(Edra and Clio are heading back to the suite when they see Moosehead Jack. Clio takes off at a full run toward him. Moose sees her coming and narrowly avoids being taken to the ground in a bear hug)

Clio: I KNEW YOU WERE HERE. OHMIGODOHMIGODOHMIGOD, I HAVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!

Moose: Easy, Clio.

Clio: I KNEW YOU'D FIGURE OUT A WAY TO GET BACK HERE FOR GOOD. OHMIGODOHMIGODOHMIGOD, YOU ARE SO SMART!.......the Saint, HA!

(In her excitement Clio kisses Moose and realizes, too late, that probably wasn't a good idea. Moose clears his throat and the two of them both just sort of stare at one another. For a moment Clio is...subdued. But suddenly Edra comes over and hugs Moose.)

Edra: I'm glad you're back, Moose.

(Moose looks at Edra like she has two heads.)

Moose: Thank you, Edra. I figured you wouldn't miss me as much as your sister.

Edra: Well, I didn't, until I saw you tonight. Then I realized how much...we missed you.

Clio: (Smiling a little too sweetly) Some of us more than others.

Moose: (laughing, but he caught her comment) OK, I have business to take care of. You two better get packed, you have matches to prepare for.

Edra: Yes, Moose.

Clio: Yes, Jack. And thank you.

Moose: For what?

Clio: For coming back.

Moose: They ain't gonna get rid of me that easy. This is my home. They can try to take it from me, but the only way I leave it again is in a body bag.

Clio: And that happens over our dead bodies.

Edra: What sis said.

Moose: (looking at the girls with an evil grin) I may hold you both to that. Go, get ready. I'll see you two in Sofia.

Edra: Welcome back, Moose. (Edra hugs Moose and takes off)

Clio: I'm...it's...

Moose: We'll talk later.

(Clio turns to leave)

Moose: Oh, Clio........I appreciate what you tried to do with the DDT title

Clio: (snarling) Until they decided to change the rules on me

Moose: Things have a way of working out. Beside, its better that you don't have it right now anyway. Selena is pissed at me, you don't need to be a target of her wrath because of me. Be a target of her wrath because of what you do

Clio: But I haven't........

(Moose grins)

(Clio gets an evil grin of her own and nods, then heads down the hall. Moose watches her catch up with Edra. He nods slowly and turns and leaves, and we...)

FADE

Mai is hanging out with Rev. Stan as he gets his knees taped up.

Mai: I can't believe they did that to you!

Fulton: Really? Because I fail to ever be surprised by man's fallenness--or post-match muggings.

Mai: Fair enough. But ooh! I'm so mad!

Fulton: I'm more surprised that you actually got someone to tap out in a match. Now that was a miracle.

Mai: Ha ha ha. I'm going to the pantry--can I get you some water?

Fulton: That would be appreciated.

Mai walks off and down the hallway...where she runs into Ecosystem.

Mai: We're not talking. Get out of here before Stan rips your head off. Or don't.

Eco: You wanted me to apologize, right?

Mai: You're going to apologize to me?

Eco: ...not with my words, but with my actions.

Mai: Okay, this already sounds like bull--

Eco: Look Mai, you had a great win tonight. But as your bowling-ball-shaped hero said, you're not doing too well in the win-loss department. If Stan Fulton is going to win the Tag Team Championships and get his well-deserved Grand Slam, he needs a partner who can carry his considerable weight.

Mai: Great, thanks for the unsolicited advice. Now if you'll excuse me--

Eco: (Continuing) He needs a partner who is already a Grand Slam winner himself...perhaps a two-time World Champion?

Mai: ....No. No no no. Oh HECK no.

Eco: It's perfect, Mai! You want what's best for Stan? You want me to prove that I really do love you and care about you? Let me give you what you want. Junichiro Muyo and Stan Fulton--The Unstoppables. The Reverend and The Devil. Round and Crooked.

Mai: (walking off, fingers in ears) La la la la la.

Eco: How about "Team Friendship?"

FADE

Mai Muyo walks down the hallway, face painted and wearing a bright yellow My Little Pony hoodie. Alex and Alexis look at Mai, who immediately starts yelling at them.



