James, you need to calm down!
We see Leon Kensworth in a locker room standing next to James, who is still raging from Chris KO's footage that he showed the Apostles. He instantly turns his focus to Leon, his body shaking with anger, taking deep breaths in a attempt to talk.
James: You don't tell me what I have to do!
At the last word, James turns and punches a locker, severely denting the door. He leaves his fist indented in the locker, as he turns back to Kentsworth, his eyes have a crazy look to them.
James: Kentsworth, you're going to deliver a message to Mr. Burna.
He spits out the last two words, but the others are eerily calm. Leon takes a tentative step forward as James removes his hand and shakes it.
James: Tell Ty that I'm going to conduct my own little investigation. And if I find that the video Chris showed was true...
James sits on a bench and makes it obvious that he has said what he wants. He takes a few breaths, then looks up to notice that the interviewer has not moved.
James: GO!
The former Apostle's outburst is enough to make Leon rush out of the room. James sits for a moment without moving, then viciously slams his fist into the bench, the area around the impact groaning under pressure. He takes a few more deep breaths before rising and walking towards the door.
James: Push it away for now. You have a big match soon. Release then, not now.
He opens to door and runs into someone standing in front of the door. The man puts his hands on James' shoulders and pushes him back into the room.
???: I know what you said, James, but I had to check on you after-
James pushes the man back and takes a step forward before he realizes who it was and calms considerably down.
James: Father, what are...
The two men embrace, then Richard leads James back to the bench. James has mostly calmed down at the appearance of his father, while Richard looks at the carnage that his son made.
James: I'm sorry for how I acted last time. I was...
Richard holds his hand up, silencing his son.
Richard: It's fine. You weren't yourself then. I understand.
He looks back at the locker James punched earlier, then down at the younger King, who has his head in his hands.
Richard: James, I know what you're thinking, but you must focus on what's important at the moment.
James looks up at his father, confusion painted on his face, pain in his eyes.
James: What's important? The only person I could truly call a friend was attacked by a person I thought I could trust, and that's not the important thing?
James rises from his seat as his voice raises with every word. His father raises his hands in an attempt to calm him back down. James takes a few ore deep breaths, then returns to his seat.
Richard: James, you know that's not what I meant. Alhazred was a good man, despite the fact that we didn't get along that well. But, you have the biggest match of your career at Redemption, we need to focus on that for now.
James looks up and nods, now stone-faced with determination. He rises as the two go to leave, but James stops at the door, and looks back. He takes one deep breath, then turns and leaves as the video fades.
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We come back in to a very familiar area: The King household. James is sitting in the living room, a laptop on the couch next to him, and the television is playing matches of the former two-time world champion, Titus. He sighs and leans back as Richard walks into the room, two bottles of water in his hands, and a confused look on his face.
Richard: Scouting already?
James looks up and takes one of the bottles from his father. Richard moves the laptop and sits next to the younger King.
James: If there's one thing that really got hammered into me from Chris and Ty, it's to be prepared for anything. Titus is not someone to be taken lightly, especially at this time.
Richard motions to the television, which is replaying the 5v5 tag match from Kingdom Come 4.
Richard: But, you know for the most part was he has, you've faced him in this match. Plus, he's only won two matches since Kingdom Come. Is he really that much of a threat?
James chuckles as he pauses the match and lifts the laptop up, typing something while shaking his head.
James: First, I was eliminated before Titus came into the match. Second, he's faced tough opponents, and he's only had four matches. Third, everyone's a threat to me now.
He puts the laptop down and rises from his seat, his hands behind his back.
James: When I cut my connection with Mr. Burna, not only did I lose all the power I had over the roster, I believe I also had made the biggest enemy I've ever had. Ty is the most powerful person in WZCW, and he can only get stronger. The biggest thing is that he didn't regain the World title last week.
Richard warmly smiles as he stands to join his son, who has not moved since he rose. The elder King puts a hand on his son's shoulder and pats it.
Richard: The same title that you now have a chance to gain. You have a chance to make yourself known in this business.
James looks at his father, a smirk on his face.
James: Like I didn't when The Forgotten Powers went undefeated from our debut until we lost the tag titles. Like I didn't when I joined what was the most powerful group in WZCW history. Like I didn't when I split from said group.
He turns, his face stone, but his eyes intense.
James: Father, my name is already well known in this company. I can only progress from where I am.
He shrugs off his fathers hand and takes another step forward to the TV.
James: And seven people will stand before me, blocking me from my goal.
He takes the remote from on top of the television and pushes a button. When he does, the screen splits off into six mini videos, each one a different possible opponent. Richard returns to the couch and picks up the laptop. He glances at the screen, then looks back at his son.
Richard: Six men?
James laughs, a different sound from recent times.
James: For the match, there is. There are ten opponents that must be planned for, all together.
Richard stares at James in disbelief, while James keeps a stone face about his last comment. He moves towards a window, while Richard remains where he was, looking at the TV.
Richard: Wait, if there's ten possible opponents, why are there only eight on the screen?
James motions to the laptop on the couch, then turns and walks to the set.
James: One can be crossed off the list now, as I know all about it.
He leans over the laptop and pulls a piece of paper out from under it. He looks at it, before handing it to Richard to look at.
James: The robot was given a qualifier as well. I know it, and it knows me. If it makes it on, I might be able to get through it.
Richard puts the paper down, then looks back at the television.
Richard: But who else is missing?
James again motions to the laptop.
James: Another is on the laptop. The one who I feel is the wild card.
Richard again glances at the laptop, as surprise spreads on his face.
Richard: Tastic?
James nods, then returns to the window.
James: Matt is in the same position as me. He is getting his first chance to get to the world title. He's done so much, but the greatest title in the company has eluded him.
James turns his head to look at his father.
James: Drake and Celeste both have experience over us. The four guaranteed in the match have experience over all of us. But, nothing is impossible.
He returns and takes a seat on the couch, takes a deep breath, and picks up the laptop.
James: But the person with the biggest influence isn't in the match.
He looks up from the laptop, and stares dead into the television.
James: Ty trained a demon, and he better wish that he loses at Redemption. It was kind to me last year, and it will be the same all around. Redemption will be gained not only for the company that I helped him destroy, but for the ones who did it personally.
He rises and walks to right in front of the television.
James: I will first stop Titus from being able to make history. Then, I will go make history and win the World Heavyweight Championship. Finally, I will watch with glee as Chris KO restores the greatness of the company by locking Ty in his own prison.
James takes a deep breath.
James: I was taught the Gospel of Chaos, but now...
He turns to the window as the video fades.
James: This is all for the Book of the King.
