"Nothing lasts forever, but something special can last a lifetime." —Bambi

💎Maxine's P.O.V

I looked at the building before me and grinned excitedly.

It was the place where my fights occured, it was my escape place, the place where I can be me.

Rubeus that's what they call it, its a latin word that means rouges. It was given that specific name because it's a place for people who don't fit in, who were once good but decided to become bad, a place where you can be free.

Rubeus is located near the bad side of town, still its famously known as the best place where you can go clubbing and is always packed.

It's a black and white building with an awesome bar and an underground ring where illegal fights are occured.

Security here is strict though, you can't go in the ring unless you have a vip card that's personally given to you or you're on the list that they check.

Rubeus doesn't only stand for a building but as a gang also. It is famously known throughout the different states.

Rubeus does hold the typical violence through it but there's a difference. Yes, they sell drugs but not on minors. They have prostitues too but they set strict rules on how clients must treat them and girls have the right to say no to clients. They also have this business where you pay them money in exchange for protection but Rubeus is famously known for having one of the biggest illegal underground fighting.

Although I'm not a member, it has its perks when you're one of the fighter who has given them big amounts of bets.

I took my gym bags and car keys before closing my door shut and making my way towards the entrance.

I passed by the familiar bouncer who gave me a small smile, slipping inside, I was met by dancing bodies and the dim lights that were flashing everywhere.

I muttered a few 'excuse's me' as I bumped, slipped through, and stepped a few feet making my way to the door that leads underground.

"Baby girl! What ya doin' here so early? Fight ain't starting till nine!" Jayce greeted, he's the guy who secretly guards the door that leads to the underground ring and checks for the pass.

He's one of my closest friend here at Rubeus. At the age of 23, he's rocking the bad ass look with his 6'1 figure and muscle'y body with a tattoo that symbols rebeus, despite his look, he's the most caring and softest person that I'd met.

"I decided to get myself a few drinks before the fight starts." I said, grinning at him.

"Ah really? You look tired baby girl, someone causing you trouble? Let me know and I'll beat them up for you." He said, cracking his knuckles.

I let out a small laugh,"Don't you worry Jay, I'm fine and I'll tell you in a heartbeat if someone does." I answered, a warm smile on my face.

"You better baby girl," He said, looking at me with seriousness.

Scanning the room," Huh, I noticed that the security has heightened ever since last week and I saw a few unfamiliar people were brought at the ring on my last fight. Care to explain?" I asked, curiously looking around and spotting an unfamiliar guard a few meters away from us.

"Ah, you didn't know? A welcoming party will be held here today since members that luckily got ' the chosen experience' are going to arrive here with a close friend of the boss." He revealed, crossing his arms.

Rubeus has been divided into three chambers (im laughing rn cause I feel like im writing something science related) Rubeus M1, Rubeus E2, and Rubeus W4.

Rubeus M1 is known as the main one and is located here at United states while Rubeus E2 are located throughout Canada while Rubeus W4 is in Europe.

They have this thing called 'the chosen experience' where every 22 months they chose random members from Rubeus E2 or Rubeus W4 to be brought here for a one year experience at the main base of Rubeus.

"A close friend of Richard?" I asked curiously," That person must mean a lot for Rich to held out a small welcoming party." I uttered out, feeling myself grow curious.

"Yeah, I heard that he once lived here before but moved a few years back." Jay mentioned, scanning the wild crowd.

Once lived here ey?

"It was nice chatting with you JayBoo but I'm really craving a drink now! See you later!" I said, before kissing his cheek.

He glared at me jokingly,"You how I hate it when you call me that,"He said, opening the door.

"That's why I do it," I teased, laughing slightly.

"There's a surprise waiting for you there so go along." He grinned, before pushing me in and closing it.

A set of stairs led us to the underground part of Rebeus. It was dim lightly by automatic light torches.

The underground part of Rubeus is completely different from the club upstairs. The club upstairs were the typicals ones for people who aren't into the illegal part of Rubeus while the underground was much more bigger than upstairs.

A bar was located in there and a huge fighting ring is set up there in the middle, where my fights occur, changings rooms were there and also VIP rooms where set there for meetings and other reasons.  There was also a small room that had medical supplies for fighters who were injured badly.

