It's been two weeks, and I'm sitting here, staring at this title, and yet, it hasn't really sunk in yet. It's been this long and I still cannot believe that I am the Bombshells champion. It's one thing to talk about it, one thing to say you're going to do it, but actually doing it? Wow, this is incredible, and I am so proud to be the Bombshells champion. It ranks at the very top of my list of accomplishments. I believed I could do, but I can't believe I actually did. It's crazy. And it's a great time and a great accomplishment for me. I am honored, thrilled, and humbled.
Of course, if some people could get over it, that'd be nice too.
I beat Misty for this title. She reigned supreme over the bombshells, ruling them with a seemingly iron fist until I came along. And now, now that I have defeated her, now that the bombshells can once again feel safe and not oppressed, some people just can't let it go. I have already openly welcomed Misty to exercise her rematch clause. She has the right. She wants this title, she can come and take it from me. It's that simple. But no, that's not what Misty has done. Misty has become bitter and angry and jealous at the fact that she's not the champion any more. Rather than do something about it, she has chosen to act like a child who just got their favorite toy taken away. And she talks and takes cheap shots at me for not openly celebrating this title victory. I don't need to parade around and tell the world I'm the champion. Millions of people already know. I don't need a sign to tell people anything, they are smart enough to know that when the final bell sounded Misty, you were the one on your back getting pinned. No if's and's or but's about it. You want a shot at me? all you have to do is ask.
Which brings me to the next part of the story, this stalker who decided that cryptic messages were the best way to get my attention. It's not, but none the less, You have my attention. As I travel to CC this week to defend and retain my Bombshells title, I am cautiously aware that you will probably be in the building. And that you may leave another message. Let's get on thing straight: it takes more that writing something in a cool font to shake me. It takes more than passing notes to management that you want a shot at me. Like I told Misty, and if you are Misty, I'll tell you again, I'm not hard to find. I'm not going to run, or hide, or duck a challenge. If you want some, all you have to do is get in line, because I know at least two people have a spot ahead of you in line.
Laura Jackson is a woman I've defeated before, but I'm not taking lightly. At least she would be woman enough to challenge me directly, instead of filming vingettes about me. She has the guts to come and face me outright. That I can admire. I can respect. Laura, I know you've won titles in the past, and I know you'd like to add this one, but while I respect you, I don't fear you, and I dont' sweat you. If you come looking for my title, you will be disappointed, because it's not going anywhere. I will defend this title with everything I have. I will not simply lose it on some freak stroke of luck on your part. You will have to earn this title. You will not sneak anything past me this week. Not while there's so much going on, and so many enemies. Everyone is an enemy now, that includes you, especially when you come and try to take something from me that I've worked for.
The same goes for you Amy Marshall. I'm not going to discount your skills and abilities. In fact, you are one of the few people who actually hold a victory over me. Controversy notwithstanding. I still am owed some payback for that. But that was a battle royal. That was a different time and a different place. One time in our careers, you got the better of me. Now it's my turn. It's my time. The bombshells title is something that means a lot to me, and while you may believe that you can win, I'm afraid you will end up on the losing end. I will have to disappoint you as much as I did Misty, although, I am positive that you can take a loss better than she can. I'm not calling you a loser, you've won championships here and other places, I know how good you are. But stalker or not, I will walk into Sunday prepared to defeat you and Laura. Believe me when I tell you Amy, you're not walking away with this championship without prying it from my lifeless body.
I will not be a paper champion, I will not be some transitional champion. I will be the champion for a long time Amy, Misty or no Misty, stalker or no stalker. This championship and the prestige and honor that comes with it are motivation for me to go out Sunday and be at my best to defeat the both of you. Amy, Laura, I trust you will bring your best, and I will bring mine. And you both will see that being the Bombshells champion means more to me that it EVER did to Misty.
I'll see at least three of you Sunday. I'll be the one standing in the middle of the ring, waiting on all comers.
Like a real champion should.
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[ We open inside the Guilds HQ, With Andrea leading Roxi around, on a sort of tour.]
Andrea – ... And that's why I stole all those coffee creamers from the break area.
Roxi – I see. What does this have to do with my problem again?
Andrea – Nothing.
Roxi – So...why are we doing this?
Andrea – Because it's my attempt to help.
Roxi – Then why aren't you helping?
