The Book of eXtreme: Mikey's America; "American Wasteland"

[Mikey eXtreme]

Mikey’s America

American Wasteland

America, America..

Mikey sat in the locker room with his head hung low. He was humiliated, not once, but twice.

Mikey eXtreme: He wants to represent America, but he attacks me from behind!

Mikey slams his fist into the bench he is sitting on.

Mikey eXtreme: That is not the American way! We don’t attack from behind, we’re not afraid to let our presence be known!

He darts his eyes towards Freakshow, who has his head hung low too. His eyes continue towards Vidalia, who looks back with confusion. She’s never seen Mikey this angry.

Mikey eXtreme: You think that a Supreme Ruler like myself would stoop to such cowardly acts?

He jumps up and punches the wall in front of him as he screams in anger.

Mikey eXtreme: HE WANTS TO HIT THE GREATEST LIVING AMERICAN WITH THE FLAG?

Mikey is kicking things around the room, steam can almost be seen emitting from him.

Mikey eXtreme: That flag symbolizes me. If Corey Black can be The Pantheon.. then I can be AMERICA. I am America.

The words were coming out of Mikey’s mouth so quickly that he had no time to think about what he was saying.

Mikey eXtreme: He attacked America, and there will be consequences for his actions. Severe consequences. Mikey’s America will not allow his actions to slide, there will be retaliation.

He looks towards Vidalia.

Mikey eXtreme: We must ready the missiles. We must arm the tanks, and prepare for an all out war. We cannot let this joke of a man get the best of us. We will rain down missiles. We will do everything in our power to wipe Bernard Core off the map.

Chelsea Armstrong messed with Mikey’s America.. and look where it got her.

You’ll never see her breathe another breath inside that WCF ring. She found out that there is no way to survive an all out attack from Mikey’s America. That we control the big guns.. the big bombs.. and she felt the wrath of those bombs.

DOES BERNARD CORE THINK HE STANDS A CHANCE?

Mikey’s temper was rising even higher. His face, practically turning red, painted the perfect picture.

Mikey eXtreme: DOES HE?

He slams his hand on the wall behind Vidalia, causing her to jump.

Mikey eXtreme: DOES HE?

He slams is hand on the wall behind Freakshow, causing him to raise his head to look at Mikey.

Mikey eXtreme: He will not get away with this. Either will Wolf. Either will young Jeffrey.

Vidalia: It’s okay, we will get our re--

Mikey cut her off before she could finish.

Mikey eXtreme: And the nerve of Gem.. that was not Gemini. Gemini Battle would not have come out there to humiliate me like that. Gemini Battle is a monster. Grayson Pierce.. and Bonnie Blue.. they think they can shove their nose where it doesn’t belong? I didn’t ask for their help!

Mikey blood pressure is beginning to rise even higher.

Mikey eXtreme: I would have been just fine, those three caught me off guard but I would have handled myself out there. I would have destroyed the Core Institute. Fuck, I would have wiped the rest of those fucks out there out too.

Once again, Mikey’s words begin to lose any sense that they may have held.

Mikey eXtreme: Dune even came out there, I would have demolished him too. THE WHOLE FUCKING LOCKER ROOM could have come out and I would have ended them too.

I don’t know who Grayson and Bonnie think they are, but they need to stay out of the affairs of Mikey’s America or they will find themselves on the same list as Chelsea Armstrong and Bernard Core; Enemies of the state.

Mikey begins to tear the locker room apart once again. Throwing things across the room, kicking things around, pulling things off the wall. All out destruction is being demonstrated before he storms towards the door, flinging it open.

Mikey eXtreme: Grab my stuff we have places to be.

He leaves the locker room as event security approach the door. They don’t dare try to stop him to see what the commotion was, and almost can’t believe their eyes when they see the room.

End of the Line

Mikey, Freakshow, and Vidalia are sitting inside the van that they drive from show to show. Inside Mikey’s head, he visions them riding inside of an old steam powered locomotive.

How many stops til Willoughby, he wonders.

Mikey stares out the window, a look of peace is on his face. Its almost as if the tirade from last night did not happen.

I wonder if Professor Saxton is aboard this train?

Mikey looks towards Vidalia,

Mikey eXtreme: We have things to discuss. Things to plan, and questions to be asked.

She nods her head.

Mikey eXtreme: A lot will be asked of you, I hope you’re aware of this. The Darkness is not for the weak, but it can and will make you stronger. It can and will make you the person that you have always wanted yourself to be.

It will protect you from this point on, Vi. It will guide you when you’re lost, you just have to accept it. You have to let it take over, let it consume you.

