Frost Saga Part 1

[Mickie]

Location
Mickie's House

8/25/2020

7:00p.m.

Its been weeks since Sigma's defeat. Peace has returned but at a high cost for Mickie. Mickie is standing on the back deck. She looks out over the back yard at the other houses in the neighborhood. She's standing there in her barefeet and dressed in her shorts and a Cincinnati Reds shirt. Her long brown hair pulled into a ponytail. The look of sadness on her face tells the story.

Mickie: The war is over...yet I can still see those android's. Sigma may be gone...but his shadow is still over me. I question...did we do the right thing? After all...This isn't our true home. Earth belongs to the human's...and the human's fear us. Maybe we should have left...years ago...go to live with our own people.

Mickie looks down at the ground. She shakes her head.

Mickie: Ah. Who am I kidding? Of course we did the right thing. We had no choice but to go to war. Sigma was not going away...and he wasn't gonna stop. Rather the human's like us or not...this is our home. And this will always be home to me.

Mickie runs her fingers through her hair as she looks down at her own feet. Her mind racing as it seems a million questions with no answers is running through her mind. After a few moments. She looks out over the backyard. The old man and woman in the house across from her is in their back yard with their grandkids. The old couple watches the kids play. Even this isn't enough to make Mickie smile. But she feels good in her heart. A warm feeling. Even though Mickie and the Saiyan's got no thank you's from the human's. They would fight again. And again...And even again.

Mickie: We made the right choice.

There's 3 kids in the back yard playing. Mickie watches them play. The kids take a moment to smile and wave at Mickie. Mickie waves back. The kids go back to playing. Mickie stands on the back deck and she looks out over the yard. She looks around her neighborhood at the other houses. A young girl plays with a dog in her yard a few houses down.

Mickie: War comes with a price...the price of freedom is never free...Simply put...war is Hell...and War...War never changes.

Katie and Victoria are in the living room. They look out the back door at Mickie.

Victoria: Is she still out there?

Katie: Yeah. I hate seeing her so sad like this. I just wish there was something we could do for her.

Victoria: I know...I...just...still can't believe what happened.

Katie: I know. I can't believe he's gone either.

Victoria: Sebastian was a good guy. Always treated Mickie right. Was a perfect gentleman.

Katie: Makes you wonder why bad things like that happen to good people.

Victoria: I know...so young.

Katie: Where's Trish?

Victoria: Down in her lab. Where else?

Katie: Hm...Should have known.

Suddenly the back door opens and Mickie walks in. She closes the door back. Mickie flops on the sofa.

Katie: I'm gonna talk to her.

Victoria: I'm gonna finish cooking dinner.

Katie and Victoria have been working on cooking up some tacos and nacho's and cheese. Katie walks to Mickie.

Katie: Hi Mickie.

Mickie sits back and she changes the tv to the Reds baseball game. The game is just starting. The Reds are on the road against the Cubs.

Mickie looks at Katie.

Mickie: Hi.

Katie sits by her.

Katie: Mickie. I know you love baseball and I know you want to watch the game...but we need to talk.

Mickie: What about?

Katie: You've been silent for weeks. I know your hurting but...this isn't like you. You didn't even fall silent when we lost dad.

Katie mutes the tv.

Katie: Mickie. Talk to me.

Mickie: Oh Katie. Can't it wait until the game is over?

Katie: No we need to talk now. What all is bothering you?

Mickie: Alot.

Katie: Like what? Talk to me so I can help you.

Mickie: I don't know Katie...I'm just...too depressed to talk.

Katie: Mickie. The kids are starting to notice how different you've been recently. And they need their mommy.

Mickie: I know...I know. I just...I don't know.

Katie: Come on Mickie.

Mickie: Katie I know you don't understand...but...this is a hard blow for me. Last time we all took a hard hit. Trevor lost his girl. We lost our dad. Tori and Trish lost their mom. I just lost my husband. This is...hard for me. And I'm...very depressed right now...I've never hurt so bad. I'd rather take a rough beating. And...well. The pain is getting worse.

Katie: Worse? What do you mean? Like how?

Mickie: I feel like I'm falling into deep darkness.

Katie looks confused.

Katie: Hm.

