Post by Lilith on Jan 2, 2016 21:39:11 GMT -5
(OOC: Co-Written by Katherine Phoenix & Koala Lion Henson)
The Voices In My Head
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"A dark alleyway doesn't look like much to those walking the city streets all hours of the night but to me...to me this is home, my home. It sounds crazy I know but where else do you go when the whole world has shut you out? For six months I have been gone, six long hard grueling months. I lost my house because I couldn’t afford to pay my bills, I lost everything. My friends, my family… even my cat. Does anyone care? Did anyone even miss me or notice I was gone? Probably not. And who could blame them? I am completely alone in this world, I sit here and watch everything revolve around me with nothing to keep me company except the voices in my head… voices which have steadily and slowly got louder and won’t even let me sleep anymore. Since losing everything I have been following them around, the company I used to work for. Not because I’m incapable of letting go of the past, but because I don’t know any better and have no where else to go. I’ve been following the WCF around now all around the United States for the past four months, hiding in production trucks as they travel across the country. No one knows that I’m there, a traceless unknown soul destined to stay in a company I am no longer wanted in. I lay here and wait… wait and pray that one day, some day soon… my life will change. Could today be that day?”
Her eyes fell to the ground letting tears slip through as it's clear years of verbal and physical torture have now to consumed the woman once known to the world as Katherine Phoenix. Out here though in this dirty back alley she has no name, no identity… she is just another one of the nameless masses just struggling to survive.
Laying on a makeshift bed made out of cardboard boxes and scraps of fabric from old clothes Katherine Phoenix laid with her arm wrapped around her head. Anyone looking in from the outside world would have thought she laid in this position for comfort reasons, but the truth was she did this for one reason and one reason only... to try and silence the voices in her head. But of course it never worked and just when she thought it might have, all they did was get louder. Tonight was no different to any other night, there may not have been anyone or anything around her but to her it sounded like she was in an extremely highly populated area and all the sound was being directed directly at her ears.
Voice: Look at her the precious, sweet girl. She’s freezing. I don’t know why she doesn’t just let us in, we’d all let her into the toy box, right?
Voice: Oh fuck no, I don’t want that weird fuccin cunt in dis ducks fuccin toy box.
Voice: See this right here is why I love you so much Ducky, you made me what I am today.
Voice: Don’t let her fool you. That girl is pure evil and it’s her fault that I’ve done all the bad things I’ve done.
Voice: Oh yeah? Like what?
Voice: Well remember that time I set fire to the bedroom rug? That was all her fault.
Voice: Oh here we go again…
Voice: And remember that time I put the curse of eternal darkness on the toy box? That was so totally her fault.
Voice: Would someone please shut dis bitches weird fuccin cunt mouth for once and fuccin all. Jesus fuccin christ she talks some shit.
Voice: And you know the time I turned ducky into a frog just because I found it funny? That was her fault too. But then it’s not really my place to talk about her.
Voice: You know she’s right, Katherine freezing to death is definitely best for business.
Voice: I can’t believe not one of you boudles has asked Mr Toy Box what his opinion is on girl pants here yet, unbelievable. UNBELIEVABLE.
Voice: Hey Logi shut up before IT smashes you straight into the depths of hell! IT’ll WHACK CRASH BANG AND BOOM you so hard you don’t even know!!!
Voice: Hey guys… hey guys… look! If I stand like this I look like a completely different bear.
Voice: Oh jesus fuccin christ.
Voice: And if I stand like this I look like a tea pot. If I put a fake beard on… I become a wizard looking bear and if I do… THIS… I’m upside down. What do you think about that?!
Voice: I think you shud go fuccin kill yaself ya weird fuccin bastard. No fuccer here likes ya. Specially not this fuccin duck.
Voice: HOW DARE YOU!!! Bears… BEARS!!! I demand that ducky gets thrown out of the toy box otherwise I will never stop changing forms. Look now I’m a tree.
Voice: The love didn’t last for long did it ya weird fuccin cunt bear!!!
Voice: Transform yourself into a car, that’d be best for business right there.
Voice: You’re all boudles I can’t believe I’m stuck with all you trashcan bitches.
Voice: BOOM… BANG… CRASH… SMASH… WHACKKKKKKK!!!
Voice: Ka Pow! Now I’m a ninja!
Voice: EAT YA FUCCIN BREAD CRUMBS YA WEAK FUCCIN BASTARD!!!
Katherine: Shut up! SHUT UP!!! SHUT UPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!
The voices finally quietened down as Katherine collapsed into her hands, rocking back and forth violently. The voices had been way too much for her to bare, they had literally driven her to madness until she was nothing but a weak emotional wreck shaking on a dirty floor in some back alley. She desperately tried to pull herself together but the harder she tried, the further into madness she slipped. In the distance she heard footsteps but thinking they were also in her mind she tightly shut her eyes and pulled hard on her hair, desperately trying to force whatever was there far away from her.
Voice: Well, isn't this a fun surprise. I thought you were dead, Ms. Phoenix, with how you up and disappeared like that. Though I imagined people thought the same of me no more than a week ago. Though from the looks of it, my assumptions were a little closer to being accurate. You look dreadful as well as a little conflicted. What seems to be the problem, Kat?
Through squinty eyes Katherine looked up into the cold night sky to discover that stood at her feet was someone she once knew and actually considered to be a friend, a real life friend.
Katherine: K—Koala Lion? What are you doing here?
Katherine coughed into her hands as she tried to continue looking up at him. She wasn’t in good shape at all and she knew that Koala Lion saw this in her. It upset her a lot knowing that he was viewing her in such a poor state.
K. L. Henson: Didn't you hear? Hmmm...In your condition, maybe not. I think you hear a lot of things, but I don't think current events is one of them...I am here on business. Big business. But that is hardly important at the moment. How has your travel been? I imagine you have seen some interesting things. It is a shame I am bogged down with work and can't be doing the same! Oh what fun that would be...but priorities...Yes, that's right, I am in what one might call a position of responsibility, but don't be fooled, I am still the same ol' Henson like always. But anyways, what we need to do is get you ready. You are in no shape to compete like this. When was the last time you had a fresh meal?
Katherine just raised an eyebrow at her friend as she tried to figure out what the heck he was talking about.