Are you sure you’re ready for this?

She nods her head, speaking just feels wrong to her right now.

Mikey eXtreme: He raped you?

She hesitates, but her eyes tell him everything he needs to know. She begins to open her mouth, but before any sound can be heard, Mikey cuts her off.

Mikey eXtreme: And have you spoken of this to anyone else?

Vidalia: The police?

Mikey eXtreme: Anyone.

Vidalia: No. Nobody else knows. Just us.

Vidalia takes in a deep breath and lets out a sigh.

Vidalia: And.. him.

Mikey eXtreme: Don’t be ashamed, Vidalia. We will put your problem to rest, we will give you the final act of revenge.

The two of them bow their heads as Mikey begins an ominous chant. The lights begin to flicker inside the van, before finally going out, leaving complete darkness. Freakshow pulls over to the side of the road as the scene fades.

Vengeance

Mikey stands in front of the camera, with just his eyes in frame. They are wide open and as he slowly starts to look around the room the camera pans out. He is rubbing his hands together, as he begins to speak.

Mikey eXtreme: You know, I’ve been in the WCF for almost a year now and this will be only the second time I am scheduled against Vengeance.

The first time, a tag team match of epic proportions. Vengeance found himself on the team of Synn, Kyle Kemp, Jonny Fly, and one half of that Hawt American Darkness: Zombie McMorris. But, they were no match for the Dark Riders and Jay Omega.

Hell, Vengeance got pinned by the young Spencer Adams. The fucking prospect, not the Spencer that parades around here now, I’m talking about before I was able to mold him into the performer that he is today.

Did I ever help Spencer out in the ring? Or anywhere, for that matter? Mikey doesn’t quite remember, but he does know that he is responsible for all of Spencer’s fame and fortune, regardless.

Mikey eXtreme: Now here I am, two weeks in a row scheduled to have to work with you. Last week, in that god awful tag team match. Really? They expected me to carry you and give you some sort of credibility? Well, thanks to Bernard Core and Gem.. Grayson. Thanks to the likes of those two and Miss Bonnie “Holier than thou” Blue, you didn’t get to be carried.

You didn’t get your easy win.

Because, even I know, that you would not be able to hang with those other C- talents in Howard Black, Occulo.. and whoever else was in that shit fest.

I was the big star in that match. I was the only reason people would have stayed in their seats to watch, I was the reason the viewers at home wouldn’t have flipped over to their nightly news programs..

Luckily for you, that match fell apart Vengeance.

Mikey pulls the camera closer to his face.

Mikey eXtreme: Mark my words, Vengeance, you don’t belong in my ring. I am the King of Darkness.. and you? A weak boy who has chosen to run from the Darkness. A boy who could not handle the powers that the Darkness had to offer.

Now you make a mockery out of everything that I stand for.

Do you think I am going to let that slide, Vengeance? Do you think your King is going to let you commit acts of treason against this great Kingdom? You do not get to slide, you do not get a free pass. I will see to that personally.

Mikey shoves the camera backwards, almost knocking the WCF Cameraman holding the camera over.

Mikey eXtreme: Where have your hardcore ways gone, Vengeance? You’re a former Hardcore champion, are you not? You have abandoned that just as you have with the Darkness.. and just as your parents should have done when you were born.

But, the abandonment doesn’t stop there, does it Vengeance? No. It wasn’t too long ago where I heard you mention something about retirement? Questioning whether you still had it after a rough patch got to you? You were planning to abandon the WCF, to abandon the National Sport of Mikey’s America: Professional Wrestling.

Many thought you were overreacting, but maybe you weren’t. Maybe, just maybe, your mind was on the right path for once. Hm? Maybe, your mind has realized that you don’t match up to the top guy here.

Mikey shoots a deep stare into the camera,

Mikey eXtreme: You don’t stack up against me. The Greatest Living America, the current, and may I add, greatest, United States Champion. No, I’m not going to hashtag that, I’m not a clown.

Was Mikey taking shots at #BeachKrew? Or Grayson Pierce? Hell, Mikey wasn’t sure either.

Mikey eXtreme: I’m not going to lie, Vengeance.. when I seen this match on paper I was a bit excited at first. Hey, Seth booked me an easy win on the road to Fifteen. But, it got me to thinking.. what if all these easy wins set me up for failure? Surely, you can see the dilemma I’m in here. What if wrestling someone as unworthy as you, leaves me vulnerable for when I am matched up against an actual solid performer?

I’m not going to let that happen, of course, but hypothetically just ponder that question a moment Vengeance.

