5 years ago, Los Santos
Yuno, now 21 years old and known as "Cheatcode," rose to fame as the best hacker in the city, he found himself deeply embedded in the criminal underworld under the mentorship of Mr. Lang, a powerful businessman who operated under the guise of a legitimate entrepreneur. Behind the facade of his legal businesses like Cerberus and Roosters Rest, Mr. Lang wielded immense influence as a criminal mastermind and mafia family boss.
Two years prior, when rumors swirled about Yuno's miraculous hacking skills and his one-shot success at the Fleeca Bank, Mr. Lang saw an opportunity. Recognizing Yuno's potential, he took him under his wing, grooming him for more ambitious heists and complex hacks. Yuno's loyalty to Mr. Lang ran deep, forged through years of guidance and trust.
Mr. Lang's vast empire spanned numerous businesses, including Cerberus and Roosters Rest, a Japanese restaurant where Yuno had once toiled as an unpaid janitor. It was there that Mr. Lang recognized Yuno's potential, taking him under his wing two years' prior when rumors of Yuno's miraculous hacking abilities began to circulate.
With Mr. Lang's guidance, Yuno honed his skills, tackling increasingly difficult hacks and heists with unprecedented success. Despite his humble beginnings, Yuno proved himself to be a valuable asset to Mr. Lang's organization, his loyalty unwavering as he climbed the ranks within the family.
Under Mr. Lang's tutelage, Yuno had become more than just a skilled hacker; he had become a trusted confidant and ally. Their bond forged through years of collaboration and mutual respect, Yuno remained fiercely loyal to Mr. Lang, willing to go to any lengths to uphold the family's interests.
The air crackled with anticipation as Yuno dialed Mr. Lang's number, his heart pounding with excitement as he pitched his audacious plan to rob the three major banks in Los Santos. At the same time, X, the legendary Ghost Rider, also reached out to Mr. Lang with a similar proposition. Sensing the potential for a lucrative opportunity, Mr. Lang agreed to orchestrate a meeting between the two parties at Vinewood Boulevard.
As the appointed time approached, Mr. Lang and his trusted getaway planner, Mickey, stood in the quite parking lot corner, smoking cigarettes as they plotted the intricate details of the heist. Their minds buzzed with ideas and strategies, the promise of a million-dollar score hanging tantalizingly in the air.
Yuno arrived at the rendezvous point, his eyes widening in surprise as he spotted a Sultan MK II parked nearby—the very same car X was known to favor. A sense of awe washed over Yuno as he realized the significance of the coincidence, but he brushed it off, parking his own Sultan MK II beside it without a second thought.
Yuno got out of his car and walked towards the three guys. There, in the midst of the gathering, stood X, his presence commanding attention as he exuded an aura of confidence and authority. Yuno's heart raced with a mixture of admiration and nervousness as he took in the sight of the man who had inspired him to reach for greatness. Yuno couldn't believe his eyes, he was seeing X after two years, after the night Yuno hacked his first bank, he tried to find X but he couldn't.
As the storm raged outside, Yuno couldn't believe his luck. Here he was, standing alongside his idol, X, planning the greatest heist Los Santos had ever seen. Despite X's cold demeanor, Yuno couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement coursing through his veins.
Hours were spent meticulously crafting their getaway plan, incorporating cars, boats, jet skis, and planes to ensure a seamless escape. With Mickey, Mr. Lang's trusted getaway planner, by their side, they fine-tuned every detail until they were ready to put their plan into action.
As they embarked on their daring robbery spree, Yuno felt a sense of exhilaration unlike anything he had ever experienced. First, they hit the Fleeca Bank, where Mickey's hacking skills proved invaluable. Then, they moved on to Paleto, where X's expertise cracked the vault wide open.
But when it came time to tackle the final hurdle—the vault of the biggest bank in Los Santos—X faltered. Despite Yuno's offer to take over, X struggled with the complex hacks, his frustration palpable.
In a moment of vulnerability, X berated himself for his failure, his self-doubt bubbling to the surface. But Yuno, ever the optimist, refused to let X wallow in despair. With unwavering support and admiration, Yuno reassured X that he was the reason for Yuno's success, his mentorship and guidance shaping Yuno into the skilled hacker he had become.
