Want to apologize to everybody that was accustomed to seeing my standard coloring and image for my rp. Just been really tired past two weeks with the job I started, and can't be bothered to bloody add them this go around. next time you will have it though. I promise.
"There comes a time in every athletes life where they are forced to take it to the next level. If you are a baseball player its emptying the loaded bases with a grandslam win to pull ahead of the opposing team and secure the win in the bottom of the ninth inning. For a football player it could be breaking away from the defender and catching the game winning pass in the endzone, or intercepting the quarterback's pass on what would have otherwise possibly resulted in a game winning drive down the field." I said as the scene came into focus on the familiar balcony of my apartment. The very balcony that had become the place that I went to when I had more on my mind than I would ever care to admit and just try to get away from everything while drowning at the thoughts in my head with the distant sounds of honking horns and bells and sirens going off periodically when somebody won the jack pot at a casino.
"Every athlete reaches that point, when its do or die. Step up, or be pushed to the back of the pack while somebody else steps into their spot and out shines them. It is an athlete's worse fear." I continued as I stepped into the scene on my balcony wearing my Under Armor training shoes, a pair of athletic training pants, and a Ohio State Hoodie. My left hand was holding a thermal mug with some fresh hot chocolate in it, steam rising up as I continued to speak, while leaning against the railing.
"At High Stakes I had blinded by the desire of being the first heavyweight champion. I hindered myself and was blindsided by somebody that has proved to be a amazing wrestler. By somebody who actually deserved to be the first champion. I underestimated him, and now he is the one walking around with the Heavyweight Championship that I want." Pausing briefly, I take a sip from my mug as I listen to the noises of the City of Sin and get lost in it all, before shaking myself back into the present.
"I never put much thought into Gabriel being a legitimate threat, much less being the first contestant in the gauntlet and walking away with the belt. It is accomplishments like that, that allow the future legends in this busines to truly pull away from a roster full of wrestlers claiming to be the best in the business." Taking another sip of my hot chocolate I pause briefly before continuing to talk.
"Gabriel allow me to take a step back. I've asked you a couple times if you were ready to take it to the top, to step out of the crowd, when in reality, much like you said you already have. Being the first entrant in the gauntlet and winning the championship around your waist is what you did to get a head and set yourself apart from the rest of us. It is also true that you took from me Gabriel, what I wanted more than anything. Your greed for championship gold whether it was tag team gold or singles gold was far greater then my desire to be the first SCW Heavyweight Champion. Was I frustrated that I didn't win? You're damn right I was. Was I envious of you? Sure, but who isn't? Was the pride that I have in what I do and what I am capable of weakened? Hell no it wasn't. Am I going to allow you being the champion bother me? No, because I know that my time to hold the crown jewel of Sin City Wrestling is coming sooner, rather then later."
I take a few moments and start to think, allowing Gabriels recent promo to run through my head as I drink more of my hot chocolate. Sitting the mug on the railing, I resumed talking "Gabe, you asked me if I had faith in myself. To answer that, I would have to say yes I have faith in myself. I have never doubted being able to hold that championship, I have never doubt my talent or ability. The one thing I didn't have faith in, was you being a legitimate threat to me winning that title. A mistake that I am not going to make again. I might not 'know' who I am yet as you put it, but I have never and will never consider holding myself back to make another wrestler happy."
Placing my hand around my mug I lean against the opposite railing facing a different direction as I start talking again "Gabe, i don't think I am the one to push the limits, I know I am. Come Climax control, I will show you just how sure I am that I will be the one to push you to your limits. To push the boundaries in this industry and to elevate myself onto that mountain top you're currently standying on all alone."
I walk in to my condo and look out over Sin City one last time before speaking my final words "Gabriel... At Climax Control, I'm bringing every ounce of energy I have and putting it all on the line. I will NOT lose again."
I slide my balcony door shut and lock it before walking away as I turn off the living room light and the scene fades to black.
