Post by mikeyhero on Apr 13, 2022 4:44:34 GMT -5
True Evil
“Get her the hell out of here!”
[The booming voice of Charles S. Watkins can be heard as the scene opens to the waiting room of Watkins Tower, we see Mikey sitting in a metal chair mindlessly staring at his phone, only looking up to see what all the commotion out as he sees two security guards escorting an elderly woman out of Charles’ office. As they walk by Mikey the woman forces her way away from the security, and grabs Mikey by the shoulders, shaking him violently as she pleads for help.]
“Please tell them I didn’t do it!”
[Before Mikey can respond, the two security men grab hold of the woman once more and continue to escort her out of the building kicking and screaming. Mikey watches, confused by the events that just took place, He turns his attention to Ashley, who is in her usual spot hidden behind her computer on her desk.]
Mikey: “What was that all about?”
[Ashley pokes her head out from behind her computer, looking toward the front door as she can see the two men dragging the elderly woman through the parking lot. Ashley lets out a big long sigh as she turns her attention back to her computer screen while answering Mikey’s question.]
Ashley: “Oh that’s Edith, she was an accountant here, a couple weeks from retirement actually. Of course, Charles didn’t want to fork out the money for her pension, so he had me make it look like she was stealing money so he could fire her. Which is what you just had the privilege of witnessing.”
[Mikey shakes his head in disbelief at the nonchalant manner in which Ashley just recounted these heinous events.]
Mikey: “But that’s not right. That’s messed up.”
[Ashley lets out another long sigh without taking her attention away from her work; she responds to Mikey’s protests.]
Ashley: “Yeah, well that’s what evil power-hungry men like Charles do. True evil doesn’t care who they hurt Mikey, as long as it benefits them.”
[Mikey stands there trying to process for a moment as he stares down at the floor.]
Mikey: “So Charles really is as evil as they say huh?”
[Ashley once again leans her head around her computer to look directly at Mikey as she solemnly nods her head.]
Ashley: “He’s the Devil, and we all work from him.”
Mikey: “Reminds me of this other guy, Silas Issac Naberius.”
[Ashley stares at him for a moment dumbfounded before it finally dawns on her.]
Ashley: “He have to do with your wrestling stuff?”
[Mikey nods his head as Ashley rolls her eyes, Mikey ignores the gesture and continues on with his spiel.]
Mikey: “But he’s also a businessman like Charles, He’s got some kind of company called Sintech that seems to have they’re hand in a little bit of everything over there in the U.K. He tries to come off as a good guy, just like Charles with his fake smile. But I can see the truth, I can see the evil in his eyes because I see it every day when I look at that old fart.”
[Mikey gestures towards Charles’ office as Ashley laughs at his last remark.]
“Anette, Send the Henson boy in please.”
[Ashley rolls her eyes at her boss getting her name wrong once again.]
Ashley: “The Devil beckons.”
[Ashley tells Mikey as she laughs, Mikey smiles and shakes his head before walking into Charles’ office. Mikey sees Charles sitting behind his desk with a big smile on his face as he gestures for Mikey to sit in a nearby chair.]
Charles: “There he is, the man of the hour.”
[Mikey nods solemnly, taking note of Charles' eyes rather than the smile on his face, anybody can fake a smile but the eyes don’t lie. Despite his friendly demeanor Mikey can see the true callous nature of the man before him through his eyes.]
Charles: “I must say Mr.Henson when I took you on as a client, I had no idea how much money this little business venture would bring in.”
[Mikey shrugs his shoulders, he doesn’t care about the money, that’s obvious, he’s just happy to get to live out his dream.]
Charles: “However I feel there’s even more we can do to market your brand, which is why I’ve set up a press conference before your next match.”
[Mikey gulps hard in response.]
Mikey: “Press conference? Like standing on a stage and talking in front of a bunch of people?”
[The very thought makes Mikey’s nerves swell in his body as Charles lets out a loud boisterous chuckle.]
Charles: “Tons, it’ll be great, and I’ll be up there with you to help steer the direction of the conversation to your brand.”
[Mikey lets out a sigh of defeat, knowing no matter what he says he won’t be able to talk Charles out of it.]
