Gemma:

⚠️ Contains Violence ⚠️

I look over at Nikolai and Julian.

"Can I please go see Cian?" I ask.

"No."

"He'll be fine Principessa. You'll see."

If only we could have went back in time. So I could see my brother because he wouldn't be fine.

Not at all.

The announcer starts to talk about the next fight.

"Austin "Maverick" Balisemo"

The crowd is still split even down the middle. Several are booing while several are cheering.

Music is blaring loud as hell.

Out walks a fucking beast. Like an actual beast. He's huge. Like bigger than Valley huge! I watch as he steps into the ring.

The music cuts off and quickly changes.

"Ladies and Gentlemen! The undefeated underground fighter. Crazy fucker is still in high school...." He pauses.

The blood drains from my face. Please don't say his name. Please don't say his damn name. The crowd is going nuts. Like literally going nuts for this undefeated fighter.

"Lucian The fucking Devil Rossi!" He screams.

That has to be a different Lucian.

A different bloodline of Rossi.

A total different person.

It can't be my Lucian.

"Step inside!, see the Devil in I. Too many times we've let it come to this. Step inside, see the Devil in I. You'll realize I'm not your Devil anymore."

Out walks Cian with Renzo and Matteo right behind him. My face is that of sheer terror. I have no clue why I have this feeling. But I have this horrible feeling. I grab Jul's arm because it is the closest to me. Pulling on his arm has now gotten his attention. He bend over so he could hear me.

"What's the black towel mean?" I ask.

"It's for when Renzo or Matteo think they need a break. Normally after two minutes or so the ref will separate them. Each will go to their own areas." He states.

"So? What if they use the towel before the two minutes is up?" I ask.

"It has to be bad. Real bad for them to use it. But, each opponent can use it once in the fight. Just once." He explains.

"What about the white one?" I ask again.

"The white one is for ending the fight. When you fear for their life. Or want the fight to end period. We're the only ones who can throw it in." He finishes his explanation.

"So? I could throw in that towel?" I finally ask.

"Yes. Any of his siblings can throw that towel in. Either one actually." He answers.

Okay, so if he looks to bad in shape; I can make that call.

I don't know why I still can not shake this feeling.

Lucian scans the crowd and where I'm sandwiched in between Nikolai and Julian. Valley and Gianni are slightly in front of me; blocking my small frame. He doesn't even spot me.

Thank whomever and their lucky stars for having me blocked!

The music slowly turns off and the guy is explaining whatever to the both of them.

"Fight!"

I watch as both of them charge at each other. All I could possibly do is shut my eyes. I couldn't bare to see a collision happen. I hear grunts and some body part hitting flesh. I peek my eyes open to see my brother on top of this Aiden guy. Hammering his fist into his face.

How did he take that huge Hulk down?

I don't know. You closed our eyes idiot.

Two minutes is finally up and they go to their respective areas. I watch as Matteo is cleaning a cut on his eye. Renzo is telling him what to do. Lucian is just nodding his head. They are summoned to head back up and fight again. Aldo is on the attack and all Lucian can do is defend himself. Hulking Aly connects his fist finally to Cian's jaw. I watch as my brother is dizzy, wobbling on his feet.

I move in front of my brothers and start to scream. I can't be a coward forever. Can I?

"Lucian! Move! Fucking move damnit!"

Lucian hears my voice and our eyes connect.

"Move Bub! Move."

Lucian isn't moving out of his opponent's way. Alex's foot connects to the side of his face. I watch in horror as Lucian goes down.

Hard.

Axle has his fist pounding into Lucian's face.

"Hit him Cian! Hit him. Do something!" I scream.

Still Lucian doesn't defend himself. The whole time Lucian's eyes are on me. I look at Matteo who's shouting and cussing and Renzo who is yelling at Lucian to do something.

I noticed both towels. Why haven't they grabbed one of them yet? Before I could think my body moves on it's own accord.

I run as my brothers are screaming at me. I quickly grab the towel and start to wave it in the air. The ref notices as I throw the thin piece of cloth in the ring. Renzo is the first inside; with me tailing behind him. Renzo throws the Amelia guy off my brother. I quickly slide on my knees and collide into Cian.

"Come on Cian. Stay awake bub! Please!" I whisper.

