Book 1: Tales of the Magi-Blood
Chapter 1: The start

Part 1: Days of future’s past-Athena (#NP: “Shadows of Valhalla” from Final Fantasy XIII-2)
“I love my daughter Athena; that wasn’t a question at all. When I found out that Athena or as well call her Athena, the older had came back from thirteen years in the future, I was shocked. I knew that the timelines were mixed up, but for the next generation of Magi-Blood to pull a Terminator was the final nail for us. We all knew that we needed to fix this.”
~2030~
“Welcome to Future Denmark, the world had broke out into a war and the mortals could never see it. Really the timelines had split into two, one for the mortals, the one for the Magi-Blood. Now though, it has changed, now there are three. One for the mortals, one for us and the merger. Ah yes, the merger, that was the one I was going to go to soon. My mission was to bring back both Alexander Rosangela and anyone who caused this.

Athena heard her footsteps echoed as she walked into what was her home in Denmark, the castle stood tall but was showing age. It had been too long since the Magi-Blood like Melanie, Lucy, Uri and Sam had been around. Lucy was in Russia, holding down the bases there. Many of the Magi-Blood were either fighting, dead or in hiding. Melanie was in a coma, Sam was on the front lines leading the Danish Army. Uri was keeping many of the children and the demi-Magi-Bloods safe in France.

“Welcome back!”

Sitting in front of a supercomputer, was Athena’s cousin Killian, he was the son of Rachel and Claude. His red hair and brown colour eyes shined from the computer. Athena shut the door behind her and rested her Mother’s guns on the table.

Athena: Thanks Killian, so you figured out the spell or ritual yet?

Killian: Yeah actually I did! You sure you want to do this?

Athena nodded at him. She was certain at this point.

Athena: I’m certain.

Killian: Supreme Princess, you need to be sure. You won’t be able to come back most likely.

Athena: I know Killian, I know. But if I don’t do this, Alexander is going to wreck the timelines and I’m not sure what’ll happen! We all could be dead if he wins. I need to go back and fix this. You know I’m the only one right now that can do this. I need Gunnar to stay here and watch over everything.

Killian got up and grabbed his book bag and slung it over his shoulder. The two of them walk out of the room and they knew they’d have to go to courtyard and hopefully no one would end up messing this up. When the two of them made it up, the night sky was showing and the two of them knew it was a good sign.

Athena: Kil, anything I can do?

Killian: Just invoke Hel.

“Hel, the Norse Goddess of the Underworld and one of Loki’s children, she is where I get my powers from. From a young age, I could feel death and that alone was scary.”

Killian took out five candles and started to set them up around Athena. He was starting to feel very nervous already. He hasn’t even spoke one word and he could feel the shift. Athena felt it quicker but she had her eyes closed. Her body started to tingle and bit as black flames gather from below her.

Killian: Athena, ready when you are.

“I am ready.”

He blinked as he heard both Hel and Athena speak as one.

Athena: It’s going to rain…

Killian: Oh damn it.

Killian quickly picked up the book from the bag and the black flames lit the candles quickly. Normally they would end up lighting them to summon the elements but Hel herself took charge. Killian stood back a bit and the rain started to pelt down on them.

“Hurry! Something wicked is coming!”

Athena: Killian! Do the incant! Hurry up damn it!

The wind roared to life and it sounded like something was dying. Athena kept herself grounded while Killian jumped from the unexpected noise.

Killian: Alright! Hear me o’faiths!
Grant me my wish,
I ask of thee three to harken my call,
Allow us to be able to restore your order!
Send my Sister through time,
So mote it be!

The sound of thunder shook the ground and Killian turned around slowly. Athena could see a portal open in front of her. Killian could see an ice dragon looking down at him.

Killian: Go!

Athena: What about you!?

Killian: I’ll be fine!

Athena nodded and jumped into the portal. The bright light overwhelmed Athena and her screamed echoed around her. Suddenly a bolt of thunder struck down and Athena’s body crashed.

Part 2: Glory -Mel (#NP: “Feel Invincible” by: Skillet)
“My wife, oh my wife. The one who saved me and the one I will always stand by, I could tell in her eyes that the war was slowly making her tired. My wife, Melanie would continue to fight even if it means risking whatever she could. That was always her though, she’d do anything for her family and the Magi-Bloods…I just wish I could do more for her.”

It was after the most recent Overload for UWF and a smile was on Melanie’s face. Her and her friend Bjnor had won APW tag belts. The belts that Mel had created and that made all the difference.

Mel: Good job out there big guy; I know Phe’s going to be very happy with you.

Bjnor Gunnar smiled at his tag partner. The man had won the APW Ascension Championship at the Pay-Per-View.

Bjnor: Thank you Mel, I know she will be and I just want her to be happy. We did well out there. So I heard you got a tag championship opportunity at SCW this week too.

Mel: Yes, with Athena. It would be cool if I could win this with her.

Bjnor let out a chuckle.

Bjnor: It would also be cool if we took all the championships here.

Mel: Yeah, I agree.

Phoebe, Mel’s triplet ran over to them and into Bjnor’s arms. Mel couldn’t help but to smile at the couple. She knew that they should be together, Thor and Freya.

Phe: Hello Babe; you did so good out there.

Mel then rolled her eyes hearing the tone of her sister.

Mel: Have fun you two.

Mel had turned on her heels and started to walk away. She didn’t need to see or hear the rest of that; they’d have their fun and Mel, well she had other things on her mind. To Mel, the rest of the world started to black out around her.

Melanie: When will I get to have something like that?

She had muttered that. It wasn’t she wasn’t happy with her marriage but just with everything going on, it made her feel so tired. Her body switched to autopilot as it walked down the hallway.

Melanie: When will all of this be over? I just want to be with Sam and raise my kids.

Mel’s body started to slump down a wall.

Sam: Melanie?

Melanie: Sam?

She snapped out of her trance and looked up at him. Sam walked over to her and slid down. He took her into his arms and Mel could hear his heart beat.

Mel: Where am I?

Sam: You’re backstage still…you alright?

Mel: I think so…Jesus, I feel like I just lost myself.

Sam: Shhh,I’m here, I promise you’ll be okay.

Mel smiled and kissed his chin lightly.

Sam: That tickles.

Mel: Yeah.

Sam: So Athena told me how she got here.

Mel: Oh yeah?

Sam: A powerful spell, I guess Killian had help her.

Mel: Makes sense.

Sam: Yeah…so…the kids are going to be with Uri and Deabs.

Mel looked up at him and could see him smirking. Mel smirked back and bowed her head. Sam reached into his pocket and grabbed Mel’s necklace. He placed it on her and she smiled. She looked back up at him.

Sam: No matter what happens, I’m always here for you. I love you so much and I wish I could do something more for you. It hurts me so much to feel that I can’t do really much more. Just Melanie, tell me please.

Mel: You’re doing enough Sam, please don’t feel that you’re not.

Sam: I don’t want you to take the burden of all this alone. You’re not alone Mel.

Mel felt her eyes tear up as his lips laid on hers.

Sam: Jeg Elsker Dig.

Melanie: I love you too, please take me home?

Sam nodded and snapped his fingers.

Part 3: When it hits the fan. (#NP: “By The Sword In My Hand” by: Tyr)
“In times of war, sometimes we need to not take action. At times we needed to plan out what our choices would be. For me, I would do anything to keep my family safe. For Athena, she would do anything to restore the timeline…for Melanie, she do anything to keep our people safe. But for now, they knew their match was coming up soon and, Samuel here would make sure no one would mess their chance up.”
It was one of those days that if you were to cross a Magi-Blood you’d end up in a possibly startling them. It was tense enough you could feel it in the air; the magick was there and it felt like a war was about to break out. It was close to midnight and the Devereuxs were out and about. Sam was up ahead of his wife and daughter, making sure that an ambush wasn’t about to happen. Athena was back several yards to cover the rear while Melanie was somewhere in the center of the two. Her guns drawn out to keep the sides clear.

Sam: We’re clear!

Athena: Clear!

Melanie: Triple clear.

Both Sam and Athena ran over to where Mel was at. Nature was around them and it was silent more than it maybe should have been. Mel tossed down the bag and nodded at Sam. Athena turned to Mel.

Melaine: You know it feels nice to have a belt already on top of a contendership and now a chance for the Angel Clan to get back SCW Bombshell Tag Team Championships. Of course Mark and Christian would end up giving a challenge. We have us, London Underground, Metal & Punk Connection, Heavy Metal Mania, Kate Steele and Cynthia Warren and, The Fallen. All good stuff but we all know only one team can win.

Athena: I know a lot of these women are going to think just because I’m new, it doesn’t mean that I can’t hold my own up in this match. I’m a woman who is just as good as the next and, knows how to fight. This business is my birthright, I’m a second generation and don’t forget it. I’ll enjoy seeing what you all are going to want to say about me. Let me say this, I come from a timeline where words don’t mean anything and actions are the key.

Sam grabbed the backpack and started to dig through the content of it while the two ladies continued on with their talk.

Melanie: The Fallen, glad to see you here. I’ve missed you so badly and also thanks for the maternity clothing as well. It had been long ago when originally faced off but it was with Lucy. I’ve grown so much and now I’m ready to face you both again. I do have a lot to prove for this match. Yes you two are my friends but, as you know, I need to win this match. However, I plan on doing it with honor.

You both know how I am in the ring. You know that even though the four of us are different from the rest of the teams; we both know what’s at stake and, we know once we hit the ring, things are different. We’re going to fight to get the win and I wouldn’t have that any other way.

Athena: Hi Raynin, Gothika, I hope you’re doing well. I know you’re thinking this is strange. But we’re not normal people are we? I know you all are still in shock and yeah I am too. Yet for you both, this shouldn’t be a surprise. You know, timelines are a bitch in an half. Must say, I’m interested in what you two are going to do in this match.

I know to expect the unexpected; I know you two also will do some crazy stuff like we will. I know to watch my back and my Mother’s. They say family is the best for tag matches and we know this. But this time around we’ll see who has the stronger bond.

Both Mel and Athena smile at each other and see Sam walking over to the place where he needed to be. The Mother-Daughter team, didn’t ask any questions; they trusted him but, Athena had a strange feeling with what he was doing. Athena though didn’t bring it up.

Melanie: Kate and Cynthia. Hi! How are you two? Oh I already know you two want me dead and, you both do hate me. Yeah, I can’t blame you thought. I mean how many times I have faced you ladies and your family and won? Honestly too many times to remember, a lot. I know you guys are going to be gunning for me. That’s fine but just know that I’m not alone. I have my daughter with me and she is just as sharp as I am. I know you’re angry, and I know you want vengeance. I just wonder how you’ll do it though.

Will you do it in cold blood? Or maybe just try to make a fool of me. Either way ladies, no way in Hel, you’ll be able to pull one over us. Though, you know my family does respect you both for what you’ve done in your careers. I can’t wait to see if you can outshine us both.

Athena: You two are annoying, sorry to say, I’m not that impressed. I look forward to taking you both down. Just because we respect you, doesn’t mean I have to like you. I know how to take care of business and don’t forget that. I’m the youngest in the ring for this match and I’m going to do what I can to help with this match for the Angel Clan.

When I see you two, I think about how people end up backstabbing one another. I mean Kate didn’t you break Cyndi’s arm a long time ago? Funny how people tend to forgive each other like this. I learn to not forgive that easy and, if you want forgiveness, you got to do something big. I guess maybe this is your big moment for it. Try to win the championships, but if you do, my question is, will you fail?

Melanie watched as Sam started placing candles around the area. She could feel the wind shifting in the air and it felt strange, more like dark. It caused Mel to blink and she could tell that Athena felt it as well. Mel cleared her throat and continued on.

