The scene opens on a slightly overcast mid morning. You can tell that there's a rainfall threatening, and it's slightly chilled, but the impending rain just makes the air more crisp as it sweetens the air.
In the distance, you can hear a cadence being chanted as the shot comes upon a gatehouse. You can see military vehicles coming and going, and the occasional soldier in BDU's, camoflague pants and jackets with t-shirts visible beneath it, or even the occasional officer's dress uniform as it gets closer to the downed gate. A black hummer with darkly tinted windows pulls up to the gate and a soldier steps out of the gatehouse with a clipboard, approaching the vehicle as it rolls to a stop.
"Name, and purpose for your visit?"
As the window rolls down slowly, it reveals that the occupents are none other than Darknyss and Dark Tiger. Dark Tiger is behind the wheel, and Darknyss sitting in the passenger's seat, smiling softly. Dark Tiger clears his throat and leans out of the window slightly, pulling out a small bundle of paperwork from his jacket pocket and hands it to the soldier Dark Tiger: Sebastian Hardin and Zatanya Darkk. We're with Sin City Wrestling, and we were invited to come early for an impromptu meet and greet with some of your Soldiers. We're supposed to report to a... Major Dunham I believe it was...before he speaks.
Dark Tiger: Sebastian Hardin and Zatanya Darkk. We're with Sin City Wrestling, and we were invited to come early for an impromptu meet and greet with some of your Soldiers. We're supposed to report to a... Major Dunham I believe it was...
The soldier looks up from the clipboard and his face lights up as he reaches out to take the paperwork.
Soldier: Oh my GOD! You're Dark Tiger and Darknyss!! Wow!! I can't believe it's you!! I heard we were having a special event here this weekend, but I didn't know it was gonna be the SCW!! This is so cool!!!
Just then, an officer walks up to the gate house, and the soldier's whole demeanor switches to all business. He clears his throat and starts to look over the paperwork.
Soldier: Um, I mean... It's an honor to meet you Sir and Ma'am. Let me call this in and I'll direct you to the visitor's garage. We have to do an inspection of your vehicle, your person and belongings before you can enter. Commander's orders.
The officer walks up to the soldier and the soldier snaps into a salute.
Soldier: Sir... We have VIP visitors Sir... Here to see Major Dunham, Sir.
The officer salutes back and reaches out to take the paperwork from the soldier.
Officer: Thank you Corporal. Back to your post.
The soldier salutes the officer again.
Soldier: Sir, yes Sir. Thank you Sir.
The soldier turns and reaches out to shake Dark Tiger's hand with a grin.
Soldier: A pleasure to meet you Mr. Hardin. I hope you and Miss Darkk enjoy your time on base.
The officer steps up to the Hummer and shakes Dark Tiger's hand.
Officer: Hello there Mr. Hardin and Miss Darkk. I'm Seargent Bass, like the fish. I'm here to be your escort to the visitor's garage, and then on to see Major Dunham. If you would be so kind as to allow me to hop up in the back seat, we can get you moving along so things can get started.
Dark Tiger nods and unlocks the back door and the officer waves off to the soldier at the gate house who raises the gate arm as he climbs into the back seat.
Officer: Now, if you two would be so kind as to go straight down this thoroughfare, then hang a left at the third corner, we can start to get you settled in for the day...
Dark Tiger rolls up the window, and the group take off through the base...
The Hummer pulls up to a two story bunker style building with huge metal doors that can be slid open on either side. Before the truck can roll to a stop, the doors open and a soldier waves them inside of the large building, and stop them after they're completely inside. The doors slide closed, and Seargent Bass slides out of the back of the truck.
Seargent Bass: Alright now, you two have to step out. We'll have to do a pat down, and an inspection of your equipment. The film crew will have to sign some waivers, and your truck will be inspected... Then you'll go on a tour and meet some folks that are anxious to meet you. I'm just gonna go and step over to that small office and make a few calls, but I'll be back once you two are all settled.
Darknyss and Dark Tiger watch the officer shut the door, then slip away as a pair of soldiers, one male, one female, step up to the truck, each with two armed MP's behind them. Darknyss looks at Dark Tiger and she can't hide the grin on her face.
Darknyss: You ready for this Babe?
Dark Tiger chuckles and grins and lifts her hand to his lips and kisses the back of it gently.
Dark Tiger: Ready, willing and able. Let's go...
