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Time Line - Thursday a few hours before the show

Location - XWF Backstage locker room

I looked down at the pill bottle in my hand. Even though it states to only take on every six hours, I really don't want to feel anything tonight. Blizzard and Nitro aren't going to take it easy one me, and in the shape I'm in, I don't think I can take a good beating tonight. I open the pill bottle, and dump out 3 pills into my other hand. I look at them for a second, before throwing them in my mouth. I grab a bottle of beer that's sitting on the table in front of me, and wash the pills down. Tonight, no matter what happens to me in the long run, I am walking out with the gold still around my waist. I know this sounds a little self destructive, and maybe even stupid. But the fact is, last week I suffered defeat for the first time since coming back to the XWF. It was the worst feeling in the world. Knowing full well that you could have won, knowing that you had the match in the bag, only to lose because your body failed you. Had Lee Stone not broken my ribs, I would have been able to react much quicker, and stop his pin attempt. I know I could have. Tonight, I refuse to allow my body to fail me. There's no telling what shape I will be in after this match, but one thing is for sure, I won't be feeling it for a while.

I stood up, and walked over to my locker. I had my gym bag sitting on the floor in front of it. I removed my shirt, and placed it in the locker. Inside of my bag, I had a few ace bandages. I pulled out the first one, and began wrapping it around my rib cage. As I was applying my bandages, Sean walked in. He dropped his bag beside of mine, and stood there staring down at me for a moment.

Sean Graves

Whoa bro, your not looking so hot.

Micheal Graves
I'm fine man, really.

Sean Graves

The shows not too far off now man, how much can I expect out of you tonight?

Micheal Graves
Your going to get everything I have man. I think I'll be running at around 80%.

Sean gave me a confused look before he questioned my answer.

Sean Graves

80%, how is that possible? Last time I spoke with you, you could barley walk.

Micheal Graves
I'm a quick healer.

Sean Graves

Right...

Micheal Graves
Ok, so I'm on painkillers, but the fact is, I'll be able to do more tonight than we first thought.

Sean Graves

I thought you didn't like taking pills ever since... Well you know.

Micheal Graves
I don't, but when weighing out the consequences of taking them compared to not taking them. I made up my mind to just take them.

Sean Graves

Your that bull headed that you will go against your beliefs just so you can play an important role in this match? What, do you not think I can take care of Blizzard and Nitro alone?

Micheal Graves
Nothing against you bro, but no, I don't.

Sean looked shocked at my answer. I think he figured I would tell him otherwise, try to stroke his ego, but that wasn't the case. I was just speaking the truth, and the truth was, I didn't feel he could handle two me alone.

Sean Graves

Wait a minute, as I recall, you were able to beat Kore and Gecko in a match during your first run in the XWF when your partner didn't show up, but you don't think I can beat Bliz and Nitro?

Micheal Graves
...

Sean Graves

So, basically your just trying to say your better then me. Like I can't handle the challenges you have, that's what this is all about isn't it?

Micheal Graves
No dude, I didn't say that, I just don't want to risk losing the titles.

Sean Graves

Yeah, and God forbid you don't play a big role in their defense. You know, you've been trying to carry me in all of our matches before this. You always try to be the leader. Why can't I lead the match this time? I'm in better health than you are, so it would only make since for me to run with this match.

Micheal Graves
You can start the match off man, just don't be afraid to tag me in if you need me, ok?


Sean Graves

Yeah, sure...


With that said, Sean turned and walking out of the locker room. I sat their thinking about what just happened. I know I pissed Sean off, but I really can't understand why. I mean, I'm just trying to be here to support him, to have his back. But he is taking it almost like an insult to him. Like I don't trust him with this title defense. He asked me, do I think he could beat Blizzard and Nitro alone. My reply was no, and that's because I don't think I could either. He fails to realize that when I beat Kore and Gecko by myself, it involved a little luck, allot of work, and the fact that Gecko wasn't in the greatest shape of his career didn't hurt either. Blizzard and Nitro are on top of their games, we both need to be their giving everything we can to stand a chance.

Fin