Frankie's Flower

Have you ever heard of second chances? Well this is mine. Who am I? Simply someone who wants to see if she could be better than she was before. Somebody worth living for.

[bluoktoberfest]

He lunged after her, not willing to let her get away. It was only after he grabbed her, hand grasping painfully on her forearm and pulling her close, that he had to concede this wasn’t some hallucination. If it were not for the pain of his arrival, or the tired little pains of walking all day, even the bump from moments before, he might think this is all a dream. For he had killed this girl in front of him. He made sure she hadn’t been able to come back.

"What are you doing here?! Are you some doppelganger, to fill some need- explain yourself!" He pulled her out of foot traffic as he spoke, to a little alcove between shops. 

[theflowerjasmine]

Jasmine screamed when he grabbed her, to frightened and in shock to give up a good fight. Her eyes filled with tears and she was truly convinced that this was it....

"I...I don't," she suddenly had trouble breathing, P-please let go of me," her hand gripped onto his put pulled away just as quickly to hide her ring, "This isn't Rapture Andrew...this is a different life!"

[theflowerjasmine]

To dance or not to dance

[slayer-of-giants]

Yeah! To be honest I really only like doing the leaps in ballet. The whole on point thing always takes me a minute to get used to. You have a particular song in mind already? It should be something kinda swingy, that’ll work for jazz and tap.

[theflowerjasmine]

After all that had happened, I believe a ballet would be too somber. Something upbeat and that will get them on their feet will help their spirits. How about we write our own?

[bluoktoberfest]

He had been watching the clouds move past this city, trying to figure out how to approach this. He wasn’t getting off this floating vigilante city anytime soon, he needed to integrate. But ho-

He was broken from his plotting by the blond barreling into him. He staggered, not expecting her sudden entrance. Before he could even form an opinion on the stumble, he saw her.

"Mary-Catherine. You- I dealt with you. What are you even doing here-“ 

[theflowerjasmine]

It took a moment for Jasmine to catch her footing, and when the person she ran into came into her view, her eyes widened, her entire body freezing in fear, "A-Andrew...." her voice shook, barely able to garner the ability to speak. 

This couldn't be happening. Why now? After all this time, why now.

She stumbled backward, "Stay away from me!"

[theflowerjasmine]

To dance or not to dance

[slayer-of-giants]

Sounds like it’s worth a shot! So what would you want to do then? Tap, Jazz, ballet?  A combination? Any singing involved?

[theflowerjasmine]

How about...all of the above? -laughs and shakes her head- Really we should keep it upbeat so probably some tap and jazz,. The possibilities are endless.

[theflowerjasmine]

Jasmine was running late, having assured Frank that she would be home nearly half an hour ago. He was so much more worried about her since the attack on the casino, her feet moving as fast as they could. Rounding a corner, she ran into someone hard enough to nearly knock her off her feet, "I am so sorry! My head isn't on straight."

[kn0wy0u]

[theflowerjasmine]

To dance or not to dance

[slayer-of-giants]

Yeah! How great it’d be to perform again. I miss rehearsal, even hell week! Now that’s sayin somethin. And to be in a show with you would be awesome! Do you think Sander would take you up on that, though? 

[theflowerjasmine]

Sander, I believe would at least be willing to see what we can offer. While my skills never impressed him all that much before, I don't see what harm can come from coming up with something unique that only you and i can provide.

[theflowerjasmine]

To dance or not to dance

[slayer-of-giants]

Yeah! I met him recently…though I probably freaked him out. I guess there is a thing as too much enthusiasm. But, who knows, maybe I made a decent impression. Maybe we could end up in a show together!

[theflowerjasmine]

Oh yes, I forgot how big of a fan you were of his. Tell you what. The next time I speak to him, I'll present us as a package deal. Perhaps you and I can come up with our own little how, darling. Minus the stripping, of course

[theflowerjasmine]

To dance or not to dance

[slayer-of-giants]

Well let’s see… what kinds of dance do you know? I’m sure there’s a troupe somewhere in this god-forsaken city. I could help you with auditions or something too. 

[theflowerjasmine]

I'm verse with nearly everything. Tap...ballet...jazz -she purses her lips- I suppose I could...talk to Sander.

[theflowerjasmine]

To dance or not to dance

[frankie-fontaine-deactivated201]

Love. Not sure if its any way safe to be doin’ in a time like this. At least not till everythin’ dies down. Can’t be losin’ my bride to be.

[theflowerjasmine]

I'm tired of sitting around. I need to do something. And dancing is what I love to do.

[theflowerjasmine]

To dance or not to dance

[slayer-of-giants]

If you feel like it’s what you need to do, I’ll support you. You’re my friend. But as your friend I should tell you it’s not your only option. Look at me, I’m just serving drinks! And I have to tell you, it’s better. I may still get drunks flirtin with me, but I have the power to say no to them. I don’t need to take anything off for someone I don;t want to. I know it must seem like there’s nothing else for you, but that’s why I’m here. I’ll help you find that other thing!

[theflowerjasmine]

Dancing is what I do, regardless of whether it's taking my clothes off or not. Help me find something that I can use that for...though I really am not all that interested in teaching. I would be horrible at it.

