A  Black Lexus pulled into the  club, wheel spinners with blue  lights  and the  Thump and bump  of rap music inside. La Roi Gets out of the drivers side, 3 other  men and two women dressed like refugees  from a Hip hop convention poured out  of the other doors.

 As he handed the keys to  one  of the Valets, he said to the Japanses fellow,Don't you go parking me ride next to that Neon...don't  want none of that rubbing off  on my car...

  The Valet  Frowned at La Roi but nodded,I am quite certain, Mr Bronk, would not  want you car  anywhere near his...  The fellow  Climbed into the  Lexus  and  shut off the music  as he took it as far  from the entrance as he could. PArking it by itself, a good halfmile away under one of the parking lot lights.

  As  LA Roi and his group approached the doormen, the fellow  asked for the other folks IDs. They protested a bit and three tough looking  fellows with sidearms  and Black Tunics stepped up. Thier shoulder patches said, " Amota Industries Securty"

  The  Doorman, a fellow of Mexican decnt ,Looked at La Roi  as He handed the Ids back to the others, Sorry Mr  Givens..Only that young lady there may enter. These other....folks...are not allowed at a Team gathring according to the Dragon's  rules, and the Rules of the NFL conduct  policey.

  The  Thuglings  began to swear , One seemed to try to step up to the Doorman when  two of the  Securty folks stepped up.

  La Roi asks, So..what do  I do about those who can't  come in?

  The Doorman said. very evenly, Transit Busses arrive at the Mall every hour, that's only about  3 miles  away..or..I will allow you to use the courtousy phone. if you wish to secure them a Taxi.

 The chick who was to be allowed in, crossed her arms  and struck a pose,well..if they ain;t  allowed in..I'm not goin either..these  are my homies...

  The  doorman  nodded,That is your choice  Miss..but nothing is letting them in right now..and should they managed to find away in? They will get thier ride in the form of a squad  car...

  com'on La Roi..we can go down to  the old section of JAcksonville  and find better parties then this...La Roi?

 The Tall wide reciever  with his  chains  and shades on frowned a bit,Have to go  Nonnie...its  a team invite...

 One of the guys with his lowridng pants, Jaguars Hood (even though it was 87 degrees), and  cockeyed  Buccaneers cap asked,ya going to blow us off  for these jerks? What Kind of  Homie  are you?

  La Roi shook his head,After i had to resign..I had to sell my Vette and my towncar to pay off the lexus and keep my apartment...can't afford to mess up now...sorry you guys...

  The  wannabe wired out,, starting swearing and waving his arms as the third security guard  pulled out a Tazer. the other two reached for sidearms. The other thuglings  pulled the wacko away and the other Girl was on a cell calling another Buddy to come get them...the other girl slapped La Roi and strutted off  with the rest..

 The doorman nodded to the security gurds, One  was already on a walkie talkie  and some golfcarts with Lights on could be seen circling towards the entrance...

  La Roi looked at the doorman who said,Please,  Go inside Mr Givens, enjoy the night....


  La roi smiled  faintly  and walked through the doors,shortly after, twoblack cars with lights  and loud music  pulled  up  and the wannbees  got in , the cars  drove off...there was now an extra couple  golfcarts with security folks patroling the area.

  Walking past  everyone as he made a bee line to the bar, he waved off SAwyer and her mic, sayingnot now...having  a bad night...

  Sawyer looked about the room and began to head in the direction of Steele and his companions. though she took mulitple looks at  the Amotas.
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Carlos stayed back and watched the drama unfold with La Roi and his 'homies'. He made his way when the black cars had left though and nodded to the doormen. Once up on the main floor he ordered a shot of tequila which he downed straight off and a nice cold pint he took a few sips of before moving into the room.

He put his pint down on a table near the dancefloor and stood there surveying the room before spotting a few girls in the corner. He thought they could have been cheerleaders from the team so were probably off-limits, but they were looking smoking hot tonight and he would probably end up over there sooner or later.

  Sims  and his  wife had finished talking with Mr Amota  and Nilie, they  nodded  and the Sims couple moved off towrds the resteraunt. Bart nodded to a few of  the Players he noticed on the way through.

    Steele was trying to give Bronk  the high-sign to "excuse" himself  from the party of  three. While he ordered  Three drinks  for them....The Bar tender Nodded, but looked at  Bronk who gave a quick shake of his head. The Tender put out Two Kamakazi's for Steele  and Alexia...and a Coke on ice for  Bronk. The wide  receiver took the  coke  with a nod of thanks looking at his two companions,...er...um...too early  for the hard stuff... and he raised his glass to them as he took a sip.

