Chapter 1

Carota Del Bambino

ERYAIN MILLER

Eryain Miller walked down the sidewalk. His black shoes gleamed in the sunlight. Eryain had to go out tonight and take care of some business. A meeting of corporate executives were having a meeting at the local Resort, and he was about to invite himself. As he walked he began to remember how he got into this mess in the first place...

LANDER MYLES

Lander pulled on his collar slightly. It was a hot summer day in Carota Del Bambino, a small village just on the outskirts of a jungle. The town itself was very small, but quite a great summer resort. A perfect place to spend a vacation, and that’s exactly what Lander was here for. The buildings were all made out of bamboo and palm leaves, Lander was sitting in the town pub, trying to look old and casual, even though he was about 5 years below the drinking age. He was dressed in a black trench coat, with a black undershirt. In high contrast, he was wearing normal tennis shoes instead of his normal black knee high combat boots. Lander turned around in his bar stool and took a look at the bartender through his sunglasses.
"I'd like a double scotch on the rocks. And put more rocks in it this time."
The bartender glared at Lander out of the corner of his eye. "How old are you?" he asked in a tone low enough to make your stomach churn.
"Erm, 32." Lander responded hesitantly.
The bartender went back to wiping down some wine glasses. "Get out." He said nonchalantly.
"But...but...what about my alcohol?!" Lander replied a bit edgily.
"Out"
"Come on! Just give me like an empty glass to keep in front of me at least!"
By this time the bartender had had enough and snapped his fingers. "Hugo come."
"OH! Hugo eh? He doesn't sound that tough."
A dark figure was looming behind Lander as he said all this. Hugo then spun Lander around, grabbed him, and threw Lander about 20 feet out the front door of the bar onto the main dirt road of the small village.
"OH! YEAH! LET'S SEE YOU TRY THAT AGAIN HUGO" Lander stood up and dusted himself off. Slightly infuriated and embarrassed to no end, Lander tried to look casual at the small group of people staring at him. He glanced down at his watch and saw a small red light flashing on the watch face. Glancing to the left and right he walked steadily down into a dark ally, and ducked behind a trash can. He pressed a small button on the side of the watch face. The watch face was replaced by a computer desktop, from which a program initiated

...Transmission received...
...Buffering...
...
...Buffering Complete...
...Playing...
...Greetings Lander. This is your commander speaking. We have received information from a reliable source about an operation going on in your general area. We want you to ask around and get information about the scheme. We will try and keep you updated with any new information or leads we may find. Begin your mission at the end of this transmission.
...End of message...
...Thank you for using AOL...
...Signing off...

Lander arose. "Well, looks like my vacation has been cut short..." Lander sighed. He checked the time on his watch. 5:22 P.M. He began to come up with a plan in his head.

What to do. I have no leads so looks like I'm going to have to start from scratch. What to do... I'll go to some active place and listen for leads. I just hate it when they give me no information to start with...

Lander walked out to them main street and saw a group of people walking down the street, laughing and talking amongst themselves. Lander watched them walk into a building, waited a few seconds, and then followed them into the building.

It appeared to be a restaurant of sorts. A band was on stage performing, and all the lights were off except for the spotlights shining on the band. A Waiter came up and bused him to a table. Lander sat down on the hard wooden bench and looked at the menu, but started listening to other peoples conversations.
"Did you see what he was wearing today? Ugh, what is he like colorblind?"
"They're not too bad, maybe we could get them a contract."
"You going to that Luau later tonight?"
"Can I get your order sir. Sir?"
"Uhm what?" Lander replied to the waiter who was staring at him. "I'll have a mixture of the sweetest fruit drinks you have to offer."
Lander relaxed back in his chair and started to listen again.
"Yes sir." The waiter bowed and walked off.
"Tonight. Eight-thirty p.m. At the Luau. Give me the information there."

This luau that everyone is talking about seems to be a big event. Perhaps I should check it out...

"Yeah, some loser kid tried to get into our bar earlier today. We threw the punk kid out. 20 feet, a new record Hugo."

