Chapter 6: Who Do You Wish To Die As, Jonathan?
The subway train stopped and you and John, now in cleaner suits thanks to the Elder, walk out of the train and into the station. As you two walked along the station, a couple of guys started to come at you two. John holds his hand out to stop you as the two of you glared at the men. They started to pull out their weapons when, suddenly, some men came up and stabbed them and killed them.
You let out a small gasp as the newcomers looked at you. But they gestured for you guys to go ahead, John looks between them for a moment then takes your hand in his and both of you start to head out.
As you and John walked out in the main area of the station, a man, who they call Zero, walks down the stairs and started to come towards you two, a knife in hand. John noticed him then looks over at you and both of you nod as you two pull out your own knives and started to walk over to Zero.
"Stick together kids!" A female voice said and a woman with a line of school children started to cut between you two and Zero. Not wanting to hurt anyone, the three of you stopped and waited for the line of kids to go through. "You see? That's why you're special, John Wick." Zero said as you watch the kids go by. "I wouldn't have stopped. It's good they have your back." He said then suddenly, one of his men seemed to have a appeared out of nowhere next to him. You blinked your eyes a few times to make sure you saw that correctly when Zero smiles.
"How was your trip? Going to The Continental?" Zero asked when John looks over his shoulder and see one of Zero's henchmen standing behind you.
John quickly pulls you away from the man then he grabs the guy, slices his throat and stabs him. As the guy slumps forward, John places his arm around the guy's neck then turns to Zero. "He with you?" He asked him then he drops the body. "He was." Zero said and John grabs your hand, just as the last group of kids and other people pass by, and the next thing Zero knew, you two were gone. "Nice trick." Zero said, impressed.
Both of you made it out of the station and into the alleyway when a motorcycle pulls up. John runs, jumps then tackles the driver of the bike, knocking him down and off of the bike. Then another motorcycle comes up and you throw your knife at the driver, which hits him in the shoulder. The driver screams out and stops the bike as you run over to him, pull your knife out and stab him while John was fighting the other guy for his gun.
John grabs the gun out of his hand and shoots him in the chest then in the head while you stabbed the other driver in the chest, right in the heart. You take a few deep breathes as John gathers the guns from the two drivers then hands you a gun. You take the gun and the two of you head to one of the motorcycles and John takes the control while you sit behind him.
He starts the bike while you wrap your arms around his waist then you two take off just as Zero runs out of the station to see you guys leave.
You two were coming up to the closed bridge when a group of motorcyclists come upon you guys. A couple of them pull out their swords and come up either side of you and started to slash at you with their swords. Both of you duck down then you pull out your gun and shot one of them while John punched the other before he pulls out his gun and shot the bike.
A couple more men started to come at you two and tried to swing their swords at you and John but both of you ducked and John would block then by holding their arm away and you would come up and stab their arm. When another sword swinger came up, John blocked his swings then pulled the sword out of his hand and stabbed him then hit the guy with the butt of the sword then sliced at him. The body flopped backward and his arm got caught in the bike, which made it flip and crash into another cyclist.
Another cyclists came up, which had two riders on it, but you and John took them out. You shot one of the riders and John punch him and hit him with the sword he had then he stabbed the front tire and the bike goes flying while the last cyclist, which was Zero, started to chase after you two.
After getting off of the bridge, you two drive down a street when Zero comes up to your right side and tried to sideswipe you guys. But John moved the bike over then continued on, where you could see the Continental just up ahead.
As you guys got closer, Zero was able to hit y'all's bike and made you two crash and fall. He also lost control of his bike and falls off while you and John rolled right in front if the steps of the Continental. Zero gets up and comes towards you two, a gun in his hand, when both you and John place your hands on the steps as Zero steps in front of you and aims his gun at John.
"Sir!" A voice shouted and Zero looks up to see Charon standing in front of the door. "Put your weapon down." Charon ordered. "He's excommunicado." Zero said, nodding towards John. "Unless you wish to become the same, I suggest you lower your gun." Charon said and Zero glares at him then lowers the gun.
"We'd like to see the manager." John said to Charon. "Of course. If you would be so kind as to follow me." Charon said and you guys enter the building.
"Please take a seat. I will let him know you have arrived." Charon said to you and John as he gestures towards the couches in the main lobby area. He leaves the took, leaving you, John and Zero alone in the room. John takes your hand in his and both of you go and sit on the couch and he pulls you close to him while Zero takes the end of the of the couch and tries to scoot closer to you two.
You looked over at him, your brow furrowed, then you looked over at John, who didn't like that Zero was sitting close to you. John gets up, you follow him, and the two of you go over to this smaller couch that was big enough for two people to sit in.
Zero scoots over to the spot you two were just residing in then leans forward. "I gotta tell you. I've been looking forward to meeting you for a long time. I'm a huge fan. John Wick! And so far, you haven't disappointed." Zero said, excitedly, at John. "And I have to give a compliment to your wife. I mean, for someone that's not an assassin, she can handle herself pretty well! You're a lucky man!" Zero said as you bite your lips to hold back a smile.
