'Path to Prospect'
When I arrived in this city - I was on my own, I'd spend my days fishing and watching over my back - flinching at the slightest sound, I'd often see groups of people wearing the same colour, and often wondered what they were doing & what they represented.
You don't have to spend a lot of time at the Pier before you find that out, it's a fairly lawless area - full of interesting characters, I never found the urge to approach these groups or gangs as it was clear how they made their money - any way they could.
One day, while through the city - I passed a group of bikers all parked up and wearing colours, naturally, I assumed this was another group of lawless individuals - out marking their territory - but I couldn't of been more wrong about these leather clad individuals.
I stopped to have a quick bite to eat and worked up the courage to go over and introduce myself, at this point, I was overwhelmed with introductions and friendly conversations from the group - they all took the time to introduce themselves, and make feel welcome & safe.
The feeling was unreal - I felt the family bond immediately, These bikers were Brothers to each other and I wanted to be a part of this family.
It was a few days later, when I was fishing at the Pier - watching over my back, when I saw the President, Charlie, ride up, He immediately came over and said 'Hello', before joining me for a spot of fishing. Shortly afterwards, "Happy" The VP, showed up and joined in as well.
We had a great few hours together, before Charlie & Happy both invited me to 'Hang Around' on a ride later that evening. I was honoured and accepted, This ride was the most important of my life so far - I had a chance to ride with a group of people that had each other’s back and on that ride - I knew they had mine and I had theirs too.
We made a few stops before setting off and I got to experience riding in formation for the first time. This experience cemented my loyalty to the club, immediately, When you ride in formation - you trust the man in front, beside and behind you - with your life and there is no feeling like that.
Later in the week, I was invited to my first meeting where I met the rest of the club and during which I was asked if I was still interested in joining, before Charlie finished his sentence my answer was yes, handed my prospect patch I sewed it on with pride.
Sid Hunter
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Diablos forever, Forever Diablos