Saga 1 Episode 42: Deal By The Docks

## Participants

Connor RyojiJackie Serizawa
I

Connor would’ve been sitting in his office at home doing…paper work? Yes paper work. Connor did have to sit down to do these things from time to time. Like now for instance, he was working on sealing the deal on buying another piece of property in district one, and opening up another homeless shelter for the kids here. Connor and Yumi have single handedly turned this place around as the homeless rate for district one compared to district two houses a dramatica difference. Connor held up a piece of paper, squinting his eyes at it a bit, when he’d received a text message. “Who the hell…”  Connor picked up the cellphone and saw it was Jackie Serizawa, one of his many trusted generals in the Shinpaku army you could say. “Hm….really.” Connor had gotten the message that the Kenrock Clan and the Hoshimaru clan may have been conspirinig aginst him…but for what? “I’ve no beef with Ishin…someone has been saying something. Or some THINGS…Kenrock might be trying to stir things up with me again.”

Washi would’ve appeared beside Connor. “Trouble in paradise? Again?” “More like old demons.” Connor put the paper work down and stood up from behind the desk. He walked over to his closet, putting on a grey blazer over his white wife beater, and matching grey dress pants with black dress shoes. He stepped outside of his door and left through the front, locking the door behind him. The kids were at the dojo today so he didn’t have to much worry about. Yumi was probably out and about doing whatever she wanted. Connor could never catch her on a free day and he didn’t want to right now. He had shit to do, for this family most of all. He’d dial up Jackie’s number and put the phone to his ear, waiting for an answer. “Jackie, it’s Connor. Meet me at the Shinpaku homestead. The one on barnes street in district 1. Hurry up, we’ve got trouble on our hands if what you’re telling me is true…” Connor hung up the phone and transformed into an eagle, taking off into the sky and heading to the shinpaku homestead.

The Federation Homestead is the main base of operations for the Federation. It's the main place where people can come in personally, or send it, email, or relay request to the federation, or sign up to join. The homstead sits 3 stoies high, with high studio apartment like rooms. Sitting inside are multiple rooms upon rooms, where members can relax, work, and even train. Yes, the Kaicho puts heavy empisis on physical conditioning, as such every member will be subjigated to an exclusive training regime to increase their physical prowess to standdards good enough to defend themselves. There is an office space, where people who handle the paperwork reside, anything from taxes to finances, and other income out come needs, a computer/lab room where intellectuals can gather and discuss ideas about inventions for profit or request that might require scientific means, and even a nurses station, and a few extra bedrooms, for those working over or not wanting to leave or jsut plain homeless. It has a basic alarm system, that is linked to Connor's shack, and survailence surrounding the area on each side. Connor would wait Jackie on the rooftop.

Picking up his phone Jackie would begin to hear Connor on the other end, hearing that he needed to meet him asap Jackie would Hang up his phone before rolling off his bed. " Ahhh Damn it..." Jackie said now laying on his carpet, he knew today was gonna be one of those days seeing just yesterday he had a little RNR with Hentai just thinking about it made him smirk seeing his screen saver was her blowing him. Jackie knew whenever he had a good day the next was worst. Slowly standing to his feet Jackie would walk to his closet he smelled like sex and wacdonalnds, grabbing his black jeans, socks, combat boots and a black jacket , Getting dressed Jackie would grab his car keys and walk out the door heading down to the streets of D2 and walking inside his RX7. Just as Jackie started the car an was on his way to Connor an dark figure would leap from the back seat to only meet Jackies elbow. WHAM : Cries ow! Dad! Why did you hit me Q\_\_Q: Quickly hearing the voice Jackie would turn to see his son Xander in the back seat holding his head for dear life. " What are you doing here?! Your suppose  to beat at your sitters house." : I snu....DAD ROAD!: Jackie head would shift to the wheel swring in the street cutting off cars, : Come on DAD let me spend the day with you.. please...: " No Xander your father has other things to do I'm going to drive you right back to your..." Before Jackie even finished he knew he couldn't Connor was waiting and who knew how long kenrock would be around before going into hidding.. He had no choice it's not like Jackie didn't want to spend time with him he was just always doi by dangerous jobs ever since his mother vanished on them a father is all Xander got. " Fine son you come with me but you have To listen to whatever I say no matter what happens.. Okay? " Xander would smile moving to the front seat next to his dad before placing out his pinky. : I promise dad..: Taking his son picking with his as they sealed the not Jackie did not notice Xander hands were crossed behind him. Once reaching the main buidling Jackie would park his car right in front of the Shinpaku building before getting out with his son walking inside Jackie and Xander would go up the elevator to the last floor, Jackie knew Connor was on the roof everyone knows eagles love high places, he would leave his son in the training room before walking out to meet Connor " So what's the plan ?" Jackie would say trying to dap Connor up.

