Athyna steps up to the small podium and looks out around the crowd, pleased to be a part of the Festivities in St. Louis.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, everyday I walk these streets and I listen to the opinions of those who wish to speak out, or the adventures of those brave enough to share with us, and I know that we definitely have some creative minds. I'd like to expand that to this weekend as we celebrate St. Louis and our Godfather BGJ and all the festivities that will be going around and extend to each of you an invitation to be creative and share your stories with us. Tell us about your crimes and adventures, or your partners in crimes."

There will be prizes awarded to the best of the best.

1^st place 2 Million Dollars

2^nd Place 1 Million Dollars

3^rd Place 500k

While I myself will be exempt, I will still share a story of my own, I hope you all enjoy and I look forward to hearing about all the escapades waiting to be told! The deadline for all stories which are to be posted here is June 20^Th 00:00.

Athyna pushed open the glass doors to the hotel as she stepped into the night with her BG's close by along with a special group she had handpicked from within her crew. JohnnyPops had made sure he delivered the dynamite on time and apart from the small breakdown she'd had upstairs, things were and would go according to plan. She hadn't expected to feel anything when she walked into that suite. She had not expected the rush of memories and flood of feelings that overtook her when she stepped through that penthouse suite and immediately her thoughts went to him. How could she not…whirlwind romances burned deep and hot. Just like the match she tossed on the bed….She must be crazy.

"Are you sure this is a good idea?"  Cocki asked as the group made their way out of the abandoned hotel lobby. They had just come from the beautiful penthouse suite, or what was beautiful penthouse suite, now was nothing more than a bunch of smoke and flames.

"Of course it's a good idea!" Whippie said as she followed close behind them. "Boss Lady came up with it. Why wouldn't it be a good idea?"

"Hell I love to blow things up," Loner-again chimed in with a smile as she followed the happy pack.

"I'm just saying, It's a perfectly good Hotel. Why buy it to burn it down?" Cocki asked, irritated, yet somewhat intrigued as they saw the flames as they crossed the street and he continued to roll out the fuse of wire. "I hope this stuff JohnnyPops got us is enough to do the job. Would have rather just doused it in gasoline. I don't care much for dynamite." He looked around nervously.

Athyna had said not a word from the moment they entered the building and wandered around. She had given instructions and they all knew their jobs. Sticks of dynamite placed carefully around tethered together by the wire fuse that ran out across the street to where they stood in a group looking out over the magnificent building that was once a bustling Hotel and until recently Athyna's temporary home. The home she shared with him for a brief time. She shook her head as if to clear out the thoughts of each of those moments. She needed to focus and right now she needed to blow something up.

Big Lucy passed Athyna a bottle of whiskey, and watched as she took a healthy drink before passing back the bottle. Excited at being asked to come along to do this job with her Boss.

Toby shook his head as he looked at the group, excitement bubbled up within him at the thought of blowing something up. It didn't matter they had dumped some bodies off to dispose of, he wanted to feel the quake of the explosion and hear the roar of it echo in the quiet of the night. He enjoyed the thrill of the explosion as much as he enjoyed the company of women as he eyed Candrima slowly. She was a quiet one, he thought.

"It's ready, Athyna," Cocki said, checking to make sure the fuse wire was all in place. It just needed a flame.

Athyna withdrew a cigar out of her jacket pocket and stepped into the middle of the street facing the hotel that waited dormantly. She took a long puff and watched as the smoke curled into the night sky and tried to not focus on the emotion bubbling up inside her. The building was as empty as she felt sometimes now the he was away so much, working. She tossed the lighter down onto the fuse wire and watched as the flame licked and sparked before traveling away from where she was standing and waited in anticipation and didn't realize she was holding her breath in until she felt Big Lucy nudge her.

"Might want to step back a bit Boss," Lucy said tugging on her elbow.

Athyna took a few steps backwards but didn't make much progress away from the building as she had a deep rooted need to feel the heat of the flames. She absently fingered the ring on her finger as her thoughts led her to the night he carried her into their suite that would be their temporary home until they had one built. The ring that held the promise of forever seemed to burn as she watched the flames leaping from the penthouse suite.

