The Maelstrom of Stardew
Year 1 (Spring)
Chapter 29 – Updates on Your Universe [Part 1]
Tuesday, the 23rd of Spring, 2017
[Quest Announcement] - Gamer Ability/Notification
[LOAD GAME]
…
[Updates detected! GAME PAUSED. LOAD VOID.]
"What the hell? Where am I?" Taeko said floating in a void.
"Sorry, but a major update to the base game was implemented and we had to reconfigure because of the changes. On a lesser note, you have access to grew new crops, new weapons, new monsters, new items, updates to quality of life, and a new zone to explore after you finish the base game's main story." Kyu said before showing him the changelog.
"I could have had a beach farm! And about the…"
Kyu cut him off.
"I know. Altering your progress for the update isn't a good idea, but I'm compensating you. Your greenhouse has been fully repaired to make up for that whole Grandfather's farm spiel. Your bundle reward will be changed in exchange. Seeing that you won't be getting to Ginger Island in the foreseeable future…
"Cool, I'm down with that. From the other updates in base are to add new stuff and balance things out. As for the others…" Taeko asked.
"Yes, the GTAZ add-on has updated with new mission packs, new people to meet, more cars, more events, access to new shops, and access to more places to visit. As for the other updates, you'll find out." Kyu said ruffling his hair. "Oh, and I've added some personal touches myself to celebrate Huniepop 2. When you wake up, you should check your mail. Like as soon as you get up."
Taeko fell into the void.
[Updates complete, MoSV is now updated. RETURNING TO GAME]
[GAME LOADED. WELCOME BACK!]
Taeko woke up in bed looking around before seeing a present was on his lap with a notecard from Kyu.
"As a show of bearing with us with the update processes which was mentally taxing, we present you with 20,000 Gold." Taeko read before the present vanished. "Whatever."
He went to his mailbox and found a small package that he looked inside before opening it up to see a small cheap cell phone, which Taeko realized was a burner, and a note from Misty.
Taeko,
While I would not call you my close friend, I do trust that you may be the one to aid me in this. I need your help and I think you'll be well rewarded if you help me out. You'll even get to stick it to the gangs. If you choose to accept this, use the cell phone.
- Misty
He got some breakfast together for him and his pets before using the cell phone.
[Cue GTAZ BGM [Theme of Misty] | TreyLouD – Eastside Story (Spongebob Beat)]
"Misty?" Taeko remarked.
"Taeko, you answered. This is good." Misty mused. "I got a few jobs for you. This cellphone is our secure line for conversation. Anyway, the point of the matter is a certain pimp and madam pair. The Mazodu twins. Both run the Lusties Nightclub, but their main drive is the Deviant's Dome. A brothel."
"I've been to Lusties once again. Never found myself a nightclub guy, but I guess that was too due to working so much. As for the Dome, I only heard rumors." Taeko explained.
"It used to be in Gran Fierro, but it was moved to right on the outskirts of Zuzu. It's on the freeway that leads to the to another island which house what's our version of Vegas, Sao Paradiso." Misty explained.
"Ok, go on." Taeko said. "What do you need of me?"
"Those two are servicing and using all the gangs in the city except for yours and the Triads. They produce a shit ton of cocaine and have producers in Red County. Plus, both of them are horrid pimps seeing…you know what they did those sisters." Misty explained.
"So, I'm going to kill them." Crimson asked.
"Not yet, terminator. No, you're going to work to win their favor. I can do what I can to hack their databases, but I need someone to be the distraction. Plus, my intel does see that they have an interest in your gang, but they have not approached your turf yet. I believe they don't want to piss off their customers." Misty affirmed. "So, here's your first mission. You need to lay on the charm and smooze one of main squeezes, Candace Crush. They call her Candy."
Misty let Taeko have a moment to cringe and then laugh.
"Ok, so how do I meet this chick?" Taeko said.
"That is a bit of an issue. I don't have that information. However, go see my contact, Jessie." Misty said. "You can find her in Banningfield. I'll email you the address. Good luck."
[Quest Started]
[GTAZ Mission: Misty Weather (Part 1)]
You got your job. You'll need to find the contact, Jessie Maye, and find the target, Candace Crush, to sow the seeds for the taking out those Pimpin' Twins.
Objective: Meet up with Jessie in Banningfield.
Locate Candy Crush
?
?
Requirements: Solo mission and it has to be completed today.
Bonus Objectives: Meet Jessie first / Meet Candy first
[Depending on your choice] ? / ?
?
Quest Reward: 30000g, + Respect with ?, + Respect with ?, + Respect with Misty, ? , Access to the next part of the mission
Bonus Rewards: ?
?
Quest Failure: You made this final week a harder among other things.
[Music Ends]
Misty hung up and Taeko felt the phone vanish to his [Key Items]. He finished his meal and got ready for the day. A new update the Game gave him was he could equip items to up his stats, but he did not have to wear them. Though he could not exactly exploit them, he did not mind. The mini-map showed him new locales in the city he could check out. He got his gear and his 'equipped' clothes. He got to readying his [Inventory] with a few healing items, guns, and a few jewels. He had a feeling he was going to have to pay kiss up with both of them. He checked the status of his farm and simply watered the plants. Five blueberries went to the [Kegs] and four strawberries to go to the [Preserve Jars].
He went into his new greenhouse with a smirk before finding a note.
