The scene comes into focus as the camera finds Talon in the Ice Box once again. His training session with Eddie, the first in a very long time, has come to an end, and Eddie has already left to meet someone at his bar...
Talon is sitting in the corner of the training ring, reflecting about all that has transpired. He slowly pulls himself back to his feet and rolls out of the ring. As he walks toward the showers in his facility, he is greeted by a new young student who has recently enrolled in the Ice Box training course.
Talon looks over at the young student, writing him off immediately as not being “HWA” material. The kid has a bit of arrogance in his swagger, and appears to be very confident in his abilities. He extends a hand to Talon, introducing himself.
Student, “Mr. Wilkinson, My name is Kaleb Cross, I’m your next future star…”
Talon smirks, lightly amused by the cockiness…
Talon, “You remind me of someone kid…”
Kaleb Cross, (smiling cockily) “No, no I don’t. I’m a unique specimen Sir. You’ll soon see that, I’ve made it my soul purpose to show you what you have here in your Ice Box... I’m big league ready, but I understand I need to pay my dues in a top of the line training facility… and I’m going to do that.”
Talon’s smirk continues to remain on his face as he listens to this over confident rookie.
Cross, “I would like to make a request…”
Talon, (laughing) “I’m all ears kid.”
Cross, “I want to become you’re apprentice… not like a shadow or a groupie, but I want to watch you in action, how you interact with the media, the fans, the other wrestlers… I want to learn from the best, on the job… I will do whatever you ask, no questions. I can be ruthless… or I can watch your back… just say the word and I’m there.”
Kaleb see’s the motors turning as Talon is mulling over this proposition…
He looks on intently, hoping to hear the answer he has craved since his admission to the Ice Box.
Talon looks over at him and sees the fire in his eyes…
Talon, “Mr. Cross, I think you would benefit greatly from my tutelage… ”
Kaleb smiles as he has gotten his way as he has so many times in his life to this point…
Talon, “but that being said, I have a lot on my plate right now and I really don’t have the time to give you any special training outside of what you will receive here at the Ice Box… ”
Kaleb’s smile becomes an nearly enraged snarl.
Cross, “You’re making a mistake… you NEED me. I can help you back to the top. Talon, I am the key to your success… I diamond in the rough, much like you were once perceived too be. I could be your secret weapon… I could…”
Talon cuts him off with a sudden interjection as he walks past the fiery youngster, as he walks by, he gives him a stern shoulder bump causing Cross to stagger.
Talon, “I said no… now if you want to remain here, you better train hard, we don’t admit slackers to stay around… so prove your worthy of being here, and maybe then we can talk.”
Talon exits the shot as Kaleb remains alone in the empty training area…
Creed, “Oh I’ll prove my worth… Mark my words…”
The camera catches up with Talon as he gets into his private office… he has forgone the shower due to the time taken up talking to Kaleb… he grabs his bags and heads out of the facility, while walking he grabs his cell phone and dials a number.
Talon, “Ronnie… it’s Talon, have you thought about what I said?... Still thinking? Ok, no rush man… Whenever you’re ready, just let me know as soon as you decide… I think it would be pretty damned fun. You know what I mean? Ok good, well call Bobby and ask give him the details as well because I think it’s a really feasible way to do this… Ok, I’m meeting Ed, Ant and Dave later for dinner, we’ve got a lot to talk about, so when you’re up for it, give me a call, or just fly up here to the city… I know you’ve got Auburn/Bama this weekend, so if all else fails I could come meet you down there… ok man, have a good Thanksgiving, and tell the Mrs. I said hello… ok man, you too… take care.”
As he walks through the parking area, he dials his sister Ally…
Talon, “…hey sis, nope, just leaving the Box. Meet me at the bar? Got a few things to run by you… Yeah I’m fine… just met a new kid that… well frankly, he reminds me of…. Me… ok, I’ll see you in a few minutes… Love you too… bye.”
Talon continues to his car, a Black Maserati Quattroporte…
Talon gets into his Quattroporte and drives off as the scene fades…
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