Title: Awakening Pt2
Play GloriaBefore The Spectacular
Jun 5, 2019
Have you heard about Uncle Raven?
Sure I have, people don’t need to interrupt my meals out with Miranda, or stop me when out walking to the Pharmacy for prescriptions.(sighs)Now that I have shot my first promo those are the things people who seem me on the street say. If they follow wrestling that is. They don't know what has happen to me since the fall of HcW, and I avoid those questions. I feel so weak that I have to take these … pills… Am I less of a man because I need them to keep my mind in check? Why do I need to speak my thoughts out loud?
I feel awoke. The Wicked Path seems to be evolving, the words I heard from my Uncle were that of being redefined. The UNKNOWN... it is terrifying, but I feel so aroused by that feeling. The shame stings me so deeply I find myself unable to know what to do, should I be happy, or deny myself that emotion?
It is so hard to find people in this big world that we connect with, for so long I doubted what Raven’s motives were. What did he want with me? Was it Miranda? I have yet to meet his wife, she sounded lovely on the phone. That promo he did moved me, it did something inside of me that none of my medications are able to, it made me feel … alive.
That feeling that I am just strolling through life by myself is fading, and I see a future starting to form in it’s place. That spirit inside of me that made me chase title after title the last time I stepped into a ring feels rejuvenated. All that I can focus on now is that I must train. I want to become... better.
I am sick of tiny stumbles tripping up my mind all the time. There is a Spectacular where a family reunion shall take place, one that I am going into blindly. That... Daredevil inside me just can't help it. The terror, fighting back against it and not letting it cripple me, that more than anything tells me I am just a human. I have been neglecting that for too long now acting like only my mind has mattered and not my body. This commitment will end that, this is what I have woke up for, the future I hoped for, this is my present, this is Now.
Spectacular Training
Jun 7, 2019
I rode an UP and a DOWN in just those two days! How will I do this? Traveling makes things worse sometimes. I just need to stay focused. I finally did it I signed up for a federation. Mile High Wrestling. My breathing is better, I can push my body father on jogs. I didn't do any research before hand, I just know the boss is formerly Snakebite. As I said, that UNKNOWN, I NEED some of it, it is scary, but thrilling! Most of all it is better than not having nowhere to go. The training for this event has brought back that purpose, the one that regular life had me seeming so ... numb without.
As I walk down the steps, I think I smell Fish, so it is Friday? I hope Miranda cooks it all the way through this time. I woke up feeling rejuvenated, a feeling that has almost become a faded memory. Stepping out of the shower I take a step onto the towel prelaid out, dripping heavily onto it from the swimming trunks on my waist.
-Sighs- I step out of the door to see Miranda making tea. My eyes focus on the cups she is making, five…
Scythe- “Miranda… is somebody here I don’t know about?”Miranda- “Some men wanting to talk about business, one is a talent agent.”She smiles her excitement is guarded, but I feel skeptical. I peak my head around the corner as she carries the tray into the Den of our house. A man in a red jumpsuit and matching mask is sitting next to a well groomed, rich dressing guy. This feels very close to a time a group named The Natural Order tried to recruit me, but more on that another time.
As I stare, the light disappears I turn and look up seeing a giant man looking down at me with a barrel chest in my face.
Well Groomed Man- Doc there is the man we are looking for. (he stands up and greets me)
Hello Scythe I am Zach Zmiz, this man on your sofa is my associate and top talent scout, in my opinion Alexander Stone, better known as AJ Riot, and this man is my bodyguard Doc.Scythe- So who are you?Zach Zmiz- Hehe, right I am just here as a wrestling fan. We recently worked with a man I have tracked down as… your Uncle, do you know a Raven Trueblood?AJ Stone- Cheers! The greatest man who ever lived, God Bless him!Scythe- Wait is he drunk?Zach Zmiz- Sure we’ll call it that, but you are diverting the conversation. I came here because I want to talk to the nephew of Raven Trueblood.I wait a couple seconds looking around to decide if I should answer, and if I do how honest do I need to be? Miranda gives me a reassuring look she seems to trust these visitors so far, so I elect to hear them out, plus my curiosity is getting to me. I haven’t heard from Uncle Raven since he got married. Does he remember the teachings?
Does he still have fun or is life all work?
I have so many questions for him, but they all fade into the distance becoming just silence.
The look Zach gives me pushes me along so I clear my throat and begin to speak.
Scythe- Yes. What do you know about my Uncle?Zach Zmiz- I know he is insane, but I like that. He draws people to our industry, we are currently on a Camping trip. I said I am a wrestling fan, so what brings me here is the acquisition of PCW by your employer Robert Mack. The Owner of Mile High Wrestling right that is him?Scythe- My understanding, he is who hired me. Ok…?Zach Zmiz- That now makes you and your uncle under the same umbrella again!Mr. Stone jumps up on my sofa he spills his tea in the excitement falling over as the sofa tips back dumping him at my feet.
AJ Stone- The Blood Coven! Imagine the power trip! Will it happen? Are you two going to be partners or enemies?First I feel offended, why would I be enemies? I have heard things about Raven though, he has changed so maybe we will be? This could be interesting to let people believe what they want. The goosebumps up my arm make this feel funky.
