Healing (for CaptainL, The Wanderer, GolemGuardian)

[CaptainL]

It had been a long time since Chelsea had ever let this many people see her cry. For years, if she was struggling with her emotions, she just kept it to herself - no one else needed to know, and it would only make her weaker and weaker with each person who knew how much she struggled behind the scenes. For the longest time, it was only Molly she could deign to open her heart to; even then, she was supposed to be the big sister, she was supposed to be the tough, stern, serious one. She didn't want to let Molly down. She knew that her sister was the softer, gentler one, and she needed someone harder, someone stronger, someone who wasn't afraid to throw fists when it came down to it, in order to keep her safe, lest everyone else take advantage of her weakness. Besides, Molly already had her own problems balancing the wrestling life with her studies, and Chelsea didn't want to make more trouble for her. And if she couldn't even be strong for her little sister, how was she supposed to have any respect for herself?

When she had met George, she felt like she finally had someone she could open up to, to show her true heart to and to not be afraid or embarrassed by it. Then she met Karl. And now, she had Jonathan too. Little by little, her circle was expanding. All along, she realized...she had the friends, the family, she had always wanted; she just didn't see it.

Chelsea sniffled a few times, blinking tears out of her eyes as Jonathan came up to her. She stopped her sobbing just long enough to listen to his words. Maybe he was right. Maybe she had made a mistake. But even if she had, he knew. He understood. He didn't care, either way. No matter what happened, he would still see her as his friend. She smiled just a little as she raised her head, hearing him speaking in an accent just as thick as his own. Maybe he really did understand her - the two of them had more in common, it seemed, than she thought. And if that was the case, maybe she wasn't so alone.

She smiled a little wider as Molly wrapped her arms around her shoulders, even as she leaned in against Jonathan at the same time. And when George reached down to place her handkerchief in her hand, she looked back at him, and for just a second she smiled a little wider, a light twinkling in her eye. Her thumb and forefinger ran over the fabric of the handkerchief, feeling it in her hand before she rose it to her eye to blot her tears.

But as soon as she was finished, Chelsea once again looked down, letting out a sigh as her shoulders slumped. There was one more thing on her mind she couldn't shake off. One more thing that had always been there, lurking behind every word that passed between all of them. There would come a time when she would have to confront Finella. And when that time came, she didn't know if she'd be ready for it. She didn't know if she ever could be.

Sinking back deeper into her chair as though she was curling away from a threat, Chelsea's gaze fell to the pond before them, too afraid to face anyone else. A few long seconds passed before she could bring herself to speak again.

"And...what of Fin, though? What can I say to her..? What can I say that would possibly be enough..?"

[Pegasus]

Jonathan saw Chelsea’s dilemma as she still would have to confront and talk with Finella when the wolf sister of the Edelstein household woke up. Jonathan knew this whole mess would have to end on these two coming to words instead of blows this time. The fallout from the Capture the Flag match that started this whole debacle, the two times Chelsea showed up to confront Finella in separate matches, the collision between both women at the Eagle’s Nest that left both in messy positions, and their eventual Street Fight blowoff that ended in Chelsea’s victory. There was too much history to put it to bed easily and Jonathan knew that. He also considered it wouldn’t be easy since Finella would still harbor her grudge against the bunny brawler and he knew Chelsea’s temper could only survive like a birthday candle.

“First of all, you can’t get mad. I know that’s like telling a chicken not to cross the road into oncoming traffic, but you two won’t get anywhere just resorting to your usual bickering. You’re gonna have to be the bigger person here Chelsea and lay down the law that’s it’s time to cut the shit. You two fought and you won, end of story,” Jonathan stated.

Jonathan then knew Finella would not take that lying down so before Chelsea could speak, he piped in again.

“Then lay on the guilt trip…tell Fin how much it hurts Moni….how much it hurts Chris…how much their rivalry hurt others. It’s really your next step to get her on your side of seeing things for what they are. Of course, she’ll throw blame back on you, but you got to stand firm without getting angry. It’s gonna be tough….probably tougher than the match you both just went through, but don’t fall for the bickering. She also might try mind games…,” Jonathan continued before he trailed off and grabbed his head.

Jonathan stepped back and turned around which would probably alert the Bunnies and George.

“NO! I had you locked up! She’s not getting taken over! Not again!” Jonathan exclaimed as he quickly threw himself into the pond to let the cold water instantly clear his mind.

