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Joseph Zeo
Joseph Zeo
Tale Spinner

Jun-20-2009 10:19

Thunder Bay, Ontario. May 1931

A getaway, ah, that's exactly what I needed.
Standing beside the crystal clear river, tugging at my fishing rod, I immersed myself in soothing sound of nature. I'd already caught four fishes, and it's only a little after sunrise. The crisp sky promised another beautiful, lazy day. Nothing can ruin the tranquility, when suddenly I heard the voice of Vulkie calling my name. I must have been hearing things. How could Vulkie be all in way up here?


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Anais Nin
Anais Nin
Thespian

Jun-23-2009 23:16

"Mame was Mama's mother, my grandmother. I figured that the LCN might look for someone with Mama's maiden name, but not with Mame's. So I became Ana L'Anglais.

Ana L'Anglais stepped off that train at Union Station, alone and scared. I had no money, no clothes, no nothin. I curled up in a corner, prayed I wouldn't be raped, and went to sleep. I woke to a police officer nudging me. He had the biggest, bluest, kindest eyes I had ever seen. He told me that I couldn't sleep at the station, that besides being illegal, it wasn't safe for a beautiful woman like me. I was flattered. No one had ever called me beautiful before! He asked if I had a place to stay, and what a New Yorker was doing, coming to the 'Second City'. I told him I didn't have a place, and he invited me to his place. I started to refuse, but he promised me nothing would happen to me, that I didn't have to pay him in anyway, that he just didn't want me to get hurt out there. I agreed reluctantly, but told him I would clean his home, at least, in payment. He agreed, and finally introduced himself. Alfred. Officer Alfred Nowicki. A good Polish name. So, he took me to his house, and I slept, and cleaned. He told me to stay as long as I liked, and I said I would if he let me cook for him, too. For two weeks, I stayed, looking for a job first, and upon finding one, finding a place to live on the miserly wages I was earning cleaning homes. Fred, as I called him since I couldn't seem to call him Alfred without wanting to giggle, was the perfect gentleman. When I moved out after those two weeks, he made me promise to keep in touch.

We did, having lunch, or dinner, and sometimes even breakfast together at least once a week. One night, about six months after we had first met, I had gone to a speakeasy with a flashy friend from work, a Michelina Banderhalt." I took in Ace's shocked look and kept talking.

(continued)

Anais Nin
Anais Nin
Thespian

Jun-23-2009 23:36

"Well, I had a bit much to drink, and I started sobbing into my cup. Then the cops came. Fred recognized me, and with Michelina's help, got me out before any of the other cops saw me. He told Michelina to get me to his place, even gave her the key, and went back to do his job. He got back a few hours later, and I started crying all over him. I told him everything. Everything. Michelina, too. The pair started hatching up a plan to help me. They both thought that I would be a good cop, and that I would learn how to get revenge if I did. Michelina was the one who came up with me attending as Andrew.

So I did, and I made it through. Getting my badge was one of the best days of my life. But when I wasn't being Andrew, I was Ana, Freddie's girl. By that time, Ralph had met me, both as Ana and as Andrew, but he never put it together that I was both. A big relief, let me tell you! Anyways, I had been an officer for a while, and Freddie and I had started fighting some, not a lot, but some. You could feel the tension. Then, I got shot. Bullets sprayed over my back, three right in the bum. They had to dig them out. Agony.

But I found it amazing how insignificant some of the arguments became once I was shot. I had seven holes in me, and four had gotten in deep. Freddie and I made up and got engaged as the fourth and final bullet was pulled from my butt. Really romantic, huh? But then we had to deal with the chief, and Ralph. Chief wanted to try me and send me to prison, but we convinced him to let me stay on. But he said I had to go undercover then. So I did. I infiltrated Capone's gang. Freddie pleaded to be sent as my partner, and the chief, not knowing that we were engaged, agreed finally. I was able to finagle it so Capone made me 'Freddie Fine's Girl'. More like I was a sex slave for the mob, to be personally used by Freddie. But we were together and that was what mattered. By that time, we were married. And I was expecting.
(cont)

Anais Nin
Anais Nin
Thespian

Jun-23-2009 23:51

"I was pregnant. We were delighted! And unsure of what to do. But before we had quiet decided, someone had ordered Freddie dead. I was with him, of course. I trailed him like a puppy since I had realized that I was carrying a child. We had just stepped outside a restaurant, and Freddie was holding me tight, telling me his dreams of the white house in the country with a red picket fence. when the shots rang out. They hit me in the back again, and Freddie shoved me behind him to return fire. He was hit full side in the front. the impact of one of the bullets sent him spinning, which allowed his back to be riddled by bullets as well. He fell, and, assuming we were both dead, the assassin drove off. But we weren't. At least not yet. Freddie managed to bind some of my wounds as I lay passed out on the cold ground. When we got to the hospital, Freddie was announced dead; I was told his last words were 'I wish I could have seen the baby born.' But it was too late. I had had a miscarriage. I lost Freddie's baby. I was in shock. I wasn't even awake for Freddie's funeral. I was in a coma. When I finally got out of the hospital, I returned to a letter, no, the letter from Lisette. And after I convinced Ralph to help me find and dispatch the assassin, I packed up and headed back to my past. I thought I could find answers there, find peace eventually that my present life wasn't giving me. Boy oh boy was I wrong. As you all know. But that's it. That is all. You now know the past ten years of my life, shortened. Any questions?" I finished on a sigh, and sank warily into the sole unoccupied chair at the table.

