The Year of the Royal Family : Chapter 1 : Revival
Jun 14, 2019 14:06:29 GMT -5
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Post by Kennedy Matthews on Jun 14, 2019 14:06:29 GMT -5
Scene 1
#FreeEstrella
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I came to America for the promised “Be Anything You Want To Be” and “Land of the Free and Home of the Brave.” Little did I know that for foreigners it was different. The slogans should read “Be Anything You Want to Be… as long as you look, act, and speak like us.” and “Land of the Free and Home of the Brave… as long as you are willing to give into the greed and corruption of American society.” In a world that is commonly split on meaningless party lines, one incident would be the straw that broke the camel’s back and that was the unfair arrest of my best friend, Estrella Luiz.
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The scene opens to show Kennedy Matthews (The Queen), Lissie Hope (The Duchess), and Geri Miller (The Empress) all sitting around a grand piano in the parlor of the Matthews house. Kennedy pours some wine for each of them. Lissie slams her hand down on a table spilling some of the wine. The red liquid drips onto the floor, pooling on the hardwood. Kennedy’s mouth hangs open as she looks at Lissie.
Lissie Hope
God damn it, Kennedy! What is with you? Estrella is out there, God knows where in America. You fly us all the way to fucking London and for what? Wine? Fucking wine?
Lissie shakes her head in disgust as Kennedy attempts to explain.
Kennedy Matthews
Look, Lissie, we all want Estrella out of jail but in America we would be heard no matter where we go. Here, we are safe to discuss this in it’s entirety. We don’t even know why Estrella was arrested and why she, of all people, is being held. I bet it has to do with her skin being mocha in color.
Lissie, still fuming sits down and sighs.
Lissie Hope
Kennedy, you know how I fucking feel about that girl. You know that if anything were to happen to her..
Kennedy cuts Lissie off.
Kennedy Matthews
Nothing is going to happen to her. We are going to make damn sure of that.
Lissie, again still furious, stands up again.
Lissie Hope
You don’t fucking know that. She is frail and fragile when something is not in her control. You should know this. You have known her for her whole sweet life.
Kennedy nods as she attempts to keep talking.
Kennedy Matthews
Here is the thing. Sure, I have lived in America for seven years but I am still merely a foreigner. You are both from America. How does your justice system truly work?
Geri Miller, the calm and silent one, calmly speaks.
Geri Miller
It doesn’t.
Kennedy and Lissie, seemingly on the same page for the first time, both snap their heads toward the Empress of the Royal Family. She shrugs her shoulders.
Geri Miller
No trying to be a downer but it is the truth. Many times in history we have had people wrongfully sit in prison and on death row for years. I mean, we have to look at both sides of the coin. We may never see Estrella again.
Lissie, hearing this begins tearing up a bit as she balls her fists up. She shakes her head still glaring at Kennedy. Kennedy looks at Lissie.
Kennedy Matthews
Oh pull it together. You are acting like a sniveling lit’le toddler. Over a girl you have known a few months. I have known the girl for near my whole damn life. You need to really get the fuck over yourself, sweety.
Lissie, in a fuss, hops up and knocks the chair over getting up in Kennedy’s face.
Lissie Hope
You may be a self proclaimed Queen, but I will lay your pretty ass out right here in your own family home. I don’t give a flying fuck about you. I am here simply because Estrella thought it would be for the best. You and I, we are nothing!
Kennedy, losing her temper, begins shouting back.
Kennedy Matthews
While we are being honest. This was supposed to be me and Estrella. You are simply not dead yet because Estrella stopped me. She knows damn well that I can’t stand women like you.
Lissie laughs a bit, sarcastically of course.
Lissie Hope
And, Kennedy, do tell. What are women like me? Because as far as I know, you know nothing about me. You know the same that I let everyone know. I have my own little secrets. My own fucking demons. We all do Kennedy. You are not perfect.
Kennedy smirks as she speaks.
Kennedy Matthews
Trust me sweety. I know this. I have a whole SLEW of demons. I just choose how to use them to my advantage. Tell me, how does being friend zoned feel?
Lissie slaps Kennedy. Geri, quick as she can, jumps up and gets in between the other two women.
