Sunday, 29 January 2012
Ascension Backstage Area
A smiling Alexander Steele walks out of the locker room, his gym bag hanging over his shoulder. He is about to walk off when he takes notice of the huffing and puffing sound barely over shadowed by the sound of pounding feet. Alex turns to see whos running down the hallway and finds that it is none other than Leon Kensworth. He smirks knowing what is coming, and is in such a good mood that hes about to let Leon have an interview.
Mr. Steele, excuse me Mr. Steele. Can I have a few words with you?
Leon asks Alex as he gets close enough to where he doesnt have to yell. Alex doesnt respond, he just watches as Leon comes to a halt a few feet from him. He doubles over as he tries to catch his breath; Leon holds a finger up to Alex indicating that he needs a moment.
Take your time Leon, Im in a good mood tonight, youll get a short interview.
Alex chuckles lightly as he watches Leon regain his breath. He marvels at how determined the reporter is to obtain an interview with him, all the times that hes turned Leon down or given him short answer interviews. Hes decided that its time to throw Leon a small bone.
Thank you, Mr. Steele. Now have you seen the match line up for next week?
Kensworth stands up straight and smiles at Alex, having finally caught his breath. He hadnt had the chance to see the card for the following week just yet, so Steele raises an eyebrow as he looks down at Leon.
Ill take that look as a no then. By the way, before I forget congratulations on your victory tonight. It looked to be a hard fought match and you earned your spot in the Lethal Lottery match.
The oxygen seems to finally be making its way back into Leons brain as he pelts out the congratulations to Alex with ease. Alex smiles at him and nods his head lightly.
Thanks Leon, it was a pretty hard fought match, but I did what I said I was going to do. Now, please if you will get on with whatever you were going to say about my match next week.
Right, my apologies, you are going to be in tag team competition against Scott Hammond and Mick Overlast.
Thats as far as Leon can get before Alex cuts him off quickly.
Scott Hammond and Mick Overlast, huh? No sweat, Ill pull my weight.
Uh, Alex dont you want to know who your partner is?
It doesnt really matter Leon, as long as they show up to the match and wrestle smart, well be a successful tag team.
Leon looks a little nervous at the moment, he wanted to break the news to Alex first and he looks a little determined to do just that.
But it is important Mr. Steele. You and your partner may not really work well together. Alex, you will be teaming up with Everest.
Kensworth lays the knowledge out on Alexander, half expecting him to have a stunned look of stupor on his face. Instead Alex sports a sly smirk on his face and slowly starts to laugh lightly.
Well thats certainly a surprise, and if Everest shows up for the match than my statement earlier about the match being no sweat will be even more true.
Alex laughs a little bit more and then waves to the camera as he turns away and starts to walk down the hallway. Leon stands there looking stunned as it wasnt the reaction that he was expecting from Alexander. The scene fades to black on Leons stunned face.
Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Boston, Massachusetts
The Steele Residence
The cooing of a baby is heard as the scene opens inside of the Steele household. Alexander Steele is standing at a changing table, looking down at his daughter who he is about to change. The scene doesnt show the baby any longer and just Alexs face. He moves as though he is changing the diaper, when he suddenly covers his mouth and nose.
OH my lord
He starts to laugh some from under his hand and then works quickly to change the baby. He finishes quickly and laughs lightly as the baby girl giggles some.
You saved that one for daddy didnt you? Yes you did.
He smiles as he holds the child up in the air and then pulls her to his chest. Alex looks completely happy with his life at the moment. For a little while he walks around the living room carrying his daughter in his arms, waiting for her to fall asleep and for Mazi to make it back home from the store. Once she falls asleep he takes her over to a bassinet and places her down gently, afterward he leans on the bassinet lightly for a moment, looking down at the sleeping little baby girl.
Everything Im doing now is for you Katlin, all the traveling, all the wrestling, and all the training. I want to make sure that you never end up the way I did, with a junkie mother who dies and leaves you to a horrible father. Im going to make sure that you have a bright future ahead of you, even if that means risking my body to ensure it. You are by far the most important thing to me. I hope you remember this when youre a teenager and screaming at me that you hate my guts.
Alex smiles lightly as the scene fades to black, it also shows that Mazi has returned home and is standing behind him, smiling as she had listened to every word he had to say.
Saturday, 04 February 2012
Boston, Massachusetts
The Refinery
Outside of the gym stands Alexander Steele, it is a bit later into the afternoon and it appears that Alex is locking up the gym for the day. He smiles lightly and wonders about a few of the newer applicants.
One of these days my daughter may try to follow in my footsteps. I certainly hope that she doesnt, this business is too harsh on the body.
He speaks to himself and the camera as he begins walking down the street. It appears that he doesnt drive to the gym and instead walks from home.
I know that a few weeks ago I was somewhat of an ass towards Everest. I implied that he was aging badly and that he might not be as capable as he once was. I was proven extremely wrong at All or Nothing when Everest dropped me like a sack of potatoes. I was being nothing more than a young buck. We all do it at some point in our careers. We pick a veteran and make moronic remarks to get attention. I wanted Everests attention at that point and didnt really care how I got it. I intended at All or Nothing to win and hopefully do it against Everest.
Now, Im being teamed with him. It almost looks as if management thinks that we cant get along. I have great faith though that Everest and I will form a good team. Our wrestling styles are so similar that they will complement each other. We wont be as cohesive as some teams, but as long as he can read my actions and follow up with his own well do just fine.
Alex stops his walk down the street and looks at a newspaper box. He digs through his pockets and finds the change to purchase a paper. After he has his paper, Alex continues his trek home.
The team of Hammond and Overlast, a couple of guys whore apparently after the blood of WZCW, it almost seems as though they want to overshadow Ty Burnas little band of misfits. Like its supposed to be an episode of Americas Best Dance Crew. Ive been in a match with both of these individuals and actually have very little to discuss.
Scott Hammond is an excellent wrestler; however, I cant help but get the feeling that hes more wishy-washy than most American politicians. He seems to never be able to stick to a single ideal and sways whichever way the wind blows. Its sad though because it actually affects his wrestling abilities. Blade and many others have made the statement that he can submit anyone he faces, but I know of someone that he cant submit.
Alex smiles as he walks along the sidewalk. He waves to people that recognize him, none of which stop him for anything. They all treat him like a regular person and he likes that about his home town.
Mick Overlast is the young gun of their little group, hes got some talent and some determination to succeed. The thing that I dont get is that he apparently feels that he has to team with Blade and Hammond to be successful. I get a feeling that he just intends on using the two men to further his goals. There is nothing wrong with that honestly; a smart and weak individual would do just as Overlast has done. Use them to the fullest Mick, once the moment is over youll have to make a choice, either you beat them to the punch or be beaten by them. I could be completely wrong and over thinking things.
Either way, I believe that as long as Everest makes it to the match that Overlast and Hammond dont stand a chance. Someone has to win and someone obviously has to lose and like always I will do whatever it takes to ensure a victory, its just who I am.
Alex smiles lightly as the camera as he stops on the sidewalk and looks around. The scene begins to fade to black as he is approached by a child who obviously knows who he is.