(A/N: This chapter is dedicated to BlueStrikerBomber as a bit of thanks.)
Cue Opening Theme: The Rare Occasions - Notion
TWG:R
~Endless Possibilities Arc~
Chapter 46: Follies of Families
Los Santos
Wednesday
[Lowriders #5 - Lowrider Envy | Mission Complete! +$12,710 +3327 RP]
Another job done. Isaribi had the plan for her and Naruto to disguise themselves as Ballas members to get in the meeting and get the job done. Making the op rather easier for them to complete. So much so that Lamar told them he'd call them with the new job in a few hours, only to be told by Naruto that they were taking the day off. As the pair left the lockup, Naruto got them a cab to head over to Eclipse Towers.
"Ugh, I can't wait to get this purple crap off me." Naruto said entering his penthouse with Isaribi behind him.
"Yeah, we still need to make it to Alex's party. Speaking of which, what did you get for the kid's birthday?" Isaribi asked.
"I was going to give him cash." Naruto said dryly. "Besides, I got Neenah baking the cake. Speaking of…"
Neenah squeaked.
"The cake's about to be done. Exactly as Mr. DaWae requested." Neenah said as Naruto and Isaribi went to change.
Naruto came out in a red SubUrban t-shirt under a black flight jacket, his Datejust watch, a gold chain, a pair of orange aviators, stonewashed blue jeans, and white low-tops.
"Not wearing orange, this time?" Isaribi joked.
She came out with a gold accented, midnight blue cheongsam that shows both of her legs, her MC President jacket, red lipstick, nail polish, eyeshadow, black calf boots, and her Datejust watch.
"Most of them are dirty…and Neenah's only one person." Naruto said as Isaribi flipped her hair.
She had gotten it longer, no longer having a bob cut. Her hair was now longer mid-black length with face length with bangs.
"Well, at least you have someone to do your laundry. By the way, you really let Maribel stay at your other place?" Isaribi said.
"Yeah, she wanted out of Fuu's apartment. Either way, we should go gift shopping. I think giving a kid cash might not be a good idea." Naruto said sheepishly as they left.
~TWG~
[Cues: Cowboy Bebop OST - Rain (Female Vocal Version)]
Rain would pour down across the Great Chaparral region, but it would not deter Ella nor her lover and her family. It started with a phone call to her from Drizella of all people telling her to come to this church for something important concerning the Tremaine matriarch…and to come alone. Obviously, Elio refused to leave her side…and Anastasia followed alongside Gerardo. As the rain came out, the four stood outside the church.
I don't hear a sound
Silent faces in the ground
The quiet screams, but I refuse to listen
The bloodstains from yesterday were slowly being washed away as it was quiet save for the pouring rain. Elio took Ella's hand as the four went up to the entrance, opening the doors.
If there is a hell
This is how it smells
Wish this were a dream, but no it isn't.
The church was empty and quiet prompting the four to wait.
Walk in the rain, in the rain, in the rain
I walk in the rain, in the rain
Am I right or am I wrong
and is it here that I belong
Ella's mind flashed back to the past, all the torment she endured after her father's passing. Anastasia laid a hand on her shoulder feeling guilty for her past cruelty to her.
Walk in the rain, in the rain, in the rain
I walk in the rain, in the rain
Why do I feel so alone
For some reason I think of home
[Music Ends]
The doors opened with a long clang as the church bell rang.
"L'enfer t'a pris si longtemps?" Ella snapped as they turned to face the front.
"I…"
Anastasia's words died in her throat upon seeing who it was that walked in. Someone she only began to hate and someone Ella hated for years. Elio was not surprised the woman was a silver fox…but Perrine Termaine's resting bitch face was Ella described.
"You're not-." Perrine said.
"Neither are you, cagna avvizzita." Gerardo said harshly.
"So I see you really did run away with him…and from the looks of things betrayed me for Cinderella."
"My name is Ella." Ella snapped as she drew her AP Pistol aiming at Perrine's face.
"Vous me tirez vraiment dessus?" Perrine said, staring Ella down.
"I didn't have time for something fancier, but you dying here would be fitting." Ella snarled.
