Utterly Mad

Burns walked towards the door of the Chairman's estate. Bastard broke me out to kill my friend he thought as he approached the door.
-----14 years ago----
Burns was seventeen and out on the streets, though at this point in his life he was called Mike. Manny was walking next to him, smiling and laughing. "Mike, we're gonna be initiated tonight, aren't you excited?"
"Of course I am Manny, but I'm nervous as all hell." Mike said, walking along.
"Come on, we've been working our asses off for the past year to get this far, let's celebrate." Manny said.
Before Mike could reply Manny suddenly tackled him to the ground as they heard gunshots followed by a car accelerating. Manny rolled off of Mike and stood up. "Shit man, those gangs are starting to get ballsy."
Mike stood up and said "Yeah. Thanks man."
Manny smiled and jokingly punched Mike in the shoulder. "I told you Mike, I'd give my life for you. We're brothers in my eyes."
Mike smiled and the two continued on their way.
---two years later---
Mike and Manny both walked down the street, wearing hoodies that bore the insignia of the Syndicate, and bullet proof vests under them. Mike motioned for Manny to stand at the door to the building and walked up. "Don't worry, this guy ain't gonna be walking out of here."
Mike walked into the building and up to the apartment that was his destination. Without a word he bashed the door in and pulled out his pistol. "Shouldn't of hit Manny's sister, cause now I'm sending you straight to hell you bastard!" Mike yelled as he walked into the apartment. He made his way to the bedroom and spotted the guy digging through a foot locker. Without a word Mike lined up his shot and fired, the bullet breaking through the man's skull and spraying blood onto the wall. "May the holy have mercy on you." Mike said before walking out.
When he reached the door Manny looked at him, and Mike said "I shot him. He's dead, so tell your sister he ain't gonna be trying any more shit."
Manny nodded and the two started down the road. Mike said "Remember when we were kids, and we didn't know what was going on when our dads got together with 'the guys'?"
Manny nodded, looking around and said "Yeah. I still don't know how we didn't realize what they were doing."
Mike said "They told us to stick together, and watch each others backs. I still remember the day we said we would die for each other man."
Manny smiled "And we meant it. Mike, if it came down to it, I'd give my life to make sure you lived."
Mike nodded, looking at Manny "It ain't gonna come down to that Manny, not if I got a say in it."
"You never know Mike."
----present----
Burns walked through the door and looked at the guards. As always they motioned him on, not even bothering to check him for weapons. He walked up to the Chairman's room and walked through the door way. "He's dead, now tell me why you sent me after a man I considered a brother."
The Chairman looked at him "Because he broke our rules, broke his oath. It's that simple. As far as why you specifically, well you were the only man I trusted for the job."
Burns looked at him, waiting. The Chairman continued after a moment "Now, I suggest you lay low. I'll have your 'situation' taken care of soon enough."
Burns nodded and walked out of the room.