Chapter 3: Climax
I had to save Jamie Peck. I had to save my mother.
As I descended from the sky, I could see the Hood standing in front of Jamie Peck. She was holding a gun to Jamie's head. The Hood and I had faced countless times before, but this time, things were different. Now, I knew who she was. And I knew that she was my mother.
"Well, well, if it isn't MasturBabe!" The Hood sneered, her voice muffled by the hood covering her face. "I knew you'd come running."
"Put the gun down," I demanded, my voice steady and unwavering. "Let Jamie go."
"Oh, MasturBabe," The Hood laughed mockingly. "You're always so serious.
" The Hood taunted, "Don't you ever get tired of wearing that ridiculous mask?"
I didn't respond. Instead, I silently drew upon my inner strength, preparing myself for the battle ahead.
"Listen, Mother," I finally spoke, addressing her directly. "Let Jamie go. We can resolve our differences another way."
Her grip on the gun tightened, and her posture stiffened. "I can't believe you've turned out like this," she spat bitterly.