Post by Black Lotus Ministry on Feb 3, 2016 3:57:03 GMT -5
Act I: Feeding an Army
Camera: Off
Retired wrestler, Kurrupt, also known as L’Shaun Weathers is standing in the kitchen enjoying the savory scents coming from the meal he is preparing on the stove. He smiles lightly as he throws a few odds and ends into the pot and lets the smell linger in his nostrils.
L’Shaun Weathers: No one is allergic to anything in this kitchen are they?
Sienna and Talya Leone are sitting opposite of him watching the meal preparations with smiles on their faces.
Sienna Leone: No Dad. That smells good!
Talya Leone: I'm hungry already. What is that?
L’Shaun looks over his shoulder.
L’Shaun Weathers: New Orleans Special. If ya can guess what that is.
Both: GUMBO!!
He laughs and winks as he takes a few secret ingredients and adds them in.
L’Shaun Weathers: Exactly.. Where is everyone else at?
Talya Leone: Rena volunteered at the Center. Mally hasn't been seen or heard from since Milani was snatched. Josiah moved to Australia with Ryan. I think Jacob is on his way with the younger kids. We all know where Mamí is…
He raises an eyebrow.
L’Shaun Weathers: What that suppose to mean Tayla?
Talya Leone: One of two places: Auntie’s grave or the gym.
He nods slowly before sending a text to Serai.
“Hey Foxxy where ya at?”
While he awaits an answer he looks over while adding some onions to the mix. He steps away from the food and runs his fingers through his hair as a thought enters his mind.
L’Shaun Weathers: I do have some good news fo’ ya two. Ready to hear it?
The eldest of the living members of the Weathers clan leans against the sink as he looks at the twenty-somethings with a raised eyebrow. The sound of the door opening and closing breaks his focus as his youngest son walks in with his youngest siblings. Ronny Jr, Serenity, Elyse, and Bianca.
Jacob Leone: Hola everyone!
Bianca Leone: Me gots pink iPhone! Me gots pink iPhone!!!
Shaun laughs and walks over to Bianca. The thought in his mind is how cute the four year old is.
L’Shaun Weathers: Hey Baby girl. Can I see that?
He playfully tries to snatch the phone. Bianca pulls away, securing her phone with a smile.
Bianca Leone: Nopes mine! Tell Mom gets you one.
He continues to playfully grab for the phone.
L’Shaun Weathers: Por favor? Just fo’ a moment.
A soft chuckle escapes his lips.
Jacob Leone: Dad give it up. She’s been attached to that thing since the moment she got it.
Bianca clutches the pink phone as if it's a security blanket closely to her chest.
Bianca Leone: Me loves me phone very much.
Soon L’Shaun receives a text reply from Serai.
“At the cemetery. Will be home soon. Love you Scrap.”
He hears the alert, picks up his phone, and replies.
“Be careful. Love you too Foxxy.”
He turns towards the kids with a smile.
L’Shaun Weathers: She’ll be here shortly. She’s at the cemetery right now.
Talya smirks. Sienna looks at her twin shaking her head.
Talya Leone: What? I was right though.
Sienna Leone: You suck.
Bianca Leone: What a cemeteries?
Sienna Leone: Not touching that one….
Shaun looks over at the three.
L’Shaun Weathers: A cemetery is where those who are sleeping forever lay their heads.
Jacob looks over at his father.
Jacob Leone: My father the poet…
Jacob shakes his head. Sienna laughs.
Jacob Leone: So what was the BIG news you had to tell Sienna and Talya that no one else got told?
Soon the door opens again and an exhausted Serena walks in slowly before flopping into the nearest sofa.
Serena Leone: Remind me to crucify whoever booked that party.
L’Shaun looks over.
L’Shaun Weathers: That was Antoni.. He volunteered on the phone that day. And the good news is this.
He pulls an envelope out from the cabinet.
L’Shaun Weathers: I wanted to wait ‘til ya mother got back, but..
He slides the envelope towards Sienna and Talya.
Serena Leone: He booked the rainbow triplet party??!!
He turns to Serena.
L’Shaun Weathers: OH! That one? I have no idea who booked it.
Serena Leone: They had me running all over town!!! ‘We only eat this.’ ‘This isn't the right cake.’ ‘Can we change the music?’ ‘I want flavored mineral water.’ ‘The balloons are the wrong color.’ UGH!!
L’Shaun walks over and gives Serena a hug.
L’Shaun Weathers: Sienna you want to open that envelope? Since your brother is being so impatient.
Sienna takes the envelope just as Serai walks inside carrying bags in both arms.
Jacob Leone: Need a hand Mom?
Serai Leone: Por favor?
Jacob darts over and starts grabbing bags.
Jacob Leone: Where do you want th-
Jacobs inquiry is halted as six more faces walk through the door. Rashad carrying two kids, Sierra, Treyvian, and Korina each with a bag.
Rashad Weathers: Shit Ma.. Did ya buy out the sto’?
