The scene opens up inside of the very familiar and very dreary looking apartment that belongs to one half of the new SCW Tag Team Champions, the Sin of Wrath...Rage. He's had this apartment for two years now, and the two bedroom apartment still looks the same. Hardly furnished. Shades drawn over the windows, and the refrigerator? Don't even look in there!
How can such an accomplished wrestler live in such...dreary conditions? The answer to that doesn't really matter much at this point. He's currently seated on his sofa, leaning forward on his elbows and his head buried in his hands. His phone is next to him on the sofa and it is going off like crazy and he lets out a low rumbling growl. Rage lets the call go to his voicemail, but soon after it starts ringing once again, and he finally has no choice but to answer the call.Rage: How many times are you going to call me?!
A few moments silence follows as the person on the other end responds. Rage rolls his eyes and runs his hand over his bald head.Rage: I'll be over in a little bit, Despy....I know what time the meeting with the realtor is...And what you are gonna do if I don't show up, huh?...The last bruise
just went away! I swear if you kick me in the shin again...You know what...Fine, I'm leaving now, so you can relax...GOODBYE DESPY!
Rage then hangs up on Despayre and stands up from the sofa. He searches around for his keys before she spots them on the table by the door. He snatches his keys off of the table and storms out of his apartment, and he heads down to his car. A few minutes later he speeds off out of the parking lot and heads over to Synn's.A short while later..Rage's black Hennessy Venom GT pulls up in front of Synn's home. Rage cuts the engine and steps out of the driver's seat, and then heads up to the front door. He doesn't even need to knock as he walks inside, but the house is relatively quiet, especially considering Despayre
should be there. He looks around the large living room, then up the stair case, but he doesn't hear a sound.
Rage: Hello?! Anybody home?!
Rage's loud voice almost echoes in the rather large house. A few moments later he hears a loud crash coming from upstairs and he rolls his eyes with a laugh.Rage: I guess that is my answer. Despy, hurry up would ya?!
Just then, Synn's live-in housekeeper, Theresa walks into the living room from the kitchen. She glances at Rage with a polite smile.Theresa: Oh hello, Rage. I was wondering when you were going to show up. Joshua has been stir crazy most of the morning.
Rage: Yeah, I know. He's called me a million times and I couldn't ignore him any longer. What's he doing up there anyway?
Theresa: I expect he's looking for Angel's car seat. He seems to have misplaced it again.
Rage looks at Theresa, both shocked and a little horrified. Before he can answer, Synn appears at the top of the stairs and starts heading down to join the two.Synn: I think that loud crash means he found what he was looking for.
Rage: He's really going to insist on strapping that ridiculous car seat in my car, isn't he?
Synn isn't even able to answer that question, as Despayre comes bounding out of his room, clutching Angel in one hand, and Angel's familiar car seat in the other. He looks down at Rage with shock.Despayre: How can you even ask that question?! Of course Angel has to be safely strapped in! What happens if we get into an accident?!
Rage: Despy, we're not going to get into an accident, I promise. And besides, do you know how ridiculous it's going to look having that thing strapped in the backseat of my car?
Despayre: Angel says no more ridiculous than how you look driving it.
Synn and Theresa both manage to chuckle at the latest Angel/Despayre witty remark, but Rage looks far less amused.Theresa: So, house-hunting huh? What type of house are you in the market for?
Rage: I wasn't even
in the market for one until Despy kept bugging me about it. And just because we're meeting with the realtor today doesn't mean I'll actually find something I'd actually want. I prefer my apartment anyway.
Despayre: Angel says you wouldn't know it by the way you keep it...
Rage: Angel has never even
seen my apartment. How the hell would he know?!
Theresa and Synn can only watch on, still amused, as Rage tries to fight his way out of this latest debacle. He seems to be on the losing end, however.Despayre: Angel sees all...
Rage rolls his eyes but doesn't respond to that. Instead, he folds his arms across his chest and takes in a deep breath.Rage: Whatever. Are you ready to go? I'd like to get this over with already.
Despayre: Just think. The sooner you pick out a new house, the sooner we can throw you a housewarming party!
Despayre then skips past Rage and out the front door. Rage tries to shoot down that idea, but he loses yet again. He looks at Synn, who still has an amused smile on his face.Rage: I'm not getting a damn house today! I'm really not!
Rage points a finger at Synn as if it will prove anything. Synn just shrugs his shoulders and Rage turns and walks out the door and to his car, where Despayre and Angel are already buckled in safely. Theresa and Synn step just outside the door and they watch Rage speed off down the street.Theresa: He does realize that he's fighting a losing battle, doesn't he?
Synn: Apparently not. The only question is, how much is he going to get suckered into spending on a house?
