As she stood in the streets, she couldn't help but be horrified by all the blood left behind as the street cleaners had carried away body after body after body. She had heard about times like this, were a Rogue man, or group of men would just start shooting and killing, sometimes randomly, but in this case, it seemed they had a purpose. She had watched people fall, important people, fall for almost 24 hours. She had seen the blood of her friends and acquaintances be shed.  Her friend Saitaima had been one of those people. They had been in a crew together under Rafa. Once @Rafa took Godfather, he had given Saitaima the keys to his very own headquarters. Within 24 hours, Saitaima had been gunned down, and his headquarters burned to the ground. 

Rafa had called her in the wee hours, telling her she would need to step up and help lead some of the people in this city. She wasn't sure if she could, if she had what it takes to be a leader. She had read in family journals about her great great great grandmother leading a crew. She read the journals several times before she made a decision. She wanted to make sure that she had what it takes to lead a crew, to bring a family together.  

She called Rafa and talked to him at great length and he assured her, she could call him with any issues and he would guide her as his former crew leader guided him. He assured her that she could do this. After an hour, he had convinced her that this was the best move for her. She nodded to him and said, "I will do this, I will created a shelter for those that lived though the terrible events of yesterday, or a shelter for those that lost their families yesterday. For Saitaima, and all of the fallen, Out of the Ashes will come to fruition."

"Rise and shine, bitch!" 

Sigolwide threw a pillow at Vicky in a playful manner, trying to get her to wake up, and was satisfied when she saw the irritated face on her. Vicky groaned as her eyelids flew open. She stretched. Her pastel pink hair was messy, with loose strands sticking up in different directions. All of a sudden an intense pain made its presence known in the middle of Vicky's forehead. Vicky put a hand to her temple and rubbed it. She pulled her eyebrows together, forehead crinkling, wondering why the hell this was happening.

As if a light switch came on.. The events of yesterday came rushing back into her mind. Her heartbeat sped up, and she quickly turned her attention back to Sigolwide, her friend, with wide eyes. "Oh shit... I-is everyone okay?!? Rafa? Niki? Rob? LV!?!" It was easy to tell that Vicky was only expecting the worst kind of news, with the deep frown plastered on her face.

Sigolwide tensed. "Yes. They're okay. But Saitama..." Her voice trailed off, making Vicky's shoulders sag and chest tighten. "Oh." 

"Yeah." 

"But, you know.. You're not the only one to rise and shine today. Miss_Niki came rising out of the ashes. She set up her own crew, girlfriend. Honouring Saitama and all the fallen. Come and see for yourself?" Sigolwide nodded, the corners of her lips lifting. It was at this moment that Vicky felt somewhat relieved that she would be able to step up, after the passing of Saitama, which he definitely did not deserve. She quickly got dressed for the day and did her usual morning routine, before heading out with Sigolwide to the streets where everyone was gathered. 

***

Vicky tried to spot Niki's familiar face, which was easy enough since her beauty stood out. Not only her beauty, but her humility and genuineness. She gave Niki a gift - just a small loan of a million dollars, to help her out. Vicky was broke, but of course she set apart some money from the money she did have for a family member. It was after this that Vicky spoke out in a excited yet rushed manner. 

"Saitama.. The fallen.. May they rest in peace. He's up there, you know," Vicky looked up at the sky for a brief moment as she smiled weakly, "and I'm sure he's so proud of you right now ... Congratulations madam. Breathe. You got this. I know we won't lose contact though, since you're in the same district, but if you need help with absolutely anything.. Just say so and I'll be right here for you in a click."