~ this isn't actually part of the story, but a quick review of who's who, because I went a bit crazy with adding new characters ^-^. I'll also review alliances as well…I don't know, I've always been fascinated with the politics behind the Newsies, as dorky as that sounds…~*~
All right!
The main antagonist is Edmond "Storm" Murphy. He leads the Bronx newsies, only he's more criminal than newsie. He charges his boys "rent" to stay at the Lodging House…besides what they already pay to the owner. He also takes part of their earnings every week.
The main protagonists are Lily Ann (Lily) and Tyler Carson. The brother and sister have an uncertain past and an uncertain future, as Storm Murphy is after them.
The Newsies of New York City (well, except, perhaps, Manhattan) are either against Storm or an ally to him. I'll do a brief sketch of each section of the city (I broke it up by boroughs) and who they support
BROOKLYN:
Leader: Spot Conlon
Other Newsies involved: Stephen "Check" Syzmanski (Spot's right-hand guy and one of his closest friends)
Brooklyn is strongly against Storm Murphy. Apparently, Storm and Spot have unfinished business with one another, accentuated by Spot's willingness to help Lily and Tyler.
MANHATTAN:
Well, we all know the Manhattan newsies. In the beginning Jack desires his territory to stay neutral against Storm. But he's not certain how long he can stay undecided.
HARLEM:
Leader: Lawrence "Gloves" Budden
Other Newsies involved: Caleb "CJ" Meehan and Joseph "Fox" Hess (Gloves' closest friends)
Harlem stands with Brooklyn against Storm. Gloves and Storm also have butted heads in the past, and Gloves' closeness with Lily upsets Storm even more.
STATEN ISLAND:
Leader: Brendan "Tux" Keffner
Other Newsies involved: Chris "Sticks" Ackerman (Tux's closest friend, and the voice of reason in Staten Island), Craig "Boss" Stawicki (a power-hungry opportunist, masquerades as Tux's friend)
Staten Island allies itself with The Bronx and Storm for many reasons. Tux Keffner does not want to stand in Storm's way, and he wishes to stand against Queens. Boss also has a lot to do with influencing Tux to support Storm, the most powerful newsie in the city
QUEENS:
Leader: Michael "Blue Eyes" Swartz
Other Newsies involved: Roger "Court" Sansavere
(Blue Eyes' protector and friend)
Queens allies with Brooklyn and Harlem, but for different reasons than Harlem and Brooklyn. While Blue Eyes definitely hates Storm and wishes to help Lily and Tyler, he also has a long-standing embroilment with Tux Keffner. Apparently, the two were close friends, but some event in their past broke them apart, and now they are the worst of enemies. Queens also stands somewhat against Manhattan, because of Jack "Cowboy" Kelly's constant disparagement of Blue Eyes
THE BRONX
Leader: Edmond "Storm" Murphy (obviously)
Other Newsies involved:
(Allied with Storm)
Sam "Silver" Messina and Travis "Arizona" Caulfield
(Joining those who fight against Storm)
Nick "Sugar" Amaral, John "Notes" Connelly, Ryan "Keet" Edwards, and Bryan "Rocky" Carson (no relation to Lily and Tyler)
Ach, well, I know this sounds confusing, but I've been playing around with this story for over a year, and I'm finally ready to write it. I hope this clears things up!
All right!
The main antagonist is Edmond "Storm" Murphy. He leads the Bronx newsies, only he's more criminal than newsie. He charges his boys "rent" to stay at the Lodging House…besides what they already pay to the owner. He also takes part of their earnings every week.
The main protagonists are Lily Ann (Lily) and Tyler Carson. The brother and sister have an uncertain past and an uncertain future, as Storm Murphy is after them.
The Newsies of New York City (well, except, perhaps, Manhattan) are either against Storm or an ally to him. I'll do a brief sketch of each section of the city (I broke it up by boroughs) and who they support
BROOKLYN:
Leader: Spot Conlon
Other Newsies involved: Stephen "Check" Syzmanski (Spot's right-hand guy and one of his closest friends)
Brooklyn is strongly against Storm Murphy. Apparently, Storm and Spot have unfinished business with one another, accentuated by Spot's willingness to help Lily and Tyler.
MANHATTAN:
Well, we all know the Manhattan newsies. In the beginning Jack desires his territory to stay neutral against Storm. But he's not certain how long he can stay undecided.
HARLEM:
Leader: Lawrence "Gloves" Budden
Other Newsies involved: Caleb "CJ" Meehan and Joseph "Fox" Hess (Gloves' closest friends)
Harlem stands with Brooklyn against Storm. Gloves and Storm also have butted heads in the past, and Gloves' closeness with Lily upsets Storm even more.
STATEN ISLAND:
Leader: Brendan "Tux" Keffner
Other Newsies involved: Chris "Sticks" Ackerman (Tux's closest friend, and the voice of reason in Staten Island), Craig "Boss" Stawicki (a power-hungry opportunist, masquerades as Tux's friend)
Staten Island allies itself with The Bronx and Storm for many reasons. Tux Keffner does not want to stand in Storm's way, and he wishes to stand against Queens. Boss also has a lot to do with influencing Tux to support Storm, the most powerful newsie in the city
QUEENS:
Leader: Michael "Blue Eyes" Swartz
Other Newsies involved: Roger "Court" Sansavere
(Blue Eyes' protector and friend)
Queens allies with Brooklyn and Harlem, but for different reasons than Harlem and Brooklyn. While Blue Eyes definitely hates Storm and wishes to help Lily and Tyler, he also has a long-standing embroilment with Tux Keffner. Apparently, the two were close friends, but some event in their past broke them apart, and now they are the worst of enemies. Queens also stands somewhat against Manhattan, because of Jack "Cowboy" Kelly's constant disparagement of Blue Eyes
THE BRONX
Leader: Edmond "Storm" Murphy (obviously)
Other Newsies involved:
(Allied with Storm)
Sam "Silver" Messina and Travis "Arizona" Caulfield
(Joining those who fight against Storm)
Nick "Sugar" Amaral, John "Notes" Connelly, Ryan "Keet" Edwards, and Bryan "Rocky" Carson (no relation to Lily and Tyler)
Ach, well, I know this sounds confusing, but I've been playing around with this story for over a year, and I'm finally ready to write it. I hope this clears things up!