[Scene: We find the same old, same old scene in the backstage area as LSW Employees and wrestlers alike shuffle around in a hurry during a house show. Among them is Syd who runs around in a hurry like the white rabbit in Alice in wonderland. He's not late though, he's just looking for someone as he checks in all the locker rooms and such. He bumps into an LSW Employee as he stops him from walking any further]

LSW Employee: Hey! I said I was sorry!

Syd: I know, I know. Im just wondering, do you know where Chris Cortez is?

LSW Employee: Ah, yeah, I saw him about oh, 30 minutes or so ago go into the video room down the hall.

[Syd follows the pointing finger of the LSW Employee as he looks down the hall and nods]

Syd: Thanks.

[Syd hurries down the hall but puts on the breaks before he smashes into the door to the video room. He sighs as he looks at the door for a moment, and then quietly knocks on the door. No response. He knocks again. Nothing. He shrugs as he opens the door and steps inside. Inside he finds Chris Cortez sitting down in a couch, watching what appears to be an old tape from some other federation]

Syd: Ah, Chris, you ok and all? I mean-

Chris Cortez: Shhhhh!

[Syd looks at Chris for a second and then looks at the TV as he sits down on the couch. From the looks of the match going on and the atmosphere, Syd can defiantly tell this is from another federation. On closer inspection he can tell that it is 30 Minute Countdown. The match is Pretty in Pink members Billy Blaze and Shorti vs. Chris Cortez and Angel. The two watch the ending moments of the match]

Howard Butz: Cortez chasing Raoul.

Dillon Diamond: OH NO! HE'S GOT CUPID!

Howard Butz: Stop that.

WIth an evil grin on his face and a raised fist, Cortez threatens a pleading Raoul before taking a double axe handle to the back from Billy. As Raoul scurries away, Billy pulls Cortez to his feet and plants him with an inverted DDT on the floor. Proud of his work, a blur catches his eye. Looking up just in time, he gets wrapped up by Angel as she lands on his shoulders. Twisting her body, she throws him over with a hurricanrana.

Howard Butz: WOW!

Dillon Diamond: You can say that again. High risk move comes up big as Angel saves Chris Cortez.

With Billy down, Cortez comes back for a little payback with a boot stomping, only to be stopped by Angel.

Howard Butz: Looks like she wants this one to end inside the ring.

Making a tag, Cortez comes in as the legal man against Shorti. Taking her down with a double leg, he rolls her to her stomach, locking on a Boston crab.

Howard Butz: This doesn't look good for Shorti or her brother.

Dillon Diamond: I don't know about Billy but I sure wouldn't want to be Shorti right now.

Howard Butz: Robin watching for a submission.

Dillon Diamond: She's going to tap.

Her salvation comes in the form of a foam rubber arrow as Raoul lets one fly from the ring apron. Dropping Shorti, an angry Cortez grabs Raoul by the hair and brings him into the ring. Pleading for his life, Cupid is saved as Billy hammers Cortez from behind.

Howard Butz: Shorti trying to get back to her feet ...

Dillon Diamond: And Robin trying to break the boys up.

Ducking a Blaze clothesline, Cortez comes up with a kick. Missing a ducking Billy, his superkick lands squarely, catching Shorti on the button. Turning off the ropes, Billy sees Shorti fall like a ton of bricks before being tapped on the shoulder. Turning, he is grabbed by a leaping Angel from the ropes who spins into a tornado DDT.

Howard Butz: MIC CHECK! CORTEZ WITH THE MIC CHECK!

With Billy planted into the canvas, Raoul hides his eyes, unable to watch. Pulling Shorti to her feet, Cortez yanks her into a standing head scissors when Angel enters the ring and makes him stop his set up for his finisher. Nodding his head, he lets her fall to the mat as Angel crosses herself before heading back to the corner.

Dillon Diamond: See, I told you he was whipped.

Howard Butz: Don't you think his finisher would have been just a little excessive.

Dillon Diamond: Well ... maybe.

Dropping down, Cortez rolls her up for the pin as Robin counts Shorti out.

*** Ding *** Ding ***

[Chris Cortez smiles as the tape ends and he just sits there for a few minutes, seemingly collecting his thoughts]

Chris Cortez: Did you see Killjoy's Promo?

