Mind Over Matter III ~ Settling Old Business
Nov 11, 2018 23:31:57 GMT -5
Spencer Adams, Bonnie Blue, and 2 more like this
Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2018 23:31:57 GMT -5
We had to retreat to the ship after being overwhelmed by those mirages. They work like Hydras… you cut off one head, and they develop two more. Now there's three of them. Taking out one was difficult enough. I've had to bring some friends from the ASU, namely Auron, ZiiX, and Gideon. Back on Earth, I was able to defeat Roy Speede and make it to the semi finals of the Wrestler of the Year tournament. Spencer Adams defeated Thaddeus King to take his spot in the semi finals. Finally, after all this time, I get to show that my loss against him long ago will not repeat. If he wants to fight smarter, I will fight smarter… however, I feel I will be somewhat facing him earlier than scheduled.
Auron: So, what's this dire emergency you dragged us out here for, Verez?
ZiiX: This feels odd… we're not in the Milky Way, are we?
Gideon isn't speaking. He's inspecting all of my technology, looking in awe.
L Verez: The situation here is more dire than I expected. Not only do these creatures mimic your most immediate threats, both physical and mental, but they multiply. This could become a situation that could overpower this planet, and extend to others. If we're incapable of stopping them… the consequences could be astronomical.
Gideon walks toward me with an amazed expression.
Gideon: All of this technology is amazing! In my timeline, we have a lot of technology ourselves. We run mainly on steam and hydroelectricity, but I've never seen anything like this before. By any chance, do you still have that time treadmill?
L Verez(and Zima in the distance): IT'S NOT A TREADMILL!
Auron: Yeah, I remember that thing. It was really big, and had a lot of wiring. It was the only light source in the room.
L Verez: Yes, but… well, it turned out that the person that broke into my ship was…
Zima'Ion walks her way towards us and interjects.
Zima'Ion: It was Bonnie, but from a different timeline. We also discovered that she was the one that destroyed your time machine, Gideon. We would have told you sooner, but, well… we've all been quite busy, haven't we?
Gideon's expression turns a bit dark, but he turns his chin up and brightens.
Gideon: Then we'll just have to confront her, won't we?
L Verez: In due time, Gideon. For now, we have a much bigger threat in our hands.
Polonium: THE CREATURE WAS VERY FOCUSED ON USING THE PROTECTOR'S THREATS AGAINST HER SPECIFICALLY, AND MAINLY TARGETED HER. IT IS UNKNOWN AS TO WHY SHE WAS THE TARGET, BUT VERY LIKELY THAT THIS TREND WILL CONTINUE. I AM ABOUT 87.42% SURE.
ZiiX: Very specific. I like the attention to detail. What do you need us to do?
L Verez: I need more members for the ground team, but I cannot afford to have less people in the ship, in case they figure out how to spot it. I chose you three for very specific reasons. Auron and Gideon both have exceptional skills with technology, so you two can learn how to use the flash goggles and sonic gloves to use against these creatures. They seem susceptible to the harsh UV rays, but only for a certain amount of time, and the sonic wave stuns them as well.
ZiiX: Auron is also a very good medic, in case we need any immediate medical attention.
L Verez: Yes, exactly! As for you, ZiiX, there's a lot of bright, multicolored lights, but if we can find a way to take out some of the orbs, we can find enough shade to make your powers much more useful. You're also very good with long range weapons. I built a few different sniper rifles for Arvus to use that you could bring along. Arvus will stay in the ship, in case the situation shifts to this area. He will be keeping the weapons calibrated to try and take them out swiftly. Hopefully, it doesn't get to that point.
ZiiX: Will it just be us four?
L Verez: Polonium will be with us. He is continuously scanning information with his built in Holo Sphere. So it will be the five of us.
Zima looks visibly upset, which I expected.
L Verez: I have special suits for the three of you. The atmosphere is shifty, and the suits will help adapt you to it. I'll allow you to put your suits on and choose whichever weapons you feel with the mission. Feel free to gather intel from Polonium to help you strategize.
Gideon: Fantastic! Hey, Polonium…
Zima pulls me aside, which I expected. I suppose I'm going to get my ear drums rung.
Zima'Ion: L, I have a couple issues with this strategy you're taking.
L Verez: I assumed you did, my love. What is the issue?
Zima'Ion: … Are you reading into me again?
L Verez: What do you mean?
Zima'Ion: Ever since you conquered your Neucleosis, it's almost as if you know what I'm thinking or how I'm feeling before I bring anything up.
