It was a simple room. The
kitchen was much more fancy. It was slightly shocking that she was even allowed to pick the place for her last meal. "Alright Ace. Here's what you asked for." A five course meal was set across the counter and Ace sat at the simple, yet comfy dining area. "You've got time, so no need to rush." Ace saluted and sat quietly...waiting... She didn't move to grab any of the food. Instead she used the utensils as drumsticks. Her eyes scanned the room, noting the three cameras that were in place. She waved at one and grinned. "Still not telling you where the stolen goods are." Minutes later, a familiar face stepped inside. "It's about time you got here- wait, it's just you Leila? Don't tell me Jasper didn't accept my invitation?"
Leila took a seat at the table. "Don't worry, Jasper will be here soon." She sighed and pushed strands of hair behind her ears. "Why are you doing this Ace? You could-" Ace cut her off and smiled. She leaned forward, subtly pointing to the cameras hidden off. As a trained soldier Leila caught on pretty quickly.
"I'm not going to tell you anything. I worked hard to get that stuff and now my legacy will continue with my mafia family. Whose location will not be spoken of." Leila only nodded and rested her head in her hands, wondering how a woman could be so calm even though she was on death row. "Why is Jasper taking so long? I'm starving! Thankfully, they're keeping the food warm."
"Don't worry! She's on her w-" The door opened and the albino woman stepped forward with a slight smirk.
"Sorry I'm late. I had to...pick up a few things." With that, the door opened and in piled the whole crew. Ace's eyes widened and a genuine look of shock spread on her face.
"Yep! I found them all. Toby, Riley, Harper, Ran, Lesley, and of course Inadi too. I thought you might want a couple of friends to see. Because..." A moment of silence fell over the group as the realization of why they were all here settled in. But obviously, the redhead wouldn't accept such a thing.
"No sad faces! Let's party!" She stood from the table to greet everyone. With Toby and Riley, she
did a handshake, grinning because both of them remembered. "Awesome!"
"How could we forget?"
"Way too awesome to forget!"
Ace moved on and playfully punched Inadi in the shoulder. "You two still date?" She earned a slight blush from the both of them. Ace laughed and nodded. "Awesome! It's nice to see you again. Congrats on having your books have gotten nationwide. Oh and awesome reporting Riley." Riley put a thumbs up, already stuffing her face with food with Toby.
Despite the oncoming sadness for a long lost friend, Inadi kept a brave face and smiled. "It's really nice seeing you again Ace." She grinned and hugged him.
"Stay happy. You can't cry in front of your girl friend." She teased and wandered off to Ran and Lesley. "Famous artist and a famous fashion designer. How about that. Amazing." Lesley sniffled, trying not to cry and Ran took his hat off with a sad smile.
"Well, don't stand here, go eat!" Last, but not least, she grinned when she spotted Harper following in and closing the door behind the gang. He paused, staring in surprise as if he saw a ghost- or as if he thought Jasper had been lying about the entire thing. "Nice to see you again captain! What's wrong, something on my-" She paused when Harper hugged her. She hugged him, waiting for him to speak...or let go.
"We turn our heads...and once again.... you've gotten yourself into trouble." Harper was laughing, but the tears were there, Ace could tell. Ace
rubbed her head and laughed.
"Yeah... Hehe, whoops?" Before the sad tension could build, Toby tapped on a glass getting everyone's attention- before breaking the glass.
"Alright guys! A toast! For our awesome and crazy redhead!" Ace gave a huge grin and held up a fancy wine glass of sprite.
"To Ace!"
They ate, they danced, they partied.
How Ace was allowed to do such a thing even though she was a prisoner? Well... let's just say Jasper and Leila had favors to be done.
It was about two or so hours later before two guards came in. "It's time."
Most of the
multicultured feast was
gone .
And it was amazing. . She had always wanted to try different food from around the world. "Well guys that's my- yeesh again with the hugs." Ace laughed and hugged them all. "Well, if I ever had one request... Stay in touch with each other. And, ooh! Do something in my honor. Those are always cool hehe." There were a few chuckles and she let the guards cuff her.
As she was pulled off, Ace looked back and smiled at the group.
"You guys are awesome."
