◆ Biography ◆
Francine O'Neal's rise to legendary status in the perilous world of bounty hunting is a story of tragedy, determination, and an unyielding pursuit of justice. From the outside, her life reads like the script of an action-packed thriller, dangerous criminals, high-stakes chases, and a relentless drive to bring even the most elusive felons to justice. However, to understand the true depth of the bounty hunter, one must first delve into the tragedies that forged her indomitable will and pushed her to become one of the most fearsome bounty hunters the world has ever known.
Francine was born on a cold March evening in 1989 in a small town nestled in the heart of the South. Her arrival into the world was far from joyous, however, as her mother succumbed to complications shortly after her birth, leaving behind a grieving husband and an infant who would never know her mother's warmth. This tragic event marked the beginning of a life defined by loss, shaping the trajectory of Francine's future in ways no one could have foreseen.
Raised by her blind father, Francine's early childhood was filled with love, resilience, and a bond that transcended the challenges they faced. Despite his disability, her father was a strong, gentle man who dedicated every ounce of his being to raising his daughter in the best way he could. He taught her to navigate the world with confidence and courage, often saying that blindness was no barrier to strength. Their bond was unbreakable, built on trust, love, and the countless stories he told her about bravery, honor, and justice.
It was during these years that Francine first learned the value of kindness and the importance of standing up for what is right. Her father, though blind, saw the world more clearly than most people with sight. He taught her to feel the world around her, to listen to the subtle sounds of nature, and to recognize the goodness in people. Francine adored her father. He was her hero, her guide, and her moral compass. But when she was just eight years old, that world of warmth and safety was ripped away in a single, devastating night.
One fateful evening, their home was invaded by burglars, men who had no regard for the lives they would destroy. The house, once a sanctuary, became a battleground of terror. Her father, ever the protector, knew the danger they were in and, without hesitation, told Francine to hide in a closet. She did as she was told, her small frame trembling with fear as she listened to the sounds of violence outside her hiding place. She could hear the scuffle, the harsh voices, and her father's calm but firm words as he confronted the intruders. Then came the silence, followed by a sound that would haunt Francine for the rest of her life; The sound of her father's body collapsing to the floor.
When the intruders fled, Francine emerged from her hiding place and found her father lying in a pool of blood, his breath shallow and his life slipping away. With his last breath, he told her he loved her, whispering words of comfort even as death took him. He died in her arms, his eyes staring upward, leaving her alone in a world that had suddenly become cold and cruel.
From that moment on, something inside Francine changed. The once carefree child became a vessel for grief, anger, and a burning desire for justice. She vowed never to be a helpless victim again. Her father's killers were never caught, a fact that ate away at her every day, and with each passing year, the need for vengeance consumed her more and more.
Francine's grandparents took her in after the tragedy, doing their best to provide her with a loving and stable home. But no amount of love could fill the void left by her father's death. She became increasingly withdrawn, shutting out the world and focusing solely on one thing: preparing herself to one day exact revenge on those responsible for her father's death.
As she grew older, Francine threw herself into physical training, spending hours every day practicing martial arts. She trained with an intensity that bordered on obsession, earning her black belt by the time she was sixteen. Her teenage years were marked by solitude, while others her age were out having fun, Francine was in the dojo, perfecting her techniques, honing her skills, and preparing for the day she would take justice into her own hands. She refused to allow herself to be vulnerable again.
Yet, even as she pursued vengeance with single-minded determination, Francine retained a spark of her father's influence. Deep down, she still believed in justice, in doing what was right, and in protecting the innocent. It was this belief that led her to enroll in the police academy in her early twenties. She saw it as a legitimate path to justice, a way to take down criminals within the bounds of the law. But life as a police officer wasn't what Francine had envisioned. The rigid structure, the bureaucracy, the rules, they didn't align with her deeply personal quest for justice. She was shackled by procedures and protocol, unable to operate with the autonomy she craved. After a few years on the force, Francine made a decision that would forever change her life: she would leave behind the badge and pursue a career as a bounty hunter.
