Post by ARP on May 31, 2020 6:14:58 GMT -5
... Today it landed on Bitch.
[The scene fades in and we find ourselves in the Wolf Family compound in Parts Unknown, the family had taken pretty much the whole month off from everything outside of the wrestling business since moving to their new home; just enjoying each other’s company and exploring the land that they now called home. The women of the Pack had all gathered at Allison’s new home; they were all holding the kids there until the men were done setting things up at the lake as a last hurrah before everyone got back to business as normal. Living a lavish lifestyle as they did, didn’t come without hard work and sacrifices. Wolf Motto: Work Hard, so you can Play Hard. They were in the living room which was completely unfurnished and discussing the need for a living room as well as a family room; while the kids were all in the family room raising hell.]
Living room is for when guests come over and you want to sit somewhere where there’s not a shit load of toys. [Allison defended herself to Anicka who questioned it’s need.] It’s for the nice furniture that the terror twins haven’t left dirty handprints on, or spilled something or lost food in the cushions.
Okay, who here hasn’t found a half a pb&j in between their leather couch cushions? [Every woman there, including Sarah, who has no kids of her own, but who has brothers who breed like rabbits if they could, raised their hands; as a matter of fact, everyone but Anicka did.] Oh, it’s coming “Miss Let Me Get a Kid When She’s 5 yrs old” and not have to deal with dirty diapers and 3 am feedings.
[Everyone in the room laughed.]
So… [Anicka walked around the empty room and then stopped and crossed her hands across her chest and then smirked.] What guests do you plan on entertaining here? [She took one hand and waved it once around at all the women; Voo, Ang, Jenna, Sarah.] All of us would rather be sitting in the family room with the terror twins.
[All of the women looked at Ani and then to Allison and nodded their head; Ani was right.]
Okay, fine. I wanted it so we could put the Christmas tree in here. It’s going to look beautiful right here beside the fireplace.
Ahh, there we go. Vanity, one of our finer of human traits. You wouldn’t be a Riggs or a Wolf without it. [VooDoo stopped talking and raised her cell phone and looked at the text message that came through.] Kal says they are ready. [Then VooDoo found her outside voice.] KIDS!
[Less than 30 seconds later, Callan and Marie came running with Ciara and Rose not so close behind, each holding a hand of one of the Prestons twins and they toddled along beside them. Everyone was dressed in bathing suits; as you normally would when you go spend the day at the lake.]
Okay, everyone grab a bag or some floaties. And let’s get a move on. [VooDoo still being the ring leader said as she started to the bags they used when they went swimming that had things like sunscreen and suntan lotion and water wings and grabbed one of the bags and VooDoo held the door open and everyone walked out one by one. Last was VooDoo’s twins, both fawning over Luke and Leyla; who were laughing and giggling in their arms. One thought went through her mind; and the scene faded out to black, Lord help me with all these boys in town.]
[The scene fades back in a matter of moments later as the lake comes into sight and all of the kids screamed in glee and took off running full speed. The women kept walking, some with mouths slightly ajar. VooDoo, who had been in the lead stopped walking and turned around.]
Okay, whose husband did this?
I can’t say Kal wouldn’t do this. [Ang chuckled.]
The men all the time ask what it is with the women in this family. I sometimes question the men.
[The women kept walking down to the end of the pier where the giant massive yellow, blue and white monstrosity was floating right off the end of the pier. All the men were standing there with smiles on their faces as the kids were already on it, except Luke and Leyla, who were currently being slathered in sunscreen by One and Two. Leyla was being cranky and as soon as she saw her momma began reaching for her until Allison went to he and took her.]
Okay, who is responsible for this? [VooDoo said with a smile.]
[All of the men looked at each other and said nothing and as if on cue, everyone of them pointed at Roger. Roger raised his hands up.]
Whoa now, that’s not fair fellas. [He looked at VooDoo.] I did not have anything to do with this, other than to show them how to blow it up.
That I believe, Roger. [She smiled.] You’re about the only one I would believe out of this group.
That’s because we haven’t broken him in yet. [Kal clapped him on the shoulder with a laugh.] In about a year, she’ll be distrusting you as much as she does the rest of us.
