Dead in the Water

(Amanda’s POV)
“I had no luck. She was not at her apartment either of the hotel she is staying at.” Pete said as he nervously paced the living room before throwing a dagger into a dummy. “Damn it!” He cursed as he went nuts.

“Pete, it’s ok. I think I have a lead.” I said as Erelin looked at me funny.

“How?” He asked.

“I know where Beckett is going to be in a few minutes.” I said but not getting to finish.

“Well, everyone let’s go.” Pete said walking towards the door.

“No, Pete. This is something I have to do alone. I said placing my hand on his chest to stop him.

“What? Are you crazy?” He asked. “You do realize he almost killed you two months ago?” He added pissed.

“Amanda, I think I should go with you.” Erelin replied.

“No. I am not crazy. I have to do this alone. Just trust me on this ok. I will call you when I learn any info and if I do not come back in an hour or I do not call you then you can send out the search party for me. Please Pete, my sister’s life is in jeopardy and I know how much you love her but I need to do this.” I begged.

“You have one hour.” He said angry with me and as he pulled me into a hug.

“Pete, I will find her. I promise.

“You better.” He said not letting me go. He was afraid I would never come back. Everyone thought that as I could see the looks upon their faces.

“I will be fine.” I said breaking away and gathering up some stakes.

“Amanda, I don’t want to have to go through with almost losing you again.” Erelin said worried about me.

“You won’t.” I said as I walked out the door.

I got into my car and headed to the alleyway I saw in my flash. I knew exactly where Beckett was going to meet Gerard. I did not want to confront them both face to face, only Beckett, but I needed to know about Gerard. Besides, I am not feeling my best today. I feel off my game and I do not want to believe that it is from me dying.

I found a parking spot on a street and walked to the alley. I was early so I hid myself. Beckett thinks I am dead and apparently, Ian could not feel me so I am counting on that to happen tonight with Beckett and Gerard. Now is not a good time to lose my slayer powers however.

I heard footsteps and crept out a bit from the darkness of a corner I was at. I saw Gerard stop and look around a few feet in front of me. I was out of the lights and hiding behind some trashcans.

“He’s late.” Gerard sneered with him protruding his fangs. I can’t feel him. Why can’t I feel him?

I heard more footsteps and saw Beckett finally make his way into the alley. He looked nervous and pissed off about something. This is all too weird.

“You should have been here first. Now I shall tell Ian that you kept me waiting.” Gerard replied.

“I don’t have to answer to you.” Beckett growled flashing his fangs. “I answer only to Ian. This wasn’t part of the deal.” He replied.

“You will answer to me. I am second in command to Ian. If he told you to be here, it was to meet me.” Gerard grinned with an evil smile. I guess that gives me my answer. Sorry Nonnie but you can’t hang out with Gerard/

“You left my group. You had such potential.” Beckett snapped.

“I couldn’t stand wearing those hideous clothes of yours and funny looking hats. In addition, you made Mike your number two which oops, sorry I got him killed for you. When you bumped Brendon up and slipped over me, well, I thought it was time to leave and exact my revenge.” Gerard said angrily.

“You got Mike killed?” Beckett asked surprised.

“I gave an anonymous tip to Pete let’s say.” Gerard laughed.

“How are you working with Ian?” Beckett asked like a scared little girl.

“I left town for awhile and came across this dude. See here’s the thing. He let’s me dress the way I want, kill whomever I want, and do pretty much whatever as long as I take care of his dirty work for him. Now, I am not going to kill you yet, but your days here will soon be numbered. All it takes is for Ian to give me the command and you are toast. I know all of your tricks and fighting techniques. Let’s say I learned from the best, dear William.” Gerard laughed again.

“What brought you back exactly?” Beckett asked.

“To see you and get a chance to exact revenge on you for passing me by. In addition, I have some old friends I need to see that I have not seen in awhile. I hear you killed my old buddy Frank.” Gerard said coldly.

“I didn’t kill him. He showed up at one of my parties uninvited. Two of my men killed him without my consent. I told them to dispose of the body.” Beckett said.

“You turned him however before you had him dumped.” Gerard said.

“I thought he may be useful. It turned out that he was one of those goody two shoes.” Beckett said.

“That was going to be my job eventually.” Gerard said slamming him against the wall.

“As I recall, you wanted to kill Frank. If I remember, there is a certain girl in your pathetic human life that you would do anything for. She only had eyes for Frank and if you eliminated Frank, there would be nothing standing in your way.” Beckett laughed. “So oops you killed my Mike, and now I killed your buddy and made him good which as I recall will put a damper on your plans with his girl.” Beckett said laughing.

“Tell me where you hid the girl and her boyfriend now before I pummel your face in.” Gerard said.

“No. I cannot let Gerard hurt Nonnie. I need to warn Frank. Ok, lets make that a part of my list of things to do after i get my sister back.” I whispered.

“You tell Ian that Elissa and her boyfriend are at Area 57. It is an old abandoned club. They are locked in a room together. If he doesn’t reach her in time, the sun will come up and kill them both from the window of the office I locked them in.” Beckett laughed.

The next thing I knew Gerard punched Beckett and knocked him out cold on the ground. Then he was gone. What exactly did Beckett mean by having Elissa and her boyfriend? Sisky was my boyfriend.