Serai shoots a menacing look at her middle son.
Serai Leone: Treyvian Josiah Weathers, if you wish to live to witness the births of your quads I suggest you paraphrase your statement.
Treyvian holds up a finger.
Treyvian Weathers: Ma, THAT was Rashad not me. AND Rashad’s having quads not me. That I know of I’m not havin’ kids any time soon.
Treyvian chuckles. Serai looks at Korina then back at Trey.
Serai Leone: Are you really sure about that? She's looking a bit thicker than usual. And she's glowing too.
He looks at Korina.
Treyvian Weathers: Kori? But yes I am sho Rashad said it not me.
Korina looks down at the floor. Treyvian lightly places his hand under her chin.
Treyvian Weathers: Kori? Talk to me.
Korina nods. Sierra just looks at Rashad with a knowing smile while Sienna hands Talya five-hundred dollars.
Treyvian Weathers: Really?! Really?!
There is an excitement in Trey’s voice.
Korina DuBois: Oui..
Rashad wraps an arm around Sierra’s waist and looks over at Korina and his twin with a smirk.
Rashad Weathers: Well don’t that just beat all. Every precaution imaginable and he still hits the mark.
Rashad laughs. L’Shaun nudges Rashad and walks over to Korina and Treyvian, hugging both. Talya starts counting her newly won money.
Sienna Leone: Really, gemela?
Talya Leone: You grew up in the same house I did. What was Dad's number one rule? Double check everything.
L’Shaun Weathers: Speakin’ of parentin’...
L’Shaun takes the envelope from Sienna.
L’Shaun Weathers: Foxxy ya wanna do the honors or should I?
Serai looks at him lovingly.
Serai Leone: Go ahead Scrap.
Shaun opens it carefully and pulls out the parchment inside. Looking at Sienna and Talya.
L’Shaun Weathers: How would you two feel about a name change?
Both girls look at him with shocked expressions.
Sienna Leone: Are you saying..
Talya Leone: ...that you adopted us?
Shaun slides the paper across the table to them.
L’Shaun Weathers: Read it… ‘n’ is ev’ryone here who will be? Got another bit of good news too.
Everyone nods. Shaun looks at Serai in the same way she has been looking at him.
L’Shaun Weathers: Ya turn.
Serai looks around the room at everyone and smiles widely showing her ring.
Serai Leone: We're getting married!
L’Shaun awaits the reaction. Serena grins happily from ear to ear. Bianca begins jumping up and down. Sienna and Talya tackle Shaun giggling. Korina smiles holding Trey's hand as Sierra does the same with Rashad. Rashad and Trey about break down. Jacob stares wide-eyed. Trey leans into Korina’s ear.
Treyvian Weathers: Te amo.
Korina DuBois: Te amo.
Rashad slowly leads Sierra towards his mother and father.
Rashad Weathers: Ya two serious?
Serai nods smiling joyously.
Rashad Weathers: TOOK YA LONG NUFF!
Serai hugs her son and daughter-in-law. Shaun kisses the top of Serai’s head and then turns back to the stove.
L’Shaun Weathers: Get those bags where they need to go ‘n’ then sit down. Food’s ready.
Serai starts putting up the food and supplies.
Serai Leone: Picked up everything for the Super Bowl party.
Rashad nods and looks at his phone.
Rashad Weathers: Wow… Dom’s back in the U. S of A. ‘n’ dayum nigga cut as fuck.
Serena perks up at the mention of Dom. Rashad tosses her his phone.
Rashad Weathers: Check this out. He just posted it.
Serena Leone: Aye papi!! Dios mio…
Jacob looks at his twin.
Jacob Leone: Um.. Gemela.. You know you said that outloud right?
Serena blushes. L’Shaun looks at Serai.
L’Shaun Weathers: That’s ALL you. Heh heh. But on a serious note who’s starting grace tonight?
Jacob raises hand.
Jacob Leone: I will…
Everyone fixes their plates before taking their seats and bows their heads.
Jacob Leone: Lord, we want to thank at this time for allowing us to have this opportunity to enjoy the bounty you have provided to us as a family. Thank you Lord for giving us all a chance to live through another day. And we ask that you continue to guide us lord. With your peace and generosity being our light. Amen.
Act II: Something Wicked This Way Comes (Time to Pay Up)
Camera: On
The feed cuts backstage as the lights begin to flicker as if all burning out at the same time. In a bright, blinding flash the arena’s back halls are replaced by the visual stimulation of a Halloween-esque haunted house. The camera weaves slowly through the maze of closed doors. The glass windows are cracking and old bloodstains are smeared across them as if a massacre has happened. The sound of rain and thunder comes from above as the camera continues to work its way towards the faint sound of singing. The enchanting yet haunting tone continues to lead the camera forward.
Female voice: Keep your lamps trimmed and burning...keep your lamps trimmed and burning..