"There are five iridium sprinklers upgraded with pressure nozzles only for use for the greenhouse. The rest 119 slots are yours."
Taeko grinned but she did not plant anything today. He got to his G35 readying himself to leave only to see Abigail come up.
"Hey, I just wanted to see if you…oh you're going." Abigail said.
"Yeah, I got a job to deal with on my own. Mind watching Logan and Tom for the day?" Taeko said kindly.
"Of course!" Abigail beamed. "So, what's the job?"
"Well, I can't tell you. But I can say who I'm working with. Misty has a few jobs. I'll be doing it on my own for now." Taeko said with a nod. "You train hard without me."
"All right, good luck. We still on for the Mines today or Wednesday?" Abigail asked sweetly.
"If I get the job done fast enough, we can go today. If not, tomorrow." Taeko said. "Later!"
He left town eyeing his mini-map before noticing two blips. A red blip in Banningfield and another red blip in…Calico Desert. He was tempted to investigate, but he went to his HQ to change cars to his [Remington] and went back to the desert. He exited his car after parking it and looked around before finding an unconscious girl and a sign that was either a drug-fueled orgy or some kind of hippie love fest. The girl had pale skin with a soft orange hue and rose gold hair in pigtails. Her body was thin and curvy with very large breasts. Her makeup was glittery, pinkish-purple eyeshadow and lipstick…though the lipstick was smeared. She had freckles on her across her cheeks and up the bridge of her nose. She was peacefully sleeping topless and barefoot. There were clearly signs on the ground of drug use, condom wrappers, and just an all-around mess. However, he did another guy clearly OD'ing and clinging to life. He could have helped him, but he was Purple Dragon. He found three bags of cocaine and 4,000 Gold which he had a feeling that was for the girl who the game did ID as Candace. He promptly took it and wasted the guy. Using [Obverse] on Candace gave a bit more information.
[Zuzu City Denizen – Candace – Candace 'Candy' Crush, Deviant Dome's star stripper, is a well…a ditzy airhead who just goes along with whatever people say. She's a professional stripper with big fake tits. Candy isn't very bright but what she lacks in cognitive ability she makes up for in being superhot. She's very nice but also incredibly naive and easily taken advantage of. Her lack of intelligence is what made her both the Mazodu's greatest ally and their biggest weakness. She has complete immunity to the negative effects of drug use. She embodies the airheaded dipshit most men long for…only to realize they want someone with a brain. Her gifts, aside from coke, are children's toys, stuff with bright colors, stripper heels.]
[Bonus Objective: Meet Candace first (Completed)/ Meet Jessie first (Failed)]
[Objective: Located Candy Crush (Complete)| New Objective Added]
He waved that off before noticing a wrecked car with a few Purple Dragons inside out cold. He looked around to see if anyone was looking and sensed around before firing a finger beam to get that car on fire. While they burned, he turned to Candace to wake her up.
"Ugh…what the…where."
"So, she has a Southern accent…" Taeko thought as Candy's eyes fluttered.
"Oh, my head. Who…who are you?" Candace asked.
"Kiba." Taeko said as he did not wanting to use his actual name. "I found you in the middle of the desert after I was just driving by. I figured you were dead considering it looked like a mess here…and you're only in panties."
"Meh. I'm pretty much in little clothes anyway." Candace said innocently. "Not the first time after a bump, I woke up in just panties and heels. But it's been…what year is it? 2021?"
"2017. It's 2017." Taeko said.
"Right…now where's my purse?" Candace said before finding it. "That's weird. I was out here at a party, and I was supposed to be paid with a few bags of coke and some cash."
"Must have cheap out and bolted." Taeko lied.
"Oh son of a bulldog, that's just awful." Candace said as Taeko found her trench coat before giving it to her. "Thanks."
"We should get out of here. Pretty much police are going to have a field day." Taeko said as the fire on the car grew. "How about I give you a ride?"
Candace's stomach rumbled.
"Can I also get breakfast?" She asked as he sighed.
"Sure…" Taeko said thinking, "It's the least I could do."
She got on the coat, and he let her in his car before calling Sandy.
"What's up?" Sandy called.
"Where's Beli?" He asked.
"Having breakfast with us at Renny's." Sandy said. "Why?"
"You should keep away from the desert for an hour." Taeko mused. "Purple Dragons had a party last night and it looks like it did not end well. Your shops aren't damaged, but you probably shouldn't come until the police and paramedics arrive to…clean up that mess."
"Understand. We never had this conversation." Sandy said before hanging up.
Taeko got in the car and drove away.
"So where am I taking you?" Taeko asked.
"It's Verona Beach. I have an apartment there…but that's supposed to be secret." Candace said as his mini-map updated.
"Then I'll keep your secret." Taeko said driving a bit faster.
He passed by a bakery picking up a few things for himself and before heading down to Verona Beach. Taeko noticed that this place was a hybrid of its HD counterpart, Del Perro. He pulled into the parking lot of her building.
"Thanks. Do you want to come in, Kiba?" Candace offered. "You saved me from a lot of walking."
"Way too trusting." Taeko thought before agreeing.
Her apartment building was rather nice, however walking to her to apartment door was met with an issue.
"Candy, why are there four women and an angry guy there?" Taeko asked.
"Oh…that's probably the landlord and her gang." Candy said. "They came by once an while for 'protection money'…they broke a few of my dolls when I refused the first time."
