" the whole objective of shooting a gun is to make sure you got balance"
I watch in amazement as Arthur shoots the gun with one hand. The bullet hitting the center of the bullseye instantly.
" It takes practice: and training. So for now on new rules. Every night we will both come down here together and practice."
I nod my head in approval as Arthur hands me the gun. My hand trembles a bit as I can't stop it from shaking. Arthur notices this and he pulls me close from behind.
" Here let me help"
His warm body is pressed against mine as he moves close. His right hand on my waist: his free hand wraps around my hand as he adjusts my aim.
" Now shoot"
He says in a cold demeanor. I shut my eyes tight and pull the trigger.rhe gun goes off a in a milesecond.
I open my eyes and frowns: I missed and hit the wall. Of course I missed.....
I'm such a fuck up.
" It's your first time no need to get sad strawberry shortcake"
Arthur rubs my head reassuring me that I'll get better at this eventually. He glances down at me as we both make eye contact. Why does this feel so weird. My heart is beating faster by the second. I can't help myself from blushing profusely. Arthur's face is a bit red as well. All this silence is making me flustered.
Suddenly a loud pitch siren goes off. We both snap out of it. I cover my ears and look at Arthur. He is looking around frantically now.
" What the hell is that noise?"
Arthur grabs me by my wrist and pulls me into a empty closet.
" Mari listen to me don't move stay here. The house is under attack. Stay here"
He slams the door shut and runs off to the chaos. The empty room is small and dark. I can still hear the sirens wailing In the distance and loud gunshots. What if it's general 48?
How did he find me so quickly?
What if he hurts the others!?
So many thoughts roam through my mind as I shake my head. I can't sit here and let this happen. I have to do something, how can I help though.....

In the corner of the room is a small table with a gun. Hesitantly I decide to pick it up. Thankfully it's loaded, and it's already clocked. Im going to do it. I'm going to help the others.

I ran down the hall and turn. Sliding down the staircase railing as I land on my feet. Then I bolt outside to where the chaos is. Arthur, beck's and deangeline were fighting off some of general 48s guards.  Jake and Josh were shooting from above. Every shot fired was a hit. But it wasn't enough for general 48s guards. There stronger then all of us combined.
" Mari!!!!!"
I turn my head to see Arthur he punches a guard straight in the head and hollers at me.
" Get inside now!!"
His voice is louder than before as if a warning. But I won't be intimated. If I'm going to live with this gang I need to fight beside them. Not hide like a toddler in the corner.
" Mari!!!!"
I run past Arthur and hide behind the bush. The chaos spreading worse as I point my gun towards a upcoming guard. Without hesitation I shoot. The bullet whizzes past the guard fast. God damnit!!!! How did I miss a shot this close.....
Arthur slides behind the bush with me as he yanks the gun put of my hand.
" What the hell are you doing!"
He yells at me.
" I'm trying to help-" I begin to protest.
" No! Your making things worse your distracting me"
He pushes me towards the back of the house and pulls me Inside. Suddenly I'm pissed off.
" Let go of me Arthur!"
He tosses me over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes and hauls me back into the empty room. I flail as he covers my mouth. His grip tightens and he forces me to sit down. My kicks and punches are out numbered by his strength instantly.
To my surprise he then ties me to the chair. The ropes are tight around me as I wince in pain.
" Arthur- stop it!!"
I manage to scream. But then the unexpected happens. Arthur slaps me across the face hard. Then he slams a Peice of ductape over my mouth.
Tears stream down my face as Arthur yanks at my hair hard.
Then he yells in my face.
" Don't fucking move or else I will kill you myself!!!"
My body is trembling and I can't stop crying. Arthur punches me hard numerous times. Five minutes pass as he stops. He stares at me with anger and anxiety.
Arthur slams the door shut leaving me in the dark room alone once again. But this time he locks the door from the outside. I'm tied up to this chair. A bruise forming on the left side of my eye,my lip bleeding a bit, and a massive headache.
In a dark empty room all alone.
After ten minutes of sobbing I finally shut my eyes defeated. Instanty falling asleep.
-maybe I'm not cut out for this after all-