My heart raced as I pushed the petal to the floor. Tires spun until I got it under control. The Dodge Challenger changed gears and jolted forward with great speed. Helicopters came closer, while police cars raced in from behind. Shit!

“So uh, how’s this working for you?” The villain in the backseat asked. I didn’t need to look back to see the smirk on his face.

“Shut the hell up and put the gag back in your mouth, I’m trying to concentrate!” I hissed.

“And what’s the poor hero gonna do about it?” He challenged. I grabbed a throwing knife from my belt and chucked it behind me. There was a squeak of pain from the villain, telling me I got his hand.

“Ow, you son of a...” he was cut off by the sound of gunshots. Damn it!

(2 hours earlier)

“I’m going to put a stop to whatever it is you’re planning!” I challenged. The villain let out a chuckle.

“Sure, you do that, sweetheart. But I don’t think you quite understand.” He circled me. His cologne sent my head spinning.

“What did you do?” I growled. He stopped in front of me and lifted my chin.

“I looked into your past,” he paused for effect.

“So?”

“So, I found, that you haven’t always been the nice guy. You‘re a criminal, but covered it up with your good deeds,” he smirked.

“I’ve changed,” I muttered. He came in close and I could feel his breath.

“Not to the government, you may be covering your past with good deeds but the government won’t care what you do now. They will only think of you as what you were.” The sound of helicopters shook the warehouse.

“Come out with your hands up!”

I growled deep in my throat and punched the villain in the temple. There was gasp as he collapsed on the ground, unconscious.

“If the government is gonna get me, they’re gonna get you too,” I whispered. “But for now we’re gonna escape and you’re going to behave.”

(Present)

The villain spat out his gag again, glaring at me through the rear view mirror.

“This is hardly following regulation-“

I yanked hard on the steering wheel, sending the car spinning into an empty parking lot. I turned in my seat and saw him flinch a little.

“We’re both on the run from the government, I don’t trust your evil ass not to stab me in the back literally or figuratively. And I’m this close to losing my temper.” I held up my hand and my fingers were already touching. “So if you spit that gag out one more time, I’m going to pull up at the next shop we pass and buy something that will really shut you up. Understood?”

The villains unmasked eyes narrowed, obviously resisting the urge to lick his lips.

“Why don’t you come back here and try me?”

I groaned deep in my throat and slammed on the gas. Jerking the car forward.