Scene One- Secrets and lies?
*The scene opens up in the back of the arena where Alexis was looking at her phone. She let out a bored sigh as she was waiting for it to be her turn to check in with her “favorite” shrink, Dr Fisher, for an evaluation. It had been a little over a year since what she dubs “the incident” that landed her in the mental health ward for a stay. She goes to her contacts and hits “JENN” and then dial. The phone rings once… twice… and goes to voicemail. Alexis raised an eyebrow*
Alexis Makarios: What the hell? Jenn never ignores my calls like that…
Receptionist:Miss Makarios? The doctor will see you now.
*Alexis takes her phone and slides it into her pocket as she gets to her feet and follows the receptionist to the proper room. She sits down on the couch across from Dr Fisher.*
Dr. Fisher: Good afternoon, Alexis. It’s good to see you. How have you been?
Alexis Makarios: Well, I’m the United Champion, I’ve held it since Demon’s Run in March.
Dr. Fisher: I saw, congratulations. That’s quite the achievement. How is the career going otherwise? Have any triggering episodes lately?
*Alexis paused as moments from the last year with Jorge passing, her and Haze’s friendship dissolving, and other moments from the last just kind of blur through her head.*
Alexis Makarios: Not… really? I mean there has been a lot of changes. Me and Audrey are friends now… me and Heather are NOT. I lost some one dear to me, but I also gained a beautiful niece. It’s been a real rollercoaster, but I’m still standing here and standing strong.
Dr. Fisher: That’s great to hear. I always knew you had the strength you needed, you just needed to know it too.
*She rolls her eyes a little. She strongly hated psycho-babble as she called it.*
Dr. Fisher: Do you know why they pushed for you to have this meeting with me today?
Alexis Makarios: I can only assume. I mean, a lot of people have been being called in lately because a lot of traumatic shit has happened. I can only imagine that it’s to “make sure your village crazy isn’t gonna go crazy again”?
Dr. Fisher: That’s… not entirely true. Yes, with all the changes going on we want to make sure you all are doing ok. But it’s different with you. This week you are in a main event match against the first person you had a match against after your return. And it was a loss, a submission loss. So they just wanted to make sure you were in a good frame of mind to fight Alexander Lyons again.
*She scoffed a bit, trying not to be insulted.*
Alexis Makarios: Ya know, I haven’t even thought about that match in such a long time. Of course I’m in a good frame of mind to handle this match because I am in a good place right now. I'm a champion. I’m in a Main Event… I have 2 new sisters. What more do you want me to say?
Dr. Fisher: Well, you seemed like something was bothering you when you came in. Do you care to share?
Alexis Makarios: Not… really?
Dr. Fisher: Alexis…
*She let out an annoyed sigh*
Alexis Makarios: Fine. I am starting to suspect that Jenn is hiding something from me. Something big. And we are going into a match for my title at Dishonored… and I need to know that I can trust her. And before you begin, i’m not being paranoid!
Dr. Fisher: Go on…
Alexis Makarios: She’s been taking a lot of “mysterious” phone calls lately. Changes the subject and avoids it when I ask who she is talking to. And just before I got called back I called her and it ran twice and went to voicemail.
Dr. Fisher: Maybe she was busy? Just not answering your call doesn’t mean she is hiding something.
Alexis Makarios: No, you don’t get it. It rang TWICE and went to voicemail. 4 rings means she didn’t answer. Any less than that means she saw my name and call pop up and SHE sent it to voicemail. She NEVER does that!
Dr. Fisher: Maybe she was on an important call, or in a business meeting?
Alexis Makarios: It is what it is. But it’s weird. She has been a little… distant and secretive lately. I don't like it.
Dr. Fisher: So ask her about it.
Alexis Makarios: If only it were that easy. Regardless… I’m good… so clear me?
Dr. Fisher: I mean… a little paranoid but nothing that is really concerning at this point I’ll sign off. But under one condition. If this paranoia goes further you will come and seek treatment with me, ok?
Alexis Makarios: Whatever it takes for you to sign the papers. See ya later
*She gets up and walks out of the room, sending the scene to black.*
Scene Two: The Lyon’s Den
*The cameras catch up at a zoo. The sun was shining and there was a slight breeze in the air. Alexis Makarios stood in front of an exhibit with her United Title around her waist, proudly. The cameras zoomed in to show her from the waist up as she began to speak.*
Alexis Makarios: Alexander Lyons… you talk a big game, you know that? You always have, and that’s one thing I can respect about you. You took a quite clever pun and turned into a great gimmick and catch phrase. “Hear Me Roar” from the Lyon’s Den. Cute. A bit safe, but none the less powerful. I mean it’s no “Aussie Firecracker” but… it’s acceptable. So that’s why I’m here at a literal lion’s den. To show you, and the fans, exactly how things work around here. But first…
*She paused for a moment before continuing.*
Alexis Makarios: I want to address a little something before we proceed. See, about a year ago you fought me when I was at my absolute lowest. Fresh out of the psych ward, doubting myself, and just not at all in a good place. And you took advantage of that and you caused me to tap out. But I just want to assure you that a LOT has changed since then. I’m stronger and smarter than I was a year ago. I’m more confident, I’m better, and I’m just all around healthier. You got lucky, Lyons. But lightning won’t strike twice, I can assure you of that.
