[Christian Underwood]

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[Pretty Ty]

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”Older than water, stubborn as stone
There'll be no forgiveness for all that you've known...”

Climax Control
Sunday
During the show...

Court: Get your fucking hands off me!

The scene resumes in the hallway backstage at climax control. Courtney Pierce cradles her wrist as Ty supports her from behind. He doesn't relent though. Isn't he such a sweetheart? Even though Courtney was a total B to him lately and even when she tried to take a swing at him, he is still there making sure she gets help.

Ty: It was your own stupidity that got you into this mess Court. Couldn't just be an adult about it, had to go out swinging. What has you so pissy anyway?

She chuckles sardonically, the pain from her wrist is bringing tears to her dark eyes. Amazing, this woman isn't the spawn of evil with incapability of showing anything other than anger.

Court: You asked Aviana out for coffee?

Ty sits back against the wall. She is seriously jealous of that mousy girl? I guess Effie was right. Why is that girl always right?

Ty: Why does that matter? You made it abundantly clear that it was a one time thing. Am I supposed to not ask out other girls?

Court appears to ignore his questions, continuing with her own. She already practically admitted she was in some jealous rage, but she's just going to pretend she didn’t? Sheesh... why is our Ty interested in this girl anyway?

Court: “Did she say yes?”

Ty is the one to laugh now. Courtney is not impressed. Good, let her stew a little bit. She purses her lips, waiting for his answer.

Court: Well?

Ty leans in to her and kisses her cheek. She is too focused on her hand to fend it off. Although she looks annoyed, she doesn't even flinch at his touch.

Ty: You are cute when you're jealous.

Courtney stares a hole through him. Ty keeps the smirk on his face.

Court: I am NOT jealous. I just should have seen that you jump from one girl to another...

He puts a finger over her lips and points toward the approaching medic. Ty stands and helps the man ease Courtney into the wheelchair he brought. Courtney continues to shoot daggers in Ty's direction though.

“Oh these days, oh these days get heavy
Hotter than friction, subtle as sound
There'll be no forgiveness for you to come around”

Kindred Hospital Clear Lake
Webster, TX
Sunday
After the show...

She had managed to doze off after all the painkillers they had given her. Ty had stayed with her. He had also told Effie not to cause any trouble to which she had winked, laughing and walked away. Ty had to admit that he was afraid of Eff. She was one of the few people whom he could not read. He figured she had gotten very good at hiding all her real emotions. She pushed everything down until it exploded in a rage. Like the one she had right before meeting Kahlan and joining her ranks.

Courtney’s hand was in a sling across her chest right now. They had wrapped it until her x-rays and paperwork came back. Courtney didn't have insurance so Ty had handed the nurse his credit card without a second thought. It was partially his fault she was here after all.

He shouldn't have listened to Effie. Making Court jealous had not turned out how he thought. Courtney had seemed to take it way more personally than even Effie had anticipated. He wondered why though. She had seemed determined to keep the arrangement as it was. One night between two tired and frustrated people. One night he had not been able to get off his mind since it occurred. He replayed the whole thing in his mind like a movie constantly. He had never given sex a second thought before but then again he had never had such passionate intimacy with a woman before. Something about her supposed dislike of him had made the experience thrilling and much more satisfying than any he had previously enjoyed. He couldn't help wondering if maybe she was in the same position he was in. And neither of them wanted to admit that for two people so completely different, they shared an undeniable chemistry that could not be explained.

The doctor peaks his head in, Ty looks up.

Doctor: Still sleeping I see. We didn't even give her a sedative. She must have been exhausted over something else, has she been under any pressure lately?

Ty gives a smile. Pressure didn’t even begin to describe it.

Ty: I wish I could tell you doc, unfortunately we are just coworkers and we are not close. I couldn't tell you if she has been having trouble sleeping or not.

The doctor nods, making a quick note on his clipboard. He knew that if he went into details about what was or wasn’t going on between them she would hit him and she wouldn’t miss the next time.

Doctor: Well we’ll let her sleep for now and I will come back around in twenty minutes or so. We’ll get this wrist in a cast and she can head on home.  It was nice of you to stay with her.

Ty looks back at Courtney. She had her mouth open, the pain meds caused her to drool a little. She was not a princess when she slept, that was for sure.

Ty: I didn't want her to be alone.

The doctor offers another generic smile before leaving the room. Ty looks back to the sleeping Courtney. He knew that him being there was not going to make much of a difference in the way she seemed to treat him, but he couldn’t help it, he cared about her.

“Oh these days, oh these days get heavy
I get older and life fades but you remain
Open up again I believe in second chances
Please let me in, oh I believe in second chances”

Climax Control
Sunday
Before the show...

Aviana Faith sits scrolling through her phone. Her attention is solely on that and she ignores everyone that walks by including someone who bumps her chair with a crate of sound equipment. The crew member mumbles an apology which Avi doesn't even acknowledge. Ty had been leaning against a far wall watching her. She wasn't his type in the least. Quiet, studious and her focus could not be questioned at all. She was mousey but pretty. He finishes his bottle of water and crosses the distance.

Ty: “You're Aviana, right?”

Avi is still focused on her phone. Ty chuckles and forms a plan. Ty totally shouldn’t be messing with this girl.

Ty: Oh hey Mikah!”

Aviana snaps to attention, looking around with wide hazel eyes. When she sees that it is just Ty she visibly relaxes.

Ty: “You seem tense.”

Avi offers a small shy smile before slipping her phone into the mini knapsack she used as a purse.

Avi: “Just a lot going on. You are Ty, right? We met a few shows ago.”

She stands, offering her hand to him. He takes it but notices she is shaking a little. Her whole body language suggests that she is a bundle of nerves.

Ty: “Hey are you okay? Nervous about your match?”

She shakes her head and offers up a small smile to the man.

Avi: “No. Matches don't make me nervous. I know what to expect from Evie.”

Ty immediately notices that her sister is not hanging around.

Ty: “Where is your sidekick at? First time I haven't seen her at a show with you.”

Avi’s nervous nature seems to worsen at his question. She looks down, at her shows and tucks a piece of errant hair behind her left ear, but immediately after she does so, it falls back out to brush along her jaw.

Avi: “She is not well and couldn't fly out with me.”

Ty feels like maybe he is on a line. He doesn't want to take advantage of her seeming alone to pressure her into having coffee with him but on the other hand, she did seem like she needed a friend. Mikah and Courtney both seemed to not really care much about her.

Ty: “I’m sorry to hear that. Not easy being alone. I never shared a womb with anyone but I bet it feels empty without her.”

Avi nods, and immediately rings her hands together. Ty notices it. He makes note of her nervous nature and knows that he has to be sensitive and nice about this.

Ty: “Would you like to grab a coffee sometime. You know as friends of course. You look like you could use one right now.”

Avi offers him a sweet smile.

“I won't break you
I will not let you down
Open up again, I believe in second chances”

Kindred Hospital Clear Lake
Webster, TX
Monday Morning, early...

Courtney sighs heavily, punching the bed with her uninjured hand.

Ty: “Woah there slugger, let's lay off throwing anymore punches for a while.”

Ty enters the hospital room with an armful of chips and chocolate bars from the vending machine. She gives him an annoyed look but she is still pretty groggy from the meds. The cast is a plain white plaster one. She wanted to get the opinion of her own doctor back in Long Beach before getting a fibreglass one, but the plaster would keep her from having any further damage.

Ty: “Wasn't sure what you liked so I grabbed a bunch of stuff.”

He dumps his arms onto the bed beside her. She looks at it all for a second before turning her face away. Ty tries not to let his disappointment show on his face but his smile seems to fade just a little.

Ty: “Wow! Are we back to this cold shoulder business now?”

She turns back to him, pursing her lips. The anger is evident in her eyes. Ty wasn’t going to just walk on eggshells around her, it wasn’t his style.

Court: “Don't think that because you acted like some white knight that it changes anything. I can take care of myself.”

Ty offers a chuckle before crouching down in front of her.

Ty: “You mean like how you took care of yourself when you tried to beat up that brick wall?”

Court: “It's your fault, you moved.”

Ty finds the jealousy still seething in her face amusing. He smirks at her and shakes his head lightly.

Ty: “I should just take a punch to the face without knowing why you think I deserve it?”

Court crosses her arms over her chest, the cast resting lightly on top of the other. Ty is still taking it in stride though, not wanting to let her show how much it bothered him that she still talked to him like garbage.

Court: “Yes."

Ty grabs a bag of Dorito chips and sits in a less than comfortable padded chair beside the bed. He opens the bag and takes a chip out, popping into into his mouth and swallowing it before speaking.

Ty: “Sounds like you need some more time before we talk about this. I’ll let you think a little longer about your answer.”

He pops another chip into his mouth, purposely chewing loudly to annoy her.

Court: “You didn't answer me though, did she say yes?”

Ty smirks and gives her a shrug before eating more from the bag.

“Quicker than lightning, whiter than bone
If you can erase it then I can atone
Oh these days oh these days get heavy...”

Climax Control
Sunday
After the incident...

A crowd of the staff and roster in various states of street clothes and wrestling gear watch as Courtney is helped up into a waiting ambulance. Effie pushes her way to the front of the crowd to where Ty stands ready to climb inside with her. Effie puts a hand on his arm.

Effie: “You beat her up?”

Ty rolls his eyes at the younger blonde.

Effie: “What? It's just a question.”

Ty: “I’ll explain later. Stay out of trouble.”

Effie bursts into laughter. Ty rolls his eyes at her.

Ty: “Right, forgot who I was talking too.”

The medic gets Ty’s attention.

Medic: “We gotta go, are you coming?”

Ty nods but is still looking at Effie. Effie seems indifferent to the whole situation but then again, Ty could count on his hand how many times Effie showed genuine happiness in anything.

Ty: “Let Aviana know I will have to raincheck on that coffee.”

Effie’s smirk turns up the corners of her lips and she suddenly knows why Courtney is being transported to a hospital. She nods knowingly.

Effie: “I told you. That woman is so easy to read. When I told her that you were asking out Avi, she seemed to get really pissed...”

Ty sighs heavily, it seems to shut up Effie, who actually stops smirking realizing that maybe her advice had been a mistake, but I doubt she’ll ever admit it.

Ty: “We’ll talk about your behaviour later Eff.”

He climbs into the ambulance. Effie gives a little wave as the doors close.

“I get older and life fades but you remain
Open up again I believe in second chances
Please let me in, oh I believe in second chances
I won't break you I will not let you down
Open up again I believe in second chances
Forgive me
Forgive me...”

American Airlines Flight 453
Houston, Tx
Monday Morning...

Courtney tries to concentrate on the movie on the screen in front of her but all she can do is look at Ty sitting beside her. He is reading a worn copy of F.Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby". He hadn't even turned on the screen in front of him or glanced at his phone. He finally notices her staring and looks up at her. He raises an eyebrow in question.

Ty: “I don't care what you say, I am not going to the bathroom with you. It is nearly impossible to have fun in an airplane bathroom.”

Ty has humour in his voice but it doesn’t stop Courtney from wacking him with her cast but she instantly regrets it as the shooting pain makes her wince.

Ty: “Yeah, see... maybe this injury will soften you up a little. Nothing wrong with a bit of humility you know.”

Court: “Shut up. Seriously. This whole thing is YOUR fault. Everything. It is your fault we ended up in the same room. Your fault that I got angry and your fault for this thing because you ducked.”

Ty puts his book down on his lap, finally there is a hint of irritation in his face. Not something that was easily accomplished.

Ty: “So I try to be a nice guy and because things didn't plan out like you imagined them, it is my fault? You have absolutely no fault at all?”

She gives him a smug look.

Court: “You got it. If I had just stuck to my original plan none of this would have happened and I would be preparing to face Mikah instead of worrying about how my wrist will work after it heals.”

Ty doesn't seem impressed. He raises his eyebrows.

Ty: “The things you say are MY fault are circumstances that arose from YOUR choices. You could have said no to my offer to get you home a day earlier. You kissed me, Courtney. I didn't make a move on you.”

Court: “Oh then what was that ‘prettier than Mikah’ thing then huh?”

Ty shakes his head, finding this conversation a bit on the childish side, even for him.

Ty: “A genuine compliment or have you never actually gotten one of those before? I had no intention of sleeping with you.”

It is Court’s turn to criticize him back.

Court: “Then why did you? Why not reject me?”

Ty: “I never said I wasn't interested, just that I didn't set-up for our plans to fail as a rouse to get you into bed. As much as you deny it and push me away, we have an undeniable chemistry.”

She sighs deeply and avoids eye contact.

Ty: “Deny it all you want. You weren't complaining when you and that monogrammed blanket cuddled into me to sleep.”

She can't deny it but she was done talking about it now. She didn't want to think about relationship drama now. Once she got home, she could at least be rid of him for six weeks while she healed.

“Open up again I believe in second chances
Please let me in, oh I believe in second chances
I won't break you I will not let you down
Open up again, I believe in second chances.”

Courtney’s Apartment
Long Beach, CA
Monday Evening...

Effie: “So your staying in LBC until the cruise?”

Effie's eyebrows raise over the skype call. Ty sighs deeply because talking to Effie was usually painful.

Ty: “Yes. Her parents are at some conference out of town until Thursday. Then I will catch a flight out on Saturday in time for the boarding.”

Effie smiles. Ty knows that it usually meant she was thinking about something he wasn't going to like.

Effie: “Someone is trying to impress that chick and it sure as hell ain't me.”

Ty: “I just can't stop thinking about that night and how angry she got over me asking out another girl. I believe in second chances, Eff. So I am taking this as a sign.”

Effie laughs but Ty is annoyed. He has never been one that was hard to read and the displeasure is very evident on his face.

Effie: “I never understood you hopeless romantic times.”

Ty was learning more and more about his temporary partner everyday. One thing he found particularly curious was how opposed to relationships she seemed to be.

Ty: “What happened to you that you are against being in love?”

Effie waves him off. Ty was kind of expecting it. He knew trying to get personal information out of Effie was a crapshoot at best, but he was willing to try it anyway. He believed that people could change, or at least that people had two sides, the ones they showed people and the ones that they truly were. He had a feeling that something traumatic had happened to Effie for her even to have an IED, he also hoped that one day, she would trust him enough to tell him. He wanted to be her friend.

Effie: “Just saw a side of this fairytale called love that showed me the light, but you know what, if you really think something is going to happen with Courtney... then best of luck.”

There were a lot of guys that might consider that as a sign of jealousy. Even though Ty didn't believe Effie was a true lesbian, he no longer had a desire to be with her. All he desired was her friendship.

Ty: “And what about Tony?”

She brushes it off again and Ty is pretty sure she wasn't in the right mood to talk about it.

Effie: “It's all about proving his theories wrong. A guy like that needs physical proof when being disagreed with.”

Ty: “And the fact that he focused most of his promo on you... you do love attention...”

Effie blinks at him which causes Ty to chuckle.

Ty: “He is not nearly as diabolical as he first came across. He is not intimidating. If you can give him some advice then maybe he might actually find himself ready to take on the rest of the roster.”

Ty had noticed that he seemed to be avoiding bookings. He was sure Effie had noticed too.

Effie: “He still pinned you to the mat.”

Ty: “It was a close match and you know it.”

Effie shrugs with a smile.

Effie: “You're going to have to do better than being close if you intend to win that battle royal and then beat Fenris. Remember he had your number last time.”

Ty: “There isn't going to be a close call this time, Eff.”

Effie: “If you say so. Hey look, you know I think you got what it takes to be the champ here. That arrogant prick deserves to be beat up and left in an Alley somewhere. I hate arrogance like his. He hasn't lost and needs to. I doubt it will humble him, but it will show he isn't made of god damn steel, you get me?”

Ty nods, understanding perfectly. Effie was not a conventional friend, but in his opinion, conventional didn't really work for him.

Effie: “Just make sure you study all his matches. Remember that the only way that guy got you down was to make you pass out, so avoid getting in a submission hold and learn counters for submission. They have a practice ring on the ship, we can work on it once you get here.”

Ty nods again and Effie can see a vein of doubt in his face.

Effie: “Don't do that Tyler West! Do not let him win before you even get in the ring. We’ll talk more in person.”

They sign off and Ty closes the laptop and looks behind him. Courtney is sleeping in her bed, her arm is now in a new pink fibreglass cast after getting the opinion of her family doctor.The drugs they had given her for the pain had knocked her out again. It was a bit of a relief that she was such a lightweight. He had dealt with drug addicted girlfriends in the past, not that Courtney was his girlfriend.

He moves to padded chair in her room. Which looked comfortable but really wasn't at all. He tries to get comfortable but can't do to his size and the fact that the chair seems to be more for decorative purposes then for comfort.

Courtney opens an eye and looks at him.

Courtney: “What is with you and constantly moving around?”

Her voice is tired, her normal sarcasm is lost in it. Ty shrugs.

Ty: Must be the company I keep.

She gives a huff of a laugh before patting the bed beside her.

Courtney: “Just don't try to seduce me again with your sweet talk there buddy.”

Ty gets up, crossing her bedroom easily and lays down beside her. She looks over at him. He figures the drugs have taken an edge off her attitude as well as her pain

Courtney: “Thanks for... you know. But tomorrow you're leaving right? It's just a broken wrist.”

Ty moves to push a strand of curly brown hair out of her eyes.

Ty: “I got time and you need some help. By the way, your parents came by when you were sleeping.”

She sits up, her eyes wide.

Courtney: “What? You didn't tell them anything right?”

Ty shrugs but it doesn’t do anything to appease Courtney’s very obvious apprehension.  

Ty: “I told them we were madly in love and planning a getaway destination wedding in Jamaica.”

She wacks him with her cast and he laughs.

Ty: “Just that I was a friend from work and I wanted to make sure you got home okay. What you tell your parents beyond that is up to you.”

She shrugs her shoulders before laying back down. She seems to move closer to his side.

Courtney: “Nothing to tell... we're not even...”

She dozes off again and Ty looks down at her and places a kiss on her forehead. He gives his head a light shake before getting more comfortable beside her.

Ty: “I know, we’re not even friends.”

He gives a chuckle before opening his arms. Courtney cuddles into his side, lying her injured arm across his chest.

”...Goodnight
Goodnight
Goodnight
Goodnight
Goodnight
Goodnight
Goodnight
Goodnight..."

***ON CAMERA***
The West-Ward Blogicles
Season 2, Entry #10 -- “Second Chances”

Ty: “Normally I would kick this off by talking about my last match and then follow up by talking about my opponents but today, I am going to do something different. Today let's talk about Sour Grapes.”

Our hero and pick to win the battle royale appears before the camera. It is a bright sunny day and he has put on dark sunglasses again to block out the harsh light. As the camera pans back, we see that he has taken a position on a lounge chair. He brings a glass with a straw to his lips and takes a sip through it. A pink slushy type drink by the looks of it.

Ty: “You see because I could very well have them seeing as how I lost my last match and I lost against Fenris by technicality. I still didn't voluntarily tap or get pinned. I could be really upset about that. I could borrow Effie's password and rant on twitter about how unfair life is. Fact is, I wasn't able to win. Cut and Dry. But Fenris... Fenris seems to believe whining will change a damn thing. Just because I do not have my own twitter account doesn't mean I don't see what happens on it. So colour me surprised when I see that once again, the great and powerful Fenris is bitching about the changes in his match. Well, buck up buttercup, life just isn't fair. Was it fair that you get to claim a victory against me because you held on long enough to cut out my air supply? Is it fair that Courtney broke her wrist on the eve of her big chance? Is it fair that my dry cleaner shrunk my wrestling pants and now they are so tight it makes my balls sweat? No. It's not. But when you have been around the block in an industry that is seldom fair, you learn to take the breaks and keep moving.”

He takes another sip of his drink, and then places it down on a table beside him. It is a little hard to read his expression without being able to see his eyes, but the light smile on his face tells us that he is in a good mood, despite the words he is saying.

Ty: “Hey, you know it sucks that Ryans is mysteriously injured... gotta wonder what he did since he hasn't had a match lately. Maybe it's a sex injury, that guy has a wife and a girlfriend. It's the dream! However, it has given me an opportunity to shine. Not saying I sit around hoping for champions to get injured and have to forfeit their titles, but I know that the guys in this match with me, well let's just say I am not over-worried about how I am going to stack up.”

He moves the sunglasses to the top of his head. He gives the camera a very serious, “Ty” glance. It’s the one that makes all the girls in his fanclub swoon.