Katherine: Wait... compete? You mean they actually want me back? HAHA! After all this time and all those restless nights they FINALLY want me back?!
Katherine tried to grin brightly at the Koala Lion person, but in her weakened state all she could manage looked more like a grimace.
Katherine: I bet he misses me, doesn't he? I bet lil Sethykins misses lil ol' me. I knew I was his favorite... I knew it!!! After all these months following his company around...
Katherine paused for a moment.
Katherine: I wasn't stalking him I swear!
Another polite smile at Koala Lion.
Katherine: But yeah, I bet he saw me. I bet he looked out his window and saw me laying on the floor out here and thought to himself, "That right there is the girl who is going to lead my company!" So he sent you out here to tell me that I'm fighting for the world title at this weeks Slam!
Katherine, suddenly full of energy and happifulness, jumped up into the air and cheered excitedly before stumbling back against a nearby wall.
Katherine: Seth wants me to main event his show, and I'm out here lying in the streets like an idiot! So who am I facing Koala? Ducky Flash? Sandbear? The scariest scarecrow? ICE Bearman? Whoooooo?!?!
K. L. Henson: Ummm...Well, it isn't as glamorous as that. You are facing the likes of Raymond Hatcher and Adam Young...Not alone of course. You are teaming with Logan...though that in itself brings up issues...
Katherine gasped at what the Koala Lion had just told her. She was teaming up with Logan. The guy she once called her Logi Bear. The one and only guy she had ever loved. The guy she hadn't seen in months and the last time she had seen him he was breaking her heart live on PPV!
Katherine: Teaming up with Logan? ...you mean he finally wants us to be together again? To be friends again? Oooooo maybe hes coming back to rescue me from this dump and will declare his undying love for me live on Slam!
Katherine paused to think about it for a moment.
Katherine: But then maybe he's just coming back to break my heart even further. Maybe he's coming back to tell me that that red furred bitch bear Celeste is pregnant with his baby and he never actually even loved me at all. Maybe...
K. L. Henson: Katherine...
Katherine stopped rambling on for a moment and looked at Koala Lion nodding her head.
Katherine: No of course you're right. I shouldn't worry too much about what Logi Bears going to be doing. He hasn't been any of my concern for MONTHS now, right? I'm sure whatever the plan is he will be there by my side til we are victorious. Adam Young, Raymond Hatcher and anyone else in the back don't stand a chance... ESPECIALLY not when I have Logi Bear in my corner. The bestest and greatest legend in WCF history. I'm not even at all worried Koala Lion, this will be the easiest match for me ever.
Katherine looked at Koala Lion in a curious way.
Katherine: So errrrrr how much is Sethy going to pay me to beat those foolish bears on Sunday? I wonder if I'll be able to afford to get myself a happy meal after the show... I heard the newest toy is amazing.
K. L. Henson: The new toys for girls are accessories with eyes and mouths and the boys are mutant rabbit things, it isn't all that impressive. But I am sure Seth will be willing to pay pretty well, especiallyconsideringloganmostlikelywon'tshowupbutwhoamItosay...I am pretty sure you will be able to afford plenty of happy meals. *Ah-hem*
Katherine blinked as she struggled to understand what Koala Lion had just said to her at super speed.
Katherine: Koala Lion… Koala Lion when are you going to learn? Everything and anyone is just an accessory with eyes and mouths if you really think about it. And has anyone ever told you that you mumble like crazy? Jeez! Honestly its like talking to a teenager or something.
K. L. Henson: he-he, I like that one, I will have to remember it. But I mumble because I know you aren't going to like the news...Take that as a compliment, I usually never care if someone receives bad news...I am afraid that even though Mr...Logan is booked, the chances are (with almost grim certainty) that he will not be showing up to be your partner, Kat. He seems to be M.I.A...One step forward, two steps back, am I right? Well, not all is sour. You are employed again! And! A handicap match is quite the learning experience, yes-yes. I think you should take it as a Silver lining indeed. No need for that crutch named Logan...Haha, your future is looking up, Ms. Phoenix!
Katherines smile instantly turned upside down as tears began to fill up her eyes. She slid down the wall until she hit the floor and once again placed her head into her hands, shaking.
Katherine: This is some kind of cruel joke isn't it. I thought those fat cat bastard bears saw me from within their luxury offices and felt sorry for me, felt they missed an opportunity with me, maybe even felt like I was worth something... but all they wanted to do is push me whilst I was down, huh? They wanted to see me break even more so. Be torn apart on the inside until I am nothing but voices in my head and cuts on my wrists. I bet Logan is finding this real funny isn't he. Real god damn funny. Pretend to be my friend, trick me into thinking he was going to be there for me for once in his life... And then in the same moment take a knife and slam it into my back. Well I say fuck you Logan! Fuck you Sethykins and fuck you anyone else who had anything to do with this!!!
Katherine sobbed into her hands as Koala Lion just stood there watching her unsure what to do.
Katherine: Look at me Koala Lion! I'm a mess! I'm hungry, I'm weak and these clothes? When was even the last time I washed these?!?! I don't even know! God only knows what I must smell like.
Suddenly there was a rustling next to where Katherine was sat and it almost made her jump out of her skin. Lying on the floor nearby was a old homeless man who looked just as dirty and dishevelled as Katherine but smelt far far worse than her.
Old man: Drugs
Katherine: What?!
Old man: Drugs!
Katherine: I smell like drugs?! Fucking great! As if it wasnt bad enough I now apparently smell like drugs. What do drugs even smell like Koala Lion?! I don't even know! First thing I'm doing when I get out of here is smelling some cocaine or something! I'm getting to the bottom of this once and for all!
The old man just sat there on the floor as Katherine tried to sniff herself, he looked up at Koala Lion with a crooked grin on his wrinkly old face. Most of his teeth were missing and the ones which weren't were yellow and extremely dirty.
Old man: Drugs?!
K. L. Henson: Ummm...Not for you...Well, unless you want to participate in an experiment, in fact, I have been looking for a...nonono...Keep on track, Henson. Bleh. Anyways! We should get out of here, Kat. Get you cleaned up and in clean clothes. It isn't all bad...Well, unless you consider a objectiveless existence with out reason or purpose bad, but that is neither here nor there. Look, you aren't changing anything by just sitting here pitying yourself. How about it? We get a fresh meal in you then we can make some of these people regret playing such a cruel joke on you. In fact! I have an offer for you. Can't say anything here, it's secret. But I assure you that you will like it.