The waiter returned with Lander's drink. Lander cleared his throat and asked the waiter "Erm, what have you heard about this Luau that everyone is talking about?"
"Well, you must not be from around here. We hold this giant festival every year with dancing and celebration and much laughter. It's held in the town square from Seven p.m. to Six a.m. the next day. 'Tis a grand chance to relax and have fun."
"Thank you. Now go get more drinks and keep 'em coming."

Oo, new story YaY =P

Yeah sorry about the last one. *feels n00b* I'm not too sure what happened there but anyway. I plan to finish this one at least. Commence 'ing

'ing?

Yes 'ing. I would explain the concept except it is way above your limited comprehension.

Oh. I thought you forgot to disable smilies again.

YaY!

Chapter 2
A Gangster

LANDER MYLES

Lander sighed. Thruoughly drunk from the sweetness of it all he looked down at his watch. Six-fifty p.m. He stood up and stretched for a second. Everyone else in the place was gone, and he had spent the last Thirty minutes talking to his salt shaker. He gathered his things, paid his $197 tab, and left the restaurant. By this time the sun had gone down and the only source of lights were torches he saw to his left and the now rising full moon through some clouds.

Looks like we might get some rain soon.

He half consciously stumbled to the center of town where the torches were, and began to look at some of the exhibits up. He came to a booth were a rabbit was jabbering about something amazing. Behind him was a large aquarium that was covered by a red drape.
"What I have here folks is a the most extraordinary, incredible, amazing creature of the deep you will ever see!" The guy manning this booth was grinning widely, and dressed lavishly in red flare and a tuxedo. "Caught her about three miles off the coast of Carota. Yeah...I had gone two days without food and water, but I was determined. I fought with her for seven hours, but I, being the pinnacle of strength and endurance, won out in the end. And now my proof is this!" He pulled the drape off of the tank, his smile almost covering the rest of his face. The audience recoiled in shock.

Lander stared with wonder and amazement at the thing beneath the drape. From head to fin, the...the...monstrosity was at least twelve feet long. The creature's skin was lime green with white lines lacing through it making a pattern like a chain link fence on it. Along it's neck it had large green spines. Unlike most other serpents, this one had two large front legs...or arms...or something. Along it's face there were multiple scars crossing its jaws. Both of its eyes were closed, and when it exhaled bubbles came shooting out of its nostrils. Two of its teeth were showing out from under his upper jaw. They were both 4 inches long and ended in a tip sharper than a sword. Whatever it was, this wasn't any mermaid.

The audience clapped and cheered for the fisher’s amazing work, and several rabbits and other people came up and began inspecting it through the glass almost immediately. Lander clapped uneasily along with the rest of the crowd, and the Fisherrabbit beamed with pride. Without warning the eyes of the creature shot open with a sudden burst of bubbles. Lander stared deeply into its eyes. Empty and cold. Even the dead had the mark of emotion engraved on their visage, but this showed no emotion at all. The creature stirred uneasily from its sudden awakening. When the rabbits against the glass saw the movement they all jumped back. The exhibitor, baffled with the strange occurrence, began trying to calm the crowd. The serpent swam to the top of the cage and crawled out with its two large claws.
“Oh crap! It’s crawling out!” Somebody yelled from behind.
“Is this a part of the presentation?” Another girl screamed.
The monster jumped and stared right into Lander. Instantly it felt like his blood had turned to ice, as if death itself had touched him. Lander wanted to run, but his muscles didn’t respond. The creature lunged at his throught.

*BOOM*

Lander was rained upon by yellowish green blood. His knees started to give out but a few nearby people came over and helped him up. His opponent has been shot with a shotgun by a nearby police officer. However it still had much fight left in it apparently, because it calmly turned back and stared at its assailant. It jumped onto him with its powerful legs and began ripping through the police officer. His shredded uniform flew through air like leaves in a sudden updraft. Thunder rang through the air.

Adrian Lafayette

“Read em’ and weep boys.” Adrian announced triumphantly. “6-7-8-9-10 straight flush.”
“Awaragh” The other players groaned.
“Yo Adrian.” Aaron said. “You too good at this. Eh maybe you cheat?”
“What can I say? I was born a card shark. Now’s I gots business to take care of so adios. Oh, and thanks for all of your money.” Adrian replied through a smile. He abruptly turned and walked out the door of the small bar.