Ty: “And if I wasn't worried at the prospect of facing Fenris, I would be stupid. Plain and simple. I obviously took him for granted last time and I don't make the same mistake twice. Winning the most prestigious title in the men's division will be a dream come true but it also will carry a huge responsibility. It is a challenge and I like challenges.”

(Boy does he ever, I mean come on... he is still trying to win over that bossy Courtney Chick)

Ty: “Maybe if Fenris is too salty about the match change he should just bow out. Seems to be less about the title to him and more about the person who previously held it. You can face KR when he is cleared for action and then you can compare dick sizes without ruining the reputation of SCW. I don't give a fuck if you are going to get angsty. Just put on a plaid shirt, turn up some Nirvana and deal with that shit on your own time.Nobody wants to hear it, especially not from someone on the eve of potentially being the face of the company. I am here to take whatever is handed to me. I have more than earned this opportunity and there is no way in hell I am going to let my focus be divided.”

Well we all certainly hope so. I paid a lot of money to go on this cruise to see this match. I want nothing but the best from OUR Ty.

Ty: “I know that you are going to count me out before I get in the ring because you beat me before. Because that is how you operate. You can't admit your weaknesses therefore you don't work on them. Unfortunately, when you have been going along undefeated for so long, you get this titan complex. Do you know the story of how the Roman Titans were defeated, Fenny? The Gods, including Zeus banded together to defeat them in the war of the Titans. Now I know that this is not an exact analogy because you are not in the battle royal. But I am not a Titan either. Actually I’m not even a God. Just a mere mortal with enough knowledge, perseverance and tenacity to see through all your pomp and circumstance. I see what I need to do to best you this time. If you did exactly what I think you will, and not bother to try and look for other ways to defeat me, you are a fool. A fool that is going to find himself the victim.”

Ty leans forward on the chair, making sure to keep direct eye contact with it. His gaze is so smoldering, don’t you think?

Ty: “Fenris doesn't know what it's like to struggle. To actually have to fight to get what he wants. I gave him a taste of that when we faced last time, and I sure as hell am going to give him a fight this time. There is no way he is walking away a champion without working for it. He got it easy in the tournament. Courtney did most of the work. No one is here to clear a path for him now, but if he is in my way, I will not hesitate to bulldoze over him to clear my view of the horizon. SCW deserves a champion that will make them proud, not have to get out their google translate and down a can of monster to stay awake. I like competition but I also like being in the spotlight and I will stop at nothing to get there.”

Ty truly shines here in SCW. Many people are going to say that he is just about his looks or that if his movie career failed, so will his wrestling career. But it’s not true. I mean he already has a title shot in only a few short weeks. It took forever for him to get a lead role in even a B movie.

Ty: “So now, let's talk about my opponents. Let's start with Matt Spears... or is it Jon Dough? You know what I don't think it is fair that this guy gets two opportunities simply because he can't keep things straight about who he is. Honestly, if Jon Dough can cash in a briefcase that was earned by Matt Spears, then why should Matt Spears be given this opportunity? He is the same guy. Just because he puts on a mask and pretends to be someone else doesn't mean he is someone else. You know how exceptionally rare it is for any doctor to willingly diagnose anyone with Dissociative Identity Disorder? That should not give him special privileges here.”

Tell them Ty! That Jon Spears guy needs to be given to the sharks as bait... I mean if there are sharks out here... is there sharks? Oh god, now I’m going to have nightmares about them.

Ty: “And speaking of special privileges, we have Caleb Storms once again making an appearance in yet another title opportunity. That man is never happy unless he is demanding a shot and ultimately being rewarded for his tantrum but getting one. And he gets shot after shot after shot only to continuously crash and burn. I know I sound like a broken record here but the only reason he held the Roulette title at all was because Jon Dough couldn't keep his focus straight. Which tends to happen when you can't even keep your identity straight. This was proven when he faced Jon Dough again and lost. I want to personally knock both Spears and Storms over into that pool. In fact if I could do it in one shot that would be fantastic.”

They should have sharks in the pool waiting for them both... oh great... now I am going to be obsessed with sharks!

Ty: “If he was proving his worth by giving matches people want to see or maybe for talking about something he hasn't re-hashed a million and one times, or holding the roulette title for more than a couple weeks, then maybe he would deserve to move on up. The most entertaining part of this match will be from him. Everyone will be laughing when he belly flops into a pool.”

Haha! That Storms guy is a piece of work, isn’t he? I mean really... how does he even have a girlfriend. Did he pay her? Or is she just desperate?

Ty: “At least we see some actual talent in this match, I mean other than me, in the likes of Casey Williams, Dimitri and Equinox. So don't think that I have this easy at all. Equinox has been in and out of SCW for a few years. He may not stack up against some of the other heavy hitters but he has stamina. He has determination. It is too bad that it isn't going to be enough to stop me from winning this match. And Casey Williams? He's a massive mother fucker. No doubt. He's the tallest and biggest of all of us and that alone gives him an automatic advantage, however I am not some ken doll. He may feel like I am though, but there is no way he is going to get the slip over me. He has won gold before in the past both here in SCW and in his previous companies. I won't take that for granted either. If anything I look forward to squaring up with him. Nothing like making me earn my chances, am I right?”

He chuckles and shakes his head. It makes the dimples in his cheeks stand out. He is so incredibly handsome isn’t he?

Ty: “And Dimitri. Probably the most intimidating guy in this match. Why? Not only does he have tenure here in SCW but also on the earth. The dude claims to be a vampire. If it was five years ago I might accuse him of just playing into the twilight craze. I also wonder how he's going to fair on a cruise, in summer? Like, is his room in the boiler room? Gee I hope we don't hit any icebergs in the middle of the day.”

He covers his mouth as his blue eyes fill with humour. It fades though as he moves to having a straight face once again.

Ty: “Seriously though, Dimitri has mad skills and if anyone else deserves this opportunity it is him. As much as I respect the dude though, there is no one in this match that wants a rematch against Fenris as much as I do. I have something to prove and a score to settle. On any other day, I might be rooting for guys like Dimitri and Casey to clean house. They are just unfortunate enough to be facing me. I might not be taller than both, and I may be lighter but I am a tough SOB. I have been fighting hard for this moment since I stepped foot in SCW. I am determined to be the last guy in that ring and then I am determined to show Fenris exactly why he should not count me out.”

He moves the sunglasses back down over his eyes as a waiter appears.

Waiter: “Refill sir?”

Ty nods and as the man moves away, Ty blows a kiss to the camera as it fades out.

~End Scene~

[Casey Williams]

 Casey Williams has sitting in his living room in Las Vegas, with his sister Becky.  They are discussing what things they think Casey needs for services from Journeys Community Services before his appointment, so they are on the same page. You hear Noelle and Drew, Casey’s kids, playing in the background.

Casey-So, what services do you think I need, besides something for my anger.

Becky-Let’s see the services that Journeys has to offer first.

Casey-OK.

Becky opens the Journeys website on Casey’s laptop in front of them to see what services they offer and they both read the choices available for Casey.

Becky-Looking at the options they have, and the fact you have Noelle and Drew, I am thinking that the Supported Living Arrangements may be the best option, as we don’t know anyone else who may be sharing a home with you in the other options they offer.  I know that you have Andrew and Ivan to watch the kids when you are away with SCW, but I wouldn’t trust anyone else besides them and me to watch them.

Casey-I totally agree. For all we know, some of these people could be sex offenders and I don’t want to put Noelle and Drew through that kind of trauma.  I get the services I need without all the hassles of having others live in my home, or putting myself, Noelle and Drew in any danger.  I would not be able to live with myself if anything happened to them.

Becky-Nor would I.  What kind of aunt would I be to them and sister to you if I allowed something to happen to any of you.  I wouldn’t be able to live with myself knowing something traumatic happened to them or to you.  I mean, from the report that the doctor wrote up, you are still able to work, so you aren’t completely in need of twenty four hour care.  I have seen people that need a lot more than you.  Yeah, you have anger management issues.  Taking your aggressions out in wrestling has helped that, and I wouldn’t want to see you cause harm to someone outside the wrestling industry.  Those you work with know the hazards that come with the profession, and know that some in the field have anger issues, so they know to expect it.

Casey-There is nothing I wouldn’t do to keep Noelle and Drew safe.  Andrew and Ivan both know about my temper, and when they see me about to lose my cool when the kids are around, they take the kids to their house, before I do something I regret in front of them.  They are my safeguards in a way, and that’s why I trust them when I am away for SCW, and I check in with them nightly until I return, and to make sure the kids are doing ok, behaving themselves, and all that good parental stuff.

Becky-I am glad you are being a responsible parent, and glad you have some people in place to make sure when shit hits the fan, to make sure the kids are protected, even with you having Autism.

The scene fades to black as they continue discussing what specific services that would best benefit Casey.

Casey arrives at the house Andrew Garcia and Ivan Darrell of Dying Breed, who is throwing a party for their recent elopement.  Where he had a week between Climax Control 210 and going on board the Sun Princess Cruise ship for Summer XXXTreme VI, Casey figured he can show up to the party with his kids Noelle and Drew in tow.  Casey is carrying a gift for the guys.

Casey-Hey Andrew, Ivan, congratulations on your elopement.  I am so happy for you guys.

Casey hands Ivan the gift for him to put on the table near where DJ David Gallant is playing “The Heat of The Night” as Casey talks to Andrew.

Andrew-Thanks a lot. I am glad you could make it.  I know you were traveling in the Southeast US with SCW on their tour and you have to get to the Sun Princess Cruise ship soon.

Casey-Yeah, but where we have a week between Climax Control and having to be on board the ship, I figured I would take the time to get some things done around Las Vegas.

Andrew-Oh?

Casey-I met with Becky to set up a plan for when I go to meet with Journeys Community Services to try and figure out what services would be best for me.

Ivan returns to the scene with champaign after putting Casey’s gift on the table and greeting some more guests, and heard what Casey just said.  Andrew goes and greets some more people and gives Ivan a chance to talk to Casey.

Ivan-Yeah, and which did you decide?

Casey-I went with the Supported Living Arrangement, as it fits my lifestyle the best, with these guys and everything.  Naturally, I want to keep the arrangement that I have with you and Andrew in regards to watching the kids while I am away for work like we have been doing.

Casey points to Noelle and Drew.  Ivan nods his head while listening as Andrew continues greeting and mingling with the other guests. DJ David Gallant announces the next song, which is “YMCA”.

Ivan-I see.  You know you can always rely on Andrew and I to watch Noelle and Drew while you’re working, especially after everything you did for us.  We enjoy having them around, and someday plan on adopting kids of our own, so this is perfect practice for us.

Casey-I really appreciate you guys helping me out with the kids.  I am glad you guys want to become parents someday yourselves.

Ivan-In a way, you inspired us by trusting us with the kids and all.

Casey smiles, blushes and then tells Ivan he has to go to the bathroom to collect his thoughts for doing a toast.  Casey comes out of the bathroom as “YMCA” ends, and glances at DJ David Gallant, and David hands Casey the microphone.

Casey-Can I have your attention, please.  I would like to issue a toast to Andrew and Ivan on their union.  These guys are 2 of the greatest guys I have ever met and I am honored to consider them my best friends.  They met when they trained under me at my House of Pain Wrestling School before becoming the tag team Dying Breed and winning the tag team titles and Andrew won the Roulette Title as well.  Shortly after they retired, they told me they were dating and as you guys know, they tied the knot last week, and I just found out the next day and they wanted to throw this party to celebrate their union.  I wish you two the best of luck in marriage and enjoy the ride.

Casey raises his glass and everyone else does the same to honor Andrew and Ivan, whom get teary eyed as the scene fades to black.

Casey Williams is seen walking down the Las Vegas Strip, deciding what casino to enter to play a little Texas Hold Em Poker. As he is walking down the Strip, seeing other tourists looking at amazement of what the Strip is, he gets a phone call from his Odd Couple tag team partner, Dani Westen.

Casey-Hey Dani, what’s up?

Dani-I am just nervous about this Ultimate X match I am involved in with Apple Coren, Portia Alexander, Seleana Zdunich, Aviana Faith and Christina Rose.  I mean, this is my first mutli person singles match. Not only that, the winner of the match faces Mikah for her World Bombshell Championship, as if I needed that kind of pressure.

Casey-I know exactly how you feel.  I am in the same boat, having to face Dmitri, Matt Spears, Equinox, Caleb Storms and Ty West and whomever wins my match has to face Fenris for the recently vacated World Heavyweight Championship. I don’t have much luck in these matches myself, but for once, I am feeling somewhat confident that I can pull it off and face Fenris for the World Title.

Dani has a very worried look on her face, like she lacks confidence. Her voice trembles when she speaks again.?
Dani-I wish I shared your confidence.  I haven’t had any success yet in SCW.  I don’t even know why I was placed in this match to be honest with you.

Casey-Dani, if Mark Ward and Christian Underwood didn’t have any faith in you that your ability and that you could be a successful competitor, do you think they would have given you this opportunity, when they could have given it to anybody else on the roster?

Dani takes a deep breath, thinks about what Casey said, and then responds back with a smile on her face.

Dani-No, I guess you are right. I just need to think positively, and focus on my training more.

Casey-That is the spirit. I know your last match with Mercedes Vargas was a tough match for you, but I talked to Mercedes after the match, and she said she was very impressed with how you conducted yourself, despite how new you are to the industry. She said you carried yourself in the ring like a veteran, and didn’t show many signs of being green.  That is a testament to how Gabriel and Odette trained you.

Dani blushes when she hears this as Casey continues walking down the strip, looking for the right casino to enter.

Dani-Thanks Casey. I really needed to hear that.  That gives me the motivation I need to strive to win the match and face Mikah for the World Bombshell Championship. How nice would it be if The Odd Couple walks out of Summer XXXTreme VI the NEW World Heavyweight and Bombshell Champions.

Casey smiles when he hears Dani sounding so confident and giving Dani something to look forward to.

Casey-It would be very nice indeed.

Casey arrives at the MGM Casino and enters the casino as the scene fades to black.

Casey is seen sitting on the couch at his home, thinking about his upcoming match at Summer XXXTreme VI, an Ultimate X match, with the winner advancing to face Fenris later on in the night for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship.  The other men involved in the match are Matt Spears, Ty West, Caleb Storms, Dmitri and Equinox.  Casey then decides to call out Matt Spears first.

Casey-Matt Spears, I know you haven’t been in SCW for very long, but I know you are a very dangerous competitor, and I know not to take you lightly in this match.  Trust me when I say that you are in with some heavy hitters, and just because you are new here in SCW doesn’t mean we will take it lightly on you.  In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if you are one of the guys targeted early on, as I know I will be a big target because I am the biggest man in this match.  I will do everything in my power to make sure I am the last man standing, climb across the rope to get the X and advance to face Fenris in the main event and go on to become the World Champion.  There is nothing you can say or do to stop me from achieving my destiny.

Casey cackles before calling out his next opponent in Ty West as he gets more comfortable on the couch.

Casey-Ty West, you can act like a pretty boy all you want, but when you step inside the ring with the likes of guys like me, Dmitri, and Equinox, you can expect to come out a little less pretty than you claim you are.  Dmitri, Equinox and I are all dangerous competitions in our own right, but I know for a fact that I can destroy each of them and everyone else in this match, even if you guys attempt to double team or triple team me.  I, unlike you, have been in this match before, so I have the experience.  Granted I haven’t won this style match before, and it is more suited for a smaller guy like you, doesn’t phase me in the slightest.  I have the most to prove, being the biggest man in this match, and the fact that this style match benefits the smaller wrestler.

Casey gives an apocalyptic look before he calls out Caleb Storms as he gets up from the couch and heads to the kitchen for a drink.

Casey-Caleb Storms, you talk a big game, thinking you are the best thing since sliced bread.  I know you are a former Roulette Champion, like myself, but the fact that you lost it two weeks after winning it says that you aren’t as good as you think you are.  Yes, you beat Jon Dough for the title, and lost it to the very same person,  It doesn’t say a whole lot about how good you are.  I know that you are also into metal music like me, but that doesn’t mean that I won’t hurt you any less.  I have no problems beating the holy hell out of someone like you who deserves it, proving to the world that you are a sorry excuse of a wrestler, and I will expose you as the fraud that you are.

Casey gives an unnaturally sardonic laugh as he focuses his attention on Equinox while grabbing a Cherry Coke from the fridge.

Casey-Equinox, the man whom I defeated last week at Climax Control 210.  I feel like I have revived the career killer persona in the last few weeks.  I have chased Alexander Manousakis and Chris Crippler out of SCW since Into The Void VII, and from what I have heard, you are on your way out of SCW as well.  I wanna wish you adieu and will love to give you another ass whipping on your way out the door as your parting gift from SCW.  I hope to never see your pathetic ass here in SCW again.  I proved at Climax Control that you are a nobody, soundly defeating you, and there is no way in hell you can defeat me at Summer XXXTreme VI, and I can guarantee that.

Casey looks like he is ready to kill someone as he returns to the couch, takes a sip of his cherry coke and sits down and calls out Dmitri, a man who Casey has faced many times over his career.

Casey-Dmitri, the only guy in this match I am really worried about in this match is you, given our history.  I know that I fared well against you back in AWA, but ever since you joined SCW, you have had my number until 3 weeks ago, when we drew.  I know that we both want to finish what we started on that faithful night, and here at the Ultimate X match, we have that chance.  I have the chance to prove to the world that I can get over the hump of losing to you, defeat you, and advance on to Fenris and the World title match, whereas I will prevent you from getting back to the promise land of you being a 2 time World Champion.  I am willing to do whatever it takes to defeat you, and I am doubtful you are willing to go the same lengths as I am, as you are not as hungry as I am.

Casey smiles as he focuses on the #1 contender for the World Heavyweight Champion, Fenris, whom was originally supposed to face former champion Kristopher Ryan, while looking menacing.

Casey-Fenris, I know you were expecting to face Kristopher Ryan for the title, but you know how dangerous this business is, and yeah, it sucks for him to be hit with the injury bug and have to vacate the title, but gives guys like me an opportunity to get a title shot, one that many guys in the Ultimate X match don’t deserve in my opinion, but it isn’t my place to say who deserves a title shot.  You earned your shot due to the Blast From The Past tournament, and I would love to be the one to derail your winning streak, and prevent you from winning the World Heavyweight Title.  I will do everything in my power to obtain that title, and won’t let you stand in my way of obtaining the one active title that has eluded me throughout my career.

Casey laughs hysterically while looking very confident in himself as he gets his iPad out and plays Leo-June’s song that features Authentik “What You Did” as the scene fades to black.

[Dmitri]

 Dmitri’s truth unfolds

We are in the house where Dmitri and Gothika share their lives with their triplets, a house where Dmitri has attempted to bring as much of his ancient Russian history with him. It made him feel more at home than wherever he spend his eternity in. We see the two holding each other in their bed, Gothika having her head resting on his chest as her fingers scratches his skin lovingly. Listening to his heartbeat as the two of them just made love to each other and are just enjoying the sensations that are going through their bodies.

Gothika: You were wonderful Dmitri.

The words sounds like music to his ears as he kisses her forehead, causing her to close her eyes and hums while rubbing her fingers through his chest hairs.

Dmitri: I wouldn’t have been here if it wasn’t for you, so I should thank you my angel.

The two kiss tender, his hands running through her hair. Staring in her blue eyes as she radiates of passion and love for the man that stole her heart several years ago. Causing her to smile as she sees his helpless gaze into her eyes, as if she is holding a baby in her arms that tries to crawl into her waiting arms.

Gothika: You are so cute when you are letting your guard down and show the sensitive side of you Dmitri.

Her fingers graze his cheek, causing him to let out a low growl of desire for this woman, his fangs are slowly becoming bare as he grabs her fingers and rasps his teeth across the skin of her fingers.

Gothika: It sometimes wonder how long did you have to repress these feelings must have had all these centuries. Having to be a…

Dmitri: A beast???

His eyes stare into hers, intense and still with love. But there is a small sign of sadness creeping in on him. Remembering those moments where he was kept for amusement, to bear his pain for a sinister creature for merely her own viewing pleasure, something he have wished for centuries to be able to forget. Yet the dreams never faded.

Gothika: I…, I’m sorry
He lowers his head before hers, trying to hide his sadness even though he knows that it is impossible to hide for the woman that sees and feels his emotions no matter how far they are apart. Let alone sharing their bed with each other. Only to have another emotion slowly emerge as he feels the kisses on his neck from the woman he loves, in the way that he knows that only she can. Causing him to grip the sheets with his hands as he tries to contain his desire to have her once more. Only to hear a soft giggle come from her lips as she has stopped kissing him, having the breath from her mouth gently touch his skin. Causing him to gasp and sigh in surprise.