Wiping a few remaining tears away from her face, Katherine nodded at Koala Lion as she pushed herself up off the floor. He was right of course, sitting here feeling sorry for herself wasn't going to achieve a thing. Sethykins wanted to try and get under her skin? Katherine was going to show him exactly who he was messing with.
Katherine: You're right Mr Lion, let's get the hell out of here. I know the perfect place.
Before they could walk away the dirty old man grabbed the brunette by her ankle preventing her from leaving.
Old man: What ya aren't gonna give old Bill a piece of that fine ass before ya leave? Old Bill don't care if ya a bit stinky.
Katherine stopped to think about it rubbing her chin before getting disgusted and shivering.
Katherine: Urghhhhh no thanks. No. Never. Ewwwwww. You'd have to murder me first... and rape my corpse...
Katherine started to laugh to herself as the old man just sat there thinking about it for a minute before licking his lips. Katherine once again looked disgusted and kicked the old man's arm away before walking off into the distance with her favorite Koala Lion.
Several hours passed, during which time Katherine had had a shower, applied her makeup as sultry as she used to and had put on one of her sexiest, most body hugging dresses she owned... which lucky had not been eaten by the mice living in her home/dumpster. Koala Lion and Katherine walked up to one of her favorite restaurants and push their way through the entrance doors. Inside unsurprisingly is a child's restaurant with ball pit, activity centre room and even men dressed up as all sorts of weird and wonderful barnyard animals. An overly happy woman quickly approaches them as the couple patiently wait at the entrance.
Waitress: Good evening Miss Phoenix, I must say that is a beautiful dress you're wearing tonight.
The waitress motioned in Koala Lions direction.
Waitress: You're a lucky man.
Katherine immediately burst out laughing, almost spitting chocolate milk all over the place... she wasn't even drinking chocolate milk at the time.
Katherine: Oh he's not my date, he's just helping me remember how to murder a bunch of guys on Sunday.
The waitress looked confused.
Waitress: M-Murder? Surely you don't mean...
K. L. Henson: Well, it depends...There is a threshold to this certain thing for most people, isn't there? Where is your threshold, Ms. Waitress? I guess maybe it would take a lot for you to consider it justified! What if I told you that these were villains of the worst kind?! I guess you would need more information, right?! What if I told you these are devious people who played a cruel cruel joke on this poor, homeless young lady? Vermin who felt the need to disgracefully humiliate the underprivileged because they have no boundaries, no objectives, no principles! Just idle time to waste and a desensitization of human life!? Would it be justified then?!?
Waitress: Ummm...
K. L. Henson: HAHA! Of course not! Right and wrong is a mental construct! We are just looking for a little cathartic, selfish, revenge! Good talk!
Waitress: Ummmmm okayyyyyy. I officially have no idea what’s going on.
Katherine grinned brightly at the clueless waitress.
Katherine: Me neither! Isn’t life great.
Waitress: Right, ummmmm… usual table?
Katherine: You know it, girl pants.
The waitress nodded her head and lead the couple over to Katherines usual booth, which was in the corner of the restaurant away from the annoying screaming kids who just had to ruin her fun every single time. The waitress handed them both a menu and attempted to walk away before Katherine stopped her, staring down at her menu.
Katherine: What the hell is this!
Waitress: What is what, darling?
Katherine shoved the menu in her face, she should have known better.
Katherine: THIS! Where are the pictures?! Where are the crayons?! I don’t want this bullshit!!! Honestly I come to this restaurant expecting good service and you don’t even give me some fucking crayons! This is unbelievable.
Waitress: I am so sorry Miss Phoenix, I will fetch you two kids menus straight away.
Katherine: Make sure you bring my favorite crayons too… I don’t want any of those broken rubbish ones you give to the spoilt brats over there. And a milkshake! Chocolate!
Waitress: And to eat?
Katherine just stared at the woman not even answering her.
Waitress: Right, right… the usual. And for your friend here?
Katherine: Just bring him whatever Koala Lions eat.
Waitress: Koala Lions?
Katherine: Just do it!
Waitress: Errrrrrr, yes ma’am. Two hamburger kids meals coming up.
The waitress finally hurried away as Katherine just rolled her eyes at the woman before turning back and looking at her dinner guest.
Katherine: Can you believe the service in here?
K. L. Henson: I couldn't tell ya. It's been a long while since I have eaten out since I went into hiding. But anyways, you need to figure out a plan here, Kat. And I am not just talking for the match. You can't just live from dumpster to dumpster and hope for everything to work out. You need a plan! A system! You trust me, right? Because, you need a team, a foundation! I think you can cause WCF exponentially more trouble than they have caused you if you go about it the right way! I am right in assuming that is what you want, isn't it?
Katherine nodded at her friend as the waitress finally returned and handed Katherine the coloring book and crayons she wanted. She immediately started coloring in the pictures, badly, as she continued talking to Koala Lion.
Katherine: See you, you’re a smart guy, Koala Lion… its why I’ve always liked you. And I completely agree with everything you’re saying. What you’re saying is first thing Sunday morning I should march into Sethykins office, place a knife to his adorable little throat and demand that he gives me an unlimited supply of gummy bears AND an actual decent wage. No longer can he or will he pay me in cookies. I want just as much as the world champion makes, whoever that is… and I want it in American dollars NOT Australian!
Katherine started laughing to herself as she thought about what she just said.
Katherine: I’ve fallen for that one before… the meanies! Although I have to say, Mr Lion… living out of dumpsters isn’t actually as bad as you’d think. You get some right good stuffs in there sometimes. I found a TV in there once! I didn’t have anywhere to plug it in obviously and the screen was smashed but it’s the thought which counts, right?
Katherines chocolate milkshake finally arrived and she immediately took a big mouthful of the delicious drink before continuing talking to her inspirational Koala Lion.
Katherine: Why did you go into hiding anyway? Were you afraid Santa had put you on the naughty list?
