Date
July 6, 2021
Time
6:52PM
Location
Parking Lot of the New Orleans Central Lockup in New Orleans, Louisiana
Status
Off Camera
It had taken over a full day and lots of haggling but finally, the time had come. After having been arrested the day before at a nice holiday afternoon get together, Kara “Killer” Carter was being released from jail and she would be greeted by a full complement of her Shieldmaiden sisters. Alex “Bullet” Carbajal, Gabriela “Taza” Carbajal, Leonie “Queenie” Laveau, Kerry “King” Romero and prospect Toni “Firefly” Zendejas sat on their respective bikes around the gold and black 2018 Ford Mustang being driven by Jackie “Bandit” Layton.
As they all wait, Bullet nods to the others.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
You guys know what that look means from Ale…
Queenie and King both nod affirmatively. Firefly remains silent and seemingly just ready to accept instructions while Taza crosses her arms impatiently, her anger at the wait being readily shown to the world.
Alex "Bullet" Carbajal
No des papaya…
Taza grunts unintelligibly before nodding slightly. Before anyone else can say anything, Killer emerges from the building, wasting no time in making her way to her sisters.
Kara "Killer" Carter
Let’s get the fuck outta here…
Killer wastes no time opening the passenger door to Bandit’s Mustang and climbs in, practically slamming the door shut behind her as she folds her tree trunk like arms and glares out the front window. Bandit grins at Bullet.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Guess we’re getting the fuck outta here…
Bullet nods.
Alex "Bullet" Carbajal
We follow you.
Bandit nods and slips into the driver’s seat, closing the door and buckling in.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Sorry it took so long to get out, Jackson was on it before you even got fingerprinted but the paperwork kept bouncing between three different buildings. That shit usually goes notoriously slow here anyway but this almost smelled like somebody intentionally fucking with us.
She fires up the car and puts it into gear.
Kara "Killer" Carter
It’s fine. Let’s just fucking go before I do something that will land me back in there.
Bandit pulls out and they start the drive home.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Did they tell you anything else while you were in there?
Killer shakes her head.
Kara "Killer" Carter
I didn’t exactly give them much of a chance to. I was practically screaming at them the entire time I was there…
The behemoth clenches her fist.
Kara "Killer" Carter
I just want all of this shit to end, Jack! I want my niece back! I want our so-called parents to just fuck off and leave us alone! And to make matters worse they’re now trying to get at Sorsh and Bex!
Bandit nods as she drives on.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
They did, though that seems to have been headed off by the CPS Agent they sent out to talk to them. She called back already. Filed the report to close their case and wants to see about trying to help Tori too, though she warned the one working that case is likely to try and tell her to fuck off and mind her own damn business on it.
Kara "Killer" Carter
Finally some good fucking news. Anything else I miss while I was in the clink?
Bandit ponders this for a second.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Jackson thinks we’re gonna get hit with something else soon in terms of paperwork. Seems to think that’ll be the M.O. legal wise, make us all go blind by making us drown in paper. He also expects to hear about Ale’s charges by tomorrow or Thursday at the latest.
Killer glances at Bandit with an eyebrow raised.
Kara "Killer" Carter
Ale’s charges?
Bandit nods.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
She got served papers that they were trying to charge her for aiding and abetting Tori.
The behemoth shakes her head.
Kara "Killer" Carter
This is fucking ridiculous. How’s Tori doing? She’s probably blaming herself for all of this.
Bandit nods.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Mox was holding her the last time I saw her. Essie was hanging out to monitor her without worrying her just in case.
Kara "Killer" Carter
I swear… we should just fucking kill the bastards and end this once and for all! Every fucker involved in this case on their side should be put six feet under! Hell… not even that… don’t even bother burying them… just let the fuckers rot.
Bandit nods slowly, she knew this was probably coming.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
You sound like Sorsh does when it comes to that Mad Dog guy or like Bex did with Marchand.