Connor turned his head to see Jackie coming from the roof. He dapped him back up, only to nod. “Yo Jackie. “ When Jackie asked what the plan was, Connor folded his arms and shook his head. “Well….for one I think we should head down to his business. How much do you know about the Hoshimaru clan?” If Jackie didn’t know much connor responded. “Well to give you a refresher…lets just say you don’t fuck with that guy. He scares me and that’s saying something. The Hoshimaru Clan or "Star Dog" clan, was founded by Ishin Takeda, and built upon by sheer intelligence, trickery, and proper business running. He started the clan at the age of 12, his heightened intelligence gained him a high and early following, as such he decided to turn his growing following into an organization. Being the gamer that he was, he was heavily influenced by the Yakuza game series, and decided to create his own mafia type organization to have something he could sit on and rule for a while. However he didn't want the tiresome battles, trials, and tribulations. As such he studied up on other means of making money, and still monopolizing the city as a whole. With he used his major degree in business to begin working his way, and eventually controlling Kasaihana cities trade market. That business alone, has kept the money rolling in by the millions. This clan consist of only the best fighters, for sheer defense and some of the most intellectual minds available. Joining this clan will definitely put money in your pocket, but it may be dull as this clan is pretty low key even with high influences. In short, you don’t even get to know about these guys, let alone meet em in person.”

Connor stuff his hands in his pockets, furrowing his brow as he continued. “The Hoshimaru clan accels in imports and exports, along with Kasihana's trade market. Imports and exports may seem like prosaic terms that have little bearing on everyday life, but they exert a profound influence on the consumer and the economy. In today’s interlinked global economy, consumers are used to seeing products and produce from every corner of the world in their local malls and stores. These overseas products – or imports – provide more choices to consumers and help them manage strained household budgets. But too many imports in relation to exports – which are products shipped from a country to foreign destinations – can distort a nation’s balance of trade and devalue its currency. The value of a currency, in turn, is one of the biggest determinants of a nation’s economic performance. Read on to learn how these mundane staples of international trade have a more far-reaching influence than most people imagine. As such within Kasihana City the hosimaru has established every port and export tatic that requires something coming into and going out of the city. This in term gives him connections across the actual globe instead of just the city itself.” Connor dug in his ear. “ The revenue gaiend from such business often fluxuates espcially dealing with stock markest, but it's estimated to be somewhere between 50,000 tanz to 50 million tanz, in a weeks process. That’s A LOT of money. So much so that anyone who fucks with it is going to get dealt with. That’s where you and me come in.”

