Curtis
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Post by Curtis on Mar 23, 2021 16:10:19 GMT
Curtis is wearing a black suit and walking through a graveyard. He is looking all around and holding flowers.
Curtis - First and foremost I want to congratulate Jake E Dangerously. You did exactly what you set out to do. You beat my birth father and took home the vacent IIW world title. I mean there was clearly no doubt you would win. Osh paid old wrestlers who retired years ago to film videos mocking Jonny C. It was clear from the start who would win. Not like dear old dad really ever beat you anyway Jake. To top it all off you used his own move to beat him. Well played indeed that was really smart. Not only did you beat him you got to embarrass him on top of it all. Then my cousin Jay came out and rubbed it in to his face that in the last month my birth father has lost 2 world title matches. Never able to win the big one. Always a bridesmaid never a bride I like to say. Then that clown Marshall Owen's called all of Jonnys moves sloppy. How can anyone ever take him as a serious threat again. He was run through the ringer over the last week. That's why I am here in this graveyard today. Since Jake hit a picture perfect F'n Point Jonny C has been missing.
Curtis leans down and sets the flowers on a gave. He rests his hand on the gravestone as the attendant walks up.
Attendant- I was told you where looking for me?
Curtis - Yes I was. My name is Curits and I had a few quick questions.
Attendant - Nice to meet you Curtis I'm Mark.
Curtis - Well Mark I am looking for someone who was recently buried. It happened sometime on Sunday. He is my birthfather and there is a slight case he was killed and buried here.
Mark - Sorry Curtis no one was buried here this weekend.
Curtis - That's what everyone keeps saying but Jonny C was very addiment he was buried before he disappeared. I mean they definitely embarrassed him that's for sure. He will be the butt of many jokes around IIW for some time.
Mark - I don't know about any of that but if he was buried it wasn't here or by me. Sorry I can't be much more help but I can only go off of what I know about this cemetery.
Curtis - Thanks I really appreciate it. Have a great day and stay safe Mark.
Mark - You're welcome. Good look finding your buried birth father.
Mark walks away heading back to his office.
Curtis - That's about as much time as I'm going to devote to this wild goose chase. If I know anything about Jonny C he will be back. He is like the Herpes of wrestling he will never truly go away. This burial won't stick. They can try as hard as they want to keep him away or embaress him infront of the whole company but it doesn't matter to him. Unfortunately he will show his face again at some point.
Curtis walks to the parking lot and takes out his keys and unlocks a brand new black dodge viper. He gets in and starts it up.
Curtis - Where you expecting a tank? I was raised a Vaughan don't forget. Got a taste for the finer things and I'm prone to being kind of douche from time to time but it works.
Curtis punches the gas and spins the tires as he is leaving the parking lot. The scene cuts to a camera inside the car.
Curtis - Tyler Debonair you had a really strong showing at KKND. A show I was unfortunately left off of. As a rookie you kicked open the door or IIW and made a statement. A very impressive statement none the less. You let it be known what your plan was and you did absolutely that. I love that to be honest. A man that can back up his talk and get the job done in that ring. It would appear we have quite a bit in common. We both came from the loins of wrestling royalty. Your father Fred was a big deal I hear. I have never seen him in action but I hear people talking about how good he was. I also have a father well 2 actually who are also damn good in the ring. To make a long story short I was raised by Osh Vaughan. I spent my whole thinking he was my father then I find out my mother hooked up with Jonny C and it turns out he was my real father. Convoluted I know but it made sense at one point. Until his recent burial Jonny C was at the top of his game and claimed to be the face of wrestling. In one night that was all taken away. Osh's wrestling days are long behind him now. So it's my turn to step up and carry the family names. It's my job to return the Vaughan and C names to glory.
Curtis reaches over and grabs a bottle of water and takes a sip. He pulls his tie down a bit.
Curtis - It's a weird position to be put in at such and young age to be honest. It's hard to grasp that after only a few years as a wrestler that I need to step up and act like a pro and carry my name into the next era. I don't sit back and claim I'm I'm best because of who my Dad's are. I'm far from the best and I know that but every day, every match I get just a little closer to being the best. One day I will be but that's still a ways away. I am here to prove to everyone that I belong. I'm here to prove to everyone that my size means nothing. I'm small yes but I have the heart of a lion. It seems you are here to do the same thing. We are both here to prove we aren't our fathers. We are here to step out of the shadow of our family names. We both want to make our own name and create our own legacy in the wrestling world. That brings us to a cross roads here Tyler. We both have the same goal but we are standing in eachothers way next week on Mayhem. We will find out who's bloodline means more when push comes to shove.
Curtis comes to a stop light and brings the car to a stop. He checks his phone quick and places it back on the passenger seat.
Curtis - Tyler I know you're good in that ring. I watched your match very closely from the PPV. I wanted to see what you where made of. I was insanely impressed. You got talent for days and that's a bit scary to be honest. This is turning into a battle of wills and I love it. We are both looking to make names for ourselves but the real question is who wants it more. I want it more Tyler that I can promise you. My father owns the God damn fed and everyone assumes that's why I am here. Trust me that's not why at all. You think Osh wants his basterd son succeeding here. I can assure you he doesn't. I had to work my ass off to get here. I also need to work my ass off to stay here. I will not allow you to take this all away from my Tyler. It's my time to shine and you won't diminish that. We both have a lot to prove here that's true but I have a lot more to prove. My birth father Dropped the ball once again against Jake and I'm the one who is picking it up Tyler.
Curtis pulls his car into the parking lot a gym. He gets out and walks to the truck to grab his bag.