Geri Miller
You both need to stop this bullshit. Estrella would want her two favorite people to get along. You both need to fucking realize that. She needs you BOTH now more than ever. So, shake hands and get along for Estrella’s sake. This isn’t about either of you. This is bigger than some stupid playground feud. A young girl has been arrested and instead of trying to help her. You would rather see who’s metaphorical dick is bigger.
Lissie and Kennedy, still glaring at each other, stand down as they realize it is not about them or their qualms about each other. The bigger picture was Estrella and getting her back with them and back in the ring. Geri sits back down as Kennedy looks at Lissie.
Kennedy Matthews
This is bigger than me and you Lissie. This is about Estrella. This is about the Royal Family. We need to do this and we need to do this together.
Lissie, still wary of Kennedy and her plans, nods and speaks up.
Lissie Hope
You’re right. Geri is right. We have to get along for the greater good. That doesn’t mean I trust you Kennedy. I don’t trust you one bit. I am simply doing this to get Strellie back to us.
The three women all shake hands as the scene fades to black.
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Scene 2 :
I Will Fight...SMART
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Preparing for the fight of my life I decided to go to the gym. Sure, Lissie had pissed me off but, quite simply, she was right in a way. This is about Estrella. This is all about getting our mutual friend home. Lissie, to me, was like one of those people who constantly popped into your “People You May Know” section on Facebook. You glance at them and hover over the add friend button before you simply ignore it and go on looking at whatever memes Matt Draven has posted.
Needing the escape I went to Kingdom Come, where I could lock myself inside and just think about QDT and Kyle Kemp a bit. You see, I have simply been in a rut lately. Sure, I beat Dani California but that was no major feat. Every time I had stepped foot in the big leagues, I had lost. That weighs on you. It simply makes you feel like a failure. I had to refocus my energy to ensure that this wouldn’t be another loss for Kennedy Matthews.
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We see Kennedy Matthews punching a heavy bag in a gym. The camera pans to reveal we are at the famed Matthews’ wrestling school, Kingdom Come Wrestling. Kennedy is adorned in purple shorts and a matching tank top. She looks more focused than we have seen her before. She
grunts as she hits the bag a couple final times before taking a drink of her water bottle. She looks toward the camera as she speaks.
Kennedy Matthews
This is bigger than me and you Lissie. This is about Estrella. This is about the Royal Family. We need to do this and we need to do this together.
Kennedy sits down on a bench as she sips her water and speaks.
Kennedy Matthews
This week, I step into the ring in Colorado Springs, with a man whose ego is bruised and battered. Someone who was beaten in the middle of the ring by a friend and teammate. Someone who is no longer a factor here in Action Wrestling, Kyle Kemp. Seems you and I are both in a bit of a rut as of late. Want to know the difference Kemp? I made friends at Evolution and you lost them. I gained a family and you lost everything it seems. You are the biggest loser Kemp and it is showing majorly. You need to step back and reassess your career choices. Ask yourself this Kemp, is it all worth it? Is stepping in the ring with royalty worth another bloody loss? Are you prepared to face your self in the mirror when you have just gotten done looking up at those lights again? You went a month in between matches Kemp. You can’t tell me that is good for your psyche. You see, this week you step in the ring with a re-energized, got nothing to lose Queen. You step in the ring with someone who, quite simply, is out for blood. You step in the ring with a woman who is going to lay it all out on the line just to beat you. The last time you and I were in a ring together, I can admit, you got the best of me when you eliminated me from the Battlefield Battle Royal. The thing about it is, this sport is ever changing and that was way back in March. At that point the UCI Title still existed. At that time, you were a wrestler to admire. What has happened to you Kemp? Where is the famed aggression that I remember from your time in WCF? Did kissing Spencer’s arse make you that soft? Did it make you a shell of a man? Did it make you the loser you are today?
Kennedy snickers a bit as she takes another drink of water, almost in an attempt to calm down.
Kennedy Matthews
Kemp, you simply are nothing compared to me. You are slipping and I am on the rise. Hell, you weren’t even supposed to be on the card at Evolution 2. You had to backdoor your way in. You had to literally fuck the system. All so you, again, could lose. Was that part of the plan? Did Spencer make you lay down and lose so that he could pad his own resume? Kemp, I am ashamed that you would agree to be just another stat in the win column of Spencer Adams. Looking back at it Kyle, this year has just not been your year. I stated near the end of 2018 that 2019 would be the year of Matthews, I was a bit mistaken. You see, 2019 is the year of the Royal Family. You are just going to be the first victim of royalty.
