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Post by Kalvin "Kal" Dayspring on Apr 21, 2023 13:44:30 GMT
Xavier lux has been on a hot streak since debuting at Theater of War but his recent run in with the Nightmare Court has left him bloodied at the hands of Jack Tyde. The two are now set to face in a first blood match to finish this. Xavier Lux The Nautical Nightmare
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Post by The Nautical Nightmare on May 1, 2023 0:33:07 GMT
In the dark, cold depths of a dimly lit forest stands a majestic young buck. Alone, it stands tall as it feeds on the grass of the wilderness. Its eyes dart from side to side as even in its home the creature is always aware, ready to spring into action, running from danger or even defend itself if needed. In the wild safety is not promised nor is it taken for granted. It is a natural instinct to be ready as well as a known fact that complacency will lead to an early death.
“The Food Chain is a vital part of nature, for our world to survive or thrive even there must be predators and prey. From birth our wild counterparts learn the harsh realities of nature, they respect the natural order. It is a virtue that is lost in modern society, too many of the weak are allowed to flourish within the safety of our government. The arrogance of man attempts to replace the law of the wild with the morality of man. It is a foolish task that in time will fall to the pure might of mother nature. Until that time comes the Nightmare Court refuses to acknowledge the jurisdiction of mankind and instead favors the chaotic natural order of Survival of the Fittest,”
As the beast continues to feed in its natural element the view pulls out just a bit and we can see in the foliage of the trees above a large figure stalking the creature. It is mostly obscured from vision but its eyes can be seen as the light flickers off of the white of his eyes. It moves ever so slightly across the top of the branches slowly getting closer to the young buck.
“The Nightmare Court however has a very full docket, with our main focus already being split between Sebastian Hamilton’s quest to collect all the gold Friday Night Combat has to offer while my personal attention is laser focus on the trail of Caleb Scott. Yet despite this these, entitled, weak minded beasts seek audience with the Court. First it was Sean Raines, who seems to have his own issues with Caleb that needs to be settled, While I have a persistent nuisance of my own that has presented itself..,”
Slowly the figure edges to the corner of a branch making nearly any noise, the deer seemingly unaware of its presence as it inches closer. Then in a sudden burst of movement the predator launches from the branch landing on the back of the Buck. The beast starts to buck as it’s shocked but the predator, Jack Tyde himself wraps his massive arms around the neck of the young beast slowing down the air circulation. Quickly Tyde reaches behind him pulling out a dagger thrusting it down into the side of the beast neck. The animal hits the ground, the Camera however stays high so you can only see the occasional top of Tyde’s head or arms flying into the shot. The moans of the beast and gasp as it takes its last breath is eerie and very audible.
“Xavier Lux has decided that it would be wise to make a name for himself at the expense of the Court, attempting to prove something to the mindless droves of fans and so called authority figures in the back by attacking Tex after their match weeks back. His crime was unacceptable and punishment was delivered swiftly and just yet he seems to want to appeal the sentence. He wants to prove he is more than just prey,”
As Tyde’s words are heard time speeds up and passes by. Watching him drag the carcass through the forest and skipping head to a point where a fire is started, the fur of the deer hangs beside the fire with Tyde sitting next to it eating meat from a stick.
“There is no shame in being Prey Xavier, without Prey the predators would die. They feed the ecosystem, bring life to the world. You're fast, strong and talented but you're not the top of the food chain on Combat. If you were in a smaller pond maybe then you could claim to be the apex predator but here, now, in the domain of the Nightmare Court you are a mere afterthought. A bit of a distraction while the biggest story plays out. Maybe in a world where Chris Page’s name holds weight you will get your special privileges you used too, you would be pushed to the top of the card and given the world on a golden platter. Maybe on Mayhem where they seem to care about things that happen outside of IIW, maybe where they lure strangers in with promises of titles you might matter. But here, amongst the Gladiators and Stalwarts that make up Combat, where survival of the fittest rules all and the Court enforces its law. Here my dear Xavier you are no one, a mere baby who wishes to tussle with grown men,”
Tyde takes a large bite of the meat as he stares almost blankly into the flickering fire. After a couple more bites he finishes off the meat and jabs the skewer into the ground as he finishes speaking.
