Disclaimer: I do not own anything dealing with WWE or any song lyrics that is used as a muse. I also do not own the rights to any products or persons mentioned in the story as well.

Warning: There is harsh language and adult themes as well as Slash between some of the characters (mostly M/M).

Chapter Two

Two individuals stood at the tree that held Falend. They stared at it, no words passing between them. One woman looked like Falend but older and with shoulder length hair. Her eyes were also violet and held a storm behind them that was more severe. The other person was more of a creature but had human features. She stood at 5'5" and was very muscular. Her hair was white and the whole of her eyes were like a black abyss that one could get lost in. From her elbows down to her hands, she had thick armored scales that were silver and shone in the light. Her nails were razor sharp. Instead of eyebrows, she had tiny spikes. The ridge of her ears were spiked as well. Scales covered the neck and disappeared under her shirt. She flexed her wings before fully stretching them out.

Both women looked to each other.

"You sure about this, Nadia?" the creature asked.

"No," she answered.

"Then, why are we here?"

Nadia shrugged. "Why not, Ish?"
The creature scratched the back of her head.

"I know we should be preparing," Nadia said. "I just had to see her."

Ish nodded. "Well, she's in a tree."

The other woman crossed her eyes and sighed. "I see that."

The creature chuckled. She looked toward the home.

"What are you thinking?"

"What makes you think I'm thinking anything?"

"Because you always think."

Ish smirked. "Damn right I do. Helps keep me alive."

Nadia looked at her. "I thought it was your damned good looks."

"That too," she said with a chuckle.

"Are you going to tell me?"

"Just sensing something."

"You always sense something."

Ish nodded.

"You think they can win this battle?" Nadia asked as she too looked to the house.

"That I can't tell you, but I do know that he will come to power soon."

"Zaebos?"

"The rise of Zaebos has been written and so he shall rise. It will be a hard fight to bring the vessel back when Zaebos is released."

"Zaebos is just a demon. All they'll have to do is exorcize him."

Ish shook her head. "It's the vessel."

"What about him?"

Ish stiffened up. She put her right finger to her lips to shush her friend. She grabbed Nadia's shoulder and they slowly disappeared.

"Evan!" Jeff called.

"I just want to see her for a few minutes," the younger man said.

"I know, but you don't have to hurry."

Evan came to a halting stop. He breathed heavily and looked up at the first tree that held Falend. He slowly touched its bark.

Jeff came up behind him, hands in his pocket.

"You think she can hear us?" Evan asked.

"I honestly don't know," Jeff answered.

"Hey, Falend, just to let you know, Cody, Ted, John, and I miss you," the younger man said. "Truth be told, we miss your baking. I'm doing my best though." Evan paused. "Taker said that we need all the people we can get for this upcoming battle. I hope you can hear me. Get better soon."

Jeff kept his eyes on the younger man. He gave a bittersweet smile as he looked up at the tree. He knew what Evan was going through. He too wanted the feisty woman to get better. He wanted to get to know her a little better even though she seemed uninterested in him.

They stood there for five minutes before going back to the house. Soon, Nadia and Ish shimmered back.

"That was close," Nadia stated.

Ish nodded.

"They're kind of cute."

Ish nodded. "Evan might be spoken for."

Nadia sighed. "Always the good looking ones. What about the other one?"

"He likes someone, but she's not interested."

"Really?"

"Yes, really...now, focus."

"I am focusing." Nadia turned back to the tree that held Falend. She ran her hand over its rough bark.

"You know you can't do that, right?" Ish questioned.

"I know. Nature magic isn't my thing."

Ish nodded. "Yup. I remember the last time you tried and you blew a tree up. Don't blow up this tree."

Nadia quickly pulled her hand away. "I wouldn't dare."

"So..." Ish rubbed her chin. "You never really told me about this Falend person."

"What's there to tell?"

Ish stared at her friend before she looked back to the house. "Nothing...and yet everything."

…

Gangrel stared down at Christian while he napped. He himself should sleep as well, but there were so many things that needed to be done. Although it is true that some vampires do burst into flames and ash as soon as the sun hits them, those who practice the Occult can find ways around the hindrance.

Gangrel moved to his desk and looked over his notes. He sat down and began to write.

Vampirism...a curse? A disease? A way of life?

He thought a moment.

"What are you doing?" Christian sleepily asked.

"Trying to write," the vampire replied.

"You should be taking a nap with me." The blond turned onto his side.

"I don't have time for naps."

"Yes, you do." Christian frowned. "Do you miss him that much?"

"I miss Edge just as much as you miss him. I need to get things ready for our Lord and Master." Gangrel turned to him.

Christian nodded.

"Just think, all of our wishes will soon come true."

"What do you wish for?"

"For us to never be apart."

Christian smiled. "Is that all?"

"No, but that one is the most important."

"Have you fed?"

Gangrel smiled.

"Please. Feed from me. We can't have you weak when the time comes to bring Edge back to us and to get the Chosen One."

The vampire nodded and stood up. He walked back over to the bed. He laid down and kissed Christian, causing the blond to moan into the kiss. Gangrel bit into Christian's tongue and both men could taste the blood.

…

Cody and John went about the day. Both men cleaned and organized the store. They helped customers when needed. John dumped out what was left of the two hour old coffee.

"So bored," Cody said as he leaned against the counter.

"It happens," John said as he rinsed out the coffee container. He pulled the filter out and put a new one into the maker. "How does Falend make her coffee?"

