In Cold Blood Night 1

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Night 1
LDLC Arena
Lyon, France

Main Event
Cyber Championship
“The One Man Apocalypse” Brian Kennedy ©
vs.
“Final Girl” Faith Matthews
1-3 RPs

All Asia Deathmatch Rd 2
Last Man Standing Match
“The American Alpha Wolf” Adam Gatner
vs.
“Lady of Shadows” Mira Umbris
1-2 RPs

All Asia DeathMatch Rd 1
Lumberjack Match
“Hound of war” Genesis
vs.
“The Devil’s Deadly Weapon” Baalzebul
1-2 RPs

All Asia DeathMatch Rd 1
Table Match
“Der Kaiser” Gottliche Krieger
vs.
“The Gothic Goddess” Destiny Michaels
1-2 RPs

All Asia DeathMatch Rd 1
Buried Alive
Lindsey Flare
vs.
“The Goddess of the Dead” Necra Octavien Kane
1-2 RPs

All Asia DeathMatch Rd 1
Bed of Glass Match
“The Greatest” AJ Flare
vs.
”America’s Sweetheart” Jenny Kay
1-2 RP

All Asia DeathMatch Rd 2
Steel Cage
“The Sanguine Assassin” Sephiroth Du Lac
vs.
“The World Breaker” Toa Sili
1-2 RP

World Tag Team Tournament Rd 3
The Youngblood (Hiro Masamune & La Cazadora)
vs.
Terror Twins (Phobos & Deimos)
1-2 RPS

RP Deadline December 28th
11:59:59 PM PST

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The camera rolls as it shows Isaac Boothe stading with Genesis chained toa pillar.

Isaac Boothe: NEW, I see what you are trying to do. You are trying to cause disruption, dissension, and chaos within the mightiest group in NEW history. You want Baalzebul and Genesis to go out there and detroy one another. Well, you can book the match, but we have plans and in the end... VVC will stand tall no matter what.

Camera fades to black

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The camera shows in the VVC locker room Isaac Boothe standing with Baalzebul.

Isaac Boothe: So the NEW staff think they are cute. Booking Baalzebul vs. Genesis. Two of the most violent monsters on the roster. You hope they will tear one another apart. We have a strategy, a plan, and a set of tactics. Not only will Baalzebul walk out of the match able to move onto round two. He will continue going towards the finals. There are few who can match his psychotic lust for pain and blood. Most of them are his V.V.C. family. The All Asia DeathMatch Championship is built for the VVC.

Baalzebul: Genesis is my pet, my creation, I am his master and you think he will turn and bite the hand that feeds him? No, he knows his place. This match is the beginning of my Ascension to the NEW All Asia DeatMatch Championship. This is the first step to the road of ruin for the NEW. Roger Williams got himself removed from the tournament. Once I defeat my hound, not only am I going onto round two, I will be getting a bye to round 3. Where I will face either Phobos or Deimos. My personal guardians. So Once I beat Genessi, I will stroll fresh into the Quarterfinals. I will face either my VVC sister Gothicka, or La Cazadora, or Blue Whaler. No matter my opponent they will have had 2 tough matches. This tournament is mine to win and the championship will soon be around my waist.

Baalzebul smiles a vicious smirk as the lights go out and then he is gone.

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The camera shows Gottliche Krieger working out at the Ksius Gym Club. He is punching and kicking the heavy bag. Kasumi Akira approaches.

Kasumi: Hello Krieger. Can I get a word?

He stops hammering on the heavy bag, the blows showing the tearing of seams. He turns and looks at Kasumi.

Krieger: ja, katya.

Kasumi: You have had war with Sephiroth du Lac for years and it seemed to come to a head at Hellscape where you were buried alive and now seem to be a member of The Darkside. What changed.

Krieger: Sephiroth and I both wanted to keep Joanne safe, but we needed to learn we do not own nor control her and her happiness lies with Uh Oh. I initially joined VVC to be a mole but that changed when Dean's ego was hurt by Joanne winning the NEW Championship and caused us to speed up the plan.

