Chapter 2: Establishment

So far, I've found a new path and managed to form a gang. What starts small will soon grow large.

Forming a gang takes many steps. Right now, me and my followers which are the 4 dudes that I saved their necks are walking around. "What we need first is our own turf." I stated. "That's right Shogun. All the heavy sets have their own turf to hang out." said the first lad. "You sure have shown me accurate details about the city. I'll make you my second in command."

"In other terms, the leaders are usually entitled warlord. They then assigned second in command which is aka, main lieutenant. They then appointed a few lieutenants and other positions to their soldiers." The first lad explained.

"Nice. In that case, you're my main lieutenant. You'll be known as, Samurai."

"What is it? Some codename or something?"

"Probably." We stopped for a minute so that I can organize the small group. "You 2 look like twins." I stated to the second and third lads. "Of course, we're twins." said the second. "Nice. You will be known as, Shinobi. You twin brother will be called, Bushido."

"Neat!" Bushido cheered as he and Shinobi fist bump. 'And finally, you shall be named, Assassin." I declared to the 4th lad. "Aw yeah! I got a sweet, fucking codename!" He cheered. As we laughed and started bonding, "HEY!"

We turned to see 2 cops approaching us. "What the hell are you assholes doing out here so late!?" The first cop demanded to know. "And who the hell is this guy wearing all black?!" The second cop demanded as I approached them. "I mean no trouble. I am just sending these boys home after saving their asses." I explained with peace. The cops looked at each other for a moment. Then, they turned to face me and suddenly took out a pair of handcuffs. "A likely story for a fool like you." said the first cop. "Yeah! let's bust his ass!" said the second cop as they now approach me. Seeing this, "Hey Assassin. You remember the part when you asked who we are killing?"

"Yeah?"

"Well here's your answer!" I drew out my katanas hidden under my cloak shocking the cops. "Whoa what the fu-"

"SHING! SHING! SHING! SHING! SHING! SHING!"

The 4 lads gasped as I drew my weapons back into the sheath leaving 2 corpses behind. "Cops sure are corrupt in this city."

"True." said Samurai.

Well, we still need to find our turf so we continued walking around. "Why did you kill those cops?" Samurai asked me. "Cops...you might not wanna know but...they ruined my family..." I replied uneasy. Understanding the problem, Samurai decided not to know.

An hour later...

"Ugh! We've been walking for a fucking hour and my feet is tiring out!" Shinobi complained. That's when, "Well, well, well, is that a safehouse?" I noticed. They looked at the direction that I'm looking at. "Oh fuck it is! I think we finally found our turf!" said Assassin. Immediately, we headed there.

Upon arrival, "Interesting..." I glanced at the safehouse. It is a large two-storey structure with a basement. The door is not locked so we entered in. "Whoa...it's like as if it's abandoned!" Bushido exclaimed. "I mean really, some bums may have lived there before until they were driven out and yet, everything here is left out!"

Good point. So we looked around the first level, there are some furniture which consist of some chairs, 6 tables, 4 couches and 2 table footballs. There was even a fridge that is still operational on one corner and likewise an oven on a kitchen counter at the other corner.

We then went up a staircase to see a hallway leading to a large empty room which has 2 pool tables and several arcade machines on one side and several small rooms on another side. Now that's what I call, a turf! This will be the Ninja's main turf!" I declared.

So now that we've found a turf, "Anyone knows the time?" I asked. "Dunno." Samurai answered. "Well...fine. You guys organize this turf, Samurai and I are gonna run some errands. I'll be back."

"Sure thing." the lieutenants got to work as me and Samurai left the safehouse.

Outside...

"So tell me Samurai, what other stuff do gangs do?"

"Well, they party a lot, they tag on their territory and their enemies' territory with spray paints, they do random dealings and they also protect their territory that can get trashed or looted by other gangs."

"Hmmm...I see. Now first, let's get some colours." I soon found a shop that sells clothing but upon entering in, "OMG..." Samurai exclaimed. We looked around to see the shop in ruins. I soon came across a woman who appeared to be running the store and she's sobbing. "Ma'am. What just happened?"