K. L. Henson: Oh, you know, small stuff. Kidnapping, murder of a police officer, cutting off the arm of a hooker, and supposedly leading a group to commit suicide...I didn't actually do the last one, just wrong place at the wrong time...Anyways, I got it all cleared off my record through some pretty interesting means.
Katherine nodded her head as if she actually knew what Koala Lion was talking about, in reality she was completely clueless but she didn’t want to appear stupid in front of her friend.
Katherine: You know I wouldn’t worry about any of that too much Koala Lion. I mean, suicide is… ummmmm… never the answer. Besides only cowards commit suicide… And only cowards don’t… think about it. So whether you were or were not responsible for any of that… I doubt it really matters. You might get some angry letters from their family members at some point but I’m sure we could have a good laugh about that when that time comes. What sort of idiots write letters nowadays?
Katherine finished the last mouthful of her milkshake and looked quite sad that it was all gone.
Katherine: Listen I wanted to talk to you about the whole me having to face two little insignificant bears by myself since my ex boyfriend is a complete and utter waste of space unreliable douche. I mean I watched Adam Youngs promo on my IPhone a minute ago as I was getting changed and I have to say… it was actually pretty terrible. What is it with these guys thinking that just because I have fun bags it means that I’m either a hooker or some kind of weak woman who’s incapable of looking after herself? And besides even if I was a hooker I’d still be making a lot more money and would be a LOT more successful than that stupid little bear could ever dream to be. You know what I’m saying Koala Lion?
K. L. Henson: This isn't really news though. Adam Young's always talking that tired shit. It almost be a cliche at this point to say he is threatened by the women in this company with a bunch of psychological talk that just means he wants to fuck his mom. The thing is he is really just hoping Hatcher is going to carry him through the match which is usually what happens. He isn't here to try, just to kind of run his mouth and let other people handle his fighting...As for you being a prostitute, there is a lot to consider. Location, hours, clientele, options, fetishes, yadda yadda. The hooker I killed was pretty expensive. But I am getting off topic. You know Adam Young. I think it's Raymond that you need to think about.
Katherine: I think Adam Young is just secretly having a nervous breakdown because he’s not used to standing near any woman unless its inbred cousin, who also happens to be his wife. Oops no my mistake… those inbred silly little rednecks marry their sisters not their cousins. What the hell is this world coming to, huh? You know I actually looked him up on WCF.com expecting him to actually have some kind of accomplishment under his belt. He’s been in that company a long long time, right? Yet… if you don’t count the titles he won when he was getting carried by someone else he’s actually achieved less in his long long time there than I did in less than a year! How hilarious is THAT?! Talking of Raymond Hatcher though I was kinda hoping you’d be able to help me out there Koala cos I don’t have a freaking clue who the hell that guy is. I’m not even joking! I mean suuuuuuuure I could look him up on the website too but I can’t be freaking bothered AND I don’t want to waste my time on someone stupid enough to think that teaming up with Adam Young is a good idea.
Katherine burst out laughing at the mere thought of Adam Young being a good team partner.
Katherine: Heyyyyyyy look at me I’m going to become a super successful tag team contender. Who should I have as my team mate? Hmmmmmm how about Adam Young he absolutely SUCKS!!! Hahahahahahahaha! That guy must be a sucker for punishment or something, right? Not even I’m stupid enough to think that teaming with Mr retarded redneck is a good idea and I don’t even know how to read!
K. L. Henson: You don’t know how to read?
Katherine: Nope! And I know what you’re going to ask next Koala Lion… if you don’t know how to read how did you look Adam Young up on the website? Well its pretty simple really… see I have an IPhone so all I have to do is ask Siri to direct me to that site and thennnnnn I just have to look at the pretty pictures! Aside from Adam Youngs of course… that guy isn’t pretty at all… the bucktooth redneck muppet!
Katherine giggled to herself for a moment before continuing.
Katherine: Sooooooo anyway tell me Koala Lion… who the hell is Raymond Hatcher and why should I give a damn?
K. L. Henson: Really, you shouldn't. I faced him in my first match and I was very underwhelmed. He is smarter than Adam Young, I know that for sure but the guy can't seem to get his good foot forward. I am not saying he deserves better but he is stuck in a huge fucking rut. Which is funny because if you did look him up on the internet and take a look at his wiki, supposedly he is a decorated wrestler in past companies. But, that is why WCF makes the big bucks because it is where the real competition is. Hell, I would even say you have a chance this weekend by yourself. That would be the nail in the coffin, wouldn't it? Doesn't take much analysis to know that much. The only thing I remember besides that is he played detective for a little bit, whatever happened to that? I don't know, I have been too busy to keep up with current events in this company. Don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to getting reacquainted with the locker room again after being gone for so long. I don't like my information becoming out of date.
Katherine started to laugh once again and then immediately blushed as she looked over at Koala Lion, who was now looking through his kids meal box which had finally arrived at the table.
Katherine: Ummmmmmmm hey Koala Lion… remember earlier when I got all upset because of the whole finding out Logan had ditched me, yet again and thinking Sethykins was being a meanie putting me in a handicap match? Can you forget that ever happened please? It would seem Sethy doesn’t hate me as much as I thought he did. Which is great… but I’m still going to make those demands I told you about earlier! That guy isn’t going to rip me off yet again!
Katherine picked up a spoon and pretended that it is a magnifying glass looking around the restaurant. This was the first time she had felt happiful and content in a longggggg time.
Katherine: Look at me Koala Lion! I’m going to play detective and I just discovered that both Adam Young and his adorable little tag team partner absolutely SUCK!!! Hahahahahaha!!! Well the good news is it doesn’t even look like I’ll break a sweat before I’ve beaten those two on Sunday haha! Want to do something after my match? We could go out for some drinks and laugh about how worthless and meaningless the guys I just destroyed are or something. It’d be great! I am soooooooo freaking excited for this Sunday… and not just because for once in a long time I wont be spending the night alone talking to mice!
Katherine pretended to feel down her pockets before turning to Koala Lion with a grin on her face.
Katherine: Hey Koala Lion do you have any gum?
K. L. Henson: I don’t believe I do, no.
Katherine: Oh that’s fine. You know why? Cos its time to kick ass and chew bubblegum… AND I’M ALL OUT OF GUM!!! Hahahahaha!