Kasumi Akira: Are you prepared to face VVC's "Gothic Goddess" Destiny Michaels in a table match?

Krieger: I have been in table matches before and they can be quite vicious and without the risk of disqualification I will need eyes in the back of my head for the rest of the VVC.

Kasumi Akira: While the VVC has a whole has to be troubling what about Destiny herself?

Krieger: Anyone in the VVC has to be absolutely ruthless. No question. She can't match my power or striking so she will focus on her speed, agility, and everything she can find as a weapon. These would worrying on their own but with the VVC waiting in the wings and Isaac Boothe at ringside to cause distractions and chaos.

Kasumi Akira: Do you have strategy going in?

Krieger: Yes, but one must be ready to adapt and improvise. The VVC have strong numbers going into this All Asia DeathMatch tournament. Defeating Destiny is a necessity to reduce the amount of chances for VVC to walk out with NEW gold. I am there to fight and even more I am there to win.

Kasumi Akira: Thank you for your time and good luck.

The camera fades to black.

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The camera is rolling of the LDLC Arena as Red Stars hits and Isaac Boothe walks down the ramp with Toa Sili behind him. Toa rolls into the ring and then holds the roppes open for Isaac who has a microphone in hand.

Isaac Boothe: Well, what have we here? An arena full of VVC fans?

The crowd boos.

Isaac Boothe: My mistake an arena full of morons!

The crowd boos louder.

Isaac Boothe: yes! Let the anger flow through you. I cannot wait to see you all cry and scream when the VVC dominates tonight. One fine example tonight is when this man, this monster, nay this BEHEMOTH! Toa Sili the World Breaker destroys Sephiroth Du Lac!

The crowd boos louder.

Isaac Boothe: Toa has the size and strength and speed and agility that defies all reason. He is hunger and fury all rolled into one. Sephiroth, you were once a monster but wealth, privilege and glory and robbed you of your edge. This isa fight you cannot win and it is a fight you may not even survive. You are locked in a cage with a hungry monster!

Toa Sili: O le a nutimomoia oe!!!

Red Stars hits as they make their way back up the ramp.

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The scene opens on the beautiful New York countryside. The night had come on and the sound of falling snow was the only sound that could be heard across the countryside. The camera moves across the countryside and soon comes to a stop on a strange little town that seems to be out of place. The old homes still had gentle glows coming from the windows and smoke rose from the chimney's. The road that wound its way through the town soon lead up to the old massive manor that loomed over the town itself. The camera moves to the interior of the manor where Christmas seemed to have arrived early. A massive tree stood in the main room, decorated to the top with a star sitting on top. The smell of pine, mixed with the smell of baked goods seemed to drift on the air. We see Mira and Ander sitting by the tree staring up at it.

Mira: I have to admit Mister Du Lac knows how to celebrate the holidays.

Ander: I concur dearest sister. Hopefully he hasn't spent too much attention on festivities he does have 2 matches in two nights against 2 VVC members.

Mira: I know. But you know how he is. He is not one to slack off. After all he is one that taught Mother everything that she knows, at least most of it

Ander: Indeed. Tis a shame that you all have your chances to take our pound of flesh from the VVC and others while I sit idly by.

Mira puts a hand to his face, and smiles softly.

Mira: I know my love, but you will get your chance soon enough. And when you do there will be nothing to do to stop you.

Ander smiles kissing her hand.

Ander: This war ebbs and flows but while we can withstand and continue fighting, they are walking a road of perdition and this war of attrition is in our favor.

Mira: They have no idea what they are in for. They have tried to stand against us, and may have won a few matches but nothing will beat us.

Ander caresses her cheek.

Ander: True the few matches lacked the significance necessary. Our alliance with Oblivion and gotten two titles on Brian Kennedy and kept them both from the VVC and the next two nights you will all eliminate them from the All Asia Death Match tournaments.

Mira: Of course we will. It will not be difficult.

Ander: But unfortunately my dear, you do not get your hand son VVC personally this weekend. Instead a man who at best has not joined VVC. Maybe neutral or maybe watching and waiting.

Mira rolls her eyes.