Jonathan rose out of the water scaring some fish away from him swimming as far as their fins could take them. He took deep breaths and stumbled back into the grass on his behind. Jonathan took off his blazer and rubbed his eyes closing them up.

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Kennedy would hug Harmonia close before sitting down as the model asked Kennedy how she became close with Chelsea and Molly. Kennedy relaxed and took another sip of coffee smiling off to the memories.

“I remember it like yesterday. They were so young. So inexperienced. Molly was cute as ever and Chelsea was grumpy as ever. Those two were such a riot when they argued! I trained them and treated them like family. Cooked them meals, took them shopping, and even took care of their little bunny, William. Cutest animal ever, by the way! Ah! They are growing up so much and it honestly brings a tear to my eye. My little babies!” Kennedy exclaimed with a little playful sniffle as she heard Harmonia giggle.

Kennedy then decided to retreat into her flirtatious mood and see how much she could stir up against Harmonia.

“I’m just glad Molly found someone as hot as you. I’d say I’m even a little jealous. I mean, you got that incredible body…and that fiery spirit. Lucky Molllllyyyyyy….,” Kennedy added as she trailed a hand slowly across one of Harmonia’s hands making her feel a chill go up her spine.

Kennedy did this all in good fun of course and didn’t mean anything by it. She couldn’t bare to hurt Molly by actually flirting with HER girlfriend, but Kennedy wanted to do some playful teasing with the former model just to lighten the mood and get her mind on other things. Kennedy got up and walked up to Harmonia.

“I need a bathroom break. Coffee is getting to me. Don’t you run off now,” Kennedy teased with a boop on Harmonia’s nose and a surprise kiss on the cheek. “And no staring at the buns….but I don’t mind sneak peeks.”

Kennedy swayed her hips away as she ruffled Harmonia’s blonde hair cracking up at her behavior before turning the corner to head for the restroom.

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“I hope it gets better for me too, chica. I also hope that Finella wakes up and recovers nicely. Oh! You know…I am a bit of a singer myself. Although, I know mainly Spanish songs,” Ryan stated as he tried changing the conversation with Chris.

[RedShinigami]

George sat on the bench and watched the three persons, one of them very close to him and smiled as Chelsea took the handkerchief to wipe her tears away. The Brit leaned back and looked up to the sky. Everything was alright, the nightmare was over. Or was it? No one knew how Finella would react when she awakened. Would she be sorry? Would she be furious? Would she resume from where they left? George had'nt talkes to the Hellraiser much but he knew that there was more in her then blood and destruction. Much, much more. But in the end he or the others could'nt do anything about it. It was Finella and Chelsea who had to call it quits and he hoped that after this grueling, terrible experience, both of their hate had fizzled out. He was impressed with how far Chelsea had come. The old Chelsea would have celebrated her victory, gloating and showing off, but not this Chelsea, the real Chelsea. Not the one with the cold heart that managed to get everyone away from her. Oh, no, she cried, she cried because she realized she was'nt alone, cried because of Finella. George smiled. He really could'nt have fallen in love with a better girl then his liverpudlian.
He was thrown out of his thoughts when Jonathan suddenly screamed like a madman and jumped into the water.
"Wha' in 'he name ov queen an' coun'ry...", he said and jumped up, running over to the three people and held out a hand to Jonathan.
"Take my mit you silly irish pikey! wha' in 'he name ov all 'ha' is 'oly was 'ha'? you need a bed 'ere 'oo?", the pubowner asked, shaking his head while trying to help Jonathan out.


Harmonia already liked Kennedy very much, it was no surprise to her that Molly had built up a deep friendship with her very soon. She also seemed to be quite the capable wrestler, so maybe Harmonia could learn something new from her when she was about to stay.
"Yes, William is fantastic. As is Molly. Molly is the best person that exists, she is just my perfect girl, I could'nt even think of a day now where we at least talk to each other on the phone. But Molly more or less had moved in with me by now.",she said and sighed." Which I appreciate but it leaves Chelsea on her own. ", she whispered. " Don't think that my only thoughts are with Molly or what is between her legs. When this thing with Chelsea and Finella happened I did'nt know what to do. I wanted to help both of them and in the end I helped no one... ", she whispered and looked down into her beer.

Suddenly Kennedy let her hands trail over hers and Harmonia blushed. " Why thank you, Fräulein Kennedy, I think both me and Molly got pretty lucky in terms of beautiful girlfriends. ", she chuckled and took the hands of her new friend in hers. "I can see how not just one but two people are madly in love with you.", the Blonde said with a wink and grin.
When Kennedy left, Harmonia just shook her head. She already liked Mollys second mom. Hopefully she would be liked by her real mother as much when they visited England this year. It was a surprise for Chelsea after all.

