"Right this way Mister Fist." The guard led the Kingpin inside.
The Kingpin and his assistant Wesley ventured inside the mansion of his old associate. There Kingpin had relocated in Costa Rica for the time being, escaping from New York eyes. Soon as he got inside, he met up with his old aging friend, now on a cane and an oxygen mask. He was twice as old as Silvermane and the decrypted body really showed.
As they met up with each other in the den, he ordered his men to step out, even Wesley and thus the meeting started.
"It is good to see you again, Rocco." Kingpin was the first to greet.
"It is always good to see my son in law." Rocco had greeted back.
"Ex-son in law I'm afraid, Vanessa had filed for divorce years ago. Even now, I have my men keeping watch on her from the shadows."
Rocco laughed for a moment, and then coughed due to his weak lungs. "That is what I always liked and admired about you Kingpin, your unlimited resources at your command. Police, lawyers, judges, politicians, and media were all at your control. I could not ask for a better son and law. Your unlike any other mob bosses I known and taken down."
"Well I did have a good teacher. You've taught me to always plan for contingencies."
"Indeed, contingencies that may or may not break your empire like a roll of the dice as you're down to your last coin."
"Even the most little of resource can be a sword."
"I see my lessons have not left you after all these years which makes me upset that unnecessary pest like this continues to thwart your organization, knowing what you worked so hard to create." He presented the photos of Spider-Man, Chun Li and Daredevil.
"Even while locked up, my grudge has not left them."
"Yes which brings us to the matter at hand; I fear that I won't have enough time in this world as my organization is reaching my age. A law enforcement official managed to finger me and my empire, so I don't have much time before they seize everything." Sicken, Rocco coughed more. "I want to make you my next of kin to my empire. With it in your hands, you will be introduced to an old ally of mind that also believes in a better tomorrow."
"You were more like a father then my own father. I could not possibly…" Kingpin paused.
"Don't argue with me, I've chosen you to led my organization in your capable hands, the least you can do is accept it with a yes." Rocco chirped.
"Mister Fist." Wesley called.
"What is it Wesley?" Kingpin inquired.
"I'm sorry to interrupt your meeting, but we have a situation." Wesley handed Kingpin an Ipad with the latest news. The gang war had emerged. Each faction fought for control and territory, whether it was Kingpin's old gang or other bosses at work.
Rocco called his guard in for the alcoholic drinks. "Now then, with that being said, I trust you will led it to the former glory that made Wilson Fist the Kingpin possible. You will also be in contact of a very close ally of mind very soon." Rocco held his glass of his finest Tequila. Kingpin did the same. "A toast you the resurrection and new beginning of a glories empire."
"Cheers!" Kingpin and Rocco toasted their glasses. "I will make you proud and rebuilt everything that made the Kingpin possible and those who stand in my way will die."
"Boss, it seems like the Blue Boys, the Mad Gear, and some of Kingpin's old flunkies had surrendered to us. We are making good progress sir by taking most of their turf. Soon all of New York will be yours."
"Maybe, but it is still not enough, some are still choosing death then loyalty over me. Activate some of the Spider Slayer robots to aid you. If I know Smythe's programs, it should be easy to set the targets for someone other than Spider-Man. but if he becomes a problem then use your imagination."
"Yes boss."
Meanwhile things in New York had escalated as more and more criminal organizations begin fighting with each other. Silvermane and his group continued their fight with other crime lords. Turfs, money and primary recourses were being battled upon everyone. Streets just roared with gunfire and explosions. Along the war, dozens of people were getting caught in the crossfire of these events. Some killed others rushed to the hospital.
Spider-Man caught up with a flashy street gang of as the exited they exited the warehouse, barricading all doors in chains. This drew the webhead suspicions and he went into the warehouse. As the thugs were out of sight, Spider-Man slipped through the windows only to find a group of Triads from Mister Negative group. Each of them lied badly injured on the cold floor.
"Help, help, somebody help me!" A voice cried out to Spider-Man.
Following the voice, it led Spider-Man to a hollow wall. When he burst through, he found a young woman had very long, slender muscular legs and short blond hair in shackles. Within moments she was about to get impaled by a razor spiked ceiling. Without question, Spider-Man used his webbing to stop the controls. Then he ripped the shackled off the women and got her out.
