Gangs of New York (ShoXThe Ductchess)

Tommy Mcham sighed deeply as the crowd on the boat would not shut up. Honestly, he had no idea why these people from Jersey were so excited to be in New York City considering the crime. Maybe it was worst in Jersey? Not that Tommy knew of considering that he lived there half his life.


Tommy had grown completely into a young man hating how he had to live these years in another state while the civil war was on. He made money cleaning trash from streets which was a stupid job with someone of his standards. Of course, he had no choice at the time and was thankfull to be making 2 cents a hour since he was little.


He held his bag over his back as the boat docked with his cheap cap lowered. Tommy's appearance was somewhat more mature, a short bearded facial appearance, brown eyes and black hair while wearing slacks, cheap shorts, long sheeve button shirt, a vest holding it and his hair in a pony tail to hold it. He looked as if he belonged here because he did as a matter of fact.



Tommy walked for a hour getting to the 5 points. One thing he had to do was to 'get a job' from Slice in order to be under him. Of course, he would have to get his attention as well as finding him.


Walking to a construction site, Tommy knew that this was once the HQ of the irish Dead rabbits that had been around 15 years ago. He didn't know if anyone was still around but it looked abandoned for some time.

Looking around, Tommy found a trap door that was left alone. Filled with hope, he opened the door and stepped down the latter where he found a wooden room filled with light that came from above. He bended down and removed a board that hid a small bag. Pulling it out, he found the hidden money his father had left as well as a 'lucky' dagger that was for Tommy.


(good thing I hid it here...) he thought as he placed the bag in his front pocket.

Tommy had then walked to the town square looking for any sign of 'Slice'...


*meanwhile*


Van Cuttings sat on his chair bored to death with his lackeys who talked more about the 'non' natives that were coming today. It was the same bullshit with what they should do, not that Van didn't enjoy it, but he got bored.

"Yea yea yea, all the dime in the world wouldn't get those things away from here..." one said.

However, to Slice's enjoyment, Erika stepped into the office.

She was tall and rather thick given the time. She wore a long dress and black heels that clicked loudly ont he wood under her feet. That red lipstick accented her red hair nicely as it was pulled back into a bun at the nap of her hair. A low hat hung on her head while she moved forward into the office and walked over to Slice's desk. She leaned over easily and kissed his cheek minding that she didn't get any of that lipstick on his cheek, it was hard to come by after all. Moving around the desk she sat down on the chair and placed her hands in her lap. She always dressed classy when she could and knew gave away the fact that she was one of those types of women that dived into the carnal pleasures of men or anything else, this was why she was usually able to disappear into high society without anyone really suspecting or noticing her. " i got your telegram and rushed here as soon as i could" she said to him and continued to sit like the lady she wished so deeply she was.

"Thank you doll." Slice said looking at the telegram. He looked back at his 'group' and said, "Shipping say we got ourselves a polish man who's looking for work, you think in the ring he last?"


Some of the others chuckled while one said, "Is he big?"

"Somewhat from what this basted telegram tells me; 'Big man' it says!" Slice said with distaste as he threw the telegram aside.

Slice was a strong figure in appearance, wearing a maroon/brown colored suit with the finest material that money could buy in this city. Hell, even this country. His black hair was combed perfectly while his mustache was curled a bit at the ends thick and full while everything else was shaved clean.

"Let's 'welcome' him shall we?" He said while the rest chuckled. Of course, while he stood, Erika was expected to follow as they headed to the docks were it was somewhat busy with employers looking for cheap labor or just labor in general.



Tommy on the other hand was still in the city looking for the Butcher. You think that people would know where the bastard was but non knew. Of course, Tommy would have to continue looking before the day ended.

Tilted her head slightly and got up following Slice out. She found one of the others eyeing her up and that made her glare backa t them and gave them the finger while following after slice and coming up beside his to put her hand on his arm as if he were escorting her out of the building, She didn't know what to expect when they got to the docks but if it was just like every other guy Slice tried to pull into the ring then this was just another boring same old night if anything.

"Tell me sweet heart, have you made any luck with the mayor?" Slice asked although not looking at her as he lead the group to the docks. He wore a tall hat while people around them waved and bowed in respect to the big boss of the 5 points.

She smiled inwardly while they walked together. Tossing a long red curl from her face she continued to look forward as she spoke in a low voice " tough nut that one Slice, he wants more from me than I am willing to give, hell a relationship isn't in my bag of tricks" she said to him and continued to walk towards the carriage that waited to take them to the docks.

"relationship? the man is married!" Slice answered with surprise in his tone. "The fella's looking to get away from his hag of a wife...smart girl you are rejecting him..." Slice said somewhat quietly as he wanted to keep this private.

"Trust me sweet heart: politics do nothing for the stake of this country with this fucking Civil war and its cause for 'equal' rights. I could less whether we got those negros slaves or not but having them be treated like another true american? even a million years will past and there ain't no happening in that!" He said with distaste as they continued to walk.


By the time they reached the docks, many of the ships had began to unload supplies and immigrates while some have waited since this morning looking for work for their families.


"You can join the army and get $5 per month that you can send to your families." A army man said passing out fyers to the 'new' americans arriving.






Tommy had decided to walk around more till he was being stalked by a fella...


He didn't know that it was just a guy around his age but he wasn't one to think lightly of his stalker.

As he got the feeling more were following him, he made a honest turn into a alley between buildings where he mangaged to grab the guy that was stalking him and pin him against the wall with his knife against his neck.

"Trying to make a quick penny?" Tommy said with distaste and hate towards the guy who lifted his arms.

