Is Monday
Uh. So. No fic today.
The story would have been done if I had any self-control. The last few fics have been like 5k, but this one is already 10k, and I think there's gonna be at least another 5k in it. Soooooo next week new story should be up!
In the meantime uhhhhhhhhhhhhh *pulls out AU wheel* let's do fuckin uhhhh Flame Chasers Mafia AU (With bonus dating Kalpas because it wouldn't be me if there wasn't Kalpas in everything)
Also before you read this it got WAY out of hand I am sorry I don't know why it's so damn long
ok. so.
KEVIN
Obviously Kevin is the head of the family
He's known for literally icing people
like any bodies he leaves are either hacked to pieces and thrown in a freezer
or frozen to death with liquid nitrogen
luckily, he doesn't actually handle that sort of business very often
Doesn't like handling negotiations, and honestly isn't very good at them
Definitely the scariest member of the family, though, and has some part in every fight, even if he's not in it
Started fighting the Honkai Family because they ran the city and were taking advantage of everyone
Kevin was having none of that
So really, he doesn't care about any of the criminal activities people in the Moth family get up to, so long as it's leading to the downfall of the Honkai Family
Also because this was the reason he started, he refuses to raise any fees. He still charges a protection fee, but once it's set, that's where it's staying.
ELYSIA
Runs a brothel
Several brothels
She manages them, but she's not opposed to using her looks to get what she wants
Has the beat cops around her little finger just by giving them a smile
Generally prefers spending time around her businesses than at any of the mafia bases
Which means that a lot of the big-time operations she's been a part of were planned in the back room of one of her brothels
She actually met Kevin and joined because he and his small group came to collect from her, and she couldn't charm her way out of paying like she had with the Honkai Family.
TAKES. CARE. OF. HER. PEOPLE.
She'll give anyone a chance, so long as they follow her rules, and she will make sure everyone is doing alright.
Anyone who doesn't follow her rules will get booted, but she has a "the more the merrier" mentality about her work
Rarely has to threaten customers, no one wants to disappoint her
Even though she's just as much of a threat as Kevin, she doesn't like getting her hands dirty
Going to "Elysia's bedroom" is code for "Elysia's about to take you around back and kill you"
It was originally a joke made by some recruits about how she sleeps around, but now it's a serious threat
Yes she's part of the mafia, but she does not tolerate trafficking
From any member of the family
This is one situation she will gladly get her hands dirty
APONIA
Aponia is often the one who determines punishment within the family
Especially if it's over an issue that isn't big enough to bother Kevin over
More of a second in command than Elysia is, just because she's seen around more often, and has more of a presence
Doesn't take part of many operations, mostly keeps to herself, but she sure knows how to make people behave
Don't even try to lie to her about having done something, she knows when you're lying, she knows when you've betrayed the family, and you're only gonna make the punishment worse
Aponia's "discipline" can make any member of the family tremble in their boots
Even without laying a hand on someone, she knows how to make people comply
She mostly keeps order within the family itself, but if there's any dealings with other groups that break contracts, she's the one they have to answer to
They wish they were dealing with Kevin.
Outside of that responsibility, she doesn't do much
Doesn't like fighting, so she won't unless she has to defend herself
Which she totally can, someone only tried to assassinate her once. She's been left alone since
Doesn't really like going outside her office
Her office is known as "the deep end"
Because of course it is
It's plastered with pictures from Griseo. Walking in, you'll think Aponia is super nice
Walking out, you'll think she's a demon.
EDEN
Has several speakeasies
Some are standalone, some are in Elysia's establishments
the two have been working together since before Kevin came along
Focuses on wine, but she also has spirits that no one else can get
This means she deals in information a lot
Pardo will hang around the bars to get this information
But Pardo, Eden, and Elysia form the main information network of the Moths
A lot of gangs in the area will come to her bars because there's nowhere else to get booze
Meaning a lot of people owe her a lot of favors
Always has her guns on her, but like Elysia, often times her smile is more threatening
Has nearly everyone falling at her feet, but shows little to no interest
May or may not leave her bar drunk every night
It's ok, if you stay late enough, she'll start singing, and it's not that drunken screeching most patrons have
Has a record deal and is a known singer in her "civilian" life
So she's well known in the underground as well as the general public
There are patrons who will visit her bars just to hear her sing
One of her shared bars with Elysia has a stage for performances, so she'll go up there every once in a while
Refuses to go on any tours, and claims it's because she's nervous, but really, it's because she doesn't want to leave family territory
Between her two jobs, she's very busy, but also makes the majority of the money for the family
VILL-V
Ok, clearly, she's the one to provide any and all weapons
Both buying and selling weapons, as well as making them herself
But she also designs every secret corner
Secret rooms, compartments, passageways, you name it, she's built it
Unfortunately, she has a habit of making them and not telling anyone
Including other parts of herself
So The Magician may know about a compartment that the Conductor doesn't
There also might be about five more drawers in your desk than you know about
And if you're trying to get anywhere using her tunnel system, good luck.
