Mafia

Zanarkand's largest crime family hires a most unlikely person for an even stranger investigation. Read on to find out.... And sassie girl *takes a bow* I thank you. Yes this is my own mafia story. Completely different from hers. Trust me.

Disclaimer: If I did I would be in Hawaii soaking up rays with some hot Asian chick. ____________________________________________________

They were all dead. His clothes were covered in the blood of his enemies. He struggled to maintain his balance as he walked down the wooden stairs of the mansion, clutching to a seemingly fatal wound on his side.

She busted open the grand doors, and rushed to him as he fell. The woman tore off a sleeve of her shirt as to try and cover up the wound. "Why?" Lulu's voice broke. She held him in her arms, like a mother with a child.

He finally opened his eyes and looked into hers. For the first time in a long time, he lifted the blue lensed, silver framed sunglasses, to reveal his eyes. "The girl is safe. Tidus is with her now," he let out a quiet groan.

"Tell me!" She shouted, tears forming under closed eyes.

He reached out with his hand and caressed Lulu's cheek softly. "For you..." with those words, his heart stopped beating and fell silent, never to speak again.

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TWO YEARS AGO....

Downtown Zanarkand was a breeding ground for crime now a days. Rival gangs shot at each other at random, causing an uproar of mayhem, senseless violence and destruction. You would have to eat bullets for breakfast to even set foot here. In the middle of all the sleazy hotels, strip clubs, and taverns, was a solitary office complex.

Inside, the walls were broken down with signs of ageing, bullet holes, and burnt marks made by cigarettes. The floorboards creaked at the slightest step. Even bums resided in some of the empty rooms of the building. At the top of the complex was a Private Investigator's office. The best there ever was and ever will be. The one known, as Auron.

His office was less than neat, however. Papers were scattered all across the desk and floor. Filing cabinets bulged of files, several unopened in years! The plaque on the desk was readable and looks like it was polished just recently. The name read: Auron, Private Investigator.

Auron looked out of his 10 story window and saw a fancy car park next to it. Four people stepped out. One appeared to be female, due to the fact he can see down her dress. "Damn they're big....," he trailed off. "I mean, what's a fancy bunch like that doing in a dump like this," Auron said hastily.

A minute later, there was a knock on the door.

"I'm closed," Auron said without looking at the door.

"You might wanna reconsider," A gruff voice came through.

"Why should I?" his voice irritated.

In an instant, what sounded like tommy gun fire, ripped through the old door. Auron dived for the "safety" of his desk, putting his hands on his bowler hat. The firing then stopped. The door was then knocked down.

"I really hope you didn't hit him," an woman's irritated voice broke the silence.

"Nah," one of the goons said. "I doubt we hit him after all the stuff he's been through."

Auron finally stood up on his knees, only his head visible. "Um....," he looked for the right words. "How can I help you?"

"That's better," she said. She wore a diamond collar, diamond earrings, a diamond bracelet, and a black dress that started just above her, ahem, rack, and went down to her feet and had gray lipstick. Her jet black hair fell past her waist all in thin braids. Her crimson eyes could seduce a man from a mile away.

Auron finally stood up and brushed some dust off his sleeves. He sat down at his nice chair and crossed his arms. "So," he began. "What can I do for you, miss?"

"Lulu," she finished for him, and sat herself down. "I come to you on behalf of the Braska Family."

"You mean the mob," he grinned.

"Mob is such a strong word Mr. Auron," Lulu chuckled. "We're more like an exclusive family with a who like to protect their interests around town."

"So, what does the Braska family want with me?" Auron asked.

"We need your help on a special investigation," she said.

"Hmmm," he stroked his chin. "Go on..."

"Three days ago, the star of the Zanarkand Abes went missing," Lulu crossed her legs and placed her hands on her lap. "We suspect it was the work of the Seymour crime family."

"It's been all over the news, so what?" Auron said firmly.

"Tidus knew special information that is very valuable to our family, and we need him returned unharmed."

"How much?" he sounded interested.

"As much as you want. And if you do a good job you might just get a little something extra," Lulu said seductively.

Auron stroked his chin and took off his bowler hat. A few gray streaks stood out in his black hair. He turned back to her. Lulu got a small glimpse of his eyes before they were covered by blue lensed sunglasses with a silver frame. "I'll take it." He took out a piece of paper and wrote down his fee. "I want this much."

She took it and looked at it. "Perfect."

They shook hands sealing the deal.

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Well that's chapter one. If it's to short let me know and I'll make the next one longer. Please R&R. Any suggestions will be taken into consideration. Tanks a mill. Stay tuned for chapter 2!