I will promise you that the fear will be a shear memory of the past Dmitri, for that I promise you.

Her kisses turn towards his shoulders, softly sinking her fangs into his flesh as that causes him to gasp and moans softly. A sensation wanting to return the favor comes over him, but he refuses. Not because of being selfish, but he knows that moments like these it is always Gothika that wants to give him pleasure. Wanting to dominate his feelings in a caring way, not the way that Ekaterina often did. He gasps out loud as she sinks her teeth just inches above his shoulder bone. Lifting his head upwards as he lets out an animalistic growl that causes his eyes to turn red and stares into the void of the room that for some reason seems to be unknown to him, even though he has lived there alone for hundreds upon years. He slowly drops his head where Gothika should have been, but instead of seeing the woman he loves into their bed in his arms it is a seemingly endless pit of darkness.

Dmitri: Oh God…., no….,

Tears are emerging from his eyes, he is fully naked and chained down. The wounds that he has forgotten suddenly seemed to be fresh instead of the many centuries of age they truly are. The sobbing and begging of his words echo against the walls that surround him,, but because of the darkness he is unable to identify how far they are from him. A claustrophobic feeling that he has known all too well comes over him once again, trying to call out the name of Gothika… but only a soft gasp emerges from his vocal chords. He knows this sensation all too well, the powers of Ekaterina that chokes him without her hands actually coming in contact with his helpless flesh.

Voice: Dmitriiiiiiiiiii

His face looks up and down, spins around as much as it is capable off. His mind is racing, sweat pours from his forehead and chest, he wants to growl but it’s useless. And again he hears the whisper that he has dreaded for centuries.

Voice: Dmitriiiiii………

He wakes up, or so he thinks. He is inside his bed, but there’s no Gothika. He is wondering what is a dream and what is reality, he looks around and doesn’t see any electric appliances that he has gronw accustomed to from his current life.

Dmitri: It can’t be….

He looks at his hands, the whiteness has vanished, he feels his blood flow and for once he is not thirsty for other man’s blood. He hears voices and laughter, the laughter and voice of people he has not heard for centuries.

Voice: Yevgeni, stop teasing your little brother Dmitri…

Dmitri can’t believe it, how can this be? He is in this room, then how can he be teased by his brother that he had thought for centuries to have been dead. Only to find out that he was also a vampire and still alive…. And that voice… he cannot picture it, but somehow he recognizes it.

Voice: Go to your room Dmitri, I will call you for dinner later on.

Dmitri: Yes mommie.

The door opens and a young kid, not older than fifteen walks in and walks passed Dmitri. Apparently he is caught inside a memory that has been blocked from his mind by himself or…..

Old Dmitri: Nah, she couldn’t…. she does not…..

The sentence is cut off halfway his thoughts, seeing the younger him runs to the bed and jumps on top of it and starts to reach over underneath his bed. A comic book that he had forgotten he liked to read,

Young Dmitri: Haha Pjotr is so funny.

Pjotr, he remembers the comic that he loved to read before dinner, before bedtime. Hell he even sneaked it into his school books and read it during boring classes. Something that has gotten himself into trouble a few times. These thoughts cause him to chuckle, only to suddenly have the young Dmitri turn his head and stae him into his eyes with dark red eyes. Something that never happened before to him back then and how could it be? He was human still back then, he turned when he was twenty-five.

Young Dmitri: I know you are there….

Old Dmitri: This is just a dream, this can’t be real… I….

He freezes in his words when the younger version suddenly reaches out and touches his arm. Squeezing it with his soft fingers, feeling a strength that he only had felt when he was turned by Ekaterina.

Old Dmitri: But…., but…., how??

The door opens and we see his older brother, for a moment Dmitri reacts in a shocked way. He sees his brother how he remembered him, but wonders how this could be? He remembered Yevgeni as being only three years older, but this man is 17 years older than the kid.

Old Dmitri: How???

Yevgeni: Little brother, why don’t you leave me with him to talk. He still seems not to get what is going on.

Young Dmitri: Yes brother.

His eyes never leaves that of Dmitri, causing a shock to send through his body. A shiver is felt upon his spine. He looks at his older brother, yet for some reason his gaze never leaves that of his younger him until he has vanished.

Yevgeni: I have wished we didn’t had to do this Dmitri….

We?? His mind is racing, what is he talking about? Who is this we??? His family never knew of this…. did they??

Yevgeni: Questions, so much questions. Never finding the answers that were so close to you huh Dmitri?? You are a fool!!!!

Dmitri: What’s going on!!!!

Yevgeni smiles as he sees his brother seemingly crack under the situation that he is under.

Yevgeni: For being such a mommies boy, you sure as hell are a stupid fuck aren’t you Dmitri??

Dmitri looks up at his brother, not having a moment of doubt whether he is really there or not. whether if he is actually back home or just a bad dream.

Dmitri: Leave our mother out of this!! She was a…..

Yevgeni grabs Dmitri by the throat as the realization sinks in that his brother has been a vampire all along when he was a child. Wondering what the memory had meant when he saw Ekaterina turn him as he tried to protect his brother. Questions emerge upon him, but no words could leave his mouth from the shock and disbelieve.

Yevgeni: Oh yes little brother, everything that you have been told were a lie. You were born in a house of vampires!! You were raised by the undead until time was ready that we would take the final human being that was existing of our kin!! We were ashamed of you Dmitri…and yet Mother knew that you were special…. She kept you from dying at my hands….. Don’t you get it???

For the first time there’s fear in his eyes, not believing a reality that is presenting to himself slowly that he wishes to deny, that he wishes to tell himself that it isn’t true. But realizing slowly that there never was another reality than the one that presents itself to him

Dmitri: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo

Suddenly the door swings open as we see……….

To be continued…..

The present day.

It’s morning, Dmitri and Gothika are preparing their luggage for the trip on the cruise. A trip he had not expected to turn out the way it could, a battle royal Ultimate X over the pool match. Where the winner faces Fenris for the vacated world title. Dmitri closes his suitcase as he stares at Damia, the woman that he calls his life, looking at her as she is staring at a few nighties, unable to decide which one to take with her on the trip.

Dmitri: Why don’t you take them both?? I’m sure that we will have enough time to enjoy every moment of it.

She grins while nodding her head before turning her gaze towards him, she gives him a wink before turning back to the suitcase and places both sets inside of it.

Gothika: I’m glad that you seem so calm once more, you weren’t yourself lately.

She closes her suitcase before sitting beside it and stares at Dmitri, knowing that he had such a rough ride last year. He sighs as he walks over towards her and kisses her on the forehead.

Dmitri: I may look calm and collective, but inside of me I’m nervous as hell. I mean you know the road I’ve been travelling for two years now. Last year I had to wait an entire year before I finally got my hands on that belt and I just let it slip away. Realizing that after obtaining it, that I did not know what it meant to be champion. A shame I have to carry with me for quit some time.

He closes his eyes, trying not to break down but he senses her soft caress on his jaw. Causing him to reopen his eyes and is welcomed with a smile.

Gothika: There’s nothing you need to be ashamed off, none of these opponents that you are facing has ever worn that title like you have.

The words warms his heart, a smile he cannot hide emerging on his face as he is about to kiss his partner, only to be stopped by a finger upon his lips. Causing him to see a sudden look of concern upon her face.

Dmitri: What’s wrong Damia?

Gothikas face turns away from his, a look of worry comes over his as he sees a tear approaching. He wants to hold her, but she pushes him away.

Dmitri: Damia???

She suddenly turns her gaze back towards him, only to show a sign of rage building inside of her that he has not seen from her… at least not towards him as he slowly takes his hands away from her as he realizes that this is serious.

Gothika: HOW COULD YOU!!!

Dmitri: What??

This enrages her even more as she charges in on him, baring her fangs as she pounds his chest constantly. He feels the impact from her blows, realizing that she is not trying to hurt him even though he knows she could if she wanted to. finally the blows weaken as he hears her starting to cry.

Gothika: Don’t take me for a fool Dmitri, I know she is trying to plant a seed inside your brain once more. Something you attempted to hide from me??? WHY!!!!

He is ashamed, he wants to say something but is unable to. As if his jaw his become glued to the floor and he feels like running away, but is unable to out of shame. He finally looks up towards her, staring into the burning eyes he loves so much. But there’s no sign of love or care to be seen in her gaze, something that worries him.

Dmitri: Damia…, I….,

Gothika: Is it worth it Dmitri? Is it worth everything that you are so seemingly want to give up as being such a selfish prick?? Because I thought that the man I gave my heart to was NOTHING LIKE MICHAEL!!!

These words echo through his brain, he realizes more and more that he needs to do something to convince her that he is anything but that. But deep down inside his heart he knows that there’s nothing that he can do or say to convince her otherwise.

Dmitri: There’s something that I need to tell you Damia.

Gothika: Oh this better be good Dmitri…. So spill it!!

He shakes his head.

Dmitri: At this moment I can’t tell you Damia, but you have to trust me.

A slap hits him in the face, she comes inches from his face and breathes heavily as she shakes her head.

Gothika: I want to trust you Dmitri, but as long you for whatever reason can’t tell me why?? Then you shouldn’t be expecting me to understand your hidden reasons why you would want to share the same room with that stinking corpse.

She wants to pound his chest again, but this time Dmitri has grabbed her wrists and lets her cry against his chest. He is so inflicted for not telling her even though he desires so much to let he know but he knows that this is just so very conflicted for him to tell. He slowly whispers in her ear as she tries to pull away from him.

Dmitri: (whisper) I love you…. I will be ok… I promise.

He knows how much this hurts her, he hates himself for that what he has to do. But he also knows that he has no other way, he has to close this ongoing saga of pain and suffering.

Gothika: (whisper) I love you

The two cry as he wraps his arms around her, causing her to weep against his shoulder as both hold each other close. He holds her there for an hour or so before he puts her into her own bed and let her sleep as night has fallen. He has left her a note in case when she would wake up where he would be and that he would explain later why after he would come back.

We see him walk around an abandoned building, he has a piece of paper in his hands that has directions for him to walk towards. He turn around a corner and sees an door opening where lights are shining through a line of hanging beads attached to lots of strings. He sniffs into the air as he doesn’t trust the situation that he is in.

Ekaterina: I’m here Dmitri, but don’t worry. There’s nobody here, you have my word.

For some reason he believes her as he walks past the beads and sees her sitting behind a table, a burning candle on her left and a bottle of red on her right with two glasses. In front of her there are cards stacked up. He looks around, he doesn’t trust her and yet he knows he has to.

Ekaterina: Please come closer Dmitri, I promise… I’m alone.

He finally gives in and moves towards her, he sits down and stares at the desk of cards.

Dmitri: Cards Ekaterina?? Did you bring me here for a card game??? I thought…..

Ekaterina: Dmitri…, please do not insult my intelligence. I thought I knew you better than to be an ignorant little prick.

The answer amuses him, but he realizes that she’s right. He needs to find the answers to his rage, to his pain and to the truth that he has been looking for since he was turned by this creature. Ekaterina grabs a card and turns it around as she places it on the table. He stares at it as he sees a picture of a figure playing a flute and an ancient outfit as the card reads the Fool

Dmitri: The fool??

Tell me Dmitri, who in this Battle Royal reminds you of a fool?

He groans, he can’t believe that she brought him out here just to talk about his opponents by using tarot cards.

Dmitri: Ekaterina…..

Ekaterina: Silence Dmitri…, if you think this is a waste of your time then you can leave. But remember that you accepted the reality of that I would help you win and give the truth about your family. And you promised you would listen if I helped you win.

Dmitri nods his head as he realizes she is right.

Ekaterina: I can’t hear you Dmitri

Dmitri: Yes Ekaterina.

He grits his teeth, his hatred for her has to take a backburner to what she has to tell him, teach him and help him in his quest for his family as well being victorious in the ring.

Ekaterina: So again, do you know who the fool is???

Dmitri stares at the card and is about to answer as Ekaterina cuts him off.

Ekaterina: IT’S YOU!!!

The reaction wakes him up, staring at the card and starts to realize that he has been the fool that has lost to J2H, that lost to Calvin Harris, that lost to the last World Champion when he was still Roulette champion. His anger is building, but besides the anger he feels realization that she is right.

Dmitri: It’s me….. you are right.

Ekaterina grins as she knows that she has got him see the way he should have seen it for almost two years. His hunger, his lust for the gold has blinded him.

Ekaterina: And when a fool wakes up, what does he do??

Dmitri looks at her and grins

Dmitri: He will maim…..,

She grins as she picks up a card and it is the Hanged Man, she stares at him and can see the burning desire inside of him.

Ekaterina: Tell me Dmitri…, tell me who you want to approach first.

Dmitri grinds his teeth and uses his dark black eyes stare at the card, grinding his teeth as the sound sends chills upon the spine of Ekaterina. Something she has never felt before and starts to like it.

Dmitri: It’s obviously that the upside should be Casey Williams isn’t it Ekaterina?? The man that sacrificed so much in his career to accept defeat, to accept pain and punishment to one day make the progress that nobody has ever expected him to make. A man that drew with me, the man that beat a former longest running Roulette champion in Equinox. A man that is on the rise of the company and sees gold shining before his eyes and believes that he will the one that shall challenge Fenris to decide to win the championship belt.

Ekaterina: But that’s just the upside isn’t it Dmitri? But what’s the downside of it all??

Dmitri: The time that you sacrifice anything and get nothing in return, To put as much effort into your career to make people turn their heads… and all that has happened is be under the radar and being ignored. Being ignored that would ultimately cause that one person to finally grab everyone by the throat as that fuels him, that it would burn itself to the point where nothing seems to matter anymore…. And that would be ME…. The one side of reality that Casey Williams is too ignorant about… Remembering past successes where he only survived by being alive. Being able to breathe that following night when his eyes opened up and realized the haunting that he saw in the darkness was just merely a dream.

Ekaterina: A dream Dmitri??

Dmitri sighs, he knows how humans love to explain the things in life that in the past was a mystery to them. To make them wiser, stronger and more capable to withstand anything.

Dmitri: A simple soul would never grasp the reality of their own minds to the fullest, they try to open up the brain and try to diagnose the working ways of the signals that is being send from the brain to the entire body. To Casey it just seems to be a bad dream, but in reality it is merely a prelude to the evil things that I will do. People proclaim to respect others, while deep down inside the only thing that consumes them is violence. It’s a foolish thought that a freight train would never run out of gas and out of fumes. It’s foolish to think that even the Freight Train that brings the Pain will be a lasting entity that will survive nature.

He chuckles when the word nature rolls from his Russian speaking tongue, the evolution that has managed to withstand every change that it was thrown at it.

Dmitri: The Freight Train of Pain is merely an invention of someone that looked at Casey, saw his brute strength, his drive to run through each and every opponent that he faces…. And the constant speed that just doesn’t seem to stop. Ergo the comparison of a Freight train. A device that needs to be controlled by a human being, a human being that is helpless when there’s electric disorder. When there’s someone that thinks it’s funny to put a tree upon the rails of what the train runs on… And what happens at these moments Ekaterina??

Ekaterina: It breaks down….

Dmitri: Indeed, it would be foolish to think that a train that has managed to dominate in the early goings would last until the end. Because it’s basically running on its final fumes. Because this train isn’t Electric, this train isn’t high tech, because heh as retired himself more times than a year has days. He is only welcome to be cheered until the Hangman’s gallows wraps itself around your throat and pulls. Pulls Casey PULLS!!!

The hand of Ekaterina touches his hand, the first reflex upon his part is to pull back. Having memories of the painful moments he had endured every time she touched him. But eventually pushed his hand back to hers with a large reluctant state. Grinding his teeth as he tries to deny the fact that he had missed this, but just doesn’t understand why.

Ekaterina: We both know that eventually the Fool is the one that pulls on the rope and drops them and leaves them hanging isn’t it Dmitri??

He grinds his teeth, feeling his hunger for punishing the big monster with his own bare hands.

Dmitri: He will fall down into the water of that will pull himself out of the imaginations that keeps him believing that he is on the rise. No Casey, the water will short circuit the final resistance that managed to escape the rope. I will cast my judgment upon you and sentence you into damnation and you know why?? Because I’ve had enough of watching the twitching upon your body as you still believe you have escaped the rope…. No more Casey… no more…

With that Dmitri watches Ekaterina pull out another card.

Dmitri: The Sorcerer

The name rolls from hi tongue, staring at the card as it causes his hand to slowly turn into a fist. Grinding his teeth as he hates it.

Ekaterina: And who is the next in line Dmitri??

He closes his eyes for a few moments, starting to think as he realizes that he has only faced a few of the names that are on the card with him for the Battle Royal, over the pool Ultimate X match. But after a few moments the smile reemerges and he stares into the eyes of his maker.

Dmitri: Matt Spears….,

Ekaterina: And why is that Dmitri??

Dmitri: He reminds me of some of the men that I’ve faced in the past that crossed my path for the World or other championship belts and did unthinkable things that many thought were impossible to do.

Ekaterina: Beating you??

Dmitri’s eyes reopen, he stares at the woman he loathes. But this time there’s calmness on his face, a sense of sadistic satisfaction as his smile reveals anything but good for his opponents. He rubs his hair back with his hands before snapping his head back and thinks for a few moments to answer her, but ultimately does.

Dmitri: They did the unthinkable of beating me, but that’s where the comparison takes an ugly turn for Mr. Spears Ekaterina. You see, I am sure that when he saw the card emerge and his name attached to it like a fly on a deathtrap costing you fifty cents on a flea market…. He has to realize that his magical tricks have all ran it’s course eventually. Sorcerers were created to do the biddings of their emperors…, those who had evil thoughts of controlling their land… or others who wanted to have gold wherever they looked. But sorcerers were never made to think for themselves m dear Ekaterina.

Would you have seen Merlin roam his crystal bowl for the answer to eternal life? So that he could bestow his magic upon each and every one else? Sorcerers are nothing more than a mere overgrown fool that once bought a magic box and pretended to be David Copperfield. Oh no, the sorcerer that is Matt Spears has ran it’s course and is dumped on the wayside of it all. Thought that he had it all in the palm of his hands, yet what happened?? He lost it…. sounds like a fool would do huh? Don’t hurt your feelings too much and blame me for giving you a headache… I’ve been there… at least I made it so far to obtain a championship that has eluded YOU for YOUR entire life!! But of course nobody is to blame but you Matt.

Do the unthinkable Matt, rise to the occasion and do the unthinkable… But I want to warn you already Matt, it isn’t going to happen. And why you may ask? Well I’m not the fortunate teller around this table my friend…., but the unthinkable wasn’t for you winning that briefcase to challenge for a championship belt my friend. Because let’s face it, you have done that. It would be impossible for me to say that you have not, would not and shall not reach that goal if you put your mind and ability behind it… because you have huh Matt? Oh yes, you did…

He wipes the back of his hand against his nose, sniffing on the back of his hand before licking it as he tastes his own sweat.

Dmitri: No Matt, the unthinkable thing that was the moment that you grabbed that suitcase and stared at the possibilities that seemed to be endless now was it?? Seemingly jumping out of joy and reaching for the skies that seemed to be your domain. The thought that you would become champion while having that briefcase in your possession was your moment of glory…. And your downfall isn’t it Matt???

Ekaterina is licking her lips as she enjoys this version of Dmitri that she had always wanted him to become. Teaching him the lessons that he needed to learn, but was too stubborn to listen to her. Until now…

Dmitri: And then you left Matt, you vanished… for whatever reason I don’t care. Because it doesn’t matter dipshit. You left, you vanished and you became another name that was entering the endless space that I would call the void. No it isn’t right is it Matt? All these things that I am saying is just words of mystical mumbo jumbo that you sorcerers are so keen on discovering. Isn’t it Matt? Or is there more to the tale that you wish us to know? I am sure that in due time the TRUTH SHALL SET US FREE!!! Oh don’t mind me, I once dated the wife of a tv reverend before he got caught being a liar…. A thief and a cheat. Pretending to be something that he knew he wasn’t…,does that ring a bell Matt?? Oh I’m sure that it will, because you will be remembered to have done something unbelievable… yet you have to live with that burden for the rest of your life, knowing that you just…. Fucked… up…

Ekaterina: Maybe he just should use a spell on himself and vanish into the thin air and never come back.

Dmitri grins as he nods his head and rubs his chin.

