Post by Lucas 'The Icon' Thames on Dec 9, 2020 10:08:29 GMT -6
The last time we saw everybody’s favourite Icon of the GCWA, Lucas was still dealing with the gang of men who had kidnapped Nigel a few months ago. More recently, he had joined forces with Mike Zybala and Peter ‘The Janitor’ Vaughn to form Life Before Death. Zybala helped Lucas and his family relocate to Florida for the time being and it’s within Key West, Florida that we begin our tale.
Lucas Thames is still admiring the marina where we left him last time, still unknowingly being watched from afar by an unknown assailant. We join our boy on the phone with Peter Vaughn.
Lucas: Peter, hello…
Vaughn: Hey, Lucas. Have you seen what’s on the card for this week?
Lucas: I’m afraid not, I haven’t been able to check yet. Care to divulge the info?
Vaughn: Life Before Death is making its debut!
Lucas smiles at this.
Lucas: Ah, there we go… you see? I knew it wouldn’t be too long before we were ready to go!
Vaughn: You and Mr. Zybala are set to face Thunder and Lightning – so at least it’s a forgone conclusion.
Lucas: Ah, not necessarily Peter. You know the nature of wrestling – anyone can win on any given night.
Vaughn: Yeah, I know but still…
Lucas chuckles a little.
Lucas: Hey Pete… thanks for the heads up. I’ll see you Friday Night.
Vaughn: See you, Lucas. Look after yourself man.
Lucas hangs up his call and checks the time. It’s 9:30pm, so he decides to head back to Emilio’s house and check on Josie and Nigel.
Meanwhile
The mystery man who has been watching Lucas pulls out his own phone as we cut away.
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The next morning and Lucas and Josie are taking a tour of Key West at the behest of Nigel. He assures them both that they should enjoy their time in Florida whilst they can. Lucas takes Josie down to the marina spot where he spent some time the previous night. Josie is sat on a bench eating an ice cream and Lucas is sat next to her doing the same. The mystery man is back yet again watching the happy couple, out of sight. Josie is trying to enjoy her day out with Lucas but her father is still at the back of her mind. But he’s safe at Emilio’s house – right? ‘What’s the worst that can happen?’ she thinks to herself, trying to put her own mind at rest. To help her further with this, she decides to ask Lucas about his match this week.
Josie: Baby… Are you on GCWA’s card this week?
Lucas: I am indeed honey. Friday Night is the official debut of Mike Zybala and myself as an official team, against Thunder and Lightning.
Josie: They sound dangerous.
Josie then thinks back to December of last year when Lucas Thames made his debut for the GCWA.
Josie: Wait… wasn’t one of them your opponent for your debut last year?
Lucas: Yes babe, that’s true… Heh maybe I should rename one of my moves to ‘Debut December’, huh?
Josie: ….Why?
Lucas exasperates.
Lucas: Because of…
Lucas shakes his head and kisses Josie on the forehead.
Lucas: You know what? Never mind.
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Meanwhile
The man who has been watching Lucas and Josie finally walks away with the happy couple none the wiser to his presence. Who is this man? Hopefully we’ll find out in due time. Lucas and Josie hear a commotion from nearby and decide to check it out. Nearby there is a man on a boat trying to get the attention of people.
Man: Roll up, roll up! Come and have a look around my maritime museum! That also takes you for trips around the harbour! $10, entry fee!
Lucas and Josie both look aghast!
Josie: $10 a pop?!
Man: Yeah… that’s right young lady!
Josie: That’s extortion!
Man: No it isn’t! I think it’s very fair. You get to look around the museum on board all while I also take you for a trip round the harbour?
Lucas: How long does the trip last?
Man: Five minutes.
Josie: Five minutes for a $10 trip?! You’re insane man!
The man seeing that he is losing custom relents and beckons the couple over. He lowers his voice so that other people around them can’t hear.
Man: OK! Alright, look… stop driving away my customers alright? I’ll make you a deal.
The man looks Lucas up and down and nods slowly.
Man: Yeah. Yeah, you’ll do. I think we can make it work.
Lucas: Excuse me?
Man: Look. I’m in a lot of trouble, OK? This guy runs a fighting tournament here in Florida. I’ve been tasked with bringing people back for the tournament so that I can earn my freedom – I’m kidnapped.
Josie: Luke… let’s get out of here.
Lucas nods and the couple turn around and begin to walk away. Seconds later however, the two hear the cocking of a pistol hammer behind them.
Man: Damn it buddy! I was really hoping that I wouldn’t have to resort to this… PLEASE Lucas, you have to help me!
The fact that this man used Lucas’s name without him actually giving it, catches his attention. Lucas turns around with fire in his eyes.
Man: You’re Lucas Thames right? You’ve had your dealings with a guy called Garrett recently right?!
The man continues to aim the gun at Lucas and Josie and he gets progressively more agitated as he speaks to them. Lucas instinctively stands in front of Josie, eyeing the man with purpose now.
