Book 1: Who am I?
Chapter 7: Night of the Magi-Blood
~Part 1:Nightmare (#NP: “Something’s wrong” by: Myuu)~
Sam already knew what was going to happen. He couldn’t stop it no matter what he did nor could he change what would happen. He saw himself at the forest at Odessa walking around. The fog was heavy as always and that made his vision pull into overtime just to focus. The wind blew his hair toward the left as toward the right he heard a soft giggle. Sam turned and saw nothing.
“Sam.” A voice called out to him.
He blinked thinking that that was new. He never heard her speak to him.
“Sam, save me please.” The voice became more pleading.
“Where are you?” He called out.
“I’m over here.” She replied.
“Where?! I don’t see you!” He yelled.
He ran, trying to follow the voice. The wind was blowing against him as he ran towards east. The voice kept calling out to him as he tried to find her. He heard her giggles and laughter swirl around him like the fog that made it hard for him to find her. He felt himself run faster ignoring the wind trying to push him back. Sam was getting tired of these dreams; he wanted…no needed to know who she was and why she was calling for him. The wind was getting worse; it was close to the point where he was going to get knocked down.
“They’re coming!” She yelled.
“Who?!” He asked.
She didn’t answer him but he felt himself using the Power to clear away some of the fog. He stopped and saw her on the cliff’s edge. He knew it was the same one that earlier him and his friends were on. Her back was turned to him and he could see her long brunette hair reaching down almost to her butt. She was in a black gown and wasn’t wearing any shoes. The fog though was slowly starting to return. Sam blinked as slowly as she turned her head slightly. Her eyes were like his when he uses the power but they weren’t black, they were white instead. This made him blink in surprise and she smiled lightly at him.
“What-what are you?” He asked her.
“The same as you. Sam…they are here.” She told him.
“Who? You’re not making much sense.” He said.
She looked down and suddenly an arrow strikes her right in the center of spine. She ends up falling off the cliff and Sam screamed. He couldn’t use the power nor could he move. It was like the Earth kept him grounded by his feet. Sam then heard another laugh; this one was sinister and it made him feel like his body was freezing. Sam was able to turn his head slightly and see a man in a cloak with a bow in his hands.
Sam: Not again!
Sam’s body was covered in sweat and Mel was sleeping soundlessly next to him. Sam heard his phone go off and he grabbed it. Sam sighed seeing it was Lucy.
~Part 2: Halloween soon.~
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 me?
Mel couldn’t believe he brought that up. She bit her lip and blinked.
Melanie: I fell in love with you that’s why.
Sam: Yeah I remember. I mean we’ve been together what for a two, three 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 long time…a wonderful year and half.
Sam: So Mel, we doing anything for Halloween?
Mel smiled at him.
Mel: We’re taking them out here! I mean we’re going to have a little army. Why don’t we have them as X-men?
Sam: As long as I get to dress as Gambit.
Mel: Of course babe…of course.
~Part 3: The one to rule them all. (#NP: “This is Halloween” cover by: Marilyn Mason)~
Sam: I don't like saying I told you so. Not really. I don't get as much satisfaction from saying that as perhaps some others do. But let's be honest, no one truly believe me when I say I’m going to do something. I did tell them in advance that I was ready to pick up the win and go on to become #1 Contender to any belt that SCW has. Little did I know that I have impressed the bosses that much I got a match against Despayre for the Internet Championship. I can practically guarantee that Despayre the current holder of the Internet Championship, will not believe I'm ready for this.
In a way, I can agree with that. I have only participated in a handful matches here in the SCW. That's it. That's kinda crazy to me and while I was feeling confident about earning this opportunity, did I actually think that I'd reach this point so soon? I'll be honest... not really.
I can't honestly say I did. I mean, I covered all of this last week. I did perhaps suffer from the most significant weaknesses but hey, I still made it work! But when it comes to facing Despayre? Well, that's entirely different, isn't it? Despayre is a legend! I'm surprised he's not in the Hall of Fame because from what I gather, he deserves it. A lot. There's not a lot he hasn't done. That's why he's the current champ, right?