Mai: Wait, I know. I was never My Little Pony. But I was in that match, I was in the ring with Fluttershy, and she showed me respect and passed me this hoodie. You can be pissed that we never struck out as a tag team. You can blame me for never reaching out to Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, or Rarity. And there's some truth to that.

But if you want to be accepted as heroes...as friends to lost souls...then you should give that acceptance in turn. I may not be a pony. But my Friendship...(Mai flashes her friendship bracelet with Fire)....is Magic.

Mai exits.

Alex/Alexis: wut

FADE

(Clio and Edra arrived late in Bulgaria and have slept late. Clio wakes with a start. She hears something unusual and leaves her room to see what it is. She checks Edra's room and apart from the bed being stripped bare, nothing else is out of place. Clio goes in the living room and hears the noise. Behind the recliner is Edra, holding her head and sobbing. Clio kneels down beside her.)

Clio: [/i] Sis, what's wrong?

Edra: [/i] I. Hurt. I was sleeping good. Then this nightmare. Someone was beating mom. Calling her a tramp. Saying she was no good. Wasn't good enough to carry the name. Then I saw the man. I thought it was Uncle Ned. It was dad. I woke up and it felt like my head was on fire. It hurts. It hurts, Clio.

Clio: [/i] Come on, sis. Get in the chair.

Edra: [/i] (trembling) No.

Clio: [/i] (putting her arms around Edra) Come on, sis. Let me try to ease the pain, then if you still hurt, we'll go to medical, OK?

Edra: [/i] OK.

(Clio begins rubbing Edra's temples in a deliberate, slow circular motion. She then starts stroking her forehead from right above her nose back to the temples, then back to the temples. Edra whimpers softly as Clio repeats the cycle. Eventually Edra's eyelids flutter and close, and her head drops. Clio leans over and whispers something into her ears and then snaps her fingers. Edra wakes with a start.)

Edra: [/i] Ohhhh, ow. That hurt.

Clio: [/i] But the headache?

Edra: [/i] (shaking her head) I think it's gone.

Clio: [/i] Betcha I know what it is. Too much stress. No wonder, we worried so much about Mai's mystery partner that we stressed out. Let's hit the focus room and run the relaxation program.

Edra: [/i] I don't know, Clio. I think I'd like to get checked out in medical.

Clio: [/i] Just a few minutes, then we'll get a light snack. You'll feel better.

Edra: [/i] Light snack? We haven't eaten since we left Bucharest.

Clio: [/i] Of course we did. That little village inn. The waitress with the huge...

(Edra has a totally clueless look in her eyes.)

Clio: [/i] You don't remember? She hit on you. Liked your hair. Thought you were a cross between Beatrice Chirita and Adina Barbu.

Edra: [/i]....no....

Clio: [/i] You commented on the muscata...oh dear, I think we need to hit the focus room.

Edra: [/i] ...maybe...I...this just isn't like me.

Clio: [/i] Let's give it a try. Trust me.

(Clio helps her sister up and walks her into the focus room, with a smirk on her face as we....)

FADE

(Edra and Clio step out of a limo at the OOWF Complex after their afternoon at Ladies Point Salon. They both have a huge smile on their face, as it looks like an afternoon of pampering agrees with them as their hair is back to it's jet black color. Clio is carrying several bags, including what looks to be take-out food. Edra takes some of the bags, then takes Clio's arm as they walk into the building.)

Edra: This was such a good idea. I feel so much better.

Clio: We haven't had a girls day for a while. I thought we deserved it.

Edra: You know what, it was nice being in a group of women where we didn't...stand out so much.

Clio: They were all really tall, weren't they?

Edra: And gorgeous. I hope that Galena Dimova is able to come to the show.

Clio: Where's your cell phone?

Edra: Again?

(Edra pulls up a picture of the twins with Galena Dimova and several of the stylists. Clio sighs.)

Edra: Oh, you're just upset because she won't play.

Clio: She probably would have if we had some time. But...duty calls.

Edra: Yeah, dealing with these headaches has cost us some training time. No gauntlet training this week. Straight singles work.

Clio: You got the light work this week.

Edra: Oh, you mean the light work that MADE YOU TAP OUT?

