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Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

Mar-1-2009 12:15

It was a cold,November night. I was strolling my way towards my apartment,when suddenly,a car rushed by. I didn't pay attention to it,how foolish of me. I wanted to get a glass of scotch and lay in my bed,just relaxing. But little did I know,for what happened.

The car that rushed by was a car with a hitman in it,with a tommygun. ''Oh,Mr Vulkie3.'',a lady said with a sweet voice. ''Yeah,wha....'' I couldn't finish the sentence. I noticed the gun and it was too late.

The lady in the car fired the tommygun empty on me,and left after they saw me fall down. I was still alive,breathing heavily. I crawled towards my neighbour's house,and I could only rang the doorbell.

I didn't made it to see if the neighbour opened the door,because I passed out...

After solving this case,I knew what the next day happened after I got shot. The front page was full of it,with screaming title of : ''Local Sleuth shot down;believed to be victim of gang war.''

I really hoped some of my friends would find me and help me solve this case,I thought,before I passed out...

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Anais Nin
Anais Nin
Thespian

Mar-8-2009 22:18

Quick Flashback, Two Hours Before...

I left the hospital, cousin in tow, and went to find Ace.

"Um, Anais? Who did we just visit? And who are we going to go see?" my cousin Emeline questioned me. She had been greatly surprised to find me alive, and greatly saddened to find Lisette dead.

"That was Vulkie3. She saved my life many times since I have come back. We are going to try to find Ace. He and Vulkie have a thing going on. He saved my life, too."

"Oh. So, they all knew Lisette too? They were helping you with the statue," Emeline said almost accusatory.

I sighed, "Yes, they were."

We were slient for a time, each lost in memories as we made our way toward the Tricky Mister in search of Ace. But, I had the sudden feeling of someone following us, so I stopped suddenly in front of the Twisted Thread, saying, "Oh, cousin? I forgot! I need to stop in here to get..."I trailed off as I pulled her into the shop after me. "Hello Mr. Kobayashi. How are you today?"

"Anais? Anais Nin? Is that you? And Emeline! How are you today? I haven't seen either of you in ages! What brings you here?" Mr. Kobayashi came around from behind the counter to see us.

"Hello Mr. Kobayashi," Emeline greeted the tailor with a smile. "I'm not quite sure. Why are we here, Anais?" She turned to me.

"Well... we are being followed, and I thought to duck in here for a while. But, I had been meaning to stop by to ask about something else entirely," I admitted, cheeks a bit flushed.

"Oh?" Mr. Kobayashi asked with interest.

"Do you have a position open for me? I am looking for a job, and I know how to sew..." I asked, a plaintive note in my voice. Detective work didn't seem to pay all my bills, unfortunately. "I don't seem to have my chicken in my pot or my car in my garage," I remarked wryly.

"Well, Anais, I just don't know..." He looked at me and changed his mind. "Sure. Start Monday?"

"Thank you so much, Mr. Kobayashi!" I exclaimed. ((continued))

Anais Nin
Anais Nin
Thespian

Mar-8-2009 22:43

((continued))

"Can I use your phone quickly?" I asked. "I need to call a friend to let him know a mutual friend is in the hospital, and in a bad way..."

"Sure, Anais. Just be quick about it."

Emeline was rolling her eyes at me.

"What?" I asked her. Then I turned to the phone and dialed the bar's phone number. "Hello? Cyrus? This is Anais Nin, would you please pass a message on to Ace? ... Yes, Acemaster. Tell him his girl is in the hospital, and that Anais said so. ... Yes, that's it. Thanks, Cyrus. ... Bye!" I hung up and turned to Mr. Kobayashi. "Thank you so much! I'll see you on Monday!" And with that, I turned, grabbed Emeline by the arm, and hurried out. The person following me had me scared for Vulkie3, and I said as much to Emeline as I hurried us back in the direction of the hospital...

Joseph Zeo
Joseph Zeo
Tale Spinner

Mar-9-2009 08:02

~~In the dark, the beautiful girl fell to the ground, her lifeless eyes stared at me, vacant. Vacant. Vacant...~~

"LOLITA!" I yelled hoarsely, trying to sit up. PAIN.

"Oh Joseph, I'm so glad you finally woke!" I turned to my left only to find the the tubed up Vulkie staring at me. "What? Did something happened that good for nothing girl?"

I looked around, I was in the hospital. Someone must've found my body by the dock. Memories of Lolita came crashing in. "She's dead." It came out more like a whisper. Vulkie's face darkened. Although the two girls were fighting for Ace, Vulkie had a good heart, and never wanted harm to come to any of our friends.

My right hand being in a cast for the broken fingers, I covered my face with my left palm. I should never have called her. It was all my fault. I told Vulkie what happened at the dock. She was furious at the blonde lady. Funny, we didn't even know her name.