Koala Lion stared blankly as he ate his burger...
K. L. Henson: I don't get it...
The Voices In My Head
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"A dark alleyway doesn't look like much to those walking the city streets all hours of the night but to me...to me this is home, my home. It sounds crazy I know but where else do you go when the whole world has shut you out? For six months I have been gone, six long hard grueling months. I lost my house because I couldn’t afford to pay my bills, I lost everything. My friends, my family… even my cat. Does anyone care? Did anyone even miss me or notice I was gone? Probably not. And who could blame them? I am completely alone in this world, I sit here and watch everything revolve around me with nothing to keep me company except the voices in my head… voices which have steadily and slowly got louder and won’t even let me sleep anymore. Since losing everything I have been following them around, the company I used to work for. Not because I’m incapable of letting go of the past, but because I don’t know any better and have no where else to go. I’ve been following the WCF around now all around the United States for the past four months, hiding in production trucks as they travel across the country. No one knows that I’m there, a traceless unknown soul destined to stay in a company I am no longer wanted in. I lay here and wait… wait and pray that one day, some day soon… my life will change. Could today be that day?”
Her eyes fell to the ground letting tears slip through as it's clear years of verbal and physical torture have now to consumed the woman once known to the world as Katherine Phoenix. Out here though in this dirty back alley she has no name, no identity… she is just another one of the nameless masses just struggling to survive.
Laying on a makeshift bed made out of cardboard boxes and scraps of fabric from old clothes Katherine Phoenix laid with her arm wrapped around her head. Anyone looking in from the outside world would have thought she laid in this position for comfort reasons, but the truth was she did this for one reason and one reason only... to try and silence the voices in her head. But of course it never worked and just when she thought it might have, all they did was get louder. Tonight was no different to any other night, there may not have been anyone or anything around her but to her it sounded like she was in an extremely highly populated area and all the sound was being directed directly at her ears.
Voice: Look at her the precious, sweet girl. She’s freezing. I don’t know why she doesn’t just let us in, we’d all let her into the toy box, right?
Voice: Oh fuck no, I don’t want that weird fuccin cunt in dis ducks fuccin toy box.
Voice: See this right here is why I love you so much Ducky, you made me what I am today.
Voice: Don’t let her fool you. That girl is pure evil and it’s her fault that I’ve done all the bad things I’ve done.
Voice: Oh yeah? Like what?
Voice: Well remember that time I set fire to the bedroom rug? That was all her fault.
Voice: Oh here we go again…
Voice: And remember that time I put the curse of eternal darkness on the toy box? That was so totally her fault.
Voice: Would someone please shut dis bitches weird fuccin cunt mouth for once and fuccin all. Jesus fuccin christ she talks some shit.
Voice: And you know the time I turned ducky into a frog just because I found it funny? That was her fault too. But then it’s not really my place to talk about her.
Voice: You know she’s right, Katherine freezing to death is definitely best for business.
Voice: I can’t believe not one of you boudles has asked Mr Toy Box what his opinion is on girl pants here yet, unbelievable. UNBELIEVABLE.
Voice: Hey Logi shut up before IT smashes you straight into the depths of hell! IT’ll WHACK CRASH BANG AND BOOM you so hard you don’t even know!!!
Voice: Hey guys… hey guys… look! If I stand like this I look like a completely different bear.
Voice: Oh jesus fuccin christ.
Voice: And if I stand like this I look like a tea pot. If I put a fake beard on… I become a wizard looking bear and if I do… THIS… I’m upside down. What do you think about that?!
Voice: I think you shud go fuccin kill yaself ya weird fuccin bastard. No fuccer here likes ya. Specially not this fuccin duck.
Voice: HOW DARE YOU!!! Bears… BEARS!!! I demand that ducky gets thrown out of the toy box otherwise I will never stop changing forms. Look now I’m a tree.
Voice: The love didn’t last for long did it ya weird fuccin cunt bear!!!
Voice: Transform yourself into a car, that’d be best for business right there.
Voice: You’re all boudles I can’t believe I’m stuck with all you trashcan bitches.
Voice: BOOM… BANG… CRASH… SMASH… WHACKKKKKKK!!!
Voice: Ka Pow! Now I’m a ninja!
Voice: EAT YA FUCCIN BREAD CRUMBS YA WEAK FUCCIN BASTARD!!!
Katherine: Shut up! SHUT UP!!! SHUT UPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!
The voices finally quietened down as Katherine collapsed into her hands, rocking back and forth violently. The voices had been way too much for her to bare, they had literally driven her to madness until she was nothing but a weak emotional wreck shaking on a dirty floor in some back alley. She desperately tried to pull herself together but the harder she tried, the further into madness she slipped. In the distance she heard footsteps but thinking they were also in her mind she tightly shut her eyes and pulled hard on her hair, desperately trying to force whatever was there far away from her.
Voice: Well, isn't this a fun surprise. I thought you were dead, Ms. Phoenix, with how you up and disappeared like that. Though I imagined people thought the same of me no more than a week ago. Though from the looks of it, my assumptions were a little closer to being accurate. You look dreadful as well as a little conflicted. What seems to be the problem, Kat?
Through squinty eyes Katherine looked up into the cold night sky to discover that stood at her feet was someone she once knew and actually considered to be a friend, a real life friend.
Katherine: K—Koala Lion? What are you doing here?
Katherine coughed into her hands as she tried to continue looking up at him. She wasn’t in good shape at all and she knew that Koala Lion saw this in her. It upset her a lot knowing that he was viewing her in such a poor state.
K. L. Henson: Didn't you hear? Hmmm...In your condition, maybe not. I think you hear a lot of things, but I don't think current events is one of them...I am here on business. Big business. But that is hardly important at the moment. How has your travel been? I imagine you have seen some interesting things. It is a shame I am bogged down with work and can't be doing the same! Oh what fun that would be...but priorities...Yes, that's right, I am in what one might call a position of responsibility, but don't be fooled, I am still the same ol' Henson like always. But anyways, what we need to do is get you ready. You are in no shape to compete like this. When was the last time you had a fresh meal?
Katherine just raised an eyebrow at her friend as she tried to figure out what the heck he was talking about.
Katherine: Wait... compete? You mean they actually want me back? HAHA! After all this time and all those restless nights they FINALLY want me back?!