Mickie: I'm so scared. What are we gonna do? We have no money coming in now.

Katie: Oh honey. We'll figure something out.

Mickie: Do you...do you think we could go back to the store? I mean. We could go back to unloading trucks and stocking shelves.

Katie: We could give it a try. I'm sure they would take us back. I mean. We were two of their best.

Mickie: I got 4 kids to take care of now.

Katie: I know. We'll take care of them. Don't worry sweetie.

Katie puts her arms around Mickie and she gives her a kiss on the cheek.

Mickie: But it won't be enough. We're gonna need more.

Katie: Maybe we can get Tori on at the store too.

Mickie: Think it will be enough?

Katie: With the 3 of us I think it will be more than enough. Trish can be our babysitter.

Mickie: Yeah. Yeah. That...should work.

Katie: Okay sweetie. Just sit here and enjoy your game.

Katie turns the sound back on and she gets up. Mickie props her feet up on the coffee table and she watches the Reds.

Announcer: And now stepping up to bat for the Reds is slugger Drew McMahon. Its the top of the 3rd. 1 out and 2 men on base. The Cubs lead 2-0. This is a big chance for the Reds.

Announcer 2: Drew is one of the biggest sluggers for the Reds since the days of Ken Griffey Jr.

Announcer: Reds fans love him. He's hit 52 hom runs on the season and he's a big reason why the Reds are 2nd in the division.

Announcer 2: The Reds are just fine when it comes to offense. Their bats are on fire and they have no problem putting up points on the board. They really need to focus more on defense and maybe bring some speed. Not only that but get some good pitching. Maybe pick up a new starting pitcher and try to fix up the bull pen a bit.

Announcer: The Reds bull pen has been a mess all season.

The pitcher pitches a high fast ball. Drew swings for the long ball but its a swing and a miss.

Crowd: Ohh!

Announcer: Oh and Drew wanted that one. The ball got away from Greg Allen. Drew loves that pitch high and inside.

Announcer 2: Yeah. If Drew makes contact there then that balls gone.

Katie and Victoria finish cooking dinner. They have tacos and nacho's and cheese for them and chicken nuggets and fries for the kids.

Announcer: Oh! And another high pitch and a swing and a miss. Drew wanted that one too.

Announcer 2: Yeah. Its almost like Greg Allen is taunting Drew by throwing high. Everyone know's Drew loves that high ball.

Rebecca walks into the kitchen.

Katie: Hi sweetie. Hungry?

Rebecca: Yes.

Rebecca looks at Mickie.

Rebecca: Aunty Katie...what's wrong with mommy? She looks so sad.

Katie: Aw sweetie. She's...having problems right now. She'll get better.

Rebecca: You promise?

Katie: Of course sweetie.

Rebecca smiles and she sits at the table. Katie gives her some food. Angel comes into the room as well. Katie gives her some food as well. Victoria comes into the room with Madison and Sabrina.

Victoria: Alright. Time for these little rug rats to be put in the play pen.

Victoria puts them in the play pen and Katie gives them some food.

Announcer: And its a full count. 3-2.

Announcer 2: Drew is a careful batter. He never swings at a pitch out of the zone.

Announcer: Its rare. That's for sure.

Greg Allen throws in a high curve ball. Drew swings and he makes sweet contact. The ball flies high and deep. The outfielders move back.

Announcer 2: Oh! Drew McMahon with great contact!

Announcer: Its high! Its deep! Oh my! That baby is outta here! Its gone!

Announcer 2: And just like that. The Reds take the lead over the Cubs 3-2.

Katie takes some Tacos and nachos and cheese to Mickie.

Katie: Here you go Mickie.

Mickie takes the food and she begins to eat. Katie and Victoria sit at the table.

Victoria: Angel sweetie. Be careful. Don't stuff too much in your mouth. You might get choked.

Trish comes upstairs and she gets some food and she sits at the table.

[Trevor Belmont]

Trevor looks out the big window in his living room he's sipping on a glass of whiskey he brought over from the Belmont's Mansion, its good stuff. smooth but with that good warming feeling. he has the Reds game on but isn't paying much attention to it, he watches the humans around him playing or just carrying on with life, they too are trying to pick the pieces up. they dont want help from the saiyans but they're gonna get it anyway.