"Put it down. We know you don't ha-"
Ella pistol whipped her, sending her onto the ground making her drop her cane. Ella planted her foot down on Perrine's chest to keep her down for Ella to slam the butt of the gun into her head several times before cocking it. Aiming down at her head, Ella heard Perrine screaming for her to stop.
"I never thought I'd hear you beg, Perrine." Anastasia coldly said.
"I'm not begging, you treacherous wretch. Think about it…Drizella called us all here!" Perrine remarked.
"Yeah, and why she was-"
"Oh shit." Elio said as a smoke grenade smashed through the window.
"You want to kill me? Fine, but save it for later. Now let's get the hell out of here." Perrine said as Ella got off of her and Anastasia helped her up.
The five moved back as NOOSE agents kicked open the door. Gerardo threw a grenade before Anastasia shot it to blow up in their faces.
"NOOSE?!" Elio spat.
"She called NOOSE. That bitch is going to pay for this!" Perrine hissed.
"I almost don't blame her." Ella snarked.
"If she called NOOSE there'd be helicopters…seeing that I don't hear any. And those dead fuckers didn't even say to put our hands up…they're dirty." Gerardo said as Elio pulled out his SMG. "Meaning there's no aerial backup…hopefully."
"We'll have to fight our way through." Gerardo said as he took up a Combat MG. "Everyone ready?"
"You know it." Anastasia said, revealing her Sweeper Shotgun.
Perrine took up her cane, cocking it, revealing it as a shotgun cane. The five sprang into action firing back at the NOOSE agents.
"Damn, it's four dozen of these assholes." Gerardo said before seeing one with a Rocket Launcher. "HOLY SHIT! Dive for cover!"
The five dove forward to dodge the rocket as Gerardo fired back before hurling another unpinned grenade.
"We a ca-Well…there's some." Ella said, pointing to several black Emperors.
All of them were left behind from yesterday with one of them having keys in them. Unknowingly, they would get into the same one Naruto had driven yesterday. Elio swerved to dodge another rocket.
"We're not going to dodge rockets in this jalopy." Perrine remarked, firing back at NOOSE.
"I know that, but we might be able to lose them. Just shoot down as many as you can." Elio said, hitting the gas. "Shit!"
A Buzzard Attack Helicopter coming down near the street firing at them. Elio kept low as Gerardo climbed out of the car hanging on the side for dear life before jumping onto the landing bar of the helicopter. He swung to get himself up onto the door opening it…surprising the pilot. Gerardo got him in an arm bar before using the goon's own pistol to blow a hole through the goon's head.
With the mook dead, Gerardo took control. He was not exactly a pilot but he'd play enough flight simulators in his spare time to help it slightly as he called Elio for advice. Elio was able to walk him through how to use the guns…allowing Gerardo to rain bullets on the remaining mooks leaving a trail all the way back into LS. Ironically enough, they'd end up at Sisyphus Theater…not that the five would understand the significance. Gerardo landed the chopper to get out to check on the others.
[Cues: Trevor Duncan - Eastside Story]
"By some miracle, we only got scratches and grazes." Perrine said.
"About that." Anastatsia said, tightening her grip.
BANG!
Perrine gritted all teeth from the pain as Anastasia shot her in the stomach which had her collapse to the ground. The daughter kicked away Perrine's cane.
"Je pensais que nous avions dépassé cette merde." Perrine said, clutching her wound.
"Pas par un putain de longshot." Ella said as Anastasia stepped back.
"Don't you get it! If you kill me, all you'll be doing is Drizella's dirty work. Mais il semble que mes deux filles soient des traîtres!" Perrine said, coughing a bit.
"Considering Drizella sold you out, and Anastasia left you…even shot you for me, it's a fitting end. All your narcissism led you here…bleeding out with no one here to help you." Ella said, before aiming down at her. "Any last words?"
Perrine simply started laughing at her…the culmination that this was clearly her end…that Ella got the better of her…that her own daughters betrayed…that her criminal empire had all fallen apart.
and Ella just domed her…spilling her blood on the pavement mixing with the rain. It sickened her that Perrine died with a smile on her face.
