(Sometimes you can’t hear me because I’m in parenthesis)

 

Fade into a off-white wall, and a basic style clock hanging on the wall.  By the time, it is nearly 6pm.  The second hand slowly makes it’s way around the face, slowly but surely counting down each minute and in turn, each hour.  With each motion of the hand, we hear the slight ‘Tick’ that goes along with it.  We back away and pan down to Chamelion, in wrestling gear, standing against the wall.  The usual air of humor is missing and a stern, solemn Chamelion is the one that addresses us. 

 

(Tick)

 

“I bet there are at least a half dozen or so people out there who have wondered where Chamelion has been all week?  Usually I’m right there, quick to comment on what went down at the last event and then blast right into next week.”

 

(Tick)

 

“The difference would be the opponent I’m about to face.. a return to the heyday of the PWA… a classic battle against a man for whom I’ve always had a grudging respect for.. if for nothing more his barely controlled tolerance of my bad humor.  Beyond that, however, I honestly wanted to wait and let him go first.. to see what explanations he might be able to come up with for his actions on Monday… and frankly, I’m the HiC World Champion.. let him scrounge around for material on the matter… “

 

(Tick – Sometimes it’s good to be the champion.  Wait, it’s always good.)

 

“Truth is tho, a month back we fought opposite in a four on four event.. VDP vs Raizzor, Sirus Moran, Silverback and… my challenger for the World title.. Nightstryker.  Now Bryce, you said a few things back then I did not get a chance to comment on.. words that made no sense to the general public and if you thought you’d get away with such moronic impressions.. think again.”

 

(Tick – Didn’t think I’d catch them, did you?)

 

“The first was telling Platinum his television was on mute for not hearing anything coming out of you or Silverback’s mouth.  That, obviously, is a simpleton comment, where as those with a brain would understand the metaphor that he was trying to explain.  In Reality, neither you or Silverback were saying anything meaningful or for that matter, important enough to keep our attention focused long enough.  Tho, admittedly, you did catch my ear when you told Lisa you’d drink poison to intimidate us.”

 

(Tick – Maybe you should drink poison, drop dead now and save yourself embarrassment)

 

“Drinking poison would kill you, but in no way intimidate us.  And if that, kiddo, was a metaphor for something else… I have no clue.. other then perhaps to show how stupid you really are.”

 

(Tick – then again, don’t go asking much from someone who veggies in front of a video game)

 

“Last month, indeed, you managed to pin Platinum and give the ‘good guys’ a moment to shine… but not long after, who again owned the night… VDP… and ended with yours truly walking away World Champion.”

 

(Tick – Hold on, I’m getting to it.)

 

“Yeah yeah, I’m aware of what happened after the bell rung, but like any mosquito bite.. a slap, a few days itching and it goes away… and I equivalent Demise to the likes of a mosquito.. small, annoying, and ultimately splattable.”

 

(Tick – and the expected comeback about being the new Tag-Team champions.. ho-hum)

 

“Now onto more immediate concerns… I like the video game you got… looks good for the HiC to be promoting merchandise of said nature to the public.. but unlike the video game, and the match you played.. real life is by far different.  Marcus should be thrilled to see your promo… its not often he pins Chamelion… it’s like leap year, he scores about once every four years….but I don’t mean to pick on him too much, he’s not the reason I’m here.  You are.”

 

(Tick – Blink, a fast movement of the eyelid.. about as much time as your worth.)

 

“You do have something that belongs to me… but it’s not the first time this sort of thing has happened.. hell, I stole Payton’s title from him at one point… and as much as I would appreciate my property back.. it is but a symbol for what has not changed.. and that is Chamelion is Champion, and you.. Bryce, are just above nothing.”

 

(Tick – And if there’s nothing below you to support your stance, guess you’re gonna fall.)

 

“When I came to the ring and opened the door for the HiC to come for me, I didn’t expect you to show up… but even that surprise was short lived, when I should have realized that the moment something of such value was presented, your greed and egomaniacal attitude left you little choice then to take up the offer.  It just proves how short your attention span is… and why you’re here.  When Platinum had the Twister title, you aimed for him… but he lost it before you had your chance.. now I’m world champion, and lo and behold, here you are.”

 

(Tick – Don’t act as if you’re in this for anything more then money and fame.)

 

“I also remember said Triple threat, a match where I had to not only deal with you, but Silverback as well in an earlier guise.  I think I did rather well against two who were good friends at the time.. and interestingly enough, I also remember how close I came many times, besting both of you on my own.  While Monday will be our first time one on one, it won’t be the last time I run you through the ringer, kiddo… “

 

(Tick – This is but a warm up, watch out when the fires are truly stoked.)

 

“Now I won’t promise you a clean fight, Bryce… asking me to be fair is like asking the world to turn counter-clockwise… I get to be the bad guy this time around and I’m going to play it to the hilt.. before, you were M.o.A. and I protected the PWA… successfully mind you!  You best hope the ref keeps his eyes focused on us the entire time, cause in the moment he blinks…my forearm’s gonna slam up between your legs, knock your balls into your throat and send you crashing to the canvas… but don’t fret, kiddo, your dick’ll still be above them, cause after I roll you over, your knees to your ears… through them the muffled cry of 1-2-3 will leave you with one thought left… ‘I shouldn’t stuck to Platinum….”

 

(Tick – a bit vulgar, but a true display of power!)

 

“I think you deserve that much honesty from me, because even tho we do not care for each other, you are one of the few in this entire federation to admit you’re up against a real competitor.. a real challenge… and you are one of the few who would ever give me the credit I deserve.. not that it will cut you any slack.. but I promise, when I pin you and take you out before you even start here… I’ll at least shed one single tear.. just for pities sake.. GOT IT?”

 

(Tick..TOCK!)

 

 

 

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