Matteo grabs Lucian from my hold and walks him to his corner. Renzo finally comes back over to me. I'm still on my knees. I haven't moved an inch. Renzo picks me up and carries me next to Lucian.

"Five minutes!"

What towel did I throw in?!

I notice the black towel in the center of the ring.

Not the white one.

Fuck!

Matteo is fixing Lucian's face and his cuts. Renzo is trying to talk to Lucian but he isn't listening. His eyes are on me still. I shove Renzo out of the way and Matteo steps to the side of Lucian, avoiding being hit by me.

I squat down in front of Lucian.

"Bub! Listen to me. Please." I beg.

Lucian nods his head.

"Whatever you are thinking right now. Or back there. Stop. I forgive you. I always have and I always will. Please stop beating yourself up. You done so well in the beginning. I know what you are doing when you spotted me. You're taking a beating that you think you deserve because of me. Listen. And listen to every word I say. I forgive you Lucian. It wasn't your fault. It was my choice. And I would do it all again if I had to. Because you are my brother. My best friend. I love you Cian. Please don't give up. Go back out there and bash his face in."

Lucian quickly pulls me into a hug. I recover quickly and hug him just as hard. Tears in my eyes I gently place a kiss to his forehead. He lowers his head on my shoulder.

"Don't give up. Not now not ever. I'm always beside you."

He nods his head in my shoulder.

"I love you too Gems. I love you too."

We finally part way and when the ref motioned for the guys to come back up. I hop back out of the ring. However, I head back to where I was originally, where I stood at for all my brothers tonight. I stand front and center outside the ring. In between Matteo and Renzo.

"What are." Renzo didn't finish his question or statement.

"I am not going back over there." I answer without letting Ren finish talking.

"..." Matteo couldn't even talk.

"He needs me by his side. I'm not leaving this spot." I tell both my brothers.

"Fight."

"Come on Cian!" I yell.

I'll be his own personal cheerleader. Even if I can't cheer for my life. His support team. His annoying sister. I don't care but I will always be right beside my brother.

Archer man goes to swing on Cian but he ducks just in time. When Cian pops back up; he swings with all his might. His fist connecting to Aaron's temple. Anton stumbles back and Lucian's foot connects to his jaw.

Where is Lucian's strength coming from?

I have not an idea.

How is he fighting this oversized bear?

Again I don't even have a clue.

Just when I think Lucian is winning this fight. Aiden has him in a hold.

How the hell?

"Come on Lucian. Break free!" Matteo yells.

"Fuck!" Renzo screams.

I can hear all our brothers in the front row cussing and screaming.

"Bub! Lift your elbow! Hit him in the gut! Come on! I believe in you!" I scream.

I watch as Lucian lifts his elbow and hammers it into Auto's ribs.

Well, at least he listened sort of.

The hold is loosened. Lucian leans forwards and slams his head backwards. Connecting his head into AT&T's chin.

"Fuck! I told him not to get hit too much in his head." Matteo grunts out.

"What?" I ask.

Stunned as hell at Matty's comment. What is wrong with Cian to not take anymore hits to the head?

"He's got a concussion. Too many blows will make it worse." Renzo comments.

Shit!

Fuck!

No!

Lucian from the head butt looks a little dazed.

Goddamn Lucian!

Antidote man recovers quickly while Lucian hasn't.

Shit!

Antman spears Lucian to the ground and I watch as his head bounces like a ball on a basketball court.

Fuck!

The ref blows his stupid whistle which means it's been two minutes. I don't even let my brothers make it in the ring before me. I stumble and trip on my side. I slide again and stopdirectly beside Lucian. He is awake which surprises the hell out of me.

"Do you need to throw in the towel?" I ask.

"No." He grunts.

"You can't take anymore hits to the head Lucian." I growl out.

When did I turn into a dog.?!

"I'm fine Gems." He whispers.

Renzo comes and helps him back up while Matteo lifts me off the ground. We make it back to his side of the ring again.

"You have to have your sister beside you? What a bitch." Annoying breathing weasel says as he chuckles.

I shoot this scary fucker a death glare. I glance next to me and see Lucian has done the same. Fire is storming in his eyes.

"You can talk shit all you want about me but don't ever let my sister come out your lips again." Lucian snarls.

The maniac starts to laughs.

Bloody laughs

"Did I push a button?" He questions.