“The Venom, you claim to be a threat but you're not. I will prove that to you in person if I must, making you bleed once again. I can only hope that as you watch the blood gush from your body and onto the canvas of the ring you will abandon your fruitless quest against the court and LEARN YOUR PLACE. A mortal amongst gods, maybe one day if you try hard enough you will be good enough to carry the bags of the Court for us but until then stay out of our way, I have real business to attend to…,”
He stands up as he tosses some water on the fire putting it out. Slowly he makes his way through the trees and brush and into a clearing. We can see he is on top of a large hill as he smiles and looks down at a Cabin. A vehicle cranks in the driveway, a ‘69 Pontiac GTO, a wicked smile comes across his face as the vehicle begins to pull off and the scene fades.
—TBC
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Xavier Lux
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Post by Xavier Lux on May 1, 2023 20:18:02 GMT
Those words echo inside Xavier’s head as he sits on a stiff bench of a cold cell in the middle of a place, he is not familiar with. He wears gray nylon pants and a matching short sleeve button shirt; even his socks and flipflops are gray. The cell is small, dark and damp with a small window that lets us know it is nighttime, a clear one and the moon being full aids in providing light into the cell; otherwise, Xavier would be in total darkness. There is no other furniture in the cell, not even a sink or a toilet… Instead, there is a hole in the ground, big enough for him to do his necessities but not big enough for him to try to make an escape through it.
These words he says out loud and continues. Xavier: That’s how this group I was introduced to at Friday Night Combat seems to operate, as I have been judged and technically executed without really a chance to defend myself.
Xavier: I haven’t even begun to cause them ‘incidents’; but that changes right here, right now… They may call themselves Nightmare Court, but they about to have a real nightmare on their hands. Xavier stands up as he hears footsteps coming, he looks towards the door of his cell, which is completely solid aside from a small peeping rectangular hole towards the top and another bigger one in the middle, likely used to give him food, if he is even getting fed. The peeping hole gets slid open, and a set of large round black eyes lock on to his and then a man’s voice is heard. Man: Put your hands through the hole below and make a fist. Xavier reluctantly does as he is told, putting both of his hands through the hole which has now opened, guess it wasn’t for feeding after all. He feels handcuffs getting placed on him, and afterwards he gets told to back up and stand against the wall. He does and then the door swing opens, after a few seconds two figures walk in… We say figures because while they have the bodies of men, wearing black boots and light blue prison guard uniforms, on their heads they wear gold helmets in the shape of owls that remind you of Goa'uld soldiers. Their helmets are big and come down to their shoulders where they seem to rest to provide some relief to the wearer’s head. The eyes are made out of big black onyx stones. They carry spears for weapons in one of their hands and with their free hand, they grab Xavier by each of his arms. They lead him out of the cell and into a long hallway which is poorly lit as well, but we can still see cell doors at each side. As they walk him down the hallway, Xavier begins talking to the guards, but they don’t reply or acknowledge him. In just a few days, "The Savvy Scoundrel" and "The Men with Venom in his Veins" will fight in a first blood match... My first big match... The thing is though, Jack already drew first blood didn't he? Him and his court attacked me 6 to 1 and left me laying in a pool of my own blood... Gave me probably the second worst gash I have ever received on my head... The first was when a man named Outcast dropped me on my head from an ambulance... I never paid him back because he is now dead, so I guess we can call it even... But I am still very much alive, which means that payback is coming for you Jack...
You may be "The Nautical Nightmare", but guess what man? We're not having our match in the ocean or anywhere near the water... We are on land and here I am your terrestrial nightmare... You just don't know it yet... or are refusing to accept it...
