"BREATHE, part two" -- UltraViolent TLC II
Jul 22, 2017 21:47:55 GMT -5
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"BREATHE"
Chapter Two
He had been by her side since the very beginning, waiting patiently for her to wake up. But still, nothing.
What else could he do?
He couldn't think about anything except for Samantha, and the baby...and the very man that put them there. Finn Whelan was still parading around the place like he had nothing to be sorry about, showing little to no remorse over the entire fiasco. He apologized, but had he done more than that? Nope. Had he even meant the apology he had given?
Doubtful, at least Reece thought so. The way Crosslin saw it, Whelan was getting exactly what he wanted, a crippled champion, who couldn't even focus on the match at hand. How easy Finn must think this TLC match is going to be. How easy, indeed. The truth, was that Crosslin was doing everything he could to fight back the rage inside himself. He had never felt so much anger, such hatred for one individual, almost consuming him completely.
"I'm lost, Samantha."
He sat beside her bed at Sharps Memorial, the same place he'd been for weeks now. Reaching over, he brushed her blonde hair from her face.
"You're not here, and I'm slowly slipping down a path I said I'd never go. I don't know what I should do. So-Cal World War is just around the corner, and Cortez is forcing me into the ring with that asshole, Finn Whelan! I'm glad it's a match that caters to my specialties - Tables, Ladders, and Chairs. I know there's no way he can best me, but I fear I'm losing the focus I gained by winning the title in the first place. He just makes me so angry...the pair of them. I don't see how someone could do something so awful, and continue on as if nothing ever happened. All I can think about is having you back in my arms, and defeating Whelan at So-Cal World War. I know I should care about the Ultraviolent title above everything else...but I can't keep my eye on the belt with you here..."
He took her hand in his, kissing it ever so softly. He lingered there for just a moment, wishing he'd hear the familiar giggle after every time he'd act like a gentleman. But still, her eyes remained shut, her mind, somewhere else completely.
"What would you do, Sam?"
The golden couple of SCUV seemed to be on a never-ending high. Sure, they had been through multiple trials and tribulations to get to this point, but together, they were loving where they ended up. Not only was Reece the Ultraviolent Champion now, but Sam was also caring their child. He knew they'd make great parents, and knew he'd make a great champion in his second term.
"This match you have against Finn at Asylum XI is going to be the best this place has ever seen, I just know it!"
She kissed his cheek and hugged him close.
"The kid's got some spunk, a lot of fight in him. I'm excited to actually compete against someone without any distractions, without anything extra trying to keep us down. Cortez is off my back, Los Renegados is gone. What could be better?"
He returned her kiss on the cheek, with a kiss on the lips.
"I think Finn will be fun to get into the ring with, but when it comes to actually competing against him, you've got this in the bag! He's an all-arounder, which also means that he excels at nothing in particular. He doesn't have a certain style he relies on, because he hasn't mastered anything. It makes for a nicely rounded fighter, that's true, but to stand out from the crowd you've got to be better than the rest at...something, at least! Like you, you've got your speed, your ability in the air, and even your submission skills. You've gone toe-to-toe with the best of them, like the Queen of California and still walked out with your hand raised. Finn will be a challenge, but a challenge that you'll overcome in stride."
"Let's not count him out just yet, Sam. I like the kid, who knows he may surprise you."
Reece playfully nudged her with his elbow, but Samantha's response was something far more genuine. She looked at him like she loved him to the ends of the earth, like she was seeing the true Reece Crosslin.
"That's why I love you, Reece. You're the best man I've ever known. The true meaning of the term - good man. Your heart is so filled with love for life, and you always give everyone the chance they deserve. Promise me something, babe?"
"Anything, love."
"I don't know if I can hold on or much longer. I feel like I'm swimming through a pool of darkness just to find you, but I never can. You're always just out of reach, somewhere I can't see. Always waiting for me. This TLC match, it's going to let me show Finn exactly how I feel, it's going to let me inflict all the pain upon him, that he's inflicted upon me. I'm the face of San Diego, this is MY playground. I showed him every ounce of respect, and this is what he does to me! I'm going to make sure that cockroach never does anything like this to anyone, ever again..."
"Promise me you'll never lose that. I've done things I'm not proud of here in So-Cal, and I'd take them back in an instant. You never falter, you always do the right thing. Promise me that if you ever find yourself in a bind, you'll remember to breathe. D E E P B R E A T H S and remember what I've told you. Leave the bad stuff to me, always follow your heart."
He chuckled at such words, not taking her seriously at first. This was unlike Samantha completely.
"I've struggled to keep my promise, Sam. I'm at a limit here. I'm losing the battle, and I don't know what to do. Who am I..."
"I'm serious, Reece. The people of So-Cal love you for a reason, they love you for you. Through everything you've always stood up for what is right. From this point on, with this title on your shoulder, people are going to do everything they can to get to you. Some...may even do terrible things to prove their point. I've seen it before. A part of me is afraid for what's in store for us, but my heart feels so happy, it just won't let me feel scared. I'm worried, but I know you'll always fight for what is fair, and what is just. There is nobody else in So-Cal...in the world, like you. The people of So-Cal Ulraviolent have ALWAYS been able to see that. I believe in you too, Reece, as the father of my child, and as the UltraViolent Champion. Above all, stay true to who the California Condor is. Just breathe, and don't ever lose who you are...promise?"
"...without you?"
"Promise."