What is a hero? Not these guys..
No, a true hero doesn't need to walk around in a crazy mask, in his pajamas, using cheap camera tricks to make them look like they're superheroes and real heroes don't act like Power Ranger rejects. Seriously, who comes up with this stuff? Oh, hold on a second...my wrist communicator is beeping.
Joe raises his wrist communicator up to his ear, and presses a tiny button
Joe here, Xandar. What's the Evil Minions up to at this precise moment in time?
We hear a melodramatic voice speaking through the other end, through static.
JOSEPH....THE ENCHANTRESS IS SEDUCING THE MEN OF THE LOCAL SPA....TRYING TO GAIN POLITICAL POWER...SHE'S CONJURED A RAT MONKEY MONSTER TO DISTRACT THE AUTHORITIES...YOU MUST STOP HER!
I'm on my way!
Joe presses another button and blue-green mist swarms around him and the next minute he is in a costume, much like the Metallo Zords, only blue. Another blue-green mist surrounds him, and once it's gone, so is Joe! He arrives at the Albany Spa, in costume, dropping down from at least 50 ft. He knows that the Rat-Monkey Monster is nearby and that it has sonic wave screams, so he needs to hurry before it hurts people. Suddenly sonic waves hit him in the head.
UNNN! It feels like a bomb is exploding within my head!
The Blue Ranger falls down onto on knee, holding his aching head. Several moments later, he stands up and sees the Rat Monkey Monster standing tall. He runs and does a jumping kick, almost defying gravity as he does so, and nails the Monster right in the head.
You're going down ratface! HEE-YAA!!
The Blue Ranger nails the monster with a chop across the neck, then, pulls out his trusty laser gun and blasts the monster, and black smoke surrounds it before it explodes with cheap pyro effects. The Blue Ranger looks over and sees The Enchantress, and then shoots lasers at her, causing her to vanish into thin air, cursing him....suddenly the video stops. We open back in Joe's home, no Blue Ranger, no wrist communicator, no monsters, nothing. Joe is laughing his head off.
It's amazing what a small video editing program and a few bucks will do to make a cheesy Power Ranger knock-off segment. I love computer effects! You guys make me wish I was a kid again, when shows like that were on all the time! Remember Voltron? That was the best! All those animal robots got together to form that giant robot, and they fought bad guys? Ok, in all seriousness, you guys are fucking clowns. If you honestly believe you are superheroes, or that you have magical powers, you've got another thing coming when I step into the ring and lay some reality on you.
You guys remind me most of all of the WWF, back when they were making horrible gimmick. I think I should contact the guys at Wrestlecrap about this horrible, horrible thing you have going on here. And to boot, you're tag team champions! Who did you beat, midgets? People who were so high they couldn't put up any competition? I'm sorry guys, but putting on a cheap superhero show with hired actors, computer effects and whatnot, is not the way to go if you want to beat the Smooth Criminal. *GASP* I'm a criminal! Holy Crap! I'm in trouble now against the BIG BAD SUPERHEROES!!! Hahahaha!
Since I can't even think about you two without laughing, I'm going to make a mention to my tag team partner, Canyon Thunders. I don't know who you are, but I know you must be a helluva athlete to be as far as you are in the rankings of LOW. As long as you back me up in this match, I'll back you up, and we'll beat down these clowns to become the brand new LOW Tag Team Champions...of the world! My first LOW title. I'm an established star and you most likely are, or aren't. I'm sorry that I don't know much about you actually. I'll try to learn so we can work better as a team. I came to LOW for two reasons, and two reasons only. Fun, and competition. I've been lacking the proper competition, which is the reason I haven't won much because I haven't cared enough about my matches to give 100%. I mean, come on look at my opponents! Andrew Crow? Legacy? Xtra Ordinary? I've been stuck fighting almsot the same three guys ever since I entered LOW! Even at Wakeup Call, I was fighting Andrew Crow! But Canyon Thunders, I have a feeling that with championship gold around my waist, I will get the respect and competition I deserve. All I ask is that you want the same thing, and if you do, then we'll be the new champs come Saturday.
So, Metallo Zords, get ready to lose, because in this case, the Criminal is not goin to prison, he's going to steal some gold and hold onto it for a very long time. But hey, I'm not telling you anything, that you don't already know.
Dude, that video you worked on was better than I thought it'd be.
I know, I thought it would suck, well it did, but it was hilarious!
You got that right. Hey, I've got to go to ICW, so I'll catch up with you later, you going to make sure LOW gets that to broadcast on their airwaves.
Consider it done, boss.
Joe just about gets out the door when he is stopped by his wife Mandy, who is standing in front of it with her arms outstretched, giggling.
And where do you think you're going?
I'm goin to work hun, you know that.
Maybe I just won't move, and you'll have to stay here with me!
I'd love to do that...really...but I do have to go. Not too long today of course, just taking care of some small business.
Mandy walks over and wraps her arms around Joe's neck and kisses him lightly on his mouth, while standing on her tippy-toes to stand at equal height with him. She is very much showing her pregnancy now, she looks him in the eyes, smiling.
You're responsible, one of the things I love about you. Especially with our son on the way.
You know, you and I are going to have to sit down and discuss what his name will be, he will be a Christmas baby, so we have until then...but shouldn't we name him now?
That's what I was wanting to do, along with other things...
Joe notices the playful look in her eyes and grins.
