Post by Nick Watson on Jun 17, 2009 16:24:56 GMT -4
Last time on the Pence Weatherlight Special....
Last time Pence was having the time of his life in Monterrey with his new found girlfriend Maria Engles and best friend Nick Maelstrom. This fun was however broken by the madness of a wild man by the name of Mr. Strange, Pence accepted his challenge on live television. Pence and friends would then go to a local restaurant and eat some food and then pack in for the night. Pence would then go to a photo shoot with his manager Nick Maelstrom for APW magazine and afterward a signing. Afterward he would talk about the title and talk to Shadow in the middle of the arena he would be fighting at later that night. Pence would later on reveal on the show that he had been injured more than he thought at the PPV and he would also comment on Level One's speech earlier that night. Following that Pence lost to Shadow via disqualification, another disqualification loss and of course his injury from Mayhem hurting him, Pence would check into a local hospital to get himself checked up on. So the story continues....
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Pence Weatherlight Presents: Strange is Boring
*4 Days Ago, Hospital*
A local hospital in Mexico recently had drawn a lot of attention to itself via its newest arrival, the APW champion, Pence Weatherlight. Pence had been emitted under and alias but by some fluke a doctor leaked Pence's real name and just like weeds the media formed on a rather perfect lawn. Pence lay in his hospital bed drifting in and out of sleep, not able to obtain the rest that he so needed because of his sore ribs now wrapped in medical bandages. Pence looked up at the ceiling knowing the exact number of tiles that were up there because he had counted due to boredom and now he began to count the number of holes in the tiles. Maria sat calmly on the other side of the room watching her boyfriend lay in pain and boredom, outside of the door Nick stood fuming knowing that he had been right about the injury and that Pence shouldn't have participated in the match at all, during this fuming session he did not notice the doctor walk up to him and as he turned around in pacing fashion he slammed first face into the doctor who was knocked down by the much larger man. Nick, who was the first to get back to his feet, helped the doctor to his feet, and spoke softly to the doctor.
Nick: So how are things looking doc?
Doctor: Well Mr. Maelstrom, your friend Mr. Weatherlight is just fine, a matter of fact I would say he is cleared for the main event next week and can take on active duty immediately without worrying too much about his ribs.
Nick: That is great news! I should tell Pence right away.
Doctor: We should wait a few hours though. Basic examination is really inconclusive and with advanced examination results coming in about an hour we will know the full extent of his rib injury.
Nick: Well this is your show doc. I will wait to tell him after you get your results back.
Doctor: Alright, I have other patients to check up on. I will see you in an hour.
Nick: Alright.
Nick nodded his head as the doctor walked off leaving him alone in front of Pence's door. He opened the door letting himself in and gave the room a quick look at, he noticed Maria sitting in a corner worried, and Pence laying there bored counting the holes in the ceiling. Nick walked over to the chair next to the door and sat down heavily in it as he watched the two. Pence without looking away from the ceiling began to speak to Nick.
Pence: So what did the doctor say?
Nick: He didn't say much, he said he had the basic examination results but he would wait until he got the advanced examination results to tell us anything.
The room grew awfully as quiet and none of them dare break it with their voices, Pence finished counting the holes and grunted in dismay. The room he was in was boring. No television, no link to the outside world, and he didn't even want to think about the food. Ten minutes passed without a single word before Maria spoke up, concern in her voice.
Maria: What happens if the results come back with horrible news, like what happens if Pence will be unable to participate in any matches for the next few months?
The question lingered in the air and no one dare answer the question, but as much they didn't want to answer the question found an answer to itself, Pence would lose his title and he would be forced to wash his career down the drain until his recovery, painful rehabilitation, lower exercise, and more bed rest would most likely ruin Pence for the remainder of his life if that was the case. Pence would answer the question.
Pence: They won't. I will be cleared to compete and will be able to come back and do what I must do. First Level One deserves the ass beating of life time and second Mr. Strange needs a reality check.
The room went deathly silent again and time passed slowly and agonizingly by. Until finally there was a knock on the door and the door opened with the doctor on the other side holding a clipboard. Pence sat up to get a good look at the doctor and his facial expressions, the whole room seemed to be filled with anxiety as the doctor spoke.
