His Brutality(5)

Ashly is still trying to break away from Robert's grasp, but Robert whispers again, "Like I told you, my target isn't you."

Ashly looks at him with confusion as he just told them he was hired to kill her. Ashly tries to punch Robert again, "What do you mean? You're confusing me." Ashly asks

"Let me clarify it more, yes I do have to kill you Ashly, and you're right that doesn't change what I just said, but you're not my personal target. Lucas is a special person, he seems to be too kind to live in this world." Robert says as he begins to tighten his grip on her neck.

"Lucas would have rather risk his life, and save these nobodies than save himself. While everyone else fought to survive he risk his own life for these unworthy people. He is a unique kind of man, one I haven't seen in 17 years, and I'm glad I saw him. I was already getting bored of life,but Lucas, he revived me."

Ashly is gasping for air, but she is getting weaker by the second. She can't break free, and she is going to pass out soon.

"Don't struggle now, you're making me feel a bit bad. Watching you be unable to free yourself, to be so useless it's making me feel like a bad person." Robert then smiles a bit.

"Don't kill Lucas, I know what I heard, but just don't kill him. I'm the one you're supposed to kill, I'm the reason why Donovan wanted revenge. Hurt me and only me, Lucas doesn't deserve this, and he never should." Ashly says, she is feeling terrible for causing him pain.

"Yes what you're saying is true…But where's the fun in that, I've planned this for a long time, so why stop now." Robert says as he slightly looses his grip on Ashly, he doesn't want her to pass out just yet.

"Why should I let him go when I just recently found out about his real parents? I know how they look, and how much they mean to him. Wait I think you're right, I'm not going to kill Lucas." Robert says as he looks at Lucas who is trying to get back up.

"I don't need to kill him at all, all I need to do is break him." Robert then looks back at Ashly, "I want to watch him die inside as I take everything that he loves away from him. Then after he is all but a depressed man, I would kill him. I want him to regret ever living in this world. I want him to regret being kind in the first place, how does that sound."

"S-Stop." Ashly says as she tries to kick Robert again.

"Oh what an amazing sight to see, I can already imagine it. Just imagine him trying to keep himself from breaking, to not try to lose it all but it would be to late. To have him realize that the one person he was trying to help ended up leading him to his death." Robert says.

"You're crazy, I've seen many people, but you're just plain old crazy. I've never seen that type of man before, but you're too dangerous." Ashly says.

"Oh I'm not crazy at all, crazy is just a condition weak people made up. Ashly, we are more similar than you would ever expect. You might never realize it, but we are the same. It's not a lie, but the truth." Robert says.

In the other side behind Robert, Lucas is slowly limping towards Robert. It hurts Lucas to even move a few steps, he is holding a shard of glass. He hasn't stabbed a person before, but if he doesn't Ashly would die.

Lucas begins to Walk to Robert as he knows he would have to kill once again. He won't let Ashly die now, he is going to stop Robert.

"I'm only embracing what I was born with, I'm happy with it, and so should you. Ashly, you do understand how cruel this world gets. The laws and rules are all useless, and you learned this the hard way haven't you?" Robert asks Ashly, and she nods.

"I was kidnapped when I was just a child, the people who took me in where the same ones who killed my family." Ashly says.

"You see, that's the reason why it all doesn't matter. People preach these things yet they won't enforce them enough as people still suffer. Listen, I'm not here to make a statement of any sort, that's not why I'm here. I'm just pointing out to flaws of hypocrisy, I want you to remember that." Robert says to Ashly.

"Ashly, you have the eyes of a killer, there are many types of people in this world. I like to call this type the prey, they are the ones we kill. Ashly, morals are just suggestions, they are nothing but chains. Chains that the weak force upon the strong in order for them to survive. Morals are a prison to our conscience that only the weak benefit from." Before Robert can continue he moves to his left, but he is stabbed by Lucas.

Robert was stabbed on his shoulder, and he turns to see Lucas. Lucas tabs him again, but Robert doesn't look to bothered by it. Robert stands up and as Lucas tries to stab him again, Robert catches the shard. It causes his palm to bleed, but he doesn't care about that.

"Listen, I'm glad that you're willing to kill me Lucas, but your injuries won't cut it. You're too weak to kill me, and you need to lay back down and let this happen." Robert says to Lucas who is staring at him.

"Why aren't you screaming? How tolerant to pain are you?"Lucas begins to back away slowly, it doesn't make sense. No matter how much he gets injured Robert just doesn't flinch unlike when Ashly bite his nose.

"Well to me pain is part of the game, so why should I fear it?" Robert asks, but Lucas throws another punch. Robert blocks it, and gives Lucas right hook. Lucas falls to the ground, "I feel pity for you, you're so pathetic."

Ashly stands back up, "Leave Lucas alone, and don't lay a hand on him." Ashly says which makes Robert stop and smile.

He turns around and sees Ashly standing up, "I'm glad that you're still able to move, I knew you you could handle it. I just have one question for you, why are you faking it? You're strong enough to still fight." He asked.

