Lyrics in this chapter are from / written by Annie Lennox , Aerosmith ( Steven Tyler mainly ) , Leann Rimes , Keith Hinton and Judy Rodman , Kenny Loggins , Janis Joplin , Jerry Ragovoy , Bert Berns , Robert Mcdonald Livingston and Faith Hill - ( NONE of which belong to me ) and various adult content . Only 1 enormous combined chapter left in this long story !
Content includes language , cheating , rimming , violence and threats , injury , talk of infidelity , drug use and alcoholism . Tee shirts are based on / inspired by real shirts I've seen on websites ( also NOT my property ! )
Fear of the unknown made for hesitation in his step and precaution to , at this time , NOT come out swinging .
There could have been anything in his backyard , he mused . Dogs , cats , maybe local wildlife , none of which he wanted to hurt and because of that , he left most of his weapons indoors but took the guitar slung across back and shoulders and drum stakes shoved deep in each pocket .
Better to be safe than living dead's supper .
Excluding the eyes glowing centered straight ahead , the nocturnal orbs blinked in a wave and were seen no more .
Okay , SOME species of animal hadn't ran from him yet . Probably a deer ?
" Dress to impress , Finder Binder ! "
" Bear ? ! " Heath blurted , hoping that he wouldn't shout and annoy his neighbors .
Sure enough and unbelievably , there stood his Corbin with his back against the tree and at first glance , seemed to be scratching an itch .
" Love all that leather . "
Heath blushed until it burned , warm enough to cook eggs on his skin , he imagined .
" Oohhh, we wuv you too , Tommy ! " one mocking voice spoke from the yard's shadows and Baron scowled suddenly at the biker to biker friendly teasing .
He gave the joking around guy in his gang a quick swat on the back of his shaved in the front and braided in back head and a punch or three to each full sleeved arm .
" YOWCH ! Cut that out ! "
" Shut up , Rex or it'll be worse the next time . ' the Leader of this human version of a Pack on Wheels warned before focusing back on his adoration , turning the charming , rarely shown smile on the musical sunshine in his otherwise dark and gloomy by choice lifestyle and world .
" You shouldn't bully anyone , BC . ' the taller man was instantly scolded by his companion who looked around one side of the bigger frame to gaze at the motorcycle gang . " But , uh ... could you get rid of them for awhile ? "
" If it's what you want , yeah . ' Corbin glanced briefly at his traveling pals . " Hey , you tagalongs and hangers on ! Go and check on our rides , right ? Get lost and hang out somewhere else ! Back to Howl at the Moon or even bar hopping , just don't get arrested because I'm NOT wasting my night rescuing your asses ! "
A few men seemed close to objection but the entire group left the premises , taking their worn out denim jackets , scuffed leather jackets and black wallets hanging from heavy chains with them .
" They're Shape Shifters too , aren't they ? " Heath gawked as the gang went their black clad and tall booted , gruff yet merry way .
" Yeah and that's the only reason I brought them to your place . Animals are worth trusting , most of the time but full humans are usually nosy and can't keep their traps shut . '
" You hate all humans ? ! "
" Not my parents and brother , maybe a few others . "
" Wait - if your parents aren't ... then how are ... ? ! " Heath wondered .
" Skips generations , I'd guess . ' Baron shrugged and continued talking . " If you don't have a problem with me in your home , I'll go inside with you and explain things . "
The glossy black lid of the sandwich and panini press lifted and looping wisps of steam spiraled and floated into Baron's face while he took turns observing the cooking of the grilled white cheddar with bacon , onions and tomato sandwiches and ogling his beloved crush filling four tall shot glasses with dark chocolate mousse , mini marshmallows , graham cracker crumbs and milk chocolate chips in tasty parfait layers of yummy beauty .
Heath ' accidently ' kept dropping bits of burger meat and cooked bacon at the open doorway that connected kitchen with living room hangout area and every time , a big head as black as the panini maker , peered around the corner wall to snatch the treats .
" Sorry your big buddy doesn't trust me . " Corbin plated the sandwiches onto wide and sturdy navy blue plates . " Although I understand why . He can smell that I live with a cat and he has no reason to forgive me . "
" He's fine with cats because I had one , a Canadian one , living here until I got allergic to her . And don't apologize . Neither of you have done wrong , not by each other and with me . ' Heath commented , smiling unseen as he recalled . " He's had worse behavior , that one time he ran Woobsy - he chased WADE out of the house and up in a tree . Bit a chunk out of him too . "
The biker chuckled , unheard . He always found pleasure and sinister enjoyment from the defeat and pain of his rivals .
" Hey , Bear , what movies would go best with this food ? "
" Hmmm , some disgustingly bloody slasher film involving an escaped mental patient axe murderer on a rampage and - ah , an old Hammer horror flick with lesbian vampires . I'm in a mood for good fang on fang porno action . " Corbin stated and carried their movie night snacks to the living room , placed dishes onto the coffee table and indulged in the greatness that came from his lover cuddle - snuggling next to him .
At the most violent and gory kill scenes , he watched with added fascination and intensity , also grinning when Heath amused him by singing throughout .
" And if you're trying to cut me down , you know that I might bleed ,
Cause if you're trying to cut me down , I know that you'll succeed ,
And if you want to hurt me , there's nothing left to fear ,
Cause if you want to hurt me , you're doing really well , my dear . "
The redhead finished and crunched into his grilled cheese joyfully , occasionally tossing more treats to his black Lab because everyone deserved snack time , including awesome animal companions .
" Fitting song . " the biker said truthfully .
" Thanks . ' Heath replied , allowing his boyfriend to do the well known yawning and arm over the shoulder guy trick .
Wade had played the same card and thinking about that , about him , the cheating EX again caused sweaty hands and brick red blushing and the nervous chewing of mini desserts .
' You'll outdo everyone at the concert with your spectacular voice , Finder Binder . Hell , even the so called lead singers can't measure up . '
" Concert ? What concert ? Which one ? ! "
" Oh , just the yearly holiday tour of the Trans Siberian . I guessed you'd like the rock version of Christmas songs and since I have important connections in the biz , I bought the best of the best in tickets . Not MY taste in music but ... for you , I'll suffer or be bored the entire time or both . Definitely both . "
" You are WONDERFUL ! Thank you ! " Heath shouted happily , nearly toppling his movie night and moonlight companion and protector with the Bayley hug done with Rusev strength before he burst into yet another loud song while thrilled and delighted .
" Well I know nobody knows , where it comes and where it goes ,
I know it's everybody's sin , you got to lose to know how to win
Sing with me, sing for the year , sing for the laughter and sing for the tear ,
Sing with me, I'm just for today . "
" Dream until the dream comes true . " Corbin added and they had scents of cheese and chocolate , intrigued passion for each other and the lingering smell of the unexpected surprises that the nocturnal way of living gifted them with , cursed and blessed .
" Who wants to help me make something to celebrate how much we love Daddy ? " the female demon asked while sitting inside the little house at the junkyard .
Puppy Riot crawled from her zombie green streaked mass of amethyst tipped long black hair , with the hell hound's insect form today in the disguise of a cross between a Perisceptis carnivora bagworm and a whip scorpion .
Chaos swooped in to peck at the odd creature before it fully morphed into its toy breed canine form and Anarchy yawned , bundled in holey fishnet mesh bound cleavage .
" Hey , no eating your brother . ' Turmoil warned and smiled at her animal companions , the trio as dark and scary as she . " This is practice for the big day and I'll appreciate your helping paws . '
Anarchy bruxed between breasts , Puppy Riot barked his merriment in his favorite female's black clad lap and Chaos cawed madly .
' Okay , you're right . Helping WING too , thanks . ' the former succubus commented . " Anarchy , get out of my rack ! "
Chaos flapped and hopped in satisfaction .
Turmoil moved around the small shoebox and much bigger cardboard box that she'd found in their storage and unrolled the banner of black and red letters .
" We'll hang these . Chaos , grab an end and fly them high . Anarchy , Puppy , stay and work with me over here . '
The female demon , hooded rat , fuzzy chihuahua mix from Hell and oversized crow tugged , yanked , rearranged and finally fixed the Happy Birthday banner just right .
Anarchy boggled rapidly , Puppy Riot yipped and slurp - licked his female human's face and Chaos cawed joyfully while Turmoil grinned a smile smudged with bruise colored lip gloss , purple brown sprinkled with yellow green .
" I call dibs on doing to you next what our little big dog is now and - hey , what's all this stuff ? '
Turmoil bear hugged her beloved male demon mate and gestured , once she had a hand free ( and not the one fondling her guy's black jean clad butt ) at the surprises .