Dmitri: That would have been the most wonderful thing that he would have done in his entire life. Perhaps that would be something that he could live with…, but I highly doubt it… so instead of hoping, why don’t you pull another card and entertain my possibilities of crushing the hopes of one of my other opponents before I turn to the big one.

Ekaterina pulls out another card and this one is interesting as he sees The Emperor, that intrigues him as he remains silent for a while.

Ekaterina: Dmitri???

Dmitri: It is meant to be this card isn’t it Ty West??? A name that has been referred to by his nickname so often that already my opponents has besmirched themselves covering it over and over again. Funny how they do not see what you truly are…..

Ekaterina: An emperor???

Dmitri: You see my dear pretty, Ty and I have not met yet in the ring, therefor our history between us is as flat as the classic records that were put on the record player and hoping the needle wouldn’t scratch it. So therefor he could be a little bug hanging on the side of the street corner selling shit to us all…, or he can be the Emperor of his own destiny.

Because that’s what Ty wants isn’t it Ty?? To have control over youw own destiny, to have control over your own future and hold each and every one else down as they do not matter to the highest upon the throne. The problem for that manifestation to emerge Ty is the simple fact that to sit on the throne…. You have to earn that right. And earning is what is on your mind isn’t it?? to be the best to show the world that looks do not save your hide isn’t it?? Looks is only skin deep and can be altered permanently when the right or wrong person comes around…. Depending on from what aspect you look at it isn’t it???

He grits his teeth and balls his fist, he knows that he wants to be the emperor of the SCW once more as he had that belt for a few weeks. It was the best and yet hardest time in his career that he has experienced.

Dmitri: Yet the true beauty is in the eye of the beholder, for I see a man that went far in the Blast From the Past Tournament in the past. I see a man that is dedicated his life to being the very best, proving people wrong and taking names in the process. Oh how genuinely exciting must it be to be on the verge of greatness…., or being douched into the waters of disappointment and sadness. Because take it from a man that has been on the top of the mountain young friend, you envision on how things may very well be on the top. Telling yourself that you are willing to give up everything to get there. To have this control over each and everyone out there!!

He grabs the card of the Emperor and holds it close to his face as he is breathing heavily before tossing it aside and shakes his head no.

Dmitri: Only to realize that the moment that you need to give up everything else in your life is when you want to hang on to it for every given moment that is handed to you!! Don’t sell your soul to the first high bidder that comes out and gives you all these wonderful promises. Something that Casey or Matt Spears would do… Heck… even Equinox or even Caleb Storms… Because they have their eyes upon the wrong thing in life my friend. They are a mystical confusion in life itself that NOBODY understands… let alone themselves. No my friend, I was desperate at the point that I burned myself OUT when I got there… when I finally beat the champ, only to realize later that  had already lost. Something that you will not and cannot understand and you know why???

Because of the watery pits of confusion, the promised land that is hanging high above the swimming pool when we walk away from everything else. Each and everyone of you are consumed with winning this Battle Royal over the pool Ultimate X match… that the true price of it all is only waiting to slip through your fingers after succeeding in the first trials.

Are you willing to hand over the control that you THINK you possess? Are you willing to step into the world that either makes you or breaks you? Isn’t it ironic that the one person that has yet to face you inside the ring, that he knows you better than those who may have done so?? You were once so close weren’t you huh Ty?? So close to etch your name in history, only to have it taken away from you in such an un ceremonial fashion that it stings?? That it is burning you alive??

Dmitri suddenly stops and grins as he stares into the eyes of his maker and remembers the brutal wars he has had against J2H and Caleb Storms just to name a few.

Dmitri: Losing control is perhaps the one thing you dread the most, to be the one that has to look at himself and wonder what is next. But it is nothing compared to have your destiny taken away from you, to have someone else.

He pauses as he stares at Ekaterina with angry eyes that causes her to shiver

Dmitri: To have someone else throw in the towel so to speak for you, snatching the possible outcome that you were seeking for so desperately. And yet I may inflict upon YOU or each and every other competitor in our match the same inflicted pain that I went through. Only difference is that the one that did it for me proclaimed to have cared for me.

He once again stops talking as he looks at her in disgust before turning his gaze away from her, causing her to let out a tear of blood.

Dmitri: But I shall not have any of these emotional attachments towards you or anyone out there that tries to stop me. Just so you know, you will realize that even YOU Emperor had never any control over your own destiny…. Even if you wanted to…..

He looks at Ekaterina with a cold stare and frowns.

Dmitri: What’s next?? I only have a few names left

Justice emerges as Dmitri grins, he nods his head and taps his jaw for a few moments before turning his gaze back towards Ekaterina.

Dmitri: This is going to be very easy my dear Ekaterina, unlike some of this group that I could throw any comparison at…. This one was meant to be directed for one man…, Equinox. Now I may hear you ask yourself the question why? But it’s the essence that allowed me to remember where I was before I FINALLY….. turned the tide and once more brought home successes and no longer losses. But he is the one that is MY Karma, MY memory from where I’m coming from…., My past that could easily become the present day when I would not even make it through this match. So please understand Equinox, the haunting will begin starting with the man that was essentially the same past like each and every other wrestler that deemed victorious upon me. The problem for you will be that I will not just see you that I need to beat…..,

I will feel the hatred towards EACH and EVERY champion that has held me back, that has kept me down and written the chapter about their success against me. How the eyes and faces change, how the voices alter throughout time….. but in the end, it will be the SAME every single time. And that will make your demise oh so much sweeter when I douche you with their sins upon you Equinox. How would that make you feel Equinox? A man that has endured the pressure of being at one time longest reigning Roulette champion. Defeating every single opponent that wanted to take your belt until you had failed…..

But every single drop of sweat that you have allowed to leave your body is nothing compared to the pressure that YOU will be having when YOU have to uphold every possible pressure point that THEY left for YOU to defend. Now that would be a reason to question your stupidity to have ever beaten me, or even worse to have returned to this federation.

Success is a tainted word Equinox, just like failure, just like being forgotten as a great champion and competitor. And those aren’t just words that I just made up to piss you off my friend, because let’s face it. I’ve LIVED IT FOR TWO FUCKING YEARS!!! And there’s only one person to be blamed.

Ekaterina drops her face, not wanting to stare at her creation as Dmitri raises his hand towards her chin and lifts it up to stare him in the eyes once more.

Dmitri: No Ekaterina, it is not you that I am talking about. That would be the weak way out isn’t it? Oh sure, I have reasons enough to blame you for making who I am….., but I am only to be blamed to the fact that I never became that what I was destined for.

He cocks his head sideways as their eyes are locked as if they are glued together while being separated by the table they are seated at.

Ekaterina: You mean…..,

Dmitri: Yes Ekaterina, The one thing that I should have been and ignored too willingly. Oh sure, I have found love, I have gotten a family that I love. My own offspring, the first ever born vampires in how long Ekaterina??

She is sweating bullets, not knowing what to say after hearing these words coming from his mouth. Seemingly trying to find an answer to something unbelievable.

Dmitri: You heard me Ekaterina, you heard me. You have been there haven’t you? Oh I know the mysteries now that I totally understand. Yet my creation is one step further than that of yours isn’t it huh Ekaterina?? Mother of many vampires, yet only by bite… not by intimacy and love. The newest creation of that what YOU had started is YOUR creation too my…..

He closes his lips, not wanting to reveal a secret to the world as Ekaterina is shocked, until a sinister smile emerges upon her lips.

Ekaterina: You mean…..?

He nods his head in approval.

Dmitri: Yes, but that will have to come later on dear Ekaterina. The humans aren’t ready to be revealed what will ultimately torment to their designated misery. And that also means you Equinox, The first in many, the first of those who will look back and wished that history could have been rewritten. To be THEIR Karma all over, you will ultimately flee Equinox. Ultimately YOU WILL become a memory that is no more relevant after Goth tied your record and Kris Ryans broke it. And now?? Now I will break you like you were meant to the first time we met. How PPV’s suddenly are able to change merely a few weeks in between my friend. Be an iconic memory, be the greatest yesterdays gift to the people who wish to say a final farewell. Because I will cast my foolish naivety upon you and smile to see you suffer like I have… welcome back Equinox, he who once was will be no more… now that is what I will call justice…. My brand of justice as I will mow down through you and every other names…. Realizing that I only have two more left…. One foolish boy and a one that I need to approach…. Until then…. Goodbye Equinox…. Ekaterina???

She nods as she places another card on the table as it reads Death

Dmitri: The Devil is about all things negative. Anger, violence, temptation, fear, and doubt are just some of the terrors associated with this card. It suggests feeling trapped perhaps in an unhealthy relationship, an addiction, or a lie. What is your excuse Caleb??

He grins as he is shaking his head before taking the card of the Fool and holds it before his eyes.

Dmitri: You are none of these, it would be foolish to think that I am the fool of this entire time?? Now I know you would be gloating from ear to ear about this Devil card weren’t you? How foolish are you? Death is staring you in the eyes and is laughing at you, because you can do every high flying trick that you want… it will not change and alter the result of it all. Because let’s face it my friend, I will lie to you, I will tempt you to do things that you have never done before, I will bring negativity into your soul that will make you crumble before mine and your very own eyes. Causing you to feel your own fear and make you doubt yourself.

The one thing that you always proclaimed that you did not feel, how foolish to think that a young cub like you would know what these emotions exist off? Tell me Caleb, do you?? Of course you don’t…. but that’s okay my friend. When you walk into my life, when you stare into my eyes, when you hear my whispers and when you see my laugh at you?? It would be like taking candy from a baby, but even that would make more difficulties then beating you. So why don’t you just run off little boy and let me tell you a tale of how little boys grow old…. And you?? Well you are an exception of that tale.

You see little boy, when you are young. You are believed to be raised with good intentions, making you naïve and soft. Where you have to learn how to grow up, how to deal with disappointments and how to stand up once after you got thrown down. That’s how people like to exploit your stupidity by believing those words, but too bad that these words are nothing more than fillers of pages of a poor written book. Whereas the tale of growing up through misery, through anguish and through accepting the fact that there’s ALWAYS someone that has the best of interest in you.

He pauses for a moment to stare into the eyes of Ekaterina, clearly referring to her as the one that had the best of interest in him all those centuries.

Dmitri: And you may act foolish just like Ty did by making a fun remark about my lifestyle of being a vampire. Only knowing what people portray them to know about the likes of me…., I cannot help the fact that fools come in different shapes and forms Caleb. But when it comes down to the likes of you, you are just a filler to exploit the excitement of the crowd as you and Equinox always try to do something to entertain them. And only fools do foolish things to please their own foolish nature. Selfishness is a way of the devil saying he owns you. Just like SHE DID

He points at Ekaterina who is staring at him with a sadistic smile as she feels his aiming for retribution.

Dmitri: She was my devil before I have become the devil now. Tell me all you want, explain all that you need. It doesn’t matter, because in a week time I will crumble the realization of the world before my own two feel. Holding the vacated SCW world heavyweight championship over my shoulder and stare into the void that is the darkness. The darkness that is my domain, that is my home away from my family that I love. Oh yes I do love Caleb, that may confuse you. But then again, who am I to make people see my ways???

I have changed so much, yet I was this all the while of setting myself up over and over again until I have woken up in my own…… family.

Blinded by hatred I am, blinded by foolishness I was. Blinded by the mere fact that I NEED that championship??? Perhaps, but nothing will change the outcome that NOBODY in this match will move on to face Fenris for the vacated world title. You have come a long way Caleb, I grant you that. But you are nowhere near the path that I was at 2 years ago. You are nowhere near the path that I was last year when I FINALLY became world champion. And you are nowhere near the path of success… and you know why? Because all you have left to believe and see with your own two eyes, were nothing more than an illusion. A lie, a betrayal of your own two eyes and simple mind. Wake up Caleb, there’s nothing for you to gain and everything to lose….. until then my friend…., until then….,

Ekaterina wants to grab another tarot card, but this time Dmitri stops her, causing her to raise her head towards him with a questionable look on her face. He shakes his head no and pulls her hand away from the card deck, before placing his own hand on top of it. He starts to tap the background of the card, making Ekaterina wait until he will reveals what is on his mind.

Ekaterina: Dmitri?

He closes his eyes as he stops the tapping on the deck, dropping his head backwards as he starts to whisper something in Russian. Ekaterina’s expression changes to a look of pleasure.

Ekaterina: How long have you known my little Dmitri??

Dmitri: Long enough to accept the reality Ekaterina, long enough to come in terms with the fact that we are bounded to each other in more than one way

Ekaterina: Does Damia know??

He sighs, dropping his head and shakes no.

Dmitri: No, but she is suspecting something. So I have to tell her sooner than later

Ekaterina nods her head understandingly before placing her hand on his.

Ekaterina: I know she will understand, she loves you Dmitri. Even more than the way I do, but she will understand.



He nods his head as he lets go off the deck and turns around the final card, it’s death. He is silent for a moment before turning the card before his face and towards the camera.

Dmitri: Death Fenris, but not the death that you humans know so much about. Not when the heart stops beating and the oxygen running to the brain of a human being. But I am sure that the mythical entity that you so delightfully represents understands better than any other person out there… isn’t it Fenris?? But in the end….., it doesn’t even matter does it?? Because in the end death is always near us, living, undead…, humans, animals, vampires. Oh I’m sure that I will hear some always recurring funny statement bout whether I am faking my existence or that I shouldn’t be in the sun without suntan… but I’m sure that Gabriel and the others of the Sins will have already played a huge role of making fun of the others. Isn’t that how it works little Fenris?? The over confident, good looking youngster that seemingly has got the world at his feet and the only thing that he has to do is obtain the championship belt. It’s almost too good to be true… isn’t it???

So what is it that I have to say about you?? Besides the obvious?? That I will advance to the main event and beat your ass for the title?? Oh so subtle to be a man with only a few words.
Ekaterina: Something you are not… uh oh…. We got company.

Suddenly the two of them are no longer alone, a sudden wind blows through the room. Both know that it isn’t the wind, but the ultimate fast movement of another vampire that is unable to be detected by humans eyes or camera’s.

Dmitri: Hello Damia…

He does not have to look to his left to know tat it is the woman that he shares his life with, her eyes are blood red and her fangs are visible. She is clearly ready to assault the woman that is in front of her opposite Dmitri. But something is stopping her from assaulting the woman that she loaths.

Gothika: Dmitri?? What in the earth is she doing here?? And why haven’t you….

Dmitri: Attack her?? Oh trust me Damia, if I wanted to… I had already snapped her neck and drank her life force.

Ekaterina: Damia….. I…,

Gothika: SHUT UP!!!! What in the hell are you talking about?? Why haven’t you??? I…,

The moment of being confused gave Ekaterina enough time to vanish out of the room, causing Dmitri to grab hold of his partner and holds her close to him. She is struggling to resist, but in the end she gives in as she loves him too much. Clearly happy that nothing had happened to him and secretly she yearned for him as well.

Gothika: Dmitri.., how?? What?? Why??

Her begging eyes stare into his, he melts as he sees the true beauty in her eyes as he kisses her lips and caresses her cheek.

Dmitri: I know the truth now Damia, I know the truth about my family and about me and about….

He looks away, still smelling the scent of Ekaterina as she has fled them, causing him to growl for a few moments before he gets distracted by a Gothika caress.

Dmitri: I must tell you something Damia.

Her eyes closes as she kisses him, causing him to stop in his sentence. Not caring about his explanation as he gets grabbed by the wrist

Gothika: That can wait, now let’s go home. I want you….

A request he knows that he cannot deny her as h kisses her passionately on the lips

Dmitri: Let’s go….

Fenris:

Dmitri is one of the first that has already gotten on the cruise ship, wanted to be early before the entire SCW universe shows up. Being very protective about his love and their kids. He leans against the railing of the ship as he watches over the ocean.

Dmitri: It seems like forever until finally having that opportunity to fight for the world title huh Fenris?? To have gone from Kris Ryans to uncertainty. But a confident arrogant little pup doesn’t worry about the unknown huh? The MMA fighter is willing to accept any chances and any opportunities to prove it’s worth. A valiant thought as the mouth runs faster than your entire brain works. But then again, what does a young boy know?? Only what he believes he has to know, only that what he has trained to compete for. To be the very best when that moment comes where you have to be on that very best. To take that final step even further than you have already done in your young career. Or at least if we can call it that….

A man that was supposed to fight the champion that chickened out of the predicament that you probably could have put him through isn’t it?? Only to find yourself in a new predicament. What others would say an easy challenge, going into a match fresh while the other had to endure a war?? That’s what losers would use as an excuse to cover up their true emotions if they were to lose to you. Those who do not know how to deal with momentum…. Something you probably would assert yourself that I would not be able as well….

Touché

He grins as he grinds his teeth for a few moments, thinking about the words that he uttered and how he will respond to the words that will be coming from Fenrir.

Dmitri: But I won’t complain my friend, why would I? should I complain about an opportunity that I had not expected to come so soon and so sudden?? Hell I will fight five matches until I get that championship match at whatever moment in time. And if that means I have to go through the latest of Gabriel’s pet projects to do so?? Then I’ll be gladly to oblige.

Because what I will be going through to get to you and beyond you, is to fight the odds that is stacked in front of me. Fighting the odds is something that I have gotten to accept and fight through it until that moment comes that I once again hold that championship belt.

Being beaten in a possible scenario against a man that seemed to have been dead.

He smiles at the mere mentioning of the tarot card that he drew himself a day earlier.

Dmitri: Death, such an interesting concept of a short word. Especially when the world already assumed me dead when I lost my opportunity to Calvin Harris. Dead to those who needed another temporarily lack of oxygen inside their brains as the world always needs someone to cheer for. To be wanted the way others were… not expecting someone that they have already dropped like a bad habit because I no longer fitted in.

Oh I’m sorry, I am sure that social media will explode when things like that has been said, As the sharp tongue of you humans travels fast, faster than you could ever imagine. Just like you shouldn’t imagine the fact that you will be the favorite to win the world title. Because as long as I am breathing my coffin wouldn’t be needed to cart me away and be a forgotten afterthought.

No Fenris, I am here to fight, I am here to go the entire road to redemption. Because you never had to endure everything that you need to know about surviving. Because that’s what we are going to do at the Summer XXXtreme show on this boat. Survival is your only hope to make it through as champion. Survival from not only yours truly, but the reckoning is upon us… and you my friend… you are  simply standing in my way…

With that the shot slowly fades.

[Caleb Storms]

 RP Title: “Well, that was unexpected.”

Caleb wasn’t in action last week on Climax Control, but he did appear on the show to address Ben’s refusal of his challenge and Mark’s upcoming rant about several SCW Superstars, Mark was not amused by the antics of Caleb, Jessie Salco, Fenris and Evie Baang in recent weeks and made his thoughts known on all four wrestlers before declaring that nothing was going to change the plans he and Christian had put in place for Summer XXXTreme.

Turns out that Mark was tempting fate in a major way, later on in the show he learned that both the current World Heavyweight Champion Kris Ryans and the number one contender to the World Bombshell Championship Courtney Pierce had managed to put themselves out of action simultaneously a mere two weeks before Summer XXXTreme, forced to scramble to come up with an alternate plan they made the traditional Ultimate X Over The Pool Matches Battle Royals with the winners of both matches going on to face Fenris and Mikah for their respective divisions titles, not only that but Caleb was in the men’s Battle Royal alongside Casey Williams, Dmitri, Matt Spears, Equinox and Ty West, cam Caleb win? And if yes, what off the Main Event? Will he become the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in SCW history?

Caleb’s Hotel Room, Las Angelus, California
Saturday the 14th of July 2018, 11:00am

So, how are Mark and Christian’s carefully laid out plans going for them, huh?

Look, I’m not here to rag on Kris and Courtney for pulling out at the last second, injuries happen and it sucks when they do but at the same time I can’t help but find it hilarious that the plans that Mark went on a full minute rant about last week on Climax Control when addressing my attempts to get back into the Roulette Title Picture (because how dare I try to further myself in the wrestling business, oh wait, its because I’m under thirty years old) ended up being changed later in the show, injury or not.

So yeah, that’s how I got into a World Title Number One Contender’s Match!

Honestly I thought I’d just be put in a random match, probably against Pretty Ty, after Mark’s rant but then I saw the Summer XXXTreme card and well, I was half right, I am in a match against “Pretty” Ty West, alongside Casey Williams, Dmitri, Matt Spears and Equinox, oh great, they gave that proven steroid user another chance to win gold only this time its for the top belt in the company, well except it’s not.

But at the same time, it is.

