Chapter 7: A history of love: Melanie and Drew

A roar of a horn screamed over us. I clasp my ears closed as we all scream in pain. This was it. This was the start of Dissidia. The battles and war of the Gods. Cosmos vs. Chaos, good vs. evil. We were successful in our trails and won them with grace. Even though we did I couldn't shake these feeling off. Maybe it was part of the job. After a few minutes the horn died and my Thor's hammer necklace started to burn and glow with white light. I take it off and the light flew off it into the air. My warriors and I raced after it to the parking lot. The light flew up into the air and, it meets with its equal…darkness. Suddenly the two burst into two and glow light fireworks. This was the sign that both Cosmos and Chaos was alive. Wait how did I know this? I know little on this war…or do I? Do I give myself less credit then I really do? That didn't matter right now. All that did was winning this damn war.

So standing here was Liina aka Fulgora the thunder goddess, Wade aka Bel the god of fire, Sheamus aka Belatucadros the God of war, Fenrir my pet dog is Fenrir the legendary wolf of the Norse realm. My cousin Shane aka Neptune God of water, my lover Drew aka Dagda the king of the celtic gods. Then we have me, Cosmos goddess of everything good, light and holy. So far we were "team free will" if we may use a supernatural reference. I had a feeling that our numbers will grow over time. So Halloween threw this at us. A war…well isn't this just jolly as a roger.

"I'm sorry about that guys". Shane started to apologize. "One of Chaos' markers jumped me and well. The battle between Stephen and I happened".

"Don't worry about it". Wade said putting a hand on his shoulder. "Shit happens. I learned that over the years".

"Gods and Goddesses we got a war to do". I said in a whisper.

Drew could feel my depression rising. The God of wisdom walked to me and wrapped his arms around me. He smiled like a goof causing me to laugh. Thank God…or Gods in our case for him. Drew always knows how to cheer me up…even if it caused him to be a fool. I'm happy I do have Drew by my side. Ever since we've met, I knew we'd have a future together.

"Drew"? I called.

"Yes"? He asked.

I look up at him and bite my lip.

"Do you remember how we met"? I asked.

"We don't have time for this lass; can't ye go down memory lane another time"? Sheamus asked.

"No no! We have the time". Liina said glaring at Sheamus.

I understood why she said that. We might not have a lot of time for happiness. This war will be dreadful and with a lot of heartache. Relationships will be tested and tears will flow. I smile at Liina and she nodded back. I felt Drew's hair brush my shoulder as kissed my cheek. It felt like it was just yesterday when we met.

It was the day I was to sign my contract. The day where I'd be part of the WWE would be the day I'd meet my soulmate. It was one warm June afternoon and the busy halls of Titan Tower could be heard. I was only twenty when I stepped into this place. I've only been to America a few times and my English was ok, I wouldn't say the best. It doesn't help when I'm nervous either; I tend to slip back into Danish when I am. I was on the floor that my Onkle's at. No one else was around and that was good for me. I really wasn't a people person. I walked to the end of the hall and saw my Onkle's name on the door. I knocked and opened it.

"Oh Melanie how are you"? Vince asked as he got up.

I smiled at him and hugged him as well. I looked over and saw a man…his long brunette hair was close to the color of milk chocolate; it brushed his back and his shoulders. His eyes blue as an icicle in the sunlight. My breath was knocked out of me and I couldn't move. I was in awe of him and his look. Vince cleared out his throat snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Drew this is my niece, Melanie this is Drew Galloway better known as Drew McIntyre". Vince introduced us.

Drew got up and walked over to me.

"I'm Drew, nice to meet you lass". Drew said.

He stuck his hand out and shook it. Building up whatever courage I had, I was going to try to speak in English.

"Hello I am Melanie…they call me Mel. It's nice to meet you Drew". I replied.

Drew smiled at me.

"That's a lovely voice you have. Danish, no"? He asked.

"Ja"! I replied.

Vince walked to my right side and put a hand on both our shoulders. I couldn't stop smiling and I knew Drew was the same.

"Alright so Drew, Mel's going to be your manager for a while. Now Mel I know you like facing both men and women but for now you'll face the women. Is that okay for you"? Vincent asked.

I nodded and with that, it was history.

"Oh yeah! So that's why you were following Drew around like a puppy". Wade laughed.

I slapped Wade upside the head. Liina chuckled and Shane smiled.

"What about when he asked you out"? Shane asked.

We all walked into a hallway by this time. Liina sat down on a crate and Wade joined her. Sheamus leaned against the wall across from them and Shane stood between them. Drew and I stood across from Shane and they were all listening. We really never did talk about our relationship too much. I guess we wanted to keep it all private and, that was a good thing. Drew knew also I wasn't good with big crowds unless it was under the WWE. With this war though, it made me wish it was still a secret. I didn't want any of Chaos' forces to hurt Drew. I would die for Drew, he's my soul mate and I'd do anything for him. Drew would do the same as well.

