Storiesonline.net ------- Taking Out the Trash by cmsix Copyright© 2007 by cmsix ------- Description: Every now and then an asshole does get what's coming to him - This is a shot one. Codes: no-sex ------- I've never been able to conceive of women as chattel. I'm able to make the leap of faith required to see them as special and to be protected. I'll admit the prettiest of women get the lion's share of protection and special treatment too. To me, it doesn't mean they should get it all. The old woman across the dark street didn't seem to be attracting much right now. She was screaming and cursing, but the young tough with the switchblade wasn't amused. He did have his eyes on her though and so I quietly crossed the street to end up behind him unnoticed, by him at least. The old crone saw me, and she wailed all the louder as I approached. I'd already noticed all he knew about using a knife was one end was pointed and he should try to stick it into someone. That was fair. I wasn't highly trained in the use of the broken off two by four I'd picked up for a club. Eight-inch knife, three foot club. It seemed fair enough to me. The first swing came down on top of his head and really stunned him. He dropped his knife and though he staggered wildly, he did manage to keep his feet. The second swing cured that and he fell into a heap. I looked for the old woman and saw she was about to say something. "Goodnight Ma'am," I said, and she turned and walked on. He looked like he was out good and would be for a while, but I don't like to leave loose ends. Two more swings and I was sure he'd never get up again. To my way of thinking it wasn't even cruel or unusual punishment, just taking out the trash. ------- The End ------- Posted: 2007-12-04 Last Modified: 2008-05-11 / 02:03:22 am Version: 1.10 ------- http://storiesonline.net/ -------