Phase 1: Overture

I entered the arena with alot on my mind, so much going through my head right now but I needed to focus. I already had it planned out in my mind: Just hold Jess hostage until Corey agrees to fight me in a double caged horror match at Nowhere to Run. It sounded simple enough, yet I can't help but feel unsure of myself because I've never actually kidnapped a person before in my life. It also dosen't help that I got a voice inside my skull that just won't shut the fuck up.

Dark Archangel: Hey watch it, I can hear your thoughts so you best be silent!

I held back an annoyed sigh; this is the kind of bullshit that I had to work with for the last couple of months now. Ever since my match with Death Angel at Pick your Poison, I've never been quite the same lately. I've been losing my concentration and thus been losing match after match. During the last month I've lost to Connar, Chuck, Brandon and even Ruben.

However since Rising Monarchy, I've been doing pretty well, getting under Corey's skin as well as undo some of the damage that my "evil" side has caused. So far I've denied Tyson's huge return and got the best of Corey Casey on two separate occasions. Now I face Ruben and he's lap dog Craig Hemming in a tag match and my partner is some rook who I could care less about right now. Normally I would help the guy out as I am a team player but right now I have no time to be getting acquainted. As I thought before, Ruben stood no chance against me as I took him and Craig with no problems. To be fair though, some of it might have to do with the sudden passing of Chuck Matthews which may have caused a lack of performance but none that really matters to me anyway. Sure I've fought the guy a couple of times but I've never met him long enough to get to know him better so I wasn’t that affected by his death. I knew Ruben and Craig were affected because of the supposedly formed this team to get back at him or something of that nature.

I didn't really bother to think about it, I just didn't have the time. I was so preoccupied, I've wanted to make an impact in IWF for quite some time now and this Upper Limit is doing everything in its power to hold me back. This whole thing started when Rick Christian made an offer to me to dispose of Corey Casey and nothing more. However to get to Corey I had to get through Upper Limit first and I was very unsuccessful in that regard. I was so used to fighting jobbers and mid carders that I was not at all prepared for these elite members. I fought on like I did, but the voice in my head just wouldn’t leave me alone and thus I couldn’t really think straight. Thus I started making ill rational decisions which caused me to lose again and again to these guys. Then just when I had a break and took on Ruben and nearly had him beat, guess who had to ruin my moment?

None other than Corey Casey.

Since then, I made it my priority to find out more about him, that's when I snuck onboard the plane and traveled to where his apartment complex is. I then read from his dairy that spoke of something.........a presence that even I never knew existed.

The Lord........

After reading about it, I took a trip back to IWF and went through some of the old tapings that contained Corey Casey and watched them. Some of the actions that I saw made me almost sick to my stomich and the voice was just relishing in this moment.

Dark Archangel: Now that's the kind of guy I would like to meet in person.

"Didn't you hear from Corey? The Lord is dead."

Dark Archangel: Don't be so sure of that, evil like that just doesn’t give up that easy. What this guy needs is the right motivation.

At first I thought that motivation was to just defeat Corey Casey at Rising Monarcy but I found that to be much more easier said than done. This guy was not only an expert in this match like me, but he's also very tough and resilent, then of course there was that moment during the match where I made one of the dumbest mistakes any competitor would ever make: taking the eye of the ball and end of losing the match.

Since then I've reinforced my desire to take out not Upper Limit, but mainly Corey Casey and since the guy wants to make fun of me and call me mini DA, I might as well take page off of my "brother's" book.

That page of course was to center my attention on Corey's girl Jess, since then that has been my target throughout these few weeks.

And now the final phase of the plan to get my rematch against Corey Casey is going into effect, after my victory against the tag champs, I immediately went backstage and looked though the halls. I was careful not to run into any members of Upper Limit and sure enough, I would find their locker room. I pressed my ear against the door and can hear a female voice. I then backed a few steps and with considerable force, I kicked the door right out of its hinges sending bits of wood on the floor. The sound alone got the attention of the woman in the room who just so happens to be the one I was looking for: Jessica Matthews.

I had to act fast, so I moved in with lighting like speed and pulled out a can close to her face. I held my breath as I let her have it and she was out very quickly. I stared at her fallen figure and could hear concerned voices from the phone; I picked it up and laughed as I spoke.

Dark Archangel: She’s mine Casey…and you won’t see her again alive until you agree to meet me inside the Double Cage Horror at Nowhere to Run…

I leaned back as I heard the voice of Corey screaming through the cell. He was so loud that it can be heard from across the hall. I waited a few more minutes before I spoke again, my voice very dark and edgy.