" Your Hell family that loves you are rehearsing for your birthday ! '
S beamed and felt happy and cared for , the emotions that had him shy below his messy black hair .
" Practice ? ! Since when am I important enough to get two birthdays ? "
" Every day . You're more than worth partying for , my barbed wire and Halloween nightmares love . "
" Ohhhhhh . ' Suffering crouched once receiving slobbery dog kisses , a head bump from his bird and a whiskers tickle gifted by a curious rodent . " That's my old box , my baby box . The one that my Dad found me in . '
" Yeah . It's some of your childhood that was packed away . '
" And my drawings from when I was a kid in this human body . '
" The finest and hottest without doubt , might I say . '
" Nah , I'm talking to the sexiest but thanks much . ' S laughed and sorted the faded , crayon scribbled upon papers . " Dad used to have these covering the fridge front when I was a little human boy with devil horn stubs . "
" Cutest kid that grew into my perfect babe man . '
The demonic couple sat , holding hands and with their pets snuggled next to their bodies , looked through and smiled at the stick figure artwork , the doodles and drawings and the misspelling of Sammy as ' Sami ' , a name that had stuck like a thumbtack into skin .
' Thank you for existing and loving me , my dark heart and lost soul . My irreplaceable , perfect and uniquely beautiful succubus wife to be . "
" Happy birthday , the excellently evil sweetheart demonic love of my life . Hell's greatest man and my tough and perfect future husband . "
" This time , I can't stand the sound of a zipper pull . " Juice said , finishing up with packing his rolling bag , gym duffle and regular backpack .
David sat on the lone bed and pretended to be watching the program on the television screen . Something to keep him from falling apart on the inside much like his spirit that was broken and his heart collapsed .
" Last time we'll be together , huh ? '
Joe settled his luggage on the pullout couch bed he'd slept on the night before since they chose to stay in the cheapest sanitary small motel room they could find and use the extra green to splurge on a really good almost gourmet meal .
" I'm only going to be temporarily living in Japan , sharing living quarters with maybe a dozen other guys . Not sure exactly , so I'll have to check about that . But , NO , I'm not buying a house there and I'm not leaving the States for good . I have family to visit and spend time with ! I won't - "
" So I'll never see you again , will I ? My best airport experience I've had , terrific guy I've met . "
" Damn , David , make this more damaging to my heart , would you please ? "
" Sorry , man . I'm acting bitter and bitchy because I'm in pain same as you right now . I keep thinking - I don't know , it's fucking immature and stupid - but you might meet another guy , woman maybe , somebody else and forget that I love you . '
" You treat me like a person ! I lost so much of myself being with Hunter and gained it back with bonus love after finding you ! I'll never forget or move on or stop loving you , not today or as long as I live either . "
" Hey , some pretty face may change your tune . '
" YOUR pretty face already got to me first . And I don't HAVE a tune . '
" You have a booty tat - ooey though , don't you ? " David flashed his clean , white and perfect teeth that suited him , being a model and wiggled his brows in a goofball way that had his male lover snickering .
" Yep . You've seen it . ' Juice replied , leaning back against his softer bags like they were pillows .
His one and only guy left the bed and landed beside him .
" Is it real ? "
" It is . "
" I don't think that it is . Lemme find out . "
" DAVID ! " Joe sat tall , shocked when his lover repositioned them both .
Juice bellowed , chortled and gave his feeble attempt to push his partner from his being exposed a slow inch at a time , lightly toasted backside .
The kneeling man removed his teeth from the ' crazy paisley ' printed boxers he'd yanked down and ran them over the cartoon bear artwork placed upon the revealed flesh .
" Hmmm , it's not coming off yet . '
" David ! "
Lips slipped across where teeth had led and gave the Bear Naked teddy's face a big , friendly and sexy kiss .
" Ah , may not be temporary . "
" David ! "
" However ... "
" DAVID ! " Joe whimpered and his once shut eyes rapidly opened once the warmth and damp of his boyfriend's tongue introduced itself .
" It's real . YOU'RE real , all mine and scrumptous . "
Juice put his ass in reverse to get closer to his man's face and could've rattled the ugly framed art on the walls from the volume and force of his delighted cries .
David burrowed in to the feast , making all Hunter had ever accomplished in and out of bed even more non - orgasmic than it had been .
Joe groaned as he was licked from inside out . If he had regrets to become a Lion , it was living without his exceptional , considerate , funny and sexually skilled man .
" Woah , need mouthwash ! " David commented and began retreat , ashamed to disappoint his man .
" Hey now , I'm clean ! Hell , my ass probably SQUEAKS . " Joe fidgeted and shook back into his underwear while his lover crimsoned deeply .
" No , you're fine . More so . But I'm going to gargle so when I kiss you , the taste of your ' naked bear butt ' won't be in your own mouth . " David explained apologetically , backing off and wearing a darling smile . " You want to grab a meal in public or get take out and stay here ? "
" Spend the time with you . " Juice spoke automatically , without having to think since he'd made his choice already about his love and his life journey . " My flight should leave at eight or so tonight and if everything goes alright , I'll have the late morning , early afternoon to find my way around and meet the guys I'll be living with . "
" I might not know any of them and I'm emerald of every one . '
" Don't be jealous . ' Joe rolled around on the floor , shifting from back to belly , propped his beard up on a travel bag and ogled his man's rear end . " What are we ordering anyway ? "
David swished neon blue mint flavored liquid , spat and smirked .
" Deli food , if you want . "
" DELI , you adorable devil ? ! "
" Yeahhh . Welcome to my world . "
Joe laughed a bit and fumbled back into a sitting position .
" It's beautiful from all angles . Okay , maybe only Kurt . "
" My world ? "
" Nah , your booty - ba - boo , my man . "
" Dummy ! You're a cutie though . " David stepped in for clean breath adios for now parting smooch . " I'll be bah - kuh . "
" Isn't that a type of disgusting raunchy pornographic sex act ? "
" Hmmm ... I've no idea . "
" Yeah , I'm innocent as you are . Which is not one bit . "
" Let us refresh ourselves with consumption and digestion before intimacies sequel . "
" Meaning what , sexy bard ? "
" Let me eat my lox and bagels first , THEN I'll fuck you lopsided . "
" I love you more . ' Juice answered and winked .
His boyfriend smiled and stuck only the very end of his tongue out and waved before leaving .
He counted the minutes to make sure his true love wasn't in view ( although he couldn't smile without David next to him , combined with reminiscing about the guys he wouldn't see again for a long time ) before he snuck the tee from the smallest satchel and the wrapping paper and tape from the biggest bag .
Pointless , Joe thought , to fancy something up just so the gift wrap might be wrecked but he didn't want his first and only genuine boyfriend to have a sloppily packaged present .
He taped the final piece of clear tape over the navy blue paper tied with thin white ribbons and hid the bundled shirt beneath the bed , beside his man's sneakers .
Then he found two pairs of black plastic chopsticks in the bag with his travel toothbrush in a bag , shampoo samples , folded ties and thick white gym socks , empty brand new water bottle and a handful of magazines .
Juice held the eating utensils gently and waited for his lover's return .
" You're not skimpy with the meat , cuisine splurger . " he commented , eyeing the meal excess .
" Reminds me of my main catchphrase . ' David replied , splitting up portions for two of rye bread slices , everything bagels , lox , whitefish , garden salad , pastrami , salami , chopped liver and another meat , garden salads , big sloshing thick lidded cup containers of chicken broth with matzo balls swimming in the warm golden broth , rice pudding , bread pudding and black and white cookies and absolutely NO mustard whatsoever because he'd fucking puke and probably die having that yellow shit near him . " Look at It . "
" The food ? "
" Uh ... no . "
" The evil clown in the sewer ? "
" My penis ! "
" Your dick is a clown ? ! " Joe snorted hysterical , gleeful laughter .
" No , you dread - head airhead ! It IS my penis ! " David shouted .
" Because Tiny was already taken ? "
" You are such a - ' the male wrestler not moving to Japan leaned across coleslaw and pickles to kiss his man eagerly . " I love you completely , kugel breath . '
" I love you too . And It . I don't mind the little guys . "
" LITTLE ? ! Why you - "
Juice chortled and toppled into his man's lap , both barely keeping from upsetting their kosher buffet spread .
" Whoop ! Ooooohhh , this close to having my feet in the feast . '
" Eh , I'd just lick it off . Not only from your feet . '
" Yeah , you've already met my tattoo . '
" Which was an enjoyable experience for all involved . "
" Yep . "
" How much pastrami did you eat ? ! Because you feel heavier in my arms . Not that I want you out of them , by the way . "
" The camera adds twenty pounds . The dreads add a hundred , minimum . " Joe quipped and David kissed him automatically , blissfully .
