Book 1: Reclaim
Chapter 2: This Strange World

Part 1: The vision (#NP: “Day of Night” from Silent Hill 2)
It felt like time was going slow for all the Magi-Blood in the world; that everyone’s heart was slowly beating to reflect what was going on. First it was the demi-gods dropping dead and then the battle where Anisim was brought back to the good side, then the timeline was screwed up. For Melanie, she knew that strange things were happening before her eyes. Ever since the rules were thrown out the window, it felt like she would always be on edge.

Melanie: What’s going on?

For the past day, it felt like Mel was in a fog; her head filled with the grey substance as she tried to go throughout her day.

Melanie: C’mon, focus.

It was getting hard for her to do anything by now.

Melanie: Maybe, I should sit.

Melanie opened the door to her office at Angel Corp. The whole building was silent minus for her footsteps. The noise time and time again would make Mel jump slightly.

Melanie: This hasn’t happened to me before.

Mel slipped into the chair and pressed the on switch for her PC.

PAT: Good morning Mrs.Devereux.

Melanie: Good morning PAT, we have some work to do. Could you please bring up the spread sheets from Rachel’s department?

PAT: One moment please.

Mel started now to feel a bit tired; she shook her head, trying to snap out of it. But slowly her vision started to blur out.

PAT: Your request has been approved.

Melanie: PAT call Sam! Emergency.

Mel’s vision turned black as she slipped.

Mel blinked her eyes and slowly opened them; the area she was in was pure white and her body was on whatever ground. Slowly Mel pulled herself up and started to look around. She was laying on flowers, the sky was white but not cloud white.

“Glad you’re awake.”

Mel looked to her left and saw the girl from the mirror.

Mel: You!

“Hello there, I guess you’re expecting answers; That’s why I summoned you here. I apologize the way I had to go about it.”

Mel: Who are you?

“I’m you, or well a younger you from the other timeline.”

Mel blinked in shock; she didn’t see this coming at all.

Mel: You’re me? Why are you here?

“To warn you; the timelines need to be fixed at all cost, yeah this seems like some Terminator ordeal but you know for us this is real. Do not trust Julia at all! She maybe an ally of your husband’s, but Athena was right. She had a hand in this, I’m not fully sure how though.”

Mel: But why a mirror?

“Simple, because mirrors are a powerful tool in craft. You know this.”

Mel nodded in agreement; She did know this and slowly she got up and walked over to herself.

Melanie: What do I have to do?

“Reverse the curse.”

Mel: Curse?!

The younger Mel nodded.

Mel: How?

“I can’t say sadly…time’s up.”

Mel’s vision once again blurred out.

Sam: Mel!?

Mel: Sam?

Mel opened her eyes and saw her husband above her.

Mel: A curse…

And that was the last thing she said before passing out.

Part 2: Time and Time again (#NP: “Kiss from a rose” cover by: The Northern Kings)
Melanie sat back and looked up towards the sky. The woman was at her home in Denmark, trying to figure out a plan for everything that has been going on. But she knew that her mind was bugging her about her match. Mel knew this was a chance to get more gold.

Melanie: The Bombshell Roulette Championship, the title that boost me into a star here at SCW. Once again I get a shot to get it back; I know that any type of match can happen and, I’ve seen the craziest like my barbwire ladder match, to a mud match to really anything. I know that this championship is very important to me. I’d do anything to get it back, including a gauntlet match. Ah, wouldn’t be the first time I’d go out to the ring and survive it.

Survival, that’s the word that you need in these types of matches. Expecting the unexpected because once that wheel stops, you need to survive.  I can’t wait to see what stops on but regardless, I know I’ll have two opponents. The first being whatever this match is and my true opponent. My good friend Samantha Marlowe, so this should be very interesting.

I can say that Sam deserves to be a champion; I’ve saw her rise, fall, beat the odds and, even fall to them. She’s worked so damn hard to get where she is now. Finally, I've set out to achieve what I wanted. I managed to overcome the odds, turn my luck around and avenge my previous loss. It takes a lot for someone to admit that she once was overcome with failure but she's gone ahead and turned the tables. Phew. I do feel far better now that I am through the contendership. Of course, that the pressure is on. That same pressure can significant harm a person's mentality but if there is one woman on this earth that can cope with it all, then it's yours truly.

But now, it comes down to Sam... what a fighter. Honestly, it's been some time since I've faced a woman of such strength. She is powerful and she is fierce. Very few in this business really fit into the same mold as Sam does so I do respect her for that.

I do perceive you to be a threat and I certainly won't fall into the trap of not taking you seriously. I have seen plenty of others do that and they certainly have paid but me? I appreciate your talents, Sam...with the level of determination I have within me, a loss just won't be acceptable.

I mean no disrespect to Sam because she is someone who clearly has passion and fight left within her. She doesn't quit and whether you respect her attitude or not, you do have to approve of her level of technique and in-ring skill. This is not a tactic that necessarily works in the favor of many but I am a veteran. I have been in this business long enough to understand the mentality of others. However, I sense in Sam a mentality... she is smart, she's is strong but she is punching above her weight at this point. Me, on the other hand? I am a former and even current multi-time champion and one of the few two-time Hall of Famers in the wrestling. I am therefore someone who is living proof that she can achieve precisely what she sets out to. I will therefore refuse to allow you to stand in my way.

I have no personal issues with you now, Sam, but you are standing in my way and I'm sure you can agree that is enough to want to push myself forward now more so than ever. I am perhaps known for my high levels of determination and I often refuse to give less than my absolute all. However, it's true that not everything has quite worked in my favor but on this occasion, I will not allow anybody to stand in my way. Currently, you are that target, Sam. You will perhaps feel as though I am over-thinking this and that I am perhaps even desperate on this occasion but I disagree. This is sheer determination. This is legitimate fire. Sam, I wish you tons of luck.

Fade to black.

 Book 1: Crimson Blitz
Chapter 18: Sing the last goodbye
~Part 1: Blast from the future (#NP: “Back for More” by: Five Finger Death Punch)~
“Since the fall or what I thought was the fall of Corruption, the magi-blood world wasn’t at peace like I wished it was. Now the rise of Alexander Rosangela has happened and that spells trouble for us all. Alexander Rosangela, Father to Rachel and Raphael has suddenly come back from the dead. Ever since then the rules have changed! People from our past are coming back from the dead and hell even time traveling. Yes our own taboo against time traveling has been broken. Right now my allies and I are trying to fix this mess. Little did I know though is we’d have allies from the future to help our crusade. Yes an alternative time line…or well the magi-blood’s possible future if we don’t take down this threat. May the Gods be with us all…

~April 10th, 2016 10:46 am, Copenhagen, Denmark: Angel Corp. HQ~

They ran into the building as fast as they could. Their footsteps were echoing seeing how it was after hours it the business. The men are Stefan Lajoie and Samuel Devereux and I have a weird relationship with these two. You see some odd years ago Stefan and I ended up sleeping together and then nine months later Athena was born…yes my first born; a young lady who has the genes of two of the best fighters in the world. Not only that our daughter is royalty in the eyes of the magi-blood. I, having the powers of the first born or well borns if you want to say that while Stefan has the powers of Zeus in him.

Then you have my husband Sam who in his own right is a prince. Having the abilities of Baldur. To him Athena is like his own daughter. And well Athena accepts him as her Father. I guess you could say my Daughter has one mom and two dads.

Anyways Stefan and Sam took the elevator up to my office on the top floor. The elevator opens with a ding and the two scramble out like they got bit in the ass.

Stefan: I got the buzzard.

Sam: Alright.

Stefan jumped over my secretary’s desk and hit the buzzard on it. The door to my office became unlock and Sam opened the door. Stefan strolled over and the two of them calmly walk into the room. But they didn’t see me in there.

No…

Sitting on my desk was a woman, look to be eighteen maybe nineteen years old. She has long brunette hair and blue grey eyes.

“Well hello there…Fah, Papa. It’s good to see you again.”

Stefan: What in the-

Sam: - Hell is this?!

The person laughed as the door to my backroom opened. I walked out and the two men turn to me.

Mel: What?

Sam: Who is this?

I sigh knowing that this was going to be hard to believe. I didn’t at first but I was able to sense it. But after listening to her story and everything, it added up. I brought her to my office and well I set this up. I know Sam and Stefan are freaking out right now. I walk over to my daughter and sit on my desk.

Mel: Sam, Stefan...this is Athena. I know this is going to be hard but the rules are gone.

Sam: What do you mean?

Athena: Let me explain. You know me as Athena Lajoie or is it Gabrielle or Devereux? But after some events I had changed my name. I am known in my future as Lagertha Ironside, ruler of the Magi-Blood. I’m only twenty years old and I’m ruling. In all honesty I wasn’t thinking of that for many more years. Now the rules are gone and change because of one man. Alexander Rosangela.

Corruption the hell that the humans made for us… it wasn’t truly sealed. Corruption for us comes in seven waves. They have taken the names of the archdemons. The one that was in Anisim was named Ahriman. After his defeat Balan rose to power and he’s the one who brought Alexander back from the dead. There are five others: Asmodeus, Sammael, Lilith, Baliel and Moloch.

Now for Alexander...Alexander isn’t the one from your timeline. Ahriman has brought him from an alternative timeline, the one where I’m from. Because of that now our timelines have merge and it’s not looking bright for you all. Mom’s in a coma, Fah is dead from trying to keep Mom safe and Papa… you’re missing.

Alexander with his new power can bring people back from the dead...just the issue is, his power is unstable. For whoever he brings back, they come in pairs. There is a two for one. Which brings me to Dad.

Athena turned to Stefan.

Athena: Dad...I don’t fault you at all but he used you to be able to break the rule. He was able to use his power to bring your spirit back. You wanted to come back so bad and well...you had Rhoda, myself and Uri break taboo. We could have died because of that! But I digress, because of that he was able to get here.

Stefan didn’t say anything.

Sam: So what else?

Athena: Honestly...anything goes. If I were you three, I’d get ready for hell itself. War is coming and you’ll need my help. I sent myself back for this...it’s my mission and right now Ulrich is ruling in my absence. I’m not sure how long I’m staying for but I want to fix the timeline and this mess up asap. I believe that it’ll reset it and ONLY FOR MAGI-BLOOD! No one else will be affected.

Mel: Who are you talking to?

Athena: Uh...no one sorry.

No one spoke for a while. We all really had to take this in. Reset...what the hell did that mean really?

Athena: I know this is a lot. I’m sorry that I just dropped a bomb.

Stefan: It’s fine, we’re all used to it.

I couldn’t help but to feel a bit worried. If the rules were thrown out the window that means anything could happen. That includes necromancy…the forbidden magick path.

Mel: Athens?

Athena: Yeah?

Mel: Is there really anything you can tell us?

She smiles.

Athena: Something good happens to you.

~Part 2: Surprise! (#NP: “Ghost of days gone by” by: Alterbridge)~
April 28th, 2016
Beep!
That was the nose Mel heard and it caused her to gasp. With a flick of her wrist the world around her changed quickly. Her eyes became wide at what she was seeing. That made her smile and slowly she got up from what she was sitting on. She tossed it into a round area and walked off. Mel took her phone out and looked at the screen.

Mel: PAT online!

Melanie’s AI activates.

PAT: Hello Melanie, how many I help?

Mel: Chat system, Sam.

PAT: One moment please.

Mel watched her phone switch to her private chat server. It connects and Mel’s mic pops on.

Mel: We need to talk.

A pink box with what she said popped onto the screen. Mel then saw three dots indicating that Sam was replying.

Sam: About what?

Mel: Me.

Sam: What’s wrong Mel? You’ve been acting strange. I mean ever since Athena came through…

Mel: It’s not that.

Sam: Then what is it?

Mel wasn’t sure if she should tell him right now. She had a match later against Kameron Ryder for the UWF Universal Championship. Mel felt her nerves heighten and her heart start to beat faster. Mel exited out of the chat and felt herself starting to run.

Mel: I can’t do this!

Mel then heard her phone play “Hero” by: Skillet. Mel felt her heart dropped and she answered the phone.

Mel: Hello?

Sam: Melanie…what’s wrong?

Mel: N-Nothing.

Sam: Yes there is. I can tell…please Mel tell me!

Mel sighed.

Mel: Give me a few days and I’ll tell you okay?

Sam: Alright…I love you.

Mel: Love you too.

Mel hangs up the phone and slides down the wall of her bedroom. She slowly looked up and saw her ring gear in the other corner.

Mel: Two more rounds.

~Part 3: AngelClanBlog.MB (#NP: “The sounds of silence” cover by: Disturbed)~
You know tomorrow is my birthday along with Gabe and Phe. Yeah I’m a triplet and I’ll be thirty on the thirtieth of April. I know it’s funny when that stuff happens. Hell April alone is a stressful and a weird month this year. But I guess my daughter was right on something though. Something good has come out of this month.

Just…I won’t say what just yet.

Right now I need to focus on this match. Everything else is going to get blocked out. Now isn’t the time to be slipping up! I know Lucy and Kate are depending on me. Speaking of those are the two I’m teaming up with. Yeah this week is the Clan and Kate Steel vs Team Hero and Mercedes Vargas! Should be fun.

Now who to start with…I guess Lucy. Lucy is my younger half-sister and she’s someone you do what to be on her good side. A lot of people think of the Seraphinas like the Tremere from Vampire; you can’t trust them. But you can with Lucy. Lucy is someone who is very resourceful and is very stealthy with her work. Lucy knows things that not a lot of people do.

I know people believe that Lucy is weird, Goth and all that stuff. But Lucy doesn’t care. She’s just her and I love and appreciate her for that. It’s a blessing we have someone like her. Lucy is a very impressive person and once someone actually gets to know her you get to see the real her. You get to see that Lucy is a caring and talented person. But if you backstab her, well she’ll stab you in the throat.

Lucy…I need you to go out there and fight for us…fight for me. I know in my heart you can do this. Don’t let anyone else tell you different.

Then we’re teaming with Kate. Now we have a mutual respect for each other but we both heard her talk. She knows we got a rivalry with Crystal going on and sure she eliminated us both…but remember she had Despayre on her side for the tourney. Second we’ve beaten your friend a lot of times. I can’t even remember how many. Also Lucy has taken you down twice. Now please before you talk consider the overall factors. I mean five years for Lucy and I has been a long time. But Kate is our reigning Bombshell Roulette Champion. We both know that the belt is basically a belt of war. Kate understands that it takes a lot to hold that belt and I respect that.

