The scene opens to a quiet night at the Sludge Pit. Gordito can be seen behind the counter drying glasses, his back turned from the bar. The sound of the front door opening can be heard along with heavy steps thundering across the floor. Gordito pays no attention and finishes the glass he is drying.
Gordito: Welcome to The Sludge Pit, what can I get ya?
Ty: Crown Royal Special Reserve on the rocks.
No problem let me get that for you sir.
Gordito reaches up and grabs the requested bottle and begins preparing the drink. He stops momentarily and thinks for a moment before spinning around. The camera pans back and reveals Ty sitting there, his feet up on the bar and the WZCW World Heavyweight Title resting on the counter. Gordito smirks and finishes pouring the drink and slides it down the bar. Ty catches it and takes a long drink before setting it next to his title.
Theres only one man I know that orders that drink. So how you been Ty? The knee bothering you at all?
I figured after all the trials and tribulations we survived through Kingdom Come would be enough reason to have that drink we discussed. And yes the knee is a bit sore, but nothing serious. I caught your performance in the Chamber, a bit disappointed with the result I take it?
You could say that. I didn't get the chance to beat the daylights out of Baez, and I didn't win another shot at you and that title.
Gordito's eyes gaze down at the World Title momentarily. Ty chuckles and finishes his drink and slides it back down to Gordito. Gordito fills the glass back up and pours himself one as well.
You see the problem with that statement do you not?
What do you mean?
You mentioned getting your hands on Baez first, and the victory second. That was your first, and possibly your fatal mistake. What was it I said to you Gordito? Focus on your goal. Baez should have been a mere casualty on your warpath to the title shot. Instead you focused on your issues with Baez, and you lament the fact you didn't get to crush him, rather than lamenting that this title..
Ty taps the top of World Title before he continues speaking.
..has drifted further away from your grasp. Instead now Big Dave grasped the opportunity you have deemed as secondary. So now here you stand, unsure of where to go. What will you do now Gordito?
Gordito goes quiet for a moment and takes a drink from his glass, setting it down and lowering his head for a moment. He ponders the question for a few moments while Ty watches intently. Gordito suddenly lifts his head.
I'm not in any position to challenge you directly for the World Title again, and I have a feeling if I were to try and take the KFAD Title shot away from Big Dave, you may have a problem with it. So I'm going to get this thorn out of my side and beat Baez's ass all the way back to back alley he came from. If I get him out of the picture, then I can focus on gaining another shot at you.
Excellent. Take care of the business that's holding you back, and then focus on moving forward. You've learned well Gordito.
So now that I've got my lecture for the evening, what's your plan Ty? You made Showtime tap, everyone seems to be clamoring for Reynolds to get a shot at you. I'm sure the Ouija has already told you your next challenge.
To be honest Gordito, I haven't even bothered looking. As strange as it sounds, and as deeply wrapped into the whole situation as I am, I have decided to take the route that I will accept any challenger. Whether Showtime wants another shot, Reynolds, hell even that blow hard Constantine, whoever it may be I will be ready for.
I see. I'd see that as a good approach. Oh I forgot to ask Ty, how's Serafina doing? She'd be willing to forgive my comments a few weeks back right?
She's resting comfortably right now. She is still hurt from Showtime's attack, but she'll be back to her feet shortly. As far as your comments, do not be concerned about them. If she has ill feelings I will talk her down. But that is in the past now Gordito. We must look forward to the future. You must contend with Baez, and I will look forward to my next challenger. So, you and Beckford go out and take down Baez and Blade, I will focus my attention on Reynolds.
Gordito nods and raises his glass up.
To kicking ass and knocking out anyone that gets in our way. Even if it's one another.
Ty chuckles and raises his glass and nods. The two down their drink and Ty slides the glass back to Gordito. Gordito turns and begins pouring whiskey into the glasses.
Ya know I was starting to think you went off the deep end. Well, the deep end as far as you're concerned
Gordito turns back and suddenly Ty is gone. Gordito looks around and smiles, setting the glasses down on the bar. He takes a drink as the screen goes black. The scene fades back in to Ty standing alone atop a large house. The camera pans out and reveals Serafina sitting next to a upper floor window. She stares outside, her hand rubbing her neck absentmindedly. Ty walks down and sits on the edge of the roof.