Connor pointed towards the north side. “We had towards the north side of district 2. There’s the Horizion Docks. A family owned company that handles incoming and outgoing cargo. I studied every clan in this city for four months so I’m aware that’s really where Ishin controls his business. It’s all legal though so we can’t even call him out against the jingi. Lucky for us I’ve got a couple of guys who work for every clan and they keep me and the wife up to speed with what’s going on. We can go down there and talk to him…if someone’s spreading rumors about this clan…Ishin might go to war with me. He’s a smart kid so violence might be his last option but you never know…”  Connor looked to Jackie. “Drive us there, and if you’ve got any questions let me know.” Connor furrowed his brow looking wayward. “Hows the kid? He tagging along? Sorry to be nosey, I can’t control my senses all the time in this damned city.” Connor would conversate as he and Jackie made their way back to his ride to head down to the docks ahead of them. “Speaking of which did you ever pick a part of district 1 you wanted to set up in? I’m giving you an entire block to yourself. It’s old buildings, abandoned ones. There useless to the community and the city doesn’t do shit about them so hell. Build what you will on it.”

" Want me to me to drive us there? Sure I was hoping to take my new baby out for another spin.." Jackie would say to Connor walking towards his car, hearing about his son Jackie would shake his head before answering. " Im keeping him here till we return he snuck over to me from his sitter I cant blame him though I only get to see him after im done with the things I balrey have time for him, Just sucks but im doing this for him one day after this is all over I can give him the time he wants." Jackie replied scathing the back of his head, it wasn't really easy rasing Xander with girlfriend and family problems. Just as they would reach the car Xander would leap in front of them his blonde hair flowing with his movement towards the front seat. : SHot GUN!: Before he even got a chance to touch the car Jackie would yank him back before knocking him in the head " Xander I already told you stay in the lounge till me and Connor return.." : But Dad! Come on I wanna go I can help: Jackie smirked as he looked at his son as if he was going to say some moviation on how he couldnt come but instead Whoosh Jackie would send an small air pressure blast to send his son back inside he would look towards the two guards before saying " He doesnt leave no matter what... Alright bye Xander Love you son.. Alright Connor lets roll." : DAD!: Xander would began to struggle with the guards as Jackie would get in the car awaiting for Connor and once he stepped in Jackie would drive off heading to D2. While on the road Jackie would began thinking on which block he wanted thinking hard Jackie replies " I want Hisagi Ave I may turn it into a theater hm.. I think that could work right Connor?"

 II

“Hisagi Ave is  a good spot. It’s yours to have, just don’t fuck it up.” Connor watched the spectacle of his son trying to come back and ride with him. Connor smirked at this. “Your kids got more balls than mine. I fucking hate my kids. I almost hate my wife. Almost.” Connor leaned back in the seat, and sighed, waiting til they got where they were going. In about thrity minutes they’d have arrived at the docks. Connor would’ve stepped out and looking back to Jackie he’d speak. “Follow my lead alright?” As they stepped out they’d see the large industrial docks. Cranes over head and boats being loaded up and unloaded for their precious cargo containts.

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Connor would’ve lead he and Jackie up, walking past a few hard hat wearers, and stuffing his hands into his blazer pockets. When he got to one of them, he was a rather hefty fellow, Connor tapped him on the shoulder. “Yooo Paku.” “Oi? Connor? Connor muthafuckin Ryoji! How the hell have you been!” Connor laughed as they fist bumped. “Been alright. Came down here to see what’s up. How’s the family?” “Oh it’s great! My Emily just graduated from Kasaihana University with Honors.” Connor nodded. “That’s great. I’ll send her a graduation gif of 4 grand. Get her started well.” “Ah geez Connor you don’t have to do all that. We owe you so much already.” “Psh. No worries. Say uh, got a question for you. It’s about the Hosimaru.” Paku nodded, looking around. “Come here.”

