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September fourteenth. That is the day that will go down in the record books as the day that not only I won the SCW Heavyweight Championship for a second time, but also...as the day that Drake Green's career finally ended. September fourteenth is the day that Mr. Showtime is canceled once and for all and he has only himself to blame.
You hear that Drake? You issued this challenge. You chose to go into Violent Conduct II to face me in a tables ladders and chairs match, and once I'm through with you, you're going to regret it. You don't stand a chance, Drake. You want to break me down? You want to destroy me? Newsflash, you can't. And just a few weeks ago you ran your mouth saying you want to know just who I am. You want to know who I was as a kid. Bitch, finding out anything about my past won't help you any. Who I was back then doesn't matter because all that matters is who I am now.
I'm the angry mother fucker that's going to destroy you and your career.
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Wednesday September 3rd
Location: Unknown
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"Are you sure you want to do this, Rage?"
Kittie follows behind Rage as they exit the plane. Rage doesn't even turn around to face her as he keeps walking. He has a bandage covering his forehead, presumably from the beat down he received from Drake Green just a few days ago.
Kittie: We've got less than two weeks to get you ready for your match against Drake Green and doing this shit now is only going to be one big distraction.
Rage: If you've got a problem with what I do, Kittie, you didn't have to come with. You could have stayed in Arizona with the others.
Kittie narrows her eyes angrily and she grabs a hold of Rage's arm. He may be bigger and stronger than her, but she still manages to stop him from taking another step, and he spins around, glaring at her.
Kittie: Like I'm going to let you deal with this shit by yourself? Synn wouldn't allow it anyway.
Rage: Synn's not my fucking keeper, Kittie. And neither are you. This shit is my personal business and I don't know you following me around!
Kittie: What is this going to accomplish, Rage? What is coming here to see someone who may or may not be your father as he takes his last breath? That blonde bitch claiming to be your sister doesn't give a shit how much is at stake for you in less than two weeks, does she? All she gives a shit about is her dying father and making your life a living hell. As if they hadn't done that enough already.
Rage closes his eyes and draws in a slow deep breath. He brings his hands to his head and rubs his temples, trying to make the headache that Kittie has just given him go away.
Rage: Look, I don't know how the fuck I'm supposed to explain it, but there's no doubt in my mind that she's my sister, and I need to see for myself if the rest of them are alive. She says they are, but I need to see for myself because I need the fucking answers, Kittie. I...I've lived the past twenty years or so of my life thinking they were dead...thinking that I had killed them, and I need to know why the fuck they aren't dead.
Several other people brush past Rage and Kittie as they get into a conversation Rage just wasn't ready to have. Kittie shakes her head and looks up at Rage.
Kittie: Fine...you believe she's your sister. That's all good and well, but can't you stop to think about why she turned up after so long? Sure she says it has to do with the fact that her father is dying, but why the fuck does that matter to you? If he's dying, he's dying. You thought he was dead, so just let the douchebag die and stay far away from him.
Rage: It's not that simple, Kittie. I need to do this. I need to see that bastard before he dies. I need to see the rest of them.
Kittie: Why? Why do you need to see them, Rage? They're not your family anymore!
Rage shakes his head as he thinks about the answer to that question. He's not even sure if he knows the right answer to that as he throws his hands in the air.
Rage: It's complicated, okay? It's just something I need to do. So, if you have a problem with it why don't you just fly back to Arizona and let me deal with it on my own. Otherwise, just stand back and let me handle it and don't say a fucking word.
Kittie narrows her eyes and shakes her head.
Kittie: I'm not going back to Arizona. Not without you, anyway.
Rage: Fine. Then just keep your mouth shut and let me do this.
Kittie: Fine. I still don't think it's a good idea, but what the hell do I know?
Rage growls before he walks off towards the baggage claim, with Kittie following behind him. Neither notices, or has any idea, that a familiar crazy red-head is following at a distance behind them, watching them from afar...
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A few clouds line the sky over this modest neighborhood that Rage never imagined he would be visiting, much less with a babysitter, a.k.a Kittie. He pulls their rental car up in front of the rather large grey colored two store home with white shutters and a porch that wraps around the whole house. A three car garage is connected to the home on it's left side and a sidewalk leads up to the front porch. Rage cuts the engine and he and Kittie glance at the house.
Kittie: Seems like they haven't been doing too bad for themselves all these years. Granted it's just a fraction of the size of Synn's place, but it's...homey.
