Griffin Hawkins [vs] Ethan Cage

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(OOC Note - The following is a dream sequence.)

The old west. Where the meanest lowdown dirty snakes would take up residence. This small town had many friendly faces..and some not so friendly. Whenever there was trouble they called me up..The Sheriff. I sit in my office, polishing my six string shooter when my door flies open and I see my trusted deputy come storming right in.

Mitch Shepard - Sheriff! Ethan Cage is back!

I immediately take my feet off the desk and look at him with confusion.

Griffin Hawkins - Are you sure? I thought he left town!

Mitch Shepard - I did too Sheriff..but apparently he's back..and he's calling you out.

In the old west..whenever someone calls you out for a gunfight...you either go out and accepted it..or be called yellow. I guess you don't have to be a rocket scientist to guess what decision I made. I strapped on my gun belt and made my way out of the tiny office. I went onto the dusty road among the general store and saloon. Many people in town came out and watched was about to go down as some watched from the safety of the window. The hot sun burned down on me as Ethan Cage was on the far end in a black cowboy hat and a long coat.

Griffin Hawkins - Ethan Cage...long time no see...

Ethan Cage - Not long enough. Guess you heard me callin' you out Sheriff.

Griffin Hawkins - I'm a man..I don't back down from any challenge. Last I heard..you got on your horse and rode outta town when I became Sheriff..

Ethan Cage - The title of Sheriff should be mine! I deserve it more than anyone!

I couldn't help but smirk at his arrogance.

Griffin Hawkins - You are one dumb son of a bitch. You could have become a Sheriff but you ran from it all. And now suddenly you want to become Sheriff again?

Ethan Cage - That was then..and this is now Sheriff Hawkins...I want your title..

Griffin Hawkins - Well..there's only one way to get it..

We both nodded and pulled out our guns. We both fired at the same time as everyone looked on in shock...but it was me who fell to the ground. Ethan was still standing. He smirked and walked over to my now soon to be corpse.

Ethan Cage - Looks like you lose...

With a wide smile, he pulls the trigger and the last thing I see is the bullet that comes from the gun..into my skull.



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~*A Night Between Friends*~


The night after Battlegrounds went off the air, me and Taylor went out to celebrate our win. So we headed out into the local bar, Taylor was talking about her day but I really wasn't into it to be honest. What had happened to Tiffani really had me thinking as I sipped my beer. Everyone around me seemed to be having fun...except for me. I didn't want to be a damper to be lost in thought as he sips a bottle of his beer. I snap out of it as Taylor calls my name.

Taylor Michaels - Hey, Griffin?

Griffin Hawkins - Huh?..Oh..sorry.

Taylor Michaels - Are you doing okay in there?

Griffin Hawkins - Uh..yeah I guess so.

Taylor Michaels - Are you sure about that?

Griffin Hawkins - Well..its about tonight. Look don't get me wrong, I think Tiffani has completely lost her mind as of late, but I can't help but feel bad about what happened to her, getting attacked from behind by that Raggedy Ann Blow Up doll.

It was true that while I was angry with Tiffani..I still cared about her. Nobody deserves what happened to her. Megan's intention was to end her career.

Taylor Michaels - That's normal of you to feel bad.

Griffin Hawkins - Though I'm kind of conflicted. I wanted her to see for herself that everything she does has a consequence...but not like this.

[color=deeppink]Taylor Michaels - You're not to blame for what happened, maybe some time away from all this will do her some good.[color]

Griffin Hawkins - She has no other choice. If anything..she made her decisions..and now she has to pay for it. She brought this on herself. Maybe time away will give her a chance to reflect on her actions as of late..and grow up.

Taylor Michaels - Exactly, a little time to reflect might be all that she needs.

Griffin Hawkins - I agree..but this isn't about her, it's about us celebrating. My first match under your watch was a success, I think I managed to freak Steel out with all that KISS makeup and theatrics.

I definitely had fun dressing as a member of KISS. Taylor looked to be happy with it as well as she laughed.

Taylor Michaels - It was definitely a fun time to be out there tonight.

Griffin Hawkins - I really enjoy having you out there...even if those vultures in the media like TMZ keep insinuating there's something between us. It's like we can't even go out in public without being put under a microscope.

A lot have been asking about us lately. Griffin Hawkins and Taylor Michaels has been the talk of the town..but secretly I enjoyed the attention. Taylor shrugged it off as she took a sip of her beer.

Taylor Michaels - You worry too much about what other people think, just forget about it, let them talk.

Griffin Hawkins - You're probably right, anyways, is Tyson coming? You did say he'd be here right?

Taylor Michaels - Oh..yeah...he pulled out. He's busy.

I sigh as I look down at my bottle. He has really been letting her down a lot as of late.
Griffin Hawkins - Again?..Jesus, he's been busy for so long.

Taylor Michaels - Don't worry about it, okay?

Griffin Hawkins - Sorry..I don't mean to pry.