  La Roi  was a few yards down the ever-filling  bar, and  saw bronk  and the  others and also saw the "drink" Bronk had. The Tall wideout  just shook his head, disgust was plain on his face.

  Mackins  and Simmons  had  entered the club as well..they already had a drink  in thier hands  and where chatting  up groups  of females they hoped..were single.

  Stalls  and One of the Offensive Linemen where sitting at a table near the wall  laughing as One of the mainatence men and his date where sitting right with them, telling  jokes.

  Sawyer spotted bronk  and Steele, and  started to close in...Nilie excused herself from the stage  and moved to interecept.

Kat pulled up in her car, a 1967 Chevrolet Impala, black. It had been a gift from her dad after she'd graduated from college. That was what was most important to her father. He was proud of the football, but more so proud that Kat had stayed in school long enough to set up her life after her football career was over.

Kat had bothered to go home and shower, clean up her cut as best she could. She did her hair up, and dressed in a silver evening dress (( http://www.aiko-fashion.com/dr...o6037_silver_jpg.jpg )). It fit her form well, and her hair and makeup enhanced that. Kat figured she'd shown her toughness today on the field, tonight it was time to emphasize the fact that she was, indeed, a lady.

Kat smiled as she walked in, inwardly breathing a sigh of relief as she scanned the room, making sure she wasn't overdressed. She spotted alot of her new friends from the field, as well as Alexia and the Amotas. She just wasn't sure if she wanted to talk, dance, or drink...Kat looked around and then went to the bar, ordering some kind of fruity drink, figuring things would progress naturally. She sipped her drink and smiled as the music played and people moved around the room...

  A Harley with more Chrome  and Glitz Pulled into the parking area, One of the VAlets pointed to a section for  bikes, and the rider parked it there, Giving the keys to the VAlet. The man placed the helmet on the bars.

 Worth  followed some of the Stadium folks into the building, His Black pants  and Black silk shirt where of GQ stlye. He waved  back at some folks who waved to him As  he walked towards the bar. Shaking his head with a big smile and a wounded lip. This be the hell out of the Jags.

  Kat heard a voice behind her,Miss DAwlish? Forgive  me for interupting your down time. The Amota's have given  certain people permission to speak with some of the players tonight..but only briefly.. The woman, who was ,at very least, aseyecatching  as Kat smiled  at her. flanking the Blonde  woman where two men in suits.My name is Windy Storm. I know...i have heard most of the jokes...but to cut to the chase here, and honor ourn agreement with the Amota's...this man is Mr Flets. He represents Lorlea hair products...and this  is Mr Granger. He represents  Coke products that include Powerade. We caught  the shower you took on sportcenter this afternoon, and one of our ad people took it  and ran. What we have is this, These two companies are planning to market  thier products with you as a spokesperson. There  will be three sets of commercials. One  for the hair products, one set for the Coke and one set with both products together. Theyu will be light hearted, almost spoofing themslves, but they feel you can generate alot of sales....

  She hands Kat a Card with her name and numbers on it,50,000 from each company and a percent of sales  from the special  bottles that will be made for this campaign...if you agree? we will contact your agent, we want to shoot the commercails between this Minicamp and the mandatory  Minicamp in june..the goal is to be playing these from preseason until the playoffs...there is a chance for a Superbowl commercial as well..but we'll have to see how the slaes go...so? Think it over..Give me  a call with your answer, and enjoy  your party...  she smiles  and the  two men nod with smiles  and they turn to go off on what ever thier next stop is.
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Kat looked at the card in awe, not quite sure this moment was real. She was also unsure if she deserved this yet. She did not want to be the next Danica Patrick. Still, it felt good to be considered a potential spokesperson. She tucked the card away and smiled. She'd earn it, for sure. The music was beginning to get good. Kat downed her drink and made her way to the edge of the dance floor.

  Sawyer and Nilie arrived about the same time, but the reporter took Adam's Glass from his  hand  and took a sip,so? it's true then?"

  Bronk's eyes narrowed just a bit, as Nilie took the glass from Cindy and  took a sip herself. She nodded and handed the glass to AdamIt is  soft drink...anyhting wrong  with that, Ms Sawyer?

 The ESPN  reporter Giggled,it's  Miss..Sawyer, and no there is nothing wrong  with that, Just the rumors of the hard hitting, fearless widereciever who doesn't drink....anymore?  she tilted her head  as she looked at Adam, then her eyes shifted to Nilie.

 Nilie smiled a bit thinly,Perhaps it is best to Allow Mr Bronk to enjoy his party..yes? My husband and I are going to Join the Sims  and the Lewis's in the Dinning  area, and return here later...