Mira: Oh yes... The so called Lone Wolf. Please when you have to call yourself that, you must be compensating for something.

Ander: By the time he spends in the gym to get those muscles, he must have many... many... many lonely nights. Be wary of his grip strength my dear. Much practice grabbing and tugging I assume.

Mira couldn't help but laugh as she curls up into her brother's arms.

Mira: I do believe you are right my dearest. He a lone man with needs that no woman wants to fill.

Ander: Still he will be a strong foe in a Last Man Standing match, you'll be best to use that beautiful mind and your sublime grace to avoid him.

Mira: I am going to do everything that I can to stop him. I know that he will put up a fight and so will I. I will not stop until he is nothing more than a blood stain on the mat when I am done.

Ander: And I will be at ringside both cheering you on and ensuring the VVC do not interfere.

Mira: I know mother will be watching from the shadows along with everyone else. The VVC are nothing more than thorns in our side.

Ander: It is winter and this is the season of death for most unwanted brambles.

Mira: Winter is our month. Death comes to all that stand in the way. And this Lone Wolf Adam Gatner will soon know why I am called the Lady of Shadows.

Ander kisses her temple.

Ander: Dear Mr. Gatner, you are in for a night of pain, but my sister is an artiste and she can plunge you into the breach of agony and put you on the precipice of torment. If she wishes she can cut your thread and end your suffering.

Mira: I am not above making you bleed. After all it IS a Last Man Standing match, and I will do everything and anything to keep you down. You can try to escape my grasp, and run away, but I am afraid that I will not let go. I have learned one thing with living in the swamps of my dear home of New Orleans, that once you are locked in, you will never escape from the teeth that bite

Ander: To enter the coliseum but only my dear sister will walk out under her own strength.

Mira smiles as her eyes flash red and go back to their normal violet color.

Mira: This is where it all ends for you Mister Gatner. Your time in this little tournament will end and mine will continue just as we planned it.

Ander: And my beautiful sister will look even more glamorous with that shiny championship around her waist.

Mira: And when I do get it, I will not let it go that easy. If I were you I would just would not show up. Give me the easy win and let everyone see what a coward you truly are.

Ander: Perhaps once you win that title, a private title defense will be awarded to me?

Mira smirks.

Mira: Of course. You would be the one I want to lose it to. See you soon Mister Gatner, I am sure you are trying to figure out how to approach this match. But I am afraid I already have it figured out. Au revoir et bonne chance...

She gets to her feet and extends her hand to her brother. Ander takes her hand and stands and pulls her into and embrace and kisses her under the mistletoe as the scene fades to black.

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The scene opens on the backstage area of the arena. The stage hands move quickly around the hallways getting everything set up once again for the massive show that was yet to come. The camera moves along the hallways and soon stops on a door that was cracked open.

Inside Hiro Masamune can be seen taping his fingers and wrists and wrapping his feet while sitting shirtless and shoeless his boots and kick pads on the floor.

La Cazadora comes out of the changing room dressed in a sparkling green and red outfit with a pair of boots and mask to match it.

Hiro looks at her mouth agape then shakes his head.

Hiro: Wow, you look amazing!

La Cazadora: Thank you Hiro. Celeste made it for me. She said it would be a good fit for tonight.

Hiro: Itlooks amazing and so do you. But then again you always look amazing.

She blushes under the mask.

La Cazadora: You are so sweet.

She leans down and kisses him.

He kisses her and stands up looking for his mask.

Hiro: Nervous about tonight?

La Cazadora: Some.

Hiro: Deimos and Phobos are a tough team and being twins they know each other well, but it seemed in the tournament less interest in winning and more on clearing the way for other VVC teams.

La Cazadora: True. But if they are not focused we may have a path through them. All we need to do is keep them at bay.

Hiro: They are like self destruction buttons, if they can't win they'll try to go to a draw or if that is impossible injure one or both of us to take us out of the tournament. We need to beat them quick.

La Cazadora: If we can keep them down then we should have it won. If not then we are going to be in a world of hurt.