Now before anyone wants to say I’m going to trash Kate, I’m not. I tell the truth and I’m willing to say that Kate has worked hard for that title. I haven’t really seen a lot of matches with her in SCW. But I’m happy she’s able to shine. Rather you like her or hate her, you gotta respect the woman.

Kate, I’m willing to play ball in our match. I want to win this just as much as both you and Lucy want. We understand that this isn’t going to be an easy but I know you’ll help get the job done. Kate you’re not an idiot and I know you’ll help us take down the opponents. Why? Simple you’re a siren, sing them to their death ya?

Mercedes…how’s it hangin? Been a while hasn’t it? Congrats on keeping the championship when we faced off. Mercy…I do have fun facing you. You’re competition that brings out the best in me. I don’t have anything really bad to say about you. I know you might want to use Lucy and I to send a message to Jessie. Don’t try it Mercy. You know that’s easier said than done.

You know I do wish you luck with your future. You’re a smart and talented induvial that is going to make records and break some hearts. You came a long way from your Mean Girl days. I’ve watched the past episodes. I do see the good in you Mercy.

Give it your all in our match. I want you to try to take down Siren, the Assassin and the Queen.  

Oh yeah and Team Hero…First off I’d like to thank you both for agreeing to that thing. But right now you know this is all business. I’ve heard rumors of a possible Angel Clan vs Hero match again. Just this time I’m not sure if I’ll be here for this. Hell I’d like to say just thank you for this match…you too Mercy. Now I know you ladies and talented. You’re getting heat from people (Mainly Keira’s getting it but whatever) and congrats on becoming parents as well. Soon you’ll be the longest reigning tag champs…or did you guys already did that? I can’t remember with what all has been going on.

Roxi, thank you for doing everything you did for me since we’ve met. It means a lot you’d be willing to help out. You’re a strong competitor in the ring. You’re good competition and you never give up. Honestly Roxi, I see a lot of me in you. I see someone who is a leader, who’s sacrificing of things. You truly are a hero Rox. Believe me when I say that. You’re a woman with a heart of gold in and out of the ring.

Keira, don’t kill anyone please. You’re too good for that stuff. You do remind me of Rachel though. You two can get angry and when you are violent stuff happen. At times you can’t control it but at the end of the day…you’re still Keira. You’re just as talented as Roxi and Keira; I give you tons of credit for dealing with all the crap you get. I also give you credit for never giving up in the ring or out of it. I’m proud of you… Keira remember something…be the best you can be.

Ladies…this is my good bye.

Static!

 Book 1: Crimson Blitz
Chapter 15: Give me more
~Part 1: The News! (NP: “Lightning’s theme song” from Final Fantasy XIII)~
Melanie Gabrielle sat in her office alone. She had lost last match to Mercedes but she wasn't dwelling on it. It was an honorable fight and that made it sweeter for her.The two Bombshells stole the show and they knew it. Right now she had switched gears to this week. Her and Connor would be facing Alexis Edwards and Steve Ramone this round.

Mel knew that it was important she won and that Steve and Alexis were no joke. It seemed the Clan couldn't get enough of the Nobdies. They teamed together with them and faced them. Oh how fate was werid with this. Mel didn't care, she knew Connor was skilled. The two of them work perfectly together and they'd prove it again.

Marie: Mrs.Gabrielle, you have a call on line one.

Mel: Thanks Marie!

Mel picked up her phone and answered it.

“Hello? Mrs.Gabrielle?”

Mel: Yes this is her.

“Ah good. My name is Johnathan Brooks and, I'm calling because my company and I wanted to know if you would like to have a book written about you and your family.”

Mel had to blink. She wasn't sure if she had heard him correctly or not.

Mel: A book...on my family?

Johnathan: Yes! Mrs. Devereux if I may call you that; your story is very fascinating! Many people are inspired by you all. I mean Ms.Abaadon is seen as a feminist icon, Ms.Rosangela is seen as a role model for the GLBT.

Mel had to blink at that. She had no idea how much of an impact they'd have.

Mel: Oh my God! I didn't realize this.

Johnathan: I know the magi-blood don't dwell on their fame for the most part. I understand that. So what do you say?

Mel was about to answer but the door to her office opened up. Walking inside was Sam.

Mel: Mr.Brooks you have a deal!

Johnathan: Thank you Mrs.Gabrielle, I will have my lawyer contact you with the contract in a few days.

Mel: Thank you.

Mel hung up and Sam had a curious look on his face. Mel calmly got up. She smiled at him and ran over hugging him

Mel: We're having a book written about  us!

Sam: Are you serious!?

Mel: Yes! Oh my God, Sam, you won't believe this. Mr.Brooks had called and gave some examples of what all we’ve done.

Sam: This is amazing. Congrats Mel.

Mel: What's wrong?

Sam: Nothing...you're not going to tell them.

Light bulb!

Mel: No, no! That is up to you.

Sam nodded and Mel returned to her desk.

Sam: So did you hear about Rei and Luce?

Mel: If it's about Claude then yes.

Sam sighed and shook his head as he sat down.

Sam: For eff sakes! No way in hell would I allow me and you to do that.

Mel chuckled.

Mel: Nor would I. What we do behind closed doors is our thing.

Sam: They don't need to know about our sex life.

Both Mel and Sam laughed.

Mel: That's true!

Sam: You know people are doubting you.

Mel: Oh I know… oh I know and I have a plan.

Sam: You're not about to use your abilities right?

Mel smirked.

Mel: Oh it's not that...it's not that.

Sam: What is it though?

Mel: Where’s my sword?

Sam blinked and sighed knowing what she was referring to. Sam walked over to the wall and pressed in his code. He grabbed her sword and tossed it to her. Mel took it out and looked at the blade. A dark smirk played on her face as she got up from the desk.

Sam: Are you sure you want to do this?

Mel: Damn right I do!

~Part 2: Causing a black out (NP: “Courtesy Call” by: Thousand Foot Krutch)~
Mel went to see Claudia Seraphina in Russia. The younger Seraphina had received a call from Melanie before and Claudia had a feeling. Claudia sat down in her living room with Melanie sitting across from her. The topic was on inducing a blackout. The blackout would cause Mel to be more violent than normal. Claudia protested.

Claudia: Do you remember what  happened last time?

Mel: I know Claudia but…

[color#8b0a50]Claudia: Think about this first![/color]

Mel nodded as her mind went to the past.

Back in Denmark shock had set in for Mel. The door to her bed room was locked and her husband was trying to get in from the other side. Mel blocked out his voice as her knees were placed under her jaw. The coldness in the air made her mind scream loudly. She knew she had done wrong and that Sam was right. She knew that maybe this wasn’t a good idea. But Mel also knew she shouldn’t take any of Dorn’s crap. Mel had Norse in her blood and Dorn had manipulated that in her. Mel lost control and she hadn’t for over two years now.

Sam: Melanie let me right now please!

She said nothing. It wasn't long before Roxi arrived to meet Samuel, a look of concern on her face.

Roxi: Sam... what is going on?

Sam: Something’s wrong with Mel. It’s like she’s in shock or something. I’m trying to get her to open the door but she won’t answer me or anything. She’s blocked me out mentally and it’s like something has a grip on her.

Roxi: Let me see if I can help her.

Roxi calmly walked to the door and knocked.

Roxi: Mel... are you okay? It's Roxi... I'm just here to talk.

Mel felt her back start to flair again. Mel let out a loud scream of pain and she felt herself tip over to the side. Mel couldn’t speak verbally but both Sam and Roxi could hear her mind clear as day.

Mel: No! It’s supposed to be gone! He isn’t supposed to have a connection with me! It burns!

Roxi looked over a Samuel, very concerned.

Roxi: Sam... we have to get in there...

Sam: That damn scar on her back was supposed to be gone Roxi. I checked her back and it was gone. I don't understand what's going on...do you think he's the reason why she snapped?

Roxi: It must be... that scar... there must be something to get rid of it or... make it stop... Do you know of anything?

Sam: No don't. Did Mel ever tell you what had happened that she got that?

Roxi: The scar is new to me. The only thing I can think of is when Amy helped me... get rid of a demon I had inside me. If there's... something inside her...

Sam: No demon, she can’t be a mutate blood because of the magi-blood colour she is. Mel ended up getting that scar from Anisim Seraphina the night of the fire. She had went to see if everyone was out. Saw her Uncle dead from the beams and his flesh burning. Mel ended up falling through a hole and saw Anisim kill her Aunt in front of her eyes. When she was about to get out of house the fire cause that scar. He had used magic to cast the home ablaze. Lucy in the meanwhile has a scar on her gut from a year or two ago. Anisim had found one of the safe houses and ended up trying to kill his own daughter. Yeah that scar basically gives him a connection and Mel would get nightmares and it was awful! Hearing my wife screaming on the top of her lungs at three in the morning, her running to the bathroom throwing up blood. It stopped after it vanished…till now. I’m wondering if most of it’s gone and some remains.

Roxi: hmmm... It has to be something along those lines. We have to get in there, I... I fear that this is going to get a lot worse if we don't.

Sam: I’m trying to think of something.

The two heard footsteps coming from the stairs and they look up. Athena stood at them and walked down them slowly looking at her Father and “Aunt”.

Roxi: Uh, Sam... who are they?

Sam: What do you mean?

Roxi: I... uh... don't know who this is...

Sam: Oh! This is my daughter Athena.

Athena walks over to the two and looks at them both.

Roxi: Hello Athena.

Athena: Hi Aunt Roxi…Daddy.

Sam got onto her level to make eye contact with her.

Sam: Sweetheart why are you up?

Athena: No sleep.

Sam: You can’t sleep? Why not.

Athena sighs and shook her head. She turns and walks over to the door. Athena reaches up and grabs the handle. She turns it and the door opens. Athena looks at them and walks in shaking her head once more. Athena walks over to her Mother.

Athena: Momma.

Mel looks up at her.

Roxi: Mel? Are you okay?

Sam: Mel can we come in?

Mel: Where am I? What happened?

Mel: I know, I know I couldn’t remember anything. I know I nearly killed some people but Claudia I need an induce for this. Listen! I know the risk and everything but if I don’t-

Claudia sighed loudly.

Claudia: Alright fine, but I’m not at fault okay?

Mel nodded as Claudia walked over to her. Claudia touched Mel’s forehead and started to chant in Russian. Mel screamed loud feeling pain shoot into her head. Claudia looked down at Mel with a look of sympathy. Mel grabbed her head as she screamed again. Claudia stopped chanting after a few minutes and Mel’s eyes changed. They changed more cat slit like.

Mel: Tak…

Claudia: You’re welcome Queen Gabrielle. Just be careful with what you’re doing. I don’t need you getting into some deep shit.

Mel nodded and got up from the sofa she was on. Melanie quickly left the house and Claudia grabbed her phone.

Claudia: Hello Sam? Um…we have a problem!

Mel: They will pay for their ignorance…
~Part 3: My thoughts be bloody (NP: “If I had a heart” by: Fever Ray”)~
Light singing could be heard from behind the door of the Angel Clan’s locker room. The door slowly opens and sitting alone in the room was Mel. Her earbuds played on loop the theme song to Vikings. In her hands was her sword. The blade showing her reflection as she focused away from the world. The look in her eyes were of one of a storm. One of the past and one of  the Vikings. It was this time Mel was end up hearing chanting in her mind, drums beat through her heart and, her soul was singing songs of the Norn.

Mel: “If I had a heart I could love you
If I had a voice I would sing
After the night when I wake up
I'll see what tomorrow brings”

Mel sheaths the sword in its holder and sits back.

Mel: Hello there Alexis, Steve...I have a lot to say but the major lesson is this:
“Don't doubt me”.

People who do, end up regretting it after. Go ahead and cry on how you think Connor won us the match. How you think you’ll make me give up. How you think this and that…it doesn’t matter what you think in all honesty. You two don’t pay attention apparently. I mean people said the same thing when I was going for my first big title. They’d say “She’s not going to be focused.” “Oh how can she when she’s more focused on the Band?” “Oh how can she when she’s focused on Dorn?” “How can she when she has a title match at SCW?”

I’ll tell you this:

Don’t doubt me.

Don’t ever doubt me because I, time and time have proven everyone wrong. Ever since I’ve started my wrestling career and hell even since I was a child I’ve been doubted. I’ve been told that I wouldn’t live past my teen years, which I’d never achieve anything in my life. I proved them wrong and ladies in my own right I’m already a Queen. I’m ready to go out there and kick both your asses with Connor by my side. You see the two of us are hungry for gold and I’ve moved on from what happened last week. You two I guess are stuck in the past, thinking maybe this will be easy. That I’ll end up costing us the match. Well guess what…place your bets on who gets this sword stuck up their arse. I’m willing to break you both in this match and Connor would be more than happy to agree with me on that! If we’re thinking the same thing it’s simple. I know they’re a challenge. They’ve proved that but we need to strike now. We don’t run away we fight to the death and prove them wrong. I know I am a hell of a leader and I’m not struggling. No I’m planning. I bid my time and I focus on the task at hand. I’m not failing this time and Connor and I will move on!

I’m always hearing how we’re the underdogs, how our opponents are better than us. Not today! I know that I got lucky by having Connor on my side and I thank fate for that. Connor is a hell of a partner and he’s like me. A fighter! You say you will end up winning this…I say different. Connor and I are going to go out to the ring and take the fight to you. This match is going to be a close one for sure. We have four wrestlers who are going to try to rip each other’s spines out to win. Do I doubt you two? No I do not. I know what you guys can do, I have studied and I am ready for this match.

There's a minefield in my head right now, jagged words and pitfalls and I'm trying my best eggshell walk so I don't set something off. There's... like... this delicate balance right now, like one of them Vegas acts where the guy is spinning plates an' there's fine crystal stacked on top an' you're just waiting for gravity to kick in 'fore the crash. Always wince when I hear something break in a restaurant - Pavlovian conditioning, I guess. For a long time, I was always there, y'know? In that moment where you hold your breath an' cringe on instinct. Stuff breaks. Records. Bones. Trust. Everythin', y'know? And the guy who wrote Fight Club wrote that thing  about how on a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero' an' he really shoulda just said 'if you give it enough time, something will break. I mean aren’t you both walking on egg shells? I mean you two hate each other and it’s only a matter of time before tick, tick, boom!

