Chapter 23 The New Adventure Ahead

2 Weeks Later

The ground had healed enough and was now about to leave Gavin D.C. Gavin Hall had been in the process of being rebuilt and was undergoing construction as they began to leave, Mark personally paid for the wall he crashed through with his personal whiskey money, that hurt him a lot. Billy the Kid was thrown in jail and currently awaited trial for his crimes, which broke Casity's heart. Swan was now waiting for them to leave so he could continue his reign with that emotionless face, looking as suspicious as ever.

The group walked through the streets and toward the exit with all of them not having smiles. Casity walked next to Gabe as she felt the most connection with him, she looked extremely sad because of Billy and wasn't used to this new change. Gabe noticed Casity's pain and decided to speak up. "Hey, are you alright?" Casity didn't speak, Gabe assumed she had been too upset to even talk. "Not really." She then said, surprising Gabe. "I know it's a lot to take in with what he told me to tell you, I'm really sorry." She looked extremely depressed. "As I said, we're gonna find this person and I will make sure Billy's dream becomes a reality. Got it?" He held out a thumbs up, but she didn't do anything. Gabe uncomfortably put his thumb down in sadness and looked straight ahead for the exit they were leaving through. "This is gonna be hard, with all these changes in my life now." Gabe listened. "The man who saved me and cherished me is now in jail and will most likely be killed for it, I'm now traveling with the people who put him in jail in the first place, and that man's dream has been put in the hands of a kid the same age as me." Gabe understood that she would be upset. "The only reason I'm even agreeing to come with you is that Billy told me to go with you and make sure that you do as you promised, and if you don't then I will kill you myself." Gabe gulped after hearing that, he then went back to looking straight ahead toward the exit. "Actually now that I think of it, there is one more reason I agreed to come." Gabe looked at her with curiosity. "What's that?" Casity turned directly to Gabe. "Because I believe your words were sincere and I trust Billy's judgment always." Gabe was surprised. "Don't let me down, alright?" Gabe at first looked surprised, he then smiled. "Yup, I promise!" Mark began to walk looking as down as ever. "Hey, do you want to talk?" Leroy asked. "No." Mark said, sounding angry. "Alright, I won't force you." Mark then decided maybe he should. "Fine actually, I think I need a talk." Leroy smiled a bit. "So, you still feel conflicted about Billy?" Mark spoke. "I don't know anymore. I agree with what the kid said, that just because he feels sorry doesn't make it justified." Leroy nodded. "But at the same time, I did want revenge, but also didn't want it." Leroy was confused. "What do you mean?" Mark spoke. "When I was on the ground when he said that he felt sorry about doing it, I still didn't feel satisfied with that answer. At the same time, I did. I was conflicted, to say the least." Leroy listened. "Regardless of how conflicted I am, there is one thing I'm satisfied with." Leroy wondered. "What's that?" Mark smiled. "The fact I got to finally comfort him and heal this scar I've always had." Leroy also smiled. "That's good." Leroy then made a serious face. "But that doesn't mean I will accept the same kind of treatment for my father." Mark looked disappointed. 'He still is set in stone on that.' Leroy looked at the West in front of him. 'I'm coming for you Renroy Suden! I will be your reckoning!' Meanwhile, Casity looked at Mark with respect after hearing that. Though she didn't smile, she still felt happy that he didn't kill Billy. The ground had made it to the exit gate. "Looks like we're on our way to our next adventure!" Gabe said as he walked ahead of the group and turned to face them, but what he didn't think of seeing was what was behind his group. "Guys...look behind…" They looked and were surprised by what they saw. "Thank you!" At Least 50 Cityfolk all grouped together behind them just to scream thanks for beating Billy. Gabe smiled after seeing this, As did Mark and Leroy, but Casity still didn't smile as usual. "You're welcome!" Gabe yelled as the group headed off into the west. "Where are we going if you don't mind me asking?" Casity asked. Mark smiled. "Probably back to Red River to get another bounty." Casity was confused. "Why do you need bounties? Didn't Grand Leader Swan give you a reward?" Gabe chuckled. "Well, I need to train these kids for their goals." Casity looked confused. "What goals?" Gabe smiled. "Oh right, since you're a part of the group now, we probably gotta catch you up with everything!" Casity wondered what he meant. "I'll explain the whole story." Mark and Leroy sighed. 'This is probably gonna be boring…' They both thought to themselves. "Ok so it all starts with me living in a town called Watersville, then some guy showed up, and took my picture. Then I got out of town and met Master Potato, then I met Leroy, then we-" The group continued into the West, ready for the next adventure with their new member.

Meanwhile Back in Gavin D.C

A figure walked up to the sign of Gavin D.C, he looked up at the gate that said Gavin D.C and walked inside. As the figure walked through the streets, the citizens doing their normal everyday things noticed the symbol on this figure's felt buckle. As soon as they realized what the symbol was, they immediately ran back in their houses in fear for their lives. The figure walked up to an officer who had already panicked after seeing this man. "I've heard that Billy the Kid was arrested here, would you mind telling me where he is?" The officer was shaking and pointed to the Officer's station. The figure walked into the Officer's station to the front desk. The man behind the desk wasn't looking at the figure at first. "Hello Sir, how may I help you...today.." He looked up and was shocked to see who the figure was. "I am here for your prisoner you currently have known as Billy the Kid." The man behind the desk was shaking and sweating, he knew that it was useless to fight back, so he pointed to the cell room behind a door next to the desk. The figure walked through the door and into the cell room. As the figure passed the cells, the prisoners in each cell saw the figure and were terrified of who he was as he walked by. Finally, the figure made it to the end of the hall where Billy the Kid's cell was. Billy was currently wearing special handcuffs that blocked his hands, he also had a collar with a chain attached to the cuffs, and a chain attached to the cuffs had also been attached to the floor. "Hello, Billy." The figure said, causing Billy to look up. "So, you've come to collect my bounty?" The figure looked surprised. "Why are you in prison? I've heard you are unrivaled when it comes to battle, all except Renroy." Billy laughed. "Would you believe me if I told you that a kid took me down?" The figure was shocking. "A child?! You must be joking." Billy looked up at the figure. "It's true." The figure looked as if he didn't believe him. "Go on then, take me to Red River right now to get your filthy bounty." The figure looked as if he was reconsidering coming. "No, I only take bounties if I fairly defeat them in battle." Billy sighed. "I'll give you this, you're the second most honorable Bounty Hunter I've ever met." The figure looked confused. "Tell me, is the first the one who defeated you and had you arrested?" Billy nodded yes. "Then who is this bounty hunter you speak of?" Billy spoke. "His name is Gabriel Vochinch." This shocked the figure. 'That child defeated Billy the Kid?!' The figure thought about it. "Very well, thank you for this information." The figure bowed and Billy made a you're welcome gesture. "Oh by the way." The figure said at the last second. "Hmm?" Billy was ready for the question. "Where can I find this Gabriel Vochinch?" It was then revealed that the figure was none other than Red Hercules who looked fired up for a fight.