Book 1: Who am I?
Chapter 1: Start
~Part 1: A few months earlier (#NP: “Angel” by: Judas Priest)
Parkens Privathospital in Copenhangen, Denmark 6/5/16 09:00 hrs~
It wasn’t an emergency and, it wasn’t sorrow that brought these two here. It was filled with happiness and excitement. Right now in the maternity ward is Melanie and Sam, smiles on their faces as Mel was getting an ultrasound. Mel drummed lightly on her stomach as she waited for the doctor to come in.
Sam: You excited?
Mel: Yes I am. What about you Daddy?
Sam: Well Mommy, yes I am. So how many do you think we’ll have?
Mel shrugged as Sam placed a kiss on her right hand.
Mel: Have you been behaving?
Sam: Yes Mel.
Mel: Good! I sure as hell hope and you know that if you’re leading you’re being held up to standards.
Sam nodded. He had felt bad about his actions as of late. Mel coming in and basically beating his ass scared him straight. Sam smiled as the doctor walked in with ultrasound machine. Mel looked over and lifted her top up a bit.
Dr.York: Hej Mel, Sam. You two ready for this?
Sam: As ever!
Mel: I’m a bit nervous…
Dr.York smiled at her kindly.
Dr.York: It’s alright Mel, I understand that you are. How are the other kids?
Mel: They’re doing great thank you! Athena is growing into such a young woman already. I mean she acts more mature for her age. The others do tend to sleep a lot but they’re one, two years old. Oh and Gunnar oh that little one is acting like Sam with the ladies. Sam back in the day I heard was good with them; always charming them in some way.
Dr.York put the jell on Mel making her blink.
Sam: Hey can’t blame me! I did call my parents Mel and believe it or not they’re happy about this.
Mel: I swear your Dad hates me at times.
Sam didn’t say anything. It wasn’t that Abel hated Mel, he hated the fact Sam refused to take the family business and went to wrestle instead. Mel and Sam though did join the companies as one. Sam was the man who had the comfy and easy life but he hated it. Sam was a man of action and he wanted the life of it.
Sam: I don’t think he does.
Mel: I’m certain he does. Sam look at him and what he was trying to do to you!
~Years earlier~
Sam had dropped Mel back at Angel Corp and he had drove him to see his folks. Marie, his Mother, originally from France had a fondness for Mel while his Father didn’t seem to really like her. Sam parked his car and got out from it. His Father was already out on the lawn waiting for him.
Abel: Hej Sam.
Sam: Hej Fah.
You could feel the tension between the two.
Abel: So I hear you want to wrestle now.
Sam: Yes I am! Mel’s family have been teaching me, I’m ready for it and I’m happy about it.
Abel’s face showed discussed on it.
Sam: What’s wrong?
Abel: Are you kidding me!? I thought you were going to take over the company!
Sam’s face showed anger.
Sam: I never agreed to that! I don’t want to anyways, it isn’t what I want in life.
Abel: You’ll never make it as a wrestler. What a joke Samuel, what a joke! That isn’t your life, running this company is!
Sam: To hell with it! Give it to Caleb or someone who cares!
Abel: You will not speak about it-
Marie: Stop! Stop fighting both of you!
Marie was standing at the door way. It pained Sam to know his Mother saw the whole thing most likely.
Abel: If you step in the ring, don’t come back here ever again.
Mel: Freaking bard!
Sam: I have issues with him, so what?
Mel didn’t say anything but Dr.York on the other hand did. She turned the screen to the two of them.
Dr.York: Well Mr and Mrs Deveraux, want to take a guess on how many?
Mel: Two?
Sam: Four?
The doctor shook her head and smiled.
Dr.York: Congratulations you are have triplets!
Mel gasped loudly and Sam started to tear up.
Sam: How can you tell?
Dr.York pointed to the three dots on the screen.
Dr.York: They right now look like oranges, your wife is 9 weeks right now.
Mel: Can…can we get a picture please?
Dr.York nodded.
Sam: If you excuse me for a second…I’m going to call my folks.
Sam walked out of the room and went to dial the number. He sighed and waited to do it. He wasn’t sure if he wanted to talk to his Dad instead of his Mom.
