Hysteria ensued.

Ashelin didn't struggle as pirates snatched her, and Archon stepped over a wailing Brock to meet her. He squinted at her, as if sizing her up.

"Surprised?" She smirked, and he raised an eyebrow. "I have to say I am. Didn't think you guys were the type to bow down to weak little cunts like Brock."

There was a low murmur among the Pirates and Archon growled. He punched her in the stomach and she gasped for air.

"Oh... oh I'm sure Hoyt appointed him," she wheezed, raising her eyes to the seething man. "And everyone has to do what Hoyt says, right?"

Archon hit her again, but she was ready this time and clenched her abs and to lessen the blow.

"Let me tell you something, hermano." Ashelin grinned wildly, and the expression was so Vaas-like that her foe's eyes widened. "I'm the one with the fucking dick."

In a swift movement, she kicked him in the balls and then in the face as he doubled over, steel toed boot breaking bone.

The Pirates restraining her let go in shock and she took the opportunity to grab one of their handguns and pop one off into Archon's shoulder.

"Kill her!" Brock shrieked. "What the fuck are you doing?!"

Nobody moved.

Ashelin kicked Archon flat on the ground and shot his other shoulder for a matching set.

"I don't think they like you," she taunted, and turned back to the crowd. "These two dickholes sold out Vaas for their own personal gain. I came back to put them in their place. There's one man left on my list."

"You stupid bitch!" Brock was hysterical. "You think you can take on Hoyt?!"

"You think I made it back here alone?" she shot back. "I took Kyrat, and brought it with me. I have new friends in high places, with similar goals to mine. Get Vaas back and fuck up Hoyt."

The silence was deafening.

"So, what'll it be?" Ashelin put a hand in her hip. "This asshole?" She motioned to Brock. "Or Vaas?"

Time seemed to stop. Her heart pounded in her ears, adrenaline pumping hard. This had been a gamble, but one she'd had to attempt.

A pirate stepped forward and extended his hand to her. She smiled and shook, and Brock let out a scream of frustration.

"I'd love it if a few of you would secure these two before following us." Ashelin's voice was sweet as honey. "Set them up real nice for Vaas when he gets back."