The scene opens back in the HiC Production
studios.. a familiar set up indicates we’re about to be dazzled by yet another
Chamelion address. The stool sits empty
as the camera pans back, the light shining down, focused on the bare
stool. From frame left, Chamelion
enters, dressed in a green T-shirt and black leather pants. He slides on the stool, folding his hands
together. The Camera moves in on him,
and he smiles as he speaks.
“Greetings
HiC, and as per usual, welcome to another edition of the State of
“Now,
before I begin with my comments, I’m going to turn the floor over to my
brother, Raizzor.. so he may put in his
two cents worth against his PPV opponent, Nightmare…”
Chamelion jumps down off the stool and
motions to his brother, who steps into the spotlight and looks at the stool.
Ignoring it, he turns to the camera.
“Nightmare,
the business between Lazarus and myself is ours, and ours alone… I should think
it would not matter to you, what happens to him, after all.. he’s put you down
and shown me another path that leads to your defeat.”
“Whether
it’s a Pit of Pain, C-4 Explosives match or the Spider’s pit.. I have been in
and survived numerous gimmick matches, no matter their most devious
intentions…but put aside any reason pertaining to why I sought you out,
Nightmare, and focus on the task at hand… and that is surviving Me.”
“This is
a world where men fight.. it matters not if their reasons are just or immoral..
all the fans of the HiC wants to see is the battle.. the blood… some are the
hunted, others are the hunters… too many times I have started out the hunted…
and this time, I chose to be the hunter..
I suggest you cling strongly to your feelings of revenge, for what I
have so far done to you, because that desire is the only force you will have
going for you once we meet in battle… “
“Lately,
people have questioned my allegiance… believing me to be evil, the bad guy.. or
as the marks would say.. a heel. I disagree…
I am the aggressor, the opportunist.. and only those who stake their claims in
this business are going to survive. I
mean to strike the killing blow and put you down for good… not because of
anything personal, but solely based on one thing…
Because
I can…. And that is why the Soul-taker will always be the one to rule the
darkness, and others.. like you.. are mere pretenders to the thrown…. And in
that respect, the darkness will come to claim your soul… this… I swear to you.”
Turning away, Raizzor walks out of sight and
Chamelion waits a moment before sliding back onto the stool.
“Well,
guess he told you, eh Nightmare? To
further the topic, kiddo… don’t insult yourself or me by claiming you gave me
anything… you did what you did to escape humiliation… for if you think damaging
my leg was going to keep me from kicking your ass.. then you’ve definitely not
been doing your homework… Raizzor stayed out of our match simply because it
would be more damaging to get pinned without interference then it would have if
he’d tried anything… Raizzor remained away, simply to add more pain to your
already tortured soul… and I can tell you now, from personal experience… you’re
not going to like the hell he takes you to….as for bounties and so on.. do what
ever you like… the end result will remain the same… “
Cracking his knuckles, Chamelion rolls his
eyes as he states.
“Now, Riley..
I only have two things to say to you.. one, we’re not through yet, and two..
don’t copy my promos… sheesh.”
With his hands folded together, Chamelion
props his chin on his knuckles, eyes downcast as he sighs.
“Dustin,
Dustin, Dustin…look what you’ve gone and done.. got put into the #1 spot… (looks
up) I don’t envy you very much on that…
hell, don’t envy you at all about anything.. but what interests me is where you
think your all important… you show up, make a big splash, win the tag titles
and then drop them as quickly.. then when you do.. POOF, you’re gone. You want to show you’re a serious part of the
HiC? You want to say you’re the reason
the HiC exists… then you need to do something you’ve never been good at….
Pauses as he takes a deep breath, then
growls……..
STICK
AROUND… and Do something about it!!!!!”
With a short cough, Chamelion composes
himself and goes on.
“Being good
isn’t about quick title wins and many reigns.. it’s about being here, good or
bad, through thick or thin… fighting any fight that comes along and impressing
not only the powers of the HiC, but the fans as well… and that is something
you’re sorely lacking here… “
“I don’t
have to beat you
“Now,
about your comments about Lisa.. yeah, she beat me.. but if it was such a great
victory.. where has she really been? Don’t worry, I’ll be attending to her
shortly… what I will address is your continued ability to remain naïve even
when the truth bites you in the ass….you live in a world so enclosed that you
can’t accept things that don’t fall into your narrow view… like, why didn’t you
get a title shot against Me… because Dalton declined it… besides, think about
it.. do you think your chances would have been just as good in that situation..
you know how this all works.. you were lucky… and that’s about all the credit
I’ll ever give you.”
“And
interesting how you have video proof of beating Riley, but aside from our
recent HiC match, you didn’t offer the same proof about your claims of beating
me… a touch hypocritical there… *pauses, sighs and continues* Listen, Dustin..
I’ll never be afraid of you.. annoyed, bored and exasperated yes… so, if that
was your intention, congrats.. you did it.. but if you want fear… stick your
nose in a babies crib, cause that’s about the only reaction of fear you’ll be
lucky to get.”
“Hmm,
what’s next… ah yes, the most important reason why I am here…”
Straightening up, his attention narrowed and
his eyes dancing as he smiles warmly…
“Lisa
Lorenzo, current HiC World Champion… I’ll exclude the heavyweight part for your
sake… but I got one question to ask you.. what happened? Hmmmm?”
“It’s
interesting… the one time I don’t come out to lend a hand, and wham.. knocked
out by Sirus Moran..
Eyes narrow to slits, growing cold…
“You’re
nothing, Lorenzo… a frail shadow of a real champion, and the only reason your
name is on that belt, is because of me!
I helped you reach the main event… I held back what I could have done
and showed concern in our match… and then afterwards, when you were about to
fall in your first match since us… I pulled you through.”
“I
warned you that things wouldn’t change if you won the title… it didn’t elevate
you above the pain you were feeling, it didn’t prove you’d made it any further
then the level you already were at.. No,
while I entertained the HiC and defended the world title.. you’ve all but
hidden under the table, afraid to show your head and be hunted by the monsters
that come to claim that precious title.
But that’s about to change.. I challenged you twice since our last
encounter, and you’ve completely ignored me the whole time… So I did one
better, I went to the
“I think
you’ve had enough rest, kiddo… time to pull your head out from between your
girlfriend’s legs and start acting like a real champion.. speak up, accept my
challenge… and get ready to be put through the paces unlike anything you’ve
ever dealt with before… unless of course, you believe in what I’ve said.. and
realize that the only reason you the Champion is because of me.. and that if
you did defend against me again, that reign would end just like that.”
“As far
as the rest of the Rumble participants are concerned.. I suggest you try a
little harder if you want to have any real chance in this event… for you’re all
going to have to deal with a true veteran of the sport.. of this type of match…
and when the dust clears and the ring is all but empty… not only will I be HiC
World Champion… I’ll be the winner of everything… the Rumble has been, and
always will be MY Event… it is where I dominate.. and this time, it will be no
different… GOT IT?”
Instead of leaving, Chamelion sits there… and
we cut to commercial break.
To be continued…