Outside, Adrian took a cigarette out of his inside coat pocket and lit up.
“Nothing like a good smoke after taking some punks to the cleaner eh?” He leaned against the building smoking for a while, and then started walking without any real care as to where he was going. Adrian was a gangster here in Carota Del Bambino for about 3 years. On the outside you see a made man. Sport coat, silk tie, shined black shoes. But behind that he is a notorious thief and gambler with a knack for guns. Never seen without his little buddy, a .45mm handgun, Adrian is a bit headstrong and full of himself, however poor he may be. Otherwise he looks like a normal ferret. Tan colored fur with a white underbelly. He tail was fairly short and tipped in black. His claws were always filed short, and also had a small beard on his chin.

Suddenly, a single drop of rain came down and hit his whisker. It rolled off to the tip and hit the ground. Another came down on his head. Suddenly a full storm rolled in and Adrian was being drenched in rain. He decided that it would be best to head home. He walked back and got into his convertible. He rolled into the front seat and jammed his keys in. He began cruising towards his house and took a turn. Suddenly 2 limousines turned in a cut him off. Adrian slammed on the brakes. One of the limo’s doors opened. A rabbit stepped out.
“Adrian Lafayette I presume? I’ve heard much about you.” The rabbit announced.
“Glad to know that good news travels fast?” Adrian replied.
“Must be a sad town if people consider you good news.” He snarled.
“Tell me your name.” Adrian said calmly.
“You may call me Libra.” He answered with a bit of sarcasm.
“What a pathetic nickname.” Adrian muttered loud enough for Libra to hear.
“You talk better than you shoot.” Libra bantered.
“I see what you’re getting at. And if it’s what I think then have at you.” Adrian leaped out of his car and opened the door and ducked behind it. Adrian reached into his coat and pulled out a handgun. He loaded took out a cartridge from his belt and slammed it into the gun. Meanwhile it was continuing to pour down with rain. Adrian squinted through the darkness.

*RATATATATATATATAT*

Glassed rained on Adrian’s head. Libra had pulled out a Tommy Gun was ripping through his car with bullets.
“Holy!” Adrian exclaimed. He rested his gun against the side of the door and fired blindly three times. He rolled through the car and stretched across his front seats. Libra shot at the car door for a few seconds. The door was completely ripped off of its hinge.
“Is this your best? Hiding and firing randomly?” Libra called out tauntingly. Adrian placed his gun against the dashboard and fired through his now shattered windshield. After about 4 shots he leaped out over his passenger side door and ducked behind the car. Lighting struck. For an instant the battlefield was illuminated. Libra was hiding behind a trashcan directly in front of Adrian. Apparently Libra couldn’t see Adrian. Then the light was gone. Adrian fired at were he guessed Libra would be but all he heard was the clash of the trashcan flying through the air and landing on the ground.
“It’s too dark, I gatta move someplace a bit better.”
Adrian crawled back silently into his car and into the drivers seat. The engine purred as he turned the key, and then he floored it.
“Oh crap!” Libra yelled. In his headlights Adrian saw a figure rolling out of the way. Adrian steered down a road towards the center of town. It didn’t take long for Libra to catch up to him in his Limo. His car pulled up next to Adrian’s, and he rolled down his passenger side window. One of his goons stuck an Uzi out of the window. Just as he was about to pull the trigger Adrian slammed down on his brake.

*dh-dh-dh-dh-dh-dh-dh-dh-dh-dh*

Adrian reached into his back seat and felt around for his Ak-47. His hand came across the cold steel of the gun barrel. The Limo came into a stop under a street light and started to go into reverse. Adrian grabbed his gun, slammed it against his dashboard, and let loose. Libra’s car windows shattered. His tires popped. His doors bent inwards. His side view mirror flew off. A pause. Adrian had run out of ammo in that clip. He waited to see what would happen. Libra’s car puttered to a stop about 10 feet away. All the sound that was made were the raindrops and the occasional clasp of thunder. Then an all to familiar sound came rang out from the distance. Just a police siren that’s all.

