Mask

I'm so thankful for having been given the chance to be apart of this amazing faction. Some of the greatest RP and fun times I've ever had. Thank you to everyone for all the great memories and friendships that I've been able to make. Much love "Mi Familia Sobre Todos"

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Alonzo Hernandez Alonzo Hernandez was born in Mexico and grew up in a life of poverty. His parents never had much money but they did anything they possibly could to put food on the table and keep the lights on. Alonzo knew the countless struggles his parents would go through on a daily basis to keep him happy despite them trying to hide it from him. Being an only child, Alonzo was often alone while his parents worked long days and nights, but he made the best of it. Despite his misfortunes, Alonzo always kept a positive attitude to life and kept a smile on his face even through the toughest of times. From a very young age, he was always taught the importance of familia and no matter what would happen; they would support one another and get through any situation together. One regular evening, his father burst into the house with a big smile on his face telling his familia of a big job opportunity he had received after many months of hard work within the company he was currently employed. He explained that a long time employee had suddenly retired and there was now a job opening that was offered to him along with a nice signing bonus in recognition of his dedication and everything he had accomplished thus far. This was huge news as this would mean they would finally have a chance of being financially stable. The only catch was, the position was located in a different country within a city called Los Santos far away from the barrio they resided and that they must move within the next couple days. Once hearing this, Alonzo's mother immediately became reluctant saying how this would mean losing everything they currently held dear, all the memories and the relationships they had built throughout the years. Moving to a completely new city where they knew nothing and no-one in such a short time was not something to be taken lightly. After a long discussion that lasted throughout the night, they had finally decided that they would be willing to accept the offer. The next day, Alonzo and his parents gathered what little they had then packing their bags and giving away what they couldn't take with them to the nearby shelter in order to help others who were also in need. Looking back once last time at where they had lived for so long and giving out a loud sigh; they would head out at last to the airport. Several hours would pass and they would finally fly over the city of Los Santos, the place they would be calling home from now on. Once they had landed and reclaimed their luggage, Alonzo's father got a call from his employer stating that there was a driver awaiting them at the entrance of the airport and that he would be taking them to a hotel room that was prepared for them to temporarily reside in until they could get a place of their own. This was all surreal for Alonzo and his parents as before they could have only dreamed of being able to experience anything as luxurious as this. They met up with the driver and they proceeded to drive to the hotel to start their brand new lives. Everything was looking up for them until suddenly, tragedy struck. A drunk truck driver had lost control of his vehicle and swerved out his lane rigorously smashing into their taxi. The last thing Alonzo could remember were the faint sound of sirens approaching him before eventually passing out. Alonzo would wake up the next morning in a hospital bed within the emergency room. Attached to him would be an IV drip and an oxygen mask. After some time, the doctors would enter his room and talked to him about the accident that had happened the prior night and stated that he was lucky to be alive. After a long pause, the doctors also explained that everyone else in the taxi had been killed except for him. Alonzo remained motionless in disbelief at what he was hearing. "Stop playing with me doctor, you know that isn't a funny jo..." Alonzo tried to say before passing out once again. Unfortunately, this was anything but a joke. Alonzo would remain in a coma for the next couple days before eventually waking up again then being discharged from the hospital. Ever since waking up, Alonzo had not said a single word and retained a blank expression the entire time. He would roam the streets aimlessly and was all but ready to die. Alonzo was extremely depressed for some time and would resort to petty crime in order to get by. Throughout this time, the only thing that was kept him going were the happy memories he had of his parents and the fact they told him never to give up even in the darkest of times. As the days went by, Alonzo met many people out in the streets, many of whom were orphans just like him. Seeing them working together in order to survive and the laughter they shared while doing it was something that gave Alonzo hope. Having been out on the streets for quite some time now, Alonzo slowly started paying more attention to the various groups