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| Now it’s time to buckle down and get serious. It’s time to give a little of what everyone wants: promos. Everyone is just dying to see this encounter being Seifer and Christian spill onto the airwaves prior to their match on Shockwave. This being of course is because the two of them have built quite a respectable feud. Yet even in that respect, they’ve also gone out of their way to play some small time mind games. From beat downs on the weeks leading up to a match to stealing the title of the champion. Yet all of that, was in the past. That’s something you have to realize and realize it soon. Despite what the media or even what other superstars are running around claiming, even one Christian Michaels himself, Seifer seems to be the only man who isn’t. Seifer seems to be the only guy out of this entire tournament, more so out of who is left to maintain his full focus. Despite all that is going on, he’s kept his focus. Doesn’t mean he has spent every waking hour preparing for this match for doing that burns you out and doesn’t allow room for the mind to breathe and come up with fresh ideas. Don’t you worry, he’s done his fair share of Finals watching, best believe that. Wink wink. But he has said it before and he will say it again, he doesn’t care about any other matches beside the one he’s about to encounter. That is where his focus lies and it’s such a strong focal point that he isn’t going to give others the time of day because as of right now, they are not important. Sure knowing Seifer he would have had plenty to say on the Rancid/Hunter match, yet he didn’t because he was intent on getting past his third round match. No matter whom the opponent has been, he’s giving them the proper respect of complete focus. Seifer’s not worried with a brewing war within�?PWT, against PWT, whatever, he’s not worried about who his opponent socializes with nor does he give a damn. In the back of his mind he has a small tab on it just incase, because that’s what a good competitors do, but it’s not something he’s bothered by. All that matters right now is his Semi-Final match of the King of PWT tournament. Facing off against Christian for the fourth time, this time in a Hell in a Cell. As was said earlier, despite the media and people making this out to be a big deal, exposing it and all of that, Seifer isn’t. He doesn’t care about the past. To him, it’s an even series, if you want to call it a series. The reason being is that the past results will have no effect on this match whatsoever and this time the stakes are much higher, well at least in Seifer’s opinion. His opponent has gained as much knowledge from their past encounters as he as, so as we said, it’s even. It’s all about this match. No need to dwell or boast about the past because Seifer knows Christian is different than the last three meetings, much like CM knows Seifer has changed as well, or so we hope he does�?because if not it’s going to be a very long night for Mr. Michaels.
The lights are dimmed only slightly in the room so they aren’t so bright as the scene opens up to the inside of a hotel room. Nothing fancy at all just a regular hotel room with a couple of full beds, nightstands, table, TV, mini refrigerator, and a balcony with a sliding glass door which was closed and the shades shut. There is a great deal of honking, screaming, and celebrating going on outside. Seifer sits on one edge of the bed with four pillows behind him and one leg off to the side as the cameras focus in. He’s wearing a pair of jean shorts, white socks, and a brand spankin�?new 2006 NBA Champions Miami Heat white tee. His face wears a slight smile, mixed with focus yet calmness.
“Now the last time you saw me was at Shockwave this past weekend when I advanced in the King of PWT tournament. Well, that and my two second promo declaring simply that my match with Christian would take place in the confines of a Hell in a Cell. I’m sure there have been some questions as to why I haven’t put out a real promo yet seeing as this is such a big match but then again neither has my opponent. Now I can’t speak for Chris but I can say that my time has been spent wisely. Odds are, so has his. I’ve been training, training for what is to come this weekend. Brushing up on my skills, watching previous match tapes of CM while also reviewing whatever weaknesses I’ve shown in my past matches and even our past matches. Let’s just say that I’m sure the media, superstars and wrestling fans alike could wait a couple days for me to speak on my match. I’m sure we’ll go back and forth soon enough but all of that are just the pregame festivities. As great they are, if you’re not prepared for game time, you’re going to lose. So that obviously is my number one focus. Though I will say that training isn’t exactly the only thing I’ve been doing the past couple of days.�?/FONT> Seifer glances down at his t-shirt as the smile on his face grows. “Miami’s been my home for such a long time and I’ve been a fan of the Heat since day one back in �?8. So in our first trip to the Finals you better believe I’ve been living it up Seifer style. And hey, can you blame me? I’m in the greatest shape of my life and I’m feeling great. I enjoy my job and basically I’m having fun. So I figured while I’m feeding my competitive drive and most importantly while I’m focused on my next goal, which is to defeat CM and advance to the finals, I’m also going to soak up the moment. Though Chris when you see this and see me celebrating I hope you don’t make the careless mistake of thinking that I’m not ready for you. With the entire Finals thing going on it’s given me a great chance to just let loose and relax in between my training sessions. Enabling me the ability to completely lose whatever tension may have built because it is natural for humans to have a little tension, unless their a monk or something. But I’m not tense, I’m calm and baby I’m not only ready to celebrate with the city of Miami our first NBA Championship but I’m ready to take the fight to your front doorstep Saturday night.�?/FONT> Seifer brings his left leg back onto the bed as he adjusts his position slightly, making himself more comfortable. “That’s right, I’m coming right to your doorstep and I’m going to pound my way through. Don’t worry though, I don’t mean your home Tennessee; I have no intentions on messing with Rhya or little Gabby. I mean why should I bother when Rhya’s already been kidnapped and tied up at my house along with Gabby and when I get home I intend to do some ‘Jack Bauer�?like torture to them? Hey, it’s not like she doesn’t deserve it after she wasted my time with her mommy being the judge in that courtroom.�?/FONT> He pauses for effect of course. Then a look of bewilderment spreads across his face, as if he could feel Christian staring a hole right through time, seeing as he’ll see this after Seifer sends it in, right through his TV and coming out that camera to give Seifer that look that says ‘I’m going to rip your spine out and beat you over the head with it�? Well, maybe not that harsh�?ANYWAYS. “What?!�?/FONT> Seifer exclaims before breaking out into a laughter. “Ah man I got you going there didn’t I Chris? You know I’m only kidding, I wouldn’t torture little Gabby or even touch a hand on her. Though Rhya, well let’s just say that my buddy Jerome is showing her how they do it in tha hood, teaching her how to be some back into it, NA’MEAN?!�?/FONT> More laughter comes from Seifer, he was truly enjoying just kicking it and making jokes. “Kidding again. Don’t go killing me now since you’ve become this big and bad dude from Synergy! OH NOES!�?/FONT> His smile fades and his expression returns to a normal one. “Alright enough joking for the time being. When I said I’d be coming to take it to you right at your doorstep I meant the PWT. Yeah, you may be what fans and wrestlers alike consider to be one of the ‘bad guys�?in the business at the moment but no one is going to deny that you are the face of PWT. You’re one of the only ones who was here way back when that’s actively competing today and have been the face of PWT since it’s re-opening. If anyone is the marquee guy here, it’s you. I’ll give you your dues CM, you know it’s how I roll. So I know you bleed PWT through and through and I know that you would love nothing more than to walk away with the title King of PWT, much like I do. But I will say this, and before I say it just know that I’m not saying you aren’t concentrated or focused and most importantly don’t think I’m underestimating you or taking you lightly cause you know better than that. All I’m stating is what I’ve seen lately compared to what I’ve seen in the past. Now I may not have been in PWT since the beginning but ever since I stepped foot through those doors back in October or so, I’ve followed PWT, even when I wasn’t active I checked up on the place here and there. So there may be another but the last PWT tournament I remember you being in was around the time this place re-opened. It was the tournament to crown the first every Heavyweight Champion of the new era. You know what I remember seeing and hearing from you Chris? Every since PWT re-opened you kept saying that you were going to be champion, since the beginning and sure enough you fought your way through the tournament with that proclamation held up high and defeated Viper to capture the Heavyweight title. That was great because you came through and I bet haters of yours were just wishing you would have fallen so they could laugh at you for being wrong. Why did I bring that up?�?/FONT> Seifer smirks slightly. “Because I ask you this. Why don’t you have that same confidence now that you did then? Is it because you’re unsure this time around with the heavier competition level? Knowing that back then PWT wasn’t that big of a name seeing as it was just on it’s way back and now it’s become one of the biggest and deepest talented federations out there. Meaning that the people who entered want it that much more, they want the chance to call themselves King and you realized that there was a bigger chance of failure this time around so it’s wise not to boast from the beginning incase you do get knocked off. But hey, whatever the reason is, I don’t really care. I was just questioning for some food for thought. You can tell me it’s because you want to maintain your focus but we both know that’s a big bowl of BS seeing as last week you were too busy with another girl then focusing right away on your match with MJ. Like I said, all I’ve done is point out what I’ve seen, and what I’ve seen is simply that you aren’t oozing confidence that you were last year.�?