The Screeching Banshees

After Doug and Doc left the two bands were left in the longue area of the bus together. For a few minutes the Banshees stood not knowing how to break the silence until Vince stood up.

“Well, you heard what the man said he said to get acquainted.” Vince said his eyes landing on Lyra. “I say we start getting acquainted real acquainted with each other.” He said with a sly grin and a wink.

Lyra scoffed and rolled her eyes at Vince’s not so subtle advances towards her making the other Crue members laugh.

“You know there’s 8 of us here in total right?” Josie asked slightly miffed.

Vince glanced at her. “Yeah, you can all leave but you can stay.” He said looking at Lyra once again with that sly grin. “Maybe you and I can get acquainted privately.”

“Uh…no.” Lyra said holding up her index finger and poking Vince in the middle of his chest.

She started to walk forward Vince stumbled backwards his eyes darting between her eyes and her index finger which was still jabbing him in the chest until he stumbled falling back in his seat next to Mick who chuckled.

“Before we get acquainted we’re gonna lay down some ground rules with you.” Lyra said.

“Ground rules?” Tommy asked snickering slightly. “You’re giving US rules?”

“Yeah, and what’s so funny Mr. Giggles?” Lyra asked narrowing her eyes making his laughter cease. “Cause I don’t remember saying anything remotely funny.” “Did I say anything funny?”

“No, you didn’t.” Bexlee answered.

“I didn’t think so.” Lyra said turning her attention back to them. “First rule no sexist or degrading comments of any kind.” “Make one derogatory comment it’ll be the last tour for Motley Crue and your next publicized event will involve you six feet under.”

Vince’s eyes widen while Tommy and Nikki looked at each other with various surprised looks at her bluntness. Mick as always was as cool as a cucumber and simply gave a nod at her request.

Aries stepped forward. “Next no unwanted flirtations, sexual advances, or anything resembling sexual harassment this happens then…

At the moment Aries whipped out a switchblade making everyone including her band members look at her in shock.

“I will personally see to it that you’re never able to pleasure yourselves or another woman again.” Aries said casually stroking the blade. “Understood?”

Motley Crue gulped and nodded their heads while they all consciously covered their crotches by either crossing their legs or covering it with their hands.

“Christ Sixx, you brought a band of psychos on tour with us.” Vince said cursing as Tommy elbowed him in the ribs as a warning to be quiet.

“Are there any other rules?” Mick asked politely.

“Just one more.” Josie said. “We don’t want to be disrespected or treated any less just because we’re an all-female band.” “We’re not a band composed of your usual bunch of groupies you’re used to fucking then throwing anyway when you’re finished.” “So, don’t treat us like we’re sex objects or sex toys at your beck and call we want the same kind of respect you give any other band that has toured with you.” “Are we clear?”

“Yes ma’am.” Tommy said saluting her making Brooklynn laugh as Lyra rolled her eyes.

“Understood.” Mick said with a nod of his head.

“One hundred and ten percent clear.” Nikki said with a friendly smile.

Everyone looked at Vince who was sulking like a petulant child who just got his toy taken away. Tommy elbowed him making him yelp and glare at him before he looked at the various eyes waiting on his response.

“Okay okay I understand.” Vince said then rolled his eyes. “Whatever.” He whispered under his breath.

“Good now that, that’s out the way now we can get acquainted with each other.” Josie said with a smile.

“So, do y’all want to go out to dinner?” Tommy asked. “Perfect chance for us to get to know each other.” “We’ve already made reservations at the Ritz hotel restaurant I’m sure they can squeeze in more people.”

Josie looked at her fellow members who all nodded or stated their agreement. “Sounds good to me.” Josie said.

“Can we at least get out of our traveling clothes and change into something else?” Brooklynn asked.

“Babe, you already look good to me.” Tommy said with a wink making Brooklynn giggle.

“Oh, brother.” Lyra said rolling her eyes and grabbed Brooklynn’s arm. “Let’s go.”

As the band made their way to the door and exited out the bus with Josie the last in line she felt a presence behind her. She turned finding Nikki behind her on the top step.

