Post by Dylan Thomas on Jan 7, 2023 11:46:09 GMT -5
Sat on his bed in his room in the Children of the Vard headquarters, Dylan Thomas takes a few moments to ponder if sending that message out to Lissandra was the right thing to do. On the one hand, he wants to go home… see Lissandra…see Lilly. His little daughter is nearly two years old and he hasn’t seen her properly for months! She’s going to forget what her father looks like at this rate!
But…
But on the other hand, Lopa’s teachings of Ulv the Golden Goddess are beginning to make a lot of sense. From what Lopa has been saying then Dylan Thomas really is destined to be the Alpha of the Children of Ulv. The Children of the Vard. Admittedly when Dylan was found just outside by Ichabod and Jeremiah………however long ago it was, now, Dylan thought they were kooks. Dylan stands up to look out of the window and brings up the camera on his phone.
Dylan: I used to think all of this cult stuff was bullshit. I mean…religion is one thing, but cults are fanatical. But the Children of the Vard, well they aren’t. They truly do believe that they are helping the world. I mean sure, they have their issues with conventional religion but honestly, who doesn’t? I have to believe as well that Lopa has the best intentions for my career. She really believes in me and she really believes in our cause - my cause within OCW and Outsiders - I just wish that she would allow me to see Lissandra, that’s all.
As Dylan finishes talking, he quickly slips his phone back into his pocket because he hears footsteps on the way. Seconds later, Lopa appears at the doorway with a smile.
Lopa: Brother Dylan, how are you this morning? It’s a fine sunny morning outside. A perfect opportunity for members of the Pack to take a walk, would you not agree?
Dylan: For sure.
Lopa: Brothers Ichabod and Jeremiah will be joining us soon. Would you care to join us?
Dylan: Of course I would.
Lopa: Excellent well if you would care to join us for breakfast in the main hall first of all. We eat then we can be on our way.
Dylan nods with a smile as Lopa gestures out of the door. Dylan walks ahead of her and the camera fades out.
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When the camera fades in again, we join Dylan sitting with Brothers Ichabod and Jeremiah. Downing some bacon, Brother Ichabod excitedly puts an arm around Dylan’s shoulders.
Ichabod: Brother Dylan! Good morning! It’s a great morning isn’t it? Did you sleep well?
Dylan: It is a lovely morning, yes I slept very well, Ichabod. Thank-you. Where are we going after breakfast? Do you know?
Jeremiah: The She-Wolf hasn’t told you yet?
Dylan: Uh… no. No, she hasn’t.
Ichabod: Well we can’t ruin the surprise can we Jeremiah?
Jeremiah: No we can’t. But look! We don’t have to wait long now.
Jeremiah nods to the balcony above the great hall. Lopa appears with two other Children standing behind her. She nods to Dylan and beckons him up to her.
Dylan: Looks like it’s show time, boys.
Ichabod and Jeremiah nod and stand up. The camera then fades out.
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When we fade back in, we join Dylan, Lopa, Ichabod and Jeremiah in the car once again.
Dylan: So… Lopa… where are we going?
Lopa: Where are we going? Why brother Dylan, to Outsiders of course!
Dylan: Outsiders? Why? I’m not due to wrestle there for a few more days.
Lopa: This is true, Alpha… But your old Family are going to be there and we are going to pay them a visit.
Dylan: Lissie……!!
Lopa: Yes, your dear Lissandra.
Lopa furrows her brow.
Dylan: Lopa… look I want to thank you for showing me the light of the Children of the Vard. But I really think if you and Lissie were to have a sit down discussion….
Lopa: No! Don’t you see? Your wife is unwilling to make the sacrifices needed. You must forget about her! It’s bad enough that you are still teaming with that behemoth of a man. The Italian fellow.
Dylan: Sicilian.
Lopa: They are going to try to take you away from us and we can’t have that.
Dylan: But think how much stronger the Children of the Vard could be with my A-List Family within your -our- family.
Lopa: We have attempted it. But they are unwilling to listen to reason. I’m sorry but you need to face facts, brother Dylan. If you are to be our Alpha you need to forget about them. All they do is cause trouble for the Children of the Vard. Savages.
Dylan decides to drop the discussion. Lopa is seemingly unwilling to listen to reason right now. The camera fades out and we once again join the A-List Family where finally Vincenzo and Frankie’s former associates show up at the limousine.
Vincenzo: Tommy!!!!!!!!
Four men in suits step out of their own limo and shake hands and hug both Vincenzo and Frankie.
Vincenzo: Boss, this is Tommy, Matteo, Georgio and Chuck.
Allton: ‘Chuck’?
Chuck: It’s ‘Charles’ really. But I was only affiliated.
Allton: Right. And there’s only four of you?
Tommy: Nah. There’s many more on the way. They’re just not here yet.
Allton: I see. Well I have a plan but it involves us waiting for tonight.
Everyone nods and discusses the plan.
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Meanwhile, elsewhere in the car of the Children of the Vard, Lopa looks at Ichabod and Jeremiah sternly.
Lopa: Brother Ichabod, bring out your phone. Brother Dylan needs to do his promo.