The pair step out of the vehicle slowly, and every soldier in the building comes clammoring around to watch as the two wrestlers go through a pat down. As soon as the two soldiers call over their shoulders that everything is clear, the crowd of people surge onto the two wrestlers, their voices raised in excitement as everyone wants a hug, a handshake, a pat on the back... Dark Tiger chuckles as he hears one of the soldiers try to schmooze Darknyss into leaving him and being swept off her feet by a man in uniform.
Dark Tiger is about to say something when he hears Darknyss's reply to the man.
Darknyss: Awww, that's so sweet. But take a look at this...
She holds up her hand with her four karat marquis cut diamond engagement ring with princess cut diamonds surround it, and every female in view of her gasps and starts to push the males back as they start to gush over the ring. Darknyss then slides the ring down her finger a bit and you can see the ring of much paler flesh, with the letters 'DT 4 EVER' tattooed around her finger in a thin band. The females all gush even harder about the tattoo, and the would be suitor begins to pout as Darknyss smiles sweetly.
Darknyss: We may not have taken the plunge... yet... due to conflicting schedules, but... He's got my heart.
She then slips one side of her shirt aside where on her chest, you can see another tattoo of a winged heart with a keyhole in the center, a key that's coming towards it that has the letters D and T for the tines of the skeleton key. Dark Tiger grins as the young man nods dejectedly, but Darknyss hugs him and kisses his cheek and he brightens up, holding his cheek.
Just then, one of the ladies in front of Dark Tiger pouts and looks from Darknyss to him before she wails.
Soldier Girl: Awwww!!! No fair!!! I thought I might have had a chance!!!
She then leans in close to his ear and whispers to him.
Soldier Girl: If she ever gives you a one off, here's my email. Let me know, and I'll make you see stars for real.
She then slips a piece of paper in his pocket as she sniffs him heavily and growls in his ear as his eyebrows skyrocket to the ceiling, and she disappears into the crowd of people.
Dark Tiger looks over at Darknyss who is doubled over with laughter, until someone hands her a small notebook and the requests for autographs begin. The pair start to sign and are deep into the thick of the small crowd when they suddenly hear a shout from over the shoulders of the soldiers...
"ATTENN... HUT!!!"
Everyone of them suddenly stops and drops into a split formation at attention. Darknyss is mid signature, and even she jumps up and stands upright at the yell. Dark Tiger looks around, and Seargent Bass walks down the line between the soldiers slowly, looking around.
Seargent Bass: You were told to inspect these civilians, their gear, and their vehicle, not pussyfoot around takin' pictures and askin' for autographs!!
Every soldier suddenly yells out, "SIR! NO SIR!!"
Seargent Bass looks around and frowns at the lot of them. He stops in front of one of the soldiers and looks him up and down slowly.
Seargent Bass: So then, what made you think that it was okay for you to start yammerin' on with the civilians without permission Private Ybanez?
The soldier looks around and starts to stutter as he tries to come up with an answer.
Private Ybanez: Um... well.. you see Sir... Um.. well, that is Sir... Um... They cleared... and well.. Um... It's Darknyss and Dark Tiger Sir!! They're like... two of my favorite wrestlers Sir!! How could I not Sir?!!
Seargent Bass looks the soldier up and down slowly, then puts an arm around his shoulder with a grin.
Seargent Bass: Yeah, I know!! They're pretty amazing aren't they!! It took all I could just to not whip out my autogaph book and my camera as soon as I saw them. But do you know what did stop me?
Private Ybanez looks up at the Seargent with a conspiratory grin.
Private Ybanez: No Sir. What?!!
Seargent Bass frowns and starts to yell in the Private's ear.
Seargent Bass: The fact that I had orders to follow!!! Now!!! All of you!! Back to your posts!!
Everyone snaps back to attention and yells again, "SIR, YES SIR!!", then they start to scurry back to the jobs they were working on. Private Ybanez comes up to Darknyss who is still holding the autograph book and pen and looks at her with imploring eyes. As soon as Seargent Bass turns away, she scribbles to finish up the autograph she was working on and hands the book and pen to Private Ybanez before Seargent Bass turns back to look at them. Private Ybanez mouths, 'Thank you!' before he hurries off to his post.
Seargent Bass walks over and extends a hand out to Darknyss and Dark Tiger, looking apologetic.
Seargent Bass: My apologies. It's usually not so raucous around here, but as you can see, your appearance has stirred things up a bit.
Dark Tiger shakes his head slowly.