/FONT> He pauses for a moment. “Then again, it’s not as if you don’t think you’re going to become King. You just don’t seem as confident but whether joking around or not, you, Gee, and I think even Sean all have claimed that. Note I said think because I’ll be honest I haven’t caught up with what Sean has said but I know how cocky he can be and that’s not a shot at him it’s merely because it doesn’t pertain to me. Gee’s only did because you and her happened to be having a conversation backstage and obviously it was in my interest to note what was said. So as I said, joking or not, it seems as if pretty much everyone has at one point or another claimed themselves to be the new King or that they’d win. You know what everyone before the Semi’s have in common? They’ve all been knocked out of the tournament. So you can go claiming that you’re going to be the King, while I will just continue doing my thing. I know what I think is going to happen and I obviously know what I want to happen, I just don’t feel the need to display it and brag and boast about it. Has nothing to do with lack of confidence either so don’t try that route. It’s simply the fact that I have my mind set on something, I put a goal out there that I fully intend on achieving, one�?step�?at a time. Others have looked ahead and saw themselves winning. I envisioned that in my mind’s eye before the tournament begun. But once it started it became all about beating my current opponent and moving on. Take it all in stride and don’t look to see where you’re going to run before you catch the ball or else you end up fumbling and going home.�?/FONT> “I don’t need to talk about it to keep my mind focused on what I’m fighting for, I know what I’m fighting for and I intend on going in there and making sure I walk away with the victory. You can say what you want Chris but to me this is the match that matters. We may have had some pretty big matches in the past with a lot on the line, but right now those don’t make a difference to me as it’s in the past. Though not only is it in the past but you’re not the same Christian now that I fought back then. Remember back when you were having the trial with Rhya? Remember when I stood up and defended you, giving a reason as to why you teamed up with your rivals and joined Synergy? How I said it was because you knew your career had gone flat, you knew that you were stuck in a tornado like system, going around and around yet never going up but being good enough that your career wasn’t declining. You needed something new, something fresh to step out of that zone, basically you needed something that would give you the spark, the extra edge to take the next step and move beyond the glass ceiling you had put above you, unintentionally of course. So you joined with Synergy and basically turned on the fans. It worked too, your career did go up and as I said before I know why you did it, it was something that you needed to do to change things up in your stale career. So I will say that this enabled you to unleash that other side people aren’t use to seeing, the side that you haven’t shown me, the side that I look very forward to seeing and that is why the past matches don’t matter because I wasn’t facing the same CM that I’m facing now. I’m facing a guy who I believe is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. I’m sure in the back of your mind you’re thinking about the record against me. All I have to say is good, think about that to push you but all it’s going to do is hurt you in the end. Because I’m not worried about it, we stand on even ground which means that I’m not self assuring myself a victory and won’t be going easy or slipping up at all. While you, well you may be thinking that your due and because your due for a win it’s just going to happen, ah ah, those type of thoughts will be what causes your downfall.�?/FONT> Seifer kicks his legs off the side of the bed and stretches his back for a moment before taking his seat again, this time his left leg is on the ground as his right is in an Indian style and he sits up against the pillows. “While I am admitting and recognizing that you have become a bit more ruthless and uncaring, I sometimes sit and wonder just how long that boost of your career really lasted. I’ve been watching you Christian because I consider you a friend of mine and I have seen the transformation and also what happened after. Yet while I know you’re in a different frame of mind than before and willing to go that extra mile and break those rules, cross that line in the sand, I question if you really can do that or if it’s just a big façade now. Not that you meant it to be that way and I’m not saying you’ve put another glass ceiling above you, but it just seems as if the spark, the hope and dreams of joining a faction like Synergy has faded out and left you with the badass CM but not enough to do whatever it takes. By that I don’t mean cheating all the time either, I mean when it comes to giving it all you’ve got and more. Sure you’ve done that before, time and time again actually, but can you really step into that higher zone with me Christian? I don’t just mean the actual match itself either; I also mean the frame of mind. I said you were in a different one and I think even better one when it comes to getting the job done, but can you go above and beyond what it will take? You know exactly who you’re facing and you know better than a lot what kind of things I bring to the proverbial table. So you should know that I will step into a different zone then you might expect for I always try to keep people guessing and expect the unexpected. For your sake I hope you can join me there and battle it out because if you can’t it’s going to prove that while your change of character direction was impactful at first, you’ve fallen back into the same old CM groove you were in before only this time people boo you instead. Which really, isn’t going to do much for you in the long run when facing an opponent like me.�?/FONT> “It’s no doubt that I respect you Christian, that need not even be said yet from the vibe I’ve gotten in the past around here, I figured I may as well clear that up from the beginning, you know. I wouldn’t want anyone to think that I’m the kind of person who would be so shallow as to lose respect over your change in attitude or however you choose to carry yourself. I know what you can bring whether you’re on your mark or off of it it’s still no easy task beating Christian Michaels. And I know you probably feel the same way but once again, I also know what my focus is since coming back to PWT and right now you’re an obstacle in my way. I’ve no doubt our match will be simply phenomenal but keep in mind one thing, I’m going in there to win. I have no intentions on messing around and taunting and giving a guy like you a chance to get back on track, once I get in my groove I’m going right in for the kill. And hey, how fitting it is that our match is in a Hell in a Cell.�?/FONT> A grin appears over Seifer’s face now as his eyes seemingly light up as Seifer moves to the chair pulled out from the table right next to the bed. “I’m sure people are wondering just why I choose a Hell in a Cell match for this contest. Well there are a couple reasons but I’m going to make you wait, guess if you want but I don’t think you’ll be able to hit it right on the head because one of my reasons isn’t exactly what most people would be thinking. It is what it is. Now while I would love to sit here and continue on I have some things to do and a celebration to continue attending to. Which by the way that’s why I’m here in this hotel when my home isn’t very far away because quite frankly I wanted to be in the heart of South Beach during the celebration that will last long into the wee hours of the morning. So might as well enjoy it while I can because business for me will carry on sooner than most would seeing as this is something I have no intentions on losing and I will be doing everything in my power to ensue that I don’t. So Christian, I’ll bid you adieu. I’m sure you’re conjuring something up as I speak and I look forward to see what you have to say. After all, it is the new you�?or is it? I’ll just have to wait and find out to see what you’ve got cooking.�?/FONT> The cameras cut off as Seifer gives a nod of the head, thanking the cameraman as they pack up their things and leave the room while Seifer puts on a pair of shoes and grabs his wallet and cell phone, walking over towards the curtain. “Now let’s have some fun.�?/FONT> He opens up the curtains and the sliding glass doors, closing them behind him as he steps out onto the balcony. Picking up his Heat hat he looks out across the masses of people still partying the night away celebrating with each other as the honking and celebrating becomes much, much louder. Seifer looks down and since he was only one flight up grabs onto the railing and jumps down, landing on his feet with the agility of a cat. He stands up and begins to make his way across the street that’s flooded with people and over to a his Vanquish S sitting across the street, Leon is leaning up against it. “About time.�?/FONT> “What? As much as I’d love to do nothing but celebrate I committed myself to winning this tournament and I gotta cut a promo eventually.�?/FONT> “I know, we’re late already though.�?/FONT> “Yea, yea. We’ll be there soon enough and party it up, bust some heads and all that good stuff. Let’s roll.�?/FONT> They get in the car and head off as the scene fades, leaving us to wonder what comes next. | |
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| You may be able to kill demons but this demon is one that will not die. This is the demon that will haunt you till the end of time if you allow it to. Just roll with the punches and you may end up victorious, but if you fight it, you will find yourself once again being haunted by the demon. Take it all in stride or fall you shall. False hopes unfortunately is what has been given to you, for rolling with the punches or putting up a fight, will both ultimately lead to the same outcome, that demon will continue to haunt you, it is inevitable.
The scene opens up on the road, not Ocean Drive where the throngs and throngs of people are but two blocks over on Washington. Seifer is cruising up the streets because though it still is crowded here, at least there aren’t as many people running around in the streets like the drunken celebratory idiots they are. Then again there’s nothing wrong with being a drunken idiot when your team just won their first NBA Championship. Seifer comes to a stop at the stop light as his smartphone lights up in front of him. He reaches over and grabs it, seeing what the message was and then smirks and puts it down.