But their troubles were not over yet, as this building was set to blow up in minutes. Since there was not enough time to disarm the bomb, Spider-Man got the goons out of the building first. As it reached its last second Spider-Man and woman quickly swung out of the exploding building.
"Are you okay lady?" Spider-Man asked with much concern.
"Yeah, thanks to you Spider-Man."
"So who are you how'd you get caught in this battle?"
The woman flashed her badge, "I'm detective Lucia Morgan of the Special Crimes Unit. I was investigating a lead on these gang wars, but then someone got the drop on me."
"I've never seen the Mad Gear act in such a pattern and nice new tattoos." Spider-Man observed.
"Those weren't Mad Gear, they a former members."
"That's funny; they seem to have the same cocky attitude as the gears."
"These guys are different." Lucia said brushing herself off. "They were former Mad Gear members until they got disbanded after their defeat. They are the called the Skull Cross Gang, a group from Mad Gear's remains more deadly and vicious then the Gears. Their crimes stretch from vandalism to terrorism and even death."
"So I guess they're like Mad Gear's baby?"
"More like a hellspawn. Still we have to stop them."
Spider sense went off as Spider-Man grabbed Lucia and dodged an incoming missile. From the air, Hobgoblin was playing target practice again. And it brought him great joy to see his enemy down on the ground. "Well, well, well, it must be my birthday, I get to get rid of the retro trash and Spider-Man at the same time." Hobgoblin cackled.
"Yeah well, sorry we didn't bring any party favors Hobgoblin." Spider-Man joked.
"It's alright; I always wanted to start this party with a bang." Hobgoblin barked as tossed out more pumpkin bombs, followed with missiles.
Hopping off the wall and then the roof, Lucia leaped at Hobgoblin for a jump kick. Not just any kick, but a flame amplified kick.
Impressed, Spidey complimented, "Nice move."
"Give it up Kingsley!" Lucia shouted, ready to fight more.
"How about I give you a treat instead?" Hobgoblin launched out more pumpkin bombs. As Spider-Man placed web around the ally, Hobgoblin slipped through the obstacle. "You can't be me with the same old tricks webhead."
By time Hobgoblin noticed what was in front, Spider-Man and Lucia came down on him. Like hunting an animal, the two of them ambushed him with a web net. Hobgoblin struggled to break out of the thickness of the web as Spider-Man and Lucia held him down.
"And who says you can't teach a Spider new tricks? Still doing grunt work for the Kingpin?"
"I'm only protecting what's his while he's out of town, away from grubby hands of Silvermane."
"So who are your buddies, I know you can't be the only one leading what's left of Kingpin's men?"
"Oh love to stay and chat, but I got an appointment to keep." Hobgoblin called his glider. From glider, an array of razor sharp boomerangs shot out. Although neither of them was hit, Hobgoblin was able to make his escape, leaving Spider-Man and Lucia in the dust.
"You get all this Chun Li?" Spider-Man asked on the phone.
Chun Li answered over the phone, "Yeah every single detail. I'm on my way whenever I have the time."
It was a tight squeeze but Hobgoblin had managed to make it through a small storage. Recognizing the villain, the storage started to move and descend to ground level. One the Kingpin's fewest hideout, unknown to most of the public. When he made it to the basement of the felicity, he was met with a bunch of heavily armed men. And by his count, only few of Kingpin's men had remained, bringing a laughing smile to his face.
The figured in the shadows stated, "You were careless Kingsley. You and Hammerhead were supposed to keep our territory from being taken by the other crime lords. And now thanks to your blunder, they have the same idea."
"Yeah well, nobody told me that Spider-Man and that meddlesome cop would be there. Besides it's not like we can do much since Silvermane to trying to buy the rest of the group off, Rose."
"Whatever, we have to eliminate our competitors; they are either with us or against us." Rose said, placing a knife on one of the crime lords pictures. "Then by time this is over, there will be a new Kingpin."
