Long, but worth it for those interested.
We fade in on Morpheus.
Morpheus appears a little rough around the edges, still showing the signs from Thantos’ brutal attack from a month prior at the 2087 Deimos Perennial. Morpheus' face is bruised in several spots and his cheek underneath his left eye is slightly swollen and discolored.
Omega is there. He stands, stoic, beside Morpheus. His eyes are fixed on the camera. Both men are wearing expressions that scream 'serious business'; the concern on their faces is more than difficult for them to hide, so they don't even try. Everyone involved considers Thantos to be a legit threat to the stability and integrity of the newly born G.W.F.
MORPHEUS: THANTOS!!!! You think I'm just gonna go away?! You think by twisting my leg up a little and sending me to the ER you can get me to run back to where I came from with my tail between my legs?! Boy, you really haven’t learned a damn thing after all these years! It’ll take a hell of a lot more than that to get rid of me - and I don’t think you got what it takes deep down inside.
Morpheus pauses and throws a look over to Omega who returns it.
MORPHEUS: I’ve had my disagreements over the years with Omega, but in the end, I’ve never known a more honorable man. He’s a legend in this sport and if it wasn’t for him you wouldn’t even be here today! You’re just some angst ridden punk lashing out ... but - You want a fight Gamemaster?! - You want a war?!
Morpheus and Omega shoot each other another look. It’s been years since the two have fought side by side and it appears its sparked a fire within both men that hasn’t existed for either of them for the better part of a decade. They both smile in response to the reborn fire which now burns within both of their guts.
MORPHEUS: Fine! To be honest, I wouldn't have it any other way! You just made the biggest mistake of your life.
Morpheus pauses again, this time to reflect on the past.
MORPHEUS: Blacklash and Bullwhip thought they could push Omega and I around too, and sure, they made some noise, but in the end it wasn’t enough, because to beat me and Omega you need to be able to reach down deep - into the very depths of your being and bring out a determination few men possess. You need to be prepared to take it all the way - and I’ve looked into your eyes Thantos - you don’t have the guts!
Omega places his hand on Morpheus’ shoulder, the smile from a moment earlier transforming into something different - something much more serious. It’s the look of a man whose reputation has been challenged; the look of a man whose very manhood has been called into question. Morpheus glances back at Omega and nods slightly.
MORPHEUS: By the end of this, I promise you, you'll respect this sport if not me or Omega. No matter what it takes. If I have to beat the respect into you, I swear to God I will, and I won’t stop until every last ounce of blood and sweat is spent in service of preserving the honor and legacy of this great sport. You asked for it and now you’ve got it - THE GAME IS ON THANTOS!
Highlights of the undercard dark matches are shown during the intro to the DEIMOS SHOWCASE.
Killer Queen DEF. Mutant
Death Knight DEF. Pulsar
Executioner DEF. Genghis Kahn 
@ Deimos Intergalactic Arena – Deimos, moon of Mars
Holo-Vid Drone Cameras frantically circle Zachary Carter in the broadcast area. Carter pays little attention to the manic drones that speed around him, instead focusing his attention on the hard drone camera directly in front of him. Carter gets word from just off camera that they are live and the retired ham n egger responds with a wide eyed smile from underneath his neatly groomed mustache and beard.
ZACHARY CARTER: Good evening folks, I’m your host Zachary Carter, we’re on Deimos, and this is the DEIMOS SHOWCASE! A lot happening tonight as the action in the Galaxian Wrestling Federation is really beginning to heat up!
The fans pop just off screen at something going on down at ringside. Carter briefly glances over in that direction and then returns to introing the show.
CARTER: Tensions between the newly established Hero and Villain camps has lead to a great amount of chaos within the ranks of the federation, and tonight promises more unfolding drama. And what of Omega of Cetus? What will the legendary founder do after reigning Galaxian Champion, the self-proclaimed Evil Gamemaster, Thantos, with help from the heinous Gladiators, viciously attacked legend and co-founder, Morpheus at the top of this year’s Perennial, sidelining the returning veteran for the better part of two months. Tonight, it seems, will be on the shoulders of one of Omega’s oldest allies, Commander Sam, who will be challenging the champion with the blessing of Commissioner Keller.
