Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Attack On Central Mall (Part 3)
Don racked his mind for a solution as he heard the chants of "Green Justice" and "Nature Strikes Back" echoing from outside the store.
He knew they had to do something quickly, but what?
Before he could formulate a plan, he heard a sudden shuffling noise behind him. Spinning around, he lifted his bat, ready to strike.
But he stopped short as he saw that the noise came from Samantha, who still looked shaken and pale. Her wide eyes met his, and she opened her mouth as if to say something. But before she could speak, her eyes widened further, and she yelled, "Look out!"
Don's senses snapped to attention. He turned to see the remaining two Green Thorns in the store, now menacingly facing him. One of them, particularly tall and muscular, held an unconscious and naked Fabio by the hair.
Fabio's body hung limply, covered in bruises that told of a fierce struggle.
Samantha, adjusting her glasses with trembling hands, let out a shocked gasp. "No... Fabio..." she muttered weakly, her legs too numb from fear to stand.
The muscular Green Thorn pointed his bat at Don, and his comrade yelled out, "Green Justice!" before charging forward with his own bat raised high.
The first blow came fast. **WHAM!** Don managed to block it with his bat, but the force of the impact sent a jolt through his arms. The Green Thorn was relentless, swinging again. **THUD!** This time, the bat connected with Don's side, sending a sharp pain through his ribs.
"Argh!" Gritting his teeth, Don retaliated with a swift swing aimed at the Green Thorn's legs. **CRACK!** The bat struck the man's shin, causing him to stumble. But he recovered quickly, swinging his bat wildly again in response.
**SWISH!** Don narrowly dodged the blow, feeling the rush of air as the bat passed his face.
As if the situation couldn't get any worse, the commotion attracted another Green Thorn from outside and he immediately joined to help, lunging at Don with a yell, "Murderer!"
**BAM!** The two collided, grappling fiercely. Don used all his strength to push the attacker back, but the second Green Thorn was quick, landing a punch to Don's gut.
**OOF!** The wind was knocked out of him, but he held his ground, swinging his bat in a wide arc. **WHACK!** It caught the second attacker in the shoulder, making him yelp in pain.
Don's focus shifted back to the first Green Thorn, who was now coming at him with renewed fury. **CLANG!** Their bats clashed, and Don felt his grip weaken. The Green Thorn took advantage, striking Don's arm. **CRUNCH!** Pain shot through Don's arm, and he nearly dropped his bat.
"Donnie, be careful!" Samantha worryingly yelled out, her voice filled with fear and concern.
Ignoring the pain, Don swung his bat low, aiming for the Green Thorn's knee. **THWACK!**
"Urgh!" The man cried out, his leg buckling. Don seized the moment, raising his bat high again and bringing it down with all his strength. **SMASH!** The bat connected with the Green Thorn's shoulder, sending him falling to the floor.
But the second Green Thorn was not done. He lunged at Don from behind, wrapping his arms around him in a bear hug.
Don immediately struggled, feeling the pressure on his ribs increase. Desperate, he swung his bat backward and **BONK!** , it hit the man's head, making him loosen his grip.
Don used this chance to break free and turned, delivering a powerful kick to the Green Thorn's chest. **THUMP!** The man staggered back but Don wasn't done and proceeded to swing his bat one final time. **CRACK!** The blow landed squarely on the Green Thorn's head, knocking him, cracking his mask and causing his body to fall limp.
Breathing heavily, Don looked around, his eyes landing on Samantha, who was watching him with fear and worry plastered all over her face. He then glanced at the muscular Green Thorn, still holding Fabio by the hair.
"Let him go," Don demanded, his voice still clear despite the pain radiating through his body.
The Green Thorn hesitated, looking between Don and his unconscious comrades. He then let go of Fabio, who crumpled to the ground like a rag doll.
For a moment, it seemed like he might comply, but suddenly, he yelled out, "Green justice!" and charged at Don with heavy steps.
"!!" Don reacted and swung his bat, aiming for the man's head, but the Green Thorn blocked it with his forearm and even caused it to break. He grunted in pain but barely slowed down. He then swung his own bat, and Don, unable to dodge in time, raised his arm to block the blow from striking his head.
The bat connected with a sickening **crack!** as Don's forearm absorbed the impact, and the sound of his bone breaking echoed in the narrow space.
"Argh!" Don cried out, the pain searing through his arm. In the same instant, the Green Thorn kicked him hard in the chest, sending him flying back.
Don collided with the wall right next to Samantha, who gasped in surprise and fear. He slumped to the ground, struggling to breathe as the Green Thorn approached.
Samantha, trembling, hugged Don tightly, shielding him with her body. "Stay away!" she yelled at the approaching Green Thorn, but he ignored her, raising his bat to strike.
"Green justice!" he yelled, swinging down with all his might.
Don reacted quickly, shoving Samantha aside before rolling as the bat came down. They narrowly dodged the attack, the bat hitting the floor with a loud **thud**. In the narrow space, Don kicked the Green Thorn's leg, causing him to stumble and fall.
But the Green Thorn quickly recovered, lunging at Don with a fierce growl. Don, still on the ground, swung his broken bat at the man's legs, hitting his shins with a sharp **smack**. The Green Thorn roared in pain but didn't fall. He kicked at Don's side, the force sending Don skidding across the floor.
Don gritted his teeth, feeling the bruises forming on his ribs. "Argh..." but he struggled to his feet, using the wall for support.
However before he could take a moment to recover, the Green Thorn charged again, his bat raised high.
Don knew he couldn't take another hit like the last one. Desperate, he looked around and spotted a fallen mannequin head. He then grabbed it and threw it at the Green Thorn's face.
**Smash!**
The mannequin head struck the man's mask, momentarily blinding him. Seizing the opportunity, Don lunged forward and swung his broken bat at the man's knee, hitting with all his strength.
**Crack!**
"ARgh!!" The Green Thorn cried out and fell to one knee. Don didn't let up and swung again, this time aiming for the man's exposed side. The bat connected with a **thud**, and the Green Thorn grunted, trying to regain his footing.
Don knew he had to end this quickly so ignoring the pain in his broken arm, he swung his bat once more, striking the Green Thorn's head with a resounding **crack!** The man's mask shattered, and he fell to the ground, but only unconscious.
Breathing heavily, Don stood over his fallen opponent, his body aching from the fight. He then glanced at Samantha, who was staring at him with wide eyes.
"Ar....are you okay?" Don asked, his voice strained.
But before he could get an answer, his vision grew fuzzy and he felt his body grow weak as he suddenly collapsed to the crowd.
"Donnie!!"