*Mallory*

Tonight was the big night. Tonight, the whole country gets to know who Mötley Crüe is.

Mick and I peered behind the curtain at the packed stadium before going back inside.

"We're gonna fucking die," Mick said nervously.

"Relax, you're gonna do great," I said as I walked with him to the others, Doc now standing between Nikki and Mick as I stood next to Nikki, Tommy anxiously pacing a bit.

(Picture: representing Mallory's outfit tonight; Mallory is still a brunette in the story)

I had helped the guys into their costumes and make up. Rehearsals and song writing were on zero sleep and coffee, preparing for tonight.

I spent sleepless nights with stage crew Doc hired on designing the stage props and layout and even tshirts to sell.

Soon, Tom walked over to us. "Boys," he said. "On behalf of Elektra Records, I just wanna wish you good luck tonight."

We all nodded at him as he looked around.

"Where's Vince?" Tom asked curiously.

"Just saw him in the dressing room getting ready," Doc said as Nikki crossed his arms and started to rub them a little, breathing anxiously.

I rubbed his back as I rested my head on his shoulder to keep him calm.

Tom nodded. "Well, this is your first big show, and there's 18,000 out there tonight, so.... Please don't fuck this up."

"Thank you, Tom," I snapped sarcastically. "Very much."

He pursed his lips and turned to the stage hand, walking off. "Hey, uh, let's go find Vince. Come on."

We watched as they leave before Doc sighed.

"Fuck all that," Doc said to the three nervous band mates. "You guys just do what you do."

Tommy twirled his drumstick a bit before accidentally dropping it, making Doc laugh a little.

"Fuck," Tommy muttered, picking it up.

"Jesus Christ," Nikki scoffed as we all headed out, Nikki still looking on edge.

I walked over and tugged at his hand in mine, stopping him as the others went ahead.

"Hey... Look at me," I said. "Forget about what Tom just said, Doc is right. Just do what you're meant to do."

He looked down at me.

"You've been dragged through hell and back... But it got you to this moment," I said, placing my hand on his cheek. "You got this, baby... And no matter what happens out there tonight, you are still Nikki Sixx.... The man I love...."

He gave me a small smile before his arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me closer and kissing my lips.

"Man, I'm glad I found you," he murmured against my lips.

I smiled as they were all called over and we headed to the side stage to get the band ready, Nikki's arm around me.

We headed to the side stage and waited for Vince, who I then heard was in his dressing room with a girl who sounded A LOT like Tom's date to the show.

Charming, Vince.

"There he is," I said after a while, and we see Vince run up, high fiving Doc.

"Vinnie, come on man! Let's go!" Nikki called out.

Vince then climbed up the steps and met up with Nikki.

"Jesus fucking Christ," He said as he grabbed Vince. "You do realize we just signed a record deal with his company and that fucking his girlfriend could seriously fuck that up?"

Vince only had a smug grin on his face as he chuckled. "Only if he finds out man."

I rolled my eyes with a chuckle before walking over to the guys.

"Alright, how do you guys feel?" I asked.

"Fucking ready!" Tommy laughed, then he slowly stopped before he suddenly spun around and threw up over the railing.

"Seriously, we're gonna die," Mick mumbled again nervously.

"I'm okay," Tommy coughed as regained himself, taking a quick swig of beer.

"You guys are going to do great," I assured.

"Right, listen up," Nikki spoke, motioning the guys over. "Come on, gather round guys."

The guys walked over and huddled in a circle, their arms over each other's shoulders.

"Look where we are," I heard Nikki said. "We've got an old man, a kid drummer, a cover band singer and a fucking runaway... No one would have thought we'd make it here, so fuck them."

"Win it all or lose it all, we're Mötley fuckin' Crüe!" Nikki said.

Tommy howls in agreement as Nikki continued.

"So let's destroy these motherfuckers!" he shouted as they disbanded, high-fiving each other before heading to grab their instruments.

Nikki then came up and we shared a quick kiss.

"Go get em, rock star," I smiled.

He smirked at me before running off behind Tommy as they all went to take their place on stage.

"Mallory, come on," Doc called me over.

I walked down the stairs and walked over from the platform to go join him and Tom by the side stage.

"Ladies and gentleman, from Los Angeles," the announcer spoke. "Mötley Crüe!"

The crowd cheered super loud as sparks went off on stage and the lights were on the band.

The guys started playing the song as Vince ran on stage.

https://youtu.be/tiqY2Mf0nIw

(Video: Mötley Crüe "Shout At
The Devil")

"Title track from our up and coming album!!" Vince shouted in the mic at the crowd. "We call it "Shout At The Devil!!"

The crowd cheered as then Vince started the first part with the crowd, us chanting with him.

Shout shout shout
Shout shout shout
Shout at the devil

He's the wolf screaming lonely in the night
He's the blood stain the stage
He's the tear in your eye
Been tempted by his lie
He's the knife in your back, he's rage
He's the razor to the knife
Oh lonely is our lives
My heads spinnin' round and round
But in seasons of wither
We'll stand and deliver
Be strong and laugh and

Shout shout shout
Shout at the devil
Shout shout shout

He'll be the love in your eyes
He'll be the blood between your thighs
And then have you cry for more
He'll put your strength to the test
He'll put the thrill back in death
Sure you've heard it all before
He'll be the risk in the kiss
Might be anger on your lips
Might run scared for the door
But in seasons of wither
We'll stand and deliver
Be strong and laugh and

Shout shout shout
Shout at the devil
Shout shout shout
Shout at the devil

He's the wolf screaming lonely in the night
He's the blood stain the stage
He's the tear in your eye
Been tempted by his lie
He's the knife in your back, he's rage
He's the razor to the knife
Oh lonely is our lives
My heads spinnin' round and round
But in seasons of wither
We'll stand and deliver
Be strong and laugh and

Shout shout shout
Shout at the devil
Shout shout shout
Shout at the devil

Shout shout shout
Shout at the devil
Shout shout shout
Shout at the devil

Shout shout shout
Shout at the devil
Shout shout shout
Shout at the devil

Shout shout shout
Shout shout shout
Shout shout shout
Shout shout shout
Shout shout shout
Shout shout shout

The song ended  and we all cheered for the guys.

"WOOOOOOO!!!" I shouted over the noise as I applauded, Nikki looking over at me and smiled as the band introduced the next song.

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Alright, that's the first ten chapters!

I've gotten a lot of good feedback for this story so far and I just want to thank you all for it. 🖤

Tomorrow I'll be heading out of town but might post another chapter or two before boarding my plane.

Hope you all enjoy the story and stay tuned for the next chapter! 🤘🏻🌻

🎹 Currently in Sapph's playlist:

My Chemical Romance "Blood"

https://youtu.be/uX3Gw82f6GU

♡~ sapphire.