Another pop from the fans, and now the sound of music playing over the PA system can be heard. Recognizing the cue, Carter continues along, wrapping up the intro as quickly as he can.
CARTER: … And speaking of the Gladiators, after already having two successful title defenses under their belt, they welcome the savage challenge of Wolf and Code Enforcer. What a matchup! Fans have been talking about it all week leading up to tonight’s event. Fans are already on the edges of their seats in bloody anticipation for that one folks.
A beat passes. The sounds of the arena flood in.
CARTER: It looks as though they’re getting set to make the introductions, so lets go down to ringside and listen in.
***
NEPTUNIAN SPACE CROPPERS
-vs-
THE GREEK GODS
The show gets off to a fast start as the first match of the broadcast – tag action between the Croppers and Greek Gods – is already in progress. The Neptunian Space Croppers are riding a wave, coming into the match on a 3-match win streak. Both teams show off their skill as a unit and as a result the fans are treated to very solid tag action to open the broadcast. Renegade and Beast Rider have their spots and come close to going over the Greek Gods on a couple of occasions, but in the end, the superior tag work of Actagon and Proteus proves to be the deciding factor. Proteus drives Beast Rider into the canvas with his OVERHEAD TOSS finish and scores the 3-count before Renegade can make the save.
WINNERS: THE GREEK GODS
***
VANITY
-vs-
PIT VIPER
This match is a highlight of the undercard as Vanity and Pit Viper test one another right from the start. Vanity is the superior talent at this stage in his career, but Pit Viper makes up the gap with his unorthodox high-flying offense. It’s all Vanity can do to counter what Pit Viper throws at him and in the process of doing so, shows off just how talented of an in-ring performer he is. It doesn’t take long however, for the action to shift outside when vanity rolls to the floor to escape an especially effective offensive series by Pit Viper.
Not one to allow his prey to get off that easy, The Flying Titan is quickly out onto the ring apron, stalking vanity who begins to stir on the floor below him. The fans begin to buzz as Pit Viper readies himself before finally launching himself off the apron with a flying elbow! Vanity is caught with a face full of elbow and both men crash hard into the railing at ringside! The stunt draws a great reaction from the fans and even gets a pop from Zachary Carter on commentary.
CARTER: WOW!!!! WHAT GREAT ACTION!!!
Both men appear to be down following the high spot, and although Pit Viper is up first, he appears to have hurt himself during the high spot. The fight shifts back into the ring with Viper continuing his offense, but he is slowed somewhat and Vanity notices this. Pit Viper wants to hit a 2nd rope springboard moonsault but Vanity catches him on the ropes and Viper is dropped hard to the canvas! Pit Viper is very slow to recover, and it ends up costing him and he falls victim to Vanity’s level 3 offense which is capped off with his finish, THE PULVERIZER, a flying elbow drop which ends up being a receipt for earlier. Vanity covers Pit Viper and easily gets the 3-count and the victory.
WINNER: VANITY
***
Exo-King is backstage getting in a quick pre-match workout. Death Knight spots him as he does a series of bench presses with what looks to be over 1,000 pounds of weight. Exo-King easily handles the immense weight, doing several sets of 10 reps in short order. Exo-King sits up as the drone camera hovers closer.
EXO-KING: (admiring his own impossible physique) What power! What adamantine strength! The synthetic machinations of my robotic exoskeleton bulge with biomechanically augmented vigor! Who could possibly stand up to such a colossal challenge as this?!
Exo-King turns and grabs the weight bench holding the weights, lifting it up and swinging the thing with unruly strength, hurling it carelessly off-screen. A loud bang is heard off-camera as the weight bench crashes into a nearby wall. Exo-King laughs and then poses, flexing his gigantic arms, showing off his superior cybernetic musculature.
EXO-KING: Massif, come, show me if your handler’s boasts really hold any weight. Yes! A test of strength is at hand! A battle of giants where only one can emerge the victor. I shall put on display such feats of superhuman endurance and power that none will doubt the King’s claim to the throne. There is no equal to the King.
