Under A Dark Cloud

Chapter 21

Cloud's Pov :

We were in the old Valentino library, discussing our main topic about tomorrow's event. Nick sat down in one of the huge couches in the library, looking at the floor in deep thought. Damanico paced around the room like a distressed animal and all I can do is trying to come up with a way to escape that fearful event tomorrow.

" This is hopeless! We are never going to escape that psychotic tradition or whatever that old coop made!, " Damanico said, pacing around.

" Chill, Damon. This isn't the end of the world, " Nick said in a calm collected voice, snapping out from his deep thought.

" Not to us it might be, " I said as I try to find the perfect excuse. It was silent after that until Damanico let out a huff.

" So, What's the plan, huh? You heard what He said. He's got every single and tiny place in full security to prevent us from escaping. Face it, " Damanico said.

" Says to the one who can't, " I said, chuckling. Damanico scoffed at me and fired back,

" As if I'm the only one. "

" I know I'm not the only one~ , " Nick sang  as He chuckled afterwards. He turned his head to face us and said, " Let's calm our d!cks first. We're handling this ' tradition ' as if it were a serious matter. Well, It kinda is but you get my point. " We nodded in agreement.

" And don't forget that we attended and played this tradition before as well. How bad can it be again unlike before?, " Nick added smugly and again, We agreed.

" This kind of reminds me of the Trials, " Damanico said as He started to calm down.

" Trials? Of what? Did you two get arrested? I wouldn't be surprised, " Nick asked with a smirk.

" Idiota. We weren't arrested or ever, Nicole, " Damanico prolong the nickname we gave him to tease him with before. Nick scowled at Damanico. I chuckled.

" About being the Mafia King, " I said, joining in their conversation.

" What trials of the Mafia King? Aren't you the one chosen as the succesor of Antonio, Cloud?, " Nick asked, confused.

" He wasn't just chosen to be the sucessor, Nick. He earned it in the trials, " Damanico said as He sat down in the couch.

" Ok, Now I'm plain confused. Do tell me how Cloud earned his title then and spare me the confusing shit, " Nick said, slightly frustrated and eager.

" The Mafia King isn't been chosen or nominated. It has to be approved by the whole Familia. By the whole Familia, Every leader there should agree and approve- "

Nick cutted in and said in a surprised state, " Wait. What every leader and what family or shit? I thought it's only you and again with the confusing shit! "

" Not quite I'm afraid. There are 3 groups in the Familia. When I mean 3, I meant the big 3. I'll explain.

Black Dragon, the group we are in and lead by me, is the strongest and biggest one out of the three. Without us, The 2 groups turn into kindergarteners looking for a new teacher.

2nd is Salamander Tongue, lead by a female boss-Axcel Cortenio. Their power and arms are very good and intimidating yet they lack the supplies. They provide good back up if I must say.

And lastly, Ash Mist. The group's been lead by Alfredo Carducci. Though his group may not be as strong as the Salamander Tongue but they have connections and bountiful of supplies across the globe. They keep everything and everyone at bay and bring in the needed supplies. "