Melanie: Heavy Metal Mania, these women have been known to be crazy. I mean I took down Twisted Sister, myself and no one expected that. They all thought I was going to lose. I’m wondering what you two will do to win the belts. I mean I bet you two “aren’t gonna take it anymore”. I can see the look in your eyes and you both want gold. We all do and we all want more.

Knowing your past though, you do go to extremely lengths to win. But if you do, then you’ll end up losing. Oh and don’t worry about me and Athena. My daughter can take care of herself. People apparently don’t know this family as much as they should. I’d watch for that because, that’ll be your swan song.

Athena: Twisted Sister and Iron Maiden…two good bands and two good fighters in the ring. We’re going to see a battle of the bands with these two and PMC in the ring. Oh yeah, that’s going to be super crazy just like my world. Ladies, you can try to make us “run to the hills” but we’re not. We’re going to face you both head on.

If that’s one thing I know about our family is we do not run from a fight. I’ve seen wars, I’ve fought in many and, if you don’t get out onto that stage and rock out, I’ll make sure to steal the show. Sorry ladies, in this match, no time for an encore. You only get one shot and there are plenty of acts that want to make the crowd scream so loud and win the award for the best gig.

Sam had taken a book out of the bag now and sat by the edge. Athena felt herself shaking and Mel for a moment heard the words “It’s going to rain” coming from Athena’s mouth. Mel was taken aback by this, she knew what it was going to happen.

Melanie: PMC, glad to see you two are still around. Jessie and Amy, I’ve always enjoyed watching you two in the ring. Jessie, you’re still a good friend of mine and, I’m happy that you’ve grown over the time I’ve known you. Honestly, I’m excited to face both you and Amy in this match. PMC is one of those tag-teams you just can’t hate. They’re always bringing something new to the table and that I do appreciate.

Amy’s a Hall of Famer like myself, Amy really deserves it! I’m impressed with all she has done. Thank you Amy, for paving the way for my family and I to come to SCW and help improve the division. It does mean a lot that you’ve opened doors for us all. I can say the same to people like Misty, Vixen and Roxi Johnson and every female past and present. For this match, it’s going to be great.

Athena: And Aunt Jessie kicks ass! What I used to watch the footage in my timeline but now I get to face her and Amy. Hell yes! Mom talked about Amy, so I’ll talk about Jessie. Honestly Jessie is the definition of metal. You can always see her in the back blasting something metal, she dresses it, she eats, breaths and sleeps it. Not only that, you see it in her move set. Jessie’s someone that you should look up to.

I’m happy to be able to be part of this match, I get to learn so much from so many different teams and from one of the best. I can promise Jessie, Amy, that I’m going to give you one hell of a punk and mental fight. Yeah, that was cheesy but I get points for trying. Really I wish you ladies luck and please show me some strong style.

The world suddenly went silent for a moment.

Melanie: Finally London Unground…A bad Mother? Hm…in your eyes but you ladies don’t know the whole story. Pity but what am I going to do about it. Let me try to explain a few things, the Magi-Blood isn’t a thing like Harry Potter. I don’t think JK Rollins could even comprehend what we are. Here at SCW, we’re a family that has a legacy; just like every place else we’ve been at. Athena here wants to be a part of that and, it’s fine. As much as I was worried about it, you can’t hold your family back like that.

I’ve done a lot in my time and, I’ve heard a lot of shit talk. This stuff doesn’t surprise me nor will it ever. I’m going to come to the match and show you why I’m one of the best here, why the Clan is one of the best tag teams. I’ve wanted to team with Athena for a while now and, I get the chance. I can tell Athena wants to say something.

Athena: I bet you two are good in the ring but you two already annoy me. Let me explain something. In this year I’m only supposed to be about five years old. In this body, I’m actually eighteen and I’m leading the Magi-Blood in my originally timeline. I’m more than capable of fighting you two and the rest of the teams in the ring, sure I maybe the lightest of everyone but that isn’t going to stop me. I’ve gotten the best training I could ever ask for.

I’m more well rounded than anyone would expect it. Ladies, I’m small, I get that but size doesn’t matter nor weight, it’s the heart and soul of fighter. I have that just like the rest of my family. My Family, my friends, my mentors are all in the wrestling world and, I can say this. When I got here, Mother here didn’t want me in the ring. She wanted not to be, she was apprehensive about letting me. In this form, I’m an adult. I can make my own choices and, I don’t need my Mother keeping me safe. So, bring it. Show me what you got.

Sam cleared his throat and the women turn to him. A smirk was on his face as he held a lighter in his left hand. Both Mel and Athena walk over to him and they faced a lake. It was big, deep and dark. Mel took Sam’s hand in hers and her eyes show worried.

Mel: Are you sure this is what we should do?

Sam: Yeah, I promise we’ll be okay.

Athena: I don’t trust demons.

Mel: Your Uncle is one.

Sam gulped at what his daughter had just said.

Athena: Yeah, I know, so is Dad.

Sam did smile at that.

Melanie: Alright Sam, go for it.

Both Mel and Athena looked at the candles in front of the lake; They both trusted what Sam was about to do. He threw the lighter down and all the candles at once lit up like stars. Mel and Athena looked at each other and Sam started to chant something in Latin. Neither of them would try to translate it. They knew the rules on that. Sam’s eye turned red and then the water started to dance up in a spiral.

Athena: Fucking hell!

Mel: What the?! Sam, what’s going on?

Sam: Don’t be afraid, I promise she won’t harm you.

Athena/Mel:She?!

The water had stopped and formed a female body. The water violently crashed back down and standing in front of the three was a woman. Her eyes as black as the night sky, short brown hair and milk colour skin showed. Athena took out her gunblad and pointed it at the demon.

Sam: Athena what are you doing?!

Athena: She’s one of the reasons why the timeline is screwed up!

Sam: Julia…

Standing in front of them was Julia, Sam’s demon mentor, guardian and servant…

 Out on the cruiseship Lucy and Uri were watching the stars go by. Uri's face had a smile on it whule Lucy's hair covered her expression. Lucy was grateful that the bosses had got her blood for the trip. They knew that Lucy would have fed already but didn't want to take a chance.

Uri: Since I have came to SCW this has happened. A win by DQ from a weapin shot. Team Technicolor, I promise we walk out the winners. We threw down the challenge and you both rose. But the Angel Clan will keep these belts. We are going to work as hard as we can to break the record. We started the revolution and we will lead it.

Lucy: People have doubted us our whole lives. We worked to get where we are at. I promise that you will get a challenge. You can try to take the belts but no amount of cheating will make you worthy. We are the judges and it's our game. Good luck!

Fade to black

 Book 1: Crimson Blitz
Chapter 17: Omen
~Part 1: Sam (#NP: “Chalk outline” by: Three Days Grace)~
Sam looked up to the sky as his wife was working on Project Code name: “Enter Sandman”. Mel’s hair was tied up as she acting like a female Tony Stark and Sam couldn’t help but to smile at her. But in the back of his mind he worried about a few things. He wasn’t sleeping well after learning the secret his parents were keeping from him. Mel knew but the others didn’t and that didn’t help him.

Mel: What’s wrong?

Sam: Nothing.

Mel: You’re lying.

Ouch! He felt that and had to mentally hit himself for that. Sam knew that he should never lie to her. He got caught.

Sam: It’s about what my folks told me.

Mel: Can’t blame them. I mean what would you say if you had to tell your child that.

Sam nodded and understood where Mel was coming from on this.

Sam: True but it hurts knowing about this…are we going to tell anyone else?

Mel: No, not a good idea and you know why.

Sam: Think Lucien knows?

Mel: Oh yeah he senses it but doesn’t know where it’s from.

Sam laughed as Mel set down the wrench. She backed away and smiled as Sam hugged her from behind.

Sam: This doesn’t change anything right?

Mel: Of course not.

Sam: Good or else I’d have to spank you.

Mel: Behave!

The couple laughed.

Sam: You know though I’m not that happy right now.

Mel: Clearly you’re not.

Sam: It’s not about my family.

Sam looked at Mel with a serious look in his eyes. Oh he was pissed indeed and it wasn’t from his family. His eyes turned fully black and Mel gulped.

Sam: It’s about last week.

Mel: Sam your eyes!

Sam: I don’t care right now.

Sam turned away from Mel and started to walk off.

Mel: Oh shit…SAM!

Sam didn’t hear her, he blocked everyone and everything out and he walked away. His anger was over taking him and Mel was trying to keep up with him. Sam’s rage wasn’t like Rachel’s, but just as deadly. That’s from what he really was.

“We need to talk.”

“I just hope you don’t get upset at us.”

“Now, now. You’re our biological son if this is what you think.”

“But this will have to do with your birth.”

“Son, we had to make a deal…”

Sam: I hate you…I hate you!

Sam yelled out and the lights flickered on and off. Sam had found himself in the study on the third floor, the door was shut and the fire place was lit. Sam sat down on a chair and it felt like the world gave him a spotlight. That the only thing that mattered was him and him alone.
Mel: It’ll be okay Sammy I promise…

Sam nearly swore under his breath seeing his wife pop up from behind him.

Sam: You make it sound so easy.

Mel: I’m here…am I not?

Mel hugs him in her arms and Sam starts to cry.

~Part 2: (#NP: “The Diary of Jane” by: Breaking Benjamin )~
Slowly her eyes open as she hears a beeping nose from the heart monitor. Mel knew where she was at already. She was at the hospital. Mel tries to sit up but the room starts to spin causing her to lay back down. Mel could see a shadow from out of the shadow of her eye and she turns to face who it was coming from.

“Don’t move so fast your brother said you hit your head pretty good. Sam will be right back. He had to drop off I guess your daughter at his folk’s place.”

Melanie: Melissa?

Melissa was sitting in the chair next to the bed.

Melissa: Hi.

Melanie: What are you doing here?

Melissa: Well Sammy told me what all happened and I came to talk to you. When I got to your place it was empty. I texted him and said you were here. You ended up hitting your head on the bathroom sink and he got worried.

Melanie nods her head slowly.

Melanie: I-I can’t believe what happened after Sam and Roxi told me. I don’t remember any of it honestly. I know you’re not happy with me but really I’m not sure if I can say I take responsibility or not. Kinda hard to when this happens.

Melissa: Mind explaining a bit more on this?

Melanie gulps not sure she’d want to or not. Mel grabbed the bed raiser control and put her head up.

Melanie: Melissa, I need you to promise me you won’t freak out or judge me after I tell you all of this.

Melissa: Melanie, nothing surprises me in this world anymore. You know you can tell me anything.

Melanie weakly smiles and sees Melissa’s cell phone on the table next to her. Melanie focuses and makes the phone lift up a bit. Melissa’s eyes grow a bit wide in surprise and Melanie cracks a smile. The phone was place back down.

Melissa: How did you do that?

Melanie: Very long story. It would take a while to explain and it’s a lot to sink in. But I’ll tell you this I need a balance between light and dark when it comes to the magic world. It’s in a way like a drug. If I get too much of a certain one I can “OD” on it and that causes a black out. When I black out it’s like I’m sleeping. I don’t remember anything and it’s all black. Well now I know that it’s kinda like fight club. My body keeps going, acts like me but I’m not in control. Last time this happened I was in the hospital for two days. Michael thought I was in a coma but I blackout apparently. They found me on the ground in my kitchen. After that blackout thought I knew I had to atone for what I did at that time.

Melissa: Okay I think I follow. But I have a question…now I know you and the others call yourself magi-blood; do you guys use your abilities in the ring?

Melanie: Absolutely not. It’s not honorable and it’s against our rules. Even us magi-bloods have rules. There was only one time that rule was broken but the person had permission but it was against another magi-blood. You know them as the Seraphina twins.

Melissa: Really?