Dark Archangel: Give me what I want…or I make sure Jessica Matthews joins her brother…tonight…

It didn't take long for Corey to respond but I was somehow not fully convinced that the man would keep his word. I remembered seeing Corey as the spineless coward that he always was: Staying by the sidelines and attacking when his foes least expect it. Only once did he stand out and face me one on one but it was my own arrogance that ended up me losing to him. I cannot afford to make that kind of mistake ever again, not when there is so much more at stake.

Still.....I wanted to make sure the Corey was willing to cooperate with me, I looked at Jess who is still out by the sleeping gas. I smiled as an idea formed inside my head.

Dark Archangel: I’m going to keep Jess with me for the night to assure that you don’t back out…maybe I’ll even keep her all week to make sure you show up to Nowhere to Run…see you then…

I hung up the phone and tossed it aside as I picked up the body and hoisted it over my shoulder. I then thought what I just said to Corey as I carried her away; of course I wasn’t going to keep her all week, maybe until the show is over just to give Corey that false assumption that he will never see her again. I knew I was really pushing my luck this time around but at this point it's already too late for second thoughts. I have Corey right where I wanted him, now I just need to one step ahead of him and the rest of Upper Limit.

To my amazement, that proved to be simpler than I expected. I picked out a simple room near the end of one if the hallways and cleared it out first before putting her in. Once I've done that, I decided to tempt fate and have a look around the area for any sign of Corey or Upper Limit. I knew I was taking a big chance with leaving Jess unattended in that room, but I'm sure that she'll be out for a while. Besides I just couldn’t resist seeing the look on their faces, so I moved quietly around the place. I paused to sign autographs to some fans who snuck backstage, I then passed by them and sure enough, I could see Robbie and James near the Upper Limit locker door. I can also hear the voice of vengeful Corey shouting orders to them and they would be on the move. I snuck around and retraced back to where I had Jess contained. You know for highly skilled competitors, these guys don't have a very good imagination because when you're trying to find someone's girl and you are looking at every possible place that she could possibly be held. I don't suppose any of them ever thought to look through a janitor's closet.

Because at the very end of the hallway right into an unsuspecting door rest Jessica Matthews and I guess she's finally coming around. No sooner have I entered the room and closed the door that she looked up and saw my face under the hood of my robe. She made a motion to scream but I waved a "no no" motion with my finger.

Dark Archangel: Don't waist your breath lady, there is a reason I picked this place as a confinement for you. Because one it's the one place Corey would never think to look in and two....

I balled my fist and rammed it against the wall, Jess flinched a bit even though no sound came from the impact.

Dark Archangel: It's soundproof.

I then crossed my arms and stood over her, she is wide awake now, and while she is trying to look brave I could see the fear in her eyes.

Jessica Matthews: Why are you doing this?

Dark Archangel: I keep my promises, when I said that I would take the one thing that Corey vaules most, that's exactly what I did.

I could see Jess try to work up the strength to sit upright and shout at me, she's got guts I'll give her that.

Jessica Matthews: Corey will find me, and he will make you pay!

I just couden't help but laugh at that statement, I just knew that she would say something like that. She then backed away but soon finds that there is nowhere for her to go, she litterly has her back against the wall.

Dark Archangel: Foolish girl......do you truly believe that Corey will save you? He can't even save himself, let alone anyone else!

Jessica Matthews: You lie....

Dark Archangel: *scoffs* Do I now? Tell me Jess, has Corey ever let you down before in the past?

Jessica Matthews
No! I mean I....

I noticed she had her head down when she said that, I smiled once more; I knew I had her.

Dark Archangel: Ahh......you're not sure of yourself are you?

Jess once again does her best to act brave but I just couldn’t take her seriously. I knew she was doing her best but her attempt of defeince just amuses me.

Jessica Matthews: Corey will save me, just you wait!

Dark Archangel: I know........I'm counting on it.

Now she's confused, it was time for me to drop a bombshell on her.

Jessica Matthews: What do you mean?

As if to answer her, I took a bag that I left in the room when I first cleared it out and pulled from it a small compact T.V set. Just large enough for her to watch the tapes that I was able to take from the archives that had every recording of the previous episodes of Battle Grounds and PPVs. I only a few with me that I felt were really needed and held one tape in my hand.

Dark Archangel: Tell me something Jess, have you seen your Corey in action before?

Jessica Matthews: Yes.......

Dark Archangel: Then you are aware of the Lord yes?