Dark Tiger: No reason to apologize. We're actually used to the attention, since we've been in these situations for so long. I hope this bunch will be allowed to have some time to speak with us.
Seargent Bass looks around and nods slowly.
Seargent Bass: I'll talk to the Major to see if we can't have them put on the list.
Upon hearing this, a quick cheer ripples through the building, but it's silenced quickly when the Seargent yells out,
Seargent Bass: THAT IS IF THEY'RE NOT ALL RUNNING LAPS ON THE OBSTACLE COURSE!!
The cheers quickly turn to groans and the Seargent leans in and whispers conspiritorally to the pair.
Seargent Bass: I may just have them run 1 lap for stepping out of line. If the Major says it's ok, I'll make sure they're able to see you. Now... during the transition through the base, the cameras have to be off... But once we're outside of the Major's office, they can be turned back on. Let's all climb back into the truck and be on our way.
The trio walk back through the building towards the truck, and Dark Tiger jumps as he feels someone grab his butt. He spins around quickly and sees the female soldier from before. She winks at him and mouths, "email me" before she disappears deeper into the building. Dark Tiger turns around and sees Darknyss chuckling as she climbs into the Hummer. When he climbs in beside her, she leans in and whispers to him.
Darknyss: Now, you know you're never getting a one off.
She kisses him softly and Dark Tiger clears his throat and turns over the truck...
When the scene comes back in, Dark Tiger, Darknyss, and Seargent Bass are walking down the halls of a different building. This building resembles most other office buildings. As they're walking, Darknyss and Dark Tiger are leaning close together and holding hands. She's speaking softly to him as she links her arm around his.
Darknyss: I'm serious DT. I don't care who it is that asks you. There's no way in hell anyone is gonna be a one off. You had your one and only one off, and that was when you got me. I'm the ultimate one off, and none other will do for you.
Dark Tiger chuckles and kisses the top of her head gently.
They come to a door with the number '82' on it, and they knock on the door.
Dark Tiger: I know my love. I won't expect it. Just like I'm hoping that Despayre knows that he won't be getting a one off with me either. He thinks he knows what I'm capable of, just because he's faced me before, but no one knows what I"m capable of in the ring. Not even you. I've surprised you as well in the past. Alot of people think that I've got some ring rust because of my little bit of time off, but I know I am ready for my match with Despayre. I am not underestimating him one bit as Jeremiah and I have faced him and Big B once before... and while I might be taller and bigger than he is, he's got heart and a fighting spirit that is like no other. And you better believe I will take that into account when we stand toe to toe against one another.
Darknyss pulls him in for a quick kiss before they continue on down the hallway. The group comes to a door with the number '82' on it and Seargent Bass knocks and waits for a response before he opens the door. Sitting on the desk is a name plate which reads Major Clark Dunham, and behind the desk is a man who appears to be no older than Dark Tiger. His uniform looks crisp as if he'd just put it on, even though it's later in the day. Not a hair was out of place of his well groomed hair, and his nails looked freshly manicured as he riffles through a stack of papers on his desk, twirling an inkpen in his fingertips. He looks up from his paperwork and a quick smile spreads across his face before he bounds to his feet and around the desk with his hand outstretched. The man was barely five foot ten, but you could tell by how he walked, he was a very capable and agile man.
Major Dunham: Oh wow... Darknyss!! You made it!!
He takes Darknyss's hand and gives her a little spin, shocking her for a moment, then wraps his arm around her and dips her and kisses her cheek as Dark Tiger looks on at him incredulously. Darknyss giggles nervously as he brings her back to her feet. He keeps her hand in his and brings it to his lips, kissing the back of it soundly.
Major Dunham: Aaahhh, Enchante!! Your beauty on screen doesn't do you justice!! You're even more beautiful up close!! I am such a fan!! I swear, it took all of my military training not to fanboy out as soon as you walked into the room.
Dark Tiger clears his throat dramatically, and the Major finally turns his attention towards him.
Major Dunham: Wow!!! And you!! Dark Tiger!! The big man himself... Literally!! I feel like a child standing beside you!! And I can't believe you used to team with a guy who is actually taller than you!!
Darknyss nods and chuckles.
Darknyss: Yes, Giant Tiger married my little sister. I swear, he used to pick her up and carry her around like a little girl...
Dark Tiger chuckles and looks at Darknyss with a smirk.
Dark Tiger: Used to? He still does! Did you forget during our last visit, he had Latrice in one arm, and their newest baby in the other while she gave the baby a bottle?
