Book 1: Who am I?
Chapter 5: Battle on!
~Part 1: Meeting~
Samuel Devereux had just got to the Academy; he could tell it was going to start raining at any time now. The clouds above her made him feel that something ominous was going to be heading their way. Sam turned off his bike and took his helmet off as the first roar of thunder caught in his eardrums. The wind blew his hair and he looked around the grounds. Bridgid, Rhoda and Emi hadn’t arrived just yet and he knew he was probably early. Sam had gotten the text from Bridge last night asking to meet with her and the others.
Brigid Roarke was the next to arrive. She pulled up in his Mustang next to Sam’s bike. Sam smiled at her and walked over to her. Bridgid could be seen with tiredness in her eyes. She wasn’t sleeping too much either because of the issues that were going on. Sam knew it was his fault…or at least he believed that it was. The two didn’t speak to each other at first. They didn’t need to; Brigid and Sam could tell what the other was thinking without speaking or even using telepathy.
Rhoda Allaway and Emi Tsukino arrived together. Emi was driving his hummer and Rhoda was talking about latest lay. Emi was close to wanting to use the power to take away Rhoda’s voice but she chose not to. Rhoda would have gotten her right back and that would have pissed Brigid off. Emi and Rhoda were closer to each other and that was a fact. Emi cut the engine and both of them got out.
“C’mon dude it’s not even the first day back! Why did we have to meet here of all places?!” Rhoda whined.
“Rhoda, shut up. It was the first thing that came to mind. Anyways have either of you been feeling anything or having any weird dreams?” Brigid asked the group.
“I’ve been waking up around three am the past week. The air felt so damn cold like it was snowing or raining. I just can’t explain it honestly”. Emi said quietly.
“For me it feels like the earth is shaking. I wake up screaming thinking that there is an earthquake.” Rhoda added.
“I’m waking up sweating like the room’s on fire.” Brigid shared.
“For me it’s so weird. I get these dreams of a woman with brown hair; I don’t get to see the rest of her but I know it’s a woman because I heard a playful laugh. It’s so foggy that it so easy to miss her. Each time I keep running towards her and the wind was blowing me away from her. I wake up and find myself sitting up in bed. It’s been going on for a least a week and it makes me wonder if Hunter is back.” Sam admitted.
The girls didn’t speak. Just hearing the name of him made them shiver in fear. Last time Hunter Leon Jr he nearly killed Emi’s and Brigid’s ex-boyfriends Kameron and Seth, he also nearly sent Emi herself into a coma. Brigid ended up losing Seth after he called it quits with him. Seth loved Brigid dearly but he couldn’t handle the secret. He knew that corruption and everything else could happen and if something happened to her it would tear her heart a part. Brigid couldn’t blame him for that. Yes she was heart-broken but she respected his wishes. As for Emi you could probably guess why and no it doesn’t have to do anything with the Power. Emi and Kameron over the summer break basically were fighting every single day, it made Emi dive into his work to the point where she shut himself away from the world. She didn’t have the heart to break it off with Kam though. Emi being shut away did upset Kam when they weren’t fighting to the point where she broke it off with him. Emi never showed how she felt about it around the others though. She wanted to remain strong but they knew that her world was broken.
“How though?” Rhoda asked.
“Hell if I know.” Brigid replied.
“You said he vanished after the barn episode. What if he left state or the country?” Emi thought.
“He could have, you know how powerful he is.” Sam said.
“If he was we would have known.” Brigid countered.
“Would we though? I mean I wouldn’t be surprised if he were stronger.” Rhoda questioned.
“How else would he get more power? We’re the only ones with it.” Brigid said to Rhoda.
Sam knew what was coming next. This was the part where Brigid and Rhoda would start arguing as always. Emi rolled her eyes and they were off.
“Did you ever stop and think that maybe there are just more than us with it?” Rhoda said actually making a point.
“We would know.” Brigid replied.
“But isn’t that we can tell when it just comes to us,” Sam asked. “I mean are you that sure you can tell when it’s not us?”