Scythe- Who are you again Mr. Zmiz?Zach Zmiz- I am just looking for details, stories that the fans want to hear and brother… I am a fan. If you can’t tell so is this guy. (he says pointing at Mr. Stone)
We want fans to know about everything that is going on, we want to be captivated by the most intriguing stories, Scythe… you are one interesting story.Scythe- I am not your brother… I have been told a lot about my story, I been told I am bad, I been told to give up and kill myself. I have been told to ignore the haters and keep doing my thing. I have been told I need to evolve and keep up with the times. All in all I would say, nobody wants to hear it anymore the way I want to tell it. I gave everything I had away in HcW and after it fails year after year to get kick started I just feel so… AJ Stone- Empty?I take a deep breath in, to be honest him saying that almost made me punch this stranger. that is the word I feel but can’t admit. I turn to many other things, I hang out with people that use me for my fame or money. It all get exhausting after awhile, I forget what it is like to have a purpose that makes you feel alive. The last fight I had that I felt was worth fighting was against Tyke Index for the HcW championship…. Now what is it? A dead cow with some gold and diamonds on it… it means nothing now does it?
Miranda- I think he stays very fulfilled, he volunteers for a school in our community, he does a lot of small shop appearances to drive in business. Every month he does a week of Meals on Wheels. His life isn’t empty he touches a lot of lives, that is very fulfilling.I can't help smile I like the way Miranda looks at things in a way I am unable to. I do like the smiles I get from kids at the school where I volunteer, I have to keep myself accountable knowing they are watching me as a role model. I feel a great sense of pride when a local shop keeper wants me to do an appearance for them, I usually don't even charge. Just helping the community stay involves with smaller businesses feels like payment enough for my deeds. As for the week I help feed the elderly or people stuck in their house, those are days I really feel blessed to hear so much about people's lives. Just seeing me lightens up their week so I try to spread myself around as much as I can. What she said really has me thinking now.
Scythe- You guys want a story? How about you watch Mile High Wrestling on June 9th and report on that. If you would all excuse me now, I would like to go out for my morning jog.I watch Zach take notes and Mr. Stone thank Miranda for the tea, I walk past the big Doc and leave. This has brought a lot back to my mind, this job at Mile High might lead to more than I thought. My Uncle Raven will be there, but will he really? Who is my Uncle now? I guess we’ll find out after the Spectacular.
Post Spectacular
Jun 10, 2019
The Blood Coven reunited!
Today feels like a brand new life! That was the big story for the PCW alumni was that story. I figured it would be, why would they care about some punk ass noob named Brandon Young with the tag BMoney. He wishes he was a fly as Dax Clark has always been, I still feel like Team Clark for life, but what do any of you know about Team Clark? That is so far in the past. We are talking about the now. New discoveries, new lessons, new experiences.
People today want now after all, am I right? Even June 9th was too long ago for them and they have moved on to bigger and better things. I watched as someone I idolize was buried alive. I couldn't even stand to watch as they unearthed Tyke Index from his wrestling grave. The last time I seen someone buried alive was when my Uncle buried his mortal enemy. That man has stayed buried, the rumors are he will come to Mile High, but I don't believe them. When guys like Tyke Index are buried alive there is no place for Trademarks like Shane Trudex, the kind that smack their own face and scream at the camera, but in reality they are just really good at bleeding and shouting loudly.
I forgot about all that disappointment I felt as Raven patted me on the back told me what a good time the Battle Royal was. He talked for several hours about his future and what he thinks will come of it. I fold my arms over my chest and zone out listening to him. This is a newer Raven, he is taller, because he isn't slouching anymore, he has lost inches around his gut. His eyes are less dodgy and focused right on me, from here it seems married life is suiting him. He asks how I feel about fighting Tyke Index next?
I stop and think about it because I never thought I would get to or have to fight Tyke Index again. He has a problem with me the same way the stereotypical Dog hates a cat. I'm too busy to impress him or care what he thinks anymore, that was a few year ago. Robert Mack must think it will draw money, that hate he feels for me or he wouldn't book this match as a Headliner. As thought Raven senses I am tense he changes the subject and starts to brag about how he is fighting Finn Whelan and has no idea who he is. He is always so positive about every bout, some more intensively than others... I hope he never loses that. After that lunch the core of my body seems to be centered, for the first time I am facing what is right in front of me. I am facing perhaps my biggest rival in my solo debut for this company. There is a lot at stake in this match up, it is not just a fight to see who is better. "Somewhere around here people want to hear what I think about you Tyke, what emotions are steering inside of me going into this bout. I feel a sense of relief that it is someone I have faced before. A touch of panic because you were never an easy opponent. This is a stage we both want to out preform all others on. You ever feel like you just let me win when we fought for the Heavyweight title? I chased you and chased you and NOTHING I did seemed to matter you ALWAYS had an answer to keep me down. Well not anymore Tyke, those days are over. When I signed my name on that contract with Robert Mack the only thing I was thinking was surprising my Uncle, maybe in the process finally face the Samantha Hamilton I knew she could always be. The Titaness, that really took me back. I began to worry, was I living in the past too much? Perhaps I am SICK of being Sisyphus! In my daily prayers I would say give me something, show me a sign this is what must be done. I have to be on the right path? While meditating all I could center around was the inner struggle I have with how badly I want to return to the sport I love. YOU are that sign Tyke, this is MY MOMENT. I am doing the RIGHT thing, starting off the way stuff ended for me that seems like real justice.
I want everyone else in the federation to take notice of this match, take notice of the fight I take to Tyke Index. I can promise that I have gotten better with age, what about him?"
I feel my heart rate get faster, but my blood pressure is still calm like a still little pond. The only ripples that of insects or fish. My voice softens and I run my finger tips along my silky soft goatee before I continue. "I am very grateful for thing opportunity, to face someone I anticipate has evolved like I have. Why do we need to use words? You won't ever admit it out loud Tyke, but inside that ring is our nature. You and I are two animals of the same breed and that just ate away at you. The more you dished out in HcW the more I kept taking. Some things never change, I am not here for you... I am here for me. I am here to reconnect. I am here to win and be noticed. I am here to FIGHT."