Post by JaceParkerDavidson on Feb 9, 2024 20:27:49 GMT -5
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
HELLS GATE TRAINING FACILITY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 2024
The Terrordome was still a while away but that didn’t mean I could take it easy training-wise. I would be competing for the UPRISING World Championship belt against three different opponents that I have never faced before. Seeing as Samantha was one of my opponents, I didn’t not to train at the Kingdom facility today. If Tolson wanted to train in peace then I would allow her to do so.
I called up an old friend and asked for a favor. I hadn’t seen or talked to Kat Jones in way too long but she was more than happy to check with Whisper and give me her key to the Hells Gate facility here in Grand Junction, Colorado. The place wasn’t being used today, so I would have the entire space to cut loose. I took Devin with me to pick up the key and then headed off to get some work in. Inside the facility was dark but once the lights were on, it was still the same place that I remembered it to be.
All of the equipment and different sections were still there and just waiting to be used. Some time passed and I found myself in one of the rings standing across from Devin, who was already whining and complaining.
DEVIN SKYLAR
Dude this is uncomfortable and fucking embarrassing!
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Embarrassing for who? We’re the only ones here.
DEVIN SKYLAR
It’s degrading to my manhood!
I raised my eyebrow and looked at Devin confused and already kind of fed up with his complaining.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
You left your manhood at home with your wife. So, shut up, and let’s get going.
DEVIN SKYLAR
Nope, I refuse!
Devin put his foot down and crossed his arms over his chest defiantly.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Fucks sake, man. Why is always pulling teeth with you?
DEVIN SKYLAR
You’re violating my rights as a human being!
I pressed my index finger and thumb against the bridge of my nose trying to squeeze the rage away.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Fine, you want your human rights respected? Then instead of what I had planned, I’ll spend the next few hours training by kicking you in the balls repeatedly.
Devin’s stern look soon softened as the power of the threat started to form in his head.
DEVIN SKYLAR
Look, before you go and do something we’ll both regret. Just look at what you got me working with here. I don’t see how any of this will help you.
Devin pleaded and pointed down to the items I had gathered for him. A pair of plastic horns to wear on his head, a set of large toy dragon claws to wear on his hands, and then the main event. A makeshift dragon tail. I took all the speed bags used for boxing training and linked them together before attaching them to a chain that was placed around his waist.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Everyone has their methods, this one just happens to be mine. I can’t prepare to fight a dragon if I can’t practice again something similar.
DEVIN SKYLAR
How am I supposed to know how to fight as a dragon?!
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
I’ve given you everything that you need. You’re a smar-- well no. You’re a man… figure it out!
Devin grumbled to himself but placed the plastic horns on his head. He grabbed the toy dragon claws and placed his hands inside of them. We moved to the center of the ring and started to circle each other. I tried to imagine Kalinda was in the ring with me instead of Devin before pausing.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Something isn’t right here.
DEVIN SKYLAR
There is a lot that’s not right here!
I looked Devin up and down trying to pinpoint what it was. He definitely didn’t have to amazing, bouncy juggs that Kalinda possesses but that wasn’t it. I tried not to laugh as the visual of Kalinda coming to the ring carrying actual bouncy juggs popped into my head.
DEVIN SKYLAR
So, since it’s not right then I can take all of this crap off.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
No, I figured out what it is.
DEVIN SKYLAR
Dammit…
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Get on your knees.
DEVIN SKYLAR
Excuse me?!
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Get down on your knees here in front of me.
Devin waves this fake dragon claws back and forth as he tries to put some distance between us.
DEVIN SKYLAR
Look dude, I get that we’re really close and I am goddamn handsome as fuck. I can understand your urges and I’m flattered but we’re just friends, nothing more.
I rolled my eyes and then walked over to where Devin was standing. I placed my hands on his shoulders and tried to push him down to the canvas.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Just do what I tell you!
Devin begins to wave his arms and scream out as struggles not to fall to his knees.
DEVIN SKYLAR
HELP! SOMEBODY HELP ME! I NEED AN ADULT!!!
I groaned in frustration and smacked Devin upside the head.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
The problem is that you’re too tall, idiot! I can’t practice fighting a 4’11” dragon if you’re on your feet!
DEVIN SKYLAR
Ohhhhhhh… why didn’t you just lead with that?!