I am letting you know right now that you suck so much, that it can rub off onto me. ME. The fucking King of Darkness.. the KING of eXtreme.

So I will make quick work of you out there, and I will forget it ever happened. Surely, we will not be booked in another match after the beating I put on you. You may never be booked again, actually. Well, that will be left up to the doctors that attempt to put you back together again, Vengeance.

And, I won’t be sending any of my men.. nor my horses.

Mikey begins a menacing laugh that grows in volume until the scene fades to black.

All along the Watchtower

All along the watchtower, princes kept the view

Mikey was the King of Darkness, he was a man above everyone around him. He did not like that others thought of themselves to be his peer, or to be on the same level as him. There was simply nobody that could ever be on his level.

Mikey sat upon the throne, his crown was hanging on the top of the chair and he was slumped over. He was deep in thought, when a servant approached him to ask him a question.

Sir, you do not look well

Mikey growled at the man before a lion’s roar exploded through the room.

Mikey eXtreme: Who gave you permission to speak to me? You are nothing but a mere servant, and you think you have the right to approach the king? Then you have the audacity to talk negatively of me?

I can have you killed. I can make sure that your family are thrown in prison for the rest of their lives.

The man dropped his head. What could he do now? Was there any way he could get out of this?

Mikey eXtreme: You can’t even show me enough respect to look me in the eyes?

The man freezes, he doesn’t know what to do to make things better, but he doesn’t believe it could be any worse.

I’m sorry

Mikey eXtreme: Good.

A servant like yourself doesn’t deserve to address their King as you have done. If I ever hear another word out of you again, you will never be seen again.

Do I make myself clear?

Mikey looks at the servant as he nods his head.

Mikey eXtreme: I have things to do today, make sure this room is immaculate by the time I return.

Mikey rises from the throne, he leaves the crown hanging there, and walks towards a set of double doors. Past the double doors, on the left, is access to an underground room, which Mikey takes.

Mikey eXtreme: I hope she’s ready.

He travels to the bottom of the stairs and as his foot hits the cold slate that lines the basement floor, he flips a dark hood over his head. He drops his head, to bow to his dark lord, as he approaches what appears to be a large tub of blood. Mikey speaks, his voice noticeably deeper than previously.

Mikey eXtreme: Dark lord, I have come to you for your approval of yet another disciple.

Ripples can be seen forming in the pool of blood.

Mikey eXtreme: I believe she is ready. She is willing to donate her soul to us, and give us her body as host. She fits into our plans nicely, and will help elevate our influence to the masses.

A rumble. Blood begins to gurgle inside the pool.

Mikey eXtreme: Yes, my lord, I will guide her as I have done with Freakshow. However, she does not boast the impressive resume that Eugene has. She has not taken a life, nor has she ever come close.

The blood begins to gurgle at a higher pace.

Mikey eXtreme: But, that is to change soon. She will avenge a disgusting crime against her, and she will complete her initiation.

I will make sure that this goes to plan, and she will sit two seats from the King. We are growing in numbers now, and before you know it, we will dominate this world as you say we have dominated worlds before this one.

I am thankful that you have chosen me, my lord. I will not disappoint you.

The gurgling of the blood begins to slow down as Mikey bows his head and the scene fades.

The Interview

Hank Brown: I am here tonight, with none other than the King of Darkness, Mr. Mikey eXtreme, Mikey, I would like to start this interview off on getting your opinion on the United States Title picture.

Mikey eXtreme: My thoughts? Well, since you’ve asked.. and I’m in a good mood, I’ll fill you in on a little secret.

There is no United States title picture.

I’m the Champion. That’s about the end of it. Nobody else in this entire federation deserves a crack at this belt. Bernard Core? He’s done what? Absolutely nothing. I hadn’t even heard of this fool until he was gifted the opportunity of his life 2 weeks ago

Mikey pauses for a second.

Mikey eXtreme: Which.. he blew. I walked out of Slam with the United States title right where it belongs.. around the waist of the greatest living American.

Hank Brown: There are some that would beg to differ, Mikey, some say that Bernard scored that pinfall.

Mikey looks deep into Hank’s soul, and Hank begins to shake a little out of fear.

Mikey eXtreme: Those who choose to view Bernard Core as the rightful winner of that match are out of their minds. The fact of the matter is, I was awarded the win by the assigned official to the match.

We all know that anyone can be paid enough to tell you otherwise. Hank, who holds the United States championship right now?

Hank responds almost before Mikey can even finish asking the question.

