Tammy’s POV:
Metallica had their entire hotel/casino closed for their announcement tonight. We had to give our name at the front door to even get in. I’m told that every gang in the country is going to be here. Which really isn’t a lot. There were probably 200-250 people here including significant others. Everyone is under strict orders to keep any conflicts with each other out of tonight's event. We weren’t allowed to say anything about what’s going on tonight either. They want to make that announcement, and if we did it would have resulted in cancellation of the transfer, so we kept out lips zipped.

“Don’t be giving Jimmy any bright ideas this time.” Shadz warned me once we got into the casino. “Who me? Never.” I said playing innocent. “Please, like I can’t come up with the shit myself.” Jimmy told him draping an arm across my shoulders. “Yea.” I agreed with him. “Fine. Don’t help Jimmy come up with any bright ideas.” he said. “And what are you going to do about it if I do big bad boss man?” I asked challenging him a little. “Don’t test me.” he warned trying to hold back his smile. “You’re no fun.” I pouted at him crossing my arms over my chest. “I agree.” Jimmy said mimicking my stance. “Just behave yourselves.” Shadz warned one last time with a chuckle. “Yes sir.” we saluted him.

We walked through the casino to join everyone that was there. We were getting dinner, and had free roam of the place. All the machines and tables were open to play, and drinks were flowing. “Big night tonight huh guys?” we heard James behind us. “Don’t know you tell us.” Jimmy said with a smirk when we turned to face him. Kirk was with him. They laughed knowingly at Jimmy. I walked over, and greeted Kirk with a hug. “How are you doing?” he asked when I pulled away. “Couldn’t be better.” I told him. “And your hands?” he asked looking down at them. The casts came off a week ago. “I can use them.” I said with a chuckle. I’ve been working on playing again. Johnny said it was good way to get them functional again. Its slow going. I can play for about a half hour to an hour before they start cramping and getting stiff. “That’s good,” he said grabbing one of my hands, “Come on I have some people I want you to meet.” he said leading me away from the others.

He lead me to a blackjack table, and I had a pretty good idea who he wanted me to meet as soon as I saw her brunette hair. This might not be good. “Beth, Arejay I want you to meet someone.” Kirk said as we approached them. They turned away from their game with smiles. Their smiles faltered a bit when they laid their eyes on me, but were quick to plaster fake ones back on their faces. “Tammy, this is my niece and nephew Elizabeth, and Arejay. Guys this is Tammy.” Kirk introduced us. “Nice to finally meet you,” Lzzy said with a fake smile shaking my hand tightly, “I’ve heard a lot about you.” she said. “Like wise.” I replied squeezing her hand just as tight as she was mine. I shook Arejay’s hand has well. His smile wasn’t as fake, and his hand shake wasn’t as tense. Of course he’s not the one I pissed off. “So who are you here with?” Lzzy asked. I could tell she was wondering if I accompanied Corey. “Avenged Sevenfold.” I told her. “Tammy joined them several months ago.” Kirk explained to her. They nodded in response, and I noticed Corey several feet away, watching our interaction with a worried expression on his face. “Well it was nice meeting you. If you’ll excuse me for a moment, I need to go say hi to someone.” I said to them.

I gave Kirk a kiss on the cheek, and made my way to Corey. I could feel Lzzy’s eyes burning holes in me as I walked away. I smiled when I saw Stephanie join Corey. “Hey guys.” I greeted giving Corey a hug. “She watching?” I asked him as I squeezed him tightly. “Like a fucking hawk.” he replied with a chuckle. “Not that I care,” he added pulling away, “I’m over that bitch thanks to this lovely lady here.” he said draping an arm across Stephanie’s shoulders. I smiled looking to Steph. “Nice to meet you again.” I told her shaking her hand. “You too even though we didn’t get to really talk.” she said returning my smile. “I trust he’s treating you right? I can kick his ass for you if not.” I told her. She laughed and looked to Corey. “He’s been the best,” she said with admiration in her eyes, “but I’ll keep that in mind if problems arise.” she said with a wide smile looking back to me.