Also provides the defense systems for the bases and establishments in the mafia's pocket
Has a bit too much fun with the design
Once rigged a trip wire to fire a sub-machine gun that would write out "property of Moth Family" in bullets
EXPLOSIVES?!??!?!?!
She's your woman
1000000%
Has made explosives that can't be identified
Has made explosives that can be identified, but the fire is still burning and no one wants to go near it
Has made glitter bombs
Confetti bombs
Flash bombs, noisemakers, car bombs, dirt bombs
Make thing go boom
KALPAS
Kalpas will beat the shit out of anyone
No questions asked
Head of security, but he just wants to start fights
He normally looks like a scary mafia member, but he can choose to blend in when necessary
Which means he's perfect for working as a bodyguard, though he really doesn't like it
Usually works as a sort of bouncer or security guard at Moth businesses
He's also the one they send over when your payment is three months late, so maybe don't do that
Is also the general enforcer within the family
He doesn't like helping Aponia, but if she asks, he's not gonna pass up a chance to kick ass
Even though Kalpas is only ranked 6th, he's still the most feared and has the longest criminal record
Very Bad at not getting caught
most of his charges are arson
Brings his fists to a gun fight
No actually
Man can't fire a gun to save his life
He brings a knife but never even considers touching it
HAS YET TO LOSE A FIGHT
though he definitely gets shot the most out of everyone
"Kalpas is back" genuinely puts fear into the hearts of most members of the family
And irritates Mobius because she knows he got shot again and he never sits still
SU
Claims he keeps his hands clean
Definitely has more sway with Kevin than anyone else does
So he might not be doing anything, but he's subtly whispering ideas into Kevin's ear that lead to your demise
Was one of the first to join Kevin's gang
Talks his way out of multiple arrests that would have put the family in a tough spot
Has at least half the police force in his pocket
The other half is probably being pulled around by Elysia
Manages money for the family
So he stops Vill-V from draining the bank with her antics
and Pardo
And also is the polite gentleman who asks for your money the first time it's late
"I'm so glad we could work something out"
Definitely has medical training, and that was one of the big reasons he joined Kevin at first
Now he doesn't actually do much medical work, he's got a lot on his plate, no matter how peaceful he may look
SAKURA
Sakura is like Kalpas in that she's a sort of enforcer
She just focuses more on one-on-one fights
Assassinations, actually
Aponia often doles out her own punishment, but if Kevin thinks you're an issue, he's sending Sakura for your ass
Of all the Moth Family, she has the cleanest record
As in, she doesn't have one
Has never been caught or even suspected in a kill
Even within the Family, she's not at all well known, most grunts wouldn't even think she's a fighter
She'll go out on scouting missions as well
So any time intel is needed for an operation, she's the one who goes ahead
Very good at odd jobs in general
At meetings she'll sit there silently, listen for any new issues that have cropped up, and by the time they meet again, those issues are gone
No one says anything, but they know it's her
So within the senior ranks, she holds a lot of respect, even though she doesn't receive any from the lower ranks
Which is just how she wants it
KOSMA
Splits his time as a personal bodyguard and as a captain
First worked as a bodyguard for Kevin, but then switched to Griseo
If the family is planning on expanding territory at all, he's the one leading most battles
Kalpas is one of the others that might lead a fight, but he's usually a bit too destructive for these types of missions
People in the area aren't gonna like you if you tear up their town
Actually, Elysia is known for expansions, because she's always the one to lead the negotiations, but the fighting part, Kosma takes care of
Spends a lot of time taking care of Griseo during the day but will run missions at night
He'll sit there peacefully all day, guarding her from everything
Then turn around and blow up a warehouse at night
Doesn't ever leave base unless it's to go to a fight
Sakura does all the scouting, and Kosma feels personally responsible for everyone's safety even though that's Kalpas' job
So when he does leave base, you know shit's about to go down
Very quiet
Typical soft boi interpret that how you will
But also goes absolutely wild on the battlefield
MOBIUS
Even though Su has medical training--and better bedside manner--Mehbius handles most, if not all, surgeries and injuries
She's super scary when she treats patients though
You took her away from her research!
So people will do everything they can to avoid being hurt so they don't have to see her
Which is a good thing I guess?
