[EoD Day-2] Clearing the Air

[Mongo the Destroyer]

*The camera opens on Randy Angel and Tommy from the Ring Crew leaning closely in on a locked door. Tommy pulls a key out of his pocket as the sunshine glimmers off of it.*

Randy: Hehe, there are some advantages to being on ring crew, right Tommy?

Tommy: Dude I’m not gay, get off my back.

*Randy backs up.*

Randy: The point still stands.

Tommy: Yeah, like the women, and the crack-

Randy: And the keys-

Tommy: And knowledge of where to hide the bodies.

*Randy Angel seems taken aback as Tommy from the Ring Crew gives him a stern look. There’s an odd quiet as the key turns and the room opens up.*

Randy: Bangin’! We’re in!

*The two enter the locked room as the camera fades.*

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*As we fade back in we see some kids at Morristown Baseball Field playing catch. Suddenly their innocent playing is disturbed by Jet’s “Rip it Up” hits the PA system. Almost instinctually the children look up to the stands (where the control box is) to see what’s going on. They don’t find an answer, but they do find Nelly Angel, slowly descending the bleachers, microphone in hand.*

Kid 1: Aw shucks, it’s another wrestler.

Kid 2: I think it’s the same one as before.

*Nelly is going slowly.*

Kid 3: My dad says they’re all weirdoes.

*A combine harvester drives by as the kids discuss everything. When Nelly reaches the diamond, the children scatter. He looks up to the steady cam, getting himself into the zone even though there’s nobody there.*

Nelly: Shogun-Tron! I’m out here today because my brother thinks I need to be. Honestly-

*He drops the mic and looks up to the control room.*

Nelly: Dude, do I really have to do this?

*Randy Angel pokes his head out of the room and yells (it’s far away) back*

Randy: Yes you do! It’s good for you, also if you don’t Tommy from the Ring Crew will shank you for wasting his time. Usually I’d be joking, but he’s sort of sensitive today.

*Nelly sighs and gets back into the zone.*

Nelly: You see, Shogun-Tron, I’m not real happy about having to face you. No, it’s not because our match is considered somewhat of a joke. No, it’s not because I don’t like you personally or I blame you for anything. The reason is…

*Nelly’s shoulders drop, his eyes show the sadness within.*

Nelly: It’s because the last time I saw you, Lazor-Tron died.

*He sniffs.*

Nelly: It was a moment that changed both of our lives. You lost your leader, and I lost a good friend who did everything he could to save me- literally- I mean the guy killed himself sort of. And after that we just sort of went on with our lives.

*Nelly paces back and forth, but with no audience to worry about he’s doing better keeping focused on the camera.*

Nelly: And now we’re in this match, and all those feelings- well they’re all coming out, bubbling up to the surface. This match is tearing me apart because I don’t even want to fight you but I’m being forced to if I want to continue in the tournament.

*Randy yells from the stands*

Randy: AND YOU DO!

Nelly: …and I do want to continue in the tournament.

*He runs his hands through his hair.*

Nelly: So, on the advice of my brother, I’m here to call you out! You’re from the future so you probably know I’m here right now! I want you to come out here so we can bury the hatchet, and make sure we get our feelings out before going into this match. That way we can put on a good show that Lazor-Tron would be proud of!

*Nelly looks down and mouths, “This is stupid, he’s not gonna show”*

Nelly: So Shogun-Tron! I’m here, waiting for you, hopefully you won’t be too long though. Let’s get our heads right before we knock them together!

*Nelly waits for Shogun-Tron to appear*

[Dave D-Flipz]

*Nelly begins to slink to the ground from exhaustion and those tremors appear again like he wants to cry.*

: I told you this was a bad idea Randy! I ... OH GOD WHAT'S THAT HORRID ODOR?!

Randy: I don't know but it sure makes me want to go fishing.