Curtis - Tyler you spoke alot about the 3 things that chain people together in servitude. Arrogance, Egotism and Brashmess. You know man I completely agree with you. Look at my damn birth father he wears all 3 of those things like badges of honor. Look where that got him, He got buried because of those. Those 3 things are exactly what will destroy people and there ability in the ring. I have seen it happen first hand. Arrogance can get you to the show but that's it, Egotism makes you think you're way better than you are, and brashness will get you into situations you don't belong in. I agree with you on almost all of that. Major but though, you may need some of that to survive this business. Can't let those 3 things control your life but a touch of them will absolutely help. You need to belive in yourself and know your worth to get to the top. The biggest issue with those 3 chains as you called them is when you can't back up your own beliefs. I know exactly who I am and what I can do. I don't need to inflate my own ego or convince people I'm better then I really am. My work speaks for itself.
Curtis walks into the gym and scans his gym card. He walks to the locker room in the back and sets his bag down.
Curtis - Going into the PPV Ryan talked alot about your face paint. He mocked you for wasting time on war paint. I kind of dig that man. It's super cool, self expression is a fantastic thing and I applaud you for that. I'm not Ryan though Tyler. I won't waste time on cleansing the IIW of un pure wrestlers what ever the hell the hell means. I won't sit in my tower looking down on everyone because I think I'm better. I will do my best to prove I'm better in that ring. Untill I do that I'm not better than anyone else. I don't need to have a second rate tag team fight my battles. I will walk to that ring and stand toe to toe with you and we will find out who the better man is. I want this win Tyler, no I need it. I need to make a name for myself and start my rise here in the IIW. You're the second step on my ladder to the top.
Curtis takes his tie and jacket off and places them into a locker. He changes his shirt into a workout tank top.
Curtis - Being a wrestler is all I have ever wanted to do. Much like you Tyler I'm sure. We wouldn't deal with ups and downs of this business if we didn't absolutely love it. This is battle of who wants it more. A battle of heart. I don't much about you Tyler outside of your one ppv match here. I don't fully know how good you are but you can be damn sure I want to find out. Like Goku I only want to fight the best of the best. There is only one way to get better and that's to fight and keep fighting. I have a burning passion to get to the top of the IIW, no the top of the wrestling world. I got no issues with you Tyler. You're a name across the booking sheet from me that's all. A man I need to beat to rise up and start making a real name for myself. I can promise you I will bring everything I have to that ring next Monday and I will leave it all there. You will be getting the best version of Curtis I can throw at you. We will find out who the better man is at Mayhem. It all comes down to heart. I got heart Tyler, miles and miles of heart to be exact. I know I want this more than you do. You will have to kill me to beat me because I won't stop coming unless you do.
Curtis grabs his shorts and steps into a stall to change out of his suit pants. He comes back it and places his pants into the locker.
Curtis - I fully expect you to do the same Tyler. I know you are setting out to do the same thing I am. Our match has the making to steal the show that's for sure. We are 2 young and hungry wrestlers looking to prove ourselves to the IIW. Unfortunately for us only one man can do that. I would love to say beyond a shadow of a doubt that's going to be me but I've seen where blind cockyness gets you. I know you're just as hungry Tyler and want it just as bad. I can promise you I will be wrestling like it's my last match and I know you will do the same. I look forward to locking up with you and testing my skills again. We will find out who better man is in the end and I will do everything in my power to make sure that's me.
Curtis closes his locker and starts to make he way out into the gym to workout as the scene fades to black.
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Post by Tyler Debonair on Mar 25, 2021 17:04:11 GMT
Separation.
***Two stages have now been complete, the first the moment Tyler had been booked in his debut match against a man named Ryan McCann and the second after Tyler introduced him to Satori and saved his very soul. He has now freed McCann from his chains of bondage, but things are far from over...
We open our scene in a very dark room, one of the guest rooms in Tyler Debonair’s Northern Quarter home. It is roughly twenty-four hours after KKND and his defeat of Ryan McCann... The moon is shining through the window and casting a shadow on the figure sat in the Lotus position on the floor in the center of the room. Behind him on a table, sit two beakers which are frothing and foaming over, tubes coming out of both appear to be draining away irregular materials from them leaving behind Sodium Carbonate. The shadowy figure grins and with eyes closed, Tyler begins to speak*** Tyler: ”So with Calcination and Dissolution accomplished, so comes separation. The fracture of ego and consciousness, from deteriorating mind to Vipassanā... And I’ve got to say before anything that Ryan McCann deserves a round of applause, for that man definitely gave me a welcome into IIW, I got a very good look and insight into what to expect here that’s for certain. But as I told you, Ryan, never judge a book by its cover and never assume because things aren’t always what they seem...”
***Tyler opens his eyes and stands to his feet, stretching as he does. He walks around to the back of the table, picking up a plastic pot from the floor and begins to pour the formally crystalline powder into it. He grins as he goes on*** Tyler: ”I hope now that I’ve made my entrance into IIW, people will not follow Ryan McCann’s lead and make their blind judgments of a man because of a mask he may wear, for you never know why he’s wearing the mask to begin with. You see I’m here to cleanse people, I’m here to help those people make amends with the things they’ve done wrong in their lives...
Ryan’s reasoning for needing me, although he didn’t know it at the time, is because he’s too hell bent on being a “straight arrow”. He’s too caught up on being this ‘pure wrestler’ that he doesn’t realise he can actually be a pure being, but with my help that realisation will soon hit him and believe me when I say, he most definitely isn’t going to be the last person that benefits from contact with yours truly...”
***Tyler looks as if he’s going to say something else, but his attention appears to be diverted by something we neither see, nor hear. He moves away from the table and heads toward the bedroom door as we slowly fade into darkness for the time being...
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...We reopen at Tyler’s dinner table with the man himself and Casie, tucking into a plate of fish, chips and mushy peas. Tyler finishes his mouthful and picks up his glass of Dr. Pepper, taking a mouthful as Casie looks up from her plate*** Casie: ”Saw your debut at the Supershow Sunday night, Ty! You were amazing! Haven’t lost a step... I mean Ryan McCann was good, but you were on another level!”
Tyler: ”Thanks, Cas, not going to lie it was a tough match... But that’s what happens when you’ve been out of the game for a while I guess.”