“Looks like Christian too has put out a promo. I had a feeling he’d cut one eventually.�? “What do you think he’s been doing since he’s gone quiet on air?�? “Same as me no doubt. This match is just as important as it is to him as it is to me. Well actually I think it may be more important because he’s probably thinking about the fact that he’s never beaten me.�? “Good thing past matches aren’t something that’s on your train of thought.�? “I know. I’m not worried about the past matches; I’m worried about this one. Maybe that’s why I win because unlike others I’m not going to brag about a victory when it comes time to facing that opponent. Nonetheless, I’m sure he’s been studying my techniques from last time we squared off and most importantly I’m sure he’s been training to make sure he’s in as tip top shape he can get himself by Saturday.�? “As you have.�? Seifer steps on it as the light turns green and heads up the road, making a turn around the corner and heading towards the ramp leading out of south beach. “Pull over to the gas station on the corner, I need to make a phone call from a booth.�? Seifer nods his head and continues to push the Vanquish as it races up the small ramp and down it once again after a couple seconds as he pulls into the Chevron station on the corner. It’s fairly lit as Leon heads out of the car and walks over to the corner. Seifer picks up his smart phone and plays the video of CM’s promo that was sent to it. Some time passes and Leon still hadn’t returned, Seifer glanced over and saw he was still on the phone and shrugs, reaching into the back and pulling out his camcorder and sets it on the roof of the car and turns it on. He plugs it into his smartphone to enable a live feed sent straight to PWT HQ because he knew he may not get a chance to send it right away, hmmm. Seifer steps over to the sidewalk and sits down, the gas station was devoid of all life except for inside so Seifer knew he wouldn’t be bothered. “Well as you can see I haven’t quite made it to my destination yet but I figured I would take this time to make a few comments in regards to your promo Chris. First off I’m glad you accepted the match, I had a feeling you would seeing as we had talked about it shortly after our third encounter that it would be a good match to have for the next one. There’s still the question as to why exactly I chose a Hell in a Cell but that question will be answered in due time.�? A little smile plays on the corner of Seifer’s mouth. “Correct you are CM, I am here in Miami celebrating my teams victory. But I assure you the celebration is only a way to take my mind off of the match so I don’t over do it and burn myself out. Not enough to be a distraction I can assure you of that. Though contrary to popular belief, I’m not amused in the arrogant fashion of your promo. I don’t find it that amusing that you’re telling me you’re going to beat me that you’re going to pin my shoulders to the mat for the three. I simply shrugged and thought that it was your prerogative to say what you want to. If you think you’ll win then good for you, who am I to judge? Though that’s one thing you have failed to pick up is that I too am not the same person you’ve faced before. You proved that you didn’t pick up on it because you figured I’d be all arrogant and boast about my past wins saying that just because you’re saying you’re going to win, doesn’t mean you will since you said it last time. Perhaps you were thinking I’d say something along the lines of that? Well, I guess it’ll be back to the drawing board because as I stated in my first promo, far as I’m concerned it’s dead even.�? “Though I will cut you some slack because our promos went out around the same time and thus you didn’t get a chance to see what I had to say before commenting. But everything you did say, well it’s safe to say that I already figured it up. I mentioned that you were not the same Christian Michaels I’ve fought in the past. That this CM is infact very different. I know you’re going to go out there and not care what the fans think, so looks like if you thought I’d be a step behind you’re going to have to rethink what to do next because I always try and stay a step ahead. Far as all of that you mentioned about what it’s like going into a match like this when you don’t care about what the fans think? The things you’re willing to do�?all you’ve heard is stories Christians.�? Seifer stares at the ground for a moment. “All you’ve heard is stories.�? He looks up, that stone cold look in his eye as he continues to speak. “That’s all I’m going to say on that matter now because it relates to me telling you just why I chose the cell.�? His expression returns to what it was before. “I am glad you’re focused Christian, I am glad you’re prepared to throw caution to the wind and give me everything you have. Because I too have some plans of my own. I too will be looking to put you through the table, perhaps through the top of the cell as well. See unlike the most recent string of Hell in a Cell’s in that company up north ran by the dude whose grapefruits have shrunk to raisins, we will be going up top. Because I know that’s what you want, and that’s what I want as well. So whether it’s slamming your body into the steel until it breaks of Blood Spilling the gat damn door off, I will see you on the top of that cell.�? Seifer grins as out of the corner of his eye he notices Leon making his way over to him, “This match won’t be for the weak at heart and while you can make all the predictions you want to about beating me. Just remember that I have and I will go to any means to make sure I defeat you. It doesn’t matter what it takes. Just because you don’t care about what the fans think doesn’t mean you have the experience that I do when it comes to doing some of the most brutal and barbaric things a man can think of. Admire your trophy’s all you want but they won’t matter. You’ve no idea Christian Michaels. But come Saturday, you will find out.�? He stands up and heads to the car, shutting the camera off and removing the cord from the phone as he gets in the driver’s seat and Leon hops in the passenger side. “What took you so long?�? “Some bum was hogging up the phone. Though I took short work of that.�? “So everything is in order?�? “They’re ready when we are.�? “Good, good.�? Seifer reaches into the box and opens it, placing the camera inside as he presses a few buttons on his cell before turning it off and placing it and a wallet in there as well, he closes and seals the box and turns around. “Let’s do it.�? Seifer starts the engine up and takes off away from the gas station and back onto the main road. He turns a corner and heads on down the road at only around forty as he passes by the American Airlines Arena where people are still in the streets. He speeds on through and around the bend until he makes his way towards the expressway. Seifer veers to the left to where one of the bridges were. There were orange cones and a couple barricades saying the bridge was closed. He stops as he sees this and looks at the sign with a glint flashing in his eye. Leon looks at the sign and then back at Seifer. “No…�? Seifer grins. “Hell no!�? Seifer now upgrades to laughter. “It’s closed! We’ll just have to find another way.�? Seifer looks behind him and goes in reverse, heading back as far as he can. “Learn to live a little Leon.�? He then throws it into gear, stepping on it with a fast release of the clutch and takes off right towards the sign, shifting a little to the left to prevent contact with the barricade as he piles right over a couple of the orange cones, sending them flying into the air as Seifer begins to pick up speed now, heading up this side of the ramp and onto the bridge with not a car in sight as it’s closed. “Live a little?! Unlike you I can die!! SEIF!!�? He yells as Seifer has now passed 100mph and continues to climb in speed towards the part where the bridge was being fixed. 150mph now and still climbing. “WOULD YOU SLOW DOWN!! THE RAMP! THERE’S A RAMP UP AHEAD! STOP!!�? “SHUT UP AND LET ME DRIVE!�? “MIKE!! Uh, I mean SEIF!!�? Ahem, Bad Boys II moment. Seifer lets off a maniacal laughter as he floors it and his eyes get wide with a trance like state as he swerves in the direction of the ramp that was there for the large crack in the bridge for workers to cross. He’s about 180mph now as he hits the ramp which sends the car flying straight up into the air and over the side due to the angle he was heading at. The car is airborne for a few moment as he sails across the sky before coming down fast and CRASHING into the water as a big splash is heard sending the calm waters into a frenzy as the car begins to fill with water and sink with no movement coming from inside. The scene fades to black. | |
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| Water is rushing into the car at a lightning fast pace as everything inside is being shifted around and flooded. On the right Leon has managed to slip out of the window as his feet leave the car and go swimming away. Seifer’s on the other side leaning into the back taking his last breath of air before the entire car fills up with water as he grabs the plastic box he had sealed earlier. He grips it tightly and as the car continues to sink to the bottom he pushes himself out threw his own window. Once outside and still holding his breath he follows where Leon was swimming, surprisingly it was down yet off to the right away from the car. The two continue to swim with Seifer still holding onto that box and after a few seconds two black figures emerge heading straight towards them. One of them goes over to Leon and the other to Seifer, both of them are wearing scuba gear and hold out yellow canisters of air as Seif and Leo take it and begin breathing. They’re also handed masks as Seifer puts it on and lifts his head up, blowing out his nose before putting the mask on so there’s no water in it. Leon does the same as they now begin to follow the two divers further down and further away from the car. A few more minutes pass and there’s an opening up in the cloudy water. The two men pass through first and then Seifer and Leon pass through what appears to be an underground water filled cave. They continue to swim, turning the corners a couple times until they see a light up ahead and reach there as the water gets shallower and everyone emerges taking the tanks off and walking up to the beginnings of a tunnel. There’s a light shining on them hanging from above and the extension cord which runs all the way out of sight and following the tunnel. One of the man removes his mask and wears a beard and some kind of European accent. “For a moment there we thought you weren’t going to make it.�?/FONT> “Had to take care of a little business.�?/FONT> “Right this way.�?/FONT> Leon follows the two men and Seifer looks back at the water before looking down at the box and shrugs, following them down the tunnel. The tunnel extends quite a ways as Seifer whispers to Leon. “All these years, with all the connections I have and I didn’t know about this place. What gives?�?/FONT> Leon whispers back though still keeping his head forward as he just leans it backwards. “It’s like a secret organization, they like to keep things very well, secretive.�?/FONT> “I’ll say.�?/FONT> “Though I have a feeling you’ll be impressed.�?/FONT> “Hmm, I’m sure it’s great and all Leon but come on, I don’t need to be going on some secret traveling journey when I have quite the match coming up this weekend.�?/FONT> “I know, unfortunately it was bad timing but that couldn’t be helped. Besides I’m sure you’ll find plenty of times to cut a promo here and there and still make it out. After all, it’ll be good.�?/FONT> “I’m not worried about it not being good. There’s only so much regular training, even if I do increase and switch up the kinds of training I do, that a man can do. So I’m glad you talked me into doing something different, even if in the long run it doesn’t help me. If anything it’ll take my mind off of the match rather than thinking about it twenty four seven. With the Heat closing out I had nothing to focus on heading into the end of the week and my mind would have been focused just on the match with Christian.�?/FONT> “Which is good but when it’s all your mind is on it becomes a distraction.�?/FONT> “Exactly. And I’m not about to ease up on that distraction with parties and continued celebration. May as well test me some huh?�?/FONT> “Quiet back there, we’re almost here.�?/FONT> A couple more minutes pass on by and the noise level picks up as does the lighting. Finally we reach a portion of the tunnel that leads not into another one but into a larger section, this one is hollowed out and there appears to be a large number of people below. It’s like an underground party or something Seifer observes. Though the two ignore it and continue walking on the ledge until they reach another hole in the wall and step to the side as Leon steps in followed by Seifer. Inside there is a desk and a bald man with a full beard sitting behind it, he too spoke in a European accent. “Ah if it isn’t the Grand Master himself!�?/FONT> “That would be me.�?/FONT> “My name is Yani Kovachek.I hear from Leon you’re quite the talent. Wrestling and non wrestling.�?/FONT> “Some might say that.�?/FONT> “Oh I believe it’s far more than some. You appear to have quite the legacy, both in your line of work and well things you used to do or various hobbies.�?/FONT> “I get around and do what interests me.�?/FONT> “And let me guess, it’s not your fault you’re good?�?/FONT> “Well, it isn’t. But I’ve taken a sort of different route in my way of thinking at the moment. I figure what’s the point in being so arrogant when I know I’m going to win anyways? If anything it just gives opponents a chance to say the same old tired comment that I’m going to get a taste of that humble pie. Trust me, I get pie must tastier than the humble one so I’m tired of hearing it.�?/FONT> “I see. Well I know you’re a bit stressed for time but then again, that’s the point of it.�?The man motions around. “Do you know what they call this place?�?/FONT> Seifer glances outside. “Well looks to me like an underground party lair for criminals or other weird�?beings.�?He looks inside now. “And here looks like you’re about ready to join the taliban.�?/FONT> The man lets out a light laughter. “Ah I’m glad you have a sense of humor, even if it is a bit dry.�?/FONT> “You just haven’t met me.�?/FONT> “Well Mr. Seifer, we call this place�?The Rush.�?/FONT> “The Rush huh? Sounds like a video game.�?/FONT> “Far from. Though it does have aspects I suppose. All you have to do is acquire a certain something for me, can you do that?�?/FONT> “A certain something? I do hope you’re going to be more specific because I’m all down for an adventure to take my mind off things and further push other parts of my mind and even body but if it’s something stupid then you better well be paying for my wrecked car.�?/FONT> “Oh it’s nothing stupid. Though I will fill you in in just a little bit. For now, you have work to do.�?/FONT> “And I thought that was my work.�?/FONT> He points to the box Seifer was holding. “It appears as if your opponent has put out another promo and I know that this match means a great deal so over in the room to the right you may view it and cut one of your own. We even brought a tripod for you.�?/FONT> “How thoughtful.�?He says in a humorous mocking term. Seifer holds up his box and walks out, “Thanks, looks like I’ll see you boys in little bit.�?/FONT> “Take all the time you need, though after that get ready to be quick.�?/FONT> “I’m quicker than you can imagine.�?Seifer winks as he steps out and over to the next room. “We’ll see about that.�?/FONT> Seifer enters the next room and finds it very similar to the one he was just in. There’s a wooden desk in this one as well with a black rolling chair and a tripod set up in the corner. Seifer shrugs and puts the box on the desk, opening it up and taking out the video camera as he walks over and sets it up, but leaves it off. He flips open the smart phone and streams the latest promo put out by CM as he sits down in the chair and puts his feet on the desk.