Through the chaos, now new players were entering the mix as Count Nefaria's gang started making their name will known. As they encountered Silvermane's gang, neither of them wasted no time going on the offensive. They took back their old territory that Silvermane had taken from them. And anyone else who tried was going to meet up with their wrath of heavy artily.
When a gun was pulled at the member Madam Masque came down at the thug. With careful precision, she snapped both of Silvermane's thug's necks. Spotting another within her crosshairs, Masque pulled out her 475 Magnum revolver, and ended them.
"Get this mess cleaned up. We have new preparations to prepare for." Masque commanded.
One of the men reported to the lady, "Madam Masque, it seems like Silvermane had recruited the Mad Gear, should we be worried."
"Nonsense, the Mad Gear are idiots. What that gang has in strength, they lack in brains."
The goon noticed an armored car pull up in their general direction. As it remained there, the guard was on guard. "Are we expecting some deliveries?"
When approaching the van, a robot burst out of the van. It was Spider Slayer robot Tarantula. As it scanned Nefaria's gang, they were identified as Spider-Man and started to attack. Blasting out missiles, lasers, and pulse beams, the Tarantula started to hunt down Nefaria's gangsters. Then on the main screen, Silvermane had appeared.
"Silvermane!" Masque said, seeing his face.
"Good evening my dear, did you thing, you would succeed in taking over my territory unless I allowed it? You are either with me or against me, but I guess you've already made that choice right about now. But it will be a great pleasure to see the last Nefaria fall from my hands." He complied.
"We'll see about that old man." Masque growled. "Porcupine would you be so kind to take care of this monstrosity."
The razor sharp quill villain made his way out front. "It would be my pleasure ma'am."
"Take it down!" Masque commanded her men.
Making his mechanical steps, the Spider Slayer charged up his arsenal of weapons. Porcupine assisted Masque and the gang as they started to tear down the Spider Slayer robot, despite them being bomb boarded by its heavy firepower. Yet, it did not stop them from fighting though the machine giant. While the Spider Slayer was distracted by Masque and the gang, Porcupine jumped in and started attacking it with his quills.
"Load it up boys, we gonna kill us some Silvermane goons tonight." Hammerhead avowed, leading most of Kingpin's old gang.
Each of them unloaded multiple rounds of ammunition at a time. Like an army, they gathered and followed in the pattern. It was not long as Chun Li and Daredevil snuck their way inside. Hidden in the darkness of the beam ceilings, they kept perfect watch on Hammerhead and his goons. It was only a matter of time before they were ready to strike.
"You and Spider-Man may have rounded most of the crimelords, but Hammerhead was able to insure his way out, being one of the Kingpin's top lieutenants." Daredevil explained.
"Figured he'd be the only one trying to led Kingpin's gang while he'd not around." She concurred.
"Yeah, but I don't think he's alone in this."
Using his enhanced senses, Daredevil began to scan the number of sounds being echoed through the building. It was not going to be an easy takedown with the numbers even with their own strength. Chun Li then thought of an idea as she saw the lights. Daredevil noticed it to and he nodded his head to do so. When she made it to ground level, she cut off the circuit breaker, darkening the whole building.
"What the hell? Did they forget to pay the electric bill?" The goon called out.
"Get that fixed already!' Hammerhead ordered his henchmen.
Using the flashlight on his phone, the goon went for the circuit breaker. As he started to access it, he heard a footstep from behind. The light revealed the man without fear as the thug was quickly silenced. Knowing his experience with the dark, it was easy for him to maneuver on his surroundings. And Daredevil's onslaught had only continued from there.
The Interpol Agent joined him in the dark as she went for the takedowns. Soon Hammerhead got suspicions as he ordered his troops to get on guard. Using the headlights from the van, he shined a light upon the intruders. Seeing Chun Li in his crosshairs, he charged head first. She noticed the incoming as she backflips, causing him crash at his men instead.
Taking out his brass knuckles and cracking his knuckles, he gave a grin. "You have an annoying habit of showing up when you're not needed."
"Yeah, I get that a lot; guess I must be very popular." Chun Li shot back.
Going for the headbutt charge against Chun Li, she quickly slipped through his movement. With a flip, she delivered a fast high heel kick to Hammerhead's skull. Knowing his cranium was pure Adamantium, it did little to half damage. His head may have been Adamantium, but not his whole body as she realized.