Doctor: Everything seems fine Mr. Weatherlight, but you will have to stay here for another few days to make sure you are truly alright and to test your mobility of course. I hope this is the news you all wanted to hear.
Pence rose from his bed wincing a bit and walked over to the doctor to shake his hand, they both shook hands.
Pence: Thank you doctor, this is just the news I wanted to hear.
As the doctor exited leaving Pence alone with his company Pence would sit down in the chair next to Nick, his mouth opened wide in a large grin.
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*3 Days Ago, Hospital Courtyard*
It was mid-day in the courtyard of the hospital, the sun was beating down and the heat was reaching everyone who wanted to get a mid-day stroll, most forgot about the courtyard and decided to walk around inside the hospital, not Pence however who sat alone eating a turkey sandwich and watching the fountain in the middle of the courtyard. To tell the truth the hospital had a beautiful setting, but it was just abysmal in every sense of the word in entertainment. Pence could not find a single television and definitely could not find a way to work out with the constant tests that he was being put under to test his mobility and the strength of his ribs. It was beginning to piss him off and now more than ever he wished Nick had not found that piece of paper. He took a bite of his sandwich as a young man took a seat next to him, Pence didn't say a word, and neither did the 18 year old.
Man: Your not going to say anything to me, are you?
Pence: How the hell did you get here? I thought you were with your mother in Germany?
Man: I was but when I learned you got fucked up beyond recognition I had to see for myself, looks like the reports were wrong of course. How could the reaper be fucked up by some malevolent dick suckers anyway? Oh and I got here by plane apparently your not the only one who knows of my existence because Jeff sent me a private plane here.
Pence: I put you on my contact list for one reason and one reason only...it is because you are my son.
A silence fell between the two men and a startling realization makes the camera men make a double take and even one of them begins to recheck his footage. Once that was over the camera men stared in awe at the son of Weatherlight who now that they looked closely they could see some resemblances in facial features and hair color. Pence's son was the first to break the silence between the two.
Pence's Son: A while back you told me there was a reason you left me and my mom alone...I want to know why. You really haven't told me much about your past and the little I know about you is from television and my mother. So before we all get mushy mushy, please tell me about why you left.
Pence: Matt, I left because I had to and also I was not ready to be a father, I was only 18 when I learned that you were conceived and I thought that my life would be over if I didn't leave, but among other things when I accepted that I was going to be a father I decided to stay. But you and your mother were too precious to me and my line of work would not allow me to stay with you all and know that you were safe twenty four seven, so I had to leave. If only to protect you from my enemies. Do you understand Matt, the only reason I left was to protect you and your mom, because I love you very much.
Matt was silent, not wanting to speak, he leaned forward laying his head in his hands. Pence put his hand on the back of his son and tugged him close into an embrace, so they sat there, both of them looking at the fountain.
Matt: Don't think I have forgiven you.
Pence: You never have to if you don't want to.
Matt: I will one day, but I need time to think. Time to think of how I can finally accept you as my father.
Pence: Take all the time you need son and know that one day when you are ready, I will be waiting for you.
Matt nodded his head and stood up seperating himself from his father, but as he walked away he would stop and turn around to face his father.
Matt: I want to spend some time with you dad, if you don't mind. Mom should be fine without me for a while and it will be nice to see how my father really is with my own eyes.
Pence: It sounds fine by me, lets go for a walk we have a lot to discuss.
Pence got up slowly and the both of them walked around the courtyard together discussing things about their past, present, and hopefully future.
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*2 days ago, Coahuila, Mexico*
The scene opens up on a market square, in the market people bustle around doing their own thing, selling, bartering, and buying goods. A random assortment of natives and tourists make up the population of the market square and on the outskirts of this square lie several ancient Mexican buildings which are mostly hotels and company owned buildings. Out of one of the man hotels around the square, Pence, Matt, and Nick walk out into the cool morning air. Maria, who had left earlier to head home to Los Angeles due to family issues, said her goodbyes that morning to Pence and Nick. Now the three men looking at the market square prepare for a day of fun and relaxation after all it had been a while since any of them had taken a break from the life styles that they had so far lived.
Matt: I hear that this market is quite popular among tourists, should we pay it a visit?
Nick: I don't think so kid. Too many people here might know Pence and we don't want to create a large riot.
Matt: You have got to be kidding...come on dad, you have to agree the market is pretty awesome!