The night was quiet and the street dark except for the fire shooting out the top of the burning building and soon very soon the explosion would come that would crumble the building leaving nothing more than brick and ash. The flaming fuse disappeared into the front of the hotel and they all waited, counting in their heads.

No one was prepared for the rumble of the blast that followed and had them all stumbling backwards as explosion by explosion all the dynamite charges went off and bit of the building shot out into the sky and flames leaped and licked their way amidst a cloud of dust that surrounded the collapsing building.

Athyna watched for a moment more, feeling free before she turned around and nodded to her group that they should be going as distant sirens were heard. She gave one last look at what used to be the gleaming Hotel of St. Louis and the place that once held such a place in her heart and still she could only think of him as they disappeared into the shadows of the night.

Saterday morning, A single ray of sunshine hits Sonny face as he wakes slowy in his apart to the sound of birds cheaping out his window, Rows over and put the pillow over his head trying to get some rest on his day..the Telephone rings

Sonny slowly gets up and answer it,

Mintues later Sonny find his self Already in his car , Driving ...

Damn! working once again on a day off..

Rubbing his head Fustrated, but a good coffee will brighting things up.

Picks The_Guvnor at his apartment as told.. Guvnor jumps in the car.

Guvnor- Well you dont look to happy to see me..

Sonny- sorry bro, Goodmorning, I was just hoping to relax today.

Guvnor- Yea i know, i was kinda looking forward to relaxing today with a cold one.. So whats it that got us up at 7 in the morning..

Sonny Offers guvnor a couple of coffee

Sonny- Well i really dont know, all i know is its urgent, I was just told to report  to HQ ASAP, with you also..

Guvnor- Smile's , oh okay, well we better get going.

Sonny and The_Guvnor arrive at the Compound 10mintues later,

walk past the gaurds and to The Godfather Office

Where The Godfather , Athyna and Jake has been waiting for them..

Godfather sits behind the desk with athyna on his right and jake on his left

Godfather- Goodmorning Nice to see you guys have made it, whats with the sad faces?

Sonny- Oh nothing just had a long night..rubs his head..

Godfather- Well i wont be calling you to here on your day off if it wasnt important.. Smiles

However i sure youre wondering what is it that is so important, so ill cut to it..

 Godfather Explains the Misson

So are you guys up to for the job?

Sonny- Well ..

Guvnor- Cuts him off Of course sir, Anything for the family.

 Looks at sonny

 Godfather- Perfect! trust me, this Favor wont be forgotten.. You may go

 Sonny and Guvnor walks out the office, as soon as the door close's behind them, Guvnor puts his arm around Sonny as they walk

Sonny- what the Hell was that!

 Guvnor- Sonny youre like a brother to me, i love ya, but you have to relized that when the Godfather ask you to do something, then ask you personally , you do it without qeustion.

 Smiles at Sonny Bro you got alot to learn if you wanna make it in this life of ours..

Two ours later All the Don's and Consigliere's, Gather at a Family owned Hotel,Inculding the Godfather,

 Sonny and The Guvnor Stands out the Doors where the meeting is being held.. Athyna Walks up

 Athyna-Guys No one is to come in here or out till i give the word..

 Sonny- Yes ,as he catches her eyes when she walks past him , continue Looking as she open the doors and enters the meeting.

Guvnor- What was that?

 Sonny- Um nothing, Smiles

Guvnor Shakes his head

Sonny-What?

Mintues later They hear a Window Blust with the sound of Tommy guns..

Sonny- What The F..

Sonny and Guvnor kick the doors open with shot guns ready , to already see The Godfather and many others taking Cover while Athyna and Batman Flipping the table over , Pulling guns out from no where and shooting at the four guys dressed as janitors with gun in there hands , standing on a window cleaning elevator..

Guvnor Start Firing Hiting one guy as he falls out the window..

Sonny Runs to Check if the Godfather Alright,

Godfather- just Shot in the leg but ill live ,been threw wrost,

Athyna- SONNY, you and Guvnor Go ,get the Godfather out of here, me and Batman got these guys..