“Can I have everyone’s attention please?” James voice came through the speakers spread through out the casino. I excused myself from Corey and Steph, and went to find my guys. Which wasn’t too hard, everyone was gathering around the stage Metallica was standing on. I stood next to Brian and entangled our fingers. “How did your “introduction” to Lzzy and Arejay go?” he asked looking down at me. “It could have been worse.” I told him. More than likely she was just playing nice for Kirk. Like I said everyone is under strict orders to keep out conflict. She was still watching me with confusion on her face. Probably wondering why I was holding Brian’s hand and not Corey’s. She must not have seen him with Stephanie yet. “Aright now that everyone is here,” James started into the mic, “We have a big announcement to make. As you all know, we have been keeping order amongst us all for several years. We’ve met a lot of interesting people, and some we didn’t care to much for.” he said looking around at everyone. “There comes a time in everyone’s life when they realize that it’s time to call it quits, and let someone else handle things.” James continued with everyone’s undivided attention. “Which brings us to the reason we are all here.” he said. I looked back over to Lzzy who was watching her father with an excited smile. She must think power is going to her. “With much consideration we have come to a decision on who will be taking over.” he said as everyone watched him with anticipation. “So how about we give a round of applause for Avenged Sevenfold, the new leaders of the country.” And there goes her smile. Hehe.

Applause erupted through out the casino as we took the stage. Lzzy looked livid. “You can not be fucking serious!” she yelled making her way to the stage. “Elizabeth.” James said with a warning tone. “How could you choose them over us?” she asked him with anger in her eyes. “Don’t question me. I have my reasons.” he said. “And what are those?” she asked placing her hands on her hips, ignoring her fathers warning. “You really want to know?” he asked narrowing his eyes at her. “Yes. I do.” she said. “You’re arrogant, selfish, and by no means strong enough,” he told her, “but that’s my fault. I spoiled you both rotten.” he confessed. Her face fell quickly at her fathers words before anger spread across it again. “Not strong enough?” she questioned. Not denying the other stuff I see. “And you think they are,” she paused and glared at me, “you think she is?” she spat her question. “Tread carefully Beth.” Kirk warned her. She was irritating everyone. “Considering she has survived encounters with both Slipknot and Disturbed, I say yes she is.” James said looking to me with a smile which I returned. Lzzy rolled her eyes, and didn’t back down from her rant. “You have another thing coming if you think I’m going to take orders from that whore.” she spat motioning to me. I’ve heard enough. I let go of Brian’s hand, who was glaring daggers at Lzzy, and jumped off the stage getting in her face. “What was that?” I asked calmly. “You heard me. I know who you are. You’re that slut that was all over Corey.” she said getting in my face as well. “This coming from the slut he caught in bed with someone else.” I spat right back at her. “What the fuck do you know?” she hissed. “More than you probably care for me to know.” I said. “ENOUGH!” James ordered. “Don’t fuck with me bitch.” Lzzy said ignoring her father’s order. “Don’t worry, I won’t,” I said with a smirk, “I wouldn’t want to catch whatever diseases you’re carrying anyway.” I said. Yea that earned me a slap across the face. Not that it hurt, she hits like a little bitch, but I wasn’t going to just let it go. My fist connected with her nose, and she fell to the floor. “CAT FIGHT!” I heard Jimmy yell from the stage. Lzzy looked up at me, and wiped the blood from her nose. She stood quickly, and charged at me, grabbing my hair, and yanking me towards the floor. I brought my fist up, and connected with her chin causing us both to fall to the floor because she still had a hold of my hair. “Who the fuck do you think you are.” she spat as I tried to get my hair out her grasp. “Your fucking boss bitch.” I said pulling myself up, ignoring the pain as the hair she had a hold of ripped out.

As soon as I stood up I felt arms wrap around me, holding me back. I looked up into the irritated, and disappointed eyes of Kirk, and instantly felt bad for lashing out at Lzzy. Even though she started it. I seen James go behind Lzzy, and hold her back as well. “That is enough!” James said holding tightly to his daughter. “I gave strict orders to leave all conflict at the door.” James said still hanging on to a livid Lzzy. “This goes for you too Elizabeth.” he said to her. “Have you two met before?” Kirk asked me. “I may have helped Corey make her jealous one night.” I confessed to him. “Tammy.” he said disappointed. “I had too. He’s my friend, and she was doing the same to him.” I told him trying to justify it. “I don’t care what’s going on between you two. It ends now.” James said finally letting go of Lzzy. Kirk let go of me, and we continued to glare at each other. “I mean it Elizabeth. I will kick you out of here.” James told her. “Me? What about her?” she asked looking to her father. “You started it, and she is one of the guests of honor. I will not have my own flesh and blood embarrassing me like this.” he told her. “Fine whatever. I’m fucking out of here anyway,” she snapped, “This isn’t over. You’ll be seeing me again.” she hissed at me. “Be looking forward to it.” I said as she turned, and stomped away, the rest of her gang following close behind.

Notes

Shame on you girls for making a scene.