“Hi.” She said she couldn’t think of anything else to say.

He smirked. “Hi so you took me up on the offer and Doc okayed it.” Nikki said.

“Yeah…she said not knowing where he was going with this.

“You hugged him as a thank you.” Nikki said tilting his head studying her reactions.

Josie blushed. “Yeah, it was impulsive I didn’t mean to invade his space.”

“Doc’s cool for the most part he didn’t care that you did.” Nikki said. “But it’s got me wondering.”

“Wondering what?” Josie asked.

Nikki stepped down till he was right in front of her. “Don’t I get a hug?”

“You want a hug?” Josie asked with a raised eyebrow.

“Yeah as a thank you I’m the one who made you the offer so I think I deserve a hug too.” Nikki said with his signature smile.

Josie rolled it around in her head a smile ghosting her lips at Nikki’s flirtations but they weren’t one hundred percent unwanted though she said otherwise.

“I guess it’s only fair.” Josie said.

Nikki’s smile got wider as he held his arms out and Josie took a step forward before wrapping her arms around his middle section. She didn’t realize how tall Nikki was she came up to just under his neck which meant her head rested on his chest.

“This shouldn’t feel this good.” Josie thought to herself.

Nikki’s firm chest moved slowly which each breath his faint smell of cologne entered her nostril. She subconsciously turned her head and inhaled his scent. Nikki noticed this his chin was resting on
Josie’s head but he tilted his head inhaling the scent of her hair which smelt like apples.

Josie looked up her lips grazing his chin till their eyes met. Nikki got lost in those honey colored eyes while she got lost in those emerald greens. The spell was broken by the loud banging of the RV door as Lyra poked her head out.

“Josie get your ass in here and get ready so we can go!” Lyra shouted slamming the door back.

“That’s my cue to go.” Josie said. “I’ll see you in a bit.”

“Wait.” Nikki said making her stop he reached in his pocket and pulled out a badge that said VIP. “Show this to the hostess and she’ll direct you to where we are.”

“Thank you I’ll see you soon.” Josie said before walking towards the RV.

“See you soon.” Nikki said watching her go.

The door slammed behind Nikki as he walked back inside the bus Vince quickly walked up to him.
“Sixx, what the hell you’ve gotten us into?’ Vince asked. “Bringing those crazy bitches on tour with us.”

“They’re not crazy I don’t think they are anymore crazy then we are.” Nikki said. “They just want to be treated decently, respectfully, and fairly on this tour.” “I don’t think that’s asking much.”

“They were threatening to bury us and cut off our dicks!” Vince exclaimed.

“Yeah, only if we disrespect them or give them unwanted sexual related attention.” Mick said. “I don’t think their rules are unreasonable.”

“Yeah, well I just know y’all better keep the chick that flipped out the switchblade as far away from me and my dick as possible.” Vince said.

Tommy chuckled. “That was kinda hot though when she whipped that switchblade out.”

“Aries.” Mick said calmly. “Her name is Aries one way you can respect them is by attempting to remember their names.” “They’re not a bunch of faceless nobodies that we used to fuck so work on remembering their names.”

Vince rolled his eyes then smirked at Nikki. “I saw you getting real cozy with the lead singer.”

“Her name is Josie.” Mick said making Vince roll his eyes a second time.

“Whatever, anyway you were looking pretty cozy with her Sixx.” Vince said. “You gonna try to tap that?”

“It’s crossed my mind more than a few times.” Nikki said admitted. “But no I’m not gonna try to get in her pants.”

“What?” Vince asked surprised. “So not only are you off the booze and drugs but you’re celibate too?” “The Nikki Sixx I know would’ve wasted no time trying to fuck that cute little number.”

“Well, the old Nikki Sixx is gone.” Nikki said firmly Vince always knew how to prick at his nerves.

Vince chuckled. “Maybe you just don’t have it in you anymore.” “Maybe you can’t fuck them make them scream like you used too.”

Nikki glared as Vince continued. “Rehab has made you not only somber but impotent as well Sixx?”

Nikki shoved Vince against the countertop. “You shut your fucking mouth Neil or I’ll do it for you.”

