Chapter 9 | Escape
Entry posted by Stanoth in CP 2077 - Eleanor's life
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I gradually returned to myself after a while. I could smell the Night City morning dew, the cold ground under my bare feet and the metal handcuffs behind my back. I guess I could sum it up this way: I was in big trouble.
"At last, she's back with us! Didn't recognize you at first... Victoria. You look quite different. Still a little miffed about our last encounter?"
"Yeah, I should have agreed to take you out straight away, so I wouldn't have to face all these hassles."
"Perhaps, but unfortunately you failed thanks to my two personal bodyguards. One spotted you entering my room while the other knocked you out. Now I must leave, any last wishes?"
"Go to hell and I sincerely hope you meet your maker!"
Susan Abernathy ordered one of her private security men to handle my case. He grabbed my body and walked me to the pool. I could still hear that bitch on the phone:
“It's me. Send an AV to the Estate, I might be in jeopardy. And dispatch a cleaning crew here as well.”
Just as I thought I might die from drowning and be dumped somewhere else, someone came to my rescue. Goro, I had forgotten about him. He must have realized something was wrong and decided to show up on his own. The bodyguard took a few bullets and threw me off luckily, on the ground.
"Victoria, what happened? Where's Abernathy?"
"Untie me and I'll bring an end to this mess! She's up on the roof, waiting for an AV, we can't let her get away now!"
"I'll cut the chain off your handcuffs, it's the best I can do."
"Just give me a gun and let's move!"
"I'm out of ammo."
Before heading inside the manor, Goro collapsed near a pillar. I hadn't noticed, but he received multiple wounds on his arms and abdomen.
"Sorry, Vic... But I can't push it anymore... Go ahead. Take my knife. Deal with her."
"I will. Don't you dare fall asleep now you hear!"
"It's fine. I'll be waiting at the front gate."
The door led into the manor hall, where the injured bodyguard awaited me with a sharp blade in his hand.
"Bring it on you little pest, you won't get past me!"
I dashed at him and blocked his attack. Despite being physically stronger, he was still wounded and I was far too quick. I landed an elbow straight on his face.
"I've taken down tougher guys than you! You're the one who won't get over me!"
I made him fall down to the ground. Even stripped of my clothes and barefoot, I could kick some serious ass.
"Trash, all of you. Just fucking die!"
I'd slit his throat before heading for the roof to stop Susan Abernathy from leaving.
The AV landed on the roof. I refused to let it leave with Abernathy on board. I had to get rid of the last guard and make it fast before going for her.
I used the deckchair to push myself into the air. Susan freaked out when she saw me, screaming at her bodyguard who shifted into a fighting stance, far too late.
I fell on him, knife first, in his chest. Even a big guy like him couldn't stop me. That showed my willpower to end it all.
"Keep the blade, pal!"
Susan Abernathy had ran off to the opposite side of the roof in search of a gun. Unfortunately, I caught up with her and kicked her in the chest, throwing her off balance.
I picked up the pistol and pointed it at my former boss. I even put my bare foot on her, to show that I had prevailed.
"It's over Susan, no way out for you!"
"Wait, Victoria! If you shoot me, Arasaka will be after you. You'll spend the rest of your life looking over your shoulder."
"I'll take my chances."
I executed Susan Abernathy with a single gunshot right through her skull. It didn't make me feel any better, it had to be done. For Arthur, for Goro and finally for me. I was the lady of justice and I had just rendered my verdict.
Once the job completed, I followed the corpses left by Takemura to the main entrance. He was waiting for me, still injured.
"She's dead, we got her!"
"Good, but we need to hurry... We must leave Night City at once. Take your bike and get out of here, Victoria."
"Thanks for the rescue Goro, I owe you big time!"
I set course for the desert, back to Panam. Susan Abernathy made a good point: with Arasaka on my tail, I'd be dead before nightfall. And the nomad chick was the only person who could prevent that from happening.
"Well, well, somebody had a lot of fun tonight! Meeting me in your underwear, you must have gone through some trouble, you don't even have any shoes!"
"Hey hey, eyes off my feet, eyes on my face! Did you pick up my stuff at the motel?"
"Yeah, it's in the trunk."