Casie: ”It’s also what happens when you take yourself into a mental hospital to “rehab”... I still don’t understand why you did that, Ty?”
Tyler: ”I just needed some solitude to be honest, a quiet place away from it all and taking myself into the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital was the best shot of that I had.”
Casie: ”Wait a minute... You checked yourself in, you checked yourself out. But did you really feel like you needed to be in there?”
***Tyler shovels his food into his mouth, but we can see the smirk crossing his lips as he wags his finger at Casie, indicating that she’s “spot-on” in her assessment*** Tyler: ”Of course I didn’t need to be there... Of course I’m not ‘insane’ hah! Because you hold a certain belief, people will always assume that you’re a little bit cuckoo, but so long as you know your truth that’s all that matters. I may have had issues in the past with my dad when my mom walked out and I may well have shown some cracks, but finding the spiritual path I have, speaking on my conversations with Enki, my battles with Enlil, my challenges with Addu and Asaruludu of the Anunnaki doesn’t make me crazy...”
Casie: ”Then as long as you’re aware of your truth... That’s all that matters my little nephew!! Now... Let‘s get back on track eh? Being the ever cautious Wrestler I was, I’ve been checking out the opposition and your path in IIW and I think that Osh Vaughn guy may just have given you the right one...”
Tyler: ”What do you mean?”
***Casie stands up picking up both plates from the table and starts running the sink to do the washing up, she turns back to Tyler*** Casie: ”The International Title! Your booking this week is against that guy, Curtis and it’s an International Title tournament match!”
Tyler: ”Oh really? I knew I was up against Curtis Vaughn, I mean Curtis C, I me... What even IS his name?! Anyway yeah I knew who my opponent going into my first Mayhem match was, but I had no idea the International Title was involved! Hey damn, that fish and chips was good, where did you get them??”
Casie: ”A little place down the road, it’s called Kingfisher I think! I remember when me, your dad, Nick Hart, Mike Angelo, Tyler Hawk and Shawn King were out here for the Kingdom Come tour, with RWF, we’d always get our dinner there!”
Tyler: ”Crazy, when me and Hailie were out here with dad, he never mentioned it...”
Casie: ”You’re not doing this with me Ty. Sorry, but I’m not going to play let’s be petty about pops, over a chip shop! I get that you two aren’t currently on the same page but c’mon!”
Tyler: ”I know, I know you’re right... I’m just really tired and any time I think about that guy it gets my back up! I mean, he all but disowned me when I went to him, when I started hearing the voices and having the dreams!”
Casie: ”I know he did.”
Tyler: ”When I went to the hospital of my own accord, he told people I’d “lost it” and that I was “dysfunctional”, I mean who does that to their own kid?! We were so close until then!”
Casie: ”I know and I also know he regrets it! You’ve just got to give him a chance, talk to him!”
Tyler: ”I keep telling myself I should, but I can just never bring myself to make the call...”
***Casie pulls out her cellphone and begins dialling a number. She hands Tyler the phone, smiling*** Casie: ”No time like the present...”
***Tyler looks from Casie to the cellphone, then back to his aunt before taking the phone from her, signing and putting it to his ear as he walks away and the scene slowly slips into darkness...
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....The scene raises on what appears to be a rooftop garden. The colour is insanely sharp, as if we’re watching in 4k. Flowers, plants and shrubs sparkling in an immensely white, not yellow, sunlight. You’d be forgiven as we tour this private area of Tyler Debonair’s, for believing we were currently on the planet of Pandora or the lands of Agartha, Lemuria or Atlantis... Tyler is standing in the sunlight against a ledge of the rooftop, dressed in a pair of black jeans and nothing else above his waist or on his feet. In front of him sits a granite pestle filled with the white soda ash from before, it is flickering however with orange and blue sparks; a smirk crosses Tyler’s lips*** Tyler: ”In just over three days, I am going to go head to head, toe to toe, one on one, with a truly huge Internet sensation... ANGRY KID! No, I’m kidding of course I’m going to be mounting an offence against the worlds foremost prime example of co-parenting gone wrong, Curtis C Vaughn! I mean, I still don’t know this guys name or how to approach him!
I’ll be honest Curtis you kind of pulled an eight-mile on me here because I knew we had some stuff in common, I’ve kept an eye on IIW, but exactly how much until you began speaking? I was oblivious my friend!! Now I’ve got to address something man because you recently said that you effectively don’t need to hype yourself up, you’re a man of integrity and don’t need to make out you’re better than you are but honestly? You seem to have quite an inferiority complex!
Hey, don’t get me wrong I, much like you, have grown up living in the shadow of my dad but not only him, my mom too! As well as my uncle’s, an auntie, my Godfather, my cousin once removed and God knows who else! Except I didn’t have to keep jabbing all the time about what they’ve done or are doing and where I am in comparison to them, at this same stage in my career! You seem to have this aura about you that is very passive-aggressive, Curtis... There’s a hint of black around your aura, my friend and that’s never a good sign.”
***Opening his hand, Tyler produces a granite mortar, which is identical to the pestle. He opens his eyes, looking down at the Sodium Carbonate sitting inside the pestle and begins to crush it, with the mortar. His eyes snap up as he continues*** Tyler: ”You see, Curtis, black within your aura represents fatigue and exhaustion, not only in the physical sense but also that of the psyche... Does it not worry you, that things are crawling on your shoulders and weighing you down? Doesn’t it get tiring that you’re carrying all these burdens?! Don’t worry hoss... All will be rectified very soon, I will help you make way for an ego death, the same way I did with Ryan McCann last week...
I’m also aware of white, within your aura too and I’m not surprised at this, because you’re mimicking my aura in that respect... A quick mind with nervous energy. You have a tendency for perfection and this is so clear when I listen to you speak... I’m well aware that you’ve got no issue with me, but I know what taking me out will do for you, in that mission to show Jonny, to show Osh, just what you’re capable of with or without them! I’ve been in that very situation in my own life... And I’m sorry to say, Curtis, the only way I could help you with that would be to lay down and let you progress to the next round of the International Title tournament and that just isn’t on the agenda I’m afraid...
