Act 1: Becoming Royalty
The scene opens on the beautiful home of one Sephiroth du Lac and Emily Riley. The house was quiet for the afternoon once again. The camera passes by the tall fountain that flowed red water from the the statues that stood in the middle of it, and moved up the long flight of stairs that lead to the second floor. The long hallway was lined with picture of current and former Darkside members. The sound of voices could be heard coming from a room where a door was cracked open. We see inside a room done in a dark hard wood, with black satin sheets, and a deep rose colored comforter on the bed. We see Emily sitting in the middle of the bed, with a lap top sitting open and Necra's mother is on the screen. Her dark hair, was shoulder length and her tanned skin seemed to be otherworldly along with her eyes that seemed to shimmer in an unseen light. The long white toga she wore was trimmed with gold and what appears to be a heavy golden necklace sits around her neck.
Emily: I thought you were coming here.
Cleo: I was planning on it Emily, but my daughter has become... Famous.
Emily: Isn't she already famous?
Cleo: Yes, but that's not what I mean... She went out the other night and lets just say she is now on Porn Hub!
Emily: Oh... I'm... I'm so sorry. You must be proud...
Cleo: Oh yes... I'm just over joyed... But I blame Sothren.
Emily: I do too. So when do the lessons start?
Cleo: If I was there it would be a lot easier. Seph can teach you just as easy.
Emily: He's not here at the moment.
Cleo: Where is he?
Emily: He's out.
Cleo: Really?
Emily: Yeah he said he was meeting up with an old friend. It was an anniversary or something.
Cleo sits in silence for a moment before she sighs realizing where Seph was.
Cleo: It's that time of year already?
Emily: It's not another woman is it? I mean if it is I'll skin the bitch!
Cleo: Oh no, no it's not that its... I better not say.
Emily: Please tell me.
Cleo: I can't. It's something that we can't talk about.
Emily: Cleo, why can't you tell me?
Cleo sighs lowering her head and looks around her making sure that no one was in earshot.
Cleo: Fine, I'll tell you... But you CANNOT let him know that you I told you!
Emily: I promise.
The light around Cleo seems to fade as her eyes seem to grow darker in color.
Cleo: It's been a while now, but there was a man that somehow managed to beat Seph. He let the insult fester, and he seethed about it, letting himself go into the darker parts of himself. One night a few years ago this man and his wife disappeared.
Emily: Do you think that Seph had something to do with it?
Cleo: That's just it, no one knows who did it. But there are only four people that know what truly happened.
Emily: Who?
Cleo: Seph, La Llorona, and the two that disappeared. That is why we don't speak about it. No one is sure if Seph had something to do with it, or if he had someone take care of the problem. That is why no one that crosses him ever seems to walk away in one piece.
Emily brings her knees to her chest as she looks down at Cleo.
Emily: Do you think I'm in danger?
Cleo: Of course. You're one one us. You're always in danger.
Emily: I mean do you think Seph would hurt me?
Cleo: Unless you crossed him wrong... You're safe my dear.
Emily hears the front door open, and she looks up, as she looks back at Cleo.
Emily: He's home.
Cleo: Then go and see him. And remember what I said... Not a word!
She nods as she closes the lap top and heads out into the hallway with her mind racing with what Cleo had just told her. As she steps out the door one can hear the sound of humming as the tune of "You are my Sunshine" is hummed uncharacteristically happy and upbeat in tone as she hears him close the front door.
Seph (from downstairs): Darling! Are you in?!
She reaches the top of the stairs and stares at him with her blue eyes catching the light from the chandelier above them. She starts to make her way down the stairs letting the words echo in her mind.
Emily: I am... I didn't think you would be back so soon.
He just looks up at her. His smile seeming genuine, even boyish in it's simplicity and yet behind his eyes something almost mischievous as a cat after playing with it's meal before devouring it.
Seph: Well, it is past mid-day. I had thought to come home and share a lunch. I figured Cleo would be here by now. Don't tell me she's delayed again.
Emily: She had... She had a problem... Well Necra had a problem.
He just shakes his head as he removes his long coat hanging it upon the nearby coat rack before pulling at his tie to free it from his head.
Seph: Oh, lord. Probably has Sothren's stench on it no doubt. It's not something I need to handle, is it?
