Black Assembly

Some scars never heal,

They stay as fresh as the memories we have.

Some wars never end,

They last longer than the reasons we fight.

Some Deeds never go unpunished,

Not when Karma chases closely.

Ralph flipped to the last page of the file Jack had handed over to him before they left the mansion that evening. The file contained the details of everyone that worked and stayed at the Wesleys' mansion. He had instructed Jack to run a background check on everyone in the mansion and Jack has done a great job doing that.

Ralph's eyes narrowed as he looked properly at the name and picture on the last page. It was Brian. Brian was the seventeen years old boy who was paid to shoot at his uncle's funeral. It's been over two months since he entered The Wesley's mansion and he had forgotten about him.

"Brian Tows. Is that his full name?" Ralph asked Jack who was driving.

"Yes, Don. He's the seventeen years old boy from..."

"I can see all that here". Ralph interrupted him. "But what I don't understand is why he's still in the mansion".

"You instructed me to hand him over to Dr. Iron Butt for treatment and that you'll decide what to do with him later".

"Oh". Ralph exclaimed. He remembered instructing Jack to take the boy for treatment the day Brian was caught and Fox nearly interrogated him to death. Brain Tows! The boy reminded him a little about how stupid and reckless he was when he was a teen. That and the fact that he didn't see the need to kill a child who was merely used as a tool by unknown men, were the reasons he let the young man live. "It says here that both of his parents are late?".Ralph asked.

"Yes, Don. They died in a car accident. Only his sister survived, but she has been unconscious since the incident. He said, he only agreed to shoot at the funeral because some unknown men offered to pay him some money to do it and he needed money for his sister's bills". Jack replied.

"How unfortunate?". Ralph said. He felt pity for the young man. Ralph had lost his mom too to a car accident. Perhaps he and this young man had more in common than he thought. "You want us to bring him into the Gang?" Ralph asked.

"Yes. Don. If you will approve".

"Can he be trusted? Ralph asked.

"Yes Sir. I know he shot at the funeral. But..."

"No need to explain". Ralph interrupts him. "If you say he can be trusted then it's ok. Set a meeting with him once we return to the mansion".

"Yes sir". Jack replied. Ralph saw Jack's mouth curve into a smile from the side. He must like the kid a lot.

They both stayed quiet for the rest of the trip. Ralph had called for a top-secret meeting with some selected members of the Wesley Gang. The location was at one of their abandoned secret warehouses. Jack drove for another thirty-five minutes before they eventually arrived there.

"I guess everyone is here". Ralph said as he stepped into the warehouse. Everyone stood the moment he stepped in. As though it was planned, They all had their black cloaks and hats, even Roxie. Perhaps she wanted to fit in among the 9 men he had invited. It was like a meeting of black cloaks and hats. Fox, Viper, Roxie, The Wesley twins, Paul and Saul, Jack, Leo, Polo, and Lee were the names of the persons he trusted enough to invite for this meeting.

"Welcome, Don". Everyone greeted. Taking their hats off. Ralph moved to the front. A sit was already arranged for him. He sat and lit up his cigar.

"Gentlemen. You may sit. He suggested and they all sat. They all had their eyes fixed on Ralph. Their minds was possibly wondering why Ralph called this meeting. A meeting no one was to be aware of not even Sophia or the Elders. Ralph puffed out smoke.

"Fox?". He called out.

"Yes, Don". Fox replied standing with his hat placed on his chest.

"I heard from my father that you were a boy when My grandfather picked you up from the street of London. According to my father, My grandfather regarded you as the best, among the men he ever recruited. He even treated you the same way he treated his sons and you served him loyally till he died and to date, you still serve my family".

"Yes sir. But You speak too good of me Don Ralph. I would have died on the streets if not for The Don. I owe my life to the Wesleys. Your family has shown me more kindness. I am forever indebted to him". Fox replied as he bows his head in obeisance.

"Paul? Saul? He called out to the Wesley twins who stood up immediately. They looked identical and were popularly known as the Wesley twins. They are Ralph's maternal second Cousins. They are the ones who controlled The Wesley's business in Fulham. They are big shots in the gang. "My Father defended you when the Hashtag Gang tried to wipe off your family. My Pops said that since he married from your family, you were Wesleys too, Is that not so?".

"We are indebted to you and will forever remain Wesleys. Thanks to your Father, Our family continues to prosper under the Wesley". Saul replied with his hat on his chest and his head bowed down.

"We are Wesleys. We are one with you, Don". Paul said with his hat on his chest and his head also bowed down.

"Roxie. You were captured and almost sold off by the Malo Gang when you were a child. Until my Father found you nearly lifeless when he raided one of the Malo's shipments. I remember how skinny you were. Even Iron Butt said that you were going to die and it would be a waste of time to treat you. My father made sure he got you treated. He said your life was precious and worth saving". Ralph said as Roxie stood with her hat on her chest. She simply nodded to what Ralph said.

"Viper. You have come through for us 'Wesleys' more times than I can remember. After my uncle paid your family's debt you have offered your full loyalty to this family".

"It is the Don that came through for me. I will never forget his kindness".Viper replied taking off his hat to put it on his chest as he bowed his head down.

"Lee? My Family protected you when the Scorpion gang came from China to London to kill you under the orders of their Big Brother. Since then we've taken you as one of our own and always protected you". Ralph said in Chinese.

"Yes, Big brother, and I will forever serve you". Lee replied. taking off his hat and bending his head.

"Leo? Polo?. My Uncle took you under his wigs after Johnny introduced you both to him and treated you fairly".

"Yes, Don." They both replied standing and following suit.

Jack? He called.

"Don".

"You've been with me longer than anyone else. I consider you my blood and brother. Words can not express how grateful am to you. You have done a lot".

"I am merely doing my job and I will continue to do so". Jack replied, going on one knee.

"Everyone here is an important member of this family and I believe that I can trust you all. The details of this meeting must never be heard outside these walls". Ralph instructed.

"Yes, Don". They all replied.

"A few months back, my uncle was killed, and then Johnny and now I am left with the fear of who might be next". Sadness clouded everyone's features. Ralph puffed out more smoke and then continued. "You all served my family well, your loyalty is without question and I consider you all as my blood. You all are Wesleys and I believe your blood boils for the day I will place a bullet in the brain of the killers of the previous Don. But it is not so easy this time which is why I have done nothing for so long. I have watched the enemy's plot and play thinking I am a fool but now I have said my prayers and shall begin to make my move. All I ask from you today is your support. He puffed out some smoke again before standing up from where he sat. He threw the cigar on the ground and step on it. I shall trample on my enemies till none shall be able to rise ever again. So Fox, Viper, Roxie, Paul, Saul, Jack, Leo, Polo, and Lee. Will you lend me your strength?

"With our life". They all replied as they all bent their knees.

"I will now give my orders".Ralph announced.

"It shall be so" They all replied.