"Ignore him Cian. You got this. Don't let that ass get in your head. And for the love of Lucifer. Protect your skull damn it." I say as I shove Lucian.

"Okay. I love you too Gems." He grumbles.

"Win or lose Lucian. No matter what you'll always be a winner in my eyes. You'll always be a hero in mine. Just remember that." I whisper out to him.

He nods his head. The same fire is still dancing in his eyes. The ref motions for both guys to come back up. I kiss Bub's cheek and slide under the ropes and stand in my spot again.

"Fight!"

Lucian didn't give the Arrow time to even move. He lungs forward and punches Andy in the stomach. When he leans forward Lucian brings his knee with so much force against that guy's face. You hear his nose crunch. Seconds later I see him spit a tooth out.

Not so cute now mister buff man.

Lucian still doesn't give him time to recover. He does a jab, jab, hook, and jab combination. When this opponent goes against the ropes. Lucian begins his assault again. His fists are landing on both of his sides. Left and right. Nonstop.

When the giant slouches over, Lucian delivered a hellacious haymaker upper cut to the guy's chin. I watch as the guy's eyes rolled into the back of his skull.

I wander if he can see his brain.?!

"Winner Lucian Rossi. Still undefeated. Knock out. Nine minutes and twenty-three seconds."

I fist bump the air and run into the ring. Matteo and Renzo are right behind me. I watch as Lucian stumbles and begins to fall. I maneuver myself so when he starts to go down. I have his head against my body. Securely against my body.

I cushioned his fall.

More importantly.

I cushioned his head.

The air knocked out of my lungs with so much force. I still don't care. I couldn't see his face. But I knew he isn't moving. I don't know where my brothers are; all I know is I am screaming bloody fucking murder.

"Somebody! He needs medical attention now! Please!"

I see a tattooed hand that I loved so much come into my view.

Julian.

He rolls Lucian over as I keep my arm out next to my head. Julian rolls Lucian's head onto my waiting arm. His head is safe. Or so I thought.

It is in my sister instincts to protect my brother.

He needs me.

"He's unconscious!" Julian yells.

"Move! I need to get my board and neck brace through everyone." Matteo's voice rings out.

Gianni slides me out of the way. Making sure his head doesn't hit the mat.

I watch as dad, Julian, and Renzo roll Lucian on the backboard. Matteo then proceeds to put the neck brace on. Valley, Matty, Dad, Juls, and Ren lift the board and Lucian up. Lee Lee, Niko, Lonzo, and Maxi are outside the ring ready to grab ahold of the backboard and Cian. Gi helped me to my feet and I dart out of the ring. My brothers carry the board and Cian towards the door and when it opens; I spot the Ambulance. I run and fling the ambulance doors wide open. I don't care what anyone has to say.

I am riding with my brother.

They place the backboard with Cian onto the stretcher inside the ambulance. Matteo starts to hook machines up to our brother. I hear Valley shout at the driver to get the fuck out of his way. Niko said something to the other Medic. Juls pop in the back beside me.

"We'll be right behind you." Dad says with worry laced in his voice.

Dad slams the door shut and the ambulance begins to speed off. I look out the small door window and see both medics standing where the ambulance was.

Who the fuck is driving this boat?!

"Where we going? What hospital?" I ask.

"Ours." Julian mumbles out.

With in a minute our family cars are behind us. Each going way over the speed limit.

We pull up at a hospital and when I see the name I nearly shit my pants.

'Rossi Medical Center' stands in big ass hell letters.

We all get out and I watch as Valley climbs out the driver seat.

Valley?

Niko!

What the hell!?!?

I look at my brothers in complete horror and shock.

Matteo and a doctor begin to wheel Lucian away and are sprinting through the doors.

We wait and wait for what feels like hours. Finally, Matteo comes out with blood on his doctor's coat. He looked panicked in a way.

"Lucian..."

"He what?" I yelled.

I couldn't help it. I need to know how he is

"He was bleeding internally. His spleen was ruptured during the fight. We got the bleeding under control. We had to remove his spleen. A common cold will knock him down; when he wakes up...."

"What do you mean when he wakes up?!" Dad snarls.

Matteo throws his hands up in surrender like he's waving a flag.

"He's in a coma."

A/N:

Word Count: 2620

The sad chapter has arrived. I wanted to cry when I wrote this one.

Thoughts?

XoXo :)