"Hey hey, with the butcher around, you got to make a living SOMEHOW." The guy said smirking with a honest expression.

"Well I am not what makes your living..." Tommy said as he let go of the guy but kept his pocket knife at a respective distance to his face. "You know where the butcher 'Slice" HQ his gangs?" He asked calming down a bit.

"Interested in joining?" the young guy asked raising a eyebrow. Looking at him closely, the young guy had short hair and more of a 'rugged' appearance with trimmed facial hair. He wore pants and shoes similar to Tommy although he wore a jacket and scarf.

"Who's asking..." Tommy asked looking at the guy.

However, before the guy could answer, a girl came from the side and saw that Tommy had the young man against the wall.

She continued to walk with him while he spoke to her in that hushed tone " You know your the only one for me slice" she said to him in a soft whisper in that teasing tone of hers before a smile spread over those red lips of hers. At the dock she found he had left her but she didn't care, she could take care of herself. She walked in on Tommy holding the guy against the wall with a knife pointed towards him. Being the damsel she was she gasped lightly and gazed towards himw ith those blue eyes letting them dart back and forth between the two wondering what was gonna happen now.

((oh I forgot to tell you: the female of the guy's gang was suppose to show up. And yes, this is Jonny. Sorry I didn't tell you.))


Both Tommy and the man looked at her. Thinking this clearly, Tommy had no reason to cause a scene...not yet aleast as he pulled away.


"Thank you Erika~" The guy said bowing a bit clearly knowing her.


"You know one another?" Tommy asked a bit curious.


"Yes sir, I am Johnny "Johns"" Johnny said bowing accordingly to him. "Miss Erika, this young man would like to work for the big man himself!" He said with a wink.


"Wha-" Tommy started. Thinking about this through, clearly they may have been in a certain 'rank' of sorts to be talking about Slice like that.

Erika looked at them and soon she gave them both a smile and approached them reaching out and taking his arm gingerly " come and walk with me then and lets talk" she said in a silvery tone while pulling him toward her and started down the street " As you probably know, I am Erika, i am a close friend of Slice so forgive Jonny for how he acted he is just as slippery as they come, tell me more about yourself" she said to him while getting close and pressing her chest against his arm in persuasion.

"I-" he said but she was already pulling him. While he kept his weapon at his sleeve not letting his guard down. Johnny walked along at a respective distance more on her side rather than Tommy but he didn't trust them yet not knowing if they actually were close to Slice or not.


"I am...Tom" he said 'lying' about his name. Honestly it could be a nickname but Tom seemed just as common as the trash in the streets around them. "I just came here from another state." he said simply while he felt her at his arm.





Slice on the other hand was talking to one of his associates with a fight with one of the new 'trashes' that he viewed as the immigrates.


"Yea, get someone to get him in the ring tomorrow..." He said taking off his hat and brushing his hair with his hand.

Smiling she looked up at him with that flawless face and curved the corrner of those red lips up " Alright then Tom Do you really want to work for slice?" she acctully asked him this now while they walked ont he street, nobody bothered them tho even tho there were a few rather shabby looking characters.

"Yes; I that's the reason why I came to this city for the first time." he lied to her keeping a 'straight' face with her to the point. "I've grown tired of my life having no reason to continue with the way how it is..." He lied again.


This time, Johnny spoke. "I figure you can start with us~" Johnny commented walking ahead by a bit. "Miss Erika, you think he be good in my group?"


"group?"


"Well the butcher keeps 'groups' of sorts for certain work." Johnny said smirking as he stopped and looked at Tommy. Few people walked passed him. "My group consists of 2 other fellas and a sweet thing- if you can consider her that." He said honestly.


"How close are you guys in general to the butcher?" Tommy asked looking at Johnny although he also referred to Erika. However, before Johnny could answer him, a girl smacked him upside his head taking Tommy by surprised although it happened to Johnny.


((and that's your cue~))

The woman was quick even int hat large dress of hers. She wasn't a skinny gal by any means but sshe was a tough one and that was one of the reasons she made it to where she was, that and she was a complete slut. Glareing towards him " nobody likes your cocky attitude Jonny" she said to him with a bit of a snarl. Little spit fire that one.

((can you plz make more longer/detailed posts?))



"this 'sweet thing'?" Tommy asked curiously. *Sweat drop*


Johnny smirked a bit but he looked in pain rubbing his head. "yea, this is 'my gal' or 'the gal' of the group." he explained. Clearly Johnny was a man of positive persona wise.

Rolling those blue eyes she clicked her heal slightly " you havn't and will never have the pleasure of knowing this 'sweet thing' which i am thank you" she said to him. Obviously they were a comical bunch him so more than him. turning her eyes to Tommy she gave him a sweet smile which was quite a difference from earlier. " i am the only woman that is close enough to slice , most women can't handle what i do" she said before moving back to Tommy and taking his arm around while looking up at him " now since you do want to join then you will need to meet with the big man himself" she said then looked at Jonny " is he close by?" she asked wondering if he knew cause she sure as hell didn't.

I should say the same for you...]

((well you deserved my last post as a short one =P ))


((And wait, were you just using Erika to slap Johnny? I just realized rereading all of your posts))

You have me lost here ya know, if it wasn't erick describe it as such I don't know what you want so you gotta tell me]

((When I said it was your cue and 'A girl', I thought that you knew that I was referring to the girl that was part of Johnny's group. I didn't say 'erika' hit him so I thought that you knew and I was figuring that you would make up the name yourself if you wanted.

Well obviously I didn't get that you were trying to say that..

((Well I am sorry again that you didn't understand; can you plz edit to debut the other female character?))

((BUMMP))

(BUUUUUUUUUMP))