Pence: I do agree it is awesome, but I don't want to disrupt the business going on there with our presence. Nick is right we will just have to find somewhere else.
Matt sighed thinking of all the other places he had done research on in this city in Mexico. When nothing came to mind he shook his head in defeat and walked to the patio area of the hotel that they were staying at.
Pence: Poor kid.
Nick: He reminds me of somebody I know.
Pence: Well in that sense yes. After all he is my son. I just wish there was somewhere interesting that I could take him so that he could see the wonders of having a dad like me you know?
Nick: Yeah, I see what you mean Pence. I know why don't you take him to the arena on Wednesday with you. He can hang around back stage and meet some of the other superstars and such.
Pence: That is not a bad idea, but to do that I have to make a phone call to James so that I can get the 100% clearance pass for him. Can you watch him for me while I'm away Nick?
Nick: Yeah, no problem. That little guy is not going no where I don't deem fit for him to go.
Pence nodded his head disappearing inside of the hotel as Nick walked up the steps to the patio and took a seat next to the bored Matt who continued to watch the market. Nick did not say a word and watched the market closely making sure that no one was coming up to bother the two of them.
Nick: Listen kid...
Matt: Matt..
Nick: Pardon?
Matt: My name is Matt. Would it kill you to call me by my real name?
"Is it just me or are teenagers even more disrespectful this generation compared to the last.", Nick thought to himself as Matt looked at him with a questioning glance.
Nick: Sorry...jeeze Matt, get an attitude adjustment.
Matt: Sorry Nick, that has been my nickname ever since middle school. I just don't like being called kid especially when I'm an adult now.
Nick: No biggy Matt. So what exactly are you doing here hanging out with your father?
Matt: I want to learn a little about him. He is my father after all and right now so far I just don't know what to think of him.
Matt sighed clearly confused of what to think of his father. Nick patted him on the back reassuringly.
Nick: I bet your father feels about the same way. He is as much trying to be the father you never had as the champion to the people that he is. He is really trying his best to make your time with him is enjoyable and memorable for years to come. So the least you can of him right now is that he is trying. Alright?
Matt: Okay. I suppose your right Nick.
Nick: I'm always right, you will get used to it eventually.
Matt and him had a nice laugh as Pence walked out on to the patio area. Pence took a seat next to the two of them and leaned back in his chair. His eyes darting around market square.
Pence: Hey, Matt.
Matt: Yeah dad?
Pence: In two days I am going to be in a match on Overdrive and I was wondering if you would like to come see your old man in action. I've got you a backstage pass and everything.
Matt: Wow, that must have been hard to get!
Pence: It pays to know someone in the staff. Come on guys, lets go get something to eat and then we will go on a hike. It will give us plenty of time to talk and enjoy ourselves.
Nick: Sounds good to me partner.
Matt: Me too, let me go get packed up for hiking, I will buy supplies.
Matt walked off the patio and into the hotel to grab his wallet and three backpacks for hiking as Pence and Nick nodded their heads in agreement. This was going to be a great day.
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*1 Day Ago, Out in the Woods*
It had occurred to all three of them on their first day on the trail that they had wanted to camp because they had not done so in so long. So with a little adjustment in their supplies they found themselves all nicely geared for a night in the forest. It was night time now and the cool air accented with a slight breeze from the Gulf that seemed to blow his hair around. Pence, who had distanced himself from the rest of the camp stood alone in a clearing waiting for the man to show that Strange said would, sure enough there stood the behemoth coming out of the woods. He was called the turk not that it mattered to him because in a few minutes Turk would be a dead man. Pence watched as the big man took a step forward but Pence put his hands up.
Pence: I've decided against fighting you.
Pence knew the camera man was getting all of this, the camera man had of course pissed his pants at the sight of Turk, but Pence on the other hand stood firm, he may be slightly injured but it didn't matter to him.
Pence: I have some things to tell you before this happens Strange, instead of taking this man on one on one, I have decided to give this man an actual chance to live even if it is slightly slim. Because you see Strange I have had this nagging at me for some time now, knowing that this brute of a man would show up, knowing you could not live without challenging me, but why put myself through your game. Why play by your rules, as you said I'm the good guy, I'm the superman of this modern era so why bat an eye lash at a dip shit underling like this man. No, instead I will allow the man who contacted me tonight to warn me take charge of this fight....you may not remember him and that is for good cause, for he has certainly allowed me to keep an eye on you. So why don't you come on out.
