They say that one man's meat is another man's poison. So, would it be fair to also assume that one man's dream is another's nightmare? I would think so, especially if you take into account the mood one Sin of Wrath aka Rage had fallen into after he was informed of how the entirety of the Seven Deadly Sins stable would be spending the remaining time in California until they had to be on the coast to board the Royal Monarch cruise liner for the big venture for Sin City Wrestling's "Summer XXXTreme" extravaganza.
You see there was a place that the mere mentioning of would cause Despayre to go on forever about in wanting to visit. It was a place of nature and amusement, but until now, they had been unable to set up a proper time to make the journey. But, seeing as how they were touring the California area until it was time for the cruise, this seemed like as good a time as any. Besides, how often does Despayre get a desire in his head and his heart that
doesn't get fulfilled? As Gabriel and Fantasia would often chide Synn about in good natured fun, 'what Despayre wants... Despayre gets.'
And in this case, Rage himself seemed entirely opposed to the idea -- at least until he learned that he wouldn't be the only one there with Despayre. The misadventure he suffered through at the Las Vegas zoo only too recently burned it's way into his memory and he had little desire to have history repeat itself.
Especially at a place that was famous for its killer whales and a special giant squid exhibit. So having the extra hands to keep Despayre under control (ha!) was a welcome relief, but he was unsure even up to the point where their respective cars had pulled into the gargantuan parking lot just outside of the theme park.
The place that had Rage constantly questioning the wisdom of this little adventure?
The Royal Monarch was an impressive sight at the bay where passengers were slowly starting to board. Wrestlers, staff and crew of Sin City Wrestling, along with all the fans lucky enough to have purchased their tickets in time for this once-in-a-lifetime event, were all boarding with their luggage and preparing for a luxurious span of seven plus days of fun in the sun and a wrestling super card, with a few stops in between.
Two taxis pulled into the dock drop off area and the doors started to open and out climbed the members of the Seven Deadly Sins. A third cab was also there, carrying the large amount of luggage that the other two was unable to fit in its trunks. Workers from the cruise ship hurried over and they started to unload the luggage and transfer it to the ship where it would be taken to the respective rooms.
Everyone was dressed casually for the first day of the trip. Yes, even Synn was seen wearing a comfortable muscle shirt that showed off his tanned, muscular upper body and shorts with a pair of sandals on his feet. Quote the contrast to his usual dark form of attire.
They all started to heard forward towards the ship, and the curious sight of Despayre being guided carefully with Synn's hands covering his eyes so as he would be unable to see.
"Are we really going to be on a ship?" Despayre called out.
Gabriel answered, "Well Despy, what did you think I meant when I said we were going cruising?"
"I thought we were going to pick up chicks!"
Everyone, yes even Rage, got a laugh out of that little bit of Despayre Logic 101, when the little guy asked again, "Why couldn't Theresa come with us?"
Synn said, "Because someone had to watch your cat, Joshua. Plus Theresa said she doesn't like water."
"That's not true!" Despayre protested. "She goes in the pool with us sometimes!"
Fantasia said, "There's a far cry of difference between a swimming pool and the ocean, Despy."
"Okay, fine." Despayre grudging conceded. Yes, the house keeper still intimidated him very much so, but he had grown quite attached to her as well, as he did to her. "So what's this big surprise? Hm? What?"
"Patience, Joshua." Synn said as he steered him through the crowd and towards the ship. "With any luck, it'll be just a moment longer."
The others watched and waited, the knotted feeling of anticipation deep in their stomachs. Last night at the hotel, Despayre had been distracted with a Looney Tunes marathon on the TV in his room and Synn used the time to fill everybody in on the talk he had with Gabriel, and the decision he had made. They weren't sure they understood or believed what they were told, given everything that led up to this, but they would be there for him -- and especially for Despayre.
Without question.
"Ready, Joshua?" Synn said as he stopped, and thus so did the others.
"Uh huh!" Despayre nodded and Synn removed his hand from his eyes.
Despayre blinked and looked ahead when he gasped at who was standing at the dock, waiting for him.
<img src=http://gigisaffronever.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/kirstie-alley.gif>"Mom!"