Kalpas is the only one who's not scared to get her help, but he's also the one getting shot the most
She's way overqualified for the job, but this is the only place she can run the experiments she wants
Has definitely done some inhumane trials on those who betray the Family
Once Kevin let her have someone as a form of torture to get answers
The person cracked before she even started
She's not allowed to interrogate people anymore
Says she won't wake up to help someone if they get hurt
"Once I go to sleep, that's it. Close for business. Get shot at a reasonable time of day, idiot."
But actually will wake up at any hour of the day or night if she hears a commotion and thinks she might be needed
Side note: Klein is definitely there with her and the singular time they both were attacked it did not end well
The Honkai were trying to get them as leverage
Because what are you gonna do without your medics!
Get Su, but they don't know that
Mobius was fine until they grabbed Klein too
Went absolutely feral
Su was the one to calm her down
But she's been called a "snake" ever since
if you call her a snake to her face, she'll just give you a smile that sends chills down your spine
GRISEO
B A Y B E E
Who let her in here?????
Everyone in the family cares about her way too much
No one will say it, but everyone knows Kosma ditched Kevin to protect Griseo the moment he met her
Because he likes kids under the age of 12
Also, everyone in the family has at least one of her pieces on or near them at all times. Let's go through the list (you can skip this)
Kevin: keeps one in his wallet, one on his “I’m a mafia boss” desk, and two framed in his home
Elysia: At least one in every building she works in. Some of the brothels are named after the piece she’s hung there
Aponia: Already said she covers her office, but you know she keeps them at home too
Eden: Like Elysia, at least one in every bar, usually along the back wall so you see it when you’re browsing drinks
Bonus: she’s asked Griseo to do a couple of her album covers!!!!
Vill-V: Each personality has one and refuses to tell the others where they keep it
Expert keeps it in a secret compartment at her workstation and will look at it when she’s tired
Conductor keeps it in a false drawer in the nightstand
Magician keeps it under her hat how have the others not found it?
Kalpas: Inside suit jacket pocket. He puts it there because he always takes his jacket off before fighting, and he doesn’t want it getting wrecked
Su: Keeps it at home. He has several, scattered throughout the house
Sakura: She has a small piece she keeps in a locket, but also keeps one in her car to look at after completing a mission
Kosma: everywhere. Literally everywhere, there is not a single thing that man owns that doesn’t have paint on it, either on accident or on purpose
Mehbius: On her desk, when she’s really tired she looks at it and smiles, though she’ll kill anyone who brings it up
Hua: Inside her suit jacket, she likes keeping it close to her, and is a little concerned having a piece that’s immediately visible will make her grunts think she’s soft
Pardo: A lot of paintings in her house, though she keeps them in places Can can’t get to them. Anytime Griseo asks her to take (read: sell) a piece, there’s a 50/50 chance Pardo ends up taking it for herself
Has not once been kidnapped. Everyone knows Griseo is off limits, there hasn't even been an attempt
HUA
Leads the grunts and day-to-day activities, essentially
So she seems like she’s not super important, but actually has a huge impact
New recruits always fail to give her any respect when the first join
And then respect her a whole lot when they see her fight
Another one who’ll bring fists to a gun fight
Of course she knows how to fire a gun, but she handles undercover missions and you can’t get mad at her for having a weapon, when it’s just her own body
You know the Night Squire suit?
White blazer, black pants, blue tie?
Yeah
She’s wearing that, and it never fails to impress
Because she can dress well, she handles a lot of the everyday undercover missions where they want someone observing, or just sitting there and making their presence quietly known.
So like the opening of a new business that’s working with the Moths
Because
1: She can bring her grunts and make the place seem busy opening night
2: Regular civilians won’t look at her too much, but in the underground, her face is well known
Has been brought in by police, questioned and even gone to trial
Whole time she’s super chill and nothing ever sticks
She’s gotten extremely close to being convicted multiple times, but it never happens
Definitely works way too hard to impress the senior members (which she’s a part of but doesn’t feel like it)
When she’s left on her own or is leading a group however, she does really well
That’s why she runs her own operations
PARDO
Any sort of sale, she’s handling
Drugs? Yep
Info? Yep
Weapons? Yep
Loans? (Su actually handled those) but she’s the one who can get you in contact with him!