L Verez: Hmm… it does seem easier to tell what's on your mind as of late. It isn't as if I know exactly what you're thinking. I'm not a mind reader. However, I do feel more… empathetic, I could say.
Zima'Ion: As long as you're not saying what I'm thinking. That would be concerning. Anyhow, I don't understand why you brought these certain members of the ASU, especially the two from the Scouter Unit. I understand their abilities benefit us for the mission, but they've been a bit … shifty. I also don't understand why I'm still sitting in the sidelines.
I look at her for a moment. I can tell she is feeling a bit helpless.
L Verez: I understand the concern, love. I just feel this is your best position. You know the ins and outs of this ship better than anyone else aside from me, and you're the most suitable protection for the ship, especially while I'm at Action Wrestling. I have to face Spencer this week, and you're the main one I rely on to keep the ship safe while I'm gone, aside from Polonium. I know the Scouters aren't always the most Lawful, but this situation is escalating, and they're the most suitable comrades I know for this task.
Zima'Ion: But the tournament has me concerned as well. On one hand, this world is in danger, and could spread throughout more planets, if we're not careful. The fact that you take time away to fight in Action Wrestling could sever this mission dramatically. But as well, I understand the importance of this tournament, not just for you, but for the Guardians. Because of you, the Guardians are being shown, not just internationally, but universally. People want to see you win the tournament. They especially want to see you defeat Spencer Adams. Everything about this situation is just very conflicting, and I'm more anxious than ever.
L Verez: I understand. That's why I've been making each moment count. I make my way to whatever coordinates I need to for Action Wrestling, I fight for the tournament, and then I make my way back here. I've not even been able to take time to do any meet and greets with the fans. My focuses are on the tournament, and neutralizing this situation, which by the way, is amplifying my focus towards the tournament. I've even allowed my messages for each match take seconds because of the Holo. I'm planning everything out accordingly, and trying to make the most of each and every moment. I will promise you this, though, my love. Once the situation calls for it, I will have you out on the field. I didn't leave you in the ship because I don't think you're capable. I left you here because I know that, if the ship is in danger, that you will make sure it stays up and running. This is our home, and I know that you'll do everything to keep it safe.
Zima'Ion: Yes … our home without a name.
We both share a laugh. Our first one since being stuck in this predicament.
L Verez: We will get to that when we're not trying to become the face of professional wrestling at the same time as we're trying to save the universe. Now, go. We have some creatures to conquer.
Zima'Ion: Aye aye, captain.
She mockingly salutes me.
L Verez: Please never do that again.
We laugh once more before we share a warm embrace. We make it quick, however, before both preparing for the task at hand. Once I have my equipment ready, I check to make sure everyone else is ready as well. It's very odd seeing Auron in a skin tight suit that isn't his wrestling attire. He seems to have stuck to the goggles and gloves I gave him. Gideon has… a lot of items. ZiiX has the darkened goggles that I specifically gave to him, although I still can see his icy blue eyes a bit through them. Once we're all prepared, the ground team teleports down to the area.
Auron: So our goal is to find a way to take these guys out without them multiplying, right? How are we supposed to do that exactly?
L Verez: Unfortunately, I do not know. Our goal right now is not to kill them, but to capture them, and find out as much info about them as we can.
I stop walking as soon as I hear the faint noise. No one else aside from Polonium seemed to notice, so I raise my arms to alert them. Polonium goes in front of us, ZiiX stays behind, Gideon stays to my left, and Auron to my right. I now notice that Auron brought an extra weapon with him… a dangerous weapon. Knowing him, he brought it only as a last resort, but I still worry. Gideon looks a little more trigger happy, but his weapons aren't as lethal. The noises become more and more clear.
ZiiX: Verez. I have an idea. Move in front of Polonium.
L Verez: What is your idea?
ZiiX: We don't have time. I will explain later. Just trust me.
I nod and walk forward, and everything escalates in a matter of milliseconds. The creatures suddenly appear, Polonium shielding us before they can attack. I look around to make sure Polonium protected everyone, but as soon as I notice that ZiiX is missing, a gunshot is heard, along with the jarring clinking sound. Polonium lowers his shield to find ZiiX, assuming that he's in danger, but he is nowhere to be found. The creatures immediately swipe Auron and Gideon away. I'm left surrounded, but Auron and Gideon quickly recover, hitting the UV rays and sonic waves at them, as I do the same. Now the creatures shape shift, each still staring a black hole through me.
ZiiX: They're targeting you, Verez! They have a motive!
