a pistol, a sword, a small knife, and a grenade. Storm poured some water in a glass and threw it on the prone form of Jessica Griffin. Jessica's eyes opened slowly and she groaned. Storm threw her clothes on the bed and said, "Put your shit on. It's showtime." Jessica put on her black sweater, blue jeans, and black boots and glared at Storm hatefully. Jessica got to her feet and Storm pulled out the pistol. Storm put it to her head and Jessica opened the door. Storm pushed her out of the cabin roughly. Storm closed the door and thought about all of the pain he would inflict on Dwayne and Tammy.

Dwayne, Tammy, and Robert were sitting at a table in the compound.

Dwayne remarked, "Listen, we have to be ready for him to do anything. Rob, you're staying here while we go get Jessica."

Rob stood up and declared, "I have to be there for her."

Tammy chimed in, "I think Jessica would like it better if you stayed away."

Rob replied, "I'll stay." Dwayne nodded at Tammy and the two pulled out their canes. The duo transformed into Big Money and Silk. Big Money and Silk walked out of the compound, got into their cars and left to go meet Storm.

Snow cascaded over Jessica and Storm as they stood in front of an oak tree, watching the New Wales river rush out. Jessica thought that this would normally be one of those days to cuddle with a loved one with a cup of hot chocolate. Too bad she was standing with a sociopath. She tried not to think about his rotting breath or his clubbing fists pounding on her again and again. However, she couldn't help but be drawn back to thinking about the sickening experiences she endured today. As she watched Silk and Big Money jump out of their cars, she wanted them to kill Storm horribly.

Big Money and Silk used to 40 Ounce Bounce to jump over the river to Storm and Jessica.

Storm smirked, "You two are looking at me like you don't like me very much. I usually don't beat up whores this bad but Jessica was an exception."

Jessica said, "I bet you're so proud of yourself." Storm pushed Jessica to Silk. Silk stumbled from the force of catching Jessica. Storm saw this and shot Jessica in the shoulder, forcing the two girls to fall into the near freezing river. Silk and Jessica screamed as the water carried them off.

Big Money snarled, "You coward."

Storm shrugged and replied casually, "They've got a shot at survival. A small shot, but a shot. I should've just busted a cap in their asses." Storm threw a grenade at Big Money. Big Money dodged the explosion and split his cane into two guns, blasting away at Storm ala John Woo. Storm took two bullets, one in his shoulder and the other in his left leg. Storm fell to the ground in agony. Big money twirled his pistols in the air and walked over to Storm. Storm managed to kick some snow in Big Money's eyes. The momentary distraction helped Storm trip up Big Money and kick the guns away from Big Money's hands. Storm pulled out his katana and slashed Big Money in the arm. Big Money screamed as the sword dug into his flesh. Storm pulled himself to his feet and tried to pick up one of Big Money's guns, but his hand was scorched in the attempt. Storm cried out in pain as Big Money rolled over to the gun in question and shot Storm in the chest. Blood poured forth from Storm as he fell to the ground. Storm tried to reach for his gun, but Big Money stepped on his hand breaking bones.

Big Money kicked Storm in the face with the point of his boot, sending blood flying from his mouth. Big Money pulled Storm up and hit him in the face with a flying roundhouse kick. Storm flew back and fell to the ground. Big Money drew back his hands and blasted a huge Ghettoblaster at Storm. Storm got hit from the blast and was burned from the blast. Big Money fell to the ground, exhausted from the energy expended to discharge a huge energy blast like that. Storm was still alive, managing to roll around in the snow to save himself from further damage. Storm fell over, motionless.

The near-freezing water battered Silk and Jessica as they rushed along in the current of the river. Jessica's eyes were closed as she clung as she clung to Silk, barely conscious. Silk's cane was floating beside the two girls. Silk closed her eyes and the cane floated to her hand. Silk opened her eyes and saw a big oak tree on shore. Silk turned her cane into a rope, lashing the rope around the base of the tree. Silk pulled herself and Jessica to shore, summoning an extra reserve of strength as the snow increased in volume. Silk managed to check Jessica's pulse, feeling that it was still there. Silk flopped to the ground, unconscious.

