Post by Ghost Spike on May 4, 2015 15:11:56 GMT
"Do you believe in God?
Written on the bullet.
Say 'Yes' to pull the trigger."
They have a saying where I come from, it’s usually attached to a signature stout brewed in my home country…..”All good things come to those who wait” it’s a pretty humble message, and it has a sense of nobility about it, but the thing is?
I’m tired of waiting.
See, I’ve been patient and I’ve been waiting for Angel to show his face….to either man the hell up and fight me, or at the very least explain his actions. Instead, he hides away not even god knows where, and instead of grabbing his balls and manning up, a little poor imitation of a wrestler steps up for him….
Seth….Evans…
I see you’ve taken time out of your world championship hunt to step up to me, of all people. Still donning that white hat, and still pretending to be a champion of the people. The very scales of justice herself, correct? You have guts Seth, I’ll give you that…..either that, or you’re completely stupid. You see, where you showed Angel Blake mercy? I will not, would not, and could not. For...you see, I’m a far darker entity than Angel ever was, or ever will be.
I’m the very thing nightmares are made of.
Now I’m focusing all of my attention on you….
“Hero”
~~~
Written on the bullet.
Say 'Yes' to pull the trigger."
They have a saying where I come from, it’s usually attached to a signature stout brewed in my home country…..”All good things come to those who wait” it’s a pretty humble message, and it has a sense of nobility about it, but the thing is?
I’m tired of waiting.
See, I’ve been patient and I’ve been waiting for Angel to show his face….to either man the hell up and fight me, or at the very least explain his actions. Instead, he hides away not even god knows where, and instead of grabbing his balls and manning up, a little poor imitation of a wrestler steps up for him….
Seth….Evans…
I see you’ve taken time out of your world championship hunt to step up to me, of all people. Still donning that white hat, and still pretending to be a champion of the people. The very scales of justice herself, correct? You have guts Seth, I’ll give you that…..either that, or you’re completely stupid. You see, where you showed Angel Blake mercy? I will not, would not, and could not. For...you see, I’m a far darker entity than Angel ever was, or ever will be.
I’m the very thing nightmares are made of.
Now I’m focusing all of my attention on you….
“Hero”
~~~
{The stage was set, the moment was right.....all he had to do was win, end any chance of rebellion....instead he failed, and in his failure became a recluse. So I sit here, I sit here and silently seethed with rage as my mind races to find an alternative.}
"Thank you for joining us Mister Kane. I'm aware that things have been rather hectic for yourself as of late."
{His voice snaps me back, and my mind tries to reel in the news that was dropped on me.}
"So this letter confirms that your ex wife; River Maddison is agreeing terms with you for supervised visitation with your son Xander Aidan Kane."
{Her sudden change of heart was a shock to the system, when I was suffering with everything that had happened, everything with....Ana....it knocked some sense into me, and I realised that maybe, just maybe not all hope was lost.}
"Of course you do have the right to refuse these terms, but then of course full custody will remain with Miss Maddison. You are aware of that, yes?"
{He managed to look up at his notes to me for the first time in what must have been close to an hour, pushing his glasses up his nose….all I could think about was slamming them into his face, but I knew it wasn’t his fault. He was just doing his job, as shitty as his job was.}
Spike Kane: Yeah, I’m well aware of that….
{I didn’t know what River had to gain from letting me see my son, but if I knew her, she was always up to something….if she was giving me something, then there was a catch, and she would want something in response. My mind was racing over what it was, because I knew that it wasn’t out of the kindness of her heart…..no, fate had taken any kindness away from me.}
“Miss Maddison has provided us with a list of supervisors whom she feels are worthy of the task, and also able to travel with you considering your….umm….occupation.”
{It didn’t go unnoticed, such a slight apprehension. This guy obviously had a problem with what I did for a living, but didn’t have the balls to admit it….still, I kept my calm, despite how much he was damaging it. This was my shot to be able to see my son. I simply kept a straight face as he showed me the sheet with names, to my surprise Freya was on there as well as….Rob Diamond? Now I knew something was up.}
“Is everything OK? You seem slightly alarmed Mister Kane.”
{I quickly wiped my hand across my forehead, had to try and keep it cool here. This wasn’t what I was expecting, and Rob was my bro…..he’d always have my back.}
Spike Kane: Not at all, it just seems a little too much weighing in my favour. It’s not like River to do something like this…
{Damn straight it isn’t. Besides, why should I have to jump through these hoops? I’m the god damn god of xtreme, I’m Spike motherfucking Kane! I am that boys father and nothing anybody else says should make a slight bit of difference!}
“She informed me that you’ve been through a rough time recently, a ….Freya? Reached out to her, and she has decided that Xander needs his father in his life.”
{....oh.}
Spike Kane: Where do I sign?
