The Decemberists

Asher and Dread swerving in the street while a lady in the street putting jergens lotion on the feet.... What the hell? Why was a lady putting lotion on in the rain? And in the street at that and on her feet. Alot of things was wrong with that but anyway back on subject. The rain let up and became a light drizzle. Finally now with Ashers messed up foot this was still a hassle but with less strain now and he could see way better. Anyway Asher would remove his right hand from the grips wipe the rain off his face.. God he hated rain and this situation he was dealing with physically wasn't making it any better. Anyway he placed his hand back on the grip and popped a wheelie using it for more speed.

As he came down from the wheelie he hit a road bump and gained about 2 feet in the hair before coming down and continued to drive. His foot was hurting him alot and so was his face. Asher was used to pain but never broken bones. He was surely in new territory. Now still driving down the streets he reached a stoplight thus him putting a halt hitting the breaks as hard as he could. With the light still on red Asher would take the time to zip up his coat and put his hood on. He forgot he had that rain coat but he didn't care at this point. He just wanted to keep going to the hospital where he worked out to get help. I know that sounds stupid but he had to do it.

The light flashed yellow for about 3 seconds before going green thus Asher would hit the peddle to the metal and start swerving down the street again with Dread sitting behind him. He was near the hospital and he knew this because of the giant symbol that glowed through the night sky. Oh yes finally the rain had finally stopped. It appeared to be like 3AM. Asher was off work for the day so it would be him sleeping right now but he normally worked at this which means he knew who was working at this... Alice was there for sure. She had a huge crush on Asher and had no problem showing it so he had too make sure he saw her because she knew her medical stuff well.

With a few more blocks Asher would drive slower than before and he seemed less focused. He made a right down on Shore Stout drive and turned into a parking lot and came up some ramp which had the name Hale on it. He parked his cycle as he hopped off and walked with Dread to the elevator. From here he would press the combination code that activated the staff elevator and proceeded to get off the elevator at the 5th floor which was the Emergency room. Here Asher would walk to the desk while people were waving at him. Once there he would speak to the receptionist Samantha. With her smile looking into the face of Asher he would smile back and rest his arms on the front desk.

"You're looking mighty beautiful today Samantha. Might I ask where Alice is? Im in a bit of a bind here... See I broke my right ankle and its hurting like hell. Normally i'd fix it myself but clearly the pain is far worst than I thought.. Anyway Is Alice is in usual room?" After Asher asked that he would tap on the desk waiting for Samantha's reply. "Yes Asher. She is here and you need to stop fighting your messing up that handsome face of yours. Speaking of which how did you do that to yourself?" Asher would smile and reply "See... Im sorry Samantha I was just fighting with my friend here against some thugs in the street and they really did a number on me.. And yea yea my face I mean if a woman truly cares for me she will be with me for me with my mind no?Anyway i'll go on to Alice room.Thanks Sammy" Samantha would wave and reply "Cya Ash" with her New Jersey accent Asher would limp down the hallway smiling. Samantha always seemed to brighten his day.

Anyway Asher was now infront of Alice room and he knocked as she was opening. They seemed to have some sexual tension with one another but that wasn't it. They seemed to really care for one another also but anyway back to that later. She would speak "Well hello Ash... Didn't expect to see you here tonight oh my god. What happened to your face. You look hurt and your limping? Come here right now i'll fix you up." Asher smiled because he knew he could always count on Alice for help. She would grab a rag and apply it to his face ugh it burned. It had some ointment on it that stung. "Ouch.. Alice I really appreciate this.. You know i'll never be apply to repay you" She smiled ass she kept on dabbing his face with the rag. "Oh please Ash you know you can always count on me" Ash smiled as he looked at Alice than he looked over to Dread to see what he was doing.

Dread had enjoyed the bike ride but he still preferred being on his own two feet where he had control, the entire time he had kept a hand on one of the knives he had taken in case he needed to "Take care" of Asher if he felt his life was in danger. Dread had trust issues since his mother and father had both been drug addict abusers and now they were dead drug addict abusers. The ride was fun and the jumps even better and for a moment he contemplated just slitting Ashers throat and taking the bike for himself but it would have been more of a hassle keeping it than just riding on it.

