*We open to Maniac sitting on the couch on his bus as the group makes their way to Columbia, South Carolina for the next Havoc. Though he's sitting on the couch Maniac isnt watching TV, he doesn't even have it on. He just sits there thinking about the conversation he had with that demon just the other day.*
*Two days ago...*
*We're back at Taco Bell and Maniac sits completely frozen in fear as Lunatic is asking him all kinds of questions, like everyone around them he is completely oblivious to the danger. After a few minutes of not responding Lunatic notices Maniac staring at something or someone behind him with a look of pure fear on his face.*
Lunatic: What's wrong buddy?
*Lunatic turns to look but Maniac stops him, reaching across the table and grabbing his shoulder.*
Maniac: Don't look and don't panic but that's Santino over there, well his body at least. He's possessed by DreamMaster.
Lunatic: What are you talking about man? Listen, can you please just drop this...
*Lunatic doesn't finish his sentence, a sudden presence and cold chill stops him dead sentence and both he and Maniac turn their heads to see Santino standing there with a big smile on his face.*
Santino: Well there you are Maniac, I've been trying to catch up with for days now. And do my eyes deceive me or is my old friend Lunatic sitting there?
*Lunatic laughs and smiles, holding his hand out for a handshake.*
Lunatic: Hey Santino how the heck are you? It's been quite a few years, you're looking fit.
*Santino smiles and returns the handshake, squeezing Lunatics a little too hard which causes the bones in his ha d to begin to crack.*
Santino: Never better old friend, as a matter of fact you could say I've been given a second life.
*Santino's eyes suddenly begin to burn red and in one swift motion he breaks Lunatics hand and with his free hand grabs Lunatic by the throat, picks him up, and tosses him across the restaurant. Everyone begins to panic and jumps up from their seats, quickly making their way to either of the two exits that were closer. Even the employees left so with it being just the two of them Santino takes Lunatics seat across from Maniac and begins to talk.*
Santino: I don't know why you're even trying Maniac you know that nobody will believe you or anyone that associates themselves with you, I've made sure of that.
*Santino smirks.*
Santino: Why don't you join us Maniac? We work pretty well together, we've proven that time and time again just ask Paige.
*Santino let's out a wild laugh, throwing his head back which causes Maniac's temper to boil over. Maniac quickly stands up and swings at Santino who easly swipes away Maniac's blow and knocks him back to his chair. Santino holds up a finger waving it back and forth while making "tsk, tsk" noise.*
Santino: Now now Maniac lets not do anything hasty, I've made you quite the offer you'd be wise to take it.
*This time it's Maniacs turn to scoff.*
Maniac: I've never been the type to take the easy route.
Santino: Have it your way but know this, by the time I'm done with you you'll be begging for me to kill you.
*Santino laughs again snapping his fingers and suddenly everything goes back to normal. Lunatic is back in front of him asking about his future plans and the customers and employees are back as well, Maniac looks around confused which Lunatic quickly picks up on.*
Lunatic: Hey, are you ok dude?
*Maniac doesn't answer, he simply stands up and walks off leaving Lunatic even more confused.*
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On camera
*The scene opens to Maniac still sitting on the couch on his bus, this time he has the TV on with it playing Sarah Callahans latest match from Havoc and on his laptop which he has on his lap is the official HWA website where he has gone to the talent page and is looking at Sarah Callahans roster page. He goes over her stats as he watches her match, occasionally taking notes. After the match is over he uses the remote to find a different match of Sarah's and watches it taking notes on it as well, after a few minutes of this Maniac stops sitting his notepad down. He gets up and heads over to the bar making himself a drink and take the drink as he heads back over to the couch, sitting down Maniac sits his cut down on a nearby table and begins to speak.*
Maniac: Well its official, at the Colonial Life Center in Columbia, South Carolina you and I are finally going to meet in the ring Sarah. You know like I said recently I can see your hate for me in your eyes, and rightfully so. Though it was that demon DreamMaster that did all those nasty things since my return before the reunion that doesn't concern you or change your opinion does it Sarah? Just like Jeremy you've let hate control you and your tunnel vision is leading you to a dark place that you don't want to go trust me. I hope that with this match you get whatever anger you have towards me out and we can put all this behind us.
*Maniac grabs his cup off the table and takes a drink, he then sits it back down and continues.*
Maniac: if you really don't believe me about being possessed then go back to when I first debuted in the HWA, that was me then and this is me now the same guy. I am a good person, I admit I let hate into my heart and DreamMaster took advantage of that. But like I said before I'm free now and Antonio and I are trying to find a way to get rid of that demon forever but forget that for now, right now all that matters is that we both focus on our upcoming match and have the best match we can. I know we're going to burn down the house with this match you're one hell of an athlete and I look forward to stepping into the ring with you, until I hear from you I have some studying to do.
*Maniac grabs his cup again it takes another drink, he sets it back down and then resumes his studying and note taking as the scene fades to black.*
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