{He shows me and I don’t even hesitate. I scribble my signature and simply thank the heavens that if what is being said is true, that I get my son back in my life…..the more I think about it, the deeper I feel. If she has some alterior motive? I’ll deal with it when it comes….for now, I’m simply happy to be able to see my son.}
“Thank you Mister Kane. We’ll be in touch very shortly, once the paperwork is finalized, and we’ll arrange the first visitation.”
Spike Kane: Thank you…..seriously, I mean that…
{He looks into my eyes as I stare right back, trying to show that I really do mean my words of gratitude, and he smiles back at me before turning and walking out. I take the deepest of breaths you can imagine, before sinking into the sofa and realising that hey…..maybe everything isn’t lost after all?}
~~~
I told the world that I wouldn’t compete until Angel accepted my challenge, but I suppose it’s ok to go back on my word when someone like Seth Evans lays down a challenge of his own. Seth, you’ve got a very deluded and narrow minded view of what Angel and I were doing, of what we had planned for this company. You honestly think it was all about you, that it took two of the most violent people to ever work in this business - let alone this company - to take out poor little Seth?
No.
Angel just couldn’t get it done.
See, everybody seems to have forgotten that I was the first to be a part of the whole Age of X. I was the prophet who foretold everything that was going to happen. I was the first to swear allegiance, and in doing so, because the Horseman of War. There is a reason that the title of War was given to me Seth, and it seems that you, like everyone else has your head in the sand. I’m the Warmaster, I’m the Commander in Chief, I’m the person who controls the very fate of every single person in this company. It’s funny, because most people would think that the role belonged to Verona - but even he doesn’t understand the complexity of the strings being pulled. I am the man who put all of this in motion…
And it started with me winning the Imperial Championship.
The funny thing is?
I’m going to win it again.
That is a god damn promise.
Alex knows that it is just a matter of time before I get my shot, I didn’t manage to win the Roulette but I wasn’t far off….and the brass know that. If I have to murder every single person in my way, I’ll get it….but I have bigger concerns right now. First of all there was Angel, but now you’ve stepped in the way….like you’re waving a red flag at a charging bull. I can’t begin to fathom the reasons why you would risk your own career, just to play the white knight. I’ve been there Seth, I know you probably don’t know this, because it was a long time ago…..I played the white knight. I fought for the boys in the back who were constantly being overlooked, who were constantly being under appreciated…..and did a single one of them appreciate my efforts? Even a slight nod in my direction?
Fuck. No.
I did it for years. I was labelled as “just a hardcore wrestler” and had to fight against my own injustice, against my own prejudice….and I shocked the world, time after time, night after night. I carved a bloody, brutal, and painful legacy in this business….and it cost me everything Seth. It cost me absolutely everything…..marriages, my children, even my family. I’ve done it all, and won it all Seth, but at the end of the day, I go home alone. I am left with my demons, and my memories….something that people like to go that extra mile to point out…..but those people? They think I’m past it, they think I’m desperately trying to relive past glory. That I’m trying to be relevant….
There hasn’t been a single time where my name hasn’t been relevant.
I am an icon.
People often put me and Angel in the same bracket, they say we’re alike, that we’re the last of a dying breed, but the truth is far from their words. I am alike to nobody else, anyone who seems close, is simply a poor imitation of The Spiked One. I’ve had the likes of The Ace try to take my throne, and he got smacked down - only able to make something of himself now that his bimbo of a wife has some power. I had Jack Manson and Vertigo Dirtmurder try and dethrone me along with Dark Prophet. Each man claimed to be more violent, more brutal than I was….but I’m still here standing, and where are they?
Exactly.
I persist.
Like some kind of constant. My name rings through history, and through the future as well. This business is full of people who were trained by me, picked by me, or even just worked with me to better themselves. Spike Kane is an institution, whereas Seth Evans? Who really gives a shit about you Seth? Clearly not Alex…..maybe your little Fenix woman does...but hey…
We’ve all slept with a Fenix at some point.
Right?
Hey Tara.
Families in this business tend to intertwine, women get passed around like some cheap wine - I hate to be a bigamist….but just look at Ana Valentine, and my point is proven. You try, against all hope, to keep your head above the water. To keep yourself “clean” and “untainted” but there is only so much a man can take, only so many fights a man can face before he has to reach into that darker side of himself. You touched it when you fought Angel, but you had enough will to step back from the edge…..it’s going to take more than that to put me down Seth. Youre going to have to reach towards that dark side and do everything you can to keep your White Knight status and slay the mighty God of Xtreme….
I push people further than anyone else ever could.
Do you think Angel became the way he was on his own?
Oh….how they all dance for their puppeteer.