Andrea – I just want to give you an idea of what I can offer. Being part of the R&D department has it's perks.
Roxi – I see. Why can't we just go to Dr. Long?
Andrea – Because, I need to show you this kind of stuff.
[ The two continue down to the R&D Lab, where several people in lab coats are walking around. ]
Roxi – So, what do you guys do around here?
Andrea – Everything to make life easier.
[ Just then, a man in a lab coat runs up to them, holding a pumpkin. ]
Roxi – Hey Bobby.
Bobby - Hey. Hey Andrea, we may have a breakthrough with the new request.
Andrea – Great.
Roxi – What's with the pumpkin?
Bobby - That's the new request. We're being tasked with weaponizing the pumpkin.
Roxi – What?
Andrea – It's technical. Run it by Ron and Paula for testing
Bobby - Great.
Roxi – Why exactly are we weaponizing pumpkins?
Andrea – People we do business with want a not-so-lethal response to crowd control.
Roxi – Really?
Andrea – Yup. But it's still in the experimental phase.
Roxi – Gotcha. Wait, is that Jack over there?
Andrea – Oh yeah. Jack. He's probably not going to be around much longer.
Roxi – Why? Are you firing him?
Andrea – What? No. We're going to freeze him.
Roxi – Wait...what?
Andrea – Just to see if it works. Freezing him for a year.
Roxi – Isn't that dangerous?
Andrea – Extremely, but if he eyeballs don't explode at -20 degrees, we think he'll be fine.
Roxi – ...oh. I like Jack. How's he taking it?
Andrea – We haven't told him.
Roxi – What?
Andrea – Shh! Dont' say anything, you might spook him. Follow me to the medical bay.
[ Roxi and Sydney stand inside the guild's medical bay, with Dr. Long. ]
Dr. Long - Okay, Lady Bedlam, let's hear why you needed to see me so urgently.
Roxi - I'm sorry, Doctor Long, But this is important.
Dr. Long - So...what's going on?
Andrea - She has ghost Aids.
Roxi - Shut up, Angel.
Dr. Long - What?
Roxi - Nothing, don't listen to her. I have a problem and I know you can help.
Dr. Long - So, what is it?
Roxi - There's...a man in my dreams.
[ Dr. Lord arches a brow ]
Roxi - No, no, not like that. Clint Renner. Clint has invaded my mind somehow, and he's...been trying to kill me in my sleep.
Dr. Long - ...So, what do you want me to do?
Roxi - I need you to hook me up to that machine that can see dreams.
Dr. Long - That machine is not a toy.
Roxi - I know, I need this...I need you to see what I'm up against.
Dr. Long - I'm not sure what you want to accomplish here.
Roxi - This is so I can prove to you, and myself, that I'm not crazy.
Dr. Long - This is against my better judgement...
Roxi - Please?
Clint - Say you are telling the truth, what happens then?
Roxi - Then, I face him in my dreams, with you all able to monitor it, and...pull me out?
Dr. Long - How do you know it's going to happen the next time you fall asleep?
Roxi - I don't.
Andrea - It's been a few weeks since she's slept properly. I think it's really getting to her.
Dr. Long - But there's no indication that he will ever come back, if he's there at all. You have no way of knowing.
Roxi - I'll try to draw him out.
Dr. Long - That could take days, that machine is not designed for that.
Roxi - I need this Doc, otherwise, I'm not going to ever be rid of this.
[ Dr. Long looks down and sees that Roxi is actually clinging to his shirt, her eyes look fearful and yet, hopeful. He removes his glasses and sighs.]
Dr. Long - *sighs* Alright. I'll fire up the machine, and we'll take a look. But I'm not leaving you there all night.
Roxi - That's good enough for me, doc.
Dr. Long - Wait here, I'll call you when we're ready.
[ Dr. Long walks away, and Roxi looks over at Andrea ]
Roxi - Well, that went well.
Andrea - Better than expected?
Roxi - Yeah, actually.
Andrea - He would have been more receptive if you had gone the ghost Aids route.
Roxi - I. Don't. Have. Ghost. Aids.
Andrea - Alright, alright, sheesh. I am hungry. Sweet, Aunt Annie's pretzel's.
Roxi - Get me one!
Andrea - Only have money for one.
Roxi - Dammit.
Dr. Long - We're ready for you now.
Roxi - I'll be right there.