A little time passes as Seifer has finished the video and walks back over to the camera, setting it all up and taking a couple moments to gather his thoughts before turning it on and walking back over to the chair.
“Greetings PWT and of course my opponent Christian. Now I’m sure you’re wondering just what I’m doing in a place like this. I’ll admit it wasn’t my first choice for a promo and actually wasn’t the place I had in mind to tell you why I decided to chose a Hell in a Cell for this match but alas I’m not going to be dragging that on any longer.�?/FONT> He adjusts his position behind the desk and leans on it, looking towards the camera. “It’s very simple why I chose it and no it isn’t because you fear it. After all, you only fear one man right? Tsk, tsk, one should never admit to fearing someone in that ring, especially when the only reason you fear him is because you allowed him to play you for a fool, that one man won’t even step into the ring with me�?but then again much like you didn’t come here to talk about whose team is better, I didn’t come here to rip on your ally. Though by the way you can rag that it’s taken Miami almost twenty years but Dallas has been around the league for about six or so years longer and uh, we kicked their asses four games straight.�?/FONT> Seifer grins, “But enough about that. Let me get onto it. I picked it simply because I felt this was the next step into our storied rivalry. Granted we didn’t do it the conditional way but from Loser Leaves to Singles to Ladder matches, you knew we’d eventually have to fight in the Hell in a Cell. Though that wasn’t just my reason for picking it, rather it was because I know you’ve changed. I mentioned it before so I’ll be brief this time but I know you don’t give a damn about the fans anymore and are willing to do anything and everything you have to just to beat me. I respect that and I knew it was coming so instead of leaving it as a regular singles match, I figured why don’t we just up the ante a little bit. Why not go balls to the walls and literally give us the opportunity to tear each other apart where everything is legal. After all, only one of us is going to be able to make it into the Finals so why not put the other one out of his misery and leave him lying in a pool of his own blood. Something else I said earlier was though you don’t care about the fans�?I haven’t seen you completely give in to your sadistic side. I haven’t seen you take in the steps of your mentor and show no mercy. So I’m giving you that chance Christian. I’m giving you the chance to come at me with everything you have. We could start this match off like one normally would, or you can show me just how far you’re willing to go. Just exactly what you’re willing to do to me to secure yourself a victory. I know you’re willing to bleed, I know you’re willing to make me bleed, but I want to see you bring out that sadistic side I know dwells inside of you, just waiting for the right opponent to take it out on. I want to see that side CM, I want you to unleash that side�?on me.�?/FONT> Seifer leans up now but is still looking forward towards the camera, his eyes a cold glare. “Why on me? Because I feel that I’m the perfect opponent for that. I may not be able to make your blood boil like some can or have done in the past, we have too much respect for that, but I have followed your career ever since I’ve met you for the most part and I’m sure you have mine as best you could. I think it’s safe to say that I’m a fitting opponent for you to unleash that side on because as you stated a couple times, I hold what very few hold over you and I know you want to rectify that. Besides, it’s sort of like an ultimatum of sorts. You unleash that killer side, the sadistic CM we all know is there, and I’ll do the same and fight you with my own killar mentality. Though if you don’t�?if you want to deny me the pleasure of drawing out that side of you Christian then I will be very disappointed�?after the match.�?/FONT> A pause for a moment. “Yes, after. Because if you don’t bring it out first and take it to me, then rest assured, I will. That’s the last reason why I choose a Hell in a Cell. I knew that this match wouldn’t be like the others, I knew I’d have to work even harder than I did the first three times, which is why I’ve pushed those victories out of my mind so they don’t distract me thinking I’m going to have it easy. I know you’re going to be giving me everything you have so I decided to take you into my realm. Take you where I like to play. Take you into my own comfort zone.�?/FONT> Seifer smirks and lets off a little maniacal laughter. “You’ve no idea the kind of things I’ve done to people inside this structure. Hell I even have a couple of innovative matches that stem from the Hell in a Cell base. This is where I can bring out the killer you really don’t want to see. Oh don’t worry though, I will be going medieval on your ass you can bank on that. But I’m not going to tell you about the people I’ve injured, put on the shelf indefinitely and all that other stuff because I know you’ll probably still blink and go about your business. And I would too because none of that matters, you won’t be amused by threats much like I won’t. So instead of telling you, I’ll just have to show you. It’s really up to you to decide how much punishment you wish to take before it’s all over.�?/FONT> Seifer sets his feet up on the desk now, moving his chair over to the left so they weren’t blocking the view of that handsome face. It was time to get down to what CM said. “The thing about your confidence level CM, had nothing to do with who your opponents were last year. You didn’t care, you came out and said you’d win, and win you did. This year you didn’t say that. Sure you say it’s because your first couple rounds were a breeze, then again it could also be because you saw you had to face me before you got to the finals. Nah, I’m not going to bring out that arrogance just yet, unless of course you figured you were going to face Sean another man you haven’t beaten. Who knows what it really is and I half expected you to come out and say you were confident that the crown was yours since the moment the tournament started. It was to be expected because it’s exactly the route I’ve taken. I didn’t come out here once since this tournament began and said it was going to be mine, but in my mind I knew that was the case. I guess it goes to show you I’m not as arrogant as people like to think I am. Sure I have a tendency to flaunt some ego, but everyone does. Me though, I’m confident. That’s what it is and proof is because I kept it to myself. Why do you think that while I quickly became one of, if not thee top draws to win the tournament I was able to play it off as if I was just some good mid carder? And no that’s not because I was afraid of the pressure, it was actually a tactical move on my part because if I seemed like the silent predator just stalking out my opponents and not really running my mouth, I wouldn’t get hassled as much from interviewers who want to go for the guys who will give them the trash talking of not just their opponents but others as well. That’s pretty much all it was, and it’s worked thus far, I’ve managed to not get bothered nearly as much as I have been in the past and thus I’ve been able to focus a lot more without having minor annoyances.�?/FONT> “But as I said, I understand where you came from with your lackluster first two rounds. Then again it’s not as if mine were anything special either�?actually up till now I really haven’t had to work my ass off to get here. Don’t get me wrong Matt and Jamal put up decent fights, but it’s not like I had to over exert myself by any means to get passed them. Few promos first time around, a couple the second, or third rather and that was it. Though the difference in our second round matches�?well at least my opponent had a good excuse in having to aid a friend in need, Rhya’s car broke down and she missed her plane? Oh give me a break Christian.�?/FONT> Seifer shakes his head, ya right. “I don’t believe that crap for one single solitary second. This is normally where I’d say ‘everyone knows�?but come to think about it, probably no one knows. But I do. That’s right Christian, I’m calling you on your little bluff. I don’t believe you and Rhya are even divorced. I mean, I was there backing your ass up in court and it was then I realized, ‘Why?�?I should have taken the hint that Cross and Jake did, though I know they did it just to fuck around. The hint being is that this entire divorce was just a conspiracy. I don’t mean to wreck your plans but I figured now’s as good a time as any. I mean seriously, unless you really are divorced and basically you want that and really don’t care about Rhya anymore or ever want to be with her again, then it’s a lie. I mean, first of all that court room was bogus. Her dad being her lawyer is fine but her mom being the judge? That would never go down. Not to mention the fact that after the ruling and the later divorce, you could have made an appeal and guess what, because it was her mother and she was prone to be biased towards her daughter, it would have worked out and another case would have been assigned. So don’t give us that crap she missed her flight CM, don’t even try it. It was all a ploy to pretend you two were divorced, that way she ‘hooks up�?with a guy you’ve been wanting to take out for a while. It’s such a perfect plan, I’ll give you that and he’s falling for it like a puppet, right into her arms. As far as Cassie goes…�?