Here's a divide, this big fucking yawning abyss and I always thought I was somehow outside that, I was circumventing it cause of a million other things - thought maybe if I didn't look it in the eye, it'd never really matter to me. Like blankets over your head as a kid. The monsters pass by. Can't see you cause they need that acknowledgement to be real, like without it they're shades passing through and they need to be seen - to be heard - to be substantial, y'know? I was wrong. Death's not the only certainty out there, nope. See... and thanks to whoever put that package together, I got... I got the truth screaming in my ears and it's so loud, so fuckin' loud it's making it real hard to think. They shoulda spun it like fucking prince and pauper cause that's the kinda story people dig, right?

Prince and pauper, gold and copper - they like a story and the more twisty and sensationalist it is, the better. As much as I balk at that, I know we're in the business of being known, out there in the spotlight, our faces and names and slogans plastered everywhere for mass consumption and for market saturation or however you wanna spin it and the Alexis and Steve story's like the fuckin' dead horse getting the once more for old time sake beatin in the limelight steady some back alley it's better suited for.

No games. Not today. No aliases.

Life isn't easy. More often than not, it will take an unexpected turn and fate can strike you at the most inappropriate times. Regardless of how you go about your daily business, your routines can be cut short by that very destiny - if you believe in that sort of thing. It can mess with you and you can fail to understand why it is starting to take it's toll on you but that's life. Some matches can be seen as easier than others. This week certainly is not an easy one for me. I would love for it to be. I'm not particularly feeling 100%, if I'm honest so did I really require the toughest challenge of my career to strike me this week? Not really - but that doesn't mean I am not going to give this my all. While most would likely not admit to such a thing, I'll go ahead and do just that. I don't feel as though that piece of information becoming public is going to alter the outcome of this match in the slightest so that doesn't bother me. Wander, I don't feel great. You'll still get the very best from me though and I hope that you take that seriously. I am being genuine when I say that. It's not bullshit so you're just not going to be able to take advantage.

I'll be the first to admit that my mind hasn't necessarily been in the right place - I have struggled to keep it together. That's nothing new, though. I've always been one to let shit get to me - it bothers me. That's just how my mind works. I do overthink everything - that's always been a huge burden to me. It's messed up a good portion of my life, to be honest - but not my career. When haven't I been able to focus in the ring? I've always found a way to suppress it and made a way to make my upcoming match the focus. I brought that to the forefront of my mind and allowed it to stay there. There has always been an ongoing battle between good and evil - positivity and negativity. The one that ultimately wins in that moment is the one that you allow to win. There was once a time where negativity always won - always. Not anymore. So as usual, I'm ensuring that the positivity wins in the ring - I'm not making the same mistakes I have in the past. There has been a lot of shit messing with me and that essentially comes down to relationships. I'll know that they'll still all be there for me to deal with once my match is done with. So why think of it during? I'll just push all of that to the back of my mind and get the job done.

Sure, that is easier said than done and perhaps some can think I'm just making bold predictions above all else but just take a look back at my career and you'll realize that I haven't let shit get to me before.

Right now though… I’m hearing the Heathen Call and it calls for your blood. Steve, I’ll let Connor deal with you. Alexis…you should know when I’m like this only bad things happen. Ask Keira, asked Dorn and ask anyone else who knows what I’m like when I’m like this. This time though I know that I had a black out. I guess you can say that I’m a bit unstable when I’m like this. I’ll enjoy pinning you or making you tap out like the nobody you are. You’ll stay like this…a nobody while you beg me to stop. You’ll beg and scream but the pleas will go only into space. I guess you only have yourself and Steve to blame for this. I’ll enjoy making you all know why the darker side of me…Chaos should never be out. You should always hope it’s Cosmos but you two will not get mercy or my respect. Poor team FUB: “Fucked Up Badly” and the fact that they will have to go through Hel itself.

Step your game up or you’ll be on the ground. You know I don’t play games and you know that I’m going to tear you a part. I am going to once again show you why I am the best. I won’t be beaten down and I can take whatever you try to give me.

Oh and Connor…Happy Saint Paddy’s day.

Fade to black.

 AUTHOR’S NOTE! Ro and I ended up doing a scene together that wasn’t posted last week cause of reasons. Also thank you to Annie for colabing a CD part as well. Thank you and enjoy the promo.
Book 1: Crimson Blitz
Chapter 13: Meetings
~Part 1: Last week~
The scene comes in outside of the Fallen's large Topanga Beach rental home.  The Angel Clan has just pulled up, and they climb out of their vehicles and come up to the door to be met by the Fallen's Butler, Greene. It was a nice and sunny day out believe it or not for a February day. The colours of the area popped out like an HD television.

"Hello Ladies.  It's very nice to see you again."

Greene looks around at the rest of their group with a pleasant look on his face. Mel and Lucy shakes Greene’s hand and return the smile.

Greene: Ah...  And I see you brought the rest of your party...  Welcome.  Everyone is in the back yard.  If you'll follow me, I'll show you the way.

Before Greene can start to walk, Raynin comes down the stairway and stops him.  She's wearing a black bikini with a sheer black sarong around her waist, and a silver belly chain hangs on her hips.  Her hair is hanging loose. Lucy smiled seeing how her and Raynin had similar styles.

Raynin: Don't bother, Greene.  I was just changing into my swimsuit and I'll take them.

She gestures for everyone to follow and turns to lead them through the house. The place had neutral tone colours in it and the sun made it brighter than it should.

Raynin: It's good to see you, Lucy and Mel.  I know the last time you were here, things were a little... chaotic.  That's just the way it is when we all get together.  You know how family can be.

Mel and Lucy both nod understanding.

Mel: Oh yeah we know all too well. Well good to see you all are doing good.

Lucy: Also thanks for inviting us. The homestead looks amazing.

Mel was dressed in a black and purple ombre dress while Lucy was in a black t-shirt and jeans.

Mel: And also thank you for letting the rest of the kin come with us. Hopefully everyone behaves...or else.

Mel looks at Claude, Rachel's fiance who was already trying to put the movies on some of the ladies. Raynin smirks as she watches Claude, and leans in close to Mel and whispers.

Raynin:  I think you better tell him to chill out...  The only ones who are single are Michelle and Lyrique, but he's hitting on everyone else... And even though the boys haven't said anything yet, they will make themselves known... Especially Nyla's boys...  One's a werewolf, the other's a were-leopard...  And they're highly territorial...  There will be sparks...  Lots of sparks...

Melanie: Hang on...three...two...one.

Rachel: CLAUDE!

Claude runs off and stands next to Rachel knowing that he wasn't about to test his Mistress's patience.

Lucy: He gone, done and fucked up.

Lucy laughs feeling her fangs come out.

Melanie: Plus he's harmless. He knows to stop if Rei starts to yell at him. He doesn't like it when he's punished.

Lucy: Yeah...I'd say what it is but it isn't PG if you catch my drift.

Lucy winks. Raynin chuckles and nods towards Darknyss with a smirk.

Raynin:  I'd think she needs to talk to Darknyss then... She's got a few tricks up her sleeve that I think Rei would like...  And Claude would hate her for.

Lucy: How so?

Now Lucy was interested. She smiled at Raynin and Mel chuckled.

Melanie: Oh I believe it if I heard the rumors correctly.

Raynin called Darknyss over with a smirk.

Raynin:  Hey Lady!!!...  Lucy wants to hear some of your exploits with one of your long terms...

Darknyss was feeding the baby, and she puts him in a bassinet that's under the covered patio and out of the sun.  She wheels herself over and greets the group.

Darknyss:  Hey!  You all made it!!  What were you saying about my long terms, Ray Ray?

Raynin points to Lucy, then at Rei and speaks loud enough for Claude to hear her.

Raynin:  It seems Rei and you have something in common, and Lucy wanted to know a bit more about some of the tricks you use on your more naughty playthings.

Raynin winks at Darknyss, and Darknyss smirks and winks back, raising her voice enough so that Claude can hear too.

Darknyss:  Well...  There is this thing that I do with sensory deprivation, along with a little tease and denial...  You know..  you use headphones, a blind fold, and you chain them up so they can't move or touch anything, then you have your favorite music playing through the headphones, and you stimulate their body in different ways...  either sexually or painfully, or both... but you never let them release...  I like to use ice, a spoon heated in hot water, and a quirt, and I...

One of the kids come up into hearing range, and she switches what she's talking about.

Darknyss: And I use them to make some really good peach iced tea... There's some on the table.  Come on... let's go grab a glass...

The kid looks up at his Aunt and asks a question.

Darnell:  Aunt Lady... What's a quirt?

Darknyss blushes, and her eyebrows go up high. Mel and Lucy bit their lips to not laugh.

Darknyss:  Um... it's a special kind of glass for iced tea, but it's from china.  Stay out of grown folk's conversations, Darnell.  Go back and play...

Athena, Mel’s oldest pops up from out of nowhere with Rogue, her wolf cub riding on top of her head.

Athena: Hi.

Mel smiles and got down to her level to look in her eyes.

Melanie: Athens, where’s your Father?

Athena: Uncle Seb.

Mel nods knowing what she mean. Mel looks over at Darkyness and Raynin.

Melanie: Sam’s talking to Sebastian.

Lucy: You let her bring Rogue?

Melanie: Of course! Rogue can translate for Athena since you know she doesn’t talk a lot.

The wolf pup smiles widely.

Lucy: Ah true, true.

Melanie: Athena why don’t you say hi?

Athena looks at Darkyness, Raynin and Darnell.

Athena: Hi! I’m Athena and this is Rogue.

Mel smiles at her. Darknyss smiles and greets the girl back.

Darknyss:  Hello Athena.  I'm Zatanya, but you can call me Lady.  Everyone does.  This is Raynin.

Raynin leans over and whispers to the wolf pup.

Raynin:  We've got a big wolf too, but he wears human clothing.  Just look for the talk guy named Fallon.  You'll smell him a mile away.  And even though Antonio smells like a big cat, he's cool, so don't bite him or chase him around... unless you're playing with him.

Raynin winks at the wolf pup and smirks again

Rogue: No worries, I’ll behave. I have to watch my magi-blood here. Right Athena?

Athena smiles and nods.

Athena: Ja!

Melanie: Why don’t you go off and play?

Athena: Okay.

Rogue: She says “Okay, but if you need any of us just whistle and we’ll come running. We’ll keep everyone safe.”

(Athena runs off.

Lucy: She’s a good kid.

Mel: I second that. So if I may ask, what is everyone seeing how we all aren’t normal…but then again normal is just an illusion created by man to mind screw everyone.

Darknyss rolls her eyes and nods.

Darknyss:  For us, it's the so called "normal people" who are the most non-normal.  But then... normal is in the eye of the beholder.  So, here's the rundown...  Of the Supes as we call them... for Supernaturals...  Morganna, AKA Diamond... She's a VooDoo Queen.  She is the Granddaughter of one of the most powerful VooDoo Priestesses and former VooDoo Queen of New Orleans.  Her Grandmother could see her potential from before her birth, and foresaw her coming.  She's been trained not just in vodun, but one hundred, forty-five different forms of magic.  She's about as powerful as you can get in traditional and non-traditional magic.  Hence why every other voodoo and vodun practitioner is gunning for her.  But they never even come close.  Being around her is about the safest you can be if you think you're under some kind of magical attack.  And yes, she's placed barrier spells all around this compound and every one of our homes.

Mel listens and so does Lucy. They both didn’t speak not wanting to interrupted Darkyness.

Darknyss:  Diamond, as you're aware of, is dating Jeremiah, who is my fiancee's nephew.  Dark Tiger, AKA Sebastian, and my sister's husband, Giant Tiger, AKA Doug, underwent a few... changes after a spell Diamond did on them at their requests.  The spell was to help them harness their inner beasts, and it was interrupted at the end of the spell, so... every now and then...  when they're pushed just so... they get a bit more... feral in the ring.  Some say, it's just their emotions getting the better of them, but we all know the truth.

Almost as if he knew she was talking about him, the mild mannered big man strolls up, dripping water after having been in the pool and crouches beside her and kisses her softly.  He pulls out a bottle of sunblock and starts to put it on Darknyss's exposed skin with a gentleness that his large size makes almost unrecognizable.

Dark Tiger:  Hello my lovely lotus blossom.  Don't stay out in the sun too long.  You're still sensitive, and I don't want you to get sick.

Darknyss nods and kisses him again, then he runs off, howling, and you hear a huge splash in the background.

Darknyss:  Yeah, I know, you'd never know it if you didn't see it yourself.  Then there's Nyla...  Along with her pack, Anito, Antonio and Fallon.  Nyla's what has been deemed a Pan-were.  Her father did genetic experimentation with her DNA before she was born, and spliced it with an array of were-animal genes.  So far, she doesn't know how many she has in her, but she knows she has werewolf and wereleopard, along with werepanther in her.  And yes, there are differences between wereleopards and werepanthers.  the panthers don't have spots.  As Raynin said before, Anito is the werepanther, Fallon is the wolf, and Antonio is the leopard.  Yeah, I know... where's the werebear when you need one, huh.  Did you know, there actually are werebears, and they call themselves Bruins?  But... that's the pack for you...  They're all in this polyamorous relationship that I envy... I know if anyone else touched my DT, I'd rip their eyes out.

Darknyss looks up at the sun, then as she hears the baby starting to fuss, motions for everyone to follow her, and moves them out of the sun and back under the covering for the patio.  She smiles down at her son, then gives him a pacifier, and he goes back to being the happy, kicking and smiling baby he was.  She offers everyone a drink, putting on a big, black floppy hat to go with the black crocheted coverup she's wearing over her own one piece bathing suit, then takes a drink of her own and goes back to telling everyone's background.

Darknyss:  Then there's Raynin here.  Raynin's Abuella, who is an amazing woman I might add...  She makes the most amazing floutas...  Mmmmm, Abuella's floutas...  Wait..  What was I saying?  Oh yeah...  Abuella was into Santeria when she was younger...  Think of it as a Mexican version of voodoo...  And the leader of this Santeria cult put the soul of her demon spawn child into Raynin when she was born.  We call it, The Other...  cause Raynin says it looks like another version of her, only... more strange.

Raynin nods and shrugs.

