5:45 pm
October 16th, 2024
The girls go room to room, enjoying the hotels views and discussing what to do next.
Snow starts talking to Agatha" is there anything you want to do?" Agatha lifts her finger to gesture a bright idea. There''s a trail the goes to the town and gives a beautiful site at the same time. Let''s go hit the town the boys are off doing there own thing why don''t we?"
As the girls get ready the guys are already making they''re way to a bar with the male Westing''s.
Teddy asks luther" so what''s your starter drink" Luther replies" depends on the mood"
Leo and Ross both say" this''ll be good" then fist bump. That is when the small chatter is cut short. I tap Teddy and Frankie on the shoulder ay the same time. "Its the guys from the plane"
Christian smiles and nods towards Matthew and teddy. "Usually nothing happens but since we are here let''s exchange pleasantries and have a good heart to heart. Smooth things over" Frank rolls his eyes
"Just try not to hurt the kids, you always do this we are only in our 60s can''t go making grand gestures" as the guys laugh. And make there way to the counter at the bar.
John who seems to be the leader of OSM puts his hand up to gesture them to be quite.
"Aye. I thought I told you to watch it (sp#$%)"
John shakes his head "that''s just wrong to say" he gets up without warning and walks to the guys with the rest of the group in tow. " Now where did your manners go. I hope you don''t talk to your mother like that" John gets closer " what you say old man. I''m not afraid to help you see your maker early" that''s when one of the guys whispers into his ears. The look on johns face drops." I''m sorry Mr. Westing"
John puts a hand up" hold on before you were ready to go. I think it''s time we dance" Matthew steps up with Luther " I already picked my dancing shoes. did you?" Luther replies" I''m ready to tango" the rest of the guys. "Yep"
John proceeded to apologize" again I''m sor-". Christian steps forward and says. " I''ve been fighting while you were suckling on your mama''s tit. Now you have a problem with my kids. We can settle this the old fashion way. Unless you are scared son." Teddy whistles" gotcha" I confirm and say" you heard him now let''s get busy"
John grins" then don''t blame me for this" as he proceeds to throw a punch missing surprised Christian is quick for his age and gets slapped. Turning red with anger" your dead old man" and that''s when the fight begins.
Teddy and I take on two guys and others try to overwhelm us with numbers. Matthew throws a guy through a table and Christian is giving John the boxer shuffle. Frank is just having a drink with Leo and anyone that dares to get close gets hit with a pool stick. Luther, Ross and Eric each have two guys they are fighting at once looking like a spike Lee action film. I get tackled and knee the guy in the face as a chair get cracked on my back. Teddy knocks the guy out that hit me and takes the chair drop and throws it at 3 guys coming to us to avenge there friend.
Christian laughs maniacally like" I feel alive!"Leo looks at frank"does he always do that" Frank replies taking a sip"yep, and every birthday we get into a fight with people only this time our family got a little bigger" Leo breaks his pool sticks on some guys arm" well this is one way to be brought in". I get thrown to the ground next to them. "You telling me" I kick the guy In the face that was gonna climb on top to wale on me. Pushing him back next to Frank who back hands him with his beer. "Ughh. You owe me a beer"
As the guys fight and clear the numbers out they walk out and Frankie and Christian. Throw stacks of cash " here''s for the damages Tito." Tito the bartender never moved once. The sign above him made sure he was unharmed as it read( if you hurt the bartender, he will shoot back)
Now the girls were walking a trail to town, it was made for anyone wanting to enjoy the sites and have a safe enough trip to and from the hotel. The girls make it to town and start making they''re way to a clothing store. When they came across the two sororities arguing at the ferry docks on who goes first on the ferry that should be arriving. Juliette smiles "young and full of energy"
Tiffany butt''s her head in to say" and full of Victoria secret perfume. Have they not heard of deodorant". Snow pinches Tiffany''s arm "be nice, they haven''t done anything to us"
As they make there way to Madam Clare. Walking in a woman in her 50''s greets Agatha and Juliette "Oh so wonderful seeing you here. Tell me about your latest trips. "Agatha clasping her hands" it was beautiful as ever in Italy, and speaking of beautiful I''d like for you to meet Mavis we call her Snow, Tiffany, Vivian we call her Bell''s, and Samantha. And of course you know my granddaughters." The westing girls greet as they look at the latest materials.