Hiro: Speed and precision, and of course teamwork. I think we have always worked well together. We just got to keep our eyes open and be wary of Isaac and the VVC

La Cazadora: I have a feeling they won't be far behind... Maybe we should enlist some help with that...

Hiro: Got any ideas?

La Cazadora: How about Rene and her man Ragnarok? She has seemed keen on making sure you stay safe and alive.

Hiro: I feel like I am just her lab rat, but they do seem to be adamantly against VVC and she has a match on night 2 against Baalzebul.

La Cazadora: Any help would be good. We'll go and check in with them in a bit. We have to be ready for what is to come.

Hiro: Agreed. Also I think it might be interesting to try out that new maneuver tonight.

La Cazadora: That sounds like a plan. They won't know what hit them.

Hiro: We might make highlight of the night.

La Cazadora extends her hand to Hiro.

La Cazadora: We still have time before the crowd is let in. Why dontbwe go and practice a few whilevwe have a chance?

Hiro smiles and takes her hand.: As you wish.

She smiles as they head for the door as the scene fades to black.

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Good luck, Bondic

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A New Side of Jenny Kay?

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On Camera.



Faith, your name means a lot in the world today. Without Faith I wouldn’t have done the unthinkable. I wouldn’t be as confident, or be anywhere near who I am today. And I know one thing. Faith doesn’t have a chance at breaking me down. Breaking my streak. Or anything I’ve set out to do.



The scene opens with Brian sitting in his office chair. He is at his Baltimore penthouse, from where he sits you can see the city from his window behind him. It appears to be later at night. He is wearing the newest NEW gear that came out for him right before Christmas. He pats the Cyber Title that’s on his desk right beside his NEW World Title. He looks up at the camera.



You see Faith, I came to NEW to do a few things. I accomplished two of those feats in one night. I become the first Double Champion in NEW history. I also done more than that. I am starting to break the VVC down from their foundation to its core. There is a pecking order in the locker room. And for far to long they have went unchecked. That’s until I walked through those doors for the first time. Now they know they are the hunted. And I am the hunter. You claim I’m comin to the end of my career. You must have bumped your head a few too many times. For someone that’s at their end of a career, I’ve only been beaten by one person. And you lil girl are no Paige Lewis. It might be true. You’re a rookie in the business, it’s time you learned something the hard way.



Brian knows not to underestimate anyone he faces. He has also learned he is on a set path and nothing and no one can or will stop him. Until he is ready to pass the torch on his terms.



My dear girl, the lesson you need to learn is this. Pick more wisely on who you ask to challenge. Because I don’t give two shits if you’re a woman or a man. If your comin for what’s mine. I’ll not play nice. I won’t give a second chance. You question me, askin me if I know how and when to use my skills? I’ve done just that in my first year in the business. During my first year in the business I had beaten an Icon. Not once, not twice, but 3 different times to take the world title off his waist in 3 different companies. That’s Eric Herrera. We are friends now. I had beaten Requiem for the UCW world Title, I had beaten Dave McIntyre for the PWO World Title. Are you gettin the picture yet? By the time I had been in this business a full year I held 5 world Titles at the same time. While it’s true, the past tends to repeat itself. I hold all the Gold. So you think for a second you can do what Necra, Mira, or any of the VVC couldn’t do? Yeah, you bumped your head one too many times.



Just then all of Oblivion walks in. Brian smiles as they are all decked out in their cuts. Brian looks at the camera.



Excuse me for a moment.



He walks up to his teammates and greats them.



Mike: I hope your ready B.



Lance: I know you got this.



Brian: Lets not get ahead of ourselves. Everyone else is in the back room. Go ahead I’ll get with you guys in a few.



Lance, Jay, and Mike heads towards the back room. Brian looks back towards the camera.



See Faith, you have your two sisters. I have my Brothers. You know, the faction wars are coming soon enough. Do you have your other two members? Are you ready? I know I am. I have my team. While you only think of what’s right in front of you. I think 10 steps ahead. That’s what makes a true Champion. From what I can see, your not ready. Not even for the Cyber Title. And yes I done all this on my own. Just to prove a point. And that points been proven and I have been a defending Champion. On top of that I have plans and Contingencies in place. And Faith, you think that you are gonna somehow defeat one of the greatest wrestlers of all times, one of the most decorated wrestlers of all times and you think in your first ever title match you're just gonna walk away the victor?



