V & V - Rageous Rageon Rise

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Fred POV: 

I watch as Kid Ritz and Ven go out back. I head to Rollie's room, needing a little bit of time to myself. This could be it... there's a lot that could go down, and I need time to reflect. I quietly close the door to his room and sit on his bed. 

I don't feel good. I feel pretty shitty if I'm honest. What can I do to make myself feel better?

I take deep breaths, my head hurting badly now. I hear the bedroom door open and close, yet I don't open my eyes. 

Rollie: "Are... you alright?"

I look to my left, seeing Rollie looking nervous.

Fred: "Yes, lovey. Thank you for asking."

Rollie nods, looking worried.

Fred: "Want to sit with me?"

Rollie nods and sits by me on the bed.

Fred: "I'm so proud of you for what you and the girls will be doing."

Rollie: "That's nice of you to say..."

He trails off, seeming like he wants to say more.

Fred: "Something on your mind?"

Rollie: "I'm... just worried for... what will happen."

Fred: "That's a reasonable worry. I am as well."

Rollie: "You won't have your gun with you."

Fred: "I won't need it. I've got the Sirens with me."

Rollie: "Alright. It's nice to hear you so sure."

Fred: "I trust them with my life. Well, most of them."

Rollie giggles as he rests his head on my arm.

Fred: "When I marry you, what color suit should I pick? I want something not basic."

Rollie: "Hmm, maybe a dark red?"

Fred: "Yeah, that would be pretty sick."

Rollie: "I want a white suit."

Fred: "That will be just what we get."

Rollie: "You won't be allowed to see it before the wedding."

Fred: "Alright, if you say so."

Rollie: "Ven will be my best man. You can have Kid Ritz."

Fred: "Who will be the maid of honor?"

Rollie: "It can be Velv. And Midori can be the flower girl."

Fred: "I don't know; I think it'd be funny to see Roman in that role."

Rollie laughs, making my heart happy.

Rollie: "He and RIVAL can perform for us. We'll hire Ven and Velv, too."

My heart does a little leap. Can... the twins still perform? I haven't heard anything musical from them since everything has gone down.

Fred: "Whatever you want, love."

I grow quiet, a bit of fear striking my heart. There... is the possibility of something drastic happening to either of us on this mission. I want nothing more than to keep Rollie safe. He's not a baby, and he can handle himself, yet that doesn't take away the stress I'll be under when I'm not with him, and the possibility of monsters attacking is at an all-time high. 

Rollie: "What are you thinking about?"

I realize I've just been staring off into space.

Fred: "How much I love you."