Emily: No... At least I don't think so.
She looks down at the floor as if lost in thought. He looks up at her as she is slow to approach his eyebrow raising in a sense of confusion and worry.
Seph: Is anything amiss, dear? You look distracted.
Emily backs away a little but shakes her head.
Emily: No, it's just something that Cleo told me... And... It has me shaken, that's all.
He stands a moment examining her quietly and for a moment it almost seems as if he towers over her as he looks at her quizzically. Before long he throws his tie to the side landing it in the nearby basin which sits on the table. Slowly he approaches and for a moment she seems unsure of what that means.
Seph: What did she say? She didn't upset you did she? I'm sure whatever it was it was not slight against you, though she can be a bit tactless sometimes...
Emily: No it wasn't that...It's nothing. I'm just over thinking things.
She slowly backs up the stairs, and smiles softly
Emily: I'm going to go upstairs and relax for a little bit and you just settle in.
He stops and looks at her once more suspiciously.
Seph: Are you sure everything is alright?
Emily: I don't know... I just need to think a few things over that's all.
She turns and walks up the stairs, as Seph removes his gloves watching her all the while. Emily soon reaches the top of the stairs and heads back down the hallway and toward her room once more. Her mind racing more than they had before. She sits on the edge of the bed as she catches her reflection in the mirror and soon sees two reflections instead of one.
Emily: Great, now there's two of you!
Tabitha: Don't let what Cleo said get to you.
Rayne: What she said was true!
Emily: Great! So now I'm wondering if my boyfriend is going to put an end to me!
Tabitha: He would never do that?
Rayne: Really? He is a blood sucker? How soon we forget what he can do. I've seen him fuck a girl and drain her dry while doing so.
Emily: Thank you for that vision!
Rayne: Wanna see it?
Emily: NO! What am I going to do? Do I try and play it off like I don't know anything? Or do I tell him that I know?
Tabitha: I say we do what Cleo said. Forget about it, and leave it alone.
Rayne: It's not like he would tell you anyway. He would just lie about it.
Tabitha: I've known Sephiroth for a long time and he would never lie.
Rayne laughs as Emily sighs.
Rayne: Right! Tell me another one.
Emily: He wouldn't lie to us... Me... Whatever... Right?
Rayne: Maybe. But who's to say what the truth is? I can imagine a lot.
Tabitha: I'm sure what ever happened that night doesn't have anything to do with us. We need to help him, take care of him.
Rayne: We take care of him alright.
Emily: Stop it!
Tabitha: My point is wherever happened that night or today, He loves us. Are we going to be afraid of the man we love?
Rayne: Maybe we're looking at this all wrong. Maybe we need a little change of mind. It's basic, flight or fight. Are you going to run away like a little rabbit? Or are you going to stand and fight, and be the Queen we are meant to be?
Tabitha: I hate to say it, but Rayne is right. To be a Queen is more than what you think it is. It means you have to stand at his side, and not be afraid of what is to come. You have to be a mother to those around you and be willing to sacrifice those that you send out to do your bidding.
Rayne: Sometimes it means you have to get your hands dirty! It means you have to get bloody! To do what it takes to defend yours.
Tabitha: Maybe that's what he had to do that night? He did what he HAD to do.
Rayne: La Llorona didn't back down that night. WE can't let her outshine the one true Queen!
Tabitha: We don't know what really happened!
Rayne smirks.
Rayne: We ALL know what happened. Now the question is would you rather be being attacked or doing the attacking at his side? So what do you think now? What are you willing to do to stand by his side?
Emily: Anything.
Tabitha: Remember a Queen must be kind
Rayne: But a Queen should be ruthless too.
Emily sits on the edge of the bed looking down at the floor. When she looks back up both of the images are gone, and she is alone once more.
Emily: Why can't I be both?
Emily gets to her feet, and walks to her closet and stares into the darkness before turning on the light revealing clothes of varying styles and colors.
