Post by Nathaniel Havok on Oct 25, 2013 22:26:05 GMT -4
Havok
Cole, would you calm the hell down?
Turner
Don’t sit there and tell me to calm down! Do you know how much trouble I went through, to vanquish this asshole for you? Now… Now you tell me that you want me working with him? What in the hell is the matter with you? Are you high, or just plain stupid?
Barbas
Now, now, Cole. We both know he doesn’t do drugs.
Havok
I’d watch your tongue, Barbas… Thus I cut it out for you.
Barbas
My apologies. I’m just trying to make humor out of a very heated situation.
Havok
But not at my expense.
Havok
Barbas is here to assist you, he’s your new assistant. He knows this, and he’s owned up to the role. Being resurrected by the man who ordered his demise, humbled him.
Turner
Yeah, but for how long?
Barbas
I have no interest in being sent back to the Wasteland. I’m here to earn my way back into our lords good graces, back into your good graces as well.
Turner
Yeah, well, good fucking luck!
Havok
That is enough! Cole, I know what I had you do to him, I’m the one who told you to do it! Barbas, I’ll never forget what you did to me, causing me to order that hit! With that being said, I’m giving him a chance to earn back his life, to earn a seat at my table.
Turner
Table? What table?
Havok
You remember the story of King Arthur?
Turner
Are you kidding me with this bullshit? First, you want to bring back the Four Horsemen, now you want to find the site of the round table? What in the hell have you been smoking?
Havok
Dare you question my tactics?
Turner
As a matter of fact, I do!
Havok
Considering our history with one another, I’m going to let that one slide. Nevertheless, you will be working with Barbas, ordering him to do whatever you need him to do, so I can focus on wrestling. Are we clear?
Turner
His first act of business can be going to fuck himself. Preferably somewhere that I’m not!
Havok
I SAID, ARE WE CLEAR!?!?
Turner
Yeah, we’re clear. But mark my words, Nathaniel… This asshole, he’s going to betray you. And when he does, I’m going to let you know that I told you so.
Havok
With that being said, if he does, then I’ll personally take care of it myself.
Havok
Keep that in mind, Barbas. If I were you, I’d make this loyalty last a lifetime… Or you’re not going to live again to see your life at all.
Barbas
Noted, my lord.
Havok
Now, I’m sure that the two of you will be able to work together just fine, provided you remember your roles in all of this. Barbas, you’re the assistant. Cole, you’re the boss. Which means that whatever Cole tells you to do, you do it. However Cole, you are to order him within reason, you are not to tell him to go fuck himself. With that being said, for the time being, let’s get our minds off of rebuilding the Underworld. Let’s take our minds away from Havey Creations for a minute, and let’s focus on One Night in Hell.
Turner
You’re looking at seven other competitors, a few of which could easily sneak away from the pay per view with the win, if you’re not careful.
Barbas
We’ve already discussed that, so why don’t we try NOT stating the obvious, Cole?
Havok
Barbas, try not patronizing your boss, would you?
Barbas
I guess. I’m sorry, boss.
Turner
Which boss are you talking to?
Barbas
You, of course.
Havok
We all know about Evan McDonald, and Peter Shelly, but do either of the two of you know about this Scott Wilson?
Turner
I’ve heard good things. As a matter of fact, I’ve heard DAMN good things. The kid has talent, almost reminds me of a young Evan Envi, for some reason…
Turner
He might have a shot here, unless you’ve got something in mind?
Barbas
Why don’t you just sit back, and let these other seven clowns tear each other apart? I mean, if they’re fighting and you’re fresh, wouldn’t that make a bit of sense?
Havok
Nobody is going to let me get off that easy. If somebody else tried it, I’d make a point to go after their ass in a heartbeat. Good idea with bad results, Barbas. I know you’re new to this whole professional wrestling thing, so a little trial and error isn’t bad. But I need to find a way to win this match, without taking any kind of shortcuts. I’m trying to make a statement, and that’s not the right way to do it. I need to dominate this match, I need to prove a point. Besides, it’s a gauntlet match, I don’t think we’d be able to work it out that way.
Turner
Do you even know how this match is going to work?