...And you can claim to be the savviest, but come May the 5th, it will not matter. There will be no escaping, and there will be no help from your court... It will be just you and me, one-on-one. You can't scoundrel your way out of this match, you will bleed Jack, a lot... This I guarantee you.They reach a set of double doors, and the guards open them and then stand one at each side. Xavier just looks at them and doesn’t move until they say something to him. Guard 1: Hoot-hoot! Guard 2: Hootie Hoo! Xavier: What the f-? They shove him forward with their spears and he comes to an open, circular space. The ceiling is high, dome like, with a circular window in the middle made out of stained glass. The walls are made from marble stone, and torches hang from the walls, providing the only lighting in the room. In front of him there is a high table with six large wooden chairs and on them, more figures… But unlike the guards who wear golden helmets of owls, these six are actual, human size owls. Xavier studies each one of them from left to right, trying to figure who or what they are… A voice in his head says: “Ashy Faced Owl”, and he nods and begins to have a conversation in his mind. Yeah, that fucked up lowing owl has to be Edward Hamilton… Man is supposed to be 33 years old but looks at least twice that age. I get that the Hamilton Brothers must have lived a hard life, but this one looks like he lived through the bubonic plague. The one next to Ashy-Faced Owl speaks. “HOOT-HOOT! The hearing to overturn the sentence of ‘Venom’ Xavier Lux is now in session.” They all start hooting and Xavier takes a step back, being a little freaked out by the big eyed birds. They all settle down and Xavier stays focused on the one that just spoke. Elf Owl… Yeah, that little cute one has to be Shante Waverly. Doesn’t look too bad, definitely gives a facelift to the group, but why is she hanging out with this lot? She could be doing so much better… You? Oh dear God no, I have my standards… but anything is better than these flock. But look, the one in the middle, that one is easy to figure out. The Golden Masked Owl. Yeah, that fits… That’s Sebastian Hamilton, the only one out of this whole group who has found success, being a double champion and when I think about it, if I’m honest with myself, he’s the only one that presents any real danger one-on-one. Xavier turns his attention to the one next to the Golden Mask Owl, that one is not as tiny as the Elf Owl, but still practically small. Lesser-Sooty Owl. Lesser you say? Well, that must mean that it is the third, and final Hamilton brother… The youngest, Benjamin, and that has a face that you just want to punch… with brass knuckles… spiked ones… What’s up with those ears? Anyway… Another owl speaks. “HOOT! But listen here partner, yer can’t represen’ yerself, you need a lawyer we reckon.” Barn Owl. Yeah, you think? If there ever was a redneck owl is that one, fucking Tex Attwater… I wish I would have had just a few more seconds to finish the job at Combat… Would be one less damn owl to worry about… Honestly, all of this is his fault… He stops talking to himself and instead talks to the barn owl. Xavier: Oh don’t you worry ‘partna’, I got someone to represent me… But I don’t need them, just like you don’t need all of them… This was just between you and me but you had to get all your buddies involved, coward. “HOOTIE-HOO! Silence! Where is your lawyer?!” Screams the last owl at the end of the table in a heavy accent. Xavier turns his attention to it.
The Barred Owl.
