Meet The Members Of The Aces
Maxwell James Lancaster
"Hell yeah, hell yeah."
Clear to Breach
Sirens are blaring outside of Maxwell's bedroom window. At 7 years old, he is unknowingly about to face one of his toughest battles in life. He's only half awake when he smells the smoke eminating from family room. Faulty wiring in an electrical socket has sparked a fire, and now the entire apartment complex is on fire.
A resounding bang is heard from down the hall. Three firefighters rush in to secure the unit, and find Maxwell curled up in his bed, barely breathing due to the blanket of smoke that has covered the apartment.
They bring the child outside to his father, who is already receiving medical treatment.
Not moments later, a policeman who presents himself as Sergeant Carminelli, crouches down next to Maxwell.
"I'm sorry kiddo. Your ma' Matilda, she's in Heaven now."
Following Your Dreams
Maxwell spent most of his adolescent life in a two bedroom apartment in the Chinatown district of Algonquin, Liberty City. He was still living with his father James, who was now doing all he could to provide for Max on his own. Working three jobs, James felt guilty for not being able to spend as much time with his son as he would like to. He knew that even if he tried to explain it to Maxwell, his young mind would not be able to understand.
One day, James came home much later than usual. Maxwell wondered why, but as he looked at his father he knew that nothing was wrong at all. No, this was the first time in a long time that Max had seen his father genuinely happy.
"I've quit my jobs...", James exclaimed. "And I'm buying a garage, for us."
Ever since Max was little, he had been infatuated with cars. Especially JDM tuners, which he had seen in plenty of movies and video games. His dad had previously worked in an auto body shop, and had plenty of experience.
With the liquidation of a garage just down the road from their apartment, James was presented with the opportunity of purchasing it.
Maxwell in 2021, with his pride and joy - the Kuni
The Grass is Rarely Greener
After working in his dad's garage for a few years, Maxwell decided to apply for a few different schools. He wanted to get out of his neighborhood for once, and experience living life on his own.
He was finally accepted into the Fashion Design program at Vespucci University of Liberty City.
In school, Maxwell excelled, using his creative mind to the fullest. He made plenty of friends for the first time in his life, finally being surrounded by likeminded individuals. With his degree on the horizon, he finally felt like he had a purpose, and a clear path to follow. Maxwell graduated in 2019, receiving his degree. He moved into a studio apartment not too far from Varsity Heights, trying to pursue a career in fashion.
Looking for an internship at a fashion agency proved difficult, and as such, Maxwell had to look elsewhere for work again. He landed a job doing club security at the Maisonette 9, one of Tony Prince's famous clubs in Liberty City.
Working there meant meeting a variety of people, doing shady dealings and in turn straying further and further away from the life Max had imagined for himself. He did however, develop a very handy set of skills.
He was later on hired as a getaway driver for three consecutive robberies, all of which were very successful.
Soon enough though, Maxwell saw his opportunity to move on, and took it.
He knew that he could not return to his dad's garage in Chinatown, as he didn't want the heat on him to affect his father James. With no more than $600 in cash and a nice pair of sneakers, Maxwell hailed a cab to Francis International Airport, walked up to the teller and asked for a ticket to the first flight available.
As he walks towards the gates, he hears the voice over the intercom.
Air Herler Airlines flight AE308 is now boarding, heading for Los Santos
To Be Continued...
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