Bounty hunting offered Francine something she couldn't find in the police force, actual freedom. She could set her own rules, take on the cases she wanted, and hunt down the criminals the law struggled to contain. With her martial arts training, her experience in law enforcement, and an unrelenting drive, she quickly earned her bounty hunting license. Armed with her signature weapon, a Desert Eagle, and riding her custom motorcycle, Francine became a force to be reckoned with.
Her reputation grew quickly. She was relentless, feared, and respected in equal measure. Those who knew her spoke of her as a woman who never gave up, who tracked her targets with an almost supernatural precision. Francine was known for her brutal efficiency. Many of her bounties were brought in dead rather than alive. She wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty, and she rarely missed her mark. Her ability to remain calm under pressure, combined with her physical prowess and combat skills, made her a formidable opponent to anyone foolish enough to try and resist.
Yet, despite the hardened exterior that the world saw, Francine never lost the qualities her father had instilled in her. Beneath the tough, no-nonsense persona was a woman who still cared deeply for the innocent, who fought not just for revenge, but for justice. Her friends and colleagues described her as goofy, laid-back, and full of humor, a stark contrast to the hardened warrior she became when on the hunt. This duality made Francine unique: a fearsome bounty hunter who could turn around and crack a joke with the same ease as she could take down a fugitive.
Throughout her career, Francine would take on cases that seemed impossible. From hardened criminals with entire networks of supporters to dangerous escapees from maximum-security prisons, she always found a way to track them down and bring them to justice. Her ability to operate independently allowed her to pursue her own form of justice, which often involved eliminating threats rather than capturing them.
Her most personal mission, however, remained the hunt for her father's killers. For years, she searched for them, using every resource at her disposal to track them down. She followed leads that took her across the country, from seedy underground crime rings to remote hideouts. It was a mission that consumed her, driving her forward even when the odds seemed insurmountable. Eventually, after years of relentless pursuit, Francine found them, older now, but still living free, unpunished for the crime that had shattered her life. In a final confrontation, Francine exacted the justice she had sought for so long, bringing them to a brutal, brutal end.
The satisfaction of avenging her father's death brought Francine a measure of peace, but it did not end her journey. She continued to hunt down criminals, driven by the same sense of duty that had guided her from the start. She no longer fought just for herself, but for the countless victims who, like her, had been left broken by the violence of others. In her eyes, every criminal she brought down was a step toward a better, safer world.
A year later, one of Francine's cases hit a turning point, one that stood out from the rest, a case about a notorious serial killer whose vicious crimes terrorized the country for years. Her search for this monster ran parallel to her hunt for her father's killers, but this murderer was far more elusive. For months, Francine carefully pieced together a profile, following every lead, scrutinizing every possible connection, until she was confident she had finally identified the culprit. The killer was a woman named Sakura Nakamura, a demonically enhanced predator who left a trail of bodies in her wake, taunting the authorities with her ability to vanish without a trace.
After more months of investigating, Francine had pinpointed Sakura's likely location, and with grim determination, she set off on her motorcycle to the city where she believed Sakura was hiding. It was a long ride, but Francine had always known this hunt wouldn't be easy. She was prepared for a brutal confrontation. She could feel it in her gut, this would be one of her toughest battles yet.
It wasn't long after arriving in the city that Francine found herself staring at the aftermath of Sakura's latest crime. A couple had been brutally murdered at a gas station. Another senseless act of violence in Sakura's long string of killings. But this time was different. Instead of fleeing the scene like she usually did, Sakura was still there, standing near the bodies as if savoring the carnage she had wrought. Francine spotted her from a distance, her blood instantly boiling. She recognized the dark energy radiating from the woman, an aura that was as dangerous as it was unnatural. There was no doubt in her mind. This? This was Sakura.
Francine didn't hesitate. She leveled her gun, aiming for the killer's head, and fired. But Sakura was quick, too quick. She dodged the bullets with terrifying ease, her eyes locking onto Francine's with a chilling, almost amused expression. Francine cursed under her breath and stormed into the gas station, determined not to let her prey escape. The place was empty, the lingering scent of blood thick in the air. Francine's senses were on high alert; she knew Sakura wouldn't run. She was waiting for her, waiting for the fight.
