Xiphos takes a step out of his HQ, taking in a breath of the new spring. He exhales with a smile, walks down the few steps leading up to his doorway. He looks down, and takes his sleeve across his new American flag pin. He acquired it that morning, and it was now pinned to his lapel. He begins walking down the street, taking in the beauty of New York City, his home. He sees a woman walking down the street; a small baby in a stroller. He stops the woman, takes the baby from the carriage.

Wait! What are you doing with my baby!?

Xiphos looks at her, and back to the babe, kissing the small child on the forehead. After he is done, he lays the baby back into the stroller. He reaches into his jacket, and pulls a small pamphlet from his inner pocket. "Vote for Xiphos" is all he says. He smiles, and nods his head to the woman. With a smile still painted on his face, he makes his way down the street. He nods to each mafioso he sees, handing them a pamphlet, with his practiced "vote for Xiphos". The looks of confusion amuse him, and he pays them no mind.

Finally he reaches his destination. Despite the hatred of the sacred soap box, he finds himself compelled to use one. His message was not only for the members of the Mafia community, but for the entire city of New York. He looks at the mix of faces before him as he stands on the soap box. Some have already figured out his intent, and await his announcement. Others continue on their business, but it does not bother Xiphos. He will win their attention soon enough.

Brothers, and sisters. Friends, and family. I come to you today with an announcement that lifts my heart.

Xiphos looks around, already seeing people who passed him by moments ago, turn to face him once again.

As you all know, the Mayor of New York has recently been slain, leaving the office vacant, and no one willing to take the position. I, however, do not share the same feelings of those in political office. I have come to you today to garner your support, so that I may take the office, and become the new Mayor of New York City, the greatest city in America.

I know what you all are thinking, that Melvin put me up to this. Mr. Untouchable as he likes to call himself, but I will have you know that it is upon my own free will that I take this chance. However coincidentally though, Melvin and I share some similar interests. For those of you taken with his promises of lawn care, I assure you I will make good on my promise. For any who voice their support, you will be rewarded with complimentary lawn care for life. Brought to you by Fiction, and those hands that carry out our will.

Along with the lawn care, I promise, if I take office, there will be weekly meetings in my families coffee shop for free cookies and juice boxes. You may be guarded against such promises, due to the childish nature, but I assure you, you will think differently once you've tasted one of Clarity's homemade cookies. They're to die for, you have my word. I mean that literally...I once almost suffocated myself when I stuck my head into a large mound of cookies fresh out of the oven. They're that good...not to mention the burn marks I got from that. I don't recommend it. Traditional eating habits is the approach you should take.

I plead with you, good citizens of New York. Make your desires known. Let us see Don Xiphos in the Mayor's seat in the coming days. I can bring more good to the city, but I need your help to get there!

Vote for Xiphos! Vote for an even greater New York!

With those last words, he hops down from his perch, and shoves a fist into the air. Listening to the cheers of the crowd, Xiphos stands at the curb, waiting for those who would voice their support.

Mercury has stayed secluded in her flat due to all the bloodshed lately. Word reached her that the mayor had been slain, among others. Blood ran through the streets of her beloved city. She finally ventured out to get a daily paper when Xiphos handed her a flier and walked down the street.

Vote for Xiphos

She flips it over and looks at the other side. Nothing. Hmmm. She doesn't have to think about this too long as Xiphos begins speaking in the streets. She listens to the speech as Xiphos announces his candidacy for Mayor of New York. Mercury cheers with the crowd when the speech ends!

XIPHOS FOR MAYOR!!!!

Immortal grins and shakes her head. Already kissing the babies huh? I do have to say I like your style so I would gladly give you my vote, but don't ask me to wear any propaganda I don't do buttons.. Immortal shakes her head at the simple thought of being littered with the stuff and gets a chill. so yes vote for Xiphos.

Benji having landed in New York after a hot tip that Jordan was seen wearing a Blue Vest over hears that Xiphos is now running for Mayor of the Big Apple Now this normally wont concern him being from Vegas and all but when oppertunity knocks Benji has to get involved placeing a note with a couple of pictures in an envolope Benji opproches Xiphos and hands them to him.

If you can help me with this matter Xiphos i think i can help see you to a landslide victory in your quest for Mayor

Benji goes to run his hand down his Vest and curses after he realises he is no longer wearing it looking towards Jordans HQ he shakes his fist in the air and shouts

I will get it back Jordan you hear me?

After reading the pamphlet that was placed under one of the wipers of his car, Corbin smiles big.

I don't think there are any other guys who run for this prestigious job, right?

Hmm... will be an easy win for you, Xiphos!

Here you go! My vote goes definitely to Xiphos!

Corbin chuckles by the thought of Xiphos becoming the Major of New York and walks into the nearest bar to celebrate it in advange.

Sitting on tnaryTs throne in the family headquarters, the young king picks up the latest copy of LA Times. Quickly double taking the words posted boldly on the front page he was in disbelief. The front page read: JUICE BOXES AND COOKIES OR BUST!

Eager to read the entire article Joffrey read on, excited to see that a familiar face was running for the prizes position as Mayor of New York.