Brian laughs as he thinks back to the pathetic attempt that Faith made at getting into his head.



Faith, it’s time for you to have a wake up call and I think in the cold, I’m gonna be the one that gives you that wake up call. What I think you should do every day and every minute up until our match is train, not just your body, but also your mind. Because the mindset that you have right now Faith, leads me to believe that you think that you’re just gonna walk in, beat an legend and I’m gonna be some sort of stepping stone to your greatness.



Brian laughs.



See you might be the cocky one out of the Matthews family, but I’m the cockiest mother fucker that has ever stepped foot in the business. And the reason I’m so damn cocky is because I am and have always done everything that I said I’m gonna do. You might go and win some other titles and other companies you might even win titles here in NEW, but it won’t be against me. Not unless Jesus comes down from heaven and helps you take me down. And I don’t see this happening. So take my next words to heart Faith. Your not facing the old Brian Kennedy. Since I’ve come to NEW, I have been, The Walking Apocalypse, The One Man Apocalypse, The Living Legend, and baddest S.O.B. to hit NEW. So when your music hits, and you walk down that ramp towards your grave. Don’t get scared. Don’t ask your sisters for help. And get ready. Get ready for the beating of your life. You make claims your not leaving without that Title. I’m telling you, your title hopes die after you face me. I’m not letting this Title go. Now I know your askin why?.



He pauses, just long enough to get his breath.



Why would I treat this Title like I would My World Title. It’s because I am makin this Title relevant. Because this Title and any Title I hold becomes relevant, prestigious and historical. That’s what I do. I make things worth while. Because Faith I make history. I lay the foundation you walk on. And if you didn’t realize that after you say your Star struck. Then you were just tryin to flatter me with kind words. We are not friends when it comes to this match. Your my prey, my next meal. And if I have to injure you to get the win. I’ll do it. Most of your promo you was introducing your new sister. Talking about how you have proven yourself as a Tag Wrestler as well. Get on my level. No matter who I team with, we get the Tag Titles and never let em go. I retired the NCW, PWO, UCW, and even the 450 Tag Titles. I am currently one half of the longest Reigning Tag Title Champions in both SCW and UHW. Even the Brewster/Desmond clan couldn’t get it done. They all tried except Lynn Brewster. You haven’t proven anything to me. Once you finally get a Title build its prestige, that’s what makes a title to be sought for. And since this is a new company. No pun intended. I am going to build a prestige to this title that it will be just as coveted as any World Title is. And I hold that to. So Faith ask yourself this. Are you up for that task? I don’t think so. And you think for a minute that you can beat me. That fall from the pedestal is goin to be far. I am goin to knock you off it. I’m on top of the mountain for a reason. And if you had what it took, the brass would have given you that chance.



He pauses to let it all sink in.



Faith, I won’t lie. I didn’t know you existed u till we were booked for this match. So Tag or not. You haven’t landed on my radar till now. And now your there. I have to do something about it. Just take all this as a lesson. A beaten, battered and left bruised lesson. Because that’s how I’ll leave you. Don’t take it personal. It’s just good business.



Brian picks his Titles up and goes to the back room. The camera gets a glimpse of the room full of people. From the looks of it The Empire and Oblivion are all there along with Frostbite and Andrew Paine. Brian pushes the camera man out and closes the door. The scene fades to an Oblivion logo .

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Act 1: Gift from the Gods

The scene opens on the beautiful Isle of the Gods. The sun had started to set on the Solstice.The rituals had been done, and soon Necra would spend at least three months with the love of her life in the Underworld. The lights from the house were shinning brightly against the night, and the stars above glistened and cast their light to the earth below. The smell of the open ocean moved along the breeze that blew through the tall trees, while the animals and birds nestled in for another night. The camera moves along the island and soon comes to a stop on a massive temple where torches have been lit and still burn brightly, along both sides of the long pathway that lead into the temple. A shadow moves in the massive temple and we soon see Necra moving along the interior. She is dressed in a long black and deep blue robes with a headdress being carried in her hands. Her long black raven hair draped down her back, and her tanned skin seems to shimmer in the dim light around her.