Kennedy finishes off the water bottle as she gets into the ring. She looks around the empty arena. She smirks as she speaks again.
Kennedy Matthews
This arena used to be full of eager young people looking to break into the business. Many people who wanted to take the place of people like you. Kemp. This arena, is a perfect analogy for your career. You used to be a solid performer and a feared competitor. Now, you are simply just another circus act, an afterthought if you will. It sucks, trust me, I have been there Kemp. It is how we adapt that makes us strong or weak. At Evolution, I made a stand to be stronger than ever before. The Royal Family made a moment that will forever be remembered by the Action Wrestling community. You were the loser in a throw away match that no one truly even knows why it happened. Kyle, the roller coaster you are on is just beginning. Why don’t you let me and QDT handle this match. You just, don’t show up. You don’t want to be embarrassed again do you? Do you want to have to tell your friends, family, and what few friends you have left that you lost to a girl? Do you want that on your conscience? Let’s look at this objectively, Kemp. Sitting this one out is not a bad idea. It won’t make you look bad. It can make you look smarter. I mean, who in their right mind would WANT to step inside the ring with Kennedy Matthews and Quixote Della Torre at the same time? An idiot, that’s who. Are you an idiot Kemp? Are you smart? This Monday will show which one you are. See you on Clash!
Kennedy runs the ropes a few times as the scene fades to black.
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Scene 3
Inside the Depths of Bognor Regis
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It wasn’t only Kyle Kemp that I was in the ring with this week. I couldn’t forget what I have seen QDT do since I had been in Action Wrestling. QDT was one of the biggest stars of the cruiserweight division, then the 201 Division. When Jaice and I had first gotten together, I got to scout QDT up close and personal.
It was like a switch flipped when QDT left the cruiserweight division and moved up to the big leagues. He snapped in a way. I kind of liked it, yet I kind of was scared of it. Regardless, I had to face it this week inside the ring.
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The scene opens inside the world famous, Hotham Park, in Bognor Regis, England. Kennedy Matthews sits, alone, pondering what it was that QDT was all about. QDT was no slouch and Kennedy knows this. She shakes her head as she looks at the rich people all around.
Kennedy Matthews
Sheesh and I thought I was rich. I came here to get a glimpse into Quixote and his origins and all I see are bourgeois rich people who make even me seem poor. It is kind of funny though, if I were from an area like this, I may snap too. QDT, family and I haven’t always gotten along. I, however, never hit my parents. You say they deserved it but the only thing deserved is what I am going to do to you inside that ring this week on Clash.
Kennedy hums lowly to herself as she speaks again.
Kennedy Matthews
Much like Kemp, you lost at Evolution 2. Now, I can respect your loss. You lost to a worthy adversary in Wade Moor. Nothing to bat an eyelash at. What I can’t get past Quioxote, is the fact that you seem to be more concerned with chasing a stalker than you do in winning. What happened, QDT? I have seen you go toe to toe with the best in this business and only at twenty years of age. You took Jaice Wilds, a famed star, and literally made him your bitch in 201. You had his number time and time again. Now, you are a mere shell of that warrior you once were. My dad, God rest his soul, taught me long ago. He said “Ken, in life there will be trials and tribulations but you need to know how to react to them.” Those words have ALWAYS held true to my beliefs. Quixote, I ask you this. How will you react to losing to Wade? Will you bounce back to rare form or will you continue losing? This week, I have that answer for you. You will bow down to the Queen. QDT is it worth it? Is getting some vagina from some rando at a pay per view event worth your whole career and reputation? TMZ has seen you with her, QDT. You have to be careful when you are in the spotlight. Being from a community inhabited by the wealthy I figured you would have known this. You have always been in the public eye thanks to “Papa Giacomo” am I right? Trust me, I get it. For the longest time I was the youngest daughter of Chuck and Nanny Matthews. I was the little sister of Sadie Matthews. I had to step out of those shadows and carve a path of my own. Not everyone can make their own path but I like to think I have done fairly well.
Kennedy’s demeanor seemingly changes into one of darkness.