" I'm lookin' high and low, don't know where to go . I got to double back, my friend. "
" The only way to find, what I left behind. I got to double back again, double back again. " Joe said . " That's something else spectacular about you . We have fun together and a genuine friendship , more than only having sex although I like that too . "
David clung tighter , his grip firmer and more affectionate .
" After today , you're on your own without me . "
" You're dumping me already ? ! "
" I'm refusing to drive you to the airport . But I'll pick you up any time . "
" Aw , don't get depressed over me . Hey , let's cheer up and finish our platter ! I can teach you how to use chopsticks . "
" I - uhm - well , I ... " David blushed and squirmed anxiously .
" Oh , okay . You already know how . Well , that's cool ' cause you can teach me then . How did you learn anyway ? "
" Uhhhhhh . "
Juice wilted somewhat and frowned as he sank with the stone tied to his heart . " With your girlfriend , huh ? " he asked , hoping not to sound extremely bitter .
" We have our few and far between date nights at the nice restaurants . Not the hundred dollar a plate , have to wear a tie , ultra fancy places but - "
" The NICE ones , yeah . Fresh , gourmet and made to order cuisine . '
" D - Starr , are you nervous sweating ? ! Woah , you flatter me . "
" Well , it feels really unusual to discuss my woman with my man . "
" You don't tell her about me and you're uncomfortable talking about her when it's us together . Okay , gotcha . '
" Yeah . You do . " David relaxed enough to repeat being hungry and kept back a big portion of something strange and purchased just to find out if his guy would like it . He slid the meaty serving onto his boyfriend's plate and beamed . " Here , try this . I bought it for you . '
" Brisket ? " Joe clamped a hand around his set of chopsticks incorrectly and winced at the pain of cramped fingers .
" Sliced beef tongue . '
" I'll swap cow for YOUR tongue in my mouth instead . "
" Flirt . Tease . "
" It's a fact without cats that the more attractive a man is , the more nutritional value they have when eaten . ' Joe laughed and gave it another go with the Asian utensils .
" Uh huh . That's why then , I'm instantly healthier , happier and energetic when I'm with you , looking at your face and holding your body . " Davis complimented and took a swig of bottled water .
" Sucks for me that I can't teach you anything new . You already have talent that leaves mine at the starting gate . '
" That's not true ! I've learned from you that I can have a lover that's also one of my best and closest guy friends and my brother . '
" You're concerned and jealous I might find some other guy and move on and I'm scared and green eyed that you'll do the same to me . "
" I'll NEVER stop being your brother and thinking of you . You on my mind is where I prefer you and in my arms is the second place . '
" In your lap ? "
" Yeah . "
" Adult film flexible positions ? "
" Well now , my sperm formed a kick line . "
" Ohhh , conga line ? ! "
" Hell yes ! If not now , they'll catch up . But no fucking mustard shit . '
" None at all . Oh shit , let me show you before I leave - '
" Fuck going and stay with me . We belong together without question . Japan can find someone else and not steal my guy . "
" Don't think so negatively . I'm bonded , connected with you . We're brothers , aren't we ? And you picked me for your road wife . That'll never change or end , our friendship and love . "
" Yeah , everything's okay NOW but after you settle in Japan , I guarantee you'll make dozens of guy friends and forget about me . You won't think of me even once after you become a full fledged , hundred percent real New Japan Lion . Wait and see that I'm right . "
" Would it lighten your bad mood if you unwrap what I bought just for you ? "
" No , but a present , especially from you is a terrific subject change . "
Joe rummaged the box out from in hiding and tossed it into his lover's open hands .
" It's not fragile or breakable . '
" No , since you've already given your heart to me . ' David said and his boyfriend beamed , arching his fuzzy brows near pointed when he too was gifted a neatly wrapped grass green package patterned with neon yellow , orange and shiny gold glittering peace signs . " Sorry if it's corny . "
" Looks nothing like Jim and thanks but you didn't have to buy anything for me . '
Crumpled clusters , slivers shredded and drooping coils of wrapping paper draped over their feet and grazed the left behind meal reminants after both men lifted the box tops open and removed two tees .
" You bought me - ? "
" A tee shirt ? ! "
" It's incredibly bad ass and - "
" I love it ! I love YOU ! " Juice pounced on David , spilling the clothing from the fingers .
" I don't need a shirt to warm me , only you but I'll wear it keep the memories of my long lost boyfriend . "
" I'm not lost , however the long part ... ' the former CJP grinned .
" You have none unless you'd borrowed mine . ' David quipped and covered the shirt he wore already with his new Matzo Man tee , the front sporting the bright colored sketch of Randy Savage wearing a yarmulke to accessorize nicely with his over decorated sunglasses and very eighties neon and wild attire .
" That pencil ? Pfft ! " Joe teased and followed suit of his guy , yanking the ' I'm a Fungi ' tee with cartoonish mushrooms artwork on the front of the shirt over his dread head . " And I wuvs you for your big heart , not your tiny widdle cocktail wiener . "
" Then don't leave me . '
They held onto the other , lovers and brothers born from friendship , unrelated but as close as family , happy and content with each other .
David felt the tickling feather sensation of his man's long knots of brown hair brushing against his own beard stubble chin .
He shut his eyes when Joe talked to him , romantic and encouraging .
" True love doesn't have a happy ending because true love never ends . "
" Thank you for the jewelry . ' the human model that also was a barn owl said while placing the metal hooks of the white feather and silver metal angel wing earrings through the holes in her ears . " I can't think of another thing that goes as well with my outfit . '
" Me ? ' Justin commented hopefully behind Lust , dropping the brush he'd used to comb through his girlfriend's long and flowing hair .
Lust flipped that clean and shiny hair around , playfully slapping her boyfriend's light brown , grinning face with it and chortled .
" Wasn't your preference me WITHOUT clothes on ? "
" Well , yeah but if you get chilly , I make a hell of a cover - up . ' the ex - WWE wrestler replied , happily patting the front of his woman's solid color , off the shoulder crop top and then the same to her distressed denim shorts with fringe .
" Being indoors and doing a photo shoot sitting on some motorcycles isn't bound to freeze me . ' Lust stated .
" Inform me when you're done of each seat you sat on and I'll go gladly and lick them all . "
" I doubt you could handle that work load . "
' Handle you instead , Miss Owl ? "
" I won't allow anyone else to touch me , Mister Wolf . "
" Which reminds me to purchase a cattle prod shock stick in case some loser tries something . "
" I have inferno pepper spray AND a groin flattening kick . Don't worry about me . ' Lust said for reassurance and beamed . " Now , shoo ! Out of my dressing area before you get caught peeking . '
" Since I'm hungry and thirsty , I'll bring you back something when I visit the food trucks outside . " Justin said and moved to the side exit door . " Should I drop by a pet store too ? Grab you a hamster maybe ? ... "
" Only a juice blend is fine . I've enough bottled spring water and I caught a few mice on my literal flight here . '
" Then I'll check out the new rides on the showroom floor and head back to you later . "
" Perfect idea , sweetie . '
He held on to the handle of the double sided cardboard container carrying one tightly lidded cup of liquified salad for his lady and a drink known as a hangover helper for himself , since there was nothing wrong with planning ahead and being prepared and he knew although nothing had occured yet , it was bound to happen sooner than later .
He people watched in this rather hippie lifestyle area ( in his eyes , all of California tended to be the same go green and recycle , grow your own food , make your own clothing and shun electricity Dragon Bryan way of living ) and noted the electronics store across the street looked out of place , especially when it sat surrounding by a spa type nail salon and a bakery for dog and cat treats in the little shopping center .
Justin focused on a series of squeaks a guinea pig carried by a messy faced , ice cream eating little girl was making in panic and his stomach growled as he stared at the prey .
The chocolate and vanilla on a cone didn't intrigue him . The fluffy terrified piece of pet store meat he had to turn away from .
And run smack damn dab into his own face .
" Hey , watch out where you're - what are you doing here ? ! "
" Walking around like any tourist . " Zizou muttered , clutching his choco - peanut butter and banana milkshake smoothie to rescue the drink from sloshing sloppy to the ground . " The same as YOU . "
Justin huffed and humphed and glared .
" You copying one of my many hairstyles doesn't mean you're ANYTHING like me ! "
" Yeah , you're right . "
" I always am . '
" I don't have a meth lab . ' Zizou smirked .
" Aren't you late for your AA meeting ? ! " his almost twin snarled .
" Actually I'm here visiting a ... friend . ' Jerome said and his face flamed into dark pink that traveled to his earlobes .
