Post by petervaughn on Jul 29, 2021 10:52:42 GMT -5
*The shot comes on, showing us once again at the local hospital where all OCW superstars seem to end up. You'd think some would opt for private care, or to head to their own PCP's or something. Anyhow, we're back. Jones is walking ahead of the cameraman, an item secured in his right hand. He stops, though, as they reach the door to Peter Vaughn's room, only to find an angry security guard waiting for him.*
Jones: Uh, hi! My name is Edward Jones, and I'm here to...
Guard: NO VISITORS!!
Jones: No, see, you don't understand, I'm not here to cause any problems, especially with someone your size. But I do have something for...
Guard: ARE YOU DEAF??? NO VISITORS!!
Jones: I'm beginning to feel deaf the way you keep yelling at me...
*The guard steps forward menacingly, with Jones shrinking backwards, afraid for his life. The door then swings open, with Jonathan "Pryde" Barrows looking out.*
Jonathan Barrows: Who is it, Carl? Is it that fool, Zybala? Oh... it's you...
*Jones gives his winningest smile, which isn't all that "winning", to be honest. But he tries his best. Barrows looks Jones up and down, noting that he's holding something wrapped up. He sighs, then waves Jones through, with the cameraman quickly following. We see Peter Vaughn inside the room, sitting up. He looks about the same as yesterday, because, let's face it, it's only been one day.*
Jones: Mr. Vaughn! How are you feeling, sir?
*Calling Peter a "mister" and a "sir" has its desired effect, as Vaughn straightens up at the sound of the respect being shown him.*
Peter Vaughn: I'm doing better, Jones. I'm about ready to get out of this hospital.
Jonathan Barrows: Well, we're still discussing that, Peter, you know that. So, Jones, what brings you here? You wanted to talk to the unbeatable OCW Craze Champion? The unstoppable Outsiders Champion? The greatest Janitor in the entire world?
Jones: Actually, well, I guess all of those things... but mainly I'm here to bring Mr. Vaughn his monthly award from OCW.
Peter Vaughn: Oh, they gave those out yesterday? Damn, wish I could have been there. I had to stay here and deal with... other things...
Jonathan Barrows: It's good to hear they're taking note of Peter's remarkable career turnaround. So what's the award? Wrestler of the Month, right? After all, he was victorious against Mike Zybala, after taking a terrible beating, and fighting through every obstacle that was thrown against him.
Jones: Er... no, actually, they gave Wrestler of the Month to Outcast. Heel of the Month, too.
Jonathan Barrows: ... they gave it to Outcast? Not to the World Champion, and not to the MVP of House of Cards??
Peter Vaughn: They... they liked Outcast better? For what?
Jonathan Barrows: Okay, okay, I mean, I get it, it's all politics. I guess I need to bribe... that is, CONVINCE better in the future. But surely Vaughn and Zybala got Match of the Month. They had a Hazardous Ladder match, a true staple in the great matches of OCW history.
Jones: Yeah, they, uh... went with Outcast vs. Dylan Thomas for that one...
Peter Vaughn: What... but... DYLAN THOMAS??
Jonathan Barrows: So did they at least reward Vaughn for his amazing career switch? I mean, I could see him being recognized as Face of the Month...
Jones: They... they gave that to Mike Zybala...
*At the mention of Zybala's name, the color drains from Vaughn's face.*
Peter Vaughn: You're saying... that they gave Zybala face of the month... after I defeated him?
Jones: I'm... I'm afraid so... look, Mr. Vaughn, I'm sorry, I didn't come here to try and upset you...
Jonathan Barrows: No, you came to bring Peter an award. It's obviously not Newcomer, no big guess who got that one. They wouldn't insult Peter by giving him Most Underrated again. So... Best Angle for Vaughn making alliances with so many stars?
Jones: That... that, um, was Raven and The Incredible One...
Jonathan Barrows: ... #FuckTIO!
*Don't ask me how Barrows used a hashtag, it's not important. Barrows looks legitimately upset now. He turns to Vaughn to say something, but stops, realizing how Vaughn looks close to exploding.*
Peter Vaughn: So..... what is it, Jones? What award do you have??
Jones: OH! Right, right. Here you go, Mr. Vaughn, the award for Feud of the Month. Fans really liked Zybala going after you due to your... betrayal...
*Jones shuts up, realizing what he's doing a little too late. Vaughn takes the award, noting that Zybala's name is listed first.*
Peter Vaughn: So this is an award... for Zybala... that I just happen to be part of...
*Jones says nothing. Barrows puts out a hand, starting to push Jones back towards the door, most likely due to the legal liability he sees brewing right now. Vaughn stares at the award... then launches it across the room, sending it slamming into the nearby wall. He pulls himself out of bed, reaching down and ripping off the cords again. The alarm goes off, but Vaughn doesn't care anymore. He walks over and starts getting his regular clothes, pulling them on.*
Jonathan Barrows: ... Peter? What are you...
Peter Vaughn: We're LEAVING, Jonathan! We've got business to attend to. Not good enough for awards, huh? Not worth recognizing. I'll show that Whore she should have done more...
Jones: That's Who'Re, Mr. Vaughn, not...
Jonathan Barrows: Christ, Jones, get out of here before you end up staying longer here in the hospital than you planned!
*Jones takes one more look at Vaughn and agrees, immediately turning and heading out the door. The cameraman backs up as well, catching just a little bit more...*
Peter Vaughn: OCW's going to hate what they've done, Jonathan. They're going to hate me... just as I hate them...
*The door then shuts, cutting off any more communication. The security guard, still there for now, glares at the cameraman, who beats a quick retreat down the hall. We fade out.*