  Adam  bowed slightly to Nilie,  If you will excuse me? I will mingle a bit..."

  The  wideout placed his  drink on the bar and headed out to the dance floor with the intent of going to the otherside. Yuto, and  a few of the Cheerleaders where putting on a decent show as the two bands mixed Metal, '80s, andsome slow dance  songs as well as the techno ,blood pumping  music to get  people on the floor...

  Nilie  watched Adam  a few steps  then looked at Sawyer, who just smiled and batted her lashes as Mr Amota  caught up with his  wife and lead her to the dinning area.

(some  songs  being played)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...from=PL&index=70

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...from=PL&index=57

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...from=PL&index=51
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  Sawyer waited a moment or  so  and sent her camramen to get shots on thier own,as she  put the Mic  away and pulled out a hand recorder. She  then began to navigate the fringes of the room.


  Steele grinned  as  Adam  wandered off. He looked at Aleia and said, Right now? That guy might be my best friend on the team...but..i thought he would never leave....

James saw Kat being talked to by some business types, and his first thought was press, but he noticed that they didn't have any cameras or microphones.  Curious, he walked over once they'd left.  "What was that all about?"

  As Steele  reached  over to get his  glass ,a Camara flashed  and  a very friendly voice says Hello Alexia..remember me..Eddie  from The Star...we're getting  some pics of this  party, seems the word was out about  all the movers  and shakers coming to this...If you can? How about getting  some of your Dragonettes later  for a pic we could use  for the center of the mag..all lined up, except  with dresses instead of your uni's..Just grab me  or one of my boys...

 Winking at her, he moves off head-hunting once more.
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Alexia had ordered a cosmpolitan and had drunk about half of it as she stood between James and Adam.  She had turned to look out at the dance floor as the place had started to fill up.  It seemed as if the ESPN reporter had made a bee-line for Adam to discuss something.  Adam had seemed to be reserved and possibly upset about something and it was a bit of a relief when he excused himself from Alexia and James's spot on the bar.  Alexia wasn't sure if Adam just wasn't the party type or if something else was wrong.  She watched him retreat before turning to speak to James, craning her neck up to look the taller man in the eyes.

"Yeah, hope everything is all right with him."

Alexia turned so that now she was leaning on the bar with one hip, facing James full on.

"So, what's a Midwestern boy like you think of sunny Jacksonville?"

Swallowing the rest of her drink, Alexia signaled for the bartender to bring her and James a round of beers.  She was about to turn back to James when a camera flash caught her eye.  Never one to turn down a possible photo shoot opportunity, Alexia spun around.  When she spied Eddie, a photographer/papparazzi she knew, she smiled, leaned forward, and planted a kiss on his cheek.

"Eddie, I should have known you would show up here! Never miss a chance to snap some shots of the rich and beautiful, huh?"

After listening to Eddie's request, she smiled and nodded.

"For you, Eddie, sure.  I'll get the girls together.  Don't worry, I told them to come tonight looking good.  I think they will be glad they did when they hear they are going to make Star magazine!"

Turning back to James, she took a long pull of her beer before tipping the bottle towards him.

"Better hurry up there, QB.  You're falling behind!"

   Eddie Grinned,You'er the best!...never get co-operation  from the other teams  like this..New Jacksonvillie they call this  half  of the town...Lookin' good so far!

Steele smiled as the Star photog moved off,YOu know alot of  folks  for a Cheerleader..no offense, but you rarely even seen them , unless  a pregame show, or holiday show puts  them on...You and your  girls  are going to make haeadlines  with names attached...Bet Dallas won't like that!

    Taking up  his beer he drank it  down passed the  label before stopping, he smacked his lips as he nodded in Adam's direction,Don't  know  much about him, 'cept he'll catch anything you throw  at him, or die in the trying...that's good enough for me...better he goes off to sort things out on his own...

   He finishes up his bottle  and chuckles  a bit,how do  i like Jacksonville? Can't  say i know  just yet. Just starting to get the feel, once  this Voluntaries  are over, i will explore the new part of  town..I'll let you know then...

Kat looked up, seeing James walk over. She smiled and set her empty drink glass down on a table.

"Apparently people think I'm likable enough to sell stuff, they want me to hawk Powerade and hair product. I think?"

Kat shrugged helplessly, she was a kicker, she wasn't used to positive publicity.

"I, uh, not sure I even deserve this yet. How's things for you? Liking Jacksonville?"

He smiled playfully.  "Combined?  Maybe the ad will show your hair getting dowsed by the two and then jumping off your scalp and kicking for you.  But no, you don't deserve it. Fortunately, endorsements are never about that so you should be all right."