[GolemGuardian]

Chris smiled as she lightly squeezed Fin's hand, starting to feel a little better now. Getting hydrated definitely helped that headache dull a bit. It would hopefully get better with time. Though honestly if she could just knock Chelsea's lights out she would probably feel more at peace. But that would be for when the scouser was able to walk on her own two feet again and the wolf was at least awake again. On the back burner and so on.

Suddenly she was snapped out of her thoughts as Ryan tried to change the subject, possibly to make her feel more at ease. "Oh, are you now?" She responded with a small smile, looking up at the big guy. "Professionally or just for fun?" The rock star's interest was piqued by this dkstraction.

[CaptainL]

With a long, low sight, Chelsea folded her hands in her lap, sinking lower into her seat. She listened to Jonathan's advice, but the whole time, her eyes were directed at the grass growing in front of her. She knew that sooner or later, she was going to have to confront Finella. She wasn't looking forward to it, but it had to come eventually - there was simply too much between them for it to all be brushed aside like it had never happened. But if there was one thing Chelsea knew, it was that the conversation wouldn't be an easy one. There was more than enough bad blood between them already, and even when Finella had tried to calm her rival down by the end of the match just to keep the two of them from getting seriously hurt, Chelsea had still ignored her and brushed her off, continuing to push herself to greater heights just to prove a point that she wasn't going to back down. Would Finella forgive her for that? Would she understand? When Finella had been out this whole time, Chelsea had no way of knowing what her reaction would look like, or how she felt by the end of the match - and that unanswered question looming over her head only made everything worse. What if this all wasn't over? What if she'd still, somehow, need to top this?

She looked aside when Jonathan talked about her losing her temper like it was an inevitability - for a moment, she asked herself if he really had such little faith in her that he assumed she would lose her cool, just like everyone else she'd tried to reach out to had. But she was too exhausted to argue it anyway. "...mmmf. Whether or not that's true, I don't think I have it left in me to start another fight, anyroad..." She rubbed at her leg, feeling the soreness once again and wincing from the pain. She hated to admit that she was this helpless, but whether she liked it or not...it was the truth.

But the next words out of Jonathan's mouth caused Chelsea to take a pause, and she looked back at him over her shoulder with an eyebrow raised in curiosity. She didn't want to argue, she didn't want anything to get ugly, but...she didn't know if this was the right idea, either. And when he went on to describe mind games, plotting out strategies like this was a match, Chelsea winced, biting her lip. She never thought she would see the day where she would say this about Finella, who had been her rival for so long, and who had always pushed her toward proving herself stronger and better than her just to rest assured in herself - but she was through with thinking of this as a competition. That had caused everyone too much pain, too much misery; now, they needed to put it all away, to move forward. "Are you saying I need to...manipulate 'er? Jon...it might be a risk, but I can't do that. I need...I need to be honest. Otherwise, it's never going to end..."

Chelsea lowered her head, letting out another sigh. But she was quickly roused from her thoughts by the sound of a shout, followed by a splash as Jonathan ran into the water. She sat up straighter, sputtering in shock as she looked at him emerge onto the hillside. Just what was he doing now - and what was he talking about? Chelsea had trusted Jonathan to set the matter straight - to help her. So far, he had been showing her he was capable of that. But now...she had no idea what was going on, let alone if she could take solace in it! "What in the!?"

Molly saw it, too, and she raised her hands to her mouth with a gasp. Running over to the side of the pond, she kneeled down, looking Jonathan over. "Jonathan-!? Hey, are you all right? What...what was that about!?"

[Pegasus]

Jonathan wiped his eyes as Angel ran over and sniffed her owner over barking as Jonathan patted her head. Jonathan coughed as he took George’s hand before getting up with Molly’s help as well. Jonathan sat down near Chelsea’s wheelchair as Molly asked him if he was alright and the smaller bunny took his hands in utter concern.

“Molly…Chelsea….he’s back….The Anomaly,” Jonathan whispered to them both so George did not hear them.

Even though George might have thought Jonathan was playing a prank or just plum crazy, Molly and Chelsea heard that familiar name that Jonathan uttered and he looked on as their shocked expressions grew wider with heavy breathing and their skin tones going pale white.

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Kennedy ran off to the bathroom leaving Harmonia to gather her thoughts and just as the jungle woman went into the bathroom, William stumbled out in order to get himself some food, but he saw Harmonia and made his way over tapping her on the shoulder.