Raynin:  When I see The Other in the maze of my mind, it wears my face to hide it's own.  Awww, don't get mad... You're jusssssst mad that I wear it better than you do...  Would  you just shut up??!!  No one is talking to you!!  Why don't you make me, you worthlessssss little moussssse!!  Well, maybe I will!!

Raynin suddenly goes still and doesn't move.  She just sits there, staring off into space.  Darknyss sighs and gestures towards Raynin.

Darknyss:  Sorry about that...  The Other tends to pop up at the wrong place at the wrong time... I'd think they're having a little discussion about improper timing...  So... Back to the Supes...  Then there's Gothika...   Gothika's backstory is a bit more... complicated, because we only just found out more about it.  It turned out, and ex-boyfriend of hers, kidnapped her at the height of her career when we were in the AWO together.  He kept her for like six months, and we had search parties out looking for her and everything.  He violated her in every way...  Literally violated her.  It turned out he was a vampire and a scientist.  He wanted to use her for an experiment to see if he could turn himself into a day-walker so he could become the most powerful vampire in his kiss.  Oh, if you didn't know... a kiss is what a vampire group is called...  Anyways...  He injected her with a mutated version of the vampire virus he'd cultivated from his own body, and the bodies of other supernaturals he'd captured and experimented on.  Though, she's mainly a vampire, she's not like others because she never died... She's the first true living vampire that ever existed in his kiss.  She is a true day walker, as you can see...  All of the things that injure a vampire she's immune to... She found out some of what the strain was mutated with... from werewolf, phuka, swan-mane, jin... even a bit of fae.  Anything he could get his grubby little hands on, he spliced it with the virus, and infected her.  She's got the thirst, though... and it's insatiable.  It's why she's so skinny.  She can survive on human food, but it never cuts the thirst.  Nothing does for her.  Even when she gorges on red... All it does is make her want it even more.

Darknyss looks at Gothika with concern as she lays out in the sun, warming herself.

Darknyss:  The worst part of it is... She despises what she's become, because it was forced upon her.  It cost her everything... It cost her the title she had held for almost a year... It cost her the man she loved... And it cost her the child she was pregnant with when he abducted her.

Melanie: Oh damn I’m so sorry.

Lucy: I know how it feels in a way…becoming something you didn’t ask to be and not having a say.

Lucy sighs and tries to smile. Mel quickly tries to change the subject.

Melanie: We’ve known Dark Tiger and his nephew for almost four years now actually. We were in a wrestling company together called ECCWF which changed into PWU. I can say he’s a good and honorable person. I’m happy he has found happiness.

Lucy: Yeah he deserves it.

Mel: Also is that everyone? Just making sure cause Lucy over here is going to probably write all this down later.

Lucy playfully hits Mel’s upper left arm.

Lucy: Suka.

Mel: No need to swear at me in Russian now!

Darknyss nods with a yawn and a stretch.

Darknyss:  That's all of the Supes.  The rest of us are just considered 'not normal' for putting up with all of the supernatural weirdness.

Darknyss chuckles and shakes her head.

Darknyss:  I kid... I kid...  Some say I'm not normal because I've always been extremely strong.  I can benchpress three hundred pounds, and I was the longest reigning AWO triple champion, holding the Women's, the World and AWO Championships.  Not just against women either, but then, I'm sure DT has told you all about that.  Lyrique is an amazing fashion designer.  And she's got an abnormally smart mouth...

Lyrique calls from the pool.

Lyrique:  I HEARD THAT!!  AND I DON'T DENY IT, I OWN IT!!

Both Mel and Lucy couldn’t help but to laugh.

Lucy: And then you have us…

Melanie: Oh sweet merciful Jesus; yeah you got the magi-blood who are well…Lucy why is this still hard to explain?

Lucy: I dunno! You tell me Mel! I mean for bleep sakes; your essence was the one who made us all basically in the beginning.

Mel looks at her and shakes her head.

Mel: Hey now! C’mon I’m trying my best. Plus aren’t you the wisdom angel?

Lucy’s eyes turn red from anger.

Lucy: Shut up.

Mel: I win! So yeah any questions about us? I’ll try my best on answering whatever.

Raynin shakes Lucy's hand and smiles big at her.

Raynin:  Awesome sauce...  Oh, and soon, you'll really see why everyone says I'm crazy... I've even got the certificate from the insane asylum to prove it.

Gothika jumps up and inspects all of the kids plates and claps her hands.

Gothika:  Alright... You kids did very well.  Everyone ate their veggies...  So that means it's dessert time!!  Who wants to help me in the kitchen?

Every kid's hand goes up, and they all chant, 'Me me me!!!' bouncing in their seats excitedly.

Gothika:  Okay, everyone in the kitchen!!  Let's go!!

Darknyss grins as the herd of children take off at top speed towards the kitchen.  She shakes her head and chuckles.

Darknyss:  You know... If we don't go with them, we won't get any dessert...  Come on... Let's go...

The group stands up and everyone heads towards the kitchen to get dessert with the children as the scene fades out...

~Part 2: Meeting Connor~
Paris, France: The Succbui, Uriella’s night club set our scene as it started to open for the night. Thankfully there wasn’t a whole lot of traffic in the place. Uriella Abaddon was behind the bar serving up the few people who were in it and it was a Thursday after all. Uri knew that there wasn’t going to be a whole lot of people. Her long blonde hair was tied up as she was in rip jeans a black tank top and black heels.

The door to the club opened and Melanie walked in. Her hair was down and she was in purple cocktail dress and matching colour heels. Mel strolled over to the bar and sat on one of the stools. Uri walked over and smiled at her.

Uri: Where’s Sam?

Mel: He’ll be here soon. His Dad summoned him.

Uri: Ew! Oh and here.

Uri sat a glass of mead in front of her and Mel smiled at her. Mel took a sip from the glass.

Mel: Sweet Jesus! Honey and strawberry, did you make this?

Uri shook her head no as the door to the club opened once again. Stepping through the doorway, his attention mostly on looking for a familiar face, Connor Murphy walks inside dressed in a pair of dark jeans and a heavy hoodie under a rather beat up leather jacket.  Approaching the bar where Melanie is sitting, he leans forward to look over the offerings, peers at Mel’s glass then ask for a beer.  Once he sips at the offered drink, he turns and looks at his partner.

Connor Murphy:   Thanks for the invite.  Guess you want to get inside here huh?

Tapping the side of his head, he smirks slightly as he straddles the barstool and takes a longer drink of his beer.
Connor Murphy:   Smart idea but question for you?  Why here?  I mean aren’t there any good bars back stateside?

Mel smiled at him.

Mel: It's simple really if you think about,. I trust this place, it's safer than most and the owner is my younger half-sister who would basically give you a discount on drinks.

Connor Murphy:  Discount on drinks is a good thing.  And I get the trust thing but seriously when it comes to wrestling, it’s in the ring that is where I feel safe.  So teaming with me…thoughts feelings?

Turning the conversation from him to her, Connor narrows his eyes as he leans over to listen to what her reaction to the pairing is.

Melanie: Different. I normally don’t team with anyone outside of my family. So I’m actually going to enjoy this myself…what about you?

Connor tips his glass and swallows the last dregs of his glass then holds it out for a refill.

Connor Murphy:  I'm definitely looking forward to this as well.  But to be honest, I was kinda worried about who might be my partner.  You know that I'm in the Nobodies and really if you look at it, maybe the best person I should be teaming with would be Alexis.  But I've seen good things from you and trust me when I tell you that I ain't about to let you down.  I want to get my shot at the big title and when we win this tournament, then I am going to take it.  

Uri fills his glass up and listens to them both.

Melanie: Thanks and I won’t let you down either. I want to win this tournament for the same reason, get that shot and you know win the damn thing. I know Sam’s a challenge but I’m up for it. I know this tournament is going to be bloody and hell, I did hold the Bombshell Roulette Championship at one point so I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty if need be.

Connor smiles at that comment.

Connor Murphy:  Good attitude to have, especially considering who we have in the first round.  The new Bombshell Internet champ and Derek Thorne.

Mel nods.

Melanie: Yeah I heard about that. I think it’ll be interesting to say the least. At least we got some good competition this round.

Connor Murphy:  Not just good competition Mel , I can call you Mel right?.

Connor raises his eyebrow questioningly but continues without her answer.

Connor Murphy:   They are great competition.  She’s the current champ and Derek I have seen before back in NXT.  I can’t remember if he was a full fledged member but I know he knows a wristlock from a wrist watch.

Mel laughs.

Mel: Well played and yes you can. Everyone calls me Mel. Right Uri.

Uri: Oui.

Mel: I know we’ll have to be careful for sure. Can’t take our eyes off them for a second. I’ve seen Mercedes in action but not Derek.

Connor Murphy:  If you keep your eyes on Mercedes, then you let my peepers keep track of Derek.  After all, he gets tagged in I am the one that has to face him.  

Connor smirks as he rubs his hands together with a smile then reaches for his glass.

Connor Murphy:   A toast then.  To the start of a beautiful partnership.

Mel raises her glass.

Mel: Also to a bright future with gold.

Connor smirks widens as he clinks his glass to hers.

Connor Murphy:   My favourite colour.

~Part 3: Blog it up~
Melanie: Morning Clanmates!
So as you know I’m teaming up with Connor Murphy against Mercedes Vargas and Derek Thorn. Now I had gotten a text from Connor earlier so I’ll end up talking on Mercedes while he talks about Derek. Now for one I don’t know a lot on Derek, the man is a mystery so really Connor…good call.

But to Derek, just because I’m not fully certain on who you are doesn’t mean I’m taking you lightly. No it would be ignorant to do such. Trust me this isn’t my first match or last. Just be prepared because Connor and I want the win.

Of course though you have your partner who wants the win as well. And well this is the first meeting between myself and Mercedes. So hello there Mercedes and congrats on the win as well.

I can say that I do respect you. I mean you are talented and holding a championship proves that. Now I might not have faced you before but I do know how good you are. Honestly this isn’t sucking up this is the truth. If I came out and said you suck and you’re a fake champ that would be such a lie you’d think the boss slapped me with a pole.

I can say I’ll enjoy the challenge though. You go in day in and out and show you’ve worked hard. You proved it at the Pay-per-view. I know Connor and I have to step up seeing how there is a champ in this. I know we’re going to go and fight hard but at least we’re not fighting to take an enemy down. For us I see this more as respect between two teams. We’ll show sportsmanship that’s not a question. I may have not faced either of you but I can’t wait!

I’m nervous and you don’t hear me say that often. Maybe this match will help us both, I mean we’ll learn something new but it could open new doors for us.

But me saying that does that make you think I’m arrogant; yes it’s a nice goal but one step at a time.  Remember expect the unexpected in this match. I only know one half of it but even in that amount of time Mercedes has grown. It’s like relearning piano or a song, you know what I mean? Yes I do.

I know for fact you’re smart in the ring, it would be a mistake to try to think otherwise. Connor and I will be on our a-game for this one. Now isn’t the time to be letting our guard down, no it’s more or less time for us to be in sync and win this one. We do a have a lot at stake even if it may not seem like it.

This match we need to fight till we take our last breath. No surrender what so ever, we don’t back down and we go hard. No excuses either! I know Mercedes is a take no prisoners person in the ring. That’s good, shows she has a spine and bravery. Also I know people are going to say this:

“Oh why haven’t you touched on the Mean Girls thing?”

That’s been done so many times that I’m scared that Mercedes might lose her cool from it. Plus I never seen the movie nor will I ever. I hate it! So moving on!

Mercedes has changed from that person into someone better. She has matured and no one can take that away from her. She became the Queen for a day, one the Internet Championship. Really all I can say is praise for this girl! She’s a manic on the floor and she’s dancing like she hasn’t danced before.

Now her and Derek are going to be great in the ring. Connor, that means we need to one up that. You see this is the first time we’re teaming. You got a nobody and an angel teaming which sounds weird. But you know the Rebellious Angels are rising through the flames of SCW. Connor and I will be a force you don’t want to mess with. When you see when Connor hits either the Veritas or the Aequitas and when I hit Heaven and Hell you know it’s over. I think fate brought the two of us together knowing we’d be good. Yeah it’s an odd combo but ladies and gents it’ll work indeed.

I trust in my partner like Mercedes will in hers. I know Connor isn’t going to let me down and we do think alike. In all honesty I can’t wait to see this. I want to know how mature, how much better, how evolved our Bombshell Internet Champ has become. I know Connor just wants a fight and he’ll get it with Derek. Eh too bad I couldn’t show him how amazing I’m in the ring first hand by fighting but rules are rules after all.

The four of us want gold but only two can move on. I want that to be Connor and myself…Mercedes, Derek come at us with your all. You’ll need to because both Connor and I aren’t going down without a fight. We both have the will and the ambition to get the job done and believe me on that. I mean I’m not going to cheat but I’m not afraid to bust someone open if they end up pissing me off to a point. Connor…that man will make heads roll fast for sure.

As I sit her typing this I can’t help but to wonder what the SCW fans would think about Connor and I winning? Us taking down the champ and her partner. Honestly I bet in a way people would be shocked. They’d be shocked at the fact that we did what we said and that’s win.

Mercedes, you didn’t win that belt with a fluke like the haters would say. No you won that because the belts chose you and because of your skill. Connor knows I’m looking for a win after the last few matches…but I’m back and better than ever. I’m ready for this match and I’m ready to dominate the competition. Connor I can say he’s ready as well. I can tell that he’s hungry and he’ll be like a wolf and bit the hand if anyone crosses him.

It’s time to let the future roll in. It’s time for us to win and we’re so close but…

We have to wait for the show to prove it. Good luck Mercedes, Derek, Connor let’s kick some ass.

 Book 1: Crimson Blitz
Chapter 12:
“If anyone knew it, I shouldn’t have come out alive during the end of the war. Well technically I did die and the four who basically are gone from this world…well they brought me back. I had felt myself not wanting to fight anymore but I had to. If I didn’t we all wouldn’t be here today.”

Part 1: December 20th.
It was snowing in Denmark and the streets were still. You could hear a heartbeat if you listen good enough and any minute now it would be midnight. That would mean the winter solstice would be amongst them and also that the end of the cycle. Melanie stood out in the middle of the street looking up into the sky as the snow came down slowly. She heard “My Last Breath” as she took in what could be the last time she’d see the sight. The snow crunched under her feet as she walked slowly like she was in a death march. Anytime now the others would be meeting with her. Mel grabbed the candles from her cloak and started to set them up. The yellow one to the west, the red one to the east, the green one to the north, the blue one to the south and the purple in the center.