(Edra smirks, while Clio pouts.)

Edra: Oh, come on, sis. It's her payback. She's been wanting to do that for weeks.

Clio: Yeah, well, it's not over. Meanwhile I get the big goof. Like Dad said, all the strength in the world won't do him any good if he can't get around. Good plan you had.

(At the mention of her father Edra's expression turns grim and starts rubbing her head like she's got a headache)

Edra: I did? I don't remember...

Clio: You had us put those ball bats under the ring just in case, remember?

Edra: No, no I don't. When we get to the suite, can you...can you rub my head again?

Clio: Headache back?

Edra: No, but it's coming. I can feel it.

Clio: (Smiling) Whatever you want, sis. Whatever you want.

(The twins get to the suite and Edra walks in, while Clio boots INCy with a smirk and a foot and we....)

FADE

We are back in the Destroyatorium, as DK, Danny and The Kai continue enjoying their drinks, the camera pans back to the bar, and we see Dashing Victor Deniro watching them intently. At this point Ashley walks over and places a glass of brandy in front of him. Vic picks it up and starts absentmindedly sipping on it. Ashley looks over and sees the three men that Vic is focused on.

Ashley: Weird pairing isn't it. Never would have imagined those three hanging out.

DVD: And yet it seems so right. I look at those three, and I see untapped potential, they just need something to encourage them on to greater.

At this point, Aisha walks over and takes a seat next to Victor. Ashley pours a shot of Sake and places it in front of her, Aisha smiles a wicked smile and downs it, and Ashley fills another. Victor looks over and nods.

DVD: Aisha

Aisha: Mr. Deniro

Both look over and sip on their drinks as they watch the boys. Finally Vic speaks.

DVD: Individually these three are impressive. The Kai is the Onslaught champ, and a damn fine one at that. Danny is someone whom many consider to be the most pure....

Aisha: Athlete?

DVD: Human, on the roster. And DK is a man with nowhere to go but up. The things they will accomplish on their own will be great, but the things they could do together would be....amazing.

Aisha: (smirking) So you are looking to recruit more followers for your man Taylor.

DVD: No, not people to follow, people to walk beside. People who could beat the hell out of him in the ring, but could put that aside and share a drink afterwards. People to push, and to back up, people that can always encourage you to do, and be better.

Aisha: I will not lie Victor, your words are powerful, but they are just that, words.

DVD: They don't have to be. There are many, Stank, Evans, Folz, Ghosthead, who think that Drink and Destroy is done, I do not believe that is the case. I think it's time for a new chapter of it's legacy to be built. But I can't do it alone.

Aisha takes a small sip of her drink.

Aisha: My ways are not the same as yours. Could you really work along one such as me.

DVD: Do you think I agree with everything that Jack did, or DH, or Spin? Hell, do you think me and Danny agree on everything? No, it is making it's differences work in unison that makes a whole greater than the sum of it's parts.

For a moment both sit in silence, finally Aisha downs the rest of her drink.

Aisha: The final decision rests with Kai, but I will go where he goes, for the moment at least.

Vic nods, picks up his drink and heads over to where the three boys continue to enjoy a round of cold ones. Danny smiles and raises his appletini to Vic, who smiles and takes a seat at the table.

DVD: boys.

The Kai: Aloha

DK: Hello Mr. Vic.

DVD: I have a proposition I would like to make to you two gentlemen. I hope you will hear me out.

Danny looks confused, obviously not expecting whatever Vic is getting ready to pitch.

DVD: DK, Kai, whether you both know it or not, you share similarities to Danny, and not just in the ring.

Kai and DK exchange glances.

DK: I'm not sure I follow, I don't really wrestle a submission based Style.

Kai: And The Kai is way more successful with the ladies than our silent friend here.

DVD: (chuckling) That is true, but look a little deeper, and you will see.

Vic points to Kai.

DVD: Kai, you and Danny have both lost a teammate due to events beyond your control. Yet both of you have focused yourself into a new venture that you have achieved success in.

Vic then points to DK.

DVD: And much like you, Danny was once the young rookie looking to make a name for himself. And much like was once done to him, I would like to offer you a chance to make that name with the help of those whom have come before.