Havok
I don’t think that anybody really does. But that’s the beauty of the whole thing, isn’t it? Going into a match where you’re not quite sure how things are going to work… I love it!
Turner
You’re a crazy son of a bitch. You do know that, right?
Havok
I’ve been told a few times before. However, I digress.
Barbas
So how are we supposed to plan around a match, when you don’t even know how it’s going to work from bell to bell? Isn’t that most of your job, to know what you’re getting into?
Havok
This business is full of surprises, Barbas. I mean hell, nobody in APW would know what to expect, if I brought in the Torture Chamber, would they? They could watch Ace Montana and I from my PWF days, but they’d still not know what to expect!
Now, we’ve covered Old McDonald, we’ve covered Hairy Peter Shelly, and we’ve touched base on The Last Queen… Does anybody know anything about the other four competitors in this match?
Havok
Seriously, Barbas… Cut out the noise making.
Barbas
What? I was just trying to entertain you. I haven’t heard of any of them, and I’m sure that Cole hasn’t either. So why not make a little fun of them? Come on, it’s not like the other four stand a chance, right?
Havok
That’s where you’re wrong. Anybody could win any match, on any given day of the week. Hell, put me in the ring with Mr. Dangerous, the way my luck has been running lately, he could get the upset.
Turner
I haven’t heard much about this “Fev” character, or much about Atlas Adams either.
Barbas
What names! Who in the hell could be taken seriously, with a name like “Fev”? It’s not strong, doesn’t demand respect, nor does it strike fear into the hearts of foes. Hell, with a name like “Fev”, this cat couldn’t scare a baby.
Havok
Wrestling isn’t all about gimmicks and names, Barbas. Although, it gets you somewhere in todays business. However, wrestling used to be about talent, about who was the toughest, about who wanted it more. But these days, it is about gimmicks, and names like “Fev”. But regardless of whether or not he’s marketable… If we don’t know much about this person, I’m going to assume that they don’t have a resume worth standing up to the Enforcer of Sorrow. What about Atlas?
Barbas
Tony Atlas? Great guy. Lots of demons, but a great guy nonetheless.
Turner
He’s talking about Atlas Adams, you fool!
Barbas
Calm down, bossman. I was only joking.
Turner
Your unworthy of standup jokes aren’t impressing anyone. This is business time, so act business!
Barbas
Very well, my good man. What do you propose we do about these gentlemen that we’ve never even heard of before?
Turner
As a matter of fact, you just gave me a great idea, Barbas. Here on earth, they’ve invented this lovely thing called “the internet”. Furthermore, on said internet, is this wonderful site called YouTube. Your first order of business, is to research these fellow combatants on YouTube, and report your findings to us. I’m assuming you know how to use a computer, right?
Havok
Good idea, Cole. Barbas, there’s a study down the hall, and to the left. I want you to go in there, do your homework, and report back to me before sundown. Do that, and you’ll be one step closer to regaining my trust. I want to know their every move! Their strengths, their weaknesses, EVERYTHING. I want you to research it all. Their pasts, their criminal history if they’ve got one, I need to be fully informed.
Barbas
As you wish.
Turner
You want to explain to me what this is all about?
Havok
I already have. And if you’re really as loyal to me as you’ve proven to be over the years, you’ll adapt and adjust. For now, just give me the benefit of the doubt. You don’t have to give him shit, but give ME the benefit of the doubt. And like I said, if he decides to betray us, I’ll personally take care of it this time. However, for now, pretty please with fucking sugar on top… Let’s talk One Night in Hell.
Turner
Okay, so what’s your plan?
Havok
Cole, this match means everything to me. I haven’t been doing so fucking well, lately. I wasn’t joking when I said that I have to make a statement. This match is it, this match is my statement.
Turner
So go in there and bash their brains in! You’ve done it to hundreds, if not thousands of men before them! What makes this time any different?
Havok
This time, I’ve got seven different people trying to make a name for themselves, by saying that they took out a former World Champion. Do you understand the kind of pressure that brings to the table?
Turner
All this talk about tables and Horsemen…
Havok
Enough, Cole! This is serious.
