Sebastian Duke walks the halls of an old beat up residential building. The halls lit by nothing more then flickering light bulbs. He makes his way through the halls and down a few flights of stairs. With every step a splah is heard. Water? Who knows. It could be. Easily. With the structural integrity of the building it would not be surprising for a leaking roof. The liquid is everywhere though. Water or not, it would be considered quite a danger. It's everywhere. All through the halls.... the stairs... even out to the front entrance where Sebastian Duke hears a ringing. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a cell phone. Luke, Sebastian Duke's technological 'genious' must have convinced him to get a cell phone.


SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Hello?"


Damn thing is still ringing. Where is Luke when you need him? Duke walks over to the truck parked along the street. He taps on the passenger window and the windows winds down. Luke takes the cell phone.


LUKE: "All you have to do is open it. It connects you to the other person automatically. Damn. You missed the call."


SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Who was it?"


LUKE: "Not sure. You don't have any contacts saved? Why wouldn't you just pay the extra dollar for caller ID?"


SEBASTAN DUKE: "Are you questioning the Leader?"


Luke stops messing with the phone and hesitates before speaking.[i]


LUKE: "What? Dux Mihi (My Leader)? I would never..."


SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Oh relax. I'm not serious. Can I call that number back?"


[i]The phone rings again just as Sebastian finishes his question. Luke opens up the old flip-style phone and hands it to him.


SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Hello?....................... Yes, Linn.................. Were you succesful?....................... I see...................... Were you harmed?........................ You did hit Nathaniel's car and he was late?........................ Did Sid Feder get into position?.......................... Hmmmm. Subdued, I understand................. Well, listen, I'm in Los Angeles right now. I should be back at the Compound tomorrow. Come by in the late afternoon."


Sebastian hands the cell phone back to Luke.


SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Save that number under Linn Kwann."


LUKE: "Right away. Could I ask who she is?"


SEBASTIAN DUKE: "An Asian woman I met. She..... interrupted Nathaniel Idenhaus's trip to Cyrens funeral. She'll be by tomorrow for payment. Which reminds me, Luke I need you to withdraw 15 grand for her. Have it counted and ready for her."


Sebastian walks back over toward the building with the soaking wet floors. He leans against the building.[i]
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"Neptune.....

"Neptune, Neptune, Neptune....

"Where do I begin?

"You and I, until this coming Monday have yet to cross paths so I literally, have no dislike for you. I'm sure that will change because, you're out there somewhere running your mouth already....

"Well, there is that, and, I just don't really like anyone....

"However, your distaste for Griffin MacAlister is something I certainly respect. I mean, seriously, what is to like about that guy? An attempted murderer in the XWF?

"Yes, the.... irony.... if you wish to call it that, in what I just said is duly noted....

"Enough about Griffin MacAlister, because this week is NOT about Griffin MacAlister. No....

"It's about Sebastian Duke's continued quest for making a statement.... And Neptune....

"See, Neptune you are my next statement... A statement of domination.

"You mocking this quest as me pretending to be a badass is actually quite hilarious. Of course, I'm not really one to do much laughing. You see, Neptune, I don't pretend to be anything. I just am what I am. I don't act a certain way or talk a certain way. I just believe what I believe, say what I believe and act accordingly....

"You can try to tell the world all you want about how you believe I am delusional and how I crack under pressure, but the fact of the matter is, Neptune....

"That I neither am delusional, nor do I feel pressure. Not now. Not ever....

"I don't pretend to win every battle set before me, but make no mistake about it, without the interference of outsiders, my rate of sucess would be much different...

"I have quite obviously ruffled some feathers since coming here to the X-Treme Wrestling Federation. Otherwise, what possible reason is there for these outsider tactics I continue to be riddled with?

"I'm beginning to believe, Neptune that it is indeed, YOU, that are delusional. I mean, look at all the things that refuse to be around Neptune....

"Your fetish with feet is also very troubling....

"Whole planets refuse to be around Neptune for this very fact...

"Take Pluto for instance, it accepted a demotion from planet status in order to exclude itself from being categorized with Neptune....

"Perhaps our own planet is not far away from this very ame thing....

"You take my crucifixion of Jesus Christ in vain. I take great exception to this...

"You claim that the Jesus I crucified was NOT the real Jesus....

"Neptune before making such claims it might be wise to not only prove that a real Jesus Christ, first of all, ever existed, second of all, that the man I took down, was an imposter....

"Even if you could prove it, it doesn't change the symbolism...

"For centuries Christians used that very same image to strike fear into the hearts of their own Followers....

"The fear of God.... Now there IS an imposter...

"The fear of going against 'The Church' in any way may unleash the wrath of their God....

"And the sheeple listen...

"To this day, Neptune, they listen to the words of their Fathers and take them as truth without any real proof...

"They just believe that he exists... Like I believe that I indeed, killed His son....

"Whether you believe it or not, makes no difference to me in the least....

"You even go so far to suggest that I am racist. Neptune, I am not racist. I dislike pretty much everyone.... Yourself included.... But i don't sit here and categorize those that I hate or dislike by the color of their skin or the way they talk or what their sexual orientation is...

"I am one to believe that those who accuse.... are those with something to hide... A guilty conscience perhaps.... Perhaps it is you that have a disdain for those that are different then yourself....

"You make reference to me wanting the world to hate me... I can see how you might think that is true, but you must realize, Neptune, that I really don't care one way or the other whether people dislike me or not. If more people followed my Rule, then this planet would be much better off...

"Oh joy! Neptune, another veiled attempt at humor suggesting that Asmodeus touched a young Sebastian inapropriately and that I need professional help. Perhaps you and Benjamin Crane can hook up and force me to divulge all of my secrets!

"Not likely to happen. Not here. Not now. Not later. Not ever. You act as if my father, Asmodeus, is Catholic or something which I can assure you, Neptune, is far from accurate! Again, Neptune.... With accusations without the burden of proof...."
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[i]Sebastian Duke stands outside the old residential building, no longer leaning against it. He reaches into his pocket and retrieves a Zippo lighter. He flips the lid and spins the wheel twice. The lighter ignites. He tosses the lighter into the sorry excuse of a lobby igniting what was believed to be water but is now believed to be gasoline or some other sort of accelerant. The flames trace the liquid up the stairs. Sebastian Duke looks up into the windows on the above floors watching as the ominous orange glow makes its way up the building.

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"I do believe this building has somehow caught fire, Neptune....

"You may lie to yourself, Neptune, and pretend you will humiliate me during the Black Parade deal we have on Madness... You lie to yourself but you do so at your own risk... I don't get humiliated...

"You see Neptune one of two things are gonna happen Monday night in Harlem....

"Really only one of which is possible....

"The first is you beat me and put your disgusting nasty toes in my mouth.... Since I have a strong dislike for feet, I can assure you that's out of the question...

"The other possibility, which is extremely more likely.... Is that you fail.... After all of your shit talking and self-serving ability to talk yourself into false beliefs... You just flat out fail to achieve your goal....


Sebastian starts walking toward the truck as glass shatters from the windows above.


"Neptune, I believe you to be home right now. Judging by your meager living lifestyle, you won't be missing much.... I do hope you're able to escape the flames Neptune, as I don't think the XWF is ready for another funeral...."


The final statement filled with sarcastic concern, Duke climbs into the truck as three more Tahoes show up behind Duke's truck. The 4 trucks speed off into the distance as he scene fades out.





**OOC: Pluto comment idea credited to Neonero. Autoplay edited out so Soldier's head doesn't explode. You're welcome.