Melanie: This is it. It could be the last time I see everyone.

Mel looked down and saw a shadow from behind her. Her husband wrapped his arms around her.

Sam: Don’t say that…please don’t say that. I can’t stand if something were to happen to you.

Mel tried to smile.

Melanie: In war death happens.

Sam couldn’t even reply to that. It was tearing him already to know that his wife was like this. He couldn’t even say that she was wrong in that statement. He knew already that it was true.

Sam: I won’t let you die.

Melanie: Don’t worry about me.

Sam: Kinda hard to, I mean you are my wife.

Mel nodded.

Melanie: Thank you Baldur for everything in this lifetime.

Sam: Don’t start with that just yet. Thank me when we’re older and are going to die.

Mel actually chuckled.

Melanie: If you say so.

Sam turned himself so he was standing in front of her.

Sam: Melanie please, listen to me sweetheart. I am not letting you die to him…I would die to keep you safe. I took my vow to keep my wife and children safe and I will do that. I don’t want to lose you again. It would hurt to see you ripped from my arms already. Mel…I do love you; you’re my soulmate. Stop and listen closely.

Mel did as he asked and she heard what he was talking about.

Sam: It would drive me insane to be stuck in silence and not hear them singing anymore. You’re my life and everything.

Mel: And you are mine.

Sam: We’re going into this together and we’re going out together.

Mel was tearing up and she looked into his eyes.

Melanie: Promise?

Sam: I do.

Mel smiled as Sam whipped the tears away from her eyes. He leaned down and the two kiss. It felt like years had passed because of the silence. Sam slowly pulled away from her.

Mel: I wish we could go home.

Sam: Me too. I want to see our children, I want to see them open their stuff on Christmas, them graduating from college and high school, them get married and have kids with their soulmates…and well to have a little one with you.

Mel’s mouth dropped and she blinked.

Melanie: You mean?

Sam nodded.

Sam: It doesn’t need to be now, it can be in the future.

Mel: If we can.

Sam: If we can.

“HEY!”

The couple turned and say the Clan and the Aesir walk over. Also Claude, Hawk, Click, Evander Payne, Amy Drew and Andy Deabs were in tow.

Amy: This is it?

Mel: Yes…any minute now it’ll be midnight and we’ll light the circle to take us there.

Click: Everyone stay alive.

Lucien: Easy for you to say.

Mel smiled at the group taking in the moment. Everyone got into the circle and Lucy tossed both Mel and Click knives.

Mel: I’m so done giving blood for the cause.

Click: To think after tonight it’ll be the last time.

Mel and Click cut their upper arms slightly and walked the circle Mel had made while doing the candles. The blood stained the snow and after they finished the walked to the center. They healed up the cuts and looked at each other.

Andy: That enough?

Mel: It better be! I’m not about to sacrifice myself for all of this.

Everyone laughed as the clock stuck midnight. Everyone went silent and they knew it was time.

Michelle: It’s time…light ‘em!

Phe walked over and lit the yellow candle causing the wind to pick up.

Phe: Air please heed my call, with your steadfast speed bring us to the battle.

Michelle lit the blue one and the snow stopped, the smell of the sea filled the air.

Michelle: Water please heed my call, allow us to travel your seas, bring us to the battle.

Lucien lit the red one. The snow below started to melt.

Lucien: Fire please heed my call, burn away the evil and bring us to the battle.

Lucy lit the green one. The grass started to become a healthy shade of green.

Lucy: Earth heed my call, shield us from harm. Bring us to the battle!

Rachel lit the last candle. The circle glow a bright white.

Rachel: Spirit heed my call! Keep us safe in the battle!

Mel opened the book and her eyes turn full white.

Melanie: EGO dico super quinque elementum : Incendia , Aer , Unda , Terra quod Phasmatis. Ego , primoris prognatus dico in vos pro tonight. EGO scisco ut vos suffragium nos quod sino nos praecessi ut mei quod Ra's vix regnum. Is est vicis pro denique pugna , terminus nostri cycle. May EGO quaeso a bona pro nostrum tutus reverto , pro silenti etc ut they reperio pacis in afterlives. May vos opus nobis ut evinco malum nos es obvio quod nobis ut effrego cycle tandem. Ego Cosmos quod Chaos scisco is vestrum! Sic is vadum exsisto , sic mote is exsisto amen!

(I call upon the five elements: Fire, Air, Water, Earth and Spirit. I, the first born calls on you for tonight. I ask that you aid us and allow us to go to mine and Ra's scared realm. It is time for the final battle, the end of our cycle. May I ask for a blessing for our safe returns, for the dead that they find peace in the afterlives. May you work with us to defeat the evil we are to encounter and for us to break the cycle at last. I, Cosmos and Chaos ask this of you! So it shall be, so mote it be amen!)

The hair on everyone started to blow upwards. Sam grabbed Mel’s hand and lightly squeezed it. Within a blink of the eye the group vanished.

Part 2: December 21st
Sam held his wife in his arms crying. His wife laid dead from Anisim’s attack. The room started to crystalize from this as everyone was scared now. If the first born dies the cycle restarts. Sam cried out in pain from seeing this. Anisim laughed darkly.

Anisim: It’s over! I won!

Lucy: You idiot! You don’t get it if she dies the cycle restarts! We all lose!

Sam: Listen God please…please bring my wife back. She can’t die yet…please I need her. We all do. You have her a second chance and she knows she has a lot left to do. If you take her from us you’ll never get to see what your fruits bloom into. Please…

Anisim raised his sword up and his army was ready to strike everyone down when Mel’s eyes shot open. Mel slowly got up and the blood that was coming from her stopped flowing out.

Anisim: What?! No! This isn’t possible!

Melanie: Oh it is! My friends, my family weren’t going to let me die that easy you bastard! I wanted to give up, I’m so tired. I don’t want any more death, anymore blood being spilled, anyone else being in pain from this. No more war, no more fighting, I want nothing but peace. My will is too great for me to die now and they reminded me of that. Thing is Anisim…or should I say Kuk, thing is I remember…and I’M NOT SCARED OF YOU ANYMORE!

Mel started to glow grey and a staff appeared in front of her. Mel grabbed onto it and spun it.

Anisim: Fire! Kill her.

Nothing happened.

Anisim: Fire…FIRE DAMN IT!

“We do not serve you anymore.”

“You have used us for the wrong things.”

“It is time for a Pax, a time of peace.”

“I will not allow anymore premature deaths.”

“We are with the first born.”

From behind Mel came the five elements. Fire looked like Stefan, Water looked like Robert, Air looked like Tanja, Earth looked like Katherine, and Spirit looked like Serenity. Anisim let out a scream of anger.

Anisim: You dare to challenge me.

Melanie: It’s over for you. Everyone let’s do this together this time…united.

Everyone let out a battle cry as they went to finish the fight.

“I decide my own fate. I defied the fates and I’m still standing. It’s time for celebration, it’s time for another fight and, it’s time for me to live life.”

Part 3: December 22nd~
Fireworks shot off after the war had been won. Everyone in the different realms had shown up for this and it's only been about two hours since the victory took place. Different colours filled the air while everyone watched. Mel and Sam watched from a balcony. Everyone was smiling and for the first time in their lives...everything was so peaceful. A red one lit up the sky.

Mel: We did it.

Sam: Yes we did my love.

Mel smiled up at him.

Mel: Though I did die…

Sam: But you're here now.

Mel nodded.

Mel: Yeah...I am and by a miracle. You know I saw my Aunt, Uncle, Tanja and Stefan. I thought Amy's Mom was with us there as well.

Sam: She might have been.

Mel: You know I didn't want to come back at first.

Sam: I'm sure glad you did though.

Mel: Yeah...I had to be coaxed though.

Sam: I'm sure my love.

Mel: Well now...we're here. We're alive, still standing and the world is ours to live in.

Sam: Damn right!

Mel kissed him and Sam kissed back.

Sam: Love you.

Mel: I love you too. I guess you'll get what you want. To see our children have a great Christmas.

Sam: And that makes me so happy.

Mel: I know same here...same here. Sam may I ask you a question?

Sam: Sure thing.

Mel gets on one knee and smiles at him.

Mel: I can't believe I'm asking this...But I know we haven't been married for a year but will you marry me...again?

Sam: You know I will.

Mel gets up and kisses him.

Mel: Look at everyone.

Sam: They're all happy.

The people below them start letting out chants, battle cries, cheers of victory. Mel smiled happily knowing that everyone was free now. They could live their lives free from fear.

Mel: Yes...yes they are.

Sam kisses her.

Mel: Let's join them.

Mel took Sam’s hand and the two jump down. They landed perfectly onto the ground and the party was just starting.

~Part 4: January 1st~   
Mel had lost not just the SCW Bombshell Roulette championship but also the UWF Universal Championship. Mel was back home in Denmark watching her Husband play with their eldest child. She sat back and Athena was running and Sam was chasing her. Mel though couldn’t believe that the chandler in her dining room had crash. It had happen a few days ago and if Mel didn’t move in time she could have been crushed.

Melanie: I may have lost my last two matches but here’s the thing. Mikah didn’t cheat to beat me. She won fair and square and I’ll admit that! She didn’t need her Father to come out and cheat for her to win. She didn’t need her Father to come out and nail me causing me my championship. Sure I’m mad as hell but in due time I’ll get my vengeance. I know I need to focus for this match. It’s a lethal lottery tag team match and my God this is interesting. I’m teaming with Traci Patterson against Sam Marlowe and Veronica Taylor. I have no idea why but I get the feeling that I’m up against the wall in this one. My partner is doubting me. Sam is great in the ring and same with Veronica.

Thing is I’m still stepping up. I shouldn’t be doubted because I know how to put my emotions aside to get the job done! It’s a new year and well it’s time to pull a win out. Good luck ladies.

(OOC: Sorry everyone, I’m currently feeling ill and I’m really tired.)  

 WARNING: Well character death (Nothing gory or anything like that though!), talking about cancer. If you can't stomach please don't read this promo.

Book 1: Crimson Blitz
Chapter 9: Anthem of the Angels

~Part 1: The wake (NP: Anthem of the Angels by: Breaking Benjamin)~
Friday the 13th took another person and the sky in Québec City started to cry. It was already hell in the world but the Magi-blood it got even worse. It was the 16th and the Lépine Cloutier Funeral Home had a wake going on. Mel had paid for it all; she was the last person to see him alive, the last to see him take his final breath. He had died in her arms and secretly she felt guilty about it.

Different magi-blood from around the world had come to pay respects to one of the royals. In life Stefan Lajoie was known as Zeus in the magi-blood world. The King of the Greeks, the French-Canadian became close to the Clan and hell dated Uriella Abaddon for a period of time.

For Uriella she was a wreck after what had happened on the 13th. It was the combo of two things that made her not sleep the night before. Her husband Andy Deabs was with her and he was scared she’d relapse into her eating disorder. Uriella looked like a wreck but felt like Hell had crushed her.

Claude was losing it. He lost his twin brother and Rachel had to stay strong for them both. When he heard the news he lost control of his abilities and nearly made his family slip into comas for it. It was one touch by Rachel had calmed the beast down before he could have caused damage. Claude was uncontrollably crying and sobbing.

Claude: No! Why?!

Rachel: I…I don’t know. But I’m never leaving you till the day I die. I vowed your brother that I would take care of you.

Michelle and Evander were on the otherside of the parlor. Michelle didn’t have the bright sparkle of the sea in her eyes.

Michelle: I’ll be okay.

Evander: Don’t hide your emotions, it’s okay.

The rest of the Clan and the Aesir were around as well.

Lucy: Lise what do you mean by his fate was tampered with?

Lise: I mean he wasn’t supposed to die till the children were in college. Something tampered with fate and I felt it. I was talking to Professor Clockworkx about it. Lucy I’m worried and it feels like time is standing still.

Lucy: Not good. We’ll figure it out Lise. For now though we need to heal.

Lise nodded as Sam walked in. Everyone looked over and he was by himself.

Sam: She’ll be here soon.

Everyone went back to talking for the meanwhile. Phe walked over to Sam, Sam hugged his sister in law.

Phe: How is she holding up?

Sam sighed.

Sam: Not that good.

Phe: Oh no what’s going on?

Sam: She’s working herself till she drops.

Phe rolled her eyes.

Phe: Her coping mech.

Meanwhile outside Melanie stood alone. She wasn’t ready to go in and her body was close to conversing from the shock of all of this.

He coughed again and she tried not to cry. It would be any time now he would leave this world and she promised to stay with him till the end. She whipped his forehead and she saw him sweat. She hadn’t seen him sweat this much since his last battle. It blindsided them both and now she was at his bed side. Sam allowed her to be and he understood why.

“I heard there is a new highest ranking champion here”

He was out of the wrestling world but kept watching for her. She smiled and got up from the chair, she turned and grabbed the two championships and placed them at the end of the bed.

“Mhm, I got the SCW Bombshell Roulette Championship about a hundred days ago and the UWF Universal Championship…finally.”

He smiled weakly at her.

“I’m proud of you Melanie. You finally did it and you do deserve it. Plus I can’t blame you for showing off, you know that’s what I did. To quote Uri “I’m your longest reigning PWU World Champion…and youngest.”

He coughed hard and Mel saw blood coming from his mouth.

Melanie: I know you are Stefan.

Stefan: Always?

Mel nodded and whipped the blood off of his lip.

She didn’t want to go in but she didn’t have a choice. Everyone was waiting for their leader to show. It was time and Mel felt the wind blow her hair. Mel put up cloak’s hood and stepped inside. The room felt warm but a stale warm. She saw Hawk from out of the corner of her eye.

Melanie: Josh.

Hawk looked up to see Mel standing there.

Hawk: Mel…hi.

He got up and hugged her.

Hawk: How are you?

Melanie: Could be better.

Hawk: I know…me and you both. Click’s here too.

Mel: I figured as much.

Hawk: Go on. They await for their leader.

Mel nodded and walked into the parlor hoping no one would notice her.

He smiled at her and she looked too tired to be doing this. Mel looked up at him and noticed he was in thought. She wondered what was on his mind. Again Stefan turned to her and cleared his throat.

