Act 1: A Familiar Face
The scene opens on the manor that belongs to the VVC. he camera moves over the vast grounds The camera pans up to one of the higher windows that over looked the grounds and we see Joanne Canelli standing in front of it. Her gaze moves along the grounds watching the guards move around and sighs. She had been stuck in the mansion for the last few days and was growing restless. Alistair is making notes as he walks around the rooms talking with the guards. Joanne can hear the footfalls, as she stares out the window but doesn't seem to take notice. A knock to the heavy wooden door breaks the silence around her.
Alistair: Isaac is here and he wants to introduce you to our newest member
Joanne sighs as she turns toward the door.
Joanne: Do I have to?
Alistair: Isaac thinks this new member can be a trump card but also wants your input on the new member
Joanne sighs opening the door. Alistair is standing there in his expensive custom suit and tie.
Alistair: They are waiting in the study.
Joanne: You're lettin' me out of my cage? What did I do to deserve such a reward?
Alistair: Well maybe a taste of freedom will inspire you to work with Destiny to try to eliminate the other teams from the tag team tournament.
Joanne: I'll play nice for now... Lets go and see this new recruit then.
Alistair leads her to the study. Joanne fixes her suit and her hair before heading into the study. She sees Isaac standing in his suit book in hand. Then she sees a tall, muscular figure with blond hair. A person she has known for years. A man known as Gottliche Krieger.Her eyes go wide and a sly smile appears on her lips.
Joanne: Krieger...
Krieger turns towards her giving a regal bow.
Isaac: Thats right, one of the few who has a victory over your boogeyman hero.
Joanne: Boogeyman yes... Hero no.
Isaac: He has Stalker shaking in his boots, but now we have someone who has beaten him before.
Joanne: He beat Seph once.
Isaac: That is once more than most.
Joanne laughs.
Joanne: You know he killed a man in the ring right?
Isaac: All the more reason to gather the most dangerous people I can find
Joanne: It's still not goin' to be enough.
Isaac: We shall see...
Joanne: I mean he's angry. And I don't think that you know what you are gettin' into. Let me explain somethin' to you... A, there is more than likely people watchin' this very house right now. Hell there might be someone in this very house that is a mole! I mean we don't know! B, anytime that you walk outside, in the arena, or anywhere else for that matter he has people watchin'. And C, you have done somethin' that no one else has done in years. Most of the time he doesn't feel anythin' He's aloof but right now he is mad, and he'll do anythin' to get what is his. And I mean ANYTHIN'! Hell he loves me but he still put me through hell and back and 18 hours of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Do you think anyone you have now will stop him? Hell no. This is goin' to be a blood bath.
She turns to Kreiger.
Joanne: I appreciate you being here Krieger but why? You know what he can do. You've been in the ring with him.
Krieger: Sometimes one has to face the Devil, face their doubts, and face the past to see if it was luck, a mistake, or if I am that good.
Joanne: You're one of the best that I have ever stood with or against for that matter. But this isn't goin' to end well. It's not just him, it's the rest of them. He's comin' but he's not comin' alone. You're out numbered.
Krieger: There is more to battle than numbers. I was never one to back down from a challenge.
Joanne: I know you would never back down. But Issac and Alistair don't get it. When he lets him off the leash they're like sharks. They seek out prey when there's blood in the water. And they will not stop until he gets what he wants. And right now the only thin' I can think of that he wants is me!
Isaac: Be that as it may my dear. You and your so called family, have underestimated VVC for too long. It is now our time.
Joanne smirks revealing her fangs.
Joanne: We'll see. Issac could I speak to Krieger alone? Maybe go for a walk outside so I can get some fresh air?
Isaac: Very well but if you try to escape... it won't end well.
Joanne: Right. I'll have Krieger with me... You know that I need to feed on a regular basis... Have Krieger escort me.
Isaac: very well.
Krieger: You can count on me
Joanne: Thank you. Now if you excuse us...