I tell you something though, Cee-Cee... Oh I like that! From this point on, I think I’ll call you Cee-Cee! Anyway I digress, you really need to refrain from all this comparisons and balance between yourself and Osh, yourself and Jonny because quite frankly all it tends to be doing is looking like you’re getting shots in that place due to your heritage... Now I definitely don’t that as being the case, it’s pretty clear you’ve taken your own path and are foraging for your own outcome... But stop worrying about what Vaughn wants! Stop worrying about what JFC wants! Continue to be you Cee-Cee! The consciousness and ego will find their own ways without one another, trust me.
I like you, Cee-Cee, I really do... You don’t strike me as the same kind of personality that I see, waltzing up and down the arena corridors, in their locker room areas, even out and about in the streets. You seem bright eyed and bushy tailed on the exterior but I can tell the interior is very different and that, my friend, is what I’m here to assist with... On Mayhem I plan to cure you of all these green gilled ills, these negative vibes that surround you even if you’re not aware of it... Although I will say I’m slightly disappointed in your approach to me, Cee-Cee as I thought I was special, but you seem to have the habit of telling us all the same thing. Oh, it’s nothing personal, oh you’re just the next name in front of me... So what is it, hoss? Are you the true deceiver the Tablets of Thoth warn about? Are you shrouded in duplicity whilst I tangle with duality?! I’m not like any of your other opponents... You need to know this”
***Tyler continues crushing up the ash inside the mortar, as he breathes in deep and takes a serious glance our way, before once more closing his eyes*** Tyler: ”I’m not going to come off here as ungrateful Curtis, as I did hear your compliments and I return them... You’re definitely going to be no slouch, no cake walk. You’ve been trained by two of the toughest to ever grace IIW if not the Wrestling world and that will be playing on my mind constantly when we hook up on Mayhem, but one thing you need to comprehend hoss, is that I’m coming in with a lot more than training from a world class superstar. My journey is almost halfway complete and I intend to finish it, you will be part of that journey and you’ll come to appreciate your place in the story. Enjoy the time you’ve got, while you can, Curtis...”
***Tyler finishes crushing the ash inside the pestle and smiles as he once again closes his eyes, feeling the sun on his face. We see what looks like, but surely can’t be, his feet slowly rising off of the rooftop and whilst Tyler looks to be ascending, we fade - to - black!***
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Curtis
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Post by Curtis on Mar 27, 2021 14:13:07 GMT
The scene opens to a boiling pot on a stove. Curtis opens a can and pours carrots into the pan.
Curtis - I wanted to share a meal with you Ty. I saw you sitting in your dining room eating what appeared to be a delicious plate of fish and chips. I love me a good plate of fish and chips and we wrestle in the best place to get them so when in Rome right. I found it nice that in this world of madness and ridiculousness you found a peaceful moment to relax and enjoy a nice meal so I wanted to join you in that.
Curtis stirs the carrots on the stove top. He opens the over and pulls out a nice prok tenderloin.
Curtis - I wanted to invite you to join me in enjoying one of my favorite meals. Pork loin, mashed potatoes and carrots. I saw you went with the peas but I just can't bring my self to eat those. I'm just not a fan of peas. But hey in Dragon ball Z peas and carrots is a phrase used to summon the mighty dragon, we got that going for us at least so that's cool.
Curtis takes the carrot pot drains it and puts them on his plate. He cutes the pork and puts some on his plate as well with the mashed potatoes.
Curtis - Ty I didn't know you where in a mental hospital man. I hope you're OK now. I know we are supposed to be "enemies" and all but I have no reason to dislike you as a person and only want to see the best for you. Unless that means beating me cause that won't happen. Hey after the match if you ever want to go grab a few Dr Peppers and talk I am all ears. I'm a good listener man.
Curtis picks up his plate and brings it to the table. He pours a glass of whole milk and cuts a nice peice of white bread.
Curtis - I didn't even realize this was your first Monday night Mayham. Thats huge man I'm glad I get to be the one the face in it. You will never forget me now and that's awesome. Wow you have made to the big time. It feels good doesn't it. It's unfortunate your first time on Mayhem will be against me meaning you don't stand a chance of winning but hey you're here and that's something isn't it. Good for you Ty I'm pound of you.
Curtis takes a huge bite of pork and mashed potatoes then washes it down with a nice big sip of milk.
Curtis - It's funny you seem to be struggling with what to call me. My name has been quite an issue for a whole. I untimely decided to just for the whole 1 name thing. If its good enough for Prince, Shaq, Cher and Oprah than it's absolutely good enough for me. I knew I didn't want to be a Vaughan or a C for very obvious reasons. They really just aren't good people. Very back stabby and slimy and I didn't want to be associated with that mess. I decided the best way to do this was to drop the sur name and blaze my own trail. So from now on you can just call me Curtis. Although Ce-Ce isn't a bad nickname. I was unaware we where on that friendship level but I like it.
Curtis eats a few carrots and cuts more pork.
Curtis - You think I have an inferiority complex Ty. I guess that's just what being nice makes people think of you. I take Umbridge with that Ty. See I can also use big words bet you didn't expect that. No I don't think I'm in any way inferior. It's actually the complete opposite. I know just how good I am in in ring. I am incredible in reality but i don't feel the need to scream that from the rooftops. I don't see a need to always scream, yell and carry on about how good I am all the time. I am a man of action not words. I don't need other people to validate what I can do. I know what I can do in that ring and I will prove that to you once and for all next Monday night. You can absolutely think I have some weird complex that's your opinion and your entitled to it but it's wrong. I'm here to step out of the shadows and prove that I'm better than everyone on this roster. I'm am well on my way to doing that and you won't derail me.