-6-MAN TAG EVENT-
STAR WARRIOR, LORD NEXUS, & MASSIF
-vs-
COMRADE TERROR, INVINCIBLE KRAKAN, & EXO-KING w/ MUTANT
The fans are excited for this match as it features six of the federation’s top stars in tag action. It doesn’t disappoint either as the 6-man tag event showcases a ton of action from both sides. The Villains get the early heat, but the Heroes come back. The ref is able to maintain order through the majority of the bout, but there are several instances where things break down and he loses control. The villains cheat every opportunity they get with Krakan being the biggest offender of this, using Mutant at ringside as a tool to advance the heels’ agenda. Star Warrior repeatedly complains about Mutant’s liberal interference, but Krakan is able to continue to position Mutant in the exact right spot every time and keep the villains team in the match despite a late surge by Star Warrior which ends with him hitting Terror with NOVA LAUNCH.
Exo-King does most of the heavy lifting for the villains and after clearing the ring, calls for Massif to come face him. The crowd stirs as Massif comes in after Exo-King and a battle of giants breaks out. The two big men tear down the house with a series of hard-hitting spots that teeter tot back and forth. Massif proves himself more than a match for the Cybernetic King, but a series of botches from the big FDF fighter allows Exo-King to seize the advantage and lock him in the DEATH VISE right in the center of the ring!!! Massif is in big trouble as Exo-King wrenches on the hold with the full force of his augmented strength. Massif cries out in pain and it looks as though he’ll be forced to submit when Lord Nexus comes diving in with the save. A weary Massif gets the hot tag to Star Warrior who explodes all over Exo-King and soon, the Deimos Arena is rocking, and the heroes have the advantage!
Exo-King goes out and in comes Comrade Terror. As Terror and Star Warrior lock up, Krakan calls to Mutant at ringside and in a flurry of movement, the ref’s attention is pulled away from the legal action in the ring to Mutant on the ring apron. The distraction works to perfection as Terror retrieves something from his trunks and uses the foreign object to level Star Warrior!! Warrior goes down hard and Terror tosses the small weapon out of the ring and deep into the crowd. Terror hauls Star Warrior up and plants him with the ATOMIC WARHEAD as Krakan and Exo-King race into the ring to cut off Nexus and Massif’s attempt at the pin save. With Nexus, Massif, Krakan, and Exo-King brawling away from the pin attempt, Comrade scores the pinfall!
WINNERS: COMRADE TERROR, INVINCIBLE KRAKAN, & EXO-KING
***
The Gladiators are backstage waiting to be introduced. Massacre calmly enjoys his usual cigar while Brute is a mess of nervous energy. The look on his face one of a man doing all he can to hold back the surging dam waters which threating to wash everything away.
Massacre hits the cigar, allowing himself a moment to enjoy the fine, aged taste of the Tobacco before addressing the drone cameras hovering around them.
MASSACRE: Surely Wolf, you are a credit to yer race. If ya weren’t a flea-ridden Ani-Man beast, I’d almost respect ya! But you turned your back on the Gladiator oath – took fer granted the great honor Thakur bestowed on ya by making you the first non-Aethran to ever compete in the AWA. He made you a Gladiator you ungrateful mutt!
Massacre looks over to Brute who appears to be a keg stand on the verge of blowing. Its clear that the massive Gladiator is doing his best to contain the nervous energy inside of him which is ready to blow.
MASSACRE: Brute here, he actually liked ya, but you hurt his feelings and now he’s angry, and when Brute getS angry, he breaks bones and maims flesh. He plans to have himself a real HEADBANGERS BALL at your expense!!!
At that, Brute explodes! He comes to life with Barbaric intensity, nearly smashing Massacre who ducks out of the way of his bigger partners frenzied arms which flex and flail as the combat high begins to take hold of him.
BRUTE: WOLF! I’M GONNA GRIND YA INTO A FINE PULP! - CRUSH YOUR BONES, TURN YOUR INSIDES INTO MUSH! I’M GONNA DESTROY YOU, LITTLE ANIMAN! DESTROY YOU GOOD!!!!
