Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
Christian was against the idea of robbery in Hong Kong but he was not persuasive as Ah Lung who managed to gather his group there within one day. Their plan was perfect with a getaway car and four guys that would be responsible for holding up the bank. He felt uneasy but knew he had to carry it out.
“I’ll go in first.” Ah Lung nodded to his group before exiting the van. The driver took them around the block and dropped off another guy. Christian would be the last stop.
He walked casually into the bank and quickly eyed his team, which was spread randomly throughout the bank. He stood in line behind a couple “I don’t need the money, Alex.” Kevin said for the hundredth time.
She rolled her eyes “Yes, that’s why you’ve been wearing the same shirt for the past week. Just suck up the last ounce of your manlihood and except my donation.”
Kevin couldn’t help but laugh at her reason “Fine, but I’m paying you back.”
Alex waved her hand nonchalantly “Whatever.”
Christian noted Ah Lung’s head nodding twice, their cue to take over as he raised a gun and shot it into the air causing everyone to yelp and scurry onto the floor. The guys quickly pulled ski masks over their faces, careful to stay away from the security cameras “Get down and you won’t get hurt!!” one guy bellowed.
“Give me the money now!” Ah Lung pointed the gun threateningly at the female teller.
With shaky hands, she nodded and began filling up the trash bag with cash. Kevin and Alex had moved closer to the end of the wall, only a few feet from the back exit “We can make it.” He whispered.
Alex shook her head, she didn’t want to take the chance “Its too dangerous, they’ll shoot us!” She hissed.
Kevin’s determination was not going to waste as he reached for her hand “Come on!” he yanked her to her feet and raced towards the exit.
“Stop!!!” one guy cried when he quickly noticed what they were going to do. Pointing his gun, he aimed for Alex’s back.
She heard the shot, but realized she was saved when a pair of hands pushed her to the ground and she fell hard against the carpet. Kevin spun back to see one of the mask men save Alex. He rushed over to her side while she moved away fearfully from her savior and robber “You okay?” Alex nodded but she continued to move closer to Kevin. Christian turned to one of his accomplice “You’re not suppose to fire at people.” He warned with dangerous eyes.
“Forget it! The cops are coming!!” Ah Lung waved for his boys to exit as they rushed outside to their getaway van.
The people were able to breath freely when the officers rushed inside “Is anyone hurt?” one uniformed man asked.
The group shook their heads and slowly they were separated for questioning. Kevin and Alex rode home in a taxi “Are you sure you’re okay?” Kevin asked after a long moment of silence, it was unlike his friend to stay quiet.
She turned to him with raised brows “Huh?”
“What are you thinking about Alex?” he asked worriedly.
“Oh…I was wondering why that man saved me earlier. He was a thief, he shouldn’t care.” She reasoned more to herself.
“A thief with a conscience.” Kevin snickered “That’s a first.” He shook his head and suddenly, he turned to her “Unless…”
She read his thoughts before he even finished it “Oh no. Don’t start that crap with me.”
“That’s four, Alex. Two more and you have to go back to see him.” He said in a teasing voice.
“Stop!” she begged, “You’re scaring me.”
Kevin sighed, “Look, there’s nothing to be afraid of. Master said you would be saved and it’s your calling to be the chosen one.”
“Alright, that’s it! No more Miss Nice Girl.” She rolled up her three quarter length sleeves and pointed at him “If you talk about that monk again, I’m going to punch you in the nose. The prettiest part of your face.”
“I thought you said my eyes were pretty?” he batted his eyes playfully.
She pouted her lips “Oh…yeah…well, I’ll punch you in the eye then!”
He laughed at her threat while patting the driver on the shoulder “Wait, can you take us somewhere else?”
“Where to?” he asked without turning back.
“Man Lei Mental Hospital.” Kevin answered. The driver nodded as he made a sharp right turn.
“Finally admitting that you’re crazy?” Alex asked with a sigh of relief that made Kevin laugh “But I think it’s a little drastic to sign yourself into the nuthouse.”
He pushed at her head “No silly! I have to do a cover story on this girl that was admitted in there three days ago. I hear she’s one of the few military trained killers that went crazy before she even went to war.”
“Kevin, when are you going to change your job? Reporters are such scums.” She blurted out but quickly covered it “Well, not you in particular.”
“Thank you for the lame compliment.” He said sarcastically “Anyways, I like this job. It helped me become more aggressive and outgoing.”
“Really? Then why couldn’t you approach that pretty girl at the restaurant that was staring at you?” she mocked.
He laughed, “Because she was staring at you.” They entered the hospital after the cab dropped them off. Kevin pulled out his recorder, ready for the interview. He and Alex were given visitor tags to enter the off limits room.
“Wait, I don’t think I want to go inside. I’ll stay in the waiting room.” Alex said uneasily.