"I'll fly us out of there." Elio said.
He'd fly the chopper as everyone boarded it. Out of necessity, he made sure to blow up the car. Out of pettiness, he used the machine guns to shred Perrine's body, leaving it a bloody mess as he flew off.
"Thanks, Elio." Ella said, kissing his head.
"Figured she deserved a closed casket." Elio said.
"Here. Take this." Anastasia said, giving her Perrine's cane.
Ella took it up and asked why not take it for herself.
"I'm not exactly a fighter. That was always you…plus you're going to use it more of that then I will. Especially with a bun in the oven." Anastasia said as everyone was surprised. "Yeah, Gerardo and I are going to be parents soon."
"Beh diamine…" Gerardo mumbled.
[Music Ends]
~TWG~
Alex was rather pleased to see it all come along, and happy that her boss was willing to allow the use of the hotel penthouse to be used for the party. She was walking the birthday boy to the door, opening to cheers.
"Happy birthday, son." Jase said as he lit the last candle with a big 7 on it.
Everyone in the Nine Tails was there except for Ella, Gerardo, Anastasia, and Elio. José ran up seeing a table full of presents and there being a buffet spread. It was all so grand that he wiped a tear. Ella, Gerardo, Anastasia, and Elio would come in clearly looking ruffled.
"What the hell happened to you guys?" Shikamaru asked.
"Long story. I don't exactly have a present for the birthday boy." Elio said before getting out a hundred dollars. "Here. Happy birthday, kid."
Elio slumped into a chair alongside Gerardo as Ella went for the liquor cabinet. Alroy handed her a bottle of tequila.
"Are you guys ok?" Jennifer asked.
"Yeah, we're fine. I've actually got an announcement to make…me and Gerardo are expecting." Anastasia said.
"Oh congratulations." Isaribi remarked. "Now let's get back to the birthday boy."
The party went on as José blew out the candles. Krista had asked what he wished for only for José to laugh.
"What I want more than any present on that table…is a sibling."
Alex was red in the face, sputtering as she dropped the knife right into the cake. Jase just simply froze.
"What? I have a dad. So you and him can make me one." José said as several people broke out into laughter.
"Don't worry, kid. Your mom and dad are going to have a lot of fun making you a sibling." Krista snickered as a blushing Alex stomped down on Krista's foot. "SHIT! Damn, take a joke!"
Most agreed Krisa was asking for that, even if it was funny.
"José, why don't you open your presents!" Alex/Jase said in near unison.
José went up to the table taking up one.
"That one is from me. Your mom mentioned you love Gundam…so I got you the Gundam Seven Sword figure from the Metal Build set." Tomoko said as José was drooling at the sight of it.
"Thank you, Miss Tomoko!" José said before going to a big box.
"That's from me." Yara said as José opened to a sable German Shepherd pup bark.
"A puppy!" José said, taking it up as it licked his face.
Jase and Alex were giving Yara a glare.
"He's already trained, mostly. You see…my mother was making a deal to get some hunting dogs. I hunted down that former cop she was dealing with let him know that wasn't happening. Also…to get myself and you a dog." Yara said as a grown tan and black German Shepherd came up. "Guys, meet that puppy's dad, Kidlat."
Kidlat barked…as he and Suiko locked eyes for a moment. Kidlat had an orange collar with a black bandana tied around his neck.
"I'm going to call him Setsuna." José said, putting the blue collar on him.
"There's a dog bed and some stuff to get started." Yara said as José profusely thanked him.
"Well…it's cute. And I did alway wanted a dog. What happened to the former cop?" Jase asked.
"I helped him deal with the rest of the dogs. Got them to a good shelter." Yara said, taking up a soda.
José went through the rest of his gifts getting new clothes, jewelry, toys, cash, video games, a skateboard, a bicycle, water guns, and a pack of airsoft guns.
"Who gave my kid airsoft guns?" Alex asked.
"I did. May as well learn to blast on fools." Riley said as Alex rolled his eyes.
"You are lucky we're moving to Paleto." Jase said, eyeing the water guns.
It was a nice fantasy that Jase had, but he shook it off as everyone got into the cake and buffet. Soon after, video games were being played as Alex and Jase were upstairs having a chat.