Katherine tried to grin brightly at the Koala Lion person, but in her weakened state all she could manage looked more like a grimace.
Katherine: I bet he misses me, doesn't he? I bet lil Sethykins misses lil ol' me. I knew I was his favorite... I knew it!!! After all these months following his company around...
Katherine paused for a moment.
Katherine: I wasn't stalking him I swear!
Another polite smile at Koala Lion.
Katherine: But yeah, I bet he saw me. I bet he looked out his window and saw me laying on the floor out here and thought to himself, "That right there is the girl who is going to lead my company!" So he sent you out here to tell me that I'm fighting for the world title at this weeks Slam!
Katherine, suddenly full of energy and happifulness, jumped up into the air and cheered excitedly before stumbling back against a nearby wall.
Katherine: Seth wants me to main event his show, and I'm out here lying in the streets like an idiot! So who am I facing Koala? Ducky Flash? Sandbear? The scariest scarecrow? ICE Bearman? Whoooooo?!?!
K. L. Henson: Ummm...Well, it isn't as glamorous as that. You are facing the likes of Raymond Hatcher and Adam Young...Not alone of course. You are teaming with Logan...though that in itself brings up issues...
Katherine gasped at what the Koala Lion had just told her. She was teaming up with Logan. The guy she once called her Logi Bear. The one and only guy she had ever loved. The guy she hadn't seen in months and the last time she had seen him he was breaking her heart live on PPV!
Katherine: Teaming up with Logan? ...you mean he finally wants us to be together again? To be friends again? Oooooo maybe hes coming back to rescue me from this dump and will declare his undying love for me live on Slam!
Katherine paused to think about it for a moment.
Katherine: But then maybe he's just coming back to break my heart even further. Maybe he's coming back to tell me that that red furred bitch bear Celeste is pregnant with his baby and he never actually even loved me at all. Maybe...
K. L. Henson: Katherine...
Katherine stopped rambling on for a moment and looked at Koala Lion nodding her head.
Katherine: No of course you're right. I shouldn't worry too much about what Logi Bears going to be doing. He hasn't been any of my concern for MONTHS now, right? I'm sure whatever the plan is he will be there by my side til we are victorious. Adam Young, Raymond Hatcher and anyone else in the back don't stand a chance... ESPECIALLY not when I have Logi Bear in my corner. The bestest and greatest legend in WCF history. I'm not even at all worried Koala Lion, this will be the easiest match for me ever.
Katherine looked at Koala Lion in a curious way.
Katherine: So errrrrr how much is Sethy going to pay me to beat those foolish bears on Sunday? I wonder if I'll be able to afford to get myself a happy meal after the show... I heard the newest toy is amazing.
K. L. Henson: The new toys for girls are accessories with eyes and mouths and the boys are mutant rabbit things, it isn't all that impressive. But I am sure Seth will be willing to pay pretty well, especiallyconsideringloganmostlikelywon'tshowupbutwhoamItosay...I am pretty sure you will be able to afford plenty of happy meals. *Ah-hem*
Katherine blinked as she struggled to understand what Koala Lion had just said to her at super speed.
Katherine: Koala Lion… Koala Lion when are you going to learn? Everything and anyone is just an accessory with eyes and mouths if you really think about it. And has anyone ever told you that you mumble like crazy? Jeez! Honestly its like talking to a teenager or something.
K. L. Henson: he-he, I like that one, I will have to remember it. But I mumble because I know you aren't going to like the news...Take that as a compliment, I usually never care if someone receives bad news...I am afraid that even though Mr...Logan is booked, the chances are (with almost grim certainty) that he will not be showing up to be your partner, Kat. He seems to be M.I.A...One step forward, two steps back, am I right? Well, not all is sour. You are employed again! And! A handicap match is quite the learning experience, yes-yes. I think you should take it as a Silver lining indeed. No need for that crutch named Logan...Haha, your future is looking up, Ms. Phoenix!
Katherines smile instantly turned upside down as tears began to fill up her eyes. She slid down the wall until she hit the floor and once again placed her head into her hands, shaking.
Katherine: This is some kind of cruel joke isn't it. I thought those fat cat bastard bears saw me from within their luxury offices and felt sorry for me, felt they missed an opportunity with me, maybe even felt like I was worth something... but all they wanted to do is push me whilst I was down, huh? They wanted to see me break even more so. Be torn apart on the inside until I am nothing but voices in my head and cuts on my wrists. I bet Logan is finding this real funny isn't he. Real god damn funny. Pretend to be my friend, trick me into thinking he was going to be there for me for once in his life... And then in the same moment take a knife and slam it into my back. Well I say fuck you Logan! Fuck you Sethykins and fuck you anyone else who had anything to do with this!!!
Katherine sobbed into her hands as Koala Lion just stood there watching her unsure what to do.
Katherine: Look at me Koala Lion! I'm a mess! I'm hungry, I'm weak and these clothes? When was even the last time I washed these?!?! I don't even know! God only knows what I must smell like.
Suddenly there was a rustling next to where Katherine was sat and it almost made her jump out of her skin. Lying on the floor nearby was a old homeless man who looked just as dirty and dishevelled as Katherine but smelt far far worse than her.
Old man: Drugs
Katherine: What?!
Old man: Drugs!
Katherine: I smell like drugs?! Fucking great! As if it wasnt bad enough I now apparently smell like drugs. What do drugs even smell like Koala Lion?! I don't even know! First thing I'm doing when I get out of here is smelling some cocaine or something! I'm getting to the bottom of this once and for all!
The old man just sat there on the floor as Katherine tried to sniff herself, he looked up at Koala Lion with a crooked grin on his wrinkly old face. Most of his teeth were missing and the ones which weren't were yellow and extremely dirty.
Old man: Drugs?!
K. L. Henson: Ummm...Not for you...Well, unless you want to participate in an experiment, in fact, I have been looking for a...nonono...Keep on track, Henson. Bleh. Anyways! We should get out of here, Kat. Get you cleaned up and in clean clothes. It isn't all bad...Well, unless you consider a objectiveless existence with out reason or purpose bad, but that is neither here nor there. Look, you aren't changing anything by just sitting here pitying yourself. How about it? We get a fresh meal in you then we can make some of these people regret playing such a cruel joke on you. In fact! I have an offer for you. Can't say anything here, it's secret. But I assure you that you will like it.
