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Summary: AU and main family featured is Giglio Nero Famiglia. This story will explore the power of the Giglio Nero Famiglia and the relationship between the boss and a certain blond haired subordinate.
Power Match
Chapter One
Gamma cursed under his breath, his black suit was so soaked from the heavy rain that it was starting to cling to his skin in an annoying and irritating way. He paused, eyes searching the area as he combed his hair back with his fingers in frustration. Gamma checked his cellphone for the hundredth time that day, but there was still no sign of the person he was looking for. "Damn this." He swore again as he took a deep breath and continued his search.
It was already well in the evening and there was still no sign of the boss of the Giglio Nero Family who had been missing for three days now. With the absence of the sun due to the massive and dark thunderous clouds, the summer night darkened faster than usual. Gamma had been searching for the whole day now, without rest. He paused again, only to answer his cellphone, which was vibrating in his pocket. "Did you find her?" He asked hopefully, jumping past the greetings.
"No sir." The person on the other line said gravely. "It's getting late, we should give in for today and start anew tomorrow. It is useless now. We can't go searching the city aimlessly, we will be a bigger target to the enemy, Bro."
Gamma gritted his teeth. He didn't want to give up the search but his close friend and fellow member, Tazaru, had a point. "Fine call in the search and return back to base." Gamma commanded.
"What about you Bro?" Tazaru questioned.
"I'll keep searching." Gamma replied as if it was obvious.
"Are you nuts! You have a bigger bounty on your head than the whole family combined, minus the Boss."
"Don't worry I'll be fine." Gamma assured as he slipped into an abandoned alleyway, noticing three shadowed figures trailing behind him. "I have to go now." He said and without waiting for a reply he shut his cellphone shut, slipping it back into his pocket.
He fingered his gun that rested in the inside of his jacket. Swiftly he pulled it out and aimed at the figures, firing warning shots, which sent them covering, allowing him to break off into a run. His dress shoe's made heavy splashes against the puddles of water, and he cursed as it was like setting off a flare for the enemy to find him. Gamma ducked his head instinctively as the exploding sounds of gunshots resounded from behind him. Luckily none had found their mark as he rounded a corner, which was cut off by a fence. He smirked, like a fence was going to slow him down. He got over the fence with ease as he leaped and kicked off the wall, landing on an escape fire stairway. He jumped again, feeling his finger grip the top of a windowsill. Gamma grunted slightly as he landed the twenty-foot high drop. He risked a glance behind and found that the followers were having a little difficulty getting past the fence. His grin would soon disappear as a large body rammed against his, sending the unguarded Gamma crashing to the ground with a splash. "The Boss said to capture you but he said that you didn't have to be in healthy condition." The large man smirked evilly as he cracked his knuckles to prove his point.
Gamma stood up slowly, trying to locate his gun that he had dropped from the massive tackle. Gamma didn't have time to react as a solid uppercut made contact with his stomach and he bowled over, refusing to cry out in pain. A second blow landed to the side of his jaw, and could've sworn he heard something crack as he fell to the ground once more, slightly dazed. He felt himself being heaved up roughly and he noted that the other three had gotten to him and were forcing him up. "You're not so great, like how everybody says." The large man stated, spitting at the feet of Gamma.
"We'll see about that." Gamma retorted and with all the energy he could muster he tore his right arm free and swiftly threw a punch at the guy holding him on the left.
A sickening crack was heard as the man fell screaming, clutching his bloody nose. Before the others could register what happen Gamma was in front of one. He threw one guy over his shoulder, sending him colliding against the other. "You little bastard." The last man swore and a shot rang through the moist air.
Gamma gasped, feeling the puncture against his side. His eyes were getting blurry and his head was swimming with confusion and he collapsed onto the ground. "You're pretty slippery aren't you?" Was the last thing he heard as the large man hovered over his suddenly paralyzed body.
A series of kicks to his unprotected body sent his mind reeling into darkness until the kicks became number.
"You bastard! I told you not to harm any members of my family!" Screamed an angry female voice in the distance.
A calm voice that would send shivers down anybodies back answered her. "I had no choice, he was on your trail but now that he's here maybe it'll be the push that I need for you to make this deal. Let's see how truly you care for your famiglia."
Even in his distant state of mind, Gamma could almost see the grin on the man's face as he said that. "No! Don't you dare lay a finger on him!"
It was no use as Gamma could register the harsh tug on his arms as he was dragged onto his feet. His eyes blinked open, hazy, confused, but most of all relieved when he spotted his Boss unharmed but with hands tied behind her back. "Boss?" He choked out, noting that his throat felt dry and raw.
His eyes made contact with her dark blue orbs, which always held happiness but now all he could see was panic and pain. Gamma felt a sudden wave of anger and rage pass through him. If they ever harmed her…! Already his mind was imagining how to ruthlessly end their lives with as much pain inflicted as possible. "He put up quite the fight." A white suited man with wild white hair, informed.
He stood tall, circling around the chair that Aria sat against. "If it weren't for the tranquilizer shot, my men would be likely dead. One is in the hospital. He completely shattered his nose. The other two have numerous broken bones. I wonder…where is it did you come across this monster of a man?" He whispered into her ear, as she uncomfortably struggled against her holds.
"He's no monster." She spat out angrily staring unafraid into the eyes of her capture.
The man straightened with his hands intertwined behind his back, laughing wholeheartedly as he stood in front of Gamma. "I wonder…" He began again, his back turned against Aria. "How much do you love this man?"
Aria eyes widened in fear. "Don't you dare fuc—!"
Gamma let out a pained scream as a leather whip made contact with his bare back. His eyes closed in agony as another slash made a mark against his pale smooth skin. Tears formed in the corner of his eyes as the pain increased with every whip. He was aware of the screaming and cursing coming from Aria in the background. A moment passed before the torment paused though it seemed like hours to Gamma. He forced his eyes open and meet Aria's tearing eyes. Tears were running down her beautiful face as she struggled more aggressively against the rope. "So what is your answer now? Do you still refuse to hand over the treasure?"
Aria lips moved but no answer came out, she was hesitating. Gamma still holding her gaze, shook his head slightly. "Rem-em-ber our promise." He stated between pained breaths.
Fresh tears fell down her face. "I-I can't." She stuttered. "I won't hand it over to you Byakuran."
"Seems to me that your love isn't that powerful." Byakuran mocked as he lifted his hand and pressed the barrel of the gun against Gamma's temple. "Now I'm giving you one last chance."
Her lips were quivering immensely as the countdown began.
"Five."
Aria shook her head, tears flying in every direction.
"Four."
He smiled the smile that she fell slowly in love with.
"Three."
She didn't have the heart to return the brave gesture.
"Two."
The words "I love you" were mouthed.
"One."
Despite the situation she found her lips curving into a small smile.