Adrian sped off away from the sirens. After about 20 minutes of driving he finally lost the cops. Unfortunately he was completely lost.
“Why are there no lights in this side of town.” He pondered out load. He looked down at his radio and checked the time.
“Seven-oh-three…oh that big party thing has started hasn’t it?” He commented. He pulled up on his turn signal in an attempt to turn his headlights on. They had both been shot out.
“Figures. How am I supposed to drive now!” Adrian yelled. He tilted his head back and looked at the clouds. The torrents of rain had finally died down and there was a golden ring around the moon.

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Good job, Strato =D

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By the way, if anybody really cares to I could write in a cameo...but don't expect anything major.

Haha oh yeah this thing exists. I just now remembered about it. New chapter will be coming soon.

You FORGOT about your OWN story? That's not a very good sign, you know.

Originally Posted by Coppertop

You FORGOT about your OWN story? That's not a very good sign, you know.

Hey, I did it three times.

Yes, but then again, Rad, we always knew there was something wrong with you. =P

Eviica Foley

The rain had finally stopped. Eviica opened her eyes and looked wondrously up at the moon. She rose to her feet and walked out of the near pitch black ally. She stuck her paw out and summoned a small ball of fire to help illuminate her path. All the lights in this side of town seemed to have been turned off for some reason unknown to her. Her little ball of fire shined on a car with many bullet holes in it. A peculiar sight in this small town. She looked in the inside of the car.
“OH GOD HE’S DEAD” Eviica screamed. She ran up to the side of the car and pulled an unconscious Adrian Lafayette out of the driver’s seat. She inspected his face and neck for any bullet holes. Adrian’s eyes shot open in fear.
“uh…wha-AHHH!” Adrian yelled in shock.
“HOLY SH-!” Eviica cried as she jumped back. “YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE DEAD!”
“I WAS SLEEPING!” Adrian shouted.
“OH, WELL THAT’S GOOD TO KNOW!” She responded.
“WHY ARE WE STILL YELLING?”
“I’M NOT TOO SURE.”
“Ok…ok…ok…so, why were you looking at me?” Adrian asked.
“I saw your car with all the bullet holes in it and then I see a person who looks dead sitting in the car and then I scream and check to see if he is really dead and if I could give him help and see if I could perhaps recover him if he isn-“ Eviica stammered breathlessly.
“Whoa, whoa whoa, slow down, you’re going to give yourself a heart attack. As you can see I’m perfectly fine. Now, what’s your name?” Adrian said calmly.
“My name is Eviica...what's yours?" Eviica responded still quite shaken up.
"Adrian's my name, what were you doing in this side of town anyway?" Adrian asked.
"Nothing in particular. Just enjoying a perfectly nice summer evening. What happened to your car and more importantly you?" Eviica questioned.
"Jeez, I was just enjoying myself when all the sudden these dude came out and started shooting at me. I was like "Oh no you don't" and we engaged in this gunfight. I was like "You gonna die punk" and he was like "Oh nooooooo!" and then I won." Adrian gloated.
"Pfft, that didn't happen. But it looks like you won't be able to go far with your car in ruins like this." Eviica retorted.
"I'll get by fine. I'm more concerned about you." Adrian replied with fondness.
"Well, I don't really have much of a home now. You see there was this accident and then-" Eviica answered solemnly.
"Tell me later. I'll take you to my apartment, all you need to do is act like my headlights." Adrian said while tapping his foot on the front bumper, which then fell off the car and onto his other foot.
"OW OW OW OW OW!" Adrian yelled while hopping around. "I've been having the worst of luck today."

Luther Lafayette

"How comes the research Riena?" Luther asked.
"Well, the problem is that the virus produces anti-bodies to the anti-virus that we had planned. Apparently the virus's control over the host is much more elaborate than we had anticipated." Riena responded hesitantly.
"We need an anti-virus badly if we want to succeed in our operations! Unless you want to contract it. But that's beside the point. Dad said that before he died he wanted to ensure the Lafayette's future generations to have insurmountable riches!" Luther exclaimed.
"Our company is worth 62 billion dollars as it is! We own 2 private armies! We have 8.5 billion in stock! How much more could he want?!" Riena yelled.
"Don't get mad at me because you think that it's morally wrong! Heck, I think that dad's insane! But I promised I'd see this trough, and so did you. And nobody crosses our dad, not even his chil-..." Luther's speech stopped suddenly. "Well...erm...yeah." Luther mumbled.
There was silence in the dark laboratory for about 5 minutes. Then Riena spun in her chair and began to look at the monitor, which was displaying the latest readout. Luther sighed, scratched the back of his head and then left the room.