*The steady cam looks up to the control box and behind Randy stands Saber-Tron who presses a button without Randy noticing ... because of the liquor. So much liquor. The camera swings back to the dugout where we see a light click on over the entrance and out leaps a shadowy figure. He lands in a dramatic pose holding a six-shooter in his hand. From the PA system blares Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes... we didn't have time to burn the Tron mix to a form compatible with a small town little league field on the way here so it's the standard version for now. How droll*

: Wait! It is him! ... *holding his nose* Why ... Why does he reek?

*Shogun-Tron steps into the light and slowly makes his way to Nelly while posing every few steps. He can't turn it off folks.*

Randy: GET ON WITH IT!

*Shogun reaches Nelly and picks him back to his feet. The music stops. Shogun then places his hand on Nelly's shoulder.*

: Nelly I know this is hard for you. I understand, if anyone here can it is I. The feelings you feel in your ... um ... feeling centers where the feeling is processed ... are a natural part of the grieving process. *Shogun shakes his head at having said feeling and process so much that it hurt his head* It is ok to let it out here, I am here as you requested and nobody is here to think any less of you.

*As Nelly leans in to possibly cry the PA blares*

Randy: We are being broadcast live on the XHF Network to ... I can only assume dozens to maybe hundreds of people. I mean we did broadcast four hours of Nell standing there like a moron while you idiots took your time coming out of that dugout.

*Nelly stands up stiff and Shogun recoils his hand and poses as if on cue.*

: Wait did you really think we were sitting in the dugout this whole time? Just to point it out being from ... THE FUTURE ... doesn't make me psychic. We have history books like you do not daily records of what is going to happen to each person at every moment and either way my presence here would alter that history any way. I mean our history books tell of Nelly being GRATUITOUSLY MURDERED in a GRISLY AND DEMENTED fashion, such that there is a whole genre of film entertainment called Nelly Murders in the same way you people have Chucky films.

: NOT HELPING!

: Right right sorry. Nelly the point is ... you are alive. And though you feel sorrow at the loss of your friend ...

: I'm right here! *he steps next to them*

: WE'RE TRYING TO HAVE A MOMENT!

*Shogun reaches for his FUTURE BLASTER but as he does the BANG spray falls from his pocket and hits Bongo in the crotch and shoes. The gun then fires out a school of live fish which adhere to Bongo.*

: Well ... this is a new feeling. Not sure if it's bad yet. Give me an hour I'll be back.

*He waddles away careful not to harm the fish ... don't want PETA on our case.*

: How did fish get into my blaster? Any how. Nelly you may feel sorrow but Lazor didn't sacrifice himself so you could mope. And I did not sign up for this tournament to get a proverbial dead fish in the first round. So I'm going to need you to buck up and be yourself so that should I win it will mean something and be an example for my men, and if I lose I can stand up afterward, shake your hand and know that Lazor was right to do what he did and that you CAN defend yourself.

Randy: THIS IS WAY TOO PROFOUND TO BE COMING FROM A GLORIFIED POWER RANGER!

*Saber Tron hits Randy with his FUTURE SABER to shut him up. Instead Randy wheels around and starts yelling at him.*

Randy: Hey! What's the deal hitting me with a toy sword bucko!

*Saber facepalms and instead holds up a flask which Randy grabs and drinks and shuts the hell up.*

: I do hope he can handle the booze we have in ... THE FUTURE!

: He has an iron liver I'm sure he'll be fine.

: Look, Lazor meant a lot to both of us but it is our duty, our mission, to put on a good show for the people of Mongo's Empire ... er ... Network ... whatever he calls it these days. So here's what I propose. And when I'm done you can tell me the real reason you called me out here ... four hours from the arena ...