[The Wolfpack slowly made their way onto the blow up aquapark, except for One and Allison. They sat under the covered part of the docks where the picnic tables and chairs were. Leyla had been cranky and not feeling well all morning and right now all she wanted was to be held by her momma and was fast asleep in Allison’s arms..]
Why don’t you go on ahead. [Allison nodded to where everyone else was out having fun.] No sense you sitting up here too.
Are you sure? I don’t mind.
Nah, go ahead.
[She smiled at him as he got up. She didn’t know what she was going to do without them around when the twins got older and wouldn’t be around to help out in those tough times when she needs it. Then she chuckled a bit, they wouldn’t be that far away, just over on one of the extra floors at Vin and Voo’s building. That caused her to chuckle again; Uncle Vin moved an entire building halfway across the US for Aunt Voo.]
What is it with the men in this family is right. [Leyla squirmed a little bit in her arms and then settled back down.] They all have their different quirks with their families and this business; but one thing is for sure. They do love this business, they have all put their blood, sweat and tears in this business, going up against and defeating the wrestlers that a lot of wrestlers in this business today wanted to be like when they grew up.
[Allison paused for a moment and picked up the bottle of water that One had left the lid off for her and took a drink and put the bottle back down on the table.]
When I was growing up and watching my parents wrestle from backstage, I knew one day, I would be in that ring just like them. That I wanted to follow in their footsteps and be the Legends that they are. I wanted to be more than just a Pup in the Wolfpack, but I wanted to be one of the Wolves. [She paused for a moment.] And that’s what I did.
[She smiled.]
I started training under VooDoo at 14 yrs old. It was under the guise of me needing to be able to protect myself when I was hanging around backstage at the arenas from those who might have wanted to do me harm, knowing that it would hurt my father. Everyone didn’t see me actually going into the ring one day. Not Daddy’s little Princess. Everyone thought I was going to get married to a wrestler; check; have some babies; check. But they didn’t see me actually stepping in the ring. [She paused with a smile.] But… here we are. And I am a chip off the ol’ block. I am sure that there are quite a few people in this business that don't like my father and that’s totally okay. You don’t have to like him, to have respect for him and what he’s done in the ring. He doesn’t lose sleep at night over all the people that don't like him or talk shit behind his back like a bunch of pussies because they are still all boohoo and butt hurt because they faced off against my father in the past and got their asses handed to them like the punk ass little bitches that they are. Not one of us worries about you or what you think about our egos, but thanks thinking about us and allowing us to dwell in your thoughts.
[Leyla again stirred in Allison’s arms, Allie cooed softly at her to calm her back down.]
Johnny Stylez… [She chuckles and shakes her head.] Who would have thought, all those years ago, when you used to sit a chill with me backstage, it would come to this? The Riggs’ versus Johnny Stylez and his little flunky of the moment. Hell, I wouldn’t have even dreamed my father would have decided to step into the ring in OpW, but.. Again… here we are. [She smiles.] And I don’t know about you… but I am excited as hell. For two reasons…
[She held up one finger.]
Number one… The Riggs’ Legacy. Need I say more? Name another kid who grew up in the manner I have, who followed her parents into the same business, and who now gets to tag team with her father. Name another wrestler who was cutting promos back when she was 14 yrs old because deep down inside she knew that one day it was a life skill that she was going to need to have, because she knew this day would happen and she wanted to be ready for it. And to be honest with you… it really didn’t matter to me who the opponents were, just as long as the match tag teaming with my father happened. [She smiles.] I don’t know if the stars lined up just right or what, but it just so happens, this match I have looked forward to all these years is going to be against a man who has been a thorn in my family’s side for a very long time and a woman who recently decided to join him.
[She smirks a little bit.]
How’s it going to feel, John? This week not only will you be facing one Riggs, but you will be facing two of them. No matter which one you are in the ring with, you’re going to be looking into the same angry steel blue with no way to escape them or the pain that we can inflict on you. How’s it going to feel leaving that arena not only losing the tag titles but knowing that you lost them to me and my father, that the Riggs name will be tagged to yet another title in the company and not just any Riggs, but Damon Fuckin’ Riggs. And there’s nothing that you or that rag tag bunch you call a stable can do to stop it. Wolfpack is going to be all around that ring; Hell, we might be under that ring, just to make sure that none of your little friends are. It’s going to be a history making night for you, Johnny, just not the way you want it to go.