The show cuts back to the numerous drone cameras in the arena as Wolf’s speed metal entrance music races across the PA system. Wolf and Code Enforcer are already in the ring and the fans are loving it!
‘Blood & Iron’, the Gladiators’ entrance music, comes on next and the tag champions burst through the curtain to a roar of boos. Brute and Massacre throw caution to the wind and run down to the ring! Wolf and Code Enforcer follow suit, and meet the Gladiators at ringside, starting the contest on the floor!
-NON-TITLE MATCH-
WOLF & CODE ENFORCER
-vs-
-Galaxian Tag Team Champions-
THE GLADIATORS
This one is wild as expected with the fighting beginning at ringside rather than in the ring. The ref tries to get the fighting back into the ring repeatedly, but its no use as the brawl has quickly escalated into an all-out street fight at ringside. Code Enforcer and Massacre fight over the railing and into the crowd and are soon lost in the sea of fans. The drone camera survey the crowd in search of the brawling wrestlers as Wolf and Brute remain at ringside. Just as the drone camera come upon The Code Enforcer and Massacre, who have managed their way all the way to the back of the arena, Brute levels Wolf with DECAPITATOR and tosses him into the ring for the pin attempt. Wolf kicks out, but just barely! The screen splits in two to showcase all the action going on between the 4 men. Massacre and Code Enforcer fight in the crowd, slamming one another into anything and everything around them, including fans who have wandered too close to the action.
In the ring Brute and Wolf do battle. Brute frequently overpowers Wolf, tossing the smaller Ani-Man around the ring with ease. Wolf endures the Aethran’s assault, absorbing a large beating at the hands of the gigantic Gladiator. Brute spikes Wolf with a Gladiator Piledriver for a second 2-count and this time Wolf is slow to stir. Brute roars at the top of his lungs as he moves in for the kill, but Wolf suddenly springs to his feet, catching the Gladiator off guard. Wolf’s strategy works, and Brute is unable to react in time and gets clocked by the wild Ani-Man. Wolf knows exactly how to work over Brute for maximum effect and puts on a clinic. Brute struggles mightily to keep up but cannot and it isn’t long before Wolf has the SAVAGE FACE CLAW locked in tight! It looks over for Brute when, out of nowhere, Massacre is in the ring wielding a steel chair! The ref warns Massacre who ignores him, pushing the ref aside and smashing Wolf with the foreign object! The impact is such that the seat of the chair is entirely blown out and goes flying up and out of the ring. The ref quickly calls for the bell, disqualifying the Gladiators!
WINNERS BY DISQUALIFICATION: WOLF & CODE ENFORCER
Massacre looks to continue laying into Wolf after the bell, but Code Enforcer comes flying into the ring, obviously bleeding heavily underneath his mask! Brute and Massacre grab the tag belts as they dive out and head to the back, laughing and congratulating themselves the entire way. The Code Enforcer tends to Wolf who is able to get to his feet,but is clearly dazed and now bleeding from the immense chairshot delivered by Massacre.
The show goes to a brief commercial for several upcoming arena shows as Wolf and Code Enforcer limp to the back. When the show comes back out of the commercial, Wolf is backstage in a frenzy. His thick, blue-grey fur is matted with the grime and blood from the previous match.
WOLF: AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
WHAT A RUSH!!!!! I CAN’T GET ENOUGH! You made me bleed Gladiators, no small feat, but its gonna take a lot more than some blood to stop me. Fighting is my life and my rampage is just beginning! All you two did was fire me up even more. Nothing can stop me once I’m in the throes of a combat high, nothing except AETHRAN BLOOD!!!
Wolf wildly hammers on several nearby lockers with heavy forearms, leaving the Castor metal beat up and mangled. Fist-sized dents litter the metalwork of the lockers behind him as he turns back towards the drone camera - his eyes ablaze with the fury of a combat high. Wolf seems to sink into its sweet embrace as it washes over every inch of him.