The winner of this match will go on to challenge Fenris for the World Title in the Main Event of Summer XXXTreme, for me and Ty? This is the biggest match of our careers so far, for Casey? It’s a chance to win a title he’s never held, for Equinox, well from what I’ve heard he’s leaving the company after Summer XXXTreme so who knows what’s up with him and Matt Spears? Wait, I thought he and Jon Dough were the same person?

So essentially, Jon Dough will potentially be pulling triple duty at Summer XXXTreme, I’m half tempted to buy him several crates of Red Bull.

I’ll get to my opponents (and Fenris) in a bit but first I want to set the scene, its simple really, me and Katie are making sure that we’ve got everything ready for tomorrow as that’s when we’re boarding the cruise liner for Summer XXXTreme and unlike some wrestlers, we’re not doing things at the super last minute or traveling across country to compete at another show the day before we set sail, in other words I’m being a lot more organized than most of the roster.

I know that isn’t saying much.

“Okay, swimming gear? Check, sun tan lotion? Check, Nintendo Switch and PS4?” I asked as I checked the list on my phone and Katie pointed to each bag that had the corresponding item. “Check, unless I’m missing anything I think we’re all set.”

“I think the only stuff we haven’t accounted for is mine and we agreed to let me handle that.” Katie responded after thinking for a moment whilst I took a moment to check my Twitter feed. “Yeah, only thing left to do, once I pack away my stuff that is, is get some sleep and show up to the cruise liner on time.”

“We’ve got just under twelve hours before we usually hit the hay.” I responded as I checked the time on my iPhone. “Just saying, unless you want to sleep with me all day……...” I trailed off as I realized what I just said, and I quickly realized that Katie had caught it to as she was barely keeping herself from dying of laughter. “Katie, we both know that if I had that kind of stamina, I’d be in the Porn Industry, besides that’s not what I meant!”

“I know, but a girl can dream, can’t she?” Katie asked with a shrug of her shoulders and I rolled my eyes in response. “Seriously though, I get what your saying and you have a point, hell I’m surprised that you packed away the Switch and PS4 this early.”

“Because I know that I’d get to emerged in either Dark Souls Remastered or Super Mario Odyssey to get any work done otherwise.” I responded, and Katie grinned in response before I checked my feed again. “Huh, Griffin’s posted one of those “your initials tell your fate in X movie” pics.”

“Really? Been a while since I saw one of those on Social Media.” Katie shrugged her shoulders as I checked the replies to the post. “Who got stuck with what?”

“Griffin got hacked by Miley Cyrus in the woods, well I can think of more humiliating ways to die than to a pop singer.” I commented getting a giggle out of Katie. “Jessie got tickled to death by a zombie as she tried to get away in what she calls the lamest zombie movie ever.”

“I didn’t think I’d say this after that segment by her in April, but I agree with Jessie.” Katie commented with a grin. “Who else?”

“Some wrestler I’ve never heard of called Christian Michaels got smashed by Miley Cyrus in a cabin by the lake, one, I doubt Miley has the physical strength needed to smash a male wrestler outside of Smash Bros and two, seems he and Griffin are staring in a demonic Miley Cyrus Movie.” I responded before shaking my head. “And there’s a sentence I never thought I’d say in my life.”

“Once her career winds down, maybe she’ll take up that roll for the hell of it?” Katie suggested, and I wasn’t sure if she was being serious or not. “You know what? You should totally take that quiz and reply to the post with your answer.”

“Fine, I’ll be hoping for something cool though.” I responded before I looked at the pic again with my full name (Caleb Xavier Storms) in mind, when I saw my answer I looked up in horror. “Oh, dear god, I actually found a horror movie death worse than every PG-13 Horror Flic combined and it’s my death on this chart.”

“It can’t be that bad, right?” Katie asked, and I shook my head.

“Smashed by Team Edward as I ran away.” I responded simply it took exactly five seconds for Katie to burst out laughing, in fact she laughed so hard that she nearly fell over one of the suitcases. “I told you it was bad!”

“None of your warnings could’ve prepared me for just how bad it was!” Katie responded before she went to leave the room. “I’m heading into my room to calm down, if you want to use this time to do your promo, go ahead.” Katie added before she headed into her room, I realized that it was both a good opportunity to get my promo out of the way and try to shake off the results from the twitter post, so I did just that.

“You know the bosses surprised you when you look at a Supercard card and go “Well, that was unexpected” and you know what? The bosses managed to do just that when the Summer XXXTreme card was posted last week! After Mark’s rant against me I thought I was going to get a title shot ban like Jessie and Joshua have, not that I want to give the bosses any ideas, but nope, instead I’m facing “Pretty” Ty West, Casey Williams, Matt Spears and Equinox in the annual Ultimate X Over The Pool Match where the winner goes on to challenge Fenris for the World Title in the Main Event, so Mark, how are those plans you ranted about working out for you?”

And I’m starting with a guy who isn’t even in this match.

“Fenris, I’m just going to get you out of the way first because I have as good a chance as the other competitors in the match at winning and challenging you, the last time we met was when our teams faced off in the Blast from the Past Quarter Finals where you made me submit to earn the win and advance through to round three, since then I’ve gotten a lot hungrier and a lot more determined and if we do face off in the Main Event then trust me, history won’t repeat itself!”

Next up is Ty.

“And now onto the guys in the match and I’m starting with the guys I have history with, like Ty West, this is our third meeting Ty and our last two meetings didn’t end in our favor, first Jon Dough cashed in the Golden Briefcase to win the Roulette Title and set my hunt for the gold in motion and then I lost the title back to Jon Dough in my first defense, what’s going to be different this time? More at stake and the fact that I’m not going to let my past failures keep me down!”

And speaking of Jon, or Matt, or whatever his name is.

“And as for you Matt, I’m confused, I thought it was established that you and Jon Dough were the same person, yet the bosses have seen fit to put you in potentially three matches? Either I’m missing something, or they want to work you to death for whatever reason but Matt, you can rest easy because you’re not going to be wrestling in three matches in two weeks’ time, no, I’m going to be the one pulling double duty instead as I challenge Fenris in the main event!”

Next up is Casey!

“And now I’m moving on to the biggest man in the match and the only one in the match with any experience in this match type, Casey Williams who has seemingly returned for the uptempth time as he and Dani look to become double champions as the Odd Couple, well, according to some friends of mine back in Vegas Dani is about as far from the odds on favorite to win the opener you can get without her getting injured and pulling from the match but where does that leave Casey? Well he will be making a huge splash, in the pool, after I eliminate him!”

Finally, is Equinox!

“And as for you Equinox, I did make some rather harsh comments about you back when you were chosen to challenge Jon Dough instead of me and you know what? I stand by my comments even if a few weeks have passed since that match, not that it matters since, from what I’ve heard, you’re leaving the company soon but don’t worry, I’ll be sure to leave you with a lasting memory, namely of you swimming in the pool as I claim the chance to challenge Fenris for the title whilst you reflect on the fact that you’re a one hit wonder as far as title reigns go!”

And with that I decided to wrap things up.

“Next Sunday I’ll take great pleasure in making the bosses eat their words about me as I not only outlast “Pretty” Ty West, Matt Spears, Casey Williams and Equinox but I go on to fight in the Main Event against Fenris and win the SCW World Heavyweight Title and in the process, become the youngest champion in that title’s history, in the meantime however Fenris, Ty, Matt, Casey and Equinox had better brace themselves as a tropical storm is about to hit the cruise liner for Summer XXXTreme, otherwise they’ll be blown away by “The Metal Storm” Caleb Storms!”

I went to check on Katie as the scene fades.

[Caleb Storms]

 RP Title: “Opportunity of a lifetime!”

The time had finally come, Summer XXXTreme VI was this weekend and quite possibly the biggest match of Caleb’s career was coming right along with it as the youngster was one of five men, the others being Casey Williams, “Pretty” TY West, Equinox and Dmitri, competing in the men’s Ultimate X Over the Pool Match where the winner would compete against Fenris in the Main Event for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, after his requests of another shot at the Roulette Title got repeatedly ignored and shut down by Mark Ward (both on Twitter and on Climax Control) this was the last thing Caleb was expecting but this was his biggest opportunity yet, can he make the most of it?

On board the Sun Princess Cruise Liner, on the open sea
Tuesday the 17th of July 2018, 11:00pm

How do I get myself dragged into these situations?

No, I’m not talking about the Ultimate X Over The Pool Battle Royal between me, Casey Williams, Dmitri, Equinox and “Pretty” Ty West (though I’m still surprised that I was added to that match in the first place after Mark’s rant against me on the last Climax Control), no I’m talking about me somehow being convinced by Katie to come down to the ship’s nightclub just to see what it was like, just to make things clear, unless they specialize in metal nightclubs are usually places that I avoid like the plague.

And what do you know? The nightclub on the cruise ship doesn’t cater to metal!

At least the DJ’s willing to take requests and I’m going out of my way to request some of the least heavy songs I know (including some from the band who sing my theme song Unleash the Archers) but yeah, this is going to be our one and only trip down to the ship’s nightclub.

And now I’m wishing that SCW had booked the show to appear on the 7,000 Tons of Metal Cruise/festival, somehow, I doubt they’ll do it for next year but here’s hoping.

As for my match on Sunday, I don’t really have much to say because none of my opponents have aired their promos since mine went on the air Saturday night, many people still say that I owe Ty for my brief title reign a couple of months ago but at least in this match there won’t be any ambiguity once I win, Casey is the biggest threat in the match, both literally and figuratively, with Dmitri a close second, Matt hasn’t said a word and neither has Equinox (which if anything, confirms what I’ve heard about him leaving the company soon) so who knows what’s on their minds heading into this match but at the end of the day I’m going to prove to the higher ups that I belong in the title picture.

Which title picture entirely depends on the result of the match off course.

“Katie, if you ever suggest that we go to a ship’s nightclub again, I’m just going to say no right off the bat.” I commented as I leaned forward on the bar where me and Katie were currently sitting, there were some other SCW wrestlers here earlier, but they decided to get an early night and left well before the promo started. “I’m still not sure how you persuaded me to come down here in the first place!” I added before I went to take a sip of my drink.

“I wanted to get you away from Dark Souls Remastered for a night, even if the Demon Ruins continue to bend you over and make you their bitch.” Katie responded causing me to nearly spit out my drink at her……. interesting analogy before I turned to her. “But your right, we should’ve stuck to our usual policy regarding nightclubs that don’t cater to metal and avoid them like a plague infested Justin Bieber concert.”

“I’m still getting over your analogy just now, at least we’re only on the cruise ship until the end of the week.” I responded before turning to Katie with a grin on my face. “And once the Supercard Break starts, we can focus on our wedding.”

“Well yeah, finding the right time to host it was a bit of a pain.” Katie responded with a grin before she ordered another drink. “And if things go your way on Sunday, you’ll be showing up to the wedding and Bloodstock with the SCW World Heavyweight Title, though I’m not sure about taking it to a music festival.”

“How is that any different from Jessie bringing the Honor Wrestling Legacy Championship on board the ship on Sunday?” I pointed out as the bartender came back with Katie’s drink and she paid for it. “In full view of Christian no less, I thought he was going to go into “Da Chief” mode like in those old cop movies/shows.”

“If he did, the first thing I would’ve brought once I was on board the ship would’ve been a bag of popcorn.” Katie responded with a grin on her face as she giggled at the mental image that I had just generated. “Followed swiftly by a fire extinguisher before the smoke coming out of his ears set off the fire alarms.”

“Still, as much as I disagree with Jessie on pretty much everything she’s done since April, it was funny to see Christian nearly blow a gasket.” I responded and before Katie could respond the DJ played one of the very few non-metal songs that we can tolerate, “I Want It All” by Queen. Started playing from the DJ’s soundbooth and Katie grinned before she quickly downed her drink in one gulp. “You off onto the dancefloor?”

“Figured I may as well get one bit of white girl dancing done this week!” Katie responded with a grin getting a laugh out of me. “I would say get your promo done here but I don’t think this place is suitable, maybe outside? I think it’s about time we retired to our rooms anyway.”

“Sounds good, I’ll be waiting outside.” I responded before finishing my own drink and leaving the empty glass on the bar and we headed off in two different directions, Katie towards the dancefloor in the middle of the room and me towards the exit, after saying hi to the two doormen I found a nice isolated spot down the corridor and started my promo.

“You know, setting aside my surprise from last week, there was one other thing that was running through my head as I learned about my first match at Summer XXXTreme, this match is going to be an opportunity of a lifetime! Not just for me but for Equinox and “Pretty” Ty West as well, what about Casey and Dmitri, you ask? They’ve been around the block and they’ve had plenty of title reigns throughout the years and off course there’s the man of the hour Fenris and, as you’ve probably guessed, he’s the guy I’m starting with.”

Starting in three……...two…….one………

“Fenris, whilst I am still pissed about Mark’s comments about me just wanting a fair shake at the first title I’ve won in SCW because Mark’s plans can’t be changed, unless there’s an injury involved or a guy quit but still, there is one thing that I agree with him on and that’s that I hope you’ve taken his words about kicking your opponent’s heads off to heart, mostly because I prefer it if my head could stay on my shoulders and I’m sure the others will feel the same way, if not, well this might be the easiest title win ever! Pity I’d be unconscious if that did happen! But either way I’m leaving this cruise ship a champion!”

Next up is Ty!

“As for the opponents in my match, I can’t really say much about them because the most recent promo for that match is still the one I did that aired on Saturday! And that goes double for Ty West who just so happened to be the first guy to open his mouth about this match! Well Ty, everyone’s been saying that I owe my brief Roulette Title reign to you, but this Sunday the only thing people will say that I owe you is a hospital bill after I beat you!”

Next up is Casey!

“And now I go from a guy who’s roughly the same size as me, to the biggest man in the match and the man who will cause the biggest splash when he plummets into the pool Casey Williams and out of the guys in the match Casey you have the most experience when it comes to title reigns but your size won’t matter in this match because that just means that the rest of us are going to team up to throw you into the pool early! Hope you’ve packed your swimming trunks!”

Next up is Dmitri!

“And as for Dmitri, my knowledge of vampire law is limited, but can vampires go near water? Well I guess we’ll find out for certain this Sunday when at least one of us throws you into the pool to eliminate you! Once that happens it’ll symbolize the passing of the torch from the old guard to the new guard as two older guys, one of whom only held the title once and the other has never held a title since his Roulette Title Reigns back in 2012 to the younger generation, in other words, it doesn’t look to good for you, does it Dmitri?”

Next up is Matt.

“I can’t believe that it was Matt who I was most worried about, but I guess the stress of having to compete in potentially three matches with title implications have gotten to Jon Dough’s head! At least that’s the only explanation I have for why he’s been so quiet in his Matt Spears persona yet so talkative as Jon Dough! Well if he’s so focused on the match with Ben Jordan then I will happily give Matt/Jon a one-way ticket into the pool!”

And last up is Equinox!

“Last up on the chopping block is Equinox and I will admit, over at Honor Wrestling he’s doing pretty well for himself having won the Hardcore Tag Team Titles this past Saturday at Supernova on top of still being the Legacy Champion, meaning that he’ll probably vacate one of those titles soon but when he does he’ll still have a better career than he one he’s had here in SCW since his return! Huh, that actually puts the rumors of him leaving in a whole new light now that I think about it, but more importantly this Sunday I’ll make sure that his success in Honor Wrestling doesn’t carry over into SCW!”

And with that I decided to wrap things up as I just got a text from Katie saying that she was coming out of the club!

“Six men, two matches, one career changing opportunity to become the new SCW World Heavyweight Champion and I’m aiming to be the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in SCW history! Ty, Casey, Dmitri, Matt and Equinox? They are just stepping stones as I move on to challenge Fenris in the main event for the World Heavyweight Championship and win it! In the meantime, my six opponents had better brace themselves because there’s a tropical storm brewing, otherwise they’ll be blown away by “The Metal Storm” Caleb Storms!”

I joined up with my fiancé as the scene fades.

[Casey Williams]

 Casey Williams is getting himself situated inside his suite aboard the Sun Princess Cruise liner.  He has his suitcase upon the bed, putting his clothes within the spacious closet that his room provides.  After he gets his clothes put away, he then puts the toiletries inside the bathroom, and then puts his laptop upon the table by the sofa on the other side of the room.  He then puts the suitcase into the closet, then goes back towards the sofa and sits down as his sister, Becky, calls.

Casey-Hey Becky, what is going on?

Becky-I just wanted to let you know I set up an appointment with Journeys Community Services for a week from Thursday at 10 am.

Casey-OK, that sounds good to me as I will be home by then.

Becky-I figured where you are on the cruise liner and getting ready for your huge Ultimate X match, potentially being in the World Title match against Fenris, that you wouldn’t want to have the appointment as soon as you got back to Las Vegas.  I wanted to give you a few days to rest and recover from the trip.  Speaking of the trip, have you settled in your room yet?

Casey smiles as he sees the book of activities next to his laptop that he decides to thumb through, to get an idea of what he wants to do between now and Summer XXXtreme VI as he talks again.

Casey-I actually just finished unpacking my suitcase and put it away.  Now I am looking through the book of activities to see if there is anything different from the last time I was on board the liner.

Becky-I like where your head is at with trying to find activities to do while on board besides the show.  Is there anything in particular that is catching your eye right now?

Casey-There is a beer and wine Festival that I want to check out, as well as a Discovery at Sea event that they are hosting.  I might catch a movie or play some basketball on board too, haven’t decided yet, gotta see how the mood strikes me later in the week.  Obviously I will be checking out the different food venues that the ship has to offer so I won’t be tired of the same old thing day in and day out.

Becky-I am glad you are wanting to do different things, and try different activities, so you are not becoming stagnant staying in the cabin all day.

The scene fades to black as they continue discussing what other activities that Casey can do that won’t be boring on board the ship as he continues thumbing through the directory.

Casey arrives at the top deck of the ship to enjoy the Beer and Wine Festival, and wanted to try some regional beers that he isn’t too familiar with in the styles he enjoys, like IPAs, while enjoying some different styles of music, like jazz and classical, and sees some of the others of the SCW roster up here atop the liner, enjoying themselves as well as Casey is.  Casey’s phone rings and it is Andrew Garcia, of Dying Breed.
Casey steps away to answer the call, so he can actually hear Andrew.

Casey-Hey Andrew, what is going on my man?

Andrew-Not much, just wanted to check in with you and thank you for the immersion blender and the gift cards to Home Depot.  Ivan and I already know what we want to spend it on.

Casey-Yeah, I can imagine, given the amount you have that I had given you.

Andrew-Ok, smarty pants, what do you think we want to spend the gift cards on then?

Casey-I know you guys have talked about getting a hot tub for the longest time, and didn’t have enough money to get it at the time, so I figured I would contribute to the cause and give you a practical gift as well with the blender, as I know that Ivan loves to cook as well and you didn’t have an immersion blender for making soups and things of that nature.

Andrew smiles when he listens to how thoughtful Casey is being towards Andrew and Ivan and trying to be a good friend to the duo throughout the years.  Ivan walks into the room where Andrew is and Andrew passes the phone to Ivan as Andrew mouths that it is Casey on the other side while Casey orders an IPA that is described to have some orange peel in it, as you hear classical music in the background.

Ivan-Hey Casey, its Ivan. I wanted to also thank you for the immersion blender and the gift cards to Home Depot.  The blender will get a lot of use, and for the gift cards, you know they will be spent for that hot tub that Andrew and I have wanted for a long time, but couldn’t afford.

Casey-It was my pleasure. I know you guys just bought that house you guys are living in, and I figured the immersion blender would be a good wedding gift, and the gift cards for the hot tub would be a good housewarming gift, as I cannot be there right now, as you and Andrew both know.  I expect it to be ready when I return, so I can eventually use it with you guys.

Ivan smiles, nods in agreement to allowing Casey to use the hot tub, and actually says it on the phone while the music style on Casey’s end changes from classical to jazz as he gets his IPA and takes a sip of it.

Ivan-Of course you can use the hot tub when you get back.  I mean, Andrew and I both know how the wrestling business is, and how sore you are following a match, and having the hot tub does wonders to help loosen the muscles.  Andrew and I both hope that you pull double duty, by winning the Ultimate X match, go onto the World Heavyweight Title match with Fenris, and defeat him to become World Heavyweight Champion, as it is a title we know it has eluded you over your career.

Casey-I really appreciate you guys supporting me, it means the world to me.  I hope I can pull it off, but these guys are tough, and from what I saw of their promos, it looks like I will have my hands full to get to the World Heavyweight title match.

