//------------------------------// // Chapter 2: The Hunt Begins // Story: V.R.W.S. // by FandomPlays1234 //------------------------------// Lawrence sipped his coffee while he read the morning paper. He had a disturbed look on his face as he read the headline. President Clyde orders the arrest of all gamer from the resistance. He slowly put down the paper and looked over to Rarity, Evie, and Ray who were each eating breakfast or doing some other. "So now that you're wanted, what are you going to do?" asked Ray. "Sure it's dangerous to go out when the police is searching for me, but I can't just sit around and let Clyde get away with this," answered Lawrence. "You mentioned that he was trying to start a global Genocide," said Evie munching on a piece of bacon. "Yes, Clyde states that our world is filled with people living for their own selfish reasons, therefore he believes that killing everyone is going to solve the problem," answered Lawrence. "But it isn't!" Rarity exclaims. "He doesn't want to accept the truth," said Lawrence. He put down the empty coffee cup along with four pieces of gold and headed out the motel cafe. The three looked at each other and ran out after him. They found him talking with Greg and watched him walk towards the door. "Wait you're leaving already?" asked Ray. "No just going out for a bit," answered Lawrence. "Then we're going with you darling," said Rarity. "I appreciate it," said Lawrence. The four walked out as the sunlight hit them on the face. 'Do you guys know where I can get some supplies?" "Oh if your looking for stuff then I know just the place, follow me," said Ray. Lawrence and Rarity followed Ray and Evie as they led them to a small building with a large sign that read Market hanging over the porch. "Hmm looks old, but better than nothing I guess," said Lawrence. He walked inside with Rarity, Ray, and Evie following behind. Inside looked like something from an old western movie, but just as the store suggested, there were different items being sold. "Why don't you three have a look around, I'm only here to buy some supplies," said Lawrence as he walked deeper into the store. The three looked at each other and split up. Meanwhile Lawrence held up different shirts up to himself to check his size always checking the tag until somebody spoke up. "Looking for shirts?" Lawrence turned around to see a pig wearing an eye patch and grey shirt with brown overalls. "Well yes and no, just need some supplies," answered Lawrence. "Traveling supplies I assume?" asked the pig. "Wow you're good," said Lawrence. "Trust me, Pork Rinds has had a lot of customers," said the pig. "Is that the name of this place?" asked Lawrence. "Yeah, my market, I'm Pork Rinds," said the pig. "Lawrence," he said picking out some clothes," "Well Lawrence take all the time you need, we're open 24/7" said Pork Rind. "Thanks," said Lawrence. He walked over to the soup isle and picked up a can. It had a small drawing of a cartoon demon with the classic Pac-man eyes. "Bacon Soup?" asked Lawrence. "Yeah, that's what it says but really it's nothing but ink," answered Pork. "Ink?" asked Lawrence. Pork nodded but Lawrence wasn't buying it, who would sell a can of ink called Bacon Soup. He put the can back deciding not to question it and returned to his shopping. Once he had everything he needed he walked up to the counter to get in line. In front of him was a small grey bunny wearing a police uniform and a orange fox with a green shirt. They seemed to be talking about something and wasn't moving. "Um excuse me but if you're not paying may I go?" asked Lawrence. "Oh of course sure, sorry about that," said the bunny. She moved out of the way holding a bag full of carrots. Lawrence walked up and dropped his stuff on the counter as he was joined by Rarity, Ray and Evie. "Well what do you think?" asked Lawrence. "Nothing interesting," answered Rarity. "I see that's too bad I suppose," said Lawrence. "That'll be 20 pieces of gold," Pork Rind spoke up. Lawrence dug 20 pieces of gold nuggets and pushed them towards Pork Rind. He happily took the Gold and placed it in his register as he gave Lawrence the bag with his things. "Thanks," said Lawrence taking the bag. "Oh no," the bunny said. Lawrence turned around. to see her digging through her wallet. "Something wrong carrots?" asked the fox. "I don't have enough," answered the bunny. "Miss if you can't pay for those carrots, I'm going to have to ask you to return them," said Pork Rind. The bunny tried to oppose before Lawrence spoke up. "I'll pay for them," everyone looked at him with surprised looks on their faces. "Oh no sir you don't have to do that," said the bunny. "No, no I insist," said Lawrence. He turned towards Pork and asked,"How much?" "5 gold per carrot pack," answered Pork. Lawrence signaled the bunny to place the carrots on the counter. Hesitant at first, she eventually gave in and placed the carrots on the counter. Pork Rind began tapping on the register and nodded. "10 Gold," said Pork. Lawrence dug in his wallet and pulled out 10 gold nuggets and gave them to him. Pork took the gold and pushed the carrots back to the bunny. Lawrence thanked Pork Rind and started towards the door when suddenly two A.P.S. Officers walked in. "What can I do for you officers?" asked Pork Rind. "We're here because someone reported a wanted is shopping here," answered on of the officers. The second officer looked at Lawrence and pointed at him. "Him, that's him!" The first officer walked up to him and held up a pair of handcuffs. "Mr. W. Bishop right?" asked the Officer. "That's right," answered Lawrence. "I thought so," said the Officer. "Go ahead I know what you're here for, take me" said Lawrence. The officer chuckled as he cuffed one hand when suddenly Lawrence reached out and grabbed the blaster and pulled the officer towards him. Lawrence slammed his head against the officers forcing him to release the blaster. The second officer raised his own and attempted to shoot Lawrence before he turned around and shot the officer multiple times in the chest. The officer fell back and collapsed on the ground. 'What the hell?" asked Ray. "You may have bullet proof vests, but they ain't laser proof," said Lawrence. The first officer slowly began to rise just as Lawrence pointed the blaster at his forehead. "Zap, zap boom, bitch," said Lawrence as he shot the first officer in the face. The officer fell back and down the porch, dead. "Oh my Celestia," gasped Rarity. "Come on, let's get outta here," said Lawrence. he threw the blaster on the ground and walked out as Ray, Evie, and Rarity followed him. "Nick what did we just see?" asked the bunny. "I don't know Judy, I don't know," answered the fox. The two stared in awe as they watched Lawrence and the three walk back to the motel.