Theresa: It might not be as much as you think. I have a feeling Joshua could have a trick or two up his sleeve...
Synn: You know something I don't.
Theresa just smiles and there is a hint of mischief hidden in that look. Synn can only nod, as the two disappear back inside and wait for Rage, Despayre and Angel to return to find out how the day went.****************************************Just down the road, Rage's car is pulling into the driveway leading to the first house on the list of choices....Despayre's choices anyway. Given the rather luxurious neighborhood that Synn and Despayre live in, it leaves little to the imagination to the house that Rage will be looking at first. As he parks his car in the driveway and stares at the house, he looks down and shakes his head. A middle-aged dark haired woman dressed in a business suit walks out of the front door, ready to greet them.Rage: Despy, why on earth is this on the list? Do you know how much they are probably asking for this one?
Despayre: Oh please...You've got more than enough in your savings to get this one!
Rage: How the hell do you....You know what? Nevermind. That's a stupid question.
Despayre quickly unbuckles Angel from his car seat, then bolts out of the car and up to the realtor. Rage reluctantly follows him, staring at the outside of the modern mansion, quietly thinking to himself that this is not the home for him.
As Despayre and Angel are looking around outside the front of the house, the realtor walks up to Rage to greet him. She extends her hands for a shake, then is startled and jumps back as Despayre pops up in between them.Despayre: How do you do? I'm Mister... Rage's, legal counsel. And this is Angel, my co-counsel.
The realtor smiles politely as she looks down at Despayre and Angel. Rage just sighs and shakes his head.Rage: Hey...who is
potentially buying this house, Despy? Last I checked, it's not you!
Despayre: I'm just introducing myself and Angel. Besides, you already said you don't like this house anyway.
Rage: It's not that I don't like the house. I would just rather keep my apartment!
The realtor just stands there, staring awkwardly at the two as they bicker back and forth.Despayre: Do you hear how he talks to me?
Rage growls and folds his arms, but the realtor just turns her attention to Despayre, and with a polite smile, she responds, but not the way Rage was expecting.Realtor: Don't worry. My boyfriend talks to me the same way sometimes. They just try to act tougher than they really are.
Rage looks at her, horrified at her assumption.Rage: Wait a second...We're
NOT a couple!
Despayre looks back to the realtor.Despayre: Yeah, if I was gay, I'd like to think I could do better than him.
The realtor puts her hand over her mouth, trying to hide the fact she is laughing. Rage glares to Despayre.Rage: What the
HELL is that supposed to mean?!
Despayre: Well...you don't turn me on! There! I said it!
Rage's jaw drops, as does the realtor's. Both go speechless, though the realtor is still laughing a bit at this most unusual pair she is meeting. Rage closes his eyes and takes in a deep breath, then looks at the realtor.Rage: Can we just get on with this showing, please?
The realtor quickly nods, and once again extends her hand for a shake. Rage obliges.Realtor: Of course...I apologize. My name is Francesca. It's a pleasure to meet you Mr...?
Rage: Rage...
Despayre snorts and shakes his head.Despayre: Jake doesn't like to use his real name...
Francesca: Rage? That is quite the interesting last name. Anyway, shall we take a look at the house now, Mr. Rage?
Rage nods and motions towards the house, giving Francesca the go ahead to start the showing.Francesca: I believe you'll find this house to be quite amazing, Mr. Rage. Not only is it very modern with a wonderful view, but the security system is very high tech and highly advanced. One of the best you could have.
Despayre: Oooh...Does it drop nets and electrocutes any intruders?!
Francesca: Well...No, it's not
that advanced, but this security system is highly recommended by those who use it.
Despayre looks rather disappointed as Francesca leads them up to the front door.Rage: Despy, we don't need anything
THAT extreme...I mean,
I don't..
Despayre: It would put your guests at ease! Or, are you saying you don't want to consider your guests safety?
Rage again growls as he and Despayre follow Francesca inside and she begins her tour.****************************************Less than an hour later, the scene opens up outside yet another home for sale in Las Vegas. Unlike the last one, however, this one is far less luxurious, but does is it suited for the Sin of Wrath?
The cars belonging to Rage and the realtor, Francesca, are parked in the driveway belonging to this modest single story home, with a very large front yard. The trio(and Angel!) are standing on the long sidewalk that leads up to the front door, and Rage is looking at the outside of the house, trying to get a feel for it.Francesca: This one could definately suit you better, I think. Single story, nice neighborhood. It definately has the
family feel to it, don't you think?
Rage: Yeah...that's the problem.
Despayre: He hates it.
Rage: I don't hate it. I surprisingly like it, but---
Despayre: That doesn't count. You have bad taste.