Turner
Then just go in there, and do what you do best.
Havok
I plan on it. Seven people, seven opponents, all falling at the feet of the Enforcer of Sorrow. This match is my gateway, my stepping stone back to the top. APW has no faith in me, anymore. Constantly booking me at the top of the card, and now I’m opening a pay per view. This can’t happen for much longer, this WON’T happen for much longer! This match, is going to separate me from the likes of these jobbers! Nathaniel Havok IS NOT A JOBBER! I am a main event star, a one in a million wrestler, Cole! I’ve been at the top of this industry for years, and I refuse to be underutilized like this! Do you think if Level-One began to show a sign of going on a cold streak, that Jeff would start placing him at the top of the card? No, he wouldn’t! But since it’s me, he’s decided to try and break me.
Turner
Don’t let him!
Havok
I’m not, and he’s not going to! I’m going to walk into One Night in Hell, win this gauntlet, and walk out with a victory. That leaves Jeff defeated, and puts me in a position to continue my rise back to the top! Cole, I need you and Barbas working together like a well-oiled machine. That way, I can focus my attention on this task. We need my success, and I refuse to let these jobbers come close to winning. My time hasn’t passed, Cole. Sunday night, once again, is my time.
Cole, would you calm the hell down?
Turner
Don’t sit there and tell me to calm down! Do you know how much trouble I went through, to vanquish this asshole for you? Now… Now you tell me that you want me working with him? What in the hell is the matter with you? Are you high, or just plain stupid?
Barbas
Now, now, Cole. We both know he doesn’t do drugs.
Havok
I’d watch your tongue, Barbas… Thus I cut it out for you.
Barbas
My apologies. I’m just trying to make humor out of a very heated situation.
Havok
But not at my expense.
[As the two of them stood face-to-face, I knew that I had to do something to break the tension. It was going to take a lot more than words to calm Cole down, but I knew that I needed to do something for the here-and-now. That way, we all walked away, and I could start getting them on the same page. Furthermore, so I could focus on One Night in Hell.]
Havok
Barbas is here to assist you, he’s your new assistant. He knows this, and he’s owned up to the role. Being resurrected by the man who ordered his demise, humbled him.
Turner
Yeah, but for how long?
Barbas
I have no interest in being sent back to the Wasteland. I’m here to earn my way back into our lords good graces, back into your good graces as well.
Turner
Yeah, well, good fucking luck!
Havok
That is enough! Cole, I know what I had you do to him, I’m the one who told you to do it! Barbas, I’ll never forget what you did to me, causing me to order that hit! With that being said, I’m giving him a chance to earn back his life, to earn a seat at my table.
Turner
Table? What table?
Havok
You remember the story of King Arthur?
Turner
Are you kidding me with this bullshit? First, you want to bring back the Four Horsemen, now you want to find the site of the round table? What in the hell have you been smoking?
Havok
Dare you question my tactics?
Turner
As a matter of fact, I do!
[And he wants to ask me what I’M smoking? As I stood up from my seat, Cole “gulped” so loud, I’m sure that the first floor of the building heard it. He knew what he had just said in anger, was still taken to heart by myself. Graciously enough, Barbas was gladly willing to step out of the way. Now instead of Barbas, I was in Cole’s face.]
Havok
Considering our history with one another, I’m going to let that one slide. Nevertheless, you will be working with Barbas, ordering him to do whatever you need him to do, so I can focus on wrestling. Are we clear?
Turner
His first act of business can be going to fuck himself. Preferably somewhere that I’m not!
Havok
I SAID, ARE WE CLEAR!?!?
[It took him a minute, probably because he didn’t want to look like a bitch in front of his new “assistant”. I knew all along that he would agree. After all, I give the orders around here. Still, he waited long enough to respond, that even I thought he might not agree. But who am I kidding? Like Barbas said, he’s a good lapdog.]
Turner
Yeah, we’re clear. But mark my words, Nathaniel… This asshole, he’s going to betray you. And when he does, I’m going to let you know that I told you so.
