Balalaika and Chang had to set up a meeting with the higher ups of La Cosa Nostra, to go over what was to be done after the brief war started by Ronny the Jaws. In addition to Boris and Shenhua, the Lagoon Company, and various other enforcers were brought along in case things got out of hand. They were meeting with boss Vincenzo Milanesi, an imposing man with a stocky build, appeared to be in his mid 50s.
"How nice to see you again, Vincenzo," Balalaika casually greeted. "How have you been lately?"
"Cut the formality bullshit, Fry Face," Vincenzo replied. "We know Ronny tried to fuck you and your associates over."
"He wasn't exactly subtle about it," Balalaika dryly replied.
"What have you done with him?" asked Vincenzo.
"I'm sure you can guess what we did to him," Chang chimed in. "You didn't expect us to let him live, did you?"
Vincenzo took out a cigar, cut the end, lit it, and took a long drag. He let out a puff of smoke before speaking again.
"No, I suppose that's reasonable," he replied. "We explained to him years ago that he wasn't supposed to try and fuck with your or Balalaika. Obviously, he didn't listen. Goddamn kids think they know better than their elders."
"How far out of high school was he with those chompers?" Revy chimed in with a chuckle.
"What the fuck did you just say?" Vincenzo asked her directly, his tone definitely angry.
"Don't mind her," Balalaika interrupted. "Revy tends to have a sharp tongue."
"Regardless," Vincenzo carried on, ignoring Revy. "We wish to have his body, so that we can give him a proper burial."
Balalaika smiled a bit at this remark, then motioned one of her men to come forward. They then placed a box on the table in between her and Vincenzo.
"That might be difficult to fulfill," she replied. She then moved the box closer to Vincenzo and motioned him to open it, smiling devilishly as she did.
He slowly opened the box, his eyes went wide when he saw it was Ronny's severed head.
"What the fuck is this!?" exclaimed.
"It's a fuckin' severed head, dip shit," Revy chimed in again. "Specifically it's Metal Mouth's severed head."
"Oh my god, Revy," Dutch said under his breath, pinching the bridge of his nose.
"What's the big fuckin' deal?" Revy asked. "You said it yourself, he didn't listen to you."
"Doesn't mean you don't show some respect, you mouthy little bitch," he barked at her.
This remark got Rock agitated. Luckily Dutch gave him a slight signal to stay calm.
"Respect?" Revy chuckled. "That metal mouthed mother fucker brought war on this place. People that had nothing to do with any of this shit got their lives put in danger."
She began shaking a bit, even seemed to be tearing up. Rock guessed the pregnancy hormones were having some affect on her.
"He hired cocksuckers who enjoyed raping kids! I don't give a shit about your traditions! He shit all over that when he fucked with us! You wanna make him presentable for a funeral? Stick his head on a goddamn mannequin in a fuckin' suit and call it a day!"
"You gonna let this bitch talk to me that way!?" Vincenzo addressed Balalaika.
"She's not part of my organization," she replied. "She merely does work for me from time to time.
"Then what if I just have her killed myself?" he then snapped his fingers and his men pulled out their guns. Likewise, Balalaika and Chang's men pulled out their guns, along with the Lagoon Company.
"Tell me, Vincenzo," Balalaika began calmly. "Is there some sort of code among you Dagos against harming pregnant women?" The Italian crime boss then got a concerned look on his face.
"I'll take that as a yes. Well, it just so happens that Revy here is with child. So, I would say you'd be willing to cut her some slack this time."
Balalaika proceeded to take a long drag of her own cigar. She let the smoke fill her lungs and then let out a long puff.
"I'm also thinking we won't be needing your services in Roanapur any longer."
"What the fuck are you tellin' me here, Fry Face?" Vincenzo asked angrily, even though he already knew the answer.
"I'm telling you that you and your greasy Dago goombas are no longer welcome in this city," she said bluntly. "Or at least, none of your criminal organizations are welcome. And I think Mr. Chang will agree with me. Isn't that right, baby?"
"I'm gonna have to agree," replied Chang. "La Cosa Nostra has proven itself untrustworthy among the other organizations of Roanapur."
"You two are our of your fuckin' minds!" Vincenzo exclaimed, standing up from his seat. "Do you have any idea the kinda shit storm you'll bring by cuttin' us out!?"
"You mean, besides the shit show your metal mouthed moron caused for months?" Chang asked sarcastically.
"Or your previous moron, Verrocchio, caused when he sent those devil children after me?" Balalaika chimed in. "I think we can manage. You have one week to close any previous business ventures you had in this fair city. After that, you're free to do any number of legal activities. Like maybe open a nice little bistro or something. But, should we discover any sort of illegal activity going on…well, I'm sure you can figure that out."
"Fuckin' Russkie bitch!" exclaimed Vincenzo.
"You'll hear no disagreement from me," replied Balalaika, sporting another devilish smile.
Vincenzo and his men left the meeting spot, leaving everyone else to stand there and cheer over their victory.
"Damn, Sis!" exclaimed Revy. "That was fuckin' incredible!"
"I have to admit, I was a bit nervous," said Rock. "Feels like it could've easily turned into a bloodbath."
"No way that idiot Dago would stir up more trouble after all the shit Ronny put us through," Balalaika pointed out. "It would be a waste of time and money."
"Me being' knocked up seemed to come in handy," chuckled Revy.
"Indeed it was, Two Hands," Balalaika warmly replied. "Once again, congratulations to the both of you."
"Thank you very much, Miss Balalaika," Rock replied with a bow. Certain habits were still hard to break.
"Cut that shit out, Rocky Baby," exclaimed Revy, smacking her husband upside the head.
AN: New chapter! WOOT! Sorry it took so long again, I got distracted uploading these stories to Wattpad. Hopefully the next chapter will be written way sooner!