As they arrived at the hospital Dread looked around and grimmaced, he hated these places. They always stank of pity and care, two things the young kid couldn't stand. As they walked towards the elevator, Dread kept a hand on the handle of his knives hidden under his coat. he couldn't stand tight spaces for it left him little room to defend himself so he stood behind Ashren keeping the man between him and whatever danger could be coming. He wasn't scared more to the fact he would just prefer Ashren die then himself. As the doors opened he sighed in relief and walked out still following the man though he wasn't quite sure why.

As they came to the desk he saw Ashren flirt with some floozy behind the desk and rolled his eyes boredly. He noticed that adults talked too much. Finally after what seemed forever he was lead away from the blabbering desk lady only to meet another lady. This time it was more annoying and Dread wondered why they just didn't screw and get it out of the way. he leaned against the door his face bored. "So now that i am done babysitting you, is there anything else?" His tone was cold and his words clypt. His eyes just looked forward glassed over and zoned out.

As smiled at Alice as she started examing his leg and placed some tape around it before putting it under the x-ray machine revealing his ankle wasn't broken but sprang. As he continued to smile she giggled and started speaking "Ash. Why do you look at me like that... The smile I mean its nothing wrong with smiling at me but your doing it alot.. Is it something you have to tell me?" Ash would chuckle before speaking "Alice its nothing.. I just think its really cool you are doing this for me.. Ya know? I never really had someone so caring since... Well you know" Alice would start frowning as she had known the situation about Asher's family being murdered in cold blood.

She would start smiling as it looked like she came up with an idea. "Look Ash.. I know you don't like talking about this and I can understand why. But remember you will always have me to care for you. We can take on the world together." She said those words and brushed up against his left arm... He quickly moved it away and jumped off the bed. He would stand up on one leg and hug Alice. While hugging her he would smile as he felt himself at home with her.... He would then whisper something in her ear "You smell... The lavender scent smells beautiful... My mother use to wear this.. Alice how would you like to go out for coffee or something sometime?"

She smiled before replying "Oh my god. Asher It took you forever!. Of course I would go out with you... We are going to have so much fun. Don't cha think?" Asher rubbed the back of his head with his right arm and spoke stumbling "Well i mean yea. Of course we are gonna have fun. Its you and I thats the way its always been. So no doubt we will have fun.." His cheeks glowing red from blushing.. Alice always got to him and he couldn't deny his attraction to her but it was for the best that they stayed friends.. She couldn't understand the kind of life he lived. It would probably drive her away...

Alice would speak "Okay Ash hold on.. Im going to get you an ace bandage to rap around your foot." Asher would nod his head as he looked over to Dread who had just said something... He seemed to be flustered with Asher and his randomness running around everywhere and quite frankly he couldn't be mad at Dread. It was only logical for him to get angry after awhile. Asher would speak at a low tone "Dread. Im going to head home.. Your welcome to move in man. I have 3 rooms and i need some roommates. Place is already paid for with my trustfund money... You in?" And after those words Alice would walk in with a few bandages and what not. "Up. Put your leg on the bed" is what you heard the young lady say. Asher would awkwardly reply "Uhhh okay?" With this he would lift his right leg up and place it on the bed as Alice put a few bandages on it and rapped an ace band around it and called it a day. She then tapped his leg signalling for him to remove it from the bed. He did just that and slowly slid his foot back into the boot. She then spoke again "Face bring it over it" Asher would lean in and she would spray his face again and he cringed because it stung. But anyway she would apply a few stitches under his left eye.. 9 to be exact. Than placed a gauge over it and some clear bandages. With his chin she did the same thing but with 5 stitches. He then rubbed his hair before he spoke "Alice. Can i borrow some cigarettes?"