*Nelly nods and Shogun crosses his arms*

: Nelly, you and I are going to have the most epic match in the history of EVER! We will break out all the stops and not take each other lightly. Despite what the fans may think we both know neither of us is or ever will be a joke. Yes there are laughs and the mannerisms and trappings of my place of origin surely confuse the normal people here in ... THE PAST! *pose ... unpose* But the two of us are quite the skilled technicians in the ring. And we will prove it to everyone watching and to God, God-like Deity, Pure Luck, or Demon Pig themselves! It will be a showcase of all the training Lazor gave both of us. And in essence will be like a memorial to him. And whichever one of us should win, we stand tall in the ring together, shake hands, raise each other's hands, and provide him a show from the great beyond. In fact we will dedicate this match to him. And go on to earn that trophy and all the benefits that come with it. Now ... what was it YOU needed to say to me in person my friend?

*He lowers his mic*

[Hyperion]

Lol @ combine harvester

[Mongo the Destroyer]

*Nelly brings the microphone back up to his lips as he looks Shogun-Tron in the eye- well, in the visor anyway*

Nelly: Ac…actually that basically covered it.

*Nelly looks up to the stands where his brother is suckling some booze.*

Nelly: Fine! You were right, Rand!

*Randy yells back*

Randy: Told ya! You owe me like twenty bucks!

Nelly: I didn’t make a bet about this!

Randy: Don’t care, twenty bucks!

*For the first time in quite a while Nelly cracks a smile. He turns back to the man from the future and leader of Team Tron.*

Nelly: I think you idea is great. I just wanted to make sure there were no hard feelings, but you seem just as invested in the mission as Lazor-Tron was. I’m sorry about what happened to him, he was a friend to us both-

*Bongo the Destroyer calls from off camera*

Bongo: Still am!

*Both turn to him, as everyone (including those off camera) yell*

Everyone: Shut it!

Nelly: He was a friend to us both, and he died to save me.

*Nelly sighs*

Nelly: But if you don’t hold that against me, then I’m not gonna feel guilty about it. I’m here now, I’m alive, and I’m ready for us to have our match.

*Nelly turns to the hard camera (or at least where it should be)*

Nelly: Lazor-Tron!

*Off camera Bongo yells.*

Bongo: Hold on, Nelly, I’m covered in fish but I’ll be there in a second.

*Why is he so distracting today? Nelly looks over.*

Nelly: Dude, it’s ok, I’m making a declarative statement, you can watch it later.

*Back to the camera.*

Nelly: Lazor-Tron! Nobody wanted you to die, especially in the way you did- but Shogun-Tron and I are here today to proclaim to you that we will honor you in the only way we know how; but putting on a sweet match! And the winner will do his darndest to get to the finals and win that title shot and trophy! And when we win that trophy, it’s going next to your picture- whether in the XHF offices or wherever the Trons are training these days!

*Nelly turns back to Shogun-Tron and points, almost a pose, almost*

Nelly: Shogun-Tron! You have laid down the gauntlet! This is a match on our friend and your master’s legacy! We cannot lose! And now that you’ve absolved me of my guilt, don’t think I will hold back because Lazor deserves more than a half-hearted attempt! I may not understand how time travel works or anything like that, but I know that you know that Sunday, October fifteenth-

Randy (off camera): On the XHF Network!

Nelly: -is a day that’ll be etched in history, a history that we right together!

*Nelly and Shogun-Tron lock their wrists in a very Power Rangers-esq “x”- almost by instinct, this one is definitely a pose.*

Nelly: All will see us and they’ll know that no matter where Lazor-Tron is right now, be it heaven or some sort of other place, he’ll be smiling for what we accomplish!

*The now fired up Nelly Angel turns to the stands.*

Nelly: Randy! You helped pull me out of my slump today in a way I wasn’t expecting and perhaps you saved us all from the wrath of darkness that would surely follow! Now go start the car, we have a match to prepare for!

*He turns to a direction off camera.*

Nelly: Bongo! Why do you keep showing up? I mean, the cameo is cool and all but now you’re covered in fish.