I ball up my fist to punch Devin in his face but he quickly drops down to his knees before I can swing.
DEVIN SKYLAR
Okay, now what?
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Now you grab those claws and you become Kalinda. Try to punch and kick me while using your tail.
DEVIN SKYLAR
How am I supposed to kick you? I’m on my knees!
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Figure it out!
I stepped forward and planted a kick to the chest of Devin. The force almost knocked him to the canvas but he placed a claw down to keep his balance. Once back on his knees, Devin tries wiping at me repeatedly with the claws.
DEVIN SKYLAR
So, none of this bothers you?
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
None of what?
DEVIN SKYLAR
This match, you’re competing for the UPRISING World Championship belt and one of your opponents is your girlfriend.
Devin spins on his knees and swings his makeshift tail at me, hitting me in the ribs. I stagger back a bit before shaking it off.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
It doesn’t bother me in the slightest bit. Samantha and I have trained together many times but I’ve never got her to the point of actually fighting me. I can tell no matter what she says and does that she’s not thrilled about the idea of having to face me in this match.
DEVIN SKYLAR
No shit, man. It’s normal not to want to throw down with your significant other.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
If you’re both professional wrestlers competing for the top prize in the company then you should be able to put your personal life to the side.
I rained down a couple of forearm shots to the face of Devin before throwing a knee strike that floored him. Devin pulled himself back up to his knee and moved his jaw a bit.
DEVIN SKYLAR
You’re so romantic, dude. I’m sure that planning to whoop her ass will be the perfect Valentine's Day gift for Samantha.
Devin lowered his head so that the horns were pointed at me before he charged forward. I managed to sidestep his charge, the thought of getting impaled by Kalinda was not a pleasant one.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Valentine’s Day is one day out of the entire year. Bringing the UPRISING World Championship belt back to the Kingdom will be huge. Besides, it’s not like I won’t be doing anything for Sam on V-day. I’m not an animal.
Devin spins again and swings the makeshift tail at me but I’m able to block this time.
DEVIN SKYLAR
Yeah, you say that but it’s not like you’ve completely forgotten how that very thing was one of the reasons your marriage ended.
My facial expression sours as I stare down at Devin.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Technically, she beat me for my LSD Championship first. She held every title in the company at once. At War Games we each drafted teams and my team ended up being better than hers and I became the World Champion. All of that “you should have supported me when I was World Champion” horseshit was just playing the victim. Shit was fine when she took my belt and held them all.
I throw a kick at the ribs of Devin but he catches my leg. I try and pull it free but Devin ends up biting down on my lower leg.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Ah fuck!
I drop to the canvas and use my free leg to kick Devin in the face to free myself.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
What the fuck, man?!
DEVIN SKYLAR
You told me to be Kalinda. You can’t tell me that’s not something she would do.
I grunted even though he was right. I pulled myself back to my feet and shook out my leg a little bit.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Ankle biting bitch.
Devin shrugged his shoulders before we went back to sparring.
DEVIN SKYLAR
I’m just saying this whole situation is weird and can blow up in your face.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
How so?
DEVIN SKYLAR
What if you go through the whole process of fighting against Samantha but Kalinda ends up retaining the title?
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Then I guess I gotta try harder next time.
DEVIN SKYLAR
Your relationship might be ruined and you sacrificed it all to lose to a dragon?
I narrowed my brow at Devin.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
What’s your point?
DEVIN SKYLAR
I think you’re risking a lot to try and win the title. You could ruin things with Tolson and then be the laughingstock of the industry because you lost to a dragon on top of it all.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Look, I’m not Kevin Mears.
DEVIN SKYLAR
And you’re just going to be okay if you lose to an isekai’d pink dragon?
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
I’m never just happy with losing but the whole pink dragon thing doesn’t bother me.
DEVIN SKYLAR
I think you’re lying.
Devin grabs hold of his makeshift tail and tries to beat me down with it.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
I knew Kalinda was on this roster when I joined and I knew one day I’d have to stand in the ring across from a dragon. It’s honestly not the weirdest thing I’ve seen in wrestling. I have a non-blood-related little sister who acts like a demon, happens to be a witch, and then turns a toaster into a cat. I think I’ll be fine.