Stefan: ...Says you got married on the news.

Mel bit her lower lip and nodded.

Mel: I did. But honestly no one can and ever will replace you in my heart.

They both knew that was true. He was her first everything and their relationship was mainly a secretive one. She fell for him at first glance and he felt the same. She got together with Dark Tiger while he was with Uriella. One thing after another happened and nine months later Athena was born. It was no secret that those two always had something for each other. They truly did love each other.

Stefan: Well he... or she... better treat you decent.  I can't fight any more now with the cancer at the end point.

Mel chuckled at that first part but her heart ached from the second part.

Mel: I married a man Stefan...I can't believe this still. I mean everything that's happened. I'm sorry I'm crying. I know I shouldn't but you know that I'm just an emotional person.

Mel felt the tears starting to stroll down her face.

Melanie: His name is Samuel, Stefan.

Mel walked in and it felt like a group of Assassins were spotted. All the eyes were on her and everyone didn’t need her to have her hood down to know it was her. The room went silent and they could hear Mel’s footsteps echoed. Mel tried not to look at anyone in the room but her eyes were on the casket. Mel felt like turning around and running but she pressed on. Mel felt someone take her hand and she didn’t need to look up to know who it was. She smiled at her husband and he noticed her eyes turned ice blue with a tear from it.

He touched her face taking the tear off of it. Mel blinked as Stefan tried to smile at her.

Stefan: Is Sam nice?

Mel nodded.

Melanie: He makes me so happy Stefan. He’s perfect…just like you.

Stefan: Melanie, you know I’m far from perfect.

Melanie: In my eyes you always were despite your faults.

She heard him laugh and it made her smile.

Melanie: What’s so funny?

Stefan: You of course.

Mel shook her head.

Stefan: My days were numbered before you met me. You know why I loved fucking you all and getting you all pregnant so much?

Mel: I do but go ahead and tell me again please.

Mel saw him shivering. Mel took him into her arms and tried to keep him warm. It wasn’t easy for her trying to keep her composer as she saw him dying slowly and most likely an agonizing death.

Stefan: So you'd all have a part of me to help you through the loss.  You all connected with me, so I wanted to help you create a new generation of us... hopefully cancer free.

He turned to her, his blue eyes looking into her grey ones.

Mel: I hope so...Stefan can I tell you something. And no I'm not pregnant.

Stefan kissed her and Mel returned it.

Stefan: I love you too. And after this one, I'm gonna go around and any Angel who is willing, is going to get one final fuck, to be able to spread another piece of my existence to the world.

Click had been the first to walk over to her. He had a weak smile on his face and Mel stopped in front of him. Back in the day it was Stefan, Mel and Click that had started their new chapters together. Click hugged Mel tightly and heard her sob.

Click: I know…I know. Josh and I came as fast as we could.

Melanie: He loved you like a brother Gabe.

Click nodded.

Click: Can you show me what happened?

Melanie: Not now, transferring memories like that takes a lot out of me. After I’ll meet up with you and show you…you know I’m scared honestly. What are we going to do?

Mel slowly looks up at him.

Click: The same thing we always do. We fight on Mel…we finish this but together this time.

Mel nodded and walked off.

For her the next part was a blur because of her emotions. The next thing she remembered was her smiling at him.

Mel: I'll always love you...

Stefan: You know I always will as well.

That damn cough made Mel winced in shock. He would get those damn coughing fits and Mel worried he’d kill over from it. No blood came out this time but it didn’t help her emotionally.

Melanie: You alright?

Stefan: As fine as I can be.

Mel could only nod and take his word for it.

Stefan: I have a question for you.

Melanie: Sure what is it?

Next to come up to her was her cousin Amy Drew.

Amy: Melly!

Amy smashed Mel in a hug.

Mel: Can’t breathe Ames!

Amy: Oh sorry.

Amy backed off.

Melanie: Why are you here?

Amy: You need me that’s why.

Mel smiled at her.

Melanie: Thank you…I know Claude’s going to need support as well.

Amy: I know…as much as I hate him and Rozo for kidnapping Kat and tying up Jenn…I’ll at least try talking to him. I mean he has Rei but I get what you’re trying to say.

Melanie: Yeah…thanks Amy it means a lot.

Amy: You’re welcome.

Mel turned and waked off.

He had that serious look in his eyes. Mel knew he was up to something.

Stefan: How did you say your Uncle died again?

Melanie: He willed Anisim his power. He wanted to keep us safe. Why do you ask?

Cough, cough!

Stefan: I was thinking of doing that. I’m dying Mel and it’ll make me die quicker.

Mel: NO!

Mel felt pain strike her heart.

Mel had made it over to Andy and Uri. Mel took out a box and handed it to Deabs.

Mel: Has she eaten today?

Deabs: No I’ve tried but nothing.

Mel: Uriella you have to eat. I don’t need you relapsing or something worse.

Uriella didn’t say anything. Her blond hair covered her face and Deabs sighed.

Uri: Thank you.

Melanie: You’re welcome sweetie…I know you miss him just as much as I do. But remember he wants us to keep fighting. He did his part and now we have to do ours.

Uriella brushed the hair away from her face and smiled at her older half-sister.

Uri: You’re right.

Melanie: Eat up!

Uri opens the box and her eyes light up. Mel chuckles and walks away.

Stefan: Listen you need the power more than I do. I’m going to die Mel, this could make it quicker.

Melanie: What about Athena?! What would she say if hear you say this? What about Gunnar or Harold or Chloe or Stefan jr?!

Mel’s tone grows a bit anger but it backed off understanding why.

Melanie: I’m sorry I shouldn’t have said that.

Stefan: No, I understand why you said that…Mel could you hand me that picture of us and Athena?

Mel looked up and saw it. Mel passed him the photo, the frame was covered in dust.

Mel: I remember this one…PWU had just closed.

Stefan: We both needed that break.

Stefan placed his hand on Athena in the picture. The girl was smiling with the two adults.

Stefan: I’ll miss them…all of them… Melanie take care of them for me please. Forgive me that I couldn’t be with you like I said I would.

Melanie: I already have love.

Hearing her call him that was a bit of a shock. Stefan kissed her and smiled again at her. Mel tried to hold back her tears.

Sam looked at his wife.

Sam: Are you sure?

Melanie: Ja, I have to.

She was nearly there.

Melanie: I am going to do everything in my power to make sure that my hand is raised at the end of the match; whether that means that I have to put you down. No pun intended. You know that this is all business.

Stefan: Good bye Ma reine. Athena I will you my power.

It happened so fast that Mel couldn’t react. She let out a loud scream as Stefan’s lifeless body was in her arms. Mel once again found someone dead in her arms. Mel cried and slowly laid Stefan’s body onto the bed. Mel grabbed her cloak and turned to look at him. She wished he’d move or something but nothing came. Mel felt guilt wash over her as she tried not to let out another scream.

Mel sighed and Sam kept her upright.

Melanie: I miss him Samuel.

Sam: I know you do Mel. But I vowed to keep you safe and I still will. I love you.

Melanie: I will always love you Sam. I promise.

Melanie: Good bye mon Roi, je vais vous voir dans la prochaine vie. Je t'aimerai toujours!

Mel grabbed her phone out of her pocket and dialed a number.

Melanie: Carraway? It’s Melanie…it’s time.

Melanie stopped at the casket and looked down at the man she onced loved…or still does. Stefan laid there motionless and the hood from Mel’s cloak came down. Mel then tossed it off and grabbed a sword from her side. She placed it next to his body and Sam had to hold his wife up. She was close to falling from her emotions.

Melanie: I wish you were still here. I miss you so much that I wish we were able to trade places. But I know I have to fight for all of us. You fought for the longest of time…we both have. I guess it was just your time to go. But I promise you won’t be forgotten nor your death be in vein.

Mel turned to everyone else in the room. Everyone saw the fire in her eyes and stood at attention like the general she is.

Melanie: Everyone get ready to fight. Within a month on the twenty first we could end up dying or being alive! To quote Auron “Now! This is it! Now is the time to choose! Die and be free of pain, or live and fight your sorrow! Now is the time to shape your stories! Your fate is in your hands!” We may have lost Zeus…Stefan…but we don’t lose any more of our family! We are taking the fight to Anisim and his goons! It’s our story and we’ll write it as we want to! It’s our time to rise and fight! Who is with me!?

Everyone in the room cheered loudly!

~Part 2: Backstage (NP: “New Days Dawn” by: Fozzy)~
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Melanie got her hand raised after winning her match at Adrenaline. The referee hands Melanie the Universal Championship belt. As Melanie raises the title we see her husband Samuel Devereux heading to the ring.

Adam Stubbs: Here comes Sam to celebrate with his wife!

Sam rolls in the ring and stands to his feet, he has a microphone from his pocket.

Sam: I don’t wanna ruin your celebration Mel but I want to talk to you, this whole friendly rivalry thing is good but how about at Lethal Brawl we up the ante a little bit. How about we face each other one on one for the first time, since I beat Dorn when he was Champ I think I earned a title shot, what do ya say?

Melanie nods and takes the mic from Sam.

Mel :You’re on!

Mel and Sam shake on it as Adrenaline cuts to commercial break. The two walk to the back together and Bjnor was waiting for them.

Bjnor: Good match Mel.

Melanie: Thank you Bjnor.

Bjnor: So you two are facing each other how does that feel?

Melanie: Different but it should be good.

Sam: I’ll still love her in the end. But Mel I have to ask are you sure you’re ready for Climax Control?

Mel nodded.

Melanie: Yeah…yeah I am. I know I’m still…grieving or whatever it’s called but I have to focus. We all know this. I know if I win this and then move on all the way to the end and win that well you can guess the rest.

Sam: You’re the best at what you do!

Bjnor: That is true; So I have to ask do you have any plans for next month?

The trio started to walk down the hallway.

Melanie: No not yet at least. It’s been quiet for the main part…I’ve begin to think that the storm is about to start. We have a month and a day guys to get ready for this.

Sam: I’m by your side.

Bjnor: Same here. We could use everyone that we can to take Anisim down.

Mel stopped walking and nodded.

Melanie: It’s almost all over you guys. No telling if we’ll be alive or dead by the end of it. No matter what though it ends. I’ll make sure of that for sure! We may have lost our loves ones, our friends, our fellow MBs but we will not lose this war! And your moment of truth is the day that you say "I'm not scared" Well I’m not scared anymore! I’m not scared to possibly die if it means bringing light to tomorrow. I’m not scared to admit who I am and I’m not scared of my fate. I can’t let fear hold me back anymore. You all need me!...Stefan needs me…Tanja, my uncle and aunt as well!

Mel looked down.

Sam: What’s the glowing?

Mel’s necklace started to glow a light blue. It illuminated her face and the necklace slid off of her neck. It floated in front of her. Mel looked down at it and tipped toward her. Mel saw a strain of blue come from it and she gasped.

Sam: Is that a memory strand?

Melanie: It is…
   
The thin strain looked like hair. Mel grabbed it and her eyes turn just as blue as the light was.

~Part 3: Memory (NP: “Swamped” Cover by: The Vitamin String Quartet (Originally by Lacuna Coil))~

Mel had saw herself as only a baby. The person had her in her arms and Mel herself was in a corner watching the scene unfold. On the bed was her Mother, Hel. In baskets next to her would be Gabe and Phe. Mel bit her lip and a tear slide from her left eye as she watched.

Hel: Hello there Melanie…my sweet child of the night.

Mel blinked after hearing that nickname.

Hel: I know you won’t remember my words but I’ll save this for you. I know once you’re older you’ll be more mature to understand this. You and your siblings are special. You all will be part of this amazing group who will determine the fate of your people. You Mel will lead them from the feeling of hell to the lights of heaven. I know you all will grow to be successful.

I wish though I could be a part of it though. We all have our parts but once the last of your siblings are here I have to go away for a long while. I’ll miss you all and I hope you guys won’t get angry with me. I know one day we’ll be together again. I love you, your Father, Gabe and Phe with all my heart.

You need to be ready for a war my daughter, one where you are the key. Do not let anyone discourage you or stand in your way. You all will be wonderful people and a blessing in many lives. Melanie we all depend on you. You are our hope, our chosen one. Even in the darkest of times you have to shine bright like your future. Never doubt yourself…please be the best you can be.

Hel took off the necklace that she had around her neck. She placed it on the infant and Mel saw that it was hers. Mel touched her necklace and then saw two beings a male and a female appear.

“We will watch over her.”

“No one will harm her! Not under our watch.”

Hel: Thank you…both of you.

Mel felt herself starting to come back into reality. When she blinked she saw her husband above her.

Melanie: I saw my Mom…

Sam: And what else?

Melanie: The necklace was hers.

Mel looked down at it.

Melanie: She knew that she had a role in this…that’s why she left also. Sam I know what I have to do now.

~Part 4: Blog (NP: “Unity” by: Shinedown ) ~
Melanie: So yeah my week has been long and hard. In case it wasn’t obvious from what I just did, I’m not in quite the good mood lately. Shocking, isn’t it? You out there might think that I should be moping about or at least acting serious. Truth of the matter is, I was upset at myself. I thought that I had failed him but his twin was right. I can’t save everyone but you know what…I can avenge him. But right now I need to put that on hold. I have to focus because I’m in a triple threat again for SCW’s Climax Control. This week I go against Crystal Hilton and Alexis Edwards. Right now those two need to be scared… very scared.

There is always a calm before the storm… there is always those moments that make people wonder if those said persons will even make it there. Through all of the crawling, through all of the words that were exchanged just to get to that point, once again, opposition decides to raise its head in my direction.

Looking back at how I even got here, to this point to even be writing this, I look at those who talked about me. I look back at those who made it very clear with their words that they were going to stop something that those before them were unable to do; I laugh. They all fell to me.

So where do I start? Oh let’s start with Crystal. Crystal, I have to admit you are a really talented wrestler. You have taken many of SCW’s women to the brink and further. You have taken down many of those women, but you haven’t taken me down.That self-doubt, that conviction, that belief that wondering if you were in over your head…it really spoke to me. Now a lot of people wonder why you’re still in this seeing how you had a shot against Mikah and lost. Thing is I don’t care about that. Go ahead and be in this match because I get more of a challenge.