Trevor steps out with the drink he's in an A7X t-shirt that's just tight enough to show his body off a bit and dark blue basketball shorts, its a hot august day baseball season has gone well for the Reds right now but some people are already looking forward to football some kids are tossing around the pigskin one kid throws it but misses his target the ball heads right for Trevor as he brings the drink up to his lips he sticks a hand out and one handed catches the ball the kids look on mouths agape.

kid: DUDE!

Trevor: Go long kid!

Trevor throws the ball as the kid runs back it drops right in his hands.

Trevor: maybe I shoulda been a Quarterback... heh heh.

kid 2: wow that dudes got an arm

kid: c'mon lets go its almost dinner time

the kids run off

*trevor's tummy rumbles*

Trevor: Oh botheration... speaking of dinner. Argh ill just order a pizza.

Trevor pulls out his smartphone and dials Pizza Hut a bit later the delivery man arrives with three boxes of meat lovers pizza

Trevor pays and tips the man for getting there in a hurry he sits on his porch eating pizza as the sun starts to set bathing the area in an orange hue.

Trish steps out of the house to get some air she waves at Trevor, Trevor waves back Trish walks up to his porch she sits on the chair next to him.

Trevor: Well, look who crawled out of the basement.

Trish: the atmosphere at home is still pretty heavy, i needed some air..

Trevor: Well, unlike with Hunter and Christy, I'm here for you guys i wont run. I'm right here.

Trish: It's Mickie who's hurting the most, I've never seen her like this.

Trevor: in just a few short years she's lost so much, she needs time to process it, she was still getting over her parents when Sebastian..

Trevor looks down

Trevor: When I let Sebastian die..

Trish: its not your fault

Trevor: yes it is I let Sigma take Sebastian i couldn't help him. that's why I turned over the role of leader to Mickie, im not fit to lead.

Trish: Trev..

Trevor: Anyway, you guys gonna be alright? Anyone over there bringing any money in?

Trish: Not right now, but Mickie and the others are gonna try to get their old jobs back.

Trevor: I got more than enough to help out they dont need to work some grunt job.

Trish: I think it'll be good for Mickie, in a weird way... might get her mind off things ya know? Also we can't rely on you forever Mickie wont stand for it she's gonna earn her own way.

Trevor: I can help watch the kids at the very least, when they're working.

Trish: That, im sure she wont argue with.

later Trish and Trevor part ways Trevor is in night clothes he lays in bed and appears lost in his thoughts... all alone.

[Mickie]

Location
Mickie's House

8/25/2020

11:00p.m.

Mickie has been trying her best to be there for her kids. But the pain in her heart is getting the better of her. The depression is overwhelming. Mickie has just put Sabrina and Madison in the nursery. Mickie gives Madison a kiss and then she gives Sabrina a kiss.

Mickie: Good night my little ones. Mommy loves you.

Mickie leaves the nursery. Mickie is dressed in her night clothes. There's a little night light in the nursery. Mickie walks down the hall and she looks in Angel's room. Mickie crosses her arms and she smiles. Angel is sitting in the floor playing with her toys.

Mickie: Angel sweetie. Why are you still up?

Angel: Aw. I'm a big girl now mommy. Can't I stay up longer?

Mickie: You may not be a baby any more but your still a child. And little girls shouldn't stay up late.

Angel: Why? Its not gonna hurt me is it?

Mickie: Well no. But you still shouldn't stay up late. After all. Everyone else is going to bed.

Mickie walks into the room.

Mickie: Now pick up your toys.

Angel: Aw mommy.

Mickie: Angel...pick up your toys for mommy.

Angel looks at Mickie. Even as a young child. She notices her mother has been very different since the war with Sigma. Angel can see the sadness in Mickie's eyes. The hurt she's been trying to hide from everyone.

Angel: Okay mommy.

Mickie: That's a good girl.

Angel picks up her toys and she puts them in her toy box.

Mickie: Now come on. Get in bed.

Mickie holds her hand out. Angel takes it and she gets up. Mickie walks her to her bed. Mickie picks her up and she puts her in bed and she covers her up. Angel takes Mickie's hand.

Angel: Mommy...are you okay?