Sonny- Sure, Bro lets go,

Guvnor Pick the Godfather over his Shoulders

Guvnor-Sorry Sir.

Godfather-Just get me the hell out of here already..

Sonny leads the way out the room with shot gun in hand, as shots seem to quit behind them,

Goes to the elevator, which is across the hall way,

Gets in, and wait to reach the first floor...

Sonny- WTF is taking this damn thing so long.

Guvnor- We're on the 23floor, what do u exspect.

Reaches the first floor, doors side open, they see a guy running towards them

Sonny bout to shoot until he hears a voice

Jake- Whoa whoa , Sonny Its me, What happen up there,

Sonny, Srry but cant tell you the whole story right now, we need to get to a damn car before more hitman comes..

Jake taggs along , they reaches the steps of the hotel.. Cars Pull up, and they hear shots as Hitmen are Running out of nowhere shooting..

Jake, and the Guvnor Helps the Godfather in the Limo..

While sonny Covers them.. Sonny Drops his shot gun and pul out two Pistols from his waist, shooting two more hit man as he jumps in the limo..

Guvnor Yells to driver- GO NOW!!!

Driver steps on it..

Jake- now what the fuck was that guys..

Guvnor.. i dont know, four guys starting shooting at the middle of the damn meeting.

Sonny- Looks like a hit to me,

Guvnor- who you think was behind it..

Jake- no idea, But this is our city, and they must not know who their fucking with..

Arrives to the Hospital Mintues later..

Jake runns in to make a call,

While Guvnor carries the godfather in, people staring at them,

Sonny- you think this is a good idea leaving the godfather here, im sure this is the first spot they would check to get a second try.

Jake- dont worry bout it, i got guys coming ASAP, and ill stay . you guys go to the compound and try to figer out who set this up..

Guvnor- alright you got it..

 30 mintues later Guvnor and Sonny Arrives at the Compound, running in to the meeting hall to already find The Batman and his crew with guns in hand, and Athyna at the center of the table,

Athyna- alright, I dont care how you do it, But i want the guy who set this up dead now!

Batman- Agree

Sonny- Well you give me and The_Guvnor the guys and we'll take care of it..

Tm-Whoa Sonny you sure you can handle this, i mean youre just a mademen.

Guvnor- Yea he is, but i got his back, we can handle it.!

Athyna- alright its settled , Guvnor ,you and Sonny Get the guys and find...

Hear the sound of cars pulling up fast, doors opening and gun shots ring out..

Sonny- Looks like they brung the fight to us,....

Guvnor Looks at Sonny

Ready Bro?

Sonny- Hell Yea!

Athyna, Batman and every one else pulls guns out and Points at the doors ready to start shooting at the first guys that runs threw them ..

Door open blusted open....

Shots ring out....

Bonaserita was born in Sicily in 1900, into a very poor family. A few years later, her father decided that they should move to America where they can start a new life. Sadly - even in their new found home in Empire Bay - they couldn't escape poverty. While walking in park, Bonaserita met a man named Grif, who had a gang.They quickly became friends.Bonaserita and Grif became close friends and have always looked out for each other; they now trust each other with their lives.

Few years later Bonaserita´s father dies. Realazing that she has to take care of family she searchs for job and turns to Grif.
Bonaserita turns new page in her life and joins Grif´s family.

Bonaserita was hardworking and she moved up through ranks in family fast. First she became Gangster, 3 days later Goomba. For 5 days she was Earner and for 8 Wise Guy. Bonaserita became trusted member of family really quick.

One day while Bonaserita was still sleeping in her house she got a call. It was Grif:

Hello Bonaserita.

Bonaserita says:

Hi Grif. Let me guess you want me to take care of something. Should i bring gun?

Nah, its nothing like that. Come to local Red Team bar. I will be waiting for you.

Bonaserita was suprised and a bit afraid.
She takes car and drives in front of Red Team Bar. She goes in and sits for a table where already Grif was sitting with his RHM and LHM.
She shakes hands with them and than sits.

What did you need sir?

