???: Come gather around. I have a tale to tell you.
The sound of a match being struck, and the illumination of a flame sparks as the scene opens to a small dark room, a single large white candle lit in front of a cloaked woman, the purple velvet hood pulled up over her head, while her raven locks fall just out of the hood, covering her eyes and framing her lithe pale face. She sits down, white chalk scrawled across the old dark oak floor, her hands cusp around the dancing flame as she withdraws the struck match. She brings the match up and gently blows it out, the smoke dancing forward around the candle's flame.
???: A madman. A warrior. A con artist. A fighter. Courageous. Conniving. Fearless. Wrathful. He has walked across the battleground of the vengeful. He has fallen to the very depths of hell, only to rise and sit upon his ebony throne of glory. He has carried many names. Harbinger. King of Darkness. Apostle. Leader. Owner. Master. Champion.
The woman slowly spreads her arms out as she bows her head to the floor, her fingertips gripping the gnarled wood as she speaks in incantations, the flame of the candle growing as she slowly lifts her head up, her violet eyes just barely visible behind her hair and in the protection of the cloak's hood. An image flashes across the screen just briefly of a man standing on top of a mountain cliff, a black robe with spikes and skulls adorning the shoulders whipping wildly in the wind, the man's head lowered as his hair whips violently as well.
???: He started unassuming, just another body to add to the mix. But it was clear from one day that he would be the one to lead the masses to a greater expectation. To lift up the world onto his shoulders and carry the burden of grandeur to heights never seen before. But it started all so simply. He defeated a soldier with relative ease, casting aside patriotic overtones with his own message of destruction. The Alpha had arrived, to begin his glorious journey to become Omega. There have been many who have dared stand face to face against such a vassal of carnage, but there has only been one that showed courage enough to strive and perhaps become even greater.
A quick shot flickers across the screen, Showtime Cougar staring up at the darkened figure on the mountain top. The two remain locked in place for several moments before the robed man pulls back a large scythe, slashing away the image of Showtime with one swing, the edge of the scythe stopped right behind the man's neck, his back remaining to the camera.
???: The first taste of glory upon his lips.
A shot of the Eurasian Championship.
???: Forever known as the first, he soon claimed another trophy to be placed upon his mantle. A trophy, that showed what depths this monster would go to keep what rightfully belonged, and what he would do to obtain what he wanted. It was soon however, that a kindred spirit would emerge, their goals aligned with one another's. In their way stood the false King, a man who this Dark Alliance was prepared to destroy to achieve an opportunity at the world.
Corey Payne emerges in front of the man with the scythe, a faint ethereal crown on top of his head. He once more stares up at Ty, but with a pleading look upon his face, blood trickling down from the corners of his eyes. He falls to one knee, grasping it in pain before the cloaked man leans down, grasping the ethereal crown from Payne's head. He suddenly grips the crown hard, and it soon dissipates along with the visage of Corey Payne. The ethereal gold swirling around the end of the scythe.
???: The false king had fallen. The Dark Alliance set its sight on the Hero. He who held what belonged to this dangerous duo. They set out to reclaim the world and twist it into what they saw was the true way. They succeeded, but this madman's rival sent him spiraling down which lead to Vengeance being the only thing on his mind.
Vengeance holding the World Title up high now flashes across the screen, the background changing to the searing desert, vultures circling around the robed man as he slowly lifts his arms up, two large pieces of wood slamming into his back and across his arms as well. He stumbles forward but is caught as large heavy chains wrap around his arms and his legs, his head bowed down against his will to Vengeance who let's out a sinister laughter. The robed man struggles against the chains, his scythe stuck in the sand below him.
???: His creation. His own actions lead to this very scene. Where once a monster reigned supreme, soon melted away into the greatest warrior to ever carry this burden of sin that had been brought forth by his hand. It was time to deliver onto the masses, a warrior that they would follow to the ends of the earth. The World would be his, and he would lead it to prosperity as the Alliance was broken!
The screen flickers off for a moment before returning, this time inside Hell in a Cell. The chains shatter around the man's arms and feet, and as he drops to the mat he picks up his scythe and slashes right through Vengeance's neck, his head sliding off his shoulders before his figure dissipates completely. The man picks up the World Heavyweight Title, a roar escaping him as he lifts it high into the air, blood trickling down from his hand and covering the World Title in Red.
???: Vengeance truly was his, but now what remained? The World followed the beck and call of this newly crowned King of Darkness. His throne secured, what was there left to do? Fortunately for this warrior king, there were plenty to try and usurp his crown. An unlikely friend and a man perhaps that was more deranged than even he was cast the die, and failed. And so it came to be, the Champion King looking for his greatest challenge. He knew exactly who it was, and so after a lottery was one, here returning once again was the Rival, coming forth into the King of Darkness's Kingdom!
The scene shifts to a large throne room, the robed man now sitting upon a throne with his scythe sitting beside him. The World Title suddenly transforms into a true crown, circling around the man's head before settling in place. A woman clad in red is fallen down on the steps in front of the throne, leading the man to step forward off his throne, kneeling down to help the woman. She suddenly turns and a fanged grin forms on her face as she lashes out at his throat. He is able to avoid it, but soon he slumps forward as Showtime emerges from behind the man, a dagger buried deep in his back.