" Let's go and find a place to sit where we can have privacy . I'm feeling crowded here . ' Justin offered , gazing at the scared fluffball guinea pig , the pigeons and seagulls hunting for scraps of dropped and discarded human food , the squirrels leaping and climbing in the tree branches and his throat was filling with the hunger drool he kept swallowing .
" Yeah , take me out of sight so that my remains won't be found for days . " Zizou replied but followed behind without obvious hesitation .
" Hey now , if I ever kill you , I'll dispose of your carcass so damn well it'll be WEEKS before you're located . ' Justin quipped and headed down a walking , jogging and bicycle path to an area with good sheltering tall tree coverage .
Zizou laughed , sucked more candy sweet health food drink through the straw noisily and sat with his legs crossed and beverage in his jeans over printed swim trunks lap .
" My Yogasault is giving a body bending seminar and I'm spending time with him on his teacher's working vacation . "
" Oh , he teaches ? That's an extra paycheck . "
" More often in Japan . " Jerome grinned proudly . " I'd tag along with him around the world but I can't , unfortunately . "
" He's your BOYFRIEND ? ! Huh , well , I have a few of those myself . " Justin stated and almost toppled his drink . " Everloving fuck - all ! I thought that ... hold on , are you the gay best friend in my sister's life ? ! "
" I'm her friend and supporter and yes , I'm attracted to and very content with a man . "
" Your boyfriend hooked up with mine once . One of mine . The Scottish one . " Justin said sullenly .
" Yes , my Mike renamed with the nickname ' Star ' by that kilt that follows you around like an alley mutt after scraps . ' Jerome narrowed his eyes behind the ultra darkened blackout shades perfect for blocking sunlight during a very human hangover .
" Don't insult my Drew ! "
" Let's ... uhnm , let's work together to prevent them from doing that - or each other - from now on . "
" Ohhhhhhh gawd , yes . Ja times a million and more . So what do you think of Kammy ? "
" She's little and hard to argue with . A stubborn and complex female that I like spending time but I can't picture myself devoting my entire life to her and her alone as a one and only . "
" But - okay then , why did you ask her to marry you ? "
" I NEVER ... did she say that I did ? ! "
" She told me that you asked her something but wouldn't give details . "
" I asked her if she ever planned to move to the United States to live . I'll happily help my sister when she needs me . "
Justin sat his beverage aside , knowing he'd vomit if he continued loading his sickened belly .
" You mean , MY sister . "
Jerome kept his mouth shut , head down and eyes closed .
" Oh HELL no ! Oh fuck NO , don't say shit to me like that ! " Justin bellowed and kicked the sand with force and a tiny crab by angry accident .
" You've never guessed about us , me and you , looking so much alike ? "
" Your disgusting shit of a father ... hell no , don't bring my mother's name into this ! "
" My Dad and your Mother didn't do anything together . "
" He'd better not have touched - "
" But your Vader spent time with my Moeder . As he did associate with most women besides your Mom . "
" Are you made happier by the lies you tell ? ' the South African more suited for Lucha than Honor as his half brother had been , fumed . The moisture pooled in his lower eyelids had to be from the sunlight , sand and salt water , his brain fibbed and his heart remained disbelieving .
" I'm saying what you should've figured out already . " Zizou stood , batted sand granules of his denim butt and crouched so that his backside was levitating and sand free . " But somehow I think you did years ago and didn't admit it to any of your family . '
" Oh hell , I see your face and your hair but I didn't want it to be true . " Justin soured in a blink , bottom lip drooping and without reason to perk up again . " Does your father ... the man who raised you know ? Does anyone besides you and me ? ! How did you find out ? ! "
Zizou took a second chance with the sand now that his ankles were aching . " Only we know , to the best of my knowledge . I've not spilled the secret to my Vader - my Thierry Dad , not my blood Vader - or any other family , friends ... "
" Dammit , you MIGHT have ! " Justin yelped , nervous and frustrated . " You don't get drunk , you STAY drunk and more than likely , you ran your sorry mouth ! "
" I HAVEN'T so shut up and listen ! " Zizou snarled suddenly . " And for your info , I went privately and got DNA testing many years ago . "
" This is - it's shit . "
" I'm not cheering and throwing a party for the idea of it either . '
" This is an embarrassment . I look so GOOD and you look like ... yourself . "
" Oh , THANKS . I'd prefer a backhanded compliment over a flat out insult . "
" Little brother . For fuck's sake . "
" Ja , that's how it happened . Big brother "
' Goeie God y'all , my broer . "
" Ooreengekom Big Brother . '
Justin sprinted , running away from the pain , anger and misery he felt .
Running from what hurt him , the betrayal and the loss .
His feet moving as swiftly as they had when he'd ran from ...
The truth that he'd never have one of his male lovers want him in return the same way and never agree to marriage , that he lost first to Wade and next to Corbin .
Seeing his father's blood stained body , a metal trap sunk into one of his lower legs and a bullet hole on his forehead , right above his nose .
He'd left his friends and good brothers at WWE because it was easier to run away then to deal with the negatives .
He'd abandoned his Mother and sister and unrelated brother in the same way , the nightmares of death broke his heart , scared him and gave him sorrow .
Justin continued to blame the fine white sand , ocean breeze of salty waves and bright harsh sun's rays for the droplets trickling from his eyes and smudging his face .
He growled at his own selfishness and spun around .
Tackled Jerome and hugged him tightly .
Staying brave and loyal and no longer running scared , not from this new and unexpected friendship with his half Bru .
He rode on without helmet , fearless although not reckless since his lady love was perched on the handlebars , her taloned feet gripped around the long metal at the three a . m . hour .
Three in the morning meant privacy on the beach for their picnic and gave Lust the opportunity to morph from her brown and white feathered barn owl form to her brunette haired and moving from amateur modeling to professional human form .
" Have something you don't want to talk about ? " she asked gently after her guy had unrolled the blanket and intentionally face planted on the wide cloth as more of a grouch than her typically in a good mood free spirited man .
' Yeah . " Justin grumbled , muffled with his face touching the blanket .
Lust petted his hair in disarray and rubbed his back which at minimum , cheered his groin .
" Not to ANYONE ? Including me ? "
" Nope . " Another growl and patting and massaging carried on .
The barn owl in her human body settled in , not with defeat but being respectful as she stretched out long legged beside her canine - human beloved and with light and careful humor , parked her chin restfully on right beneath the back of his neck .
No other words to say .
One young New Yorker gave a double dose of evil eye to his deodorant stick , the pleasant scented pale blue - white top had broken off and stained the floor upon crumbling , smeared landing .
No wonder he couldn't keep a woman with his luck . Even his grooming supplies and toiletries had no love for him .
His Beggie did , Zack sat in a slump and thought it over , but he too had others that were first on the caring list - his wife and children far before his male affair at work .
Hair with the blond washed out so it was back to natural brown shook as he wouldn't dwell on that thought and beckoned to a close friend in the after shower necessity emergency .
" Hey , Ziggo ! My deodorant fell apart . Do you have one I can keep ? "
" Sample travel size ? " the man that looked ready anytime to be in bondage and spanked hard asked as he hunted through a gym bag .
" Any kind for men . '
" If it's for guys , I shouldn't be giving it to you ! "
Zack smirked at his friend's terrible teasing .
" You're not giving it to ANYONE except the blow up doll and one hand of yours , Curt told me . '
Dolph cut the kidding at the speaking of his boyfriend's name .
" Okay , since you win , we're tied one to one . ' he grinned and offered the sample stick .
" Thank you . "
" No prob . So are you going to the end of Summer celebration bash Mizzy - Moo is throwing or you'll stay home playing with your eighties movies toys ? "
" Are YOU going or staying home playing with yourself ? ! " Zack quipped . " and who calls him Mizzy Moo anyway ? "
Dolph chortled . " Our flashy , fast Morrison , obviously . We're not the only guys with men that make us steamy . "
" Don't bring me one of your adult film star female buddies , okay ? " Zack changed the subject , not wanting to get into a Q and a session about which man he happened to adore , although his particular choice was no secret to most who knew him and about as many that didn't .
" And why would I do such a thing if you disapprove ? " Dolph asked with pretend innocence .
" Because despite tolerant people , a guy is typically expected to arrive at a party or any event with not only a woman on his arm but one that's beautiful and lusted over . And most women are thought of as weak if they don't have a boyfriend or husband , like they can't live happily single by their choice . '
" Okay , yeeeeesh ! Slow down with the soapbox rant , man . Smoke is coming from your ears . ' Dolph moved out of his grumpy pal's scowling way .
