“A lot has happened in our absence, you know,”I got into the bath completely naked whilst Steve faced the door. Tom also pretended not to be interested in what my weaponry was like but he did not look.
“This is rather weird Ricky, I do not see why we need to have a three way…”
“Woah Tom, I said nothing about a fucking threeway,” Steve laughed my joke, which I appreciated.
“Conversation… if you allowed me to finish then it would not have been an…”
“Yes, yes, Tom. Sheesh lighten up, if our guest can take a joke I am sure you can,” I said whilst covering my crotch with bubbles, “you can look now, I’m all covered up.”
“Oh, so I am your guest now am I?”Steve pondered.
“Well better mine than the brotherhood’s don’t you think. Don’t worry, I have no intention on keeping you here if you wish to leave, I felt that we could both be beneficial to each other. You do not have to hear me out although you probably should seeing as I sort of saved you and all that,” I exclaimed, “but then again you get saved so often you probably stopped bothering to give something back in return.”
Tom giggled and Steve smiled.
“Well it seems I have little choice but to listen, I could do with somewhere to stay for a while longer you see…”
“Yes, yes you can stay for as long as you want and Tom is here to help if you need anything, that is what I am paying you for isn’t it Tom? To help? Rather than simply sarcastic remarks,”
“Thank you,”
“Well I may have booked you in a match for Warfare this week. The general manager was happy to have you back. So for a start you can get back into shape because your arms are not looking as good as they used to,”
“Are you sure you aren’t gay?”Tom asked, laughing.
What did I say about interrupting me? Now, you’re only facing Bobby Zi so you have nothing to worry about but he is a former Xtreme Champion,”
“Yes I know, anyone can win that title these days. How it crumbled once I lost it and it got into the hands of that mongrel. Morbid Angel does have a habit of making a mockery of prestigious things. He even held the Universal Championship at one point does that make it a joke as well?”
“Yes, yes I know. Mastermind even held a title and that guy is just plain awful, but that’s how unpredictable the XWF is these days. You need to respect every opponent, even if it is Bobby fucking Zi. You have a lot to catch up on,”I nodded at Tom, he handed Steve the match card. Steve and I winked at each other.
“See that winking is not helping the whole gay accusation guys,”Tom took a step back and straightened his tie.
“Oh don’t be ridiculous Tom. Steve is merely excited to get his first victory since his return, of course, I would not be surprised if someone from the brotherhood was at least a bit pissed off that you escaped. Granted that may be because of Duke’s absence from the building, but they will be back. They always are. Do you have any allies? Any at all?”
“Not anymore, no. The Heyman alliance is dead I assume? I was the soul of that operation after all.”
“Well, Heyman was but he is no where to be seen either so at least you won’t have to face his wrath for a while, or maybe ever. Who knows? Who cares? What I do care about, however, is getting you a victory. Although this SHOULD be a walk in the park Steve, I’m very wary of your current condition,”I said, concern in my voice.
“I will be back to normal by Wednesday, I guarantee that!” He shouted.
I smiled, I had stirred the demon inside of him.
At that point I stood up in the bath, the two men glanced at my soaking body before turning and leaving the room at the appropriate time.
Was he strong enough? That was the question that echoed around my mind. I am not sure that he’s ready for competition. Perhaps I forced him into this far too early. There’s nothing I want more than for him to begin the climb back to the top though. He deserves to be there.
I set up the camera in the living room in front of the fire, Steve sat between Tom and I, all three of ours were wearing suits and had a glass of whisky. We all crossed our legs to the left and were looking rather sharp if I do say so myself.
Tom’s scruffy brown hair was nothing in comparison to Steve’s wavy locks. My hair was slick with gel as it always was. Tom clicked record then took his place back on the sofa.
I took a sip of gin before clearing my throat.
“Now, I have no doubt that any of you missed us. Certainly not Steve or I. None of you will know who the man on the far left is, he’s my assistant, for anyone who gives a fuck. Well, we are back. For how long? That remains to be seen, it all depends how Steve does this week. Does he still have it that’s what all of the people are asking? Can he unleash the monster that once was?”
Steve stopped me there by grabbing my thigh.
“Sorry Ricky, I hate to interrupt you but I believe you just said the monster that once was? If you truly think that the monster ever left then you are duly mistaken. This demon shall never die. No matter how many times the brotherhood or anyone else has tried to drag me to the hells,I continue to pull myself back onto this shameful planet, and that’s what will continue to happen until I finally reach the top of the mountain. All in due time though. You see I am in no rush to win that Universal Championship because I know that when the time is right, I can strike. With the help of Ricky here, and Tom, i guess, if he’s any help to anyone, I will become the champion. If it takes, days, weeks or months, sooner or later I will have that glimmering championship upon my shoulder and this 24/7 briefcase can stop weighing me down. Although, I think that belt may weigh me down even more, gold is heavy you know,”
“Yes that’s all very nice Steve. One thing at a time though, and that’s where I come in. Bobby Zi, you really do not stand a chance. It would be nice of you to show your face soon though because there’s nothing I love more than some back and forth between competitors and although Steve certainly does not need a mouthpiece, he’s got one in me because my opinions need to be heard once again. I am worried that if Steve, Tom or I were to die tomorrow, there would be very few people that would even bat an eyelid. We are yet to leave our mark on this Earth, not the whole mark anyway. We have so much more to give,”
“Indeed. And if you think I care about dying then you are wrong. I do not think that my life is precious. It is not about time, it is about creating history, and that is exactly what I intend to do. Fear and blood need to follow me once again. I will defeat them all if I must. I WILL take what is mine. I will show you all what it means to lose what you love most. Starting with Bobby Zi by taking his dignity. There is a demon inside all of us, it stirs when you enter that ring. When does it end? It ends when we say it can end. Sending a message, that’s the first step on the path to glory. If that message needs to be sent by decimating the smallest fish in the largest pond then so be it. I shall crush the sardine that is Bobby Zi in a heart beat. He will fall, as all men do. The only difference is, he will fall screaming. I hope that is clear Bobby, because I have a choice about whether you get a look in or not, and I have made that decision…
GAME OVER!
For you Brotherhood… I will hurt you for all of this. I cannot keep saying no the God of death. When all of this is eventually said and done, we shall win. Even if I have to kill them all. Every last one of them until only we stand. This war will only be suffocating those too weak to withstand it. Tell me Duke, Theo, Bobby, Eli, are you strong men?”
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