Lucca and the Majesty

Days were gone in a blur. Aside from certain impactful changes in the leading roles and their performances, the empire grew more powerful and strong with the passage of time. With financial statements reaching a new record, many other crime syndicates offered to form alliances with the crime lord and proposed multiple business relationships after the first meeting with the queen of the empire.

The queen who everyone adored.

The queen, aka Mago, was the reason behind that successful journey. The crime lord was in awe when he glanced at the reports indicative of the huge inflow of recovery money and a drastic increase in his exports from the west side land that he had less and less hope for under the rule of Kangsu.

Mago's management, his fast, cunning and accurate decisions and his 'demand until provided' nature had flipped the biggest empire from its original place into a new better one. People who underestimated him because of his small frame and cute babyish looks were now terrified at the mere name of the queen.

The title held more impact than the crime lord and King loved it with his heart but he loved his queen more, the queen who was ruthless and sharp and could detect utter bullshit that old people at the west side possessed from miles away.

That small human was smart and knowing, he was diligent in his work and knew his way around crappy people. If one would define Mago in Mr Xavier's words then....

The boy was like a magic wand that touched anything to make it a wonder.

And Mago proved that with pride.....

King was content and so was Mago. With the proof of their love growing in his belly, the empire strengthening and rising to another level and everything around them reflecting positive vibes, the couple was immersed deeply in making everything perfect for the upcoming future in their respective ways.

It was happy and smiles, roses and flowers, honey and sugars, mafia king and Mago until it wasn't. Until the day of the predicted yet very unpredicted, truly mind-disorienting incident occurred in their lives.

The day of the quarterly scheduled meeting at the headquarters.

King sat in his office with a frown, that everyone around him feared would take a permanent place over his forehead and a glass of sparkly liquor that he twirled between his fingers aimlessly. With his phone attached to his ear, King was busy on a call that he wasn't paying much attention to as he took brief glances at the computer screen that blared in his face in the dark room.

He didn't listen to anything that the other oh so enthusiastically said, all his thoughts were occupied by his small lover who he had an argument with earlier before Mago had left for the sight of his work with a pout.

King chuckled at the memories of that childish banter, about creampuffs being healthy or unhealthy, with Mago before the boy left. Hearing King, the caller quieted down instantly, waiting to know what he had said that made King laugh. The awkward silence prolonged and King cleared his throat, but before he could even clarify his sudden act, a knock at the door snatched his attention and King snapped his gaze at the door as he straightened up.

Noticing a bowing Charlton at the door, he slumped back on his chair and sluggishly gestured to Charlton, allowing him inside the room while he downed the remaining alcohol in a single gulp.

It took a while from there. King remained engaged with the man on the phone now more attentive than before. He discussed matters he had in hand as he drank more wine while Charlton stood by his side quietly, listening to his king and his authoritative voice commanding.

After what felt like forever, the exchange of ending pleasantries started and finally, the call ended. King tossed his device roughly on the table and sighed exasperated, he rubbed his reddening face up and down harshly and mumbled from behind his hands.

"yes Charlton?" he asked loud enough for the other to hear, king then reached for the small metal case on the table and plucked out a cigarette.

"We are ready to leave for the headquarters king......" the right-hand man informed obediently, he watched keenly as King curled his fingers around the rose gold lighter in his hand and lit the cigarette stick, that he put between his lips before he took a long drag out of it.

"Hmmm......and what about my boy? Did he come back at all?" King asked, exhaling smoke through his nose. He took another drag and Charlton found himself irked at the way King frowned deeply.

Charlton had worked long enough with King to know how affected he gets by certain things and the etched disturbance on King's face told him just that. The man, if not completely sure, then was close enough to know the reason but he remained quiet for his best interest.

"Lucca has just informed King......they are about to leave the sight and will meet us directly at the headquarters...." Charlton stated. He wanted to add a 'probably or most likely' at the end of his sentence but refrained from doing so.

"very well...." King muttered quietly. His unusual quietness and constant thinking had Charlton worrying and before he could control himself, the man blurted out his concern.