Rage: Like I give a shit? I'm not here to compliment them on what a cute home they have or how well they've been doing all these years, Kittie, and I suggest you not do the same.
Kittie: I've got no reason to, peanut head. They're not my family anymore than they are yours. I'm just tagging along to make sure you don't do something stupid.
Rage lets out a snorting laugh and glares at Kittie from the corner of his eye before he looks back to the house.
Rage: Stupid like what?
Kittie: Oh, I don't know...Maybe finish what you thought you started when you were a kid, which by the way, you're still very hush hush on. Are you ever going to tell us anything that you remember?
Rage stays silent, choosing not to answer that question. He takes the keys out of the ignition and opens the door, stepping out of the car. Kittie follows suit, but she looks at Rage who is just leaning against the rental car staring at the house.
Kittie: Are you sure about this, Rage? You don't have to be here. We can get back in the car and leave...
Rage: We're not leaving, Kittie. I'm already here, so I may as well get this shit over with because I'm not wasting another trip out here.
Kittie holds her hands up in defeat. Rage slams the car door shut and walks around the car to the sidewalk. He takes a deep breath before he slowly makes his way up the sidewalk and to the front door with Kittie following closely and quietly behind him. He doesn't even need to ring the doorbell or knock on the front door as it swings open and he is greeted by his older sister, Ashley.
Ashley: You're here. I...I didn't think you were going to come.
Rage: Don't even think about thanking me, because I really didn't want to come to this place.
Ashley glances behind Rage at Kittie and nods, not thrilled to see her there.
Ashley: I see you brought your girlfriend...
Kittie rolls her eyes and pretends to gag herself, but she doesn't respond. Rage looks back at her and shakes his head.
Rage: She's not my girlfriend. She's more like an annoying little sister who feels the need to tag along everywhere.
Ashley: She seems rather...protective...to be like a sister.
Kittie then steps around Rage, standing between him and Ashley. She snarls at Ashley, giving her a very threatening look.
Kittie: And what the fuck do you know about family, bitch? Last I heard you and this pathetic family of yours was supposed to be long dead, yet you let over twenty years go by before you show your disgusting face again.
Ashley: Tell me...Kittie, is it?
Kittie continues to glare at Ashley.
Ashley: How much of what happened when Jake was little has he told you? What has he told any of you about what he thinks happened?
Rage: How many times do I have to tell you that my name isn't Jake anymore.
Ashley: Maybe not to you, but deep down, that is who you are. You're my baby brother. You're Jacob Michael Sullivan.
Kittie tries to hold back a laugh, but she fails. Rage glares down at her.
Rage: Not another word, Kittie. And Ashley...shut the fuck up. What I have or haven't told my family is none of your business, nor does it even matter at this point, right?
Ashley: Apparently not. Now, are we going to stand here and argue on my front porch or would you like to come inside?
Ashley opens the door and steps aside, giving Rage and Kittie permission and room to enter the house. Rage takes in a deep breath and Kittie stares at him until he finally steps inside. Ashley motions for Kittie to do the same and she does, all be it reluctantly.
Ashley: I thought you would call ahead of time. As I said, I wasn't expecting you.
Ashley closes the front door and watches as Rage and Kittie look around the spacious front living room. Family pictures line the wall, and one in particular catches Rage's eye. He walks over to the picture. A complete family photo with him as a child. As he stares at the picture, Kittie walks up next to him and glances at the picture.
Kittie: Is that...you?
Kittie points to the older of the two boys in the photo and Ashley walks up, standing on the other side of Rage. She smiles and nods.
Ashley: Yes, that's Jake. This is the last family photo with Jake in it before...
Ashley quickly trails off before she has a chance to take a trip down memory lane. Rage starts shaking a bit as he clenches his fists at his side until his anger boils over and he punches the picture, shattering the glass and causing the picture to fall to the floor. He turns and storms away from the wall of pictures as Ashley looks down at the broken frame and Kittie shakes her head as she follows Rage.
Ashley: Look, I'm sorry if this is all bringing up painful memories for you Jake--
Rage: This is your last warning, bitch. Stop calling me by that name!
Rage spins around quickly and has a dark menacing look. Kittie places a hand on his back, trying to calm him down just a bit but he pulls away, turns around and starts pulling at his hair. Kittie glares at Ashley and folds her arms.
Kittie: Do you see what you're doing to him? This isn't just painful memories you dumbass.