[Observe] revealed a bit more and he was surprised to see mirrors to Orange is the New Black of all things here, but he did not complain. This gang was the Zorras de Verona, a small Hispanic gang. Their gang was…not really noteworthy from the description. Hell, Verona Beach is their only turf. Ironically, Taeko realized they would have taken the Bluffs had not for his group. He and her walked up with Candace behind him.
"Excuse me?" Taeko mused as the group faced in.
"What the fuck do you want, cocoa?" Caesar snarled, aiming a pistol at his head.
"Candy, go back to the car." Taeko said as Candace shuffled off.
"Oh no, you don't…" Caesar said taking his aim off Taeko.
Big mistake on his hand as Taeko had Gunshin at his throat.
"Drop the gun." Taeko said icily.
"What do you think this…you don't grand a sword to a gunf-" Aleida said before cutting off by Taeko pull his [MP5] with his other hand.
Gunshin's blade flaming right in front of the bastard got him to drop his pistol. Taeko put away the sword and gun before grabbing Caesar's head and smacked it into the rail to knock him out. Then he turned to the women.
"You wouldn't hit a woman, would you?" Aleida said slipping her hand in her back pocket.
"Yes, I would." Taeko said drawing his [Pump Shotgun]. "Seeing that half of my group…or well most of them are girls anyway."
"You a pimp?" Flacca said.
"No, he's the Bloody Black Shadow." Gloria said as Daya flinched. "The oyabun of the Shadow Yakuza."
"Oh shit, I remember. I was there at one of your street races against that Purple Dragon bitch." Flacca said excitedly.
Taeko put the gun away and Gloria mentioned Aleida not to be an idiot. Explanations were made and then came an offer.
"You want us to work for you?" Flacca asked.
"Consider it a hostile takeover really. Considering our turfs are close, it's just not wise for two gangs to be near each other. I have a legal business I want to run…mostly legal." Taeko said producing a bottle of his wife. "Familiar with my handiwork?"
"Is it a front for drugs?" Gloria asked.
"No, I don't do that. My business leans more on street racing, car boosting, weapon making, monster hunting, farming, mining, and mostly legal stuff. I don't favor drugs much other than weed." Taeko mused. "And while I would give you a choice, your idiot friend pissed me off enough to make a hostile takeover. Gloria, I assume you're the leader. I don't think you want me to kill all of you."
Aleida laughed off his threat, but Gloria was not laughing. She knew of his reputation. Considering his battle with the squid, she was actually considering going to him for a team up. Aleida and Caesar liked to delude themselves that they were hot shit, but Gloria knew the gang was screwed. The Purple Dragons had better weapons, the Sauseubeam had martial artist leaders who could tear through them like paper, and the Triads were a lot better organized.
"Is it true you're allied with the Triads?" Gloria asked.
"Yeah, I know Woozie quite well. We are brothers in arms." Taeko said.
"Then we surrender." Gloria said bluntly.
"What?!" Aleida said. "You just going to bend over for thi-"
"Aleida, you may like to think you're the tits, but you're a two-bit piece of shit. You and your idiot boyfriend are part of the reason we've been in this state. You let Dominga live when I told you to kill her. Your boyfriend let those white bitches hang around to get a foothold in Vespucci. Right now, if I have to bend over for anyone, I'll take the best option." Gloria ranted.
"Mom, I told you that you should have killed Dominga." Daya said as Aleida hissed at her daughter.
"What if I ice her?" Taeko said. "Then I can assure your loyalty."
"That's if you can find her. Do that and bring me proof, and we'll work under the Shadow Yakuza." Gloria said, offering her hand.
He shook it.
"I'll get it done today." Taeko said as Aleida laughed at him. "Is that a challenge?"
"You think you can find one of the big producers of coke and heroin in a day? I could bet my daughter's ass on that." Aleida said as Taeko had an idea.
"Is that so? I bet 300,000 gold." Taeko said as Aleida smirked.
"I'll raise you a million and I'll throw myself in." Aleida said as Gloria raised an eyebrow.
"And where do you intend to get that money?" Gloria asked as Daya glared at her mother.
Daya screamed at her mother over the fact that using her as a betting tool.
"Oh please, that won't matter when I win." Aleida said confidently.
"Fine, I accept the bet." Taeko said. "I'll see you before the end of today. But I'll need you ladies to leave…so Candy can get in."
"What are you, her boyfriend?" Daya asked.
"No, I actually just met her passed out in the desert." Taeko said dryly.
Gloria had Aleida drag Caesar away and Candace came back up. The mini-map updated on where to meet the Zorras.
"Thanks for getting rid of them." Candace said, opening the door. "Come on in."
Inside was clearly the apartment of a womanchild, a bit neat but not at the same time. A few dolls and toys were on the table. He took a seat at the table before noticing a picture.
"Son of a bitch…" Taeko said under his breath before taking up the photo. "Well hot damn…"
There was Dominga in the photo with Candace with her getting a lap dance.
"Candy, I need a favor." Taeko asked.
"Hm?" Candy asked.
"The woman in this photo. Not you, but her…where can I find her?" Taeko asked pointing to her.
"Oh…you mean Daddy? She's a frequenter and a supplier of coke. Why?" Candace asked.
"I need to find her to 'remove' her. Those Latinas want her gone so you can continue to stay here without issues." Taeko said hiding some of the truth.
"Oh…I don't know. She gives me pretty good coke." Candace said "But I don't want them coming back. Besides, there are plenty of coke sellers."