Winter was a bitch! It was freezing cold outside and I hated it. I know being of Scandinavian decent, you'd think I'd be used to it. I wasn't and never will I for that matter. It was one of the worst storms I've seen in all my years of living. I was stuck in the hotel with the others and we couldn't go anywhere. I was in my room watching Supernatural when I heard a knock at the door.

"Kom ind (come in)"! I yelled.

The door opened and Drew was standing there. He was in a blue dress shirt and white pants. My mouth was drooling at the way he looked. His hair was in a ponytail like always. He smiled and walked in, shutting the door behind him. I got up and walked over to him.

"Hej (Hello)". He greeted in Danish.

"Hey Drew, what's up"? I asked.

"Oh nothing really. Just bored having to put up with Ste and Stu. Those two are going crazy on the ps3 right now. They're playing as themselves to prove who's the better gamer". Drew told me.

Drew walked over and sat on the couch. I grabbed a ginger ale and handed it to him. He nodded in thanks. I smiled and sat next to him. I was still in a red tank top and blue monkey pajama pants. Drew didn't seem to mind it and I thank God he didn't.

"Why aren't you watch them"? I asked.

"They're being stupid over it. I didn't want to lose too many brain cells because of it". Drew replied.

I couldn't help but to laugh at that.

"Yeah I know what you mean. I mean did you see them the other day trying to do a weight living competition"? I asked.

He shook his head no.

"No lass what happened"? Drew said.

I sighed.

"All I can really say is that-". My words would get cut off by the power going off.

"Oh damn it"! Drew roared.

I started to shiver. My skin was turning cold by the minute and I hated it. I'm sensitive to the cold you see and, I usually request my rooms to have extra blankets or space heaters. Drew took noticed of it and snuggled against me.

"T-Tak (Thanks)". I said chattering.

"No problem lass". He whispered into my ear. "Melanie I want to tell you something".

"W-What's that"? I asked still cold.

"Jeg elsker dig (I love you), will you go out with me"? Drew asked.

I felt myself warm up for sure on that. My cheeks turned a bright shade of red as I slowly nodded yes. I couldn't speak not because I was cold; it was because I never thought he'd do that. I thought for a second that this was just a dream. It wasn't though; Drew leaned over and kissed me. And the rest was history.

"Awe"! Sheamus said mockingly.

I rolled my eyes at him.

"How sweet, you ditched us for Mel and didn't tell us". Wade said jokingly.

We all burst out laughing.

"What about you asking her to marry you"? Fenrir asked.

"I'll take this one". Drew said.

It was just only four months ago I asked Mel to marry me. I was really nervous to say the least. This woman is the center of my life and, I knew if I fucked up it would be the end of me. I remember we were at Freya's garden at Denmark. Mel's Mom allowed me to ask her there, it was one of Mel's favorite places to be. I thought her Mom's garden would be perfect. The place had a ton of roses, trees, cherry blossoms and, lavender. I'd ask her on the same day we'd met but only years later.

"Drew where are we going"? Mel asked.

"You'll see Princess". I replied holding her hand.

Mel was blindfolded and I was her guide. I knew that if she bumped into anything cause of me, I'd have my ass handed to me. We were closing towards the center of the garden and Mel was getting antsy. I knew she wanted to know but I digress this was a surprise. When we got to the center, I got Mel seated on one of the marble benches.

"You ok there Mel"? I asked.

"Can I take this off? It's itchy". She replied.

I undo the blindfold on Mel and she rubbed her eyes. As soon as she saw where we were at, her eyes got wide. A smile played on her face as I got down on one knee. Mel's eyes grew big as she saw this. I couldn't help but to smile at her. I pull out a small black box, I prop it and Mel could see a pink princess cut diamond ring. Tears ran down her face as she smiled at me.

"Melanie vil du gifte mig? (Melanie will you marry me)"? I asked in Danish.

"Ja". Mel nodded.

I slipped the ring on her finger and the rest was history.

"Wow that was a great idea". Liina commented.

I nodded.

"Yeah I guess so". I said.

"Hey Shane are we needed"? Drew asked.

Shane shook his head no.

"Not that I know of. You two go on home; if we need you, you'll either sense it or we'll call you". Shane replied.

Fenrir jumped into my arms. Fenrir licked my cheek and gave us a toothy grin. Drew reached over and started to stroke the midnight color fur. Liina jumped off the box, walked over and hugged me. I hugged back, sensing her worry.

"We'll be okay, don't worry…I promise". I whispered into her ear.

Liina nodded as I turned around. Drew wrapped an arm around me and, we started to leave. I started to sense emotions more now. It felt weird; I could sense from Drew a few things. Love, anger, loyalty. I had no idea why he felt the second one. I had a feeling it had to do with his battle with Orcus. Fenrir nudged my arm and my hand started to pet him again. Fenrir rolled in my arms and I started to laugh. His fur tickled me.

"I'll protect you I promise". Drew vowed.

"I know you will Drew…I know you will".