Melanie: Lucien was in a mental asylum years ago because his Father controlled him and ended up setting a fire to where we lived. We at the time didn’t know about all of what we currently know and we didn’t have the powers back then. The cops thought he snapped and well he went away. Anisim was controlling him and years later he came back. We thought our Aunt and Uncle was our real parents and well we were wrong. At the end of whole thing Lucien was challenged by Lucy in a last twin standing match. Lucy won and it was by using a paralyzing spell. Lucy nearly burned but I was able to break the spell holding Lucien to Anisim. We’re still trying to fully end this Mel…it’s not easy and I know he probably caused this blackout…it’s weird though apparently Roxi and Sam said that my back was burning. Mel my scar that was basically a link to Anisim is supposed to be gone. I don’t get how he’s still affecting me.

Melissa: Want me to look and see?

Melanie: The scar was on my back but yeah please. As long as it’s okay with Tegs…I mean I don’t want her to think I’m coming onto you or anything.

Melissa chuckles.

Melissa: We’re both committed women so don’t worry.

Melanie nods and leans herself up. Melanie lifts her shirt and Melissa could see Melanie’s angel wings tattoo. Melissa searches around Melanie’s back and stops right in the middle where the spine was.

Melissa: Ah Mel…bad news I feel something.

Melanie grips her shirt tightly and Melissa notices this.

Melissa: Hey, hey calm down now. It’ll be okay I promise. I don’t need you to do anything irrational now.

Melanie pulls her shirt back down and tries to calm herself.

Melissa: You know what, I have an idea and, maybe this will help you calm down. Ricky ending up going after me on twitter and you know Bobby attacked Raphael.

Melanie’s eyes turn red in anger.

Melanie: He what?!

Melissa: Yeah he did. You know they’re shady and honestly I know what we can do. I know you don’t like it when people hurt your love ones just like I do. So why don’t we work together to help you get some payback?

Melanie didn’t speak at first but she felt a sense of dread wash over her.

Melanie: I’m not sure if I want to go back or not.

Melissa: What do you mean?

Melanie: I…I don’t think I should go back. I mean what if I end up killing someone or snapping that bad again.

Melissa: Don’t talk like that Mel. You won’t and you know how I know?

Melanie nods her head no.

Melissa: Because you got the best support system to keep you calm that’s how. Also you have enough sense to know what’s right and wrong. I know you’ll keep coming back to fight also. You want to make your family proud epically your daughter.[.color]

Melanie smiles at her.

Melanie: Damn I hate it when you’re right.

Melissa: I know you do. But really are you in?

Melanie: Yeah I’m in.

Melissa: Good cause I think you’ll like this idea.

Sam: Remembering something from your black out?

Mel nodded and grabbed a fork full of pasta.

Mel: It wasn’t exactly that but it’s when I was in the hospital and I started to remember once more.
Sam: Oh yeah…you going to be okay?

Mel: Yeah I’ll be okay…

But deep in Mel’s heart it didn’t seem like it. She didn’t speak as she shoved a folk in her mouth.

~Part 3: Why? (#NP: “Ready to Roll” by: Jet Black )~
I swallowed hard… Raping the thick leather, the lights above beaming down on my forehead, displaying the salty sweat of my determination run free down the sides of my face, over the bridge of my nose and dripping to the matt floor. Cocking my right arm back, I dive in for another right hook before his gentle white Caucasian face startled me, he stood in front of the punching bag in a shimmering glory. His blonde hair brushed back at the top, shaven at the sides and his tattoo’s brightening under the light… he reached out for me as I lunged, to brush my cheek… and I fumble… heart thumping hard in my chest as I fall forward, face first in to the punching bag before being spun to the matt on my back. Heart leaping in to my throat, I look up in distress… my ears opening up to the creak of the chains… and he was gone like a translucent ghost, he was yet another figment of my imagination trying to play parlor tricks on my brain… and mistakenly my heart.

Then I closed my eyes…

He took a deep breath, breathing me in to his lungs. My warmth filled his body, as his cheeks appeared less flushed. For lack of better words, it felt perfect to him as he thought back through the years, as I spoke, he had wondered where life might have taken us, had the short comings in the past didn’t happen… didn’t happen like they did.

"What happened that made you feel alone?.... I assure you Kay I've always been there with you waiting.... just too scared to act.”

Taking in the memory like a soft sponge filling with cement, I rolled over to my knee’s slamming the sides of my palms in to the matt before pressing my forehead down. ‘You’re gone…’ I knew this is, I had to tell myself this over and over again…. ‘I need something to numb the pain,’…. I spend my days locked in a haze…. Because I can’t stop missing you… babe! Her words ran through the buds in my ears like a pendulum.

I will forever be alone…,it’s a curse…

Mumbling to myself as if reassurance had been necessary, I felt the sharp pains pierce my heart, harder and slower than the metal that had melted through my flesh back in November. Succumbed to the trauma of the last few months had caused my mind once again to be hazey… unable to reconcile with the memories of the past with the dire consequences of the present.

You made sure of that…

The burden had been overwhelming, Unable to pull the proper amount of motive to continue going… curled in to the fetal position like I had… brushing off the undying pain as I push myself off of the matt and exit to the showers. I had thrown in the white towel for the day, needing a change of pace, a change of scenery. And as if the ladies of fate had been witnessing, my phone’s silent buzz alerted me to the message on my phone as I ripped it from my right arm pocket.

Sam: Check your bag…memory strain.

I had waked over to it and see a vile with a blue glow. I took it out and touched it, looking into the glow from it. I felt like I had been slapped.

It had only taken a few minutes….

A few minutes of blank peaceful serenity to pull me back to the darkened reality of terror. As I open my eyes to red, my body stiffened with much panic as I turn to the shower head, spitting out a rain of blood over my skin like liquid velvet. Ultrasonic waves of screams echoed the stalls with a deafening punch… I could nearly feel the tile adorning the walls crumble around me in a façade like 911 to my feet…

They reached out to me…

Their fingers began to pull at my gravitational force… cementing me in place as I attempted to claw my way through the rubble… as I attempted to run from place but unable to move. A knot formed in my throat as I inhaled sharply… holding in my breath as I closed my eyes. My mentality couldn’t handle it, I felt it all sucking me in, like a master playing it’s puppets in his perfect and morbidly twisted play. A sharp pain punched through my skull as I crashed to my knee’s… opening my eyes to stillness.

There were hundreds of them…

Hundreds of desperate hands reaching out to me as if I became their savior. As my heart thumped my chest like a whole punch… as the blood beaded against my face like a torrential rain. I lay amongst the hard white bricked floor, feeling death climb over me… lost in transition as I slip away in to unconsciousness a small brush touches my cheek. Silence pulls over the stall eerily as fingers trail my cheek as if being cupped by two pairs of small hands, those of a child. Then I made the most daring move… a terrible mistake…

I opened my eyes...

Their eyes bore in to mine… tear soaked. Pain washed over their face as if retelling a tragic story, their voices muffled in the distance although they were near. I watched as their lips moved, and my heart hardened with fear as I watched them plead... plead for me to come close. Something inside me pulled towards them as I attempted to skirt myself across the floor and reach out to them but no matter how far I stretched their distance furthered until a large “POP” sounded off against the wall like a firecracker and both girls’ bodies ricocheted backwards as their small bodies were penetrated by bullets.

“NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!”

Everything stood still, for the longest minute of my life… before the small bodies jumped in grotesque distortion… their eyes masked in blood and their faces dark like possession and screamed at me…

“MOMMMY…. HELP US!

I don’t remember screaming like that…. I don’t remember the EMT’s rushing towards the gym showers with such haste… and I certainly don’t recall bashing my head off the side of the shower stall. Everything hazed over as they pulled me from the stall, covered in a towel and before I slipped away from consciousness I gazed quietly back over to the stall where the only evidence of struggle was head sized crack in the tiles and tainted blood colored water staining the floor.

~Part 4: Another fallen blogger. (#NP: “Another fallen brother” by: Tyr)~
This is tough. I honestly don't want to go ahead and hurt my friend - but I know this is business. We all know this is business. And it's about giving the fans a show - that is the point of SCW’s Blaze of Glory. So of course Sam and I will not disappoint. We will do what is needed and that is to head to the ring and tear one another apart - and we'll prove that we've all got what it takes. After all all our title reigns weren’t flukes. And I'd even say that we are indeed as good as each other - but now is the time to find who the better woman actually is.

I guess it's about time, right? It's tough, since Sam is my friend.

So, I’ll be sharing the ring with Sam Marlowe…the woman who took Mikha down, something I couldn’t do. She’s considered one of the greatest athelets in SCW right now. I have nothing but respect for him and the fact that she's pretty much gone from nowhere to somewhere pretty damn quick. She had an incredible career behind him already before joining the wrestling company and she's only been training for roughly a few years I believe… and she's somehow become the best. That goes to show just how much of a natural she is. She's one of the fastest and smartest athletes this company has to offer as well as being one who has a lot of heart. Her putting the Bombshell Championship up against me means a lot to me.

I respect her so much. She's one of the fastest and most passionate athletes in this world and nobody can take that away from her. She always puts the most heart into absolutely everything she does and that's amazing to me. I know people like, well, even myself, try to do the same but he achieves that more so than anybody so honestly, she kills it time and time again and that is why she's known as one of the greatest around.
I am yet to hold the Bombshell Championship during my time here but I am honored to have another chance to potentially earn that title this week. Sam is an amazing Bombshell Champion and has proven to the world why she has been so far unstoppable but that is a title I'd be thrilled to hold - perhaps this is the week for that?

Me, on the other hand? Well, I might have been in this business longer than the likes of Sam overall but he's always been seen as being someone who has stood out more than I have. And Sam pretty much has significant advantages over me in terms of experience but so I count myself out? Of course not. If there is one thing I have been able to show during my time here thus far, it's that I have heart and I am a fighter - I refuse to quit, even when things get tough.

And of course, we know precisely how important the Bombshell Championship is in this industry. Every single athlete who joins this company has their sights set on this title because it's gained notoriety over the years and it's the top prize in the industry as a whole - I never honestly believed I would hold this title, let alone in my career but here I am.

I fought and I fought hard for this. Nobody saw it coming but I'm here and I'm standing tall as the man who made history. But one thing I can guarantee is that I will be putting everything on the line. There are a lot of options in these matches and ones that could seriously change the course of all of our careers - there's so much that could go wrong but at the same time, there's so much that can go right and there are some great opportunities here. It's essentially a level playing field at this point.

But as they say, some of the greatest matches of our time stem from mutual respect amongst opponents. This is the highest level of respect that opponent could have. I don't doubt that for one moment. I don't think even any of our haters could disagree with that. We always perform and that is why we're got so far during my time here. I've not been here long but so what? That just means I've made the biggest impact because I've come from nowhere to getting on track to the top quicker than most. I'm not necessarily an underdog story but I'm a girl you don't expect to see as a top dog here or a guy who is able to be the face of a company but in this industry, you have to expect the unexpected. Nobody could foresee my success but here it is. Now, it could easily be taken away from me but I refuse to let Sam from stopping me.

Anything can happen and perhaps the world can believe that I'll be the one here to lose most but I don't see it that way. I'm confident that I can step up and really show the world that I can be a big name and that is my aim. I don't honestly care about the opinions of others on most occasions but having said that, it would be nice to know that there are more out there who have respect for me and believe in me.

I've overcome the odds plenty of times in the past and I'm still standing through it all. If that doesn't show just how tough I am, then I don't know what does. But I will head into this match confident and ready to do the seemingly impossible again. Many people can count me out in advance - that's fine. It's not like I'm not used to that. But you'll once again see the very best of Melanie Gabrielle this week and I can guarantee that.

Sam I’m ready for this match. I got this match because I left an impression and I can thank Connor for that as well. He deserves his match just as much. We faced each other before, you’ve faced Lucy before. Not once have you counted us out and I thank you for that. You’ve saw that I’ve improved and you got a challenge on your hands. I will not fail and if I do… I go down swinging like I always do.