“Guys, come on not now.” Tommy said trying to pry Nikki’s hands off Vince.

Vince simply smirked. “What’s wrong Sixx?” “You mad because I’m right you can’t get it up or give it to her like you could back in the day?”

“Nikki come on man he’s trying to get to you.” Tommy said to him.

Nikki knew Tommy was right about Vince trying to get a rise out of him but it was working. No man liked to be made fun of about their sexual performance. Though he knew Vince was talking shit it was getting to his ego.

“How bout it Sixx you gonna try to bed that little number and prove me wrong about you being not being able to perform like before?” Vince asked with a knowing smirk knowing he had Nikki.

“What do I get if I do prove you wrong?” Nikki asked.

Mick who was quietly observing the whole thing shook his head in disapproval at Nikki.

“I pay you 25,000 out the pocket.” Vince said. “Deal?”

(Back in those days 25,000 was a lot of money)

“Deal.” Nikki said without hesitation and let Vince go.

Vince chuckled to himself before going to change. “What the hell are you thinking?” Mick asked
making the other two turn to face him. “He was just trying to get under your skin and you let him.”

“I know but he pisses me off so much especially lately.” Nikki said. “I just wanted to prove him wrong.”

“At the expense of an innocent young woman’s feeling and emotions?” Mick asked. “Josie seems like a very sweet girl and you’re going to hurt her and all for some money.”

“You’re not an altar boy either Mars.” Nikki said defensively. “Don’t go acting all high and mighty.”

“That was then this is now.” Mick said. “We’re better than that, you’re better than that.”

With another disapproving look Mick left the room. “Yo, Sixx you know I’m not trying to tell you how to live your life but Mick has a point.” Tommy said. “I mean what if she gets attached to you?” “Develops feelings?”

Nikki shrugged. “If she does I’ll just have to let her down easy.” “As for developing feelings what about Brooklynn?” “You two were totally eye fucking each other like no one else was in the room.”

“Brooklynn looks like she only wants to have fun she doesn’t seem like she’s interested in a serious or long term thing.” Tommy said. “That’s fine by me but Josie doesn’t seem like she does the whole casual sex thing.” “Mick is right she seems like a pretty cool chick you should forget this whole wager you made with Vince and just let it go.” “Do you really want to hurt her?”

Nikki shrugged in indifference. “Wouldn’t be the first time and won’t be the last time I broke some girls heart.”

Josie entered the bus to find her fellow members scuffling around getting ready for dinner. Brooklynn came out the bathroom with a toothbrush in her mouth seeing Josie she walked over.

“Girl, where the hell you’ve been?” Brooklynn asked taking the toothbrush out so she could talk properly.

“She was busy getting all cozy with Nikki Sixx.” Lyra said with a smirk.

“What?” Aries asked as Brooklynn stood fighting the grin on her face.

“He just wanted a hug since I thanked Doc by hugging him he thought it was fair he got a hug also.” Josie said shrugging her shoulders.

“I saw your nose buried in his chest looked like you wanted it to be more than a hug.” Lyra said pulling a graphic tee over her head.

“It’s not like that and it’s never gonna be like that.” Josie said firmly as she unzipped her hoodie and threw off her shirt. “Aries was it necessary for you to bring out your switchblade?”

“Yeah, so I could empathsize my point and show them that I’m serious.” Aries said pulling a skirt over her ass.

“Well, I think the point got across did you see Vince?” Juno asked then chuckled. “I’m pretty sure he pissed himself!”

“That look on his face was so priceless!” Rodney said imitating him making them all laugh.

Josie went to the back followed by Brooklynn who stood behind her making her look up from her suitcase. “What’s up?” Josie asked.

“You feeling up on Nikki Sixx how did does biceps feel wrapped around you?” Brooklynn asked still smirking. “Were they nice and firm?”

Josie rolled her eyes. “Brooklynn get out so I can get dressed.” She said giving her friend a shove towards the door.

“Can’t I at least help you pick out a cute dress to wear?” Brooklynn asked with a pout.

Josie sighed and pulled a nice black floral dress over her head that stopped just above her knees.

