Daniel I never really considered this before, but after losing again- I couldnt help myself. I thought about it. You know what I realised?
*The man behind the camera, Brad, the cameraman responds. Brad is the man that Vengeance hospitalised, and Daniel vowed to help. They have since become good friends, and as Daniel had promised, Brad would start recording his promos.*
Brad Im not entirely sure. But if youre going to bring it up, it must be something important.
Daniel It is deathly important mate. I realised, that I have never truly won a match.
Brad What are you talking about, remember when... *Brad stops, sounding like he is thinking incredibly hard, but to no avail. He cannot remember a time Daniel won a match.*
Daniel Exactly. With all the hype, it seems like at one point I would have come out on top. My 'fluff' debut, when Rios faced the entire roster. I hit the Stokes Drive on Rios, a big moment for a newcomer followed by me being taken down after a Reaper assault. My official debut, in a huge match at Kingdom Come. Again, I go out there looking strong, but I get broken to pieces by Apotheosis, getting eliminated first. Then next week, I won my match.
Brad See! There you... *Brad stops himself too late, realising what happened that week.*
Daniel Yeah, I won the match alright. I won that match because Vengeance refused to break the damn hold, leaving me limp and broken down in the ring. Vengeance snapped, and really, thats what started it all. What happened to you is almost my fault.
Brad Dont beat yourself up over that, Vengeance would have twisted his mind into it, whatever happened.
Daniel Getting left destroyed in the ring, is hardly a statement for my first singles match though. Then next week, we had a true contest. Again, I was beaten and sentence by the Judge, Jury and Executioner. With that win, he took my shot at the title away.
Brad But you managed to get that spot back.
Daniel Thats true, I managed to skin the cat and even then, barely. I obtained another chance at the Championship after having it toe-to-toe with Bratchney in the Sprint, and coming out equal. Then, in the triple threat with Manzo, Carmen, and myself I almost had it - again. Carmen was tapping out to the Down Under hook, but the ref of course, didnt see it. Then I saw it, when I turned around to be broken into more pieces my Manzo.
Brad But you never even thought about all that up until now, right?! You never cared, because you know that past doesnt matter, the future is for tomorrow, and the time to focus is now thats a gift, and thats why they call it the present.
Daniel I didnt care, and I still dont worry about it. Its just that...
Brad You want to win?
Daniel I do...
Brad Thats nothing to have to get on your own case about, everybody wants to win, whether they tell you that or not.
Daniel I want to win, because sure, I love to wrestle because I love to wrestle... but if I dont win, what point is there to break my body up? Pain makes the hand reach towards reward, Im just starting to doubt whether or not the pain, or the reward, is worth it.
Brad You dont have to say things like that, and you know why? Because that doesnt matter, especially not the Daniel I know. The Daniel I know, would keep fighting, broken, beaten, bloody, and within an inch of his damn life, until he got what he wants. And what I want right now, is for you to see that.
Daniel I guess youre right.
Brad You know what else I want right now? For you to win your next match. And I know can do this, because you will be teaming with the fighters in Carmen, Red Mask, and your team leader, Everest.
Daniel Yeah, they are great fighters, we all are. But for me, the other team has two members, who have succeeded in putting me in pieces. Vengeance and Manzo, I dont know if I could beat them.
Brad Youll have help; you have a team on your side fighting with you for the win.
Daniel I dont think I can win...
*A hand flies out from behind the camera, and slaps Daniel right across the face.*
Brad WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?! You arent the Daniel I know, youre being ridiculous man. Snap out of it, before this whatever youre doing sinks in deep. Make yourself you again, please, for everyone! For me, you, your fans everywhere in the world, and damn it, for your country you always swear to fight for.
*Daniel is deeply taken aback by the shot at him. He doesnt show any reaction for a few short moments, then finally says something almost inaudibly.*
Daniel Im sorry.
Brad Dont be. Your apology to me can be you being yourself again. The man I want to be friends with. Im going to ask you again: Find that Aussie spirit that keeps you again, and believe in it. Find the enthusiasm that made you jump around and be happy. And find, that heart, that makes people believe you can do it.
*Suddenly Daniel jumps up, and steps forward embracing Brad. The action makes the camera move so it shows everything on an angle but Brad and Daniel, embracing behind the camera, dont show up on the camera.*
Daniel Youre a great friend.
*Brad follows that thought, and says ruefully.*
Brad The greatest thing to come out of the war between you and Vengeance.
Daniel Vengeance is still now, my main target. I want retribution for it all - For it all.
Brad Im sure you can do it this time, you and your partners.
Daniel Im confident we can win this one...
*Daniel sighs, and speaks his next words carefully.*
... but will it be my win?