Now isn’t the time to be nice or the time to be unfocused. I’m going to give it my all and I won’t stop. Sam…you’d have to kill me for me to stop. Like I’ve always said: “They've all tried to kill me; time and time again and once again you'll fail.” I have a personality of an alpha and that makes me a leader. You can ask the people of PWU, you can ask the people of UWF, you can ask my family and friends. I make one of the best leaders you can follow.

Sam, I don’t doubt your leading abilities, I don’t. But I want you to show more of it. I want you to prove not just to me but to the fans why you truly are the champ. I want both of our haters to shut up once they see us in the ring. I hear them talk and that’s all they can do. They could never lace up and throw down like we can.

Sam…

I'm honestly not sure what else there is to say in terms of this match other than this is going to be an amazing match - or matches - and the world will realize why we are the greatest  stars that SCW has to offer right now. I am confident that I can live up to expectations and Sam? Let's take care of business.

Fade to black.

 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.)  

 Book 1: Crimson Blitz
Chapter 10: Her heart
~Part 1: A few weeks ago…~
Lise woke with a start. She heard a loud scream in her head causing her to know something was wrong. Lise jumped out of bed and ran downstairs. Lise was now staying Sam and Mel as civil war was broken or nearly in Sweden. Lise though had always thought that she belonged with the two Danes as is. Lise was in the west wing of the place and she felt like she was being pulled towards the east wing where Mel and Sam resided at night. Lise felt her anxiety rise with each step taken.

She heard another loud scream as broke out now into a sprint. Lise didn’t want to find out what was going on but Urd, her essence of her powers wanted. She kept pressing Lise on and the young woman wanted to stop. Rarely did Lise feel any emotion but when she did it was in powerful burst.

Lise found herself stopping in front of Mel and Sam’s bed room. She gulped wondering if she should knock or not. But before she could take any action the door opened and Mel was on the floor crying her eyes out as Sam held her from above.

Lise: What’s going on?

Sam looked over and saw Lise standing at the door way.[/color]

Sam: Lise…Stefan Lajoie passed.

The name made the hairs on the back of her head stand up. She knew him and knew that he was terminally ill but then Lise’s body shook hard. Both her and Urd now knew what was wrong. Stefan wasn’t supposed to die for about another fifteen, twenty years at most even with his illness.

Someone had tamped with fate and Lise knew it.

Lise: How?

Sam: I have no idea, Mel isn’t telling me anything. She’s in shock and isn’t speaking; I have no idea what to do. Urd, can you get a hold of your sisters and see what the hell happened?!

Lise nodded and ran off to get her phone.

Melanie: I-I!

Mel was choking on words; she couldn’t get over the shock of what had happened. Sam was asleep when his wife came home screaming and crying. Sam didn’t want this at all. He hated seeing his wife like this. Mel started to lose control of her abilities again and small things were floating in the room.

Sam: Mel! Stop!

Melanie: NO!

She screamed loudly and every item in the room went flying up to the roof of it. The light bulbs were flashing on and off. Sam grabbed onto his wife and tried to calm her down.

Sam: Melanie please calm down or you’re going to destroy the place.

Mel: He can’t be gone!

Another loud scream tore out from her lungs and everything this time started to fly around in a clock wise motion.

Sam: There was nothing you could have done.

Mel: No! I could have saved him! I could have found a way!

Sam: No there wasn’t! There was nothing you could have done. He was too far gone. Look at what’s going on right now! Would you want our home destroyed? What would he want you to do? He’d want you to keep fighting. His soul is most likely at peace. Now I need you to relax and come back to bed. You need to sleep now.

Mel looked up and saw what was going on. She took in a breath and everything landed back in place with a thud. Mel fell forward into her husband’s arms, passing out from the stress. Sam carried her and placed her in bed.

Sam: It’ll be okay…I’m here and I’ll never leave you.

~Part 2: Private moments/A week and a few days later. (NP: “Bring back the Sun” by: Our Lady Peace)~
We all know New Orleans, Louisiana as a party site and home to the French Quarter but Samuel Devereux called it home in the states. It was after midnight and the outside was still filled with people and partying. But for him he couldn’t find sleep on this night. Things were on his mind including UWF, his wife’s match at SCW and what’s going on with the magi-blood. He found himself in front of his laptop reading over some of his people’s history that Lucy and Brigid had put together. Moments later Sam felt arms wrapped around him and he looks up to see his wife.

Melanie: Why aren’t you in bed?

Sam: I’m not tired…why aren’t you?

Melanie: Because you’re not in bed.

Sam looked up at her and kisses her.

Sam: Go back to bed ma belle.

Mel nodded her head no.

Melanie: Not without you.

Sam: You’re something else Melanie, stubborn and I love it.

Mel looked onto the screen and chuckled.

Melanie: This is my thing.

Sam: I know but it’s our thing now! Remember we co-own seeing how our two merged together.

Melanie: Yeah that’s true! But Sam it’s my thing! You’re supposed to be checking up on me while I work to the bone.

Sam chuckled and sat Mel on his lap.

Sam: Okay you have a point…are you sure it’s because I’m not in bed?

Melanie: I’m very sure love.

Sam smiled and kissed her cheek. Mel giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Melanie: Have I told you how much I love you as of late?

Sam: Every single day on the hour of the hour and I love it. I love you and seriously you’re the best thing that has ever happened to. I thank God that I got to marry you.

Mel blushed.

Melanie: I thank God as well.

Sam: And even though she’s not mine biologically…our daughter as well.

Melanie: She thinks you are.

Sam: You haven’t told her?

Melanie: Why should I? I mean our daughter is very intelligent for her age. If she wants to talk about it she’ll come up to us.

Sam nodded.

Sam: Yeah you’re right. I still don’t understand at first how she could say one…maybe two words and you could tell what she wanted.

Melanie: Two words: Aunt Lucy.

Sam: I take it Lucy never spoke a whole lot as a child?

Melanie: Bingo!

Sam laughed.

Sam: But I gotten used to it.

Melanie: Oh I know you have. I’m proud of you for that…Sam I do love you.

Sam: To pull a Niko, if I may quote Star Wars: “I know”.

Mel laughed loudly.

Melanie: Now will you come to bed with me please?!

Sam: Not yet, I’m enjoying this. I mean I have the most sexist woman on the planet and in the realms on my lap!

Mel: You don’t mean that do you?

Sam: I do! I mean it Mel…why do you ask?

Mel bit her lip.

Melanie: Everyone picks Uri over me…

Sam hugged her.

Sam: I know, but most of them only see her for her looks. She’s not stupid at all like some think…not only that Deabs would stab someone if they try shit with her. I mean I’d do the same if it were you.

Melanie: Touché Mr. Devereux!

Sam: Why thank you Mrs.Devereux

Mel kissed him.Sam got lost in his thoughts wondering if he wanted to ask his wife a certain question.

Sam: Can I ask you something?

Melanie: Sure what is it?

Sam: Why did you get married to Dark Tiger?

Melanie: I fell in love with him. A lot of people said we were moving too fast, I didn’t listen. I was happy and well you know how that ended.

Sam: Yeah I remember. I mean we’ve been together what for a year and half?

Melanie: You dork! You can’t even remember!

Sam: Well I am sorry!

The two of them laugh.

Melanie: But yeah it’s a year and half…a wonderful year and half.

Sam: Yeah it has…Mel do you want me coming out with you?

Melanie: Only if you want you to.

Sam: It would be my pleasure.

Mel kissed his cheek.

Sam: I love you so much Melanie. I’d lose it if you left me but I’d understand.

Melanie: I’m not leaving you…I promise. Now bed time Mister.

Sam: I swear you’re getting bad as Uriella with your drive.

Melanie: Oh you are so getting laid tonight!

~Part 3 (NP: “Miete Kuru Mono he” by: Senju Akira)
The hairs on the back of her head stood up as the night was freezing. It wasn’t the cold though that was causing this though. Melanie Gabrielle knew she was being followed. Mel had broken her own rule about hunts. Usually the min number for a hunt was two people but Mel was on her own. Mel’s hands were on both her guns ready to draw them out in a moment’s notice. Her eyes looked around the graveyard she stood in as she tried to pinpoint where the person was at.

Melanie: I know you’re out here.

She said it so quietly she barley heard her own words. From out of the corner of her right eyes she saw a shadow cast.

Melanie: Who goes there!?

The person didn’t answer but she saw two glowing red eyes looking at her.

Melanie: Last chance! Answer my question.

The person breathed hard or made gasping like sounds that made it sounds like dying.

“Hello there.”

Mel blinked knowing who it was.

Melanie: Hades, what are you doing here?

The man known as Hades stood still in the shadows watching her. Mel didn’t need to move and she put her hands down not touching her guns anymore. Mel took her hood of her cloak down and her brunette hair swayed from wind.

Hades: I have to talk to you. It’s about Stefan.

Mel gulped and walked over to him. Hades took down his hood and his long flowing black hair came rushing out.

Melanie: Raymond what the fuck is going on?

Raymond Delmas aka Hades in the world of the magi-blood was born somewhere in Canada. The man was forty years old but because of the magi-bloods after the age of twenty-five you age slowly. Raymond didn’t look over his late twenty’s, early thirties. It was rare to see Raymond or really any death incarnates. Mel had sensed a dark colour blood but wasn’t sure who it was.

Raymond: Melanie, you believe he is dead no?

Mel: He died right in front of my eyes!

Raymond: He may have but he isn’t fully dead.

Melanie: Explain.

The wind started to blow harder.

Raymond: Melanie the four of them are waiting for you all. They refuse to pass into their afterlives until you all are okay or you join them.

Mel blinked at him.

Melanie: Are-are-

Raymond: I am not joking. Next time you visit him I want you to grave tap…that and he passed his essence to his eldest child. Him, Tanja, Serenity and Robert wait for you all.

Mel replayed what he had said in her mind.

Melanie: Tanja!? But she wasn’t a magi-blood!

Raymond: That doesn’t matter; her will was a strong one when she died. Her will transferred and now she waits with three. Mel you had said to Sam that you know what you need to do. Do it! Don’t let doubt or fear stop you. Follow your heart and soul. Remember to call on us when we’re needed. You’re not alone and we’re not about to leave you.

Mel looked down.

Melanie: I wonder about that sometimes.

Raymond: Believe me what I’m telling you.

Melanie: I do…just…

Raymond: Doubt is a hard and heavy thing I know. Remember it all ends well.

Mel smiled at the older man.

Melanie: Thank you Raymond.

~Part 4: The next entry (NP: “Bullet with a name” by: Nonpoint)~
Melanie: How much more pain do we all need to feel? How many more people do we need to see die? How many more battles do we fight in? I’m so tired of fighting…I don’t want to do this anymore but my body and heart pushes me on. I just want to rest, I want to have a regular life but I know I can never have my wish. I know people like Roxi would say that I could and I have no idea how people like Sam Marlow would respond.

I’m not about to lie to anyone when I say that I know I can’t have my wish. People don’t see that magi-bloods were born to battle. Our fate is a mysterious one at most. People don’t understand that we fight day in and out. We fight with our souls, our lives, our blood, sweat and tears and we never get thanks for it. But that’s okay, we expect it.

We’re the supernatural soldiers that fight a war in the dark to keep everyone alive in the light. I know too many people believe that vampire, werewolves and such are fake like fairy tales. That’s not true though they all do exist and Hollywood warped them into romance. Really if you ask Lucy if she’s like a vampire in “Twilight” she’d laugh and then punch you in the face. Lucy’s technically not a full vampire…more like a hybrid with her mutation. Most of the creatures of the night keep to their selves, not wanting hunters after them. But you have those who go after innocent lives and those are the ones we go after.