"I do have some." He said as Candace looked starry eyed. "I just have three bags."
"Gimme!" She said as he gave them to her.
[Your 'Friendship' with Candy shot up like an addiction!]
"Candy, I need to know where Daddy is." Taeko said.
"Oh, she's in Vespucci Beach. She's hanging out on a yacht with her three business partners." Candace said before getting lit.
"Well, I need to get to work. I'll visit you later. K?" Taeko leaving.
"Byee, I'm going to have coke toast!" Candace said as he left.
Taeko could not believe his luck, but, as he ate his breakfast in the car, he called his [Quest Status] to see it updated.
[Quest In-Progress]
[GTAZ Mission: Misty Weather (Part 1)]
You got your job. You'll need to find the contact, Jessie Maye, and find the target, Candace Crush, to sow the seeds for the taking out those Pimpin' Twins.
Objective: Meet up with Jessie in Banningfield.
Locate Candy Crush [Completed]
Return Candy home [Completed]
?
Requirements: Solo mission and it has to be completed today.
Bonus Objectives: Meet Jessie first [Failed]/ Meet Candy first [Completed]
[Depending on your choice] Spare the Zorra [Completed] / Kill the Zorra [Failed]
Manipulate Candy into getting your information. [Completed]
Quest Reward: 30000g, + Respect with ?, + Respect with ?, + Respect with Misty, ? , Access to the next part of the mission
Bonus Rewards: ?
?
He considered going after Dominga, but seeing it was not on his to-do list, he got in the car and headed for Banningfield. The mini-map lead her to what he assumed was her house…and the front door was open. Taeko parked and went up slowly to peer in. There was Jessie and Tiffany tied up with a woman over them that he recognized. Another mirror from the same show, Badison.
"Don't worry, Jessie. I won't hurt your daughter much…" Badison said eyeing her. "But ain't she a cutie, I wonder what Carol will do to her seeing your betrayal to us."
"Don't touch my daughter…" Jessie snarled out. "I didn't betray you. Misty and I didn't want to be apart of what Carol wanted. Misty had her reasons, and I had my daughter."
"Well, Carol wants to know why the fuck is some ni-"
A bullet tore through her stomach as she dropped her gun and fell on her knees. Taeko walked in and kicked Badison in her face before simply unloading the [MP5] on her face. Once that annoyance was dead, he untied Jessie and Tiffany.
"Mom, did you really mean what you said?" Tiffany said.
"If I didn't…I wouldn't be trying so hard to connect with you. And…thank you…you must be him. Taeko, right?" Jessie mused. "You're late."
"I ran into Candy first. I managed to get her trust. Ironically, I'm after the asshole this idiot was working for." Taeko said.
"Oh, thank heavens, I'll point you to her. She's probably still at that yacht in Vespucci." Jessie explained.
"Mom, what about the body?" Tiffany said only for Taeko to use an energy blast to vaporize only leaving an ash imprint of what was Badison. "Never mind."
What was left behind was her keys which she tossed to Tiffany. Badison's car was not far, and they found a dozen bags of coke.
"I'll take those." Taeko said.
"Candy?" Jessie said as Taeko nodded. "Figures."
"Mom, I think I need to go back to campus. I'm not mad at you for all this, I just…maybe we should just video chat until this mess is over." Tiffany said, getting in the driver's seat.
"Thanks for not blaming me." Jessie said relieved as Tiffany drove away. "And thank you again for saving us. I got your intel."
She got him a folder and her number to call, insisting she called when he got to them. The first part of the quest was completed.
[Quest Completed]
[GTAZ Mission: Misty Weather (Part 1)]
You got your job. You'll need to find the contact, Jessie Maye, and find the target, Candace Crush, to sow the seeds for the taking out those Pimpin' Twins.
Objective: Meet up with Jessie in Banningfield. [Completed]
Locate Candy Crush [Completed]
Return Candy home [Completed]
Kill Badison before she can kill Jessie and Tiffany [Completed]
Requirements: Solo mission and it has to be completed today.
Bonus Objectives: Meet Jessie first [Failed]/ Meet Candy first [Completed]
[Depending on your choice] Spare the Zorra [Completed] / Kill the Zorra [Failed]
Manipulate Candy into getting you information. [Completed]
Quest Reward: 30000g, + Respect with Jessie, + Respect with Candy, + Respect with Misty, 50% wavier to your Ammu-Nation purchase, Access to the next part of the mission
Bonus Rewards: Because you chose to spare the Zorra's, your next mission has altered goals and better rewards.
Candy will be more liable to trust you.
[Auto-Accepting Next Part]
[GTAZ Mission: Misty Weather (Part 2)]
Wrapped up in a game of women and drugs, you need to take out Carol and Barb, the Karen Kingpins of drugs on their boat along with their dealer, Dominga.
Objective: Locate the yacht in Vespucci.
Ensure Carol's death.
Ensure Barb's death.
Ensure Dominga's death.
Blow up the yacht.
Escape the police.
Deliver Dominga's body to the Zorras.
Requirements: Solo mission and it has to be completed today.
Bonus Objectives: Get Carol and Barb to kill each other.
Deliver all three bodies to the Zorras.
Quest Reward: 30000g, + Respect with Jessie, The Zorras work under you, + Respect with Misty, Any spoil found on the yacht is yours
Bonus Rewards: [Get Carol and Barb to kill each other.] – Wanted level obtained is only 1 Star.