Wiping a few remaining tears away from her face, Katherine nodded at Koala Lion as she pushed herself up off the floor. He was right of course, sitting here feeling sorry for herself wasn't going to achieve a thing. Sethykins wanted to try and get under her skin? Katherine was going to show him exactly who he was messing with.
Katherine: You're right Mr Lion, let's get the hell out of here. I know the perfect place.
Before they could walk away the dirty old man grabbed the brunette by her ankle preventing her from leaving.
Old man: What ya aren't gonna give old Bill a piece of that fine ass before ya leave? Old Bill don't care if ya a bit stinky.
Katherine stopped to think about it rubbing her chin before getting disgusted and shivering.
Katherine: Urghhhhh no thanks. No. Never. Ewwwwww. You'd have to murder me first... and rape my corpse...
Katherine started to laugh to herself as the old man just sat there thinking about it for a minute before licking his lips. Katherine once again looked disgusted and kicked the old man's arm away before walking off into the distance with her favorite Koala Lion.
Several hours passed, during which time Katherine had had a shower, applied her makeup as sultry as she used to and had put on one of her sexiest, most body hugging dresses she owned... which lucky had not been eaten by the mice living in her home/dumpster. Koala Lion and Katherine walked up to one of her favorite restaurants and push their way through the entrance doors. Inside unsurprisingly is a child's restaurant with ball pit, activity centre room and even men dressed up as all sorts of weird and wonderful barnyard animals. An overly happy woman quickly approaches them as the couple patiently wait at the entrance.
Waitress: Good evening Miss Phoenix, I must say that is a beautiful dress you're wearing tonight.
The waitress motioned in Koala Lions direction.
Waitress: You're a lucky man.
Katherine immediately burst out laughing, almost spitting chocolate milk all over the place... she wasn't even drinking chocolate milk at the time.
Katherine: Oh he's not my date, he's just helping me remember how to murder a bunch of guys on Sunday.
The waitress looked confused.
Waitress: M-Murder? Surely you don't mean...
K. L. Henson: Well, it depends...There is a threshold to this certain thing for most people, isn't there? Where is your threshold, Ms. Waitress? I guess maybe it would take a lot for you to consider it justified! What if I told you that these were villains of the worst kind?! I guess you would need more information, right?! What if I told you these are devious people who played a cruel cruel joke on this poor, homeless young lady? Vermin who felt the need to disgracefully humiliate the underprivileged because they have no boundaries, no objectives, no principles! Just idle time to waste and a desensitization of human life!? Would it be justified then?!?
Waitress: Ummm...
K. L. Henson: HAHA! Of course not! Right and wrong is a mental construct! We are just looking for a little cathartic, selfish, revenge! Good talk!
Waitress: Ummmmm okayyyyyy. I officially have no idea what’s going on.
Katherine grinned brightly at the clueless waitress.
Katherine: Me neither! Isn’t life great.
Waitress: Right, ummmmm… usual table?
Katherine: You know it, girl pants.
The waitress nodded her head and lead the couple over to Katherines usual booth, which was in the corner of the restaurant away from the annoying screaming kids who just had to ruin her fun every single time. The waitress handed them both a menu and attempted to walk away before Katherine stopped her, staring down at her menu.
Katherine: What the hell is this!
Waitress: What is what, darling?
Katherine shoved the menu in her face, she should have known better.
Katherine: THIS! Where are the pictures?! Where are the crayons?! I don’t want this bullshit!!! Honestly I come to this restaurant expecting good service and you don’t even give me some fucking crayons! This is unbelievable.
Waitress: I am so sorry Miss Phoenix, I will fetch you two kids menus straight away.
Katherine: Make sure you bring my favorite crayons too… I don’t want any of those broken rubbish ones you give to the spoilt brats over there. And a milkshake! Chocolate!
Waitress: And to eat?
Katherine just stared at the woman not even answering her.
Waitress: Right, right… the usual. And for your friend here?
Katherine: Just bring him whatever Koala Lions eat.
Waitress: Koala Lions?
Katherine: Just do it!
Waitress: Errrrrrr, yes ma’am. Two hamburger kids meals coming up.
The waitress finally hurried away as Katherine just rolled her eyes at the woman before turning back and looking at her dinner guest.
Katherine: Can you believe the service in here?
K. L. Henson: I couldn't tell ya. It's been a long while since I have eaten out since I went into hiding. But anyways, you need to figure out a plan here, Kat. And I am not just talking for the match. You can't just live from dumpster to dumpster and hope for everything to work out. You need a plan! A system! You trust me, right? Because, you need a team, a foundation! I think you can cause WCF exponentially more trouble than they have caused you if you go about it the right way! I am right in assuming that is what you want, isn't it?
Katherine nodded at her friend as the waitress finally returned and handed Katherine the coloring book and crayons she wanted. She immediately started coloring in the pictures, badly, as she continued talking to Koala Lion.
Katherine: See you, you’re a smart guy, Koala Lion… its why I’ve always liked you. And I completely agree with everything you’re saying. What you’re saying is first thing Sunday morning I should march into Sethykins office, place a knife to his adorable little throat and demand that he gives me an unlimited supply of gummy bears AND an actual decent wage. No longer can he or will he pay me in cookies. I want just as much as the world champion makes, whoever that is… and I want it in American dollars NOT Australian!
Katherine started laughing to herself as she thought about what she just said.
Katherine: I’ve fallen for that one before… the meanies! Although I have to say, Mr Lion… living out of dumpsters isn’t actually as bad as you’d think. You get some right good stuffs in there sometimes. I found a TV in there once! I didn’t have anywhere to plug it in obviously and the screen was smashed but it’s the thought which counts, right?
Katherines chocolate milkshake finally arrived and she immediately took a big mouthful of the delicious drink before continuing talking to her inspirational Koala Lion.
Katherine: Why did you go into hiding anyway? Were you afraid Santa had put you on the naughty list?
K. L. Henson: Oh, you know, small stuff. Kidnapping, murder of a police officer, cutting off the arm of a hooker, and supposedly leading a group to commit suicide...I didn't actually do the last one, just wrong place at the wrong time...Anyways, I got it all cleared off my record through some pretty interesting means.