I am the most destructive force this business has ever known Seth. I’ve put all my critics out to pasture and I’ve attained more fame and glory than the entire IWF roster put together. You’ve made a grave error in stepping into my warpath Seth, and I’m not going to give you the chance to duck out. It’s you and me, and we’re going to go all the way…...Angel be damned, because as far as I’m concerned, when we step into that ring, and the bell goes…..you are Angel by proxy.
And I’m going to absolutely destroy you.
Make peace with your God, if you believe in one.
The end of times is coming.
I told the world that I wouldn’t compete until Angel accepted my challenge, but I suppose it’s ok to go back on my word when someone like Seth Evans lays down a challenge of his own. Seth, you’ve got a very deluded and narrow minded view of what Angel and I were doing, of what we had planned for this company. You honestly think it was all about you, that it took two of the most violent people to ever work in this business - let alone this company - to take out poor little Seth?
No.
Angel just couldn’t get it done.
See, everybody seems to have forgotten that I was the first to be a part of the whole Age of X. I was the prophet who foretold everything that was going to happen. I was the first to swear allegiance, and in doing so, because the Horseman of War. There is a reason that the title of War was given to me Seth, and it seems that you, like everyone else has your head in the sand. I’m the Warmaster, I’m the Commander in Chief, I’m the person who controls the very fate of every single person in this company. It’s funny, because most people would think that the role belonged to Verona - but even he doesn’t understand the complexity of the strings being pulled. I am the man who put all of this in motion…
And it started with me winning the Imperial Championship.
The funny thing is?
I’m going to win it again.
That is a god damn promise.
Alex knows that it is just a matter of time before I get my shot, I didn’t manage to win the Roulette but I wasn’t far off….and the brass know that. If I have to murder every single person in my way, I’ll get it….but I have bigger concerns right now. First of all there was Angel, but now you’ve stepped in the way….like you’re waving a red flag at a charging bull. I can’t begin to fathom the reasons why you would risk your own career, just to play the white knight. I’ve been there Seth, I know you probably don’t know this, because it was a long time ago…..I played the white knight. I fought for the boys in the back who were constantly being overlooked, who were constantly being under appreciated…..and did a single one of them appreciate my efforts? Even a slight nod in my direction?
Fuck. No.
I did it for years. I was labelled as “just a hardcore wrestler” and had to fight against my own injustice, against my own prejudice….and I shocked the world, time after time, night after night. I carved a bloody, brutal, and painful legacy in this business….and it cost me everything Seth. It cost me absolutely everything…..marriages, my children, even my family. I’ve done it all, and won it all Seth, but at the end of the day, I go home alone. I am left with my demons, and my memories….something that people like to go that extra mile to point out…..but those people? They think I’m past it, they think I’m desperately trying to relive past glory. That I’m trying to be relevant….
There hasn’t been a single time where my name hasn’t been relevant.
I am an icon.
People often put me and Angel in the same bracket, they say we’re alike, that we’re the last of a dying breed, but the truth is far from their words. I am alike to nobody else, anyone who seems close, is simply a poor imitation of The Spiked One. I’ve had the likes of The Ace try to take my throne, and he got smacked down - only able to make something of himself now that his bimbo of a wife has some power. I had Jack Manson and Vertigo Dirtmurder try and dethrone me along with Dark Prophet. Each man claimed to be more violent, more brutal than I was….but I’m still here standing, and where are they?
Exactly.
I persist.
Like some kind of constant. My name rings through history, and through the future as well. This business is full of people who were trained by me, picked by me, or even just worked with me to better themselves. Spike Kane is an institution, whereas Seth Evans? Who really gives a shit about you Seth? Clearly not Alex…..maybe your little Fenix woman does...but hey…
We’ve all slept with a Fenix at some point.
Right?
Hey Tara.
Families in this business tend to intertwine, women get passed around like some cheap wine - I hate to be a bigamist….but just look at Ana Valentine, and my point is proven. You try, against all hope, to keep your head above the water. To keep yourself “clean” and “untainted” but there is only so much a man can take, only so many fights a man can face before he has to reach into that darker side of himself. You touched it when you fought Angel, but you had enough will to step back from the edge…..it’s going to take more than that to put me down Seth. Youre going to have to reach towards that dark side and do everything you can to keep your White Knight status and slay the mighty God of Xtreme….
I push people further than anyone else ever could.
Do you think Angel became the way he was on his own?
Oh….how they all dance for their puppeteer.
I am the most destructive force this business has ever known Seth. I’ve put all my critics out to pasture and I’ve attained more fame and glory than the entire IWF roster put together. You’ve made a grave error in stepping into my warpath Seth, and I’m not going to give you the chance to duck out. It’s you and me, and we’re going to go all the way…...Angel be damned, because as far as I’m concerned, when we step into that ring, and the bell goes…..you are Angel by proxy.
And I’m going to absolutely destroy you.
Make peace with your God, if you believe in one.
The end of times is coming.
Well howdy there pardner.