"Some fucking assholes wearing top hats and have white paint on their faces trashed my shop!" Upon hearing that, "Top hats?" I asked my main lieutenant. "Those fucks with this kind of appearance are known as the Hi Hats."

"Hi Hats? Sounds like they like to say hi to their hats." We laughed a bit and, "Okay, we'll get back at those assholes on one condition." She listened intently. "I want you to make some colours. Just like mine." She examined my appearance for a few seconds and, "Those things you wear on your lower arms, I can't make those..."

"Then make the rest. C'mon Samurai. One thing's for sure, we got company armying around our territory!"

"Hell yeah!" He cheered as we left the shop.

We soon came across a pawnshop. "Hmmm...I don't see those Hi-Hats. How about we stop by at that place?" I asked. "Sure. Why not."

We entered the pawnshop and there, the owner met us. "How can I help you?"

"Well...do you see anyone wearing top hats?" I asked.

"Ah, those mime fuckers! I heard they're heading to some fast food joint. So, what do you want?"

"I've come to provide aid and protection. Any gang that wants to screw with your business will have to screw with us!" I stated. "Hmmm...sounds fair. Okay, how much?" asked the owner. "Hmmm...30 bucks?"

"Okay." He took out some money when I noticed something. "On second thought, you can pay me the money next month. This month, I would like all of these as payment." I pointed at a row of katanas and ninjatos and boxes containing shurikens and gauntlets.

Soon enough, "Samurai, take the goods back to our turf. I'll go and play with some mimes." Samurai obeyed and left.

It didn't take long but I soon saw 8 Hi Hats trashing the place. "NO! Not my restaurant! Please stop!" The owner begged them but he got bopped down by a Hi Hat with one bop. As they continued the trashing, "HEY!"

I now made my appearance as, "Oh look! A boy dressed in black! What are you? Some nun or monk?" One of them mocked. The others laughed about it but it died out shortly when I drew my katanas and got ready. "Whenever you're ready." But hey laughed some more until, "SHING!"

"OW FUCK! HE FUCKING SLASHED MY FUCKING BODY!" One of the Hi Hats felt the wound as 2 others tended to him while the rest got ready as the intense music was being played. "Oh yeah, let's wipe that smile off your fucking faces!"

In response, the Hi Hats took out knifes and clashed. I blocked their attacks and delivered swift attacks disarming them and leaving cuts on their painted skin. One by one, each felt the pain and soon enough, "This guy is on a completely different level! We can't kick his ass!" said a Hi Hat. With no other options, they fled as they clutched their arms and bodies from the cuts I left on them.

After that, I approached the owner. "Does it happen sometimes?"

"Yeah. I don't know what to do."

"I do. We'll ensure no one lasy their hands on your business. In return, you give us some of your resources to satisfy our hunger and thrist. No credit required."

"Fair enough. I'll cook you and your boys something." The owner got to work as I waited.

Soon enough, he gave me 2 plastic bags containing burgers and fried chicken. After that, I went to a grocery store and the owner allowed me to take anything thing as payment in return for protection. I now carry another 2 plastic bags containing cans and bottles of soda.

At the safehouse...

When I got back, "Shogun's here!" Shinobi called out. The lieutenants went to meet me as I entered the safehouse to see 9 more dudes hanging out. Upon seeing me, they were silent. "What's the meaning of this?" I asked. "Oh yeah, we found a couple of new bloods all wandering around homeless so, we could use more in this recently established gang." Bushido stated.

I looked at the new bloods for a moment. "Welcome to the Ninjas!" I declared. They cheered as I gathered the small gang. "So far, we found our turf, got supplies, offered protection and even had new bloods in out gang! Soon, we will rise into power! Soon, We will enter the streets and soon, all will fear and tremble before us. FOR WE ARE THE NINJAS!"

All cheered for me as I drew one of my katanas raising it up high in the air as a sign of our ascension. My gang is growing strong starting tonight and soon, we will be unstoppable.

After establishing a gang, time to own the streets and introduce themselves to the other gangs. Still need to work on the slangs. Reviews appreciated.