As i looked through the audience of fans, they were staring at there phones. I wondered if any of them were the buyers just wearing masks. Quinn then nudged me, as she pointed to the screen above the stage. The bid that was once 300 million was going up. Rapidly. And a timer was counting down. "30 secs left" the voice said, as a clock was ticking in the background. "Sold! for one billion dollars" he said, as everyone cheered. The guard then put the bag back on her head, as she fought, but they pushed her off stage. 

I wanted to record, to take out my phone, and snap photos, take videos, get the evidence that i know i need. But i also knew i couldn't cause if i do, i would not only put my life in danger, but many of these innocent people in danger too. And that wasn't my intention, i'm trying to save lives. Free lives. I needed to be patient. 

"the pilfers, ranking in fourth place, with 15 snatches, and earning 725 million dollars in counting" the voice says, as people cheer and clap. The pilfer gang walks on stage, and takes the auction check. "Wait, it's 725 million per person?" i asked, as Damon nods. Holy crap, that's a lot of money. Stay focused Taylor. "The Gargoyles, ranking in third place, with 35 snatches, earning 967 million dollars and counting" the voice said, as the Gargoyle gang bowed, and walked the stage, snatching there checks. "Okay this is it.." Beck said, as Quinn took my hand. 

Asher, i'm assuming was a apart of the snitchers gang. Asher and his gang, looked over at us across the auction. As we were on different ends of the stage, "and in second place.." the voice starts, as there's a silence that lingers over the crowd. Anticipation eats me alive, as Trix was giving Asher the stink eye. "The snitchers, with 65 snatches, earning.. 1.2 billion dollars in counting" the voice says, as i tried not to cover my mouth. Asher closes his eyes in anger, before walking the stage with his gang and taking the check. Hey, 1.2 billion is still a lot of money.

"Congratulations Blockbusters, our first place winners! with over 85 snatches within the last 6 months, and 12 snatch offs. We applaud your hard work with 4 billion dollars exact." the voice said, as we all screamed and cheered hugging each other. I had to do a lot of pretending i was happy, because this is really messed up. But 4 billion? for me? who am i KIDDING?

It's all going to charity. 

We approached the stage, after they had shooed off the celebs and brought them to the back of the stage. When we make it back to the van, i couldn't stop staring at the check. "Yep, it's real" Beck said, smelling it and planting a kiss on it. "Still think i was slowing you down?" i asked, as he rolled his eyes. "We got lucky" Damon said. "Damn straight" Asher said, "oh just take your one billion and go" Quinn said, with her hands on her hips. He shook his head, "where'd you get the hacker?" he asked, looking at me. As i took a step back. "Back off Asher" Trix said, stepping in front of me. "Replaced me so quick huh, like i was nothing." he said. 

I saved the address that we were at to my phone, so i could come back and investigate, "your first auction! and we won! congrats scout" Damon said, as he put me in a head lock, almost messing up my braids. We headed back to the van, before making it to the hideout. Where everyone was celebrating, cheering, and making toasts. "I have to say, i underestimated you Taylor, and i'm sorry" Beck said, as i was stunned. "Sorry? really? am i dreaming?" i asked, as everyone laughed. "Hey, i can easily take it back" he said, "then i accept your apology" i said, as i clinked his glass of beer with mine. 

"Hey, i've gotta head out, but nice work guys" i said, as they were sad to see me go. "Bet your off to cash out that check" Trix said, as he sipped his beer. Everyone cackled. "Something like that" i said, as i drank the rest of my bottle and then threw it in the trash, before heading out. I then put on a hoodie, and pulled out my phone to head back to the address we just left from. 

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