That made Brigid think right there. Quickly doubt came into her mind and she sighed.
“Yeah you’re right. Rhoda I’m sorry.” Brigid apologized.
“All good man!” Rhoda smiled.
Emi leaned against the hood of her hummer trying to come up with an idea on why this was happening. The youngest of the group was quiet type and she was smart. She was trying to connect the dots in this. How could Sam’s dreams be effected by the Power.
“What if she’s got Precognative dreams? What if this is vision of things to come?” Emi thought.
“It could be.” Brigid said.
“So I could have a new power?” Sam asked.
Emi nodded.
“That’s all good and dandy but can we get out of here. We got the party to go to later!” Rhoda whined.
“Rhoda!” Brigid scolded.
“What?!” Rhoda asked.
Sam couldn’t help but to chuckle. The thought of him unlocking a new power though made him smile. Hopefully whoever this is was a friend and not a foe. Brigid sighed and agreed that the meeting was over. Rhoda smiled and jumped into Emi’s hummer and Emi just shook her head. Brigid walked to her car and Sam went on his bike. The wind blew his hair but Sam knew a storm was heading for them.
~Part 2: Blog entry~
“I need to bounce back, I don’t want to let my family down and SCW has given me another chance. For that I say thank you and it does mean a lot. I know that I hold up a few reputations here at SCW and if you don’t know then you’re under a rock. I mean I’m part of the Angel Clan after all. A family that has rocked the wrestling world over five years ago! Yeah it has been 5 years and 2 days since Melanie started wrestling and quickly Lucy and Uri joined and the rest is history. I’m honored and proud to be part of this family. Each person who has stepped into the ring has brought greatness to the family. Now this is my story and I’ll make it the way I want! I won’t let anyone tell me any different and I promise. I promise that I will become greatness! I want people to step up to me and try to challenge me; I want them to know that I’m going to fight. So to you all I hope you’re ready. The other reputation is that I’m an enigma, a mystery and they’re right. I’ve walked into this company and plenty of people try to figure me out. They fail because I’m not normal, I don’t fit the definition of normal, I don’t care for it seeing how it’s just the mortal’s way of warping one’s mind. I know that I’m a mystery and really, why give up all my secrets yeah?
I see I’m facing Steve Ramone again. He’s an interesting man to say the least. Guy did leave an impression in our last meeting I’ll give him that. You, sir, are mentally detached from reality. That's a dangerous game to play, Steve. Are you not aware that insanity isn't a healthy way to live? Destruction and suffering of others are all that excites you but let me tell you, it's no way to live. Steve, your vision and perspective of the world is flawed... for numerous reasons. The false prophets of people who say they’re fearless will throw out lie after lie, falsehood after falsehood, distortion of the meaning of existence and evasion of reality for as long as they are able to. Are you so blind as to not see this? Often, men who are aware that they are destined to be nobodies, they opt to formulate some sort of fabricated divination in an attempt to warp the minds of others. Which is sad, really. So go ahead and seek refuge in the confines of your girl, Steve. Use them to feed your ego ahead of this match.
Hey Ryan Keys! Use your brute force as your shield... use strength as a weapon... because I can sure as hell tell already that you will not be able to out-wrestle me. My skills and in-ring talent far surpass yours and no matter what it is that you can bring to the ring, I can sure as hell bring something better. Strength and power may just be the one quality that you possess that is greater than my own... but in every single other possible way, I am superior. I'm faster, I'm smarter, I'm more athletically gifted and of course... better looking. I am a real champion... a fighting champion... regardless of what certain people believe... and I will be standing tall at the end of Climax Contrl. Naturally, I'm expecting the outcome that I desire.