Man: Look man, if you don’t come with me to this tournament, they said that they would kill me.
Lucas: What do you know about Garrett?!
Man: I know that he said if I don’t get you back to where the tournament is being held that I’m going to die! He expects you to meet him. If you don’t come with me I’m going to fucking DIE! Come on!
Lucas: No.
The man lets out a primal scream and is about to fire his gun when a shot rings out. Lucas shoves Josie to the floor and lies on top of her. Seconds later the man that was ready to kill Lucas Thames lies on the ground dead. When Lucas realises that he is OK, he checks on Josie. Thankfully Josie is fine except for being exceptionally shook up. Josie stands up with the help of Lucas and collapses into his arms. She can’t take much more of this…
Josie: For crying out loud Luke! What is going on lately?! All I wanted was a normal wedding! And I’m getting caught up in kidnappings and….and….and death!
Lucas stays silent but he holds her close. He then decides to take Josie back to Emilio’s house where she can be safe. The man who has been watching Lucas and Josie earlier on today smiles as he packs up his briefcase. He holds his finger to his ear.
?: Target clear. They are making their way home it seems. I’ll keep watch, but for now they appear to be safe.
The man pauses, listening in his earpiece.
?: Yes ma’am.
The man goes back to packing his briefcase as we go back to Lucas and Josie. They head back to Emilio’s house and fill Nigel in on all the recent events.
Lucas: What a day. Will this bullshit ever end? I can’t wait to have some normalcy in my match on Friday.
We fade out…
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Lucas: This isn’t a good time in the social life of Lucas Thames, but I’ve never been one to allow my personal life to interfere with my work life. Therefore that spells bad news for Wrath of the Storm. Thunder, Lightning… Life Before Death are debuting this week and we are going to make sure that we win on Friday Night. I will admit boys that you’re good kids and I’m trying to understand your trip to Vegas after watching the video but you see boys it will not be Wrath of the Storm’s night, as it will be Deja-vu for you two when I tap you out. Remember a year ago this month, Lightning when I tapped you out? Do you remember how it felt to be trapped in my Anaconda Vise? If not, I’m willing to give you a crash course in remembering.
Good luck boys because Life Before Death are here at last and that means that once again Wrath of the Storm are going to be on the mat, looking face up as we count 1,2,3….or I tap you out.
Mike Zybala, I look forward to Friday Night. Our match a few weeks ago with the Greek Gods was fun… but this is our moment. This is the moment of Life Before Death… And Pete Vaughn: I hope that you can join us again my friend. We couldn’t have done this without you man.
Thunder, Lightning… Give us your best. Because WE expect nothing less. Last year, I wanted a fight! Give me that fire and passion that you so clearly have!
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Lucas Thames is still admiring the marina where we left him last time, still unknowingly being watched from afar by an unknown assailant. We join our boy on the phone with Peter Vaughn.
Lucas: Peter, hello…
Vaughn: Hey, Lucas. Have you seen what’s on the card for this week?
Lucas: I’m afraid not, I haven’t been able to check yet. Care to divulge the info?
Vaughn: Life Before Death is making its debut!
Lucas smiles at this.
Lucas: Ah, there we go… you see? I knew it wouldn’t be too long before we were ready to go!
Vaughn: You and Mr. Zybala are set to face Thunder and Lightning – so at least it’s a forgone conclusion.
Lucas: Ah, not necessarily Peter. You know the nature of wrestling – anyone can win on any given night.
Vaughn: Yeah, I know but still…
Lucas chuckles a little.
Lucas: Hey Pete… thanks for the heads up. I’ll see you Friday Night.
Vaughn: See you, Lucas. Look after yourself man.
Lucas hangs up his call and checks the time. It’s 9:30pm, so he decides to head back to Emilio’s house and check on Josie and Nigel.
Meanwhile
The mystery man who has been watching Lucas pulls out his own phone as we cut away.
=----=----=----=
The next morning and Lucas and Josie are taking a tour of Key West at the behest of Nigel. He assures them both that they should enjoy their time in Florida whilst they can. Lucas takes Josie down to the marina spot where he spent some time the previous night. Josie is sat on a bench eating an ice cream and Lucas is sat next to her doing the same. The mystery man is back yet again watching the happy couple, out of sight. Josie is trying to enjoy her day out with Lucas but her father is still at the back of her mind. But he’s safe at Emilio’s house – right? ‘What’s the worst that can happen?’ she thinks to herself, trying to put her own mind at rest. To help her further with this, she decides to ask Lucas about his match this week.
Josie: Baby… Are you on GCWA’s card this week?
Lucas: I am indeed honey. Friday Night is the official debut of Mike Zybala and myself as an official team, against Thunder and Lightning.
Josie: They sound dangerous.
Josie then thinks back to December of last year when Lucas Thames made his debut for the GCWA.
Josie: Wait… wasn’t one of them your opponent for your debut last year?
Lucas: Yes babe, that’s true… Heh maybe I should rename one of my moves to ‘Debut December’, huh?