Kevin Greene
Kevin Greene
Old Shoe

Jun-24-2009 01:23

"Yeah... I have a question." Ace was worried about what would come out of this. "Who exactly is this Michelina Banderhalt person?"
"A friend I knew back then... weren't you listening?" Anais asked, exasperated.
"Yes... I mean... unless I have a different Michelina Banderhalt, which I doubt very highly, then she's one of Al Capone's top assassin's."

Anais gasped at the thought of her old friend working for the side of evil. Vulkie was perplexed at the new finding as Joseph sat with her attentively.

"Let me see that!" Anais ripped the paper from Ace's hands. She began to read aloud, "Danita Williams, Edward Mason, Maxwell McGee, Velma Foxx, Antonio Vasconelli, Michelina Banderhalt..." Her voice trailed off.
"That's what I was going to tell you guys. This is a list of Capone's best. The redhead we're looking for is Danita Williams." Ace told the others as Anais stared out the window.

((Not a lot to respond to right now, I think we're either up for more questions or the ball is back in Anais' court. :-) ))

Joseph Zeo
Joseph Zeo
Tale Spinner

Jun-24-2009 05:02

I wasn't paying attention again. I think they were going through a list of names... My mind was occupied by one and one thought alone, that Ralph was only Anais' brother-in-law :-D . The news that Anais was once married didn't surprise me much. Who could resist her charm and that intelligent & wise character of hers? We all had our history. This little revelation actually put me more at ease, knowing that we both were no spring chicken.

"... the redhead we're looking for is Danita Williams." Ace told us as Anais stared out the window.
"And I know how to find her." I smiled. Both Ace and Vulkie turned to me.
"Welcome back, Joseph, wherever you mind has voyaged." Vulkie said with a little grin.
"I visited several chemists earlier today, and one of them positively identified our freckled redhead. She purchases arsenic and other toxins on a regular basis, and her next visit should be due in the next couple of days." I said.
"Why didn't you tell us that when you first came in?" Vulkie asked?

"You mean when Anais sat us down and break the news about her past? I wouldn't interrupt that for the world!" I looked at Anais, who was still staring out the window. How I wished to tell her that everything would be okay, and she's the same Anais Nin that we knew... that I knew, but the words got in the way. "Um, usually these assassins work alone, so I don't think Vinnie's case have anything to do with what her name? Yes, Michelina."

"Still..." Anais finally replied.

Kevin Greene
Kevin Greene
Old Shoe

Jun-24-2009 12:28

"Well, who knows?" Ace piped up, "The cops could be wrong about Michelina. Maybe someone on the force has it in for her."
"Yes, there are too many bad apples in the Chicago police force." Vulkie mused.
"Well, one is too many, but there are more, I'm sure." Joseph replied.
"Maybe..." Anais trailed off. Starting again, she began, "Maybe someone on the force has it in for Vinni as well... maybe he framed both of them."
"But do Vinni and Michelina have anything in common?" Ace asked, "Vinni is associated with Vulkie, while Michelina is Anais' old friend."
"Unless maybe someone wants to get at our crew and is hitting each one of us?" Joseph thought aloud.
"Maybe... but I doubt it." Ace replied, "We have no idea how long Michelina has been suspected."
"Ace," Vulkie spoke up, "Do you think you can get your friend at city hall to give you the file on Michelina?"
"I'm sure Sheila could help me with that." Ace replied, "But I can't take it, I can only look."
"Anais?" Joseph asked. Anais turned away from the window. "Could your friend Ralph maybe help us infiltrate the police force? If nothing else, one of us on the inside would at least get us more places than we could go before."
"I think he could do that." Anais replied positively, "So should I work on that then?"
"Yes..." Joseph scratched his chin, "Ace, you go back to city hall and dig up what you can on Michelina and Danita Williams. And tell your friend you'll be a regular, so you can investigate everyone Anais suspects on the force."
"That's a big 10-4, good buddy." Ace smiled.
"I am going to take a trip to some of Lou's friends to find out more about our favorite assassins." Joseph continued.
"What about me?" Vulkie asked.
"You..." Joseph though for a moment, "You can go sleep with Al Capone."

At that, both women started a chorus of "what?" and Ace shot a dagger stare at Joseph.

"I'm just kidding!" Joseph chuckled, "Gimme a break! Vulk, why don't you just find out some more from Capone. Make friends."

*cont*

Kevin Greene
Kevin Greene
Old Shoe

Jun-24-2009 12:30

"Okay..." Vulkie glared, "But that's as far as I go!"
"Perfect." Joseph was satisfied, "Sounds like a plan, Stan!" he smiled.

The group quickly departed and was on their way.

Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

Jun-29-2009 16:06

I phoned Mr. Capone and met him in a nice restaurant for a bit of steak. On the way walking there,I thought about what Joseph and Ace discussed. "It's up to her to decide...",echoed in my head. "You can go sleep with Al Capone", also echoed in my head. This was getting too crazy. The boys getting in an argument about me. Ace really cared for me, but Joseph wanted to solve the case. And there I was,standing in the middle of an imaginary road. With on the left side,Ace and on the right side, Joseph.

But which one to chose? I placed it out of my mind and concentrated on getting clues.

As I entered the restaurant,I saw Mr. Capone already enjoying a steak. "Come here doll,I want you to meet a good friend of mine." And as I sat,a red haired lady came by. "This is Danita Williams. She's a good "friend" of mine,not like you on the other hand. She takes care of some stuff for me...". We shook hands and she sat between Capone and me. As he discussed some business,mostly of the FBI on his tail and the Treasury Department,he often glared at me.

... "haven't heard anything of my boys yet about Loopy,you Williams?" Capone asked to Williams. I almost spread my eyes open,knowing that this could be a nice sweet lead. "Nothing yet sir,it looks like he vanished into thin air. But we'll get him. Even if we have to threaten his old mother..." she replied. I gave a little shock,which Williams noticed. "You know something about this or not?" she asked,with a questioning face. I could almost fell the sweat on my head. "No,last I heard from Loopy was when he took me towards the restaurant" I replied.

"Excuse me,I need to go the bathroom,to powder my nose" I said and crawled out of the booth. I quickly tippled towards the toilet. I locked the door behind me,and as I saw the toilet,I barfed right in it. I got the vision of my brother, his body all covered in blood and Loopy when I shot him through the head,splattering his brains all over my dress...

(Continue)

Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

Jun-29-2009 16:13

As I went back,I saw that Williams and Capone already left the building. A quick note was left on the table. "Thanks doll for being around. It's better that we don't see each other in public anymore. With the Treasury department on my tail,I have to be discreet. You can always call me."

"Yours Truly,"

"Al Capone"

I crumbled the paper and pushed it in my pocket.

As I left the building,the police came by and took me in. They saw me talking with Capone and wanted to know what happened.

As I was taken to the police building,a nice gentleman waited outside. And he introduced himself as Elliot Ness.... (Yes,the one who caught Capone)

"Evening Miss,can I help you?" he asked. "Yes,let them take their hands off me." I replied. He ordered them so and we went to his office.

"Let's see. Miss Vulkie3. Excellent state of work in New York,London, Shanghai and Delhi. Solving cases often goes good,sometimes has to quit when stuck. You got a nice dress from the Prince of Shangri-La I see."

"Now,what I wanted to ask you,how are you connected to Capone.". He saw my face,all sweaty. I almost fainted. He got me a glass of water. As he got me a glass of water,I saw some papers lying on his desk. I took a quick look. 'Financial book of Capone" was on the front scribbled,on a note.

I took it in my bag,which I kept with me and as Mr. Ness came back with some water,I still acted if I could faint.

"If you don't mind Mr. Ness,I want to go home. I'll drop in tomorrow to give you some information"

And so I left. Little did I know that a policeman was following me,who belonged to Capone....

As I reached the safehouse ( the motel), I saw everyone was still in one piece...

Joseph Zeo
Joseph Zeo
Tale Spinner

Jun-30-2009 21:36

"Why the hell did you take the Financial Books of Al Cap0ne from the police?" I was exasperated.
"Hey, I figure it was not safe in the hands of the police. Capone own half if not the entire department you know." Vulkie replied.
"True, not even sure if we can trust this Ellie who guy?" I asked.
"Elliot Ness. Well, he was nice enough and gentle with me..." Vulkie said. Ace shot her a jealous glance. I had never seen a guy so hung on a lady before, especially with his pretty face.

"Well anyhow, I found where our redhead is hiding at the moment." I announced. Everyone came closer. "Right in the home of dead ol' Lou's mother. I followed Danita Williams from the chemist and saw her going into the old woman's home."
"Williams must be interrogating the poor lady to find out where Lou is!" Ace induced.
"And Joseph, YOU left the old lady there, with that killer?" Anais accused.
"Hey, I can't just barge in alone and --"

Suddenly the door of our motel was kicked open. "Stop! You're all under arrest!" A lone policeman entered. He greedily eyed the financial notes Vulkie took from the station. I guess Vulkie had just won herself a stalker.

The dumb guy didn't have any backup from what I could see, and there were four of us. He couldn't decide where to point his gun. Ace knock him out with a quick punch within seconds. "To answer you question Anais, that's exactly why I couldn't save good ol' granny Lou." I said.

"Did Williams had some minions with her?" I nodded. Anais thought for a while. "Well, this place isn't safe anymore. We should go."
"This cop doesn't look to belong to Ness." Vulkie said, looking at the unconscious guy on the floor.
"No. Capone owns him."Anais said. "That much I know from being in the Chicago PD for so long. These financial papers must be important. Good that you took them before he did." Vulkie beamed.
"Where to now?" I asked.

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