/FONT> Seifer pauses and thinks for a moment, it was like he was predicting the future or something! What a guy. “I have a feeling she was never really apart of the plan. More like a mere annoyance because she was already head over heels in love and all you wanted was to get back home. Everyone can see the way she looks at you and the only reason you’re playing along is because you have to. Because you don’t want to spoil the plan. But don’t worry, odds are MJ is a little too stubborn to take my words seriously and into any kind of consideration so your plan is safe. But I know that you want the crown that bad that your wife came up with an excuse of missing her flight so you two wouldn’t have to fight and you could advance. Because if you had fought, they’d be expecting you two to just tear into each other with the kind of passion that you can’t hold back without people knowing you did, and if you pulled an act, well that’d be the end of your plan right there, so naturally that was the next best option.�?/FONT> Seifer winks and smirks as he does so. “Well that was fun. I know I got a little bit carried away but hey, can’t blame a guy for catching something and going off on it. It’s a great plan CM, nicely done. But hey, I’m not here to talk about how you got into the Semi-Finals or rag on you for it because our roads at the end of the day lead similar trails and they both come together on Saturday night. Only one of us will continue walking the trail.�?/FONT> He removes his feet from the desk and leans forward again, or rather in his chair. “As far as the match against MJ, well as I said when I brought it up, I was just pointing out what I saw. Speculation on my part, you were hanging out with Cassie and not cutting promos for the match at first, it wasn’t meant to get at you by any means, but it was just another means of saying you weren’t oozing confidence. Don’t get me wrong I know you are as you’ve said, but just not letting it spill onto air. Though I can tell you’re letting it all come out more because unlike other people, I press into things and get you to admit it. You want this match so damn bad you can feel it tighten a knot in your stomach thinking of what will happen if you DON’T win. Push that feeling aside all you want and get to Saturday to fight me, but amidst the pain that’s on your body, that feeling will return at the end of the night.�?/FONT> Seifer now laughs, amused this time. “That’s right Christian, I fear the curse. I don’t want to proclaim myself to be King Seifer in regards to PWT standards and the crown because I think that it will curse me and cause me to lose!!�?/FONT> Seifer claps his hands together for CM to hit it so right on the head, note the sarcasm. “Though you should thank me for not proclaiming to be King. Even though everyone knows I’m dead set on becoming King. Because say I do proclaim to be King and I end up losing, guess that means you didn’t beat me and it was merely the curse huh?�?He winks, “But that’s just speculating seeing as I’m not going to let you win, I won’t buy into your little game. I’m going to prove that it is indeed a bad omen and you’re going to taste that omen Saturday night by my hands. You can use what I just used and say it was the curse and not me that beat you but then again I don’t care cause I’ll be the one in the finals. So nah, I’m not afraid of the ‘curse�?but I’m sure you’ll keep thinking that. Instead I’m going to stay on my path and allow all those to fall before me, which includes you.�?/FONT> “Oh and as far as your promo coming in a bit before mine? Hey, nice try at making me look bad but everyone saw it was only a minimal amount of time and know that I didn’t catch yours before mine went in. So upon seeing that they can see that I already trumped what you said before I even heard it! How great is that? I knew exactly what you were thinking and it enabled me to get a step ahead on you already. Since then I’ve only continued. As far as your little quote about history? Yeah, I do learn from the past but since I didn’t lose I don’t need to analyze why I lost, I’ve already analyzed what I did wrong though so I’m way past that. But I’ve got a quote of my own I heard from somewhere “Life’s just a little bit of history repeating.�?I don’t think I need to explain it, do I.�?/FONT> He moves his hair back and smiles for a moment. “You’re mistaken CM. I wasn’t questioning your drive and passion like MJ was, I was questioning if you had what it took to step up into that higher plateau with ME. Because all I said was that I haven’t seen the Christian I first saw that joined the stable. I know you said you haven’t had to, but I would think that you would have wanted to keep your championship�?I could be wrong though. So since you said you didn’t always have to when I beat you I may just have to go after the People’s belt myself, after all, I would have beaten the past two champions. But right now that’s not what I’m focused on. As I said earlier, that is what I want CM. I want you to give me everything you have, I WANT you to step into that higher zone with me, oh yeah Christian, I want it. You thought holding out in the Immortal Deathlock for three minutes was bad? I was practically sitting down and applying the pressure, every time you screamed out in pain, every time you moved and tired to grab those ropes gave me more energy, more strength to keep adding pressure as you went through pain. Agonizing for you maybe, but it was almost like having an orgasm for me, imagine a three minute orgasm. Haha, that’s pretty gross but whatever. I can go longer too if that’s how you want to roll because you know I’ll be going for it again.�?/FONT> Seifer has a smug look on his face. It appears as if Christian had made the mistake of thinking Seifer would be dumb enough to make the same mistake MJ did and question his drive. Nah, Seifer saw CM lose to tough opponents and wanted to make sure he would be able to step up into his zone come Saturday. “Better luck next time, I guess now you’ll find that when coming at me you need be careful for you call me on something you better check and recheck what you’re saying before you call it or else I’ll lay down what exactly what I meant. And when I have to spell things out? Well that just kind of annoys me. I want a high class opponent, not someone who thinks they have me when they really have no idea. Not saying that’s you though nor am I blaming you for we all do those things, even the best of us. But I can understand you jumping at the chance because you’re fresh off a match with MJ, I fought him too and he did that all the time and ended up paying for it. And as far as you being a brick wall�?didn’t I tell you it was a Hell in a Cell?�?/FONT> He grins. “All weapons legal. So I hope you don’t mind if I scratch out the battering ram you suggested and take a rocket launcher instead to blow right on through that wall. You’re going down Christian and I think you’re going to be feeling that when you catch wind of all of this. I want it just that much more, but alas that’s coming from me, we’ll see what’s up on Shockwave.�?/FONT> Seifer stands up and turns off the camera as he places the things back inside the box. He nods his head, satisfied and steps out into the room and over into the other room. But unfortunately no one was there so Seifer glances down below and no one was there. In the midst of cutting the promo Seifer didn’t even notice the sound level dropping, but there was some sound still coming, it sounded like wind. He walks over away from the way he came, following the ledge to another tunnel section where he hears noise coming from. Shrugging Seifer begins to walk that way but he doesn’t stay on his feet for long as the same wind he was hearing earlier that blocked out the sound of the people returns, only this time it’s on him as it lifts him right up off of the ground and begins to blow him across the tunnel at rather fast speeds. “SUM BITCH!�?/FONT> Seifer bangs up against the sides of the cave like tunnel until finally the wind stops and he lands on the ground, face first. He slowly gets up and dusts himself off, feeling the cut on his lip. He looks up to see that he’s at the exit of the tunnel, beyond him is some green grass and the ocean up in the distance. Seifer steps out and looks around confused for a moment before he notices a note on the ground, he picks it up. Welcome to The Rush. Think you can catch me? Seifer has a look of bewilderment on his face as he walks forward a little more to the end of the cliff. He looks down, only about twenty feet and there were two speedboats side by side. Though as he looks down he sees one of them pulling away, laughter being heard. Seifer shakes his head. “Guess the race is on.�?/FONT> As he jumps off the cliff and lands into the waters below. Coming up Seifer throws the sealed box into the boat and swims over to it, climbing in and starting up the engines as he takes after the boat itself. | |