She would dig in her purse and pull out a pack of newport shorts and toss em over to Asher. She would then speak "Take em all. I've been trying to quit and giving them to someone else might help me but further their problem with it ... The redundantcy in that is classic hmm?" She also tossed him her oldschool lighter which just needed its lid to be flipped for the fire to burn. He would pull out a fresh cigarette and place it in his mouth. He would give Alice a hug before speaking with the unlit cigarette in his mouth "I'll call you for our date ok?" She smiled and spoke "Okay don't get into anymore trouble okay?" As Asher made his way out the room he put his hand up with the deuces sign and spoke "I'll try and only for you haha" With that he was gone and would start walking towards the elevator.

Dread watched the pair and gagged, he hated that mushy lovey dovey stuff and besides if he got attached to her she would just die in some tragic way anyway. it was always how it ended. Dread looked at Ashren for a long moment. "Leave a room open for me I may drop in some time." He smiled and winked at the woman before turning and walking the opposite direction. He had his own place to go back too and sometimes parting ways was easier than anything else. But he had met a aquaintance and gained what he could use as a safe house if need be.

Dread walked out of the hospital breathing the cool night air but stayed standing on the sidewalk. The cool air from the rain washed over him and the open world seemed to call. This was what Dread was about, freedom and power. One day all of Omega IV would be his and his alone. He would control osiris and through them the city. But for now he was a kid living in a world of starving dogs all eager for the same thing. Dread also knew Osiris would be watching for any challenge to there power so he would have to be careful...he would also need friends to surrond himself in until he got stronger. he looked over at the parking lot exit and waited having decided to take Ashren up on his offer after all.

As Dread spoke Asher smiled and nod back at the boy. They would walk to the elevator and the two would get in. Asher was completely silent until he got on his bike and Dread was gone. He was outside already on the curve of the street. It was cool that Dread decided to think about the offer because Asher knew he could be like an older brother to this kid and help him hone his powers and also help him get immune to being killed by his boss. Asher would then put his hood on and pull out his keys hopping on the bike and starting the ignition. He then turned the key and the music would play at a low sound. It was one engine by the decemberist.. Ah this song was such a good one.

Asher would know turn his vehicle and start driving out of the parking lot. Once there he noticed Dread and he seemed to be waiting for someone.. That can't be right. He was a 12 year old orphan.. Who the fuck could this kid be waiting for? If he was left out here like this those Osiris creeps might have found him. Asher knew this so he tried one more time at his previous offer. "Look Dread man i'd hate to leave out here man. Its 3AM and its nothing but trouble around at this time of night.. Or day I should say. You sure you don't wanna come with me? I don't live to far from here man." After saying that he flared the engine and smiled.

Dread looked over his shoulder at the man and sighed. ate puts us where she needs us to go...ok i'll come with you but I am my own person. No new clothes, no treating me like a kid or I will be out that door. Don't ask where I am going or where I been and Do not ask me what i been doing." he gave Ashren a long look before walking over and climbing on the bike ignorning the helmet. He hit the man in the shoulder telling him to drive as he thought of the past day and how odd things change and so quickly. Dread had been alone for so long until he met Selene and now here he was once again accepting the help of a stranger he knew nothing about. Oh well life was full of surprises. He smirked as the storm started again with all they fury from before and more. The cool wind and freezing rain felt good to the young powerhouse. As for now life would lead him his direction.

OOC: Excuse the tiny post. IM still not that good in health. Just gonna bs this.

With Dreads reply Asher smiled a little bit. He could mentor this kid in the way of his abilities. Asher would simply reply "Don't give me a reason to order you around then ey?.. By the way your gonna have to go to school if your gonna live with me. And when I say school I mean a school for gifted kids ya know?.. And so the government won't come pounding down my door saying im harboring a fugitive or anything I might have to legally adopt ya.." Asher would toss the helmet to Dread and hope he got on because he would start driving in 20 seconds.

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Dread rolled his eyes and stared at the guy. "First of all your not adopting me, I killed one set of parents don't make me kill again, second I decide if I go to school not you or anyone else. And last if I choose to live with you as you say it then it will be under my terms. I lived this long without you I can keep on going." Dread stared the other man right in the eyes refusing to yeild or backdown. his life was his own and no one was going to order him around. Like he said he got along just fine alone all this time and he could continue to do so. Dread grabbed the helmet and climbed on the bike.

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