"We may have to make the move sooner. Setsuna needs space." Jase said as Alex chuckled.
"If she wasn't underboss, I'd deck Yara for giving my son a puppy." Alex said. "Bad enough, he wants a sibling."
Jase grabbed her behind as he held her.
"That's not so bad, my tatted angel…that means he's on board." Jase purred. "I can't wait for Cashlin to be out of the way."
"Same." Alex said, sharing a brief kiss with him.
Before it could get any further, José interrupted.
"Mom, dad! Are you two going to sucking face up there or are you going to join us?" José asked as the two blushed.
The two broke it off and went down to join their son.
"Hey, party people!" Ted said, arriving at the place with two boxes. "Sorry I'm late…I just got the package for José. I heard you liked Gundam. So I got you…some figures thanks to some connections my parents had…plus something else. All from a series that me and your dad watched in the past. Mobile Fighter G Gundam."
José was quick to finish the game and bolt over to check it out.
"Thank you, Uncle Ted!" José said. "This is the best birthday ever."
~TWG~
"We're sorry for your loss."
That was what the cops told her, but Drizella Termaine would not be too bothered. After all, she backstabbed her when they got to San Fierro. All a part of the plan… but not for the insurance money. No, she cared not for the money…but cared for a fresh start. For that moment was the last of Drizella Tremaine…and Della Rize would continue. Though her maiden name would go…in the coming months.
"Hey, I just wanted to let you know about the business in San Fierro I had dealt with. It's done…so I'll be on my back to Liberty to…what…you want us to move to Fierro? You got a job in the area…well, this city isn't too bad. You bought a diner? Well, better than a bar. I know…you've been sober for a few years…I'm looking out for you. So I'll be seeing you here soon..ok. Love you too, Mel." Della said before hanging up.
Love certainly could change a person. She looked at her old phone…her mind looked at her phone. She decided to call her sister…using her old cell phone one last time.
[Cues: Vague003 - drowning (slowed + reverbed)]
"You bitch." Anastasia said as she answered. "I know what you did."
"Don't act like you haven't backstabbed the family before me." Della said plainly.
"I had the guts to punch her in the face and get not people to do your dirty work for you." Anastasia snarled. "You could have asked me to help…but you dragged Ella into this."
"What do you even care?" Della snapped.
"I care because she's my sister. More of a sister to me than you ever were." Anastasia coldly said. "I care because I went with her thinking we could all reunite…realize our mother was a selfish asshole..we can get her back…and we can have closure."
"You were with Ella?" Della sputtered.
"Yes. I wanted to reconnect with her. Atone for the shitty things that we did to her. I thought you wanted to do the same…" Anastasia said, trying not to cry. "I wanted to tell you that you were going to be an aunt soon."
"I'm sorry, I-"
"No, I don't forgive you. I'm not giving you closure after you stabbed both of us in the back. Why are you even calling me now and not before you planned this shitshow out?" Anastasia snapped. "You know what? Fuck you, I don't care to know. I have better things to do…Ella has better things to do. You want a fresh start? Fine, but you're on your own. I already tossed my last name to the wind…so carry that weight." Anastasia said before hanging up.
Della sighed. As regretful she was, part of her thought maybe it was for the best. She realized it was too late to fix anything.
"At least you have Ella, Anastasia." Della said before turning off the old phone.
She would dispose of her old phone…after taking out the vital chips by tossing it into the ocean off the docks. So sank the last remnants of Drizella Tremaine.