She did a twirl as Brooklynn nodded in approval then walked over going through her shoes.

“Now find yourself a nice pair of heels.” She said making Josie roll her eyes. “You can borrow mine!”
Brooklynn held up a pair of heels so high they looked like stripper heels.

“Uh…no!” Josie said firmly then came over grabbing a pair of black tights with her combat boots.
Brooklynn looked her over then nodded. “Okay but can I at least do your makeup.”

“I can do my own damn makeup.” Josie said grabbing her makeup bag.

Brooklynn pulled a halter top over her head which enunciated her curves and bosom. “You think Tommy will like it?”

Josie looked up. “I think he likes whatever you put on.”

“I’m sure he’ll like me better with nothing on.” She said smirking making Josie roll her eyes as Lyra came in.

“You bitches almost ready?” Lyra asked then glanced at Brooklynn. “You trying to impress someone?”

“Tommy.” Josie answered. “Brooklynn please be careful.”

Brooklynn sighed exasperated. “Josie it’s just fun and nothing more plus I’m on birth control.”

“Yeah but just make sure he’s wearing something too.” Tracy said appearing in the door. “I bet all of Motley Crue have or had every single STD known to man probably some that haven’t even been discovered yet.”

“Of course I’m not stupid.” Brooklynn said getting annoyed. “Why are y’all making such a big deal about this?”

“We just want you to be careful is all.” Josie said. “Besides what if you start to like him more than just the sex?”

“I won’t I’ve been having casual sex for years.” Brooklynn said. “I know how to detach my emotions from the situation.”

“And what’s to say he’s not already involved with someone back home?” Lyra asked. “You know he’s married to that blonde blue eyed girl what’s her face from Dynasty?”

“Heather Locklear.” Tracy corrected Lyra. “He’s married to Heather Locklear did you know that?”

Brooklynn’s face dropped. “I forgot about that.” “He didn’t tell me that.”

“Why would he?” Lyra asked. “He’s a rockstar he thinks he can fuck any girl he wants doesn’t matter he’s in a legally committed relationship.”

“I…I don’t mind casual encounters but one thing I’m not is nobody’s side chick.” Brooklynn said firmly.

“Then you best let him know that tonight before anything happens.” Tracy said then glanced at the others who were waiting. “Everyone’s ready let’s go.”

The band entered the Ritz hotel lobby. “Wow, this place is bitching.” Lyra said as they all looked in awe at the inside of the hotel. They walked into the restaurant section of the hotel and stopped at the hostess table.

“Yes?” The hostess whose named read Alice asked.

“We’re here to dine with Motley Crue please?” Josie said producing the VIP badge and showed it to Alice.

“Of course this way.” Alice said grabbing a couple more menus and leading them to a secluded area with a curtain. Behind the curtain the Banshess saw four figures already seated. Alice pulled the curtain back the Crue raised their heads as the Banshees were ushered inside.

There was scuffling around to make room for everyone at one point the only available seat was next to Vince and Lyra unfortunately was the only one not seated. She raised an eyebrow and gave an unamused as her band members and managers laughed at her predicament as Vince smirked at her.

She crossed her arms. “You don’t wanna sit next to me darling?” Vince asked still smirking.

“Hell no.” Lyra said making the others laugh as they scuffled around again till everyone was seated.

“What can I get you to drink?” Alice asked taking out a pad.

Lyra was looking intently at the alcohol. “No, no ma’am not tonight.” Aries said snatching the menu away from her causing the others to chuckle.

“I can’t have one little drink?” Lyra asked.

“One will eventually turn into 2 then 3 and so on.” Tommy said snickering as Lyra glared at him.

“Not after that episode at the Whiskey Go Go when you threw up.” Brooklynn said then leaned over Aries and Juno who were blocking her view of Lyra.

“Speaking of which I’m still peeved about that.” Brooklynn whispered but said loud enough for Lyra to hear.

Lyra leaned over till she was face to face with Brooklynn. “You didn’t even know the guy was still legally involved with another woman and you don’t wanna be his mistress so I did you a favor.” “You’re very fucking welcome.”