Just than, Anais showed up with a young girl in tow. Vulkie told Anais that the blondie was here, Ace was now in first aid treating his badly wounded arm, and also what happened to me and Lolita.

Anais tried to comfort me. I didn't say a word, keeping my distance from her. No girl who was close to me ended up well. First Lisette, now Lolita. Anais was the last person in this whole world I'd want to see getting hurt.

I must get well. The bruises will heal quickly enough. I desperately need to train my left hand to hold a gun. I had sworn that they will not take down another one of us; the blondie made me broke my promise, and she shall pay for it.

Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

Mar-9-2009 09:13

Ace came along,grunting there was no whiskey. Joseph immediately joined the conversation -.- . ''Well,luckily,we are all still alive. Only Anais didn't get hurt.'' I said. ''Thank god there is no bloody whiskey,or else the hospital would turn in a bar'' Anais said,laughing after her comment. I laughed with her,but the boys gave a disapproving look at us 2. Boys, I thought...

3 days later.

I enjoyed my hospital meal,but Joseph just stared at nothing,looking forward and handling his fork with his left hand. He became pretty good with that hand. He could commit a murder and fool everyone in thinking it was a left handed person.

The doctor came along,trying to reach Joseph,out of his thoughts. ''hmm,what is it doctor?'', Joseph asked. ''We have very good news for you. You may leave the hospital tomorrow. '' , the doctor said. ''That's great doc."

The next day

"Well Vulkie,keep on tight here and be strong'', Joseph said. Ace came along with Anais,bringing some flowers. I asked for the progress,but there was nothing made. It looked like the lady just vanished in thin air. I asked Joseph if he could contact his friend,Louie Dyane,his ears and eyes for all the factions. ''You need to find him Joseph. Maybe he has a clue for you.''

Joseph and Anais hugged me and Ace gave a little blow kiss to me. I carefully tried to give Ace one back,but it didn't matter. I was still a bit too weak. Hopefully,I will get out of the hospital soon...

Joseph Zeo
Joseph Zeo
Tale Spinner

Mar-9-2009 12:26

Except for the immobile Vulkie, we all attended Lolita's beautiful funeral. Everybody cried and then went and had a drink at the Tricky Mister for the memorial wake. Louie Dyane was there, as he was a friend of Lolita as well. He played a lovely jazz tune on the piano in memory of her. In fear of Vulkie's safety, I asked Ace to return to the hospital. He willingly abide.

Casually I chatted with Louie, and told him who killed Lolita. "The 'blondie' working for the DAB? Yes, her name is Elle Driver." Louie sipped his whiskey. "She's from the south, ambitious crazy b*tch. Poor Lolita!"

"Do you know where she is now?" I asked, holding my drink with my left hand, my right one still mending in a cast.

"She planning something big for DAB right now, somewhere in Long Island, I heard. I've no idea what that was about though. All I knew was, they were ordering quite a number of suits from the Twisted Thread."

I sipped my vodka in silence.

Anais Nin
Anais Nin
Thespian

May-18-2009 21:48

Tears rolles down my cheeks silently as I thought of poor, poor Lolita. I was half listening to the conversation Joseph was having with Mr. Dyane, but became alert when the Twisted Thread was mentioned.

"How many suits? What type? For what?" I demanded, leaning around Joseph.

Mr. Dyane looked at me askance. "Whoa, dollface. Slow down, you're gonna hurt yourself tripping over your tongue!"

I gave him a look that wiped the smile from his mouth. Joseph took another sip of his vodka, and leaned back a bit to give me a bit of room.

"I said, 'All I knew was, they were ordering quite a number of suits from the Twisted Thread'. I don't know more than that lady!"

"Well," I started in a falsely reasonable tone, "Who do you know who can tell me? Our friend is dead, my sister is dead, and my father is dead. For some bloody reason, I am still here, and I WILL have vengeance! From DAB, from LCN, and anyone else who decides to kill my family and friends!" My fist banged down hard on the counter, and I realized I was standing and shouting. Joseph looked up at me with worry in his eyes, and pulled me back down to sit on my stool.

"Anais, calm down," he said in a low intense whisper.

I took a deep breath and counted to ten, then let it out. "I'm sorry, Mr. Dyane, I'm not quite myself. I have had quite a bit going on, and I just took it out on you. Please forgive me," my voice was raw. I snagged Joseph's vodka, and tossed it back. "I'll buy you another one, Joe."

Joseph stared at me. "You don't drink? Anais, I better get you home. We need to talk," he was worried.

I had less than half a shot, and I was already woozy. "Yahuh. Sure..." I tried to stand, "Joe?" I stumbled and fell on him, "I-I-I ain't feel-hic-feeling so-hic hot." Then I collapsed.