Paku lead the both of them to some piles of crates, sitting down on one, and inviting Jackie and Connor to sit on the other ones. “Whatcha need to know?” “Word’s been spreading that I’m trying to fuck with Ishin’s operations. Is someone here doing something their not supposed to?” “Huh? You know now that you mention I did hear something about that but it wasn’t one of the agents. I think a guy uh…John…John…Votti?” Connor swallowed hard. Thinking about how John had died because of Danchou and his men. “John huh.” “Mhm. He was the one going around telling people that he was gonna put shinpaku on the map by making them take on the big dogs.” Connor sighed shaking his head and looking down. “Thanks Paku…John died not to long ago.” Paku furrowed his brow. “What? But his wife-?” “I’ve got them taken care of…just…watch your back. A lot of sneaky shit has been going on and I’m gonna handle it. Alright?” Paku looked over and saw a couple of workers eyeing the three of them down before they kept on walking. “Yeah yeah…hey be careful on your way out.” Connor took note of the negative emotions. “I’ll keep that in mind.”

Connor would’ve nodded for him and Jackie to head on out. As they were however a couple of guys would’ve came behind them with guns pointed to their spines. “Walk.” Connor nodded lightly. “Just…walk.”

\*Connor and Jackie would’ve begun to get escorted somewhere else. A they went left and right with guns to their backs they’d soon find themselves being lead into a werehouse called “Werehouse 14”. Once inside the guys let them go in, and shut the door behind them, locking it. He and Jackie were now tapped inside.\*

“I don’t know what’s going on but…lets lay low before we just bust out of here. The less attention we cause the better….”

Got it! " Jackie shouted as he turned and began to toss around the thugs going punch for punch. He came face to face with a male created out if soild ice,  Jackie tried to send a knee into his gut but he only hurt himself " Fucking shit!" Jackie cried out as the ice male would uppercut Jackie knocking him right on his back, he was left dazed he rolled to his right to see an metal pipe from the boxes, reaching out to grab it caused the thug to step on Jackies hand : it seems I can't fucking  hurt him: Jackie thought to himself as the thug aimmed to pick up Jackie the roaring lion thought fast as the male drew near Jackie would use his larger jaw to bite down on his shoulder his sharp teeth cracking the ice as Jackie teeth sinked in his bone to the point were he knocked out. On the side of Jackie's face there is a large jaw equipped with long and pointy canine teeth, which can bite through bone. Jackie's canine teeth can measure between 6 and 7 inches in length, and they can bite down with a force of around 900psi - even supposing the armour prevented the teeth from penetrating the human's flesh, this amount of force could easily break bones. But he was holding back for the Jingi code , looking at the rest of the gang Jackie would toss the thug towards the crowd, " Alright ! Let's end this Connor move out the way cause one I have my target I'm not changing its direction!" Jackie would point his finger towards the wall that kept them trap he smirked before taking one of Connors cards " Bang!" He was using the  Pussh Bakufu one of Connor favorite move, the ability to create a telekinetic impulse via the power put into it, launching a concussive burst of pressurized air-not unlike the blast of an archaic 'pipe bomb'-that would impact a target with enough force to knock it over, it was small blast enough to create an large hole enough for them to escape " Connor Let's move!: Jackie would say as he was ready to move.

THWHACK! The sound made as Connor’s foot impacted the face of another enemy coming his way! His body swiftly spinning only to alter and lower his position, causing him to duck and throw a straight punch into another metahuman’s gut! Doubling him over, before Connor put a finger to his forehead and pushed him down to the ground! Connor stood up, turning around and jumping only to knee another goon in the top of his forehead, making his head spike upwards, and his body straightens out! With his air time, Connor flipped over the man, and with his hands being above his head, he’d bring them down in a double axe handled sending the man to his back and cracking the pavement! Connor landed only to hear Jackie shout aloud. "Alright ! Let's end this Connor move out the way because one I have my target I'm not changing its direction!" Connor looked back and raised brow. “Who the fuck are y-“ Connor looked back to see him pointing his finger in his direction.  “Ooooooooh you son of a-“ “Bang.” Connor watched the blast leave his finger and Connor would’ve darted to the side, flipping off of his right hand and avoiding the blast, letting it impact a wall before he’d look at it advertantly. “Guess it’s go time” Connor would’ve ran beside Jackie opting to dip the hell out of there before it got any worse! However as they would’ve been runnin across the wet surface, more of the construction workers would’ve begun chasing behind them!

