Dallas Texas!
It was about an hour before Barbed Wire was set to start their show. Right now, the opening act was currently playing and entertaining the crowd. The crowd was loving them because they were a local band and they sounded great. Michelle was enjoying their music too as she was standing on the side of the stage watching them while she was staying out of sight.

Michelle-''They are so good. They should open up for us on our whole American part of the tour.''

Venom-''I agree.''

Then Michelle smiled as she felt two arms wrap around her waist from behind.

Michelle-''Hey, Mr. Reed.''

Carlo kissed her cheek as she held onto his arms.

Carlo-''Hey, Miss Shaw.''

They smiled.

Carlo-''This band sounds great.''

Michelle-''They sure do.''

Carlo-''What is their name again?''

Michelle-''Metal Factory.''

They smiled as they watched the band head banging together.

Carlo-''Oh, hey. Brodie actually needs to talk to you about something before the show.''

Michelle-''Oh. Did he say what it's about?''

Carlo-''No. But I have a feeling that it's very important.''

Michelle-''Ok.''

Carlo unwrapped his arms from around Michelle and she turned to face him as they took each other's hands. Carlo & Michelle went back to the dressing room where the Band & Crew were joking around while playing cards and preparing for the show.

Xavier-''Oh, come on!''

Kofi-''How is that possible?''

Darby-''I keep telling you guys, I can't lose.''

Jack-''Darby is the Black Jack Champion.''

Big E-''I can't believe it.''

John-''I told you Darby was excellent at this game.''

Carlo & Michelle chuckled at the guys as Brodie, AJ Styles & Slade walked up to them.

Michelle-''I see the Crew is learning about Darby's Black Jack skills.''

Brodie-''They sure are.''

AJ-''I can't believe it myself.''

Slade-''The kid is good.''

They smiled.

Brodie-''Hey, Mick. Can I talk to you in private for a sec?''

Michelle-''Sure. *looks at Carlo* Be right back.''

Carlo-''Take your time, babe.''

Carlo kissed Michelle before she & Brodie left the dressing room. Brodie & Michelle went out to the parking lot and stood next to their bus.

Michelle-''Did we really need to come out here to talk?''

Brodie-''Uh, we kinda did.''

Michelle-''Why?''

Michelle noticed Brodie seemed very nervous.

Michelle-''Lee, what's wrong?''

Michelle asked with concern.

Brodie-''Nothing's wrong, Mick. I just uh....I just don't know how you're gonna feel about seeing him. You and Venom.''

Venom-''See who?''

Michelle-''Exactly my question, buddy. See who?''

Brodie pointed behind Michelle and she turned around.

Michelle-''Oh.''

Venom-''What is he doing here?!''

Michelle took a deep breath as Sting walked up to them. Michelle didn't know exactly how to feel about Sting standing in front of her after what happened a couple of weeks ago. Venom on the other hand was furious at him for the way he treated Michelle.

Brodie-''Should I leave you two alone?''

Michelle-''That's probably not a good idea. Venom is furious at him.''

Venom-''That's an understatement.''

Brodie-''Ok.''

Brodie stayed as Michelle looked at Sting.

Michelle-''I didn't think I'd see you again.''

Sting-''Michelle, I have to start off by saying that I am so sorry. I was angry about what had happened to Brodie and blaming you was a huge mistake.''

Venom-''Liar!''

Michelle-''Calm down, buddy. Sting....continue.''

Sting-''I was a fool for blaming you and I was blinded by my own anger. I should've handled that situation like a grown ass man, but instead I handled it like a immature man.''

Venom growled.

Sting-''I never should've blamed you because you never caused anything to happen to Lee. In fact, you saved him and I will forever be grateful to you for that, Michelle.''

Michelle nodded.

Sting-''I can't apologise enough for being such a dumbass. I will apologise for it every single day from now on if that's what it'll take for you to forgive me.''

Venom-''Can I eat him now?''