" I'm not mad at YOU ! I'm just ... mad . Angry . Pissed off . And exhausted . "
" Life's shit most of the time , I know . But you've got good stuff going too . REALLY good . "
" My parents , yeah . And being at NXT where I'm frigging appreciated . ' Zack commented , hoping his skin wasn't showing the blazing sensation from thinking about how talented his Beggie was at completely appreciating him , one snog at a time .
" Leaving out the best of the rest ? " Dolph laughed , dumped the tied and soggy towel from his hair and reached for the hair dryer .
" Oh , Mojo's great but not the BEST . He's a good friend but isn't as close as you and well , he bugs me a lot . ' Zack answered , raising his voice slightly to be heard over the blowing hot air while trying not to give others dressing and mingling nearby the chance to listen in .
" NOTHING about you and the Aussie with the awesome ass eyeing each other every work week in catering ? "
" Hey , shut up and go blow yourself . ' Zack warned immediately .
" Last time I did , my back and legs were sore for a month . ' Dolph said , perverse and only half joking .
" Enough already ! You know how serious it is for me , that I lost my trust in being with women after Eve strung me along . The ENTIRE time we were together , I was happy and she was ... engaged to another guy . '
" You were misled by a pretty face and outstanding bod - not my own either - "
" Stop it . "
" Okay , I apologize . I'm being a shit , I know that . But listen , you make it past the crap of life and grow stronger and in your case , may end up with a cute hottie that can wrestle fierce AND cook amazing . '
" Or I'll get dumped again . She WAS nearly married before . '
" Great . Then you're alike in relationship failures . Something to have conversations about . '
Zack wanted to remain grumpy at his friend , yet couldn't stop himself from beaming at Dolph .
" You give awful advice and excellent friendship . Thank you for the support , encouragement and deodorant . "
" I'm always here for you , always have your back . As long as you never walk in when there's a sock tied around the doorknob or I'm going VIP treatment at the porn awards . "
" Ugh . Ewww . I'll keep that in mind ... wait , no I won't . I'd vomit . '
" You'll ask her or should I do that for you ? "
" I'll go ! Yeesh . Great way to pressure a guy , Dizz . '
" Our former C - Hawk calls me Dizz . It's a lovable nickname that's grown on me . "
" No , he calls you Dizzy . Fancy pronounced Diz - Zay . '
" I don't mind of my nicknames from him - '
" Or your names , Nick . "
" Since I love you both . Just not physical with you . '
" Or intimate either , gross . No thanks . "
" Hey , leave the stand up to me . '
" That you suck at . "
" Oh , that's not all that I've suc - ' Dolph backed down from his friend's sudden frown . " Okay , quit glaring at me and go ask out your woman , would you ? "
" She ISN'T my girl ! You go out of your way to annoy me . Is that why you re - signed another contract , to keep picking at me , taunting me , pissing me off ? ! "
" I ... well , me and Mike stayed because of you . We can make the bigger bucks all over the world but we couldn't leave you here alone . I definitely won't , not running out on my friend . "
" You should've gone when our Bri - My did but you stuck by me ? The crap you get and what you have to go through and you didn't break from your contract to stay with me ? ! " Zack's frustration , jealousy and pointless anger were stomped pancake flat by his heart and he embraced the ultra tanned man he'd known since teenage youth years . " I - ooohhh , I HATED you for so long ! Because I thought Brian liked you more , I hated you and you were the golden boy to everybody , including my parents but the enemy to me . And dammit , you turn out to be my best friend . "
Dolph was unsure where to properly place his hands during this unexpected hug and emotionally pretzel knotted once the tears rained on his tee front .
" You made me a better person and taught me how to be a friend instead of the egotistical snob I used to be . "
" Still are . "
" You're a Champion . The assholes in charge won't admit it , they never fucking will . But you ARE . And I love you , my bestie . "
Zack sniffled , checking sheepishly in case he'd snot dribbled on the other guy's attire .
" Thanks . No trying to kiss me either ! "
" Ha ! I'll let you keep getting those from your Brit GM and your Aussie babe . "
" She's NOT - oh , yeesh . '
" Go on and ask your chick out and I'll meet you in awhile in the parking garage . "
" Yeah , I remember where the rental is . ' Zack replied , finished tying his high tops and pulling a shirt over his tear stained face . He strolled from one hallway to another in this arena backstage maze to the enclosed area used as a kitchen instead of the temporary NXT office for the visiting GM that his penis would've gladly led him to .
Dolph had no clue , that terrific dumb blond .
" Or maybe he knows more than he'll fully admit . ' Zack said with a smile , hearing a woman's voice singing and he jogged to the sound , to his lady .
Because she was , better than Eve , his and he was hers .
" Hey , babe ! You want to chase me this time or do I run after you again ? "
" And each time I tell myself that I, well I think I've had enough,
But I'm gonna show you, baby, that a woman can be tough. "
" Ems ? Hon , where - oh ! "
Zack laughed at the sight of the radio playing while sitting on a cutting board .
" I want you to come on, come on, come on, come on and take it,
Take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby!
Oh, oh, break it! "
He grinned , clicked the Off button and silenced the music then looked around at the white tiles , silver steel metal and smooth light golden wood surfaces surrounding him , decorating this small yet wide room .
The lights went out and he jumped when fingers went gliding over his face .
" Ems ? Are - are you playing hide and seek , babe ? "
He only saw the copper bottom of the cooking pot thanks to the thin line of light shining through the swinging double doors of the kitchen area but felt the force of it slam into him , making him hold his chest and sides before doubling over in pain and then crumpling , wilting , slipping to the floor .
" Your girl or mine ? ! ' the familiar accented , angry voice from his attacker bellowed in complaint . " YOUR girl or MINE ? ! "
Yes , British , this outrage and emotional volcano . Not his Beggie speaking or Kane ( that Zack had first feared since the flip the switch blackout ) but a certain female co - worker much more short tempered and ready to draw blood than any man on the roster .
Paige grinned pure evil sweetened poison while she straddled her competition and sat her ghost girl white body onto his spray tanned to the level of looking more orange than brown frame .
He could've struggled and fought her off or best of all , knocked the boot knife from her hands but he also knew that as fast as he could move so could she and by now , since she'd cut through his zipper fly with cruel and joyful ease , he chose to wisely save his groin from instant removal by stabbing or neuter .
" You've seduced her , MY Emmy ! Taken her from me , my true love and why ? Because you're a worthless male ? ! You swing your dick around , thinking you're some type of hot shit and take MY girl away ? Well now , with one cut across , I'll rob you of your what's important one and only . '
" I didn't mean to - "
" You're not innocent , little BOY . Dating my girl ? Taking her with you to meet your parents ? ! " Paige fumed and the knife point pierced and jabbed his most precious , attached anatomy .
Zack wondered if he'd turned a block of ice when his body was unmoving and stiff - solid , the pouring sweat had to be him melting ... disintegrating into an afraid puddle .
" You don't understand ! I did that for good reason . My intentions mean well and - "
" Not hardly . '
" I'm a man and - "
" Not fucking hardly , little BOY . ' Bruise black - purple painted nails scraped over his hanging genitals and he whimpered , delighting his evil enemy who had him pinned and in peril .
" M - my Dad knows about , well figured out that his son has a relationship going on with another man but my Mom has no clue . And although she wouldn't judge me or look down on me , she's still a Mom and typically a man's mother wants them to find a nice woman and have children . You know , grandchildren ? " Zack breathed rapidly and coughed during his nervous laughing , choked from terror of being mutilated .
" Then find some other girl ! " Paige shouted . " She's MINE ! "
" She's scared of you ! " Zack blurted , the confessed words falling out of his mouth to shock them both , mainly the angry woman gone bitch with the ivory cream skin tone .
" What ? ! WHAT ? ! She's ... how dare you ! "
" You come on too strong . You have a temper - "
" You're damn right that I do , toothpick . '
He could feel now the micro amount of blood loss and refused to flinch or jerk .
" And she doesn't enjoy being ogled and groped . But on the other hand - "
" This hand ? " she hissed and his in trouble top skin trembled , captured in the death grip .
" S - she admires your badass , dark nature , your personality , attitude and spirit of a fighter . A brawler with a dark side . She doesn't care to be the goofy dancing girl next door . She respects and emulates YOU . "
" Whether that's any truth or not , sweet talk won't change my mind . I HATE you . My girl loves you the most , picked you over me and I'll spend my life punishing you , torturing you and making you regret the pain you've caused me . "
Paige put the bitch in bitch slap , her ivory palm rattling Zack's teeth once it crossed his brown face .
