*It's the closing moments of Havoc, after her heinous attack on Michelle Learner Erica looks over at Maniac who is getting back in his chair and she grabs the handles pushing him around the ring towards the ramp.*
Maniac: Erica, stop! Wait goddamnit
*She keeps pushing and stops at the top of the ramp, her eyes red as she points to each and every one of them and smiles. Turning and going to the back with Maniac who is vehemently protesting her actions trying to reason with her. They get past the curtain and through the gorilla position when Maniac finally explodes.*
Maniac: I'VE HAD ENOUGH ERICA! I SAID STOP AND I MEAN RIGHT FUKING NOW!!
*The wheelchair suddenly stops and Maniac takes a few deep breaths calming himself. He waits for Erica to say something or strike him but when neither comes he turns his head and sees that she's gone. He turns back around and let's out a sigh of relief before looking around and finding what he seeks, a trash can. He wheels over to it as fast as he can and when he reaches the trash can he sticks his head in and immediately starts throwing up. After a moment he sits back, wiping his mouth with his shirt taking in deep breaths when Antonio's voice breaks the silence.*
Antonio: So what's our next move?
*Maniac turns and faces Antonio, answering without hesitation.*
Maniac: We hit the house, and soon. This HAS to end Antonio, what they did to Michelle was horrible and you knows as well as I do this is only the beginning.
*Antonio nods in agreement.*
Antonio: We need a team though, any ideas?
Maniac: We have a team. Me, you, Sammy, and Delilah.
Antonio: You can't be serious, you and I are the same person and I'm not sure Delilah is ready for something like this.
*Maniac has a look on his face that tells Antonio he's not joking and after a few more minutes of failed arguing Antonio gives up.*
Antonio: Fine, I'll make the call...
*Maniac holds his finger up, interrupting Antonio.*
Maniac: Also, find out where they're taking Michelle and whatever she needs her bills are on us. It's the least we can do.
*Maniac still has that look on his face and Antonio doesn't argue, he just nods his head and walks off with Maniac following as the scene fades.*
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On camera
*The scene opens to Maniac sitting in his wheelchair in the lounge room of Romano estate, he has a drink in one hand and has been catching up with what's been going on in the HWA. He sighs deeply after watching Sean's promo, he could not only see the pain and anger on his face but feel it too. He takes a big drink, wiping his mouth off with the back of his hand and tries to begin but just cant find the words. He sits there with a mixed look of sorrow and anger as he tries to begin.*
Maniac: Erica, what have you done?
*He looks into the camera as if she was standing before him and he was looking right into her eyes.*
Maniac: Was it really that bad? So bad that you had to turn to a demon to get what you want and make things better? I thought we were making progress, you were doing so well in our training sessions and from what I heard your improving in your therapy sessions as well. Why? Why did you turn down this dark path and do what you did to poor Michelle? She didn't deserve that, no one does and now you put a target on your back.
*Maniac stands from his wheelchair, grimacing in pain put stands none the less. He takes another drink and then slowly starts walking over to the bar where he finds his cigarettes grabbing one out of the pack and lighting it. He and have deeply and holds it for a moment before releasing the smoke into the air.*
Maniac: You know Erica, not everyone knows or even believes what is inside you but I do and I know that you're not scared but I hope you know that you have all eyes on you now thanks to your actions that Havoc and while you think that's what you wanted this whole time you're going to find out quickly that it's not. You're going to find out the hard way that all this attention is your fast ticket not to the top but to early retirement, to a hospital bed if not worse.
*Maniac finishes his drink and then makes himself another, randomly taking drags off his cigarette as he does so. He then heads over to the couch and carefully sits down, getting comfortable before continuing.*
Maniac: Sean listen, I know you're angry right now but I think you should take Wolfy's advice. Now is not the time to start a war with everyone, we should be coming together to fight the common enemy and I don't mean Toby. Seriously though Sean, this isn't just Erica taking it to the next level or anything like that. She is possessed by a full fledge demon, the one that has possessed and tortured me since I was 15. Jumping in going all gung ho with this whole Sky Assassin shyt isn't going to help, I know it'll make you feel better by beating the crap out of Erica but in the end you'll end up like Matt and Jeremy did.
*Maniac holds his hands up defensively.*
Maniac: I know, that's a messed up way to put it but I have to be straightforward with you so you know how serious this is. We should be working together on this, not fighting. I'll tell you what though, we'll have plenty of time to talk about it face to face because I'm going to the hospital to visit Michelle and I'm sure I'll see you there. And after we talk and you still want to fight then I guess we'll have our chance at Ringmaster, so I am hoping we can work together and have a friendly yet competitive match at Ringmaster. Speaking off...
*Maniac finishes his cigarette and puts it out in the nearby ashtray and then takes another drink from his glass.*
Maniac: For the first time the first round pairings have been revealed and I got to admit I'm not too thrilled. Nothing against my opponents, as I look forward to not only facing Jammer Causehell for the first time but once again it seems Jeremy and I will get another chance to face off in the ring. And I do hope you are doing much better Jeremy, hope your training hard because this tournament will test you not only mentally but physically to the very max. No, my problem is with my tag team partner...Toby, that was a real cute promo you cut there. You carry me? Please, you can't even find your balls to carry them and face anybody legitly and you think that you're going to carry me in our tag team match? Not only that but you seriously think that you're going to beat me in the second round?
*Maniac laughs, taking another swig then continuing.*
Maniac: This isn't your run of the mill tournament Toby, I've been through this before while this will be a first time experience for you. Not only that but you're going to find out the hard way that us "geriatrics", the ones that have the experience and have been through this before are the ones that are going to give you the biggest challenge and the worst beating. I was hoping you would learn that after you've lost to Draconis at Havoc but I'm more than happy to give you a reminder at Ringmaster when I beat you in the second round. This is MY year to not only win Ringmaster but become the HWA Champion, and nobody will deny me. So come at me with your newly repaired knee or your massive ego. Bring your muscles and your so called "skills", bring your ankle locks, spears, and that German accent you like to talk all that smack in but can't seem to back it up.
*Maniac shrugs and continues.*
Maniac: It doesn't matter what you have or you think you have because at the end of the day it'll be my hand raised in victory and announced this year's Ringmaster and NEW HWA Champion.
*Maniac raises his glass to the camera in cheers and finishes his drink as the scene fades to black.*
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