Ivan-We know you can defeat Dmitri and Equinox as you have already done it.  Caleb Storms and Matt Spears both come across as pushovers, so I have a feeling you can defeat them as well.  The one that worries me most is that pretty boy Ty West.

Casey-Thanks, that means a lot to me.  Look, I have to get going.  I will catch you later.

Ivan-Ok, talk to you later buddy.

Casey smiles, blushes, and hangs up the phone and returns to enjoy the festival and the rest of his IPA as the scene fades to black.

Casey Williams is seen standing in the atrium of the ship, watching the passengers pass by, as well as the jugglers and other performers in the area, with a bottle of Languitas Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale in his hand.  Looking at him, you can tell something is deeply troubling the big guy.  Casey’s tag team partner, Dani Westen sees him, and approaches him to check in on him, as she is concerned about her partner.

Casey-Hey Dani, what’s up?

Dani-I just came to see how you were doing, as I didn’t see you downstairs doing any of the activities, or in your cabin.  I wanted to make sure you were okay.  I know I haven’t known you that long, but I can tell that something is bothering you.

Casey-IYou think you know me, you don’t know shit about me.  I know your concerned about me, and I do appreciate it, but I would rather not talk about it.

Dani has a very worried look on her face, as if she is scared. Her voice trembles when she speaks again.?
Dani-I wish you would just talk to me, trust me like I have trusted you.  I mean, I want to be here for you, like the times you’ve boosted my confidence when I needed that swift kick in the butt.

Casey sighs and gives in, turning around to look at Dani.

Casey-I’m scared Dani.  Not so much about Summer XXXtreme VI, but with this Autism business.  I have a meeting next week for services, and that scares the shit out of me.  I mean, how do you think a huge guy like me, and my being famous for being a SCW superstar and everything.  Don’t you think people would look at me differently than they already do.

Dani takes a deep breath of relief that Casey is opening up to her, thinks about what Casey said, and then responds back with a smile on her face.

Dani-Well, the crowd seems to be reacting to you no differently from what I have seen since the revelation of you having Autism.  Even the guys and girls in the locker room haven’t treated you differently.  I don’t know what you are so worried about.

Casey-Well, its more when I start the services and am seen with others on the spectrum, and the mockery that would ensue, due to people who like to belittle those that have mental or physical handicaps.  I just don’t want to be treated differently because I have Autism.  That is what scares me, is just being shunned for something I was born with and have no control over.

Dani walks over to Casey, gives him a hug, and talks some more.

Dani-You know what Casey, I have more respect for you than many of the others in the locker room, simply because of the fact you have Autism, and have had some decent success in your SCW career.  I mean, you are a former tag team champion and a former roulette champion, and are currently in contention for the world heavyweight title, despite being Autistic.  Don’t let peoples prejudices hinder what you can accomplish, because you have accomplished so much already, and have a lot more to accomplish.

Casey smiles when he hears Dani sounding so confident, believing in Casey and giving him something to look forward to.

Casey-Thanks for the pep talk.  Now, lets go find something fun to do, like shopping.

Dani smiles, nods her head as they go to the shopping area of the ship as the scene fades to black.

Casey is seen sitting in one of the spacious hot tubs on the Sun Princess cruise ship, thinking about his upcoming match at Summer XXXTreme VI, an Ultimate X match, with the winner advancing to face Fenris later on in the night for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship.  The other men involved in the match are Matt Spears, Ty West, Caleb Storms, Dmitri and Equinox.  Casey then decides to call out Matt Spears first.

Casey-Matt Spears, a man of few words.  There is nothing you can say or do that I haven’t already heard.  I fear no man, especially one who has split personalities.  I will destroy you, throw you into the pool, and then throw the rest of the competitors into the pool, advance to face Fenris, and beat him for the World Heavyweight Championship, and there is nothing you can do to stop me.

Casey cackles before calling out his next opponent in Ty West as he moves to the other side of the hot tub.

Casey-Ty West, you are so smug, it is revolting.  You haven’t amounted to anything in SCW, and you never will so long as guys like me are around.  I will end your career here in SCW before it even begins.  I am notorious for doing it, ask Equinox, Alexander Manousakis, or Chris Crippler. I know Equinox is technically in this match, but he is said to be leaving the company, and I was the last one to have a singles match with him, and I caused him so much pain that he gave his notice the day that the bosses told us about the Ultimate X match.

Casey gives an apocalyptic look before he calls out Caleb Storms as he asks the server walking by for a Jack and Coke.

Casey-Caleb Storms, you may act tough, but once you get inside the ring with me, you will see that you are nothing but a pathetic piece of shit, and I will expose you for the fraud that you are.  Yes, you are a former Roulette title, but come on, you lost to fucking Jon Dough two weeks after beating him for said title.  You also talk about how everyone is going tot team up against me.  I wouldn’t be surprised if you were right about that, as I expect it.  I would laugh if instead of coming after me, they go after you first, as you are the most annoying superstar in SCW, almost as annoying as Jessie Salco with her constant demanding title shots and such.

Casey gives an unnaturally sardonic laugh as he focuses his attention on Equinox while waiting on his Jack and Coke to arrive.

Casey-Equinox, the man who is leaving SCW.  You are nothing but a coward, and a man who naturally hates to lose.  We all lose at some point, but you running away from the company just because you lost is a bastardly thing to do, and it will be my pleasure to beat your sorry ass once again, and expel you from SCW for once and for all.  There is nothing that will give me greater joy than seeing you leave this company, despite how good we know you can be.  I will be surprised if you actually have a good showing in this match, but I won’t hold my breath.

Casey looks like he is ready to kill someone as his Jack and Coke finally arrives.  Casey takes a sip, moves to the other side of the hot tub again and calls out Dmitri, a man who Casey has faced many times over his career.

Casey-Dmitri, my old nemesis.  I know we have a rich history with each other over the years, and won’t go into details on it, as we both know it.  You are the only one I am really concerned with in this match, since you are the biggest guy next to me, and the fact that we know each other so well.  Don’t get me wrong, I love fighting you, because of the history we have.  Then again, I am going to do everything in my power to make sure this chapter of our history goes much like the early parts of your career where I defeat you, as we both know I am capable of doing, and having quality matches with you.  This match will be no different, and I envision myself throwing you into the pool, eliminating you from the match, and myself being victorious once again over you.

Casey smiles as he focuses on the #1 contender for the World Heavyweight Champion, Fenris, while looking menacing as he finishes his Jack and Coke and puts the glass next to him.

Casey-Fenris, you may act tough, but deep inside, you are conflicted.  It doesn’t matter how I get to the match with you, but trust me, I will, and am going to do whatever it takes to defeat you and win the World Heavyweight Championship, and go on to face Kris Ryan when he’s recovered from his undisclosed injuries.  There is nothing you can say that will shock me, nor anything you can do to prevent me from achieving my goal of becoming World Heavyweight Champion.  I am willing to lay it out on the line to get that title, are you willing to do the same thing?  We shall see come Sunday, but I seriously doubt it.

Casey laughs hysterically while looking very confident in himself as he gets out of the hot tub, wraps himself in his towel, grabs the glass and hands it to the server walking by, gives the server $20, and tells him to keep the change as the scene fades to black.

[Pretty Ty]

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The West-Ward Blogicles
Season 2, Entry #11 -- “Re-Hash”

The scene starts with the irritated face of OUR hero, Ty West. He is leaning against the bars of the cruise ship. He gives his head a sad shake before speaking.

Ty: “I have had it. I am done with everyone in this company making asshole assumptions about me. Whether it be Fenris blaming me for Courtney breaking her wrist or Caleb Storm still insisting on using the “pretty" nickname in every sentence he utters. Or others still insisting that I am some arrogant asshole who only speaks of his own vanity.”

Ty is totes an awesome guy. I should know, I have met him almost a dozen times now.

Ty: “I expect the snide comments about my losing. That is just part of the game. But to turn around and discredit what I have accomplished... To deny that I made everyone I have faced fight to the point of exhaustion. I have only gotten stronger. I use what I have failed at as a reason to improve. So while you fuckers sit in your Ivory towers claiming to already have what it takes, I am improving. For all you know, in the time I have been not booked I have been enhancing, you big mouthed cowards have done shit because your arrogance won't allow you to.”

Ty fully admits, and has on many occasions that he is arrogant too, but he never lies about it. He uses his faults as a way to get stronger.

Ty: “But I guess you guys will never know since none of you are willing to actually see the threat in front of you. And that is why I am going to be the one facing Fenris for the title. Why I am going to come in and throw all of you over the ropes. I guess I should thank you all because if I didn't have the determination to win before, I certainly do now. Hope you enjoy rehashing all the same boring shit you have been saying for weeks. I’m moving on to newer, to bigger. To the starting of my future.”

And just as abruptly as this blog post started, it is over. I look forward to him smashing everyone on Sunday.

~END SCENE~

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Sun Princess Cruise
Los Angeles...[/i,]
Sunday, July 15

Ty hands the attendant his ticket before boarding the boat. He walks along the promenade when suddenly there is a series of female shrieks and squeals. Ty turns to see that a group known as the Westie-Girls has caught sight of him.

Ty: “Fuccccck....”

He then ducks into a random door and stays still between a window and the door. He hears the girls talking excitedly before they finally move on. He gives a big sigh of relief. And Thorn said being stalked was an impossibility? What does that guy know anyway? I hate that Westie-Girls group, they are just a knock off of West-enders!

Ty finally emerges from what happened to be a service staircase and continues toward his state room. Unlocking the door he is surprised to see Effie in an odd position on the King sized bed. Dressed in a black two piece bathing suit, she is sprawled and spread eagle, but her leg is nearly touching the floor. She is also snoring, a line of drool threatening to drip from the corner of her mouth onto the comforter she was laying on. Ty drops his bags near the door before approaching the girl. He lifts his foot and uses it to shake her by pushing her butt.

She wakes with a start, half her hair is flat while the other side is a imitation of a bird's nest.

Effiie: “Wha...”

Ty: “Mind telling me why you are in my room, Eff?”

Effie shakes the cobwebs from her head as she fully wakes up. She gets what Ty likes to call her ‘ugly face’. The one she gets whenever she is about to rant. It had made it easier to deal with Effie's sudden outbursts.

Effie: “Oh Christian is a crafty fucker. He changed my ticket so that we are sharing a room but he purposely changed you to a premium suite with only one bed. Just to be an asshole. He has a real superiority complex.”

Just like he had been with Courtney, he chooses the ‘tough love’ approach.

Ty: “You only have yourself to blame. You shouldn't have antagonized him on twitter.”

Effie's mad face changes to an amused one.

Effie: “And miss out on the fun? Are you kidding me? This was worth it. Besides neither of us are interested in anything. I’m sure we can share the bed...”

As she's talking, Ty moves across the room to the loveseat couch. He removes the cushions and is rewarded when he sees the handle. Pulling it reveals the hidden couch bed. Effie blinks hard.

Ty: “You have your own bed right there. I don't mind sharing the room with you Eff. I’ll even wear boxers to bed so we don't damage your innocent reputation.”

He laughs as the pout makes its appearance on Effie's face. Ty brings his suitcase over to the bed, placing it down and opening it. Ty rarely got to have one over on Effie so it was a small victory that he revelled in.

Ty: “Christian is a businessman. He is not going to shell out for an extra room for an ungrateful companion to one of the wrestlers. You should have kept your mouth shut. You only have yourself to blame on this one.”

He pulls out his swim trunks before closing the bag again.

Ty: “I’m going to change and head down to the pool. You are welcome to join me if you like.”

He moves into the bathroom and closes the door. He can hear Effie muttering on the other side of the door and he feels accomplished already. He looks at his reflection in the mirror.

Ty: “I have a good feeling about this trip.”


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The West-Ward Blogicles
Season 2, Entry #12 -- “Even Wolves get Hunted”

Ty: “Fenris...”

A second blog post from Ty is a big deal. He usually says all he needs to in one but I guess since this is a pay-per-view, it is special. This one is in his room, the lovely decor is much better than the one I share with six other girls.

Ty: “If I had a nickel for everytime someone has threatened to mangle my face I could retire. You are not the first to make a big deal about my nickname and you certainly won't be the last. Hasn't it played out already and proven to not bear fruit? But you know, it seems to be working for you, this just throwing out things towards the wall hoping one of them sticks but wow... making assumptions about Courtney and I... that is just low.”

Yeah, EVERYONE saw her. On TV. She got mad, Ty instinctively ducked. That is cowadism. Fenris should know how hard Courtney can punch.

Ty: “Please, provide your evidence about when and where I have been after Courtney since she blew me off? It was on TV, plain as day, she told me that she wanted it to only be a one time thing and I agreed. How is it my fault that she got jealous? Am I supposed to not show interest in other women? She made it clear. I left her alone. You are just as bad as her in your logic, who willingly takes a fist to the face?”

See? The answer is no-one.

Ty: “Besides that, you of all people should know that Courtney doesn't need anyone coming to her aid. She told me this repeatedly as I helped her get back home last week. You probably know her better professionally but I know things on a personal level. But this isn't about Courtney, for some reason you have had an issue with me since the moment you learned we were in a match together. Showing your obvious jealousy about my looks. You have this uncanny ability to take one thing about someone and blow it way out of proportion. It's a clever tactic, ifit works.”

Ty doesn't make the same mistakes twice, Fen-Pitt. By the way... ewww.

Ty: “I have more than proved that I am not some vain jackass. Yeah I know, I lost to a rookie but you and I are rookies too Fenris or did your elevator ride to a title shot make your memory foggy.”

Oh snap! That's right, chew on that fur-brain!

Ty: “Just because you had a stroke of fortune does not give you the right belittle me or what I can do. You also have no right to be angry that I am not grovelling at your feet for having to choke me out to get a win.”

Because once again, no one does that.

Ty: “I doubt very much if the roles were reversed you would be giving me an ounce of credit. It is just not who you are, Fenris. See that is the difference, I actually pay attention during your promos while your little hot headed self just talks a bunch of shit. I bet you can't even tell me you have ever seen my promos. Honestly though, at this point it doesn't matter anymore if you did or not. It is not going to change my plans for you come summerXXtreme. I am not walking away empty handed this time. We’ll see you at the show.”

Our Ty IS going to be a winner on Sunday. Just watch and see
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Sun Princess Cruise
Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean...[/i,]
Tuesday, July 16

Ty: “You know Eff, I think I needed this vacation.”

Ty leans back in his lounger, he is wearing a pair of boardshorts covered in Hawaiian Hibiscus flowers and a white tank top so tight he might as well be shirtless.. The boat had a private promenade that was sectioned off from the fans. Effie of course had stretched out in a chair beside him in her barely there black bikini. She was already a nice bronze colour on account of her theory that you don't go on vacation without pre-tanning.  Effie turns her head toward him, her eyes are covered but her lips remain in a straight, unamused line.

Ty: “All the shit I’ve been dealing with these last few months, taking some real time for me is just what I needed.”

There are a few moments of silence before Effie speaks up.

Effie: “So Courtney... did you hit that again?”

Ty pinches the bridge of his nose and Effie smirks.

Ty: “That is no one's business, even you.”

Effie: “So you did then?”

Ty gets annoyed now, turning himself sideways and propping his body up on one elbow.

Ty: “I am not confirming or denying it. I am not sure where Court and I stand. I could get off this ship and have her trying to hit me in the face again while telling me we aren't even friends. I have never in my life been so captivated and so annoyed with one single person at the same time, in all my life.”

Effie watches him intently.

Effie: “So you hit that...”

She moves back to her original position and Ty sighs dramatically. Ty, feeling like he had just bared his soul in error leans back in the lounger and closes his eyes. Talking to Effie about these things seem to be hit or miss sometimes. A shadow passes over the duo which causes Ty to open his eyes. A waiter is standing in front of them.

Waiter: “Would either of you like a drink?”

Effie orders a fruity drink and Ty gets a beer.

Waiter: “Mr. West is covered by Sin City Wrestling but I am afraid that you have been banned from using the company account, Miss Bingham.”

Effie smirks at this knowledge and hands the waiter a card. He looks at the name on the card and back at Effie.

Effie: “It's cool, she's like family.”

The waiter shrugs and leaves. Ty immediately looks at Effie.

Ty: “What did you do, Eff?

Effie shrugs, leaning back into the chair again.

Effie: “I had a problem so I found a solution. I’m sure she won't mind, not like I am going to go crazy or anything.”

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On board meeting of the West-enders Fan Club
Live streamed on YouTube
Wednesday, July 16

Ty: “Dearly Beloved members of the West-Enders Fan club, thank you for having me speak at your meeting today. I am humbled by how many of you were able to get tickets and join us all aboard for the next week. I vow to give all of you a great show on Sunday night.”

Ty West, dressed in jeans and a dress shirt stands on a platform at the front of a large conference room of girls. And you see that girl there? Near the front with the chestnut hair and stylish horn rimmed retro glasses? That's me. Becky Stanley. I have been the President and one of the founding members of the official Ty West Fan Club, The West-Enders. It was a bit of a dream come true that we were able to fundraise enough to have our Maryland Chapter of the group tickets on this cruise. To see our hero of course, Ty West. Isn't he handsome?

(Swoon!) How could you not? Just look at him.

Ty: “Now I will take this opportunity to talk about my upcoming match and the opponents involved. We can automatically scratch out Equinox since I have gotten word he has decided to take his ball and go home. A shame since he was one of the few in this match that have a legitimate claim. No bother, just one less man to worry about I suppose, not that I was worried anyway.”

He smiles and the other Thirty-four members of the group watch him intently, nodding their heads in agreement.

Ty: “Then we have Caleb Storms, once again being a Tornado in a trailer park. Picking up trash and making it trashier.”

The girls snicker at his comment. He was so witty.

Ty: “You know I could deal with him constantly trying to insert himself in matches to get another shot at a title. It's annoying sure, but easy to ignore. It is him once again watching my promo and legit plagiarizing my thoughts. I talked about Matt Dough’s identity crisis and there's Storm almost word for word saying exactly what I already said. There is no way that he didn't try to take my idea when he did this the last time we were in a multi person match where Jon Spears was involved.”

All of you should know that of all people pay attention to anything Ty West related. As the narrator or commentator... whatever, it is kind of my job.

Ty: “I get that getting in front of a camera is a bit overwhelming but stealing other people's steam? That is just scum. And that is exactly what Storms is. The man needs to use my nickname at every opportunity.”

I don't see why he hates the nickname so much, I mean he pretty...

Ty: “Look, I don't call myself that. It was a joke name given to me by some of my co-workers in the fashion scene. It was my agent's idea to throw it on my profile. I regret it now as it seems to be the only thing Storms can comprehend.”

He had a point though, it did seem the only thing Storms said that had any semblance of knowledge.

Ty: “Also, dude needs to chill a little bit. Who knows maybe this trip will do him some good. The guy probably has high blood pressure. Have you seen how red his ears get when he's having a fit? He should have called himself Caleb Tomatoes instead of Storms.”

Dad joke alert! (eyeroll)

Ty: “And since we are talking about medical issues, let's take a moment to talk about Matt Spears. The unmasked persona of the man who has a knack for stealing opportunities that he doesn't deserve. It's funny that I was accused of administering fellatio to one or both of our owners when there are people in this match and the bombshell match that have done way less and also got this opportunity.”

I choose not to comment when acts of a sexual nature come up. Let's just move on from here, shall we?

Ty: “Matt Spears has done dick all since allowing his booger faced alter ego to take his title shot. If I am supposed to talk about you as if you were someone entirely different then why in the blue hell would I ever think you were a threat? You know, I would have been interested to see a live stream of THAT conversation. Would it be like those comics that dress up one side of their body like a woman and the other side as a man?”

Oh Ty... Someone should write him some new material. Can't you see we smile at these jokes because we love you, not because they're funny?

Ty: “I make it my personal goal to eliminate Spears the first chance I get and god help anyone that does it first.”

The saga continues. Us girls have discussed this topic so much. We really think that this match will really cement Ty’s claim to be in the same league as the big rollers, not guys like Storms and Dough.

Ty: “Casey Williams is next on my list. And to think I offered this walking ballsack my respect. It became pretty obvious that no one in this match deserves my respect. Fool me once...”

Right? Ty offered this guy an olive branch and all Casey can think of is, ‘Casey SMASH!’ Like is this what they consider proper competition for OUR Ty? I don't think so.

Ty: “Yes, he's a big guy but big guys fall hardest. I hope the audience have umbrellas. Speaking of which, if all of you look under your chairs, you will all see you got complimentary umbrellas and ponchos.”