" You're being petty and ridiculous ! You're so damn psycho that you make Kane and Ambrose , hell , ALL the Wyatt Family look like nice and normal people ! "
He almost called her a fucking crazy , jealous bitch and refrained . A man typically knew not to anger any further a pissed off chick with a sharp weapon pressed against the flesh of their male anatomy .
" In your eyes , perhaps , Your nightmares though ... oh , little boy , I AM your bad dreams . Giving you great physical pain to make you pay for my heartbreak . You won't forget me , not tomorrow or years from now . "
An icepick stab wound to remember her by , the hard to see but quite stinging , burning agony of teeth grinding pain hole left by the knife point plunging deep beneath the light brown pinkish cover of his vulnerable soft head .
" A scar you'll keep and each time you fuck MY Emmsy , your erection will bleed and we'll both know and I laugh while you suffer , little boy . '
All Zack could see in the blurry haze of aching was black - the hair and clothing , the makeup and her cold , cruel and vengeful jealous black cat heart .
Midnight to sun and sex on the beach tan , golden blazing brown in his vision and a grumpy , worried expression accessorized with jutting bottom lip and concern creases on the corners of each eye .
" M - Mikey ? "
" Aw shit , man ! I found you back here passed out and I called for help when I couldn't stop the blood loss . '
Miz was there beside him . So was Dolph , holding his hands . Other guys , he thought he saw but couldn't tell because of the medic crew crowding him .
His clothing was back on although showing damage , in need of a sewing machine .
His wounds were cleaned and bandaged and he was slowly lifted onto - he felt it - a stretcher .
In the distance , he squinted , possibly hallucinating the sight .
NXT's GM real man and NXT's Aussie dangerous darling watching him , scared for him , worried about him ...
His lovers , man and woman .
His heaven on earth .
Baron paused and dropped the black crayon to wipe off the sweaty hair glued to his forehead . Wearing his usual in ring attire wasn't keeping him cool in the Florida between midnight and sunrise heat while gathering gravestone rubbings .
Even shirtless , he dripped and kept his straight jacket sleeved trench coat close by in case the rain and storms paid a visit .
His hands were shaken pressed against the headstone .
The ground was quaking from beneath his boots to the top of his soaked scalp .
As safety precaution , he gathered his goth biker backpack and refilled it with his papers , crayons assorted various items and necessities , zipped shut and hauled ass when the noise started and the strength of land tremors had him swaying on his booted feet .
The flash of lightning and smell of smoke didn't send him running but he climbed the high wall he'd snuck over hours earlier to get into the cemetery once the explosions boomed , one after the other .
An odd gibberish of language , hissing , pleading and screaming caught his attention and captured his curiosity to peek over the tall brick and stone barrier .
Baron squinted , began to rub his eyes in disbelief before remembering the sweat and dirt on his hands and fingers would sting and burn his vision and he sat with legs crossed out of sight and watched in admiring awe .
His attraction and lover , singing and dancing on top of a very big sealed tomb ( unfortunately NOT stripping like Trash had done , Baron thought with disappointment ) and swinging a shiny black guitar around his head , twirling it like a baton while the dirt below split open , ruptured and reanimated corpses by the dozens crawled from the wound in the earth .
" Who do you want , who you be today ,
And who is it really ... , makin' up your mind . "
Heath charged the zombies , Ka - Bong ! ing them left and right , dodging attacks while they chased him , stabbing some with drum sticks sharpened into stakes and popping others ' heads like balloons by squeezing their skulls with an accordion .
" You wanna listen to the man , pay attention to the magistrate ,
And while I got you in the mood - ,
Listen to your ... "
Slimy , rotten body parts flew and a green - yellow dried apple of a heart was torn from a cobwebbed , dust coated bony chest and batted away like a baseball , with the guitar doing the swinging .
A maggoty stump landed with a gooey plop next to Corbin . He watched it with his suspicious , distrusting eyes while the finger squirmed and wiggled before he placed it , hiding the decaying digit inside his studded and chain draped black fake leather patchwork backpack with silver stitching .
" Own heart beatin' , own heart beatin' ...
Own heart beatin' , own heart beatin' . "
Baron grinned and looked on longingly . He wanted to cheer , to applaud his beloved in a standing ovation , had cravings to undress his crush and get him going right there in the land of death , mourning and sorrows , lustful sex of respect surrounding by dried flowers , rain water and decomposition .
" I'm gonna go out dancing in the pouring rain
And talk to someone I don't know . "
He zoomed through the parting sea of zombies , bashing in dried and dirt smudged skulls and caving in decomposing faces , crawling with roaches and worms .
" I will face the world around me , knowing that I'm strong enough to let you go . "
A table tennis ball size clear glass orb , sparkling with blue - white flickers and flashes in the center burst and the bolts of lightning spewing and snaking out hit every staggering corpse and made them sizzle , groan in pain and their green - grey dead skin burn sooty black .
" And I will fall in love again , because I CAN . "
Baron caught both men by surprise when he gave a standing ovation and meant the applause . He appreciated a true badass .
" Oh ! Woah , hey , Bear ! I didn't expect you hanging around here . I - I guess you know my secret now . "
" Exceptional wicked performance , Finder Binder . But then , you're always impressive . '
" Not ALWAYS . '
" To me , you are and nobody else matters . " Corbin commented and offered his arm , assisting his chosen crush with scrambling and scaling the wall to its flat and smooth solid top .
" Yeah , my ... uh , hobby , I guess you'd call it . '
" Firebrand , spitfire , Finder Binder without equivalent or compare , I can't picture you as the sort that collects stamps . "
" It's extra workout exercise too . ' Heath added , looking proudly at the mess he'd made . " Keeps them from overstepping their boundaries . "
" So you only go on the Florida tour ? " Baron teased . " Or around the world with more than eighty slays ? "
" Oh no , I never kill them ! For starters , they're dead already and besides , these are peoples ' relatives . I make sure they don't harm any of the living when they rise up but I refuse to permanently destroy them , not when I know that they're someone's parents , siblings , cousins ... "
" Amazing man with a generous , loving heart , spirit and personality . "
" I'm also visiting the Citrus state because Jay Gee had some shirts and things at his house he asked me to check on . '
Corbin glowered thunder clouds after Heath spoke , instantly envious of the man he saw as nothing more than a mutt and wimp , too weak to form or run with a Pack and too pathetic to do anything except run from his problems , run off crying from WWE's harsh as Hell work and traveling schedule instead of being a man , a real wolf and toughing it out .
" His drugs , you mean ? " the taller man inquired bitterly and the redhead nearly in his lap blushed , flustered and stammering , making excuses which translated into lying for his buddy .
" Well , some - uhhh... plants of his . A garden that he has , nothing bad . "
" Nice of him to pick you to babysit his illegal substances while the loyalty and love he claimed he has for you turned out to be as fake as he is . " Baron snarled . " Wimpy as those so - called acrobatic ' wrestling ' moves he thinks he has . "
" Bear , badmouthing one of my best friends is uncalled for . I'm not fond of your Corey but I won't insult him each time I run my yap . " Heath stated , removing himself from his boyfriend on the side's big lap and accidently bumped his tambourine weapon to the lawn below . " Aw , whoops ! Give me a sec . Be right back ! "
" Care if I get in on this brawl ? " Corbin asked easily , hitting the ground with an unafraid , know it all smirk .
" Bear , you have to have weapons ! You can't just punch these ... people and think you'll be alright . They'll bite you ! They chomp right down - "
" Finder Binder , baby , I AM a weapon . '
Heath moved aside . His eyes were as wide and his mouth was open the same as his lover's was recently while observing him .
Bear was Changing .
Not into the full moon form of wolf or coyote or coy - wolf but another great and powerful beast .
Human skin and down past the shoulders hair altered into short black as ink from a cracked and leaking ballpoint pen predator's soft fur with white and golden beige guard hairs .
The chest tattoo of a caged heart with a bird on each side morphed into a cinnamon and white fur patch in the shape of a waxing crescent moon .
Fingernails crusted with boneyard soil beneath shrunk into short , curving and chipped black claws and the human face changed shape , became plush toy furry with a cinnamon hued muzzle .
Smaller in height and heavier in weight , the former football player obliterated every crawling or lurching reanimated dead body targeting not only himself but his beloved also and the musical instruments used violently and with aggressive rage by the guy he had affection for , demolished the rest of the corpses .
" Your thoughts ? Opinions ? " Corbin wondered after changing back into his non animal form .
" I think I might be the male version of Merida or somethin ' . " Heath answered , lightheaded more from the puzzlement and shock than the rush of participating in a great fight .
