death in the family

[Vlad]

the scene opens with Vlad rolling into the arena on riders motorcycle, with one difference, the letter R.I.P painted on the side of the gas tank...Vlad slowly dismounts the motorcycle, taking a deep breath he takes the keys out of the ignition, and walks through the double doors and into the arena, totally ignoring everyone he walks by on his way to the ring. when Vlad appears on the ramp riders music plays, and Vlad walks solemnly to the ring, stooping to acknowledge a "we want Rider" sign. Vlad slides into the ring, and requests a mic from ring side. Vlad slowly raises the mic to his lips.

ladies and gentlemen, i regret to inform you that my son rider, was involved in a crash over this past weekend, and unfortunately, my son lost his life as a result of his injuries

with these last words, Vlad begins to stutter, and tears appear from under his sunglasses

with that being said, when i came down here, your heard riders music for the final time. that chopper i rode in on, that will be the last time you see that bike... so please, ladies and gentlemen, enjoy the show, and know that i am dedicating my performance at zero hour to the memory of my son...

Vlad puts down the mic, and slides out of the ring, stopping at the "we want rider" sign again, and finally continuing to the back.

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[blindman]

"Can you see the evil" Echos through the arena as the screen starts to fizz up. The image of Blindman standing next to Riders bike, as Pain sits on it, appears on screen.

Blindman: So how does it feel? Do you like it? Think of it as an early birthday present.

Pain: Its nice and all, but it's too... uncomfortable and the seat is all warm. That's gross! It's like someone was sitting here before!

Pain puts on a weird face and looks at the camera. Blindman smiles.

Blindman: Well how do you think it got here? It cant drive itself. Eh, let me guess, you don't like it?

Pain: Umm... I love it, but it's just not for me.

They both then look at the camera, knowing that Vlad is watching.

Blindman: Oh I'm sorry. We forgot you were there. I was just showing my brother his new bike, but he doesn't want it. So now we have to... recycle. Did you know that recycling is good for the environment?

At that moment, the crowd and Vlad can see Pain pouring a liquid on the bike and when as it empties, he throws the canister away.

Pain: Don't you just LOVE the smell of gasoline in the evening?

The crowd gasp and cheer at the same time as a match is lit by Pain.

Blindman: WAIT! Wont you just give the bike a chance?

Pain gives his brother a long stare.

Pain: I guess... I do like it's colors. But it's this CRAZY arthritis in my hand. I don't know where it came from! OH NO!

Pain drops the match with a smile under the mask and the bike goes up in flames. The paint melting off and the metal starts to melt, the brothers do nothing but put on a fake frown.

Pain: I was starting to like that bike... damn arthritis! Why does it pick NOW to come out of no where? Oh Well.

Blindman: Oh Vlad I almost forgot about you again. Listen, thanks for letting my brother have that bike. If you didn't leave it there in the open, I would have took months to find him a gift. Well I have to go deal with getting ready for our match. See you in the near future!

The screen fades out and the crowd is cheering and booing at the same time as Vlad is left with the distinct memory of his sons bike burning to the ground.

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[Vlad]

Vlad stands on the ramp, having just witnessed the burning of his only son's most prized possession, the camera man circles around, and focuses on Vlad, Vlad shouts at the screen.

you will pay, both of you!!

Vlad breaks into a run, sprinting to the back, trying to catch blindman and pain, walking through the hall ways

show yourselves, both of you, you will pay for what you did. get out here, your so tough when your behind a camera, what do you do when your face to face!!!
Vlad continues prowling through the halls

[blindman]

Blindman: I was wondering when you would show up.

The two giants stand before Vlad. Looking into his eyes, the show no remorse.

Pain: It was for the better.

Blindman: You should never hold the pain of your loss close to you. It will corrupt you and destroy your faith. Unfortunately, my brother and I were too late for ourselves.

Pain: You must see the pain! The pain can show you the way to where you must go. Holding on to your sons death is like holding on to the dog who tore your arm off... risky.

Blindman: We only took that connection away for you. Its your choice to move on or not... old man.

The two giants walk away and into their locker room. The lock is heard from the other side of the door.