Yeah, Jack mutha f’n Tyde… The one that targeted me at the last Combat… The one who saved Teddy from a fate he so rightly deserved, and while Ted started all this, Jack is the reason why I am in here in the first place. “Since your lawyer is not here, then we will remain guilty. HOOT!” Xavier: Guilty? What am I exactly guilty of? Almost taking a person out? Did all you idiots forget that Jack rudely interrupted? I guess I could be guilty of attempted murder… but I wasn’t looking to murder the cowboy, simply, hurt him…. Badly… But that’s no reason for me be stuck in this shit hole with all of you. You are all just mad that I’m not like the rest of the IIW Combat roster and I chose to take the fight to you… I chose to send a message, which honestly, wasn’t for you courted assholes, it was for the federation as a whole… But you want to take exception to my actions? That’s fine with me, release me off these handcuffs and I can do some real damage so you can actually find me guilty of something worth a damn! “HOOT! Take him away, we’re wasting our time if he doesn’t have a la-” Just then the stained-glass above shatters and someone falls through, batman style, except since we’re doing this owl themed, owl style. The person, dressed all in black, flips a few times before landing superhero style, and stays in the pose for effect. The guards quickly rush in, pointing their spears at her. Xavier: Ah she made it! Back off you freaks, this is my lawyer. She stands up and swings around her massive wings, taking out both guards with them. She then dusts off the pieces of broken stained-glass off her wings which then fold into a nice-looking cloak. She then looks down at the two knocked out guards. “Um, oops?” The golden masked owl stands up and slams his fists on the table. “Who is this?!” Xavier: This is the Knight Owl herself, the Queen of Hoot, Alice Knight!
All the owls look at each other and begin hootin’. “Who?! Who!? Who?! Who?! Who!? Who?!” Xavier: Who? Seriously? She invented the “Owl is Knight Chunky Mustard!"Silence. Alice Knight: Rude. Xavier: Forget it, did you bring me what I asked for? Alice: Um, yes, but you know I love animals right? Xavier: Uh-huh. Alice: and I don’t condone any actions that would result in hurting said animals. Xavier: Yup. Alice: So if I give you this, you aren’t going to hurt any animals right? Specially those cute owls? Xavier: Right. Alice: SPECIALLY THE Elf Owl! Xavier: Just give me the damn box! She reluctantly reaches inside her cloak and hands him a box, which he promptly rips open, revealing a shot gun. She then hands him a bandolier which he quickly slung over his shoulder and chest sash-style. All the owls quickly take off, heading for the same window Alice Knight broke through… Xavier is done loading and looks up, seeing all of them gone. He asks Alice for her grapple gun which she reluctantly hands him. He aims it at the window and shoots. The grapple comes out and hooks to the roof of the dome. He tugs on it to make sure it is safe and then pushes on a button which pulls him up. Xavier: Thanks Alice, I owe ya. Alice: Remember your promise! But he has climbed out of the hole already and disappeared from sight. Alice: I don’t think he’s going to keep his promise. She looks around, and then kicks one of the guards she knocked out. Alice: Excuse me sir, do you know how I can get out of here? No response. Alice: Rats.
To be continued…
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Xavier Lux
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Post by Xavier Lux on May 4, 2023 3:53:56 GMT
Xavier climbs out of the window, onto the roof of the dome and he quickly finds out that the Court of Owls did not fly away, instead, they set up a trap for him, as he finds himself surrounded by them. He gets to his feet slowly, shotgun on hand then slowly turns around, eyeing all six of the owls staring right back at him, ready to pounce. Xavier: Glad to see that ‘the court’ isn’t a group that actually runs away from the fight… But let’s just see how good your fight really is. He cocks the shotgun and begins to fire at the owls which try to use their massive wings to block the shots being fired… The larger owls are able to, but the “Lesser Sooty” owl gets blasted to smithereens right away. Xavier aims the shotgun at the Elf owl and then remembers his promise to Alice… which he didn’t really agree to, but seeing as how this one was her favorite, he simply kicks it, knocking it down to the ground. The “Ashy Face” owl grabs him from behind, wrapping its wings around Lux but he flips the shotgun over his shoulder and blasts the owl right on its ugly