Ichabod nods and does as he is asked.
Dylan: I’m sure that everyone watching this is asking the same question: ‘Can the A-List Family still trust Dylan Thomas?’ Well the answer is yes. For you see, it was never me that changed. It was the OCW Faithful who turned on me, remember? Well, most of them anyway. And Frankie, I chose you as my partner for the Outsiders tournament because I know what an asset you are to us. But the question isn’t whether you can trust me, because I still know where I stand. No, the question is ‘Can Dylan Thomas still trust the A-List Family?’ Because I certainly hope so. Now…..
Crash Rodriguez, I knew that the two of us in the ring was money, even though we’ve now been relegated to having what many consider to be a dream match on Outsiders. But it doesn't matter. I guess it’s a good thing that we are finally getting the match that everyone wants to see. But Crash the question that I have for you, my friend is is your partner going to show up? Easton, about six months ago I praised you and called you the future of OCW but since then where have you been? Because since then I haven’t seen you anywhere…. Some people could say the same thing about me, to a degree. But what I’m doing is for the betterment of the entire world while you seemingly are sitting at home, growing fat. Are you going to make it to Outsiders or are Frankie and I basically getting another bye because we dominated the Influence that much in the first round of the tournament? I guess we’ll see. I guess we’ll see.
Dylan motions for Ichabod to stop and as he does, Lopa smiles.
Lopa: We’re here. Where is this Mike Zybala that you say owns the place?
Dylan: He’ll be in that house there.
Lopa nods and everyone gets out of the car.
Dylan: But please, Lopa: No hurting, Mike. Remember we need him.
Lopa: Of course. We will simply obtain our information and be on our way.
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Back with the A-List Family it is now dark and Allton has been going over the plan seemingly having got blueprints for the Children of the Vard headquarters. It’s amazing what you find on Google.
Allton: OK, everyone. It’s very simple: We have Tommy and his crew cause a distraction at the front gate here. While Frankie, Tank and Vincenzo will check what seems to be the sleeping quarters here. I will stay here with Lissie co-ordinating things from the limo. Everyone keep in contact. Everyone happy?
Everybody nods.
Allton: Good. Let’s rescue our brother.
Everyone rushes off to what they are planning. The Associates blow up the front gate causing the Children to see what is happening. The Larossia Brothers and Tank go to where they are going and a few minutes go by when suddenly Vincenzo comes through on the radio.
Vincenzo: Boss. He ain’t here.
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Back with Lopa and Dylan, they walk up to the front door of Zybala’s house and Dylan knocks on the door. Lopa and the Children of the Vard hide on either side of the door. A few moments pass and then the door opens.
Zybala: Dylan! Oh my god! How are you?
Dylan: Fine. Have you seen Rob?
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But…
But on the other hand, Lopa’s teachings of Ulv the Golden Goddess are beginning to make a lot of sense. From what Lopa has been saying then Dylan Thomas really is destined to be the Alpha of the Children of Ulv. The Children of the Vard. Admittedly when Dylan was found just outside by Ichabod and Jeremiah………however long ago it was, now, Dylan thought they were kooks. Dylan stands up to look out of the window and brings up the camera on his phone.
Dylan: I used to think all of this cult stuff was bullshit. I mean…religion is one thing, but cults are fanatical. But the Children of the Vard, well they aren’t. They truly do believe that they are helping the world. I mean sure, they have their issues with conventional religion but honestly, who doesn’t? I have to believe as well that Lopa has the best intentions for my career. She really believes in me and she really believes in our cause - my cause within OCW and Outsiders - I just wish that she would allow me to see Lissandra, that’s all.
As Dylan finishes talking, he quickly slips his phone back into his pocket because he hears footsteps on the way. Seconds later, Lopa appears at the doorway with a smile.
Lopa: Brother Dylan, how are you this morning? It’s a fine sunny morning outside. A perfect opportunity for members of the Pack to take a walk, would you not agree?
Dylan: For sure.
Lopa: Brothers Ichabod and Jeremiah will be joining us soon. Would you care to join us?
Dylan: Of course I would.
Lopa: Excellent well if you would care to join us for breakfast in the main hall first of all. We eat then we can be on our way.
Dylan nods with a smile as Lopa gestures out of the door. Dylan walks ahead of her and the camera fades out.
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When the camera fades in again, we join Dylan sitting with Brothers Ichabod and Jeremiah. Downing some bacon, Brother Ichabod excitedly puts an arm around Dylan’s shoulders.
Ichabod: Brother Dylan! Good morning! It’s a great morning isn’t it? Did you sleep well?
Dylan: It is a lovely morning, yes I slept very well, Ichabod. Thank-you. Where are we going after breakfast? Do you know?
Jeremiah: The She-Wolf hasn’t told you yet?
Dylan: Uh… no. No, she hasn’t.
Ichabod: Well we can’t ruin the surprise can we Jeremiah?
Jeremiah: No we can’t. But look! We don’t have to wait long now.
Jeremiah nods to the balcony above the great hall. Lopa appears with two other Children standing behind her. She nods to Dylan and beckons him up to her.