Darknyss smirks and shrugs.
Darknyss: Hey, she had a sprained ankle... What did you expect? You know he dotes on her like a mad man... It's love!!
The Major claps his hands as he looks back and forth between the two wrestlers with a huge smile on his face.
Major Dunham: Yes!!! Yes!! I love it!! You're actually like you are on the show!!
Dark Tiger lifts his eyebrow and looks at the Major confused.
Dark Tiger: Um... how did you expect us to be? We're not actors... We're wrestlers... Well, maybe we are actors... there were those movies you did... and the tv spots... but... well... I don't think that counts...
Darknyss chuckles and puts her hand out to the Major.
Darknyss: What my beloved fiancee is trying to say is that Sin City Wrestling doesn't have us acting or reading stuff off of a teleprompter. At least not with DT and I. We are as we always are. Just ourselves.
The Major just grins and nods as he looks back and forth between Darknyss and Dark Tiger.
Major Dunham: That's just marvelous!! So many wrestling companies these days feel like you're watching... Some badly put together soap opera. But SCW always feels real! Even though there's so many exciting scenes that you can't believe are real!! I mean, like your friends, Raynin, Gothika, and Diamond... they can't be real, can they. It has to be special effects, movie makeup... One hell of a dentist...
Darknyss throws her head back and laughs, then shakes her head.
Darknyss: Oh hell no... I wish it could all be faked... But that's real. Every bit. Part of me wishes she'd been able to be invited along cause I know she'd love to tease you and do something like her world famous card trick.
The Major looks at Darknyss confused.
Major Dunham: Um... how is a card trick famous?
Darknyss leans in and grins.
Darknyss: Well, I know I'm not supposed to tell you the secret to the trick, but... She tells you to pick a card, any card, then she throws the card out of the window, and picks a person who walks by, and blows her crystal dust on them, and zombie-fies them, and makes them bring your card in to you. All the while, her eyes are glowing this freaky green color. And you can't fake that!! I mean, they're like... black light neon green!! And her eyes are brown naturally!! It's wild, I tell you... Just wild...
Dark Tiger nods and chuckles.
Dark Tiger: Yes indeed. No additives, no preservatives... Just us. We wouldn't have it any other way. No scripting with us. If only my nephew were here right now. He would have the female soldiers flocking to him like bees to honey. My nephew Jeremiah used to be in the Army before becoming a wrestler, and he still keeps himself in fighting condition, which is one reason why we work so well together. But if he had come... I'd have been dropped like an old show and Diamond would have to beat them off of him with the ugly stick.
Darknyss chuckles and slips her arm around Dark Tiger and pats his stomach with her hand gently.
Darknyss: Oh, I don't know... you're pretty damned yummerlicious if I may say so myself.
The Major is sitting back just chuckling at the banter between Darknyss and Dark Tiger and claps loudly.
Major Dunham: Alright... This is going to be so awesome for the platoon. So, what we're going to do is, start off at the PT area where some of the group wants to see what your training regimine is like... maybe do a bit of sparring... who knows... I just might strap on my BDU's for a bit of sparring with you big guy. Then, we'll have a big meet and greet with you and some of the others from your federation that I invited. The group in the PT area are rearing to go. I'll walk with you over there, and introduce you.
Dark Tiger claps his hands together so loudly, they almost sound like a gun shot, and the two soldiers duck, looking around, but look at Dark Tiger when they hear the sound of him rubbing his hands together and chuckling.
Dark Tiger: Sounds like a fun day! Let's get on this...
The group head out of the office as the scene slowly fades out...
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Dark Tiger: hello out there in SCW land. Your friendly beast of darkness Dark Tiger here. Jeremiah and Diamond are at the arena already getting prepared for when I have to face Despayre. Now, Despayre, we have faced each other in tag action at Violent Conduct II and we have beaten the crap out of each other, and it won't be any different come Sunday.
Yes I am taller and bigger than you, but I know that you have that fighting spirit and I do look forward to seeing that fighting spirit in its full force. I want nothing less from you.
Then come the PPV we won't stop until we show the SCW world that we deserve to sit at the top of the tag team mountain and as long as I have been in this business, it will not be anything new to me or my nephew.
Despayre, at High Stakes IV, we are coming for those titles and we won't stop until we win them. This Sunday, we will see who will come out with momentum going towards the PPV. It has been said, it will be Etched in Stone.