Suddenly, Sakura lunged from the shadows, slashing at Francine with a knife. But Francine's reflexes were honed, and she narrowly avoided the strike. The two women engaged in a fierce brawl, their movements swift and brutal. Francine quickly realized that Sakura was no ordinary opponent. Her strength and resilience were enhanced by something dark, something supernatural. Despite Francine's superior fighting skills, Sakura's demonic power made her an almost equal match.
They traded blows, Francine managing to disarm Sakura of her knife, but the killer only became more enraged, her attacks growing wild and savage. Francine kicked Sakura back and drew her gun again, unloading several shots into the killer's chest. But to Francine's horror, the bullets didn't stop her. Sakura fell back briefly, but then she rose to her feet, a sinister smile spreading across her face as if the pain had only fueled her dark energy. Without warning, she leapt forward, tackling Francine to the ground.
What followed was a vicious struggle for survival. Francine fought with everything she had, but Sakura's strength seemed almost limitless. Each punch, each blow landed with bone-shattering force, and Francine could feel her body beginning to give under the strain. But Francine was no stranger to pain. Gritting her teeth, she fought back with raw determination, landing several blows that, while not enough to take Sakura down, allowed her to regain some ground. They grappled in the dirt, both women bloodied and bruised, until Francine, through sheer force of will, managed to gain the upper hand.
Just as Francine was about to finish the fight, police sirens echoed in the distance, and law enforcement swarmed the area. The flashing lights reflected off Sakura's eyes, and for the first time, Francine saw a flash of concern cross her face. The killer wasn't ready to reveal herself to the world just yet. In a split second, Sakura bolted, disappearing into the nearby woods with supernatural speed.
Francine called out to the officers, but she knew it was too late. They chased after Sakura, but it was as if she had vanished into thin air. Hours of searching yielded nothing. Sakura was gone, just as she had been so many times before. Francine, meanwhile, was rushed to the emergency room, her body battered and bruised from the fight. She lay in the hospital bed, reflecting on the battle, her mind replaying the encounter over and over again.
This was no ordinary killer. Sakura was something else, something far more dangerous than anyone Francine had ever faced. As Francine stared at the ceiling, a slight smirk crossed her lips. She had always believed in the supernatural, but now she had proof. Sakura was no mere mortal, and Francine knew that their paths would cross again.
Years passed, and Francine continued her relentless pursuit. She had built a reputation as an unstoppable force in the world of bounty hunting, hunting down fugitives, murderers, and the darkest criminals that stalked the streets. But there was one target that still eluded her, Sakura. Their last encounter had left Francine bruised and battered, but undeterred. Francine finally believed she had tracked Sakura to her latest hiding place: a small, ominous city that seemed to pulse with dark energy.
On the night of what would prove to be one of the most defining moments of her life, Francine found herself on edge but focused. She had just come from a bizarre encounter at a local restaurant, where she had been drawn into a altercation involving a couple with a taste for, musical battles. She knew she couldn't afford to be distracted. She had her eyes on a greater prize, but couldn't help but be invested in it for a little, just for a bit of fun.
After the incident, Francine regrouped with the couple and their new allies, a ragtag group of individuals who had been drawn to the city for their own reasons. The group was far from typical allies, but in these dark times, strange alliances often formed in the most unexpected places. Together, they made their way to Security Recreational, an abandoned facility that was the origin of Sakura's darkness. Francine's gut twisted with the familiar sensation of impending danger as they approached the building. She could feel it in the air, Sakura was here.
Sure enough, upon entering the facility, they found Sakura waiting for them. But this time, she wasn't content with toying with her prey as she had before. This time, Sakura was ready for war. The moment Francine and her companions entered the room, Sakura revealed her true, demonic form. Her body twisted and contorted, dark energy swirling around her as she fully embraced the monstrous power that had made her so unstoppable over the years. The air in the room crackled with malevolence as Sakura stood before them, her eyes glowing with an otherworldly hatred.