I couldn't see ZiiX, but as I watched each creature morph, I realized that he was spot on. They all purposely stared at me as they each shapeshifted into a member of #FightSmart. Lincoln Kuechly to my left, Kyle Kemp to my right, and Spencer Adams right in front of me. Suddenly, just as the faction pushes through the rays and waves, ZiiX forms out of the Spencer mock, and shoves him into the Lincoln mock. Gideon shoots a plasma beam at the Kemp mock, but it bounces off of him, and hits one of the orbs above us, popping it---OOOF!
L Verez: Agggh..
Mock Kemp suddenly hit me with a very quick belly to belly suplex. The ground feels like gravel, and with how quick and impactful the suplex was, it knocked the wind right out of me. However, darkness now looms over the Kemp and Spencer mocks, and ZiiX takes advantage by taking control of mock Spencer's vessel, using his own shadow. The Kemp mock runs after me. Gideon tries to shoot a hypernet at it, but it evades it. ZiiX attempts to use mock Spencer to chase after Kemp, but the creature is resisting. Auron…
L Verez: AURON, NO---
{BOOOOOOOOOM}
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He threw it. He threw the nano bomb at the Spencer mock. Fortunately enough, it seems to have worked… the creature disappeared, leaving two left… for now. Maybe too many molecules were split for the mock to recover, and eventually multiply. The Kuechly mock has recovered, but Polonium hits it with his UV Rays and sonic waves. Kuechly attempts to fight through it, so I hit it with my own rays and waves. I notice ZiiX struggling to keep the creature contained.
ZiiX: Gideon!
Gideon hesitates before he shuffles to grab the correct weapon, eventually shooting a Hypernet at mock Spencer just as ZiiX detaches from it to the Lincoln mock.
L Verez: Quick! Let's teleport the mock Spencer to the shi--- GAHH!
Ouch… before anyone could react, the mock broke out of the net, and hit me with a superkick. Polonium was able to grab it and I, and teleport us to the ship, but a hear and feel a bit of a molecular explosion as we teleport, and just before we fully transport, I see mock Lincoln molecularly dissipate. Once we're back in the ship, Polonium throws the creature into a chamber, and turns on the barrier, trapping it. This was a special room I built specifically for situations like this. I'm unsure if I'll be able to get any information on this creature. It's still shaped into Spencer Adams, but maybe it can do more than shapeshift. It's sitting there very calm. Almost too calm… Auron, Gideon, and ZiiX return, Gideon the only one showing any emotion. He looks bewildered, yet excited.
Gideon: We have some bad news.
?: Allow me to make it worse.
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Once my Holo broadcast begins, the almost 3d like image displays my match against Roy Speede, ending with my arm being raised.
L Verez: Did anyone truly expect me to defeat Roy Speede, aside from the people that voted for me to enter the tournament? I said it before, and I'll say it again. I am coming into this tournament as the ultimate underdog. I'll be honest and say that I wasn't prepared for what Roy Speede had brought to the table. He brought his A game, although he mentioned not caring to. My how the mighty have fallen. Although I was caught off guard, I still came out on top. I will assume Speede will be making many excuses as to why he didn't win. Saying that he didn't care to, and that he went easy on me. I know a desperate look when I see one, though. He took every opportunity he could to make sure I had no momentum. One fatal slip, and I had the upper hand. My hand stayed risen afterwards. I defeated the former 2 time Action Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion in the very first round of the tournament. Now, however…
I snap my finger, changing the imagery to my second match in Action Wrestling.
Now I face the former owner of UCI, former World Heavyweight Champion, current leader of #FightSmart, and one half of the Action Wrestling Tag Team Champions, along with Kyle Kemp. This won't be the first time I face Spencer Adams. April 9th, 2018, at Fort Worth, Texas, I faced Spencer Adams. This was before he officially formed the #FightSmart faction. Spencer won this match, and I will admit … he was the better competitor on that night. He defeated me fair and square. I still remember some of the things he said before we had our bout… about how our grudge against him was unfair, that I was the “irrelevant” member of the Guardians, and that without him, the Guardians would never have risen to fame the way he did. All fair points. Spencer is a very intelligent man. He used to be a very hard worker as well.
The holo shows the success of UCI, featuring Kevin Bishop, Bonnie Blue, Zombie McMorris, and many other talented competitors.
