Angels of the City

Chapter/Episode 1

Imagine two brothers. They are different in so many ways yet they have a bond that can never be broken. In their young lives they had been through everything and come out of the other side. They had test after test hurtled towards them and it didn't even seem to scratch the surface. Their bond grew stronger and stronger nothing could ever break that.

Not even leaving their home where they had lived for the first 23/25 years of their life.

The biggest test for them was still to come. The two brothers had got themselves involved with something they shouldn't have. They were in too deep to free themselves. They were running out of options but there was one option left.

They had to take the final option otherwise their brotherly bond could have a destructive finale.

….

The rain was lashing down in the dark night as large camper van turned left onto the motorway. The van skidded just slightly as turned and straightened up.

A foot pressed hard onto the speed pedal increasing the distance the van traveled to the maximum. As the windscreen wipers went from side to side a young man leaned his head back through the window and wound the window shut.

An assertive voice spoke "Are they still behind us?"

The young man reached back to grab a towel to dry his head. His jet black hair was dripping wet from the velocity of the rain.

The assertive voice increased in volume snapping "Cody. Are they still behind us?"

Cody Rhodes was around six foot two and was an average size. He had short jet black hair. He was the younger of the two brothers. Cody was a very nervous guy. He would make sure that he had John there to make sure he was safe in tough situations. That being said he wasn't afraid to be there for John when the shoe was on the other foot. His brother meant everything to him.

Cody frantically answered "I couldn't see there was too much rain. Just keep driving John."

John Cena was the older brother of Cody. John had taken his father's surname whereas Cody had chosen to keep their mother's maiden name. Names meant nothing when the bond between the two of them was this strong.

John Cena was two years older than Cody. He was roughly the same height but was a much larger man. He wasn't overweight he was muscular, very muscular. He had spent a lot of time in the gym building up a lot of upper body strength. John had gone from job to job for five years. He worked in construction but his stubborn attitude had lost him quite a few jobs. As far as other people went John was a nice guy. He could take any trouble coming his way but when it came to his little brother then it was a whole different story.

The frantic John Cena increased the speed again trying to pull further away from his pursuers. John turned to Cody and asked "So you are saying to keep driving?"

The young Cody answered "Yeah just keep driving and fast."

The muscular older brother used the bottom of his soaking wet t shirt to wipe the sweat from his forehead before replying "Ok just one question? WHERE AM I DRIVING TO?"

Cody stood up and walked into the back of the camper vans living area. He looked around the small space and replied in a panic stricken voice "John we have everything we need here. We can drive anywhere start a new life where no one knows us or more importantly anything about us."

He threw the damp towel to the back of the van and started to root around in the cupboard. He pulled out a map and said "John pick a number between 1 and 106."

John kept his eyes on the road and shouted "73"

His younger flicked through the pages shouting "Whatever is the biggest city on the page that is where we will go."

He continued to flick through until he found page 73. His eyes scanned through and found their destination.

Cody walked back to the front and sat in the passenger seat. John glanced to him and asked "So little bro where are going?"

Cody smiled "John we are going to New York City"

…..

New York City is one of the most famous cities in the entire world. It is the stage for many films, many shows there is even songs about the big apple. With all the commercialism involved with the city the people of the city are sometimes forgotten.

Some things in the city just seem right the cars in the street, the shops and apartment buildings all little things that make city life so interesting yet simple.

There is an area of New York known as the Upper East Side. Like many areas of New York it was a building filled area of the city. However it was a place for the people. There were small little restaurants, shops, little coffee houses that just shouted out warmness and friendliness. There were little bars that were a social meeting place. People made friends, hung out even took a date there once in a while.

One bar in particular is a perfect example.

The bar is called Angels. The outside of the bar was clean and looked after well. The door was a bright red but it was never shut. As you walked in the wall was covered with pictures and art. Some of the art was pacifically picked out from artist around the country. However there was one wall that was pacifically for the regulars of the bar to put their own art work. It was something that the owner of the bar felt very passionate about. He wanted everyone to feel a part of his bar. It was always a dream of his to own a bar.

Sheamus 0'Shaunessy was the owner of Angels. He had come from Dublin Ireland because it was his dream to live and work in the United States of America. He had grown up on in a rough area there was nothing that he couldn't empathize with or advise on. That's why everybody seemed to like him so much.

For a friendly guy you didn't want to get on his bad side. He had strong ethics and those ethics were very important to him. He was very tall and very easy to see. He had bright ginger hair both on his head and face. His body tone was a bright white but his appearance didn't bother him and it didn't bother the people that mattered to him.

The red headed Sheamus had been cleaning his bar all morning. He opened the bar in the morning he liked having people around. His bar that clean and that well put together that it could also pass as a coffee shop or even a restaurant. It was a family friendly place.

He finally finished cleaning down the sides. His eyes glanced towards the door as he heard a voice say "Hey Sheamus got something else for the wall."

Sheamus replied in his strong Irish voice "Thanks Fella. You definitely keep that wall looking fresh."

