Grand theft auto: Shadow

Disclaimer: I do not own Grand theft auto, or any thing related to Rockstar games. If I did, I would be rich by now. So stop calling me!

Mark "Shadow" Raze.

Age 26: A former hitman for the Leone family who left Liberty city to lead a better life outside of the Mafia. Earned the name "Shadow" for his stealth. He was the top assassin in Liberty city.

Katie Lin Kwan.

Age 24: Raze's Girlfriend. The daughter of a former Triad gang leader who was killed in a Diablo drive by. She now lives with her mother and brother in the Shoreside projects.

Ratfink.

Age 52: A hustler who has lived in Liberty city since the 70's. He somehow knows a lot of info on all the gangs and crime in Liberty. Making him the perfect stool pigeon.

Asuka.

Age unknown: Asuka somehow survived being shot by Catalina. After being in a coma for 8 months she had resumed leadership of the Yakuza's in Liberty city.

Yaz.

Age 20: Asuka's top assassin. The only hitman in Liberty city to succeed Raze. He never uses guns. His only weapon is a Japanese samurai sword. Known as the silent killer, no one has herd him speak and lived to tell about it.

Note: Italics are thoughts.

Chapter-1: Shadow's last job.

Salvatore's gentlemen's club, Liberty city. 2 years before the Cochrane Dam massacre.

Salvatore Leone sits in his chair watching the clock, when a young, Black/Caucasian man in his mid 20's with black hair and a ponytail with two strands hanging in front, and blue eyes, wearing black jeans, and a motorcycle jacket walks into the room. Salvatore stands up and walks over to him.

"Well if it isn't my favorite cleaner. How you doing sonny?"

"I'm doing pretty cool Mr. Leone," said the stranger.

"From what I heard from Toni and Luigi, you made them Diablo's look like Jackasses."

"Now you know why they call me shadow sir."

As both men walk over to the lounge chairs, Luigi walks in from the back room.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't Marcus Raze. Nice job you did on them Diablo's Kid."

"Thanks Lu," replied Raze giving Luigi a thumbs up. "Do you have any other work for me before I retire Mr. Leone?"

"Just one more sonny. There's a car by the gas station in Trenton. Inside is a suitcase. Take the car and deliver the case to this address in Hepburn heights. The guy I'm sending it to is going to get a bang out of it if you know what I mean. After you deliver the package, take the car to the crusher to get rid of any evidence," said Salvatore handing Raze a piece of paper.

"No problem sir," said Raze as he stood up from his chair. "I'll let you know when I'm finished."

Just as Raze left the room, Luigi and Don Salvatore exchanged looks.

"I'm going to miss that kid Salvatore," said Luigi.

"This better work Luigi or you're going to make headline news in the obituaries," replied Salvatore. (A/N: Does this sound familiar?)

"Chunky" Lee Chong's noodle stand. Chinatown.

As Mark Raze stood at the noodle stand, He began to wonder; what would it be like if he was never a hitman? He walks over to the noodle stand and orders a bowl. When his cell phone rings. He picks it up.

"Hello?"

"Mark it's me," answers a young woman.

"Hey Katie are you alright," replies Raze. "You sound a little upset. What's wrong?"

"We need to talk Mark. Can you meet me by the train station on the waterfront in Chinatown?"

Raze hesitates for a second and replies, "O.k. sweetie, I'll be there in a little bit."

Katie sits on a bench next to the steps by the train station. She is wearing a long blue skirt and a white blouse with a black overcoat. She has black strait hair that goes down to the center of her back and Aqua blue eyes. It's around 4:00 and the sun is beginning to set. She stares into the sunset with a sad look on her face.

I don't know how this is going to affect our relationship, but I can't pretend that I'm not afraid anymore.

Just then, a black Diablo stallion drives up and out steps Mark Raze. He walks over to Katie and sits next to her.

"Hey Katie. Are you feeling o.k.?"

"I'm feeling alright Mark, but we really need to talk about us." replied Katie.

"What's wrong?"