She pauses and then nods in acknowledgement.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Granted, there were many who had that thought with Marchand.
Killer looks out the window and sighs.
Kara "Killer" Carter
I honestly thought I had gotten away from them for good you know, Jack? My parents I mean. They just… they never understood me. And I never understood them. All they ever wanted was money and power… and all I ever wanted was a fucking family.
The behemoth continues to stare out of the window while her tag team partner listens while driving.
Kara "Killer" Carter
That day when I showed up at Twisted Steel to get my bike fixed? I had no idea that would be the day that I finally found that family I had wanted… that I needed. You all gave me that. But not only that… but I met Gabs too. I can’t wait for the day that I get to put a ring on that woman’s finger and finally call her my wife. I love her more than anything. I love all of you.
Bandit can’t help but smile.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
You sound like me when I was twelve years old. My parents had just officially broken up. My donor sent us away, so we had to move from Nova Scotia. We landed in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, of all places. Mom has family in the area, but really, it was an excuse for her to practically live at the casinos and get drunk a lot.
Trailing off for a second, Bandit stares off into the distance even as the car keeps going.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
I didn’t know anybody. Our family didn't really know us, and we weren’t from there so…
She nods to herself.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
I felt very alone...
A small smile starts to come across her face.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
My second day there, Ale showed up in class and she was the same as me. She wasn’t from there, she’d just moved from another country. She barely spoke English…
Bandit can’t help but smile at the memory.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
I was never alone again.
Killer turns to her tag team partner and fellow Shieldmaiden sister.
Kara "Killer" Carter
We’re gonna get through this, Jack. No matter how much shit they throw at us, this ends with us getting Rose back and making our family whole again.
Killer raises her fist to Bandit. Bandit takes her right hand off the wheel and fistbumps her tag partner.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Yes we will!
They then continue on their way back to the Clubhouse as the scene fades.
Date
July 7th, 2021
Time
8PM
Location
Shieldmaidens Warehouse Gym in New Orleans, LA
Status
On Camera
The scene re-opens during a tag team sparring session as the Mile High Tag Team Champions, Killer and Bandit, collectively known as The Wild Hunt are mixing it up with their fellow Shieldmaiden sisters, the AMMO Television Champion, Becca “Bruiser” Maguire and “Psycho” Saoirse Maguire, collectively known as Gallus Mag.
Psycho and Killer are the legal competitors and both of them are displaying their speed as they manage to evade each other's attacks. The frustration on Killer’s face is apparent as Bandit shouts words of encouragement at her before she’s then struck with one of Psycho’s patented kicks, dropping her to the mat.
Kara "Killer" Carter
Fuck!
The behemoth pounds the mat in frustration before getting back to her feet.
Becca "Bruiser" Maguire
Alright lasses, take five!
Killer shakes her head and walks over to the corner of the ring as Bruiser and Bandit climb into the ring. Bruiser then pats Psycho on the back.
Becca "Bruiser" Maguire
Let’s leave ‘em be for a bit, aye?
Psycho nods and Gallus Mag exit the ring and take their leave as Bandit walks over to her tag team partner.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Got caught…
Placing her hands on her hips, the behemoth nods as she breathes heavily.
Kara "Killer" Carter
Yeah… it won’t happen again. I promise.
Bandit shakes her head.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Don’t go making promises you can’t keep. This is how we get better and how we stay on top once we get there. You train with and against champions. You get caught, you take the shot and you come back for more until they can’t give you anymore!
Killer nods again.
Kara "Killer" Carter
Yeah, I know. I’ll work harder. I don’t wanna be the reason for us losing those belts.
She points over to the Tag Team Championships by the corner before walking over to them and picking them both up. Making her way back to Bandit, she hands hers over before placing her own over her large shoulders.
Kara "Killer" Carter
I want you to be proud of me. Both Widow and Titaness were two of the best Mile High had and when you were Tag Team Champions with both of them, you ran roughshod all over any and every team that stood in your way. I want to prove that I can be just as good if not better now that I’m your new partner.