Grif looks at Bonaserita with smile on his face.

Today is day when you will be offically member of Red Team.

After few questions Grif said Bonaserita to stand up and to extend her arm. Then Grif takes little knife and cuts her hand. Few blood drops fell on strange card. Grif takes that card and lights then puts it in Bonaserita`s hand and says:

Repeat these words after me:

May my soul burn in hell like this card if i betray my family and my city.

Bonaserita repeats words and says.

I will never betray family and city. If you tell me to kill my brother i will do it without asking a question.

Grif, his RHM Johnny and LHM Ant conradulated Bonaserita.

That day was day which Bonaserita will remember forever.

The Mark


As the sweat builds up on his forehead it begins to gather in clusters sending drips down into his
eyes. He looks down and slides the back of his left hand across his forehead leaving a water stain on
his cuff. He laughs under his breathe then says out loud, "Just what I needed." He sits back down
in the white leather chair he was waiting in for the past twenty minutes. On the table lies a bowl of
hard candies and a newspaper. Every time he wants to reach for a candy or the paper he tells himself
it could be a test, "You never when the don could be testing you."

The dons right hand opens the two large wooden doors. He looks directly at the man sitting in the white
leather chair. As he stairs directly into the mans eyes the right hand says, "He's ready for you, bring
the newspaper."

The man jumps out of the chair so fast he nearly falls over forward with momentum. He takes two steps
towards the door before turning back to grab the newspaper. As he picks it up a small piece of paper
falls out of it. He turns his head to read it, "John Smith - 5:15." He quickly picks up the piece of paper
and places it back into the folds of the newspaper. He grabs that area firmly to not allow the paper to fall out
again. He then turns and quickly walks towards the Don who he can now see sitting behind a desk on the far end
of the room through the open doors.

"Hello BigEasy, have a seat." The don said as he clipped two cigars. The don put one cigar in his mouth and
placed the other on the desk. BigEasy leaned over the desk grabbing the box of matches. As he strikes one
against the box the don smiled and leaned in. After lighting the dons cigar BigEasy lit his own. They both enjoyed
a few puffs, "Cuban Heaven" the don exclaimed. "BigEasy, I need you to take care of a problem. Open that paper up."
As BigEasy unfolds the paper he already knows he is after the note he noticed earlier. "The City prison, need I say
more?" BigEasy thinks for a moment then responds, "No." "Now get out of her," the don said.

As BigEasy walks out he looks down at his watch then thinks to himself, "5:15? That's in two hours!" After this realization
he begins to walk much quicker.  

BigEasy raises his collar as he walks towards the prison, he knows more than one of these guards, it would be a stretch to say
he'd never been arrested before. He checks his watch, "5:14." "Right on time" He thinks to himself as three paddy wagons pull up.
All of the wagons seem to be an endless supply of guards. As the last guard leaves the paddy wagon they all face the same one.
A man steps out, chains around his arms, legs, and body.

BigEasy turns away and whispers to himself, "Suicide, this is suicide."

TheBigEasy takes two pistols from his belt while turning to face the guards.

"Live for nothing or die for something, your call guards" He screams as he walks towards the guards firing his guns.

A nice relaxing afterNoonin the city of St.L, Sounds of Cars and Trucks Fills the air..

 A car Pulls up a few blocks away with Three Men Sitting in it, Look like their waiting for something,

A Cigar get tossed out the driver car Window,

Sonny- I Swear why do we get stuck with these Jobs.. I like Action.. Not, Not this..

The third Guy speaks from the back sit,

Antony- Mayb cause we're the best there is, or just the right guys for the job..

He says as he Finish off his cup of coffee..

Sonny-Well We dont get paid enough for this, Smiles at the guy in the passenger sit,

Guvnor- Mayb or you just waste Your cash on the cars and the women

Taps the side of the Sonny's car..

Sonny- Watch it, i just Waxed it... and its not any car, Dont talk about her like that..

Rubs the steering wheel

Antony- HER?!

Sonny Looks back at Antony

Sonny- Yea her, And i wasnt talking about your mother this time, Mayb later ill go to her place.