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| The scene opens up back where it left off. Seifer is now cruising in the white speedboat at a rather fast speed as his hair is flying wildly all over the place but Seifer pays it no mind as he continues to gain ground on this Yani character. He gets into a distance where he can see that it is indeed him as the round the corners of the shore and under a couple bridges, coming into the intral costal now. He doesn’t slow down however and keeps on pushing the gas and so Seifer does the same. A few minutes goes by and finally the boat begins to slow down up near a dock. He pulls up beside it and jumps off, running up the dock as Seifer isn’t too far behind, just getting close enough as he grabs his box and jumps up onto the dock, taking off in the same direction Yani went. He gets to a street but finds no one there, looking around quickly he hears the sounds of tires peeling away as a car comes right for him, it’s one of those rally sports racing cars you wouldn’t normally see on the road. Seifer jumps out of the way and looks as it heads down the road towards a bridge. Seifer looks behind him and sees another one. Shaking his head and with a slight laughter he runs towards it. Hopping in through the window the key’s already in and Seifer just steps on the clutch, shifts and takes off down the road towards Yani. “This is going to rack up some tickets.�?/FONT> Seifer flies up the small bridge and out back onto the main road. He continues to press it when he rounds the corner onto the straightaway, seeing Yani up in the distance. Seifer keeps going and finds he’s starting to catch up to him as he swerves around a few cars here and there, making sure not to hit anything but with his eyes focused on his target. The two of them speed through the city, making their way up another ramp and onto I-95 as they race each other, Seifer now coming up close to the side of Yani but he shifts his car over preventing Seifer from passing him. Seifer goes to make the pass but Yani once again prevents that and this time takes off on an exit but Seifer was closer to the right so he too gets off and follows him. Yani makes a couple quick turns, ignoring the lights and speeds on away as Seifer is right behind him. A few minutes pass and Yani’s breaking through a fence, which slows him up a bit and Seifer’s able to capitalize on that speed as he goes right on through it. He now finds himself on a small airport. “Where the hell is this dude taking me?�?/FONT> He questions and drives off in the direction Yani went, which was into one of the near hangers. Seifer parks right outside and jumps out heading into the hangar where he sees a jet with it’s engines started and getting ready to take off. His eyes go wide as he sees another jet beside it. Oh fuck that. Seifer says as he rushes towards the jet Yani was on, he wasn’t about to attempt to fly a damn jet to try and catch this guy for no real reason Seifer’s seen so far. So as the door is closing Seifer jumps up and grabs onto it, the box falls inside as Seifer quickly pulls his body through, falling inside as well as the door is shut and the jet begins to make it’s way onto the runway and off we go, into the air as Seifer slides towards the main cabin of the plane that’s empty except for a few seats spread out. Yani himself is no where to be seen. Probably flying, crazy bastard. Seifer grins and looks around, realizing that Yani probably didn’t know he was on his jet. He sets the box down and stretches out for a few as the jet continued it’s ascent. Finally it was straight away and after a good ten minutes or so, no one came out of the cock pit so Seifer shrugs. “Looks like I’ve got the cabin all to myself. Hmm, what to do, what to do.�?/FONT> Seifer smiles as he opens the box once more and does his usual watch CM’s promo and then respond to it ordeal, ya know the drill. The camera’s set up and Seifer’s ready to go. “Yeah CM, MSN can really be a drag sometimes. Though I’m sorry I wasn’t able to keep with our little trend of minute’s apart promos, I was uh, a little busy but I’ll clear all of that up soon enough. Or in this case as you may put it, going out of order. Then again, it really shouldn’t matter. It may have bothered MJ but specifics like that don’t bother me, hell if I hadn’t seen you take the time to mention it last week I wouldn’t even comment. For now though let’s just get on with what you said. Love the drawing board,�?he says with a sarcastic grin, “but I’m going to break it down as you went on so let’s begin.�?/FONT> Seifer leans back, enjoying the suppleness of leather, he begins to rub it. “Hey Chris, ever rub your leather?�?/FONT> He continues to rub it. “Has such a nice soft feel to it, like a woman’s butt!�?/FONT> Seifer lets out a light laugh. “Damnit Bad Boys II moment,�?yet again, though this time it was Seifer. He shrugs. “Alright down to business since you don’t seem to like me making any jokes. Well maybe you got a kick out of it but you keep failing to mention the ones I made about Rhya and Gabby so I take it you don’t want to mess around. Don’t be so serious before hand, you may get burnt out and not be able to come at me like you want to, we wouldn’t want that, now would we?�?/FONT> Seifer shakes his head and mouths ‘noooo�? “You’re right, maybe I can’t hide my spots, then again, I’m not trying to. They are still there, I’m just not really commenting on them. I know you’d love nothing more than for me to go on and boast about how I’m going to ‘complete the sweep�?but for the simple fact that you want me to, I won’t.�?/FONT> Seifer smiles now. “Oh trust me, it’s not bothering me. Because when I do beat you, which by the way that’s probably as close to arrogance as you’ll get at the moment, then I’ll bring out that broom and make it official. But until then, nah, I’m going to not be so arrogant and allow you to think I’m underestimating you even though you won’t think that cause you know I wouldn’t. But hey, even if it doesn’t give you a false sense of security, it’s working fine for me and making sure I’m not hassled so really man, I’m good. Oh and believe me, it what I can do was no rumor, it was just a little hype of what you will have in store for you on Saturday. But hey, it’s just that, hype, until the bell rings and I can show you.�?/FONT> “But as far as how we’re going to get out of the cell? Meh, since we’re both wanting to go up there. I’ll tell you want. Since I know I’ll be coming out first because you’re the more seasoned vet around these parts, I’ll be up there, waiting for you. Similar to how Mankind started his match with Taker. Does that mean I’m going to regret it like he did? Guess you’ll just have to come up there and try it won’t ya? So yeah Christian, I’ll be waiting up top to give everyone a sneak preview of the match before it officially begins. You’re right, I will do whatever I can do but much like you told me not to be foolish, I’m asking the same of you. I know what I can do inside the cell, and I can only imagine what you can do. I guess when the time comes we’ll both have to show the other what we can do.�?/FONT> Seifer pauses a moment, looks up towards the cockpit and shrugs. “You know, normally I wouldn’t go talking about others but I will now. I noticed you and Georgia just happened to be hanging around and well, I know how she works and I know you want the win more than you care about doing what’s right or wrong. Call it just a feeling but don’t think that I won’t put it past you or her to try something, to try and come at me. I mean I’m not saying you will, but just know that if it’s looking really bad for you and I may be on my way towards victory, I will be keeping an eye out incase�?anyone�?decides to try and get in that Cell to help you out. All I am going to say is that if it comes down to that, not only will I make sure the situation is taken care of, but I’ll be sure to make you pay for trying to get one over on me. So if the thought crossed your mind Christian, I’m already thinking that so your best bet would be to focus on me and not worry about aid. Then again, you’ll tell me I’m full of it to throw me off, you’ll tell me you won’t need help and are completely focused on me. Whatever helps you sleep at night or enables you to ease your mind in thinking I’ll be surprised if it comes to that. Just remember, you’re facing me, I’m always prepared for the worst.�?/FONT> Seifer sits up a little straighter now. “Now that’s about all I have for now Chris, though I will be eagerly awaiting to see what you have to say. After all, where’s the fun in the pre match festivities if we can’t go back and forth? But while this may indeed be fun, I’m focused. I’m ready for you Christian. It’s only a matter of time.�?/FONT> Seifer shuts off the camera and puts it beside him as he glances once more towards the cockpit and shrugs yet again. “Looks like I’ll be here for a while.�?/FONT> He sighs and pushes the box out of the way and leans back, catching a few Z’s.
His sleep is awoken a few hours later with some turbulence. Seifer rubs his eyes and shoots them open; looking around he still finds everything to be normal with the exception of the rocking jet. Looking out the window he sees nothing but gray.
