The Sickness is Rising
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Ichabod is pacing in his dorm room, looking at his World Title. He looks at all there is around him, all the posters, all the books, the rug, the floor, all the Clemson logos. He looks back at his title. He frowns. He takes a seat on his bed and crosses his arms. Ichabod takes a deep breath and looks down as he speaks.

Reverend. Something has come up recently. Something that i can not control, something that is stopping me and keeping me back from all that i want and love. It seems small, but it has affected my whole life. It affects my education, my career, my wrestling, my future. I can't tell you exactly what it is now, because i am not sure how it is going to come about. But there is one thing i can tell you.

Ichabod reaches for the title and places it on the bed beside him. He takes another deep breath..

I thought about what you said when you were eating nachos in Texas. You are right, it does seem that i am in this for the wrong reason. But, Brother, the money was just one reason. And it is more important than you think. You see, life is not going well for me outside this forum. The rDw is like my refuge from what is out there. Coming to the ring is like coming home from a war, and having the world title is like having a good homecooked meal waiting. The Revelation is full of people who feel the same way, Reverend, and that is why they are like my family in this house. You see, you think i have lost the spirit of this, and sold out. You are wrong. I almost did, but now that i have a reason to put my heart into it i am back in the spirit. Part of that reason is that the World Champion ship is all i got going for me. It belongs where it is now, in my possession, and nothing is going to change that. You see, this belt is my blood, and without it i have nothing.

He suddenly stands back up and walks to the window and looks out, resting an arm on the sill. As he stares out, he says quietly

That is why I won't let you take it from me. I am tired of having this one haven, i am tired of running back here to the rDw every day to get away from my life. But most of all

He turns and looks back at the camera.

I am tired of working my ass off to get somewhere only to have it taken away. Why have i turned on my own brother? I will tell you. My loss of this is just waiting. I drag my soul and i see it in you. What do you expect me to do, let you leave me behind? Don't you remember anything you did in IPWF, when you had all the world title shots? Now it's come to me, its in my hands, but you want it in your hands again. You are a potential danger to me and this livelihood. I've been holding out my best words for a true reason to have to lose this title. And the only person worthy is my own brother. You cry out that i lost the family respect, well this is all about family. I am putting forth my best effort to beat you, but if i fall at least it will be to an equal. I too train each and every day. Mentally AND physically. You don't know what i go through, and you never ever will. So tomorrow night, i put more than title on the line, i put life and love all on the table. You like cards? Well, i am playing my best ones now, laying them all out, because this is the most important match of my life. But, Brother, let me tell you.

He pauses, thinks about what he is going to say, and sits on the bed again.

My words are strong and cruel, i know, and when you come step inside my ring, all the years and fights we stood together will collapse under the weight of this match, and i will be alone and no Revelation will be with me, or they will be kicked out. In the ring, we're both at home, but soon one will be fallen. So go get your boots, go get your gear, and step up. I will fight you forever if necessary, because this title will not touch your hands. I will bring all my violence, it is vital to my survival. And you know what i mean. How would i continue if i limited myself, i would be like diffuse bomb. So i will release what i am feeling inside, this beast that has been inside me. Step up and try me on, brother, get your game face on, because it's time to play. No matter how you push and fight and rip at reality, i will destroy you. You will learn to live with the pain of my glory and sit on the side watching me. Come get a piece, and don't try to deny the better way of this world, with me running it. Soon, it will be time for our match, and i am going to rip you up. Or else what would i be? a fucking drone? i would be bleeding on the inside! So i am ready to play until you give it up or i die. Are you ready?

Ichabod


World Champion: Ichabod, now and forever.

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