I was greeted by the familiar steel door with the familiar shouts and the chatter of people talking at the other side.

Feeling giddy and excited, I tapped the small sliding window on the steel door. It immediately opened and I could see the familiar poop eyes of Fred Winston checking to see who it was.

Did I mention he's the twin brother of Jayce?

He's eyes lit up and he fumbled to open the locks. He open the door in such haste that he managed to bang the door on his forehead as he opened it.

I let out a loud laugh and opened my arms wide for him to hug.

He literally flew in my arms and hugged the life out of me. I let out a small giggle as he breathed in my neck.

"Fredbear!" I squealed," When did you come back?" I asked, pulling away from our hug.

"I just came back earlier noon with the members that were chosen for the  experience and I have only four things to say about all those members!" He said, enthusiastically.

"What is it?" I asked, alreadly knowing what it was.

"Hot as f-ck babe! I was really sweating throughout the plane ride since I was seated next to this hot guy, which I later found out that he's the boss's friend that everyone has been talking about and let me tell you he is one fine specimen! If you see him, that cold heart of yours would probably melt at sight." He rambled, his pale face turning red every second.

I gave him an amused look.

"I'm not even kidding like I was a mess back there and he was trying to talk to me but I can't reply or anything becaus-Did I mention he has an accent? Oh yes he has! and it's british babe, fucking british accent." He said, emphasizing the word 'british' as if it changes everything.

Fred Winston, the twin brother of Jayce Winston. He was shorter than him a few inches and unlike Jay who is kinda harsh on the outside, Fredbear is the opposite with him being gay and he's really good at giving advice.

Like deep core advice where it hits you deep and makes you rethink of everything that you thought and you just want to cry because it was so damn true.

Yep, that kind of advices.

"Calm down Fredbear, I think you might faint any second." I spoked, rubbing his arm softly.

He started shaking my shoulders,"I can't help it! You know how I reac-Oh! I remember he's gonna attend here later at the party! Oh my god! You have to see him!" He said, fanning his hands to his face.

I rolled my eyes,"I don't have time for games and you know guys with a pretty face is either a f-ckboy, already taken, or swings the other way." I said, pointing out the truth.

He rolled his eyes,"Although it breaks my heart to say that he is, infact, straight as a pole. The good news is he's single!" He cheered on, pulling my hand and shaking it.

I gave him a blank look,"I don't care if he's single," I said, shaking my head.

He sighed,"When are you going to use that heart of yours babe? You know God made it for a reason." He pointed out, nudging my shoulders.

"I'd rather not get my heart broken so I'll probably never use it until I'll die." I dismiss, shaking my head at the thought of letting myself experience the excruciating pain of it again.

Yeah, no thank you.

"One day, some guy will climb up that tall, cold, and stormy steely walls of yours and succeed,"He leaned a few inches infront of my face."and when that day comes, I'll mash an apple pie at your face and laugh at you because you ate your own words." He said, his tone of voice so full of  sureness.

"Yeah and unicorns will finally appear." I retort, letting out a snort.

Fredbear was about to say something but was cut off by his phone ringing. He gave me a look and mouthed a,'we'll continue this later babe' before walking off in another direction and answering the call.

I shook my head and headed to the bar area. Taking a seat, I let Fredbear's word replay on my mind.

I laughed a bit, A guy who can climb up my walls? Yeah, that guy will probably die from hypothermia, come across my mighty guard, have to find the damn key, and posses hundreds of injuries trying to climb my walls before he finally succeeds.

He'll have to go to hell first before he comes near my damn heart or even my walls.

"Why is our best fighter looking so mad?" I looked up to see Frank, the one who is in charge of the bar.

Frank Jones was a forty-eight year old man who was a retired gang leader of Rebeus W4. His wife died because of cancer and so he decided to serve here at the Rebeus main base which Richard offered.

I gave him a smile,"My dad's being a big assh-le again so I decided to come here early and have a few drinks." I said, a cold laugh bubbling in me.

Frank is the father that I wished I had instead. He was mostly the first person who warmed up to me ever since I entered the ring three years ago.

"Something to do with the evil protagonist?" He asked, handing me my favorite appletini.

