Justin Agus's Story

Passing through to her office, Alexi noted Graai passed out on the couch. His bionics would heal his wound, and it had already stopped bleeding, so the woman would just let him rest. Even if he hadn't done exactly what she wanted, he had tried. That in itself, was why she put her trust in him.

Sitting down in her office, she decided it was time to look the horse in the eye. She picked up the phone, and dialed Johnny's direct line. Three rings, and he picked up. "Hello?"
"Johnny."
"Who's this?"
"Ah, I believe you know exactly who this is."
"What the hell do you want?"
"I have a business proposition for you."
"You ain't got nothin' that I want."
"Are you sure about that? I've got it on good authority that I'm quite a better cook than you friend Mitch. How'd you like to put some extra money in your pocket?"
A long pause followed her offer, then the dialtone rang out. Alexi knew that meant he was around others where as he couldn't talk at the moment. That was all she needed to know, for now, that he had something to say but couldn't. If she couldn't take Mitch out of the game by force, she'd simply switch to politics.

Alexi's House

Alexi had grew tired of arguing with Meg regarding whether or not it would be best to send her to an actual rehab, or to keep her home for detox. She eventually gave in, and agreed to keep her local, instead of sending her away.

Johnny had come to terms with Alexi's offer of employment, and the four members: Alexi, Johnny, Justin, and Graai were all grouped up within her office for an introductory meeting.

"And so boys, we're starting a new world, a new front. I'm sure we'll be receiving a white flag here soon from our good friend Mitch, however." She twidled her thumbs, and looked directly at Johnny, "We won't be accepting any more surrendors. I will be respected, and with respect comes fear." She turned to Graai, and shook her head, "It's finished. It's all to be ours, thanks to our new alliance here. I want him cut off, completely. It's time for our friend Mitch to retire." She grinned, as the thoughts of how she would finish Mitch off danced throughout her head, "I'll be doing the honors myself, and all of you will accompany me." Turning back to Johnny, "Just to ensure you're loyalty is to who you say it is." She stood up, "Any questions?"

Graai and Justin both shook their heads before Graai spoke up, "What about Megan? What is to be done with her? We can't just leave her here, not with Bruce still of their side." He sighed, looking at Justin whom just simply nodded in agreement, nothing else. He didn't really want anything to do with Meg, as he just valued her like Grox shit; yet, he didn't want her to die.

"Meg is of no threat to us, and while she's out of service, we'll be taking care of the situation, and aligning all properties to my name. When she comes to, it'll all be finished already." Johnny kind of squirmed before speaking up, "Are you sure death is the only option? I mean, sure, put him out of business, God knows he can't run it properly anyways, but is killing him really necessary?" Alexi turned to look at him, "Hmm. I expected you'd reaction in such a way, which is why I've prepared for you a separate option." She reached within her desk drawer, and pulled out a folder. Opening it, she revealed three contracts, "Sign your percentage of ownership over to me now, take this money," She threw two thick envelopes at him, "And leave before it's done. You'll have no blood on your own hands, and if you ever decide to come back at me, well, let's just say I've already taken care of that as well." Johnny opened the envelope, which was estimated to be about 5,000 Cybran Credits. Alexi was entirely serious when it came to business, and was willing to pay to receive the same in return.

Justin looked at them and sighed, going down towards the kitchens, hungry. Graai sighed, rubbed his head, "I'll go clean Megan, or have you done that already?" He asked Alexi, knowing that they had to look after her, even though most them didn't want much to do with her, "Johnny, you seen what Mitch done to her over some shit? Massive scar down her fcae. It's not fair on her, that's why he should be dead. He abuses women like they are worth nothing."

"But she is worth nothing." Justin shouted up from downstairs before Meg burst out with, "All what did you do for me Justin?! Yeah, nothing! I did shit loads for you!"

Alexi yelled at Justin and Meg, "That's neither here nor there. Keep your dramatics private!' She turned to Graai, "She was clean an hour ago, though you might check." Johnny closed the enveloped money and said, "I'm on board for it all. As long as Meg is seen safe, and I get paid, I'm down. Though I will say," He was interrupted with Alexi's phone ringing. She recognized the number, "Well my friend, you couldn't have chosen your fate any sooner." She answered the call, "Hello Mitchell."

"Right. I want to make a deal with you. I'm sick of these wars, I'll give you everything and you send me alway to one of those resort planets, away from this shit hole. I'm sure that Megan has already told you where Tallern is, so I'll let you have it and the workers here, mind you, there's not that many." Came down the phone from Mitch as Graai headed over to check on Megan. Justin reappeared, a glass of vodka.

"A resort, you say? Hmm. I'll consider your offer." Alexi said.

"Well, you better hurry up."

"Heh, it doesn't seem to me that you're in any kind of position to make demands, my friend."

"Oh, but I am. I take it you don't know then. I have one of the Military's weapons."

"Oh, I know. I know quite a bit about your organization, Mitch. I made it my own business to know yours. Now the question is, do you know anything about my work?"

"I know more than you think I know. Yet you still don't seem to understand what weapon I hold. You wanted to save the world when you were younger, didn't you. Well, could could if you give me my deal or come and kill me before I arm this."

"Hmm. Good enough, then. I'll be there, say around four?"

"Well, make up your mind. You want me dead, or am I going to a resort planet?"

"We'll discuss your retirement when I get there. Oh, and Mitch?"

"What?"

"It's not world peace I'm after anymore, it's world domination now." She clicked the phone off, and turned to Justin, "Go tell Graai, it's time to get ready."

Justin swallowed, glancing around. He turned and walked out into his old rooms, Megan's room. "Let's go, grab your Auto rifle. I think we're killing him now." Graai nodded then looked at Megan.

"I want to kill him. Let me kill him! Please! I hate him!" She screamed, trying to break the bonds that held her down to stop her from getting the drugs.