[MelanieGabrielle]

 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…