"Two cups of coffee ground, a dash of cinnamon, and some vanilla into the container."

John nodded and did so. He turned the machine on and let it do its work. He came to Cody's side.

"So...are you seeing anyone, John?"

The larger man shook his head. "Why? You offering?"

"Me?" Cody straightened up. "No, I'm happily with someone."

Cena smiled.

"You cheeky bastard," Cody said in a British accent.

"That was kind of sexy."

Cody blushed.

"Now, this is fun."

The younger man started to swat at John.

The bell went off and they stopped their antics.

"Hello," Cody greeted.

"Hello again," Renee said.

"What can I do for you this time?"

"I finished my application," she said as she handed him back the job application.

Cody took it and looked over it. "Awesome. I'm going to put it on the desk and we'll go over it."

Renee stared at him.

"The other owner," Cena replied.

She nodded an understanding. "I'm going to look around for a bit."

Cody nodded and went to the back.

Cena watched as Renee browsed. He went back to the coffee machine and turned it off. He moved the filled container to a stand beside the machine and made himself a cup.

"How's the coffee?" Renee asked.

"It's okay," John replied. "Not the same as the other employee's, but it will do."

"You should have more confidence in your work."

"I do," John replied, "but her coffee's the best."

Cody came back out. "How's the coffee?"

John nodded.

"It'll do?"

"Yeah."

Renee went behind some bookcases.

Cody sighed. It was at times like this that he wished he could mind link with someone as close as John was to him and Ted to see what he was thinking. Cody felt that John was almost like a big brother. He wanted to include the big lug into the circle, but he knew that he could not.

Renee stood behind the bookcase. She pulled out a jade medallion that was the size of a half dollar. The design was that of a Chinese serpentine dragon. Its eyes blinked red several times. She pressed her lips into a thin line.

"Some but no dice," she whispered. She slipped the medallion back into her pocket. Renee came back to the front. "You have a great store."

"Thank you," Cody said. "Ted or I will call you to let you know."

"Okay, thanks." Renee waved good bye and left.

Both men watched after her.

"There's something up with that woman," Cena said.

"You think so as well?" Cody asked.

John nodded.

"Either way, we need someone as Teddy will say. He'll interview her and we'll talk about it."

Again, John nodded. He sipped his coffee. "I miss Falend."

…

Undertaker stood on balcony, staring out onto the late afternoon.

"You look so well, child," Mahala stated.

"I would say the same of you, but I can't see you," Taker said.

"You don't need to see me to know dat I am well."

Taker chuckled. He sneered and walked back into his office.

"You tink dat will stop me?"

"It was worth a shot."

Ish shimmered into the room but remained invisible to everyone.

"What do you want, Mahala?"

"Everyting." She laughed.

"So you want to bring about the end of the world?"

"You tink you know anyting, but you don't. I made you and I can destroy you."

"Right..."

"You tempt me?"

"I know you."

Mahala laughed once more. "You tink you know me."

"I've years to figure you out."

Taker started to choke. Black veins appeared on his neck and moved up. Ish moved forward and placed her clawed hand onto his shoulder. Taker began to breathe easier.

"Fightin' me?" she asked.

Taker closed his eyes and threw his head back in pain. Blood stared to pour out of his eyes.

"Taker, I need to..." Vickie stopped short. "Oh my God!"

Taker gritted his teeth, trying to suppress the screams.

Kane came up behind the woman. "Taker!"
"Stay back!" Mahala commanded.

Kane looked around the office as he took a step forward.

"No!" Taker growled.

"Brother..." Kane whispered.

Ish's eyes glowed white and a flash of light appeared quickly. Taker fell to his knees as he slowly breathed, trying to compose himself.

"You have gotten stronger," Mahala stated.

Ish still held onto Taker's shoulder until he could stand on his own.

"I will take pleasure in killin' you," Mahala said.

"Not if I kill you first," Taker retorted. He moved to his chair and sat down.

"We'll see, we'll see."

Vickie sat down while Kane went to his brother's side.

Vickie was the first to speak, "What was that about?"

"Mahala...the woman who made Kane and I tried to kill me," Taker replied.

"Damn," she breathed. "She almost did so."

Taker waved her off. "If anything happens to me or Kane, look to Mike."

She looked to him.

"Mike knows what to do," Taker replied.

Kane nodded in agreement.

"You think it's wise to egg her on?" Vickie asked.

"No, but we now know a bit of her power," Taker said.

"How were you able to fight her off?" Kane asked.

Taker shook his head. "I don't know."

Ish smiled and walked to the balcony.

"You need to figure it out because she will be back," Kane replied.

"I know," Taker replied.

"I'll prepare some warding spells and runes," Vickie replied.

"Thank you," Taker said.

"Not a problem."

Ish looked over the cemetery. Her eyes fell on Nadia, who nodded. Ish jumped over the balcony. Her wings stretched out and she glided toward her friend.

"Why the hell were you in the house?" Nadia asked.

"Had to take care of something," Ish replied.

Nadia shook her head. "You could have gotten caught. We're here to look after Falend."

"Correction, you're here to look after Falend for some odd reason. I'm just here because...I don't even know why I'm here," Ish replied.

"Because you're my friend and you love me and you won't ask too many questions."

Ish nodded. "Of course, I'm questioning my love for you."

"What ever. Let's go. We need to prepare."

Ish followed after her. She turned to look back at the house. It shifted it like it was nodding. Ish smiled and nodded back.