Post by Link on Nov 10, 2008 21:57:58 GMT -4
A hard open with a handheld camera shows Link standing in a hallway talking to a man who is off camera in a doorway. It appears that Link and the other man feel they are alone and are unaware that they are being watched let alone filmed. The camera’s visual is grainy and shaky. From time to time the camera zooms in on Link. Link speaks almost in a whisper but the mic on the camera is able to pick everything up.
[/center]Link: Its complete and utter bullshit, Benny.
Benny: ha, yeah, it seems that way, but I don’t still don’t get why the fuck you came to me about all this.
Link: I don’t know, I’ve seem to lost my way again, my inspiration, my drive. And despite who I am, and who I’ve always been, I’m starting to care. I feel like knowledge isn’t enough to be happy in this world. Being the “best” might not be enough for me in this world. I’m starting to feel like reconnecting with my family might be something I want to do. I’m starting to worry about things, I’ve never cared about, even my status with APW.
Benny: You need to cut that shit out right now. Who the hell do you think you are? You were a worthless piece of nothing when I met you and you are always going to be worthless. The only difference is, you realize this, and you have the ability to do something about it. You are enlightened. You think this world cares about you? Do you?! No, I don’t think so.
Link: How long can I keep going? How long before Link dies? And when Link dies, what happens to me? James Carter.
Benny: Is that who you think you are? Do you want to be James Carter, bastard child, forgotten middle child? Living in the shadows of your brother again? James Carter was a failure. Link, he, you have potential. APW is in a state of disarray and you have the opportunity now more than ever to take control. Sabur is a paper champion everyone knows that, much like APW’s past champions. Don’t be blinded of your opportunity. Don’t be fooled by the human weakness of loneliness. Take life by the balls once again, and squeeze. And remember the three words that got you everything you’ve got. Fuck the world.
Link: Fuck the world.
Benny: No one helped you with all the accolades you’ve accomplished thus far and no one has ever helped you when you were at your lowest point. Who the hell is going to help you now? YOU ARE! You’ve got important business coming up. I expect you to blow through the competition and take what belongs to you sparing no persons, leaving no mercy. Because no one has been merciful to you.
Link: I can’t believe I’ve been so blind. Hate has slowed me, when it is my hate that should be driving me. Fuck. How have I been so stupid Ben? I mean, I’ve been half assing everything since I’ve gotten here because, I realize I hate most everyone in APW. Especially those idiots that preface their names with “Dr.” And now, Level fucking One is here, and I’ve got to deal with him.
Ben: Level One isn’t someone to fear or worry about. He isn’t even someone to hate, he is someone that needs something else. He needs help. He needs enlightenment. And when he receives it, he might be useful to you, and if not. Fuck him. Fuck the world.
Link: Alright. I’ve got this. And I’ve got a plan Ben, thanks again. And its going to start this week on Overdrive with Arcadia. Do you mind if I come in and vent some of my thoughts for the APW audience? People become quite angry if they aren’t given updates on APWs property.
Ben: Come on in…
Link walks into the doorway and disappears as the camera begins to shake and go out of focus. The camera operator, turning the camera around to reveal their identity. It is a young woman who appears to be emotional.
[/center]Woman: My name is Danielle Novak and this man, who calls himself Link, brutally attacked my husband in an alley whilst shooting one of his “promos.” He is dangerous and extremely psychotic. As he pounded his fists into my husband he called him Jason Royce, who was his competitor for that weeks show. My husband, eventually died in the hospital from blunt force trauma. The cops will do nothing. No one will help me. So I have taken it upon myself to find EVERYTHING there is not know about this man. And I will document it, as he documents his sick adventures, and I promise with all my heart and love for my deceased husband Charlie, that I will kill Link.
Fades.
Inside the apartment Link sits on the edge of a bed looking directly at the camera. He wears a smile and not much else.
[/center]Link: Look, I don’t give a flying fuck about the APW anymore. In fact, I don’t care about saving any of you. I don’t care about Hurricane Jeff’s so called “friendship” because the more I think about it, the more I believe our friendship is a fallacy. I think that the APW is an organization of individuals. Individuals that pretend to be a family or a collective unit, but they are only here to serve their own interests and ideals. Perhaps this is a perfect fit for me, as I don’t care to fall in line with any of your ideals. Or perhaps this a great fit because it is easier to conquer a divided force than one that stands united! I look back at the history of APW and I see it as a weak organism. One, that I abandoned once because it wasn’t worth my time. Now I have returned, to give back. I’m going to make APW strong again, how is that?! Leading by example.
Link: Come Overdrive, I will be crowned APW Overdrive Champion. And while that title, is worthy of holding my drinks so they don’t mess up my tables, I will use that belt as a catalyst. It will become a new symbol, a symbol that you will all learn to fear and respect. It’s a shame my old lackey Wacko’s boy toy Lively lost his belt. But I find it ironic that the Longest reigning Overdrive Champion lost his belt to who will be known as the shortest reigning Overdrive Champion. You see, Arcadia, you impress me. I think you have the potential over anyone else to see things the way I see it. But unfortunately you are a bitch. And as the song says, “Bitches ain’t shit, but hoes and tricks. So get off these nuts and suck the dick.” It’s a shame you won’t be able to overcome my strength, intelligence or wit in or out of the ring, but I want to extend an offer to you. The same offer I gave Fyre Angel.
Link: After the match, lets get showered up, lets spend some time together and lets truly get to know one another. If you want to fight me again, in the future, that will be fine! We will be better equipped to fight. But if you scratch too hard, I will enlighten your ass, and you will never be the same again. You see Arcadia, its unfortunate that you meet me at this time in my career. A week ago or so, would have been prime for you, I was lost, and confused. But I believe I have found new direction. As my friend Benny pointed out, I don’t owe the world anything! And I’m not missing anything by not being apart of it. I’m sick of playing games. I’m sick of wading in a pool of insignificance with the rest of you! I will win! I will be champion. And I know its hard for you to swallow, ha, too easy, but after this week is over, just sit back, reflect, learn something, and most importantly.
Link: Enjoy yourself.