“Can we be invited to the conversation?” Vince asked interrupting them. “Looks like some claws are about to come out I wouldn’t mind to see that.”

Both Brooklynn and Lyra rolled their eyes before their bandmates pulled them back down in their seats.

“No alcohol for tonight Lyra not only because we don’t want a repeat of the Whiskey, but since the Crue are trying to be sober it wouldn’t be fair if we had alcohol and flaunted and drank it around them.” Bexlee ever the reasonable one said.

Lyra sighed. “Okay, that’s fair.”

After everyone ordered either water or some non-alcoholic beverage Alice left to get their drinks.

“So, how long have y’all been a band?” Mick asked politely trying to make conversation.

“Let’s see I’m 23 we started this when we were either 16 or 17 years old so about 8 to 9 years.” Josie said.

“Almost a decade and still together.” Tommy said then did both his thumbs up. “Right on!”

“Who writes your songs?” Nikki asked.

“This one right here.” Brooklynn said slapping Josie’s back. “She does majority of the songwriting though we all contribute to the writing as well.”

“How did you get started?” Tommy asked.

“Well, it started when I would just start writing randomly anything that came to my mind became a song, then one day I told my parents I have a problem I write too many great songs.” Josie said.

Nikki chuckled. “Funny, that’s how I got started too.”

Josie smiled before continuing. “But my issue is I’m stingy with my songs I don’t want anybody else singing them so my parents were like you should start a band and let the whole world hear these great songs.”

“Your parents sound like amazing people.” Mick said.

“They are.” Josie said forlornly thinking of her father.

“How did you all meet?” Tommy asked noticing how Josie’s mood saddened and decided to change the topic.

“Well, we’ve known each other since kindergarten.” Brooklynn said gesturing to Josie. “It started one day I didn’t have any snack money and this girl who looked like snow white with the hair and skin in this little red dress came over and shared her double popsicle with me and we’ve been friends ever since.”

“Aaw.” Nikki and Tommy said.

“I met this crazy bitch right here.” Brooklynn started reaching over and patting Lyra’s arm. “I met her because she rear ended my car.”

“Damn!” Tommy said laughing as the rest of the Crue even Vince laughed. “How that happen?”

“Well, I took my dad’s truck for a joy ride and Brooklynn’s mom was teaching her how to drive.” Lyra said. “So, I’m cruising then a song came on I like so I started speeding up went around a corner wasn’t paying attention and ended up rear-ending this little yellow sedan.”

Everyone laughed. “What song was playing that caused you to get that distracted?” Mick asked.

Lyra smirked then leaned forward. “Walk This Way by Aerosmith.”

“Fuck yeah, Aerosmith is the shit!” Tommy exclaimed and held his fist out Lyra laughed and gave him fist bump.

“Anyway, my mom was furious but she calmed down saying she was once a crazy stupid teen too so she didn’t make a big fuss about it though she still had to call Lyra’s parents to get a report.” Brooklynn said.

“Our folks ended up hitting it off because Brooklynn’s mom was so cool about the accident then we eventually became friends as a result.” Lyra said.

“All’s well that ends well.” Mick remarked.

Everyone nodded in agreement as a waitress whose nametag read Heidi came through the curtain to take their orders.

“My name’s Heidi I’ll be your server for tonight what can I get for you?” Heidi asked completely ignoring the Banshees her attention completely focused on Motley Crue.

“I don’t know what do you suggest beautiful?” Vince asked flirtatiously making the Banshees, Rodney, and Tracy roll their eyes. “Maybe I have a hunger for something that’s not on the menu.”

“Excuse me; you realize there are other people here and not just male version of Barbie sitting down there.” Lyra said making everyone laugh while Vince shot her a glare and Heidi glared as well.

“What can I get for you?” Heidi asked bitingly.

Lyra smirked and gave her order with a mockingly innocent winking of her eyes. After everyone gave their orders and Heidi left Brooklynn excused herself to go the bathroom. Eventually Tommy excused himself to go to the bathroom. The Crue all gave each other knowing looks while Josie and Tracy exchanged looks hoping Brooklynn would bring up the important question.