Black Rose stepped from behind some trees and looked upon Silk and her friend. She could easily kill both of them, but she just didn't believe in vengeance anymore. Black Rose picked both of them up, putting Silk over her shoulder and carrying Jessica in her arms. Black Rose pushed her way through the forest and found a cave. Black Rose laid the two women down in the cave. Black Rose then built a fire and set them close enough to the fire so their bodies could warm up. Black Rose bound Jessica's shoulder. She left them to go upstream to find Storm and Big Money. Kamal followed Black Rose, enraged at her for betraying the Golden Glocks.

Storm pulled himself to his feet. The snow continued to come down, almost blizzard-like in the volume. He stumbled over to the prone form of Big Money. Storm smiled grimly and felt for his pulse. Big Money's pulse was fairly strong. Storm picked up Big Money and put his arm under Big Money's neck. All he had to do was snap his neck. He was surprised at just how well Big Money fought against him. In fact, he was slightly upset that he would have to kill a worthy opponent like Big Money. 2 million dollars would make him feel a lot better. Storm started to wrench back to snap Big Money's neck when a black blast of energy pushed Storm off of Big Money. Storm pulled himself up and saw Black Rose standing 10 feet away with her trench coat fluttering in the wind. Black Rose had a very determined look on her face.

Storm looked at her in disbelief and asked, "How did you know where I'd be?"

Black Rose grinned slightly, "I wasted 5 years of my life with you. I know how you operate."

"I guess you weren't kidding about killing him. I'm too weak to fight you. If you kill him, I'll be nice and share the bounty with you. I million dollars would be good for you." Black Rose smiled and blasted Storm again. Storm crumpled to the ground.

Black Rose walked over to Big Money. She looked at the body laid out in a small pool of blood. She thought about all of the nights she laid awake, crying out for Catman. She remembered that morning she vowed to kill Big Money and Silk for destroying your happiness. Black Rose cried softly and remarked, "Big Money, I'm sorry for all of the pain I've caused you and Silk I've been doing some thinking and I know what I've been doing is wrong. In fact, most of my life has been wrong. I've been killing and destroying people's lives since I was 13 years old. I'm 25 now and I think I've finally figured out this killing indiscriminately isn't right for me anymore. I started to do this shit because I figured if I would be a killer, I could stop feeling sorrow for my parents' death. They died in a car crash when I was 8." Black Rose kneeled down and felt for Big Money's pulse. It was still fairly strong, so she sat down next to Big Money. A part of her thought that she should pick him up and get out of the cold, but she just had to talk some more.

Black Rose closed her eyes and started speaking again, "I wasn't a really good orphan. I was one of those bad kids who would cause terror in orphanages. I didn't really know any better and I was the perfect mark for the criminal element. I ran away from the orphanage in Hartford, Connecticut at 13 and started in with some small time crooks. We started stealing shit from gas stations, stores, piddling things. I ran with them for four years. Then I met up with Storm and he dragged me deeper into the cesspool of crime. I stuck with his abuse for three years until I finally decided to leave his ass. We had been killing people abroad during that time so I decided to come back here to NY and join the Golden Glocks." Black Rose pulled her trenchcoat tighter over herself as she sighed and said, "The Golden Glocks treated me like a family. I felt accepted and life was good. Sure, I killed people but that didn't mean anything. I took money but that didn't mean anything either. During this time, I met Catman and he was everything I wanted in a man. Ruthless, intelligent, funny, and strong."

Black Rose got up and put Big Money over her shoulder. She decided to go to the cave and wait out the storm. Kamal stepped out from some trees and took a shot at Black Rose. Black Rose ducked the bullet and started to press on. Kamal closed his eyes and transported Storm to the Golden Glocks headquarters. He figured Storm would be useful in the future. Right now, he had to follow her to the cave and kill everyone there in one fell swoop. Black Rose was the enemy now and she needed to be eliminated.

Black Rose continued to talk about her life. She knew that Big Money couldn't hear her, but she needed to purge herself of the pain she felt. Periodically, bullets continued to fly through the air toward Black Rose. Black Rose grunted as a bullet grazed her elbow. On top of that, she was getting tired fighting against the elements. The snow was now coming down as a full blown blizzard.

Black Rose sighed, "As I was saying, Catman was the perfect man. It was too bad that he had to mess with your grandma and die because of it. I wanted him to leave you alone, but he convinced me that this would be the icing on the cake in his criminal career. Besides his hatred of you in the first place, he wanted to become second-in-command of the Golden Glocks. He figured killing you would push him to the top and push Kamal down. I was incensed that you killed him and we both know what I did and vice versa. I still owe your girlfriend a beatdown for this damn brand on the small of my back. I know you can't hear me but I needed to let this out. I know about your mom's death and your dad's abuse. You're a better person than I am." The light of the cave shone through the howling winds as she stumbled into the cave.