“Hey….uh, Moni, was it? What are you doing here out alone?” Will asked.

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“I was far from professional. Never made any albums, just held small concerts in bars and at festivals. I even sang a luchador’s theme leading them to the ring. I’m not exactly mainstream, but I have experience to go off of,” Ryan replied with a smile.

[RedShinigami]

First George had thought of the good looking american-irish man as someone who had things under control, he definetly looked like the levelheaded leader of the trio but after what he was presented with now he was'nt so sure anymore. Sure, everyone could snap some time, getting a panic attack or something, but here, in the middle of a park in a hospital was not a good idea. The guys with the straightjacket were just around the corner so to speak and no one here was in the mood for any more drama as it was. The Brit quickly rose to his feet and ran over, helping the seemingly distressed Jonathan out of the pond with Mollys help. He heard what he said but it did'nt make any sense, but then again, he did'nt knew him. But whatever it was it made Chelsea and Molly pale. There seemed to be something with this, what did he call it, Abnomaly, that was definetly something that made even Chelsea shudder. George sighed. "'ey, currant bun is settin. I really 'hink we should go in. Visi'in 'ours are only so long. You can 'alk inside.", he said and grabbed Chelseas wheelchair. He rolled Chelsea back in, followed by a distraught Jonathan that was cared for by Molly.
He went a bit faster and bent down to Chelsea. "Wha' was 'ha' abou'?", he asked with curiosity in his voice.

Harmonia saw William and smiled. "Oh, you are William, are you? Just had a nice talk with Kennedy. When she comes back from the toilets I rather would go back to the girls room. I want to be at Finellas side, you see.", she smiled and reached out her hand again. "Moni Edelstein. Thank you for taking care of Molly, even before I knew that she existed.", she laughed. "Oh, I really love my little carrot. Even if I really give her a headache sometime with my pigheadedness...", she said. "She is very committed, is'nt she? Her studies, wrestling, her friends, her sister...me..", she said with a smile and looked back to William. "Molly just always wants a good time for everyone does'nt she?", she laughed and then her gaze became soft. "And thats why I love her.", she said as Kennedy came back. She waved to her and they went back to the room of the girls where they found Ryan and Chris talking to each other. Moni sighed and took a chair, put it next to Ryan and grabbed for Fins hand, now both hands were held by each sister.
Harmonia looked back to Chris, their eyes met, but this time not with hate and distain but with a silent understanding. They did this for Finella. All they would do from now on was for Finella. "She will come back to us...", Harmonia whispered softly as some tears trickled down her cheeks again. "She always does..."

[GolemGuardian]

"OK, so kinda like a local talent then, not seeking anything really long term for it. I can see that." She nodded with a small smile. Chris liked checking out people who preferred to just play wherever they could. Ya didn't need to have a dream to be big and famous to make good music, after all. Sometimes she felt the artists like that, herself excluded she liked to think, put a bit more heart into their performances. "When everything is all settled, whatever's going on with you and your wife, Fin waking up, and whatever else, you'll have to share with me some of what ya did." With one more swig of whatever was left in the water bottle and a little spritzing of the spray Ryan gave her, she popped the cherry lozenge in her mouth with a content sigh. For the first time since she got to the hospital she started to feel at ease.

And then Harmonia, William, and Kennedy came back into the room. Even if the two had agreed no more fighting for Finella's sake, the tiny rock star couldn't help but tense up as the Austrian joined her across from their sister, taking hold of her opposite hand. It wasn't until their eyes locked that the tension lifted, if only a little bit. There was nothing negative in them, just understanding. Even if the snow haired woman was still apprehensive, it was quite obvious nothing was going to happen again. Chris only nodded, her own eyes just watering as she tried to hold her tears back. She was still not as good as she could have been hydration wise, and she knew if she started she likely wouldn't stop until she cried all the water out of her again.

And in this silence the two shared, the rocker did finally feel how much the former model cared for her younger twin. She had just been too angry and upset to really get that. Harmonia and Karl had told her how close the two Edelsteins were, and even if she believed them she didn't really understand it until now. Chris had been a bit too focused on her own pain and spite. Moni was also hurting, and now the rocker truly felt that. She leaned over, offering her other hand to the blond. A second anchor for the Austrian, to try and ease her worries some more. It was likely the girl wouldn't take it, but it was worth a shot.