" Do you want to talk about this , what's happened ? "
" Awwww Hell , do YOU ? ! "
" If so , lead the way . And if not , lead me anyway , anywhere and I'll be there with you . "
" Your Grandpa ? The one that served in the military was a Were too ? ! " Heath inquired , his fingers flying over the portrait tattoo before he yawned heavily , his eyelids drooping .
" He's the one I take after , I'm proud to say . Not that I don't admire and respect my parents but he's my top of the list hero . Sleep , Finder Binder . You're worn to the bones and you need the resting up , man . " Baron said and watched his crush until the exhausted smaller man drifted into dreams before he became nosy with his man's personal , private attack mode objects of interest .
The Were Coy - Wolf's human hands grasped the gore soaked cymbals , then the drum-stakes and was careful when touching the sharp razor blade circles circling the tambourine that flew and returned to the thrower in boomerang fashion .
He looked at his nocturnal battling redhead , zonked out asleep on the unfolded couch bed in the NXT wrestler's black and white , purple and red , oddities and skull decor packed living room .
Baron tucked the anatomical ribcage print throw blanket around Heath , who was beginning to snore at a volume that displeased Skin the Sphynx cat and sent the frazzled nudist feline from the room , hissing grouchily .
The cat's pet human removed the zombie finger from his backpack and deposited it inside the perfect specimen keeping jar he'd picked from his vast collection .
He finally yawned , watched the end of the Blu Ray movie that he'd lost interest in two thirds through less than his resting lover and taking the encased in glass graveyard prize with him ( while unwillingly leaving the real prize behind dozing on his furniture ) , flopped onto his big enough for at least six people gothic and vampire style bed and went to sleep with warm and hairless Skin purring feline lullabies into the black cloth of his tee worn for a pajama top .
The long legged and muscular female bodybuilder barely swayed , her feet not touching the half carpeted floor of the shopping center's costume store as she adjusted the white and red leering rubber face over the blank mannequin head high on the top shelf in a row with its mask displayed ' siblings ' .
She floated to the floor without use of a ladder and landed unharmed .
" How many Evil Clown masks does a place need , honey ? "
" More than I'd guess , sweetheart . "
The strong and curvy woman's proof of appreciation was there , planted on his towering , broad and burly man , the mountainous love of her unique life , being a fitness gal while working in the same little store she'd met her guy in not long ago . He'd been frazzled while picking a variety of costumes for an entire group , men and women , he'd explained to her .
" Your Boss sent you . ' she said sweetly upon Braun's mouth , reminiscing with a grin .
" My ... wait , what now ? "
" I'm remembering how we met . Your Boss gave you a shopping list of costumes to buy . You were having trouble deciding what to buy , unsure with the sizes and I saw you , gave advice and haven't wanted to leave your giant arms yet . In fact , one day I'll mail him a Thank You card for making my life the greatest , giving you to my heart . '
Braun only faintly recalled neon lime green fake fur , men dressed as food , sombreros and silly hats , penguins and other animals , many women in their twenties wearing revealing yet ' cute ' attire , glitter , confetti , bubbling foam and candy , long fun nights , sleeping most of the day and a demanding but friendly voice spoke with a thick accent .
That life had died . Bray had slaughtered it , drained its blood and buried it , not to rise from the grave of the past .
" Hey , look what the guys did ! " Strowman's amazing lady love said and pointed to a standing display in the back of the shop . " My goofy big brothers - not big as you , honey - have a crazy sense of humor , kidding with me in my own store . '
The bulky Black Sheep saw the two scarecrows upright and always watching with sinister , deep set eyes and he was terrified , not for himself but his girlfriend .
They were Here , with him and he didn't have to guess the reason .
" I'm feeling empty . ' Braun picked all the fives and tens from his wallet and smiled fondly at his woman , brushing her hair from her forehead lovingly and close to fear - pissing himself at the thought anybody , including and especially his new ' Family ' , would harm this great lady . " There's got to be a fast food place with a few healthier items on their menu , if it's not a bother for you . "
She embraced him in a happy instant , one side of her soft and hairless face against his tee big enough she'd used it before as a swimsuit cover - up , tried and failed to return his cash .
" I've got tons of inventory to sort through , unloading boxes , vacuuming - '
" How about I'll finish with all of the heavy merchandise and anything to be placed up high . ' Braun said , keeping watch on the scarecrows . It looked to him as though they had moved closer ... just a few steps ... " And leave the cleaning for you . Women's work . ' he teased , beginning to shiny sweat and fingertips trembled .
" You lug ! You gloppy bowl of oatmeal ! ' his girlfriend pretended to hit his huge body with her small in comparison tote bag . " Keep your awful comedy going and I won't bring any more than ONE bag of food . "
" Only ONE ? ! " the Strongman turned Sheep played the fainting act , joyously stumbling into his tough girl's arms and the couple laughed . ' Hey , bring back an entire cow or I'll starve ! "
" I'll not let you down . '
" You never have . "
" Massive sex fiend . '
" We're workout freaks in love and you have my heart , baby . "
" My big building size sweetie . ' the fitness female said and smooched a quick Adios with her lightly glossed lips . " Try to keep the front closed . I have my key and I don't need people getting in your way when the store isn't ready to officially open yet . '
" Yes ma'am . Whatever you ask from me . '
He positioned his body with arms and legs apart so they'd have to plow over him to go through the front or choose to leave from the back exit and risk calling attention to their trespassing by way of setting off the loud blaring emergency alarm .
" What are you doing here ? ! ' Braun asked the question he had the answer to already but had to act tough and courageous to keep them from jumping him and any other ominous plans they might carry out . " I can't remember calling either of you here because I DIDN'T ! "
The more menacing scarecrow jiggled , nearly vibrating when it spoke .
" He sent us to bring you back and when He requests , you do not disappoint Him . '
The gentle Sheep of their flock of sorts chimed in .
" And I want to go shopping for Abby , to buy her some more baby clothing and toys and things . '
Braun scowled at Harper and smiled at Rowan , the most faithful of the group's babysitters perhaps second only to Bo most of the time .
" Our Daughter , our future . The one who leads us us . She is . She does and He saw it in a nightmare - dream . '
Both scarecrows shifted , noticeably holding hands as any couple in love would do without guilt or shame .
" She's cute too ! Little and pink and adorable . ' The Sheep scarecrow commented merrily while his straw and patchwork covered lover snickered , losing bits of straw during the laughing fit .
" Wait for me , very late tonight at - no , AFTER closing up shop and we'll go to one of those open all hours big name stores and stock up . ' Braun said as peace offering . " For Abby . " he continued and knew he would be glad to visit the baby Bray had removed from Zack's body and stolen , claimed and raised as his own , as their own , the Future , their Leader .
The sister of their black soot and smoke hearts , taking them into bloody battle , flames scorching and storms raging , before leading them into truth and peace and a world perfect that they ruled .
The intimidating trio sighed in unison , brothers joined by their wicked ways .
" He questions your hesitation about luring the one before to us . "
Braun wiped the tiny scratch the sharp straw had sliced on his face , too small to produce blood loss that meant anything .
' I've been doing what I can to bring that one into the fold but it isn't an easy thing to accomplish , mental seduction through friendship , not when he doesn't remember me . "
The white Sheep fidgeted and narrowed his eyes at the Yin of the big lambs .
" He says that one has power that should to us and most of all for Her . "
" Then take the message to him from me that He can tell me this Himself ! Neither of you have minds of your own ? ! Have backbones ? ! Then use them ! "
Harper glowered and fumed first and Rowan seconded the anger .
" Defiance will give us no other choice besides His next option . '
The giant shuddered , broken by feelings of his own and their promised threats more than their fury .
" I'm sorry ! Tell him I'll bring him anything ... anyone he wants . But not - please not ... '
He didn't need to explain . They knew his weakness and He took advantage of it .
Crimson specks on hard cracked black plastic of a scary farm animal's face .
The wound open , the cut bled after all .
The black sheep stared , pleading with his brothers , his mind controlling and soul possessing instead of all hours partying Family .
" Anyone but her . "
The arena indoor parking garage for WWE employees only was his escape , a retreat for him to breathe away from autograph and photo seeking fans this night when the melancholy mood he'd been in kept strangling tears from his eyes , gasps from his throat and the lonely emptiness of missing his one and only lover hurt him in ways that heelflips couldn't cure .
Johnny rolled about on his board despite the misery , his favorite traveling denim loose but not baggy on his legs and the ਬੁਧੀ ਰਹੋ tee fitting enough to look painted on his upper body .
Bubblegum , cotton candy , black leather clad black cat distracted him and here , kitty kitty and crack that whip ! feline reflexes stirred with curves tight beneath the shiny rubber practically poured over skin ring garb literally got him to fall .