The girls all squeal in delight as they pull out clear ponchos and umbrellas with Ty’s face on them. When Georgie and I were setting these up earlier, we just knew the rest of the girls would love the gesture.

Ty: “I wouldn't want any of my West-Enders getting soaked by that juggernaut when he bellyflops. And this dude seems to have vying for gold for a while, especially for the prestigious Heavyweight title but has never been able to get his hands on it. I know that pain Casey, I really do. I was foiled twice, unfairly when trying to obtain the Roulette title. I really wish you weren't a dick. I might actually feel bad eliminating you.”

Yes! You tell him Ty. That big bully doesn't deserve your respect!

Ty: “And last not not least, we have the sparkly one. A centuries old vampire who seems to have been trying for almost that long to win this title and still came up short. Honestly dude, you can stack a deck of tarot cards so that the cards come up to suit your needs all you like.”

I mean... come on, you expect Ty to believe in tarot and horoscopes and all that other hokey garbage, however Ty did get a Fortune cookie once that said “Send nudes.” and he did, to a big name in modelling. It got him a long standing contract with many well known designers. So I guess it's not all hokey.

Ty: “I have never believed in the ability of a deck of pretty cards to tell me my future or my fortune. I also have a hard time believing you are who you say you are, but that is neither here nor there. Storms and Spears also live in deluded fairytales so you are in good company.”

Yea... it's Sin City Wrestling not Sin City of Our Lives...

Ty: “However, that doesn't negate your tenure with SCW, nor your in-ring ability. Both of which I feel make you more than worthy to be in this match. But that doesn't mean that I am going to roll over for you. I get that these opportunities seem to not come to you often, but a shot like this is not going to just come to me either.”

Ty takes the mic off the stand, stepping away from the podium and walking down the aisle between the seats of girls. They all swoon. He is however looking directly into the camera that Georgie is holding.

Ty: “So I'm going to put everything into knocking as many people out of the ring as I can. I need to prove that I'm not a failure here. Winning a world title is going to show them all that I am supposed to be here and everything I have done in the past has all been leading up to this moment.”

The crowd cheers and claps but Ty holds up his hand, indicating that he has more to say.

Ty: And Fenris, Well Fenris is expecting to be facing Dimitri. So I will take a lot of pleasure from his disappointed pouty glare as I come out as his opponent. This guy has already put up his soap box to talk about how unfair life is that Kris Ryans is not going to be on the boat. How he had to relinquish his title. Fenris is unable to see colour in this world, only the black and white. But I suppose I can't be mad. The ability to see beyond your own immediate 360 view is hard when your head is as huge as his.”

Like MORDOK. Yup. I am a nerd of many colours.

Ty: “Seriously though, I thought I had a bit of an inflated ego, but this guy... man. I have never met anyone that digs their own hype as much as him.”

Okay that one was good.

Ty: “I love my fans. I love that all of you are here to support me and I know that no matter the outcome on Sunday, all of you will still continue to support me without question. That is what being a true fan means. For that, I love you all.”

The group is on their feet, cheering and clapping when suddenly the doors for the conference room burst open and in walks another group of girls enters. The West-Enders all stand and it can only be described as a standoff.

“Rebecca Stanley...”

(The girl in front was Tina Mordetsky. The president of the Westie-Girls. I had met her at a convention where she totally ripped off my idea)  I of course stand from my place near the podium and approach Tina. We stand toe-to-toe, brown eyes into her ugly grey ones.

Becky: “Tina. I heard you and your misfits were on board too. This is a private event.”

Tina flips her blonde hair over her shoulder, flashing her perfect teeth. Stupid Tina.

Tina:  “We want to see Ty too, right Westies?”

The twelve or so girls behind her are the same girls that chased Ty earlier. They look at Ty beside me with hungry, animalistic stares. The Westies were animals. Their group was all about wanting a piece of him, not being ACTUAL fans. It was why each one of them had been denied membership to West-Enders.

Ty: “Ladies... I’m sure that the Westies can be allowed to get autographs just like the rest. No need to get hostile...”

But we weren't listening to him, instead, Cecil, our oldest club member pushes in front and takes out Tina’s knees with her cane. This of course is the precursor to an all out brawl. Ty tries to back away. When a hand grabs his arm, he shrieks. At this point, Georgie’s camera goes flying and ends the live video feed.

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Directly after the brawl started...[/i,]

Ty looks to his side, ready to fend off some handsy member to the Westies when he sees that it's Effie, in a dark wig and sunglasses. She puts her finger to her lip as she pulls Ty to one of the doors and out to the deck.

Ty: “Eff, where did you come from?”

Effie: “I figured there might be trouble when you told me botb groups were on board. So I snuck in just in case you needed help.”

Ty raises an eyebrow, skeptical.

Effie: “What? I wasn't about to let you get eaten alive by some weird nerdy Amazon women.”

Ty of course sees through it. They stop when they get to the Corridor leading to their room.

Ty: What's the real reason you are hiding, Eff?”

Effie pushes open the door with her key and pulls Ty inside while looking both directions down the hallway. She then pulls the door closed and locks it. She pulls off her disguise and tosses the wig and sunglasses onto a nearby table.

Effie: “I think Roxi is on to me!”

Ty: “She's happily married, You were probably imagining any kind of flirting going on.”

Effie rolls her eyes, punching Ty right in the shoulder.

Ty: “OWWW! I told you to stop hitting me! When you punch you always manage to hit a nerve. Hurts forever.”

He pouts, sitting on the bed rubbing the spot.

Effie: “Not Coming on to me, just on to me. Like she knows her card is missing and I'm the most likely suspect... that woman is smart.

Ty: “Why did you steal her card...”

Effie: “...Borrow...”

Ty rolls his eyes.

Ty: “ Sorry...borrow her card anyway? You have your own money.”

With a sigh, Effie sits down beside him.

Effie: “Turns out, they couldn't invest my money without me being sober and the bank manager suspected that I was high. I wasn't though, just having a breakdown...”

Ty: “Cuz that's better...”

Effie: “Shut up or I’ll give you a matching set.”

She nods to his other shoulder.

Effie: “Well part of the condition of getting the trust was not being on any drugs. My father has a hold on my account. It automatically releases after two years and a drug test. I still have a year left. I’m broke.”

Ty watches the girl for a minute. She’d had a rough go lately.

Ty: “Do you have a place to live?”

Effie: “No. Not yet. Bliss offered to extend her lease for a few weeks. She's going back to NYC to do WWO.”

Ty nods. He really does care about Effie. He's a good guy.

Ty: “I know, that's why I asked. Look, I have a perfectly good couch. You can crash with me until Division gives you your first check.”

Normally Effie would be reluctant but the alternative was going back home and that was the worst place for her.

Effie: “Thanks.”

Ty: “Don't sweat it Kid.”

He ruffled her hair with his hand and she smacks his hand away.

Ty: “Thanks for the save by the way.”

Effie shrugs, her regular sarcastic smirk returned to her lips.

Effie: “Those chicks are like animals. You would have been eaten alive.”

Hey! We would not have! Maybe the Westies would but the East-Enders are respectable members...

***FLASH BACK TO THE CONFERENCE ROOM***

The two fan groups are still duking it out. Georgie is smashing a girl in braids with her Ty West Umbrella and one of the Westies bites down on one of Cecil’s wrinkly arms

***END OF FLASH***

Okay, fine, maybe we got a little carried away...

~Fin~

[Dmitri]

 The truth part two

Dmitri can be seen sitting down at one of the cruise ships bars on the level where the wrestlers can hang out without meeting the fans who are a deck below them. He is there with Gothika as the two are holding hands, Dmitri’s gaze searches the entire bar as he is clearly not comfortable being there.

Dmitri: Why does she make us wait so long??

Gothika pats him on the back of his hand, trying to calm him down. She knows that Ekaterina had asked them both to meet her there on the cruise ship, but she doesn’t have a clue for why.

Gothika: Dmitri, we need to….

Dmitri: Calm down?? Is that the word you were looking for?? To calm down??

He sighs before looking at his partner and smiles, he kisses her forehead before extracting his head away from hers. Staring at her lovely smile that he had fallen in love with for over a million times or more.

Dmitri: You are right Damia, I should calm down, there’s nothing that she can do to harm us. Because she knows what we can do to her.

Gothika: That may very well be true Dmitri, but I still don’t know why you suddenly came in contact with her on more than one occasion and kept it a secret from me.

Her gaze had turned into a serious cold one, the one that he knew his kids hated when they were bad. A?nd to be honest, he couldn’t blame them. Because he knew that even he would be introuble if he were to be the recipient of one of these.

Dmitri: I…., it’s complicated. But I promise you, all will be revealed after today.

She stares at him with the same cold look, not taking her eyes off of him as she nods.

Gothika: You better not…., oh and by the way?? She is here.

Before Dmitri can respond to her we see a figure emerge in front of them and in font of the camera, as the camera sees the back of her dress. A red dress that clings tightly around a rather pale white skin of the woman that arrived at their table a few moments ago. The camera moves upwards to see her long black hair fall over her back and shoulders before turning around and stares into the cold face of Ekaterina. She is wearing dark makeup and red lipstick, making her look like a diva from the thirties of the past season before putting a cigarette to her lips in a mocking way.

Ekaterina: Is this chair free???

Dmitri slowly rises, having an angry look on his face while grinding his teeth, realizing that he can’t do anything to his maker as he had promised Gothika answers to her questions.

Gothika: (whisper) Dmitri… don’t…

He bites his lower lip, knowing that she is right as he feels her sharp nails sink into his flesh of his arm. He slowly opens up his closed fists and sighs as he sits down and turns his attention away from Ekaterina. Causing Gothika to turn her gaze towards his maker and has an angry look on her face.

Gothika: Sit down and explain what the fuck …..

Ekaterina: Thank you Damia…, but is that a way to welcome a guest??

Dmitri turns his attention back to Ekaterina and wants to say something, but is stopped by Gothika as she pulls him back into his seat.

Gothika: You can do two things Ekaterina, you either sit here and tell me what is going on…. Or I am going to claw away every part of your flesh until YOU TELL ME!!!

Ekaterina grins as she sits down nonchalantly, putting her cigarette to her mouth before putting it out on the plate in front of her. She blows smoke into the faces of Gothika and Dmitri and grins afterwards.

Ekaterina: I guess Dmitri didn’t tell you?? And why is that sweetheart???

She turns her gaze towards her creation, who is sitting there silently, not liking the situation that he has gotten himself into as Gothika interferes.

Gothika: Dmitri is on a not speaking policy as long as I am around, so why don’t you get your shit together and tell me!!!

Dmitri: (whisper) Damia….

Gothika: SHUT UP!!!!

He sees the rage on her face, realizing that he better need to back off on this one or else getting into a lots of problems. Gothika turns her attention back to Ekaterina,k who is smiling from watching the two.

Ekaterina: I am impressed, I thought I would have given you some pointers on how to…. oh no, I should be more discrete on the big secret shouldn’t I Dmitri???

He turns his face away, biting his lips as he is between the rage of one woman that he loves and being mocked by the other that he loathes.

Gothika: What is it that you hold over him Ekaterina?? Tell me, or else I will claw out your eyes and feed them to whatever dead bird I can find.

Ekaterina chuckles as she shakes her head in disbelief before grabbing a napkin and places it around her lips. Wiping some of the red lipstick from her lips and places it on the table in front of him.

Ekaterina: Fine…, what did Dmitri tell you about his family??

Gothika turns her eyes towards Dmitri for a few moments before turning towards Ekaterina with disgust.

Gothika: That you killed them after taking him home with you, that you made his brother a vampire just like him. That….,

Ekaterina: OH pretty flower of a child, that’s what I had tried to make him believe so that he would hate me to love me. But I realized that the final part wasn’t going to happen ever. Only to see him share his love for a halfling like you, did you know that it wasn’t that what his mother had taught him to do back in the ancient Russia??

Gothika turns her head towards him, before turning back towards Ekaterina with a cold blooded rage in her eyes.

Gothika: I guess times change don’t they??? And perhaps she was wrong?? Ever thought of that?? And why are you so concerned about the one that you killed??

Dmitri tries to speak, but is cut off by Ekaterina as she motions him to be silent.

Ekaterina: Well I thought since we both share the distinguished honor to give birth to children, that you would understand my pretty. But I guess I need to explain a few more things to your unwillingly ears and your blinded eyes. You see, you are too deep with your head into the bs that the council preaches you, that you aren’t aware of that what they try to hide from you all.

Gothika listens to the words and decides to listen, wondering what Ekaterina meant with children.

Ekaterina: I can read your mind, your curiosity is trying to break free from your rage that you feel for me. Asking yourself why if I was a mother, then where’s my child or children???

Gothika looks at her while baring her fangs, still clueless what is going on that Ekaterina suddenly grabs something from the purse that she brought along with her and shows Gothika a necklace with a medallion on the end of it. The necklace is of pure gold, the medallion as well with small, but bright shining diamonds. It is obviously very old, but due to the brightness of it all makes it also very new like.

Ekaterina: Open up the medallion and see the answers that are inside…., perhaps then you will understand.

Gothika looks at Dmitri, whose face is dying to tell her. But she turns her attention back to the medallion and snatches it out of the hands of Ekaterina. Causing her to laugh as she is watching the face of Gothika while trying to open it… until she finally does.

Gothika: No way….., Dmitri…, I…., why didn’t you tell me???

Ekaterina stands up smiling as she realizes that she has done her job and grabs her purse, she starts to walk away before turning her head towards the lovely couple.

Ekaterina: You can keep the medallion, see it as a family heirloom. Welcome into the family Damia…..

Gothika looks at her with a look of shock before watching her leave as eventually turning her face back to her partner Dmitri who is trying to figure out how to explain this.

Back into their cabin

It’s late at night, Dmitri and Gothika are sitting at their balcony of their cabin, overlooking the entire cruise. They are very quiet, Gothika has mixed emotions, anger towards Dmitri as she is mad over the fact that he didn’t told her that he found out that Ekaterina was his mother. But on the other end she understands the anguish he must have felt that he had to find this out after hating his mother for centuries without knowing who she truly was.

She turns her gaze towards him, staring at the man that she loves as he rests his head between his hands and is softly crying. Whispering words in ancient Russian that she had problems to understand in the past, but since being one with him for quite some time she starts to understands his words he utters.

Gothika: Dmitri…. I…,

Dmitri raises his head towards her, she sees the tears pouring from his face as others have dried up to reveal a trail of dried up blood upon his cheeks. Causing her to feel sorry for him and yet also feeling that hungry desire to lick up his fresh and dried up blood.

Dmitri: I’m so sorry I couldn’t tell you, I….,

Gothika shakes her head and places her hand upon his left knee that is the closest to her. Giving it a gently squeeze to allow him to realize that she isn’t mad at him.

Gothika: You are right to be sorry Dmitri, you know you can tell me anything because I will never be mad at you my love.

Dmitri lowers his head in shame, but feels the touch of her warm hands upon his chin as she lifts his head upwards towards hers. Causing him to stare into the lovingly face of his partner that smiles at him before kissing his cheeks, causing him to gasp in desire.

Gothika: But I understand the pressure you must have been feeling after getting to hear this….. news. And you need to know that I accept you for who you are and what I feel for you. Even if that means I have to deal with HER as my mother in law….

The words come out of her mouth with lots of distain towards the woman.

Gothika: Then so be it.

The two embrace each other before she starts to lick the tears of blood from his face and the shot slowly fades

We come back as we see Dmitri jumping ropes in the private fitness area on the cruise for solely the wrestlers. Working on his condition as he knows that besides having to rely upon his power and wrestling ability that he also has to endure two matches if he wants to walk out this Summer XXXTreme as the new world heavyweight champion. The sweat pours from his forehead while listening to Korn on his in ear headset that is attached to his I Watch. He notices the camera crew of SCW approach him and decides to stop after a few more jumps before walking towards the table with a towel and an energy drink.

Dmitri: Please, why don’t you piss off and leave me alone??

The camera crew stand there, keeping the camera locked on Dmitri as we see Miss Rocky Mountains emerge from out of nowhere with a microphone in her hand.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Okay guys, we are on in five…, four…, three….

Dmitri sighs as he knows that he is contractually obligated to do these interviews and accepts it that he has to do this even though his mindset is far from it.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Hello everyone, this is SCW’s Mountain news with me Ms. Rocky Mountains. And today I am with one of the several wrestlers that are in the superstar Battle Royal Ultimate X over the pool match to qualify for facing Fenris later on that same night. And that superstar is former SCW Heavyweight Champion Dmitri…, Dmitri.., thank you for taking time off in your training routine to talk to us.

Dmitri: Yeah, sure…,

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Okay, I just wanted to know how excited are you to be in this match that could propel you back to the main event picture??

Dmitri stares at her after hearing the question that she asked him, not believing what she just said to him and shakes his head.

Dmitri: Oh Rocky, what can I say?? I’m ecstatic to be BACK in a possible main event scene. I’m overjoyed with happiness that I get this opportunity to showcase my ability and intestinal fortitude!! I just hope that the fans will cheer me on and tell me that I still got it. That is what I am doing it for above everything else!!!
Ms. Rocky Mountains looks at Dmitri, as she expected something else from him.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Okay, but last week you said….

Dmitri: What I said last week? That this is my destination that I need to overcome several other wrestlers and eliminate them by either throwing them into the pool or just destroy them?? That this is MY destination to be entering the main event match to decide who will become world champion?? Is that where you aiming at?? Well you are right, I guess you aren’t as stupid as you look.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Dmitri…, I…,

Dmitri: Did I tell you that you could start with asking questions?? No I didn’t, so why don’t you just listen what I got to say okay? I’m disgusted with each and everyone of them except perhaps one.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: One??? Who….

Dmitri puts his hands in front of her face as that cuts her off as he is fully focused upon his opponents.

Dmitri: Disgusted you ask?? Yes, disgusted!! Here you are, with Matt Spears, Equinox that have become as silent as the monks that dedicate their lives to their Lord and forget their libido raising up high when they would see a hot piece of ass in their youth. Two men that know what it is like to be on the top of their game, men that I expected to have wanted to become number one contenders like me the most!! And seeing how they aren’t even dedicated enough to arch their backs and put up a fight. Then again, who knows maybe Matt Spears better known as Jon Dough rather plays it safe and want to keep a title instead of putting it ALL on the line. Something that I am willing to do this coming Sunday. But I guess that’s what cowards do huh??

And when I think of cowards, it’s the one word that comes in mind when I think about the man that used to be a house hold name and now is just a plunger, a house hold tool that comes in handy when everything is stuck in filth. And that’s what I see when I look at him, I see nothing but a waste of time piece of shit. Why don’t you go into a retirement house and hopefully get stuck forever without someone being able to free you to compete once more. SCW never needed you back then, they sure as hell don’t need you right now.

Ms. Rocky Mountais: Now I understand you are disappointed in those who didn’t show up, but Caleb Storms and Casey Williams at least did. I….,

Dmitri turns his attention towards the interviewer as that causes her to back off by taking a step backwards and keep her mouth shut.

Dmitri: Oh yeah, I had to listen to Humpty and Dumpty. I had to listen to Pinky and the Brain, but I just haven’t figured out who the Brain of the two is. I mean Casey is just a piece of shit, that needs to remind me over and over again of that airplane that has been dumped into the airplane graveyard ages ago. It’s a prop these days for his own museum that he will start after he retires for the fiftieth time. Telling the world how he beat me and Bill Barnhart, how he fought us off inside an airplane and became a winner. Good for you, good for you Casey!! But you should have finished me for good, because this blood thirsty vampire is eager to destroy you… DESTROY YOU!! So that I don’t have to hit the replay button and go back into the past and relive that fucking moment. But soon Casey, soon you can add the moment where I send you into the pool with a fucking chokeslam and watch the water splash off of your body just as your hopes will vanish before your eyes just as quickly as the drops of water will.

And then we have Caleb Storms, oh yes. The youth is so delusional isn’t it Rocky?? The youth always want to hit a big splash, catch the biggest wave and stay up all night long until the very morning only to continue like nothing has ever happened. Well just like your lack of focus dipshit, your chances of winning this match to advance to the final is merely impossible and you know why???

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Why Dmitri??

Dmitri: Thanks for asking Rocky, at least someone that has the ability to learn and listen at the same time and then produce the question that needed to be asked. And seeing that Caleb is incapable of doing so much more than merely answering a simple question tells me that he is a joke. The man does two promo’s talking like a little cockroach like he is. Being unable to count the fact that he needs five opponents to make a six man Battle Royal…, but I guess it takes some young punks two weeks before they get their heads out of their girlfriends asses.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Don’t you think you are a bit harsh??