Sam: Maybe…maybe I shouldn’t right now. I don’t need the Oldman flipping his shit.
Sam sighed and still looked at his phone debating.
Sam: But if I don’t Mama will be upset. Damned if I do, damned if I don’t.
Sam bit the bullet and hit the dial number on his phone…
One…
Two…
Three…
Marie: Bonjour Samuel.
Sam: Bonjour Mama.
Marie: How are you son?
Sam was so happy that his Mother answered, a loud “Yes” rang through his mind in victory.
Sam: Mélanie avoir mes bébés, triplets Maman! Nous allons avoir des triplés! (Melanie's having my babies, triplets Mom! We're having triplets!)
Marie let out a loud scream that nearly made Sam drop his phone. He could hear his Mother yelling to his Father about the news.
Marie: I’m so happy and so is your Father! I’ll call you later son, good bye. Give Mel our love.
Sam: Will do.
Click!
~Part 2: Dear to the heart (#NP: “Lifestream” from Final Fantasy VII)~
Samuel was in his car driving as the Hotwire was playing on his radio. He was trying to clear his mind after something that had happened to him. After all these years an old friend had popped up at home. He wasn’t fully sure how he wanted to take this though.
Sam: Unbelievable…how the hell am I going to explain this one to Mel?
~Earlier that day…~
Sam was sitting in the dining room; a woman that wasn’t Mel sat across from him. Mel was asleep, tired from just really doing nothing. She’s carrying triplets after all and Sam well…right now he was ready to kill someone.
“Lord Devereux, my name is Julia. I am she-demon and I was asked to come see you.”
Sam: I don’t want any part of this! I am a magi-blood, not a demon!
Julia smirked at him and tried to remain calm. She knew he had a demon killing knife armed on him and, her in a devil’s trap.
Julia: You don’t have much of a choice in the matter. You need to learn to control your abilities. What happens if you hurt your-
Sam: Don’t drag my wife into this!
Sam’s eyes turned to black.
Julia: You need to stop hiding from the real you. Embrace it Samuel before you die from it.
Sam: Enough! You don’t know me or my story!
Julia laughed and that got Sam even more upset.
Julia: And yet I do your Lordship…Do you remember when you were younger an imaginary friend you called “Jules”?
Sam’s eyes went wide in shock.
~Years earlier~
A small Sam was sitting on his bed reading a book. He smiled as the words captivated his young mind. But out of the corner of his eye he could see his Julia aka Jules watching him. A smile played on her face, knowing that he was happy.
Jules: Hey Sammy!
Sam: Jules! Hi!
Jules: What are you reading?
Sam: “The Red Badge of Courage”.
Julia chuckled. She knew of the book and, was surprised that someone like him was reading it at a young age.
Jules: Want me to read it to you?
Sam: Um…sure.
Jules walked over and jumped onto the bed. She moves over and sat next to him. Sam handed her the book and looked up at her.
Jules: Okay kid, let’s do this. “The cold passed reluctantly from the earth, and the retiring fog revealed an army stretched out on the hills, resting…”
~earlier time~
Sam was speechless; he couldn’t believe it was her. He knew it was her and he couldn’t lie. His emotions felt like a boat at sea during a storm. Tossing and turning and praying for it all to stop.
Julia: Hi Sammy. I can’t believe you’ve grown so much all these years. It makes me smile so much to know you’re okay.
Sam: Jules…oh my God.
She smiled.
Julia: I’m sort for vanishing after all these years. I was called back and I couldn’t say good bye. I just hope you’re not upset at me.
Sam: I’m not.
Sam got up and scraped the trap off.
Julia: Thanks Sammy. Listen I’ll give you a while to think, just call for me when you’re ready.
Sam nodded and after he blinked, Julia was gone.
Mel: Sammy?
Sam looked up toward the stairs.
Mel: Could you please bring me something to eat.
Sam: You got it!
Sam went into the kitchen.