Necra: Another ritual is done, and I can relax with a trip to see Hades and then to uncle Seph's to celebrate the holidays.

Somewhere in the folds of the robe her phone rings. She pats her sides and soon pulls out her phone from a pocket somewhere within. She looks down at it and laughs before sending a message back. It goes off again and she shakes her head.

Necra: You've got to be kidding me? Lindsey Flare? What a fucking joke! I mean it could have been anyone but her? Dean's like piece of eye candy? Gods what has she done to even deserve to face me? In my own match none the less! I don't even know where to start with this... I'm speechless... And that never happens to me.

She walks out of the temple and out into the night, with her bare feet hitting the stone pathway.

Necra: Lindsey, I'm not even sure what to say to you. I didn't even realize that you were ACTUALLY getting into the ring. I mean what have you done that I should remember you for as of late? Nothing. You have been Dean's side piece and nothing more. I just figured he would try to keep you of getting any sort of title like he did with Merxy... You know the girl he was with until he dumped her for you?

She smirks as she walks along the long pathway that winds itself along the island,

Necra: I mean you're coming at me in my own match and I know you think you already have the match won, and that everyone in the VVC is going to come out and help you, but I hate to tell you, I'm going to make sure that none of them come to your aid. And the worse thing is on the very next night you face off against my uncle...So not only will you be buried alive, you will wish you were dead by the time he is done. It would be better if you just walked away Lindsey and didn't even bother to show. I mean I'm better than you in ever sense of the word. I have held titles, I have made halls of fame... And what have you done? Anything worth of note? I didn't think so. You are just another lackey to the VVC and another victim to the Goddess of the Dead.

Necra continues along the pathway as she starts along the cliff side that would lead down to the beach. The sound of the waves filled the air, as the wind picked up around her.

Necra: See even the Gods know that you will lose! They will always be in my favor and always on my side. Who do you have? Oh wait... You have...

She laughs.

Necra: You have the wannabe leader, and the worthless little gaggle of henchmen he has. Get with the program and go back to your brothers. At least they have class... Not much, but they have class and are somewhat intelligent. Lindsey I will take every chance to show you why you don't stand a chance against me, let alone deserve a title around your waist. I'll tell you one last time Lindsey, run... And don't look back. It would be a lot easier than having to face off against me in just a few night's time...

As she starts to walk down the pathway that lead to the beach, she stops as if listening to something on the wind. It was faint, but still sounded close by.

Necra: I will be ready to face off against you no matter what you do. I'm not going to stop until I have you in that hole and dirt being pile on top of you! This is where your career ends, but then it never really started did it? I am the Goddess of Death, The Queen of the Dead, The Lady in Black, The Reaper of Souls, The Angel of Death, The Alpha and the Omega, The Child of Heaven and Hell! Fear Me; for when you look upon me you will see your end. See you soon and good luck, you're going to need it.

As she reaches the beach her eyes scan the shore line, and that's when she notices it. A simple wooden life boat, and the sound of crying. She cautiously approaches the boat and inside lay a baby girl. She soon stops when Necra picks her up and holds her tight.

Necra: Where did you come from?

She looks along the beach for any other survivor but nothing. She looks out at the blackened water once more, and sees nothing but darkness and stars.

Necra: The gods have blessed me with a gift... A child... My Aphrodite...

She soon turns and walks back toward the path, and back to the main path as the scene fades to black.

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*The camera falls on the interior of Du Lac Manor on Christmas morning. The little ones gathered under the tree as the family gathers all around. Maria handing out gifts as the lights on the tree twinkle. Emily holding the girls as Lance tears into a large package revealing a large powerwheels set. It is a scene of chaotic peace. A quiet family time but one of the family is not among them. No instead slinking in the shadows watching from the second story Sephiroth watches quietly. There is a slight smile on his face. Christmas after all is a time for family. For children's joy. For peace. In quiet he stands before a voice calls to him as if from nowhere.*

Voice: Must you be such a grinch?

