The Alley
As soon as they got to the alley, Sam looked at Johnny “You going to tell us what clown meant back there?” “Only if you tell us who Spawn is, and why he lives in the alleys.” He replied glaring at Sam. “Spawn is not really a friend, but we are on friendly terms. He says he made a deal with the devil.” Twitch replied. “Now it’s your turn to tell us what clown meant.” Sam says folding his arms. Johnny sighed. While they talked Michael was walking around looking at the entrance to the alley. “Have either of you heard about the Ghost rider?” Johnny asked “No but sounds like a pretty fucking badass name.” Sam said. “Don’t think I have.” Twitch replied. “Well, that’s who Clown was talking about.” “Can we hurry this up?” Michael said walking back over to the others. “Yeah, let's go meet this Spawn character.” Johnny said walking quickly over to the entrance of the alley. “Alright then. Follow me.” Sam said walking to catch up with Johnny. After a while of walking Johnny states, “This place is a maze.” “Luckily Sam and Twitch know the way.” Michael says walking behind the others. They turn the corner to only be faced with what could only be described as a throne, made of bones and garbage. Sitting on top was a dark figure shrouded in a red cloak and chains holding a skull. “We need your help, Clown said there were missing kids in your alley. You haven't seen them, have you?” The figure, Spawn, sat the skull down and stood up. “The only thing in my alley, are corpses.” He said grimly walking over to stand in front of the four of them. “Who are these two?” “Detective Michael Badilino, and Johnny Blaze.” Twitch replied, pushing his falling glasses back onto his face. “I’m not a detective.” Johnny clarified. “So, what did the clown mean when he said some of the missing people could be found here? In your alley?” Michael asked looking around the grimly lit dead end. Spawn followed his gaze. “Dead bodies always find their way here. The newer corpses are over there.” He pointed to the south side of the alley. “I need to call this in.” Michael said, going for his phone. “Or we solve this case then call it in.” Johnny replied putting his hand on Michael's shoulder. “I agree with Blaze.” Spawn said stepping out of a shadow with a few guns in hand. “Woah.” Both Johnny and Michael said in unison. “You brought me into this, and I'll help end it.” He said checking the guns and passing two over to Johnny and Michael “Thanks.” “I don’t use guns. But thanks anyways.” Johnny replied, handing it back to Spawn who put it in a gym bag and threw it over his shoulder. “So, where to?” “First we visit our lead perp.” Sam said leading the way out of the alley.