[Deliver all three bodies to the Zorras.] – Zorras will be completely under your heels (Caesar can be axed without question).
Quest Failure: Don't even think about failing!
"Oh Caesar, if you only you were the one from GTA. Then, I wouldn't make an easy decision." Taeko said darkly getting into his car.
Before going to Vespucci, he went to Ammu-Nation in Woozie's haunt to make a few purchases.
"Mister Taeko, I was going to call. Woozie wanted to leave you a gift before he departed on his way. Upgrades to your firearms." The salesman said presenting a box.
"Oh, how ironic. I was coming to buy and sell my old weapons." Taeko said putting his [Pistols], [Pump Shotgun], and [MP5s] on the counter before opening the box. "Oh yeah…"
What was inside? A pair of [AP Pistols] and two dozen [Sticky Bombs].
"Can I trade in the pistols for suppressors? I'd also like to get a [Carbine Rifle]." Taeko said.
Thanks to the waiver and trading in those guns, Taeko only had to pay 5,000 gold and even got a pair of [Brass Knuckles]. The salesman explained that triads get access to free weapons, and he would let this one slide for him. Taeko left as the [Brass Knuckles] were equipped.
[Your punches now do double damage. And they won't be visible on your hands!]
The next stop was XanTech.
"Yo, Taeko. You look like a man on a mission." Xander said.
"I am. I'm going to need new clothes. You said you had level 12 gear, now?" Taeko said.
"Jeremy." Xander said as Jeremy nodded. "Get the Delta Blacklight set for our boss."
Jeremy tossed Taeko it and he went to change. Now clad and equipped with the [Delta Blacklight Shirt], [Delta Blacklight Pants], and [Delta Blacklight Shoes]…he walked out of the changing room still wearing the old jacket.
"Trade in the Gamma stuff, and I'll sell it for 4,000." Xander said he got the clothes and gold. "Pleasure doing business."
"I'll come back to do more shopping. Soon." Taeko said before leaving.
He drove over to the Bluffs to see his assistant doing some paperwork. He greeted her and filled her in on what was going on.
"Do you need me to arrange the means to collect the bodies?" Velma asked.
"Yeah. And as a token of that…" Taeko said before giving her the ten [Rubies]. "Consider it a bonus."
"Trying to get the strip option, Taeko?" She teased.
"Later. But there's another matter, I need you to look into the Zorra de Verona. All your assets that we are going to take over. And information on all the members wouldn't help." Taeko mused as she nodded.
"Oh, I suggest giving a jewel or two to Max." Velma said.
"Why? Chloe's going to do something stu-Oh, I see." Taeko said with a smirk.
He sauntered over to their place as he saw that Chloe was sitting on the couch watching television.
"What the-Hey, man. I took a mental health day." Chloe said defensively.
"I don't really care. Here, this is for Max. Make sure she gets it." Taeko said putting down a [Diamond] on the table.
He returned to the office to put the rest of the jewels in the safe which counted as a separate [Inventory]. He also put the coke in there. He left for his car only to realize that he may want another car for this…one he could repair and potentially ditch if needed. He parked his car and looked through the cul-de-sac's lots and the modern [Sadler] with a bed cover. Perfect, he thought. He took the truck and was off to Vespucci.
Once he arrived, he sought to look around the nearby marina before spying a floating [Police Bribe] icon which he took note of for later. He looked around before spying on what had to be their yacht.
"What dumbass names their yacht the SS Bad Bitch?" Taeko thought. "Whatever…"
He made a move before boarding the boat. He spotted Carol, Barb, and Dominga all sitting around playing cards.
"I know you're cheating." Carol said darkly glaring at her sister.
"It's called winning." Barb said as Carol pulled her pistol aiming it at her head.
Taeko watched as they argued before they both had pistols aimed at the others' head.
"So, I wanted to call but…apparently you both hired me to kill the other sister to take the others share of the money, and I need to know who to shoot." Taeko said coming out of hiding.
"You bitch!" *BLAM*
The two idiots shot the other leaving Dominga wide-eyed as Taeko had his [AP Pistol] to her head. He actually had to be thankful he knew them well enough for them to fall for it.
"Look, you don't have to kill me. I can offer info on a little gang of bitches you could take over." Dominga pleaded.
"Tempting, I want to the safe combos if there are any on this boat." Taeko said.
She told him them before shooting her through the head. Taeko got to raiding finding a treasure trove of cash, weapons, and drugs. He passed on the [Heroin]. He did take the [Acid], [Weed], and [Cocaine]. He pretty much had close to 100 bags of Weed, 100 of the acid, and a whopping 200 bags of the white stuff. As for gold, a whopping 2 million. He also got plenty of ammo for his weapons along with a sizeable amount of jewels, mostly [Diamonds] and [Emeralds]. Even found a dozen [Prismatic Shards]. He did have to haul the bodies into the truck. Thankfully, he found coolers in the yacht to dump them in before putting them on the truck. He promptly had the truck parked in his garage before racing back on the [Double T]. Game didn't say he could do that. He planted three sticky bombs with them on the engine, and raced away before it blew up.
One star. Taeko could deal with that as police were getting on his tail. Taeko checked the mini-map before racing towards the nearest Pay and Spray. As his bike wasn't damaged, he got a free respray and the cops were off his behind.
"Now to get rid of this crap." Taeko said.
