GTA 6 Fanfic- Almost Perfect Heist

GTA 6 Fanfic- Almost Perfect Heist

" Put ya hands where I can see them and money in the bag!"

Two assailants charged into a busy convenience store in one fateful morning. The duo were practically glued to the hip with how they refused to leave the side of the other. Jason seemed to be the leader of the operation from the way he swaggered inside with brimming confidence while his partner, Lucia, faltered ever so slightly. They kept their guns trained on their targets as they made their way to the store's center.

A suffocating cloud of consternation hung heavy in the air, chilling the blood of almost everyone there. Crimes like this were far from uncommon in Vice City. You could hardly walk a few blocks without encountering dried blood caked up on the concrete or the cries of the helpless victim on their last day on earth. The patrons all instinctively knew that no cops would arrive just in time to save them from their darkest hour. If they remained obedient, they'd get to leave with their lives and a hungry wallet.

" You heard the man! Just give us all y'all cash and we'll be on our way."

Lucia walked around the store loading her bag with money while Jason dealt with the cashier. Everyone was quick to hand her their money before they ended up as yet another statistic. Many sobbed uncontrollably while others glared at her with barely suppressed anger. Lucia grinned wickedly as her loot steadily increased. Images of designer purses and shoes flashed in her mind, a collection of which seemed to grow every few weeks. She was about to check up on Josh when she heard IT.

The deafening sound of a bullet leaving its chamber in hot pursuit of its latest victim. Lucia moved to the front the see the cashier convulsing on the ground with a fresh bullet wound in his stomach. Hot tears raced down the cashier's face while he clutched at his wound. Lucia knew the look in his eyes quite well.

The look of someone with their back against the wall with no one to save them. A face that reflected years of pain and regret. She often held that same expression before she met Jason. Before she sold her soul for a life of degeneracy. 

" That's what happens when you try to be a fucking hero!" Jason cocked his head in Lucia's direction. " This fool got some mighty balls on him, trying to take my gun like that. He's lucky I didn't blast his head off. Let's bounce."

Lucia nodded and the two dashed out of the store and into a white Toyota Ae86. As Jason burned rubber on the hot asphalt, Lucia's mind drifted to the cashier. She wondered if he too had a loved one who would mourn him should the bullet wound prove fatal. She imagined all the anger, fear, and grief that must be consuming all those customers. Lucia was usually unfettered when she was with Jason, but she couldn't help feeling that all their crimes would eventually catch up with them. Sometimes she pretended not to care and other times those dreadful thoughts kept her tossing and turning throughout the night. Either way, this was the only life she knew how to live and she was damn sure to make the most of it.

Jojolands Chapter 3- Search the Mansion for the Diamond!

Sorry for the lack of a review last month. I had a lot going on in my life at the time but on the bright side I get to review this chapter on my birthday! That's an awesome gift to myself.

Our chapter begins with Jodio stealthily sneaking past Rohan while he's swimming and takes a peak and a pink dark boy manuscript laying around; revealing to be quite a fan of Rohan's art. Dragona meanwhile leads the other two members through the entryway as they break in. Though their attempt to find the diamond doesn't yield any immediate results, the gang instead discovers that Rohan has been thoroughly researching volcanoes and has a room full of cooled lava in flasks. It isn't until Rohan enters the mansion that they finally find a safe. Usagi and Paco play lookout while Dragona attempts to crack open the safe with smooth operators. All seems to be going well but something is amiss.

Throughout this chapter, a mysterious stray cat has been walking around the mansion. The gang questions the identity of the cat and even Rohan doesn't know where it came from. Usagi seems to be especially curious about this feline. It was cool seeing Dragona use their expertise to open the safe and discover the diamond. It's interesting to note that a chunk of cooled lava is also there. I wonder if this could somehow be linked to the rock human or if this is a separate story arc.

Everything seems to be in the clear until an odd piece of string wraps around Paco's ankle so tightly that he bleeds before also attacking Dragona too. The two are confused but Usagi seems confident that the cat is a stand user who set up this attack. Usagi is definitely a character that is more than meets the eye. He's the one who educates the gang about the difference between a flask and a beaker and what 'A'a lava is. He isn't just some goofy drug addict. I totally see him being a trickster who fools everyone with surprising moments of intellect.

Overall, this chapter had even less action than the previous one but still raises some interesting questions.

Jojolands Chapter 4 Review- Vs Rohan Kishibe

I wasn't kidding earlier when I said part 9 is poised to be the most risque part yet. We have Jodio on the cover tying up Rohan in bondage; eager to perform any dirty deeds Araki has planned for his alter ego. Quite the zesty way to start off the chapter. All jokes aside, our chapter begins with Jodio warning the gang that Rohan is approaching them while they struggle with the mysterious string. It really must be a stand attack since even a pair of scissors isn't enough to break it. Usagi's attempts at convincing the others that the cat is a stand user falls on deaf ears and Paco brushes it off as nonsense. Paco's gonna look like a real fool if the drug addict turns out to be the smartest one in the group.