Hank Brown: You do, Mikey.

Mikey eXtreme: Now, how would I be holding the most prestigious belt in American wrestling if I was bested by that common fool of a man, Bernard Core? The WCF acknowledges me as the rightful holder of this belt, and that is the end of that nonsense.

Hank Brown: This week, you face Vengeance, who has been on sort of a rise as of late. How do you approach this match? And, are you looking over your shoulder for Bernard Core to attack you again?

Mikey lets out a sarcastic laugh.

Mikey eXtreme: Ha. Well, Hank, I’m going to answer your questions backwards. I will not be looking over my shoulder for Bernard Core. I would have handled the entire Core Institute by myself last week had Grayson Pierce not stepped in where he was not needed.

Grayson and Bonnie both came to my aid last week, which I find to be rather insulting. Grayson knows the man that I am, he knows what I am capable of doing. He knows that I was fully capable of getting out of that jam and laying out those fools.

So, don’t you find it rather odd that he would come out there with Bonnie Blue to “protect” me? They were out there for one reason, and one reason only. They wanted MY spotlight. All anyone can talk about now is how they saved Mikey eXtreme. How, they came out during Mikey eXtreme’s match.

They wanted to be relevant, and if piggybacking off my name is acceptable.. then they have achieved their goal. But, I won’t forget this, Hank. I certainly will not forget this.

Mikey cocks his head to the side, Doc’s voice can be heard.

Mikey eXtreme: And neither should you.

Mikey eXtreme: Don’t worry, Doc. He will get what’s coming to him.. again. Bonnie, too. I have not forgotten the way she avoided her sacrifice, and now she has come back to rub it in my face. She has come back to make me a laughing stock? To mock me?

Mikey eXtreme: She’s laughing at you right now, Mikey.

Mikey lets out a sort of growl.

Mikey eXtreme: They will both pay for this. Mark my words.

Hank Brown: And, for your match with Vengeance this week?

Mikey eXtreme: Vengeance? Mikey doesn’t give a fuck about Vengeance.

Mikey eXtreme: Doc, tells it like it is, Hank. This week, I go up against Vengeance in a tune-up match. I didn’t get to put on a show last week, I didn’t get to practice my craft. So this week, it seems the WCF has lobbed me up a squash match to get back into the swing of things.

They don’t want their biggest draw, their biggest name, their greatest competitor, to go into Fifteen rusty. No. They want me at my best because I can guarantee them their investment tenfold. Do you really think people are going to buy this PPV to watch Wade Moor take on Jayson Price?

Jayson fucking Price, the man was in a coma for most of the time I’ve been here. Hell, he could have died and I wouldn’t have even known or cared. He’s taking on the World Champ. That’s the main event? Really? I’m not buying this PPV. What else is on the card?

Hank Brown: Grayson Pierce is taking on Joseph Malignaggi for a shot at whoever is the World Champion after Fifteen.

Mikey eXtreme: So, Wade Moor kills some old piece of shit from WCF’s past and gets to fight Grayson Pierce of Joey Macaroni? That’s supposed to sell this PPV? Are there any high profile matches on this card?

Hank begins to open his mouth to hype the card up some more, but Mikey cuts him off.

Mikey eXtreme: There is nothing on this card without me. There is no reason to tune into the WCF without me. I am the fucking King, Hank.

This week, Vengeance gets the opportunity of his life. He gets another chance to run. I’m sure he’ll be too stupid to take this gift, just like the last time he showed up to a match with me. Vengeance, I’m urging you to run away, take that retirement you hinted at not too long ago and disappear. You’re not doing anyone a favor by becoming my next victim.

Just look at Chelsea Armstrong. By stepping in that ring with me, Vengeance, you find your odds of another match will be slimmer.

Pray that I take it easy on you if you do show up, because that will be your only hope. Pray that your god is more powerful than my dark lords, which, I promise you is not the case.

Hope is all you have, Vengeance.. but Hope is no match for the likes of Mikey eXtreme. Hope will get you killed. Hope will end your career.

You will bow down before me, Vengeance, just as the rest of these fools will do in due time.

Hank Brown: Strong words from Mikey eXtreme.

Mikey eXtreme: Bow down before your King, Hank.

Hank hesitates.

Mikey eXtreme: Do you defy your king?

Mikey steps back and delivers a super kick that echoes through the room.

Mikey eXtreme: X marks the spot where the executioner will have his fun, Hank.

Mikey walks away as the WCF camera crew rush to Hank’s aid. Mikey can be heard laughing as the scene fades to black.[/div][/div][/font][/font]