Mikey: “Great.”
[Charles claps his hands loudly, startling Mikey a little bit.]
Charles: “Splendid.”
[Charles then motions for Mikey to step out of his office as the scene fades.]
Press Conference
[The scene reopens to an open auditorium setting, there is a large stage with a podium in the middle of it and three metal chairs to the side, in two of the chairs sit Mikey Hero, and Cedric Strong. Charles stands up at the podium addressing the rather large crowd of people beyond the stage.]
Charles: “Thank you all for coming out today, I want to remind everyone that this press conference is being brought to you by Charles S. Watkins and associates, be sure to visit Watkins and associates dot com for all your investment needs. And now without further ado, the man of the hour, Michael Hero.”
[Mikey stares down at the floor, paying no attention to Charles’ words until Cedric nudges him. Mikey gets up and solemnly walks toward the podium as Charles steps to the side, but remains standing beside him near the podium. One of the members of the audience begins to stand up.]
Mikey: “Uhh yeah.”
[Mikey says as he points toward the man who is now standing.]
“Hello Mr. Hero, Jonah Reis here from Pro Wrestling Daily, I just wanted to first congratulate you on your impressive success this early in your career, I’d like to ask what you think the key to your success has been thus far?”
[Mikey Hesitates for a moment before answering, he looks at Cedric who simply nods at him with a look of encouragement on his face.]
Mikey: “Uhh, well first off, I’d like to say I have one of the best trainers in the world…”
Charles: “A trainer provided to him by Charles S. Watkins and associates, Charles S. Watkins and associates also provides exclusive personal trainers to anyone looking to get in shape, visit Watkins and associates dot com to hire your own personal trainer today.”
[Mikey looks at Charles for a moment, a little annoyed about him interrupting him before continuing to answer the question.]
Mikey: “Uhh yeah, but honestly, I think a lot of it is kind of me manifesting my own destiny, I mean I said I would shock the world a little over a month ago by taking the fight to the Project Honor Grand Champion, Arata Asakura. And I did just that, coming seconds away from beating him in only my fourth match, then a couple of weeks ago I made clear my desire to team with Diana. Now here we are, getting ready for our first tag match against Silas Issac Naberius, and a man I have a little bit of history within Douglas Crane.”
Charles: “Speaking of partners, you can partner with Charles S. Watkins and associates for all your investment needs by visiting Watkins and associates dot com.”
[Mikey stares daggers into Charles, visibly annoyed by Charles cutting him off again, however before he can confront him another person stands up in the crowd, a woman this time.]
“Hello, Wilma Feinstein from Wrestling Inc. You mentioned Douglas Crane just now, the last time you were in the ring he ended up choking you out, how do you plan to combat that this time around and what do you plan to do differently?”
[Mikey lets out a light chuckle, but before he can answer Charles leans into the microphone and interrupts him once again.]
Charles: “That’s a great question, and I’d just like to say you don’t have to be choked out by legal fees. Let Watkins and associates fight for you, just visit Watkins and associates dot com.”
[Mikey stares at Charles in disbelief, but chooses to simply ignore him and answer the question.]
Mikey: “Well I mean let’s be honest, Douglas snuck up behind me and stole my moment of glory, my destiny, he stole that away from me. For that I owe him one, and thankfully this time I won’t be alone, I’ll have someone to watch my back in the lovely Diana. So I’d really like to see what Douglas does when we’re face to face in that ring as opposed to a sneak attack from behind.”
[The woman jolts down some notes on a notebook in her hand before sitting down while another reporter stands up.]
“Mark Waller with Wrestling News Now, Two part question for you, first what is the nature of your relationship with Diana, and second what is your goal with this new tandem?”
[Mikey goes to speak as Charles tries to step in front of him again, however Mikey grabs the Microphone and pulls it away, Charles glares at Mikey in disbelief.]
iMikey: “Look it’s no secret I think Diana is an attractive woman with a great personality, but honestly sometimes it’s just better to build a good friendship rather than a relationship.”
[Mikey looks at Ashley Rose, who is sitting in the front row of the crowd, she looks back up at him as he continues.]