*The smile fades from his lips as he does not even bother to look sensing the presence that plagues him still*

Seph: Must you plague me now? Besides you shouldn't even know that word.

Voice: I know what you know. If only they knew the same.

Seph: Shut up. You know nothing. Your not even real.

Voice: Are you so sure?

Seph: I am always sure.

Voice: Your doctor might say otherwise. Else why would I be here?

Seph: A damn fine question. One I would be eager to understand myself.

Voice: I'm sure you would.

Seph: What do you want?

Voice: I want you to be yourself.

Seph: I am myself.

Voice: No... you are Sephiroth. That is a name you were not born into.

Seph: It is a name I have earned.

Voice: Once perhaps but that isn't even wh you are now. You are more monster than man.

Seph: And you are but a shadow of my mind. A fiction that is nothing more than a horrid mental static on my soul. Leave me.

Voice: Such hurtful things you say. You never turned me away before.

*He closes his eyes gripping the railing so hard his nails dig surled wood from the polished rail. His anger rises his eyes opening in a flash as he turns screaming into the void of darkness around him*

Seph: IT ISN'T YOU!!!

*The darkness brings back nothing but silence as he looks back seeing the family looking up at the rail curiously. Seph just pulls out his phone from his pocket raising it up for them to see.*

Seph: Wrong number!

*The others look at him oddly but turn back to the joy of presents and conversations.Seph frowns as he turns from the railing looking at the camera in self disgust and anguish.*

Seph: So once more I feel the tug and the beast comes off it's chain. Once more another fool tests my patience. I am in no mood for these games. For this chicanery. All I hear is how strong you are Toa. How you will be the one to stop me. How you will be the one to break me. All I hear is your filthy lies sputtering out of an empty mind. Do you not know who I am? What I'm capable of? What I've done to every other fool that has dared to step between me and my goals. What I won't do to succeed? Allow me to educate you and ANY OTHER...

*He screams looking around the empty hall as if looking for the source of his torment. The silenced pause is deafening as with annoyance he sighs before continuing.*

Seph: ... on who I truly am. I am heaven's wrath personified. I am he who you do not speak of lest I hear you and sit next to you. I am the man that became a monster. An endless nightmare that haunts the dreams of men like you. Better men and bigger men then you have tried to silence me. To end me. To make me bend and break. I am the endless shadow down the hall. I am why men fear the dark. I have ripped entire stables down to sunder. I have broken bones and destroyed lives. I am the shadow that haunts your children's children's children. And long when you are broken, beaten and buried in the ground I will still be here standing above your corpse savoring the blood of some other poor soul foolish enough to face me. You think I fear anything about you? Your allies? Your boss? You are just one more deluded soul they send my way to try and stop what I have set in motion. And just like every other I will destroy you. I will beat you and I will leave you ling in a pool of your blood. And if you're lucky. And I MEAN LUCKY... I will bend down and taste the pool instead of rending it from your fat greasy flesh. You think you are powerful but to me? Compared to me? You are but a cockroach under my feet. And with one swift stomp...

*His heels stomp hard on the hardwood floor as his face twists in a disgusted grimace.*

Seph: I will show you for the farce you are. Merry Christmas, filth. I shall see you in the ring.

Voice: Hey!

*Seph turns quickly and just as quickly as the angry disgust came over his face a smile lights up and he looks at Emily standing at the top of the stair.*

Seph: Yes, darling?

Emily: You're missing your son opening his presents. Get down here and stop being such a curmudgeon.

Seph: Ah yes. Simply distracted. I shall be there right away.

Emily: Come on.


*She walks up and grabs his arm. He smiles in her face but as she puls away with his arm he looks back giving the camera a look of pure hatred and fury that seems almost like a primal beast in his eyes. And as she pulls him toward the stairs we wonder just what is the real him... the man or the beast? As the scene fades to black.*