Brooklynn hummed to herself as she washed her hands after wiping them dry she ran her hands through her curls before opening the door coming face to face with Tommy who stood there with a grin.

“You following me or something?” Brooklynn asked with a smile as the door shut behind her.

Tommy’s grin got wider. “Or something.” He said before pulling Brooklynn to him and pressing his lips against hers.

Brooklynn returned the kiss and began to open her mouth to his prodding tongue before she
remembered they were in plain view of other people.

“Tommy, people can see us.” She said between kisses.

Tommy looked up before grabbing her hand leading her around the corner where there was an exit door out of sight from everyone else.

“Now they can’t.” Tommy said as he resumed kissing her.

Brooklynn brought her hands up running through that soft thick hair of his. Tommy’s hands went from her hips around her back stroking her bare back before grabbing her ass making her moan in his mouth. Her hands wandered down his lean torso caressing the firm muscle underneath. Brooklynn tilted her head as Tommy’s lips trailed down her neck sucking and licking at her pulse point.

Tommy pushed her jacket halfway down her arms so he could have better access to her heaving cleavage. Brooklynn gasped as his lips kissed between her cleavage she brought her arm up and bit on her jacket as his lips trailed to her left breast sucking the nipple thought the material of her halter top.

“Tommy…Brooklynn looked down as he got on his knees kissing her bare abdomen. “Tommy wait.”

She pulled his hair making him cease his exploring of her abdomen and looked up at her. “What’s wrong?” He asked standing up to his full height.

“I have to ask you something.” Brooklynn started.

“Shoot.” He said.

Brooklynn inhaled deeply. “Are you married?”

Tommy’s eyes widen at her question which was answer enough for Brooklynn. She pulled her jacket back on and started to walk away as Tommy grabbed her arm.

“Wait Brooklynn.” Tommy said.

“Wait what?” Brooklynn asked stopping to face him. “What do you have to say?”

“You don’t understand.” Tommy said.

“What I understand is I’m not about to become somebody’s side chick.” Brooklynn said. “I’m not that kind of girl and I’m not a home wrecker.”

“You’re not, look me and Heather are having problems been having them for years now I think we’re heading for divorce.” Tommy explained. “We’re currently separated not living in the same house I just got to wait for the divorce proceedings.”

Brooklynn shook her head. “Still, you’re legally married to another woman I’m not about to get in the middle of that no matter how much I like you.”

“I’m not expecting you too.” Tommy said. “Look I’ll understand if you don’t want this to go any further than it did tonight but I want us to have fun on this tour and I really like you too.”
Brooklynn looked down a smile curling on her lips as she glanced at him. “You like me?”

“Very.” He whispered as he cupped her cheek and she allowed him to kiss her.

“There you are we were about to send a search party for you.” Rodney said as Brooklynn and Tommy returned to their seats.

“The hell took y’all so long?” Lyra asked with a knowing smirk.

“Nothing.” Brooklynn said coyly.

“Nothing my ass.” Vince said then saw something out the corner of his eye. “I like that shade of purple on your neck Lee.”

Tommy shot Vince the finger as Nikki and Mick laughed. Eventually after a great meal the two bands exchanged goodnights and returned to their respective vehicles.

“See you lucky with that cute guitarist huh Lee?” Vince asked Tommy wiggling his eyebrows.

“Fuck off Neil.” Tommy said heading for the shower.

“Speaking of lucky and fuck remember our deal Sixx.” Vince said staring him down.

“I haven’t forgotten it.” Nikki said throwing off his shirt. “I’m gonna win that money and bed Josie.”
Mick shook his head in disapproval but said nothing as he disappeared to the back. After changing for bed Nikki noticed the demo cassette of the Banshees still sitting on the table where Doc left it.

The cassette was composed of 4 songs all credited as being written by Josie.

Putting the cassette in his player and plugging in his headphones he drifted to sleep with Josie’s sultry voice in his ears.

Let me be a distraction
Let me be a dream
Let me be the future
Let me be oh oh
Dip a finger in me and draw my words on your machine
In a dream I can touch you
In your dream I can feel you twist
I can feel you rise because you’re always near