Toretto's House – Late Evening
The night had taken an unexpected turn. The FBI agent — Pierce — had made his presence known, and now Adrian Kade had a new set of eyes on him. The agent's words, a cold warning, hung in the air like smoke. But Adrian, a man of many lives, knew this was more than just a random visit. Something was brewing, and the threads of his past were starting to unravel.
But for now, Mia had pulled him aside, her soft voice cutting through his thoughts. "Adrian, I… I don't know what to make of all this," she said, voice slightly trembling. There was concern in her eyes. She had been with him long enough now to sense that there was far more to him than the racer, the mechanic, and the man who helped Dom's crew.
Adrian met her gaze, sensing her confusion and her growing concern. But he also knew something she didn't — there was an inevitability to the revelation of his past. The truth, like a specter, would catch up with him. The question wasn't if it would happen, but when.
"There's a lot you're still missing, Mia," Adrian replied quietly, "And it's not something I can explain in one night."Her eyes narrowed, but she didn't press him further. Mia was used to secrets, used to knowing that Dom and his crew had their own ghosts — but there was something in Adrian's demeanor that made her believe his were darker.
Adrian Kade – The Mercenary King
As he stood by the grill, the firelight flickering over his face, Adrian couldn't help but let his mind wander back to the old days. His mercenary days, the time when he was known only as Lucifer.
It was a name that had earned him the title of Mercenary King, feared and respected across the globe for his unparalleled skills in combat, strategy, and his ability to wipe out entire organizations without leaving a trace.
He was a ghost, a phantom whose past was buried under layers of deception. The few people who had survived his campaigns had either vanished or gone mad, incapable of speaking about him without trembling.
Adrian had operated with unmatched precision, taking on the most dangerous contracts for the highest bidder, no questions asked. He was Lucifer, but the world never knew the face behind the name.
Back then, he'd been a living weapon — cold, calculating, and ruthless. He'd taken down governments, toppled criminal empires, and carried out assassinations that no one else would dare to attempt. And his reputation had spread like wildfire, earning him the moniker of the Mercenary King.
But everything changed when the betrayal came.
The Ghost and The Assassin King
Adrian's time as a mercenary had come to an end when his own team betrayed him. They set him up during a high-stakes mission — one that cost him everything. He was left for dead, only to rise from the ashes as someone completely different.
Ghost — that's what they called him during his years as an assassin. A name that struck fear into the hearts of those who operated in the shadows. It wasn't just his combat skills that made him lethal — it was his ability to disappear without a trace.
Ghost, the Assassin King, worked alone, trusted no one, and left a trail of bodies that no one could track. He was the one who got in, got out, and never left a mark. But as the years went by, even his kills became less personal. He'd gone from being a man of few words to a specter of death. He couldn't afford to form attachments. Not when the world was trying to kill him at every turn.
But it wasn't just his title as an assassin that kept people on edge. Adrian's true genius lay in his ability to manipulate technology — a skill that made him the world's best hacker. Devil was the name the underground gave him. A name that made even the most secure systems tremble.
When someone needed a system broken, Adrian was the one they called — but he always left a piece of himself behind in the code, a ghost in the system, forever watching.
Alpha – The Military Past
Before the betrayal, Adrian had served in the military under the call sign Alpha. It was during this time that he'd honed his leadership skills, perfected his tactical genius, and earned the respect of his peers. He was known for making split-second decisions in high-stakes operations — an asset to any mission.
But Alpha was the man who had learned to trust others, to lead. When the military sent him on covert missions, it was never about just completing the objective. It was about being a force, a presence. Adrian had been a leader, and he was damn good at it.
However, Alpha was also the man who would eventually find himself caught in a web of lies. After the betrayal that led to his presumed death, he had abandoned his military title and walked away from that life.
The Betrayal and the New Adrian Kade
Adrian had escaped death, only to come back and reinvent himself. Adrian Kade, a name that he'd chosen to reflect his desire for peace, for a new life. But those old identities were never far behind.
Even now, Adrian could feel them calling to him. The ghosts of his past whispering at the edges of his consciousness.
The Present – Toretto's Backyard
As Adrian stood there with Mia, his thoughts were interrupted by Vince, who hadn't let up his attention on him.
"So, you really think you can just walk in here and be part of the family?" Vince sneered, his voice full of disdain.
Adrian's gaze hardened. "You don't get to tell me where I belong."
Vince took a step forward, a dangerous glint in his eyes. He wasn't backing down. But Adrian was prepared for this. He had been in worse situations before — far worse.
Mia stepped between them, her voice sharp. "Enough, Vince."
But Adrian's mind wasn't on Vince. It wasn't on the challenge ahead. It was on the man who had appeared earlier, the FBI agent. He wasn't here for a casual chat. Pierce's words had left a mark, and Adrian knew it was only a matter of time before the past came back to haunt him.
Mia was staring at him, a mixture of concern and curiosity in her eyes. "Adrian..."
"Give it time," Adrian said quietly. "You'll understand when the time is right."
New Quest Available: Uncover Adrian Kade's Identity
Objective: Reveal Adrian's past identities at the right moments
Reward: +3 Affection with Mia (depends on how the truth is revealed)
To Be Continued…