Shazam opened his eyes to see bright lights, he felt cold and empty. There was nothing left for him now, he was stuck here forever. There was no way out. No future. He was going to have to live and die here in this place. Shazam looked around, first thing he remembered was screaming and trashing his house violently, it was like he blacked out and turned into a completely different person, he was charged for killing a woman and a child, Shazam remembered crying and crying telling the cops he didn't remember or recall anything, he was beat at violently, locked in a cage and now he was here. In this god damn asylum, lying in his padded cell, nothing to do except take his pills every two hours. Shazam wasn't to get a doctor for him till next month, he needed, wanted revenge for who set this up, most of all he wanted to see how he was involved in the murder he was accused of as he was reflecting on his thoughts he remembered getting a letter, Shazam blacked out.

Shazam woke up to see nail marks everywhere, up and down, side to side. The door even had scratches on it, almost claw-like. Shazam looked at his nails to see they were long and sharp and ugly. He looked carefully to see pieces of padding underneath his nails. No, no it can't be…it was probably a rat or something, Shazam shouldn't be surprised. Trying to remember the events that went through, he was thinking about something that made him blackout.

A guard walked in, alarmed then he looked at Shazam, called security and the head of the asylum. A couple minutes later Shazam was tied upside down, the head sitting on a chair, while the security guards wacked him with their stick, Shazam laughed, as they kept hitting them he didn't shed one tear. Maybe he was a murderer, damn this feels fucking good, better than being that fuck up, old, dumb Shazam. The guards were getting tired, and Shazam was bleeding all over yet the manager just stood there smiling at Shazam, Shazam smiled back. Suddenly he felt a wave of anger as the manager himself stood up, and started interrogating him

"I know you're going to enjoy this, but I'm going to enjoy this even more. And Shazam isn't it? I know you're psychopath, you're just in shock of what happened, or maybe the shock triggered a double personality." The manager walked up to him and whispered something to his ear, then the manager laughed and walked off leaving him with all these security

Shazam kept laughing as they hit him, laughing made his whole body tense, he stretched his legs and ripped the rope right out, then he flipped backwards, grabbed a stick from the guard and hit him on the skull with it, then he kept hitting the others, funny thing was as they were hitting him he didn't feel a thing, he felt invincible. Although, his back was broken, so were his legs, sore but bearable. Suddenly he started hurting all over, Shazam stopped laughing, started shaking. Looked around to see the half-dead people around him, oh my god, what has he done?

Shazam notice he blacked out again, as he had clothes on, he felt his legs moving and his hands, he also felt something warm and cozy under his feet. He also felt his chest warm, noticing a coat on him and shoes, and jeans. He also had a hat. Groovy. He was running, yet no one was following him, he wandered around the streets, relieved to finally get out of the asylum, and breath some fresh air, first thing he'll do when he gets home is read that letter, there should be a good reason to why it was popping in and out of his mind. New Orleans was such a beautiful city at night forgetting his purpose suddenly as he felt hungry, Shazam tried to catch a cab, it seemed no one cared to give him a lift, Shazam sighed, where has he been since he blacked out? Shazam was easily past the horror that he had a second personality to him, at least it wasn't worse like the other lunatics in the asylum, he had learned about double personalities. It can happen when someone is or was in a mental state of shock, or surprise. Looking at his coat, trying to find hints to what his other self-wanted, and voilà, there was the letter. He opened it to read, scanning over the paper; it was from the NO's Crime Syndicate, the Mafia. What made the mafia take so much interest in him seemed to astound him, it was an invitation letter to the mafia, from the Underboss Diablos, and hmm where had he heard that name before? After a couple minutes of thinking he didn't care. So glad that he didn't black out and break out hell anywhere, maybe his other self wasn't irritating him because, Shazam was thinking about what "he" wanted to think. Joining the Mafia.

Reasonable decision, there was nothing left for him back at home, as he has no family, he lost his job, he's wanted patient. He had a double personality. The best thing to do is to get its other self's way, it would be wise, besides he had a good chance to live a happy life, that's all he's asking for. The only question is how do I seek them out?

Great story Shazam I appluad you.

Diablos had heard that Shazam had finally been let out of the asylum. He had been waiting a long time for this moment as he has watched over Shazam from a little child. He had lived across the road from him and watched him grow up with his split personality. He had looked at how he managed to control it at a young age but as he grew older it became stronger and one very tragic day he had murdered his parents. Diablos felt sorry for the child and therefore once he blacked out he took the boy a long way away. He kept him hidden for a long time and allowed him to grow up independent but looking over him.