Josie: ….Why?
Lucas exasperates.
Lucas: Because of…
Lucas shakes his head and kisses Josie on the forehead.
Lucas: You know what? Never mind.
=----=----=-----=
Meanwhile
The man who has been watching Lucas and Josie finally walks away with the happy couple none the wiser to his presence. Who is this man? Hopefully we’ll find out in due time. Lucas and Josie hear a commotion from nearby and decide to check it out. Nearby there is a man on a boat trying to get the attention of people.
Man: Roll up, roll up! Come and have a look around my maritime museum! That also takes you for trips around the harbour! $10, entry fee!
Lucas and Josie both look aghast!
Josie: $10 a pop?!
Man: Yeah… that’s right young lady!
Josie: That’s extortion!
Man: No it isn’t! I think it’s very fair. You get to look around the museum on board all while I also take you for a trip round the harbour?
Lucas: How long does the trip last?
Man: Five minutes.
Josie: Five minutes for a $10 trip?! You’re insane man!
The man seeing that he is losing custom relents and beckons the couple over. He lowers his voice so that other people around them can’t hear.
Man: OK! Alright, look… stop driving away my customers alright? I’ll make you a deal.
The man looks Lucas up and down and nods slowly.
Man: Yeah. Yeah, you’ll do. I think we can make it work.
Lucas: Excuse me?
Man: Look. I’m in a lot of trouble, OK? This guy runs a fighting tournament here in Florida. I’ve been tasked with bringing people back for the tournament so that I can earn my freedom – I’m kidnapped.
Josie: Luke… let’s get out of here.
Lucas nods and the couple turn around and begin to walk away. Seconds later however, the two hear the cocking of a pistol hammer behind them.
Man: Damn it buddy! I was really hoping that I wouldn’t have to resort to this… PLEASE Lucas, you have to help me!
The fact that this man used Lucas’s name without him actually giving it, catches his attention. Lucas turns around with fire in his eyes.
Man: You’re Lucas Thames right? You’ve had your dealings with a guy called Garrett recently right?!
The man continues to aim the gun at Lucas and Josie and he gets progressively more agitated as he speaks to them. Lucas instinctively stands in front of Josie, eyeing the man with purpose now.
Man: Look man, if you don’t come with me to this tournament, they said that they would kill me.
Lucas: What do you know about Garrett?!
Man: I know that he said if I don’t get you back to where the tournament is being held that I’m going to die! He expects you to meet him. If you don’t come with me I’m going to fucking DIE! Come on!
Lucas: No.
The man lets out a primal scream and is about to fire his gun when a shot rings out. Lucas shoves Josie to the floor and lies on top of her. Seconds later the man that was ready to kill Lucas Thames lies on the ground dead. When Lucas realises that he is OK, he checks on Josie. Thankfully Josie is fine except for being exceptionally shook up. Josie stands up with the help of Lucas and collapses into his arms. She can’t take much more of this…
Josie: For crying out loud Luke! What is going on lately?! All I wanted was a normal wedding! And I’m getting caught up in kidnappings and….and….and death!
Lucas stays silent but he holds her close. He then decides to take Josie back to Emilio’s house where she can be safe. The man who has been watching Lucas and Josie earlier on today smiles as he packs up his briefcase. He holds his finger to his ear.
?: Target clear. They are making their way home it seems. I’ll keep watch, but for now they appear to be safe.The man pauses, listening in his earpiece.
?: Yes ma’am. The man goes back to packing his briefcase as we go back to Lucas and Josie. They head back to Emilio’s house and fill Nigel in on all the recent events.
Lucas: What a day. Will this bullshit ever end? I can’t wait to have some normalcy in my match on Friday.
We fade out…
=-----=-----=
Lucas: This isn’t a good time in the social life of Lucas Thames, but I’ve never been one to allow my personal life to interfere with my work life. Therefore that spells bad news for Wrath of the Storm. Thunder, Lightning… Life Before Death are debuting this week and we are going to make sure that we win on Friday Night. I will admit boys that you’re good kids and I’m trying to understand your trip to Vegas after watching the video but you see boys it will not be Wrath of the Storm’s night, as it will be Deja-vu for you two when I tap you out. Remember a year ago this month, Lightning when I tapped you out? Do you remember how it felt to be trapped in my Anaconda Vise? If not, I’m willing to give you a crash course in remembering.
Good luck boys because Life Before Death are here at last and that means that once again Wrath of the Storm are going to be on the mat, looking face up as we count 1,2,3….or I tap you out.
Mike Zybala, I look forward to Friday Night. Our match a few weeks ago with the Greek Gods was fun… but this is our moment. This is the moment of Life Before Death… And Pete Vaughn: I hope that you can join us again my friend. We couldn’t have done this without you man.
Thunder, Lightning… Give us your best. Because WE expect nothing less. Last year, I wanted a fight! Give me that fire and passion that you so clearly have!
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Word Count: 1,530