Katherine nodded her head as if she actually knew what Koala Lion was talking about, in reality she was completely clueless but she didn’t want to appear stupid in front of her friend.
Katherine: You know I wouldn’t worry about any of that too much Koala Lion. I mean, suicide is… ummmmm… never the answer. Besides only cowards commit suicide… And only cowards don’t… think about it. So whether you were or were not responsible for any of that… I doubt it really matters. You might get some angry letters from their family members at some point but I’m sure we could have a good laugh about that when that time comes. What sort of idiots write letters nowadays?
Katherine finished the last mouthful of her milkshake and looked quite sad that it was all gone.
Katherine: Listen I wanted to talk to you about the whole me having to face two little insignificant bears by myself since my ex boyfriend is a complete and utter waste of space unreliable douche. I mean I watched Adam Youngs promo on my IPhone a minute ago as I was getting changed and I have to say… it was actually pretty terrible. What is it with these guys thinking that just because I have fun bags it means that I’m either a hooker or some kind of weak woman who’s incapable of looking after herself? And besides even if I was a hooker I’d still be making a lot more money and would be a LOT more successful than that stupid little bear could ever dream to be. You know what I’m saying Koala Lion?
K. L. Henson: This isn't really news though. Adam Young's always talking that tired shit. It almost be a cliche at this point to say he is threatened by the women in this company with a bunch of psychological talk that just means he wants to fuck his mom. The thing is he is really just hoping Hatcher is going to carry him through the match which is usually what happens. He isn't here to try, just to kind of run his mouth and let other people handle his fighting...As for you being a prostitute, there is a lot to consider. Location, hours, clientele, options, fetishes, yadda yadda. The hooker I killed was pretty expensive. But I am getting off topic. You know Adam Young. I think it's Raymond that you need to think about.
Katherine: I think Adam Young is just secretly having a nervous breakdown because he’s not used to standing near any woman unless its inbred cousin, who also happens to be his wife. Oops no my mistake… those inbred silly little rednecks marry their sisters not their cousins. What the hell is this world coming to, huh? You know I actually looked him up on WCF.com expecting him to actually have some kind of accomplishment under his belt. He’s been in that company a long long time, right? Yet… if you don’t count the titles he won when he was getting carried by someone else he’s actually achieved less in his long long time there than I did in less than a year! How hilarious is THAT?! Talking of Raymond Hatcher though I was kinda hoping you’d be able to help me out there Koala cos I don’t have a freaking clue who the hell that guy is. I’m not even joking! I mean suuuuuuuure I could look him up on the website too but I can’t be freaking bothered AND I don’t want to waste my time on someone stupid enough to think that teaming up with Adam Young is a good idea.
Katherine burst out laughing at the mere thought of Adam Young being a good team partner.
Katherine: Heyyyyyyy look at me I’m going to become a super successful tag team contender. Who should I have as my team mate? Hmmmmmm how about Adam Young he absolutely SUCKS!!! Hahahahahahahaha! That guy must be a sucker for punishment or something, right? Not even I’m stupid enough to think that teaming with Mr retarded redneck is a good idea and I don’t even know how to read!
K. L. Henson: You don’t know how to read?
Katherine: Nope! And I know what you’re going to ask next Koala Lion… if you don’t know how to read how did you look Adam Young up on the website? Well its pretty simple really… see I have an IPhone so all I have to do is ask Siri to direct me to that site and thennnnnn I just have to look at the pretty pictures! Aside from Adam Youngs of course… that guy isn’t pretty at all… the bucktooth redneck muppet!
Katherine giggled to herself for a moment before continuing.
Katherine: Sooooooo anyway tell me Koala Lion… who the hell is Raymond Hatcher and why should I give a damn?
K. L. Henson: Really, you shouldn't. I faced him in my first match and I was very underwhelmed. He is smarter than Adam Young, I know that for sure but the guy can't seem to get his good foot forward. I am not saying he deserves better but he is stuck in a huge fucking rut. Which is funny because if you did look him up on the internet and take a look at his wiki, supposedly he is a decorated wrestler in past companies. But, that is why WCF makes the big bucks because it is where the real competition is. Hell, I would even say you have a chance this weekend by yourself. That would be the nail in the coffin, wouldn't it? Doesn't take much analysis to know that much. The only thing I remember besides that is he played detective for a little bit, whatever happened to that? I don't know, I have been too busy to keep up with current events in this company. Don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to getting reacquainted with the locker room again after being gone for so long. I don't like my information becoming out of date.
Katherine started to laugh once again and then immediately blushed as she looked over at Koala Lion, who was now looking through his kids meal box which had finally arrived at the table.
Katherine: Ummmmmmmm hey Koala Lion… remember earlier when I got all upset because of the whole finding out Logan had ditched me, yet again and thinking Sethykins was being a meanie putting me in a handicap match? Can you forget that ever happened please? It would seem Sethy doesn’t hate me as much as I thought he did. Which is great… but I’m still going to make those demands I told you about earlier! That guy isn’t going to rip me off yet again!
Katherine picked up a spoon and pretended that it is a magnifying glass looking around the restaurant. This was the first time she had felt happiful and content in a longggggg time.
Katherine: Look at me Koala Lion! I’m going to play detective and I just discovered that both Adam Young and his adorable little tag team partner absolutely SUCK!!! Hahahahahaha!!! Well the good news is it doesn’t even look like I’ll break a sweat before I’ve beaten those two on Sunday haha! Want to do something after my match? We could go out for some drinks and laugh about how worthless and meaningless the guys I just destroyed are or something. It’d be great! I am soooooooo freaking excited for this Sunday… and not just because for once in a long time I wont be spending the night alone talking to mice!
Katherine pretended to feel down her pockets before turning to Koala Lion with a grin on her face.
Katherine: Hey Koala Lion do you have any gum?
K. L. Henson: I don’t believe I do, no.
Katherine: Oh that’s fine. You know why? Cos its time to kick ass and chew bubblegum… AND I’M ALL OUT OF GUM!!! Hahahahaha!
Koala Lion stared blankly as he ate his burger...
K. L. Henson: I don't get it...