Then you heard trotting footsteps and yours and John's dog comes over to you two and jumps up on you two and started to lick John's face. "Is that the dog?" Zero asked as the dog then goes over to lick your face. "He likes both of you. Oh, but me...I'm more of a cat person, myself." Zero said as the dog goes back to licking John's face. "Hey, dog." John said to the dog as you pet the dog's back. "Hey, buddy." You said then the dog goes back to you and licks your face.
"We're the same, you know. Both given the same gift." Zero said to John. "We're not the same." John said to him. Yes, we are." Zero said. "No, we're not." John said, firmly, when Charon comes back in. "The manager is ready for you now in the administrative lounge, sir." He said and you, lightly, push the dog off of you and both of you got up.
"We're both masters of death, Mr Wick." Zero said, stopping you and John. John looks down at the dog and said. "Sit." The dog does just that as he looks up at you two. "Stay." John said and the dog just sits there. "Good boy." You said then both of you walk out of the room.
The elevator stops and you and John walked out of it and walk along the glass hallway. Then you two head up the stairs and see Winston standing behind his desk. "Tread carefully, Jonathan. We only use this room on special occasions. When you simply have to see what your opponent is holding under the table." Winston said before he chuckles.
"How was your journey here, eventful?" He asked. "Yeah." John replied. "Of course. They sent men to kill you and your wife, and now you to kill me. Isn't that why you're here?" He asked. "I have served. I will be of service." John said. "But you're having doubts. Just don't make the mistake of pretending this is personal. If you feel you must, put a bullet through my heart." Winston said as he holds out a small gun from under his desk then he walks over to you two.
"The High Table has asked me to step down." Winston informs. "The hour?" John asked. "The hour." Winston said. "You should've killed me in The Continental." John said and you look at him, worriedly. "Maybe I should have." Winston said, shrugging.
"Rules and consequences." John stated as Winston walks closer. "Mmm. Seems like everyone is suffering from the consequences of their actions." Winston said. "And you're not stepping down." You said, questionable, and he smirks. "No. I don't think I am." Winston said. "So it's war? You're going to war with the High Table." John said. "Skirmish. Unless you decide to shoot me, but then, I'd rather die at the hand of a friend than that of an enemy. Oh, I've made my choice. It's up to you to make yours." Winston said.
"What choice?" John asked. "You shoot me, you sell your soul." Winston replied. "But I'll be alive. And I can be with her." John said as he takes your hand in his and nodded towards you. "Until you die as a servant of the High Table. Now, you did the impossible. You stopped, you got out. You only came back because (y/n) was kidnapped. The real question is, who do you wish to die as?" Winston asked him. "The Baba Yaga? The last thing many men ever see. Or as a man, who loves and is loved by his wife. Who do you wish to die as, Jonathan?" Winston asked John as he holds out the small gun to him.
John looks at the gun, takes it out of his hand then lifts up your right hand to look at your chopped off finger. Winston's eyes widen, upon seeing this, then turns to look at you as if to confirm what he is seeing right now. You swallowed then gave a firm nod to him, he let's out a small sigh and a look that said I'm sorry just as you guys hear footsteps.
The three of you turn and see a tall woman with short hair and wearing black pantsuit, a black jacket and carrying her black gloves in her left hand. She seems to carry herself like someone who meant business. She walks down the steps and towards you three then looks over at you and John.
"Mr and Mrs Wick. It's a pleasure to meet you. I am an adjudicator." Shd said then she looks over at Winston. "Have you decided to step down?" She asked him. "I think not." Winston replied then she looks over at John. "And you, will you be putting a bullet in his head?" She asked him.
John looks over at you, as if he was asking you for permission. You looked into his eyes and it was like you two were having a silent conversation together. At this point, you didn't care how things went. You just wanted to be by John's side and if that means both of you had to die or that Winston had to die, you didn't care. Whatever he chooses, you would follow him.
You gave a slight nod to John, who nods back, and he turns to the Adjudicator. "No. I don't think I will." He said and he hands the gun back to Winston. "Very well." She said then she turns around, walks a few steps away and pulls out her phone. "I'd like to change a designation. Adjudication 1011979. The Continental Hotel, New York. Deconsecrated." She said and you felt your heart bumping hard in your chest and you hold John's hand tightly.
Then she hangs up her phone then turns to face the three of you. "Gentlemen and ma'am, this institution is now deconsecrated. Business may now be conducted on Continental grounds. Since you are refusing to step down, and you are refusing a direct order, your lives are now forfeit. High Table emissaries will be joining you presently to see the removal of your souls from the property. Good evening." She said and walks away.
"This haven is safe no more." Winston said. "Are services still off limits to me?" John asked. "Under the circumstances, your privileges are reinstated immediately." Winston said. "And her?" John asked, nodding towards you. "From what I've heard, she is a capable woman and I will gladly offer her the service and privilege. What do you need?" Winston asked. "Guns. Lots of guns." John replied and Winston smiles.
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