Syd: Ah, yes. I was going to ask you the same thing, cuz-

Chris Cortez: You know, I miss the old days. Back when me and Angel we're a team, a real team. Not just inside the ring, but outside the ring. Those we're the days...those we're the days...

[Chris Cortez sighs as he rests his head back and looks up at the cieling]

Chris Cortez: ...Back when I was helping her in her quest for the lord. Back in the day, when things seemed so perfect, I never wanted them to end. However, like all good things, it did. It was hard to go our separate ways. Her to wherever she went and me looking for another job in @FW. As I look back on those last days, I now notice that I shouldn't have token the road less traveled in that yellow wood...

Syd: Huh?

Chris Cortez: ...I should have followed Angel, I should have continued to help her in her quest for the lord, like I did in 30MC. I never should have left her side. I mean, look who has replaced me! Killjoy! Kill F'N Joy of all people! I know she is "helping him" and "guiding him" but recently they have just been getting WAY too close for comfort. Well, I think its time we settle this once and for all! Its time I make up for my mistakes in life and set things straight back to how things once we're!

Syd: Now, wait now, your not going to-

Chris Cortez: Yes. I am taking Killjoy up on his match.

Syd: What?! ARE YOU INSANE?! HE WILL KILL YOU! HE WILL DESTROY YOU! HE WILL, HE WILL, HE-YOU CANT GO RUINING YOUR CAREER AND LIFE OVER SOME GIRL!

[Chris Cortez is in shock over this as his voice goes from normal to be a bit mad and irratated]

Chris Cortez: Just over some girl? JUST OVER SOME GIRL?! Let me ask you something Syd, have you ever been in love? I mean, really, really, IN LOVE?

[Syd looks at Chris for a minute as he looks like he's thinking]

Syd: No. I cant say I have.

Chris Cortez: Than don't judge me. You know, they say love does weird things to you. It can make you a bit insane. Make you do weird things, say weird things and do anything for that one special person you love. Well, Angel is that special person. She is someone that I would do anything for, say weird things about and do weird things for. I have met and had plenty of women in my time, but Angel is the only one of the bunch Ive ever truly actually, loved

[Syd just sighs as he looks away from Chris]

Syd: So, your willing to risk your life for her?

Chris Cortez: She is a very special women. Sometimes I wonder if she really was sent from heaven. She has that effect on me. I know there is something about her, something that attracts me, something that I just cant live without

Syd: So, you really are going to go through with this?

Chris Cortez: Look, first of all, doesn't Killjoy already have a match at Devil's Night 2?

Syd: Ah, I think so. Ill have to double check on that.

Chris Cortez: See that you do. Now second, if this match does occur on Devil's Night 2, or whenever in fact, I think we need to get the priorities straight. Things are just a little too gimmicky for me. Now, I have no problem with the no DQ and no interference. I got no problem with my future with Angel and Killjoy's Mixed Tag Title on the line. What I do have a problem with is the "raining thumbtacks" and "bobbing for glass shreds". I mean, really, stopping in the middle of a match to tie our hands together and dump them into a bucket of shreds of glass? Yeah, Ok, whatever.

[Chris Cortez gets up and pours himself a drink]

Chris Cortez: I mean, my fans, and especially Angel don't want to see me turning into the human pin cushion and such. You know what I mean?

[Chris Cortez takes a sip of his poured glass of water]

Syd: Ah, yeah, I suppose

Chris Cortez: So, I say, NO DQ/NO Interference, Winner Gets Angel's Manager Service and LSW Mixed Tag Team Title. Killjoy is welcome to bring all the toys he wants, but none of this gimmicky weapon crap.

[Chris Cortez finishes the glass of water]

Chris Cortez: Now, what was it you rushed in here to tell me about in the first place?

Syd: Ah, oh right! Well, you see, the LSW Office are putting some pressure on both me and you. It seems like if you want your match with Killjoy and such, you have to go through with the tag team match against Blood Omen with El Diablo come TRTN

[Chris Cortez looks a bit pissed off at the sound of this]

Chris Cortez: Fine. I'll fight in the match. Whatever it takes to get my match with Killjoy. I'll do anything to get MY Angel back...anything...

[Chris Cortez smiles a weird evilly smile as the camera shuts off and the scene fades to black]