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Cain · **02-19-2015, 09:42 AM**

The scene opens on a shiney bit of chrome as a white cotton cloth passes over it, and a haunting tune is whistled in the silence. It is obviously artificial light which lights the scene as the face of a familiar superstar is seen in the reflection of the chrome.

Cain wipes down the chrome of his Harley, whistling an old religious tune. The camera slowly pans out, the leather clad Cain standing tall with his new vehicle of choice. He hesitates for a moment, then slowly brushes his long black hair from his face, beginning to speak.

"I've put alot of thought into this. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's a guaranteed tournament win. I mean, I did just earn a shot at the Television Title. I did just prove everyone in the company wrong..." he shrugs. "...except maybe Mastermind and that one guy who was smart enough to bet on me."

Cain smirks, balling up the cloth and slipping it into his back pocket. He looks at the bad ass machine behind him, then comments. "I got the bike."

"I got the girl. Her name's Athena, but at this juncture that is irrelevant. You see, as happy as I am, I am not a pussy. Outside the ring, I treat that girl like a queen, but you best damned trust and believe that "Mister Arkham" is a beast."

He says all this as he makes his way through the garage, fluorescent lights gleaming off of his tattooed bicep . The camera moves over his hard body, as if for dramatic effect.

"I am power. I have always been power. There have been times when I doubted myself but this fire that burns inside has always been there. I learned that while the darkness turned it's back on me of my own accord, the light abandoned me due to my failure to do God's will."

"I learned though...oh yes, I have learned that blessings are normally disguised. The lesson here is to believe in yourself and what you are and what I am is the future of the XWF. I didn't always have reason to believe that and neither did anyone else."

He smirks and opens his HotPoint mini fridge, pulling out a Bud Ice. He cracks the top and takes a swig before he does something very surprising, especially for a man who once worshipped Satan. He holds up a finger.

Luke 21:19 Said:By standing firm you will gain life.

"Luke twenty one nineteen."

"Go ahead and poke fun, but I do believe that by standing firm and not giving up I have been reborn. Reborn as an immortal beast? No. But I am still a beast of a man, and my eternal soul will remain immortal because it is a human soul. Whether revelling in Heaven or burning in Hell, a soul lives on forever. Praise God and all of his blessings."

One has to wonder. Has Cain turned over a new leaf? Found religion? This narrator thinks there's more to this than that. To understand the number one contender to the Television title, you must understand that he spent two thousand years living a hellish existence. He lived for two thousand years under the impression that he was good for nothing more than murdering. Then he found young Athena who showed him unconditional love. But one night, Cain had an ephiphany.

In a dream he saw it. He saw himself standing atop a golden, glowing peak, his eyes ablaze with red flame and an angel by his side. He saw himself punishing the wicked, and the people looking up to him as a saviour. He was God's mortal hand of punishment.

As he holds a headshot of Goat Face Killa up to the camera, he once again quotes the bible.

Ezekial 25:17 Said:And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.

"Goat Face Killa, I am Cain. I am the Lord's vengeance, and the Messiah of Pain. We had the opportunity to meet in the gauntlet, but our paths never crossed because you couldn't beat Caroline O'Hare Burchill. You may say that it is due to the fact that you were worn down. It's to be expected from these so called men in the XWF nowadays."

Cain draws the picture back and looks straight into the camera.

"I forgive your excuses, Killa. Ya done good, kid. You may actually be just as hungry as I am to be the best. The fact of the matter is though, my dear Goat Face Killa, is that your hunger may never match mine. While you fight for money and fame, I am doing his will. He has blessed me an I am his hand of vengeance. It is my destiny to become Television Champion. It is my destiny to become Universal Champion, and rule this kingdom of Earth alongside my queen, Athena."

He grins.

"This tournament though, it comes down to this. The Intercontinental Championship. A prestigious championship known to elevate men to greatness."

He returns to his serious nature, and holds a hand out. He starts counting off on his fingers.

"Honky Tonk Man."

"Shawn Michaels."

"Curt Hennig."

"Pat Patterson."

"Bret Hart."

"Owen Hart."

He stops counting. Why?

"This isn't WWE. I realize that. However, I see that championship and I think of so many legends in this business it isn't even funny. Forgive me if I missed there being actual Intercontinental Champions here in the XWF. I cannot be expected to check up on every title history, and there is another reason. Because when I win that championship, no other champion before me shall matter. Not even the ones before me."

"Call me cocky if you want, but I can back it up."

"You know, I just want to "break down the first round...I've eaten, slept, and breathed this tournament ever since I caught wind of my involvement. Hell, even Attie is excited. Yancey nearly shit a fucking brick because he is a huge fan."

"Aaron Underwood versus Ricky Desmond"

He has studied the card. After all, he was to play a huge part in it. He had his eyes locked on that prize and while some may say he had too much on his plate, Cain was one hungry mother fucker.

"You see, I know nothing about either of these men but I can guess that they are two young up and comers in this company. They probably know plenty about me, or at least they assume that they do. The young and dumb ones always do. There is one..." he holds up a finger. "...simple fact that both of these men should realize. Whoever wins? They face me. So in reality, the winner loses. It may be best for them if they just sit this one out, because I will not show mercy for rookies with gay soap opera names."

Cain continues on to the next match...

"Austin Fernando versus Frodo Smackins"

"I respect one man in this match. I'll give you three guesses as to who that is and the first two don't count. Frodo? I have a lot of respect for him and neither of us have ever beaten the other. Hrm...but Austin Fernando? He has beaten me. Twice by my count. I think though, that was before he was getting his man pussy drilled by Tommy Gunn. If it comes down to me and Frodo? Hell, it may be a challenge. As for Fernando? Next time he and I meet, he will witness my vengeance tenfold. I will NOT lose."

Exodus 21:24-25 Said:Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

"Justin Sane vs. Aerial Knight"

"Oooooo....interesting pairing. Two men I have yet to face, one of them to get their come uppance this Monday. It's going to be great dishing out the punishment on either of these two men, no matter the winner. Heartsford and Sane are both championship material, but once more I say this. I want it worse. I want it because it is MY time. Neither one of those two should even think that, because I have taking my punishment for War Games. I have been a good soldier and now I get my just desserts."

Cain sighs.

"Alas, I grow tired speaking of my opponents. Hysteria, Duke, D'ville, Wallace? The only one of these men whom I see remotely giving me an issue is Duke." he looks down for a moment at the second mention of Duke's name. "Sebastian Duke. The King of Darkness, Master of Firey Flammages. I would love to sit here and be like all the others. I would love to disrespect you but unfortunately, I cannot. I..."he locks eyes with the viewer. "...can only say one thing, your majesty. I can only say this to you all..."

Close up on the intensity in his eyes.

"The Spirit of Vengeance is strong and ready. I will prove them all wrong, even if it kills me. Believe it. I will be the Intercontinental Champion."

"So it is written..."

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