Rage looks down at Despayre unimpressed. He turns his attention back to Francesca soon after.Francesca: Okay, so that is a start then. What is the issue?
Rage points across the street to the neighbors yard, particularly at the various signs that indicate the owners have children...possibly several of them.Rage: Any idea how many kids they have? Because from the looks of it, it's enough to annoy me more than him.
Rage points in the direction that Despy was before, only Despayre isn't there! He's gone! Rage looks around, horrified.Rage: Despy? DESPY?!
Francesca clears her throat, then points to the house across the street, but she looks a little nervous. Rage glances at the neighbors house and his jaw drops. Through the front window of the home, Despayre can be seen slowly creeping around inside...Rage: Shit! DESPY GET OUT OF THERE!
Rage high tails it across the street to get Despayre out of the house, hopefully before any of the other neighbors call the police.****************************************Outside of house number three, and it only seems to be getting worse from here. Rage looks at the house, and raises an eyebrow, though he is clearly intrigued by this one, and the possibilities that lay in store.
Rage: This one definately has potential. Home improvement projects that could keep me busy during my downtime.
Despayre looks at the rather creepy looking home, clearly in need of a lot of renovations and rolls his eyes.Despayre: What did I tell you? You have bad taste.
Rage: What's wrong with this one? I mean, sure it needs some fixing up but there is nothing wrong with it.
Despayre: Not unless you are a member of the Addams Family. Hey! Angel always said you looked like Uncle Fester!
Francesca walks up and stands next to Rage, genuinely surprised he shows any interest in this house at all, and Despayre looks at her.Despayre: Is this house buried on an ancient Indian burial ground so when the Halloween moon rises they rise from their graves, angry and betrayed and ready to take out revenge on any mortals residing in this abode?
Francesca: Heavens no!
Despayre: Pity...Because that would be really cool!
Francesca looks to Rage who is getting more and more agitated as the day goes on.Francesca: I've got one last house to show you today. If it doesn't suit what you're looking for, we can try again another day.
Rage: Or I can just keep my apartment...
They turn around and head back to their cars, and drive away, heading off to the fourth and final house for the day.****************************************
Late in the afternoon we find Francesca the realtor, Rage, Despayre and Angel just outside the most secluded home of the day, and judging by the look on Rages face, he seems most impressed with this one. Log cabin, spacious front yard with a great view, and plenty of room for visitors and guests, should he welcome any. He nods, showing his approval.Rage: This one just might be my favorite of the day. No neighbors near by. Kinda rustic feel to it. I like this one.
Francesca: Wait until you see the backyard. The pool is amazing and I know your guests will love it.
Despayre: A tree could fall around here and no one would hear it!
Rage: That's what I like about it. Peace and quiet.
Despayre frowns, slightly disappointed and Francesca leads them into the house to check out the interior. He lightens up a bit upon seeing the inside.Despayre: Not bad...Angel could do a better job decorating this place, though.
Francesca: The bear?
Despayre looks at Francesca and nods.Despayre: Of course! Didn't you know that, among other talents, teddy bears have great taste in interior decorating!
Francesca smiles and laughs and Despayre darts off, bolting up the stairs to check out the rest of the house. Francesca turns her attention to Rage as he is looking around the high ceilinged living room. He walks through the living room, then into the kitchen, where he looks out the patio doors leading to the backyard, where a tasteful in ground pool is. As Rage put it, the whole area has a rustic feel to it, and Rage is still nodding as he is looking out to the backyard.Francesca: Apparently we've made great progress. Thoughts?
Rage: I definately like this one, but the price is what I'm worried about.
Francesca: Of course. Let's take a walk out in the backyard, and we can talk about the price. I can assure you, this is worth every penny...
Francesca opens up the patio door, letting Rage step outside first and she follows behind him. The slowly walk around the brick patio, around the pool and the backyard, as Francesca does all that she can to talk Rage into buying this house.
A little while later, as they are all walking back to their cars in the driveway, Francesca has a big smile on her face. She stands next to her car and turns to Rage for one final handshake for the day.Francesca: It was a pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Rage. I will be in touch sometime next week to go over the final paperwork. You made a great choice, and I'm sure you'll love living here.
Despayre: As Rage's legal counsel, Angel and I will need to inspect the final paperwork before he signs anything!
Francesca: Of course, Mr. Despayre. We will be nothing less than thorough.
Rage rolls his eyes a bit and then shakes Francesca's hand. She gets into her car, and backs her car out of the driveway a few minutes later, as Rage glares to Despayre.Rage: There, are you happy? I bought a freaking house and I'm going to spend a good chunk of my savings because of it!