Black Rose set Big Money down next to Silk and checked the girl's pulses, satisfied that they were still alive.

Black Rose smiled, "I hope you guys can forgive me."

A new voice growled, "You bitch." Black Rose turned around and saw Kamal with a gun pointed at her.

Black Rose sighed, "I should've known it was you shooting at me."

"Damn right, traitor. All that shit you were babbling to him doesn't mean anything to me. I'm going to kill you and your new bosom buddies. You're weak from dodging my bullets and carrying his sorry carcass through a blizzard. Let's not forget blasting Storm away from Big Money not once, but twice."

Black Rose said, "Go ahead, I'm tired of all the pain. I'll die knowing I did the right thing."

Kamal looked at Black Rose with disdain as he replied, "Such a waste. I wanted you to take my place in the Golden Glocks, Catman notwithstanding. You showed such a depraved mind. See you in hell, Black Rose." Kamal pulled the trigger and Black Rose closed her eyes, welcoming oblivion. A soft voice whispered, "Open your eyes, sweetheart."

Black Rose opened her eyes and saw Kamal lying on the ground. The bullet was lying at her feet. A glowing black woman with short black hair and brown eyes smiled and said, "Hello, Angela."

Angela looked at the woman in awe and knew who it was, "Hello, Mrs. Wayne."

Alice smiled, "Call me Alice, dear."

"Okay, Alice. Why did you save me? I know you can't be happy with all of the stuff I've done to your son and his fiancée."

Alice smiled, "The bug guy told me to save you, Angela. You've changed for the better, sweetheart."

Angela asked, "Is Kamal dead?"

Alice shook her head and answered, "No, he's not dead and Storm isn't dead either."

Angela sighed, "Will your son and his friends forgive me?"

"It'll take time, but I think they'll forgive you. You need to work on forgiving yourself."

Angela looked at the ground with a downcast expression, "I can't help it. I've done some horrible things."

"Everyone has done bad things in their lives. Saving 3 lives is a good start toward atonement. You figured out that evil wasn't your cup of tea anymore. Now close your eyes." Angela closed her eyes and a white light enveloped her. Alice whispered in her ear, "From this day forth, you'll be called The White Rose. Open your eyes, White Rose."

Angela opened her eyes and saw that they were no longer in the cave. Jessica, Dwayne, and Tammy were put in beds at the underground base at Pegasus Pavillion. PD and DP looked at Alice and said in unison, "What is SHE doing here?"

Alice smiled, "She's on our side now, gentlemen. You're looking at the White Rose now."

PD asked Alice, "Are you sure?"

Alice answered, "Yes, this came from the big man himself."

DP commented, "Okay, but for the record I have to say I'm still wary of you."

Angela replied, "That's understandable."

PD said, "I agree with DP. Are you going to see us out to the Glocks when it's a good time for them?"

Angela responded, "No, I'm going to be a good girl now. I've seen the light."

PD looked at Angela closely. He could see that Angela looked sincere. She still had to prove it, but he was willing to give her a shot. PD said, "Okay, I can see you're sincere. Welcome to the team." PD held out his hand and Angela shook it.

DP asked, "Creeper, will everybody be okay?"

Creeper answered, "Tammy and Dwayne should pull through, although Jessica is still in limbo."

Alice smiled, "She'll survive. Good night, gentlemen." Alice disappeared in a flash of light. Angela smiled at her good fortune. She had a feeling her life was going to be a lot better now.

Kamal growled, "She's going to pay for this."

Shonuf asked, "Yes, she is. Will Storm be okay?"

Kamal replied, "Yeah, he'll recover although he's going to look really fucked up now."

"No matter, this man won't become soft like Black Rose." Shonuf laughed in the darkness of his throne room.

End Ch. 10

Author's Notes

Well, another chapter done. I hope people enjoy it. Umm, I don't have much to say. I can't describe what made me want to change Angela's outlook but I just went with what my mind was telling me to do. I'm sure that people have heard that stories write themselves. I guess that's the main thing with her change. The next chapter will involve a charity party by PD/DP, Storm, and appearances by members of the Wu-Tang Clan and Jennifer Love Hewitt. (I know)