Ashley: I'm sorry, I don't see how any of this is your business. This is family business, which you are not.
Kittie takes a threatening step towards Ashley, getting into her face. Ashley is able to hold her own however, and doesn't allow herself to be intimidated by the feisty Sin of Envy.
Kittie: You people have no concept of family. In fact, how do we even know that the rest of them are still alive. So far, the only person he's seen is you...
Ashley: Not that it's any of your business, but our younger brother, Phillip, is at work and our mother is out running some errands.
Kittie: And your supposed dying father? Where's he? Unless he finally kicked the bucket and he's in the ground where he should be...
Kittie is taken by surprise as Ashley hauls off and SLAPS Kittie across the face. Kittie's head snaps to the side, causing her hair to fly over her face. She keeps her head in that position for a while as Ashley points at her, warning her.
Ashley: Don't you EVER speak about my father that way! You know nothing about him!
When Kittie starts growling and breathing heavily, Rage realizes he has to get involved and quickly. He does so just in the nick of time as Kittie attempts to lunge at Ashley, claws out and growling ferociously. Rage holds her back and Ashley jumps back.
Rage: Kittie...Kittie! STOP!
Rage places Kittie down but Ashley has already reached for the phone and Rage looks at her as he stands between the two.
Rage: What the hell are you doing?!
Ashley: I'm calling the police! She tried to attack me!
Rage yanks the phone out of Ashley's hand and sets it down. Ashley looks at him in shock but he looks back and forth between the two.
Rage: No, you're not. You slapped her first so she had every right to defend herself, and quite frankly, I should have let her. Kittie...do me a favor. Take your ass out to the car and wait for me. You don't need to be here.
Kittie's jaw drops open and her eyes widen as she stares at Rage. She shakes her head, refusing.
Kittie: You're...You're joking, right? That bitch is really getting inside your head...
Rage: Kittie, just fucking GO!
Rage holds out the car keys to Kittie and she stares at him, waiting for him to change his mind but he doesn't. He points to the front door, and Kittie has no choice but to obey his orders. She glares at Ashley one last time, and Ashley just gives her a satisfied smirk. Kittie flips her off before she storms out of the house and back out to the car. Rage, meanwhile, takes in a deep breath as he plops down on the sofa, burying his head in his hands. Ashley walks over and takes a seat next to him, placing her hand on his back, but he doesn't take too kindly to this. He jumps away from her, giving her a look that tells her not to do that again.
Ashley: I'm sorry. But I have to ask...Are you ready to see him?
Rage slowly lowers his hands, placing them on his knees. Ashley waits for an answer as he slowly lifts his head and looks at her. The look on his face is one that we've never seen. It's almost a mixture of sadness and fear.
Ashley: He's just in the room down the hall...
Rage: Why....Why the fuck are you doing this to me?
Ashley: Because it's been way too long Ja...Rage. This should have been done a long time ago.
Ashley then gets back to her feet, standing right in front of Rage. She looks down at him with a sincere smile on her face.
Ashley: Come on...Come see Dad.
Rage closes his eyes really deciding if this is something he should do. After a moment he opens his eyes and gets to his feet, looking at Ashley. She wants to smile, but given the circumstances she feels it is better not to as she starts walking out of the living room towards a hallway leading to her father's room. Rage slowly follows behind her, not really sure what to expect to walk into.
Meanwhile, out in the car, Kittie has rolled down the windows and has the radio blasting. She's leaning back in the passenger seat with her arms folded across her chest as she waits as patiently as she can for Rage. The look on her face, however, shows that she's not at all thrilled with his decision. Just then her cell phone rings and she reaches into her pocket and takes it out. The caller i.d shows that it is Synn calling, presumably to check on the situation.
Kittie: Hey Synn...How's things going? Why don't you try calling Rage's phone...No! The angry bastard kicked me out of the house so he's in there all alone. Well, with his blonde bimbo sister and half-dead father...What makes you think I did---
Kittie's voice trails off as another vehicle pulls into the driveway and up to the garage. The driver's side door opens and an older woman steps out, walking towards the back of the car where she removes a few bags of groceries. Kittie automatically assumes the woman is Rage's mother.
Kittie: Shit. Synn, I'm gonna have to call you back...I'll explain later!
Kittie quickly ends the call, returning her phone to her pocket. She considers getting out of the car, but quickly changes her mind as the woman heads towards the front door, walking inside. She bites her lip as she expects the worse and she can only sit back and wait. Several minutes go by before Rage comes darting out of the house and towards the car without looking back.