WOLF: I’m coming for you Gladiators! Come Hell or High Water, you two Aethran War Mongers will feel the terrible grip of my SAVAGE FACE CLAW!
Wolf raises his bloody hand and curls it into a Savage Claw. He eyes it strikingly, looking it over in absolute approval. He shows the bloody claw to the camera, the nails at the ends of the finger crimson and sharpened to a razor-point.
WOLF: My wild brawling instinct knows no bounds – no limits! I’m ready to take this as far as it will go – to the very edge if need be! I hope, Brute and Massacre, you are prepared to do the same because to stop this Ani-Man, you’ll have to kill me…AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
***
COMMANDER SAM: That belt you wear is made from more than just gold and aged Dorado leather. Its also made from the legacy of all the great men of the past who wore that belt and whose title lineage has been passed down from the original D.W.F All-Systems Championship.
You may of won that belt, but you haven’t earned it and certainly don’t deserve it.
You’re not even in the same league as those great men who helped establish that title so that it would actually mean something to win it. Tonight - with Omega and Morpheus' blessing, I’m taking that title away from you! That’s right Thantos, tonight, you and me are gonna have a good ole fashioned fight!
The camera cuts back to the arena as ‘2-Minutes to Midnight’ rocks the massive Arena PA system, ushering in Commander Sam who bursts through the curtain like a madman, a wild, half-cocked look on his aging face. He shows off a tooth-filled grin from beneath his haggard and greying beard and raises his arms and his traditional American flag to a pop from the fans who are unabashed in their love for the Earth-born fighter. Sam makes his way down to ringside, taking his time to high-five as many fans as possible. Sam reaches ringside and takes a lap around its length to visit with the fans there before sliding into the ring to another big pop.
Thantos is through the curtain, the Galaxian Championship Belt secured tightly around his waist. He pauses on the ramp and motions with his hands to make sure everyone watching both in the Arena and across the cosmos via live holo-vid, can see the massive gold belt around his waist. He’s the champions and he needs to make sure everyone knows it.
-GALAXIAN CHAMPIONSHIP-
COMMANDER SAM
-vs-
-Galaxian Champion-
THANTOS
Commander Sam wastes no time and goes right after Thantos at the sound of the bell, figuring that while he likely can’t keep up with the champ in a marathon should the bout go long, he definitely has a good shot at dethroning the champ in a sprint if he can cut the match short and catch Thantos. A tall order indeed, but if anyone on the roster could do it, its Commander Sam. Thantos seems initially caught off guard by Sam’s quick start, but he’s the champion for a reason, and manages to weather the early storm much to the chagrin of the fans watching and Commander Sam himself, who was hoping to catch the champ by surprise and possibly score a fast victory.
Thantos shakes off the beating and shows off his excellent mind for wrestling as he carefully and precisely picks and choses his spots. While none of his offensive series are very long or even very potent on their own, they all begin to add up over the course of the bout and Sam eventually begins to show signs of wear and tear after a short while. Sam has little choice but to bail out after finding himself rocked by a Skullcrusher. Thantos laughs to himself as he watches Sam scramble to the floor to escape the Gamemaster’s growing offensive advantage.
Sam paces ringside attempting to catch a breather and the fans take the opportunity to offer up words of encouragement and pats on the back. The ref’s 10-count reaches 7 before Sam rolls back into the ring and into several heavy boots by Thantos. The champ is all over the challenger the moment he’s back in the ring, offering up zero respite for Earth-born fighter. The fans begin to sense an eventual victory for Thantos and the mood in the arena begins to take a turn for the worst. But Sam surprises not only the fans, but Thantos himself, when he catches his cocky opponent in a sudden school boy roll up out of the corner. Thantos is nearly caught with his pants down and pinned and is just barely able to kick free of the roll up. It isn’t much, but its all a savvy ring-veteran like Sam needs to take momentum and turn the tide of battle in his favor.