Moved by Yuno's sincerity, X's icy exterior began to thaw, his heart touched by Yuno's genuine admiration. As the tension of the heist reached its peak, X pulled Yuno into a tight embrace, a rare display of emotion from the typically aloof mastermind.
In a moment of pure vulnerability, X removed his mask, and pulled Yuno and pressed his lips against Yuno's, the kiss sealing their bond in a whirlwind of adrenaline and passion. Yuno's heart raced, the rush of the heist combined with the unexpected intimacy leaving him breathless, pulled off with the radios connected to them and Mr. Lang asking for updates.
With the vault plundered and the loot secured, they made their way back to the surface, the weight of their stolen fortune heavy in their hands. As they emerged into the stormy night, they were met with chaos and urgency as they prepared to make their getaway.
Yuno and X found themselves in a car together, the stolen riches stashed away as they raced through the city streets. With X by his side, Yuno felt a sense of exhilaration unlike anything he had ever experienced. But their journey was far from over.
As they reached the waterfront, they abandoned the car and leaped into a waiting boat, the roar of the engines drowning out the pounding rain. Yuno, with no experience flying a plane, felt a surge of anxiety as they approached the waiting aircraft.
But X remained steadfast beside him, offering words of encouragement as they climbed into the cockpit. With Mr. Lang and Mickey in another plane, there was no time to waste as Yuno took control of the aircraft, his hands trembling as he grasped the controls.
In the heavy rain, with the whir of police choppers echoing in the distance, Yuno struggled to keep the plane steady as they soared through the stormy skies. Bullets whizzed past them, the threat of capture looming ever closer.
With no other option, X made the gut-wrenching decision to leap from the smoking plane, leaving Yuno alone in the cockpit. As Yuno fought to maintain control, his mind raced with fear and uncertainty. But with determination burning bright within him, he refused to give up.
Through sheer grit and determination, Yuno guided the smoking plane through the city streets, the blaring sirens of police chopper echoing in his ears. With precision and skill, he maneuvered the aircraft through narrow alleyways and between towering skyscrapers, his heart pounding with adrenaline as he outmaneuvered the pursuing police choppers.
In a heart-stopping moment, Yuno pulled off a daring maneuver, losing the police choppers in a maze of city streets. After a heart-pounding escape through the city, Yuno managed to evade capture and rendezvous with the rest of the crew at a remote hunting lodge nestled deep in the countryside. As they gathered together, their hearts still racing from the adrenaline of the heist, a sense of relief washed over them.
In the aftermath of their daring escape, the tension of the moment gave way to a wave of jubilation. With the storm dissipating and the skies clearing, a rainbow emerged on the horizon, casting a colorful arc across the sky. It was a symbol of hope and renewal, a fitting backdrop for their moment of triumph.
As they stood together, their arms wrapped around each other in a tight embrace, a sense of camaraderie and shared accomplishment filled the air. Despite the dangers they had faced and the risks they had taken, they had emerged victorious, their bond stronger than ever before.
As quickly as their moment of triumph had come, it was soon overshadowed by the looming specter of political and economic crisis. With the city descending into chaos and uncertainty, whispers of impending disaster filled the air.
Amidst the turmoil, Yuno and the rest of the crew found themselves swept up in a wave of uncertainty. Without warning, their carefully constructed world began to crumble around them, leaving them adrift in a sea of confusion and fear.
The city was evacuated and its streets emptied, Yuno searched frantically for his comrades, desperate to ensure their safety in the face of the growing crisis. But one by one, they vanished without a trace, their whereabouts unknown and their fates uncertain.
Alone and without contacts to rely on, Yuno found himself facing an uncertain future, unsure of who to trust or where to turn. As the chaos of the crisis unfolded around him, he was left to navigate the treacherous landscape of the city on his own, his once vibrant world now reduced to a shadow of its former self.
{ OOC AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story is purely fictional, please take it as so, some true events are taken as a base but it grows in a different direction. If anything is offensive, let me know and it will be removed, feel free to drop love and recommendations. Oh, and the first three chapters are flashbacks, hence posted on the same day. From Chapter 4, it will be set in the present day. xoxo}