"It's this Job you have with the Leone's. I'm afraid for you Marcus. I wake up every night wondering that something has happened to you." She stands up and walks towards the edge of the waterfront. "I don't think I can continue our relationship together. Not as long as you're with the Mafia."

"I know that your concerned Kate. That's why I'm leaving the Mafia."

Katie turns around and looks at Mark in surprise. "You're Leaving," she asks.

He walks over to her and lays his hands on her shoulders. "Yes. I have one more job to do first and then I'm out for good." Then we will be able to leave Liberty city like we always talked about. We can go to anywhere we want to."

Katie then lays her hands on Marks face and Kisses him. "Just promise me that you will be careful Marcus."

Mark and Katie make eye contact at this point. He holds her by the waist and brings her in for a hug. As they hug, tears start to run from Katie's eyes.

"I have to go now Katie. I'll see you tonight," says Mark. "I love you."

"I love you too Marcus," replies Katie as she gives him one last lingering kiss.

They part. Katie heads back to Chinatown and Mark leaves in his stallion. He heads for Harwood.

As Mark drives up to the gas station, He then wonders if this whole thing is a set up. He waits in the car for a moment then pulls out his cell phone from out of his jacket and calls 8-ball.

"Hello?" "Hey 8-ball, It's Shadow." "Hey brother, what's up?" "I'm doing cool bro. Hey listen, did Salvatore call you to build a bomb or something?" "Yeah, as a matter of fact he did. He had me build a car bomb for a Patriot. Had me park it by the gas station in Harwood man. Why what's going on dawg?"

Mark takes a look at the patriot sitting at the curb by the gas station.

"Hey listen. That patriot wouldn't happen to be bluish green, would it," He asks. "As a matter a fact it is green," replies 8-ball.

Raze sits in silence for a moment. Why that senile son of a bitch. He set me up.

"Listen Up 8-ball, I need you to do something for me." "What's up brother?" "Meet me outside the gas station and bring one of your bombs with you."

An hour later, the patriot explodes. A crowed gathers to see the commotion. Among the crowd are a couple of guys in black suits. They walk over to a Mafia sentinel and enter the backseat. One Pick up the car phone and dials up a number.

"Hey this is Anthony. Tell Mr. Leone that our little friend is history. "

Chinatown apartments, the next day.

Katie is awakened by the doorbell. She sits up in bed and looks to her right. The right side of the bed is empty. She feels a cold chill move down her spine and a hard feeling in her heart, fearing the worst. Marcus. She gets out of bed and walks over to her dresser and slips on a nightgown and robe. Then heads out of the bedroom and towards the front door as the bell rings a second time. She opens the door. It's 8-ball.

"8-ball, what are you doing here," she cried. "And where's Mark?" "Hey Katie. Mark told me to give you this." He hands her a small folded piece of paper. "He said that you would understand." Then he left.

Katie walked towards the couch. She opens the folded piece of paper and reads the letter.

Katie,
By the time you read this, I will be gone from liberty city. I didn't come home because I was supposed to be dead at the time. Don Salvatore set me up and tried to kill me, but I saw through his plan and made it look like he killed me. Sadly, it also meant that I have to leave town. I couldn't take you with me because it might put you in danger. In fact, I don't think Chinatown is safe anymore either. What I need you to do is head towards Shoreside Vale and stay with your Mother in Pike creek. You will be safe there. Don't worry, I asked 8-ball to look after you while I'm gone. I know that you wanted to leave Liberty city with me too. But right now, I may risk putting you in danger. Don't worry about me. I'll be just fine. I'm going to stay with my cousin in Vice City. Just until things cool down. I'll call you as soon as I get there. I'll come back for you some day.
I love you.
Marcus

Tears start to pore out of Katie's eyes as she feels her heart crumble into nothing. And as she sits there on the couch of the apartment, Somewhere in the skies, aboard a 747, Marcus Raze stars out of the window wonders if he made the right choice.

This is my first Fanfiction story ever. I wrote this because I felt bad that the main guy in GTAIII killed Maria at the end. It was sad. Funny, but sad. Please read and review and no flames please. Tell me what you guys think. Until next time GTA fans.