After many years Diablos was happy to let Shazam back into the world to try and make his own life at last. He hadn't heard from Shazam or any news of him for many more years. Then one day he heard that a man murdered his wife and child but swore that he'd never do such a thing. He was admitted to a mental asylum and Diablos knew that this man was very well infact the young man he had released many years ago. Diablos went on to living nearer the Asylum before Diablos and his leader Odin finally broke into the asylum and rescued Shazam while once again he had blacked out.

Diablos had left a note inside Shazam's pocket that he would be found in due time. Just to remain on the streets of New Orleans and that it was a business that he would be interested in. Shazam was a cold blooded killer when in his moment and Diablos liked the sound of that. Diablos knew a way to control Shazam.

After many days of Shazam's rescue Diablos and Odin had decided that it would be wise to bring this man into New Orleans and see what kind of life the mafia could serve him. He could possibly do well and that they both knew the mafia was a cold place. If Shazam had fucked up he would finally be put out his misery but Odin and Diablos both decided to give this man a chance.

Diablos was inside a building with Odin and they were sorting out a few things when Odin's phone went off. Odin answered it and agree'd with the man down the phone. Odin then put the phone down and smiled at Diablos nodding his head. Diablos smiled back and sighed.

"So. Its time brother. We have to take this oppotunity to take Shazam in before someone notices who he is and kills him where he stands."

Odin nodded at Diablos and they both stood up and put on their coats. They left the building and went in search for Shazam. As they left the building Diablos noticed some man standing their appluding thin air. Diablos looked at Odin and they both laughed.

"So.. Odin. Your men have said they have saw him. Where do we start looking?"

John notices Godfather Odin and Diablos and approaches them.

"Boss i just saw him heading towards the airport. He said he was going to Chicago".

He hand Diablos a set of keys to a car and wanders off back into the shadows

Odin takes the car keys instead, before Diablos has a chance to grab them.

"I'm driving this time. Let's get a move on it."

They both climb into the car, and Odin speeds off down the road. He knows the place to look, once they arrive in Chicago, knows exactly where he is to find this man that so many would call dangerous, but that he was definitely looking forward to working with. He knew that the question of whether or not this was true or not would come up eventually, and he was right; not five minutes later, Diablos questioned him.

"Do you know where you're going?" he asks with a slight chuckle.

Odin smiles.

"What, you don't trust me?"

Diablos laughs. Both of them know that trust is not the matter, and that Diablos would trust him with his life (and did so on a daily basis). They let the subject drop, and rode the rest of the way in silence.

After spending what seems like an eternity on a plane to Chicago, and touching down in the windy city in late afternoon, the two of them set out immediately to find their associate. They catch a cab and Odin instructs the driver where to go, telling him that once they reach their destination street, to just simply drive up and down it while they looked for a friend of theirs.

"Money is no option," he adds after the driver starts to protest. Odin presses a wad of bills into the driver's hand, and he falls silent.

After the second pass down the street, they found him. He was walking alone, in clothes that had probably been stolen, considering how out of his style they were.

"Stop here," Odin instructs the driver. "We will return momentarily."

They both get out of the car, Odin walking in front. He throws a glance at Diablos, who nods. They approach Shazam.

"Hello."

Odin nods to their would-be associate. He looks surprised at first, and then wary.

"What do you want with me?"

Odin smiles. "We'd like to help you. You have found the note, have you not?" Shazam nods in amazement, and Odin continues. "Diablos has been watching over you since you were but a child. You have the potential to do great things, and we would like to help you do that. We can offer you shelter, food, a new life. You have to work for it. You have to work hard. But we could use a man of your skill, of your talent, on our side."

"But, I have blackouts, I don't remember things that I do..."

Odin laughs. "We know. That's part of the reason why we want you to work for us. See, we don't judge. If you get the job done, why do we care how it's done? So, my question to you is, would you like to lead a new life, a life of excitement, of adventure, one where you will be appreciated? The choice is yours."

Shazam was glad to have not look for them they came to him, he had to think carefully before he made this life-changing decision, but there was nothing to think about since his other self wouldn't let him make second decisions, finding out what happened seemed fair first though, before he joined the mafia. Perhaps his ex-neighbor Diablos and Godfather Odin could help him out, feeling a little strange to stand there and say nothing he put out a bright smile.

"I don't know what more to say than I'll be more than happy to join the mafia. It's the only way out of this mess, life's been crazy for me the past two years, maybe finding out what happened to me would clear my head a little, maybe even make my..points at his head go away. I feel everything will be easier after that."

Odin smiled and spoke "You've made a good decision, now we can help and support you."