I then looked her expression; I could tell she was hiding something. I wasn’t sure what exactly but I knew she knew something but can't bring herself to say anything. I leaned closer and looked at her eyes.

Dark Archangel
Answer the question.

I waited for a few more minutes, still no response from her. It was hard to say that either she knows about the lord but doesn’t want to say anything because of fear or that she has no idea who the lord is. Either way it was clear that she wasn’t willing to say anything.

Dark Archangel: Very well then, consider this your first time seeing the true Corey Casey in action.

With that I inserted the tape into the T.V, it comes to life and starts showing clips of Corey Casey's actions from the time that he was under the influence of the Lord. As the clips keep going I noticed Jess's face is wet with tears, I knew this must be hard for her to bear but she had a right to know. I know that I was holding her against her will and everything but I just felt that she needed to know about the man who she planned to marry at some point. Soon the T.V went blank and I opened the door took one last glance at her as she starts to cry.

Dark Archangel: So tell me Jess, do you still think he is going to save you?

I then let out a cold laugh as I left the room and locked the door in place as it closed. I just reflected on what I just did: I made Jess cry and exposed Corey in front of her. I couldn’t help but feel a slight hint of remorse but there was no time for regrets. I walked down the halls and peered around the building a bit, I knew I was a sitting duck as it only takes one member of Upper Limit to spot me and that would have been the end of it. Thankfully my luck was running high as I made no random run ins with Corey or anyone. I then looked at the T.V in the lounge and noticed Corey fighting Death Angel, I retreated back to the halls dodging glances from everyone as I power walked back to the room where Jessica was. I opened the door and stood over her, my face betraying no emotion what so ever.

Dark Archangel
Still here I see, suppose Corey has forsaken you just as I'd expected.

I then took a few steps and extended to hand her, she looked at it shaken and uncertain.

Dark Archangel: Why don't we go see him? Tell him what you really think, let those pent up emotions release themselves from their confinement.

She was very scared, I could tell. Her voice was very quivering but I could make out 5 words......

Jessica Matthews: Corey.........please........help me Corey.

I took a step back and let out a sigh, what will it take to convince this girl? I couldn’t help myself as I raised a hand in a open palm.

Dark Archangel: Forgive me.

Without warning, I smacked her right across the face. Hitting her with enough force to knock her down the floor. She gets up and looks at me as if to ask why I did that. But I knew she knew the reason for it: Because she couldn’t accept the facts that were presented to her, that her boyfriend was never truly ever in his right mind and could cause future problems for her.

Dark Archangel: Even after showing the truth, even after revealing Corey's own sins in front of you, you still wish to be saved by him!? Corey has done more inhuman things than I would ever dream of doing!! In fact........let me show you something............perhaps this will convince you.

I then pulled out my trump card: another old tape that I inserted into the T.V. Here we can see the image of Lillian Shark being beaten up by a man wearing a gas mask. In one other segment, we see him making her eat up the puke that she just let out from the food she ate. Then another segment shows her killing white rabbits much to the amusement of the masked man. The T.V goes off again and Jess's eyes are wide with shock as to what she just witnessed.

Jessica Matthews: What........was that?

Dark Archangel: The work of Corey Casey, not only is he a spineless coward, but also a sick twisted person. That man you saw before you was a former servant of his. Corey had this man carry out his will, which was to capture the wife of the IWF champion and torment her. This man could have just said no and not perform this act, but yet he did and did so with Corey's blessings.

Jessica Matthews: Oh god............

She buried her hands as more tears come from her eyes.

Dark Archangel: I'm telling you Jess, Corey is nothing but a burden to you and your family. The only reason why I'm doing this is to make him feel the pain that he made others feel. This is why I wish to face him in the double caged horror match, just so I can make him answer to all the suffering he caused.

I peered down to her and look into her tear filled eyes.

Dark Archangel: You are the key that will unlock his inner demon, if you wish to avoid this fate however, I can give an alternative.

Jessica Matthews: What do you want from me?

Dark Archangel: Simple, I want you to leave him behind. Allow him to revert back, so that I can effectively inflict the pain and destroy this Lord from within. Don't you see Jess? By leaving him, you’re helping him and by my hand I shall take away his corruptive heart and destroy him from within. This way you and he both can finally live a normal life....

I leaned back and allowed my words to sink in for a moment. It does look as though she's really considering it, but then she looks up and stands on her two feet.

Jessica Matthews: I love Corey.......and that will not change, I don’t care what he's done in the past! I won't leave him for anything!