The camera stops in front of a door without a handle, the glass has been completely broken and some shards lay upon the ground in front of it. The voice seems to come from inside the room beyond, but there is no way to break the darkness to see the source. A flame flickers on a desk inside the room, the only source of light around. The camera moves closer to the flickering pyre and inside a face slowly forms. The face of La Diabla herself dances inside the flame.
La Diabla: Come, come. No need to fear. At least not at this very moment anyway. You are safe for the time being. You have arrived just in time for storytime.
That trademark devilish smirk of the woman once called Dark Seduction slowly curls her lips and even in this form shows through like a viper’s fangs. Serai gives the camera a wink and clears her throat.
La Diabla: Did you think that just because I passed on my Dark Seduction legacy to a new form, that it meant I gave all my tricks away? No no, little ones. Some things can't be given away. Those she will develop in time on her own just as I did.
Each word comes out in an eerie yet almost arousing breath. The woman who has seen more violence and depravity than most that are currently in the industry speaks with a clear and direct message.
La Diabla: Now where was I? Oh yes, storytime. Gather around, children. I have quite a tale for you tonight. Now where did I place my book? Ah there it is. This tale is very different from others because the ending has yet to be written. It is being written as we speak.
Serai’s angelically chilling voice echoes throughout the empty halls. Even in flames those emerald gems of hers shine brightly. She runs her fingers over the spine of the book before opening it.
La Diabla: This tale is called The End Of The Goddess.
Serai giggles venomously as the last work leaves her lips. The thoughts in her mind obvious. She will not rest until she has completely and utterly destroyed and humiliated Amanda Cortez.
La Diabla: ‘Once upon a time, there lived a Raven and a Goddess. Both majestic in their own special ways. Also both cursed. The Raven cursed with the tragic misfortune of being born on a stormy night under the Wendigo moon dooming him to a terrible fate until he found true love. The Goddess cursed with not ever really knowing what or who she wanted. One day the Raven and the Goddess met. Soon thereafter they fell in love and wed.’
The story is told as if the green eyed she-devil has lived it herself. The way each word leaves her lips is as if she had been The Raven.
La Diabla: ‘All seemed to be going well for the Raven and the Goddess. It looked as if the Raven's curse was finally broken and he had found happiness with the Goddess. Their wedded bliss was even blessed with a beautiful baby boy. But alas everything is not as it appears for the Goddess was growing weary of married life and motherhood. She wanted to be free and her fickle heart soon belonged to another. A woman. The Goddess left the Raven taking their son with her, leaving him brokenhearted.’
As the story goes on Serai’s words seem to be growing more and more bitter as if they were going sour on her tongue. Every syllable coming out like a knife directly aimed for her target.
La Diabla: ‘Her destruction was not yet completed for she soon abandoned her precious son in the care of the authorities who diligently searched for either parent. For years the Goddess lived in happiness with her lover as the Raven lived in misery. Then one day the Raven met a beautiful socialite who saw past his social status and brokenness. They eventually fell deeply in love. Soon the authorities found the Raven and reunited him with his lost son. The socialite immediately bonded with the young raven and claimed him as her own. The trio lived as a happy family. The Raven and the socialite wed and were blessed with twins, a girl and a boy.’
Serai’s nostrils flare slightly as she seems to feel this story more and more as it goes on. Each word seems to be reopening an old wound on the battle harden female grappler. She closes the book as if not needing it to tell the rest of the story. The flame sputters for a moment as it intensifies.
La Diabla: ‘But even that was not to fix the broken Raven. He was unfaithful to his socialite bride and their children. He deserted all four much like his one time Goddess abandoned him. The children grew not seeing much or anything of Raven. They grew to despise their father and each vowed to not be like him. Raven’s eldest however grew to be his exact likeness. He also abandoned the woman who raised her as his own for the Goddess he never knew. The daughter was ripped away from the family. And the socialite was then left with only one child remaining. She grew depressed and isolated.’
The flame grows from a dancing flicker to where it nearly engulfs the entirety of the desk.
La Diabla: ‘She grew further and further from those who she was once close as they tried to help her.’
The flame continues to grow spreading now to the floor.
La Diabla: And so on the story goes. And I have taken it upon myself to deliver a Goddess to the depths of Hell. Amanda… I made you suffer in our last encounter.. I made you bleed.. I made you scream.. I made you cry out in fear and anguish.. But this time… This time I will not stop until I have you down permanently. I will not stop until I have made you suffer every indignity.. Every ounce of pain that I can. You see Amanda… My dearest friend was the socialite in that story. You lead to more suffering than she could have ever received from wrestling itself. That is why I took your precious Little Feather from you. That is why I have made it my point to make your life a living Hell. Your selfishness lead to an innocent’s suffering. So your selfishness will be your undoing. Three Stages of Hell at Riot Control. Do you even know what true Hell is ‘Goddess’? Do you even know what it truly means to rot and fester? Do you know what it means to suffer?
The flame fueled apparition smirks.
La Diabla: You will soon.