Mikey: “And to cherish that.”
[Ashley smiles and then quickly looks down at the ground as she blushes.]
Mikey: “As far as goals go, I know that the Phantom Troupe will be defending they’re Tag Titles against BFG Division at Public Execution two, and I promise you I’ll be keeping an eye on that particular match up. That’s not to say I’m looking past this Friday Night, both Silas and Douglas are tough men, they’re also what some might call crafty men. I myself, I’d call them cowards. I mean you got two grown men that go out there against people smaller and weaker than themselves, and they still feel the need to cheat, to take shortcuts. These are two of the evilest , scariest men running around Project honor today, and then on the other side you have a kid who just turned nineteen, and a naive little girl.
At least that’s what they think, and I can’t speak for Diana, but for me personally that’s exactly what I want them to think. That’s what I want their mindsets to be going into this match, I want them to look past the fact that I am the fastest rising star on the proving ground roster, I want them to underestimate me and I know they will because that’s who they are. Evil, prideful men, well you know what they say. Pride comes before the fall, and if i get my wish, if they do go into this match underestimating the team of Diana and Mikey Hero, believe me, they will fall. They’ll fall hard and fast, they will find themselves as nothing more than a footnote on the record of the future Project Honor Tag Team Champions. And if they don’t, if they actually swallow their pride and do their research and realize exactly what Diana and myself are capable of, if they realize that we are more of a threat then we look, well then we’ll be ready for that too.”
[Mikey smiles, beaming with confidence that quickly turns to annoyance as he begins to feel Charles trying to wrestle the microphone away from him, the two men begin to fight for it for a moment before Mikey quickly shoves Charles, knocking him to the stage floor. There is a stir around the room in the midst of what just happened as Charles looks up at Mikey in anger and disbelief, Mikey stares at Charles for a minute with his fists balled up at his sides, Charles stays down staring daggers into his client who eventually leans back into the microphone facing the crowd.]
Mikey: “Uhh sorry, looks like this press conference is over.”
[Mikey walks off the stage, trotting past Charles who remains in a seated position as several of the reporters snap pictures of the embarrassed billionaire as the scene fades.]
“Get her the hell out of here!”
[The booming voice of Charles S. Watkins can be heard as the scene opens to the waiting room of Watkins Tower, we see Mikey sitting in a metal chair mindlessly staring at his phone, only looking up to see what all the commotion out as he sees two security guards escorting an elderly woman out of Charles’ office. As they walk by Mikey the woman forces her way away from the security, and grabs Mikey by the shoulders, shaking him violently as she pleads for help.]
“Please tell them I didn’t do it!”
[Before Mikey can respond, the two security men grab hold of the woman once more and continue to escort her out of the building kicking and screaming. Mikey watches, confused by the events that just took place, He turns his attention to Ashley, who is in her usual spot hidden behind her computer on her desk.]
Mikey: “What was that all about?”
[Ashley pokes her head out from behind her computer, looking toward the front door as she can see the two men dragging the elderly woman through the parking lot. Ashley lets out a big long sigh as she turns her attention back to her computer screen while answering Mikey’s question.]
Ashley: “Oh that’s Edith, she was an accountant here, a couple weeks from retirement actually. Of course, Charles didn’t want to fork out the money for her pension, so he had me make it look like she was stealing money so he could fire her. Which is what you just had the privilege of witnessing.”
[Mikey shakes his head in disbelief at the nonchalant manner in which Ashley just recounted these heinous events.]
Mikey: “But that’s not right. That’s messed up.”
[Ashley lets out another long sigh without taking her attention away from her work; she responds to Mikey’s protests.]
Ashley: “Yeah, well that’s what evil power-hungry men like Charles do. True evil doesn’t care who they hurt Mikey, as long as it benefits them.”
[Mikey stands there trying to process for a moment as he stares down at the floor.]
Mikey: “So Charles really is as evil as they say huh?”
[Ashley once again leans her head around her computer to look directly at Mikey as she solemnly nods her head.]
Ashley: “He’s the Devil, and we all work from him.”
Mikey: “Reminds me of this other guy, Silas Issac Naberius.”