The man had long and very unique hair. It seemed to display all the colors of the rainbow. The guy's name was Jeff Hardy. He was very unique. No one would stop him from being who he was and being who he wanted to be. He was born an individual and that's how he wanted it to stay.

Jeff sat down at the bar and carefully placed his abstract art picture on the side. The pale looking bar owner walked around and said "What will it be then Jeff?"

The keen artist placed his pencils and art tools on a bar stool and answered "Just an orange henry please. Oh I have some good news. I have an interview with one of the gallery's"

Sheamus prepared Jeff's drink as he replied in a cheerful voice "Congratulations Jeff. I know how much your art means to you.

The rainbow haired artist answered "Well it's only for a job working there for now but if I get the job then maybe I can show them some of my work."

The southern Irish barmen replied "Well they would be fools not to notice your talent. You deserve a chance."

Their conversation was interrupted by two girls and a guy walking through the door.

A young girl with long red hair ran round the bar and tightly hugged Sheamus. "Hey my little Irish teddy bear."

He hugged her back and answered "Hey Maria always happy to see you but I have a bone to pick with you."

Jeff started to laugh and say "Uh oh Ria, watch out."

Maria Kanellis was a very sweet and lovable girl. She was always there for her friends and loved to spend time with them. She was very attractive and slim but had a natural look about her.

She had a cute grin on her face as tried to look innocent. She giggled "What have I done?"

The Irish Sheamus smiled as he said "Well sweetie, when you saw me in town the other day you ran up and hugged me and called me that lovely little nickname and gave me a hug. That was really nice but I went to get a coffee and a guy came over and sat with me."

She interrupted and asked "What's wrong with that?"

He walked over and leaned on her shoulder saying "Well as he sat there he started to rub my leg saying "Give me a call sometime Teddy Bear."

Maria hugged Sheamus again and softly said "I'm so sorry. I will only call you that here from now on."

The five of them all laughed. Jeff leaned his head back "Hey Candice, Ted what you up to?"

The blonde haired Ted DiBiase was from a very well to do family. His father owned one of the biggest companies in the United States. Ted never was without what he wanted growing up but what he really wanted was to do things for himself and be out there living alone.

DiBiase sat down next to Jeff and said "Candice is making me go shopping with her. I hate shopping. Those malls are always so packed."

Candice slapped Ted on the back of the head saying "Quit your whining. You was all for it last night."

Candice Michele had long black hair. She always looked so glamorous and well put together. She never failed to get plenty of attention from guys she was an extremely attractive women. Being a model for one of the most popular fashion magazines in the country helped as well.

She had been dating Ted for a couple of months but she loved living with her roommate Maria too much for it to turn into anything serious.

Ted held the back of his head and replied "Oh yeah I was all for it last night. What were you doing when I agreed to this?"

The sexy model answered "Well I was trying on some of the lingerie for a shoot I have Friday."

Ted slapped his hand on the bar "Exactly. I was about to pass out watching you pose in the mirror. I needed some of the good loving."

Candice smiled sweetly at him as she walked over and placed a soft kiss on his lips. Suddenly she started to pinch his cheeks and say "Well If that is the case you owe me otherwise the only way you will get to see me like that again is if you buy a magazine."

Jeff smirked "That sounded so wrong."

The unimpressed Candice slapped Jeff's shoulder and snapped "Shut up Jeffery Nero Hardy."

Jeff started to moan "Don't full name me it really freaks me out."

Candice flicked her hair and smiled "Shut up then."

She pinched Ted's ear and dragged him out of the door.

Maria, Jeff and Sheamus all waved "Bye Ted. Hope you have fun."

They all laughed and Sheamus went off to clean some glasses.

The red headed Maria sat next to Jeff and took a sip of her drink. "So Jeff what's going on with you?"

He turned his stool around and answered "Well I have an interview at one of the gallery's on Friday. I'm so nervous though."

Maria's voice suddenly went high pitch "WELL DONE JEFF. You have no reason to be nervous. Look at that wall art is your passion anyone can see that."

He shuffled on his stool a little before replying "That's not the thing. I hate formal situations I have to wear a suit, be on time and be all well-spoken. It's just weird."

The beautiful Maria stroked her neck as she tried to think of a solution. A look came across her face as if a light had come on over it. She stood up and pulled Jeff up as well.

Her sweet voice spoke "I will prep you."

Jeff looked confused. He asked "What do you mean?"

She softly took his hand and said "Come to our flat tomorrow and wear and bring everything you are going to for your interview."

His face was still very confused. "This makes no sense."

She sternly spoke "I am you friend Jeff trust me. Just do it and take it seriously and you can't fail to impress them on Friday."

He shook his head and said "Ok Ria I trust you. I will see you tomorrow."

He shouted thank you to Sheamus before getting up and walking out.

Maria shouted after him "Jeff be there for four o clock on the dot."

He saluted back to her and walked out of the bar.

She sat back down and looked worried towards Sheamus.

His Irish eyes looked at her and asked "What is it sweet pea?"

The gorgeous red haired answered "I need to learn about art and fast."

…..