Michelle bit her lip to stop herself from giggling.

Sting-''Will you forgive me for what I did, Michelle?''

Michelle took a deep breath.

Michelle-''Sting, I-''

Venom took over and transformed! Then Venom grabbed Sting by the collar of his jacket lifting him off the ground!

Brodie-''Whoa!''

Venom-''I should just eat you right now!''

Michelle-''VENOM, NO!!''

Venom growled.

Michelle-''Venom! Put him down!''

Venom slowly put Sting down.

Venom-''If you ever say or do anything to hurt Mick again in any way, shape or form....I will eat you without giving her a chance to tell me "no"! Do you understand me?!''

Sting-''Y-Yes!''

Venom growled and transformed back into Michelle.

Michelle-''Venom isn't the forgiving type.''

Sting-''I understand. I'm having a hard time forgiving myself for what I said to you.''

Michelle-''*Nods* I understand. Things won't be resolved overnight....but we can start putting it all behind us tonight.''

Sting-''I like that idea.''

They smiled a little bit.

Michelle-''Hey, uh....Sting, you wanna stick around for the show?''

Sting was surprised as Brodie smiled proudly.

Sting-''Really?''

Michelle-''Yeah. Can't have you miss the debut of a brand new song.''

Sting-''You guys wrote a new song?''

Brodie-''Yep. With Eminem. We're playing it tonight.''

Sting-''Can't wait to hear it.''

Michelle-''Cool.''

They all smiled.

Brodie-''Let's head back inside. We should be going on stage in 30 minutes.''

Sting-''Ok. And....thanks, Michelle.''

Michelle-''No problem.''

Brodie & Sting started walking off as Michelle stood watching them. Then Venom's head came out of her shoulder and she smiled at him.

Michelle-''Thanks for that, buddy.''

Venom-''Anytime, Mick.''

Michelle-''I know you're pissed at him. But you weren't really gonna eat Sting, were you?''

Venom-''I don't eat junk food.''

Michelle laughed!

Then they saw another bus arrive and park next to them as Venom went back inside. Then Eminem stepped off the bus and he smiled at Michelle.

Eminem-''Hey, Mick!''

Michelle-''Hey!''

They hugged.

Eminem-''Hey, Venom.''

Venom-''Hey.''

Michelle-''He says "Hey".''

Eminem-''Almost time to show Dallas our new song. Y'all ready?''

Michelle-''Of course!''

Eminem-''Then let's do it!''

They smiled and headed inside the stadium.

30 Minutes Later.
Barbed Wire walked onto the stage. The Crew and Eminem watched from the side of the stage as they started the show! Barbed Wire performed about 5 songs before Michelle spoke to the Dallas crowd.

Michelle-''What's up, Dallas?!''

The crowd cheered!

Michelle-''Man, you guys are on fire tonight!''

Michelle smiled at them as they screamed!

Michelle-''Dallas, Barbed Wire has a surprise for you tonight. We have a brand new song we want to perform for you right here tonight!''

The crowd cheered!

Michelle-''Do you wanna hear a new song?''

Crowd-''YYEEAAHH!!''

Michelle-''I can't hear you! DO YOU WANNA HEAR A NEW SONG?!!!!''

Crowd-''YYEEEEAAAAHHHHH!!!!!''

Barbed Wire smiled as well as The Crew.

Carlo-''She is so good with a crowd.''

Eminem-''I love it, man.''

Michelle glanced over at Carlo and blew him a kiss, making him smile.

Carlo-''Oh, gosh.''

Eminem-''*Smiles* You've got it bad, man.''

Carlo-''I sure do, man.''

They smiled at Michelle.

Michelle-''I love that attitude, Dallas! There's one more thing you should know about this song though....''

Michelle smiled as the crowd waited for her to continue.

Michelle-''We have a very special guest joining us. In fact, we wrote this song with him.''

The crowd smiled wandering who it is.