[Ashley stares at him for a moment dumbfounded before it finally dawns on her.]
Ashley: “He have to do with your wrestling stuff?”
[Mikey nods his head as Ashley rolls her eyes, Mikey ignores the gesture and continues on with his spiel.]
Mikey: “But he’s also a businessman like Charles, He’s got some kind of company called Sintech that seems to have they’re hand in a little bit of everything over there in the U.K. He tries to come off as a good guy, just like Charles with his fake smile. But I can see the truth, I can see the evil in his eyes because I see it every day when I look at that old fart.”
[Mikey gestures towards Charles’ office as Ashley laughs at his last remark.]
“Anette, Send the Henson boy in please.”
[Ashley rolls her eyes at her boss getting her name wrong once again.]
Ashley: “The Devil beckons.”
[Ashley tells Mikey as she laughs, Mikey smiles and shakes his head before walking into Charles’ office. Mikey sees Charles sitting behind his desk with a big smile on his face as he gestures for Mikey to sit in a nearby chair.]
Charles: “There he is, the man of the hour.”
[Mikey nods solemnly, taking note of Charles' eyes rather than the smile on his face, anybody can fake a smile but the eyes don’t lie. Despite his friendly demeanor Mikey can see the true callous nature of the man before him through his eyes.]
Charles: “I must say Mr.Henson when I took you on as a client, I had no idea how much money this little business venture would bring in.”
[Mikey shrugs his shoulders, he doesn’t care about the money, that’s obvious, he’s just happy to get to live out his dream.]
Charles: “However I feel there’s even more we can do to market your brand, which is why I’ve set up a press conference before your next match.”
[Mikey gulps hard in response.]
Mikey: “Press conference? Like standing on a stage and talking in front of a bunch of people?”
[The very thought makes Mikey’s nerves swell in his body as Charles lets out a loud boisterous chuckle.]
Charles: “Tons, it’ll be great, and I’ll be up there with you to help steer the direction of the conversation to your brand.”
[Mikey lets out a sigh of defeat, knowing no matter what he says he won’t be able to talk Charles out of it.]
Mikey: “Great.”
[Charles claps his hands loudly, startling Mikey a little bit.]
Charles: “Splendid.”
[Charles then motions for Mikey to step out of his office as the scene fades.]
Press Conference
[The scene reopens to an open auditorium setting, there is a large stage with a podium in the middle of it and three metal chairs to the side, in two of the chairs sit Mikey Hero, and Cedric Strong. Charles stands up at the podium addressing the rather large crowd of people beyond the stage.]
Charles: “Thank you all for coming out today, I want to remind everyone that this press conference is being brought to you by Charles S. Watkins and associates, be sure to visit Watkins and associates dot com for all your investment needs. And now without further ado, the man of the hour, Michael Hero.”
[Mikey stares down at the floor, paying no attention to Charles’ words until Cedric nudges him. Mikey gets up and solemnly walks toward the podium as Charles steps to the side, but remains standing beside him near the podium. One of the members of the audience begins to stand up.]
Mikey: “Uhh yeah.”
[Mikey says as he points toward the man who is now standing.]
“Hello Mr. Hero, Jonah Reis here from Pro Wrestling Daily, I just wanted to first congratulate you on your impressive success this early in your career, I’d like to ask what you think the key to your success has been thus far?”
[Mikey Hesitates for a moment before answering, he looks at Cedric who simply nods at him with a look of encouragement on his face.]
Mikey: “Uhh, well first off, I’d like to say I have one of the best trainers in the world…”
Charles: “A trainer provided to him by Charles S. Watkins and associates, Charles S. Watkins and associates also provides exclusive personal trainers to anyone looking to get in shape, visit Watkins and associates dot com to hire your own personal trainer today.”
[Mikey looks at Charles for a moment, a little annoyed about him interrupting him before continuing to answer the question.]
Mikey: “Uhh yeah, but honestly, I think a lot of it is kind of me manifesting my own destiny, I mean I said I would shock the world a little over a month ago by taking the fight to the Project Honor Grand Champion, Arata Asakura. And I did just that, coming seconds away from beating him in only my fourth match, then a couple of weeks ago I made clear my desire to team with Diana. Now here we are, getting ready for our first tag match against Silas Issac Naberius, and a man I have a little bit of history within Douglas Crane.”