There was a funny scene where Dragona insists everyone puts on their masks and Usagi does as told… by putting on transparent fabric over his face. He is definitely shaping up to be one of the most eccentric characters in the entire series already and that's saying A LOT! It's also humourous how the gang decides to weird extremely loud and garish clothes to pull off a heist as if anybody wouldn't be able to recognize them from miles away. Then again, everyone in Jojo dresses like they just came from a Met Gala so maybe it would be a case of finding a needle in a haystack of fashionistas.

With their deft expertise, Paco and Dragona use their abilities to finally remove the words. I have a feeling this is how stand "battles" will play out for part nine. It won't be straight up fighting, but rather, characters escaping from traps and puzzles that stand between their objectives. The gang almost makes it out of the house but Rohan shows up just in time to reclaim his diamond. He incapacitates the squad with his heavens door and learns of their motives. This version of Rohan must have 20/20 vision because he was reading their bodies from a good few feet away. Dragona is the only one left standing and seems prepared to take the diamond, but it mysteriously bounces away from them. It seems like even the diamond itself is of supernatural origin. So excited to see where this leads.

Jojolands Chapter 5 Review- November Rain

This chapter continues the mystery of the elusive diamond. Even as Dragon tries multiple times to steal it, it keeps returning by Rohan's side. This is kind of similar to the Gucci oneshot where Rohan has a Gucci handbag that causes any items he puts inside it to disappear. It's safe to assume that the diamond has supernatural properties and might even be this part's equivalent of the Rocacaca fruit. Rohan secures his victory by tying up Dragona and calling the police on the gang.

This victory is short-lived since Jodio quickly traps Rohan by using his stand and then tying him up, reflecting the previous chapter's cover of Rohan in bondage. Jodio uses the lava collection to goad Rohan into calling off the police, knowing that he places great value on the rocks. I'm curious to see what the true nature of the lava rocks will end up being. I theorize that the rocks might come from a volcano with esoteric properties like the devil's palm or the wall's eyes. The chapter ends with the mysterious cat from earlier watching the gang leave and is joined by a crowd of identical cats. It'll be so awesome if it turns out that all these cats share the same stand. I wonder if they're a form of guardian spirit for Rohan's home since they only attacked Jodio's gang once they began robbing the place.

The diamond heist went off to a rocky start but the gang managed to pull through. Let's see how they'll fare against their feline pursuers.

One Piece Film Red is Cinematic Gold

The latest one piece film is a visual and musical feast for fans old and new alike. The center focus is on Uta, a childhood friend from Luffy's past who is none other than Shanks' (adoptive) daughter. She uses her talented singing skills to charm the audience and usher in a new era of peace. But at what cost will she manifest her dreams?

Uta is an exemplary example of an anti villain done right. She grew up seeing how much despair pirates cause with their mayhem so she set out to make songs to soothe the hearts of their victims. She genuinely wants what is best for the world but goes about it in the worst way possible. I loved the dynamic she had with Luffy. It started out as a cheerful reunion between two distant friends before their clashing ideals results in conflict. Luffy embodies the idea of freedom while Uta uses forceful measures so everyone follows her version of happiness. This contrast makes the drama all the better. Seeing Uta devolve from a high spirited girl to a broken martyr was so gut wrenching to sit through. I truly feel that she's one of the best female characters in the entire franchise from just one movie alone.

The animation and music were also stunning throughout the entire movie. Uta's musical numbers were vividly animated and full of detail. Character designer Masayuki Sato elevated Oda's designs to the next level and brought them to perfection. I wish he was the main character designer for the anime, but the art has improved ever since the Wano arc began so I'm content. The animation goes full throttle during the final battle against Tot Musica where all the straw hats and Shank's crew team up, albeit indirectly. One piece has never looked so eye catching before. Luffy briefly tapping into gear 5 in the final battle was icing on the cake.

Ado absolutely killed it on this soundtrack. I've been a fan of her since discovering usseewa and she doesn't disappoint at all. Each song captures how Uta feels at the current moment in the film and sheds light on her character. My favorite songs are the victorious sounding "Backlight" and the captivating haunting " Tot Musica", which is also the name of the ultimate villain in Red. Fun fact, Tot Musica was composed by legendary composer Hiroyuki Sawano, the same guy who worked on titles like Promare and blue exorcist. He's not the only high profile name on the list either. New Genesis is composed by Yasutaka Nakata, a man who played a pivotal role in the 2000s J-pop scene. I'm hoping these ambitious musical collabs become more common in one piece soon.

Overall, One piece film Red outshines all other films in the franchise with its gripping character drama and impeccable soundtrack. You can officially watch the movie on Vudu.

LET'S GOOOO!!!! After years of wisting, I'll finally get to play Strive! Haven't even played a guilty gear game since Xrd way back in high-school when it first came out. With all of my other game consoles permanently stuck in storage, Switch titles are the only mainstream games I can play. Looking forward to eventually playing this and being absolutely bewildered by the strange lore again.