At his point Danny reaches across and grabs Vic's arm. He points to both Kai and Dk, then to himself. He then makes the sign language symbol for D with each of his hands and shrugs.

DVD: That is exactly what I am thinking.

Kai: You want us as allies to avoid having to face us in the ring?

DVD: Kai, when you were coming up, did you and Aina ever fight?

Kai: (chuckling) The Kai would whup Aina's ass all up and down Aloha avenue.

DVD: But if someone else tried to fight him?

Kai: Then the Kai would whup that jabroni's ass.

DVD: And that is all I'm suggesting. If you and Danny fight, you fight, but if someone else comes after either of you....well I'm sure you understand.

DK: And me?

DVD: Once two good men, Spin Hansen and Outback Jack offered an untested rookie a chance to be and do more. This would be are way to pay it back. You can fight we can all see that, but travelling the road can be lonely, knowing you have people to spend that time with can mean more than most people think.

DK seems to understand what Vic is saying and nods. Vic then looks over to Kai, who just crosses his arms and leans back.

DVD: The choice is obviously up to the two of you, however (Vic motions to all the varied glasses filling the table) It's obvious to me that you both know how to drink. (Vic then nods over to Danny) Danny has faced you both in the ring, so he knows that you are capable of destruction, so what do you boys say? How about we write a new chapter in the legacy of Drink and Destroy?

Vic leans back as Kai and DK seem to ponder this as we

FADE

*DK Murphy watches Matt Folz's promo while sitting in the Destroyitarium. He seems to twitch for a moment, and then composes himself. He offers a hand to Danny, The Kai, Victor, and Aisha, all of whom look thoughtful before accepting.*

DKM: (staring at the TV, speaking in a low monotone with a blank look on his face) Matt Folz, I never liked you, and I never will, but when you disrespected the OOWF Intercontinental Belt and the men who held that in the past, you really pissed me off. I know that now you think of someone like me as a rookie, but I am someone who cares about the history of this company.

DKM: (back to normal voice and expression) Victor, I'd be honored to ride with you guys.

Lucky is doing paperwork when Ecosystem walks in on him, with two suited men behind him. Body tattoos are visible under their suits.



Lucky: Back to your old tricks? Bringing thugs to jump me?

Eco: No. Just making the odds imbalanced enough that you won't try anything stupid.

Ecosystem sits himself down in front of Lucky.

Eco: Let's put our cards on the table, Eugenio. You have, fundamentally, one job in this world. To care for Lisa. You hate me because you perceive that I jeopardized your work on that front on multiple occasions.

Lucky: Cute rich man euphemisms. You drugged her, abused her, endangered her life.

Eco: I could quibble with the particulars of that, but I won't bother. Fundamentally, Eugenio, I think you're a good man. But right now, you're failing once again at your life's work. Firewoman is falling back into the darkness, in a way you yourself do not understand, and you are content to take a reactive stance, playing clean-up when--not if, but when--things go horribly wrong.

Lucky: Do you have a point?

Eco: Face the truth. Firewoman is a weak mind. Don't get me wrong--she is courageous, intelligent, incredibly compelling. But she is terribly susceptible to manipulative influences. That is why she finds herself attracted to the most logically incoherent pagan rituals known to man...and that is why she continues to choose masters for herself. I may have been despicable, Eugenio, but deep down, she wanted me to do what I did.

Lucky: ...I don't care how many goons you have, I will not let you speak that way, Juni. If you try to re-enter her life...

Eco: I'm not. (sigh) Believe it or not, this arrogance is a facade--to a point. I care about her, Lucky, and I know you do too. And that's why you and Alex need to take her under control...real control...before someone else does.

Eco exits with his goons.

Goon #1: Where we going, boss?

Eco: We're going to go talk about contracts. Daddy needs a renewal.

FADE

Lucky is sitting alone in a Starbucks in downtown Sofia. Soon a large man sits on the stool directly across from him.

Stank - Okay I'm here. What.

Lucky - Thank you for coming. You want anything?

Stank - I already ordered. What.

Lucky - It's about your brother.

Stank rises to his feet and is about to walk away.

Lucky - Wait... you'll want to hear this.

