Post by gvb on Oct 11, 2023 10:39:15 GMT -6
4x01 2000 LIGHT YEARS FROM HOME
Outside The Academy
October 1st, 2023
7:30 AM
The Uber driver pulls up in front of the Academy and comes to a stop. The passenger rear door opens up as out steps one of the newest recruits Dane Mitchell. The chef-turned pro wrestler looks at the building and takes a deep breath. He hears the trunk pop open as he walks to it and grabs the gear bags, suitcases,and everything he needs at least he thinks to get him through this. He enters and finds no one there. Dragging his things he sees his room assignment and heads to his room that is now his home for the foreseeable future.
Dane Mitchell:
You made the right decision Dane. Why are you so damn nervous.
He opens the doors revealing his quaint but modest accomodations. He puts all his stuff near the closet as he decides to have a seat first before unpacking.
At his door he hears a semi loud THUD against his door frame and the tiniest squeak of a metal grazing against a glossy finished piece of plastic.
Dane Mitchell:
What in the world was that?
Its a monitor with a former student Clementine Smith who's got a t-shirt hanging from the top and a skirt clipped to the bottom of the t-shirt to look as though she's dressed. She's got a sturdy base with a set of wheels underneath that allows her to move forward, backwards and rotate.
Clementine Smith:
So you got Adrianna's old room.
Dane looked surprised and was happy to see Clementine.
Dane Mitchell:
Clem? What are you doing here and what did you just break?
Clementine Smith:
That's how I had to knock, I can't just barge in. You might not be ready to accept company.
He didn't even bring up the fact her clothes looked like they were being held on by paper clips. He just figured it was what being a Rizz Lord meant.
Clementine Smith:
I packed this into Megan's many suitcases. Mobile Presence Device. It's how I can be here for a whole 'nother year. RoboClemmy.
Dane Mitchell:
You're here for another year? You can do that?
He steps to the side to allow her to ride into his room where she dismounts and falls into his recliner.
Dane Mitchell:
Nice attire by the way.
Clementine Smith:
I had to borrow from Megan. As for your other two questions…Mimi said technically it's not against the rules, and she's Lacey Loophole so I trust her. So how does it feel to be here?
Dane took a deep breath as he reached for his first bag to unpack. First thing he pulled out was a framed photo of Clementine.
Dane Mitchell:
Um…sorry…
Dane hid it under his bag as he continued to unpack. Apparently this was his most important bag.
Dane Mitchell:
It feels weird. I am having doubts,which I am sure are totally natural. Are they?
Clementine Smith:
It's normal. I remember Leon used to have those doubts at the beginning, I did too but they eventually get knocked out after you walk back to the dorm a couple of times like a wide stanced cowboy because everything hurts. Happened a few times.
Clemmy on the screen smiled embarrassed, didn't quite rub the back of her head but was close to. Dane smiled as he continued looking through the bag.
Dane Mitchell:
Well Alan Envy already beat the hell out of me so….wait….where is it? Where is it!
Dane jumped up and frantically opened his other bags and dumped everything out. He thrashed through everything and realized it wasn't there.
Dane Mitchell:
Nnnoo..nononono.
Clementine Smith:
Under the pillow? I always find my TV remote under there in the morning. What are you looking for?
Dane Mitchell:
My recipe book.
He runs out of the room and starts tracing his steps. He runs outside seeing if he dropped it. He suddenly realized he didn't have it in the bag. He was working on it in the backseat on the way here from the airport. Dejected he re enters the room and falls down on the bed.
Dane Mitchell:
I left it in the backseat of the Uber….ally recipes are lost. I've had that book for 4 years. And don't give me crap about why I didn't save it to Google or something ok?
He took out Clemmy's picture and put it on the night table.
Clementine Smith:
I get it. It's like Sylver's playbook or Millie's sketchbook. Irreplaceable. Why don't you call the company to see if they can reach the driver to check?
Dane Mitchell:
My grandma gave me that book. Only my most special recipes are in there. Her gumbo recipe, lobster mac n cheese I won a Beard award over….