[CaptainL]

Jonathan had always been cool, composed, in control. Even when he had his goofier moments, he still knew what he was doing, and the girls could trust in him to know his way around - even before he had followed them to Japan, whether it was pitching ideas for special events or training them new moves, he always knew what to do. Even when the rest of their lives were chaotic and uncertain, they could depend on him. So when he suddenly stopped what he was doing and took off into the pond, everyone knew that something was very wrong. To George, who had only known Jonathan for the last hour or so, his sudden shift in demeanor was unexpected. To the Forster sisters, however, it was something even worse.

They were close to Jonathan. They had known him even longer than they knew the Edelsteins - and there were certain things about him they were privy to that others weren't. For all he seemed like he always knew what to say, like he always had a plan, Jonathan had a dark side to him. He had his own inner thoughts he struggled with - feelings he couldn't control, things that haunted him. Sometimes, they threatened to consume him, and to consume everyone around him. When he whispered to Chelsea and Molly, both of them grew pale, their eyes widening in shock. They thought he'd gotten these feelings under control a long time ago - but they were still there, and they were still following him. Even now, when everyone they knew had just nearly been consumed by their own inner darkness. Was it over?

In that moment, looking into each others' eyes, Chelsea and Molly were speechless. They didn't know what to say - but they also knew they wouldn't have to say anything. They both recognized they had the exact same thought on their mind. Why did it have to be now? Just when they thought everything was resolved, that everything could go back to normal...was there something else brewing on the horizon? And if there was, would they even be ready for it?

It was a moment later that George would speak up, and when she heard his voice, Chelsea let out a breath and settled back into her seat as though the sound shook her back to reality. "Mmf...right, right..." She turned her head to follow the arc of the sun as it set over the horizon, bathing the sky in red and yellow hues and casting its reflection over the ripples of the water. It would have been beautiful - but Chelsea's mind was filled with other things, things that left her with no room with which to appreciate it. She bit at the inside of her cheek and sat up straighter - she never thought she'd ever think it, but she realized that at this point in time, she would rather face Finella. The prospect of confronting her face to face was just as intimidating, but at least most of the work had already been done. With Jonathan...there was even more she didn't know.

With a faltering voice, she continued, raising a hand to her mouth. "Let's...let's get going then, right..?"

As George wheeled Chelsea back toward the hospital, Molly followed closer behind, peering over his shoulder to look at her sister with growing concern. But in response to his questioning, Chelsea tensed up, grasping tighter at the armrests of the wheelchair. She didn't want to tell him what Jonathan had said to her - he had confided in her, and she couldn't betray his trust, knowing he wanted her to keep quiet about it. And besides, she didn't want to believe what she'd heard from him either...

"Oh, it...it's nothing. Just, ah...had somethin' on 'is mind, like..." Her eyes flitted shiftily from side to side, never quite landing on anything for long.

[Pegasus]

Molly helped Jonathan in as he suddenly cleared his head and excused himself to the bathroom to freshen up. Hopefully, he could ring out his blazer and other clothes off in the toilet and try to forget about his horrible mistake he made. This darkness just won’t seem to go away….

Meanwhile, William floated about as he started talking to the woman worth millions in cash as she gushed about Molly to him and Will smiled. He chuckled at the mention of Harmonia giving Molly headaches from her impulsive behaviors.

“Astrid says I give her headaches when I do more than it is needed. I’ve met her dad and he seems to like me. Oh, I’m dating Astrid Ostberg, by the way. The heavyweight champion?” William mentioned.

“Oh hey Will, thanks for keeping Moni company. Alright, let’s get you back to your dear sister,” Kennedy greeted as she helped lead Harmonia back to the double-bedded room taking notice that Chelsea, Molly, Jonathan, and George weren’t back yet.

“They haven’t arrived yet. I’ve been keeping Chris and Fin company,” Ryan explained.

“Ryan, you sly dog….is it really time to be flirting with other women right now?” William asked to brighten up the room with his jokes.

“ Lo que recibo por estar a solas con una chica,” Ryan muttered to himself in Spanish.

Harmonia would bypass this craziness banter to get over to Fin and have a moment with Chris as the rockstar seem to finally open up a bit more reaching a hand to the rich blonde. They might have been sworn enemies due to how Finella was treated, but Chris seemed to offer a temporary truce and connection to Harmonia. William sat away and Ryan scooted away as well to let both girls have their moment with the unconscious Finella as the heart monitor became the only sound in the room. Angel came in and saw both girls weeping jumping into supportive animal role walking over to them sniffing at them and howled lightly at them.