With juice boxes and cookies as your opening offer, I would like to personally offer the support of King Joffrey to your campaign. If for any good reason you need any of the competitions to lose a few heads in the race, please be sure to contact me. Congrats and great luck, as I'm sure you'll do great things!

Technical listened to Xiphos speech and hears the other cheer out in the crowd about how they too support Xiphos in his campaign for mayor. He starts pumping his fist in the air as Xiphos did. Cheering along with the crowd.

Xiphos! Xiphos! Xiphos! Come on people New York needs a Mayor and Xiphos is the answer!

Technical continuously pumping his fist in the air it seems to be catching on.

You have my vote.

Technical looks out to the crowd.

Not even five minuets in New York and already I see the news, my boss is running for mayor. "Well i'll be a son of a." I couldnt finish my sentence on account of the short pigly man who had nosed his way into my newspaper. "Can I help you?" I demanded "It's a shame don't ya' think." I felt confused "Whaat Xiphos for mayor that sounds more like the way it should be, maybe he could get something done in this city." with that i closed the paper and started walking away. "You mobsters are all the same! Goin' round like your better than everyone well guess what, you aint no Dean Martin and maybe the mayor could do something if you fellas werent so busy ruining this beloved city with you money, drugs, prostitutes and." This was making a scene i had to do something. " Hey buddy, come here i wanna talk to ya." he came over looking pretty upset. "And what the hell do you want!" I smiled "I said i wanted to talk."with that i grabed him by his tie and threw him into the mens room, i followed him putting on my brass knuckles then gave him 2 shots to the jaw. "Are you done with your ramblings about the soon to be mayor of New York?"I asked " Yes" he was bareley able to say. "Good for a second i thought we were gunna have a problem, then you would have been in a bad way my friend." Satisfied that i'd made my point i walked out, already a group of bystanders had crowded around. I picked up my papers and walked away. "Well he's got my vote." I thought walking away. 

“Wonderful speech, my friend.”

Jordan smiled proudly at Xiphos and gestured out to the crowd of people chanting his name with their fists pumping in the air.

“Look at all these people. They love you and worship you. All of the men want to be like you and all of the women want to have your babies.” Jordan quickly added, “Except me, of course.”

In the crowd Jordan spotted Melvin punch a man then shove a campaign flyer in his mouth. The gorgeous Don enjoyed the violent show. If Melvin started a riot the day would be complete, Jordan thought.

“When I heard the old mayor was murdered I figured there was a motive behind it.” Jordan commented to Xiphos. “Great plan, but you could’ve warned me first. I had no idea what was going on when I heard the shots. You should’ve seen me yelling out my window like one of those crazy old ladies in the Bronx.”

As a few people walked by Jordan handed them flyers and said, “Vote for Xiphos.”

From behind a throng of people Benji spys Jordan approch Xiphos she was indeed now wearing the Vest of Destiny and Damn if she didnt fill it out better then he did, Benji began to creep out but noticed Her body gaurds where on high alert and thought better about making his move.

Damn you Jordan i will get my Vest back if its the last thing i do

Benji creeps off towards the nearest bar to drown his sorrows

Kalliope stops to listen as she hears Xiphos giving his political spiel. As she has never really warmed to politics she turns to go, but something stops her. In her head she hears her father's voice "Kalliope, if you dont have a voice, how will you ever be heard?". Kalliiope hums to herself as she reminisces her father and his lectures and how they had always bored her, yet she knew he was right. She walks up to Xiphos and takes a flyer and says "Goodluck to you Sir, you shall have my vote".  She smiles to herself n thinks "There you go Pop, your little girl will be heard". She walks away happily.

Kurtz was wandering through the fine city when he saw all the commotion. Drawn toward Jordan he listened to Xiphos speech and smiled, then he listened to what Jordan had to say and smirked. Approaching New York's new Mayor he smiled and shook his hand.

Xiphos. Mayor of New York eh! My my.

Glancing at Jordan he smiled playfully and then looked back at the newly appointed mayor.

I can't say I want to be you or love you enough to try and bare your children but I am happy to see you in this role. My old man always spoke well of you and I'm sure it would have pleased him to see you here now. I'm sure you'll do a splendid job and make Clarity proud.

Leaning in a little closer he spoke more quietly.

Also I'm sure you'll take a favourable approach to any business and building permits I might need to have pushed through the planning department as the weeks and months unfold. Not that I want to do anything wild and unusual, just that paperwork and red tape can become such a hassle when it comes to trying to get things done. You understand.

Taking a step back he made a point of respectfully shaking Xiphos hand before throwing a cheeky wink at Jordan and stepping back into the crowd.

Don Xiphos, I'd like you to know that your campaign has my full backing and support. And by support I mean responding to your announcement here in the streets vocally. Beyond that I'm far too lazy and unmotivated to contribute funds, hand out "Vote For Xiphos" buttons, or anything that requires any effort whatsoever. Also my felony record prohibits me from voting, so this vocal support is about as good as its going to get. Sorry. But good luck nonetheless my good man.