For a chance to be with you, I'd gladly risk it all
Through the fire, through whatever come what may
-Through the Wire by Kanye West
"Calm down, I can do this."
How is he supposed to be calm? She's with that... that Monster.
He knows she's their strongest.
He trained her, molded her.
He knows what she can do better than anyone else.
But he can't help the nerves.
He knows their roles.
He knows he has to wait for the signal.
But he only wants to run in there and rescue his damsel in distress.
He will wait.
Face like stone. Attentive.
She feels the brush of his stare. Smiles to herself.
He never learns.
His partner talks, drink in hand.
Orange limbs move. Liquid sloshes over the rim.
Cheeks reddened. Movements sluggish. Eyes bright.
He waits.
The Monster grabs at her.
He tenses, ready to strike.
She laughs, calm.
She leans on the fence.
He is ready.
Drinks disappear.
She trips.
He is airborne.
The guards die at first blow.
Topple.
Blood sprays from the balcony.
They are gone.
Screams echo behind them.
She smiles.
Muscles relax. They survived.