Post by DRAUGR on Mar 23, 2024 22:46:18 GMT -5
Our adventure begins in the studio apartment of the mighty DRAUGR, above a coffee shop in Bayside owned by Sara Pettis. DRAUGR is reliving the moment where his humanity overcame his animalistic urge to harm Muru. He turns off the television that he was watching sideways like all wrestlers do, and he sets the remote on a nearby table because he tends to lose the remote often. He picks up the tablet he uses to collect his thoughts.
“Two huge teams made up of eight vastly different superstars will do battle at Match Madness in a match labeled as the Losers Bracket. The commonality amongst us is that none of us made it to the finals of the tournament. Tatiana Jolee and Odin Balfore hold that honor, and I don't hold anything against them. They fought hard to earn their wins, and I wish them nothing but the best.”
“As for the rest of us… our team truly is a force to be reckoned with. We're not just fighting for ourselves here. We're fighting for the very future of Action Wrestling. Each of us will go on our own path moving forward, but for one night only… we are one. I have a bit of history with each of them, so I know what each of them brings to the table. I also know their individual weaknesses, and how our opponents can exploit them.”
“Each of our opponents knows what we're made of, and how we operate. They will surely have a game plan on how to defeat us. The edge we poaess is we will work together to secure victory. Fighting amongst ourselves will lead to failure. Vespertine and Karlie Nash have worked together, against Lexi Sparkles and muself actually. Jody Madrox and I have worked together, against the very forces of darkness.”
“At Match Madness, we will leave all personal problems backstage and we will fight as one. If any of my teammates has a problem with that, I am prepared to set them straight after the dust settles. Between the bells, we must operate as a cohesive unit against Jenson, Angelo, Lee, and Martin. They will do all they can to cause us great strife, but we must remain vigilant in our efforts.”
The door to the apartment opens. Sara Pettis and Lexi Sparkles enter. DRAUGR sets down his tablet to give them his undivided attention.
“Vik, we've got a surprise for–”
“We're going to take you to meet my dad!”
“Well, I guess it's not a surprise anymore.”
“Sorry! I'm just really excited!"
DRAUGR tilts his head in confusion.
⏩ FLASH FORWARD ⏩
We arrive at the gateway to Bayside Cemetery in Ozone Park, New York. A black Kia Telluride drives in slowly and makes its way down a ways before coming to a complete stop. The O.D.D. trio exits the vehicle, and the mighty DRAUGR follows the local gals to the final resting place of his son, Action Wrestling Hall of Famer Raging Dead. As the approach the tombstone, the eyes of the mighty DRAUGR widen.
“Vik… I'd like you to meet your son… Nathan.”
He approaches the tombstone and places his hand on top. He sighs and–
“I'm sorry, son. You deserved… better.”
Sara and Lexi look stunned. They approach and stand on either side of the mighty DRAUGR. Lexi holds his hand tightly.
“He made a difference in a lot of lives. You would have been proud.”
“And he would be proud of how far you've come in the last six months. But you're not done yet. Not by a longshot. Everything you've endured was for a greater purpose. This is a brand new world, and not the one you were born into. There's so much more to explore, and you're on the right path, Vik.”
He drops to his knees and rests his forehead on his son's tombstone.
“Your blood is my blood, flowing out of the past, through me, to the future. Through my actions, you live. Guide me, then, in the decisions I face today, making clear to me the safe path between obstacles and keeping me from false steps along the way.”
⏩ FLASH FORWARD ⏩
We arrive at a press conference at the CoolWear Complex. Representatives from various media outlets are eagerly anticipating a huge announcement from Sara Pettis. Onto the stage arrives Sara Pettis, followed by the likes of Lexi Sparkles, DRAUGR, Jacob Koenig, Jason Christopher, and -most surprisingly - HaVoC.
“Today is a monumental day for sports entertainment. A lot of work has been done over the last few months to secure the merging of many great organizations under one banner. The CoolWear Complex, Becky Thompson Community Center, Cold Bruise, Showtime Championship Wrestling, Backbreaker Fight Club, Devil's Gate, DNGR, and FLEXtv will all exist under the umbrella of GUSTcorp. We will release more information as we merge offices and restructure our business endeavors going forward."
"Our commitments to Action Wrestling, Ultra Combat Sports, and the world beyond are stronger than ever. Our immediate impact comes when the mighty DRAUGR competes at the Calgary Stampede Saddledome on Sunday, and when Jason Christopher fights at the debut UCS event at Madison Square Garden on Monday. Two very different competitors, fighting two very different battles."
"I will try to make it back for Jason's fight, but my primary focus is ensuring the mighty DRAUGR remains focused in his efforts to dominate Action Wrestling. He is teaming with unlikely adversaries against a potent trainwreck of a foursome, so the odds are in his favor of success. Regardless, he must keep his head held high and move forward with strength beyond strength."
"Once this battle has been won, we are working toward the Ozone Dynasty Duo making an impact in the tag team division. There is an abysmal lack of legitimate teams in Action Wrestling, so now is the time to rebuild the division from the ground up. The world better prepare for all that GUSTcorp has in store."
Das ende.