???: Wounded by the very one he trusted most, he faced an uphill battle. The Champion King found himself enraged, throwing away all skill and abilities instead running on pure emotion. And yet, in the final moment, his legendary tactics came through and he secured his Kingdom and the World once more.
The scene fast forwards to the man standing over Showtime, the woman in red kneeling next to him as she withdraws the dagger from his back, discarding it as she wraps her arms around him.
???: Victorious, yet this encounter had changed a once proud man. He was no longer willing to stand up to all those that challenged him. He grew weary of his opponents, and soon the monster crept forth once again, the warrior a thing of the past as he soon destroyed lives, breaking the very souls of those that dared step in front of him.
Lighting strikes down as the throne room now changes to a muddy field, the robed man hunched over as he laughs maniacally, Hayley Reynolds tied up and in his grasp as Austin Reynolds reaches out desperately. He suddenly picks Hayley up and shoves her forward. She hits Reynolds and soon the scythe goes clean through the both of them, the scene fading to black and white other than the unmistakable spraying of red covers the screen before it goes completely white.
???: Who could stop such carnage? Who could possibly turn down the allure of power he offered? He soon found himself with two followers, this prophet's words misguiding those that found themselves disenfranchised. The future Knight, and the Amnesiac. His words were the elixir they desired, but perhaps laced with the poison that would be their undoing. The anniversary of the King's crowning had come, his confidence overfilling the cup as he laid down what would be a glorious celebration! But there was one man that had waited for his opportunity, a man who the King had waved off time and time again. This man, would ultimately save the World from the tyranny of Chaos.
The scene returns to Big Dave standing over the robed man, downed on the ground as he reaches desperately for the crown held in Dave's hand. He places it on his head and it transforms this time into the World Title once more, wrapped around Dave's waist. Dave turns and slowly walks away as the man collapses once more.
???: Devoid of his throne, the world slipping from his grasp, most mortals would whither away, their legacy dying in the process. He refused, and soon he went about possessing the world in a new way. Order would tremble, angels crying out in agony as he raised his demonic army. His omens began to become true, and soon he became the very Harbinger they paid no mind to. The blathering of a mad man once more, though even the wildest of exclamations will lead sheep to his flock. And so with his religion spreading, he overtook the structured law, twisting it. Winning the same lottery as his Rival, he found himself mere moments from claiming the world for his own once more. However, he felt defeat once more, at the hands of the Monk.
The robed man finds himself down once more, Steven Kurtesy having the World Title wrapped around his waist as he stands over the man. Kurtesy shakes his head as he turns and walks off into the distance, fading away quickly. This time though stands a man in a mask, a brilliant white light shining all around him, his sword lifted ready to strike, the lady in red standing beside him with a look of sorrow on her face.
???: His prophecies now crumbling at it's most critical moment, his followers dispersed quickly, left to be the rambling mad man once more. Except for one follower. the Knight had emerged as the one to cut the tongue off and slay the monster once and for all. He still held the law in his hands, and the Knight was ready to return it to who it truly belonged! And so it was, the once great warrior had fallen one final time. The only memorial was baptized in fire, and soon he was gone.
The robe man lies down face first in a casket, the Knight slamming the cover down hard. He walks away along with the lady in red and soon the casket crumbles into nothingness as the scene fades back into the woman in the small dim room. She finishes drawing on the floor with white chalk, the source of the only sound.
???: They say there has been glimpses here and there of this warrior, since then. A man bearing his resemblance had been seen, giving advice to the young and the hardened warriors alike. Whispers of him taking part in another lottery, though they say they are only apparitions. No matter what however, this great warrior and horrible monster's name has never been far from the people's minds. Perhaps he was just a legend, to warn others of a similar path. A path of redemption that only led to the utter depths of hell. They would never see a man of such deep conflictions ever again.
The chalk stops moving as the woman finishes her drawing. She gathers up her cloak and slowly stands up, her hands held out palm up as she whispers incantations, the white chalk slowly glowing red as the flame on the candle reaches higher.
???: But there is a rumbling among those that travel under the guise of night. That this warrior is ready to bring forth a new era of glory once more. When the World has fallen to it's lowest, that he shall return once again to reclaim it and lead it to the greatness it is destined for! Every day it chokes in the mediocrity of it's owner, the challengers no less weaker in their convictions. And so it has been brought to me to bring forth this warrior once more! To save the World the only way he knows how.
The woman suddenly drops down and slams her hands on the glowing chalk, the camera zooming out just slightly to reveal a very familiar symbol.
???: By bathing everyone and everything in everlasting Chaos!
The red glow suddenly becomes blinding as the screen goes completely white again, slowly fading away as the robed man now stands with his back to the woman, his head held up straight and his hair thrown back wildly. The woman slowly reaches up, pulling the hood of her cloak off, throwing her hair back as she reveals herself to be Serafina.