He located a dealer in Banningfield, and the dealer was afraid of Taeko.
"You're the…"
"Easy, I'm here to sell. I found things I don't want. How much can I sell for 100 bags of [Acid]?" Taeko said as the dealer calmed down.
"1300. Acid's kinda co-"
Taeko did it. Even if it was a meagre price, he did not want the crap. The dealer had the idea to sell that for way more elsewhere and cash out. He decided that the least he owed Taeko was to keep his mouth shut on where he got it. Taeko left for the office walking in dumping most of the coke in the safe leaving only 10 bags on his person. That was going straight to Candy. He got in the truck and drove over to the Zorras' hideout which was a bar…the Green Bottle which was clearly deserted. [Observe] stated this bar is the 'front'. He rolled the truck around back and went in the front only to get a gun to the head from Caesar.
"This is Zorra turf, cocoa." He barked.
"Caesar, back off. He's probably just here to pay me my money." Aleida said smugly.
"No, you dumb bitch." Taeko said smugly as Caesar tried to shoot him.
Taeko sliced off that hand with Gunshin before aiming his gun at his head.
"Call me cocoa, again. I dare you unless you think I won't blow you brains out." Taeko said.
"How about I call you a nig-" *BLAM!*
"I warned him." Taeko said flatly. "Now get Gloria."
"I'm already here." Gloria said dryly. "And honestly, if you didn't shoot him, I would have."
"But what about the kid-"
"Aleida, those kids never needed that waste of space seeing they're literally being raised in another city by much more capable caregivers. You fucked up Daya, but I'd be damned if I let you and Caesar fuck over the other kids." Gloria said sternly. "There's a reason I made Daya my underboss."
"Cause she has a brain." Flaca said.
"Now about my bet, Aleida." Taeko said showing them the truck before revealing the bodies. "I believe you owe me a million."
The look of their utter shock was priceless and that signaled the end of the quest.
[Quest Completed]
[GTAZ Mission: Misty Weather (Part 2)]
Wrapped up in a game of women and drugs, you need to take out Carol and Barb, the Karen Kingpins of drugs on their boat along with their dealer, Dominga.
Objective: Locate the yacht in Vespucci. [Completed]
Ensure Carol's death. [Completed]
Ensure Barb's death. [Completed]
Ensure Dominga's death. [Completed]
Blow up the yacht. [Completed]
Escape the police. [Completed]
Deliver Dominga's body to the Zorras. [Completed]
Requirements: Solo mission and it has to be completed today.
Bonus Objectives: Get Carol and Barb to kill each other. [Completed]
Deliver all three bodies to the Zorras. [Completed]
Quest Reward: 30000g, + Respect with Jessie, The Zorras work under you, + Respect with Misty, Any spoil found on the yacht is yours, [Call Misty before the end of the day]
Bonus Rewards: [Get Carol and Barb to kill each other.] – Wanted level obtained is only 1 Star.
[Deliver all three bodies to the Zorras.] – Zorras will be completely under your heels (Caesar can be axed without question).
Another 30,000 Gold made the reward all the sweeter. Gloria checked Dominga's body for the tattoos and to make sure.
"It's her. You managed to kill her, Carol, and Barb." Gloria said impressed.
"What about Badi-"
"Dead. But there's nothing left of her." Taeko remarked. "I believe I have you all under me as promised."
Gloria bowed and said she did, but Aleida decided to protest given the bet.
"We should put it to a vote!" Aleida said as Daya glared at her.
"Ok, let's vote. Who votes to work under the Shadow Yakuza?" Taeko asked.
"Do you pay well?" Maritza asked.
"Of course, I do run a mostly legal business. Seeing that all of you except Gloria are subordinates. You are basically employees, and if I learned anything from my time in Joja is…pay your people well." Taeko affirmed.
Aleida found herself outvoted.
"And considering our bet, now like you can walk away from this. I pretty much own all of your asses." Taeko affirmed.
"And Mom, if you even dare think of walking away from this, I will shoot you myself." Daya said icily. "All considering you used me as your betting material."
"Well then, welcome to the Shadow Yakuza…but we need to get rid of Caesar's body." Taeko remarked.
"There's a junkyard that crushes cars, no question. Most of the gangs use it for both disposing bodies and selling the scrap from the cars." Gloria said before he gave the car to Flaca.
"Take care of that. And keep the money you get, consider it a bonus." Taeko said. "Maritza, you can get help if you help."
The two hurried off to do it as the rest went back in to talk business.
"Gloria, as is, you will have the rank of Shateigashira, or my second underboss." Taeko said explained. "The rest of you will serve as gang sisters. Given your group is small, I can put you employ and refurbish this car. It's close enough to the beach. Aleida, seeing that you're in debt to me, no rank for you and a cut down on your pay. 20% less."
Aleida was set to complain only for Taeko to ask if she wanted to lose half. Gloria asked about Daya.
"As Daya didn't wager and was only the person betting. I won't be cutting pay for her." Taeko said.
"Thank you, boss." Daya said respectfully.
"You know, I think I have an idea. Aleida, you'll serve as everyone's assistant. When they need you to do a task, you freakin' do it." Taeko said deviously. "As far as I am concerned, majority of people in the group have rank over you."
"But…but…"
"So, you want me to hand you over to the Triads to work off your debt to me?" Taeko asked.
