Viktor just shrugged and held a defensive pose because he wasn't sure what the Dane's next move would be. He was fast and agile and that put the singer at a disadvantage yet his pride and ego would be bruised more than anything. This whole fight just seemed to be an outlet for Rik to vent his rage at Viktor for his stunt with the coke in the sugar bowl.

"I wasn't trying to kill you, Rik. I'm no murderer, even if people think I'm a fucking waste of space rebel punk kid. Just like my own father thought I was. I ran away from home, got into a gang, evaded police. This is the only life I've known and you have to be tough on the streets. The coke thing---it was just meant to send people on a crazy high. Not kill them."

He spat out some more blood and walked right up to the Dane. Maybe he did deserve the punch because he could have actually killed someone. It was a fucking stupid move but he hadn't intended for it to go this far. Rolling his eyes, he knew this had to be done because otherwise he'd feel shit about it.

"Punch me. Maybe I did deserve it for being a fucking idiot. Just----hit me."

He resigned himself to be at the Dane's mercy.

*******

Mick immediately got up to find Ziggy after hearing the worried voice from the Anthean. He was by his side holding onto his lover's shoulders, concerned. What was going on?

"Love, what's wrong?"