A Proper Declaration of War

[Chris Pyro]

As fans await to see what happens next on WNG, a radio voice comes over the PA System calling for Project Rebirth, followed by "Special Op" by Adam Massacre. The fans give a mixed reaction, as they divide between the pro-Knights of the Squared Circle and pro-Project Rebirth camps. Through the fans the camera finally spots the leader of Project Rebirth, making his way through the mixed crowd. He reaches the guardrail and quickly jumps it, conspicuous by their absence is the other Project Rebirth members. Chris walks by the announce table, requesting a mic that Lizzie quickly obliges. Once with the mic in hand, he jumps onto the ring apron and into the ring quickly before glaring up the entrance ramp. He listens to the fans both boo and cheer him.

Pyro:
Word seems to travel fast around here. Clearly most of you don't think EVPW is worth taking seriously. We have nerds like TPK or Matt Acid who don't take this sport seriously. They're better suited for running around Pandora than Concord, and clearly some of you fans think this is amusing. Well, unfortunately for you, I have chosen to exterminate these so called Knights.

The anti-Project Rebirth fans boo this declaration, which Pyro ignores as he rubs his nose in frustration.

Pyro:
Just... Shut up. I'm out here for business. David Diamond, I believe we have some formal business to attend to. So I, as the commander of Project Rebirth, formally request your presence out here so we can make this more official.

The Militant Leader leans back into the turnbuckle as he awaits the answer to his request.

[TPK/Acid]

While Pyro leans casually against the ropes, the sound of trumpets can be heard playing. The fanfare prompts the fans to cheer slightly, as The Manager of The Knights of the Squared Circle cautiously makes his way down the ramp. The Dirty One slowly walks down the ramp, smoking one of his trademark cigars, a plume of smoke wafting overhead. Once at the bottom of the ramp, Diamond climbs up onto the ring apron, and then steps through the ropes and into the ring. Diamond signals for a mic, which ring announcer Lizzie Morna gladly hands him. Dave plays to the crowd a bit, before finally lifting the mic to his lips.

3D: Seriously Pyro? Out of everyone in our group...you want me out here? What, thought to yourself "Let's talk to the manager of the group?" No, I got it. You want me out here, because I think those guys are just as ridiculous as you do? Look man, you just gotta lighten up. So what, my clients like to have fun. Once that bell rings however, they get the job done.

The Butchertron lights up, showing what appears to be backstage. TPK, Acid, and Luna are seen huddling around a monitor. The trio cheer on their manager, nodding in agreement with what he's thus far said. Luna, standing between her two male counterparts, pats each man on the back simultaneously before announcing "Guys, promise me you wont let your guard down...I'm going to get some coffee." With this, Luna dissappears, leaving only TPK and Matt Acid to cheer on Diamond.

3D: Yeah, well. You got me out here Chris, so what exactly is this business you wanted to discuss with me?

David Diamond slowly lowers his mic, his eyes locking onto Pyro's. David holds firm, not wanting to let the fear coursing through his body betray him. Pyro pushes away from the ropes, and David takes the smallest of steps back, compensating to allow Pyro a wide berth.

TBC

[Chris Pyro]

Pyro watches the Dirty Man take a step back at his approach, smiling a little at the move. The Militant Leader raises the microphone, while adjusting Diamond's suit.

Pyro:
So tense, David. We both see those Knights as fools, clearly. The question is, if you see them as fools, why do you waste your time with them? That is what I am here for, to take them out. To get rid of these jokes, these insults not only to EVPW, but wrestling itself. It's good to have fun, but they don't know when to stop.

Pyro stops for a moment and looks up to the butchertron, seeing TPK and Acid cheering on their manager.

Pyro:
You see, unlike you, I won't accept these idiots as my co-workers. As stars of EVPW. So I will stamp them out with my army.

