Who owns the throne?

[Cardinal Paroaria]

Today was a special and important day. Cardinal passed through the security checkpoint, he and his men allowed keeping their weapons. Cardinal nodded to the guards that were spread out in the Estate. Today was his day to claim the throne to the Paroaria Mafia. He was going to meet with the various Lieutenants and the Boss. Cardinal previously killed the only member with the same rank as him, being Sub-Boss. Cardinal's rival was secretly killed in a war between them and a rival gang. Cardinal pushed through the doors of the meeting room and nodded to his men to wait outside. They knew what to do. Already at the table sat the lieutenants and at the head, the Boss, Cardinal's father. Cardinal nodded to everyone, smiling. He had his lightsaber and his blaster on him, the others might have their own weapons. Thankfully, everyone's guards were not permitted inside and were waiting outside, Cardinal's men outnumbered everyone 10 to 1, he had collected many over the years of his service. "Hello everyone, thank you for coming at short notice. Today I called you all here, because I am here to take my claim on the throne. I have done my duty, and I have Paroaria blood running in my veins. Does anyone object to me taking over the Family?" Cardinal knew most of the lieutenants did not have the power over Cardinal, the only one that might be capable of challenging his him would be his father.

@Faded Truth

 

[The Storyteller]

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Roman Paroaria, The BOSS

Roman was a cruel and heartless man, after all, he pioneered the rise of the Paroaria crime syndicate from essentially nothing. One needed more than just a steely will to pull of those feats. He had been resourceful, shrewd, wise, and utterly unforgiving. He had watched over the years as his son Cardinal had rose through the ranks, granting him a moment of glistening pride though that seemingly did not exist today. No matter what pride he felt for his son, the boss would show no ounce of emotion, not when it appeared that his own flesh and blood was attempting to usurp the 'throne' from him.

"Cardinal...what an unexpected surprise.." He said, moving out of the darkened corridors as his obese but yet formidable figure came into full view. Always dressed in his suit, large cigarra in his mouth as he removed it for a moment to release a puff of large billowing smoke towards his son. It appeared that Roman was unphased by the presence of so many men, if they wanted a brawl, he would gladly oblige.

"Take over the family? But you're still sucking on your mom's tits..." He said, condescendingly towards Cardinal. There was no loss of feelings here, the Boss would not give up his family without a confrontation. He would have gladly given Cardinal when the time was appropriate, but not now..

@Brick

((Sorry for delay, here I am a full week later)).

 

[Cardinal Paroaria]

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Cardinal glanced around the room, and his eyes laid on his father. He was the determining factor. Of course, his father had to say something rude. Obviously, his father forgot that Cardinal's mother was his father's wife. "Well dad, what an innovative way to say no, but truly, the only way I know how to suck mum's breasts is from the professional, you. Plus I haven't seen mom in a while, how is she? "Cardinal shot back. His response got a few snickers from the other men. Cardinal knew where this was going, so he went ahead and pressed a button on the sleeve of his suit, alerting his men to kill all of the guards of the supporters of his father. Luckily the walls and doors of the meeting room were noise proof, so they wouldn't hear the screams. Also, his men had put a block on comm communications. His men far outnumbered the other men's guards. It was time to spring the attack, his father was given his chance to do it peacefully, but it was apparent his father was not going to budge. Cardinal had already secretly assassinated a Paroaria descendent, and it looked today it would happen again. Cardinal stood up out of his chair. He took out one of his lightsabers and switched it on. The red blade lit up the fairly dark room, casting somewhat of a shadow. Cardinal smiled," last chance father or I am going to have to forcefully take my place. I understand this is not the traditional way, but I do not have the time to schedule a fair brawl. Don't think to call your men, by now their all dead. Give up now, or die trying." Cardinal's back was to the door, so his father and anyone else would have to go through Cardinal in order to flee. There was only one door. The door behind him opened, and two of Cardinal's best men came forward, the door closing and locking behind them. They raised their blasters at the men sitting at the table. "It's done boss."

@Faded Truth

 

[The Storyteller]

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Roman began to laugh hysterically at Cardinal's comments. "She's doing well, not as good as my mistress though.." He said, giving the snide comment to his son as another further insult. He knew that Cardinal was closer to his mother and Roman would use that bond as an advantage. "Speaking of which.." He said, "I have something to show you.." It appeared that the mafia boss was unphased by the demise of his guards, and despite being heavily outnumbered at this time, he didnt appeared that he cared one bit. Moving towards the side, he slid open two french doors, revealing Cardinal's mother gagged and tied to a chair. Instantly removing his Quickdraw pistol, he placed the muzzle on her head.

