Reaper's End

[]Dante's POV[]

Before leaving my room, I check to make sure the hallway is clear. Once I was sure it was clear, I made my way to Reaper's office. I tried opening the door but it was locked, so I started panicking. I looked down and realized I was on a rug. Maybe it's under there. I looked under the rug and sure enough, there was a key. I picked up the key and hurriedly unlocked the door, once I was in, I started scanning the room for any important papers. I gathered anything I thought was important and stuffed it in my jacket and made it look natural. I left the office to head to my car, but I bumped into Scarlett.

"Where've you been?" I questioned

"Out for a drink." she deadpanned

"Have you seen Leo?" I ask

"He's not feeling well, so he crashed early." she responds

"Ah, okay well have a good night Scar," I say before heading to my car

"Night." I heard her say behind my back

When I reach my car, I check both ways to make sure no one is around before hopping in. I pull my phone out to send a message.

Big news, Kat, Grim Reaper is dead.

Kitty Kat: Big news indeed, thank you for the information. Hope you're on your way

Coming now

I set my phone down on the passenger seat before heading to my new destination. I arrive where I need to be in fifteen minutes; I park my car in a spot where it can't be seen. I grab my phone and pistol, then head into the clean, office building. I scanned my card and headed to the top floor. I exchanged 'hellos' with old friends before reaching the top. The elevator dinged, signaling that I reached my destination. I stepped out and headed towards Kitty's office. I knocked on the door to make sure she was in there.

"Come in!" a squeaky voice said

I did as I was told and sat in the chair across from her desk.

"Long time no see, Kitty." I say as I pull the papers out of my jacket

"It has been quite a bit," she agrees, "Are those Reaper's papers?"

"Yep, so what's the plan?" I question

"Well now that Reaper is taken care of, we have his papers and an advantage in taking over his gang." she stated

I nod, "Nobody is focusing on being the leader yet, just trying to figure out how to, well, stop us."

"Good work," Kat says, "You are now a boss along with me."

I smile, "Thank you so much."

She nods, "You deserve it, now make sure we have enough soldiers and that they're doing their part."

"Yes, ma'am," I say before heading out.

I make my way to our training room where the soldiers are. Drake ran over to me with tears in his eyes.

"What's the matter, Drake?" I ask sternly

"Someone s-shot Stone i-in the b-back of his h-head," he whimpers

I rub my eyes and sigh, knowing there's nothing I can do. I can only assume Scarlett killed him when she went out. Drake, Stone, and Marty were the ones who jumped us, or well Leo. I was lucky then when she didn't kill them, but I'm sure she killed him tonight. I can't think of who else would shoot him. I let out a low growl and shoo Drake away, then I walked to the center of my room and let out a yell to silence everybody. All eyes were on me now, so I ran my hand through my hair.

"We lost a good man tonight, Stone, and it is our duty to overtake that gang," I say, "You guys will avenge Stone, and go after any soldier you see that isn't on our side. We will rule them."

Everyone shouted in agreement and went back to training.

"You start tomorrow," I yelled at them so they could hear me

I walk back to Drake, "It's gonna be okay, we'll prepare a memorial for him, okay?"

He nodded and sniffled, so I gave him a pat on the back before heading to my car. When I got in my car, I left Kitty Kat a message.

Going back to their base. I'll keep you updated.

Kitty Kat: Good

After reading her message I turned my phone off and tossed it on the passenger seat again. I backed out and stepped on the gas, heading back to the other base. Once I got back, I quickly parked so I could head inside without getting caught by another underboss. I made it to my floor and to my surprise I saw Ivy walking around. She heard me walking and approached me.

"What are you doing up so late? Where were you?" she asks worriedly

"Just went for a drive, why are you up?" I reply

"Can't sleep because I can't get that image out of my head," she shudders, "I'm used to seeing bodies, but never my boss's body. You know?"

I nod, feeling a bit bad, even though my goal is to take over this gang with Kitty now that Reaper is gone, but I can't imagine seeing a boss of mine dead. I pull her in for a tight hug to calm her down.

"Well, take deep breaths, walk back to your room, and then cuddle with Beau until you pass out." I suggest

"Great idea, thank you, Dante." she says, letting go of me

I continue walking to my room and jump into bed. It's been a long day and I'm tired as hell. I yawn and pull my covers over me before falling into a deep sleep.