Isaac nods as he heads into another room. Krieger leads Joanne out into the courtyard and into the heat of the day. Her now pale skin seemed to almost shimmer in the late afternoon sun. The sound of birds echoed through the yard as they walk along the pathway. Joanne hugs Krieger.
Joanne: It's good to see you.
Krieger hugs her.
Krieger: Good to see you too
Joanne: Are you sure you want to join them?
Krieger: As I said, a one time victory is not one to rest on, I need to prove something to myself
Joanne: I know but... I'm worried about what is goin' to happen. Like I said he isn't goin' to come alone.
Krieger: One must stand and fight this is more about myself than this war between Darkside and VVC
Joanne: I know. This isn't goin' to be an easy war. It's goin' to be bloody.
Krieger: That's what some people want, a good bloody war
Joanne nods.
Joanne: I think you're right. I guess I better focus on my match.
Krieger: Agreed, if you need any sparring, you can count on me
Joanne: That would be nice. I mean the World Elite isn't anythin' to write home about. They really haven't done anythin' to make me sit up and take notice of them. They never have.
Krieger: you never know, Uh Oh was a Pinnacle champion for 5 minutes.
Joanne laughs.
Joanne: I know. But tell me what has World Elite even done since they've been in NEW.
Krieger: They got a few wins on Black Out. I see your point though. But they have experience as a team, but you and Destiny have never teamed up.
Joanne: I can usually do pretty good with someone I don't know. Like I told Alistair I'll play nice.
Krieger: I'll be cheering you on.
Joanne: Thank you. I'm glad you're here anyway. It makes me feel better that I have someone to talk to.
Krieger: We better get back before Isaac sends Genesis out to track us down
Joanne: He can try but I can out run him.
Krieger: But he can track a falcon on a cloudy day. That guy's sense of smell is supernatural.
Joanne: True. But I'll need to go out later tonight. I need to feed. So I'll let you know when I'm ready.
Krieger: I will be waiting.
Joanne smiles as she walks off heading back inside. Krieger watches her walk back inside then turns away as the scene fades to black.
The scene reopens on the upper floor of the VVC Mansion. The halls were now quiet and seemed almost empty. The camera moves along the hallway and soon stops on a door that had a guard standing outside. The scene changes to the interior of the room where we hear water running and steam rolls out of the bathroom. The water soon stops and we see Joanne wrapped in nothing more than a towel with her long hair draped down her back. She sits down at the vanity and looks at herself in the mirror.
Joanne: Well... Another match and one that I don't even want to be in. But I'm kind of stuck. The World Elite... I don't even know what to say to any of you. AJ, Kofi, Lindsey, you see it doesn't matter which one of you step into the ring with me, because of one simple fact... You are nothin' more than losers. You've had a few wins under you but you have yet to face off against me. I don't play nice, let alone hold back. We may have faced off somewhere before but it's been a long time since we have. I plan on doin' whatever it takes to win this match.
Joanne starts working on her makeup and soon finishes. Her dark eyes were lined with heavy liner giving her the look of a predator that lurked in the night. Her long hair was pulled back from her face, and soon gets to her feet and picks up a black cocktail dress. She steps behind the changing curtain and tosses the towel over the top. She soon steps out from behind the curtain wearing the dress and it seemed to fit in all of the right places, with it just stopping above her knees.
Joanne: World Elite, this is where it ends for you. I plan on takin' my partner and myself all the way to the end. You can try to stop us but you and I know that it's not goin' to end the way you think it's goin' to. If anythin' you will not be the last ones in this match. As for my partner, Destiny I'm not even sure what to say to you. I've never heard of you let alone seen you in any place that I have ever been. If you were smart you would just let me handle this match and watch how it's done. But...
She sighs, as she hears a knock at the door.
Joanne: But I have to play nice and show that I'm willin' to work with others. But for now I have to and take in the night... See you soon and good luck, you're goin' to need it.
Her eyes flash red as she turns and grabs a small bag off of the bed, and walks to the door. She opens it and sees Kriger standing on the other side. He stares as she walks past into the hallway as the scene fades to black.