So am I a little intimidated by that?
Maybe. Okay, sure. I'll openly admit that because that's what real men do. Despayre is a pretty scary opponent so I can't honestly say how this is going to go. This is my biggest challenge to date and I'm basically being thrown straight in at the deep end but I did know what I was getting into when I signed up for this. I'm aware of the challenge ahead of me and I'm excited for it. I love it.
Despayre, I respect you. I do. I tend to respect people who go ahead and earn it. There haven't been too many throughout my career that have but I'll be honest and say that a handful of my previous opponents have. For example... JT Midas? Yes. Kale Smith? Yeah, a little. Dmitri? Not so much... but still, two outta three ain't bad.
Point is, Despayre is awesome. He is. I know he's the most popular person in the world but it doesn't matter, that's irrelevant here. What does matter here is the fact that he's one of the best in-ring competitors around these days. He really is. He's done amazing things and is always in the spotlight. A guy like me can't really counter anything like that. I mean, I'm not on his level and I'll be honest about that. But one thing I can do? Use heart, determination and speed to my advantage. I'm not saying that Despayre can't use those exact same qualities but hey, I damn sure can and that's what I'm focused on here.
I know I'm the underdog and I'm used to it. It's just normal to me now to play that role but it does get a little boring after a while, if I'm honest. I want to be a threat. I want to be someone who people look at with fear and concern. Nah. I'm Denmark’s Gambit. That young punk that reached the top without anybody stopping him on the way because y'all underestimated him. I refuse to be the underdog for too much longer. I don't want to be that guy. I want to be a real threat and with this victory, I will be. It sounds impossible and I wouldn't blame people for calling me crazy.
I'm not crazy, though. Maybe I'm not exactly a realist either but I set my sights high because what's the point of not doing that? Okay, I'm not the favorite and that's fine but personally, I wouldn't call myself the underdog either. Nah. I stand a chance. Can anybody tell me why I don't? I mean, Despayre isn't completely unstoppable. I think he's excellent and she has been on a dominant roll but that doesn't mean that he's invincible. All it's going to take is one opponent to push themselves a little harder and boom! They've proven everybody wrong. They've taken advantage of a situation; they've pulled off the upset. Of course it's possible so I ask, why not me?
So bring it on, Despayre. Do what you always do and that is impress. Go right ahead. I wouldn't blame you for even getting a little defensive and feeling as though this is just another match. I wouldn't blame you at all but I know you're smarter than that. I've seen it from you, particularly recently. You're not the kind of man to just take crap and you're definitely not idiotic enough to underestimate anybody. I know you'll take me seriously but please don't think I'm not ready for this. I might not have quite had enough time to make a name for myself or grow into a well-known name but that doesn't mean I'm not as prepared for this as a guy can be because I am. I've done all that is required ahead of this match so I'm strong enough for this!
I can defend myself as much as I want ahead of this match but I'm not too sure that many people are going to be listening, to be honest. That kinda sucks... but oh well! I'm an eternal optimist. Call me whatever you want and doubt my chances. I'm fine with it. It's not as though I've not dealt with adversity in the past so hey, I'm used to it. I've handled similar pressure perfectly before. I'm aware that this is different, there are more fans watching to see whether I succeed or fail... but I'm got enough experience to get by.
It's a little weird... some people can shoot straight for the top and think that they deserve to be handed everything or there are people who prefer to have more time to hone in their skills and work their way towards something. I'm comfortably in the middle. I didn't think I would be in this position but since I am, I'm going for it. I'm going for gold.
So Despayre, I'm ready for this. I know you and probably many others out there don't think I'm ready for this but in my opinion, I've been building towards this for a long time. I've been in this business for years and while I haven't achieved too much in those years, now is my time to finally make an impact. I have been building towards this and to me, this has been a long time coming so I'm not concerned. Say what you will about me and this potentially premature match but I'm ready. I really am.
Fade to black.