Just as he reached for his phone in walked Megan Smith reading a book…his recipe book. She was rather impressed with what she was reading.
Megan Smith:
I found this book. I think it's yours, I've put some sticky notes on the ones I'll have.
Dane jumped up and took it. He looked through it making sure no pages were missing. He looked rather stupid in front of two gorgeous women as they both stared at him weirdly. He cleared his throat and found Megan's sticky note.
Dane Mitchell:
Beef Wellington? You went right for the most expensive and time consuming option huh?
He cooly placed the book next to Clem's picture that Megan definitely noticed. Clem kind of gives a sly I am flattered smile.
Megan Smith:
What? No that should be on Chicken Teriyaki.
She said snatching the book out of his hand, flipped through and slapped the sticky note gently down on the right page.
Dane snatches it back.
Dane Mitchell:
Alright….if I get access to the kitchen you’ll get a nice batch. Any special requests from you, after you put on clothes that fit?
Clemmy looked at how she was dressed and took her chariot she rode in on in one hand. Dane was thinking he shouldn't have taken the picture out, but he had no idea she would be there let alone see it.
Megan Smith:
I don't think my clothes will fit around that monitor thank you very much
As Megan took back the clothes that hung from Clementine's virtual presence robot..
Both sisters left the room with Clem smiling at Dane one last time as she rode away like only a Rizz Lord could. He smoked to himself and decided to lie down on the bed to get a quick nap in. Somehow this whole experience had settled his nerves and he felt that he does belong at The Academy, and the Road to becoming the Dane Attraction was well underway….in a very weird way.
The Principal's Office
October 1st, 2023
9:30 AM
Day 1 of the 4th season and the new students are getting settled into the dorms that will act as their home for the next six month, or so. The backgrounds of the 15 students vary, but as is often the case there are numerous kids or siblings of popular or once popular wrestlers. That is the case with 18 year old MacKenzie Osborne, known as just MacKenzie or Mac to most. While everyone is unpacking and happily wandering the campus to get a lay of the land, Mac is sitting in a holding area just outside the office of Academy principal, Gianluigi Vaccaro.
Mac looks at her phone for the rime before letting out a sigh. Regardless of the type of school, rarely being called to the Principal’s Office is a good thing. Especially true on the first say, yet that's where Mac finds herself. A few moments later and Mac is given the go ahead by a figure off screen. Mac pushes herself up from the chair to open the door.
Inside is a scene that's been seen numerous times. The big mahogany desk was taking center stage in the perfectly tidy office. Computer screen angled to the side along a keyboard and wireless mouse that are connected to a laptop. There are various framed pictures of Gianluigi's family. Various pieces of promotional and motivational artwork hang on the wall. Finally the scene is completely by Gianluigi Vaccaro himself sat right dead center of the large desk.
The room and the man who has the power to end her career before it even begins, are a bit of an overwhelming and intimidating sight for the young woman. She does her best to put on a brave face and not show what she is feeling as she sits down.
MacKenzie
Hi… Um, you wanted to see me?
Gianluigi Vaccaro
Yes, are you getting settled.
MacKenzie
Yeah…
Mac answers, her nerves slowly coming down a bit.
MacKenzie
Everything is good so far. I can't wait to get started. Hope I can really impress the Team Leaders.
Gianluigi Vaccaro
Good….
Gian attempts to move the subject to the reason he called for Mac, but she continues unaware that she's interrupting.
MacKenzie
Especially Marissa! Being on her team would be amazing, I feel like she would be able to really help me with my strengths. That's not to say the other Leaders wouldn't! I mean they are all great and legends in their own right and anyone of them would be able to help me so much.
Mac suddenly stops and looks up and lets out a nervous laugh
MacKenzie
Heh, sorry… I ramble sometimes.
Gianluigi Vaccaro
So I see.
MacKenzie
So, I assume you didn't want to see me to just know how I'm doing.
Gianluigi Vaccaro
No, that wasn't what I wanted to talk about. However, good to know you're settled in and excited. I wanted to talk to you about your balance for the program.