*She chuckled a bit as she looked behind her and a large male lion had come out into the enclosure and was visible. He was a large specimen with a beautiful flowing mane.*
Alexis Makarios: Ah, I see the “king of the jungle” has woke from his nap. And now it’s time he take his little prance around the kingdom, let everyone know he’s the king and make his presence known. See the cocky swagger he has to him? That’s exactly what you are, Alexander. You are cocky, and you are arrogant. You have goals waaaaaay beyond your skills. And that’s ok sometimes. Ya know what they say, if you aim for the moon and miss you can still land in the stars. And that’s exactly what happened to you. You aimed for the World Title… but landed in the Tag Titles instead. I would like to say that’s an impressive accomplishment still but… well… look at what happened both times you held them. Granted, a good team takes 2 good people to work right. That’s something we have in common, Alexander. We are both the “breakout” stars of our tag teams. Granted… considering who was your tag partner that’s not exactly a big flex. But whatever. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. I get it.
*She smirked a little bit as she continued*
Alexis Makarios: But that’s the beautiful thing about the circle of life, Lyons. Things change and evolve all the time. I’ve worked too hard and I’ve come too far to backpeddle to where I was a year ago. I can’t let you stand in my way of being a great United Champion. I’ve grown a LOT in the last year, so when you come in thinking this is gonna be an easy peasy match. You got another thing coming. I’m stronger than I’ve ever been. Sure, I’ve had some doubts here and there, but who hasn’t? I’m sure it’s not all sunshine and roses in your head. I know you have got to have some skeletons in your closet. Maybe some hidden jealousy? Oh don’t even try to hide it, it is as clear as the nose on your face that you are jealous of Cleo. And why shouldn’t you be? She’s the favorite, she’s the leader, she’s the CHAMP.
*She looks back to see that a lioness has come into the shot as well and walks right past the lion, grabs the crap of food that was meant for the male, and starts to walk off with it in her mouth. The male lion lets out a roar towards her as if to say “give it back”. The female puts it down and bares her teeth to the male, who then backs down. The female picks up the meat and walks off. Alexis laughs.*
Alexis Makarios: See? He knows his place just like you need to learn yours. You may think you are the cock and the walk around here. But you really aren’t. See this used to be a male dominated business, and now it’s not. The two on top? Women. Proudly. So what I’m gonna do when we get in that ring, Alexander, is show you that like that male lion.. You need to bow to the lioness. And it will be YOU who gets to
*She paused for dramatic effect*
Alexis Makarios: HEAR. ME. ROAR.
*She laughed a bit as the scene faded to black*
Scene Three: A Secret Affair?
*The scene fades up with Alexis Makarios in the hallway of the hotel where the PWS stars were staying while they were in Canada for the show. She stopped outside a room and opened the door. When she walked in, Jennifer Makarios-Lopez was on the phone. When she heard the door open she looked over, saw it was Alexis, and quickly ended her call and put her phone down*
Jennifer Makarios-Lopez: Hey, Lexi! What brings you by?
Alexis Makarios: Oh I heard that you were watching over a certain beautiful little niece of mine and I wanted to steal some time with her
Jennifer Makarios-Lopez: Awe that’s sweet, but she is down for a nap right now. She was a cranky pants so let’s NOT wake her?
*Alexis pouted a bit as she closed the door behind her and sat down on the couch next to Jenn.*
Alexis Makarios: So, who were you on the phone with?
*Jenn immediately looked a little nervous*
Jennifer Makarios-Lopez: No one…
Alexis Makarios: Jenn… I know you better than that. I know when you are lying.
Jennifer Makarios-Lopez: It’s not a big deal. Just helping a friend.
Alexis Makarios: A … guy … friend?
*Alexis bounced her eyebrows, suggestively*
Jennifer Makarios-Lopez: Don’t you worry about it. When things are ready to go public, you’ll know.
*Alexis raised an eyebrow at Jenn.*
Alexis Makarios: Uh huh…
Jennifer Makarios-Lopez: So uh… don’t you have that match coming up?
Alexis Makarios: I know you are just trying to change the subject…
Jennifer Makarios-Lopez: Am not
Alexis Makarios: But it’s ok, because I need a bit of a distraction.
*She made herself comfortable on the couch, propping her feet on the coffee table..*
Alexis Makarios: After what happened with Heather… I could really use a good match like this. I’ve fought him before, I know what he is all about.
Jennifer Makarios-Lopez: Yeah but you can’t go into it with your ego on 11.
Alexis Makarios: I know I know. Stop being right. I mean it’s a non title match.
Jennifer Makarios-Lopez: I swear to god if you lose to him and he weasel’s his way into our match…
Alexis Makarios: Don't worry, that can’t happen.
Jennifer Makarios-Lopez: It’s happened before.
Alexis Makarios: Look, I got this covered, ok? Trust me. Alexander Lyons doesn’t stand a chance in hell. I’m a fighting champion and frankly… it’s just gonna be one of those things where I need to win, so I will. Plain and simple. I won’t let ANYTHING stop us from having our one on one match. I hope you are watching cuz… I’ve learned a few new things since we last fought.
Jennifer Makarios-Lopez: So have I. Just promise me one thing…
*She was interrupted by a crying from the other room*
Jennifer Makarios-Lopez: I’ll be right back. That’s her “I just blew out my diaper and it’s probably crawling up my back now” cries.
*Jenn gets up and goes into the other room, closing the door behind her. Alexis waits a second before she sees that Jenn left her phone on the table. She picks it up and unlocks it. She enters a code on the lock screen it and it opens. She goes to the call log and hits dial on the last number called, which was named “EJ”.*
Alexis Makarios: EJ? Who is EJ?
*The phone rings 2 times before a male voice answers. The voice is thick with a heavy latino accent.*
Voice: Hola? Jenn?
*Alexis paused, her jaw dropped, as she quickly whispered into the phone doing her best impression of Jenn*
Alexis Makarios: Sorry wrong number
*She then quickly hung up the phone, flustered, and set it back down.*
Alexis Makarios: Who is EJ???
*With that, the scene faded to black*