She also (somehow) manages a few casinos
And a handful of gambling machines in Eden’s bars
Su had to help her set them up, but Pardo runs them for the most part
Apart from Eden, she’s the other main source of money for the family
Her casinos are a scam, and yet no one leaves without empty pockets
In terms of information, she can be found either at her casinos or Eden/Elysia’s establishments
Nothing happens that she doesn’t know about
Kevin gets his news from her
For free because he is big and scary
But everyone outside the family has to pay
Her casinos are used for a lot of mafia activity
Business negotiations, money laundering, some of the drugs she sells are even made in the back room of one
Doesn’t really want to hurt anyone, but she sure does love her money
Also, needs some form of protection for her transactions
More often than not, it’s Kalpas
He scares her almost as much as he scares the people she’s selling to
She also brings Can to every sale
Which isn’t really a great idea, but it makes her feel better
BONUS: DATING KALPAS
If you aren’t part of the family:
You see him as a bodyguard in one of Eden’s bars. Originally, you were just there with some friends to hear her sing, but you end up staring at him all night. He absolutely knows. How would he not? He’s there because some fan has been stalking Eden, so the instant he sees them, they’re on the floor. Watching him take down some random guy should not have been that hot.
The next time you see him, it’s as enemies. Your brother ran a small-time gang that mostly kept to itself, but word had spread that he was planning on expanding to a new area that was run by the Moths. It was a lie, but Elysia had been sent to check it out, and Kalpas was her second form of persuasion if her smile didn’t work. The conversation between you four lasted hours, and went from politely skirting around the subject of murder to forming an alliance.
Because of that alliance, Kalpas was at your base a lot, sometimes with Vill-V (who was giving you guys some upgrades), sometimes just on his own to look the place over. At first, you were just offering to show him around the base, and the small area your gang had claimed. Over time, he started seeking you out as soon as he arrived, not even pretending he was there for any other reason.
Your brother was not very subtle in trying to push you two to date. He wanted a spot in the Moth family, and saw this as his best way in. As much as you hated that you were being used, Kalpas had definitely grown on you over the months. Unfortunately, the one time you both went out to dinner, you had both been recognized, and at least six people tried to kill you. Kalpas ended up handling most of them, but you were no nowhere near useless.
After that, you were hesitant to try asking him out anywhere for fear of the same sort of thing happening. He ended up inviting you to his house for dinner so the two of you would be safe. Things only went up from there
If you are part of the family
You work at one of Eden’s bars, making drinks. When Eden was out, you were in charge, so you spent almost every night there. Kalpas would stop in once a week to order a single rum and coke, and then he would leave. Having gone through this ritual a couple of times, you started making his drink just before he walked in.
Thursdays were hit-or-miss, in terms of customers. Either it was super busy (usually because Eden was singing) or it was completely dead, and everyone would come on Friday. Tonight had been slow, so you were happy to look up and see that Kalpas would be arriving in five minutes. Making his drink, you set it to the side so no one would take it, and then you waited. And waited. Until the drink had gone flat. Until it was time to close, and you had to clean the cup.
He's a senior member of the mafia, he’s probably busy, but that didn’t help the disappointment you felt at not seeing your favorite customer, even if he never spoke to you. Just when the last waitress had left, and you were about to lock the door, Kalpas pushed it open, almost nailing you in the face.
The part of you that had been working at a bar in a mafia town for far too long, was pissed and you would have pulled your gun if you hadn’t recognized him in time. The part of you that just wanted its weekly dose of cute guy was thrilled. Neither of you said anything as you rounded the bar while he sat down. The grunt he gave while sitting made you figure he’d been injured, and that was why he was delayed.
Should he be drinking? You eyed him for a second and then realized there was no way you won that argument, so you mixed his drink and placed it in front of him. Instead of downing it like he normally did, he took a sip and placed it back down on the bar top.
“Long night?”
He ignored your question and took another sip. You hadn’t really been expecting a response, so you just shrugged and went back to cleaning up for the night.
“Got shot”
You hummed for him to go on.
“Damn Mobius wouldn’t let me leave without stitches.” He downed the rest of the drink, and you figured the conversation was over, but he stayed seated.
“I’m glad you’re ok.” Carefully, you reached out and grabbed his empty glass, as though he would bite you if you startled him. Eventually, he left, and you quietly hoped he made it home alright.
Apparently he did, because next week he was back. Again, you made his drink, and he sipped it rather than throwing it back, and you exchanged a few sentences before he left. The same thing happened the next week, but the week after that Eden was performing. This time, he came in, swallowed the drink in one go, and left like he had before. He was probably just busy, but you couldn’t help but worry. Next week, it was quiet again and he spoke to you as though last week hadn’t happened.
“When do you get off work?”
“Usually around two, why?”
“How the hell am I supposed to take you out when you’re here all the time?”
It took some time, but you sorted something out. Anytime your bar needs a security guard, Kalpas handles it himself. He doesn’t trust anyone else with your safety, and no one is going to argue with him on the matter. The fact that Eden got so much of your time made him a little mad, but she wasn’t the one kissing you, so who’s the real winner here?
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