I snatch the tail from Devin’s grip and then begin to beat him over the head with it.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
I don’t have to explain it. I don’t have to make others believe that dragons are real. And I don’t need to debunk a cartoon dragon theory. The only thing I need to do is find a way to defeat Kalinda. Her origin is not my problem. So, if I lose then I lose… anyone that wants to harp on that for years to come can kindly step into the ring against me and get their ass whooped.
Devin hits me with a claw below the belt. It causes me to drop the tail and double over in pain.
DEVIN SKYLAR
Kalinda and Samantha aren’t the only ones in the match.
I drop to my knees and continue to hold my groin in pain.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Yes, I know GORGO is in this match too.
DEVIN SKYLAR
And that isn’t weird to you, especially since she strong-armed this match beating one of the head guy’s ass?
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Ravenswood and GORGO have had this love-hate relationship that even I don’t care to go back to try and understand. I’ve dealt with Ravenswood personally, he wanted me to be a weapon against GORGO which is fine. Outside of that battle royal that Tolson won, our paths haven’t crossed. However, from the moment he came to me, I took anything the man said with a grain of salt.
I threw a forearm at Devin but then he threw one back at me.
DEVIN SKYLAR
Need to open your eyes and smell the collusion, the fix is in.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Honestly? I don’t give a fuck.
Devin and I continued to trade forearm blows.
DEVIN SKYLAR
Then why are you doing all of this training just to lose?
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
What am I supposed to do? Just curl up into a ball and cry about it? I get it, GORGO is annoying, brash, and full of herself. She also has management in her back pocket. But it’s not like she’s the only person that ever had those advantages. Apparently, Matt Knox had the same thing but I managed to beat his ass. I did that because I didn’t just pout because I was facing the so-called great Matt Knox.
I get the advantage of the forearm exchange before raising to a knee and planting Devin with a DDT down to the canvas.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
A good portion of GORGO’s opponents beat themselves mentally before the match even happens. They pout and kick rocks the entire time. They make excuses instead of pushing themselves to the limit training. They step into the ring and give a piss poor effort and then act shocked that they lost. The name GORGO doesn’t scare me. Her being undefeated doesn’t bother me. What GORGO could do to me in the ring doesn’t worry me.
Devin gets up to his hands and knees and tries to crawl away but I place one foot down onto the tail to stop him.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
I’ve been attacked before, hit with weapons of all kinds. I broke my neck and managed to work my way back from that. I got stabbed in the eye with a fountain pen and survived. There is nothing that GORGO can do to me that is going to stop me from giving my all in this match. So, even if it’s already been decided that GORGO is going to win and become Champion. I’m going to step into that Terrordome and throw a fucking wrench into that plan. I’m going to make it difficult as fuck for things to go as planned. I’m too fucking stubborn and too much of an asshole to just lay on my back and be fine with being screwed over. If GORGO walks out as the UPRISING World Champion, it won’t be from a lack of effort on my part. I can fucking guarantee that.
I leap into the air and bring my boot crashing down onto the back of Devin’s head with force. He lands face-first on the canvas hard and remains laid out.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Samantha can hang our relationship in the balance of this match. GORGO could use every bullying tactic or favor from management that she has. And Kalinda can use whatever anime dragon magic she can muster. I identify as a fucking problem and I’m about to be the biggest one ever in this match.
I walk over and grab hold of Devin by the hair to pull him back up to his feet. However, Devin reached into his pocket for some items and shot a fireball up at my face. I managed to duck and dodge my head from getting hit by it.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
Good fucking try there, real damn dragon-like. Unfortunately, no one plays with fire better than I do.
Before Devin can react, I turn and hit him with a fireball of my own. He raises the toy claws in the air to block it but his hair manages to catch on fire. The scene fades as the sound of Devin screaming is the last thing that is heard.
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It was hours later and both Devin and I were exhausted from training. We did the whole dragon thing in the ring. We practiced throwing suplexes for an hour and even did some MMA-style training inside the octagon in the facility. I found myself sitting on the ring apron of one of the rings with a towel wrapped around my neck. Devin was standing in front of me recording.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
I know that the Terrordome event is still a long way away but I can’t help but be disappointed. We’re all in the main event in this special match with the UPRISING World Championship belt on the line and I see other matches getting more attention than this one is. I’ve been excited about this, I feel a renewed purpose being in this match, and yet… from the lack of effort from my opponents, I’m feeling rather flaccid.