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The last couple of weeks our current SCW Heavyweight Champion, Mr. Showtime, has been pretty damn quiet. Aside from trying to act like a bad ass tough guy on Climax Control in Mesa, what else has your favorite champ had to say? Huh? He's been awfully quiet on Twitter, but I bet I can make a couple guesses as to why.
You see, Drake is probably out there trying to dig up some dirt on me. There's no doubt in my mind that he's trying to find out whatever he can about my past, because as he said, I've made this personal. Here's some news for you, Drake. You're not going to find out shit. My identity from my childhood is NOT who I am today and if you think you can find out anything, by all means go ahead and try. It'll be a hell of a lot easier for me to unbury the skeletons in your closet, won't it?
It'll be a lot easier for me to go visit that pretty little sister of yours or perhaps your stepmother. If you want to make this personal, go right ahead, Drake. But it'll only come back to bite you in the ass because YOU have made your story known. YOU have put your life into the spotlight. YOU have made yourself vulnerable, Drake. Not me.
The choice is yours, Drake. How we place this game is completely up to you, but I'd think long and hard before you make a decision, because when push comes to shove...I'm a lot more dangerous than you think.
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Kittie stands outside Rage's hotel room, debating on whether or not she should knock. He had made it very clear on the ride to the hotel that he didn't want to talk about anything that happened at his family's home. Kittie had noticed Rage's mother running out of the front door, trying to chase after him as they sped away in the car, but for once, it was clear that this was a subject best left alone for a while.
But she wasn't sure how long to leave it alone. She had spoken to Synn once they got checked in, giving him an update on what she could tell had happened, and with his urging, she had to get as much information out of him as possible. So she left him alone for several hours before she stepped out of her hotel room and headed towards his.
After taking in a deep breath and exhaling, she built up the courage to knock on his door, but she knew not to expect any answer right away. And she was right. So she knocked again.
Kittie: Rage, come on. We need to talk.
Nothing. No sounds of movement and not so much as a "fuck you" came from inside the room. Kittie knocks again, calmly trying to get through to him.
Kittie: Why don't we just move our flight back to Arizona sooner? I know you don't want to be here anymore...
Again nothing. Kittie looks towards the floor, trying to think of what she can do. Normally she would get angry and annoying just to piss Rage off, but she couldn't find it in her to do that now.
Kittie: I know you're in there! Can't you tell that I'm not going to do anything to piss you off?! You just need to talk about this. I need to know what happened.
Finally Kittie hears some movement from within the room. She takes a step back from the door with a confused look on her face as she hears some stumbling and glass bottles clinking, followed by some growling and obscenities until the door finally open. A shirtless Rage leans against the door frame, looking rather disheveled. Kittie's jaw drops as she stares at him in disbelief, but speechless.
Rage: W-what...*hiccup* do you wantt?
Rage's words are noticeably slurred and when Kittie takes a step forward she waves her hand in front of her face after getting a good whiff of him.
Kittie: Jesus Christ...You're drunk?!
Rage grins. When he tries to laugh it comes out mixed with an obnoxious belch and Kittie just shakes her head.
Rage: Yeaahh...What's it to ya, Kittie Kat?
He belches again before he tries to stand up straight and turn around. His stumbles, however, as he heads back into the room with Kittie following behind him. When she gets a good look of the room, she's left nearly speechless again. Empty beer bottles are scattered around the room, and the mini-fridge is nearly emptied as well. That *used* to consist of several mini bottles of vodka, tequila and the like, but Rage consumed every alcoholic beverage he could find.
Kittie: What...the...fuck? Rage, you're taking letting this bullshit with that former family of yours get to you way too much. Look at you!
Rage loses his footing as he trips over a few empty bottles of beer. He picks up a bottle he thinks has something left in it, attempting to drink it. When he realizes it's empty, he tosses the bottle back down and crashes onto the bed, rolling over on to his back.
Rage: Yer point? Make youselfff usefulll and go buy me some more beer!
Kittie: Fuck you! I'm not your bitch! And you don't need anymore beer. You smell like you took a bath in that shit and I only left you alone for four hours!
Rage laughs again and sits up. He sways back and forth as the room starts to spin and he holds his head.
Rage: Ooh...Sooo you guysss can mmmake me YOUR bitch but *hiccups* I can't do the saaame?
Rage glares at Kittie and she glares right back. She's absolutely furious with him right now.