he met while he was exploring the many barrios of Los Santos. There was one group in particular struck out to him the most. They were wearing grey and black plaid shirts with blue skull masks. While in the streets, he had heard rumors that they were a Mexican group and that they weren't just an ordinary group, they were the familia. Hearing this had given Alonzo goosebumps and he felt warm inside remembering his past. He would continue to see them every now and then and his admiration for what they were grew even more. After saving up some money, Alonzo finally managed to purchase his first car, a white Warrener to be able to better explore the city. Eventually, he approached one of their members and asked him who they were. The vato explained that they were "Los Aztecas" and told Alonzo a bit more about themselves. The conversation was cut short as the vato had to respond to something urgent but he told Alonzo about a location and invited him to stop by there later if he wanted to know more. Alonzo thought about it a lot that day and when it was nighttime, he decided that he would go visit. It was at that moment that he met his first friend [REDACTED] within the group. The vato asked Alonzo what he was doing there and Alonzo explained his previous encounters with them, the stories he had heard, and that if it would be possible for him to be able to join them. [REDACTED] told Alonzo that it would be a difficult path he would have to cross but it would not be impossible. With that, he gave Alonzo a number to contact in order to introduce himself and to explain about his interest in joining. He also told Alonzo to stop by the location periodically to introduce himself to the others and get his name out there. Alonzo listened and did just as [REDACTED] said. He got to meet a lot of the other vatos and he greatly enjoyed his time getting to talk to them all. After a few days, Alonzo suddenly got a message and he got a chance to meet "Miss Boss". She told Alonzo that she had heard about him and his intentions and explained to him the process he would have to go through in order to be welcomed into the familia. Alonzo listened carefully to all that she said and took it to heart. Over the next couple weeks, he followed the instructions he was given and tried to help in any way that he could. Occasionally he would be offered to join in a couple activities that were happening and he would excitedly take part in them. One morning, Alonzo would wake up with a text from "Miss Boss" telling him that his efforts hadn't gone unnoticed and asked him if he could join her later that day. Without hesitation, Alonzo said he could and went to where he was told. Once he arrived, much to his surprise, he not only saw "Miss Boss", but many of the other vatos, some which he recognized and some of which he did not. There were also four others there that were in the same position as Alonzo, eager to join the familia. All five of them stood in a line and introduced themselves to each other. A lengthy process then ensued where they had to answer some tough questions asked by "Miss Boss" in front of all the vatos while they discussed between themselves what they thought. Due to the nature of all the chaotic things that were happening in the city, the event was unfortunately cut short due to urgent calls the vatos were hearing over the radio. "Miss Boss" instructed the five to get strapped up and get ready to show what they could do for the next couple days in order to prove themselves. Some time would pass, and one night much to Alonzo's surprise, [REDACTED] contacted Alonzo telling him that he wanted to speak to him. Alonzo met up with [REDACTED] and he told Alonzo that the familia had been proud of what he's shown and accomplished. He was handed the iconic Grey Vato shirt and the Blue Skull mask to wear. Overjoyed with happiness, Alonzo accepted and proudly put on his new outfit. [REDACTED] congratulated Alonzo and told him to meet up with "Miss Boss" at the church later as she needed to speak with him. Alonzo did just that and met up with "Miss Boss" at the church when she was ready along with two of the other new vatos who had also made it thus far. "Miss Boss" had a long discussion with the three new vatos and told them how proud she was of them. All three of them had big smiles on their faces and listened intently as she was speaking. She explained to them the values and importance of what being in the familia meant and what responsibilities they had as well. She said no matter the hardships they will be facing in the future, they would not have to face them alone and had the support of the entire familia at their back. This made Alonzo feel warm inside knowing that he was no longer alone like he had been ever since the passing of his parents. He knew had made the right choice and that there would be nowhere else that he would ever rather be. "Miss Boss", with knife in hand, then began the ritual she had been doing with each and every vato past and that night they had formed a bond that shall never be broken. No matter what awaits Alonzo in the future, there is something he will never forget and always keep dear to his heart... "Mi Familia Sobre Todos"