mug. While he kills the owl instantly, the gun being right next to his ear messes him up and he is forced to take a knee as his ears are ringing. This allows the Barred owl and the Barn owl to get on him. They grab him by each of his arms causing him to drop the shotgun right in front of him. The larger of all the owls, the Golden Face owl now steps up to him, twisting its head in that creepy way owls do… Golden Face Owl: And now you will pay for your insolence cretin! You have spilled royal blood! You have spilled - Xavier: You talk too damn much! Xavier sticks his foot underneath the shotgun in front of him and then kicks it up like a soccer ball, smacking the golden face owl with it! He stumbles backwards as the shotgun flies up in the air, and Xavier manages to break free, rolloing forward and catching the shotgun. He then quickly turns, not giving a chance to the either of the two owls to react, shooting both in the chest a few times, blasting them, sending blood and guts flying everywhere; pun intended. Xavier, covered in blood, then turns towards the Golden Face owl who has flown up and chooses to fly the scene, being the last one left standing… err, flying… Xavier: Oh no you don’t!Xavier wipes the blood from his face and then shoots off one of the owl’s wings! It spins briefly in place before crashing back down to the dome and sliding down to the crown of it, where he falls off the edge, no, he manages to hang on with his good wing. Xavier slides down himself, landing right on the same spot, looking down at the owl hanging on for dear life. Xavier begins to reload the shotgun as he looks down at the owl smiling. Xavier: You know, this fight wasn’t about you…. Or about your stupid court… This was just about Tex and me, but you all got involved and made me do this… Just remember that as you fall to your death alright? YOU DID THIS, NOT ME!He cocks the shotgun, aims it at the owl’s face but then shifts it right, aiming at the wing and blasting it. The Golden Face owl falls into the darkness below, and after a long pause, a disturbing thud is heard. Casandra: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!Xavier turns, and finds himself face to face with is newly found sister. Xavier: Heeeeeey there…. Cass…. The scene changes abruptly, and now we find ourselves in the bedroom of Xavier’s nephew, Braylon, who is standing on his bed, wearing pajamas but also his blanket like a cape and his swimming goggles on his head. Xavier is wearing regular clothes, but in his hands, he holds a nerf gun as well as a stuffed owl while his face has red markings on his face. As soon as Bray sees his mother, he dives into bed and covers himself with the comforter. Xavier: Traitor… Um, what’s up?Casandra: What’s up? What’s up? What’s up with that stuff on your face?!Xavier: Blood and guts… I mean, dry-erase markers…Casandra: I thought you were going to tell your nephew a bed time story!Xavier: I am!Casandra: Bedtime stories are supposed to put children to sleep!Xavier: Yeah, if they are boring AF, but mine, are not.Casandra: They’re not keep them wide awake though, and even have them participate on what didn’t sound like a bedtime story at all but a violent massacre of… owls? Xavier: They’re evil owls!Casandra: They are not evil, they just look like they are… and Bray, I thought you loved owls!Bray uncovers himself. Braylon: I do, like, Hellwig and stuff… but my uncle is right mom, these are evil owls… They’re six of them, and my uncle is only one! It’s not a fair fight!Cassandra takes both of her hands and pinches her eyebrows holding for a few seconds. She breathes deeply and then presses her middle three fingers firmly into the sides of her temple and adds a slight circular motion for few seconds as well, using steady pressure. Xavier: Um, you alright there? That appears to be a very specific thing you’re doing there, I-Casandra: Shush.. It’s time for you to go, say goodnight to your uncle Bray…Braylon: But mom-Casandra: Say goodnight! He pouts but Xavier puts down the toys and then ruffles the kid’s hair. Xavier: Sorry kido, looks like I went too far with my storytelling… Hehe, it’s my fault, don’t feel bad. He gives him a hug. Xavier: I’ll see you later alright? Bray nods but doesn’t say anything, laying on his bed, turning his back to both of them and putting the blanket over his head. Xavier looks at his sister disappointed. Xavier: Goodnight Cass…Casandra: Goodnight Xavier and goodnight Bray…They both leave the room, and once outside of it, Xavier walks down the stairs but Cassandra stays back, watching from the guardrail upstairs. Once he leaves the house, she smiles warmly.