Dylan: Looks like it’s show time, boys.
Ichabod and Jeremiah nod and stand up. The camera then fades out.
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When we fade back in, we join Dylan, Lopa, Ichabod and Jeremiah in the car once again.
Dylan: So… Lopa… where are we going?
Lopa: Where are we going? Why brother Dylan, to Outsiders of course!
Dylan: Outsiders? Why? I’m not due to wrestle there for a few more days.
Lopa: This is true, Alpha… But your old Family are going to be there and we are going to pay them a visit.
Dylan: Lissie……!!
Lopa: Yes, your dear Lissandra.
Lopa furrows her brow.
Dylan: Lopa… look I want to thank you for showing me the light of the Children of the Vard. But I really think if you and Lissie were to have a sit down discussion….
Lopa: No! Don’t you see? Your wife is unwilling to make the sacrifices needed. You must forget about her! It’s bad enough that you are still teaming with that behemoth of a man. The Italian fellow.
Dylan: Sicilian.
Lopa: They are going to try to take you away from us and we can’t have that.
Dylan: But think how much stronger the Children of the Vard could be with my A-List Family within your -our- family.
Lopa: We have attempted it. But they are unwilling to listen to reason. I’m sorry but you need to face facts, brother Dylan. If you are to be our Alpha you need to forget about them. All they do is cause trouble for the Children of the Vard. Savages.
Dylan decides to drop the discussion. Lopa is seemingly unwilling to listen to reason right now. The camera fades out and we once again join the A-List Family where finally Vincenzo and Frankie’s former associates show up at the limousine.
Vincenzo: Tommy!!!!!!!!
Four men in suits step out of their own limo and shake hands and hug both Vincenzo and Frankie.
Vincenzo: Boss, this is Tommy, Matteo, Georgio and Chuck.
Allton: ‘Chuck’?
Chuck: It’s ‘Charles’ really. But I was only affiliated.
Allton: Right. And there’s only four of you?
Tommy: Nah. There’s many more on the way. They’re just not here yet.
Allton: I see. Well I have a plan but it involves us waiting for tonight.
Everyone nods and discusses the plan.
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Meanwhile, elsewhere in the car of the Children of the Vard, Lopa looks at Ichabod and Jeremiah sternly.
Lopa: Brother Ichabod, bring out your phone. Brother Dylan needs to do his promo.
Ichabod nods and does as he is asked.
Dylan: I’m sure that everyone watching this is asking the same question: ‘Can the A-List Family still trust Dylan Thomas?’ Well the answer is yes. For you see, it was never me that changed. It was the OCW Faithful who turned on me, remember? Well, most of them anyway. And Frankie, I chose you as my partner for the Outsiders tournament because I know what an asset you are to us. But the question isn’t whether you can trust me, because I still know where I stand. No, the question is ‘Can Dylan Thomas still trust the A-List Family?’ Because I certainly hope so. Now…..
Crash Rodriguez, I knew that the two of us in the ring was money, even though we’ve now been relegated to having what many consider to be a dream match on Outsiders. But it doesn't matter. I guess it’s a good thing that we are finally getting the match that everyone wants to see. But Crash the question that I have for you, my friend is is your partner going to show up? Easton, about six months ago I praised you and called you the future of OCW but since then where have you been? Because since then I haven’t seen you anywhere…. Some people could say the same thing about me, to a degree. But what I’m doing is for the betterment of the entire world while you seemingly are sitting at home, growing fat. Are you going to make it to Outsiders or are Frankie and I basically getting another bye because we dominated the Influence that much in the first round of the tournament? I guess we’ll see. I guess we’ll see.
Dylan motions for Ichabod to stop and as he does, Lopa smiles.
Lopa: We’re here. Where is this Mike Zybala that you say owns the place?
Dylan: He’ll be in that house there.
Lopa nods and everyone gets out of the car.
Dylan: But please, Lopa: No hurting, Mike. Remember we need him.
Lopa: Of course. We will simply obtain our information and be on our way.
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Back with the A-List Family it is now dark and Allton has been going over the plan seemingly having got blueprints for the Children of the Vard headquarters. It’s amazing what you find on Google.
Allton: OK, everyone. It’s very simple: We have Tommy and his crew cause a distraction at the front gate here. While Frankie, Tank and Vincenzo will check what seems to be the sleeping quarters here. I will stay here with Lissie co-ordinating things from the limo. Everyone keep in contact. Everyone happy?
Everybody nods.
Allton: Good. Let’s rescue our brother.
Everyone rushes off to what they are planning. The Associates blow up the front gate causing the Children to see what is happening. The Larossia Brothers and Tank go to where they are going and a few minutes go by when suddenly Vincenzo comes through on the radio.
Vincenzo: Boss. He ain’t here.
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Back with Lopa and Dylan, they walk up to the front door of Zybala’s house and Dylan knocks on the door. Lopa and the Children of the Vard hide on either side of the door. A few moments pass and then the door opens.
Zybala: Dylan! Oh my god! How are you?
Dylan: Fine. Have you seen Rob?
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Word Count: 1,500