Bandit nods approvingly.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
That’s the fucking spirit, especially going into a match with champions and challengers involved. Gang fights and the like tend to get fucking nasty so we better get good or we’ll get got!
Killer nods before then glancing over to the camera.
Kara "Killer" Carter
Damn right, Jack! And as Shieldmaidens, we’ve had our fair share of gang fights. So this eight person tag team match we’ve got coming up that sees us teaming with our sisters, Psycho and Bullet, to take on The Cross’, Mad Dog and El D… it’s right up our alley.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
You’d think so, wouldn’t you?
Pausing, she shrugs.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
But don’t get ahead of yourself, you don’t want to walk into this fight thinking we’re packing bigger knives than them only to find we brought knives to fight Kalashnikovs!
Kara "Killer" Carter
Of course not. I mean… we’re not up against a bunch of nobodies. For starters, we’re up against the number one contenders to our Tag Team Championships in the Cross’... I wonder if they’ve realised the error of their ways from the last time we stepped into the ring with them. What do you think, Jack?
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
That depends entirely on them, does it not?
She nods knowingly.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
You think Justice is still pissed that we actually knew who she was or has she pulled head from ass to prove herself now?
The behemoth shrugs.
Kara "Killer" Carter
Well, she has the chance to do just that this Sunday and then at the Mile High Spectacular, but I doubt it. And then of course, we’re also going up against the Throwdown Champion, Mad Dog… who is pissed at Psycho right now. Which I mean… I kinda don’t blame him… but he needs to keep his jackass of a manager, Sunny Jim on a damn leash, pun not intended.
Bandit nods.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Take that stick out of his ass before Psycho breaks it by shoving hers clean up it!
Killer chuckles.
Kara "Killer" Carter
And then of course, last but certainly not least, the guy who has been taking Mile High by storm. The guy who we’ve already been in the ring with and unfortunately were on the losing end. The current Phoenix Champion, El Diablo Blanco.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Brother…
She pauses and frowns back at Killer.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Didn’t there used to be another guy that said that every other word too?
Killer shrugs.
Kara "Killer" Carter
Maybe? But who are we to comment on someone ripping off someone else’s schtick… coz apparently we’re nothing but a rip off of that Sons of Anarchy show. I’m surprised the rest of you aren’t hitting your heads off the damn walls hearing that since I know you’ve all heard it several times already from multiple people because nobody can come up with their own fucking shit… and yet we’re the ones who aren’t “original”.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
I’m just saying… he wears a mask, how do we know that’s not Terry Marshall under there, Brother?
Killer raises an eyebrow at Bandit.
Kara "Killer" Carter
Stop that… or else you and I are gonna be having words. You may be my tag team partner and you may be my superior in the Shieldmaidens, but that doesn’t mean I can’t give you a good talking to if need be, Jack!
She nods.
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
I mean, we know it’s not Space Lord, he didn’t talk like that.
Killer looks at her partner with a confused look on her face and then just shrugs.
Kara "Killer" Carter
You’re not gonna say we should dress like that for a promo are you?
Bandit shakes her head and Killer visibly relaxes again as she readjusts the title over her shoulder.
Kara "Killer" Carter
Fact is, we know we’re in for a fight come Sunday. And even though Mad Dog says that he’s tight with both El D and the Cross’... which could very well be true. But one thing that is for certain… is that you don’t have the bond we have. You guys may hang out while at work, you may even hang out every now and then outside of work… but us?
Killer points to herself and then to Bandit.
Kara "Killer" Carter
We are with each other every day! We know each other just as well as we know ourselves. We live together. We work together. We ride together. We fight together. And we’ll fucking die together!
Jackie "Bandit" Layton
Sounds like this time, more than The Hunt… is on…
Kara "Killer" Carter
See you this Sunday!
Killer then takes her leave as Bandit walks over to the camera and switches it off causing the scene to fade.