Curtis takes another sip of milk and one more bite of pork. Then wipes his mouth with a napkin.
Curtis - I agree I need to chill with comparing myself to Jonny and Osh a bit. It's hard becasue I am very much the man I am today because of them. Or in spite of them it's the classic daddy issue scenario. I guess we should all just be glad I am a wrestler and not a stripper right. I have the blood of one of the greatest in ring performers wrestling has ever seen. I was also raised by a man who has one of the greatest minds in pro wrestling history. It's a real rock and a hard place situation you see. Yes I don't want to be them in any way I actually want to be the complete opposite. But here in lies the problem Ty I need to be like them just a little bit because i know how good they are. It's a catch 22 if you ask me. It's not at all like I care what they think because I feel like I don't. I am my own person regardless of how they feel. They say I don't need their approval and I deeply agree. It's almost like I have a split personality. That's why I'm seen as the weak link here.
Curtis gets up and clears his dish and puts it into the sink. He walks out to his back deck and sits at next to a fire pit.
Curtis - Everyone assumes that because i am so nice a "face" that means I can't mix it up and do what needs to be done in the ring. That's the common misconception about me. Sure like I stated before I don't need to tell everyone how good i am. In most cases I down play that ability becasue I'm just a nice guy. Yeah sure I'm nice guy who will help an old lady cross the street, hold the door for you, and be a shoulder to cry on when needed. That's not it though it's far more than that. Everyone has 3 sides to them Ty. The one you show the world, the one you show your loved ones and the one you show yourself. Sure on the outside I'm the nicest human being you will ever meet but take that at face value.
Curtis leans in and lights the fire pit.
Curtis - I will do what needs to be done to get where I need to be Ty. This match was added into the title tournament for international title. I want that title man I want it bad. You went from being a throw away Mayhem match to a stepping stone to a title. There is no way in hell that I am going to let you move on in the tournament. I'm sorry Ty I really am you seem like a nice guy and all but I will be the one moving on and getting one step closer to the title. I have a game plan Ty and it's very through if I must say so my self. The first stage of my plan is beating you next week and getting one match closer to the title. I need that title to prove to myself that I on my way to being the best wrestling to ever walk this planet. Plus the gold would look pretty awesome on my shoulder.
Curtis leans back and puts his feet up on the edge of the fire pit.
Curits - Not cool Ty you mentioned just laying down and letting me advance. I know we don't know eachother but in a weird sense we do know eachother. You know I would never accept you just laying down and letting me move on. That would be a bigger slap in the face than you beating me. I'm in IIW to fight the best of the best because clearly the IIW is worlds ahead of every other fed around. This is where I make a name for myself, this where I carve my own path. I'm incredibly happy that was a fleeting thought and you said you couldn't just lay down for me because I never would have accepted that.
Curtis leans down and opens a little cooler and grabs out Graham crackers, chocolate and some marshmallows.
Curtis - You went a tad off the rails with all that aura talk Ty. I don't know anything about any of that. Judging by how confidently you spoke on it I guess maybe you make a point but who the hell knows. I speak confidently on many subjects that I don't know much about and people seem to belive things said confidence. So maybe you use all those big words and stuff to make it seem like you know what you're talking about. Do you actually know what you're talking about or are you inflating your intelligence falsely. It's a great conundrum I must say. One I'm not really going to unpack right now because that's a pandoras box for sure. You said I got alot of white in my aura hmmmmm.
Curits leans to his left and checks out his reflection in the sliding door window.
Curtis - Where did you come up with that one? Again I don't know much about any aura stuff. Sure I'm a bit fatigued, but not from carrying burdens. It's from staying up too late watching old sitcoms. Look man I'm not fatigued or run down or whatever you called it. I don't see steping out of my fathers shadow and becoming my own man a burden I see it as a challenge and I live for it. I used to absolutely but I have moved on. No it doesn't worry me that things are crawling on my shoulders at all I see it as another challenge. I can carry the weight of the world and still move forward. I don't dwell on things Ty. I won't let things hold me down becssue I can't. If I want to be the best I need to grit my teeth dig my heels in and push any negative thoughts out. I'm sure everyone has black in there aura sometimes I know you said you have a bit. I'm sure it's something we all have to deal with. Dealing with it makes us who we are. I Googled auras pretty quick though Ty it seems you can change your aura so I did. No more black just all yellow now becasue that means Ease. Ease like my path to the international title.
Curtis puts a marshmallow on a stick and holds it over the fire.
Curtis - Look man I appreciate you returning the complements I really do. Again I have no reason to dislike you and I don't you seem alright. We need talk about this journey you're on though. Sorry to be the one to break the news man but it's over. Yeah the journey is no more I'm a road block on that journey. Like I said I do like you but that doesn't mean I'm going to take it easy on you at all. I will be walking to that ring and giving it my all. You will be getting the best version of Curtis I can give. I also expect you to do the same. I don't expect it to be easy to beat you Ty but deep down I know I can. I have been training for a match like this for years. I'm firing on all cylinders and ready to leave it all in the ring.
Curtis takes the marshmallow out of the fire and smashes it between 2 gramcrackers and some chocolate.
Curtis - I'm excited for this match. I'm looking forward to testing myself in the ring with you. I know it won't be easy but I know I can win. I am going to win the whole damn tournament and you are the first step in that. Winning the title is my journey Ty. I'm not Ryan Maccann there is no so called ego death in my future. Also I'm not a powerful God of magic. I love that you compared me to Toth he is a God after all but I'm not a demon in sheep's clothing. I'm not doing anything deceptive at all. What you see with me is what you get. I'm not an overrly deep person Ty I am what I am. Also I'm not Popeye even though that's his saying. I joke about having a split personality but I know I don't. There is no duplicity at all here Ty. I'm Curtis nothing more nothing less.
Curtis takes a huge bite out of his smore.