Now we’ve faced off before for my championship and you lost. You tried though and you did good. I’m not about to talk you down or anything. No I have nothing but respect for you Crystal! I’m well aware of your numerous past glories in regards to championship wins, but that was then. The past. The only ones who bring up past victories as proof of their inevitable win are the ones who are not confident that they can reclaim the gold in the present.

What can you do, Crystal, to bring harm to me? What can you do against someone who can fight through the pain you wish to inflict? Behind the smile and the silence is the heart, soul, and mind of someone unafraid to pull the trigger on an opponent. Really, you should be asking yourself if you’re really ready for this match, Crystal. I may have a killer instinct and I’m not scared to use it. Ask anyone who has crossed me…even ask yourself.

You are a very talented and competitive person… I am very, very impressed, but do not take my admiration of your skills as a weakness or think because I have a certain level of respect for you that I am going to go easy on you. But over the years I have gotten used to being the one touching the flames. You are the one acting as Icarus in this case and having found a way to fly… You seem to be flying dangerously close to the sun… Crystal… You can train your heart out as will I, but as I said it may prove to be fruitful for one of us… You are so young that you can easily bounce back, but I am not one to look at defeat as an ending… Every misfortune is another chance of success in disguise. A little advice for you and all your future endeavors. Can’t sit here and not try to be helpful in some way can I?

When you really think about it, Crystal, this could very well be the big break you need.

Oh but I can’t forget about Alexis!

Here’s the thing: I have no stakes in your little antics. You want to think you’re so important, that you’re so much better than people like Myself and Lucy – people who didn’t just catwalk their way down ramps and take what they wanted like Veruca Salt – fine, whatever, go through life thinking you’re hot shit because you know you’re not shit.  She someone who walks around the federation as if she already owns it. Social media included – doing the same shit but when it comes down to that ring, can the same be said? I have seen what she can, has and will do to anyone who steps up to the plate to challenge her BUT… my thing is though, can she handle me?   

Really Alexis is so full of herself! Don’t you think that I didn’t hear your tweet about me when I won the “Future Star of the year award”; Of course I never replied and you know why? Because you’re like a stray cat, you feed it and they keep coming back. You pay attention to her and she flaps her gums. Really the shit you say is just an eye roller!  I can’t take you seriously to be honest and nor can Lucy.

Honestly, it’s quite a learning experience for you, Alexis. You’ll learn what happens to trash talkers. By now you should know my  little motto and you’re the shining example of WHY she has it. You like to talk trash, you like to parade around like every other bitch around. Good. Talk trash. Talk smack. Talk however you want, just keep talking, it makes you an easier target. You’ll learn. You’ll learn why talk is cheap and therefore everyone that wastes their time talking smack is just as cheap and ineffectual.

You got lucky when you won that championship. You see you didn’t pin Lucy and I hear from her…she’s ready for vengeance. But for now you face me! Someone who has held the Bombshell Roulette championship for over one hundred days. If anyone here should move on it’s me. You can talk all the shit you want you little nineteen year old girl but you should be praying that I don’t tear your soul out. Karma’s a bitch you nobody and it’ll even bite you!

I haven’t lost my touch or edge or anything, and it doesn’t matter how many people you throw at me, I am going to pick them up and throw them right back…right before kicking them right in the face. So go ahead, work together, use numbers if you think it will make a difference. The guy in First Blood had an entire police squad up against him and he went on to make three more movies. And after I’m done making you both look like the fools we all know you are…maybe you’ll think twice about messing with people who don’t want to be messed with. Consider this your only warning.

I’m winning this and to Roxi or Keira…get ready.

 Book 1: Life
Chapter 4: Closer
~Part 1:His visit.~
The red liquid touched her tongue casing her to moan out. It caused her fangs to pop out and her eyes to return to the jade green we know and love. For her it was easy to get blood now-a-days seeing how she has donors, blood bags, blood tablets and café Lestat to help with it. Back in the day though it was harder. She didn’t understand the responsibilities and she didn’t have the resources. Lucy put the empty bag down and leaned back on the sofa.

Lucy: That’s better, I needed that.

Lucy looked up at him. It felt good to see him again after all these years.

“I figured as much, you never really cared for it. But how have you been Lucy”?

Lucy: I’ve been fine Bennett. I’m glad you’re alright. You know I do care about you seeing how you’re my adopted sire.

In Lucy and Lucien’s safe house in Russia, Lucy’s adopted sire/father came to visit her. His name is Bennett, a vampire scholar and nomad. He travels the world learning about history both human and vampire. Bennett smiled down at her.

Bennett: Neonate, I’m glad about that. I’m glad you’ve been keeping yourself out of trouble as well. I’ve been traveling and I’ve been keeping an eye out for Anisim. He is a sneaky adversary and is someone we all need to be ready for. Before I came to see you I was in St.Petersburg on a hunch about a vampire pendent belonging to an Atediluvian.

If Lucy had blood in her mouth she would have spit it out because of that last word. The Atediluvian are vampires of the Third Generation with incalculable power, each of whom survived the Biblical Deluge.

Lucy: Holy effing shit.

Bennett: Neonate! I’m still shocked at the words you used. But I digress; it makes me wonder if your Father could be going after it.

Lucy: You think so?

Bennett nodded.

Bennett: I wouldn’t doubt it, you know your Father would do anything.

Lucy: I’m trying to find out where he’s at. It’s like I’m here in Russia every other day trying to sense him. It’s like even with the vampire abilities Bennett he’s untraceable. Deabs can’t even find him either. I’m worried we’re running out of time and if we do…you know what will happen.

Bennett again nodded knowing what she was referring to. Lucy looked up at him with a worried look on her face.

Bennett: Neonate, don’t worry. We will find him, for now though you should focus on your match.

The door to the safe house opened and Melanie Gabrielle stood there. She walked inside and shut the door behind her.

Melanie: Bennett what are you doing here?

Bennett: I came to check on my childe. Lucien had sent me a call about what had happened. Did you get him?

Melanie: No we didn’t; he somehow escaped…sorry Lucy.

Lucy sighed.

Lucy: It’s fine. Anyways Papa are you sure you don’t have anything on him?

Bennet: No I’m sorry Lucy if I did I’d let you all know.

Mel sat next to Lucy as Bennet’s phone went off. He checked the message and put it away just as quick.

Bennet: I’m sorry I have to go; I’ll be back later. Good evening you two.

Both: Good night!

Mel turned to Lucy.

Mel: What was that about?

Lucy: Don’t worry about it.

Mel went to say something but Lucy cut her off.

Lucy: Don’t worry about it.

Mel could only nod as Lucy took another sip of blood.

~Part 2: A late night call.~
It was late at night in Denmark and Mel was in bed with her husband. She couldn’t sleep from still feeling the effects of Anisim. Mel had her thoughts swimming around her head as she tried to come up with something…anything that could end this war early.

Melanie: Ja?

Michelle: It’s me…we found him.

Mel didn’t speak at first but Michelle knew shock was sinking in for her. Mel couldn’t believe that Michelle’s mirror had found him. At last they could be find him and fast.

Melanie: Where is he?

Michelle: Thing is I’m not sure. I only see him in what looks like a white room.

And then Michelle knew something was wrong. She could feel Mel’s emotions shift and then the line went dead. Mel was in more shock…she knew where Anisim was at and that made Sam wake up. He felt his wife’s emotions and took her into his arms.

Sam: What happened?

Melanie: They found him.

Sam: Anisim?

Mel only nodded and Sam smiled.

Sam: Where at?

Mel didn’t answer at first. She wasn’t sure how she wanted to go about this. Mel took in a deep breath and looked at him.

Melanie: At the end of the world…

Sam blinked in surprised. He had heard the stories about it but he wasn’t sure if they were true.

Sam: But-but how!? I thought that was exclusive.

Melanie: It is.

Sam: Then-

Melanie: He had to force someone to will him their power.

That left and uneasy silence in the room. Sam and Mel knew what willing ones power would do. It would make another stronger but would kill the willer. Mel’s body started to shake from realizing what had happened.

Sam: Mel?

Tears started to go down her face.

Mel: No.

Sam: What? What?!

Melanie: I….no…no!

Mel let out a loud scream that caused her power to surge. The bed jumped into the air and landed with a loud thud.

Sam: Melanie calm down! It’s okay I’m here.

She kept repeating no over and over again as her tears kept coming down. That moment Sam knew Mel had figured it all out. The mystery was gone and now it was war time.

Melanie: I’m sorry.

Sam: Don’t be Mel. C’mon let me make you some food.

Sam slowly got the two up and they walked off into the darkness.

~Part 3: Had enough.~
Melanie was at her office at Angel corp; logged into her computer and ready to write more for the Angel clan site. Mel felt her hands dance over the keys as her body went on auto-piolet. She was once again working nonstop and was running on almost nothing.

Melanie: You know this is the fate of everyone who faces us in this match. You guys believe that you’re better, that you’re tougher, that you can beat us. But how many of you can keep your word? How many of you can get the job done? None that’s the answer. Lucy and I thought we did keep our word.I don’t care what anyone says. Thing is the Clan is a top team in SCW and where ever we step. We’ve proved and will prove it time and time again. People don’t get how family oriented this stable is. They don’t get that we’ve been fighting against and together since we were all little childrenWe hunt together and we’re in sync, in the ring yeah we’ve been doing this for almost four years but guess what, in all reality we’ve done this longer. People don’t understand that  we can pull this off. They see us as the underdogs and rightfully so. But we have the family of miracle workers. You see it with Gabe for sure. Lucy and I ladies and gents are ready to win this match. We want to win clean and anyone who tries any other way, they’ll feel our wrath. Being the leader of this Clan it’s my job to be strong and be the one to lead the charge into battle.I have no doubt in my mind that we will.

Ladies, go ahead and think highly of yourselves. But don’t think for a second you’ll walk out of the ring with a win like that. I have no doubt that the Clan will walk out with the win. We’ve got the talent and the skills to. Lucy and I are on the same page and I doubt you two are. It makes me want to ask you two, what are you fighting for? Everyone has motivation behind what they do. For us it’s our creed, our coat of arms, our motto. “Family, Honor, Love and Victory”. This has been keeping us going for years and it’ll still do that. Victory is something we always strive for, it brings joy to the Clan knowing that our hard work has paid off. Each day we live we consider it a victory seeing on our past. Not sure if we were going to live to see the next sun rise or set. Our past is sad but we have a victory over it and now we’re live nice. But just because we are it doesn’t mean we throw away our roots. Lucy’s alive and that’s a victory we’re taking.

The Clan loves the wrestling world and that’s a fact. If we didn’t we wouldn’t be here right now about to fight you two. Love’s that force that will keep us going till we die. I love to win a title and so does my brother here. But we’d love a victory. We’d love to win this match and we plan on not failing. With love comes the passion that only we have and that’s for not just fighting in the ring but that’s for this family as well.

Family; if you haven’t figured this one out I’d be a bit sad. This is really what drives us the most. Our family does matter to us. We’d do anything for them and that means winning this match. We want to win to make them have the best in their futures. It’s the pain we’ll be willing to go through to make them happy. I’d be willing to get hurt just to have them happy. I know when our family watches us they’re always cheering for us. They want us to do our best but we’re always pushing ourselves to the ends of the earth for them.

Honor is something we all come into the ring with. Without it battle means nothing. We will show you honor and I know you will do the same in return. We’re ready, it’s time and I can’t wait for this.

What do you two fight for? Really hell if I know. I mean look Candy I don’t have a problem with for now…I hope to keep it that way. Then you got Amy who interfered in my match a while back and made it seem that I won the title on a fluke. I proved them wrong.

Ladies honestly be ready for this match. You’re going up against two world class athletes who stop at nothing till the job is done. Good luck and stay alive…

Fade to black.

 Book 1: Crimson Blitz
Chapter 2: Are sins every forgiven? (part 1)
Dusk was in the air and the sounds of bells rang in the city. The smell of after rain filled the air as the Church of Our Lady someone in it. It was a man was at the alter praying tightly. His long blonde hair flew to his back as he was dressed in a white robe. In the way back, the doors flew open and a woman in the black cloak was shown in the center. The man turned and slowly she walked in. He got up and whatever light was left, blacked out. The doors kept open and she made her way up the middle of the aisle.

“Cosmos? Chaos? What are you doing here? I haven’t seen you here since the day of the Winter Equinox.  Why have you returned?

The man started to walk towards her. The woman did not take a seat in the pew but kept standing. She didn’t take the hood down either. But he could tell that something was up. A long silence filled the room and it was broken with a sigh. It wasn’t a sigh of defeat but one of different emotions.

“I…I need to be forgiven…for my sins”.

The man stood in front of the woman. He nodded and turned around. He walked back to the altar and grabs the services book. He flipped through the book looking for a certain page. After finding it, he book marked it and walked back to her.

“I am aware you are a Lutheran-Pagan but I do know your faith isn’t weaken. I won’t preach on how you should only follow the savior but I will listen to you child. I’m aware you have a huge burden on your soul. As you’re aware this isn’t a Catholic church either but for you I’ll listen if you need to confess”.

The woman nodded.

“Thank you Pastor. I have felt the darkness touching my soul. I lost control. Many of my friends, family and allies were hurt because of my actions. Sure part of me didn’t cause this but I will take responsibility. I had that night flashing back through my eyes as each time I dream. It gets worse and worse. You know doing this scare me. I know I could end up dying but I have to survive. I’ve had to take out many things that would scare regular people. At one point I went down a road I shouldn’t have. It scared me that I went down this road. I know this isn’t me…that I would backstab the people I care and I acted so heartless. I got caught up on putting others before myself that some people manipulated it. They said I should live for myself, that I’m nothing more but a manipulator. Pastor am I?

He nodded no. The woman watched every movement of his.

Pastor: No, you’re not Melanie. I’ve known you for years and you’re far from that. You have done the work of the lord…even if it’s not the way I’d approve though.

Melanie laughed and took her hood down.

Melanie: I know my meditated are a little…unorthodox if you want to call it that but I do what I think is right. But when it came to this…it was right. It was wrong for me to do all this. I betrayed my family, my own beliefs and my own self. As much as I try not to blame myself, I can’t help but to. “Even in times of war you’re accountable for your actions”. Isn’t that the old saying?

The pastor nodded again. Melanie looked up towards the cross.

Pastor: It is, but your mental status would say otherwise. What else would you like to tell?