Kittie: That's absolute bullshit and you know it! What the fuck is your problem? What the hell happened in that house?! And trust me when I say if you don't tell me, I'll go back and find out myself!
Rage: Gooo then. Cuzzz I ain't sayin' sheet!
Rage laughs again as he continues to slur and mix up his words. Kittie shakes her head and snarls before she spins and tries to head towards the door. Rage's eyes widen and he quickly gets back to his feet, nearly tripping in the process. He grabs a hold of Kittie's arm, stopping her.
Rage: Waiiit...D-don't!
Kittie turns around and looks up at Rage. She can see the pleading look in his eyes.
Kittie: Whatever happened...whatever it is that you're hiding, you can tell me, Rage. You can tell all of us! Shit, it's not like any of us have a squeaky clean past.
Rage: I...I know. I just...don't wanna talk about iiiit tonight.
Kittie: Yeah, you'd rather drown your sorrows. You might as well kiss---
Kittie is suddenly cut off quickly as Rage grabs a hold of her face and leans down planting a kiss on her! Shocked and taken off guard, she struggles, wanting nothing to do with the kiss until she finally knees him right where it hurts then shoves him away. Given his current state of inebriation, this comes rather easily.
Kittie: What the FUCK?! Have you lost your mind?!
Rage falls to one knee, and wincing, he looks up at her.
Rage: Fuuuck...Yoou wanted me to...kiss you!
Kittie: What?! Like hell I did! I was trying to say you might as well kiss any chance of winning the Heavyweight title goodbye before you decided to stick your tongue down my throat! Disgusting!
Kittie furiously wipes her mouth, trying to get the taste away.
Kittie: If you're that fucking desperate for a piece of ass, why don't you just call you fire crotched fuck buddy, Electra. I'm sure she'd have no problem pleasuring you even though you're drunk as shit.
Rage doesn't even respond. He has run out of things to say and he makes his way over and pulls himself up on to the bed. He plops down on his stomach, grunting and growling as Kittie rolls her eyes and shakes her head. She walks out of the room, taking her cell phone out and dialing a number.
Kittie: Synn, we have a huge fucking problem and I think you should get here...Well then send Shane because I'm not gonna be able to deal with this by myself...Yeah, let me know soon.
Kittie ends the call and closes her eyes. She sighs loudly before she growls and storms off down the hall heading back to her own room.
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It's the following morning and not much has changed in the way of Rage's current state. He's still locked in his hotel room refusing, or pretty much unable to speak to Kittie. Thankfully for Kittie, however, she's now got some help. Help in the form of the Sin of Pride, "Sxxxy" Shane Boswell and the Sin of Lust, Fantasia. After receiving a phone call from Synn, Shane and Fantasia boarded a plane to where ever Rage and Kittie currently were. Kittie met the two in the lobby of the hotel and they had managed to get a second key to Rage's room.
Shane: You two stay here. If I need anything I'll call ya. Hopefully it won't come to that, though.
Shane looked at Kittie and Fantasia as he waited for the elevator doors to open.
Kittie: Do me a favor and kick his ass for me.
Shane: I was under the impression that you lumped him in the gooleys pretty good last night?
Shane cracks a smile and Kittie's eyes widen.
Kittie: Fuck..Synn told you?!
Shane nods and Fantasia even chuckles a bit.
Shane: Of course he told me. I had to know what the hell I was walking in to. Don't worry, though. I won't let our peanut headed friend live that down.
Fantasia: If you ask me, drunk or not, he kissed her for a reason.
Kittie: Please, let's not talk about this anymore. I'd really rather not see my breakfast again...
The elevator doors then ding open and Shane steps inside, hitting the button for the appropriate floor. He waves at Kittie with a grin and she just flips him off before she and Fantasia head off to wait for word on the situation. The elevator goes up a few floors before it dings open once again and Shane walks out searching for Rage's room. He passes several rooms before he stops in front of room 426. He doesn't even bother knocking and inserts the key card into the slot, unlocking the door.
When he walks inside he can smell the booze in the room. He checks the bathroom, making sure Rage didn't manage to wake up in the middle of the night and pass out over the toilet. He's relieved to see the big man isn't in there, but shakes his head when he finds Rage's jeans on the floor instead.
Shane: Bloody hell...
He backs out of the bathroom and heads further into the room and nearly jumps out of his skin when he sees Rage passed out on the bed, butt naked! Shane shields his eyes and yells at Rage.