Curtis - The duality of man is a very real and weird thing I feel. I do agree we all have 3 sides not just the 2 i stated it earlier but I don't feel that defines us. We use all 3 of those sides to form one person and one way of being. I know exactly what I am and who I want to be. I want to be the best Ty that's it. In order for peace you must prepare for war. I do always prepare for war so I'm ready for anything thrown at me in the ring but I'm always at peace. So maybe the duality of man does actually mean something i don't really know. I will let you handle all that Ty. I will let that all consume you. Just don't let it weigh you down we got a match coming up. What I do know is this man is going to advance to the next round of the tournament. Magical Egyptian God with 2 very backstabbing sides or whatever you think of me is ready. I'm done talking now i have said it all Ty and the time for action is apon us. Remember Ty I'm a nice guy but what's the first thing they always say about people after they snap and kill people. "Oh they were such a nice person." Wait maybe this what you where talking about. Am I Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde?
Curtis laughs and shakes his head.
Curtis - Nah I'm just me ha ha. Again it's nothing personal and you are a name across from mine on a booking sheet. You don't need to read into that it's all true. No duality or Duplicitous behavior here from me Ty. I know it won't be easy but you will fall at the hands of me at Mayhem. I wish for you that you could have hand a better showing on your first Mayhem but I just can't let that happen. You can finish making a name for yourself on the next Mayhem because I got a star making night planned when we meet in that ring. It's my coming out party as the new up and coming next big thing. I will see you in the ring Ty.
Curtis loads another marshmallow on to his stick and holds it over the fire as the scene fades to black.
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Post by Tyler Debonair on Mar 29, 2021 11:01:39 GMT
Conjunction.
***Too much time has passed for humanity to comprehend the situation that is happening all around them. However as we’ve already ascertained time is only an illusion, in reality it is a simultaneous constant which means that everything that will happen, or could happen, has. It means that right now despite the fact it’s a week before Tyler Debonair meets Curtis in the middle of the ring, the script has already played out and somewhere in the universe, Tyler is either celebrating moving on to the next round of the International Title tournament, or drowning his sorrows in a bottle of Bud.
But we unfortunately won’t find out until next weekend, as we do abide by the laws of physics and time, so we’ll have to stick to the fixed point of now and find ourselves once again in the guest room inside Tyler Debonair‘s home. The table that was there earlier in the week is still present, but this time it has two glass jars on either side, one of them has a tube poking out and appears to have Potassium Nitrate bubbling away whilst the other jar contains Sulphuric Acid... Tyler is standing there watching both jars doing their thing. He walks away from the table, keeping an eye on the apparatus as he does he picks up a photograph from the table and places it on the shelf beside him, we catch a glimpse of what appears to be a young boy, presumably Tyler, with Fred Debonair who seems to be holding one of the many world titles he’d won in his career*** Tyler: ”One two, Tyler’s coming for you... Three four, Cee-Cee’s not so sure... Five six, he’s beginning to feel sick... Seven eight, but it’s too late... Nine ten, we’re nearing the end. That’s right, as we grow ever closer to the next edition of Monday night Mayhem and the International title tournament where only one man can come out on top, another man stands in my way and that man is of course Curtis...
I’ve said it before and I’ll do so again, I know very well this isn’t going to be a walk in the park and I’m very well aware of everything that Cee-Cee stands for and everything he will be bringing to the table, but what you’ve got to understand is that Tyler Debonair also has a lot more to offer... You see I’m like a chameleon, I blend in with my surroundings. Firstly look at Ryan McCann, the guy tried to accuse me of not being able to wrestle “pure” and I took him to task on it... But you know what I find funny, Ryan McCann couldn’t just hold his hands up and let it go, this guy called me a “reprobate”, I mean... what?
Haha! I’ve got to laugh at that Ryan because you take a look at what I “stand for”, then look at you and your shot is that I’M the reprobate? I got one over on you? It was a fluke? I mean buddy we can do this all over again whenever you want. My door is always open hoss... But I digress, right now you’re not significant to my journey only the one who calls himself Curtis matters at this stage!”
***Tyler’s gaze shoots back toward the table with the equipment on it, but specifically to a large beaker which is situated in the center of the table with two small rubber hoses coming out of it, that are originating from the glasses carrying the Potassium Nitrate and the Sulphuric Acid. As he lifts this beaker slowly and swirls its contents around, we see that it’s formulating a blueish concoction known as Aqua-Fortis. He continues to speak*** Tyler: ”Maybe I made a mistake with you, Cee-Cee and one thing I don’t get about you is how you seem to want to make everything right and defend both family names you carry despite everything you’ve been through. I genuinely believed perhaps you could care less what happened to Osh, what happened to Jonny, but it appears to me now, that you really want the respect from both sides, you want that recognition and that love... And do you know what we call that, Cee-Cee? Indoctrination!
You have been conditioned to worry not only what is being thought of you, but also to take such extreme measures to try and swerve those thoughts and behaviours in your favour, despite what you have gone around telling everybody... It’s okay to want to be liked, but man you have to realise not everybody is going to like you and sometimes it’s okay to not be liked! You asked, rhetorically for you I would assume, who wanted this more and you answered that the person who wanted it more was you... I can assure you, Cee-Cee, that was most definitely the wrong answer!
You see it doesn’t matter that your father, Osh that is, runs the organisation! Why do you care? Why does it matter that you need to prove to people that he isn’t going to give you an easy ride just because you’re his “son”? I mean I absolutely agree that the last thing he’d want to do, knowing you came from Jonny C’s seed and not his, would be to give you an easy path?! So why is it a reference point? Personally I don’t think it should even be a footnote in this entire debacle!”