Thantos tries to beg off and gain some distance from Sam, but the Earth-born fighter won’t have any of it and presses the champion, laying in hard with level 2 and level 3 offensive moves that do real damage to Thantos, who is now somewhat reeling. Thantos wisely rolls to the floor looking for a breather, but there is no rest for the wicked as fans at ringside attempt to get at him. Thantos takes the opportunity to get in a few shots at the fans before members of Deimos security are there to separate them. Sam uses the fans distraction to his advantage and slides out after Thantos, hitting him from behind! Sam lays in with fists and forearms, battering the champ all around ringside much to the delight of the fans. Sam gets Thantos into position for a suplex on the arena floor, but the champ pushes off at the last second, sending Sam back first into the castor steel of the ringside guardrail! Thantos grabs Sam and rolls him back into the ring just shy of the 10-count.
Thantos mocks Sam, pointing to his head in a gesture signifying his superior intellect, but Sam again surprises the Gamemaster, shooting his legs! Sam takes Thantos to the mat and rains huge fists on the champ! Thantos endures a heavy beating before he can get his hands on the bottom rope, forcing Sam to back off. Sam argued with the ref, allowing Thantos to stir. Thantos goes after Sam, but the Earth-Hero is ready for him and ducks under a big lariat attempt and catches him with SAM’S ATOMIC DROP!!! The fans pop huge as Sam quickly hooks the leg, but Thantos is much tougher than anyone realizes, and kicks out at 2! Sam tells the fans he’s going to hit his finish again to an even bigger reaction from the fans, but suddenly, Mangus, the Destroyer of Humans is out from the back! Sam notices him just in time and goes to confront his old Cygnus rival, but he ref is on the scene, pushing Sam away and stopping Mangus from entering the ring.
With the ref focused on stopping Mangus from entering the ring and interfering, Comrade Terror slips out unnoticed with what appears to be a length of heavy, blackened Cygnus War Chain. Terror slings the chain around his forearm and fist as he rolls into the ring and delivers a crushing blow to Commander Sam as he turns around. Sam is rocked by the blow and drops like a shot, his forehead busted wide open and already bleeding as he crumples to the canvas. Terror makes haste and quickly rolls back out of the ring just in time as Mangus’ distraction begins to wear thin with the ref. The building shudders against the raucous noise the heated fans are making in reaction to the interference of the Cygnans, who take the chance to engage with the overzealous fans at ringside, mercilessly beating on them until the mass of Deimos Security can reach the scuffle and break it up.
Thantos climbs to his feet, shakes the cobwebs off, and mockingly locks his prostrate opponent in the MASTERLOCK, further heating the building’s white-hot atmosphere. The ref, now back on the scene, briefly checks on Sam, whose face is a mask of blood and who is laying near unconscious and face-down on the mat. The ref has no choice and turns to call for the bell to end the match, awarding Thantos the submission victory!
WINNER and STILL GALAXIAN CHAMPION: THANTOS (v1)
Thantos cleanly releases the submission and rolls free of Sam as he is announced the winner of the match. Thantos pops up with an oversized grin smeared across his face. His hand is raised, and the title belt is returned to him. After receiving his belt, Thantos gives the unassuming ref a nice hard shove, sending the poor official careening across the ring and tumbling through the bottom ropes to the floor at ringside! The boos from the fans intensify and Deimos Security at ringside begin to brace for a possible riot in the building. Thantos calls for a hot mic and the terrified ring announcer weakly tosses one into the ring. Thantos motions to Mangus, who enters the ring and retrieves the mic. Mangus hands it to Thantos. who surveys the raucous scene unfolding at ringside before noticing, out of the corner of his eyes, Commander Sam’s prone body still laying in the ring.
THANTOS: Get him out of my ring!
Thantos motions to the prone body of Commander Sam. Comrade Terror grabs Sam by the legs and yanks him out of the ring to the floor. Comrade Terror puts a few boots to Sam at ringside before rolling into the ring and taking his place at the Evil Gamemaster’s side along with Mangus.
THANTOS: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
You’ll have to do better than that Omega! Your first mistake was sending that old fool Commander Sam after my belt. This sport passed him by way back in 2083, what chance did you think he had against the greatest mind and in ring-technician this sport has ever seen?! Hell, while you’re at it, why not coax Caelum and Keller out of retirement so I can put them down too!
