Paved With Bad Intentions

by Courier999

The year is 1947. Ignacio Pacheco is a private eye looking for the one big case that'll let him retire in comfort when he gets a call from a man named Lennox Macduff about some stolen property. From there, Ignacio is dragged down the rabbit hole into a world of conspiracies and subterfuge. Rated T for violence, language, and mature themes. Set in Earth-H continuity. R&R!

1. Chapter 1

GARGOYLES: Paved With Bad Intentions

Gargoyles and related characters are property of Disney. X-Men and related characters are property of Marvel. The character of Ignacio Pacheco is my property. This is part of the Earth-H continuity.

Chapter 1: The Hook

NEW YORK CITY- 1947:

"It's for you, Mister Pacheco." a secretary announced.

Ignacio Pacheco nodded as he took the phone.

"Pacheco and Sunderland Detective Agency. This is Ignacio Pacheco speaking."

"Hello there, Mister Pacheco. My name is Lennox Macduff, and I wish to report a robbery."

"What was stolen from you?"

"A gargoyle statue from late 10th century Scotland and some rare books. You will be handsomely rewarded for retrieving them."

"Where do you want to meet?"

"The Onyx Club. I'll be paying your cover fee."

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AUTHOR'S NOTE:

If you're wondering, Ignacio Pacheco is in fact related to Rio from my Jem fanfics, as Ignacio is Rio's paternal grandfather. Also, this is going to be a venture into one of my favorite styles- noir fiction.