Antony Opens his mouth to say something

Guvnor cuts him off with his Laugh

Guvnor- Well when you two ladys Are Done let just get this over with shall we?

Sonny- Sure, Antony Dont for get to tell your mom ill be over Later

Laughs as they pull off,

Antony- Anyways, Where we headed..

Guvnor- To a Casino, Not one of ours, but the family is interested in it..

Antony- What r we to do

Sonny-What do you think?

Antony- Oh well what if he dont Pay up or something,

Guvnor- Then we have Orders..

Antony- But..

Sonny- Shut..

Guvnor Cuts them off, and looks at soony, then turns and looks at Antony, Enough qeustions Alright..

Antony- Alright Alright,

Sonny- Why the Hell am i always the Driver..

Guvnor- Well This is your baby Remember.

Laughs and Taps the cars again.

Sonny- Bro Let that be the last time you Disrespect her like that..

Antony- What the Hell is with this Her, cutt it out already, Its getting Creppy ..

Antony and Guvnor Laughs as they Ride with the wide.

20mintues later they pull in front of a Casino,

Sonny- Wow i can see why the family want this,.. Its HUGH.

Guvnor- Yup i can picture the family hanging out here.

Antony- HELL YEA

They enter the casino , walks threw to the elevator, up to the Owners Office

Knocks on the door, Somebody answers the door but opens it half way,and pokes his head out,

Male- Who the hell are you Guys

Guvnor-Godfather BGJ sent us..

Male looks in the office at the owner behind him

Then looks back at the guvnor

Male- Get the Hell out of here!!

Closes the door in their face..

Guvnor looks at both sonny and Antony stand on each side of him, them shakes his head and faces the door..

Kicks the door open, Rushes in and Chokes the male who answered the door with one hand.

The Owner Goes for a gun on his deak,

Sonny- I would try that if i was you..

Looks at Antony,

Antony have a pistol pointed at the Owner.

Owner steps back toward the large glass window,with his hands up.

Sonny Sits on the edge of his desk faces the owner..

Sonny- Well As you Know Our Family want to buy you out,

Owner- I already Told your Boss he can Kiss my ass, cause im not going no where, Im not scared of you so called Gangsters..

Guvnor Looks at the owner.. while still choking the other guy,

Guvnor- So called?

Throws the Guys against the wall with the hand he was choking him with,

Then walks over slowly and Pushes the owner out the window, Holding by his neck as the owner hangs over the ground below..

Sonny- Now as you may have notice, My Friend here Have a very Strong Arm, but he cant keep that up forever so ..

Guvnor- Good Bye.

Owner- Alright alright, Ill sell..

Sonny- now thats more like it,

Guvnor throw the owner half way across the room..

Guvnor- Now lets get the Hell out of here, Stop to get a drink somewhere before we report back to the Compoud

Antony- Yes Sir..

They walks out the Ex Owner Office,

Sonny Pats Antony on the back, nice Work there.

Antony- ME? No That Guy

Pointing at the Guvnor

Antony- Picking Guys up with one hand, and throw then like 50ft away..AWESOME..

Guvnor Smiles..

They reach the car... Gets in and Antony Slamms the door..

Sonny- Whoa Man, watch it..  This my ..

Guvnor- Yea we know bro Its your Baby,  whatever Now lets go.. Its Almost dark..

They pulls off in the sunset with the sound of Antony Laughing..

There is never any time to dilly daddle around, everything has to be precise and mapped out to the letter or else something could go wrong, terribly wrong. The only idea that eases everyone’s mind is the fact that Fox is a serious rationalist; anything and everything she does is planned, that is how she works. Her mind is always racing, trying to compete with her own thoughts in order to come up with the best most efficient solutions. Her family calls her the mastermind for a reason, they see how she works; they worry for her sanity and quite frankly grow scared of her talents. With all that aside, they knew they were safe with her; never went anywhere without her, she is their golden ticket and they never wanted to be stuck in a situation without her. When there was a problem they went to her, she always knew what to do and they tended to fall back on the iron blanket she offers. In fact, it is the reason why they were all there hiding in wait for the perfect time to pounce. There is a problem and the family needs something, they went to Fox like they always did and explain the situation; this is her solution.  