***Tyler places the beaker of Aqua-Fortis back on the table and walks toward a window in the room, drawing back the curtains to allow sunlight to scream through. He opens the window from above so it slides down, feeling the cool breeze as he does so. He turns back toward the table and picks up the beaker once again, turning it toward the air and sunlight*** Tyler: ”You really do seem to have an abundance of burden weighing you down, Cee-Cee and for that I’m sorry because I can relate and empathise... I’m only sorry that you’re going to have to deal with the fact, that having your dreams shattered, your goals diminished and your progress shunted, is the new normal for you... You say that you don’t have the chains I’ve spoken about with Ryan and perhaps you don’t, Cee-Cee, but you definitely have a different type that binds you... One you just can’t seem to let go of, hoss.
You are what we like to call “a people pleaser”, Curtis. Yes, I’ve called you by your given name because I need you to hear this as opposed to thinking I’m just trying to get your back up, this is a very serious comment I’m making. You talk, talk, talk and you attempt very adamantly to get your point across about how much you need to beat me and how much it means to you, how much you won’t allow me to take this match away from you but why?! For what?? Not because YOU want to win, or beat me... But because you want to prove to others that you can!
That’s a dangerous step toward becoming like those who’re in bonds of servitude, Curtis, those of whom I’ve spoken on previous occasions... You’re in the biggest chains of them all my Rapunzel-esque friend because you believe yourself to be free! You actually believe that it is you, who’s calling the shots, you making the choices of where you go from here, what happens next and why it happens but the truth is Curtis, you’re in control of absolutely none of it... Zero, zilch, nada, nil.
***Tyler takes the glass slowly away from the sunlight and cool breeze and turns back toward the table on which it was previously sat. He leaves the two tumblers behind as he walks out of the guest room, leaving the scene to slowly dissolve into darkness...
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...We find ourselves when the scene reopens, inside the Manchester Arndale. Tyler is standing outside “Barburrito” dressed in a pair of denim jeans, black sneakers and a black hoodie with the words “Seven Stages” scrawled across it. Standing next to him is someone we’ve yet to meet, Tyler’s girlfriend Stephanie who flew out to England to be with him a few days ago. She’s wearing a pair of white sneakers and a black solid short sleeve buttoned Jumpsuit and both are eating Superfood Burritos, Tyler swallows a mouthful as they begin to walk through the shopping center*** Tyler: ”I really didn’t think you were gonna come out here Steph, thank you.”
Stephanie: ”What are you on about, Tyler? Why would I not come out here to be with you? I stayed with you all those years you decided to lock yourself away didn’t I?”
Tyler: ”I guess so”
Stephanie: ”And what about everything you’ve been wanting to achieve and overcome since? I’ve stuck by you then, too right?”
Tyler: ”Of course you have babe, I’m just...”
Stephanie: ”And your dad, that whole situation you guys have got going?!”
***Stephanie let’s a wide grin spread across her lips as Tyler laughs and shakes his head, she leans in and they share a kiss before he rolls his eyes at her*** Tyler: ”Ok, ok I take your point! You know what I’m about though, I just don’t feel like I deserve to have the support right now...”
Stephanie: ”Maybe you do, maybe you don’t... At least for other people, for me? My support is unconditional sweetie so the context is irrelevant.”
***Stephanie takes another bite of her burrito as the couple find a bench and sit on it. Stephanie tugs lightly at Tyler’s hoodie and raises her eyebrow*** Stephanie: ”And what about this? Where are you now, babe?”
Tyler: ”We’ve gone through Calcination, Dissolution and Seperation... I’m currently working through Conjunction. We’ll get the...”
***Tyler is suddenly cut off by a couple of teenagers approaching him wearing tracksuits and baseball caps. They look him up and down, one speaks in a strong British accent*** Teen: ”Alright mate? How’s it going? You’re that Tyler Debonair innit?”
Tyler: ”Erm, hey... Yeah that’s right. How can I help you??”
Teen: ”There’s a bloke over there right, round corner... Says he reckons you won’t go face him.”
Tyler: ”He’s probably right to be honest man...”
Teen: ”But he said, if I told you that you were a limp dick you’d change your mind...”
***Tyler is about to take another bite of his burrito before the kid says this, he almost chokes on what he does bite, before jumping up and heading in the direction he’s told the man is waiting. He storms around the corner and sees someone sitting on another chair who slowly turns and smirks at Tyler and Stephanie as they approach. Stephanie’s jaw drops and she busts out laughing as Tyler throws his arms up in the air*** Tyler: ”You?! Really?! Did he send you?”
***The young Debonair’s namesake and the man he was named after, his Godfather Tyler Hawk, stands up and winks at him as he walks toward him*** Hawk: ”Well hello to you too, young padawan! Can’t a man just visit his Godson? No, he didn’t se, okay yes he sent me... But I still wanted to come and see you man! How have you been?!”
***Tyler’s lips begin to curl into a smirk, then a genuine smile and finally a laugh as he and Tyler Hawk share a huge hug, Stephanie looking on with a smile as the scene slowly disintegrates...
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...It’s dark when we next align ourselves with Tyler Debonair and we find that we are once more on his apartment rooftop. He is sat, as usual, in the lotus position on the paved floor, many flowers and plants around him, eyes closed as the stars and full moon shine and twinkle in the sky above him... Something bright and shimmering, possibly space debris or part of the Space-X Falcon 9 glides across the darkness bringing several fireballs above Tyler’s head, but he barely notices*** Tyler: ”Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight... Cee-Cee may wish that we do not fight, when Mayhem comes that fateful night. Unfortunately that’s not how it works, my friend. You see you like to give off this air of... Well, not quite arrogance but, misplaced bravery I guess we can call it? Where you play this card that leads others to believe your chest is made of solid osmium and nothing can pierce through, but in reality it’s nothing more than tungsten! A faux metal that is technically the strongest but based on impact is actually fraudulent and shatters on even the shallowest form of impression!
You know something, Cee-Cee... I can’t quite put my finger on you or what you stand for, hoss... Here I am looking at your lips moving, your jaw moving up and down and that friendly smile on your face and although I have no reason not to trust you, I’m still trying to work out whether you’re actually a nice guy, or just a really sketchy individual! You come across as someone mocking the guy he’s standing opposite, even if he doesn’t mean to... And in a way you come across like an undercover fed, a really bad one!