Kennedy Matthews
You know this well, QDT. Sometimes we have to experience our own hell to live out our eternal paradise. What if hell doesn’t exist, Quixote. What if Hell is simply the Earth we live on and we are doomed to live out our worst nightmares right here. What if the afterlife is all a lie does that mean we live for nothing?
Kennedy laughs as she speaks again.
Kennedy Matthews
Take me for example. I am simply in hell. I am on a losing streak in the one sport I actually love. I can’t get ahold of the man who swears he loves me. My best friend is in jail. Sure, I could give up and end it all.
Kennedy brandishes a dagger from her purse. She holds it to her wrist before resheathing it within the purse.
Kennedy Matthews
But I won’t. I am starting to like this Hell on Earth. I am starting to like it so much that makes it dangerous for you this week. I am unable to feel anymore pain and, therefore, I will be unable to give up. I am unable to know my own limits and that should scare you and Kemp. What is it that you fear, Quixote? Is it death? Failure? Rejection? I was twenty years old not that long ago. I know what you are going through. You simply want to be accepted for you. You no longer want to be the son of “Papa Giacomo.” You no longer want to be known as the greatest Cruiserweight champion in Action Wrestling history. You want to carve you own story, your own legacy. No one gets that like I do. The problem is this, Quixote. I won’t allow you to use me to carve your legacy. Not now. Not in the year of the Royal Family.
Kennedy shakes her head as she tears up a bit.
Kennedy Matthews
I say this, not as a Queen, but as a woman with nothing else to lose. I am simply going to make an example out of you and Kemp this week. Quixote, ahead of time, I am sorry for what I must do.
She gets up and walks off. She attempts, out of habit, to call Estrella. Her phone goes straight to voicemail. Kennedy tears up as the scene fades.
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Scene 4
Good Idea? Bad Idea? That is the Question.
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That was the moment it truly hit me. Estrella was not here to help console me. Jaice had fully ghosted me. I was all alone. Maybe it wasn’t such a bad idea to get within the good graces of Lissie Hope and Geri Miller. While Estrella was locked up they would be all I had. Dad was gone. Mom was now a nutcase and Sadie was preoccupied with trying to get her life back on track. This week stepping into the ring with Quixote Della Torre and Kyle Kemp, it would show how strong I truly was. I couldn’t let all of this emotional shit mess with my head. I had to go on with my life. How could I take all of the bad and turn it into good? I could start with getting a win this week and figuring out how I can get over Jaice.
JAICE! The wildcard in this whole situation. Where had he gone? Who knows? That is when it hit me.
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The scene opens to show Kennedy Matthews in her hotel room in Colorado Springs. She grabs her phone and looks at it. She finds the contact called “Lissie” in her phone. She hits the facetime button. After two rings Lissie picks up.
Lissie Hope
What do you want?
Kennedy interrupts Lissie.
Kennedy Matthews
Lissie, look. I know you and I don’t see eye to eye but I have an idea on how to get Estrella freed. It is a long shot but you, me, and Geri have to be on the same page for it. We need to all be together. I don’t want to say too much. I need you all to trust me and meet me backstage at Clash.
Lissie nods in agreement.
Lissie Hope
I will bring my lawyers. I am not trusting you without them.
Kennedy nods as she tears up a bit.
Kennedy Matthews
That is fair. What if we can prove that the heroin is not Estrella’s?
Lissie shakes her head side to side.
Lissie Hope
How would we do that? The drugs were found hidden in her home.
Kennedy nods.
Kennedy Matthews
Yes, I know. There was an extra key to the house. I got it after Robert was removed from the home. I kind of left it somewhere. I know where but not how to get it back. You see, it is.. Kind of a ghost at this point.
Lissie looks on in confusion.
Lissie Hope
How can a key be a ghost? It is an inanimate object.
Kennedy interjects again.
Kennedy Matthews
Again, all will be known soon. I need to get it all in order. I will present it to you, Geri, and the lawyers and see how it will work. Maybe we can at least prolong the case and show this evidence. It will be amazing if we can pull this off. I have faith in US.
Some commotion in the background of Lissie’s home.
Lissie Hope
I’ll be right there! Don’t touch anything! Kennedy, I have got to go. It is important.
Lissie hangs up and Kennedy breathes as the scene fades.
Word Count : 3852
Notes : I am very proud of this RP. Thanks to Lissie for allowing me to use her in this RP. I hope you all enjoy this as much as I enjoyed writing it.