Michelle-''Dallas, Texas! Please welcome.......EMINEM!!!!''

The crowd lost their minds as they screamed seeing Eminem walk onto the stage raising his fist in the air towards them while holding a mic.

Eminem-''What's up, Dallas?!''

The crowd screamed! Eminem smiled as he bumped fists with Jack, Darby and Brodie before hugging Michelle.

Eminem-''You ready for this, Dallas?!''

Crowd-''YEEAAHH!!!!''

Everyone smiled.

Michelle-''This song is called "Rider's Venom".''

Then Darby started the song with a Drum solo for a moment before Jack joined him on the Bass. Then Brodie came in with a guitar rif that you could feel go though your body.

Everyone started moving to the beat as the beat was fully in right now and Eminem started rapping.

Eminem-''That sudden feelin', When you realise that your life is changin'. For better or worse, You're the one that has to hold onto the curse. The fire inside, Makes you feel like you're a ghost. The venom inside, Makes you feel like you're a symbiote. That sudden rush, When all of the adrenaline fills your body. That final push, When you don't have to take shit from nobody. Just face facts, Ain't nobody can handle the fire of this ghost. Just know that, Ain't nobody can defeat my buddy the symbiote.''

Michelle-''I'm your ghost. I'm your weapon. We raise the flames high! I'm your symbiote. I'm your venom. We ride and never die!''

Eminem-''A bounty hunter, Literally blazing the trail as I ride. A criminal eater, My buddy will literally eat you alive. Two different beings, Never knowing what life has in store. Two human beings, Brought together to fight the same war. A penance stare, Deep into the darkness of your soul. A merciful glare, To free a good man from the Devil. Becoming venomized, Realising things will never be the same. Becoming mesmerized, By the beauty surrounded by blue flames.''

Michelle-''I'm your ghost. I'm your weapon. We raise the flames high! I'm your symbiote. I'm your venom. We ride and never die!''

Eminem-''Hell Charger ride, We ride through the flames of hell together. Motorcycle ride, We ride through the ups and downs together. Never alone though, We have a crew and band called "Family". Never far though, Is our Uncle Carter Slade and Banshee. Riding together, Since we were in love when we were 17. Riding forever, Until the end of time or for eternity. Rider and Venom, Torn apart once but you should know this. Rider and Venom, Were brought back together by their own symbiosis!''

Michelle-''I'm your ghost. I'm your weapon. We raise the flames high! I'm your symbiote. I'm your venom. We ride and never die!''

Eminem-''We won't die.''

Michelle-''I'm your ghost! I'm your weapon! We raise the flames high!''

Eminem-''We can't die.''

Michelle-''I'm your symbiote! I'm your venom! We ride and never die!''

Eminem-''We don't die!''

Michelle-''Let's rock, Dallas!''

Michelle:

Barbed Wire head banged as Eminem moved to the beat before the song slowed down.

Eminem-''Ain't nobody can handle the fire of the ghost.''

Michelle-''We raise the flames high.''

Eminem-''Ain't nobody can beat my buddy the symbiote.''

Michelle-''We ride and never die.''

The song ended!

The crowd screamed as Eminem & Michelle smiled and hugged each other.

Eminem-''Give it up for Barbed Wire!!''

Crowd-''YEEAAHH!!''

Michelle-''Let's hear it for Eminem!!''

Crowd-''YEEAAHH!!''

Eminem-''Thank you, Dallas! I love you! Goodnight!''

Eminem walked off the stage and stood with the Crew. They all watched Barbed Wire continue the show!

After The Show.
Barbed Wire, Eminem & The Crew were all hanging out in Eminem's Tour Bus talking, joking around and just having a good night as they talked about how great & fun the show was, especially their performance together.

An hour later, The Crew were in their tour bus as Barbed Wire were packing stuff in their tour bus so they didn't have to pack in the morning. Eminem said "goodbye" to everyone except Michelle. He walked up to her as she was leaning against the back of Barbed Wire's bus.