I just didn't know how to react to this, why this woman loves Corey so damn much is beyond me. However I knew exactly what I needed to do.

Dark Archangel: I see that breaking you will be a more difficult task that I imagined.......no matter perhaps a more private location will help for you to see things more clearly.

Before she could respond, I clubbed her in the side of the neck and knocked her out cold. I catch her as she slumps on my shoulder. I caressed her head as I stroke the soft strands of her hair.

Dark Archangel: Ssshhhhhh.....just smile Jess.

I didn't have much time to waist; I placed a gag over her mouth and hoisted her on my shoulder. I then glanced over my watch: It was time for me to go, Corey must already be done with his match by now and is likely heading this way. I took Jess with me and ran through the halls, passing by a stage hand as I breezed through the corridors. I would soon pass by a set of large doors leading outside and just at a distance I could see the car, a 2011 Ford Mustang with its trunk popped open. I then carried the body as I heard moans which tell me that Jess is coming to again, I then stopped right at the trunk as turned just in time to see Corey Casey burst right through the double doors. I noticed the anger in his eyes as he saw me and was running as fast as he could. I smiled wide as I spoke to Jess who is now alert and aware of what is going on.

Dark Archangel: Your prince has arrived just in time for the farewell party Jess! Glad he could make it, I was starting to think he wasn’t going to show.

I then carefully dropped her on the ground and looked at her and then at Corey as he was closing the distance. Whatever I was going to do I better do it quick.

Dark Archangel: Well this is where we part Jess, I never intended to actually kidnap you as it's not my cup and tea but it was fun while it lasted. Be sure to give Corey my regards.

I then slammed the trunk and sprinted to the driver seat, started the car just in time to shout one last message to Corey as I drove off.

Dark Archangel: I’ve proven my point Casey! I can get to you and your family anywhere, any time! There is only one way to end this! SEE YOU INSIDE THE DOUBLE CAGE!

Indeed I have proven my point, now Corey is in the mindset that I need him to be: Angry and full of rage, I need to best him at his best so that I can once and for all silence the critics who say that I crack under pressure, that I'm just a mid carder and nothing more. I drove off into the night, just wondering what on earth I just got myself into.


The Shoot


You DARE INSULT ME!?!? You who has done far worse than I!?!?

If the roles the switched, if it was you who was the predator and I was the victim you would have done the same exact thing only worse, you would have tortured my girl both physically and mentally.

Actually I'm giving you WAY too much credit there Corey, you wouldn’t have done it, instead you would had someone like Dan Alexander or Vincent Van Rose do the job for you because your too much of a fucking pussy to get your own hands dirty.

You only do it when it's convenient and even then your plans don't really fall into place very well.

Wanna talk about failures? How about you Corey? Everything you do is an epic fail, you failed to defeat Brandon and the RHG back when you were with Tim Patrick. You failed to kill off Shadow Demon or Brenton Cyrus but your biggest failure was when you lost the IWF Heavyweight title to Vincent Van Rose.

See the guy had the right idea, basically play to your girl's emotions and have her dump you thereby making you unable to think straight and thus lose the match, the girl and the title all in one fell swoop.

Not to mention you almost lost your life, kinda ironic don't you think?

I know that I'm taking a huge risk facing you in your own match that you never lost in, but I also know that you are not in the right mindset either. Dealing with both the passing of Chuck Matthews and the emotional turmoil that I caused to your girl will make it hard for you to bounce back from. Did you ever wonder why I'm doing all this Corey?

Of course you don't give a shit but let me tell you why, I didn't do this because Rick asked me to, I did because I want to prove myself and to the rest of IWF that I'm not a failure, that I'm not leech, that I'm as good of a competitor as James Shark, as good as Robbie Hart, and as good as you Corey. Your pride and your ego made you not want to take me seriously, after you handed my defeat at Rising Monarchy I decided to take drastic measures.

And ever since Rising Monarchy, I could do no wrong, I've gotten the best of you every week and racked up a couple of wins in the process. Now I take on my toughest challenge yet, being the one to end your streak in the double cage horror match.

It's a bit of a shame that the lord is dead, because even though you claim that you won't stop till I'm dead. I can't help but feel that you don't have it in you, you cover it up with vulgar insults and rage but in the end it's just a tough guy act. One that I'm not going to fall for anytime soon.

There are no excuses, no distractions, I know what I face inside that cage and I'm going to fight harder than ever before because everything depends on this match.

You will have to kill me if you want to win this Corey.

Which is a shame because not only will I walk away from this; I will walk away with a hard fought victory