Aleida promptly shut up as Daya was snickering. Maritza and Flaca returned by taxi and were filled in by Gloria.
"And as a showing of good faith and a payment." Taeko said putting down the dozen [Prismatic Shards] he found on the boat on a table. "24,000 Gold if you sell it. That's about 10,000 for Gloria and 7,000 for Maritza and Flaca. I have something else for Daya."
He dropped a dozen [Diamonds] for her. Daya looked at Aleida's face and had an idea.
"Thank you, Daddy~" Daya said with faux sweetness.
Gloria was tempted not to laugh. She was nodding at Daya though.
"I'm going shopping tonight." Maritza said excitedly.
"Ok, first things first, weapons and better gear. These clothes I wear are specially made to up defense. I am a monster slayer after all. I have a shop that I have a stake out, XanTech." Taeko explained. "It's in East Hardwood. If you need actual guns, then the Triad-controlled shop is yours to stock up."
"And how I supposed to buy anything with no money?" Aleida protested.
He just gave Daya a few [Emeralds] citing to make sure her mother got weapons.
"All right, you girls can did take your cut and go for it. I need to close the bar and talk business with Gloria." Taeko said.
"You actually going to talk business or are you having to just have her suck you off?" Aleida snarked.
"Even if I wanted her to, why is that any of your business?" Taeko said glaring at her.
Aleida left in a huff and the others told their leave.
"Gloria, considering this bar, I want to rebrand the place completely. Serve exclusively Triad-sponsored booze and my specialty wine. I just want to peg your brains for names." Taeko said taking a seat at the bar putting a bottle of [Cherry Wine] on the table. "Care for a sampler?"
"It's about noon, so what the heck?" Gloria said pouring herself a glass and getting some ice before sipping it. "That…that is some high-quality stuff. You make this?"
"All on my own. I have means to make and grow my own food. Those jewels? I can mine for them. I mostly did this gang thing to help Wooz and grow my own business without dealing with those Purple Dragon pieces of shit or the Sauseubeam." Taeko mused, having a glass. "So, about names?"
"How about the Desired Myth? Make this place exclusive to get your wine on the glass." Gloria suggested.
"And people will go to Chen for bottles." Taeko mused. "I got another idea."
He called Mr. Chen asking if he supplied the Triad bars with liquor. When he got a yes, Taeko asked if he could do the same.
"Triads don't have a bar in my area, so I think it'd be okay to share. Yes, I've staked the place out. I'm planning on selling my booze exclusive to this bar." Taeko mused.
"How long until the bar will be ready for opening?" Mr. Chen asked.
"Before the start of the summer. The bar is where the Green Bottle used to be." Taeko remarked.
"But that's the turf of…so you got rid of them." Mr. Chen asked.
"No, they work for me now. So, Verona Beach is SY turf now." Taeko said with a grin.
"Well then, tell you what. Free drinks for my family and I'll supply your booze free of charge. You already got my profit boon and if people want to buy a bottle of your stuff…they'll come to me." Mr. Chen said.
"Deal. But I am going to limit you to family only and a limit of $100 bucks worth a day. I need the profits." Taeko mused.
"Of course, my friend. Call me when you are ready for your first shipment." Mr. Chen said before hanging up.
"We're done. I'll call my assistant to set things up." Taeko said. "For now, consider this week a bit of a paid vacation. I'll just need you to hire another bartender and security."
"I know two can do that." Gloria said finishing off the bottle.
[Desired Myth is now an asset (not the one you were promised at the end of the chain quest), but you'll have to work on it before it makes profits! Suggested you get this done before the end of Spring!]
Taeko closed the message.
"Good, then we're done for now. I just need to call up my assistant." Taeko said dialing her up.
When Velma came over, it was mostly her and Gloria arranging plans before turning her focus to him.
"Ok, I already made sure to do my research on the group before coming. Seeing you've taken over, this makes things easier. My first advice is to get rid of Caesar and Aleida." Velma remarked.
"Already got rid of Caesar, but Aleida's in debt to me." Taeko mused. "A million. Plus she bet her and her daughter's asses to me as well."
"Hm. Then make sure you keep a leash on her. Ironic, this is Chloe and Max all over again." Velma said fluffing her suit jacket. "And on other notes, the Zorras do have two other assets. The apartment building not far from there and a grocery store."
"Gloria, you can keep the grocery store as your asset, but keep it mostly legit. The less reason for police, the better. I'll even made sure your grocery gets an import of stock from my farm." Taeko mused.
"Understood. Let me just hand over the paperwork." Gloria said, getting the paperwork out of the office and handing it over to Velma.
[You have the Verona Beach Apartments as an asset, but to technicities…no real profits for you. Rent will automatically funneled into your company for your assistant to handle. However, you do get 200 Gold for every new tenant. Currently, there are 10/40 Tenants]
"Ok, Velma. How much for getting this bar off the ground and updating the Apartments?" Taeko asked.
"I'll get back you on the Apartments, but the bar is dependent on the quality. Bottom line is 200 grand, medium quality about 500 grand, and high-quality is 750 grand."
Gloria had never seen so much gold put down before.
"May as well use the money to get the best. I'm going to make Desired Myth the most bangin' beach bar and café in this hood." Taeko said using his phone. "And I've sent 100k to up your check V."
The Game told him that he unlocked new options, but he was more focused on other matters.
"I'll get started on putting the process right away, sir. Gloria can aid with me in reconstruction, and I'll make the calls. Do you have a theme in mind? A menu?" Velma asked.
