DEATH: The Assassin Princess

Chapter 6: Into the Gangsters' World

I decided to wear my fitted black pants and black tube corset. I wear my black high heeled boots. I braid my hair then for the final touch, I wear my black leader jacket. I went to the cabinet where my car keys are placed. I will use my Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition.

Pagdating ko sa baba, sumakay agad ako at pinaharurot ang kotse ko. I turned on my GPS para hindi ako maligaw. It took me 30 minutes to reach this place dahil medyo may kalayuan ito sa city.

Sa labas pa lang ay narinig ko na ang sigawan ng mga tao. Malawak ang lugar na ito. May isang building na merong limang palapag. Mataas ang bakod ng lugar. Mula sa kinatatayuan ko ay tanaw ang isang napakalawak na field. Doon ko nakita na maraming taong nagtitipon. I wear a mask kung saan mata ko lang ang kita. Lumakad na ako sa papunta sa gate. I was about to enter when a two muscled man stopped me. Sa gilid nila ay lumabas ang isa pang lalaki na hindi naman gaano malaki ang katawan at medyo maliit din s'ya.

"I've never seen you before. Who are you?" He said.

I didn't talk. Mukhang pahirapan bago makapsaok ako dito.

"I said who are you? What's your Gang's name? Or if you are independent tell me the password."

"I'm just new in this place. Hindi ko alam na kailangan pala ng password dito." I said.

"Then, if you're still interested, follow me." Sabi n'ya saka ako tinalikuran at nagsimulang maglakad.

Hindi ako nag-dalawang isip na sundan s'ya. Pumasok kami sa building at sumakay sa elevator.

"I'm Jed. Ako ang nagpapatakbo ng Battle City. Welcome lahat ng gangster dito. Dito sa BC, hindi teritoryo ang pinaglalabanan kundi ang rank. Pwede din dito ang solo. We are not asking for the real identity of the gangsters. Most of them wear mask dahil gusto mapanatiling private ang buhay nila. 'Yung mayayabang, 'yun ang mga walang mask. We have rules here and I can tell you more details about BC if you are going to join us here. Your private life is safe."

Nakarating kami sa fifth floor at pumasok sa isang kwarto. I guess this is his office. The room's wall is glass. Kita mula dito ang nagaganap sa field which is a car racing pala.

"This glass is bullet proof. So safe ka dito sa mga snipers." Jed suddenly said.

"I'm going to join." Matipid kong sagot.

"Well then, have a sit. May I know your name?" Tanong ni Jed saka umupo sa kanyang swivel chair.

"Call me...Morta." I said.

"Morta? Kakaiba." He smirked. "Anyway, let's discuss the rules."

"Go on." Sabi ko.

"Rule number 1: Bawal makipag-laban sa ibang gangsters sa labas ng Battle City. Kagaya ng sinabi ko kanina, gangsters here fight for the rank not for the territory. Rule number 2: Private must stay private. Hindi pwedeng lapitan ng ibang gangsters ang pamilya o mahal sa buhay ng isa pang gangster para pagbantaan o takutin. Rule number 3: Kung gusto mo makipag-laban, sa akin ka pupunta. Hindi pwedeng attack lang ng attack. Rule number 4: If you are in a battle, you can use any weapon. Pero kung may masira sa battle arena, kung sinong talo, s'ya ang magbabayad. Last but not the least, rule number 5: Fight, but don't kill."

"Is that all?" I asked.

"Yes. Those are the rules. Kapag nilabag mo ang isa man dyan, you will be banned from Battle City and you will be erased from the list."

"So, I'm already one of the members?"

"Not yet." Then he smirked.

Napakunot-noo ako. "Why?"

"Dito sa Battle City, may proseso kang pagdadaanan bago ka maging tunay na member dito. You need to pass all the assessment. Ang mga gangster dito ay hindi katulad ng mga nababasa mo sa libro na puro basag-ulo lang. Some of the gangsters here are secret agents of NBI and PNP. We need to make sure na loyal ka dito. By the way, simula pa lang ng pumasok tayo dito, you are being monitored. It is one of the process kaya hindi ka na pwedeng umatras."

"Ano pang kailangan kong gawin?" Inip kong tanong.

"Masyado kang mainipin, Morta. You're assessment will be on Saturday at exactly 7:00 pm sharp. Be prepared, make sure na malakas ka that day." Jed said as he stood up.

"Alright. I'll go now." I said then I stand up.

Tinalikuran ko na s'ya at nagsimula na akong maglakad. I was about to open the door when he said...

"One more thing, Morta. Bring you're fastest car. If you have your own weapon, you can bring it."

I smirked then I continue walking.

I don't know what's on my mind and I join the Battle City. It might put my life at risk, but there is something in me that told me to come here. Maybe this will help me accomplish my mission. Maybe here, I can find something to lead me to my target. I have a strong feeling about this."