The boos from the fans intensify, and now it is accompanied by various pieces of trash being hurled towards the ring by the disgruntled fans in attendance.
THANTOS: (
directly to the fans) I’ll destroy all your heroes!! - one by one, until nothing remains.
Thantos allows a beat to pass before readdressing Omega.
THANTOS: This isn’t the Deimos Wrestling Federation any more, its dead and gone, just like you’ll soon be. I WILL retire you Omega and I promise you, unlike 10-years ago, you won’t be riding off into the sunset the heroic victor at the end of this.
Thantos allows the thought to linger. His menacing grin turns sour as the ends of his mouth begin to curl and twist into a disgusted grimace. Terror and Mangus threaten to go out after the fans who are beginning to surge against the protective guard rail. Deimos security has surrounded ringside in an effort to hold the mass of ringside fanatics at bay and out of the ring.
THANTOS: And after I’m done disgracing and humiliating you, I’m gonna turn my attention to that son of yours. That boy of yours thinks he’s chasing greatness, but you see, he’s been lied to, because this company’s next top guy is already here and he’s standing before you now, wearing this promotion’s big gold belt. All his dreams of reaching the same heights as his old man are just that – dreams. A fantasy! A fantasy crammed into his naïve head by none other than you Omega, his very own father. I will break him down piece by piece and destroy everything he ever believed in. His downfall will be all your fault Omega, and when I’m finished, the legacy of the Omega clan will have been erased from the annals of Galaxian Pro-Wrestling history.
Thantos calls to security at ringside to clear a path for him and his Cygnus allies. Security does its best, all things considered, to create a wedge in the near-rioting mess of angered fans. The show goes to commercial as Thantos and company make their way out of the arena, a wall of security doing their best to hold the screaming and angry fans back from getting at them.
***
An advertisement for the G.W.F’s upcoming month-long EARTH TOUR is shown.
The tour schedule is displayed on-screen:
Stop #1 – COBO Hall 3000
Stop #2 – Penguin Ice Castle
Stop #3 – Icarus Spectrum
Stop #4 – Heart of Canada; Stampede Memorial Grapplers Stadium
Stop #5 – The Tokyo Egg Dome
Stop #6 - EARTH TOUR 2087 FINALE @ Niagra Tower of Lights
***
The show comes back from the brief commercial and Comrade Terror is on-screen.
COMRADE TERROR: Commander Sam – you pulpy, fleshy no good terran! I loathe you and your kind. I’ll do anything – take any job – if it gives me a chance to get my claws on you …
Terror raises his chain wrapped forearm, the thick, smoldering black steel of the Cygnus chain is speckled with the remnants of Commander Sam’s blood. Terror eyes the monstrous thing, the Cygnus steel scared so deeply that it’s black cindered surface cooks.
COMRADE TERROR: …So I can beat on ya until there ain’t a thing left but a bloody pile of meat and bones! I know you like to bleed Sam, your reputation as a brawler proceeds you. But blood isn’t gonna be enough earthling. Not this time!
On cue, the drone camera switches its focus to Mangus, who has been lurking just off-screen next to Comrade Terror. The vile, tentacle-like appendages on his shoulders and back squirm and writhe in an exotic and sickening dance as he begins to speak. The sound that erupts from Mangus’ throat only further coaxes the ungodly appendages to swing and coil in mad and flailing seizure-like movements.
MANGUS: To defeat this Cygnus War Vet, you’ll need to sacrifice so much more. You see Earth-Fighter, The Cost against Terror is High!
Mangus’ tongue whips and swings from out of his wide-open maw. He drags the disgusting thing across the top row of knife-like teeth that line the interior of his mouth.
In response, Comrade Terror smiles, or what approximates as a smile in Cygnan culture, revealing a mouth full of jagged fangs – mangled and yellowed from years of hard living.
The scene with the two Cygnus fighters is truly horrific to behold.
COMRADE TERROR: Question is Sam – you willing to pay it? Because the cost – IS YOUR LIFE!!!!
-END-