I’m no killer that’s for sure. I don’t claim to be a hero and I’m not the villain.

People think whatever they want about us and you know that’s fine. I’m not going to change minds and I’m just going to be me. I know I have people who support me. They want me to succeed and live my life good. I try in all honest. It’s hard at times but they’re there. They’re my family…the ones I’ve watched over, the ones I loved since I was born and continue to today. They’re my friends…the ones who I’ve gained over the years and that have stayed by my side. Then my fans that I’ve gotten over four years. I know I have people to fight for and I guess they really are the ones who keep me going.

Then you have those who hate me. Really I ignore the ever living shit out of! They’re the reason why also I have to keep going. My mission is to take him down…He’s the one who truly hates me and my family and tried to get us killed all these years ago. I do draw strength from this though. I know Anisim watches us and laughs at what he calls a “Feeblish attempt of defeating him”. I know the fans that don’t like me boo me and that doesn’t bother me. They’re allow to have opinions of course.

Fighting, surviving it all comes hand in hand. In the wrestling business that does apply. You need to fight in every match to win. With the Bombshell Roulette in those matches you have to survive. Hardcore matches aren’t for the faint of the heart and I do know that. For over one hundred days I’ve had this belt and it’s brought out the best in me…or maybe not. Really depends on your perception on things.  I knew since I got this championship I’d fight harder and keep going. I know with the spin of the wheel anything can happen…including a mud match.

I won’t throw this match. No I will go out there and fight! If I give up now I won’t be able to face Mikah and I’ll lose. It’s put up or shut up time because I have two bullets with Roxi and Sam’s names on it.

Don’t think for a second that either of you are walking out easy with this match. Remember the three of us have a 33.3 1/3 chance of winning and all of us are going to probably end up killing one another for this chance. Now what sets me a part from you both is since getting this championship I haven’t be beaten. I’ve kicked ass and I’m ready to do it again. I’ve been put through Hell and back and once again I do it. Triple threats are an ass but it’s fine by me. Ladies bring whatever you want it’s not going to save you unfortunately. I’m ready for this match and thing is I’m going to fight till I taste blood in my mouth and lungs.

When it comes to fighting, surviving I don’t play around because this is either kill or be killed. Simple as that and trust me…It’s nothing personal, it’s all business.

Samantha Marlow, you’ve faced my youngest sister before. You remember Lucy right? You faced her back in August and she won. It was a good match I’ll give you both that. You’ve won back to back and won against Raynin which I hear isn’t easy. So it makes me wonder if you can pull off the win in this one. You know it’s easier than it sounds. You’re facing Roxi and myself.

I’m not coming into this match looking to have any sort of laughter what I’m going to do is show you exactly why you’re not going to sit here and proclaim to be better than me without actually damn well having to prove it, and that Sam is not a JOKE. It wasn’t me you were taking on so I didn’t really have a need to say anything about them, it didn’t bother me at the time because words are what they are and as I said before I am above it, but slowly and surely the more I’ve thought about your comments, the more they’ve began to simmer inside me and give me this sudden rage against you. It is a feeling I hate because You proclaimed to be someone different, you claim to be the toughest person on the roster and yet you still have to continue proving yourself don’t you? Why isn’t her word good enough? Why does she have to use her friends to get what she wants? It doesn’t make much sense does it?

That is what is really humorous about this situation though isn’t it? That despite someone who is truly supposed to know who I am and understand what it is I fight for, you can’t see past the ass end of your own fictional world to know that you are no better than I am, that truthfully you are just as vulnerable and fragile as any other person on this roster, that despite the aura you put around yourself to be the toughest female in SCW you still comes up just a little short. Because deep inside you already know that I am the best. This knowledge has you so fucked up and out of sync that you can’t even form a decisive response to how you feel about it. Are you the best, are you the underdog? Or do you just have no fucking clue because you know no matter what response you give I’m going to put your ass down?!

I’ve been fighting for one thing or another since my childhood and my resilience is OUTSTANDING. I don’t give up, I don’t quit, and I sure as hell don’t have to play the numbers game which popular rumors seem to like spreading. It’s easier that way sure, but I didn’t have the numbers game when I took on Keira in a barbwire ladder match. I didn’t have the numbers game when I went toe to toe with Candy Overton in the best mud match that SCW has ever seen. I’m not standing here trying to debunk your achievements either because I’m not that conceited, but you already knew all these things didn’t you Sam? You already know that I am like no one you’ve ever fought before. I see you as an equal and it is clear we all know how you see me . . . Even if you claim to respect me, your words really don’t make it appear that way . . . but soon enough you will Sam. I’m damn well going to earn it when I take you on at Climax Control. You’re so used to being the underdog Sam that you’ve convinced yourself that you have to repeat that you are the best before you or anyone else actually believes it.
This match is going to be one for the record books and I think you will find by the end of it that I was not the one needing to be knocked down a notch. To think that you could continually claim to be better than me was your first mistake, to think that you could aim hateful barbs towards me As it is often said the quiet ones are the ones you’ve got to watch out for.

Roxi…Oh Roxi… It seems that we could get break our tie tonight. I won once against you, you beat me once. It should be fun indeed. I know you can keep up with me that’s not a secret but you even have to admit that I’ve grown.

You see, to some, this will be a match that they will attempt to skip because it was not them who earned the right to challenge the champion. To some, they will continue to underplay those who are way ahead of them. I have said this many times and it holds truth, this match, is going to be a fight. No matter how close Roxi and I may be, this is about the right to challenge Mikha and if anyone knows, they know it’ll be hard.They already know that I will not be denied. At Phenomenon, I am going to throw everything that I have at the woman who has taken down anyone that SCW had to offer. Whether or not, that statement is debatable on so many levels.

If you throw a punch at me, I am going to throw two back at you. If you decide to go to the top rope, I am going to launch myself out the ring and make sure I hit my target. This is no game, this is no joke. This is going to be the defining moment of both of our careers. In a sense, this is where it is all going to make or break the division. Whether or not, we will allow the Dark Angel to continue her dominate reign.

It seems so long ago that I faced off against Roxi. It was a different time then. SCW was still new in my mind and I faced you and Keira with Lucy. How far things have come, right? Back then, I had no idea what direction she would go in, apart from upwards due to her mobility and all, and now…she’s flying just under the sun with those wax wings of hers. And how have you been, Roxi? Been doing well? Well you do have your tag championship. Do try to make it interesting Roxi so we can give people their money’s worth. And in exchange, I promise not to end it too quickly.

Roxi, I don’t doubt you and you know this. We’ve fought together and against.  I know you’ll do great. Just remember to watch the skies; you’re not the only one that flies. Let’s do this!

Good luck ladies and remember to give it your all.

 Book 1: Crimson Blitz
Chapter 8:
~Part 1: October 30th, 2015 aka “the Big one”~
Mel gets her shoulder up at two. Dorn staggers up and urges Melanie to get up, as she does he looks for the Dorn kick but Mel ducks and hits the ropes, she nails Dorn with a jumping double punch to the face!

AS - Melanie drove both buckles in to Dorn's face!

Melanie staggers up again, she starts to climb up to the top rope, as she gets to the top she steadies herself before diving off and connecting with Ragnarok!

PC - Mel hit it but she hurt those ribs!

Melanie crawls over, she hooks both of Dorn's legs for the cover

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JH - Here is your winner and NEEEEW UWF Universal Champion, Melanie Gabrielle!

AS - Melanie did it! Melanie beat Dorn!

PC - We have a new champion! I don't believe it!

Dorn immediately rolls from the ring as Mel staggers to her feet, clutching her ribs

AS - Mel may have a broken rib but I don't think she cares!

PC - Hell, I wouldn't care, enjoy this moment!

As the referee hands Melanie the Universal Championship belt she drops to her knees, still in agony. The referee raises Mel's hand in victory, the fans cheer

AS - What a moment!

As Melanie once again staggers up to her feet her husband Samuel Devereux sprints down to the ring with his Grand Prix title in hand, he rolls in the ring and hugs Mel

PC - Sam won the Grand Prix title in the main event of the Afternoon Extravaganza!

Mel and Sam stand side by side in the middle of the ring, Mel raises her Universal Championship as Samuel raises his Grand Prix Championship, the fans cheer

PC - Man, what a way to start the show!

AS - We have a new Universal Champion, Melanie makes history and wins the big one for the first time!

PC - Hard to believe we have plenty more to go!

Mel and Sam both leave the ring to cheers as the cameras focus on Adam and Peter. Mel and Sam both disappear backstage, the crowd still cheering.

Sam had to keep me up, that match did take a lot out of me but at the end I ended up winning. Finally after four long years of hard work I had gotten the big one. Yes the big one as in a Main eventer’s championship…as in the UWF Universal Championship. Sure my body actually was hurting for the first time in a while but it didn’t compare to how I really felt inside. Inside my heart, my soul and my mind where singing victory songs of my bloodline.

Finally I had felt like something was going to turn this war around and maybe this championship, this title chose me as a sign. Sam pulled me into another hug and I could feel the warmth coming off him. We both had won on this night. I also felt his championship touching me and the cool from it felt good.

Sam: I’m so proud of you.

Melanie: I’m so proud of us.

I looked into my husband’s eyes and I saw him tearing up. I couldn’t blame him for that one. He had won his first championship ever. If this didn’t tell his Father that Sam didn’t need to run his family’s company I wasn’t sure what would.

Sam: This is more your night.

I shook my head no.

Melanie: No…it’s our night.

I took his hands in mine.

Melanie: This is the night of the magi-blood. Even if one of us wins, it means we all win in the end.

Sam: You’re right.

Melanie: When am I not?

Sam kissed me and I couldn’t help but to smile.

Sam: I have a surprise for you.

My eyebrows rises up.

Melanie: What is it?

Sam: It’s in here.

Sam moved a bit and grabbed the handle to the locker room. He turns it and the lights were turned off. Sam took me into the room and flipped the light switch on. The Clan and the Aesir were in the locker room and they started to clap. But that’s not what started to make me tear. Sitting on the bench was my Mother and Father.

“MOMMY!”

And then I started to cry. I look down and see the reason why I fight hugging my leg for dear life. I crotch down and see my daughter. I hug her back and I heard the belt drop next to me.

Athena: Mommy did it! Mommy did it!

Melanie: I did…I really did…You know both Mommy and Daddy did.

Athena: Daddy did it!

Athena zipped over and hugged Sam’s leg.

Sam: I know I did.

Sam hugged his daughter and I slowly got up and grabbed the Championship. I looked up and saw my parents smiling at me. I walk over to them and hugged them both.

Hel: I’m so proud of you Melanie.

Siguard: I am just as well datter.

Melanie: Tak.

I felt them slowly let go but Athena was hugging me again. This felt right and once again my soul felt at peace. I picked up my daughter and she kissed my check. Sam walked over and took my free hand.

Sam: Athena do you know what tomorrow is?

Her bright blue eyes turn to her Father with a smile on her face.

Athena: Halloween!

Melanie: And?

My little one’s eyes became brighter.

Athena: Aunty Lucy and Uncle Lucien’s Birthday!

She jumped out of my arms and ran over to the Seraphina twins.

Athena: Happy birthday! Happy Birthday!

Lucy: Thank you sweetheart.

I turn to Sam and I could see him tearing a bit. I know how he was feeling and he pulled me over to him. I rest my head on his shoulder where his title was on. I look up at him and he slowly turned his head to me.

Sam: Hi.

Melanie: Hej…want to go home?

Sam: To change to party after? Sure!

I chuckled and kissed him.

Melanie: You know I wasn’t referring to that.

Sam’s eyes went wide and I’m laughing hard.

Sam: Behave.

Melanie: No promises sexy.

Sam: Athena.

The young one whipped around and ran over.

Athena: Yes?