Later that night… Xavier is in his private jet, getting ready to head to Atlanta, location of the next Friday Night Combat. He is on his laptop, in a Zoom call, talking about his upcoming match with Jack Tyde. Xavier: Yeah you see, that is where Jack Tyde and his crew got it wrong... He claims I was the one that sought a fight with the Nightmare Court when I really didn't... First things first, before I came to IIW, I had never heard of the Nightmare Court... So while they may think that they are hot shit, they're not... They are just a little group in one of the brand's of IIW and they are not even the best group in this promotion... There is another group who wrestles in Mayhem called MECCA, and those guys are the real deal... Those guys are a real stable that pose an actual threat to not only the wrestlers in IIW, but the industry as a whole... I see them reaching CCPE status if not bigger... But Nightmare Court? Please, they are bullies at best, at worst, 5 guys sucking on the teats of the only guy with talent in Sebastian Hamilton... Second of all, I didn't know Tex Attwater was in that stupid ass stable until I was scheduled to face him, and even then, not once did I mention the Court or me putting some kind of notice or hit on them... My sole focus was beating the shit out of Tex, which is I did, and after that, send a message... now why did I want to send a message? To get the Court's attention? Nah, to get the whole roster's attention... Yeah, the IIW brass is really high on me and are giving me my flowers, which I very much appreciate. I can't say enough how good it feels to be in a promotion that appreciates ya.. But front office aside, the roster isn't paying me that same respect... and in a way, that's fine, if I got to earn it so be it... But I beat El Anderson and he just brushed me off and moved on to continue losing to the rest of the roster... I beat Ryan McCann and he goes back to the obscurity he crawled out of to face me... I beat Tex Attwater, and instead of taking the L like a man, he goes and gets his band of rejects and attacks me after another win and treat me like prey... This Jack Tyde leads the pack to take me out and now takes it upon himself to teach me a lesson like I am the one that asked for it... I don't need a teacher, and even if I did, you are not the professor to give it to me...
Also Jack, I AIN'T NOBODY's PREY!
It's easy to catch prey when you are in a pack, but when you come at me one on one you will get to see exactly who is the hunter, and the one being hunted.
By the way, I AM NOT AT THE BOTTOM OF ANY FOOD CHAIN.... That's reserved for guys like Anderson and McCann and most of the Hamilton brothers... and you want to know why I'm not at the bottom? Because like Daenerys Targaryen, I am the breaker of chains... and I don't need any dragons to make the climb to this kingdom... You think are at the top? Well I am slowly but surely making my way up the rankings... I already took out one of your boys and Jack is next... and it's only a matter of time before I get there where Seb is and The Court gets sent crumbling down to the bottom, defeated, deflated, and completely forgotten about.
You may not fear my venom just yet Jack, but by the time you do... by the time you realize just how much of a threat I really am, it will be too late... The Toxin would have stunted you... The Cure would have knocked you out... and when you come to, you will realize that Xavier Lux, has already defeated you.He nods and thanks whoever is on the other side and ends the call. Just then he gets a notification on his phone, it’s a text from his nephew….
Back in the Story… Xavier Lux is standing outside of the Court of Owl’s castle, about to get into a vehicle he commandeered from them. Just then the big double doors open wide and out steps… Alice Knight! She sees Xavier and her eyes light up and rushes over to him. Alice: That place is like a darn maze! I’ve been trying to get out for hours!Xavier: It’s only been a few minutes…Alice: Tomato, tomato. What the hell happened to you? Is that… blood? Oh my gosh, what did you do?!Xavier: Took care of business…Alice: You made a promise to me!Xavier: Ah yes, about that…He reaches into he backseat of the vehicle and takes out a large birdcage with the elf owl inside of it. Xavier: There you go, all yours.Alice: Yey! Give a Knight Owl a ride? Xavier: Um, sure, but le me ask you something… Alice: Alright…Xavier: Why didn’t you just fly out?She smacks her forehead.
Fin.
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