Each of them holding weapons, and special powers in their posessions! Connor looking back fo a second only to curse under his breathe. “Get the god damn car over here already!” Connor would’ve turend around, waiting for Jackie to get the car. If he got it in time  before Connor had to throw  a punch, Connor would’ve hopped into the passengers seat, and leaned bac, sighing and closing his eyes. “Yeesh….that went exactly as expected…” Connor ran a hand through his brown locks and sighed in frustration. “We’re on the brink of a war I’m not even sure we can win…I’ve got one more source. Pull  over and let me drive….” If Jackie did, Connor would’ve stepped and sat in the drivers seat, adjusting the gear with a stern look on his face. “We’re going back to pay my old friend London Kenrock a little visit. He’s one of the few assholes who’s actually out for my head. Why wouldn’t he know something?”

\*Connor would’ve driven them over to the rebult kenrock building in district 1’s outskirts. Connor had bad history with this place but it wasn’t about to slow him down, not for an instant. Connor would’ve stepped out of the car, and looked up at the fortress like area. Rather than tall it was spacious and wide. Kenrock hated heights, so it only made sense. Connor would’ve yelled out.\*

Kenrock! If you don’t bring your sorry carcass out here right now I’m going to bust down this door so fast, and decimate every single man you’ve got at your disposal!” the moment Connor said that, a series of rifles would’ve been pointing at him out of the window.  Red lasers would’ve littered the bodies of Jackie and Connor. Connor licked his lips before kenrock’s voice came from a speaker. “You of all people know you are not welcomed on my territory…I should call the police an enact that restraining order.” “I  heard you’ve been talking to the Hoshimaru clan, saying some stuff about me. You’ve got some nerve, trying to set me up like that. Against HIM of all people.” Kenrock was silent for a moment. “Well? Got anything to say for yourself?” “I did no such thing. I have heard of this genius attempt at your well being, but I’ve not intervened. If I was going to do something like this I’d want you to know it was me.” Connor fell silent for a minute. He knew Kenrock was right, hell his ego was so bloated this would be the type of thing to fit right up his alley. However he’d make it to where Connor knew it was him and he was powerless to do anything about it. No…who ever did this, was someone who wanted to stay in the shadows of this entire operation. “Now that I see I’ve gotten through that thick head of yours, how about you step the hell off of my property.” Connor looked to Jackie. “Take us back to the building…” Connor hopped back into the passengers seat. His battle high was kicking in but he had to let it die down since he probably wasn’t going to be fighting anyone. If Jackie started driving them back Connor would’ve rubbed his temples. “I don’t get it. The Hoshimaru won’t let me talk to Ishin. Kenrock isn’t the one setting me up here. I must have more enemies than even I realize....let’s hit up a bar, I’m fucking beat for the day.

\*If Jackie had any other questions or concerens he could ask  Connor until they got to the bar. They’d be ending up at Club Lahana, a bar in district 2 very notorious for its drinks, women, and randomized events that sometimes take place at all of the wrong times.\*