This is what I’m talking about when I say you’re a people pleaser... Oh love that dinner you’re making sir, oh I didn’t know you had such a troubled upbringing Mr. Tyler! Oh please, let me buy you a Dr. Pepper! Dude... WHY? Like seriously, I get perhaps you’re just nice but no, there’s no reason for it! Sure we don’t have to be unpleasant to one another but your attempts at trying to be overly nice just make you look downright creepy! Remember Cee-Cee, I’m supposed to be the weird one here...”
***Tyler thinks about something for a moment, looking up now at the night sky, before standing to his feet and taking in the Mancunian skyline around him. He chuckles to himself, wagging a finger in thought*** Tyler: ”You know I’ll give you credit on your humour, Curtis... You definitely know how to produce a laugh from your audience. I mean you’ll be saying all these serious things, then suddenly you’ll make a comment like how I’ve got no chance of beating you at Mayhem, or you will stop me progressing in the tournament. It’s cute I’ll give you that! And... You’ve completely proven my point on the inferiority complex by the way, my friend. It only took one comment from me, someone you’ve never known until now, for you to get defensive and raise your heckles like a smacked dog! I have one of those defence mechanisms too, but mine is more like the spitting Cobra, you’ve just not got me to that point yet, be thankful...
And there the truth will out and the truth will set you free, Cee-Cee. I was waiting for it and you didn’t disappoint although it took you a long time to come to terms with it and finally make the admission. You’ve finally clarified you do indeed, like almost every man, woman and child on this planet; have a split personality! And that’s all I’ve been trying to do right now is unmask you. I will help you, the same way I helped Ryan McCann at KKND! I will cleanse you the same way I’ve done many times over, prior to stepping into the halls of IIW and like I will do when the walls to this place have long fallen.
You don’t have to worry, buddy, help is at hand. Tyler Debonair’s not going to allow anything to calcify you anymore... You may think that this is some kind of battle between us, but honestly it’s just a simple case of you, being sent to me, for purification and to be sent on your way to live out a total reset... And I think you may need that reset, Curtis, because I don’t think your hard wiring is set properly my friend. You keep telling me the same thing over and over again, about how you’ve got to win against me to prove this point and you’re going to prove that point and at this stage the only thing I’m trying to work out, is who you’re trying to convince? Is it me, or is it yourself?!
***Tyler walks toward the edge of the roof and leans down against the wall, picking up a small bottle of Dr. Pepper. He turns the lid, opening it and taking a huge swallow before tightening the lid back up, placing it on the floor. In the distance, the rumble of thunder is clear as is the forked lightening that can be seen in the background. Tyler leans against the wall looking out at the sky, he closes his eyes and takes a deep breath in*** Tyler: ”Man, smell that rain coming... I love that smell, can never get enough of it. I also love when you’re laying in bed watching a movie or something and it slams against your window, no idea what Tina Turner was on about in all honesty! But anyway... I’m beginning to feel slightly bad for you, Cee-Cee, because you’re coming across as somewhat fearful. When you mentioned me telling you about your auras, your non understanding of the subject was clear, but so was the fear of what you didn’t understand too.
You asked me if I actually knew what I was talking about or if it was basically all a big confidence trick, well I can assure you despite knowing some of the best long games in the book, I definitely know what I’m talking about in this instance and it’s not a con. You can lie to yourself all you want, Cee-Cee, but the only person you’re fooling is yourself! You say you’re not burdened, you say you’re not fatigued but those auras around you don’t lie, hoss, not even a little bit. I notice you attempted to change your aura heh... It almost worked, buddy, but erm... Not all the way I’m afraid.
I’ll tell you though, Cee-Cee, I’m loving the confidence, truly I am. I’m loving that fire that’s burning inside you right now... I am truthfully overwhelmed with delight watching you talking as if there’s no other outcome on Mayhem other than you walking out the winner. It so pleases me to see you so happy... Because at first you know; I thought we were similar, I thought we could be cordial and friendly. But the more I think about what you’ve been saying to me the more I’m noticing a bit of a passive-aggressive attitude, Curtis... Something else I intend to fix.”
***As the rain begins to fall now, the thunder and lightening have gotten closer. Tyler bows his head and when he raises it again, lightening strikes and we see that he is now wearing black, white and purple face paint. A huge grin crosses his face with it*** Tyler: ”You say you joke about the split personality but we both know that isn’t true, either that or you’re in denial... Haven’t you figured it out yet? I see the auras around you and I see the rest of it. There’s a very good reason I’ve been addressing you both Curtis, Cee-Cee. C’mon, figure it out, it isn’t difficult but I’ll give you time... Are you getting it yet? I’ve been able to see more than you could comprehend for a very, very long time and whilst you sit there; scared of the truth so trying to play it off as a joke, applying humour to trauma... I’m here to help you find your way out of it.
You can misinterpret duality and duplicity all you like, you can create falsehoods and false flag arguments to suit your agenda as much as will please you and your narrative but the truth is there for everybody to see, Curtis. You, are in a very dark place and the only person who can save you right now is me. So allow me to do that, at Mayhem let me pull you from that purgatory you’re living in and free you from your mind prison! When you go to bed tonight and every night until we meet in the ring, Curtis, I want you to think about this. Heaven and hell don’t exist, they’re human constructs, the same goes for angels and demons... The truth is so much darker, so much deeper, so much worse. Once April 5th passes you by, there will be no going back so make peace with whatever you need to now, make amends and get back whatever it is you feel you may have lost because if you don’t that thing will be your very soul, Curtis... Enjoy yourself while you can... Until Mayhem.”
***The rain continues to pour and the thunder and lightening continues to flash and rumble as Tyler backs away slowly and toward the rooftop door, slowly leading back to the apartments. He turns away without looking back as the scene begins to fade - to - black!***
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