"Koen wake up, wake up" Niko said
Koen rolled over in bed, and pulled the cover over his face
"Come on dude, wake up it's time for school and I gotta get ready man" Niko said
Koen got up and got ready, meanwhile Niko was practicing his speech
"Practicing your speech again" Koen said eating a toast
"Yes do you think it's good" Niko said
"Yea, I bet you'll do terrific" He said nodding
"Thanks little buddy" Niko said
"Would you like me to drive or what" Niko asked
"I'll bike, most kids do that or drive" Koen said
"Alright, Koen I hope you have a splendid day today" Niko said
"Good luck with ur detective business" Koen said walking out
Niko watched as Koen got on his bike and left
"Have a good day truly Koen" Niko said
"Alright, I got a title to fall into" He said smiling
Niko ran out and hopped in the car, he was eager to get to the station
Niko parked his car and got out as fast as he could
"Alright I'm standing in front of a new way of how thing- A man pushed Niko outta the way
"The doors are there for a reason" he said
"Well where's that guys manners" Niko thought
Niko shut his eyes and balled his fists and swallowed, he walked in hoping to demand a presence
He took a seat in the detectives room waiting and looking around trying not to look new
"Alright, Detectives yesterday we were going over the case for Grant Valenti" Chief Robinson said
"Has anyone got an idea of what the man might have been into" Chief Robinson asked
"No, no one alright go out and search for clues, whoever you can talk to anyone anything can help" He said
"Oh that reminds me, we have a new guy joining us today" Chief Robinson said
"Everyone please welcome Detective Niko Ramirez, he transitioned all the way from Bandera, Texas a very long way" Chief Robinson said
Niko stood in fear as everyone watched him, with blank expressions, they all looked like they had some place better to be
"Thank you Detective Ramirez for joining us, we hope u like it here, we are kinda like a family" Chief Robinson said
Niko took his seat, he could feel peoples eyes staring at him
"Hey man, you're from Texas" a white dude asked
"Yes, and yeah it is that big" He said laughing
"Yeah, I got some cousins up there I've been a few times myself" He said
"You'll like it here dude, it's big but you'll fit in" He said
"Thank you uhmm
"Hansley your partner is Detective Ramirez" Chief Robinson said
"Oh that's awesome" Detective Hansley said
"My name is Austin Hansley" He said sticking his hand out
"My name is Niko Ramirez, but I'm sure u already know" Niko said laughing
"So you got to look around the city yet" Austin asked
"No but I'll try to" Niko said
"Yeah you totally have to try the WingFusion Bar and Grill, it's amazing" Austin said
"Ha, I'm sure it is" Niko said
"You probably are used to Texas Road houses and stuff" Austin said
"Yeah" Niko said laughing
"Got any kids" Austin asked
Niko paused seeing the guy who bumped him that same morning
"What's wrong, Detective Ramirez" Austin said
"That guy he bumped me and said some rude things" Niko said
"Oh, Ryker, Don't worry about him, he's like that to all of us, I don't know" Austin said
"I was tempted to give him something we got at home" Niko said
"Don't wanna get fired on your first day" Austin said
"You wanna drive or" Austin asked
"Shit, you barely know where anything is, I'll drive" Austin said
"Class Welcome your new classmate Koen Ramirez" The teacher said
"Koen take a seat by, Julius Robinson" She said
Koen took his seat, he could feel people staring
"You're lucky, you'll get all the answers sitting by her" Julius said
"So everyone has that one smart kid" Koen said
"Yeah, I'm Julius" He said
"Well I guess you already know my name" Koen said
"Actually no I don't" Julius said
"Why do teachers do that anyway" Koen asked
"Because they have to feel special" Julius said
"Koen I'm so glad you're making friends, but please no talking during class" She said
"That's even worse" Julius said
"I wonder how Koen is going" Niko said
"Who is Koen, your boy" Austin asked
"No he's my Nephew, I'm taking care of him" Niko said
"Oh, I see that's cool, sure the boy is fitting in well" Austin said
"Hey, Detective Hansley" Niko said
"It's just Austin man" He said
"Alright, are you from around here" Niko asked
"Definitely not, I'm originally from West Virginia" He said
"Cousin told me I could make triple what I made back home, next thing I knew bags were packed I was gone, man" Austin said
"Yeah, it was just like that for me" Niko said
"It all moves so fast" He said
"So lemme tell you about this case, anyway basically the guy we're looking for is a magician, apparently he was doing tricks next they we know, he vanished, like actually gone"
"Basically we're looking for any lead on this guy, we think some people kidnapped him for his magic I don't know it's always weird" Austin said
"So basically where he last had his tricks" Niko said
"Yeah, if any one knows anything it'll sure help" Austin said
"Let's stop at Marco's Pizzeria" Austin said parking the car
The two guys got out, Niko looked around he was so surprised at how huge the city was
"Still looking around, yeah it's a big city you'll get used to it though ik u will" Austin said
"Hello kid, could u get your boss out here for me" Austin asked
"Uh, he ain't here" The boy said
"Alright, come on" Austin said walking back
"Marco" Austin said
"Man, look I already told y'all I ain't getting involved, with all of that stuff okay, I gotta keep my family safe" He said
"Marco, we know you have some information, wasn't this guy just here for some magic trick for a kid's birthday party, did he not tell you anything that sounded off" Austin said
"Look all I know is the guy performed for the kid" Marco said
"Who is this guy" Marco asked
"This is my new partner, Detective Niko Ramirez" Austin said
Niko smiled nervously at Marco
"Sir, this is my first day here, as a matter of fact I just got here yesterday, so uhm if u have any lead on Mr. Valenti, I'd really appreciate it" Niko said
"I ain't saying shit, get the fuck out store" Marco said throwing sauce