*Quickly he turns back to the stands.*

Nelly: Tommy from the Ring Crew! Thank you for helping me break into the sound system here again, I’m sorry I don’t have any crack, but I can guarantee you that we’ll put on a match that’s better than any drug under the sun!

*A knife flies at the ground near Nelly. Shogun-Tron seems surprised but Nelly no-sells it as he turns to the hard camera and points to us watching.*

Nelly: You at home! Mark your calendars, because along with the other great matches on the second night of End of Days, you’re gonna see Nelly Angel and Shogun-Tron knock one out of the park!

*He spins on his heel back to Shogun-Tron.*

Nelly: Isn’t that right, buddy?

*Nelly extends his hand for a nice manly shake.*

(OOC: Finish it up DT, Nelly wants to go sit down somewhere because his legs hurt from 4 hours of standing)

[Dave D-Flipz]

*Shogun keeps his microphone down for a moment ...*

: That was ... that was cool. He didn't flinch in the face of a gruesome demise. He has come so far.

*He poses in such a way that one arm puts the microphone to his helmet's mouth hole while still looking AMAZINGLY flamboyan... er epic ... I meant epic.*

: Nelly, I can emphatically say that October 8th, in six days time ... the crowd will get the biggest show they've ever seen. The arena will not be sufficient to contain the skill and desire on display. Truly I believe that when I return to ... THE FUTURE! ... next to the inevitable entry in the historical records that shows the sacrifice of our great leader, will be another entry memorializing our epic duel. Children will watch the holo-record of this match for millenia as the epitome of skill and mastery. You can bet your newly happy and safe buttocks that I will bring all I have. As the kids these days say ... I GOT GAME YO!

*Wait ... nobody says that ...*

Randy: NOBODY SAYS THAT ANYMORE!

: ...... MY STATEMENT STANDS! Now go rest your weary legs my friend. We will shortly have business to attend to. And good luck, I feel we BOTH may need some luck to overcome the perseverance we both surely will have.

*He releases the pose and shakes Nelly's hand as fireworks go off in the background.*

Randy: I FOUND FIREWORKS! THIS IS AWESOME!

*Nelly and Shogun nod to each other before releasing. Nelly heads off through the bleachers where he entered from as Shogun spins and enters the dugout where his teammates await.*

: Come my friends, we must head back to the arena and help me prepare. This will be my toughest physical test since the defeat of the Borg machine.

: Oh no, we are stopping at a restaurant for food. I am not going ANOTHER four hours without food and entertainment.

*Shogun nods in concession and they head off*

[Curtis D. Kanyon]

*As the Trons leave, the camera pans over to see two shadowy figures hiding under the bleachers. The camera zooms in and one appears to be petting an animal of some sort. He is first to speak.*

: Yes Trons….be distracted…. You will rue what you have done to us…but today is not that day. But soon…

: WHOOOOP!

: I like the way you think.

*A light shines on their faces.*

: What the hell!?

Local Mom: What are you doing spying on our children under the bleachers!

: WHOOOOP!

: We are not spying on your insolent children! We were spying on the Trons! Although, one could be confused for a child, I guess he might be a child, I’ve never seen under his mask, I just assume being named Mini means that he’s a miniature man you see and not a child, but that is something they would do in order to trick us, thank you for this valuable insight you hefty heifer!

Local Mom: …Uh…I’m getting the park security!

*She runs off.*

: I think that’s our cue to leave Heav—I mean… mysterious figure number two!

*The now not so mysterious figures run to the parking lot and jump into a very obnoxious looking car.*



*The engine revs and “Smoking in the Boy’s Room” by Motley Crue is blaring as the car is turned on. They peel out as the scene fades.*

[Mad Dog Smith]

Haha. These two factions are gonna be fun to follow.

Also, I like the fact that the people of Morristown don’t actually all like having the AWF there. Haha.

[Mongo the Destroyer]

OOC: Yeah, it's one of my favorite things to play off of. AWF brings in some weird people and burned down their VFW