Shane: Christ mate! Get ya damn pants on! I don't need to see that shit in the morning!
Hearing Shane's booming voice startles the big man so much he jumps up and falls off the bed. He hits his head on the night stand in the process and grabs his head in pain.
Rage: OW! FUCK!
He looks around, dazed and confused in his hungover state and when he sees Shane's back turned to him he squints his eyes making sure he's seeing things right.
Rage: Shane? What the fuck are you doing here?!
Shane: I'll be more than happy to answer that if ya cover ya tonsil tickler up. I'm not turning around until it's safe...
Rage looks at himself, suddenly realize he's naked. He covers himself with his hands and looks around.
Rage: Shit! Where the fuck are my pants?!
Shane: I saw them in the bathroom.
Rage: Can ya go get them for me unless you want to see my bare ass running by you. Which I'd rather not anyway..
Shane holds his hand up, saying he'll go get Rage's pants. A few moments later he emerges from the bathroom, shielding his eyes and he tosses Rage's pants in his direction. He hears some shuffling around, followed by the zipper of Rage's pants.
Shane: Don't let Synn know ya go commando, bud. That could be very dangerous for you.
Rage: I think it would have been more dangerous if he had walked in and found me like this instead of you.
Shane laughs and nods, still shielding his eyes.
Rage: You can open your eyes dumbass.
Shane peeks through his hand, making sure Rage isn't lying. When he sees that he's got his pants back on, he lowers his hand and looks around the room, shocked at what he sees. Rage looks around also, running his hand through his disheveled hair in confusion.
Rage: Fuck...Shane, why the hell are you here?
Shane: You really need to ask that? Look at this room. Kittie called Synn last night saying she needed help so he sent me.
Rage: Shit I'm really glad Synn didn't decided to come here himself.
Shane: Yeah, lucky for you he's been watching Despy like a hawk the last couple of weeks since the incident at his mum's. If he wasn't, ya might have had a repeat of your induction into the Sins...
Shane grins and chuckles, but one menacing glare from Rage makes him go quiet. Rage sits down on the bed and holds his head, now starting to feel the hangover headache.
Rage: Where's Kittie?
Shane: She's downstairs with Fantasia. If I were you, though, I wouldn't try and approach her. She's pretty pissed.
Rage: Why? I got drunk, so what?
Shane rubs his head and lets out an awkward laugh. Rage looks at him curiously.
Rage: What? What the fuck aren't you telling me?
Shane: Yeah, that's not the only thing ya did, mate. You, uh...You kissed her...
Rage's eyes nearly bulge out of his head and his jaw drops. He thinks for a moment, trying to remember anything about last night, but he can't yet.
Rage: Shit...Wait...Please tell me that she and I didn't...
Rage trails off and Shane gets the hint of where Rage was going with that question. He shakes his head, quickly putting off that idea.
Shane: Bloody hell, I hope not. If ya did, she's not saying anything about it. From what I understand, ya pissed her off when ya shoved your tongue down her throat and she kneed ya in the crackers.
Rage lets out a sigh of relief, but shakes his head, still in shock over finding out what he did. In his mind, he knows Kittie will be pissed off for quite some time and she'll let him know it, too. He takes in a deep breath and goes speechless, but Shane looks around the room, then back to Rage.
Shane: What the hell is going on, bud? I've never seen you get so plastered before so I know something serious is going on.
Rage looks up, surprised. He thought for sure Shane would have been told about his family situation by now.
Rage: You're telling me Synn and Kittie haven't told you? Better yet, Despayre hasn't said anything, because he knows, too.
Shane shakes his head.
Shane: Nope. Haven't been told a thing, bud. Synn just said it was a personal matter that you would tell everyone when you were ready. Now judging by this mess, I think now is the proper time to tell me everything, because if you don't, I'll just find out from Kittie.
Rage shakes his head, not ready to get into this conversation. Especially not after what happened yesterday with his "family." Shane stares at him, waiting for answers. Rage finally has no choice but to fess up.
Rage: Apparently the family I thought was dead and buried for the past twenty five years is very much alive and well. Well...except dear old dad who's currently on his deathbed as we speak, if he hasn't already kicked the bucket anyway.
Shane is shocked to hear this, but he keeps a calm look on his face, if only to keep the tension in the room at a minimal level. He folds his arms and leans against the dresser.
Shane: Damn, mate, that's some serious stuff. I take it that is why you and Kittie flew here?
Rage nods.