Sam: Mommy and Daddy are going to leave, do you want to come with us or do you want to go with Grandma and Grandpa?

She looked at them and us trying to think.

Athena: Go have fun.

She walked over to my parents. I look at Sam and he shook his head.

Melanie: Alright sweetheart will do. Bye guys! See you soon!

Sam and I exit out of the room.

Sam: I love you Mel, congrats. You do deserve it.

Melanie: Thank you love…thank you.

~Part 2: November 2nd, 2015 aka “You know the truth now.”~
Melanie found herself knocked out on the floor of her old home. Melanie was out on a hunt with Sam and the others when she felt herself getting weak. She was in her adult body this time and she saw something new to her for the first time. Slowly Mel sat up and she saw her Uncle Robert being choked by Anisim Seraphina.

Melanie: LET HIM GO!

This is just a memory…

Bobby: Don’t hurt the children please!

Anisim: Tell me why I shouldn’t. I should kill you all for what you did to me! For what you did to Hel!

Bobby was gasping for air by now. Mel was glued to the floor, unable to move. She wanted to help her uncle.

Bobby: We didn’t do anything to her! You didn’t love her or your own children!

Anisim: Don’t you tell me what I love and don’t love Ve!

Mel’s eyes grew in shock after hearing that name.

Melanie: ONKLE!

Mel screamed out in pain knowing the truth. Mel’s stomach dropped in shocked as her body started to tremble.

Bobby: Anisim don’t do this!

Anisim: It’s too late! There isn’t any way of going back and now you all will pay.

Robert felt himself get thrown down onto the ground. He looked up at Anisim and Anisim had a sick grin on his face.

Bobby: Don’t hurt them…please…I’m willing to do anything.

Melanie: No!

Anisim: Anything? Well you know what I want.

Robert nodded his head and Mel’s eyes started to tear up.

Melanie: please!

This is just a memory.

Anisim: I won’t hurt them if you will me your power.

Robert sighed and nodded slowly.

Bobby: SERENITY FORGIVE ME!

Anisim picked him back up by the throat. Mel heard the pain in her Uncle’s voice and it slowly made it feel like her soul was shattering.

Anisim: Say it.

Bobby: I-

Melanie: Stop!

This-

Bobby: Will-

Melanie: Please don’t do this!

Is-

Anisim: Yes!

Bobby: My-

Mel couldn’t even scream out anymore.

Just a-

Bobby: Power.

And a tear drop fell from her face…

Memory.

Mel saw her Uncle’s magic transfer over to Anisim. Anisim’s eyes glow a bright blue as Mel felt like everything had broken around her.

Melanie: You…you stole Ve from my Uncle…he died martyring himself.

Mel felt the darkness over take her as she heard someone yell her name.

~Part 3: November 12th, 2015 aka “Blog all about it!”~
Melanie: The big one! Four years and honestly it’s been a long time hasn’t it? I swore though after PWU closed that I was done for good. But I guess they have other plans for me. So now I stand with two championships. One being the UWF Universal Championship and the other being the SCW Bombshell Roulette Championship. The Bombshell Roulette Championship I can’t believe I’ve held it for over one-hundred days! I hope I can keep it as long as I can and I will do you all proud still.

Now I know this match I’m fine is for the chance to move on to face Mikah for the Bombshell Championship. This is going to be an interesting one for sure. I’m facing Lyah Lindberg and Jessie Salco. I hope these two are going to bring it! They know I’m not easy.

Lyah, I can tell you are gifted! You were that one in every thousand that walks the line and makes it shine, you make it extremely difficult for anybody to follow in your footsteps. But you see when it comes to my career, I don’t walk the white line Lyha, I carve my own path. Although it may take more work, the reward is much more beneficial and while you cast a beaming light like a curtain over the eyes of your competition… I am that rare red ruby that shines amongst the valley of diamonds. I am not just one in every few thousand but I am that one in a million. While you may be a gifted individual measuring up just a little above the average Joe… I am one of those select 5% that are rather exceptional. And by no means does that make me ‘perfect,’ but by definition it does make me on a different playing field. You, Kaelyn, are one of the up and comers, one of the new talents that’s already making ripples in the pool. I’ve been watching your matches and I know you’re not a bathroom break. People are going to be surprise at you soon enough.

Jessie, you're one of the obstacles that I must overcome. But there's nothing you can do that will deter me. You'd love to send me back down that mountain, beat me down, make me reconsider making that climb again. I'm going to get right back up and try it again. I'm going to keep fighting my way up, and if we cross paths again, and again, and again, I will fight you each time, and I will give you the toughest fight of your life, and I will do it until I finally overcome the obstacle. I always do. It's not a matter of strength, or smarts, or pedigree. It's about determination. It's about keeping a positive attitude. It's about conviction, believing that, no matter what, you will overcome....you will succeed.

The greatest lesson I'd ever learned: Take nothing lightly. Every match is an opportunity. Every fight is a chance to show the world what you can do. It doesn't matter who you're fighting, whether it's a ten-year veteran or a rookie in her second fight. Doesn't matter if it's the main event or the opening bout: You give it everything you have. I've no doubt, Jessie, we all  WILL steal the show. How could we not? Three talented, driven women! Those are the matches that people want to see. And if they don't want to see the three of us yet, they will by the time that night is over. Win or lose, that is my aim. That is my goal.

Jessie, you’re skilled and I hope you bring your best. This is going to be a hell of a fight no doubt. There will be three but only one can walk out the winner.

Good luck ladies…

 Book 1: Crimson blitz
Chapter 6: Mix.
~Part 1: Try to stay in control.~
Samuel woke up and knew something wasn’t right. He looked over in bed to see his wife not there. Samuel sighed knowing what was up already. He swung his body over the bed and walked out of the room. The darkness greeted him as he felt very uneasy; it was like Winter’s cold had broken into their home. Samuel swore he heard whispers around him like a Malkavian vampire would. This cold screamed madness, sadness, anger and maybe even death.

Samuel grabbed his overcoat and put it on. He then grabbed his bat that Deabs gave him for a wedding gift. Home security and a nice round of baseball he had told the newly wed. Sam raised it up and started to walk down the hallway. He had to just follow his instincts and since he did that he found himself in front of the throne room. A rumble of thunder made him jump as he reached for the handle. The door wouldn’t open as he turned it. Samuel sighed.

“Odo”. Samuel muttered under his breath.

The door opened and things were flying around the room as he saw his wife sitting on her throne. Samuel ducked as sword came flying at him.

“Only this shit should be happening to Deabs. God damn it those assholes really have gone and done it now”. Samuel also added.

Melanie was letting her telekinesis get out of control. She saw Samuel standing at the doorway but in her mind she wanted to destroy the Horsemen slowly and painfully. Oh the thoughts she was having were bloody. One would believe that she was a Seraphina if only they saw what she was thinking. Samuel entered the room slowly.

“Melanie”? He asked.

Melanie didn’t answer but Samuel could hear a song being played.

1,2, death is coming for you…
3,4 you all have started a war…
5,6 you’re nothing but pricks…
7,8 just accept your fate…
9, 10 amen.

“Melanie”? Samuel called out again.

Her eyes opened to show them in their red state. Samuel gulped by trekked on knowing he had to calm her down.

“Melanie please stop”.

“They will not hurt you”. Melanie had finally spoken.

Somehow Samuel made it up to her. He grabbed her right hand and put it in his left, his eyes looking into her barley visible ones. Samuel could see the pain in them though. So much angry and hurt and you nearly could see a tear.

“Enough…you can’t keep going on like this”. Samuel told her.

Mel didn’t speak and Sam took the hood of her cloak and put it down. Her long brunette hair spilled out and Sam saw her crown was black and not crystal clear.

“You can’t save everyone Mel. Claude was right on that, look at you Mel. You’re working yourself to death. When was the last time you can say you’ve taken a break? Mel, I don’t need you to over work yourself again and I know this family doesn’t either.”

“Yes I can!

Sam looked into her eyes.

“You can’t babe. Listen you need to relax! You have a match to win and I love you. Please Melanie, stay in control. I don’t want to lose you like this. Please Mel…please.

Mel’s eyes turned back to normal and Mel fell into her husband’s arms. Sam knew she was tired and he placed her on the bed.

“Good night my savior, sweet dreams.”

~Part 2: Sam’s point of view.~
“To be honest with you all I’m worried about her. She’s been overdoing it again and she knows I hate it when she does this. I’m not sure if it’s because of the nightmares or if it’s because she knows the end might be coming. I love my wife will all my heart and I’ll stand by her no matter what. But this does worry me; I don’t want her dropping dead from not sleeping or anything. My wife knows that I’ll take the reins if it gets to a point and really it’s about that point…”

I couldn’t tell you what round with was. Just that Mel was over doing it with the training. I could tell that the fire in her eyes was blazing. No doubt she was hearing the Norse calling out to her. We were at Deabs’s gym in Pittsburgh and Mel and I were sparing. No, not wrestling sparing more like bo-staff. My Father had taught me it for some reason but it comes in hand with my other line of work.

Mel went to strike me but I quickly block it. Mel dropped and spun her leg. She connected with mine and I tripped up. My staff fell out of my hand and got tossed into the air. Mel pointed hers at well…my man parts. I swore but quickly thought of an idea. I kicked her staff and it crashed into her body. I jump up and run to grab mine. Mel jumped into the air and swung at me; I ducked and rolled picking up my staff. I brought it behind my back to block my wife from slapping my back. I flipped my body and connected with her legs. Mel fell to the ground and her staff rolled out of her hand. I got up and pointed mine at her.

“Check mate.” I smiled.

“No! I never lose.” She said not admitting defeat.

“Well you did this time.” I smirked.

Ah shit I knew I shouldn’t have said that. Mel kicked me straight in the chest! I staggered back and she roundhouse kicked me taking me down. She took up her staff and I knew I was screwed. My staff was nowhere in sight but it did hit something…or well a certain someone.

“OUCH! Damn it you guys!” Deabs yelled.

“Sorry Deabs…check mate darlin’ I told you I don’t lose.”

My staff got tossed and it rolled over to me. I didn’t dare though try and argue it. Mel helped me up and I grabbed my staff.

“Again.” She said walking away from me.

“No Mel.” I told her.

“I said again!” She growled.

And that’s when that line was crossed. I could tell my wife was really tired, she doesn’t make that many slip ups. I could tell that she could work out herself to slumber or even death. I look at her and she froze seeing my gaze.

“Princess, I said no.”

“Guardian…I’m sorry.”

I walked over to her and hugged her seeing the bit of fear in her eyes.

“Shh it’s okay.”

“I didn’t mean-”

“Melanie…enough. It’s okay. Samuel doesn’t need you overdoing it again. I’ve noticed you have, you’ve been working out more and working more as well. You’re not sleeping right either, you’ve been at least getting an hour or two at most.”

“I haven’t noticed.”

I sighed knowing she’d say that.

“We’re done training for now. Sit down you look like you’re about to be a wild dog.”

I got a chuckle out of her for that one. She knew what I meant and she sat in one of the steel chairs. I toss her a water bottle and she caught it.

“Tak.”

“Welcome. You gonna be okay?”

“Always. I feel better though, I’ve needed to let some steam off after all the crap that has happened. I mean what the hell is with people getting attacked?”

“I dunno Mel. At least the Clan had your back. I should have been there but our Daughter needed one of us at least.”

Never again. I wasn’t about to leave my family and my wife like that. If those guys think about doing that to any of us again, they have the Clan and the Aesir to take them out. Mel smiled at me.

“It’s fine, I can handle myself plus I do carry around a Viking sword. One misstep and they’d lose a limb or two.”

“You know I have your back. If anyone tries to get at you I’m gonna jump and take a bullet for you.”

Mel giggled.

“Thanks hon…after this could we get some food?