Must be a thunderstorm. Seifer thinks to himself as he grabs his smart phone and turns it on, OH NOES, AGAINST TEH FLIGHT RULES! He presses a few buttons, looking for it to give him his location. A grin comes across his face. “Well look at that, we’re almost in Grand Rapids. Looks like I don’t have to worry about a flight now. I wonder what this dude’s deal is but whatever it is, I’ll take it. So far I’ve mastered this Rush thing.�?/FONT> The turbulence stops and the jet begins to lower in the sky, they were approaching their destination and descending. A few more minutes pass and Seifer can now see the airport clearly despite the thunderstorm as the jet touches down to rough landing as Seifer holds on. As the jet comes to a slow pace driving towards a hangar, Seifer grabs his sealable plastic box by the handle and heads to the back of the plane, hiding behind a seat as the cockpit opens and out steps as Seifer predicted, Yani Kovachek. He makes his way down the steps as Seifer peers out at him. Seifer smirks and walks over to it as the steps are beginning to come up. He walks out onto them and jumps over the side, landing on his feet as Yani looks over at him, shocked to see him but then a smile crosses his face. “And I thought it was you in the jet behind me.�?/FONT> Seifer arches an eyebrow, “So someone did take that jet.�?/FONT> “Only to bring your bags. Leon informed me you didn’t know how to fly a jet but I figured you would be able to at least hitch a ride on it. Didn’t expect you to get on mine.�?/FONT> “I was a split second or two behind you.�?/FONT> “Quite The Rush, was it not?�?/FONT> “Yes, yes it was Yani. Thanks for taking my mind solely off this match, though I’m still wondering, what exactly was it that you wanted me to get?�?/FONT> “Ahhh.�?He says with a grin as he walks away from the plane. Seifer looks back at the jet for a moment then out into the storm as he feels the mist of the rain on his face. He then shrugs and takes off in the direction Yani went, a bit curious as to what he still had in store as the scene fades out. | |
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| Surprise, surprise. Once again the low route has been taken as you commented on the fact that here we are on the last day dropping in the larger promos, yet CM’s in the same shoes as he is buddy, so just because Seifer talks longer than Chris does, doesn’t make a difference when you’ve done the *exact* *same* *thing*. Though I appreciate your effort to try and take anything you can and push it out into open to make CM look better when Seifer has out done him in every way possible. For the past couple days leading up to Shockwave Seifer had gone on a mini adventure called The Rush. He still didn’t know what object he was supposed to be finding but he certainly had enjoyed it. For all week he had been training and preparing for his match against Christian Michaels, his friend with whom he has an on going rival with. This was the fourth contest they would be fighting and what a match it has shown to be as they continued to throw words at each other all the while mapping out schemes on what they intend on doing to the other in this Semi Final match of the King of PWT tournament that will take place inside the ominous Hell in a Cell. Yet now here we are. Saturday afternoon. Just a mere few hours until Shockwave would begin and everything would unfold. Seifer has been on another one of Yani’s little quests, this time around Grand Rapids and it has led him to this place�?/FONT>
“The Angel Arena.�?/FONT>
Seifer mutters quietly to himself as he steps out from the cab and nods his head as he drives away. Seifer has his duffle bag in his hand as he stands in the middle of the parking lot with a grin on his face. Up in the not too far distance the cameras are rolling. “I suppose now would be a good time to let you know what I’ve been doing to keep my mind off of this match constantly. It was, in a way a form of training. A way for me to act quickly and move fast. Perhaps not when it comes to how I move in the ring, but there’s only so much improvement you can make in a week. Rather it was more about working my mind, making it quick so I was going to be thinking fast like I’ve been known to in the past. I’ll admit I’ve been a bit rusty as I haven’t been the most active as of late. Not rusty in the ring when it comes to skills, but in thinking and anticipating my opponent’s next move. Hell because of that Jamal is running off thinking he actually almost beat me, pfft, not by a long shot. That’s not arrogance, it’s just fact. But you’re no Dark Child Christian, nah you’re TEH SEE EM! I know that you’re not only going to be a tougher customer when it comes to ring skill and plus you know me better, but you’re going to force me to use more than brute strength and talent than I’ve had to in the past. You’re going to force me to use my mind against you. This is why…�?/FONT> Seifer smiles as he begins to slowly walk towards the arena. “I’ve been in The Rush. Since I know you’re going to ask, The Rush is simply an underground society or whatever, basically put I’ve gone on an adventure that involved me to having to think fast and anticipate what was going to happen next, not just at that moment but for the future as well. And that I’ve done, quite well I think.�?/FONT> He thinks back to when he was in the hangar and had to think fast in getting on the steps that were about to close. “So not only have I been working my mind, but I’ve also been looking for something. I don’t quite know what it is yet but when I find it, and so far the clues I’ve followed lead me to the arena, well I have a feeling I’ll know just what to do with it. Now you know what I’ve been up to bar the normal training and studying. What have you been up to? Well all I’ve seen is you hanging around your home but I’m not going to knock you on that because I don’t know what you’ve been up to off the camera. But then again I also don’t have a daughter I have to worry about so I might almost be inclined to check up a small victory for Seifer in that department. But don’t you worry Chris; I will not do no such thing because that would be foolish. This isn’t a scorecard and we’re not trying to rack up any points. This is just you and I preparing ourselves our own way and then stepping into the ring, beyond the cell and seeing which one of us is going to advance to the Finals.�?/FONT> He continues walking, looking up towards the arena, remembering the last thing Yani had said, ‘Look in the place where you go before big matches.�?Perhaps Yani had been impressed by Seifer’s quick genius like thinking and decided he would end this now for he knew Seifer would want the last few hours before the PPV to be completely focused in on his match. That had to be the case for his clue was far too easy for Seifer. But he didn’t care. “Though allow me to comment on a few things that you said, starting with the entire Rhya/Divorce conspiracy I came up with.�?/FONT> He holds his face serious for a moment before bending down and bursting into laughter. He begins to laugh pretty damn hard, makes you realize that all this time Seifer brought a conspiracy to light just to get CM going all off on it, and off he did! Seifer thought he made too much note of it but CM did even more. Finally he’s sitting on the ground letting the laughter go a bit CM will probably say he copied him, then again everyone has done this so think up something new. “Oh man. That was some great shit wasn’t it? I loved your reply too, I knew you weren’t going to sit there and deny it but rather play along. See folks, this is why you gotta love this man even though he’s trying to be the bad guy. He just goes along with things. Come on Christian, tell me you knew I was making it to be a big conspiracy. If you didn’t then wow.. just wow. The proof of that is that I said she missed her flight so you could get an easy advancement into the next round. That’s not how I think because that’s not how you act, dead giveaway there. But still, I thought it was pretty damn entertaining not just coming up with but you replying as well. And have you seen the internet sites?! Oh man those rumors are going absolutely craaaaaaaaaazy with the conspiracy I laid out there!�?/FONT> Seifer shakes his head, still laughing a bit. “Gotta love it. Now as far as your buddy goes, well I disagree because one of my rivals happens to be a lot more sadistic, at least in my opinion anyways. But as far as the grudge and the pot shot goes? Check the tapes again, the only reason I make a subtle mention of him is because you did it first. I said he played you for a fool, because he did. Sneaking into your house and pretending he had your mother, come on Chris, he had you dangling at the end of his strings, though I will say kudos on that piece of work. But as far as that grudge goes? Nah. You know why? Because whether you like to admit it or not, there is more credible companies than just three. Which by the way ‘God of Wrestling�? there’s tons of *real* Gods of Wrestling who have won tournaments and titles, rights to claim themselves that. It’s as over used as ‘Legend�?and ‘Icon�? Let me say it again, there are more than three credible companies on the circuit and much more beyond MSN. But in your own little mind those three are the only ones that matter and since I was in the ‘three�?I decided to hype up the victory. Sorry to say buddy, but no matter how much some blind fools want to believe it, I did win the W2K Championship and people will always know that. Not my fault I did it first and so people are trying to take it away from me.�?/FONT> Seifer winks, come on boys, let’s not get too jealous! “Now while I knew you would go on a rant about your mentor backing him up at every chance you get when someone takes even the subtlest of shots, I’ll close this part out right now. I’m not bothered he won’t fight me, not at all. In fact I realized that whenever he has the balls to step into the ring and face me, he will. Until then I decided to stop making myself look bad in challenging a guy who clearly doesn’t want none. Oh you know it’s true Christian. Last time I challenged him was around spring of 2005. All that time we were in PWT together, as I said months ago, I’m not sticking my neck out because I no longer cared. But yeah, I still find it amusing he thinks he’s the best but won’t fight the best.�?/FONT> Seifer shrugs, “Then again, that’s his choice. At least you aren’t afraid to fight me, and that’s the important part, that’s what matters. Though after the way this match is going to go down, maybe you should be. Oh and what happened to just blinking after my comments? But since you decided to bring up what your mentor would have done�?which is obvious what you won’t do. I guess now wouldn’t be the good time to tell you that underestimating Rebecca Rancid only gets people beaten and sometimes killed? You act as if I have a woman who is as fragile as an ornament. But then again if I got to talking about how she’s immortal you’d probably be like all the others and roll your eyes. Truth is, if you tried to kidnap her you’d find yourself being victim of all of what you described. Sad isn’t it? The captor becomes the captive and gets brutally tortured and rapped, probably even stripped of his manhood�?literally. The only difference between what you said and what I said, is that she’s gone to those lengths before, you? Pfft. But as far as us not playing it off? Come on now, since you brought Nich up I’ll continue with what you said. Didn’t um, that dude Jason Striker or whatever his name was since he always changes it take out Ned? You know, brutally attacked him as a way for him to take an LOA. And then he appeared later as if the attack never happened, and made up another reason like going to jail as to why he was gone.�?/FONT> Seifer grins, come on, you should have done your research before you make up stuff or assume Seifer would react a certain way. Unless of course you punked out the character, but hey, I bet if I did that you’d switch it up too. Then again Seifer isn’t an asshole like the other dude up north who tries to change things when they don’t go his way. Yeah, you. “But to answer your question, nah it doesn’t sting. Why should it sting when the entire world knows that your on his cock and always have been. Oh you know it’s true so what you say in regards to him is about as credible as Bob Dole talking about how great he is. No one listens because no one cares. Much like I no longer care that you wasted your time and now mine on a guy that isn’t even in this match. Talking about the things he would do, stop stroking his balls and ego and focus Chris, FOCUS! Cause I’m just replying here, you’re the one that went off. Maybe I didn’t catch all the footage from the old W2K but guess what, that leaves me at the same disadvantage as you because you haven’t seen what I’ve done and you probably won’t see the half of it cause I don’t feel the need to go to extremes anymore. The circuit has evolved, people have grown more balls�?or ego, sometimes you can’t tell the difference. Try that on me and I’d laugh at you before tearing a hole into your skin with my fingers and pulling out an organ or two and then shoving it in your mouth. Wait no, that was what I used to do before, be thankful I don’t go that far anymore.