When another kick was launched, Hammerhead caught her by the leg and swung her to the wall. Left and right hook then a headbutt was shot at the Interpol Agent. When he came for the second round of attacks, Chun Li preformed a footsweep and took her distance. She then run up to him and preformed a leap on top of his head and kicked it in the back, causing him to crash on the boxes.
Like a rampaging rhino, he continued his constant charge at Chun Li. But she had to be careful not to suffer too much of that headbash as she could still feel the pain in her rib cage. But that slight pain didn't stop her from striking him some more. While the back was exposed, she delivered a double kick to his spine, therefore pinning him to the wooden wall.
It was quite a funny situation seeing Hammerhead's head stuck to the wall. However the laughter didn't last long as Daredevil sensed and an enemy presence. And hearing from the huge steps, it was big. He heard gears and wheels, which meant something huge.
"Chun Li, get down!" Daredevil called as the monstrosity burst in.
It was another one of the Spider Slayer robots curiosity of Silvermane. At this point, he was not surprised of his former boss heavy resource. Ignoring Chun Li and Daredevil, Hammerhead ordered his men to fire at the robot. "Better be lucky that I hate someone more then you." Hammerhead reaffirmed. "And give me an RPG."
The thug gave Hammerhead a video game of the genre, much to his anger. Hammerhead corrected as he slapped it away. "The… other RPG."
The Spider Slayer robot blasted multiple lasers at a time. Most of the gunfire was aimed at the Hammerhead and his gang. As they got the missiles launchers of the own, their shots focused on the Spider Slayer. "Light it up boys!" Hammerhead called, but then felt the warehouse caving it. As Hammerhead and Daredevil discovered, the Spider Slayer was not aiming for them, but the building structures.
After the shots were fired, the whole building was set on fire as the Spider Slayer was going to blow. Now had signaled them to leave as Daredevil sensed the countdown. Without hesitation, they quickly dashed from the collapsing building until it exploded. It was close by a hair but Chun Li and Daredevil had managed to escape the explosion. They managed to escape and so did Hammerhead and his gang.
"Well that was a bust, and we didn't even get anything from him."
"I would not count on it." Daredevil presented a list of contacts from one of the thugs. And one of the names got their attention. Spider-Man and Lucia later met up with Chun Li and Daredevil as they pulled them out of the river.
"Pretty cold day for a swim, don't you think?" Spider-Man had said.
"Very funny. Guess whose back." Chun Li replied showing Spider-Man an old foe as they were pulled out of the water.
"Well it looks like this day just keeps getting better and better doesn't it."
In the meantime in Costa Rica, the mansion was already seized. A group of armored vans made their way towards the mansion which Rocco had occupied. Armed to the teeth, they burst in without a single wait. FBI surrounded and raided the place like vicious guard dogs. Most of Rocco's gang stood and fought against the law enforcement, others were unfortunate enough to surrender.
By the vicious battle going on, it was already a great tragedy for the mob boss and Wilson Fist. By time they arrived at Rocco's room, the medical lines were already faded. Every one of the Agents was disappointed, but satisfied on the takedown of the Costa Rica mob boss. So to them it was more than a job well done.
By time they have arrived Kingpin and Wesley had evaluated the mansion. Sensing Rocco's warning, the two was able to act before they have arrived. From a mile distance, they kept watch on Rocco's mansion continuing to be raided. As he watched, he didn't know what was the most tragic, seeing his old friend and mentor die or being the new sole heir to his empire now that he had his assets.
Kingpin took one last look of the mansion as it was time to leave as Wesley instructed. As they entered the limo, Wesley presented him with the latest update on New York. By the mess going on, it seem like Silvermane was more than determined to put down his arch rival. Many territories and strongholds were being fought by his rivals and former colleagues.
"So what do we do now Mister Fist?" Wesley asked showing the downpour of operations.
Not liking what was going on, he clenched his fist enough to shatter a rock. "Wesley, let us make our way back to New York. It's time somebody brought back order to the chaos. My way."
To be continued….