I nodded and looked at her. My wife was ready for this match though. I could see it in her eyes and even Samuel knows that she was still angry and that maybe this match would help. I know she has this opportunity and another…

“You ready for this?”

“Yeah…I’m ready for anything anymore Sam. Really it’s just a one step at a time thing. We both know that Endgame is here. The storm is coming; some would say our end is near. I know we all could be gone minutes, hours, days, months and years from now but we know what we have to do. We make the best of our lives and Sam…you’re helping me make the best of mine. Thank you for everything and I mean it.

“You’re welcome Mel.”

“Oh! Well yeah you know I am. I’m ready for anything like I said. This isn’t easy but I’ve defied the odds time and time again. Two people know this.

“I know. I believe in you, you got this.”

That smile I love…

“Thank you babe…and I’m not sorry for kicking your ass.”

I could help but to laugh. I helped Mel up and I turn her for a kiss. My wife kisses me back and we both smile.

“So did you hear about Lucy, Claude and Rei?”

“Yeah I did…let’s talk about that some other time though.”

I nodded knowing it wasn’t best to bring it up. Mel took my hand and we left the gym.

~Part 3: Blog it up!~
It was a good match between the two teams, minus the interference and in all honesty I’m proud that we did give it our all. I know Lucy has it harder this week though. I mean facing two different people in a match is harder than a one-on-one. So after that match I ended up going home and I got to see my daughter Athena. She’s always giving me a reason to keep going and I’m blessed to have my daughter. I know that she one of the most important persons in my life besides my husband. I know one day I want her to be as successful as I am. Really I’m doing this for her, I don’t want he to go through the life I went through originally.

No my daughter does deserve better than that. I went home and the first thing that happened was a hug from her and a cute “Go Mommy go!” I teared up knowing that she was watching and that she’s proud of me. So I walk into this match with no doubt and plenty of confidence. I smile knowing that I’m back on the right path and that my daughter and husband are rooting for me. This match is going to be fun though because it has nothing but respect in it. I love these types of matches because it more or less makes me more focused.

So we’re facing each other in a match, this should be fun. I hold no grudges against you Candy and I know that we’re going to tear the house down. You see we’re two stunners who know how to go out to that ring and know how to take care of business. We know we both want the win and trust me I know I need to get this to break my down streak. But Candy I know you’re going to kick my ass or at least try to and I respect that. Just know I am putting my all in this and sure people will see this and think that I shouldn’t be in the ring. Fuck that.

I can still fight, I can control myself and I know I can control my fighting skills in the ring as well. I am not allowing anyone to get the best of me. This match means more than what anyone can truly see. I’ve always held myself in high standards and to not give you my all Candy is a slap in the face to you and the fans and to everyone in the back. I don’t care if I push myself to the brink of passing out in the ring or whatever. I will do my best and I will win. I will not show any weakness and it’s time that I come back from the “dead” and rise again.

Candy, let’s do this. Me, you in the ring. A friendly battle of two bombshells who are going to give it their all. I hope SCW is ready to see this contest because if not they’re not prepared, they’re not going to realize how much the stunners like us stand out. I know this match is going to be huge for you seeing that you know how “decorated” I am. I’m honored that I get to face you in this match. With me you can expect only the best and no dirty tactics. I go into this ring and I respect my opponents unless they have done my family or me wrong. You can ask anyone that. Now why I can’t wait to face you is from what I was able to dig up is how cool your move set is. You got a little bit of everything and that’s a good thing. As for myself I’m a high flyer, I enjoy it and it works good with my body type. I mean I’m short! I wonder what’ll good it’ll do for me in this.

For me in this match I want to win just as bad as you do. I want to keep winning for my daughter and I want to make her proud. Like I said she’s the most important thing and you most likely understand that. You’re intelligent so you definitely know where I’m coming from on this. This match is nothing personal just business…you know the fun business where two Bombshells are going to have fun. Womens wrestling is important after all.

My daughter is going to be watching Candy and I want to put on the best match I can for her. We’re role models for young women and girls and us showing sportsmanship is important. This match I promise will be clean as a whistle and no matter who wins, we both do knowing that we’ve made people proud. It’s time for this Queen to get another win under her belt and show that she’s back on the road to getting a title shot. Candy good luck and let’s kick some ass!  

Now if you all excuse me my husband is calling for me…all hail the Nordic Queen.

Fade to black.

 Book 1: Crimson Blitz
Chapter 5: War time
~Part 1: You're in some deep trouble.~
To say that Melanie Gabrielle was happy was a very lie in itself; right now she was on the brink of raging and possibly ending herself up in jail if anyone messed with her. But that’s where she was going, she was going to jail not because she may or may not have done second degree manslaughter no…but it was because a certain person was in jail for public indecency and intoxication. In the passenger side was Samuel Devereux trying to make sure his wife didn’t end up staying there once they made it.

Melanie: I swear to God she is dead meat! I figured since she’s in college she’d try to make herself be a bit more mature but no! She had to get drunk at 19 may I remind you and end up giving some guy a blow job out where the cops found them. Either the so called “college party life” has really made her more stupid or she’ll never grow up.

Sam: C’mon shouldn’t you give her a break Mel? I mean she’s a college student after all.

Melanie stopped at a red light, wanting to slam on the break to see if Sam would hit the dashboard. She chose not to and Sam thankfully for him didn’t go flying. But his comment didn’t go unheard. No Melanie was about to tear him a new one. She knew Sam was more of the laid back guy with stuff like that.

Melanie: One more comment like that and I will stop this car and take you over my knee.

Sam: As kinky as that is, I know you wouldn’t do it.

Mel stomped on the break and Sam hit the dashboard.

Sam: Mel, babe what the fuck?!

Mel: I will do it! Don’t you think for a second I won’t. I’m already close to killing one person.

Sam rubbed his head and Mel started to drive off again.

Sam: Mel, she’s just a kid cut her a break.

Mel: No! She broke the law and there isn’t any excuse for it. Honestly she needs to grow up and start taking responsibility for her actions. Both her and Aina for that matter! It’s those two who need some reform.

Sam sighed and Mel stopped again at a red light.

Sam: Okay, so what do you have in mind?

It was Mel’s time to sigh. Honestly she didn’t have an idea. All she knew was that if She was lucky, She would stay alive to see tomorrow. Sam took Mel’s free hand held it in his left one. Mel hid a smile but Sam did catch it.

Mel: I have no idea, I’ll figure something out.

Mel pulled into the parking lot to of one of the South Carolina jails. She killed off the engine and the two get out of the car. Mel locked it and the two make their way to the door way. Sam opened the door for Mel and she walked in. Loud yelling filled the air as the two made it down a hallway. Mel walked up to the guard at the front desk.

Officer: Ms.Gabrielle I presume?

Mel: Yes officer and here’s the bail money.

Mel took out her purse and grabbed the bail money. She handed it to the officer and he quickly counted it. He nodded it and hit the buzzard. A loud buzzing nose came shortly and the door opened. Mel and Sam walked through and on the other side of the hallway is a short red headed woman. Her head was down and she walked over to both Mel and Sam. Without a word the trio exited the jail and got into Mel’s car. Mel started the car and several moments passed before Mel spoke.

Mel: WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKNIG!?

That caused Sam to jump into the air. The woman didn’t say anything.

Mel: You could have been put in jail! Honestly you’re ruining your life just like Aina! You think getting drunk, fucking like a rabbit and anything else you want is the college life? Think again! You need to start acting maturely and getting your grades up. Your Mother and Father didn’t send you to live with Rachel, Claude and Lucy for nothing. What the heck am I supposed to say to them when they find out about it? “Oh I’m sorry your daughter was caught drunk and giving a guy head in a public area”. They would freaking kill you! Do you even have anything to say for yourself!?

“Shut up Mel”.

Mel slammed on the breaks and Sam this time didn’t go flying. Mel turned to look at the woman.

Mel: Excuse you?!

“I said shut up”.

Mel’s eyes turned red as blood and Sam kept his hand in hers. Sam knew Mel was about to jump the seat and beat the shit out of her.

Mel: You know what Sam.

Claude: No what.

Mel smirked.

Mel: I think she should stay home a while and not be allowed to leave.

The woman screamed loudly.

“This isn’t fair”!

Melanie: Life isn’t, get over it.

Melanie pulled into the drive way of Lucy’s USA home. The three get out and they walked into Lucy’s place.

Melanie: Rhoda, Sam do you sense that?

Rhoda: Yeah what is that?

Mel felt something pull her to the stairs. Mel started to walk off and went up the stairs like someone was walking her to somewhere. Mel felt her head start to feel like static. Her vision fell back into the past and it was like she was looking in through Rachel’s point of view.

A younger Rachel Rosangela left her room. She had a bad feeling that something was going to go wrong. Rachel walked down the hallway and towards the opening near the stairs. She heard a crash and ran to see what was going on. Tripped over a table is her Father. Rachel’s eyes grew wide in fear. Her Father was home drunk again. What was it now? The fourth or fifth time this week he’d come home from the pub. She could tell he was going to be in a violent rage though. The look in his eyes told all and that made Rachel run for her life.

“Get back here you little bitch”! Her Father roared.

Mel stopped and her body started to shake. She felt Rachel’s emotion as Rachel ran as fast as she could. Mel knew the story of what happened with Rachel and her Father but little did she know she was wanting it like a 3D movie.

Rachel slid into her room, shutting and locking the door. Rachel hid under her bed trying to remain calm. She heard her Father stumble up the stairs. Rachel’s fear made her body shake. She lightly whimpered wishing that he would just leave. Rachel heard the door knob started to turn. Rachel’s eyes filled with tears as the door was broken open. A hand reached under the bed and Rachel screamed. Her Dad grabbed her out by her hair and threw her onto her head. She felt him punch the side of her head. Rachel screamed out as she felt the pain.

Another….

Another…

Another…

Another…

Rachel felt that she was going to die. She couldn’t fight back, she was powerless. By this time though she was bloody, her nose was bleeding. Her face was starting to bruise up as well, Rachel felt herself slipping away. Her Father grabbed a bottle from off her stand and smashed it against the head board. He pinned her to the bed. His sickly grin spread on his face and Rachel started to cry.

“Now, now don’t cry Rei. It’ll be all over soon, shhh go to sleep”. Alex said.

Mel wanted to scream or even push Rachel out of the way a tear slid down her face.

He raised the bottle up to her neck. Rachel knew he was going to kill her! He raised the bottle up and she screamed loudly. Her vision turned red and Rachel felt something different. All the years of the abuse, all the years of having to live in fear and, all the years being in pain were about to bite Alex in the ass. Rachel kicked her Father hard. The bottle landed next to her and Alex went flying back into the wall. Rachel got up and looked at her Father.

“What the hell are you doing? You’re a freak, look at your eyes”! He yelled.

Rachel looked over to her mirror, oh yeah her eyes shifted to the red color. Rachel blinked in shock but then she smirked. She looked back at her Father.

“What am I doing, simple…I’m embracing my rage. I won’t let men like you ever hurt me again. You think you’re such top shit when you’re drunk. You think you can touch me and Mom, hurt us and make us break? You’re a sick fuck that’s for sure”! Rachel yelled at him. “Now get the hell out of this house and my room”.

Rachel walked over to him and started kicking him out of her room. Alex scattered up onto his feet and ran out of the room screaming. Moments later Rachel heard the door open and close hard. She smirked and looked again at her reflection. Rachel walked over and closely examined herself. Her long red hair was battered with blood starting to dry. Her nose had red streaks running down them. Her face was starting to turn into purple, blues and greens. But Rachel’s eyes had faded back, she felt tired. Rachel had to clean herself up.

Rachel dragged herself out of her room. She felt like pure hell. The door opened and Rachel jumped.

“Rach”? Her twin brother called out.