Stank - I doubt that.

Lucky - Please just hear me out.

Stank -

Lucky -

Stank - Fine.

Lucky - Shannon gave me a necklace a little while back. It's just like the one Firewoman has accept the gem is green instead of red.

Stank turns to walk away.

Lucky - Oh.. for CRYING out LOUD! Would you JUST LISTEN!?

Stank - My order is up fool. Chill the fuck out.

Stank walks over and pays for his coffee. He goes to add sugar and whatever else he does to prepare his drink while Lucky reaches into his satchel and pulls out reports. Stank returns and seats himself.

Stank - *sip* What's that?

Lucky - Test results. I had the necklace analyzed.

Stank - *sip*

Lucky - Ghosthead told me it emits low levels of radiation.

Stank - Most everything emits radiation.

Lucky -

Stank - What.

Lucky - I'm... just surprised.

Stank - What, that I passed eighth grade science?

Lucky - ...nevermind.

Stank - Is there a point here, Lucky?

Lucky - Most of what your brother told me about the necklace turns out to be true. There's even more to it that I doubt even he knows. It's not just radiation there's a frequency... a sound... not detectable by the human ear that, from what my buddy told me, had everybody freaking out over at the lab.

Stank raises his hands dismissively indicating his interest level in this conversation is dropping fast.

Lucky - Bottom line the thing is impossibly old, probably priceless, and seriously messes with your head. They tested it on dogs and the dogs became very agressive... they turned on each other and a few were killed.

Stank - Well that's pretty morbid. Is that all?

Lucky - You're not concerned?

Stank -

Lucky - How is it that Ecosystem is the only other person who is taking Firewoman's behavioral change seriously?

Stank - What the fuck does Juni have to do with any of this?

Lucky - Forget it. Don't you find these lab results compelling? Don't you think it could explain Firewoman's behavior? Hell, maybe even your brother's?

Stank - Lucky. My advice to you is to stay the Hell out of it.

Lucky - I can't do that! And I'm surprised you'd ask me to. I was hoping you could help me convince Firewoman to give up the necklace.

Stank - *sip* You actually think that thing is influencing her?

Lucky - Look at these lab results!

Stank - Lucky. Stop it. It's bullshit. It's all bullshit.

Lucky - Are you blind? Can't you see your friend is in trouble?

Stank - Lisa is always in some kind of trouble.

Lucky - Your brother is responsible.

Stank - I'm not my brother's keeper... not anymore.

Lucky - I can't believe how apathetic you're being.

Stank - *sip*

Lucky -

Stank - *sip* Why didn't you go to Alex with this?

Lucky - He's like you.

Stank - You shut your gotdamn mouth.

Lucky - I MEAN ONLY in that he thinks this whole thing is stupid and will blow over in time.

Stank - He's probably right. Don't ever make me agree with him again.

Lucky - So you're really not going to step in?

Stank - *sip*

Lucky -

Stank - *sip* Fine. You want me to do something? I will.

Lucky - Great. Because it's escalated. Crystal skulls, Mayan literature, markings, big stone slabs, I don't understand where all this is coming from, but it started with your brother.

Stank - *sip* Are we done?

Lucky - What are you going to do?

Stank - You let me worry about that. *sip*

Lucky - Do you want a copy of any of this?

Stank - No. You go ahead and waste your time with that shit. I'll go have a chat with Jared.

Lucky - What about Firewoman?

Stank - I'll talk with her too eventually.

Lucky - Be careful. She isn't always herself.

Stank - I can handle it.

Fade

Ecosystem is sitting at a hotel in a rocking chair, headphones in, sunglasses on, hoodie up, watching Clio and Edna on OOWF-TV...when BRICK~!* walks in.

*For the uninitiated, BRICK~! is an old friend of Ecosystem's, an anthropomorphic talking brick.



BRICK~!: Almost didn't recognize you, dude.

Eco: (taking off his glasses) BRICK~!, Mai isn't speaking to me.

BRICK~!: Oh no! I can't imagine why not!

Eco: Was that sarcasm?

BRICK~!: Yes.

Eco: Anyway, I have a plan to win her love and affection back.

BRICK~!: Apologize for being such a dick?