"Auntie! The Persian silk- " a girl in her mid 30''s stops surprised when she sees the westings, only to be bumped by her cousin carrying the materials." Maxi! I almos-" the girl cuts herself off surprised" Sorry madame Agatha and madame Juliette. Hello Mrs, Kimberly, Mrs. Jane and Mrs. Emily. This is my cousin Olivia she was opening in Spain and decided to come here to help out. I''m so sorry how was the trip to Italy?" Olivia bows her head apologetically" my apologies"
Madame Clare walks up to them smiling" Now girls it''s alright we have a special show case tonight since the Westing''s are back and with friends" Maxi giggles and asks the westing group as a whole with questionable but surprised eyes" ohh. I thought you were to busy for friends" Juliette " Oh max. You know you are my favorite God daughter and i hope you get along with them. They are good people" maxi walks up to the girls" well if she says you are good then no need to be formal let''s get you girls set up and ready for the Royal Rumble"
Tiffany raises an eyebrow" what''s the royal rumble"
Maxi questions Agatha and Juliette " you didn''t tell them!?! " Jane steps forward and starts talking while feeling clothing material.
" Its a series of events we host. They''re are more hidden rich royal who like to get the blood pumping than you think. So we spice things up with actual sports and games that shows a more brutish and thirst for thrills and what better way then to have the said family participate not like the snobs who bet local life with fantasies of richs and gold" This narrative has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. If you see it on Amazon, please report it.
Kimberly reveals a hidden back tattoo as she takes of her over shirt. " we are the wealthiest on the island and the most rugged too. We have style and glam and we have brains and beauty" Emily pulls up a measuring tape to play with" and yet we dont make friends cause it compromises business" Tiffany asking confused" and we dont seem like the type to compromise business" Agatha walks up holding Bells hand and Samantha"on the contrary. You all look the sorts to make a life rich with beautiful memories and do good by your loved ones, something the world lacks"
Snow asks with hands on hips" well if that''s the case I hope there''s something in blue that I like" All the girls laugh and start to get fitted for dinner.
Meanwhile the guys are walking to there rooms when they see a gentleman who seems to be in his early 50''s with an entourage of men and woman " Christian and Franklin Westing already fitting in with the natives i see... and I see you brought in strays." The man says adjusting his black leather gloves looking condescendingly. Christian wipes dry blood from his knuckles " Gregory I have no problem getting fresh blood on my pimping hand" I turn oddly and I realize there friends. As Gregory laughs he shakes Christian and Frankie''s hand" long time no see and I apologize my name is Gregory Axebite, we grew up together . I''m one for the families participating in the royal rumble tonight. Are you friends of the westings?" He asks nervously look at Frankie " I dare say these guys are remarkable. And the funnest lot we kicked the can with" Gregory pulling out a cigarette " seems the grandkids do make friends I''m happy for you all" Eric walks up hugging Gregory " thanks God father you would like teddy he is all into music so is rafael" Gregory rasing an eye brow" ohhhh. So you like the classics I see" Teddy and I rub the back of our heads nervously while laughing"well" Gregory laughs again" I''m just messing with you i like wutang clan. Classic music is good but when you really want to cut loose wutang clan gets it going" we look surprised while Leo points" wutang clan you know wutang clan" right when Gregory was gonna respond. A female walks up " dad come on. We have to go get ready for the first rounds of the martial arts games. Hey old men." The young girl states being cocky as ever" gentleman this is my daughter Pheonix. I''m sure the two will fill you in what are your names again I know I have been rude and apologize" Matthew steps forward with Luther " My name is Matthew Jameson" As each and everyone of us steps up stating our name demanding respect. " I''m Hector Ramirez" as teddy says with his tattoos showing." I''m Leo Sanchez" trying to be towering as ever amongst these giant people "and i-" as I get cut off Gregory interrupts." Rafael Andre I already know about you" surprised a guy walks up behind him" yeah we noticed you all with the westings and I said I know that sorry sack of shit". Meet Victor Locke went to highschool with him. He was rich then and is rich now. Also a bully then and seems to be a bully now" ya know I tried bullying this guy but he always had a smart mouth with quick legs and ran like a bitch" I walk up" only cause you needed help fighting, and brought your friends since you couldn''t compensate correctly just like last wife.... you still friends with the guy?" He jumps forward as Gregory puts a hand up to stop him" I think we got our first fight tonight"
Eric steps in front" I''ll sponsor him" I fist bump Eric when Pheonix winks and says " I''ll sponsor Victor. See you at the games boys, don''t get cold feet" Christian pulls the guys to a side lobby in the hallways where people can sit and chat. Since no one was there they decided to tell them about what''s going on. Frank energetically starts" Gregory was a school boy we went to boarding school with. My family took Christian in and raised him like there own and adopted him. Gregory lived near my family. We owned a lot of land and part of a mountain and his family owned the other side" Teddy chokes out" mountain? Yall rich rich like dangerously rich" Christian " Now he gets it. But we are good folks. We do not plan to compromise anyone''s lives but everything goes well... well I think you each might have to move over near us." Frank buts in" we will pay of course" I was still confused "so your friend from school isn''t really your friend just someone you are rivalries with" Frank nods" more or less. His parents were kind we made a promise to them"
Leo" more dead promises when do they die" Matthew punches his arm. I ask" what ruined the friendship" franks face flashes with anger as he says" he kissed my wife" and continues walking. No wander the guy was nervous while talking he never knows when frank may hit him again and I can''t blame him.
