Chapter 1
Written by Matthew Sinn A.K.A. Sinbad the Mountain
The Ace/Horse Trackers
Following the horse trail left by the strange posse of suspicious Sheriff’s. We followed them to this one town, where there were signs of an obvious fire fight and a pretty bad one too. As we rode towards the jail house. Where this somewhat wounded 42 year old sheriff came outside, standing at 5′7, bald head and light blue color eyes. Faced us while carrying a loaded double barrel shotgun an began speaking. Who are you strangers? An why have you’ve come here? I told him. I’m known as The Ace and this my partner, Harry Saber. For we’re bounty hunters searching for a certain man.Who’s apart of the El Diablo Toro Gang. That we want behind bars. Hearing this he reply. If you are, then your late for the party. Seeing that them sheriff’s made one big mess in our town. An nobody happy about it at all.
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The Ace/The Scene
Believing what he has said here. I curiously asked. What exactly happened out here? Looking at us the grumpy sheriff told us. One moment everything was fine. Then when those weirdly dress sheriff’s showed up. A whole lot of these strange outlaws suddenly showed up. An began attacking them from two different sides. An managed to wound one of the lawmen’s legs. As they bravely fought off their attackers. Before one of them asked me if I’ve scene someone name Matias. Who I pointed out before they left right away. Alreadyknowing they were talking about the El Diablo Toro Gang member. Which was bad and me asking. Which way did they ride? He pointed east and spoke. If you go that way. Then expect to arrest Matias. Since he’s already locked up inside of a small guarded fort.
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The Ace/Lockup
Troubled by the fact that Matias was already arrested by Mexican soldiers. Yet also sure that the Mexican Army wasn’t exactly going to hand him over. Without having some sort of issues. As we were riding down there and Harry speaking. I must admit. That it was pretty strange that those Sheriff’s. Had been ambushed by those Metallic Folk, when their boss is clearly behind bars. I reply while riding. I do agree that it’s odd. But also worry that one of the gang members. Might be out here to bust Matias out. Surprised here Harry replied. Do you really think they would be brave enough. To attack a small fort? I respond back. If it’s more then one gang member, then yes. I honestly do. An suggest we ride faster. Before things get ugly.
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The Ace/Black Spots
Riding for a while now. We began to spot the fort the sheriff had mention earlier and could clearly see. That everything seemed perfectly fine from the far distance. But also started to notice something odd on the ground. For there was a trail of black stuff on the ground. Leading towards the south. Along with many horse tracks too. Which made us stop and Harry curiously ask. What do you think that’s from? I reply. I’m not honestly sure. But it doesn’t look that old. An think we should follow it and see. If it’s from the Sheriff’s or them Metallic Folks. Harry agreed as we changed directions an followed the odd trail.
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The Ace/Lone Lawman
Following the trail we soon came across one of the strange Sheriff’s, who’s left leg was clearly wounded and seem to be all alone. With no signs of his metal horse anywhere in sight. As we looked down at him from our saddles and me asking. What happen to you partner? Looking at us the 32 year old man answered my question. We were ambushed earlier in town. An thought it was only a few of them. But then.....more of them suddenly showed up and captured everyone within our posse. Yet strangely enough, they left me here. To pass on a message. Curious I asked. What sort of message. He told us. Mess with the bull, an you’ll get the horns. Who didn’t like the sound of this one bit. Before hearing a sudden loud explosion. Coming from the small fort itself. An clearly knew it was an attack.
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The Ace/Blown Wall
As we saw the explosion from the faraway distance. It was at the small fort itself that the Mexican soldiers were all alarmed by this. But also hurrying to take their defensive positions. As they were soon attacked by a large charging force of armed Metallic Folk. Who were shooting away an taking some of the soldiers down. With the others firing their rifles and shooting as many of them down as possible. With their 40 year old army captain seeing them and firing his pistol. While also shouting orders. Keep them away from the hole! Within our wall! The troops were doing their honest best. As many more Metallic Folk started riding over and then firing at the fort. Causing things to become more chaotic. An also more dangerous for the soldiers as well.
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The Ace/Patience
As the chaos was happening outside of the fort walls. It was within it’s walls, inside of a small jail cell. That the 36 year old Matias, standing at 5′7, light brown color eyes, long black hair and dress within dirty clothing. Sat there on his bed while smiling. As he turned his attention towards the nervous guard outside of his cell an spoke in a calm happy voice. If I were you. I open that door and allow me to leave. Before your buddies are dug fresh graves. Looking at Matias the guard said nothing while having their rifle ready. As he could hear many gunshots and men screaming in pain. Who knew this was very bad and had no idea. On what to do. Until he was shot by one of the Metallic Folk. Who then grabbed the keys hanging nearby and set Matias free.
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The Ace/Massacre
It was much later that Harry, the wounded sheriff and I arrived at the fort and could clearly see. That things went very wrong, as there were dead soldiers lying everywhere. With us three very troubled by this as we checked inside and found the jail cell empty. Which was a clear sign that Matias was gone. Along with a surely large number of Metallic Folk as well. With me feeling very troubled by this and speaking. These were good men. Who didn’t deserve a fate like this. An that we’ve got to find the gang and stop them. Before they take anymore lives. Harry agreed with me, while the wounded sheriff had his own opinion. That he foolishly shared.
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The Ace/Slim Hope
Sitting there on Harry’s horse the wounded sheriff began speaking. Listen, I’m sure your both good gun slingers. But it’s obviously clear, that these outlaws are far more dangerous. Then anything you’ve faced so far. An strongly suggest you let the law handle this. Looking at him from my own horse I reply. In case your eyes ain’t seeing right. They’ve taken down an entire small fort. Plus they’ve also kidnapped your fellow sheriff’s. With no idea of when your deputies are going to show up. So unless you’ve got backup coming soon. Then we’re your only chance at saving them. Although he didn’t want to admit it. He knew I was sadly right. As Harry now spoke. Then we better start following their trail partner. Before the wind blows their tracks away. Agreeing with him we quickly rode off and pray for the best.
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