Joseph Zeo
Joseph Zeo
Tale Spinner

May-19-2009 19:02

Anais collapsed on my arms.

ANAIS COLLAPSED ON MY ARMS!

How could she do that to me? Didn't she know I have a huge crush on her? (oh, right, she didn't realize it).

Louie Dyane mused. "What's the matter lad? Your face is more flushed than your drunk friend's. Look at you! Sweating! She ain't feelin' so hot but I guess you are!"

I ignored his teasing and went for the door with Anais slumping on my chest.

"Don't go dizzy on a dame now, Zeo!" Dyane called behind me, giggling. That man was impossible!

I caught a cab and headed for Anais's flat. Her head was resting right over my heart. It was beating so hard I thought it would burst. Temperature was rising. We finally got to her flat and I fished for her keys in her purse. We went inside and I put her on the couch. I wouldn't dare going into her bedroom at such moments.

I went into the kitchen to fetch her a wet towel. When I returned to the living room, I saw her crying in her sleep. I sat on the floor beside the couch, starring at her face. Anais always behaved so strong, so intelligent and sensible. I know she must miss her father and sister. This must be hard for her.

My heart cringed inside of me and I couldn't stop myself from kissing her forehead. Anais stirred and woke up.

"What are you doing?" She slurred.

"Um, ah, I got you a towel... here." I placed the towel on her forehead, hoping that she thought it was the towel that woke her…


Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

May-20-2009 10:29

''Alright Miss Vulkie,please try to walk a few steps'' the doctor asked. I tried to walk and luckily,I made it to the other end. Unfortunately,after that intense moment,I had to sit down. The doctor got me a glass of water. Ace came by,for extra protection. We had a lunch in the cafetaria of the hospital. I just prodded with my fork in my lunch and Ace had a nice sandwich and enjoyed it.

''It's great to see you walk again'' Ace said. I just stared to him,in his face,blankely without emotion. I still didn't feel well. Ace escorted me back to my bed and made sure I was comfortable. When I read the newspaper,nothing interesting was there.

After I gave the paper back to Ace,I had a little nap......

When I woke up after a few hours,it was dark and Ace was gone. My heart pounded in my chest.. When I listened carefully,I heard footsteps. ''Oh god'' I thought, ''That must be that woman again. Ace,hurry back,please''.

And as the door openend,I saw someone familiar. It was Mr. Dyane....

Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

May-20-2009 10:36

''Well hello Vulkie,it's good to see that you're enjoying your stay here'' Mr. Dyane said with a grinch. God,did I hate that grinch. His smiling showed his rotten teeth of all the vodka's he had drunk.

''Any news on that lady Mr Dyane?'' I asked. ''Well,as a matter of fact,I do know they are going to some kind of ritual to have some DAB-members invited to the DAB. The location,I dont know if it's certain.'' he said,again with a grinch and holding up his hand. ''Great,so for information,you want money,alright...'' I said and gave him a bill of a hundred dollar. He gladly accepted it and said : ''At the pier near the docks,pier 69,there will be a meeting with cars. After that,they will go somewhere. Coming monday,it's going to take place'' Mr Dyane said.

''Thanks for the info Mr Dyane.''. I offered him a little drink at the cafetaria,but he declined. He needed to go. Just as he was off,Ace was coming back.

''AND WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN,I COULD'VE BEEN KILLED YOU KNOW!!!!'', I yelled at Ace. ''Sorry,but I needed to go for a little smoke and a drink. I do have my reasons to be on my own,you know...'' Ace replied. God,I thought to myself,I can't wait to be back on the streets...

I told Ace to phone Anais and Joseph,but at Joseph's house,the phone wasn't picked up. At Anais's house,the phone was picked up by Joseph.

I watched Ace and as I watched him,I deeply fell into a nice sleeping night..

Joseph Zeo
Joseph Zeo
Tale Spinner

May-23-2009 00:08

As I was placing the towel on Anais' forehead, the phone rang. I gladly went and picked it up. It was Vulkie from the hospital. (Bless her for saving my hide with that timely phone call!)

"It's Vulkie," I told Anais, who was still very wobbling with the hangover. "She told me if her recovery goes smoothly, she should be out of the hospital by the coming Sunday. According to Mr. Dyane, the DAB will have a secret ritual and they will meet the day after at Pier 69..." I babbled on, but Anais was just pressing her temples with her fingers. I don't think she was listening.

"What happened?" Anais asked. I told her she downed my Vodka and fell unconscious. Anais glanced at me suspiciously with those intelligent yet innocent eyes of her.

"Ah, I've to go now... um,... I've to feed my cat."

"but you don't have a cat."

"Oh, yeah, right. No, i do. Um, bye." I felt Anais' apartment, never felt so stupid in my life. On my way home, I saw a stray grey kitty. I decided to take her home just in case Anais asked me about this again.


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