The last thing before Rachel passed out from all this was a loud scream from her mouth.

Mel screamed loudly and Sam and Rhoda bolted up. Mel was on the ground just like when Sam and Roxi had found her.

Sam: Mel!

Melanie: RACHEL! NO!

Rhoda: I’ll go to the UK and check on her. You stay with Mel.

Sam nodded and Rhoda ran off. Sam took Mel into his arms.

Sam: Melanie snap out of it! Don’t black out please.

Mel was crying badly by this time.

Sam: Melanie come on please…come back!

Mel blinked and looked up at him.

Melanie: He’s after Rachel again. Sam don’t let Anisim get her please! He’s going to use Alex to break her down!

Sam got his phone out and made a call.

Sam: Claude check on Rachel will you? Mel’s worried…Oh is she? Alright I’ll tell Mel.

Sam hung up and looked at his wife.

Sam: Mel, Rei is okay she’s sleeping right now.

Mel nodded and looked up at Sam.

Melanie: The war is coming soon…three months and ten days.

Sam took in a deep breath and kept Mel close to him.

~Part 2: Dinner time.~
The door to the house opened and Sam stepped in with a plastic bag. He shut the door behind him and Mel smiled at him. Rhoda hadn’t returned and it was just the two of them. Mel had calmed down by now and she was in her nightclothing. In her lap was a book and to her right was a cup of tea.

Sam: I hope you don’t mind Mighty Taco.

Melanie: Wait you teleported to Western New York for Mighty Taco? Good man!

Mel got up from the sofa. The book fall onto the sofa and Sam met his wife at the table. Sam tossed her a max buffito and Mel caught it. Mel smiled at him and Sam pushed a glass of milk for her and got him a can of soda for himself.

Mel: No lettuce, and with blue cheese?

Sam nodded as he took a bite of his.

Melanie: Good cause God knows I don’t like that in mine.

Mel bit into it remember that the first bite was always the spiciest. She reached for her glass and took a sip to wash the spice away.

Sam: First bite’s always the spiciest.

Mel: Yeah it is! Damn it’s been a while since I had one of these.

Mel sighed and put the food down.

Sam: What’s wrong?

Melanie: I’m worried about the war.

Sam: Don’t…not right now Mel.

Mel looked at him with anger in her eyes.

Melanie: Samuel we can’t run from this! You know Anisim will do anything to take us out. He knows Rachel is a threat!

Sam: I know Mel. Listen what happened with Ali wasn’t yours or Gabe’s fault at all. So please don’t think that it is. I know Anisim wants us gone but you need to think right now about your match. If you don’t you could lose.

Melanie: Oh thanks Sam! Really shows you have faith in me!

Sam sighed.

Sam: I didn’t mean it like that!

Mel: Yeah sure…you know though with what happened with Gabe and Ali…

Sam slammed his fist onto the table making Mel jump.

Sam: Melanie for the love of God! What would Gabe want!? Would he want you to be here watching him and not going out to do your job or what? I know our brother would want you to go and fight in this match instead of staying here and not being able to do anything. Lucy is working to see what happened and what she can do with Michael to wake Ali. Listen you need to go out to the ring and win this match. It doesn’t matter what happened in the past or current. We have to look forward to the future and Mel I know for years you’ve been taking care of us. You had to play the role of Mom but Mel you don’t need to worry. Look at you; we shouldn’t be doing stuff like this. We should living our lives not worrying about this stuff. Listen I understand in life we didn’t have a choice but something like this we do. Mel, you need to win this. I know you’re worried but you need to put yourself first before anyone else.

Mel sighed.

Mel: Okay…okay.

Sam smiled at her and got up. He kissed her lips and lifted her up

Melanie: I wasn’t done eating!

Sam: Oh I know but I think you need something to take your mind off of things.

He winked and Mel giggled as he ran off with her.

~Part 3: A bit of fun the next day~
The sun was shining bright overhead, and the sounds of the local fair could be heard floating into the air, along with the various smells of the different fair foods that were being sold there. Kids were running back and forth screaming and yelling and giggling, their parents were yelling at them not to run or to stick by them, typical stuff that parents say to younger kids. And amongst the noise and the food and everything, Mel was happy to have someone enjoying this little fair for the time being, since she didn’t feel like walking this place alone. He had questioned her at great length after that brutal match if she was okay and everything and she had spent countless hours explaining to him that she was sore in more places than one, but she was going to be fine once she had time to heal. She was a tough character, no doubt.

She waved around a tall stick of pink cotton candy, pulling tuffs of the stuff off and popping it into her mouth, licking the remnants of the sticky substance from her fingers as she talked with him. They would stop every so often, observing the various booths and games that were set up, trying to figure out which ones to play and try their luck at or if they were going to just avoid the whole thing all together. Rhoda was feeling bold today and she wanted to try something and walk away with a prize, no matter what it was.

Sam: You know most of these are rigged right?

Mel: Well, yeah but not all of them are. How do you explain the people walking away with stuff? How is that rigged?

Sam: They just got lucky. That’s all it is.

Mel: Ok, fine. Let’s play this bottle game and see who can knock over the most, or knock them all over…since you want to be stuffy about these games.

Mel watched as Sam, stepped up, paying the younger guy behind the counter the tickets to play the game and picked up a ball, tossing it around in his hand. She crossed her arms over her chest and grinned as he reared back with his arm and threw it at what he thought was the dead center, but only succeeded in knocking over just a few of them. He took one look back at her as if to say ‘see? I told you so.’ And stepped back for her to take her turn.

She chuckled and handed over her ticket, grabbing one of the balls in her hand, tossing it around for a while. Games were about luck and skill. If you had both then you had everything in your corner to win. She tilted her head at the silver bottles, examining them from all sides, twirling the ball in her hand as she took a step back and quick as a flash threw the ball dead center at the bottles, knocking them all over. The crowd that had gathered cheered for her as the attendant let her pick out a prize. She pointed to the large stuffed Link doll above, and grinned when she was handed it.

She took one glance at Sam who shook his head with a small chuckle as they walked away to enjoy the rest of the fair.

Sam: You are one lucky girl, I tell ya. Teach me what you know, please?

Mel: Same way I throw a tomahawk in disc golf, pretend I’m Gambit.

Sam laughed and shook his head.

Melanie: It’s the God honest truth.

Sam: I know, that’s why I laughed.

Suddenly the two felt a shock course through them. Mel turned to Sam and Sam grabbed her hand quickly. The two looked around trying to find where the source of that spell was coming from.

Melanie: It’s strong.

Sam: Yeah it is!

Mel touched her earlobe and it caused a mic to come from behind it.

PAT: Hello Melanie, what may I do for you?

Melanie: Call Lucy Serphina.

Mel heard the dial tone and then after two rings it stopped.

Lucy: My Father is up to something! Every black blood is freaking out right now. I’m in a lot of pain. Be careful Melanie and make sure you and Sam watch your backs.

Melanie: We will…do you know where this is coming from?

Lucy: It’s somewhere in Russia…I’m not sure where though.

Mel didn’t say anything.[/color]

Lucy: Melanie?!

Melanie: Lucy…it’s war time.

~Part 4: Mel’s blog~
War…
This belt is what it feels like. Each time the champ and whoever she’s facing goes through. By the time the bell rings the war ends. Some walk out broken. I don’t mean just their bones; some end up with broken dreams, souls and hearts. Then you have some covered in blood like Carrie. After it’s gone you see the scars; reminders of the past that’ll haunt you till you can’t see them anymore. Thing is even though you can’t see them you know they’re there.

I’ve gone through war plenty of times in and out of the ring. It won’t be the first or the last time that I do. I know while I hold the SCW Bombshell Rolette Championship that I’ll be going to war each time. You never know what’ll come up for the stip. It’s like the enemy’s surprise attacked. You get thrown into something that’ll hurt you. You do have to be prepared for anything and it’s like a handicap match. The stip can go against you just like who you’re facing. I know that means most likely the odds are against me and they always will be. That’s the story of my life though. You see when you grow up like the Clan you have to fight to live. Every day you had to or Death would come up and kiss you. Life is war and me standing here shows that I can survive.

I’m far from perfect and people wouldn’t think that. They’d see me and they think my life now-a-days is perfect. Got a great career, a good family, plenty of money and friends to last a life time. But they don’t see that after all these years I’m still in pain. They don’t see that I still struggle with things like the rest of my family but what I go through is weird I guess. Yes it’s true my Daughter’s Father is a recovering or was a recovering alcoholic and druggy. I’m not really sure seeing how I haven’t been able to find or hear from him in months. I know my Daughter misses her Father but there isn’t anything I can do about it. Athena loves Samuel like a Father as well which makes me happy. I guess Stefan’s brother Claude was right I can’t save everyone…

I’m not a normal wrestler; I’ve been fighting every day to get where I’m at. I’ve been fighting since I was a kid, I know how to play dirty and play clean. I know honor and I know what’s right and wrong. In all honesty after PWU closed I didn’t think I’d come back but you know what I did. You know why? So I can shut everyone up. I’m so sick and tired of everyone doubting me. For me I love going out to the ring and just kicking ass. I couldn’t care less about the backstage politics, just give me a match and I’ll go out and do it. I don’t give a damn who they put in front of me either.

Crystal, time is coming to a standstill for us. Before we know it we’ll be in the battle ground fighting each other. I don’t back down and I know you don’t either which pleases me. Right now this match will make people remember us for centuries. We’re going down in history and we’ll burn this place down with roars and cheers from the crowd. These people want to see us give them a hell of a battle and I know we don’t disappoint. I want you to understand going in and out of this match that this match will be pure gold. I will go into this and win though; I’m not going down that easy.

They’ve called me insane here and you know what it doesn’t bother me. I can adapt to whatever that wheel lands on. I promise that this fight is going to be one of the hardest ever for you. I know you’re the youngest Bombshell Roulette Champion and I know you want this title back. You know that when I have a title defense I go out and train with the sword. It has worked for me in the past and it helps me focus, it makes me ready for my matches. It’s a discipline that those who don’t use the sword wouldn’t understand. When you fight with the sword it shows speed, focus and strength. Something that I have. You move with grace of the wind, you strike with the flow of water, you put power like the earth into the attack and you focus like the flame of the fire. Each time I’ve done this I have won my matches. You can ask the likes of Lisa Marie who fell to me. But after her defeat she went crazy and tried to kill my daughter. Yeah she isn’t that smart but she was my friend. Little did I know that she was like that.

This place I went to train, oh I feel the power of the past flowing through it. I hear my Norse brothers and sisters calling for me to go to battle. Yes I am going to battle, I’m battling against you and I will not fail. We are feared warriors and I hope you feel it as you walk, as the wind brushes against you that something big is going to happen. I have plans that are coming together and this is part of it. I go out to that ring and I fight with all my might. The pain I’ve gone through is a blessing in disguise, the words and actions you all have said and done have boos my focus, have made me wiser and made me more ready for this match. I’ve taken broken angel wings and learned to fly. You may think I’m on the ground and that you’re above me but you’re not. I’ll fly high like the mighty Valkyries and take you down.
So I did proved to the world that I can hold down wins, that I can keep this title and, no one is going to take it from me. Crystal I don’t doubt you but you need to be ready for this match. Anyone who faces me or my family knows that we’re always ready for combat. You see a woman on a mission and that is be champion and well…I got a belt!

So Crystal I have to ask…can you beat me? Do you think you’ll take the title back? No I promise you that this belt is staying with me for a long time. Everyone can try to take it from me but one by one they’ll fall. Everyone said that it was a fluke when I won against Keira because of Amy. They ended up getting that thrown back to them! I said for them to eff off and I won in a brutal barbed wire match.

Yes this is war…nothing personal but Crystal I play to win and you are stepping into my world. Good luck…

Fade to black.