"uh...we can wait until they arrive here.....and...." he proposed hesitantly and King raised his dark, mysterious eyes and looked deep into Charlton's wavering ones.

"if you want that is....." the latter quickly added. king shook a dismissive hand as he took another drag out of his smoking stick.

"No Charlton......Let's not interrupt the flow and lead the things how they should be" King said, an octave low in his tone.

"it's better that way anyway...." King concluded and stubbed the cigarette in the ashtray. Charlton nodded his head in understanding.

"Just keep in touch with Lucca, I want every minute covered and no mistakes..." King commanded as he raised his sexy self from the chair. Fixing his collar and straightening his shirt, the man picked up his coat and small other belongings before he made his way for the exit.

"let's go, Charlton...." the right-hand man heard loud and clear, he smiled and stepped up quickly to match his pace with King and they both left the room with fast steps.

Ready to leave for the meeting....

...

Meanwhile, two large SUVs moved at a constant pace, one behind the other, on the deserted highway after leaving the port. The destination was the main city and then the headquarters but the journey to the city only was good twenty minutes away and that time span was crucial for the right-hand man sitting beside his majesty.

Lucca smiled at Mago's little giggles and sighed, glancing at his watch after each passing second. The time was going slower when he wanted it to pass and that proved to be annoying for the man, he sighed for the umpteenth time as he typed away their current location at Charlton's numbers.

Earning a 'thumbs up' and a 'cranky' emoji in return making him roll his eyes.

Mago was humming a tune he had heard somewhere earlier while he texted his soulmate about his enthusiastic stories, he was ecstatic to meet King and show in the meeting what other improvements he filed in his capability chart. The boy was so into his conversation with Mickey that he didn't notice a long van, that came out of nowhere, rush past their vehicle suddenly like a blur.

Lucca straightened up after witnessing the suspicious act, all traces of anything remotely relaxing gone in a second, as he instinctively curled his fingers around his gun tucked in his waist.

The large vehicle stopped a little far, situating itself sideways so the path was halfway blocked.

Lucca twisted his head to lock eyes with one of the bodyguards at the rear of the car and in the next few moments, many messages were exchanged in between the squad. They murmured among themselves in hushed tones as they fixed their glares at the unmoving grey van in the distance while they also readied their weapon.

"don't stop the car..." Lucca ordered gruffly when he felt the car slowing down gradually, his facial expression turned stoic and the voice came out as threatening which caught Mago's attention. The boy turned to face Lucca and his smile faltered when he saw how cold his Lucy looked. That is when he noticed the speed of the car and the hurdle they were facing ahead.

The driver never obeyed direct orders, he kept on pressing the brakes slowly making the car come to a halt just a few feet away from the van.

"I said don't fucking stop the car......keep moving" Lucca growled loudly making Mago flinch, he pulled out the heavy metal gun and gripped it tightly ready to use if necessary. The driver's act of disobedience oozed some kind of betrayal and Lucca wasn't going to take any chances. He pressed the gun at the driver's nape, when the latter placed his hand on the interior door handle possibly for escape, and nudged him roughly.

"drive the fucking car....right now or else" Lucca threatened the driver with a tough press of the gun but to his surprise, the man didn't even flinch. The driver pulled his hand back before he simply tilted his head, enough to meet eyes with Lucca, and smiled with his eyes as dead as a corpse.

"I can't go any further sir.....boss's order" the driver uttered with a neutral voice, he kept his eye locked as if challengingly and the next thing he knew, Lucca pulled the trigger.

Mago gasped as he jumped in his place when the front wide screen of the car was splattered with red, hot blood and the body of the driver lulled to his side. Tears involuntarily made their way into his doe eyes and the boy looked around scared. He scooted closer to Lucca and tugged at his arm hesitantly.

Meanwhile, a bunch of guards had popped out from the vehicle behind, they gathered around Mago's car in order to protect their majesty with their weapons drawn in the van's direction as they waited for something bad that was bound to happen.

"what is going on Lucy?" Mago asked in a whisper and Lucca felt a tug of worry in his chest, he pulled the boy closer and under his arms so that the four months' pregnant majesty felt some ease.

But that mission seemed farfetched since Mago was scared and scared for real.