Charles: “Speaking of partners, you can partner with Charles S. Watkins and associates for all your investment needs by visiting Watkins and associates dot com.”
[Mikey stares daggers into Charles, visibly annoyed by Charles cutting him off again, however before he can confront him another person stands up in the crowd, a woman this time.]
“Hello, Wilma Feinstein from Wrestling Inc. You mentioned Douglas Crane just now, the last time you were in the ring he ended up choking you out, how do you plan to combat that this time around and what do you plan to do differently?”
[Mikey lets out a light chuckle, but before he can answer Charles leans into the microphone and interrupts him once again.]
Charles: “That’s a great question, and I’d just like to say you don’t have to be choked out by legal fees. Let Watkins and associates fight for you, just visit Watkins and associates dot com.”
[Mikey stares at Charles in disbelief, but chooses to simply ignore him and answer the question.]
Mikey: “Well I mean let’s be honest, Douglas snuck up behind me and stole my moment of glory, my destiny, he stole that away from me. For that I owe him one, and thankfully this time I won’t be alone, I’ll have someone to watch my back in the lovely Diana. So I’d really like to see what Douglas does when we’re face to face in that ring as opposed to a sneak attack from behind.”
[The woman jolts down some notes on a notebook in her hand before sitting down while another reporter stands up.]
“Mark Waller with Wrestling News Now, Two part question for you, first what is the nature of your relationship with Diana, and second what is your goal with this new tandem?”
[Mikey goes to speak as Charles tries to step in front of him again, however Mikey grabs the Microphone and pulls it away, Charles glares at Mikey in disbelief.]
iMikey: “Look it’s no secret I think Diana is an attractive woman with a great personality, but honestly sometimes it’s just better to build a good friendship rather than a relationship.”
[Mikey looks at Ashley Rose, who is sitting in the front row of the crowd, she looks back up at him as he continues.]
Mikey: “And to cherish that.”
[Ashley smiles and then quickly looks down at the ground as she blushes.]
Mikey: “As far as goals go, I know that the Phantom Troupe will be defending they’re Tag Titles against BFG Division at Public Execution two, and I promise you I’ll be keeping an eye on that particular match up. That’s not to say I’m looking past this Friday Night, both Silas and Douglas are tough men, they’re also what some might call crafty men. I myself, I’d call them cowards. I mean you got two grown men that go out there against people smaller and weaker than themselves, and they still feel the need to cheat, to take shortcuts. These are two of the evilest , scariest men running around Project honor today, and then on the other side you have a kid who just turned nineteen, and a naive little girl.
At least that’s what they think, and I can’t speak for Diana, but for me personally that’s exactly what I want them to think. That’s what I want their mindsets to be going into this match, I want them to look past the fact that I am the fastest rising star on the proving ground roster, I want them to underestimate me and I know they will because that’s who they are. Evil, prideful men, well you know what they say. Pride comes before the fall, and if i get my wish, if they do go into this match underestimating the team of Diana and Mikey Hero, believe me, they will fall. They’ll fall hard and fast, they will find themselves as nothing more than a footnote on the record of the future Project Honor Tag Team Champions. And if they don’t, if they actually swallow their pride and do their research and realize exactly what Diana and myself are capable of, if they realize that we are more of a threat then we look, well then we’ll be ready for that too.”
[Mikey smiles, beaming with confidence that quickly turns to annoyance as he begins to feel Charles trying to wrestle the microphone away from him, the two men begin to fight for it for a moment before Mikey quickly shoves Charles, knocking him to the stage floor. There is a stir around the room in the midst of what just happened as Charles looks up at Mikey in anger and disbelief, Mikey stares at Charles for a minute with his fists balled up at his sides, Charles stays down staring daggers into his client who eventually leans back into the microphone facing the crowd.]
Mikey: “Uhh sorry, looks like this press conference is over.”
[Mikey walks off the stage, trotting past Charles who remains in a seated position as several of the reporters snap pictures of the embarrassed billionaire as the scene fades.]