How I lost my shrunken heads

[Skull]

As GHW comes back from a commercial break, the camera opens in the arena where the fans are on their feet, thoroughly enjoying the show. Suddenly, the arena lights fade out to a dim red glow and the words 'Welcome To Horrorland' appear on the big screen in bold, dripping, slime-green letters. Fans get even louder as they know who is about to make an appearance and are not disappointed when the man himself bursts through the curtain accompanied by his new entrance music.



Coors: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome “The Pureblood” Skull!

The Hellion makes his way to ring wearing his usual gothic ring attire and ‘no pinching’ T-shirt. He slaps a few hands on the way down but shows little interest and seems more concerned on just reaching the ring.

Big Al: Not much of a spring in the step of your favourite Fighty fighty person is there, Fuzz? It must be the tough loss he suffered last week to Mighty Man Millson. What excuse have you got for this one?

Colin: Well there was a lot of interference. He would’ve won at one point if Ryder hadn't stuck his nose in.

Big Al: Bah! Millson was the better man, just admit it.

When he reaches the ring, Skull receives the microphone from Charlie Coors and wastes little time in beginning his speech.

“Last week didn’t exactly go to plan. It didn’t go to plan because I lost. To Mighty Man Millson of all people.”

The crowd responds immediately to this statement with a loud chant of “Millson Sucks” which Skull just nods along to.

“That’s right, he does. But he still beat me and when I come to think of it, I haven’t been winning many matches at all. I mean, before Millson I lost the ladder match at Code Blue, and before that I lost to Darth That Guy, and before that I lost to James Walker. That’s when this all began. This whole downward spiral begins and ends with one man: Thomas Walker.”

At the sound of the King of Deatmatch’s name, the entire arena erupts into boos. Skull lets them have their moment for a few seconds then continues his story.

“This all started when Thomas interfered in his bother’s match, costing me the KOTDM championship in the process. But that was only the beginning, it’s what he did afterward that matters. He stole my necklace of shrunken heads; the physical record of all my victories, the symbol of my dominance, my lucky charm. Now I’m not a superstitious man but all I know is this: Since you stole that necklace from me, Thomas, I haven’t won a single match. And you have lost one. I don’t know if that necklace is lucky, cursed or if it’s just psychological. Maybe it’s all in my head but I need that necklace. The thought of it round your neck interrupts my sleep, wakes me from my sweet dreams, fills my mind every waking hour. By wearing necklace, you are taking credit for all my victories, my legacy. You may as well be wearing my Hall of Fame ring.
This has gone on for far too long. I want my necklace back and I’m gonna get it so be a man and come out here to face me. And keep your brother backstage, this is between me and you.”

TBC by Thomas Walker

[Thomas Walker]

Skull lowers the microphone to one side and hangs in wait of his guests arrival, cracking a smile as Tommy does indeed appear to come to the stage unassisted. Carrying a mic of his own he wastes no time in giving his retort.

Thomas Walker: "Lets get one thing straight from the get-go Skull, neither James nor I have lost a single match here in GHW. You'll forgive me if either of us are forced to a draw because the offer of contest put before us meant so little that our heads simply weren't in the game. That is besides the point though and you know it."

Pulling the heads necklace from under his shirt Tommy shows the plastic likenesses of so many past victims. Both those of Skull and Roadkill themselves.

Thomas Walker: "It feels like I'm going around in circles my friend: We beat Hayden and ever since he has been begging for a second shot. We beat you with even greater ease and ever since you've been whining about it and pleading for a rematch. You can blame it on your necklace but we all know what this is about. JEALOUSY!"

"It is not our fault if you people can't accept defeat, if you can't accept that we are better than you in every way imaginable. As I look at you in the ring I see nothing I want, nothing you have worth offering in return for this necklace or a shot at me. Your Hall Of Fame ring? No, no, no. It's only a matter of time before they have to give me one of my own so you can hang on to that for now."

Coming a little further down the ramp to the ring Tommy is cautious not to get too close.

Thomas Walker: "I have a victory over you. I have your necklace as my trophy. When I beat Hayden again I prove to those who matter that I deserve a new age title shot, tell me why should I so much as get in that ring with YOU?"

To Be Continued

[Skull]

Thomas smirks as he lowers the microphone, thinking their is no possible reason Skull could give for a rematch. The Pureblood pauses for a second, taking a look around the arena as if weighing up his options. Eventually he seems to make his decision and raises the microphone to his lips.

"You know, you're right. On the face of it, you hold all the cards. You have the necklace, the title and I have nothing to offer you in return. But you see, Tommy, I know I can beat you. There's no doubt in my mind about it. And I'm willing to put anything on the line. My Hall of Fame ring, my hair, or even my career.
So how's this for a deal? You and me, one on one. If I win, I get my necklace back. If you win, you get to say that you retired Skull from GHW."

As The Pureblood makes his proclamation, a shocked gasp escapes from the crowd as the fans can't believe their ears. Across the ring, Thomas Walker raises an eyebrow, unsure if Skull is genuine or not.

Colin: He- he can't. Is Skull really going to put his GHW career on the line for a few plastic heads? This is insane.

Big Al: Skull must have taken too many bumps to the head but the guy has been around for a while, it's out with the old and in with the new.

TBC by Thomas Walker

[Thomas Walker]

Thomas breaks the shocked silence that ensued Skulls announcement. With a hint of uncertaintity wavering his voice he speaks:

Thomas Walker: "It's not much but I suppose it'll have to do."

Heading back up the ramp Tommy keeps Skulls attention by somewhat summing up everything that has already been said.

Thomas Walker: "I'll take everything from you and It doesn't matter what you had for dinner! Simply because I can. I'll force you into retirement, keep your pathetic little heads and as a parting gift Glory and Honor Wrestlings new top dog will give you reason never to come back round my yard again when I shave your head bald. You will get to keep your five dollar ring but trust me, after the humiliation you recieve you won't be able to look yourself in the eye and so much as think of yourself as a legend ever again!"

Ducking behind the curtain Thomas only re-emerges to give one last shot.

Thomas Walker: "It's a little chilly out, you may want to bring a hat with you."

Finally disappearing he leaves Skull alone in the ring, oddly settled in the assurance he won't lose this time around.

Big Al: "Guess it's happening Fuzz, I don't know if Skull realises exactly how much he is going to lose tonight."
Fuzz Jennings: "How much he MAY lose, don't count the hall of famer out Al, he's in there for a reason."

End Of Thread (Comments Welcome)
Notes: Way to up the ante mate.