The Fighters

Prologue Pt. 1

Mark's POV

"Hey... Mark." The doctor came up to me. "Uhm... We need to talk."

"Is she okay, Mike?" He looked at me with sad eyes. "Answer me!"

"Come on." He walked off to a more seclude part of the area. "She could be worse. But she isn't good."

"What's wrong?" My heart pounded into my chest and tears formed in my eyes.

"She needs heart surgery. You already know she went into an anaphylactic shock because of the food from the restaurant. Therefore it was an allergy. It couldn't be anything else. But since her heart is so bad it'll cost a lot of money. And I'm not saying this as a doctor either Mark. I'm saying this as your cousin. If it was cheaper I'd tell you."

"How much is it?" I felt everything in my body begin to drop.

"Near a million. That's the lowest. If you want her to have the heart she had just days ago then that would require around over 6 million dollars." He looked down knowing I'm going to take the risk.

"Fine. 6 it is." I nodded and wiped my eyes. "I'll get it. How long does she have until the due date?"

"About a month Mark, but you gave that life up, remember? She and I would be devastated if you go back to it."

"It's the only way Mikey!" I sighed. "I need to get that money fast. There's a tournament coming up soon. All I have to do is get my groove back."

"Mark I understand you want to help her. But how are you going to get money to even enter the tournament. If you want that $10,000,000 prize then you have to pay $1,000,000 to enter! How are you going to get that money? Hm?"

"I'll get a loan. I'll do something. It doesn't matter to me. As long as I can get the money to get in we are all good."

"This isn't the same as before! She is dying and you are about to go out and risk your life. Look she's on Life Support. That'll keep her alive a bit longer. Longer than a month. Longer than enough time to get your money. Listen she's a part of the family too. I'm your cousin but you can't go do this."

"I'm doing this Mikey. I'm going to save my wife. This is worth it!"

"Fine. Okay. Only because its for her."

"Thank you." I started walking away. "I'm going to go say goodbye to her."

"Okay I'm coming with you." I nodded and continued my walk to her room.

"Okay." I walked into the room where she was and walked to her. "Hey baby... How you holding up? I know you can't hear me right now but I wanted to say... I love you. Don't worry I know you'll wake up soon. I'll be here when you do. I promise." I stared at her pale face. I closed my eyes and put my head on her chest.

~~~~~Flashback to a few hours ago~~~~

"Mark. What is it that you love about me?" She stared into my eyes.

"Everything. You're beautiful lengthy blonde hair. Your amazing Blue eyes. Your perfectly shaped lips. Your smile, your heart, your personality. I can't choose a specific one." I smiled. "I love you. For you. I don't want you to ever change. Or leave me."

"Will you ever go back?" I looked at her.

"Go back to where?"

"The fighting." She made this cringe face but it was actually cute.

"No. Not unless I had to. But I don't think I ever will. You make me happy now. You always have but even more now."

"I love you Mark." She smiled and kissed my cheek.

"I love you too Anya." I kissed her nose. "Are you okay baby?"

"Actually... No my chest hurts."

"What's wrong? Like chest pains?" She nodded. "Come on I'll take you to the hospital."

"Okay." She tries to stand up but she falls.

"Anya!" I pick her up and carry her out to the car. "It's okay baby."

"I can't... I can't feel my legs."

"It's okay. I got you." I put her in the car and get in soon after. "I'll get you to the hospital soon. Just don't fall asleep."

"That's easier.... Said... Than done Mark." She was slowly closing her eyes. "I'm tired."

"I'll put music on... Will that help?"

"Yes." She nodded slowly.

"Okay." I soon put on music but it was soft. Every station was soft. "Nevermind." I started driving and then the rain started coming down. Thunder and Lightning. Heavy rain. "Stay awake baby! Please!" She looked at me and gave me this soft smile.

"I love you."

"I love you too!" I drove faster through the rain and got to the hospital soon after. "Hey!! We medical assistance please!" Shortly after my screaming many EMT's come out and grab Anya rushing her inside.

"You must stay out here." One of the male EMT's said.

"That's my wife!"

"Sorry. It's the rules."

"Shit!" I ran into the hospital so I didn't get wet anymore than I already was. "Why God?"

"Mark?" I know that voice.

"Mikey..." I looked at him and hugged him tightly. "Oh I'm glad to see you."

"Well you came to the hospital that I work at. What's the problem?"

"It's Anya. Something is wrong with her."

"Okay. I'll go check on her right now. Be calm Mark. Everything will be okay, I promise." He patted my shoulder and soon left.

~~~~End of Flashback~~~

"Nothing will stop me from saving you. Nothing."