 III

" Ha...Ha...Ha.Fuck these niggas can run!" Jackie would shout out towards Connor as they ran for it chasing down Jackie's Rx7, shoving his hands deep into his pocket as he ran to pull out his car key. Once turning towards the car Jackie would leap and slide on the hood of his car to the driver side unlocking the car for both sides his and Connor's. Quickly getting inside Jackie would put his foot on the gas and drive off leaving the thugs in the dust, " WOOOHOOO! We did it!" Jackie said chuckling as they gotten away he would turn to Connor he asked to drive it seemed he had another source. Switching spots Jackie would allow Connor to take the wheel it seemed they were paying Kenrock a vist someone Jackie knew well, making to the Kenrock building Jackie would look around while in the car they rebuilt this place fast. After stepping out the car and walking infront of his estate  Connor would’ve looked up at the fortress like area and yelled out. enrock! If you don’t bring your sorry carcass out here right now I’m going to bust down this door so fast, and decimate every single man you’ve got at your disposal!” Just as Connor said that guns from every angle began to aim down at Jackie and Connor red lasers everywhere, " Oooh shit These guys are packing heat.." Jackie said chuckling he soon heard Kenrock speaking to Connor it seemed Connor had it all wrong or did he? Jackie kept to himself trying to take everything in this was like a big game a clue who did it? Soon after the conversation Jackie would get back into his car before starting it and pulling off, "I don’t get it. The Hoshimaru won’t let me talk to Ishin. Kenrock isn’t the one setting me up here. I must have more enemies than even I realize....let’s hit up a bar, I’m fucking beat for the day." Hearing that Jackie soon replied " I dont think Kenrock is as innocent as he may seem, There was something about the way he said it I dont know man.. I just think you should get a better view on who you let around you old friend." Jackie said pulling up in front of the bar soon getting out of his car Jackie began  leading him inside the club ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNOP2t9FObw <-- Club theme)

" I dont think Kenrock is as innocent as he may seem, There was something about the way he said it I dont know man.. I just think you should get a better view on who you let around you old friend." “Pft, yeah try doing that in the same fucking community as the guy. Look let’s not even sweat it right now. For now let’s get some drinks in our systems and kind of take it easy for a few. “ Connor would’ve glided through the dance floor, coming to a seat by the bar and sitting facing away form it. His arms on the bar table, as he leaned back a bit, sighing with frustration. If Jackie sat near him, Connor would’ve nudged him in the elbow. “Be honest man. That kid you got. Is that Kodi’s kid? I heard about her death but I never really…said my good byes. I’m so busy now adays I don’t have much time for anything.” Connor had a drink slide his way. “Well, I guess for now we’ll just hang here til the night-“

BANG

\*A gunshot was heard fired in the club and the moment it was, people began to panic and run out of the club screaming ‘NOT AGAIN! DEAR GOD WHY!” people began scrambling and running for their lives. This might leave Jackie to be confused until he’d turn and look and see Connor had bene shot right in the stomach. Connor’s head limping as quick as he was shot! His body falling out of the bar stool and onto the floor! Who did this? Who committed this heinous crime? Who’d be bold enough to SHOOT Connor? \*

ust as Connor had asked about Jr. Jackie nodded, as Connor ask if the mother was Kodi. " is it that easy to tell?." Jackie said taking one of the shots that was given to him throwing his head back as he took the Vodka shot, feeling the nice warm chest feeling he got everytime he took a shot. " He was born before the Sector games.. Been rasing him everysince her death and man it's not easy.." Jackie loved to avoid the Kodi conversation he had a lot of mixed feelings some good and some bad. " Enough about me.. How's you and Yum\*\*\*BANG\*"  A loud gunshot would inrupt inside the club, and what made it worst Connor was the target it all happened so fast to everyone in the club but for Jackie it was all slow, just watching Connor getting shot Jackie quickly would catch him before his body hit the ground.( http://1.1.1.1/bmi/cdn.makeagif.com/media/9-23-2015/1h1vLw.gif) " Connor!!! "  Jackie shouted placing pressure on his stomach, his hands now being coated in his bestfriends blood. Just as Jackie looked up he saw a figure dashing out the back exit Jackie got a glimp of the figures long sliver^purple hair swaying behind him. Jackie was left alone in the club he couldn't leave Connor in this state so he did what anymore normal person would do picking up his phone dialing 911. " Hello 911! I need help my friend was just shot." Jackie would try to stop the bleeding but the blood wouldn't stop " Fuck.. Connor stay still" Jackie  would say heating up his hand to a certain degree as he would began to burn the wound to stop the bleeding.