"You think I wouldn't know you were making moves against me?!" He scowled, "Have your men put down their weapons..or I blow her brains out...Come fight me yourself, you little bitch.."

He began to laugh once more hysterically, large belly rotating upwards with each cackle the current boss made.

@Brick

 

[Cardinal Paroaria]

Cardinal watched as his father laughed. Cardinal tracked Roman's movements with his eyes and saber. Cardinal gasped as his father revealed his mother tied to a chair. Cardinal saw him put his blaster against her head. "You're bluffing. You wouldn't kill mom. I swear if you kill her, i will cut off all your limbs and you'll choke on your own blood." Cardinal knew his father wasn't lieing, the Paroaria family had a long history of being cruel and backstabbing, that's exactly how his father came to power, killing his own father. That was exactly what Cardinal was going to have to do. Truth be told, Cardinal never planned for his father to be alive, he knew his father would attempt to backstab him. "Father, you obviously underestimate my powers. I have no love for anyone. You will only postpone the inevitable, your death. So go ahead kill her, it doesn't do anything, makes my life easier, less Paroaria blood around. Why don't i help you out eh?" Cardinal said. "I'm sorry." Cardinal whispered to his mother before gesturing for his men to shoot his mother. His mom widened her eyes before slumping dead. His father's last hope was now gone. "What now dad?"

@Faded Truth

 

[The Storyteller]

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The Boss snarled as his son took away his leverage piece, the audacity to shoot his own mother was shocking and made the older Paroaria holler out in rage. "You dumb son of a bitch! It was meant to be a gesture!" He yelled, "Fine..you want to take the throne of this family? You're going to have to take it from me...by force!" He said, curling the fingers of his fist together as he channeled a ball of force and hurled it forwards towards the two men standing behind his traitorous son. Drawing his Quickdraw from its side holster, he dashed to his left and squeezed the trigger twice towards Cardinal's chest.

"DIE!"

@Brick

 

[Cardinal Paroaria]

Cardinal was not a Jedi, but he knew danger when he saw it. Cardinal tensed up as his father cursed at him. Cardinal pointed his blaster at his father, and raised his lightsaber. Suddenly, his two guards yelped in surprise as they fell down from some unseen force. Was his father a sith or a jedi? Impossible, he doesn't have a lightsaber, that gives me one advantage.Cardinal thought as he saw his father darted left and pulled out a blaster. His father raised it, and shot four bolts at Cardinal's chest. Cardinal cursed, and bared his teeth, as he deflected the bolts. The first two bolts deflected off the blade, and went into the ceiling, while the last two were deflected and sent back towards their owner. His guards got back up, and poured their blasters into Cardinal's father. If Cardinal's father somehow survived the defensive maneuver, Cardinal, would alert more of his men into the room.

@Faded Truth

 

[Cardinal Paroaria]

Cardinal took his defensive stance, as he saw the deflected bolts hit his father. His father fell to the ground, and was repeatedly shot by Cardinal's guards who had recovered from their mysterious fall. Cardinal smiled his satisfaction, and closed his lightsaber. He walked over to his father, and nudged his father to make sure he was dead. Satisfied, Cardinal turned to face the members of the Paroaria Mafia council who were all surprised, and had their hands up in a surrender manner. Cardinal stepped over his father's body, and sat down at the head of the table, reserved for the Boss. "Let me start by saying, my father was weak. His time was up, that was clear. I as his son, will be taking over all operations and assets effective immediately. Go and gather what men you have left, tell them the news, spread the word, Cardinal Paroaria is the new Boss. Now go by henchmen, please me, and you will rise through the ranks." Cardinal said, the council members getting up, nodding and stumbling out of the room. Cardinal turned to look at his father on the floor, and he spat on him. Cardinal motioned for his guards, "I respect traditions, take his body and bury it with all his belongings." His henchmen nodded, and completed the task. Cardinal kept on smiling, and took out his comm, dialing his partner, Odin, "It is done, the Paroaria Mafia lies in my hands." Cardinal said to the Exchange leader.

@Faded Truth

(Just for reference, DM timed out -> autohits strike)

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