8:45 pm
We make our way to the court yards when we see our girls walking up to us.Snow walks up Ina beautiful blue dress that show off her curves. " Hey love. You sure you ready to fight" I stay silent when I hear Victor''s group walk up " if It isn''t speedy Gonzales try not to run away you might lose your girl by leaving her behind, someone might snatch her up"
Snow turns back" make him eat his teeth" I smile when Eric comes up with water " here you''ll need it. We have people on stand by to help out. It is one round by knock out or submission that''s it. " I step in the ring focused as ever and forgetting I''m fighting in half my suit I was gonna wear for dinner. Victor steps in the ring mockingly " I didn''t know you were prepping for your funeral early. I love widowers" as he winks at snow. It just adds to the anger. The second we step up the ref ask if we are ready the second we touch gloves, Victor tries to catch me off guard and leads with a front kick I step to the side and duck as he misses a back hand. I step back and gain space. As he preps a wild right hook I block it while clasping the back of his head to bring him in for a knee to the chest. Then I turn him for an elbow to the face stumbling him back. He loses composure when I close space for a front kick. He moves out the way hitting me with a straight then a tackle. After the tackles he starts to mount and throw wild hits. I break his balance and bring him in for a triangle but he uses his strength to pull away first but not before the does a spin off my kick I send from the ground only to hit me again with a hammer fist to the face. I instinctively grab his hand to hold him. As he fights to pull away I punch him while I have hold of him getting him a few times in the face. As he breaks free and steps back I get up to catch my breathe. Then we close in. He throws a kick again that I block with my foot and he tries to throw a fake but I step back and throw my hands up to reset my guard and he rushes. When he does I block his left hook to the body with an outside block that I throw as a punch. While I kick his feet from under him hitting him with both fist with all my strength and set stance. The ref checks him and Victor says" I''m good" I get annoyed as he gets up " fine" he shoots for a take down and makes his way to my back for a suplex. After he throws me he makes his way for a standing headlock and has me closed so tight it feels he might break my neck. That''s when I grab him for a head lock drop my weight to roll us on our backs as I kick off the ground holding him in the headlock and hit him with a knee to the chest at the same time. I hold the headlock and his body goes limp that''s when the ref steps in. He checks him stands up and waves that the fight is over and raises my hand declaring me the winner. I make my way out the ring feeling the pain as Eric walks up and says" you sir are definitely getting a house near mine you just won the first bet of the night " he hands me a bag with money in it. " I need that" he says to me" I need that" I say looking at a knocked out victor." Whats next" Frank walks up with everyone in suit & tie" Now we eat "
As frank walks Christian starts to talk" we will be late But I think we can share some secrets with you all, not all but in due time we hope you all accept us as we have you" Right when Christian finishes talking sonic booms can be heard sirens go off and the site of nuclear missiles can be seen heading to the sky.
As the group stands there dumbfounded by the noises and recent sites. They here frank yell" come on, NOW!" He leads the group back to the hotel to the executive suite floor, planning to take them to a safe room. That''s when we couldn''t stand not know and start asking questions
Leo " what''s going on" matthew "yeah what''s the sudden change christian" Christian is speed walking with Agatha thinking as Agatha replies" look at the time on everything. That''s when we realize. All the clocks are displaying different times. With some displaying a consistent 12 midnight. Snow finally has a enough and yells"stop!" and that''s when the westings stop. Each with a somber expression. Jane says to the group" we wanted to tell you guys so many secrets because our kind is trusting and we can tell when we can rely on good natured people one of the perks. But we are out of time and things are about to change. We have seen it when we escaped our previous galaxy and solar system. now they found your planet"..teddy asks" they whose they" frank says In dead pan tone" The Echoless" that''s when another sound barrier breaks . Frank yells" let''s go!. We will explain on the way we just need to get to our rooms" that''s when the windows we walked by blew out, throwing us all into the walls but that''s as far as we were thrown. We all got stuck to the wall like a sticky ball.
I go to speak but I can''t. I can breathe. Even so, we all have first seat rows as we see nuclear bombs exploding against giant purple meteors with crystals poking out. Leaving a trail of purple mist infusing As they hit. We feel nothing, see nothing and hear nothing just silence for then next 45 hours.