The moonlight cuts through the darkness behind Turk, he doesn't move, but rubs his head in a confused fashion. From the shadows behind him emerges a man in a blue hoodie vest. He stands behind the beast before tapping him on the shoulder. He turns around to look at the man who is clearly smaller than him, but yet something is foreboding about it.
Pence: How about it Turk, you will definitely have more fun with this one. Is it a deal?
The big oaf nods his head and Pence shakes his and gives the other man the signal, the camera bursts to static but stays that way for only a second before it goes back to a knocked over Turk, blood leaking all over the floor from the many different wounds all over his body. The man in the hoodie stands over the fallen oaf, not a scratch on him, Turk is still breathing but is not moving.
Camera Man: Oh damn that was quick...we got a moment of technical difficulties and everything spazzed out. I'm sorry but we didn't get the footage.
Pence: Good thing the fight isn't over yet.
The oaf begins to move as the man jumps off doing a perfect back flip and landing in a fighting stance. The big man roars in defiance and goes at him and is completely sidestepped. The other man however delivers a jumping elbow to the back of the neck of the big man with a sickening snap, Turk begins to spasm as he is now laying on the floor.
Man: Should I kill him? After all he is going to be paralyzed from the neck down for the rest of his life and it is a pity to see such a thing. It is better to put things out of their misery is it not?
Pence: I suppose you are right and Strange wants a bloodbath so his little thing he calls blood can go ahead and be shown. Please turn off the camera, the fans need not see the brutality.
The camera shuts off as the man standing over the fallen body of Turk rears back with his hand and then lunges into the flesh of the monster of the man, cracking the ribcage and puncturing his heart. Blood spews everywhere as he is covered in it.
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*Coliseo Centenario, Present*
The fans all erupt into cheers as "Come to Life" by Alterbridge hits the PA system and Pence emerges on the entrance ramp holding his APW World Heavyweight Championship. He makes his way down to the ring and the fans are reaching out and he is giving them high fives and enjoying their company, he gets into the center of the ring and stands there looking around in pure bliss, he is enjoying them and begins to feed off their energy like the rays of the sun to a flower. Pence puts the mic to his lips and begins to speak as loud as he can.
Pence: Tonight before we begin I would like to introduce my son, the man who only just months ago revealed himself to me. Everyone if you would please turn your eyes to the entrance ramp. My son Matt Weatherlight!
The fans cheer as the lights begin to drift around the room, red, white, and blue highlighting the faces of excited fans just waiting for the show tonight. Then "Savior" by Rise Against begins playing over the PA and the fans begin to chant "Matt" over and over again as mist begins to raise out of the entrance ramp which Matt enters through.
Matt makes his way down to the ring slapping hands, he himself is quite excited as well, this being his first public appearance in front of the masses. Pence shares his excitement as Matt gets into the ring and smiles at Pence, they both embrace each other in a hug then separate. Pence hands his son a microphone from a technical worker on the outside of the ring. Both men pace around the ring looking at all the fans.
Matt: Thank you Mexico for quite the reception! I must say I didn't expect this. This is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me in my life! Thank you dad!
Matt gives his father another hug and the fans say "aw" at the same time, both men let go of each other as Pence goes to the top turnbuckle on the other side of the ring. Matt does the opposite and goes to the other sides turnbuckle.
Pence: Tonight ladies and gentlemen...tonight I go toe to toe against the sadistic, mask wearing, pansie of the APW. No not Level One...I don't even think he wears a mask.
The fans begin to laugh and he smiles.
Pence: No tonight I go against Mr. Strange in a one on one match and between all of us we all know how this is going to end. Either I will be fighting a 'clone' wink wink nudge nudge or I will be lucky. Those are the common excuses utilized by our resident whack job, but don't you worry ladies and gentlemen because tonight is going to be special. Tonight I'm going to kick Strange's ass for denying you all a large heeping helping of entertainment from the last Overdrive. Mr. Strange has stuck his plastic mask's nose in somebodies business for the last god damn time. Tonight when I go out into this ring I'm going to stomp his children loving faggot ass into the ground for everything that he has ever done. I'm a man on a mission ladies and gentlemen, I am a man on a mission, a mission to prove that Shadow may have won on technicality but he can never truly beat me at my best. Because unlike him, I have all of you on my side, the same can be said for my opponent tonight. He thinks he knows how to turn you all against me, he thinks he can play fear tactics with the reaper, let me tell you one thing Strange, you have never danced with a bigger or badder mother fucker than you will tonight. Because when I come into this ring and snap your neck like a tooth pick for everything that you have ever done you will be praying to God for him to stop me. Because I will unleash the rage and frustration of the millions of fans out here just so I can hear you scream like a pig in a slaughter house.