[Cole and I had a stare-down that actually looked like it might end in a passionate kiss. Nevertheless, knowing that neither of us had any sort of homosexual tendencies, I continued staring him in the eye, to test his spirit. Cole never budged. When Cole refuses to budge, I know he’s dead serious. I slowly backed up, turning to go back to my desk.]
Havok
With that being said, if he does, then I’ll personally take care of it myself.
Havok
Keep that in mind, Barbas. If I were you, I’d make this loyalty last a lifetime… Or you’re not going to live again to see your life at all.
Barbas
Noted, my lord.
Havok
Now, I’m sure that the two of you will be able to work together just fine, provided you remember your roles in all of this. Barbas, you’re the assistant. Cole, you’re the boss. Which means that whatever Cole tells you to do, you do it. However Cole, you are to order him within reason, you are not to tell him to go fuck himself. With that being said, for the time being, let’s get our minds off of rebuilding the Underworld. Let’s take our minds away from Havey Creations for a minute, and let’s focus on One Night in Hell.
Turner
You’re looking at seven other competitors, a few of which could easily sneak away from the pay per view with the win, if you’re not careful.
Barbas
We’ve already discussed that, so why don’t we try NOT stating the obvious, Cole?
[As quick as Cole jumped up, I jumped up too. As I grabbed at his tie, I knew that he was going to try and go after Barbas. With a stronghold on his tie, Cole wasn’t going anywhere.]
Havok
Barbas, try not patronizing your boss, would you?
Barbas
I guess. I’m sorry, boss.
Turner
Which boss are you talking to?
Barbas
You, of course.
[Cole took a moment, and then slowly sat back down.]
Havok
We all know about Evan McDonald, and Peter Shelly, but do either of the two of you know about this Scott Wilson?
Turner
I’ve heard good things. As a matter of fact, I’ve heard DAMN good things. The kid has talent, almost reminds me of a young Evan Envi, for some reason…
[Cole and I looked at each other. I winked, as he almost couldn’t contain his laughter.]
Turner
He might have a shot here, unless you’ve got something in mind?
Barbas
Why don’t you just sit back, and let these other seven clowns tear each other apart? I mean, if they’re fighting and you’re fresh, wouldn’t that make a bit of sense?
Havok
Nobody is going to let me get off that easy. If somebody else tried it, I’d make a point to go after their ass in a heartbeat. Good idea with bad results, Barbas. I know you’re new to this whole professional wrestling thing, so a little trial and error isn’t bad. But I need to find a way to win this match, without taking any kind of shortcuts. I’m trying to make a statement, and that’s not the right way to do it. I need to dominate this match, I need to prove a point. Besides, it’s a gauntlet match, I don’t think we’d be able to work it out that way.
Turner
Do you even know how this match is going to work?
Havok
I don’t think that anybody really does. But that’s the beauty of the whole thing, isn’t it? Going into a match where you’re not quite sure how things are going to work… I love it!
Turner
You’re a crazy son of a bitch. You do know that, right?
Havok
I’ve been told a few times before. However, I digress.
Barbas
So how are we supposed to plan around a match, when you don’t even know how it’s going to work from bell to bell? Isn’t that most of your job, to know what you’re getting into?
Havok
This business is full of surprises, Barbas. I mean hell, nobody in APW would know what to expect, if I brought in the Torture Chamber, would they? They could watch Ace Montana and I from my PWF days, but they’d still not know what to expect!
Now, we’ve covered Old McDonald, we’ve covered Hairy Peter Shelly, and we’ve touched base on The Last Queen… Does anybody know anything about the other four competitors in this match?
[The room got so quiet; I swear that I heard crickets. Then, I realized that it was Barbas, trying to be funny.]
Havok
Seriously, Barbas… Cut out the noise making.
Barbas
What? I was just trying to entertain you. I haven’t heard of any of them, and I’m sure that Cole hasn’t either. So why not make a little fun of them? Come on, it’s not like the other four stand a chance, right?
Havok
That’s where you’re wrong. Anybody could win any match, on any given day of the week. Hell, put me in the ring with Mr. Dangerous, the way my luck has been running lately, he could get the upset.
Turner
I haven’t heard much about this “Fev” character, or much about Atlas Adams either.