Eco: Kicking her out of her tag team and winning the Tag Team Championships with her beloved partner who hates me.

BRICK~!: And then apologizing?

Eco: After all, he'll then win the Grand Slam, which is what she wanted for him anyway, so she really should just be appreciative after that.

BRICK~!: But you're also apologizing, right?

Eco: Yeah. In fact, she'll even be happy, I'm sure! Overjoyed!

BRICK~!: ...It's like I'm talking to a brick wall.

(Pause.)

Eco: But in the short-term, I need you to help me keep an eye on her. I'm a little out of the loop, but I'm worried about her dealings with Power and Glory...especially Edna, who she's facing this week. It's similar to Firewoman...there's some darkness under there.

BRICK~!: There's more darkness under everyone. Shadows boxing shadows, very little clearly out in the open.

Eco: Right. And as much as I'm happy to play head games, part of me longs for the old days, before histories were built, before skeletons began to creep from closets...

BRICK~!: Back when you and your best buddy could throw people through windows and pall around with giant talking bricks and Super Mario?

Eco: ....Yeah. Hypothetically speaking.

BRICK~!: Of course. I'll keep an eye on her, Juni. Don't worry too much. Focus on keeping your own demons under control.

BRICK~! exits.

FADE

It is a few minutes before sunrise and Firewoman drags back in to the Darling Luxury Suites. Her sleeve is ripped a bit, and she's got blood all over her. Some is likely hers, but it's equally likely most isn't. She sits down on the couch, and sighs, taking off the necklace and laying it gently, almost reverently on the table in front of her. As she stares at it, a water bottle appears out of nowhere. She grabs it, and then looks up to see a sleepy Lucky. She looks away, annoyed, but drinks it anyway.

L: So, where did you go, what did you do.

FW: Out. Don't know.

L: Another blackout.

FW: Yeah, I don't want to talk about it. It's apparently contagious, so the whole description I was going to have is irrelevant now, so ... let's just move on.

L: Fire...I don't know if you saw--

FW: *annoyed* What, Lucky? Ecosystem calling me weak?

L: No....but--

FW: Or your really boring, long-winded analysis of a completely different necklace from this one?

L: Yeah, that. Except--

FW: Except what, Lucky? It's radioactive. Why don't I have boils?

L: Huh?

FW: Boils, Lucky...all the movies show you get big blotchy boils.

L: It's not high enough to--

FW: And you said that one makes a noise.

L: Well, yeah, but it's--

*Firewoman leans down, putting her ear against the necklace, then sits back up.*

FW: I don't hear it.

L: That's because it's sub--

FW: I mean, I can hear freakin' Danny talk, so why can't I hear this?

L: Because you aren't really hearing--

FW: Well, you just have an answer for everything, don't you..

L: Yes...well, no....but, Fire...look, the necklace...it's what's making you lose control, black out, be...weird.

FW: Weird.

L: The ... I think the Mayan stuff is--

FW: So you think he's right.

L: Huh? Who?

FW: Juni.....

L: What? No...

FW: That I have....a weak mind?

L: Fire, it's not you, it's--

FW: Because maybe he's right. But you know what? It wasn't always that way. In fact, I can pinpoint exactly when it started.

L: Oh?

FW: It started when I decided I wanted to be a better person. When I wanted to try....when I agreed to stay here.

L: Here? Oh, you mean...Here? With Alex?

FW: That's exactly what I mean. Well...it's time that ends.

L: What? WHAT? No, you can't mean...

FW: I don't know what I mean, Lucky, but I'm tired of it. I'm tired of pills, and shrinks, and brothers, and senseis, and husbands, and managers, and necklaces, and just all of it.

Fire stands up.

FW: I didn't survive being beaten, living on the streets, being sold to strangers by my mother, running with mobsters, running FROM mobsters...I didn't survive all that to just roll over and give up to fit someone else's notion of who I should be. Eco...Moose...Ghosthead...even Alex.

Firewoman turns to leave, heading for the bedroom. Lucky looks at the necklace, confused, and then shakes his head and goes back to his room to no doubt do more research. Fire stops, turns, and comes back to grab the necklace before resuming her course towards the other room.

FAAAAAADE.