"Gloria, you can get us cooks, right?" Taeko asked.
"I can. I got people in the neighborhood. A few people in the apartments…though they may be pissed with me." Gloria said.
"Then get Daya to let you know your group is dissolved and under new management. Offer two months of free rent as an apology along with the job." Taeko said getting up. "And I believe we're done for now. Right? I just need to know how long."
"Until we can get the bar up? Well, as long as there are no gang attacks in the area. The last day of Spring." Velma said, adjusting her glasses.
"Then let's get to business. Ja ne." Taeko said before leaving.
He walked over to the apartments before going up to Candace's apartment.
"Heyy…it's you again." Candace said innocently. "Come in. I was just about to watch the next episode of Friendship is Magic."
Her being a pegasister? Not really going to judge. He thought the show was…okay.
"Hey, I just wanted to let you know that gang is no longer going to be an issue to you. They won't be bothering you for protection money." Taeko said as Candace hugged him.
"Thanks…" Taeko said. "Why don't you go ahead and watch your show? I need to make a call."
Candace skipped over to her couch singing along to the theme song as Taeko went towards her balcony getting his burner phone out and calling Misty.
"Misty." Taeko said.
[Cue GTAZ BGM [Theme of Misty] | TreyLouD – Eastside Story (Spongebob Beat)]
"What's your status?" Misty asked as rain seemed to set in.
"All good on my end. I got to Candace first…found her in the desert. Saved her…and got entangled with the Zorras." Taeko reported.
"Gloria Mendoza. That woman is…"
"Not a problem anymore." Taeko affirmed.
"Killed her?" Misty asked.
"No. But I did kill off her enemies and got them to work for me under my Yakuza." Taeko said quietly. "I did waste Caesar."
"Good riddance. Aleida and he were always pieces of shit. Who'd you have ice?" Misty asked.
"Your old enemy. Carol and Barb. I saved Jessie from their enforcer Badison. Ended all three and Dominga…while blowing up the boat." Taeko said icily. "I…"
"Kiba!" Candace said interrupting. "I almost forgot. Ryan called a while ago. I told him that you saved me and got the Zorras out of the picture. He wants to meet you tonight for a potential job."
"You didn't tell him what I looked like…" Taeko said.
"No, just that you were really strong." Candace said innocently before going back to her show.
"This is good. All you need is a disguise…." Misty said.
"I can get that put together." Taeko said as another quest appeared.
[Quest Alert]
[GTAZ Mission: Misty Weather (Part 3)]
Last mission for the day, go and establish yourself as a 'man for hire' for Ryan of the Mazodu Twins. Your first mission with them is make or break.
Objective: Create a disguise to mask your identity.
Call Woozie and fill him in on your plans.
Arrive at the Deviant's Dome tonight before 9:00pm.
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Escape the police.
Requirements: Has to be completed tonight. [Unlike previous missions, you can go with a partner. But your partner will have disguise themselves as well.]
Quest Reward: 7000g, + Respect, +Trust with Ryan, Access to the next parts of the questline tomorrow
"Good luck." Misty said hanging up.
"Ok, if I'm going to do this…I'm going to need help. But who…" Taeko said before checking the time. "I'll figure it out after lunch."
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(A/N: You can quick save now?! Yes, I can. I wanted to break this chapter in two because it was getting too long. Plus, I wanted to hurry up and repost the last two chapters. The spelling and grammar were a crapshow is so many areas. Yes, Orange is the New Black characters are showing up now alongside HP2 characters. Obviously, heavily AU'ed. I don't intend to have all of them, just what I can feel I can use. Yes, you'll probably see a few others in other gangs. So far, I'll take suggestions for who'd be in the Purple Dragons, Sauseubeam, or new to the Triads. Hit me up.
For those curious, have Taeko opted for Jessie first: He would have a hand in further mediating the mother/sister divide. Badison would have come in and Taeko would have killed her. This would have led to Jessie explaining about who Badison, Carol, Barb along with the Zorras. Then, he goes after Candace, finding her being dragged into a car by Caesar. Taeko would kill him saving her, but she's a mess. He takes her inside to calm her down, which she does, and she explains a bit about the Zorra's racket. Pretty much the same thing with the boat. The major change is the state of the Zorras. Aleida would have turned traitor (she was siding with Dominga). Taeko walks in to see her shoot Gloria to take over the gang. Taeko would have been given the option to kill them all or just kill Aleida. If he kills them all, he will get the Apartments, but would have to lose out on the bar (he'd have to torch it). If he killed Aleida, Gloria hands over the Apartments to Taeko out of thanks. She would rebuff his offer to join his gang but would stay out of Taeko's way. A side mission line would been made to ease her into siding with him. Taeko would have to begrudgingly buy coke and a bunch of MLP Dolls to appease Candace. Mission ends similarly with him getting the call from her that Ryan wants to see him. It was a toss-up but I realized that the rewards from meeting Candace first would be worth up then points with Tiffany and Jessie. Plus, I found Tiffany's potential involvement in the questline was less interesting.
Now comes the million-dollar question, who goes as Taeko's partner for tonight?)
(Remastered A/N: The final stretch before the Spring Finisher chapters, and thus far less errors to clean up. Going back to Maelstrom of Stardew, it really feels like the prototype for Grand Theft RWBY and The Whirlpool Gangster to run.)