~Present time~
Tommy Knocks: “The Angel Clan announced that Samuel Devereux will be joining the active roster. Alright that is another member of the Angel Clan, the first male member of the Angel Clan that we have seen in Sin City Wrestling. Samuel of course is the husband of Melanie Gabrielle. I’m excited to see what this guy can do; I’ve heard nothing but good things.”
That made Sam smiled. Mel had told him several times that the SCW fans wanted to see him. He couldn’t help but to agree that she was right.
Sam: Well at least that this boost my spirits up. I can’t let Mel or the others down.
Sam turned off his radio and pressed the button on the side of it. A boop noise echoed and the button glowed blue.
PAT: Good Evening Sam, what may I do for you?
Sam: PAT, I need you call Lucien.
He didn’t like the idea of this.
PAT: Calling Lucien Seraphina!
The dial tone went off three times before Lucien picked up.
Lucien: Yes Sam?
Sam: Listen Lucien we need to talk. I know if I tell you this though you’re going to get upset.
Lucien: Really? I doubt it unless you’re a demon and didn’t tell me.
The silence filled the air.
Lucien: You are, aren’t you?! YOU SON OF A BITCH!
The line went dead and Sam knew some shit was going to go down.
~Part 3: At home (#NP: “Remember Us” by: Gabriel Royal)~
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 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.
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 pouted.
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.
Mel pointed at him, gently touching his nose.
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 looked up at her and licked his lips.
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?
Mel gave him two thumbs up.
Mel: 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?!
Mel gives Sam the bedroom eyes, Sam on the other hand chuckled at smiled down at her.
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.
Mel tilt her head to the side knowing her had a point.
Melanie: Touché Mr. Devereux!
Sam: Why thank you Mrs.Devereux
Mel kissed him.
Melanie: So…you know Hunter is back from the dead?
Sam glared darkly.
Melanie: What?
Sam: You know what.
Mel looked at him confused.
Melanie: No I don’t. Tell me Samuel.
Sam: The guy trust me but this puts me in protective mode.
Mel sighed and shook her head.
Melanie: You’re over reacting.
Sam: No I’m not! You know I remember you telling me how he tried to kill Uri.
Mel sighed and looked at him.
Melanie: You think Alexander is controlling him maybe?
Sam looked down at the ground.
Sam: Yeah…maybe I mean emotion is a powerful thing.
Mel nodded understanding where he was coming from.
Melanie: It’s okay Sam, I promise.
Sam: I trust you Mel.
Melanie: Yep!
Sam: Right…
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?
Mel couldn’t believe he brought that up. She bit her lip and blinked.
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 two and half years?
Mel laughed loudly.
Melanie: You dork! You can’t even remember!
Sam leaned back on his chair.
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 are you coming to see my folks with me?
Melanie: Only if you want me to.
Sam hugged her.
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!
Mel winked as Sam lifted her up and ran off with her.
~Part 4: Let’s do this! (#NP: “Welcome home” by: Coheed and Cambria)
My name is Samuel Devereux and I’ve been in the wrestling game for a few years now. To the people in SCW I’m known as Mel’s husband. To the wrestling world I’m known as “Denmark’s Gambit” and to my enemies I’m known as Baldur, the Brave.
Growing up I’ll admit I had an easy life. Had a loving Mother, a bit of an ass for a Father, no siblings and well plenty of money. But for me it wasn’t a privilege life like the kids call it these days. You know that always bothered me, them calling it that because they don’t know the real meaning of the world. In this world youth people, you need to stop complaining and actually get up and do something. The world isn’t going to care about you if you don’t it. It doesn’t matter about status, race, and gender, go out there and make yourself something!
I mean I did and I didn’t have help from my family. No, they were very pressuring about my grades, if I had anything below an A, I was stuck inside studying. My Father would always talk about how I’d go to college; he’d talk about the AAS, the BA, the MA I’d get in business. How I’d take over the family business and be just like him. Really as much as he loved my Mother, I could tell something was wrong in his eyes. My Father would always seem to show distain for me. I never did anything wrong and would do what he’d ask.
