King of Hearts
Chapter 80 – The Plan.
Don Pitch Robotnik's POV, Later that night, Robotnik Compound, New York.
Between the day I got more paperwork done and some extra training with Rover who had managed to get this meeting together with everyone. With a few of my Capos coming in my office at last, Rover got the door and locked it up to nod at me. Nodding back from behind my desk, I prepared to speak to be asked by one of my Capos.
"What's going on boss?"
Standing up, I got in front of them to reply.
"As you all know things are getting rough between all the families. With Don Soul going at it with Morgue; and Cora with Verno, this leads us to clean up what we have here in New York and begin looking for maybe a future partner between one of them. Fortunately for us, we get the advantage of letting their wars play out. As things progress, expect me to make a decision."
Everyone nodded as I went on to the next subject.
"Currently here in our home we're getting a lot of new faces from Skier's remnants. Including his head Caporegime Xavier. Now I know I'm new to the business but I want him checked out before I give him anything to be in charge of. That's why I want a few of you to take him around and see where his loyalties lay. I don't care how you do it. Talk to him, scare him, it doesn't matter. Get me the truth. Understood?"
"Yes sir." Everyone replied as I continued.
"As for the next order of business, I need someone to take charge of Skier's compound. Now I've been giving this some thought and I want you to be in charge of it Lace."
Lace widened her eyes as I explained.
"You're capable. I trust you and I feel you can get things going the fastest. You won't be there permanently. Once I get a new "Johan" I'll have him or her take charge of the place. But the question still exists. Will you do this for me?"
Giving me a smile she replied.
"No problem. You can count on me."
"Good." I replied with a smile as I looked to Rover next.
"As for the last matter to take care of, Rover I need you to come with me tomorrow."
"Where we going?" He wondered as I went back behind my desk.
"To LA. I have some business to take care of and I want you with me."
Everyone looked to me as Rover questioned.
"Are you sure?"
Nodding I replied.
"Completely."
"Okay." Replied Rover as I looked back to the main group before me.
"As things stand you all have a job to take care of. We need to begin the takeover of New York and reclaim what the old Robotnik family once owned. Beginning tomorrow I expect this to become a reality. Do we all understand?"
"Yes sir." Everyone replied as I smiled and stated.
"Good. Your all free to go. Thank you for your time everyone."
With Rover undoing the lock on the door, everyone but him and Lace made their way out of the room. Once they were all gone. Rover closed it once more to ask me.
"Why LA?"
With my eyes focused on him I replied.
"I want to speak with Verno. Maybe Cora too while I'm there. We'll see come tomorrow."
"Should I give them a heads up that we're coming?"
"No. I want this to be a surprise."
Rover then went silent as I looked to Lace who looked tired.
"You should get to bed. You have a big day tomorrow."
Shaking her head in approval, she asked.
"Come tuck me in?"
With a chuckle and Rover just enduring the sweet talk, I replied.
"Be my pleasure. You should get home soon too Rover. We won't be in LA for more then a day, but letting the wife know you're leaving for a bit might be something you should do before she passes out at home with the kids."
Giving me a nod, Rover replied.
"Don't have to tell me Pitch. I'll see you in the morning."
"Night Rover."
Leaving the office with a yawn, I was left with Lace who asked.
"Ready?"
With a smile I questioned.
"For you? Maybe."
With a gentle chuckle leaving her lips, I escorted Lace to my room for the night. I wanted to make sure I had a good night leading into tomorrow's fun filled day ahead.
Twig's POV, Outside Boston International, Boston.
"I can't believe I'm doing this."
Looking to my watch to see I was on time, I looked back up to see a black car pulling up alongside me.
"Twig right? I'm Vexer. Get in. We have a lot to do before the night is up."
Waiting as he unlocked the door, I soon found myself along a strong looking Russian hedgehog. Deep red quills and the bone striking facial features made me instantly recognize that this wasn't a man to fight with. At least while we're allies."
"Soul said Don Verno was sending someone capable for this. Didn't think he meant you. You any good at stealth? You're a wolf so I would like to assume so." Stated Vexer as I looked him over from my seat to reply.
"I could ask you the same thing. Listen, I'll make this clear. I don't trust you or Don Soul for that matter. I'm here for my own family and their protection. You fuck me over here tonight and I promise you'll see yourself through hell's gate. Do we understand each other?"
Bringing the car to a stop, Vexer let out a slight cough to state.
"I respect that. I do. I understand this is new for both of us here. And let me be frank. I don't trust you ether or Verno. But we both need the same thing here tonight for both our family's sake. I'm willing to work with you Twig. You have my word on that. I have your back. But putting our differences aside, I need to know you have mine."
Vexer seemed serious in his words this time around. I think he's being straight with me.
Nodding my head slowly I replied.
"I got you're back.
Giving me a smile and a pat to my side, he replied.
"Good. So while I drive why don't we have a chat?"
"About?" I wondered as he continued to move the car.
"Ahhh...how does a guy like you, who no one ever heard of, become Don Verno's Underboss overnight? I must know since I was impressed when I heard of it. But I want to know if it was a last minute thing or if it was earned. Care to share?" He asked with a slight grin as I refocused on the road ahead to reply.
"Let's just say I helped him out in his time of need. That and I promised him I would help his family out if I got some info out of it."
"What kind of info?" Wondered Vexer as I vaguely replied.
"Just the location of something I've been after for a while."
"Must be important." Stated Vexer as I nodded to state back.
"To me it is. More then anything."
Nodding as I went silent, Vexer then wondered.
"It doesn't seem like you're too into the mob game Twig. You plan on staying with Verno once you get what you want out of him?"
Thinking back to Claire I replied.
"I might. Yeah. Depends on how things keep going."
With both of us then sunk in silence, I asked out of curiosity.
"Where's your friend?"
"Who?" He questioned in confusion as I thought back to the time I met him.
"Hash? The white guy? Real charmer? Why isn't he here helping us with this?"
Vexer let out a sigh as I awaited an answer.
"Don't take this personally, but leave Hash out of this. He's not the subject tonight. Okay?"
Nodding as I knew something was clearly off, I replied.
"Alright. Sorry."
Giving me a nod of his own, Vexer refocused on driving. Soon we came up to a gated road.
Sorry everyone I've been working a lot. Can't find much time to type. But I'll have you all know I'll be updating series like this one and Love Struck Delusion daily for now on. But each series every other day. As for Kingdom and Zone 10 Genesis, that will be a weekend deal. Thanks for your patience. Love you all. :}.
mT Shadow.
