Arthur Morgan rode into Saint Denis, constantly coughing. It seemed like the days were getting shorter and shorter, there wasn't much time left for him. He galloped down the cobblestone road the clinking of his horse's hooves soothed him. As he closed his eyes, he felt his horse come to an abrupt stop as it let out a loud scream and reared up in the air. He opened his eyes to see a man's body laying in the street in front of him. Before he could react numerous police officers swarmed onto the scene, immediately firing at him. The gunshots spooked Arthur's horse and bucked him off before running away. Arthur quickly got up and ran for cover. He took his revolver out and shot back at the police officers, shooting them down one by one as they came around the corner.

Shortly after Arthur heard a click from his gun, he was out of ammo. He reached into his coat pocket and there was nothing. He then remembered that he left the extra ammo on his horse as he let out a big sigh. He thought on what to do next, he considered surrendering himself but he knew in a place like Saint Denis he would be hanged. The police officers held their position on the street and noticed Arthur that stopped firing and began to move in on his position. Sweat dripped down Arthur's forehead, he was nervous. He then came from around the corner and threw his hands up, excepting his fate. Even if Dutch and the gang busted him from jail the tuberculosis would still get to him. As the police closed in on Arthur, gunshots sounded the air. One by one the police officers began to drop to the ground, each with a bullet in their head.

Then a man rode up on a horse, a smoking revolver in each of his hands. "Come with me if you wanna live"the man said. He holstered one of his guns and extended an arm out to Arthur. It took a while but Arthur, seeing that he didn't have any other chance grabbed his hand and was lifted up onto the horse and they rode off.

"Thanks back there but who are you?" Arthur said.

"Names Artemis, Artemis Vango" The man said.

"That's a strange name but I won't judge"

Artemis came to a stop and got off his horse.

"Look kid I really appreciate what you did back there but I should be getting back" Arthur said. With no horse Arthur began to walk back to his camp.

"Getting back to where?"

"There's some people at a camp not to far away, there's depending on me so I should be on my way"

"Alright then maybe I'll see you again sometime" Artemis mounted his horse.

Arthur stopped again. "How about I introduce you to these people, maybe you stay there for a bit"

Artemis's face lit up with joy. "Sure" Arthur then got back on his horse directed him towards his camp. After a while they made it to the camp called Shady Belle. A huge house by a swamp and a bunch of tents outside.

"Well welcome back Arthur, and who is your friend here" Dutch said walking up to them. Dutch was an older man with long black hair that curled at the end. He was dressed in a fancy red and black vest with black pants and several rings on his fingers.

" His name is Artemis, good kid saved my life from the law" Arthur said

"Oh it looks like you're getting yourself into more trouble I see"

"No it wasn't like that, they saw my face and recognized me then Artemis here swoops him and saves the day"

"Oh very well sir you've owned my respect, Dutch Van der Linde" Dutch extended his arm out to Artemis. As Artemis shook it, Dutch pulled him into a hug and threw his arm around his neck and walked him over to some people. They were rough looking bunch. There was an older man with gray hair reading a book, a guy with long hair and some scars on his face which made his own scar look weak, they even had a kid who looked no older than five, there was a mean looking guy with blonde with a silver tooth and long black coat sharpening a knife, he thought he looked tough and would stay away from him. There were plenty other people but the one that stood out to him the most was a woman with blonde hair standing by a tree holding a rifle. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen and he had to talk her at some point.

"Ladies and gentlemen welcome our guest, a young feller Artemis" Dutch announced to the others. They all looked at him with smiles and welcoming looks, all except the guy with blonde hair who plunged his knife into a piece of wood before walking off.

"Welcome to our humble abode mister" The man with gray hair said. "Come and sit with me boy tell me about your self" he said pointing to an empty chair next to him. Artemis sat down next to him.

"I'm Hosea Matthews and you are" The said

"Artemis Vango"

"Ah what a fine name, knew a feller with that name back in my younger days. He beat me in a game of cards so I shot" Hosea began to laugh and Artemis did the same.

"It looks like you too are getting along well" Dutch said.

"Yes, I was just telling him about that other feller we knew named Artemis" Hosea said back.t

"Oh that rascal you shot back in Chicago"

"You know it" The two men began to laugh

"Oh Artemis you seem like a decent feller, why dont you stay awhile we're having a party tonight" Dutch said.

"Sure" Artemis said back.

A Few Hours Later...

Night had fell and all the people in camp gathered around the campfire. Everyone were either socializing with eachother or getting drunk. Dutch walked up chomping on a cigar. Holding a glass of wine in his hand.

"Ladies and gentlemen Iisten up" Dutch said. Everyone stopped what they were doing to listen to him.

"I'd like to make a toast to this fine young man" Dutch said pointing to Artemis.

"He saved Arthur's life so now you will treat him like he's one of us for as long as he's here" Dutch continued. "TO ARTEMIS VANGO!" Dutch raised his glass into the air.

"TO ARTEMIS VANGO!" Everyone else cheered and the festivities went on. Artemis sat by the camp fire as a Mexican looking man played a guitar as the other sang. Artemis sat there and listened to the songs, swaying side to side enjoying the music. Not long after a young woman with brown hair and two ringlets going down each side of her face. She sat down next to him.

"Hi my name is Mary Beth, it's a pleasure have you here" she said.

"It's a pleasure to be here"

"Yes it is, so um are you planning on stay" She asked.

"Maybe i don't know, it depends on how people see me, some might not like me" Artemis said.

"Well don't mind them. I like you, so far. If you ever feel lonely and need someone to talk to come talk to me ok"

"Sure"

Mary Beth then patted him on the shoulder before leaving.