I know we can't go full force but we could always do some soft kissing and holding each other, and playing around of course.
I love the way you think. I've got to go to ICW, I'm going to talk with Phoenix, she if she'll take my workload, which isn't anything but a few contract negotiations today, so I can come back here and taek you up on your offer.
You'd better hurry, Mr. Lee. I might have to just grab a good magazine and read til I doze off if you aren't back here soon.
Well I wouldn't want that. I might see Andri there, have to talk to her as well, but I will hurry as fast as I can.
Andri?...oh AOM! Yeah, you're her "big brother" now aren't you?
Yeah, we've grown close like a brother and a sister normally do.
I haven't got to talk to her much...since I've been home most of this time.
Well, you'd love her, you two probably could gossip about who knows what!
Maybe about you if you get on my bad side, now get going, you've got work to do, and fast.
Joe goes out the door and prepares to head to ICW's temp HQ in Albany.. For those who don't know by now, Joe goes to ICW because he owns the federation.(OOC: While trying to refrain from using it as much as possible, it IS a part of my character's life). The Pepsi Arena, is where the next show will be held, and it's not far from his hotel, so he walks. He goes into his office and sits down at his desk. He sees the contract for a mystery wrestler who's promos were airing on ICW TV, he places it inside his top drawer hoping only staff have seen it.
He also sees a memo from his vice president, Fiery Phoenix. It reads: "You ever think about re-hiring Mick as a commish? He and I are getting along well as part of my training for the position."
Joe laughs and brushes some of his dark hair away from his eyes. He scribbles something down on his memo pad then puts that away as well, and he hears a knock on the door.
Come on in, whoever you are.
Andrienne Killionoff, who everyone either calls Andri or by her ICW wrestling name, the Angel of Mercy, walks inside. She's got on a black skirt with strap shoes, with a pale yellow shirt. Joe gets out of his chair and greets her with a hug, and offers her a seat next to his desk.
Angel, what do I owe this honor?
Well, Bob is off doing some training, and Mick is, well, being Mick. So I thought I would stop by and see how you are doing.
Well it's nice of you to stop by. Besides being at work, which is frustrating. I�m doing good otherwise.
That�s great. How�s Mandy doing?
She�s doing great. Getting a little more nervous each day as the due date gets closer and closer.
I can understand that.
Speaking of pregnancies..I heard about what you went through recently, last night. I honestly don't know what to say.
There�s nothing much to say.
Joe frowns as Angel shrugs, so he gets up and sits next to her to comfort her.
Bob took it well...surprisingly. I didn't think he would. How have you been taking it?
No one knew. Not my sister, not C4, not you. Only my doctors and myself knew. I kept it hidden. Hidden away from everyone. I had just accomplished my greatest feat by winning the TV title. I wasn�t ready to have that taken from me like Bob was.
Well now you can try again, now that you and Bob are back together.
What about my child that I lost?
You've got to understand, those things happen. It's natural for a woman to lose her baby through a spontaneous abortion. Depressing as it is, it is natural. You shouldn't beat yourself up over it, it's not your fault.
I know. Somehow I thought tell Bob and everyone would make me feel better about it, but it hasn�t. When Jonathan was attempting to�.well�you know, I was so afraid. Not only for my life, but for the children that I have yet to have, the ones that I�ve wanted for so many years. He could have done serious damage.
But he didn�t. Angel, these feelings are natural for you to have. Especially considering what has happened. You don�t have to beat yourself up over it.
Joe, don�t you see? The day I have children is the day I leave the ring. How can I make that choice?
Angel, some choices are not for us to make. Some things, like your miscarriage, just happen. And they do for a reason. When you were pregnant, how did you feel?
Happy, like I had something to live for.
And when you lost it?
I felt dead.
But Bob saved you didn't he?
Angel nods and Joe, with a small smile on his face, pauses before speaking again.
Angel, I know this is hard for you, but you don�t have to go through any of it alone. You have your fianc�. He�ll always be there to help you. And if he�s not, I�ll make sure to kick the crap out of him.
Angel smiles and Joe smiles back, happy he's cheered her up.
Ah! I got a smile. And besides that, Angel, you have me! Doesn�t that count for something?
Of course it does.
Then see? You are never alone.
I�m sorry for taking up your time like this Joe.
Don�t be Angel. You are my sister, perhaps not by blood, but I�m still here to look out for you and care for you. Besides, I'm not exactly in the mood to work anyway.
Well, this isn�t the reason why I stopped by this morning.
What was the reason?
Well, Bob and I set a date. November 21. The PPV right before Thanksgiving.
And the 2 year anniversary of ICW.
Yes. I have a favor to ask.
And that would be?
Well, seeing as how I know that you�ll be here for it, and Mandy isn�t due for 3 months yet, well�I was hoping that perhaps you would give me away.
Why not have you father give you away?
That�s not possible.
Well, Angel, I'd be happy to give you away, although, I really don't WANT to give you away.
Angel smiles and they hug before she gets up and leaves. Joe moves back to his desk and notices a flashing light on his message machine.
Mr. Cool, we are closing down early today due to problems in the electrical system, so be advised to take your things and get out so the electricians can work on the problem.
Joe smirks to himself, and gathers up some important papers, such as the contract and memo pad he had, and walks out the door. A short time later, he arrives at his hotel room, having also bought a bundle of roses for his wife and he steps inside as the scene fades.