Rage: Yeah. I've been debating it for weeks but my...sister...obviously wasn't gonna let up and leave me alone until I gave in and came to see that bastard before he dies.
Shane: And you did?
Rage just looks up at Shane. The look in his eyes is answer enough.
Shane: So what the hell happened? What was so horrible to make ya feel the need to get plastered off your arse and throw yourself at Kittie?
Rage: I don't want to talk about it.
Rage stands up, very slowly. When he feels comfortable enough to walk, he starts picking up the empty beer bottles and liquor bottles from the mini-fridge, but Shane doesn't give up.
Shane: Oh c'mon, bud. Whatever it is, all of us will understand.
Rage doesn't respond. He continues to clean up the mess he made, tossing the empty bottles into the trash and getting the room to a semi-decent state.
Shane: Sooner or later, you're gonna have to tell us about what happened.
Rage snaps his head up, glaring at Shane with fury in his eyes. He gets right in Shane's face, spitting venom at his brother...for all intents and purposes.
Rage: I said I don't want to talk about it, Shane! So just fucking drop it! What happened in that house, with those people...None of you need to know about it, so just quit asking me about it.
Shane shakes his head and his mood suddenly changes to match Rage's.
Shane: You're right...We don't need to know about it, but considering we all want to help ya, it'd be nice to be told what is going on. Those people...whoever the hell they are, they're not your family. Blood-wise, maybe. But you know who your family really is.
Rage stands there, fuming, letting each word sink into his mind. Shane steps closer, getting right back into Rage's face.
Shane: WE are your family, peanut head. Synn, Despy, Gabriel, Kittie, Fantasia and Me...We're your real family. We're trying to help you, especially considering you got a chance to bring the Heavyweight title back to the Sins where it belongs, but if ya keep your mind on this shit with those people...Well, it'll never happen. Think about that for a while.
Rage: I'll get the job done, Shane. That title is as good as mine.
Shane laughs. He shakes his head and takes a few steps back and away from his angry brother.
Shane: Not like this ya won't. I'm pretty sure Synn and Kittie have told ya the same thing before, so I'm just reminding you. Get ya mind focused on that title and only the title, and you'll get the job done.
Shane doesn't speak another word. He just allows Rage to think about everything he's just said and if need be, to stew in his own anger for a while. Rage clenches his fists at his side and starts to shake a bit as his anger grows. Shane turns and walks out of the room, leaving Rage alone to clean up his mess and think about what his next move will be. He needs to decide quickly, because his match against Drake is fast approaching.
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Later that day, Rage, Kittie, Shane and Fantasia all boarded a flight back to Arizona to join Synn, Despayre and Gabriel. Rage had to pay a hefty bill for his trashed hotel room and the empty mini-fridge, but he didn't even bother putting up a fight over any of the expenses. He just paid the bill and got the hell out of there without so much as another word. Kittie was still obviously angry with him, giving him the cold shoulder the entire ride to the airport and that made for an awkward, yet welcomed silence between the two.
Shane and Fantasia weren't quite sure how to handle the situation, as neither were accustomed to hearing nothing but silence between Rage and Kittie, much less any member of the Sins at all. Even when Kittie made it a point to ask that her seat on the plane be a few rows behind Rage, no one seemed to argue.
Shane kept a watchful eye on Rage throughout most of the flight to Arizona, but the big man didn't move much. He just leaned back in his seat, utterly quiet, with Kittie glaring at the back of his head. Having had enough, Fantasia finally broke her silence on the matter, turning her head to look at Shane.
Fantasia: This has got to be a record for those two. She's not even attempting to agitate him at all.
Shane: Can't say I blame her right now. Big man is pretty messed up at the moment.
Shane and Fantasia don't know this, but Rage can hear every word they are saying. They're trying to keep hushed voices, but Rage has a good ear apparently as he listens to the two with a furious look growing on his face.
Fantasia: When has that ever mattered before?
Shane: That might be true, but considering the current situation, it's probably best if they don't speak to one another. At least not until Synn can speak to the both of them...more specifically our formerly bald peanut headed friend.
Rage turns around in his seat, looking directly at Shane. Shane grins, giving away the fact that he knew Rage could hear him and Fantasia speaking.
Shane: Ya know, you really did look better without hair, bud. I'm still not used to that fuzzy mop of yours...
Rage: Blow me, Shane.
Shane shudders and shakes his head. Several people sitting around the group turn and look at Rage, appalled to hear such language but he pays them no mind.