" Would you want to become my partner ? " Nattie asked of him , her big eyes and halo golden hair innocent , her pastel pink mouth quite sinful and the question spoken both angel and devil in one .
" Tagging with you ? " Johnny shrugged and realized sweat and his heart racing was stopping him from doing ollies nonchalantly or perhaps it was her and the determined and slightly attracted stars in her eyes stare . " Sure , but Tyson will get jealous again . '
" Or , AGAIN , he won't notice me . Won't show that he cares , love me or fuck me . " Nattie replied hatefully . " But YOU would . YOU'RE the one I should be with , have as my hubs . The man that treats me right and makes me feel like I'm the most beautiful . "
" Damn , I thought Ziggles did that . Always checking out your ass , staring when you walk through the hallways ... "
" He's our resident adopted brother pervert porn star and we love him - " the young woman began , beaming .
" Uh yeah , no . I don't . ' the usually in good spirits male answered , replacing his wheels into his enormous rented truck . " I go for the sweeties , the gentle souls and not the ho - ho men . "
" Oh please ! You've had your tongue dance - dance - daaaaaaaancing inside the mouths and throats of most of the females backstage and that makes me pissed off jealous that you have yet to touch ME , ass face ! "
" You're MARRIED ! "
" I'm trapped . I'm a woman who is suffering and craving love . He doesn't care , so would you ? "
" Oh ... ohhh , stop putting yourself down . People care about you . You ARE loved . Love from your family , friends , fans - "
" Someone else with the F name ? "
" Yeah . "
Johnny replied , not lying and whirled to face his huge vehicle quickly . He had a scalding red blush on his cheecks and ears , along with an oncoming hard - on and not only wanted to but needed to hide both immediately with a lady present .
A wonderful , kind hearted lady with a lovely smile and a great , sexy , curvy body that he did dream of many nights .
A terrific woman with inner beauty even prettier than that the gorgeous outer and he hated Tyson was indifferent , uninterested , looked past her and through her as though she meant nothing , was nobody .
Having these thoughts made him forget to watch where he was going , what he was doing and the thick end of Johnny's skateboard smashed into the passenger side mirror with a gigantic loud crack that might have been heard inside the arena .
Objects in mirror was now barely readable shards and Than they appear , in brittle fragments .
" Shit ! ' he yelped , panic knocking politeness , manners and dignity aside . " The rental car place will have my ass for this ! "
Natalya curled around him from behind and actually purred into one of his ears , intensifying Johnny's fires in the face and more important , his groin .
" I called it before they did . And I'll keep you from getting bad luck . '
He couldn't accept the touching , her fingers and kisses and wouldn't reject them either since he loved her that much .
" You're married . ' his third strike and out , maybe of love and hopefully of their disagreement .
" And you know , we BOTH know that it should've been us together and I made a mistake ! " she wailed , tears in her eyes and both hands beneath his shirt front .
" I agree with you . "
She became his woman then , dipped back in dancer's form with both her arms around his neck and shoulders and one leg flung against his side , touching a hip .
He'd locked lips with Summer before and Rosa and Layla and now with this woman .
His woman , his Nattie , another man's wife .
They kissed and neither cared about made for tv scripted weddings created and shown to get big ratings .
They floated and flew , barely able to breathe , dancers in love .
He cupped her backside and held it , squeezed and gripped and stroked it and she copied his actions , using her palms on his rear end and her fingertips friction on his crotch .
They kissed and needed no music to dance , no reason to stop .
" So how's it feel ? What do you think ? "
" Meeee Yow ! Ow , ow wow ! "
" You ... you know that she's married , right ? "
Tyson had dropped his smallest suitcase once he'd witnessed the betrayal , stared in shock and disbelief , emotional damage that attempted to become a heart's pain .
" He does . ' Natalya scowled and her mouth formed back into its regular shape when no longer covered and worshiped by Weird Curtis . " And he also knows what you and I have is FAKE ! A lie ! I have nothing being with you and everyone should find out ! I WANT them all to know ! "
" Stop protecting him ! " Tyson shouted and snarled , glowering . " Although I understand why you do . He would have to have a woman to fight for him , that pathetic excuse for - "
" Shut up ! He's unlike you , a man that sees me and wants me and loves me . '
" He only wants to fuck you ! "
" And YOU , my husband , my childhood sweetheart never has ! "
" Calm down and let's leave here . We'll pack and return to the hotel . It'll be better for to have a clear head after you get away from his brainwashing you with his talk and seduction . '
" He hasn't done anything I didn't ask him to and want , things you refuse to give to me ! I'm happy without , the same as you are without me . '
" Relax and think sensibly , would you ? " Tyson reached out for Natayla , who dodged his open arms and frowned .
" Hey , don't touch her ! But then , from what she's told me , that's not something you're fond of , is it ? " Johnny objected , standing in front of the pastel pink haired woman , shielding her , defending her against her oblivious , glaring man .
" Stay out of my personal life , MY business and move out of my face ! You're no man at all , pawing at another guy's WIFE ! "
" And you're no real husband when you won't treat her like a lady but a nobody instead . She's invisible to you . You don't care at all . "
" Don't tell me what - "
" Quit it ! You are NOT going to hurt him ! Back off or I'll knock you down . I don't want you . I DON'T WANT YOU ! "
Nattie hissed and spat , scaring not only her spouse but the man she wanted to continue having an affair with and herself with her volcanic eruption of fury and emotions , shoving and hitting her husband until Tyson had no choice but to step backwards while Johnny watched in frightened , overwhelmed awe .
Tyson stumbled during the assault and slipped on the broken glass beneath his feet and the back of his neck , shoulders and head bashed into the passenger's side of the truck , including the shattered mirror .
His eyes bulged and threads of blood streamed from his nose and wide opened mouth .
" TJ ? TJ ? ! What happ - ? ! "
Nattie held onto her husband and Johnny , also equally dumbfounded as his female friend , kept his distance and had his phone in hand automatically .
He gasped , mystified and close to nauseated at the sight of his male rival losing blood , losing his breath and possibly , slowly , his life now that a huge chunk of damaged was embedded in the back of the Dungeon trained young man's strong neck .
" Call for help ! PLEASE ! " Nattie screeched and as her shaking hands clutched her spouse , Johnny nodded agreement and understanding while he bolted into the arena , tapping the three emergency numbers in a flash .
Tyson's eyes closed and his entire upper body trembled while the lower half began to feel as though it weighed less .
Natalya whimpered and kissed him on the forehead , eyelids and mouth , despite the red trickle .
" Don't leave me . You stay right here with me and I'll hold you forever , I promise you that . I want you with me . I need you . I LOVE you ! "
Tyson slightly shuddered as the noise and commotion from panic sounded in the distance and then closer ... closer ...
A tidal wave , a flood of backstage crew stampeding towards the couple . Nattie saw referees and male wrestlers , Divas and doctors and heard shouting , wailing and crying .
One shaky hand glided gentle and lovingly across her damp face , smearing the blood stain already painting over her light salmon hued lipstick .
" I - I do love you . I always have . " her husband whispered and for the first time in their lives together , she believed the honesty in what he had told her .
Baron loosened the drawstring on his black hoodie and shifted the cloth from his hair to draping down the back of his neck before entering Preternatural .
" Max ! " he greeted the jestrum , philtrum and anti eyebrow pierced male co - owner .
" Ah , the customer that keeps my children well fed and dressed nice . ' the older male commented , rolling a wheeled chair towards the unpierced yet far more inked other man . " The shop just got an entire case of displayed items you'll probably like . '
" Actually ... " Baron took his seat and smirked at Max . " I'm here to sell because I have a rarely seen item in my possession that could be worth a lot to the morbid kind . '
" Meaning your kind . ' Max joked . " Yours and mine . '
" It's not that I need the money . I make enough smashing skulls of over rated indie losers . But THIS I found is special , out of the ordinary and - where can we speak privately ? "
The white bearded , facial tattooed older man stepped to the front door , clicked the lock and flipped the Open sign to the Closed for Lunch side .
" In the back storage area . '
Max gaped at the wiggling grey - green finger , the yellowing bone poking through the decayed , slimy flesh .
" This is a - "
" Yeah , it's real . ' Baron replied , mild lack of interest in his expression . " And there are these everywhere . All over the world . "
" You - you captured this ... thing on your own ? ! "
" Not me but I know the guy who did . "
" And you can get more ? " Max asked and the sound of greed and curiosity had mixed into his usual calm and friendly tone of voice .
His best customer , tall and tatted leaned against the wall behind him , arms folded across his chest and grinned watching while the zombie digit was dropped into a liquid filled small jar , the circle of a lid closed tightly .
" As many as you want to pay for , yeah . "