When you needed something, you need it bad; bad enough to do the unthinkable…to risk everything.

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Why does it always seem there is something wrong? I constantly have to deal with something, seems there is never any time to just practice acts and mess around with her circus family. No, everything was so serious now; when she first found her way to Mr. Knot she was lost and in dire need of company, being welcomed in with open arms had brought such joy to her. She realized she was no longer alone in the world when she met up with various freaks to learn the tricks and trade of a circus. A smile always paints her face for she is always in a chipper mood, finally feeling she belonged, she was constantly eager to please and did all that she could to keep the circus running. When there was a threat she solved it immediately, she most certainly did not want to jeopardize her chance at happiness; however, as time passes and various instances occur, Fox grows tired of having to fix so much. She never complains though and bites her tongue; she loves her family, the ones that took her in and never wants to lose that.

She had her goal set in her mind clearly and she was ready to succeed no matter what the cost, no way would she allow any room for failure. Focusing away from her thoughts she feels vibrations, suddenly she hears a group of running feet and she plants herself to the dirt ground. Her distraction of fireworks lit off, the loud noise and the amazing burst of colors is indeed a circus way to distract.  The loud crackling gave them the cover they need and they shot down all the guards, the first wave of protection was down, only four more levels to go. Pulling herself out of the dirt she flips her way up the luscious grass and signaled the rest of her team to follow; they all had a talent for acrobats and it seemed to always be useful.

The show begins as they land perfectly in front of the oncoming guards; everyone starts their acts and played off from one another as they confuse the glaring guards. Her horse of thunder comes galloping in and she jumps on before doing a back flip and land standing on her beauty. She pulled her gun out during the flip and now had it pointing at the leading guard’s forehead, simultaneously her fellow family members did the same at the other guards. Walrus the Fatty pulls his gun out of his mouth, what he was known for; Harry Marry pulls hers out of her bosom that was covered up by her beard. The Muscle Twins pulled each other’s out from their pockets while Larry the Twist had his gun pointing out from between his legs along with his head. Hissing Sarah screams as she searched for hers, she never was good at keeping track of her gun but she always seemed to wound her pray with her screeching sounds anyways. The guard’s bodies thudded against the ground as they fell to their death, only three more obstacles to overcome.

The building stood tall and firm in front of them, it is intimidating to them all as they think about what they are about to do. Closing in on the left side of the building, the calculated weakest spot, they breathe heavy as they anticipate their countdown but soon grasp control by lowering their heart beat. They were adrenaline junkies but they certainly knew how to handle their high and stay focus on the task at hand, they have done this too many times. Loud thumping was shaking the ground and soon an elephant burst through the surrounding trees in full speed and rams right into the building, shattering the walls. Everyone runs through and shoots at their known targets at the same time before spurting up the stairs.

Three of them went to the right to take down the threats there while the other four, including her, went to the left to take on their pray. As her team were fighting she snuck off to do her task at hand, she tossed two smoke bombs so she would be invisible and make her way to the room that held everything. Coming up to the area of more guards she slinks behind each one and breaks their neck before slipping through the door.

The sight was beautiful, there it is, all of it, all of her family’s gold, money, and drugs. A bad trade had gone down and unfortunately led to them being robbed; Mr. Knots could never find out about such a thing or there be a chance they all lose their heads. Fox planned everything in record time, they only had roughly a few minutes before a new wave of guards came flooding in. The family came back in unity as Norton the Elephant splashes water at the window signaling that he is at the meeting place that Diego led him. This is their queue to start loading Norton; as the materials progressively dissipate they start to hear commotion and realize it is time for them to go. As they hear the door opening they had already jumped on Norton, they cut it close but they were free and with it their treasure.

Congratulations to you all!!

First place we have FOX

Second Place goes to TheBigEasy

Third Place goes to Sonny & Bonaserita!

Wonderful job everyone. This weekend was fun and St. Louis thanks you all!