Adrian Lafayette

I remember it clearly, the moon was shining brightly as my new friend slept silently in the seat next to me. Unfortunately moments of peace like this would be fairly far off from this point on.

Adrian silently drove through the night not focusing on the road but on other things, like his family, his friends, but mostly on this new girl he had found. Or she had found him. Either way, he wasn't expecting what was to come. Adrian came to an intersection close to his house and the center of town. He sped down but suddenly

*FHWOOSH*

"A SPIKE STRIP!" Adrian yelled in shock. Then the police emerged from the dark alleys wielding shotguns.
"Eviica, wake up! We need to run now!" Adrian stammered while shaking Eviica awake.
"Whahuh?" She muttered sleepily.
"STEP AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE ADRIAN! WE DON'T WANT TO SHOOT!" The police ordered through a megaphone.
Adrian and Eviica both leaped out of the sides of the convertible and ran as fast as they could towards town square. The cops tried to chase after them, but quickly lost their trace through the large crowd. They came to a stop at a nearby dock where a man was jabbering about some amazing catch he got off the coast somewhere.

This looks interesting, we can rest here for a second

The fisher rabbit unveiled the aquarium and revealed an awe inspiring serpent. Then all heck broke loose as the creature opened one eye and gazed directly at Eviica. It exploded from the tank and landed at another crowd goers feet. A police officer emerged from behind us and drew his gun towards Adrian.
"You sir are under ar-WHAT IS THAT?!" The Police officer cried and shot the serpent right in the neck. There was an eerie calm that seemed to last for eternity. Then the creature turned towards him and lunged.
"NO!" Eviica screamed as she pulled Adrian back.
"guhAGH!" The police officer yelped as the thing shredded his body.

Lander Myles

I acted on instinct as I recall. I just did what came naturally.

"OH PLEASE DON'T KILL ME PLEASE!!! COME ON I'VE GOT CANDY YOU WANT CANDY?! SPARE ME!!!" Lander screamed. But to much surprise it responded.
"I am Leviathan, demi-god of the ocean. I have come to cleanse this land for the syphon. The ground here is not for you to walk upon." And on that note the creature leaped forward and brought is massive claw down on Eviica but met only the wooden planks of the dock. Splinters rained on Adrian's face, while Lander told everyone to run. Eviica began to immolate her hands, and Leviathan raced forward and clamped it's jaws down on Lander's arm.
"errAGH" Lander yelled as blood began to trickled down his arm while his hand went into wild spasms. Strange white lines traced across his forearm and he felt like he was on fire. Adrian took the time to shoot at Leviathan at the same time that Eviica started punching it's body. Leviathan only clamped down harder, but then released it's bite sending blood flying through the air. Lander stepped back clutching his injured arm, not knowing just how much damage had been actually inflicted. Slowly, he felt his consciousness fading as he lost his balance and fell backwards.

Luther Lafayette

"And so it has begun. You will all fall to my will soon enough." Leviathan cried triumphantly.
"I believe you've truly proven the potential, thank you Leviathan. Riena, terminate SD-1 with a log of success." Luther said calmly leaning against a wall. Suddenly, Leviathan's body began to wither, as strange spheres of light began to emerge from his body.
"Wha-WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME!? I WON'T GO DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT!" Leviathan yelled. He tried to move forward and attack Luther, but his whole body erupted into a green and black flame. Leviathan collapsed making a thundering boom, and then the flames dissipated into ash.
"Pity, he could have been a real fighter." Luther commented. "It was a pleasure meeting you all. And you may want to get your friend to a hospital soon." Luther pointed at Lander's limp body. "He looks a bit scratched up." Luther punched a few buttons on his watch and teleported back to his house.

o.O

*assumes that's a bad sign and starts crying*

I H8 U ALL I NEVAR RIGHT WT SROTY GAIN!

Copperrrr! You bwoke Stradden!

AAUGH! NO! STRATN!

I was speechless, it was a GOOD sign! GOOD! NOT bad!

OKAY ^_^ I CONTINUU TO RIGHT WTT STROY

Good.