Noticing the empty glass, he looked briefly for the bar, nodding to himself once he'd found it.  "It's okay, though admittedly I've pretty much just seen my hotel room and the camp this time around.  I used to play here, ya know, rookie year."

  As Adam  walked across the  Dance Floor Yuto grabbed him  and started to  talk with him, there was one of the Dragonettes and an American Girl who was  well dressed, but probably one of the people Yuto allowed in.

  As they talked the Band  stopped  and the Singer handed the Mic  down to  Yuto. Yuto Motioned  for Adam to wait as the wideout  talked to the Dragonette.

  As it  is well time for  people to be  Fashionably Late, I would, like to kick off out Dragon's Season party. Now...this is  only the  preseaon party. This...on behalf  of myself and My honorable FAther..is a small way to say thank you for your interest in the Dragons....

 People clap  and hoot...on all the screens you can see a small dragon winding its  way  closer and closer..there is a ryhtmic beat going  on, at at the hieght of the set of drums, a faint  roar is heard.

 Nilie, Mr Amota, Sims  and His Wife, and Lewis  and his wife  made thier way out of the dining hall as Yuto  spoke.

  Now...all you regulars here at The Rising Son, know that we  do the Dragon Stomp at the closing, on Fridaynights...The DragonStomp is something we used In Japan when we played for the Amota Tigers...Our cheerleaders  would do a small version after each score...and  when  we won...most of the team would join them  after the game....

  The dragon got  closer and bigger..now, ever time the roar came from the dragon..some of the people watching would join in.

  However? Tonight, Some of  our Dragonettes, and a few of our support people here, will kick off this night with the Dragon Stomp...and Joining us will be one of the Dragons...Adam Bronk!

  People Hooted  and hollered More, Bronk Looked Up with  wide  eyes  and shook his head..Nilie Yelled GO ADAM!

  Adam loooked over  as Mr Amota clapped his head  and Nodded at Adam..who sighed  and bowed slightly to  the man..he leaned to the Mircophone I..Um...haven't  done this variation....

  Yuto Laughed and patted the dragonette, whose arm was holding Adam's,Lu-Ti will be your coach for this....

 Lu-ti laughed and Nodded as  Adam asked,..what if ...i do not  do so well?  the people  around  chuckled as Lu-ti grabbed the mic, Then..you run 2 laps around field tomorrow after practice!

  Adam  grinned  as people clapped  and hooted at the shy wideoutand ..if i do well?

  Yuto  grinned,Then  Lu-ti has to do 2 laps...

  Now the Draghon was  even bigger...the roars  louder and  Adam nooded...Yuto and Adam were in the Middle, Lu-ti on Adam's right, the Blonde girl on Yuto's  left...the Rythmic  music  was getting louder now. the crowd Roars matching that of the dragon... the  4 started to move, almost in perfect step, though, Adam was  just a Tad out of  line, with each step another Dragonette or local woman would step  up on one side or the other...the  rythm got  faster, and  the moves more comlex but they  spun  and bowed, sidestpped.  and hopped together  rather well..they would  turn in a direction, crouching one  by one  with heads  down to look like an Undulating serpant...most people where clapping  along, always Roaring on Cue. The  Riverdance/Rugby dance, hit  full tilt until all the screens showed the dragon's  head..and the loudest Roar, along  with that of the Crowd and Flames from under the screens..ended the Dance... Then  all bowed to the  crowd..Lu-ti grabbed the Mic,well? Who won..Adam or Me?

  The  crowd  yelled for Lu-ti and Adam  grinned as he leaned into the Mic, Right then...2 laps , tomorrow after practice...

 Yuto, brethless himself  but smiling ear to ear,Alright ...Enjoy the rest of the evening..remember..if you have too much to drink, we have shuttle to the Hotel down the road...Just ask a security person....Have  a great Night...

 Yuto  Shook hands  with Adam who was grinning, and the  Singer picked up the Mic as she said,Alright..a few slow ones  now..before  we get ramped up!

  Lu-ti talked  Adam into a slow dance, Sims  and his  wife glided past them as Sims  nodded to the wide out .  Lewis  seemed a bit uncomforatble, But his wife looked as though she ws having a grand time.

  Nilie and Mr Amota Passed them as well. Mr. Amota gave Adam a nod  of appoval
 and Nilie  winked at him...Camaras had not  stopped flashing since the dance  started, now they were trying to catch 'couples' for thier mags, or thier shows.
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  Steele watched the action unfold  and  chuckled, Seems  like Adam  can't  find a good place to hide.

