Remarkable Mark Keaton roared down the streets of Chicago in his rented Sedan. He honked at the pretty women walking the cold streets in their thick coats as his music blared. He double checked the digital display showing -
5:30 PM - and smirked.
Right on schedule, Im not going to screw this up for Vis Imperium. Its time to start growing up and taking things seriously. He licked his thumb and straightened his eyebrow as he waited for the security gate to open. Mark had on his best black suit and tie with dress pants, his shoes costing more than the car he was driving. He angled the car to the front entrance of the huge mansion on the hill, overlooking the city of Chicago.
Scratch this all you want man, Mark said as he jumped out of the car and threw the keys hard at a teen,
its just a rental. Mark leaned back and whistled at the huge mansion in front of him and threw his tag title over his shoulder. He walked up to the huge oak doors, ornately carved with -
VI - and pushed one of them open. The entrance was dominated by freshly polished marble floor with a huge stairway in the back. Mark could slightly hear a conversation to his left and followed the noise. He walked into a room dimly lit by a fireplace and a roaring, crackling fire.
Constantine was sitting on the large, leather couch with a goblet of wine clutched in his hand. He was also dressed in a dark, black suit. The giant
Abel Hunnicut sat in a heavy, lazy boy chair opposite
The Power Trip and closer to the fire.
Gentlemen! The man has arrived. Mark pointed to himself and sat down hard on the couch. Constantine held his goblet of wine out to balance it from spilling. With his other arm, he shook his wrist so his sleeve fell away from his sparkling
Rolex watch.
The Power Trip cleared his throat and spoke in a low voice,
You do know I said four sharp right?
Are you sure it wasnt five fifty man? Because I swear
Shut up! Constantine barked, Abel looked quickly at him but continued staring at the fire afterwards.
I know youre young, and Im not sure how things worked between you and Justin Cooper, but this is Vis Imperium. Constantine stood up and placed his goblet of wine down on a side table. He cracked his neck and rubbed his hands together.
This is a machine I created, its a machine that has to have all its parts running in sync with one another. We have me, the leader and mind of the machine, we have the power in Abel Hunnicut and
.the sexuality of a rockin dude in Remarkable Mark Keaton. Thats me. Mark did a soft fist pump towards Abel, who ignored him with no emotion.
Constantine closed his eyes and mumbled to himself. He walked behind the couch and put his hands on Marks shoulders.
We have the energy that flows from the mind and the power in Remarkable Mark Keaton. He clapped the young man on both shoulders and walked back around the couch, he scooped up his wine and sat back down.
Ive been keeping an eye on your career Mark. When I eventually faced you I could clearly see myself earlier in my career and I could manipulate you, I could actually guess what you where going to do in that ring and use it against you.
Con-stan-tine is right. We did talk bout it a few times. Abel cut in as he stared at Mark now.
We capitalized on your ego and rookie mistakes and struck like a snake. We used that to take those tag team titles. Then we underestimated your inner drive, thats when it backfired and you took those titles back on your own. You took them back without the help of Cooper and that was an eye opener for us. Now that its Constantine and Keaton in Vis Imperium, theres nobody that can stop us. Not The Clark Sisters, not The Knights
Or Rey-nolds. Abel cut in, a little too loudly.
Hey, goof monster. Were talkin over here. How about you keep it down and get a set of Legos out to keep you occupied. Constantine took a shocked breath as Mark let out a smarmy laugh towards the bearded giant.
Abel knocked over the lazy boy chair as he jumped to his feet and balled his fists. The Power Trip jumped up and held the giant back with his hands on Abels chest.
Let him go man! I want to show him who has the biggest biceps in WZCW. Mark stood up and flexed his arms.
Dammit Mark! This is what Im talking about! Constantine struggled with the giant.
Let muh hit em, jus once! Abel growled as he stared daggers at the blonde haired man in the dark suit who kept egging him on.
Ya, let him go! Ill crack him good! Mark did a jab motion at Abel and danced on his toes like he was in a boxing match.
Fine. Constantine smirked and stood to one side.
Marks jaw fell open as Abel stepped forward with hate in his eyes and his arm wound back.
THUMP!!!
The punch from Abel sounded like a suitcase filled with rocks hitting a slab of hanging cow meat. Mark flew sideways on to the couch and it tipped over and crashed the side table over with the lamp and telephone. Mark held his cheek and rolled into the curtains, they ripped right off and covered him on the floor.
Ha ha huh! Abel laughed loudly for a second. The Power Trip quickly looked at the giant, but Abel had stopped and resumed his icy stares at Mark inside the curtain.
Alright! Mark removed the curtain and lifted the couch back on its legs.
I get it, dont pick on the man who hits like a rampaging moose. I wont do it again man. Im sorry. Mark sat down on the couch and rubbed his face. Abel fixed the chair and sat down again. Constantine sat next to Mark and smiled at him.
That ego. I thought mine was a bit high. Youve got to watch that ego kid. Its good to have but it can get you in trouble too.
Ya, like one minute ago when Abel punched my face.
Good example. But you have to watch it in the ring too. Ive seen you parading around flexing and jawing at the fans instead of focusing your attack on a downed opponent. Its all fun and games until you underestimate somebody and end up staring at the lights while the ref has just hit three on the mat. Thats what we have going for us in Vis Imperium, we are an elite group and together were stronger than any force in the history of WZCW. I can guarantee you that Mark.
Ive been looking forward to learning what I can from you, Trippy Power Man. Mark nodded at him.
The entire basement floor is a gym with a wrestling ring. The three of us are going to work out hard tonight for New Years. No partying, no drinking, no games. Were going to focus on our moves and work on a strategy together, were going to take these Clark Sisters and show them who the WZCW Tag Team Champions are. Because who are we?
Hold on
. Mark held his hand up like he was asking a question in class,
did you say no partying? Like, not even a little partying?
No partying Mark. Understand?
I guess.
VIS IMP-ER-UM-ER!! Abel yelled out, determined.
Good one, jack ass.