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.
“Odoâ€. 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 nowâ€. 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 stopâ€.
“They will not hurt youâ€. 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 thisâ€. 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.â€
“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.â€
~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…â€
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.â€
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.â€
“Guardian…I’m sorry.â€
I walked over to her and hugged her seeing the bit of fear in her eyes.
“Shh it’s okay.â€
“I didn’t mean-â€
“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.â€
“I haven’t noticed.â€
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.â€
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.â€
“Welcome. You gonna be okay?â€
“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?â€
“I dunno Mel. At least the Clan had your back. I should have been there but our Daughter needed one of us at least.â€
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.â€
“You know I have your back. If anyone tries to get at you I’m gonna jump and take a bullet for you.â€
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?â€
“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.â€
“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.â€
That smile I love…
“Thank you babe…and I’m not sorry for kicking your ass.â€
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?â€
“Yeah I did…let’s talk about that some other time though.â€
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.