Serafina: The Harbinger of Chaos has returned to reclaim the World!
The man slowly turns around, revealing to be Ty Burna of course, his eyes glowing an intense red as he spins the scythe around in his right hand, his left hand balled up into a fist, a smirk playing on his face.
Serafina: The foolish shall tremble in his wake, the boisterous cut down while they make false claims of victory.
Serafina walks up to Ty and kneels down in a flourish in front of him, her head down as she places her hands on the red glowing symbol once more.
Ty: The time has come for the return of the Harbinger. While I have been wounded for the past two years, I have watched WZCW fall to the wayside since my departure. They have all grown stagnant in their efforts, the legendary warriors that I faced disappearing or coasting on past achievements. The new generation merely expecting everything handed to them on a silver platter. I cannot stand by any longer! It began at Meltdown 100, and in the process I have given Big Dave his freedom from the doldrums of management. I gave him back what he had been missing, and what everyone that finds themselves in WZCW lacks, their fangs.
Ty takes a deep breath as he raises his arms up, his eyes staring up at the sky as the fire cascades up and spreads along the ceiling of the room, quickly dropping down in pillars around Ty and Serafina. A wide, almost sadistic grin forms on Ty's face, his eyes narrowing before gritting his teeth.
Ty: Do you not see exactly who represents you now? This Ricky Runn that has defaced the very legacy of the title that I carried for an entire year. He is not worthy of holding onto such prestige, such glory! And what has he done with it? He walks around with that piece of absolute garbage he calls a title belt. How dare he disrespect what we have all bled for!
Ty suddenly drops his hands and the pillars suddenly flare up in intensity, devouring the entire room except for Serafina and himself. Serafina throws her hair back, her arms spread out as well as she whispers something, the fire disappearing and the two of them reappearing upon a stone path. Large steps stand in front of them, and at the top platform, a large black throne stands. Both begin walking slowly up the numerous steps, their footsteps echoing throughout this unholy land, a red sky and black clouds hanging over head.
Ty: Every great warrior in WZCW has fought for that title. While we hated one another for various reasons, it was to be expected of whomever held that title to hold their head high and continue the legacy we have all helped create. From the Eurasian title, to the World Heavyweight Championship. I have made my mark on every trophy that I have held, adding to it's luster and the desire increased in every fighter. No...not you Ricky Runn. You toss aside the title that Titus himself brought to the fold What honor do you have in such a title?
Serafina: A man who has to make his own trophy, has become insecure about his very reign. What he fails to remember, that the moment his reign ends, so too does his trophy become nothing more than a toy. A faint memento in the memories of the audience.
Ty: And so it is. I have watched with keen interest. Triple X. This man who shoves his morals down the throat of those around him, he now wishes to claim the world title in his own right. Serafina! Is he perhaps worthy of carrying on my legacy?
Serafina lowers her head for a moment, a laughter escaping her at the mere thought of Triple X.
Serafina: What becomes of such arrogance? It becomes a crutch, the very thing that he will hold onto to his dying breath. His straight and narrow ways become a vice in of itself. And so, he trades one addiction, for the poison of self righteousness.
The two reach just mere steps from the top platform, Serafina dropping to one knee as Ty continues his way to the top. He holds his arms out, his cloak falling to the wayside revealing the two serpent tattoos on his back. They begin to suddenly slither, gaining life as they move up Ty's shoulder blades, down his arms and emerge from his skin, wrapping around his arms and biting into his wrists, Ty closes his eyes and lifts his head up high as thunder cracks in the distance. Opening his eyes he looks forward at the Ebony Throne, skulls seemingly embedded into the rock, the faint sounds of wailing and despair murmuring through the feed. Ty's hair seems to rise up slightly as his eyes flash white, lightning striking in distance and blinding the feed for a brief moment. Ty suddenly holds the large scythe from earlier, and in his other hand a staff with the Chaos Symbol on top.
Ty: I carry their death sentence, and I carry their redemption in both hands. I am the Alpha and the Omega. I will be the one to cut off the head of such blasphemy! I will correct this world the only way I see fit! I will bathe it in Chaos, and I will bring forth ultimate carnage!
Ty turns slowly and sits down on the Ebony Throne, holding the Scythe and Staff on each side of him. Serafina slowly lifts her head up, catching her Master's gaze.
Serafina: The time has come to tear down everything. Chaos must thrive in order for rebirth to begin!
Ty: And so it shall Serafina! The Harbinger is fully healed, no longer is he a victim to the mortal shell he had to endure in the past! This shall is merely the beginning! And it shall be with everlasting glory that The King of Darkness returns to his throne once again, the World Heavyweight Title firmly in his grasp. The Jester and the Preacher shall fall to the Harbinger, and his omens will become reality!
Serafina: Thus it is written.
Ty lifts up both the Scythe and the Staff up high into the air, lightning suddenly striking both weapons and the screen goes white.
Ty: So it shall come to pass!
The almost omnipresent laughter echoes throughout the feed, the screen remaining white except for red eyes breaking through, staring straight forward before the feed suddenly cuts out.