Standoff at the Gate

Liam scratched at the side of his head with his blade. "Oy, looks like you've gone an' pissed 'im off!"

William slapped his knee and shrugged, grinning widely as he did so. "Ye better run. They're comin' ta pay you back for our boys." As soon as William sent out the warning the sound of wet slaps clapping against the sidewalks and cobblestone streets sounded in rhythmic beats, growing louder and louder until the sounds swelled from every alley.

Nathan's van started up as the doors were slammed closed and locked. The engine turned over as the metalhead pulled back out of the spot with enough speed to distress the unbelted Mortimer, who quickly strapped in. Moving to the front of the car was a distinct swarm of the anguishing men. They were gaunt and meekly armed with old branches and shielding themselves with the aluminum tops from refuse bins that could be found along the street corners. They groaned and wailed, slinging their accusations towards the group.