V & V - Rageous Rageon Rise

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Kid Ritz POV:

Kid Ritz: "Are you ready?"

Ven nods and takes in a deep breath. I hold his hand and lead him out to the truck. I look at Dom, who doesn't meet my eyes. He's sat with his knees up, arms around his legs.

He looks weak.

I see Fred and Velv in the back, the trolls and diamond in their laps. I help Ven into the front seat before I climb in.

Kid Ritz: "Ok... what does everyone think we should do?"

Fred: "Go to the apartment and tell the trio what we've got. Then, we can go to the Rage Dome."

Velv: "Fred and I were talking and think that may be the best place to attempt using the trolls."

Kid Ritz: "Alright."

I drive us on to Rollie's, my body tired with emotional strain, yet wired with my Siren energy. Eventually, we reach the apartment. I get out as Fred and Velv take the trolls and diamond in first. 

Dom looks around uncomfortably, a blue and frostbite-looking mark now on the edge of his jaw where Ven punched him.

I look at him, waving my hand for him to go on up. Dom meets my eyes, then follows Fred and Velv. I look after him, feeling very sick. I can feel his regret. A question has plagued my mind: am I really helping... everyone I can? Should... I be helping Dom? Can I pick and choose who I help... even a murderer?

I stare after Dom as I feel Ven grab my hand. I look down at him, blinking as I do so.

Ven: "You're thinking so hard."

I nod.

Ven: "What's on your mind."

Kid Ritz: "You could read my mind if you want to. I have no walls up."

Ven: "I want to hear it from you."

I sigh quietly as he rubs his thumbs across my hands.

Kid Ritz: "I became a Siren to help... everyone. I don't know if I can pick and choose who I help. I don't know... if I should help everyone. Not knowing what I can do... who I can help... scares me."

I speak quietly... not even sure what I'm saying makes sense. 

Kid Ritz: "I'm anxious. That's what this all boils down to. I'm anxious, and the uncertainty of not knowing what will happen frightens me."

Ven: "It frightens me too. I won't let you feel scared... alone, though."

I sigh again. In the sunset, his eyes are spectacular.

Kid Ritz: "Your eyes are gorgeous, cariño. They came back... and I never want to look away."

Ven: "They're... back to blue?"

I nod, and his eyes begin to water.

Kid Ritz: "Come on. You can see them in the mirror, and everyone in there is dying to see you."

I lead him inside, taking my time as we walk. Once we're in, I hold him for the elevator ride. It's not long, but it feels good to have a moment of quiet with him while we can. The elevator doors open, and everyone inside the apartment grows excited.

I let them talk with him, choosing to walk to my bedroom. I get to the bathroom and stare at myself. I look exhausted... and my eyes are dilated. It looks like I'm manic. I don't think I am. I think it's just the Siren magic.

I hear a knock on the bathroom door, and it's Roman.

Roman: "Hey."

Kid Ritz: "Hi."