Gian slides a folder piece of paper across the desk toward Mac. She just looks at it and lets out a sigh, knowing this would likely come up.
MacKenzie
Yeah…. About that. I was hoping maybe we could set up some kinda payment plan or something. Cause, I can't really pay it right now…
Mac opens the folder paper. Her head tilting to the side as she looks at it.
MacKenzie
I don't understand. This says it's paid. I haven't paid anything.
Gianluigi Vaccaro
Seems you had an anonymous benefactor who sent in the payment.
MacKenzie
You don't know who paid for it?
Gianluigi Vaccaro
Not off hand
Mac sits back in the chair, her mind racing over the possibilities. However, deep down she knows who it was and what that could potentially mean.
MacKenzie
It was my father.
She manages to say, softly.
Gianluigi Vaccaro
The person who sent it wished to remain anonymous, but if that is who you think it was.
MacKenzie
It had to be. He is trying to buy his way back into my life…. Send it back
Mac shakes her head and pushes the paid invoice back toward Gian, who shakes his head.
Gianluigi Vaccaro
Do you know how many applications we get every year?
MacKenzie
No.
Gianluigi Vaccaro
Hundreds… Thousands even. Each one is reviewed and from those 15 students are selected. They aren't picked based on a perceived ability to pay the tuition. They are picked based on a potential that they could develop into something special in the business.
Gian slides the paper back across the desk toward Mac once more.
Gianluigi Vaccaro
You grew up in and around this business, you've had to see how hard it can be to just get in the door. I can appreciate that you're trying to do this on your own without handouts or reliance on familier connections, but rejecting this gift is not the way. Whatever the reason it was given doesn't matter. You have an opportunity that so few have. Take advantage of it.
She sits quietly for a moment as she considers the options. She knows he's right and nods her head as she reaches for the paper.
MacKenzie
Yes sir… Thank you.
Gianluigi Vaccaro
Good. We're done for now. You need to get moving to make it to the first training session.
Scene fades out as Mac stands and makes her exit from the office.
The Hallways
October 1st, 2023
8:11 PM
Jaime Idol is walking down the hallways of MWE’s Academy when he sees a door cracked open to someone’s room. He fully opens the door and standing with their back turned is a woman.
Jaime Idol:
Oi! You shouldn’t leave your door open, luv.
The woman is startled and almost jumps out of her shoes practically. She quickly grabs something in front of her and then puts it on her head and we can see that it is a luchadoras mask. The woman turns around and we can see that it is La Huracán Famosa!
La Huracán Famosa:
Estúpido hijo de puta, casi me viste sin la máscara. ¡Aprende algunos modales!
Jaime’s brow furrows.
Jaime Idol:
Luv, I don’t speak Spanish but I do know what an upset female looks like. I was just trying to tell you that your door is open.
Famosa rolls her eyes.
La Huracán Famosa:
I called you an idiot! Maybe you should have knocked on the door anyway and not peek into my room like some pervert!
Jaime is shocked.
Jaime Idol:
A pervert!? I am far from that! If you’re scared about someone seeing your face here, then you’re going to have to be more careful and make sure you close your door. Another piece of advice? Stop being an uptight twat and lighten up!
La Huracán Famosa is fuming as she clenches her fists and walks up to Jaime.
La Huracán Famosa:
I am not uptight! I just take this very seriously. My father was a legend in Mexico and I have his legacy to carry on. You don’t know anything about that!
Jaime laughs it off and shakes his head.
Jaime Idol:
Aye, I guess I don’t. Especially with my older brother being a multiple time heavyweight champion, right? I know nothing about legacy. Maybe you should stop thinking so much about yourself and what you have on your shoulders and realize that the whole lot of us have pressure on us.
She goes to respond but Jaime cuts her off.
Jaime Idol:
But if you want to keep up with the attitude that you have? It’s going to be a very lonely year for you. I really hope we aren’t on the same team, because I don’t want to be around a self-centered cunt.