"It's nothing my tiny majesty ......just some stupid people doing stupid things" Lucca smiled with a light chuckle as he quickly swiped on his tab, perhaps contacting with his trustworthy friend in urgent need.

Just when he was busy, the doors of the van in front of them opened and out came a series of thuggish-looking men, they held large weapons and ammunition as they watched the blood-splattered car and then the passengers in the back seat with nasty scowls on their faces.

"It's an attack" a guard from behind Lucca whisper-yelled as he scrambled out of the vehicle with two more to join the already protective team around the car. Lucca had snapped his gaze up and before he knew an ear-piercing, loud series of gunshots started to resound in the air making Mago utter a 'Fuck' and Lucca to hold the boy closer.

"It's gonna be fine my tiny majesty......just hang in there" the older muttered as he circled a protective arm around Mago tightly. The man didn't lose a chance to shoot anyone who neared the vehicle dead before they could even think of opening Mago's side door and touching his majesty. The boy cowered against Lucca as he fumbled with his cell phone to call King and ask for much-needed assistance.

But all those efforts went futile when his small body jerked after Lucca fired behind his ear and the phone slipped right from his grasp, landing softly on the ground of the car.

Abandoned and alone....

On the other hand, the guards around the vehicle were going down at an alarming speed even if they retorted equally, the men with nasty scowls were dirty in their play and large in number and that proved enough to overpower the men of King in record time. With the drastic change in the situation and blaring defeat in the face took a toll on Lucca, he barked orders after orders but it all fell over deaf ears while he catered to his majesty.

It took all of his strength to stay close to Mago and not jump around in order to secure the younger, everything considered, Lucca found it best if he stayed in the car and closer instead of leaving the boy unguarded for others to take up their chance. Mago was scared and pregnant, the thought of leaving the car and sprinting inside the thick woods around, while the guards distracted the attackers, was appealing but not very practical.

No, he couldn't do it.

But his intentions remained effective only until the door on Lucca's side got pulled open with a snatch taking him off guard as the man, who opened the door, practically creeped his way near the vehicle without Lucca knowing. And before he could point his gun and take any action, the right-hand man to the queen got jumped over and pulled out of the car with many men latching over his heavy build.

"LUCY!!!!!!...." Mago gasped when his protective shield vanished as he turned to look at his side with wide eyes and wobbly lips.

The older thrashed as he struggled with his gun and the men on his body altogether, he screamed and yelled at Mago to run but his efforts went in vain when a considerably large man kneed him in his gut with a brutal force making him double over and cry out a loud moan.

The gun slipped out of his grip and after that first hit, all hell broke loose on Lucca. The men around him took it upon themselves and started to beat the man, throwing punches, kicks and knees wherever they deemed necessary.

"NO!!!.......LUCY!!!!!...." Mago screamed for Lucca at the top of his lungs after witnessing his buddy getting beaten up, the boy was unaware of the lurking danger right behind him as he struggled to get out of the car and help Lucca regardless of his physical condition.

But fate had other plans.......

Before Mago scrambled out of the car, he was caught from his arms roughly by two buff men behind him who had an evil smirk set as their facial feature.

"let fucking go of me......you brainless fucking bastards!!!" Mago shouted at them as he squirmed around to escape the grip over his body and the men only grinned back like brats. The boy could do only so much when they made him jump out of the car and then dragged a full-on screaming and cursing Mago towards the van.

"M-majesty..." Lucca called for Mago desperately with his mouth bleeding profusely, he watched his cursing and thrashing majesty get dragged inside the van as he heaved heavily for breath after a mind-numbing beating. One of the men, who towered Lucca's bruised frame, kicked Lucca in his stomach harshly making the man choke out a cry while he laughed like a hyena.

"fuck king for his stubborn men don't go down without a fight.......these loyal little dogs" he spat arrogantly.

"let's take this fucker and unite him with his majesty" he mimicked awfully and gestured around with his thick finger. Other men around him nodded at the unsaid order and started to gather a broken Lucca up in their arms only for him to join his cursing Majesty in the suspicious van.

........

Sayonara~~~~~