¤ Darkest days fall when life is just beginning to get sweet. Such is law. ¤
The Monster sits in front of the building, trying its best not to be conspicuous. As monster trucks go, they are not very good at hiding, and this one has been lucky not to get noticed.
Ichabod watched the building intently as he picked up his cell and dialed a number he never thought he'd be calling.
Is this Vex? Listen man, I think I found her. Inga. The vehicle that waiter was driving ended up here, and it never left. I been watching it all night, and the building, and there is a lot of activity around the rear. Listen, just watch the place in case they take her out of here. NO WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T TELL APOLLYON OR TI, they need to focus for their match tonight. As soon as mine is over, I will try and see if they and Master Yiao want to ride with me over here after my match. Don't go in Vex. Do not go in. Nobody knows what is in there, and you may need some support. DOn't call the police either. They'll just botch this up. Just keep an eye on things, and call me if anything happens. I'll be back after my match, with or without Ti and Apollyon. Whats that? No I think if she was wanted dead those guys that have been following her would have already killed her. Aight Vex. Peace man, God be with you.
Ichabod clicks end and dials another number.
Listen there is a change of plans, baby. Yeah keep going with what we planned, but it may happen sooner than we thought. Whoever has Inga may need a little of your expertise. Ok, bye.
THe night had been a rough one for Ichabod. The thoughts of poor Inga and his limited power to help. Thoughts of Vex, how he was punishing himself inside for this. He would have called Vex sooner, but he knew he needed sleep. Then the thoughts of Smokey's grandparents. How they had always welcomed him when he used to visit his cousin Thomas, better known as Bigg Wafer, in the summers. Ichabod looks up at the sky.
Nanners, pappa, this match is dedicated to you.
This match. Mastermind had been rather silent, only mentioning it in passing. Ichabod wondered with all the crap going on lately what it was that bothered him. He had hoped the man would be well focused for their match, as he knew Mastermind could give him a great fight if he wanted to. But everyone lately seemed to be distracted with something else.
Mastermind had said he didn't care for titles at this point. But Ichabod did. So tonight he knew he was going to have to give Mastermind what for and go that extra mile to beat him. Ichabod was going to retain his title at all costs, and that meant going in 110%. Good luck to Mastermind