Jaime turns around to leave but that final word stung and La Huracán Famosa shoves him from behind, knocking him down to the ground before slamming her door and you can hear the lock clicking. Jaime laughs and grins.
Jaime Idol:
Aye, getting in people’s heads here is going to be easier than I thought.
The Main Hall
October 6th, 2023
7:29 AM
It was early in the morning on the show day, but Deyanira Connolly was already up and grinding. Technically, she already did that part, judging by the gym clothes she was wearing and the sweat making her skin glisten. Air pods in her ears and a big bottle of chocolate milk in her hand, the Taekwondo prodigy was walking out of the gym all while talking to someone on the phone.
Deyanira Connolly:
Yes, mom. I woke up at 5 just like every other morning and did my meditation before hitting the gym, just like every other morning.
As her mother on the other side of the line said her piece, Deya rolled her eyes.
Deyanira Connolly:
Why you say that? You think that slacking would help me get her attention? You know...
She was interrupted by her mother, which caused her to let out a short sigh.
Deyanira Connolly:
I apologize, I didn't mean to sound sarcastic or disrespectful, mom. But as you know my first goal is to impress Marissa enough to make her pick me for her team. I've been performing well all week, I even got to talk to her briefly after a training session and she seemed... Yeah, I know how you feel about me joining The Academy or wrestling in general. We've been through this so many times, I wanted a new challenge. You and dad taught me that I should never settle, right? And here I am, stepping out of my comfort zone, looking at a new peak to climb.
For almost a minute she kept walking in silence, hearing to what her mother had to say. And judging by the look on her face, she wasn't too happy. Another sighescaped her lips before she was finally able to speak again.
Deyanira Connolly:
Understood mom. No, I won't, I promise.
Another short pause.
Deyanira Connolly:
I don't know yet, they should announce the teams this morning. Wait, hold on a second... I think they are...
She sped up the pace and walked to the Auditorium door where one of the janitorial staff was hanging a paper. You could see the tension on her face as the suspense was killing her. She tilted her head to look past the staff member's figure to peek on the lists, but it wasn't until they stepped aside that she could get a clear view of the teams' composition. A big smile formed on her lips as she read her name under the "Team Kanensson" column. A liberatory "Yes!" bursted out naturally from her smiling face as she threw her fist in the air in pure joy.
Deyanira Connolly:
I did it! I made it on Rissa's team!
As Deyanira trotted out of the frame, we finally got a view of the paper as well, finding out which students each Team Leader picked for their team.
| Team Kanensson | Team Strike | Team Noir |
| Deyanira Connolly | Dani Morrow | Hikari Sakazaki |
| Hannah Rae Callum | La Huracan Famosa | Bennett Chance |
| Jaime Idol | Aliyah Marshall | Gardiner Eden |
| Dane Mitchell | Diego Hernandez | Mackenzie |
| Megan Smith | Lucas Donaldson | Dakota Kent |
Team Kanensson Showdown
5-way Match Winner Will Compete For The Gold Star Next Week
Deyanira Connolly VS Hannah Rae Callum VS Jaime Idol VS Dane Mitchell VS Megan Smith5-way Match Winner Will Compete For The Gold Star Next Week
WINNER: Deyanira Connolly BY: Pinfall (540 kick), 13:11 |
Team Noir Showdown
5-way Match Winner Will Compete For The Gold Star Next Week
Hikari Sakazaki VS Bennett Chance VS Gardiner Eden VS Mackenzie VS Dakota Kent 5-way Match Winner Will Compete For The Gold Star Next Week
WINNER: Bennett Chance BY: Pinfall (Running Single Leg Dropkick), 12:04 |
Team Strike Showdown
5-way Match Winner Will Compete For The Gold Star Next Week
Dani Morrow VS La Huracana Famosa VS Aliyah Marshall VS Diego Hernandez VS Lucas Donaldson5-way Match Winner Will Compete For The Gold Star Next Week
WINNER: La Huracana Famosa BY: Pinfall (Inside Cradle), 10:39 |