  James would not join in on the roars, but he  did clap once in a while  with the rest as the Rythum got  louder and faster. When the slow dances started, he shook his head,I didn't know  anyone danced like that any more...

Kat nodded, well, at the very least, she could trust James to be honest. They both knew the media was trying to cash in preemptively. She smiled, and then paused as she watched Bronk lose to a lovely lady in some kind of silly dance off. She laughed as he conceded defeat.

And then the slow dances started. She listened, heard a song she adored, and practically dragged James onto the floor for the slow dance.

"I'm absconding with you for a few songs, I adore this artist."

She grinned, thoroughly enjoying all of this.

Watching Adam dancing, James sighed sadly.  Were they all going to have to do that?  He stood there for a minute, glad it wasn't him being thrown up there to embarrass himself for publicity's sake until Katelyn started pulling on him.  Shrugging resignedly, he walked with her onto the dance floor.  He smiled as he placed a hand on her hip.  "Worse fates in life."

  Mik had worked  his way around the room, getting to know  some of the other players, and, in some cases, thier wives or  Girlfriends.  as the Slow dance  started a redhaired Dragonette  pulled at him, comon' we're supposed to be having fun!

  Mik smiled  and moved on the  the floor with the  woman, Herecieved a nod  from Bart as Coach and his  wife circled the floor.

  Carlos shook his head at the Linedance thing, he sat at the bar talking with some locals who were plying him wioth all sorts of questions.

  Right now, he just relaxed enjoyed the Muisc and  watched the ladies as he talked.

  As  the  slow dance ends. A woman who is dressed ina black evening Dress, with plenty of jewerly approached  Kat, Hello, I feel very odd about this, But i was hoping  to get your autograph, I am unsure, how long  my party and I will be here yet... she holds a small Booklet  and a very expensive Pen, as she looks at Gerhart and  gives him a faint  smile.

   My name Is Emma Lox...I do not know if you ever have time to watch, But my Show is on thursday nights. Its  Called Green and Blue? I am the Vetran woman cop  with the rookie sidekick..we are going into our  third Season...My manager was calling your agent  about getting you a spot on the show this year, they always  try to get some FLA  athletes on the show  aound Christmas time... she winks,but you did not hear that from me...I love football, Played when i was a little girl in the Youth League, But Mom had other plans for me..I'll be pulling  for you. You will have  a lot of LAdy fans out there...
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 James watched the others move  about the Dance floor and says,Hear I am with the head Cheerleader, and Not even dancing? What you say we take a quick turn or two, before  someone who knows what thier doing, take you away?

As Brutus walks in he feels awkward in his best suit. The awkwardness extending from the fact that the suit was the one the prison had given him on his release. But he had to admit it felt good being here with the most beautiful woman in the word. He looks at Cindy then to the dance floor. She smiles at him then the couple goes out on the floor.

He moves in close holding her close losing himself to her the way he did upon hearing she was still single when he was released. Not only that....she waited for him. NEver going out with others. If he had known he would've told her to get on with her life...but in a way he glad he never had the chance. Now she was pregnant with his second child. That was the tough part. Connecting to a son....that you only just recently met. It was awkward...but Brutus loved him none the less. Still one thing did irk him.

When he got back to their apartment that afternoon Brutus got a call from his younger brother. His younger brother who had gotten drafted this year. By the Cowboys. What more...apparently it was that same brother who had advised the team against signing Brutus. When Leon heard about what Brutus was doing on the field though he regretted the move and was now trying to convince Brutus to come back to Dallas. Course Brutus told his bro...the only time he would come to Dallas...was when the Dragons played those idiots on Thanksgiving. Just hope mom wouldn't get too pissed.

After the dance Brutus looks around for Bronk. He seriously owed that man an apology.

Jo was thankful for her father. The man was a saint agreeing to watch the kids so Jo and Alice could have a night alone. They go to the Rising Son then look about. A lot of people already there along with some paparazzi. Not to bad. Jo was sure she had appeared a few times in the tabloids by now. The great female hope of Georgia making a name on the big stage. Hopefully. The pick earlier still bothered her. It wasn't like her...but she had learned from it...like the other times. Maybe she was too hard on herself. Every QB throws an interception...it's just part of the game. But then the other voice says...yeah...but every QB isn't a female...who coaches look down upon when it happens.

Jo goes to the bar getting a beer then looks at her wife."Alice...want to make some headlines? If we get on the dance floor it's bound to happen. I'm sure most tabloids already say I'm either a guy or one big...well you know. But it's time to show...I only have eyes for one baby."