�?/FONT> He smiles. “But while you continue to boast, I’ll be here, waiting to kick your ass from one side to the other. Oh and as far as the interviewers go.�?/FONT> Seifer smirks as he stands up. “Man you wouldn’t believe the amount of hassling I get from them! Not just from PWT but from news reporters, tabloid magazines. I’m like a celebrity man, especially since more people have gotten wind of my city. Oh wait you probably don’t believe that either. Meh, nothin�?but a hater. Then again I guess a small time Indy star like you wouldn’t know? Ooooo.�?/FONT> He grins with the sarcastic comments at first and knowing CM probably wouldn’t care about the jab so he wouldn’t dwell on a topic like CM does when Seifer doesn’t care. “Oh and as far as saving face, let’s just say that I was going along the lines of breaking kayfabe just a wee bit, but not really in a negative manner. So the deal with Cassie all appeared on Saturday. Yet at the beginning of this week my promos were being sent out. Incase you didn’t know the first few took place shortly after the Heat’s celebration, which was Tuesday night heading into Wednesday morning. It was just sent in a bit later. So next time don’t try and read into everything, you’ll find it’s a lot less stressful and you won’t be wasting as much time on pointless things such as this. Oh and as far as your list goes? Does it look like I care?�?/FONT> Seifer shakes his head no. “I don’t need to keep a list on people I’ve lost to and haven’t been able to beat, then again I also don’t need to tell you why. So whether I’m on a list of yours or not, it doesn’t matter to me. Because after tonight you’ll find out that I won’t be scratched off anytime soon. Nah but I’m sure that there will be markings all around the wall that the list hangs on, an example of your frustration at still not being able to beat me.�?/FONT> He stops and shakes his head. “Damnit! Didn’t I say I wasn’t going to be arrogant? Then you go talking about it trying to goad me into being cocky. Nice one man, too bad I already know the outcome. Oh and didn’t I already cover the curse ordeal? I haven’t said it because I know you want me to. Though a good analogy on the dog ordeal minus the fact that it stems back to you worrying about how many promos we’ve done and what not. Give it a rest man, it doesn’t matter. I’ve already admitted that you’d be a rather tough opponent, of course I’m going to have to choose my words because I know you have the ability to take what I say and go off on it. Case in point my brief reply to when you subtly brought up your mentor. You spent the next five minutes on him. So yeah, all I’m doing is giving you the respect you deserve as a good opponent, and you’ve done the same because you too have had to carefully choose your words, and when you don’t, you get burnt on them.�?/FONT> Seifer shakes his head. “Run on sentence? Ah come on man, would you stop reaching? Stop worrying about how long it takes my promos to air and focus on what’s important or don’t say anything. From the beginning I’ve taken the war of words to you, you’ve come back pretty good, but your shit is bland, and as I said earlier, you’ve been boring, at least I’ve gone out of my way to make sure I win and do the extra things I needed to do to prepare. Which by the way for those who want a little excitement you can pick up the tape of The Rush sometime later as it will be available to stream probably next week. Just wasn’t aired because it didn’t contain anything relevant to the match.�?/FONT> Seifer smiles. “Though now I’ve come to the end of your little promo. But I’m sure you’re going to feel the need to come back at everything I say, right? Gotta make sure you’ve put out as many promos I did so you can feel better about yourself leading up to our match huh CM? Too bad you’re focused on that instead of letting it rest. But go ahead Christian, you have fun with that. Cause while you’re rushin�?to speak your mind again, I’ll be kicking back, relaxed and ready for the showdown tonight.�?/FONT> Seifer reaches the entrance of the arena. He was indeed quite a bit a ways but he had called the cameramen to meet him that far out so he could cut his promo. Seifer now looks back to the camera. “While I’d love to continue this I have to take care of a little something. Though I’ll be back, don’t you worry.�?/FONT> Seifer winks and turns the corner, heading into the arena after clearing it with the guard as the cameras shut off. Inside the hallway Seifer heads up it, there weren’t too many people in this section, only a couple tech staff members getting to another location or picking up equipment. Seifer makes a left down the hallway and past the bathrooms, heading towards the what he and Sean named ‘The Block�?as he takes a left and then a right, now passing by the bulk of the locker rooms. There weren’t any superstars around here, either they were in their dressing rooms or just hanging around somewhere else. Seifer reaches the end and veers to the left, unlocking the door to his room and steps in. Admiring the designs he had put in with the wooden floors and step above level on the right for a kitchen with a marble countertop, a big screen TV on the far end but the wall with the door, a couch, love seat, recliner, coffee table, lamps, and the like. And of course his own pool table at the very end of the room. Seifer tosses his bag onto the table almost directly across from the door as he begins to put his things into the large opened door dresser standing there. He then takes his key and heads out of the room, locking it back up and heading towards the backstage area where there are a few superstars around as well as more techies getting the show ready and an interviewer or two but Seifer doesn’t pay them much attention as he heads to the staircase and down a couple floors before anyone can grab him for an interview. Heading beyond the lower level officers Seifer opens the door on the lower level and heads over towards the Boiler Room he enters, hearing the sounds of familiar machinery. I’m not surprised Yani had me come here, after all, this is the place where I allow myself to gather my thoughts and even cut a final promo from. Though now isn’t quite the time, let’s look for whatever it is he wanted me to find. Seifer begins to look, not exactly sure what he was looking for but feeling about the same as he was feeling for his match. Not knowing exactly what to expect with the change in attitude in CM since he’s never fought CM like this so there’s no way to know exactly how he’ll react, but feeling that based on the promo out put and the training he’s done, he had this one in the bag. So Seifer wasn’t disappointed when he skimmed the entire area and didn’t find a thing. Guess now I’ll have to search harder. He didn’t want to search every hook and canny at first incase it was easily spotted near the end of the path he was taking, better to scan the entire area first and see if we get lucky, then search. Well searching he does as he gets on the floor and looks underneath the various boilers, up above on the steel cage like things until finally around the middle he looks up the ladder. He glares up it, almost as if he could ‘feel�?or ‘sense�?something. He smiles, just knowing his mind wasn’t about to deceive him with his latest unorthodox training. Shrugging he begins to climb it, going higher and higher until he reaches the top and reaches his hand up, it was a little warm but his fingers brush across something solid. He traces them back over it, it was solid but not too heavy, he lifts the object up and looks at it, a smile spreading over his face. Seifer climbs down now and turns the golden crown over in his hands as he speaks aloud. “So this is what I was supposed to find.�?/FONT> It was a little bit dusty but Seifer brushed that right off, a smirk crossing his face. “And I know just what I’m going to do with this baby. Soon it’ll be time to give my opponent exactly what he wants, oh yeah, he shouldn’t be as arrogant as he is to think he’s an exception. Naaaah.�?/FONT> Seifer takes the crown in his left hand and heads over to one of the corner sections of the boiler room where he places the crown, underneath one of the cool boilers and out of sight. He nods to himself and heads back out of the room, upstairs to the backstage area as he scans the area and only finds the more inexperienced cameramen just by the way they stood or walked. He shrugs and heads over to the utility room, where he finds the camera of his choice and a more experienced guy. “Just follow me.�?/FONT> He nods and does so as they head back down those stairs and make their way towards the boiler room again. “I want you to adjust the lighting so that it gives off a greenish effect.�?/FONT> Similar to how Raven, Monty, and Abyss cut promos prior to their Monster’s Ball match at Victory Road Seifer smiles thinking of how cool it looked and enters the room. He heads near the place he put the crown, only it was on the other side of the steel fence. In the corner section of the concrete walling was two steel cage like sidings all put up, one of them a little shorter to provide an entrance. Seifer enters first and looks around, smiling takes a seat on the cold ground, leaning up against the concrete. The cameraman eventually gives Seifer the nod. “So here we are Christian, just hours away from our match. Not too long ago I cut a promo replying to what you said, but now�?now the war of words are finally going to come to an end, at least from my part. Now I’m going to allow myself to fall into the mind frame that I want to show you this evening. That uncaring, cold individual who will stop at nothing to get the job done. As I said earlier, you’re just now experiencing what it’s like not to have to worry about what the fans think, and so they boo you. Yet I’ve been doing this for years, they booed me at first, but now they cheer me. Cheer me because I don’t play one side and then play the other, I keep it real and for that I’ve garnered respect. Well that and being damn good at my craft. Tonight Christian I’m going to show you just how real I can be.�?/FONT> Seifer pushes off of the wall and stands up, as the camera was picking up a dark room with a forest like green shading over it. He walks to the one of the sidings and runs his fingers lightly over it. “Hell in a Cell. I am nearly flawless in any steel cage environments. You’ve no idea how much I’m looking forward to this Christian. When I step inside the cell, a different part of me awakens, it’s like I transform, transform into something you don’t want to see, transform into the demon that haunts you. I am that demon Christian, I am the demon that will be stalking you tonight, looking to inflict pain in the worst ways you can imagine. I will stop at nothing to make sure that I come out as the victor tonight. I can hear the finals just calling my name, I can smell the crown yearning for my head to rest on, I can feel the throne begging me to sit down upon it. Soon Christian, I will be one step closer to that destiny. Soon I will be one step closer to the finals. Having to go through PWT’s Marquee is very fitting on my way back to the top, it will be quite the honor. It’s just a shame that after what we’ve done, after what we will do, that there can only one winner, only one walking out of the cell with the victory. Unfortunately for you, you’re going home, ousted from the tournament by me. I have proven to myself that I am prepared for you, physically, and mentally. Tonight it will come down to something very simple. Not who is better, though the winner will have proven to be better than the other tonight, but rather who wants it more. Who wants to become the King of PWT more, who will fight harder, who will go that extra mile to walk away with the victory.�?/FONT> Seifer walks around the room again, this time coming to stand behind the second steel siding. The camera is on the other side, so he’s looking through the cage. “Tonight Christian Michaels your future in the King of PWT tournament, your fate in this tournament will be decided by me. And the future, is closer than you think.�?/FONT> Seifer stares through the cage, with one hand on it as he looks dead at the camera, more determined then he’s been in a long time as he continues to stare, not blinking just letting Christian know just how ready he was. The scene slowly fades to a static before cutting completely.
Wondering just what Seifer intends on doing with that crown he found? Looks like you’re going to have to tune into Shockwave THIS Saturday Night at Nine PM Eastern on the MSN Network *cheap plug* to find out.
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