Kevin rolled his eyes “Don’t be such a chicken, they won’t bite.”
“You don’t know that!” she proclaimed while he laughed and pushed her through the door. She stood dead in her tracks at the scene before her. Tables were pushed to the ground and chairs were built up like a fort. The patients were hiding behind the clumsily build hideouts “Oh my God, they’ve taken over. We need to call for help!” She pointed to one of the nurses on the ground, her tongue hanging out.
At the sound of Alex’s plea, the nurse woke up with a sudden laugh. She shook her head “No, no…I’m just playing along.” She shook hands with the two of them “I’m Nurse Chu, it seems the patients have a quick liking to Mila, our new patient.”
“Mila? As in Mila Wong?” Kevin asked. The nurse nodded and he quickly put on a smile “I’m here to interview her.”
“Hey, how are you supposed to interview a crazy lady?” Alex asked suddenly, forgetting where she was, she covered her mouth “Can I say that word?”
Nurse Chu nodded with a laugh “Yes. They are not offended, they actually don’t know how to be defensive. It’s a very friendly group. Mila is doing well today, you picked a perfect day to ask for an interview.” She pointed to a young girl with frumpy hair and a plastic bowl over her head, pretending it was a helmet.
“Get down troops! We have to surprise them!!” she cried while holding chopsticks like it was a gun.
Kevin approached her carefully, afraid that he would knock down the forts “Miss Wong? Hi, my name is—”
“Get down!” she reached up for his shirt and yanked him down to the ground “Are you trying to get yourself killed, soldier?!” she barked like a leader.
“I’m sorry Lieutenant.” He nodded solemnly while playing along.
“I’m not the Lieutenant, he is!” she pointed to the male next to her, he was napping on the floor with his thumb in his mouth “I’m Captain Wong, but you can call me Mila.”
He smiled “Okay Mila. Could we get out of the war for a few minutes so I can ask you some questions? We are going to write an article on you for the Daily News.”
She raised her brows “Oh, why didn’t you say so.” Mila stood up as she let out sharp whistle “Break!! Take ten.” She advised while pulling down two chairs and pointed at one for Kevin to sit. He tilted his head strangely while she sat down with crossed legs “Go ahead.”
“Oh…alright…” he cleared his throat and began the interview.
While he did his interview, Alex walked around and watched Nurse Chu talk to the patients. Most were treated like little kids, some were dull and preferred to be by themselves. She approached a young man, who didn’t look older than twenty “Hi.”
He was shy when she sat down next to him. His eyes looked frightened but when Alex smiled, he quickly relaxed “Hello.” He nodded.
“I’m Alex.” She greeted.
“I’m Joe. What team are you on?” he asked innocently.
Alex knew he was talking about the fake war they were having. She grinned “I’m with them.” She pointed to Mila and Kevin from across the way.
Suddenly, his eyes widened and he cried “AHH!!! Enemy!! Attack!!!” reaching for a sharpened pencil on the table, he pushed it into her neck while wrapping his arm around her throat.
“Kevin!!” Alex felt herself choking as she reached up to pull his arm off her neck but he was surprisingly strong.
“Joe!! Stop that, what are you doing?!” Nurse Chu commanded.
“Get away!!” he yelled again and dug in deeper to her neck with the pencil. She winced painfully while Kevin and Mila stepped closer.
Kevin raised his hands “Let her go…she’s not the enemy.” He began calmly.
Mila touched his shoulder as she motioned for him to step back “Joe, let her go.” When the guy refused with a twitching shake of the head, her voice boomed “Attention!!!” Miraculously, he dropped his weapon and saluted her “About face!” she commanded making him step forward “Cadet 4568 is now moved to Team Blue. You are to report to your Captain immediately.”
“Yes Mam!!” Joe clicked his slippers together and relaxed his hand “Where can I find my captain?” he asked Mila innocently.
“He’s over there.” She pointed to the sleeping man in a fetal position. Joe nodded as he walked over to him and began babbling incoherent words.
Kevin quickly embraced Alex “Are you okay?” he pulled her away to check her neck, which had a little cut but it was not life threatening.
She nodded, still shaken up “Yeah, I’m okay. Thank you.” She smiled at Mila.
“You should not identify yourself during war.” She warned with widened eyes.
Alex looked nervously to Kevin “Should we continue?” he asked Mila.
“Yes. I was just getting to the good part.” She pointed politely to an empty table and waited for him.
“Wait outside for me.” He advised Alex.
She nodded and allowed Nurse Chu to escort her to the waiting room. She smiled thankfully but quickly felt the eerie feeling return. That was two in one day. The monk said she would be saved six times in one week. She had one day left and one last life to cheat. Alex didn’t want to be superstitious but it was hard not to be when all the signs were pointing in one direction. But in the end, she refused to let herself believe of such nonsense. It was impossible that she would be the chosen one to save the world.