This was the man that built a federation from the ground up, turned a silly television channel that broadcasts cheap, poorly done science fiction movies, and brought to it a must see professional wrestling platform that people outside of Earth tuned into. Without UCI, I may have never been brought into the fold. I may have never joined the Guardians, and I may have never faced Corey Black to become UCI Hypermedia Champion. Spencer Adams was a pivotal and essential reason that I am here, bringing this broadcast to fruition. He even helped set up my Killing Floor match against Corey Black! As much as I hate to say it… I would not be here without Spencer Adams. However… that is where most, if any positive mentions of Spencer Adams ends. Spencer Adams is not a fighter anymore. He is a crooked businessman, and he is a miser. What did he do with such a successful federation like UCI? He made a profit by selling the channel slot to Vincent Pryde, even though ratings were high and business was well. When that wasn't enough? He joined Action Wrestling. He started off fine enough. Made an honest effort. Defeated me in the process. However, he wanted to be at the top. How did he do that?
Around me is the formation of #FightSmart.
This was how, Spencer. You decided that you needed henchmen to fight your battles for you. You chose people that you could manipulate, and took advantage of them. You falsely call them “family”. You say things like “when I win, we all win,” but we all know that isn't the case, is it? You're in this for yourself. You always have been, and you always will be.
I switch the imagery to when Spencer became Action Wrestling World Champion. He and Kyle Kemp both celebrating.
The term #FightSmart exists for a reason! You reached the top of the mountain when “you” defeated Donald Deruty at Battlefield to become the Action Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion! You even have the record for the longest reigning World Champion in Action Wrestling history!… However… how much of that had to do with you? I remember seeing you lying stone cold on the mat, ready to lose, until Kyle Kemp made his presence known, took advantage of the triple threat rules, and took out Deruty for you, literally dragging your carcass for the 3 count. Do you know what else I remember? I remember Evolution. You main evented the biggest show of the summer, and “defeated” Wade Moor to retain your world title! … or did you? I remember seeing a certain Andre Aquarius fighting your battles for you, distracting Wade just enough for you to win the match.
The broadcast switches over to the All In match at Evolution.
Once you lost your title, you could never claim it back. I remember this match well. This was when you began showing your true colors. Tricking Kemp into thinking you would let him win the briefcase. Trying to persuade Sidney into staying a part of the family, after he witnessed the toxicity of #FightSmart. After all that, you still failed. So you settle for the tag titles. Power Word: Kill ran the entire tag division to the ground, admittedly, including me and Bonnie, and didn't seem like they could be stopped. That's when you and Kemp came in. You finally dethroned the unbreakable tag team. How did that happen? They knew they couldn't win via nefarious means any longer. They knew you would one up them in that category. They were dirty, but you were dirtier, and admittedly, you were smarter. That's what you're all about, isn't it? Now you have a new threat on your hands.
The broadcast shows the attack from #beachkrew, emphasizing the battered and bruised #FightSmart members.
The polarizing #beachkrew have made their return… and they seem to be beating you at your own game. Now we're expected to sympathize with you. “Oh, poor Spencer. Poor Kyle. Poor Lincoln. How could #beachkrew do something so vile to such honest people?” … You will be getting no sympathy from me. What goes around comes around, Spencer. Before, you showed great will and fortitude by creating and giving. Now you just take. You lie, you cheat, and you steal. You manipulate, and you control people for your own benefit. For your ulterior motives. You're a dirty politician, willing to break the law so you can be the law. At one point, I respected you. I even could say that I liked you. You had vigor, and tenacity. Now, you're just a ventriloquist, controlling your puppets to cater to your every whim.
I return the broadcast to our match back in April.
Back then… you proved that you were a fighter. You proved that you could conquer battles on your lonesome. Where did that Spencer Adams go? Could that be the Spencer Adams that I face at the Wrestler of the Year semi finals? No… I know you. You're going to bring your cronies, and make sure that you make to the finals at Turmoil. So go ahead. Bring your goons. Have them fight your battles. I'll take on each and every one of them. I will win this match. Just like you, Spencer, I've changed since we last faced. Except where you have faltered, I have grown, and I have learned. I may not have become champion like you, but I fought with honor. I fought with respect. Not only am I tougher than you, Spencer, but I am smarter than you. I fight hard and smart. I've waited for this fight for a long time… and at Oxford, England, the hometown of my good friend Vincent Walker, I settle what I couldn't back at April. I will go on to main event Turmoil. I will face either Wade or Ryan, and no matter what, I will win. You will be outsmarted, and you will be out fought. Try to call me irrelevant after I make a fool out of you and your little group. I dare you.
I stare straight at the Holo cam as the background fades to black.
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L Verez: Zima… this situation has escalated more than I could have imagined. I need you now… and I need the Guardians.
To be continued...