Emily: What do I do about this match? This is a match that I've been waiting for. This is is just another stepping stone in getting to the top and getting what I want in the end, but as my other halves said I have to be kind, but I have to be ruthless as well... I think I finally understand what they mean. To those that I consider friends, I can be kind to even when in the ring, I will look at them as competitors but no matter what happens we will be friends outside the ring. The others... I will destroy to get what I want. And I plan on doing so no matter what you do to try to stop me. Ladies of the Apocalypse, Anna, Calypso, Lilith you are nobodies to me. You have crossed my path maybe once and I know what you have done. Your time has come and I will take such great joy in making you all bleed. Anna you managed to hold the Siren's Title that you took from someone that will always be better than you, and she took it back bringing honor back to her name and to us. Calypso you haven't done anything but stay in the shadow of your sister hoping that someone would notice you but it never happened did it? Lilith, I don't even know who you are nor do I care.
She pulls out a long black and deep red dress and smiles putting in front of herself.
Emily: Perfect.
She places it on the bed, and sits in front of the vanity, and begins to brush out her long hair, with a silver brush.
Emily: As for Mia Brooks you are a follower and nothing more. Do you even think for yourself? Or are you like so many others that want to get where you are? I have never seen you in a match and if I have I don't remember it. You never caught my attention so that makes me wonder why should I even worry about you? But I would advise you not to get in my way. This is my big night, not yours. Lexi I haven't heard much about you lately. So I'm not going to spend any time on you. I think I'll take my time in the ring with you for the simple fact that I don't like you and I cannot let you get to the top. You are not even worthy to lick my boots.
She smiles as she starts to apply a light foundation to her face. As she finishes with the powder and places it back in a small box before pulling out a small pencil and starts to move it along her eyes.
Emily: Nidrah, Merxy you have never stepped foot into the ring with me before, let alone faced a former double champion. I've held the Pinnacle Title and the Eternal Title twice. But then again don't let that fool you. I'm not an easy opponent let alone going to let you get something that I want to add to my own titles. This is the end for both of you long before your careers even truly begin. Jennifer, Rene, Diamond I have heard of all of you, and I know that you are fighters and will not back down from the fight. That's fine with me but know that I will make examples out of all of you if you cross me. I will make you wish you never heard of me when all is said and done. I will not hold back let alone let you walk away with something that I want. Come at me with everything that you have and you might survive it if I allow it.
Emily's eyes seem to almost have a mystic glow about them as she starts to apply an almost silver colored eye shadow.
Emily: As for Necra, I know you are already in hot water with your mother, and don't really need to punished any further. Don't get me wrong, I am going to do what it takes to get my title and I know you will too. But I'm afraid that I cannot let you win that easy. I will fight to the end but just know that no matter what happens I will stand with you after all of this and maybe give you a chance at it down the road.
Emily smiles as she starts to do her lips in a dark lipstick, and dabs her lips before grabbing the dress and stepping behind the changing curtain. She soon steps out into the room and slips on a pair of shoes to match.
Emily: And as for you Joanne, you are the only other woman that seems to understand what it means to be vicious and willing to do anything and everything to win. But I'm afraid that you have take a back seat in this one. This is my victory, and I cannot let you take this away from me, not now not ever. In the end it will be a night to celebrate if nothing else when I do win the Siren's title. I guess that's all I really have to say about all of you and what is to come for all of you. The star will shine on me, and it will be mine no matter what I have to do, no matter who I have to put out of their misery to get what I want. See you soon ladies.
As she goes to put her and on the door knob, a gentle knock comes to the door.
Seph: Darling, are you free?
She is taken back a little as she places a hand on the doorknob and pulling her hand back.
Voice: What are you waiting for?
Emily takes a deep breath and opens the door as she smiles softly. He stands his shirt unbuttoned but still on his eyes gentle and full of concern as he looks at her.
Seph: I'm sorry if I'm intruding I was wondering if you were feeling better?
Emily: I am. I just needed time to think things over that's all. I didn't mean to worry you.
Seph: I always worry about you.
He reaches up to touch her hair gently but for a moment she shrinks away. He stops stunned with a sudden look of pain in his eyes as he asks simply almost offendedly.
Seph: Darling? A-are you afraid of me?
Voice: Rabbits run... Queens stand!
Emily looks at him and lifts her head almost in a regal manner.
Emily: No.
She kisses him deeply, giving into the passion in his return. The two of them continue the embrace as the scene fades to black.