But then when I got up to high school, I felt the need for something more. I didn’t want this life my Father was trying to force on me. My Mother who was better than my Father would tell me it doesn’t matter what my Father wanted. That in the end it was up to me and really I took her words to heart. My Mother Marie is this wonderful French woman who would never hate anyone it seems. When I started to rebel against my Father, I could see the smile on her smile lips. The laughter in her eyes, cheering me on. I know she couldn’t blame me and I’m thankful for that.
I would skip class, gamble people for keeps, party and really everything under the sun. This really pissed my Father Able off. Now Able is a strong headed Dane. He is the man who wouldn’t tolerate any nonsense. You know my Father didn’t want me to wrestle either, I hear him say it all the time and it pisses me off. If it wasn’t for this I don’t think I’d be here today, I don’t think I’d be married to my wife or would be the Father of her kids. I could be six feet under or working the family business.
I know Able, is trying to be sincere but he goes about it the wrong way. He reminds me of people who try to force others around. I, my dear fans, DO NOT stand for that crap! You should be allowed to live your life the best you can. Do not let anyone stop you, don’t let fear overcome and take you away from your life. If you need to act out, if you need to be hidden away to be the best you can, go for it. Once you’re able to do what you need to, it’s a fresh start for you. You can do anything you set your mind to it.
That’s what life was for me after I met Melanie Gabrielle, my wife, my love and my life. Mel showed me that even though I’m different, I can be accepted. That my life doesn’t need to be all black and white like my Father believes it should be. You see everyone my abilities came out about two hours before I would meet her. To say the least I was freaked out and scared. I thought I had killed someone but luckily they were knocked out. I owe my wife my life for help saving me because that night I was a mess, I had cleaned a guy out of money, had drunk myself into the next level of stupid and, was stumbling back to my hotel room. I remember some dudes coming out of the shadows.
I really didn’t remember what happened next because when I came out of it I saw their bodies on the ground. Now before you ask, no I didn’t piss or crap myself. But I digress the scene scared me badly. I remember running like my life was on the line. I didn’t stop running until I found myself on the outskirts of Copenhagen.
Now for those who don’t know, on the edge of Copenhagen is the building for Angel corp; Coming out of the building would be the woman who would be my wife. I mean God dang she looked like a Goddess indeed. A smile was on her face as she walked toward me.
I remember her saying to me “I’ve been waiting for you.” And well hell! The rest is history. From her I got a new start in life and now I’ve gotten a new start in the ring. I’m here in Sin City Wrestling and I’m here to fight. Just like Mel, just like Lucy and Uri, I’ll give anyone who wants to step up a chance to fight me. I’m a two time UWF Grand Prix champ and I want to expand on that! I want to win more championships and more fights. I want to bring glory and honor to my family just like the rest of them do.
Though I’ll do it in my style.
My opponent this week is named Kale Smith and he’s from Australia. I couldn’t find a lot on him but I hear he’s new to the company like I am. That’s fine by me because the ones you don’t know a lot on usually bring surprises to the match. I bet Kale is just filled with them just like I am.
Now Kale, you can expect me not to cheat to win. I hate cheating and it shows dishonor not only on me but my family. I bet I can count on you to show me the same in return. I’m really a man you don’t want to upset after all. Upsetting a magiblood isn’t a good thing, I mean ask Rachel Rosangela…ugh… love my Sister in law but she can get very scary.
But enough on me rambling. Kale, I know you can hold your own in the ring. I heard you came up winning in your last match and congrats on that. I know it can be a lot of pressure. This time though you go up against someone tougher. It’s the so call “Thunder from down under” vs “Denmark’s Gambit”. Seriously the fans are going to enjoy this.
But they weren’t lying mate on me being mysterious gambit. I think maybe my wife tipped them about that. I mean I don’t reveal everything about myself. I mean if I did you’d see what I hold in my hand. Life is like gambling Kale. You know about taking risk and so do I. Then I’m pretty sure that this match is one of them. Two go in but only one can get the win. We’ll do our best to get that but you never know what the deck will give us. They don’t call me “Denmark’s Gambit” for nothing Kale, when you bet on me you’re never going back.
I’ve paid my dues in spades and now I win in gold also got myself a Queen of Hearts. Good luck Kale.
Oh and one more thing. Shout out to Uriella Abaddon for the new ring gear! Love ya sis.
