Title: Blood, Love, and Honor: The Ties that Bind
Authors: Girlfearless and Tamara
Disclaimer: We own all original characters, the storylines, and anything else that our twisted minds create, the rest belongs to the idiots at ABC.
Distribution: Fanfiction.net. Anywhere else please ask.
Rating: PG-13 (for now, may go up later)
Pairings: Too many to name J
The Families: The Lucianos/Cerellos, The Corrintos', The Spencers, The Sokolvs, and The Cassadines
Summary: An AU (Alternate Universe) Fic. The story of a Mafia Princess (Emily) given the chance to seek revenge on those who killed her mother while along the way discover love, hidden family secrets, betrayal, deception, and most of all the value of a family's love and loyalty.
Cast List and Introduction to the characters (The actors name's are in parenthesis next to the character).
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The Lucianos/ Cerellos
* Emily Luciano (Amber Tamblyn)- Age 22, daughter of mafia don Vincent Luciano, sister of Antonio Luciano and cousin/god sister of Taylor, whom she is close too, and Adrianna Cerello. Born and raised in Las Vegas, where she saw her mother (Paige) murdered. She was thrown of the balcony of her penthouse in one of her father's casinos. She is a true mafia princess who can be just as ruthless as the men, and knows how to get what she wants when she wants, but has a heart as well and sometimes doubts the lifestyle she has chosen to remain in. Emily vowed to seek revenge on her mother's killer(s) and falls for PC's #1 mob boss while doing so.
*Vincent Luciano (Andy Garcia)- Age 46, father of Emily and Antonio, uncle to Taylor and Adrianna Cerello, and mafia kingpin of Vegas. He loved Paige, but his heart truly belonged to another, with whom he had a child. He will stop at nothing to protect his family, and wants Emily safe but knows she will eventually have to take over for him. Now back in Port Charles, will he be able to seek revenge on Paige's killers as well as reunite with the lost members of his family.
* Antonio "Tony" Luciano (Johnny Depp)- Age 27, son of Vincent and older brother of Emily, best friend and cousin of Taylor Cerello. He is what Jason is to Sonny: his enforcer and confidant. Should have been heir to his father's business holdings, but is content with his role as his father's enforcer because he sees that Emily has what it takes and understands the "business" more than he does. She's the brains and he does the dirty work. Happily married to Josephine (aka "Joey) with whom he has a 3 year old daughter (Charlene "Charlie" Luciano).
* Josephine "Joey" Luciano (Charisma Carpentar)- Age 27, moved to Vegas at the age of 20, and became a (card) dealer in one of Vincent's casinos, where she met Antonio and fell in love with him. Married him at age 23, and had his daughter at 24. She is what keeps Tony balanced and grounded. Joey's only mob ties are the fact she married into the Lucianos.
* Taylor Cerello (David Boreanaz)- At the age of 27 Taylor has became a successful business man, however it is all "legit." Tries to avoid getting dirty at all costs, but will do whatever it takes to protect his family and help them. He is extremely loyal, Emily's "other older brother" and confidant, nephew of Vincent, best friend of Tony, and brother of the troubled Adrianna Cerello.
* Adrianna Cerello (Kelly Monaco)- A sultry vixen at the age of 24 who loves men and their money. She was adopted by the Cerellos at the age of 1. Adrianna has become extremely jealous of Emily. She wants Emily's position in the "family" not to mention anything that is Emily's, including her boyfriends. She'll do whatever it takes to destroy Emily, including betray her own family.
The Corinthos's
* Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard)- 37, PC's #1 mob boss . His best friend is Jason Morgan, who also doubles as his enforcer and second in command. His other best friend and also business partner is Luke Spencer, whom Sonny has known for years. Not only partners in "illegitimate" business, both own a share of Luke's club. Thus far he's had bad luck with love and women. His wife and longtime girlfriend were both killed. He has given up on love and has become a man of one-night stands. But one woman can change that all. Will he let go and give love another chance?
* Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) - 28, best friend and enforcer of Sonny Corinthos. A few years ago he was brain damaged in an accident caused by his brother, AJ, while driving drunk, which his family tried to conceal. Jason basically lost all memories of being a Quartermaine, and accepted a job offer from Sonny. He then leanred of the cover-up after Carly exposed what her then fiancé and his family had done. He then befriended her and they have been good friends ever since. However Jason is struggling to fight his growing attraction and feelings towards the feisty blonde. He has the same fears that Sonny does about falling in love, but will he finally give in to Carly?
The Spencers
* Luke Spencer (Tony Geary) - Still acts like he's 16 instead of 46 sometimes. Loves adventures and anything that has to do with destroying most of the Cassadines, especially since his ex-wife, Laura, married Stephan. Luke has 3 children: Lucky and LuLu, and Kristina, whose mother is his current wife Natasha "Alexis Davis" Cassadine. Business partners and friend of Sonny Corinthos, Luke also runs a "legit" blues club known as "Luke's". He is Bobbie's older brother, and Carly's uncle and father-figure. He knows about Carly's father and is angry at him for leaving Bobbie and Carly, but still remains "friends" with him and agrees to help him.
* Bobbie Spencer (Jacklyn Zeman)- Age 44, mother of Carly Spencer and Lucas Jones. Wants to reunite Carly with her father, but is trying to keep an old flame from rekindling, however she's failing.
* Carly Spencer (Sarah Brown)- Age 28, daughter of Bobbie Spencer, and niece of the infamous Luke Spencer, who is more like her father than her uncle. Carly was once engaged to AJ during the accident AJ caused. Carly later discovered the truth behind the accident that brain damaged Jason, and that the Quartermaines covered it up to prevent AJ from going to jail. AJ then continued on a downward spiral of alcoholism, and while he was drunk he was fighting with Carly, and as a result of the stress Carly had a miscarriage. As revenge she exposed the scandal, and her and Jason become good friends. However Carly is falling in love with Jason and trying to encourage a relationship between them, but Jason isn't giving him. Will Carly finally be able to help him let go of his fears and have a happily ever after?
The Cassadines
* Stefan Cassadine (Stephan Nichols)- Age 46, uncle of Nikolas Cassadine, husband of Laura Webber and head of the Cassadine empire. Forced to work with the Sokolovs as a result of a murder. But Stefan soon begins to play both sides. Question is which side is he really on?
* Nikolas Cassadine (Tyler Christopher)- Age 24, heir to the Cassadine empire, and son of Laura Webber Cassadine. Nikolas met Emily Luciano while on a business trip, and has decided to pursue her, but hasn't exactly been successful. Just as he begins to win her over, a new man steps into the picture. Determined to make Emily his wife, at what lengths will he go to ensure his future with Emily?
The Sokolovs
* Tatiana Sokolov (Catherine Zeta Jones)- At age 31, Tatiana is the beautiful, yet conniving and cold daughter of deceased Russian mob boss Vladimir Sokolov, and Katia Sokolov. She vowed revenge on those who were responsible for her father's death. Tatiana loathes all women besides herself, especially Luciano women. She arrives in Port Charles, and falls for Nikolas Cassadine, whose heart belongs to Emily.
* Dmitry Sokolov (Goran Visnjic)- Age 34, took over form his father's position after he was murdered. About 6 years ago he was sent to Vegas to do business with Vincent Luciano and fell for his wife Paige . Vincent noticed this and ended the business deal, which made his father angry so he tried to have him killed, but failed. After he failed to kill Vincent, Vincent had him killed and the children took revenge for that by killing Paige. Then when Emily was 17 she tried to go after them and Dmitry caught her, he realized how much she looked like her mother and became somewhat obsessed. Now Dmitry has an inside accomplice who is willingly to help him capture Emily and make her take her place in his family. Will Dmitry succeed or will Emily be the end of him?
* Katia Sokolov (Glenn Close)- Matriarch of the Sokolov family, and will do whatever it takes to avenge her husband's death.