Though, just as it seemed that the battle would come to a brutal conclusion, fate took an unexpected turn. A dark figure emerged from the shadows, Mania, a powerful demon on a mission of his own, entered the fray. The air grew thick with an ominous presence as he locked eyes with Sakura, a cruel smile spreading across his face. In an instant, the tides of the battle shifted as Mania launched a devastating attack against Sakura. He moved with lightning speed, his hands glowing with a malevolent energy as he drained the very souls from her body. Francine barely had time to react as she watched in shock and disbelief. This was not how she had imagined Sakura's end.
In mere moments, Mania had done what Francine had spent years trying to accomplish. he killed Sakura. The once fearsome killer fell to the ground, her demonic power extinguished in a flash of dark energy. Francine stood there, stunned, her mind racing to comprehend what had just happened. But she had no time to dwell on her disappointment. Mania, with his twisted sense of amusement, turned his attention to her next. The demon was far more powerful than Sakura had ever been, and his eyes gleamed with the promise of violence. Francine knew she was in for the fight of her life. Without hesitation, Mania attacked, forcing Francine to defend herself against his unrelenting assault. But she wasn't alone.
After an absurd amount of craziness, Mania knew he had to deal with the others before he continued to toy with Francine, and with a smirk, he summoned two of his zombified henchmen to deal with her. These undead creatures, Ray and Mighty, had once been heroes on a distant planet known as Mobius, but now they were nothing more than twisted, reanimated corpses, their bodies still possessing the powers they had wielded in life. Mania, with a wave of his hand, opened a portal to the now ruined planet and hurled Francine and the zombified henchmen into it, separating them from the rest of the group.
Francine found herself in a desolate, alien landscape, surrounded by darkness and an oppressive sense of doom. Ray and Mighty stood before her, their hollow eyes fixed on her with a chilling hunger. These were not like any opponents Francine had ever faced. Their powers, though dulled by death, were still formidable, and Francine quickly realized that her usual tactics might not be enough to take them down.
The battle that followed was brutal and relentless. Francine fought with everything she had, but Ray and Mighty seemed almost impervious to her attacks. She emptied her gun into Ray, but the bullets had little effect. It was only through sheer determination and skill that Francine was able to outmaneuver him, eventually tackling him to the ground and snapping his neck with a swift, precise motion. But her victory was short-lived.
Mighty, the stronger of the two, attacked with devastating force, his remaining arm smashing into Francine with the strength of a freight train. She could feel her bones creak under the pressure, but she refused to give up. Even as her strength began to wane, she fought on, using every bit of her training and cunning to stay in the fight. When her gun finally ran out of ammo, she was forced to rely on brute force, and through a combination of strategy and raw power, she managed to rip off Mighty's remaining arm, leaving him vulnerable. With one final, desperate effort, Francine brought him down, ending the battle once and for all.
Exhausted and wounded, Francine staggered toward the portal Mania had left open, her body battered from the fight. She could barely see straight as she stumbled back, collapsing to the ground as the world around her spun in a blur of pain and exhaustion. But her ordeal wasn't over yet. As her companions fought to fend off Mania, they managed to drive him back, forcing the demon to retreat from the planet. Francine was barely conscious as she was pulled to safety, her ally helping her escape from the chaos that had engulfed the entire city.
Despite the brutal fight and the shocking turn of events, Francine refused to let the experience break her. She had faced death and demons, and though she was wounded, she had come out the other side stronger for it. She made a full recovery, her body healing from the battle, though the scars, both physical and emotional would remain.
After saying her goodbyes to her new allies, Francine decided to take a well-deserved vacation. She had earned it after everything she had been through. But even as she relaxed, sipping on a drink and enjoying the quiet, she knew that her adventures were far from over. If anything, this encounter had shown her that the world was far stranger and more dangerous than she had ever imagined.
And so, one peaceful day while lounging in the Bahamas, Francine sipped her drink, enjoying the warmth of the sun, when she noticed a tall figure approaching. Squinting against the glare, she recognized him. it was none other than Cora, the ancient Celestial who was one of her allies that night, and had saved her during the battle with Mania.
Surprised, she asked why he was here standing next to her. Cora explained The Team, an elite group from across the Multiverse dedicated to protecting it.
Francine, intrigued, removed her sunglasses, staring at him intently. After a brief pause, she smirked, taking a sip of her glass and stood up from her chair.
"Where do I sign up?"