Kain, just ask yourself a question... ask yourself if you really, genuinely believe that you have fairly earned your shot at me. Go right ahead. Have you worked your ass off like plenty of others on the roster? Is this fair? Can you truly justify being awarded this opportunity, when, in reality it was just handed to you... out of nowhere. Truth is, you have failed to acquire this chance reasonably. That's the reality of it. See, as far as I can tell, you were just in the right place at the right time. And we've all been there at some point in our lives. But ask yourself again... are you able to take advantage of it and make this work for yourself? I massively doubt that, Kain. "Do I believe that I'll be outnumbered at Climax Control? Probably. In fact, I'm willing to publicly state that it's highly likely... or... guaranteed, actually... let's go that far. I'm well-known for being the man who does what others are unable to do... so I'll even take on you single handedly, if need be. I'm infamous for sending people packing... I've defeated the likes of Dark Tiger, “Pretty” Ricky Stanton, to name a few, and you've not heard or seen from these individuals since. What does that tell you? I possess the ability to destroy the souls of others, therefore driving them from their jobs. I have forced many to quit the careers that they have worked so hard for and dedicated their lives to. I have smashed dreams, I have broken ambitions and I have ensured that those who underestimate me are left unable to get back up and continue their lives the way they once did. I've done it before... and I can do it again.
Alex Rush…is just a man that nobody knows much about. That's primarily down to the fact that he's had a lack of matches here and the ones he has been a part of are hardly ones that have gone too well for him. He's not someone who can state with confidence that he's where he wants to be in his career and that he's got it all. He doesn't. He's far from it and I'm going to have to hand the man another loss for him to add to the collection. I'm sure he's getting quite used to that by now. And if not, he should be. Maybe this match will help him on his way. ill he take my advice? Probably not. Men like that tend not to. But Sam, you've just said you don't know the guy and now you're using the phrase 'a guy like that'. Isn't that a generalization, particularly when you've admited that you don't know the guy? Of course. I'm like that... I make assumptions. But they're typically accurate, they make sense and are viable. Most others don't quite have that skill. I'm able to actually get a sense of someone, just when I hear the smallest amount about them. I'm perceptive like that. I want to give Alex the benefit of the doubt because I can't be particularly certain of where he stands. He might give me a battle. I can't honestly know at this point nor will I know until I'm in the ring with him. I guess we'll have to wait and see in that one.
Chris Shipman, He's essentially just a Master of Puppets; taking control of men who are unable to think for themselves. He's not leading them to greater things, he is pulling strings and forcing them to partake in sinister actions and he is not at all doing what is best for them. He is claiming that he will introduce these men to something greater than they are being subjected to at present. However, these are being exposed as lies on a weekly basis and Climax Control will be no different. He is being blinded by his own desperate need for some level of connection to another and due to the severe lack of affection they've been faced with in life, they are determined to be in the spotlight to feel something. But no... it's not working out that way.
Casey Williams, can he say the same about himself? Can he say that he is deserving a title shot? Can he say that he can defeat me? Does he believe that he's got to me? That he's under my skin, that he's messed with my mind? He can believe what he wants to but truth is, he needs to step up. Weak, Casey. But whatever. I'm over it and feel as though you're on top of the world, Casey... go right ahead. But do I care? No. It's in the past and is irrelevant. There are things in the past that are relevant and let's be honest... that's everything that I have achieved in the past. EVERYTHING.
And finally Despayre who I do like…well everyone likes him and I see why. He’s a good person and he’s a better fighter in the ring. I always give it my all in the ring - nothing less than that just won't do. I refuse for that to ever be seen as a faux statement and I refuse to come off as contradictory because I will always be prepared for what is thrown my way. Even when I'm not in the right mind-set, then I still give it my all. This week, I'm feeling 100% and better than ever. So don't say I didn't warn you, all. When all is said and done, I will have proved my point and forced you to understand what I'm about. Unlike a lot of others in this business, I don't just throw threats around for no reason but this means a lot to me. I have to go out there and do whatever I can. You are an excellent wrestler and the one - out of the eight of us - who is more well-known and probably also respected.
I know battle royals are hard. They’re tricky and if you’re not paying attention you’ll be on the ground. Gentlemen, I wish you all luck but as hard as you may try…you’ll fail. I’ve paid my dues in spades and now I have the Queen of Hearts.”