Despayre: Hey, you heard her. Angel and I get to look over the final paperwork before you sign it. There's still time to save you a few bucks.
Rage: A
few bucks? Despy, a few bucks will be nothing with what this house costs. I don't even know why I'm arguing with you. Just get in the car so we can go get something to eat.
Despayre: Okay! I've been dying to go back to Chuck-E-Cheese anyway and so has Angel!
Rage begins shaking his head adamantly as Despayre jumps into the car and places Angel back in his car seat.Rage: Despy, we are NOT having lunch at Chuck-E-Cheese AGAIN!
A short while later, Rage's car pulls into the parking lot of the local Chuck-E-Cheese. He parks the car with a frustrated growl and Despayre wastes no time in grabbing Angel and bolting out of the car and to the entrance.To see what happens next...You'll have to watch Despayre's promo!
****************************************I never thought I'd see the day where I'd be teaming with Despayre, let alone being tag team champions with him. It still amazes me that Synn was even able to talk Despayre into going through with the title match against Giani and James a few weeks ago, but I don't think Synn can take full credit for that one. Neither will admit it, but I'm pretty damn sure Gabriel had a talk with Despayre some time before that match and that is why he went through with it, and thankfully it paid off.
Why is it that I always get stuck with tag team partners that are least like me? I mean, first it was Shane back in GXW. Then it was Jamie Staggs early last year...and now Despayre. I don't think I've ever had a tag team partner I haven't argued with at some point. Who am I kidding? I'd argue with anyone.
We've had the titles for a few weeks now and it really hasn't sunk in. I think he's finally liking the idea of tagging with me, and I'm relieved about that because if he had kicked me in the shin one more damn time....Sorry...getting off topic.
So we're the tag team champions now. Hawkes has apparently stuck his tail between his legs and disappeared from SCW and Di Luca? Someone thought it was a good idea to give the guy a shot to become number one contender to the Heavyweight Title and the douchebag actually won! I don't get how that makes much sense, but I guess that's how Mark Ward and Christian Underwood work, huh?
Mark Ward...there I go bringing him up again. I promised Synn I'd back off of Ward for a while, especially now that me and Despy have the tag titles, but it's getting harder to do that with each week that passes. He may be Co-Owner of this company but he's walking around on this fucking power trip and someone needs to stop him.
I need to stop him.
It's no secret he's saying he's gonna wrestle his final match in a few months time, and he's trying to get Austin Parker back in the ring to be his final opponent, but if I have anything to do with it, that's not gonna happen. If he wants his career to be over so badly, I'll do him a damn favor and end it for him. He knows that I can, and will, if given the chance.
And I will...sooner or later, I'll get my match with Ward and I'll beat him to within an inch of his life.
Until then, I've gotta worry about defending these titles with Despy. Our first opponents? Simon Jones and Casey Williams. Seriously? What the fuck were Mark and Christian thinking with this one? Simon and Casey have a less chance of getting along than Misty and Odette did! What is it with pairing up people who can't stand each other in the slightest? Hell, at least any tag team partner I've had I've at least had SOME respect for.
Simon Jones...former Heavyweight Champion. Talented guy, I'll give him that, but does he really want to win the tag team titles, much less with Casey Williams? I don't think so. I've never faced Simon Jones, and I can't really form an opinion on the guy but damn do I feel sorry for him having to team with Casey Williams....the guy who calls himself the Freight Train of Pain.
That train was derailed a looooong time ago, but Casey is still parading around trying to intimidate people and make them think he's some angry asshole who will kick your ass with little effort. We'll see what he calls himself after he steps into the ring with me, because I'll show him once and for all who the true monster of SCW is.
Because Casey Williams is NOT that guy.
I know Casey will be looking forward to this match. Any chance he gets to face Despayre or any member of the Sins is an adrenaline boost for the guy. He jumps at the chance, because he likes to think he stands a chance at beating any one of us...particularly Gabriel and Despayre. But he's yet to beat us, isn't he? I think I might do Casey a favor though and let him get one good punch in...Tell him to give me his best shot, because after that...it's all over.
And Simon Jones? After I'm through with Casey, I'll just finish off Simon, because I'm not going to let either of them take these tag belts away from me and Despayre. Jamie and I lost the titles on our first defense to some low life druggie and a dumbass cowboy. I'll be damned if I'm going to let a team that is FAR worse than those two take the belts from me and Despy. It's just not fucking happening.
Simon...Casey...I'm going to enjoy watching the two of you self-destruct. I hope neither of you wants the tag belts, because if you do...Well, you have to get through Despayre and I, don't you? Not an easy task, is it? See you Sunday fellas.**END FEED**