[She smiles and raises two of her fingers up.]
And, number two… I get to step into the ring with LeAndra Fury, again. Nice to see you upgraded your tag team partner. You were outclassed and out wrestled by two people that have been in this business probably longer than you’ve even thought about going into it to stick it to your mamma the last time. Shame is, that even with an upgrade, the match is going to end the same way. With you on the losing end. And where the last time we met in the ring it was just a shot at the Southern title, this time, you’re going to lose those tag team titles and my name will be etched in the records of holding another one of OpW’s titles, making me two down and three to go from having held all of feds titles.
[Allison paused for just a moment and gritted her teeth just slightly.]
I am not sure you know what your actions have done when you joined Stylez and pulled Xavier with you. [She shakes her head just a little bit.] He really must love you, if he’s willing to turn against his whole damned family to be with you. I sure as hell hope that you don’t think that makes you special of something? Nah… [She shakes her head.] All that makes you is another name in a long list bitches that he’s fucked and will eventually leave, once he gets done with you. But then again, with the money behind your name, he might stick around; it didn’t work out for me, but maybe it will work out for you? What I do know, this match coming up, is not going to work out for you. Just like it’s not going to work out for Johnny. Both of you are sure to come to the ring full of piss and vinegar ready to defend what you are rightfully yours. But my father and I, well, at this point in time, we think those titles should be ours.
[She smiles again.]
Plus I get to give you a little payback from everyone in Wolfpack, who can’t give it to you. [She nods her head a little bit.] Do you know how many Pups are missing their uncle? Their uncle who should be here, with them, enjoying all these family firsts things. Hell, do you know how many people are missing him right now? Do you even care? Or do you just care about yourself and your own selfish needs? Can a love actually survive if it’s soul foundation is built on an act of revenge? I don’t know, but I will be watching with popcorn waiting to find out.
[In the distance, Allison heard VooDoo announce that it was time to get their grub on and slowly everyone made their way back towards her.]
This Monday I hope the two of you are ready for your date with the Legacy.
[Dane was the first one to make it to her, he leaned down and kissed her before taking a seat next to her.]
Want me to take her babe? [He offered.] Give you a little break from holding her?
Nah, I’m good, plus she’s quiet right now. She wakes up, it could be a whole different story.
[The Wolves quickly settled down to a round of burgers and hot dogs with potato salad and baked beans and chips of all different flavors. They talked about how they were going to miss being all together and having fun like this once they got back to their lives as normal.]
I was thinking later on tonight that you and I would hit the gym, Princess. Go a couple rounds in the ring. Work on some moves together. [He paused for a moment.] Talk, you know a little one on one time without the rest of the lunatics around.
So I am a lunatic now?
No, you would be my Queen, you would be the one who would rather be traveling the world with her husband instead of him getting back in the ring. But come on… [He pointed back and forth between him and Allison.] Can you fault me to be excited to be stepping in the ring with my girl who’s almost as good as her father?
[Kal raised his hand to his mouth and coughed into it; in his cough, you could hear the word “better”. He looked up with a slight smile on his lips.] Sorry, burger went down wrong.
Asshole. [Damon said with a smile and shook his head; causing everyone else to chuckle.]
Daddy… [Allison said as Dane placed another hot dog down in front of her plain on a bun.] Will you hand me the ketchup?
Sure Princess…
[Damon and Dane both said at the same time and reached for the bottle; Damon and Dane looked at each other’s hands as they both held onto the bottle; Dane’s hand was on top of Damon’s. Everyone kind of looked back and forth between Damon and Dane and Allison, whose face was flushed red. The number of mouths around the adult table equally had dropped open or were hidden behind hands trying to conceal a smile; all waiting to see what was going to happen next.]
Awkward. [VooDoo said breaking the ice, This caused Ani to softly snort with laughter.]
Give me that. [Damon frowned and grabbed the bottle of ketchup and opened it and put it on Allison’s hot dog, just like he had when she was a little girl.] Laugh it up. [Damon looked around the tables at the other guys there.] You just wait until your daughters grow up and you all have to put up with this; I’m going to laugh then.
[The scene fades to black one final time as another round of laughter came from the Wolfpack.]