I sighed,"You know things so well, Apparently dad said I became a big spoiled brat since she passed away and mentioned that bitch name in the same sentence so I got mad and he got even more mad then you could guess what happened there." I shrugged, sipping on my drink.

He patted my hair,"All will be well someday darling." He said, an encouraging smile plastered on his face.

I let out another sigh,"I wish you were my dad instead," I said, spinning the glass that held my drink.

"I wished that too but sadly, our wish aren't always granted," He agreed, sincerity in his eyes.

I was about to reply when an arm was snaked around my waist. I followed the arm to see it was own by none other than, Alexander Jones.

Yep, the one and only son of Frank. Honestly, At first I never knew he was related to Frank because the easiest and simplest way to describe Alex is a man whore and Frank is kind while his son is the complete opposite and he doesn't know the word 'no' or rejection.

Alexander has golden blonde hair and dark eyes. Girls want to date him, fuck him, and they absolutely adore him. He is the one in charge of the money that are being bet by the people—like a treasurer.

"How's my sweetheart doing? I missed you,"Alex said, his pouty lips on display.

I took his arm and smiled at him sweetly before twisting it so fast that he muttered a series of 'ow'

"I was having a fine conversation with Frank here until some guy decided to wrap his filthy arms on my waist." I answered, still holding twisting his arm.

"Ow—I'm sorry sweetheart! Ow! Okay! According to the queen's rule book, R416 that he who thy considered unworthy shall not have a privilege to touch, flirt, nor breathe the same air with the queen," He memorized.

I smirked before letting him go, you see as my reputation here at the Rebeus is growing. Many people had never seen me bring a guy around here, not even my four idiot bestfriends.

They classify me as merciless, cold, and heartless. Although the last one is kinda overrated because I'd obviously be dead if I have no heart but you see my point.

Now, Alexander here has been trying to get into my v-gina and flirt at me or touch me at the least expected times ever since he met me three years ago.

As you know, I have no intentions of having a boyfriend so one time, I got so annoyed that I threw a punch at Alexander in the face and ended up making the queen's rulebook.

I'm not kidding, we made a pink scrapbook with glitters and shit with all the rules and not touching me is one of them, I gave it Alexander for him to memorized each and one of them.

"Good boy,"I smirked, amused at his face.

"Stupid rulebook,"He mumbled, stretching his arm.

"What was that?" I asked innocently, cupping my ears.

"Oh nothing! I was just asking if you're made of grapes because daamn, you're fine as wine." He said, winking at me.

Did I forgot to mention how he uses his charms with a pick up line?

He's freaking obsessed with it.

"Your smile lit up the room, so I just had to come over,"

"Are you flappy bird? because I'd love to tap you all night long."

"You're like pringles once I pop you, I can't stop you."

"The CIA wants to steal my d-ck so can I hide it inside you?"

"Roses are black, violets are red, what is it going to take, to get you to my bed?"

"Alexander Jones! Where the hell did you get all those shitty pick up lines?!" Frank exclaimed, looking horrified at his son.

I bursted out laughing,"I think he was using his d-ck's brain and not his actual brain." I commented, still giggling.

Alexander was about to retort when FredBear came in a hurry.

"Sorry to cut the party but your fight's been moved babe. Apparently boss wanted you to show off to his new visitors so you're gonna be the opening fight on the before the party  starts which is in an hour," Fredbear said, his eyes rolling.

I looked at the clock to see it was already seven p.m.

I stood up annoyed,"He knows how much I hate it when being informed in rush yet he still does it, I'm still fighting storm crusher right?" I growled out,

Fredbear nodded,"Yes and you'll have to attend the gathering party upstairs but it's going to be awesome because we'll be there." He winked playfully.

"Okay, well, I'll go change and start my warms ups." I said before finishing my drink in one gulp.

"Goodluck Ginger, don't kill anyone alright?" Frank said, half serious and joking.

I smirked darkly,"I'll try." I said before walking off with my hips swaying and chin held up high.

♡Author's note

Holà my queens!

I'm very happy that you have finally met the people who would also play a big part of Maxine's life.

anywho, school is starting in three weeks and im like hoping that time would really go slowly.

How about you guys? When does school start or end?

Thank you for reading and don't forget to vote. I love you!
♡ElaBearXx