As if on cue, Captain Steve Rumlow and Agent Shadow appear and begin to attack TPK and Acid. Punches and kicks are thrown by both sides, but the sneak attack eventually gives Project Rebirth the advantage. Chloe appears behind the Summer Soldier and the Black Spider, looking for her target. Steve looks to her, realizing her dilemma.

Rumlow:
She got out just before we got here. Go find her.

Chloe quickly leaves the room to track down the last of the Knights.

Pyro:
You asked what my business was, getting you out here. It's simple. I needed you to realize the kind of situation you and your Knights have been found in. I'm sure you've heard of what I've been known to do. The way I've handled rivals in the past. While there won't be any loss of life, there certainly will be pain in your future. As you just saw, I can get you anywhere. I know I was the one who declared this war, but I thought you'd have been smarter and told your Knights to run when you heard I was coming.

Chris Pyro gestures to the ringside attendant, who brings him a leather binder. He opens it, and holds it to show Diamond what's inside.

Pyro:
You know what I want. I want you guys gone. There are two ways of doing this. You sign this paper, and leave EVPW peacefully, this being the only attack you guys suffer. Or this escalates and your Knights suffer humiliation. I'm OK with either option. You have until Chloe finds Luna, and beats her ass to answer. If you don't, you will not like the outcome.

[TPK/Acid]

The Dirty One fidgets nervously, as he can only watch helplessly while his friends catch a beating at the hands of Rumlow and Shadow. The only thing he can do is try to remain calm, and hope like hell Luna is able to avoid Chloe like the plague. The tron switches to live feed of the concession area, Luna is seen sipping from a white Styrofoam cup. She starts to take another sip, but her right eyebrow slowly rises as though something grabs her attention. The Oracle casually walks around a corner, and dissapears off camera. A few moments pass, and Chloe Reinhardt comes into view. Skie surveys the area, and is about to move on when something catches her eye, a small puddle of coffee stains the ground nearest the wall. Dave sees this, and his heart sinks. The Former CSIS further examines the ground, and notices a trail leading around the corner, the Metro Officer in her takes over, and she follows.


3D This is enough Pryo, call your people off. There is no reason we can't co-exist!

Pyro simply scoffs and pats the papers, that he now extends towards Diamond. David, defiant as ever, simply shakes his head no. Pyro smirks, and shrugs his shoulders before pulling the resignation papers back towards himself. Meanwhile back on the tron, Skie has reached the end of the coffee trail but there is no Luna. Skie checks her corners, but there is nothing, only an empty hallway as far as the eye can see.

Luna: Oops, spilled my coffee...how clumsy of me.

Skie turns, ready to spring into attack mode, but is quickly thwarted by Luna who tosses the remains of her cup into her face. The hot, black, bitter substances stings the flesh of Chloe Reinhardt, allowing Luna to easily grab hold of her, and fling her into the nearby wall. With Chloe down, for the time being, Luna doubles back towards her fellow Knights, hoping to find them in one piece. David Diamond, notices a distracted Chris Pyro, and decides to take advantage. David rears back, and is going in for the kill, when Pryo whips out a collapsible baton, and slams it into Diamond's lower jaw. Diamond falls like a ton of bricks, the hit not only being solid, but also unexpected make for a devastating combo. Pyro then tosses the papers onto the fallen Diamond and simply stands statue like for a few moments.

TBC?

[Chris Pyro]

As Pyro looks down on David, he grabs the microphone he dropped in the quick fray he was just in. He shakes his head, annoyed by what had just occured.

Pyro:
This could have ended peacefully. All you had to do was sign those papers, resign from EVPW. But you chose to fight a war you have no chance in winning. Your little D&D pals won't save you from my army.

As Pyro finishes, Rumlow and Shadow can be seen on the tron getting Chloe.

Pyro:
Let those papers be a reminder of what you could have done, what you failed to do. We are at war, and you will fall. EVPW Lives, and we will make sure that it lasts.

Chris climbs out of the ring and joins his Project Rebirth allies as they leave to the backstage area.

EOT