CHAPTER 5: Mikey
I watched Lara closely as she spoke, sensing a hint of hesitation in her voice. However, the promise she made seemed genuine enough, and a sense of relief wash over me. Perhaps my concerns had been unfounded, and our bond was stronger than I had imagined.
With a genuine smile on my face, I squeezed Lara's hand. "Thank you, Lara. I believe in us, and I know we can overcome any obstacles that come our way."
As we sat there, engaged in a conversation that felt more real than ever, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Lara's words lingered in my mind, their weight growing heavier with each passing second. I needed to trust my instincts and dig deeper to uncover the truth.
The next day, I decided to do some investigating. I discreetly observed Lara's interactions and noticed her frequent communication with individuals I didn't recognize. The secrecy surrounding these conversations only fueled my suspicions further.
Unable to contain my curiosity any longer, I approached Kenny, the vice president of my gang and my best friend, seeking guidance and answers. Kenny had always been a figure of wisdom and trust, and I hoped he could shed light on the situation.
Finding Kenny alone in the lounge, I took a deep breath and expressed my concerns. "Kenny, something doesn't feel right. I fear that Lara may be hiding something from me, and I don't know if I can trust her completely."
Kennys gaze softened as he listened intently. After a brief moment of silence, he sighed and leaned back in his chair. "Mikey, I had my suspicions as well, but I couldn't bring myself to voice them. It pains me to say this, but Lara's true loyalty lies with Tenjiku, our rival gang."
Shock washed over me as kennys words echoed in my mind. The weight of betrayal settled heavily upon my shoulders, threatening to crush the trust I had placed in Lara. Yet, amidst the pain and disappointment, I knew I had to confront her and seek the truth.
Determined, I made my way back to our hideout, my heart pounding with each step. As I approached Lara, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions—anger, sadness, and an overwhelming need for closure.
"Lara," I called out, my voice filled with a mixture of hurt and determination. "We need to talk, now."
CHAPTER 6: Lara
As I heard Mikey's voice, a sinking feeling crept into my heart. I knew this day would come, the day when my web of lies would unravel before me. I turned to face Mikey, my expression a mask of sorrow and regret.
"Mikey," I began, my voice wavering with a mixture of guilt and anguish, "I... I have something to confess."
Mikey's eyes bored into mine, searching for answers. He deserved the truth, even if it meant losing everything we had built together. Taking a deep breath, I revealed the extent of my deception.
"I'm so sorry, Mikey," I whispered, my voice barely audible. "I've been loyal to Tenjiku all along. I joined Taiken to gather information, to undermine you and your gang. I thought I could handle it, that I could protect you from the shadows. But it's become too much, and I can't bear to lie to you any longer."
Mikey's face contorted with a mix of shock, anger, and betrayal. He took a step back, as if physically wounded by my words. The silence between us was suffocating, our once unbreakable bond shattered by the weight of my confession.
Finally, Mikey found his voice, his words aced with a pain I had never seen before. "Lara, how could you? How could you deceive me like this? I trusted you with everything, and you played me for a fool."
Tears welled up in my eyes as I reached out to touch Mikey's arm, pleading for forgiveness. "Mikey, I never wanted to hurt you. I got caught up in the power and influence Tenjiku promised me. But I realise now that what we had was real, and I never should have jeopardised it."
Mikey pulled away from my touch, his gaze filled with a mixture of hurt and anger. "It's too late, Lara. The damage is done. I can't trust you anymore, and I can't be a part of this deception. You need to leave."
I watched as Mikey turned his back on me, his footsteps fading away. The weight of my actions settled heavily upon me, leaving me to face the consequences of my choices alone.
I stood frozen in place, tears falling down my cheek. What have I done, I thought before correcting myself. No, I made my choice long ago. I'm with tenjiku now.after calming myself I packed my things and left my taiken uniform on mikey's desk chair. Well i guess this is goodbye mikey from now on we're enemies. I smirked, regaining my composure and left for the tenjiku base.
CHAPTER 7: mikey
As I turned my back on lara pain and sadness washed over me,how could i trust her like she was my own sister but the whole time she's been working for liam,why him of all people. I left calling Kenny to tell all the captains for a meeting. About an hour later I arrived at the place I told everyone to meet.
“Alright, this meeting is to address a traitor who I have already exposed and kicked out,”I said , hiding the pain I was feeling. “Who's the traitor?”Smiley, the captain of 4th division said with his usual smile. “ um well the traitor is… lara''i said with hesitation. Blake 1st division's captain just laughed '' nice joke mikey real funny”, i remained in silence as the realisation hit the rest of them.i could tell it hit them almost as hard as it hit me. I pushed aside my pain and grit my teeth. “From now on Lara, a former captain of 6th division, is a traitor and enemy of taiken” Before we end the meeting we will be fighting the tenjiku gang in two days. I finished leaving everyone with their thoughts.
It's been two days since laras betrayal and everyone is on edge especially since the fight with tenjiku is today. Alright forget lara she's a traitor and cannot be forgiven, im sorry lara. I turn and stand on the stage and start yelling “alright taiken it's time to go beat tenjikus asses!” the gang just yells back “yeah!” I said, “Then let's go!” They answer back again “yeah!”. After my little speech we head to where we are gonna fight tenjiku, as we get there I stare in horror to see lara standing next to izana wearing the tenjiku uniform standing frozen in place “l-lara?” i stuttered “ oh looks like you did show up after all” she smirks. She looks completely different and completely unaffected by the fact that she betrayed us.
CHAPTER 8: lara
As I stood there, wearing the Tenjiku uniform and standing alongside Izana, I could feel Mikey's gaze piercing through me. His voice, filled with disbelief and hurt, echoed in my ears. I tried to maintain my composure, reminding myself of the power and influence that awaited me as a member of Tenjiku. But deep down, I couldn't shake the slightest hint of guilt that consumed me.
Mikey's shock slowly transformed into anger as he stepped forward, his voice laced with betrayal. "Lara, how could you? How could you join our enemies, the very people we fought against together?"
I took a deep breath, struggling to find the words to explain myself. "Mikey, I made a choice,I know I'm living with it, so do you, so just suck it up and fight me.
Mikey's eyes narrowed, his voice filled with bitterness. "You betrayed us, Lara. You threw away everything we had for personal gain."
liam, standing beside me, smirked.
Mikey's gaze hardened as he stepped forward, determination evident in his voice. "Lara, I won't let you destroy everything we've built. We may have been partners once, but now we're enemies."
The clash between Taiken and Tenjiku began, and the battlefield quickly descended into chaos. Amidst the flurry of punches and kicks, I found myself facing Mikey, the person I had once called a friend. Our eyes locked, and a mixture of sadness and anger filled the air between us.
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