Shane: Nah, that's Synn's job.
Kittie: Or that flaming bitch, Electra Blaze...
They all turn and look at Kittie as she breaks her silence, but she has a grin on her face.
Rage: Who the hell asked you? I thought you weren't speaking to me.
Kittie: I wasn't speaking to you. I was speaking to Shane, dumbass.
A flight attendant then walks up to the group, looking at all four with as polite a smile as she can muster.
Attendant: Is there a problem here?
Kittie: No...we're just peachy, thanks.
Attendant: Okay, then I'm going to have to ask that you refrain from using foul language. We have children on board and several people can hear you.
Rage snarls at the flight attendant and Kittie rolls her eyes.
Kittie: Relax, peanut head. Let's not get ourselves kicked off the flight or forced to make an emergency landing.
Shane: At least Despy isn't here...
Rage rolls his eyes while the other three share a laugh. The flight attendant walks away, but she keeps a close eye and ear on the group, ready to intervene again should the need arise.
Fantasia: Well look on the bright side...At least they're talking again.
Rage lets out a loud laugh.
Rage: Speak for yourself. I liked her better when she wasn't talking.
Kittie: Yeah and I liked you better when you weren't forcing your disgusting tongue in my mouth. I had to use a whole bottle of mouth wash just to get the taste out!
Shane can't help but chuckle as the two begin bickering back and forth once again as a couple of flight attendants head over to address the situation. What had started as a strangely peaceful flight to Arizona has now turned into a heated debate. Shane turns to Fantasia and shakes his head.
Shane: You just had to say something, didn't you?
Fantasia shrugs innocently as the flight attendants have had to force Rage and Kittie to ignore one another for the duration of the flight. But given everything that has happened thus far, that may be a task easier said than done...
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Two years...That's how long it's been since I've been the Heavyweight Champion. The same guy I beat for the title beat me and took the title back, and I haven't had another shot at getting it back since then. Losing the title to Nick Jones after just over a month as champion was a real fucking eye opener and after that...well, that's when I started going down hill. After I lost the belt, something in me snapped and I got messy.
Magic Man was right a couple weeks ago when he questioned which Rage will show up in this match against Drake Green. I hate to admit when that crazy son of a bitch is right, and I'll probably never live that down admitting that, but fuck it. Gabriel was right this time.
After I lost the Heavyweight Championship, I wasn't controlling my anger...Not the way I should. Sure I was still pissed off at everything and everybody. I still hated people like I always do, but I didn't channel it the proper way. I was more focused on beating the shit out of people then I was in beating the shit out of people and still winning.
So what happened? I started a war with some loud mouthed prick named James Shark and I lost to the mother fucker. I actually lost to him instead. Then a few months goes by and I get myself suspended by attacking good ole Mark Ward when I chokeslammed him. I was out for about five months before I came back, but I still wasn't the same. I was hell bent on beating the shit out of Ward, even though he wouldn't give me the match that I wanted.
Then that fucking arm injury sidelined me for another six months. It was during that time out that I finally figured out what had to be done. When I came back to the ring, I had to focus on not only destroying people, but winning in the process. And so far, it's worked.
You, Drake, will be no different.
You don't seem to realize how determined I am, Showtime. And with the added bonus of this being a TLC match, it makes it that much better for me, and oh so much worse for you. This is really how you want to end your career, is it? No problem, Drake. I'll do ya the favor.
When this all started, Drake, I was focused on only one thing....getting the Heavyweight title back around my waist. I didn't give a shit who I had to face to get it, but I knew sooner or later, I'd be the champion again. Well, now, I can honestly say I'm fucking glad that I'm going against YOU, Showtime. I'm over the fucking moon knowing that I get to end YOUR reign and your career at the same time, and there's not a damn thing you can do about it.
Call me boring all you want. Say I'm putting you to sleep all you want, but once Violent Conduct is here...Once that bell rings...I'll be putting you to sleep in a very different way. A much more powerful and permanent way. But, knowing you, you'll shrug it off and think I won't do it.
That's okay, keep thinking that. Keep living in your fantasy world, thinking you'll still be the Heavyweight Champion after Violent Conduct. Keep talking about how boring I supposedly am, because when all is said and done, you'll only have yourself to blame for the damage I'm going to do to you. Just remember that when you're being fed liquid meals through a straw for the rest of your life.
One week, Drake. You've got one week left, and there is nothing you can say or do that will change that.