Eminem-''Hey, Mick.''

Michelle-''Hey. You heading off?''

Eminem-''Yeah.''

Venom's head came out from Michelle's shoulder.

Venom-''Will you join us again?''

Eminem-''Very soon, buddy. Promise.''

Venom-''Awesome.''

They smiled. But Eminem noticed that Michelle's smile seemed a little bittersweet.

Eminem-''You ok, Mick?''

Michelle-''Sorry, I'm not only sad about you leaving already.''

Eminem-''You & Carlo have to head your separate ways again?''

Michelle nodded sadly.

Eminem-''But y'all just got together after all these years. Plus, don't y'all need to be fighting as Ghost Riders together as a team now?''

Michelle-''As cool as that would be....no, we don't have to really.''

They both leaned against the bus next to each other as Venom looked at them.

Michelle-''We'll have to divide and conquer.''

Eminem nodded.

Michelle-''Plus, once Barbed Wire leaves the States during the World Tour, Carlo will have to be here to protect the States while I'm out there protecting the rest of the world.''

Eminem-''I understand.''

Michelle sighed sadly as Carlo was looking for her and paused when he heard her speak.

Michelle-''Saying "goodbye" to each other was the hardest thing Carlo & I ever had to do when we were 20 years old.''

Carlo leaned against the side of the bus and listened.

Michelle-''How am I gonna do that again? How am I gonna handle going through life without him by my side again?''

Eminem-''I can't answer that question for you, Mick. But can I tell you one thing?''

Michelle looked at him.

Eminem-''I've seen how much you & Carlo love each other and the fact that you're both Ghost Riders adds more to your love for each other.''

Michelle smiled sadly as Carlo smiled sadly as well.

Eminem-''Look, you & Carlo were separated due to your careers. And despite all the time you were apart, life brought you two back together.''

Carlo listened closely.

Eminem-''And then, you both have these amazing gifts inside of you. Plus, you're both Ghost Riders now.''

Michelle-''Are you saying....''

Eminem-''Carlo's Ghost Rider powers and Venom brought you two back into each other's lives and you becoming a Rider too, tells me that life is trying to keep you two together instead of separating you again.''

Carlo realised Eminem was right.

Michelle-''Wow.''

Eminem-''Nothing is separating you two except you two. Don't be your own worst enemy, Mick.''

Eminem took her hand.

Eminem-''Don't walk away from something that was meant to be.''

Michelle-''*Smiles* Thank you.''

Eminem-''Come here.''

They both stood up straight and hugged.

Michelle-''Thank you so much.''

Eminem-''No problem.''

Eminem gave her a kiss on the cheek and they pulled away from their hug.

Eminem-''I'll see you guys soon.''

Michelle-''Cool.''

Eminem-''See you around, buddy.''

Venom-''Later, bro.''

They smiled.

Michelle-''Tell Hailey, I say "hello".''

Eminem-''*Smiles* I will. Later, Mick.''

Michelle-''Later, Shady.''

They smiled and waved to each other. Eminem got on his bus and Michelle watched it drive off down the road.

Venom-''You ok, Mick?''

Michelle-''Yeah. I'm just not sure what I'm gonna do tomorrow morning when I talk to Carlo.''

Venom nodded.

Michelle-''I'm gonna take Eminem's advice. I'm just not sure how I'm gonna do it.''

Venom-''You'll figure it out. You always do.''

Michelle-''Thanks, buddy.''

Michelle kissed Venom's forehead.

Venom-''You're gonna make me turn red.''

Michelle-''If you turn red, then I've got the wrong symbiote.''

They laughed as Carlo smiled. Then Carlo got an idea and walked off quietly to his Crew.

Michelle-''Come on, buddy. We better get some rest because we're hitting the road early tomorrow morning.''

Venom went back inside as Michelle went back into Barbed Wire's bus.