"I'm not faking anything, I've never gotten into such a fight before. I'm not used to this type of brute force." Ashly says as she gets into a fighting stance.

"Then you must fight me with full intent, aim for my weak points. You have to aim for my throat, my eyes, and specially my already bitten nose. You need to target the area where it hurts more, and easier to break." Robert says.

"Listen, I usually don't do hand to hand combat, it's rare for me to do so. I usually use my gun since it's convenient, and it has been for years. Although I'm glad I was taught how to fight with my fists, I can at least try to kick your ass." Ashly says to Robert with an angry look.

"I'm glad that I can also fight with my hands, but you're holding back. Ashly, I need you to aim for the kill, make sure you wish for my death." Robert says trying to make her more serious.

Ashly attempts to move forwards, but she stumbles a bit, she clutches her stomach, "You could of killed me if I wasn't toughened up."

"I want to know just how many people have you killed before with just your fists." Ashly asks trying to stall time until she can concentrate and ease the pain.

"Well I don't keep count of those deaths, most of them are forgettable." Robert then pulls his revolver out from his holster, "I had this revolver with me for the longest time. It's the only item that survived with me the longest as it was the weapon I used to get my first kill. I had so many good memories with it, and I hope to continue having them."

Ashly spits out some blood, but then she can hear some running behind her. Before she can do anything Robert runs at her, and grabs her by her neck turning her around.

It's some more officers, and they have their guns out yelling soemthing, "I said drop your weapon, and let that girl go!" One of the officers yells.

Ashly has the revolver pointed at her head and she grunts. "Hey, if you move one more step forwards I'll blow her brain, and I'm not messing around. I want to know if you can all handle being responsible for this girls death." Robert says as his fingers are on the trigger.

"Forget about me just shot this man-" Ashly's mouth was the covered by Robert's hand. The men still have their guns pointing at Robert.

"Listen, I'm getting annoyed by these distractions already." Robert says to Ashly.

Lucas is dizzy but he can see Robert holding Ashly as a hostage, and he sees the officers, "Save her life, this man is dangerous so kill him." Lucas yells out.

The officers are shocked by Lucas's injuries, they wonder if they can save Lucas's life. "Don't worry we won't let him kill her sir, not on our watch." Said one of the officers.

Robert makes a face of disgust, "How can you handle such an emotional man like him?" Robert asks her, but Ashly just ignores him.

Ashly bites one of Robert's fingers, and Robert looks down, "Hey, stop that you bitch." Robert says, but that just makes Ashly bite harder. Robert grunts a bit, but he smacks the head of Ashly with his gun.

As Robert got a bit distracted the officers shot at him. One of the bullets hit him right in his right shoulder. Robert grunts again and shots the man who shot him, but he is still getting shot at by the others. Robert ends up shooting the others, but not before sustaining many bullet wounds on his right arm.

Robert checks his arm, "Well I guess this means you have more of a fair chance to kill me now." Robert then kicks Ashly down.

Robert checks his finger, and sees that part of its flesh was bitten of. Robert looks at Ashly who is frustrated, "Continue with that attitude Ashly, I want you to fight me like that." Robert then puts on a glove, and cracks the finger.

"I haven't met such an animalistic person since that old coworker." He begins to move his fingers.

"Just shut up already, stop talking as your voice hurts my ears." Ashly says which makes Robert shut up.

"Make me then." Robert says as he runs at Ashly, he then throws a jab at her. Ashly ducks it, she jumps and knee kicks him straight in his stomach.

Ashly then grabs his arm, and uses it to leverage herself to kick Robert in the chin. Robert tries to grab her, but Ashly dodges, she is smiling.

"I can see that you're starting to have fun." Robert says as he throws another jab.

"Well I'm not having fun, I'm just glad I'm hitting you." Ashly responds as she blocks, and throws a jab at him.

"Your eyes are telling me something else, we really are the same." Robert says as he grabs her hand and holds her still.

"Oh yeah, I forgot where we last left of." He says as Ashly keeps on punching his chest, "Like I said the second type are the hunters, they are who you call leaders. They are men who aren't afraid to protect the weak while risking their life. They are brave men who are remembered by history as they stand for humanity."

"Shut up already." Ashly says as she kicks him again in the stomach. It hurts her knuckles, and feet every time she hits him.

"You can't escape this reality, Lucas is the weak prey and we aren't. We are the other type of people, we are those who prey on the weak for our own benefits. We are the type who aren't afraid to take advantage of those who are weak if it means we gain something. Ashly, prey are true cowards, the ones who make up rules to stay on top." Robert then punches Ashly in the face letting go of her.

Ashly stumbles back, "Be your true self Ashly, and don't hold back anymore. We are the rare type that everyone fears. You are a wolf in sheep's clothing, accept yourself, and fight me like the true that monster you are!" Robert yells at her.

Ashly doesn't listen to him which makes Robert sigh, "You made me do this Ashly." Robert grabs his gun, and points it at Lucas who is in the floor trying to stand up. Robert then shots Lucas in his right leg. Ashly can hear Lucas scream, and she looks up at Robert with more anger, "Yes just like that, keep it up."