The two ran out the store
"Well that didn't work" Austin said sitting in the car
"Uhm if u don't mind me asking, why are we so sure that he knows something" Niko asked
"Because he worked closely with Grant, he'd often go to Marco's pizza place, he would never hit up another place" Austin said
"So why would Marco try and not find out where his friend is" Niko asked
"Because, someone is probably watching him, and he fears he's next and he has to get home to his family" Austin said
"How could people be so rudeand evil" Niko said
"It ain't rude people scheme here, and unfortunately they gotta take over other people well being" Austin said
"You come from Texas?" Julius asked
"Yeah" Koen said
"Your parents forced you to leave your friends" Julius said
"Oh I didn't move here with my parents" Koen said
"I moved here with my uncle, but he's more like a brother" Koen said
"Your parents hadda stay back home" Julius asked
"No, my mom is in jail and my dad is dead" Koen said
"Shit, mane I'm sorry about that" Julius said
"It's alright happened when I was eight, so I don't really remember much" He said shrugging his shoulders and smiling
"What did y'all move here for" He asked
"Niko got a job opportunity, and took it as a detective" Koen said
"Nah fr, my dad is the chief of detectives" Julius said
"I'll ask, Niko of he knows him" Koen said
"You should come to my place after school, we can play black ops if u want" he said
"Really I would love to, wait I'm gonna text Niko real quick" Koen said
"So our only lead won't talk, maybe the others got more luck" Austin said
"What you want for lunch" Austin asked
"I don't know, whatever u like" Niko said
"Alright, Grilltopia, you gotta try the deluxe golden burger" Austin said
"Is it good" Niko asked
"Is it good, good is an understatement" Austin said
"Oh wow, Koen made a friend" Niko said
"Oh, good for him who is his friend" Austin asked
"Some kid named, Julius he wants to know if he can go over to his house" Niko said
"Julius, wait Julius Robinson" Austin asked
"Yes, why" Niko asked
"Bro, that's the chief's son" Austin said laughing
"Really that's even better, I'll tell him yes" Niko said
"Bro you're trying to gain points or something, the chief suspects you, cuz you're a country boy, he suspected me too though" Austin said
"Seems to me he still suspects you" Niko said laughing
"No way, he said yeah" Koen said
"Alright bro see you after school" Julius said
"What's to do around here anyway" Koen asked
"I can show you around if you'd like" Julius said
"I know a perfect restaurant we can hit, it's called Grilltopia" Julius said
"5th period is about to start though, we can just leave like that" Koen said
"It's your first day they'll think you got lost" Julius said
"Alright we're here, this shit is going be the best thing you've ever tasted" Austin said
"You sure you don't wanna share" Niko asked
"Share? What" Austin said
"I looked it up the burger is huge" Niko said
"Plus they give u a huge batch of fries" He added
"Look there's two fucking kids ordering something, I bet an entire group was here" Austin said
"Maybe they are just hungry" Niko said
"Nah they come to hang out and skip" Austin said
Niko looked at the two kids and thought they were just hungry but as he stared some more he noticed the one on the left looked familiar
"Hey Austin how close is this restaurant to Crestwood Preparatory School" Niko asked
"About 5 mins, to be honest that's why there's souch kids" He said
"Koen!!!" Niko yelled
"What the, Niko what are you doing here" Koen asked
"I was just hanging out with my new friend, we were hungry and we decided to get some food" Koen said
"No, I went over your schedule and you have 5th period right now" Niko said
"Explain that, and why are you dragging the chief's son around in this mess" Niko asked
"He's not, it was my idea, I promise, he was unsure about it, I'll catch him up I swear" Julius said
"Does your father know you skip school" Niko asked
"No, please don't tell him" Julius begged
"Austin do you see this, two kids skipping" Niko said
"And you are both minorities what are you doing" Niko whispered to them
"Niko, man just calm down it's not that deep, Julius has all A's anyway" Koen said
"Huh, if I pay for you two, let us cut the line" Niko said
"Fine" they said
"So how you liking it so far" Austin asked Koen
"It's nice" Koen said
"Niko your nephew must be smart, he's in Crestwood" Austin said
"Yeah, he is very bright, which is why he should be in school" Niko said
"I cut school a lot but I'm a detective so it really doesn't matter" Austin said
"Yeah you should listen to your partner" Koen said
"Has my dad did the rookie test to you yet" Julius asked Niko
"What is that" Niko asked
"He does it to all new Detectives, he'll expect you to know information about a case off the top of your head" Julius said
"Really, Austin why didn't you tell me that" Niko asked
"My bad" He said
"Don't worry he probably won't care too much though, you guys should be working on that magician guys case" Julius said
"You know a lot about the cases don't you" Niko said
"Well that would make sense, the chief is his dad" Koen said
The two Detectives both got a call from the station
"Yes sir we're at the Grilltopia lunch break" Niko said
"No really, we we're just there, man" Austin said
"Alright chief, yes sir"
"What was that about" Koen asked
"You two boys get in the car" Niko said
"What's going on" Julius asked
"We're not finished eating" Koen said
"Alright get it to go and get in the car" Niko said
"No questions boys just hop in" Austin said
"You two stay in school until it's time to go" Niko said dropping them off
"So who was it" Niko asked
"We don't know, probably someone who had something to do with Grant's disappearance" Austin said
"Wow someone is taking people out like flies" Niko said
"They especially take anyone out who talks to us, we're helping people but at the same time killing them" Austin said
Niko looked out the window, thinking about how a case like this would never hit his home town.