Barbas
What names! Who in the hell could be taken seriously, with a name like “Fev”? It’s not strong, doesn’t demand respect, nor does it strike fear into the hearts of foes. Hell, with a name like “Fev”, this cat couldn’t scare a baby.
Havok
Wrestling isn’t all about gimmicks and names, Barbas. Although, it gets you somewhere in todays business. However, wrestling used to be about talent, about who was the toughest, about who wanted it more. But these days, it is about gimmicks, and names like “Fev”. But regardless of whether or not he’s marketable… If we don’t know much about this person, I’m going to assume that they don’t have a resume worth standing up to the Enforcer of Sorrow. What about Atlas?
Barbas
Tony Atlas? Great guy. Lots of demons, but a great guy nonetheless.
Turner
He’s talking about Atlas Adams, you fool!
Barbas
Calm down, bossman. I was only joking.
Turner
Your unworthy of standup jokes aren’t impressing anyone. This is business time, so act business!
Barbas
Very well, my good man. What do you propose we do about these gentlemen that we’ve never even heard of before?
Turner
As a matter of fact, you just gave me a great idea, Barbas. Here on earth, they’ve invented this lovely thing called “the internet”. Furthermore, on said internet, is this wonderful site called YouTube. Your first order of business, is to research these fellow combatants on YouTube, and report your findings to us. I’m assuming you know how to use a computer, right?
Havok
Good idea, Cole. Barbas, there’s a study down the hall, and to the left. I want you to go in there, do your homework, and report back to me before sundown. Do that, and you’ll be one step closer to regaining my trust. I want to know their every move! Their strengths, their weaknesses, EVERYTHING. I want you to research it all. Their pasts, their criminal history if they’ve got one, I need to be fully informed.
Barbas
As you wish.
[Barbas shimmered out of the room, leaving Cole and I to discuss business. However, I knew that business would be the last thing on his mind, once we were alone.]
Turner
You want to explain to me what this is all about?
Havok
I already have. And if you’re really as loyal to me as you’ve proven to be over the years, you’ll adapt and adjust. For now, just give me the benefit of the doubt. You don’t have to give him shit, but give ME the benefit of the doubt. And like I said, if he decides to betray us, I’ll personally take care of it this time. However, for now, pretty please with fucking sugar on top… Let’s talk One Night in Hell.
Turner
Okay, so what’s your plan?
Havok
Cole, this match means everything to me. I haven’t been doing so fucking well, lately. I wasn’t joking when I said that I have to make a statement. This match is it, this match is my statement.
Turner
So go in there and bash their brains in! You’ve done it to hundreds, if not thousands of men before them! What makes this time any different?
Havok
This time, I’ve got seven different people trying to make a name for themselves, by saying that they took out a former World Champion. Do you understand the kind of pressure that brings to the table?
Turner
All this talk about tables and Horsemen…
Havok
Enough, Cole! This is serious.
Turner
Then just go in there, and do what you do best.
Havok
I plan on it. Seven people, seven opponents, all falling at the feet of the Enforcer of Sorrow. This match is my gateway, my stepping stone back to the top. APW has no faith in me, anymore. Constantly booking me at the top of the card, and now I’m opening a pay per view. This can’t happen for much longer, this WON’T happen for much longer! This match, is going to separate me from the likes of these jobbers! Nathaniel Havok IS NOT A JOBBER! I am a main event star, a one in a million wrestler, Cole! I’ve been at the top of this industry for years, and I refuse to be underutilized like this! Do you think if Level-One began to show a sign of going on a cold streak, that Jeff would start placing him at the top of the card? No, he wouldn’t! But since it’s me, he’s decided to try and break me.
Turner
Don’t let him!
Havok
I’m not, and he’s not going to! I’m going to walk into One Night in Hell, win this gauntlet, and walk out with a victory. That leaves Jeff defeated, and puts me in a position to continue my rise back to the top! Cole, I need you and Barbas working together like a well-oiled machine. That way, I can focus my attention on this task. We need my success, and I refuse to let these jobbers come close to winning. My time hasn’t passed, Cole. Sunday night, once again, is my time.
