One with the shadows we are
The 1979 movie, The Warriors was catchy and full of gang fighting and action. So, I'm giving it a shot to write a story about it.
Here in the story, a loner moved into NYC and there, he formed a gang as he went through hell meeting new challenges and gangs all over NYC. Not to mention the entire story will be his POV. Remember that.
Disclaimer: The Warriors belong to their creators.
Chapter 1: In the Darkest Night
Queens, Jackson Heights, 1980...
Dark...is the night...
Breezy...is the wind...
Busy...are the streets...
Homeless...are the hobos...
And violent...is the entire area...
From a rooftop, I watched and wonder. "Will I survive here?"
For some reason, I recall one thing. Being a stowaway in some ship that took me to this place that people call, New York City. Fleeing was worth it.
Upon arrival, I moved around being one with the shadows as I hid and observed.
Various gang fights which they call, bopping, looting, mugging, dealing, leaving burners on some buildings and many more. Is this how they all survived?
NYC has 5 boroughs and the one I am currently in is in Queens. Current location in the borough is Jackson Heights.
One thing's for sure, gangs have their own turfs but they visit any territory just for trouble.
I carry nothing when I fled. Though the only possessions I brought are only a pair of twin katanas. And the only thing I wore is a ninja suit consisting of a black T-shirt with a wrap over front jacket worn over it, black trousers, black sash belts and black gauntlets. I even wore black socks and running shoes. Plus, a cloak that covers my head and hides my weapons and a hood that covers my face except the eyes.
I feel like a stranger in this area due to my attire. And here, I need to survive. But how...that is the thing as I observed some more...
Then...
I hear something. Threats. Cussing. I gazed around and saw an alley. Believing it to be where it came from, I sprinted and jumped roof to roof and saw the scene.
In the alley, 4 lads are cornered by 6 gangsters as one of them spoke up, "You fucks better have the money now or we'll fuck yo ass down!"
"Yeah! Remember who you're dealing with! You're dealing with the Turnbull AC's! Ya digging it?" The second one spoke up as he drew out a chain like weapon and spun it around once in front of them. "Chill man. Just give us until tomorrow. We're close to having the money ready for you." One of the victims begged. "Fuck that! You reached the deadline and now, time for some bopping!" The third Turnbull AC gang member spoke up as he tried to bop him but he dodged and bopped him and soon, 6 against 4 as brawling took place but it was short lived due to numbers.
From the roof, "Time to make my move." I thought as I swiftly went down and stealthy headed to the alley.
There, the Turnbull AC's took out chain weapons. "This is what happens if you try to fuck with us!" The first Turnbull AC gang member spoke as he swung the chain preparing to lash onto the beaten down lads when, "KSH! KSH! KSH!"
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!" All heard it and turned to see one of the AC's lying on the ground clutching his body. "The fuck?" He exclaimed when, "KSH!" Another went down to his left and, "KSH!" another to his right as intense music was being played for this scene. "Tha fuck is going on?" the fourth AC panicked. "I don't know. Whoever you are, show your fucking face!" The first AC shouted. Then, they heard a voice.
"I don't need to show my face. Try to find me. I'm hiding around here. Should be easy for you." Upon hearing that, the remaining 3 AC's split up while the 4 victims just lie on the ground until one of them noticed me in the shadows. I quietly approached a Turnbull AC and grabbed his head and pulled him into the darkness. Beatings took place drawing the attention of the last 2. "Aw crap! Rev's down!" The fourth AC exclaimed as he and the first one covered each other's back as they can hear jumping. "Shit...how are we gonna find him..." The first AC thought as they looked around the alley.
Then, I made my move.
I jumped down behind them and they turned around only to see me grab their heads and bashing them onto each other knocking them out. The battle is over.
All 6 Turnbull ACs are knocked out as I helped the lads up. "Thanks man. You got wicked skills." The first one exclaimed. "Yeah. How the hell did you do all those sneak attacks?" asked the second. I looked at them for a moment. Then, "Look around you. What do you see?" They looked around but don't understand. "Oh come on! I only see damn streets and alleys stuff!" The third one exclaimed.
"Wrong. You are seeing the darkness and shadows. I used all these to my advantages and defeated my opponents swiftly and silently." I explained. That impressed them. "Cool. So, what are you doing here and what's your name?" asked the fourth lad.
"It's a long story. One thing's for sure, I fled my home and moved into the shadows all the way here avoiding all kinds of conflicts happening all over the city. Now you tell me what is going on." I already shared out my point as the first lad helped me in understanding. "So as you know, you knocked out those Turnbull ACs. A bald-headed gang from Gunhill. One of the 21 major gangs and heavy sets in this entire city. About a hundred gangs all lived around the place and everyday and night, loads of shit goes down between all the various gangs."
It seems interesting as I listened intently. "I seem to have found a new path." I thought. "So, why are you here?" asked the second lad. "At first I don't know what I'll do once I arrived but now, I think I do."
"Wait...you also want to-"
"Exactly." The lads were speechless as, "Seeing all this shit going on makes me wanna get into some action. So, you guys in?"
"Hold on, why the fuck should we part of this?" asked the fourth lad. "Simple. Once you join me, you will learn everything from me. How to use the darkness as your ally, how to move in and through the shadows and how to kill swiftly and silently."
"Whoa...you're wicked man. So, who are we killing?" asked the third lad.
"You'll find out soon enough. So, you digging it?" I asked. All looked at each other for a moment. Then, "You have our word."
"Excellent."
"But you have not answered the second part of my question." The fourth lad stated.
"Right. Who am I?" I asked. "You can all call me...
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"Shogun. And when we become one as a gang, we will be a force to reckon with, a silent and deadly army. Tonight, we are known as...
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"The Ninjas."
And now, the gang is formed and it's time to get started. Need to do some research on the dialogue. In the movie, all the gangs talk with some slang that I need to work on in this story. Reviews appreciated.