[ Roxi lays down and is strapped into the chair, and hooked up to the machine. ]
Dr. Long - There. I'm going warn you right now, if anything goes wrong, I'm pulling you out.
Roxi - That's what I want.
Dr. Long - Okay, I'm giving you a mild sedative.
Roxi - Thank you.
[ Roxi is given the sedative and soon is asleep, the montior catches her dream. Sure enough she awakens in a soft white bed.]
Roxi - I'm here. Dr. Lord, I hope your watching.
[ Now clad in full costume, she stands and looks around cautiously .]
Roxi - Come out, Clint. Stop hiding, let's settle this.
[ From the shadow's Clint emerges, smiling at her. ]
Clint - Hello gorgeous.
Roxi - Clint.
Clint - You asked, you shall receive.
Roxi - Let's get this over with.
Clint - Oh, you're ready now?
Roxi - I am.
Clint - Well then, I suppose we should start, don't you?
Roxi - What do you want from me?
Clint - Your help.
Roxi - I know, what exactly do you need, Clint.
Clint - I only want a favor, before I torture you.
Roxi - What is it?
Clint - Well, since I'm here because of you...
Roxi - I wanted to save you.
Clint - SHUT UP! You left me to die!
Roxi - If I had gone back in there, we'd both be dead.
Clint - And we'd be together! Like we wanted.
Roxi - I'm sorry Clint. I really am. I wanted to go back for you.
Clint - But you didn't. It's why I'm here, and you are alive.
Roxi - It wasn't my fault Clint.
Clint - Yes it was. And now, you'll pay me back for it.
Roxi - So...you just plan to keep me here?
Clint - No. I simply need you to give me what I want.
Roxi - Which is?
Clint - You, will act as a vessel for me.
Roxi - What?
Clint - Since you robbed me of life, I want it back, through you.
Roxi - Possession? That's absurd.
Clint - No, no my dear. You're going to carry my child into that world, so that I may live through him!
Roxi - You're insane!
Clint - Flattery will get you nowhere. Now, let's get on with it.
Roxi - I can't do that.
Clint - You can, and you will. You owe me your life.
Roxi - That's too much. I can't carry a child for you.
Clint - If you want me out of your mind, you'll let me into your body.
Roxi - I can't.
Clint - What a surprise, once again you fail to save those you try to hard to.
Roxi - Shut up.
Clint - Me, Jim Dudley, Claire.
Roxi - Shut up, Clint!
Clint - All of them, gone. And you can't bring them back.
Roxi - I hate you.
Clint - I'm giving you a chance to save at least one of those people. And then the nightmare is over for you.
Roxi - I'm not doing it Clint. You'll have to kill me.
Clint - Oh, I will. But not with so many people watching.
[ Her eyes widen in surprise ]
Roxi - What?
Clint - Child, I am aware of where you are, and what you're doing. Outside this little world, you've got your friends watching.
No...
Clint - And now, since you won't help, I'm about to start torturing you.
Roxi - I'm not afraid of you.
Clint - Ah, bravado. But I can hurt you more than ways than physically.
Roxi - What are you talking about?
Clint - You'll see.
[ With that, Clint steps back into the shadows, and disappears. Roxi is pulled out and slowly comes around. ]
Dr. Long - Are you alright?
Roxi - Yes....Did you see him?
Dr. Long - ...I didn't want to believe it, but I think you may be in grave danger.
Roxi - Not me...not yet.
Dr. Long - We may need to lockdown this entire place.
Roxi - No, we can't cause a panic. As far he knows, only you and I know about it.
Clint - As does Green Angel.
Oh...no...
Roxi - ....You think that's who he meant?
Dr. Long - I don't know, But if anything happens, you need to return to me at once.
Roxi - I will.
[Roxi departs, and runs after Andrea ]
Is that what Clint meant? Oh no! He's going after my friends...Just stepped in it pretty deep Roxi. But he's not going to hurt Sydney. Or anyone else. I've got to stop him.
Great, not only a stalker, not only challengers, but an old ghost. Sometimes, everything just piles up at once doesn't it. But, I will not let this, or anything else stop me from making it to CC and defending this title.
Amy, Laura, good luck. I know we will tear the house down. Bring all you got, because it's the main event, and we have to make this...one to remember.
And if anybody else wants to start stalking me, be warned, I will not be intimidated. And I will find out who you are, and I WILL stop you.
