I looked up to see the other three frozen to the spot in shock, before quickly recovering and starting towards me.
They had forgotten that Nathan was still behind them and just as the first guard moved to grab his gun from his waistband, Nathan had grabbed that guard’s wrist and twisted it it back painfully, before shoving him into the two other guards who were now advancing on Nathan.
I watched as the three guards stumbled, before starting to circle Nathan.
My instincts kicked in. After seeing my boyfriend get shot in the leg last time, I surely wasn’t going to leave him to fight off the three guards all alone. I also noticed his limp which he was trying to cover up as he started to move towards one of the guards.
I quickly rushed forward as I saw a guard to Nathan’s side pull out a gun. Before he could surprise attack Nathan, I jumped onto his back right as Nathan advanced onto the guard he was facing, going for a clean uppercut.
I covered the surprised guard’s eyes with my hands and clung onto him as he struggled to get me off of him.
Get off me you twat ! He yelled, flailing his arms and trying to grab me.
I’m not a twat. I’m a ninja. I said in a serious tone, before jumping off his back and ducking down behind him.
I watched as he looked around for me furiously. Where’d you go ! He yelled out in irritation.
Boo. I said, popping up to face him just as he turned my way. Before he could lash out at me, I brought my fist back and slammed it to the side of his head as hard as I could, remembering to keep my thumb in the right spot.
I watched in victory as this two hundred and fifty something pound guy staggered back a bit, before dropping to the ground.
Nathan had given me some pointers on how to efficiently knock out a big bozo and I was suddenly very grateful for that.
My eyes searched to find him and widened once I saw what was happening before me.
Nathan was currently on the ground with one guard knocked out a few feet away from him and two other guards currently kicking him viciously.
I suddenly felt as if I was the one being kicked repeatedly.
Nathan ! I yelled out, watching his futile attempts to get up. Get off of him ! I yelled out, before grabbing the metal table that had been discarded on the ground and running to them.
I let out a yell before swinging down the table in anger on the first guard. The contact made a loud bang.
I watched as he successfully crumbled to the ground, before turning to see the other guard, who had thankfully stopped hitting Nathan, looking at me in shock, before scrambling to grab his gun.
Before he could even pull it out, I was already running towards him and tackled him to the ground.
You bastard ! I yelled at him, before repeatedly punching his face. I had gotten a good five punches in before the guy finally used his strength and pushed me off of him, quickly standing up.
I moved to get back on my feet before freezing. The guard had the gun pointed right in my face, standing above me.
That’s enough. Now get up. He ordered, his voice deep and menacing.
No. I glared at the man.
I knew I should have listened but I also knew that he wouldn’t shoot me. Not until Ryland had the satisfaction of destroying my family.
Get up now or else I will- I didn’t get to hear the rest of the man’s threat because Nathan had suddenly appeared out of nowhere and was now standing over the stupid guard’s limp body.
I looked up in relief and accepted his hand as he helped me up.
Nathan slightly cringed and I remembered his leg. It probably hurt him to move around.
I gasped as I took in his face and quickly stepped over to him, examining the small blue bruise under his eye.
The bastard managed to get a good punch before I knocked him out. Nathan explained with a grimace, motioning to one of the other guards.
I brought my hand up and carefully touched the bruise, my fingers softly grazing his skin.
Does it hurt ? I asked in concern.
It’ll heal. I’ve had worse. Nathan reassured me, taking my hand in his now and smiling down at me.
You were amazing out there. I knew you could punch but I didn’t know you could knock out three buff men twice your size. Nathan grinned down at me, looking impressed.
I shrugged with a small grin. Well you know, I am a ninja and all.
I know. Nathan grinned at me, before pulling me in for a hug.
Are you okay ? He suddenly asked, pulling away slightly. Did they manage to hit you ? Nathan asked with concern.
I’m fine. You worry about yourself. I shook my head at his concern.
I don’t need to, you already worry enough for the both of us. Nathan grinned at me.
I simply stuck my tongue out at him.
Nathan chuckled but stopped and winced, clutching his abdomen all of a sudden.
What’s wrong ? I asked, once again concerned.
See, this is what I mean. Nathan tried to joke, but winced again.
I moved his hands away from his torso, before gently lifting his shirt up. At first I saw a nice eight pack, before lifting it up more to see dark bruises that flawed his perfectly sculpted torso.
Holy shit. I muttered, reaching my other hand out to slightly touch it. I quickly pulled it back as Nathan clenched his teeth in pain.
Nathan, we need to see a doctor. I decided, looking at all his bruises.
No, we need to get out of here. Come on. Nathan said, taking my hand off of him and pushing his shirt down.
But- I started to protest. For all we knew, he could have seriously cracked or broken his ribs. Hopefully he hadn’t.
Skylar, we can go to the doctors and all but in order to do that we need to get out of here. He explained.
I nodded reluctantly, before taking his hand. Just be careful. Can you still walk ? I asked him, glancing down at his injured leg.
Yeah, don’t worry about me. He reassured me, and as if to prove that he really was fine, he took a step forward.
Except he slightly wobbled and let out a cry of pain as his injured leg took all his weight.
I quickly moved forward and ducked under his arm, standing up and partially supporting his wait. I faced up and shot him a look. Nathan, you’re clearly not fine. Just let me take care of you. I’ll help you walk and I don’t mind going slower, we just have to be extra stealthy then. But you’re not fine on your own and don’t even bother trying to argue with me. I said, giving him a look that showed that I was in no mood to argue.
He just stared at me silently. When he didn’t say anything, I faced forward.