Mickie: Well...sweetie. Mommy's having problems right now...but...I'll be okay.

Angel: Really? Are you sure?

Mickie: Yes. I promise. Everything's gonna be okay.

Angel: Mommy. I don't want you to leave us here anymore.

Mickie looks confused.

Mickie: What do you mean sweetie?

Angel: Well. When you all left to fight that android. We stayed with Trish...And everyone came home but...daddy didn't.

Mickie: I know. But...I know you don't understand...but these things happen sometimes.

Angel: Why did you go and fight anyway?

Mickie: Angel...sometimes we have to fight for what we believe in. Those androids were a threat to us. We have the freedom we have because we fight wars against evil. And the price of freedom is never free. I know you don't understand right now...but you will someday.

Angel: Okay.

Mickie: Now get some rest. And don't worry. Everything's gonna be okay.

Mickie gives Angel a kiss.

Mickie: Mommy loves you.

Angel: I love you too.

Mickie leaves the room and she turns the light out. Mickie closes the door half way. She walks down the hall to Rebecca's room. Mickie's been staying up late. Not being able to rest at night. As anxiety attacks at night. Mickie can already feel it attacking. Mickie walks into the room. Rebecca is already in bed. Mickie checks on her. Rebecca raises up and she looks at Mickie.

Rebecca: Hi mommy.

Mickie: Oh...your still up too.

Rebecca: Yeah.

Mickie: Why?

Rebecca: I'm worried about you.

Mickie: Aw...how come?

Rebecca: You've been so sad since you fought that android.

Mickie: Well...truth is mommy's been really sad.

Rebecca: I noticed. Is it because of what happened to daddy?

Mickie: Oh. Smart girl.

Mickie walks to Rebecca.

Mickie: Yeah. I loved him very much. I'm...having a very hard time dealing with it. First I lost my dad...then my husband.

Rebecca: I'm sorry mommy. I don't like seeing you so sad.

Mickie: I'll get better. It might take alittle bit for my heart to heal...but I'll get better.

Rebecca: I miss daddy too.

Mickie: But I promise sweetie. I'm gonna take good care of you.

Mickie gives Rebecca a kiss.

Mickie: Now. Get some rest sweetie. Mommy and Aunty Katie have to go out and try to get jobs.

Rebecca smiles. She looks at her stuffed teddy bear that Mickie gave her. Rebecca then looks at Mickie.

Rebecca: Mommy. You've been having trouble resting.

Rebecca holds up her teddy bear to Mickie.

Rebecca: Here. You can take my teddy bear to bed. He'll keep you company.

Mickie takes the bear and she looks at it. She gets emotional.

Mickie: But sweetie...this is your favorite toy.

Rebecca: I know...but tonight...you need him more.

Mickie: Oh sweetie...thank you.

Rebecca smiles and she holds her arms out for a hug. Mickie embraces her.

Rebecca: I love you mommy.

Mickie gives Rebecca kiss.

Mickie: I love you too.

Mickie stands up. Rebecca lays down. Mickie leaves the room and she walks down the hall to her room. She closes the door and she sits on the bed and she looks at the stuffed teddy bear.

Mickie: Well. Maybe it will help me.

Mickie lays down and she covers up in her sheet. She holds the teddy bear close to her. Mickie leaves her lamp on to keep alittle light in the room.

Trish is downstairs in her lab. She's looking at a large computer. She has a controller in her hand. It appears she's playing a video game. As the computer shows a view of outer space. Trish has actually built a droid that she has launched into space. She's able to control it with the controller she has...so she is actually exploring the galaxy from her lab.

Trish: Hm. I'm starting to get into unexplored territory. This is getting interesting. There's some planets around too.

Suddenly the droid shakes like its been struck by something.

Trish: Oh come on. No no no.

The droid seems to be okay.

Trish: Good. It seems to be fine.

Suddenly the droid shakes again and this time the camera goes out.

Trish: Oh no. I hope I didn't just lose my droid. I'll check back in with it later.

Suddenly an sos distress call comes in. Trish looks a bit confused.

Trish: Wait...what? It seems...someone or something is trying to contact me. It seems to be an sos distress call. And from the location...its coming from that unexplored area my droid is in. I got to try to get control of it again. Someone might be in trouble out there.