I changed clothes at the back of the car.
"So Eleanor, can you tell me what happened?"
"You know, the usual: some Arasaka guys you take out, others grab you, you deal with them afterwards, and then you're off again, almost naked."
"Oh, so it's just an ordinary night for someone like you!"
"Okay, here's the plan: Take the car and head south, near the border. There's a dry river, follow it until you see the warning sign. In your backpack with your belongings, I've added the scrambler. Activate it and you'll have fifteen minutes to jump across the border undetected, while avoiding the machines on patrol. Once on the other side, you should be safe."
"And I think that's all! I guess this is goodbye Eleanor."
"Thanks for everything Panam, we're even now! And who knows, if I ever come back to Night City, maybe we'll have a night to remember!"
"Anytime, girl! Good luck!"
Before leaving, I had one last stop to make, not so far from the border either. I hit the gas towards Judy's cabin. I wanted to spend one final moment with her, to explain the mess I'd gotten myself into. I had to get away from her temporarily, to keep Judy safe. But once clear of Arasaka's radars, I'd come back and we'd start a new life together.
Back from diving into the lake, Judy was lying on her stomach. I hugged her from behind.
"Surprise! How's my darling hacker?"
"El'! I'm better now that you're here! Did you succeed?"
"Yeah... About that, we need to talk."
We sat on her sofa, inside the cabin. I took Judy's leg and rubbed it, struggling to find my words.
"Listen... I killed the bitch who left me to die a few months ago. But I've been spotted and Arasaka is likely to come after me..."
"So you're afraid I might be targeted too if we keep seeing each other?"
"Exactly... That's why I'm leaving Night City right after."
"Oh... And do you think you'll ever come back?"
We leaned closer, our foreheads against each other.
"I promise to come back for you Judy. Whether it's in three months or three years. Once I'm sure that I'm safe, we can make our life together, wherever you want to go."
She didn't answer. I took her silence as a positive commitment.
I followed Judy by the hand to her bedroom.
"Well, since we won't be able to do this for a while, let's have sex shall we?"
"I'm in a hurry, but I'll gladly make an exception for you!"
"You're so beautiful Judy... I'm really going to miss these moments with you."
"Aw El', it's not the time to get emotional. Let me create a new memory for you to cherish until we meet again."
I shut up and closed my eyes. I massaged my breasts to intensify my sexual arousal and let Judy's hands guide me: she lifted my legs onto her shoulders, allowing her to do as she pleased with my vagina.
"You'll remember my tongue each time you climax, I promise!"
Positions were switched. I wanted to give the same gift back to Judy, an incredible souvenir for her to treasure.
"Your tongue is good, but my fingers are no match."
She enjoyed my touch, nibbling my fingers as she silently orgasmed.
We stayed in bed for a bit after our lovemaking. I wanted to enjoy Judy again, her beauty and her nudity. Looking at them again with my own eyes before some time.
"You were right about this final moment that I will remember dearly, I thank you very much for it."
Judy and I got dressed and she accompanied me to the car.
"Hey Eleanor, when you return, let's take a trip around the world, see if we can find a place we both like."
"Sounds good! As long as we're together, I'm fine with anything."
We kissed for so long. I wish it had lasted for hours rather than seconds. But I had to escape, until things calmed down on my side.
I got into the car and followed Panam's instructions. Once in front of the sign, I took my stuff and continued on foot. I had to hurry to reach the border.
I hid behind some rocks and waited for clear passage. The machines on patrol would rip me to shreds if they spotted me. Better safe than sorry, especially so close to the finish line.
I was only a few steps away, climbing the rocks to the top. As I ascended, I remembered why I'd been here and what mark I'd left. Somehow, I succeeded.
I glanced one last time at Night City on the horizon. In broad daylight and with the pollution haze, the metropolis looked far less attractive. The city had its share of adventures in which I excelled or had a lot of fun, but more than anything, I made some memorable contacts. Night City was simply a point of interest, not the final destination of my journey.
"I'll be back."
I took off and jumped over the fence. I didn't know what awaited me on the other side, but one thing was certain: I had just closed a chapter in my life, a former corpo turned rat with a grudge. And guess what, she pulled it off!
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