Current Stats
Naruto - $6,473,922 - Current Weapons: Fist, Switchblade, Katana, Pistol (Suppressor), Dual AP Pistols (Platinum Tint/Extended Clip/Glided), Pistol .50, Pump Shotgun, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Dual Micro SMG (Extended Clip), MG, Combat MG, SMG, Compact Rifle (Platinum/Drum Magazine), Assault Rifle (Drum Magazine/Grip/Scope/Flashlight), Special Carbine (Drum Magazine/Scope/Grip), Sniper Rifle, Grenades, Sticky Bombs, Rocket Launcher
[PV: Dominator, Mesa (Merryweather), Infernus; PB: Hexer Custom, Shotaro, Bati 801; PW: Seashark, Jetmax]
(Current Tattoos: None)
Owned Businesses: Mirror Park Tavern ($2000/day), Hotel Wisdahl ($15000/day), La Mesa LSC ($2000/day)
Garages: 120 Murrieta Heights, 870 Route 68 Approach, 1200 Route 68
Isaribi - $8,725,538 - Current Weapons: Brass Knuckles, Antique Cavalry Dagger, Katana, Pistol (Suppressor), Dual AP Pistols (Platinum Tint/Extended Clip/Glided), Sweeper Shotgun, Machine Pistol, SMG (Drum Magazine), Combat MG, Compact Rifle (Platinum/Drum Magazine), Carbine Rifle (Box Clip/Grip/Flashlight/Scope/Yusuf Amir Luxury Finish), Marksman Rifle , Grenades, Sticky Bombs, Rocket Launcher
[PV: FMJ, Sultan RS; PB: Hellfury Custom, Shotaro; PW: Toro, Seashark, Jetmax]
(Current Tattoos: None)
Owned Businesses: Mirror Fashion ($2000/day), Bellic Enterprises West ($10000/day), Hookah Palace ($13000/day), MC Weed Farm
Garages: Unit 2 Popular Street
Yara - $10,542,217 - Current Weapons: Brass Knuckles, Switchblade, Baseball Bat, Machete, Dual Pistols, Dual AP Pistols (Platinum Tint/Extended Clip/Glided), Pump Shotgun, Dual Micro-SMG, SMG, Compact Rifle (Platinum/Drum Magazine), Assault Rifle, Carbine Rifle, Sniper Rifle, Rocket Launcher, Molotov Cocktails, Sticky Bombs
[PV: Buccaneer Custom, Turismo R; PB: Bati 801RR/Custom, Shotaro; PW: Seashark, Jetmax]
(Current Tattoos: Custom (Upper Back))
Owned Businesses: Reflex Nails ($2000/day), On Thin Ice ($5000/day), Squeeze One Out ($2000/day)
Garages: 1337 Exceptionalists Way
Tomoko - $10,805,847 - Current Weapons: Fist, Baseball Bat, Switchblade, Katana, Dual Pistol .50s (Yusuf Amir Luxury Finish/Extended Clip), SNS Pistol, Pump Shotgun, Combat Shotgun, Dual Micro SMGs, Dual Mini SMGs, SMG, Compact Rifle (Platinum/Drum Magazine), Assault Rifle, Carbine Rifle (Platinum Tint/Box Clip/Grip/Flashlight/Scope/Yusuf Amir Luxury Finish), Grenade Launcher (Army Tint/Grip), Flamethrower, Minigun (Gold)
[PV: Turismo R; PB: Hexer Custom, PCJ-600, Shotaro; PW: Seashark, Jetmax]
(Current Tattoos: None)
Owned Businesses: DigitalDen (Mirror Park) ($5000/day), Chico's Hypermarket ($2000/day)
Garages: 331 Supply Street
(A/N: As promised, you got your wholesomeness, your tragedy, and your bittersweetness all rolled into one. One of my personal favorite chapters to write so far, even had fun with the musical choices. Ella's confrontation with the rest of the family was something I had been planning…with Anastasia's arrival…I knew what I had to do. I realized Drizella being her mother's stooge wouldn't be realistic…so I moved for a betrayal that ultimately mirrors the sister. Selflessness to selfishness. Originally, I wanted to reveal that the person Drizella got together with was David Joiner, the former Daniel Lamb. But, I couldn't justify how they got together. On the other hand, Mel was someone I could. Mel's a minor character in GTA IV, a drunk who after the events of the early parts of the story is going sober. The reason for Della's name change is because he mistook her name for Della…and she never corrected him. Onto the other plotline, it's rather entertaining to write Jase, José, and Alex, like a twisted sitcom. I did my best with the Gundam references, not exactly a fan, but I could do some light research. Next chapter is back to business, the next day. And one last detail: Kidlat means 'lightning' in Tagalog.)