The fans erupt into cheers upon hearing that and Pence soaks it all in before continuing.
Pence: You see Strange your normal tactics may work on a god damn idiot like say Biggs, but to me they are nothing more than children's games. I have dealt with more dangerous opponents than you will in forty lifetimes, I have seen the darkness in the human soul, went inside it, and came right out the same man. You see that is what separates you from me, its not the fact that you are insane, it is the fact that your very darkness drove you to this level. You see a real man can walk through his darkness and walk out unchanged, but you on the other hand your five types of fucked up from doing what I did and let me tell you I will never sink to your level, ever. It is why you are targeting me, its not because I'm the hero, it is because I'm better than you. So better I might add that you sent that big fuck Turk after me, knowing all too well that I would tromp him with my God given, natural, grade 'A' talent. That screams desperation, not confidence, just to let you know. A matter of fact why am I even spending this long talking to you...for somebody who seems interested in beating me, you sure as hell know how to not prove you're interested. You spent more time discussing time travel than giving a shit about your opponent. Overconfidence my mask wearing opponent, you show the tell tale signs of over confidence, but in this ring I suppose that doesn't matter does it, it won't matter when I kick your face in to the point that the mask cracks, no it won't stop me from destroying your organization either, the pieces are in place for that already. You see you may value yourself as an evil genius, but you are totally sloppy, you are like the Saturday morning cartoon super villain more than I am the Saturday morning super hero so that stops right here and now. It is not my fault the fans are more entertained by me than you. Just get over it.
The fans begin to applaud and Pence puts the microphone to his lips, but his son points at himself saying he wants a turn away from the microphone. Pence nods his head deciding to give Matt his turn.
Matt: I'm new to this game and I really don't know Strange and neither am I going to attempt to know the basterd, but let me be the next to say something. My father is a far better man than you, he knows how to kill you, yet he has let you live so far, why? Because in some way he hopes that one day he can liberate you from your sick twisted mind, and one day he will, because he is Pence Weatherlight and there is nothing that he can't do. You see I'm a Weatherlight too and I am proud to be a Weatherlight, at first I didn't understand what made my father the man he is and now I see it. He doesn't do it for himself or for greed, he does it so that men and women out there in the world can live peacefully and enjoy a bit of entertainment on the side, and let me tell you he can entertain! I mean look at these fans who came here to see you get your ass stomped Strange, they aren't here to see you or even give you a second thought. They are here to see Pence Weatherlight stomp the man responsible for the loss on last Overdrive. They want to see that man be beat the fuck up until he can't move anymore and let me tell you this, you better cross your t's and dot your i's because when my father gets his hands on you...your through. Ladies and Gentlemen tonight when my father steps into the ring and clashes with Mr. Strange he will need your help for as much as my father is a powerful man he is slightly injured, he will need your cheers and he will need your shouts, because with those my father gains the strength necessary to do anything. So please ladies and gentlemen give him the strength tonight to topple this monster and to show him just who the hell is representing this business!
The fans erupt and Pence applauds his son. Pence begins again.
Pence: As my son said I am not playing games Strange, I am here to beat you and break you because that is what the fans want and what the fans want the fans get. Who am I to deny this beautiful Spanish audience what they deserve! They want you beat so you will be beat there are no other options for you. No amount of dark foreboding messages or threats will change tonight's outcome for you. I promise...no I swear that tonight I will put this God aweful monster to rest tonight for the rest of eternity, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the show fans. Because this Overdrive is going to be one hell of a show! I am Pence Weatherlight and this is my son Matt Weatherlight, see you all later tonight!
The fans chant "Mr. Main Event" and "Matt" as Pence and his son exit through the entrance while "Come to Life" blares over the PA system.
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