[theflowerjasmine]

To dance or not to dance

[slayer-of-giants]

Well, I guess that’s somethin only you can decide, but honestly I think you could do better. I know all to well about some of the people you have to deal with in that business. No one should be treated like an object.

[theflowerjasmine]

But what's it matter if it's what I do best, Jimmy? I can handle the other people, besides, Frankie is there. No one can hurt me.

[theflowerjasmine]

To dance or not to dance

that...I suppose is the question

[firstladyofcolumbia]

The Search within the Chaos // Jack, Fontaine, Jasmine

[frankie-fontaine-deactivated201]

When Fontaine grabbed him at the collar, Jack seized him by the wrist in reflex, feeling a jolt of defensiveness. But he softened easily when the man ordered him to rendezvous later … and Jack just gave him a hard look that was noncommittal. Neither a yes or a no.

He stepped forward, eyes already alight with that predatory instinct to watch for foes among the masses. Then Jasmine leaped to him, and Jack caught her with a surprised gasp.

Please…please be safe…I can’t lose you.

His arms wrapped around her firmly but he released her also, trying to communicate haste. The sentiment shocked him into worry more than it warmed him; Jack wanted her out of the building now. He was more worried about her safety than his.

"I’ll be right here. Right behind you. Just hurry."

Suddenly he shouted; “GET OUT OF THE FUCKING WAY!”

And to get things moving, he shot a bolt of lightning straight toward the door to clear a path. One person got caught in the static and fell to the floor, seizing. It did good to part the people, causing even more screams, but the open path wouldn’t last long.

His hand clasped hard around hers. Possibly too hard. But he needed to hurry. They needed to hurry. Running through the chaotic crowds of bloodied victims and rallying enemies, both Frank and Jasmine were coming up close to their apartment building. Fortunately for them, it had been placed quite close to Sinclair’s new casino. Or what was left of his casino. 

As they turned down the alleyway, Frank looked around him making sure a fellow or two wouldn’t follow them inside. Once the coast was clear, he opened the apartment building up, ushering Jasmine inside. His hand found the small of her back.

"Fuck!"

As soon as he heard the door shut behind him, he let out a animalistic roar. Anger and adrenaline were coursing through his blood. His anger mostly stemmed from the fact he almost lost his fiancee to an unknown group of psychos. 

Turning back to stare at the frightened Jasmine, he sighed. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done that. Habits.” All he could manage was a shrug. In a time like this, Jasmine would most likely find out who the true Fontaine was. Could it ruin everything?

[theflowerjasmine]

The sounds of the chaos soon enough broke the small bubble that Jasmine had formed around herself. Screams of pain and anger, bodies falling all around her. The pull of her body jolted her and she could only allow her feet to move, sight of Jack soon gone enough.

Frankie had gotten her outside and they were moving at a fast pace towards their home. While the scene was no longer in her sight, the sounds didn't leave her. It was as if she was still standing in the middle of the casino.

Before she knew it, they were in the one place she truly felt safe, but it diminished at the sound that came from Frankie and she shrank away from him, her eyes widened in fear, not just by his behavior but what had actually just happened.

[anewmoonrising]

[firstladyofcolumbia]

The Search within the Chaos // Jack, Fontaine, Jasmine

[frankie-fontaine-deactivated201]

The man who had been previously holding Jasmine returned at full force. Sending a left punch to his jaw again, he saw a few teeth fly outwards. Frankie could feel blood splatter across his face and clothing. “I..uh…hold on a second Jas.” Leaning forward, he examined the poor bastard on the ground. Out like a lightbulb. As he tapped the guy with his foot, Frankie watched as blood spilled from his mouth. That punch was a good one. A smile crossed his lips. 

But Jasmine’s whimpering made him snap out of his old behavior of constant violence and fighting. Turning back to her, he wiped the blood from his face. “Yeah..uh we will. Jack is..” And before he could answer, the son of a bitch was right behind them. 

Grabbing Jasmine’s hand, he nodded to Jack’s idea of getting her out of the building. It was the only option at this point. But before running towards the closest exit with Jas, Frankie grabbed the collar of Jack. 

"Come to our place afterwards. We need to talk." Frank’s face was deadly serious and almost frightening. But he loosened his jaw as he noticed Jasmine’s worried look on her face. "Plus I think Jasmine will want to know you survived. Got it?" Frank wouldn’t take no for an answer.

Turning back towards the exit, he stared down at the sweaty blonde. “Let’s get you out of here. Now.”

[theflowerjasmine]

The fact that her new fiancee was practically splattered with blood did little to easy Jasmine's mind. The sight of Jack helped only slightly, but the murderous glint in his eyes cause her to unintentionally cower slightly away in fear. Her mind was reeling, she didn't know this...but the two most important men in her life seemed right at home amidst the chaos.

Jasmine was more than grateful when at Frank's invitation but still confused all at the same time. Surely he didn't think tonight of all nights was going to be a good time to inform Jack that his mother was marrying the man he wanted dead.

She still couldn't speak, lost for words she merely nodded her head and just as Franke was pulling at her, Jasmine finally spoke, "Wait!" she pulled from his grasp and threw her arms around Jack, "Please...please be safe...I can't lose you," the break in her voice made her tone soft and had Jack even heard her, she didn't know.

[dangerous-muse]