Taylor Michaels - You're not prying, these things just happen.

Griffin Hawkins - Well, if it makes you feel any better, I do appreciate you being here.

She gave me a small smile as she looked up at me.

Taylor Michaels - I'm glad I could be here too.

Griffin Hawkins - I think Bryce is growing on me, once he learned to stop pulling my hair...he really has taken a shine to me.

Taylor Michaels - He's just at that age where he likes to pull on anyone with long hair.

Griffin Hawkins - I seriously hope he grows out of that phase...

Taylor Michaels - They all do, it's a normal baby phase.

Griffin Hawkins - Well maybe we'll see for ourselves tomorrow, I was thinking of us three going for a walk in the park tomorrow morning.

Taylor Michaels - Sure, that sounds like a great idea.

Griffin Hawkins - I really look forward to it, for now you should stay by my side..I do have a reputation of not knowing when to stop when I drink..

Taylor Michaels - I'll make sure to put a limit on you.

[color=yellow]Griffin Hawkins - I'm sure you'll know when I start dancing on tables singing showtunes..its time for us to go.

Taylor laughs at the mere mention of it.

Taylor Michaels - That should be a sight to see.

We continued to talk as we sat there. I was going through a tough time and I needed a friend to help me through it. Taylor was indeed someone I could talk to about anything..I just wish she knew what I was really feeling for her..

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~*Armed For Battle*~

Ever since I was a kid, I had some vivid dreams. For what reason, I don't know. It's been the same beginning and the same result at the end. Me fighting some undead warriors in some kind of temple. I didn't start having them until a few weeks ago. I attributed it to eating a bad burrito or something and just dismissed it. If I told anyone my dreams, I would probably be put in a psych ward or something. After a long night with my band performing in the arena down the road, I wanted to unwind and relax. I made it back to my hotel room and plopped on the bed. I look up at the hotel ceiling, deciding to rest my eyes for a little. My eyes get heavier and heavier until I drift off into a deep sleep.

I wake up on what looks to be deserted land as far as the eye can see. I have no clue how I got here or why I am here. The sky above me looks to be going to sunset..leaving it an eerie red. I look at my feet, expecting boots, but there looks to be armor. On my gloves look to be blood. It feels like I'm in A Knight's Tale or something. I can hear a Scottish voice behind me calling out to me.

"My Lord! Permission to speak?!"

I quickly turn to see a soldier with short red hair and and a long beard to match. He seemed to have blood on his armor as well. As if on instinct, I speak to him...suddenly my voice sounds Scottish as well.

Griffin Hawkins - Permission granted Rufus..

How did I know his name?..And why is my voice different?

Rufus Stone - We have evacuated the village, every man woman and child who shouldn't be fighting have been taken to safety.

Griffin Hawkins - Excellent work! We wouldn't want any innocent people slaughtered in this battle.

Rufus Stone - Sir..many are wondering if this plan is a little brash, facing the enemy head on..we should find somewhere to regroup and plan our next strategy.

Griffin Hawkins - Brash!? Are you daft lad?! We can't turn back now! The enemy is close and we must prepare ourselves for battle. Our friends, family and loved ones at home are counting on us to keep them safe. What would we be if we abandoned them now? We'd be cowards. We cannot afford to turn back Rufus..we have to stay and fight.

I didn't know what the hell was going on. It felt like I was watching myself in some kind of movie. I had virtually no control in what was going on. The brave soldier nods to me.

Rufus Stone - You are absolutely right my liege..we will stand and fight until the battle is done.

Griffin Hawkins - That's just what I want to hear Rufus. When this is over..we'll go down as heroes in the annuls of time..

Rufus Stone - Lets win this for our people..

I give him a nod as he goes towards the others. I take out my sword, drenched in blood after the previous battle. I know the battle at hand thats coming. I am prepared for it.

That night, as the moon rises, I hear the sounds of horses galloping off in the distance of the battlefield. I knew for sure what was to come..the impending battle. I get on my horse and draw my sword. My men behind me who are also on horseback are ready. In the far distance there looks to be a huge swarm of men on battlefield coming towards us. I raise my sword and call out..

Griffin Hawkins - Onward!!

With that battle cry we all go into war. Our horses were charging across the battlefield as we had our swords out. The enemies on horseback were getting closer and closer. Upon closer inspection, the men on horseback seemed to have odd colored skin, green skin. Sharp teeth stuck out of their mouths as their yellow cat like eyes glared at us. We were definitely set to clash.

Then I woke up..

I immediately sit up and I am back in my hotel room. What the hell was that? I look over to the clock...7:00 AM. It was only a dream..but I haven't had a dream like that since I was a kid. It was the same result every time. But why was I having these dreams? It had to mean something. The sunlight peered into my hotel room, blinding me almost as I get out of bed, clad in a Motley Crue T-Shirt and Scooby Doo Boxers and head to the bathroom for a shower. I don't know what that dream was for..but somehow I had to find answers.

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