Odin nods at Diablos, then leaves to wait in the car

Shazam smiled, it was such an honor to see and speak to the Godfather of New Orleans face to face something he'll never forget. What made him crave the life of a mobster so much was another thing he had to find out, looks at Diablos, seeing him grin.

Diablos spoke "Good to see you again lad, I'm Diablos. Don't know if you'll remember me but I'm your Boss now. You take orders from me, and you'll be joining my family, trust me you won't miss your old life once you step into the SeeD Organization."

Noticing his British accent, Shazam smiled. Shazam didn't remember the man at all…in fact he seemed like a complete stranger. Arrgh, maybe because he was a complete stranger. Shazam wouldn't hesitate, this was it. Now was his time, time for a change.

"Don't remember you sir, but have heard a lot about you in the radio. They say you're half as crazy as me. Anyway, I want this life, and you know it. I'm in, glad to be working under you."

Diablos smiled and looked at back at Odin and nodded.

"Good man, now let's go. We have a lot of business to tend to, Odin's a very busy man you know, and we figured it would take quite a struggle to get you in. But know that it was only for your good intentions, nothing personal."

Shazam nodded, little nervous to say this. Feeling the need to get this of his chest

"Um..Boss, I want to remember everything and then I want to let it go. I don't want my past to remain forever as a mystery. I have to find out what happened to me. What did I do with my parents and my wife and kids? For some reason, it's like they didn't exist in my life anymore and I can't let that happen. So I won't be literally joining you and the family HQ right away. Just tell me where to seek you out? I'll come to you when everything is done."

Waits for an answer patiently.

Diablos looks at Shazam and smiles. He realised that this man really wanted to find out why he was like he was and what he did. Diablos knew that he couldn't keep what had happened a secret forever and that he must be told eventually. Now Shazam was interested and wanted to know what had happened Diablos decided that now would be the best time to tell him after all these years.

"Shazam, my boy. I watched you grow from a little child. Your future is all I care about right now. As for your past that is behind you indeed. However you're a grown man now and you can't be left in a mystery forever just like you said."

Diablos took a few breaths before being tapped on the shoulder by Odin.

"Diablos, were drawing closer towards the building. If you're going to tell him then tell him now and hurry up. Otherwise you'll have to tell him after he's done the job you need him to do." Said Odin.

"Indeed Godfather."

Diablos looked back at Shazam and sighed.

"Shazam, You were born with this condition called Split Personality. It is very common where your mother came from and it ran in her family. She knew ways to help you but as you grew you became stronger and then obviously became out of her control. Then one horrific afternoon I was sitting in my house when I heard screams from down the hill where you, your mother and father lived. I quickly got up and grabbed my gun and headed down towards your home."

A tear started to trickle down Shazam's face and Diablos sighed. He then looked at the front window of the Cab and the Cab Driver was being nosey.

"Hey! Go but your nose elsewhere dick. If you don't take your nose out of my business now. I'll shoot you between the eyes.. Got IT!?"

The Cab driver nodded and he continued driving to the given location. Diablos then turned his attention back to Shazam who had wiped his tear away.

"Now as I reached your house I busted down the front door to see your mother lying there with her throat slit. Your father had been stabbed in the stomache and my main concentration was to find you. I checked all the rooms and you were hidden inside the bathtub with a knife in your hand and blood all over you. You were rocking back and forth so I grabbed you and took you to my home and to my basement where I could look after you and keep my eye on you while you grew up."

Odin tapped Diablos once again..

"Were here now D. Tell Shazam what he has to do and lets get on with it. I don't have all day." Odin quickly said to Diablos.

"Okay. Shazam what is going to happen now is you have to prove to me that you can do things that the mafia does without you being your other self. Inside this building is a man of great significance to me and he must be rid of before you and I can continue any further in our business. He has quite a few men because he knows that I am after him now I have found you so me and Odin are quickly going to dispose of those men. I don't want nothing to happen to you so you will remain in the cab while we deal with them. I will come and collect you once we have the man on his own"

Shazam nodded at Diablos. He was still confused at what Diablos had told him of his past but he knew that Diablos was a good man and that he was the reason he was still alive today. Diablos handed Shazam a gun and smiled.

"You'll need this for this job and any other thing we get you to do. Now remain here while me and Odin go sort these idiots out."

Diablos and Odin left the car and Diablos smacked another bunch of cash into the drives lap through the window so he wouldn't go anywhere. Diablos and Odin stood by the cab which was parked just up the street from the house. Odin was quickly chatting to Diablos and they both reached into their jackets and took out their gun. They slowly headed down the street towards the house...