Mel’s thoughts snapped out and she turned her head back toward him.

Melanie: That…I’ve been questioning my faith. I know I shouldn’t but the darkest part of my heart is. It’s saying that no matter what I do, I’ve lost control of everything. That no part of repentance can help me down. I’ve damned my own self and…that I am alone. I haven’t seen my family in days; I left them alone and went into a personal exile. So here I am back in Denmark at the church…figuring out that maybe you can help an old soul out. Maybe somewhere in the world of darkness their might be a bit of light.

The Pastor cleared his throat.

Pastor: And didn’t you once say that everyone walks their own path to redemption, light or dark?

Mel couldn’t help but to chuckle at that. She couldn’t believe that he remembered that after all these years.

Melanie: Yes…yes I did but I'm not fit to help anyone…not my family, not my friends. Nobody. I don’t think I can walk that path anymore.

The Pastor put his hand on her shoulder. His eyes looked at her, as her head dropped.

Pastor: Do you not trust in your own words?

Mel couldn’t speak at first. She couldn’t answer that, after all that happened it did make her wonder.

Melanie: In all honestly I wonder. Pastor I messed up hugely and I don’t know what to trust.  I have no idea if coming here was a good idea, I don’t know if I can trust anyone that’s my friends or family. I’ve been blinded and twisted so bad it’s hard right now. My soul feels broken and my mind is in discord. If I can’t help myself how can I help anyone else either? I’m no saint, I’m a sinner, and I’m not a savoir. I never claim to be and I don’t even try to be. I’ve been working so damn hard that these nightmares have tormented me. I’ve been working to death and I swore to myself that I would end this by myself. I know they won’t be happy about that but what can I say? Allow more of my love ones to die before my eyes. I feel like this is all my fault. That I caused the war and not anyone else.

Mel sighed and turned her back to him.

“Dilly dally, shilly shally. Isn't it time you did the forgiving”?

Mel turned her head to the side. Her left eyes caught him still behind her.

Melanie: Are sins ever forgiven?

Pastor: As a pastor of the church I can absolve them but in your case, you need to forgive yourself of your sins as well. I know you and I know it’s going to be hard, but you’ll be able to do it. Come child.

Mel turned and the two walked to the altar. She kneeled down and the pastor grabbed holy water. He dipped his finger in it and made the cross on Mel’s forehead. Mel in her mind was praying though.

Pastor: As thou believest, so be it done unto thee. And by the command of our Lord Jesus Christ I forgive thee thy sins, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Depart in peace.

Mel smiled and raised to her feet.

Melanie: Thank you Pastor.

Melanie turned and walked to the back of the church. The doors opened again.

Pastor: Child of light and darkness!

Mel stopped and turned slightly toward him.

Pastor: When will I see you again?

Melanie shrugged at him.

Melanie: No idea…God’s blessing.
Before he could even speak Mel left the church. The wind picked up as the doors shut behind her. Mel could sense something was going to happen.

~Later that night
Melanie returned home from a bit of training with her family. The Valhalla family was followers of the way of the Vikings, Mel knew how to survive and fight like one. Melanie smiled as she opened the door to her home. But she sensed something off, Melanie felt someone was in her home. Melanie took her sword up at arms. She flipped the light on ready for battle. Silently she walked around looking for the person. When Melanie got into the dining room a chill ran down her spine. Quickly she turned around and swung her sword. The person ducked and kicked Mel’s in the gut. Mel went flying back and hit the wall. Mel’s sword fell out of her hand and the person charged at her. Mel rolled out of the way and the person crashes. Mel got up and grabbed her sword, Mel turned and saw short black hair in her line of vision.

Melanie: Gabe?

It was Gabe Valhalla. His eyes matched Rachel’s hair color as he turned to face Melanie. In his hand was his own sword, up ready to attack at a moment’s notice.

Gabe: Are you one of them!?

Melanie nodded her head no fast.

Melanie: No, no I’m not one of them! I promise…what are you doing here?

Gabe’s sword dropped. With a sharp clang Gabe looked down, his hair covered in sweat as his body started to violently shake.

Rachel: I…I-

Melanie knew that Gabe was crying. She walked over and hugged him tight. Gabe’s head fell onto Mel’s shoulder. Mel started to rub his back soothingly.

Melanie: Shh, it’s okay hon!

Gabe sobbed hard in Mel’s shoulder.

Gabe: Melly!

Mel felt her anger rising. She was ready to kill people and Mel’s eyes faded into their red state.

Melanie: Gabe, it’s okay. It’s not your fault what happened. What happened with Ali isn’t your fault! That was Anisim’s and I promise we’ll bring her back.

Gabe backed up from Mel. He pulled a chair out and sat down. Mel looked at her brother as Gabe put his head in his arms. Melanie couldn’t even say anything to Gabe. It was in that moment that it seemed that the rolls changed. Mel felt her brother’s rage running in her.

Gabe: I…I don’t know what to do Mel.

Mel’s face was stoned. She didn’t have any expression. She picked up her sword.

Melanie: You can stay here as long as you want. You know I won’t turn you away Gabe even though…you know bror.

Gabe smiled weakly at his sister.

Gabe: Thank-thank you sister.

Melanie nodded at him. That moment though Mel knew she had to end this. It wasn’t an option and she knew everything was at stake. They all did and Mel was ready for war…now it was just a matter of how she was going to figure this all out.

~The next day~
Mel found herself in her training room ready to kick some ass. Across from her was Sam and in his hand was a bo-staff.

Sam: Princess are you sure?

Mel: Yes Guardian, I am. Timer is set for three-twenty six.

Sam: Alright let’s do this then.

(#NP: “Blow me away” (Instrumental version) by: Breaking Benjamin from the Halo 2 OST)

Sam jumped into the air and Mel knew he was coming down to strike her. Mel jumped back and hit herself off the wall. She used her velocity and circled around him. Sam went to turn but Mel side kicked his body. Sam went flying and hit the wall hard. Mel eyed him for a quick second and backed up. Sam slowly got up and Mel went flying at him, he blocked her with his staff and Mel staggered back.

Mel: I have to become stronger!

Sam hit her with his bo-staff and Mel went flying back a bit. She bounced off the ground and landed a few feet away from him. Sam spun his bo-staff in his hand and started going toward Mel. Mel got up and grabbed her Viking sword. She turned and blocked him, kicking him back. Sam staggered and Mel slashed her sword at him but Sam was able to get his staff up in time. Mel dropped and used a spin kick, knocking him back. Mel saw his bo-staff was out of his hand.

Mel: I cannot accept defeat! Failure will never be an option!

Mel went over to declare her win but Sam was waiting for her. He grabbed his wife’s leg and she fell to the ground. Sam flipped them over so he was on top and threw a right hand. Mel turned her head and he missed. Mel threw one of her own but Sam dodged it. Mel smirked and had her hand turn to ice. She punched him hard and it made Sam get off of her. Mel let out a roar and her hand turned back to normal. She then formed an energy orb in her hand and launched it. Sam got up and counted it with bolt of lightning causing the orb to become bigger. Sam gulped and Mel smirked again.

I will not bow, I will not break. I will not die and I will stand in the dead of night!

Mel wacked it at him like a tennis ball and it hit him. Sam felt his body feel like Bjorn had strike him “Hammer of Thor”. Mel ran fast at him and punched him right in the stomach. Sam staggered back and sent a fire ball at her. Mel felt the heat and it slapped her chest. Mel used water to put it out before she could catch on fire. Sam then sent a gust of wind at her and Mel’s body flew back, hitting the wall. She screamed from the pain her back felt.

I have to do this for Sam…Athena…everyone. They all depend on me!

Mel slumped down onto the floor. Her eyes started to blur but she could still see her husband. Mel slowly got up and Sam walked over to her. Mel got up and speared him hard onto the floor. She punched him in the head a few times and kicked him in his nether region. Mel slapped his head and she made his vision distort.

Mel: STAY DOWN!

Mel’s eyes shifted to red and you can tell she was angry.

If I fail everything is over for us. I will face everything and rise.

Mel swung her sword but Sam blocked it.

Sam: Princess! STOP!

Mel stopped and Sam felt his vision return.

Sam: That’s enough! I have no idea what’s gotten into you but you need to calm down now.

Mel felt herself slip back into normal.

Mel: I…I’m sorry.

Mel felt herself slump onto the floor and Sam went over to her. He took her into his arms and held her.

Sam: It’s okay Mel. You don’t need to overdo it. I told you not to, you’re not fighting this war alone.

Mel felt tears slipped from her eyes and Sam wasn’t about to leave her.

“Even though he had said that it didn’t make me feel any easier. I know that they would fight with me but I would tell myself that I had to do this alone. I had to walk the path alone and no one else would get hurt. Selfish isn’t it? Maybe this was my way of punishing myself for sins I didn’t evn do…maybe I should do the forgivng.”

~Later that afternoon.~
Mel opened her laptop and logged into her blog site. She sat back and took a swig of her water. It wasn’t going to be easy since she was facing Keira. Mel focused and started to type whatever came to mind.

Hello Clanmates!
It’s your favorite Angel and Queen of the Norse here Melanie Gabrielle! So you’re wondering what I’m thinking about this whole ordeal with Keira and main eventing for the Bombshell Roulette Championship. Well to be honest I’m just nervous. With this being a roulette title match you could be in anything. Yes I know I can adapt but it doesn’t make it any easier. You have to expect the unexpected and I know how to do that for sure. Nothing in this world surprises me…well minus the fact that I got this title shot. Everyone though it would have been Lucy but they picked me. It’s fine though because we’re the Clan. We always support one enough no matter what…even if it doesn’t seem like it.

I’ve been hard on myself this whole year though. I haven’t been sleeping well, I’m working a lot and to the bone. Some would say death, Gabe’s wife is still in a coma, Anisim is still running free and only God knows what else. Sometimes I wonder if I should stop taking the blame for everything that isn’t my fault. It’s been like this for years and I don’t understand why at times. Maybe because I feel like I’ve caused it in some way.

Sins…are they really forgiven? I have no idea honestly. But even the leader can be broken in war time. Once it’s over only God knows what’ll happen. I just need to focus and do what I do best:

Survive.

Yes survive. In this type of match you need to survive! With it being spun by the wheel of fate you could be thrust into anything. Now what Keira doesn’t know is that I’ve been through a ton of crazy matches. I’ve done TLC, barbed wire, women’s inferno…oh God don’t remind me of that and so much more. Well we all have. That’s the thing Keira, I’ve done a lot in my four years and it has made me rise to glory and even fall from grace.

To you I’m still a mystery, we’re friends but I haven’t said everything yet. No idea if I ever will though. You’re good in the ring honestly but I am legendary. I am the Queen after all and no matter what, no one can take that throne from me. I am respect and loved by my people and I thank them for sticking with me.

In this match anything can happen…But no matter what I am ready to win that title. I need to face everything and rise like I always have! I can’t and will not fail! You are my friend but you know that in the ring there is no friends. I can say I will decimate in the ring if I have to. I’m not scared and I will not quit. Yeah I know my record in SCW isn’t the best but guess what. Shit happens!

I’ve learned that over the years that in order to survive you have to do what you must. Oh I will in this match. Right now our family has sadness, fear and doubt and I will bring them some hope with this title! Keira, I am going to show everyone at SCW why the Clan rules, why I rule and why fear is nothing. I believe in myself and I am ready to survive. I hope you can say the same thing because this match I don’t take mercy, I am focus and I am ready to win a war. This is just another battle which is going to be won.

Keria, I hope you don’t get mad at me but you know it’s just business. That’s how it’s always is in the ring for us. I wish you luck and get ready for the reign of the Clan.

Fade to black.

 Book 1: Crimson Blitz
Chapter 1: Thoughts
Melanie Gabrielle always seemed to work, it didn’t matter if it was her supposed day off. In some way you’d find her working on something. When it came to her work ethic she’d end up working herself to the bone but if you saw her right now you’d be just as shocked as the rest of the Clan. Mel and Sam were currently on a mini-vacation. Sam had to literally bribe Mel to go on one with him. Right now the two were in France staying at Mel’s younger half-sister’s mansion. A smile came onto Mel’s face as Sam walked to where she was at.

Sam: And didn’t I say kæreste that you needed this? You’ve been working so hard it’s been effecting you in the ring.

Melanie: I guess so plus I can’t win them all.

Sam sat next to Mel as she was looking up into the night sky.

Melanie: This makes me feel like a child again.

Sam: Oh…I’m sorry?

Sam chuckled and turned to him.

Melanie: No it’s fine; it was really the only thing I enjoyed while being a nomad…or well you’d call it homeless. I mean me being a child and a teen looking up at the stars during the summer was amazing, it helped me fall asleep.

Sam: You never really told me about all of that.

Melanie: What is there to tell? Sad tragic story turned into something better. It’s like I lived a fairy tale.

Sam pulled Mel into his arms and saw her blush at him.

Sam: Well you are though.

Melanie: I have you, our daughter and our family. I got a better life than I did back then.

Sam: I’m glad for that you do deserve better, you all do after what happened.

Mel nodded and for a while it seemed like the world was on pause.

Melanie: Thanks.

Sam: For what?

Melanie: Making me get away from work even if it’s for a little while. I don’t remember the last time I’ve done something like this minus our honey moon.

Sam: You needed this though like I said.

Mel nodded.

Melanie: My scar has been acting up.

Sam: That means his magick has been in effect nearby hasn’t it?

Melanie: Yes.

Sam sighed.

Sam: Damn…well no matter I’ll protect you from him. It’s my job when I took our wedding vows.

Melanie: Oh how romantic.

The two laugh.

Melanie: You do know I have a match at Climax Control.

Sam: Oh I do know…wait is that supposed to be a sexual innuendo?

Melanie: I don’t know and I don’t need to know. All I know is I’m facing "The Nurse" Cynthia Warren and I’m going to beat her. It’s fact; if she couldn’t beat Lucy she can’t beat me. Lucy is my second in command and I am the leader. You know Sam if she wants to beat me she’s going to have to step her game up. I’m no pushover and SCW knows that. They know Lucy and I are for real and that we’re going to be bringing the competition. “The Nurse” is going to need a doctor after I’m done with her. Cynthia get ready to face the Dark Angel herself.

Sam clapped.

Sam: Short and to the point.

Mel nodded.

Melanie: Now let’s go party!

Fade to black.