Dmitri: If I think I am doing what??? Who cares if I am too harsh, the dumb idiot mentions every opponents name in the beginning dialogue , but when he runs out of gas he forgets the most dangerous opponent that there is. Only to have his girl tell him the next week that there’s a monster waiting for him. Having to shake my head for his vampire stupidity. But I guess I can’t blame the youth, instead of educating their minds with intelligence. Instead of that he educates himself with nothing more than how fast his head can hit the bottom of the pool when I chokeslam him through the five inches of the baby part of the swimming pool. I just hope he is going to wear his swimming vest and matching bands around his arms so he can float in the water. I don’t want him to end up just like Little John in Robin Hood, Men in Tights…

Ms. Rocky Mountains can’t contain herself from laughing as she suddenly has a mental image of Caleb Storms floating in the water like a baby for the very first time.

Dmitri: Oh you think this is funny?? I had to sit down and relive those promo’s ten times in merely five minutes. Seeing that Casey has no endurance while doing a promo, so how in the hell can he keep up in a match?? And then we have let’s blow a load Caleb Storms…, the complete opposite of Casey Williams. The kid that blows his load in five minutes and in the rest of the match you can scoop him up and just dump him like the filth he is. No that’s what I came for to compete against the so called best that this federation has to offer.

Ms. Rocky Williams: You forget Ty….,

Dmitri shakes his head in disbelief.

Dmitri: No I didn’t.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: But you didn’t…..

Dmitri slaps his hand, face palming himself as he can’t believe the questions coming from the head interviewer of the SCW.

Dmitri: Ever heard of saving the best for last?? I am sure you are just stuck on how adorable the little cuddly bear really is huh?? At least the kid went for it and I could tell that he is eager to perform in this match. Wanting to advance to the Main Event and battle for the championship belt just as much as I do. At least I will enjoy breaking his will when the moment comes when the two of us are the remaining names in that match. Too bad that I have to destroy him, too bad that I have to push him down and force him to look up at the ranks the way I was FORCED to do for a year and now again another year. Tell me Rocky, is that fair from me to do??

She wants to give him an answer, but before she can is cut off by Dmitri once more.

Dmitri: I could care less, you see nobody gave a fuck about me when I failed every single time. As if I had to get used to it while the overall opinion from each and everyone else was already set on nothing more than I’m a good number two behind the champions ass..

He shakes his head and grinds his teeth as that causes his fangs to become bare for everyone to see.

Dmitri: Don’t take it personally Ty, I’m not lowering myself to make fun of nicknames. Just like each and every other stupid human does when they are too ignorant to care. You are just at the right time facing the wrong final opponent I our pool party this coming Sunday. It will be a splash, it will be a joy to feel the cold water when the sun tires you out, the heat will burn you alive. And then you realize that all the fairy tales are further from the reality than you have wanted to wish for yourself… but then again, there’s no shame to be educated by reality when the reality is my eyes staring you down before plunging in the water after I have dumped you inside of it.

And then there’s nobody left of the prelude before I focus on the Main Event.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: You mean Fenris for the vacated title, aren’t you concerned that you will be in a disadvantage?? Having competed already in one of the most demanding matches in SCW history??

Dmitri thinks a few moments before turning his head back towards Rocky Mountains and grins, shaking his head no.

Dmitri: Oh I could if I wanted to, I should if I were a coward like Equinox and Spears…. I’m sure they would as they also would ask for him to tie up his hands behind his back. No Rocky, I don’t care if I have to wrestle ten matches until I get what I want…., I will do it. that’s what is expected from me and each and every other wrestler that signs the dotted line and wants to wear that championship belt. Or else you don’t belong here.

And I’m sure that the crying little bitches that are wasting their bellies at the cocktail bar in Equinox and Matt Spears will say the same thing to save face for the fans in SCW. But even they aren’t stupid, even THEY know that they can’t hang with the likes of me, Ty and Fenris. Because when it all comes down to it… I WILL compete for the championship belt…. And I WILL do anything in my power to obtain that championship without searching for excuses like they all do.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: What are your thoughts of the comments being made by Fenris, who is actually telling that he wants you in the main event. That he wants to test his ability against you, wanting to beat the former champion, wanting to face a man that is hungry to be back on the top that you once were??

Dmitri: MY thoughts?? I will tell you what my thoughts are, my Summer XXXTreme Super Card will begin when the Bombshell World Title Match between Mikah and whomever her opponent is has been decided. When the world will focus upon the final match, the one match that will determine the successor of Kris Ryans and become the next SCW World Heavyweight Champion. The one match that puts the guy that believes that he is the future of this company, the man that wants to face the man that took J2H to the limits, the man that busts his ass off every single time that he fought for that coveted championship belt…. And never lost his hunger when I was not successful. A man that knows that his moment of being on top would come one day once again. And guess what?? That day is upon us Rocky…. But that isn’t quite the answer that you were looking for wasn’t it??

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Well….,

Dmitri: Of course not, you want the next big scoop and see if you can create another buzz and distain between two men that know that they will decide who the MAN will be?? Well good for you, I got that scoop. The guy wants to test himself?? He wants to see whether he has that desire that is needed to become champion?? The desire that I have always had and it made me champion?? You see, preparing yourself from day one to one day challenge for that championship belt must be a bone chilling experience for each and every superstar that gets that moment. Because let’s face it, for some of them it will be only one opportunity throughout your entire career and you don’t want to look back and realize that you have failed is it not??

Fenris realizes that he needs to be at his very best, he realizes that he needs to take those goosebumps that he is feeling all over his body when he is about to step through the curtains and step foot inside that ring. Take that feeling and use it to your advantage. Because when you are in that match with me, you have to be hungry to become champion. HUNGRY FENRIS!!!

The camera zooms in on Dmitri’s face as we see a vein pulsing in his neck, showing the intensity that is running through his body just by merely thinking about the possible main event match between him and Fenris.

Dmitri: You speak of respect?? You speak of me leaving my woman at home?? You talk about wanting me be the man that took J2H to the limits as champion?? Because a champion is only as good as his opposition??

Do you understand the repercussion of your actions Fenris?? Of course you don’t, you don’t understand anything what you have been doing in your entire young career. Because you have been facing men in matches, matches where besides the Blast from The Past tournament, that there was nothing on the line for you? NOTHING Fenris and I’m sure that you will disagree. Because let’s face it, in your mind everything that you do prepares you for the world title match that you knew would come at Summer XXXTreme…. But that’s where you shall fail my friend.

Failure when you come into the realms of vindication…, vindication for the wrong that has been done against me for two years…. You speak of wanting to test yourself and beat me?? That’s where you are fail in the realm of where only winners are allowed to exist. Because NOBODY tests themselves in a world title match!! Nobody attempts to succeed in a Title match. That’s where you are judging me as nothing more than a mere an stepping stone for something that lives only inside your brain… no realization is alive when it comes down to the Islandic superstar….. there’s no reality in the The White Wolf that will allow you to succeed.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Why is that Dmitri??

Dmitri doesn’t listen to her question, his focus is upon the man that he is preparing for to meet in the Main Event of the World Title match.

Dmitri: You speak of me being starving?? Ha!! You don’t understand a damn thing what it is that is building inside of me!! That championship belt is a love hate relationship when it comes down to me and championship matches!! It’s a curse, a damn curse that is haunting me since day one!! You see Fenris, the hunger has already left me, the starvation I’ve already survived. That night where I had my final opportunity against J2H, inside a hell in a cell structure, two persons on the outside that would decide YOUR fate on whether you want to submit or not.

You think I would ever submit to a human being? Ever submit to someone that to this very fucking day still prays to whatever the fuck he believes in that he survived my wrath?? Oh I understand why you want that Dmitri to be your opponent, because that is what you BELIEVE is the level that you need to be a champion??? HA!! You are not chasing a championship crown my friend, you are chasing a memory that you once had when you were watching the television screen and could not believe your freaking eyes. A dream of one day to play the role of J2H, one day to be the very best champion that this organization has ever seen and surpass him??? Is that how you see me? A stepping stone to stroke your own ego??? The last time I checked my little friend is that J2H only won that match because the woman that has revealed recently to be my mother fucked my chances to become champion. And sadly for you my friend, you asked for everyone to stay home. You have asked for me to show up and bring the hunger?? I will come alone alright, I will enter that ring and be the man that is BETTER than the one that faced J2H, the man that is BETTER than the one that faced Calvin Harris and BEAT him for the championship belt. A man that is better than the man that was destined to be champion and was forced to scratch and claw against those who a disgrace to my nature. You want to speak of your destiny?? Let me tell you something little boy, your destiny is just as sad as your heritage of the Icelandic… descendant from the proud Nordic Traditions.

You want to be proud of being a descendant of savage men of the Icelandic history of your pathetic nation?? Pride of a tradition that has died off in memories just as that of the Egyptians, the Romans, the Greece and that of even of Germania… Those are forgotten memories my friend, memories that are no longer accurate and so is your believe of winning the gold that is destined to be MINE!!

Ms. Rocky Mountains: How are you so certain that you will reclaim that championship belt instead of Fenris winning it for the very first time??

Dmitri stands silent for a moment or two, thinking about the question that has been asked to him until he grins.

Dmitri: Do you know memories are born Rocky??

She shakes her head no and awaits his answer

Dmitri: You see it starts with someone telling a tale on what he had seen or experienced to someone else. And for what?? To create a legacy, a myth, a historic event that your descendants need to be taught off as it explains on how important that event has been in the history of your family. But just like the short attention span of one Caleb Storms, it is impossible that people can remember exactly what has happened that justifies the importance of one man or a group of people. They often love to exaggerate where names like Odin start off like a normal Viking on sea to a God because someone needed to compensate his lack of being something special. Just like our little Fenris, the man that needs to call himself the White Wolf?? He is nothing more than a mere little pup. He is nothing more than a little dog that does not know how to use his bark and bite through the flesh of the man that will teach him a lesson of respect. The man that will teach him a lesson of destruction and suffering. He wants to be a champion?? Well why don’t you try again next year by winning that Blast from the Past tournament… because you are not ready to overcome the odds that is stacked against you by the man called Dmitri….

And if you don’t mind me Rocky, I have had enough of this…

With that Dmitri walks off as the shot fades.

We come back at late at night, Dmitri is alone in an arm chair drinking some red. Gothika has entered her bed and went to sleep, he had told her that he would join her later as he wanted to drink some more. He did not lie to her, just didn’t told her the complete story what was going on as he knew that Ekaterina would come over and talk to him. Something that he wasn’t looking all too forward to, but he knew that he could not deny his own “Mother”

Ekaterina: Hello son….,

Dmitri groans, not sure that he would get used to be called like that especially by her after all these centuries. The one woman that he loved to hate, now the woman that he should love and that makes him sick. But instead of getting off on her, he just sighs and turns his attention towards her.

Dmitri: Will I ever get used to that??

He senses her grinning even though she stands in the darkness, he knows every part of her and yet this time it’s the first time that he attempts to see her as his mother. For some reason that causes her to look different for him, perhaps he can learn to accept her as his mother. For a moment he thinks about his children, he smiles as he loves them.

Ekaterina: Will I ever get to see them Dmitri???

He knew that she was reading his minds, then again it was that obvious that his children were on his mind. They are seemingly always on his mind along with his beautiful partner Gothika.

Dmitri: Perhaps, if you are willing to vampire sit them??

She scowls at him, but can see the humor behind the comment. She shakes her head as she walks over towards a chair and sits down. He notices that she is wearing the same dress that she wore the other day, he could not help himself but stare at her for a few moments.

Ekaterina: My goodness Dmitri, are you staring at your mother???

He sighs, he hated it when she made fun of him as he hears her chuckle.

Dmitri: Don’t get your hopes up old woman.

He chuckles as well as he walks over towards his wine cabinet and pours in another glass of red before handing it over towards Ekaterina. One gesture that caught her off guard, but quickly enjoys the taste.

Ekaterina: I am sure that Damia will not easily accept me in the family.

Dmitri chuckles as he takes another sip from his glass while staring to the outside past his balcony.

Dmitri: You think?? Hell I don’t even know if I could accept you as being my……

He sighs as he cannot get that word past his lips, causing Ekaterina to roll her eyes and place the glass down on the table next to her.

Ekaterina: I’m your mother Dmitr, no matter what you will be saying there’s nothing that YOU or HER or anyone can change about it. So you better have to accept it.

Dmitri: Perhaps, but there’s no reason for me liking that given situation…. Mother….

Ekaterina: Aww can you repeat that Dmitri?? I wasn’t prepared or else I would have filmed that… you are so sweet when you are begging to mommie.

Dmitri: (hissing) Stop it Ekaterina!! Or….

Ekaterina: Or?? Or else perhaps?? Perhaps what Dmitri?? Want to disown me from your life?? Is that it?? Perhaps you should be looking into your historical facts my son. You have left me more times than I have ever left you, hell the last time was because you ran away from me. Talking about ungrateful…..

Dmitri attempts to calm down as he is closing his fists and biting on his lip before he cannot take it anymore.

Dmitri: You were trying to kill me, what kind of mother were you to begin with???

Ekaterina: A good one….

Dmitri: (hisses) Bullshit and you know it….

Ekaterina: Oh yeah? Was I?? Newsflash Dmitri, I was the one that sang you to sleep every night before I went hunting, I was the one that kept you alive when villages tried to burn our house down and kill us with pitchforks. Oh yeah, those stories were never exaggerated, just instead of Russia we made up Romania. I never thought that they would call your uncle Vlad the Impaler, but at lest someone made it in our family.

Dmitri: Mother…. I….,
Ekaterina: Yes you, always you isn’t ti?? Never trying to remember how I bathed you huh? How I sang lullaby songs that you sing to your little girl every single night.

Dmitri stares at her with a shocked look on his face as that causes her to smile.

Ekaterina: I wanted you to learn to hate me Dmitri, by hating me I would have known that you could survive the world when I would tell you the truth. So I knew tht you would have understood why I made you hate me and make you love me. But before I could you ran off, I guess I thought you were like your brother… and I’m sorry.

He raises his eyebrow as he could not believe what he was hearing from her.

Dmitri: Come again??

She sighs and rolls her eyes, knowing that she has to repeat her words once more.

Ekaterina: I’m sorry Dmitri…,

He is amazed, hearing the most sadistic woman in the world tell him that she is sorry for what she had done to him makes him wonder whether he should give her another chance.

Ekaterina: No Dmitri…, I’m not asking for a second chance. I’ve got to earn that and I will try my best to earn your trust…. Maybe one day I can win that of Damia too.

Gothika: Ahum??? Excuse me???

The two turn their heads towards the door of Dmitri’s and Gothika’s bedroom, where they see Gothika standing there dressed in a rather sexy nightie. Dmitri’s eyes glow of love as he sees the woman he loves while he notices her cold stare towards his mother.

Dmitri: Damia….,

Gothika: Fine…, she can start off babysit the her granddaughter, she has been nagging me for ages since she found out that she has a grannie. I hope you know how to deal with her baby elephant grandma, because she loves to rip it’s head off.

She turns around and walks towards their bed as she sways her hips. She finally stops as she slams the door shut and the camera turns back to Dmitri and Ekaterina.

Dmitri: I guess that went well….

Ekaterina is in shock, realizing what just had happened and what has been said.

Ekaterina: But…, but I’m a killer. Not a babysitter??? It’s been literally centuries since I took care of you?

Dmitri grins as he nods his head and turns his head towards his mother.

Dmitri: You better get used to it really fast grandma, because your granddaughter is the most evil one of your grandchildren.

With that being said Dmitri walks off towards the bedroom door and opens it before walking into the bedroom and closing the door behind him. Causing the camera to turn back towards Ekaterina who has a shock look on his face for a few moments. But after a while that looks changes into a sinister grin

Ekaterina: I got my son back and now?? Now it’s time to hunt before I’m going to meet the grandchildren.

With that she vanishes into thin air as the promo has ended.

[Wong Fai Hung]

 

Monday, July 16 2018
On Camera

We see Matt Spears sitting Orchid as Jon told her they hang out. Before they hang out Orchid wanted to spend time with Matt Spears to talk about his match. The two stand next to rails to overlook the water.

Orchid: Just like Jon, you have a big match… I mean two matches to get ready for. You have a chance at being the world champion!

Matt: Not really.

Orchid: What do you mean not really? You can take out Equinox, Jon just did the other week. You can take out Ty West and Caleb Storms. Jon also did that a few weeks ago to become the Roulette champion again. I teamed up with Dimitri last year's Blast tourney and Song teamed with Casey this year so you have get scouting reports on all of them.

Matt: Well when you put it that way then yes, they have no chance, they will all go down.

Orchid: Then you get to fight for the main title.

Matt: Not really.

Orchid: Why do you say not really for?

Matt: Jon takes on Ben Jordan before the main event. What makes you think this body can handle a 3rd match after a Ultimate X Over The Pool Match then a match of who knows as I have no idea what in the Roulette wheel. After two of those matches what makes you think this body can handle a third match?

Orchid smacks Matt’s hard chest as she gets loud when speaking in a motivational way.
Orchid: You can do it, you are Matt Spears!

Matt: Yeah, you’re right Orchid. Those guys got nothing on me.

Matt looks at the camera.

Matt: Nox, Casey, Caleb, Ty, and Dmitri. You 5 men have a chance of a lifetime. The last time half of you had a chance like this, Jon Dough come in and become the champion. The last time there was a match like this, it ended with me holding a briefcase.

I have what it takes to win a match like this. This much has been proven. Now I admit, Equinox, Ty and I have the best chance as we are the best build for a match like this.

Sure Casy is bigger but he is slower and will tire out quickly, Caleb can go but is not strong enough. Dmitri, the 10,000 year old man has had about 10,000 tries to be the champion and well, he is still trying. I can see the old man being the first to go, I mean he is under the sun and is supposed to be some kind of vampire. I know he has some reason on how the sun does not bother him, whatever you fake ass vampire you.

Orchid: Dude, Dmitri is going to get you for that.

Matt: The old man will have to catch me first.

Orchid: You been warned!!!

Matt: Even so, it’s not like I have to worry about him when he needs to worry about Casey, or even Caleb who is as thirsty as they get when it comes to wanting to be a champion.

Orchid: Yeah he is.

Matt: My focus is Equinox and Ty as they are the most well put for a match like this. More Ty then Equinox as he may not be at 100% after his Thumbtack Ladder match at Supernova just a few days ago.

Orchid: Yeah.

Matt: It will be a good match, way better than the bombshell one, at least the fans know who we are. Half of the bombshells in the same match are so new, almost al is debut in there 1st PPV. It is up too me to put on a great show to make up for the opening match.

Orchid: Hey now, as a former SCW Bombshell, I can say that the bombshells are always been and will always be the better roster!

Matt: That was then, this is now. I will prove it along with the help of one or two in the match.

Orchid: Oh please Matt, take away Dmitri and Casey and your match has no star power!

Matt: Ouch!

Orchid: Hey then don’t bad mouth my bombshells!

Matt: I was just joking, trying to be funny. You however Orchid, that was just mean.

Orchid giggles

Orchid: Not mean, just kidding but we are better and that is why they open the match.

Matt: Well my match will be better andon top of that. I will walk out the winner.

Orchid: We’ll see about that.

Orchid starts to walk away.

Matt: Hey where you going!?

Orchid: To be around real superstars!

Matt: That’s cold!

Orchid turns around and sticks her tongue out at Matt.


Off Camera


Matt jogs over to Orchid.

Orchid: Hey so you really gonna win the match?

Matt: Fuck no! Jon ain’t having that. This body needs to be at 100% for Ben Jordan later that night. Plus I made history already, I don’t need to win.

Orchid: You mean Jon and Ben make history.

Matt: I mean myself.

Orchid: How so?

Matt: I have been in three Summer XXXTreme’s now and in all three I have fought as Matt Spears and Jon Dough. No one else has ever been booked in two matches at the same PPV. I made my mark, let someone else make theirs. That’s what we do in this business. I’m not greedy like others.

Orchid: You still going to put on a good match?

Matt: Of course, that’s my job.

Orchid: Okay good, now, sorry but bye Matt.

Matt smiles and puts on his mask.

Orchid: Hi Jon!

Orchid says as she hugs him.

Jon Dough: Ready to have some fun?

Orchid: You knowit!!!