Like most neighborhoods there wasn't a police station too far away. Each officer had a duty and an oath to protect and serve the people of New York City.

A large man shouted into an office "Officer Orton get out here."

A slightly tanned man sighed and got up out of his chair. He walked out office and stood in front of the sharply dressed police sergeant.

He respectfully spoke "Yes Sergeant Laurinitus."

The sergeant snapped "You call me Sir, Do you understand."

Officer Randy Orton was 25 years old. He had been a police officer for two years but no one seemed to respect him. He was sent on the calls that no one else wanted. All the rubbish jobs at the station and in the community would fall to him. He just had to take whatever the other officers said to him. Just nod his head and get on with his job.

He answered "Yes Sir."

Laurinitus snapped "Good. I have job for you."

Randy gritted his teeth knowing what to expect "What is it Sir?"

Police Sergeant John Laurinitus snapped "There is a camper van parked up and it is getting in a lot of peoples way. The person who rang to complain said that he thinks two men are planning to live there. Get there now and move them on."

Randy nodded his head and said "Yes Sir.

….

Cody and John were looking very scruffy and untidy. They had been travelling a few days sleeping in the van, washing in public bathrooms eating in diners or at the side of the road. They had traveled a long way.

John sat up from underneath the table. All he was wearing was a pair of boxers. Cody looked up from where he was sleeping and shouted "Dude keep a cover around you when you stand up, just got a shot of your meat and two veg."

The muscular John pulled his trousers on and replied "Sorry dude."

They both glanced nervously towards the door as they heard the door knock.

Cody started to shake a little and asked "You don't think they have found us already?"

His older brother was a lot calmer. "Believe me Cody they wouldn't be knocking."

John pulled on a t shirt as Cody quickly got dressed.

He answered the door and saw Officer Randy Orton stood there. Randy was wearing the traditional police uniform. Navy blue shirt and a jet black trousers and shoes.

Randy assertively spoke "May I come in please."

John answered "Of course officer."

He stood out of the way and let Randy in.

Randy put on an assertive voice and said "You can't keep this van here. I am afraid you have to move it."

John replied "Why do we have to move it?"

Randy tried to put on the bad cop routine "Look I'm not here to…"

The annoyed John said "Well?"

Randy lowered his tone and took off his hat. "I can see the two of you are living here so what's going on?"

Cody started stuttering a little. John placed his hand on his shoulder to calm him down and to silently say "I will handle this."

John lied, "Look we have had a massive falling out with our family they have cut us off. Everything we own is in this camper van. We have no money and no home and we ran out of petrol which is why we have stopped here."

Randy felt a little sorry for the two brothers. "That's horrible. The thing is you can't keep the van here and to be honest short of forking out a ton of money for car parks in the city center there isn't many places you can park up."

The nervous Cody said "So what are we supposed to do?"

Randy rubbed the back of his head before saying "Would you like to stay in the city? I mean it isn't the worst place to start a new life."

John answered "Well we wanted to get as far away from … our family as possible so with the petrol almost running out this is pretty much it."

The officer rubbed his chin and said "I shouldn't be doing this but I know a place that has apartments available and if you sold the van that would cover a lot of rent, even if it looks like it's about to fall apart. Would you be interested?"

The two brother's voice perked up "Yes we would."

Randy got out his wallet and phone. "I will give you forty bucks for petrol here is my mobile number. Meet me at the high valley car park at six it's on the map. Just remember I have your registration and names John Cena and Cody Rhodes."

Cody quickly said "We didn't give you our names."

Randy laughed "No you didn't but the nougats and crosses league table on that piece of paper did."

John glared back at Cody before Randy said "I Trust you two all right. Don't screw me over."

Cena shook Randy's hand and said "You have my word we will be there."

Randy tipped his hat and walked out of the van.

John and Cody both sat down in there front seats. John looked to his younger brother and said "Now that is the sort of guy that could be a good mate."

His younger brother had stopped shaking "I know I can't believe he did that."

The muscular John replied "Well little brother It looks like were home."

"To our new life."

End of Chapter 1

Finally after months of me trying to plan and work everything out for this story I have got it started lol.

I want to say thank you to Briana and Kalina for all their support and encouragement for this story. They have really helped to drive me onto get this story started and I really appreciate. Thank you to everyone who has helped me with my writing that goes from my friends, readers reviewers, and of course my fan fiction mentor Kelly.

This story is a sitcom style story. The character pairings and interactions are going to be different and interchangeable I really hope I can keep things interesting.

So anyone who reads this story can have an input into what happens in it. I want this to be a story for everyone lol.

I will be writing different characters than I have written about before and I really want to develop the characters as best as I can.

I really hope people can get into this story. I have many storylines for it planned and will always look to add more so any suggestions let me know.

The same goes for characters if there is a character that you would like me to include then just say the word lol. I have a lot of characters lined up but I am sure I have forgot someone lol.

I will look to upload/update at least once a week so expect the next chapter by next Wednesday at the latest lol.

Anyway enough rambling on from me really hope people enjoy this first chapter

Take it Easy and hope you enjoy

Matt