For several moments, the mic dangled beside his leg, and all he got was silence. The fans all murmured, shocked by the reaction of Richard Arcane. Had he turned to the “dark side”? Had he become was his brother was now, and given into the power he had. All rationality had seemingly been lost inside of him, as he watched his brother die. The fans understood. No one wants their family dead- well… most people.

The unanswered silence just seemed to make more and more tension, as Richards tears flowed faster, and his fist clenched the mic so tight, it seemed to crack under the force. His mouth closed tight and showed his obvious frustration. His lip quivered somewhat, and his veins began showing on his forehead and temple.

Still…silence…

J.R: I don’t know what to say here King. This is wrong on so many levels.

King: You’re right!

J.R: I’m……[pauses] what?!

King: Gojinn is ignoring our BOSS! He’s STILL the champion!! He killed his brother!!! This is ALL WRONG!!!!

J.R: WHAT?!

King: I’m right!

J.R: Forget it…































Hit Play.

Bold Mother Fucker Won’t You Liberate Your Miiiiiiiiind….

And finally, he was answered. “Liberate” blasted into the P.A. System with such a force, the fans were jolted with shock and awe. The “awe” came as the usual golden pyro that exploded was replaced by columns of undying fire in the complete darkness of the arena. It began randomly firing across the stage, reaching higher and higher, until … about thirty seconds later, it dropped away and stopped. Standing there on stage, a single spotlight on him, stood Gojinn. Glaring down at the ring, arms folded, Undisputed Title around his waist- Gojinn did not move, and simply stood, not even blinking.

Finally, he dropped his arms, and turned his head, sighing, knowing he doesn’t want to do this. Instead, wearing no t-shirt, but a silver necklace, silver watch, and black dress pants, and of course, white skate shoes--- he makes his way towards the ring. He jumps onto the apron, and ducks inside, watching Richard carefully, as his open fist suddenly closes tight, and his hand goes pure white. He reaches for a mic, and takes it, quickly getting into the face of the billionaire.

I…

Arcane: MURDERER! You bastard! You killed my brother you sonnuvabitch!

Listen to me you scum sucking weasel, you’re not Richard Arcane right now. You're upset and our of your mind. I know what it’s like to lose family, believe me- but I’m not gonna take shit from anyone, much less my BOSS! You don’t frighten me even a little. I did something you don’t like- and I guarantee that will happen much… much more. But I came out here for a reason: I’m a man. So now… if you’re gonna strip me then do it.

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

A moment passes, where no one does a thing.

Can’t do it can you?! It comes down to this Arcane, money or family- which means more?! Obviously family… but can you really consider Alexander your brother anymore?! By blood, possibly, but the man wasn’t human anymore! He constantly abused his authority, screwing people out of things left and right, myself included!! THAT son of a bitch, fucked me out of my Undisputed Title! I- technically- was champ… but never once did I hold that title until now. I may have won the battle, but he won the war. He took the one thing I desired over all else and made it unattainable. I will never be the CWE Undisputed Champion…

I killed your brother, not over fame… or fortune… over lies or deceit. I killed your brother out of pure revenge.

J.R: What the hell?

King: I knew it!

J.R: He’s not even trying to defend himself!

King: He’s gonna get fired! WOOHOO!!

He did things to people… to me… that were unforgivable. He IS unforgiven… and I never got to take him out before he disappeared. We never got to fight it out… and to be fair you ignorant son of a bitch, he had powers too… and he SURE AS HELL WOULD HAVE KILLED ME HAD I NOT KILLED HIM! HE CALLED ME OUT AND KNEW WHAT E WAS DOING!!!

In a reflex action, Gojinn reaches out and grabs Arcane’s throat. He does not squeeze, but pulls him close.

I’m sorry he died… and the only reason why I am, is because it hurts you so much.

Now … Releases him and shoves him back to get distance I’m a man of honor… or at least I consider myself to be, so here.

Gojinn un-strapped his belt and folded the straps under the gold plates. He outstretched the belt with one hand and brought the mic to his lips once more.

You want me stripped as the CW Undisputed Champion? Well… make it official. If you TRULY want me to step down, then take this belt from my hand. Take the belt I beat man after man to obtain and retain. Take the one thing I truly treasure in this world and KEEP IT!

He awaited the reaction of Richard Arcane…


[Richard only]