I frowned at the camera.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
It makes me sit here and wonder why that is. What about this match that has put three of the top stars to sleep? Kalinda is the UPRISING World Champion, something she’s waited years to accomplish but you wouldn’t think she was walking into the biggest match of her career as champion. I know she doesn’t claim to care about Championship belts but what is it? Was cashing in that title shot just a means to an end to rid UPRISING of Kevin Mears? Or did SNL give Kalinda a blank check to write material for their show? I’m starting to see a pattern of Champions not acting as such in this company.
I shook my head side-to-side.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
What about you, Samantha? I know that the thought of facing me in the ring doesn’t excite you but are your feelings that fragile? Do you mean to tell me that dealing with idiots like Braddock or that fake Samoan God is more important than becoming the UPRISING World Champion again? You like to remind people about how many World Championship reigns you’ve had in your career but now you’ve decided you’ve had enough of them? The Pretty Little Murder Machine is acting more like The Pretty Little Tickle Monster. If standing across the ring from someone you share a bed with is enough to break you then I’ve been sadly mistaken about you.
There was a tone of anger and disappointment in my voice.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
And what about you, GORGO? Isn’t getting back at Ravenswood and becoming the UPRISING World Champion your sole reason for being? All we’ve heard from you is how you were promised this and that. About how you’re undefeated. You’re supposed to be this big, bad, unstoppable force but now what are you? You’re funding fucking fitness nonsense for Marisol and getting her title shots. You’re in better shape than she is so spare me with that shit. Or is this match so much of a cakewalk in your head that the only one you feel you need to worry about is Kalinda? Maybe you’re only a venom-spitting monster when you’re able to punch down on those not equipped to toast bread, let alone fight back.
I sneered and gripped the towel around my neck.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
This is the kind of effort I expect from the Kevin Mears, Talia Skye, and Summer Pages of the world. I walked into this company and thought that it was just Molly Hatchet and Griffin Hawkins who were scared little bitches. It’s starting to look more and more like all of you are just fucking soft.
I pulled the towel from around my neck and wiped my face with it.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
When this match was announced, I was excited to be included in such a high-profile event. The thought of facing off against three different opponents I never had before in the same match lit a fire under me. I was happy just with the chance to compete for the UPRISING World Championship belt. It’s now that I realize that I NEED to become the UPRISING World Champion. This needs an infusion of someone holding that belt that wants to represent it and the company. That wants to be a dominant individual, who when they step foot in the building no one goes there is insert name here. They say "There is the World Champion."
I open the palm of my hand and begin counting off my fingers.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
From Griffin Hawkins to Molly Hatchet. From Chris Mosh to Kevin Mears and now Kalinda. All of you have just been random wrestlers that just happen to hold a title. None of you have been a Champion, not a real one. Laziness, complacency, and a lack of eliciting a response from anyone. No wonder rumors are swirling all the time that this company might fold at any moment. The top Champions of this company have either been crybabies, boring, or just people who think there are more important things than acting like they are the man or woman at the top of this mountain. It’s fucking disgusting to look at and not what I intended the Kingdom to be all about.
I announced with a stern confidence.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
I’m done sitting back and watching Champions who are too busy to fulfill their duties or who have no idea how to be a Champion. Each of you has forced my hand and made it necessary that I take the top spot in the company. That I carry it and the rest of you over my shoulders. I can’t follow people who only want to be leaders in name only instead of action. So, come this Terrordome event. I will step inside that structure, that pod, or whatever I have to. And I’m coming for blood. I’m going to use each of your three as an example for the rest of the roster. Yes, even you, Samantha. I will make the three of you suffer, I’m going to show you what Hell is really like. And at the end of the night, I’ll be standing there as the new UPRISING World Champion unless one of you pulls the stick out of their ass.
I move off of the ring apron and stand on my feet.
JACE PARKER DAVIDSON
A Terrordome event, UPRISING’s nightmare truly begins. I dare any of you to try and stop me.
I cover the camera with the palm of my hand as Devin stops recording. I head off toward the shower area of the facility still feeling a mixture of rage and adrenaline coursing through my veins as the scene faded to black.