Serafina....how are you feeling my dear?
Serafina: Better Master. My neck is still sore but I shall be fine.
Do you feel well enough to accompany me to Ascension?
Serafina suddenly brightens up and a smile forms on her face.
Of course Master! I have to go get ready now, starting with this dreadful blonde coloring!
She stands and quickly takes off. Ty smirks and looks up and out at the horizon. He brushes his hair back and takes a deep breath.
So it is, the night that would determine if I was a true champion or not has passed. And just as I had spoken of, I proved my prophecies correct. Even one as talented as Showtime could not impede my path to greatness. And so he falls back yet again, another afterthought in my path. And while I no doubt that he will want another opportunity, the one edge he had is now gone. The one mental aspect he could cling to has been shattered, and I am now the superior one once more.
Ty slowly rises and stands up once more on the roof top. He walks along the edge of the house, his head lowering and his hair covering his face.
A new chapter begins at Ascension. A new path opens and the perils diversify. The people shout for Austin Reynolds to rise up and battle me. And so they get their wish. But will you be ready for me Reynolds? You know the depths I have gone to ensure victory, a road you yourself have denied when I gave you the opportunity. This is another match for me to prove my dominance, but this is the match to prove that you are worthy of facing me for my World Title. Will you rise up and be the first to defeat me in such a long time? Or will you falter as you have previously against Constantine? This is the question you must ask yourself Reynolds. You were impressive at Kingdom Come, but I am the beast that envelopes every warrior in WZCW. I have defeated the very best in WZCW, and I want to add you to that list.
Ty stops walking and raises his head. His eyes have begun glowing red and a smirk forms once more on his face.
Are you prepared for the darkness Reynolds? While I share no ill will towards you, I must make it clear that I will not take any mercy upon you. You must bring every skill, every meaningful ability to keep up with me. I know what it took out of you to defeat Constantine. It took every effort from you to put Constantine down, and that includes the vehicle and the chair shots. I don't go down as easily, so I ask you, what will it take this time around to gain victory?
Ty begins laughing and raises the WZCW World Heavyweight Title up into the air. Clouds begin to swirl around and the sound of thunder can be heard in the distance.
I look forward to Ascension Reynolds. I know the fire that burns inside you. I've seen that drive and determination in your eyes when we teamed up against Showtime and Constantine. I made sure to give you the confidence you needed to win at Kingdom Come, and now I want that same confidence in our match. I want you to believe you can win. The belief that you are on the same level as me. While I know that you are not, I know you can be there Reynolds. You have potential to be the one to dethrone me, but not at this point. You have much to learn, more humility to discover, and the realization that you are not the best. You have not earned the opportunity to face me Reynolds. I see our match as a test. I want to see your abilities first hand Austin. You will not be victorious, but we will both find out your progress.
Ty lowers the World title and his smirk disappears. Lighting strikes down in the distance behind Ty, and the thunder becomes louder.
We have little to no history Reynolds. We battled in the second King For A Day match, neither of us victorious. Yet we have both become two of the faces of WZCW. While my path to the World Title became clear, your reign as the Elite X Champion reached legendary status. We are two of the greatest champions in WZCW history Reynolds. However, the World Title is far more elusive than the Elite X Title. That hunger becomes starvation. That want becomes an obsession. To merely be within the grasp of this belt can make drive men to insanity.
Ty raises his arms up and the lighting closes in, the thunder now deafening. Ty laughs loudly before speaking once more.
A man nearly kills your closest friend, utterly destroys another, and makes your life a living hell. Yet you did not take the necessary steps, to breed the very power needed to crush him like you should have, and yet I am lead to believe you have the will and the want to take my title Reynolds? No. You have not learned the depravity needed to become World Champion. To throw all inhibitions away, to strip yourself of every excess,and bare your soul to the very effort needed to reach my level. And on Ascension, I will deprave you of your ego and pride. Only then you will learn what is required to become Champion.
Thus it is written.
A lighting strike suddenly comes down right in front of Ty and the scene goes black.
So it shall come to pass.
