Making A Statement

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Scene 1

Off Camera

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Supreme Championship Wrestling had changed its House Show schedule, canceling its Indiana shows due to the Indiana “Religious Freedom” Law.  But that didn’t keep Jessica Lasiewicz from The Hoosier State.  The young Polish woman had another reason to make the trek to Indianapolis ahead of her SCW duties on Breakdown: namely the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.  The final four had arrived and her team, the Duke Blue Devils, had not only made it to the final four in Indianapolis but, after a 61 to 81 victory over Michigan State, had made it to the National Championship Finals against Wisconsin.

Supporting the Duke Blue Devils as a cheerleader is just one of the many hats Jessica has to wear.  Luck for her that hat can be put away for awhile as the men’s basketball season ends Monday in the championship game.  There are many other hats she wears and primary among them is her duty as a wrestler on the SCW roster.  In her debut she defeated Arcadia Chavez and now on the next Breakdown in Wichita, Kansas she is scheduled to go up against Ransom.

Yet Ransom, while a notable challenge to say the least, is not the least of Jessica’s concerns.  She does hope to defeat Ransom but her ultimate concern has to do with her family.  Her family is truly her top priority and she will do anything to save them from the real threat, a threat much bigger than Ransom is to Jessica on Breakdown…

…Silas World.

Both Jessica’s mother Angelica Jones and Jessica’s sister Marie Jones are members of Silas World and Jessica knows that her mother and sister are in danger the longer they associate with Silas Mason.  She knows that their careers, maybe even their physical well-being, could be put into danger the longer they associate with that man and she desperately wants to convince them to leave.  She w ants to show them that they do not need Silas Mason in order to succeed.

Doing so will be challenging.  Both Angelic and Marie have become world champions since signing with Silas Mason and Marie herself is in the main event of IWC’s Invictus pay per view with their world title on the line.  Marie is currently the holder of two sets of world tag team titles.  How could she convince someone as successful as she is that the success she has means nothing and that she should leave Silas Mason?

Between dealing with Ransom on Breakdown and then Silas World sometime down the road, Jessica’s heart is heavy and mind weighed down, concerned with how she will pull off all of this.  Being here in Indianapolis, Indiana for the NCAA Final Four Fan Fest is a good way to try and forget about her problems, if only for awhile as she focuses on cheering her Blue Devils on to, hopefully, a fifth national championship.

Jessica is walking around the Indiana Convention Center in Downtown Indianapolis where the Fan Fest is being held.  With her is her best friend Candra Stevens.  Both girls are dressed in their royal blue and white cheerleading uniforms.

“What’s your prediction, Jess?”

“Prediction?”  Jessica asks.

“The game, silly!  Duke and Wisconsin.”

Jessica smiles and she looks up slightly, as if deep in thought. “Well…I’m going to say Duke by 5 or less.”

“Really?”

“Yes, really.  Two number one seeds, two championship quality teams.  I think it will be five or fewer points that separates these two.”

“Well I think it’ll be Duke…by double digits!” Candra pumps her fists.

Jessica just rolls her eyes. “You know, Candra, it’s not time for the pep rally.  You don’t have to be in the super-bubbly cheerleader mode right now.”

Candra giggles. “True, but I love it!”

“I can tell.” Jessica smiles wryly.

The Morning Star taking on Ransom will hardly be a match on the level of Duke and Wisconsin but nevertheless, it is important to Jessica that she be ready to win.  She fears that a loss could not only derail her career in SCW but her plans to hopefully save her sister and mother from Silas Mason.  Every match for Jessica, no matter if it’s a curtain jerker match or a main event, is important as yet another step closer towards her goal of bringing her family home.

Candra Stevens and Jessica Lasiewicz have been friends for quite some time now.  Jessica, a full time  pro-wrestler, promised her family that she would finish getting her four-year college education by taking part time classes and online classes at Duke University.  It was there that she met Candra Stevens, a senior and captain of the cheerleading squad.

The two became fast friends and more.  Candra saw in Jessica something few could see: a happines and joy buried down in her soul, hidden by a darkness and bleak outlook on life, a rough exterior that Jessica presented to the rest of the world.  Candra was convinced that the brighter, happier side of Jessica Lasiewicz existed and that she could bring it out in her.  But even The Morning Star doubted that any happiness was left inside of her.

Thus the bet was made.  Candra would treat Jessica to a dinner anywhere she wanted if Candra could not prove her claims.  Jessica, averse to all things cheerleader, would join the cheerleading squad if Candra could make her happy again.  That’s what Candra did for Jessica.  She made her happy.  She brought out the bright part of her soul, a part Jessica herself had long thought was dead.

The young Polish woman is repaying her best friend the only way she knows how.  She helped Candra escape her ruthless, abusive father who beat and molested her.  Now Jessica is letting Candra stay with her until she can find a place of her own.  That’s how she tries to repay Candra.

“I gotta say, Jess,” Candra begins with a grin on her face “I’m kinda surprised you’re joining us today.”

“You’re kidding right?” Jessica asks. “Duke is in the National Championship and you’re surprised that I’m here in Indianapolis?”

“Oh no, I knew you were coming to Indy.” She stops, as does Jessica, and she motions to Jessica’s uniform. “I mean this!”

“Again, are you kidding?  Duke is here, I gotta be here as well.  I have a job to do.”

“But aren’t you worried with all the fans here that someone might recognize you?” Candra asks.

“It’s possible but Candra, what you have to realize about me is that if I commit myself to something then I will see it through.  I made a deal with you, remember?”

Candra nods her head. “Yup, I remember.  You didn’t think I could make you happy again.”

“That’s right.  You said that there was a happy person deep down inside of me, Candra.  I was convinced that this world was full of darkness.  I was pessimistic and negative and though nothing but bad would come.  You were convinced that there was goodness and happiness inside me and you bet that you could bring it out in me.  I agreed to be a cheerleader if you could pull it off and by God you pulled it off.”

Jessica hugs Candra. “I owe it to you to see this bet through.”

After breaking the hug Jessica chuckles. “Besides, fighting Ransom on Breakdown and trying to convince my pig-headed family members to leave Silas World is more of a chore and not fun.  This is fun.  I enjoy this.  I enjoy being a cheerleader.”

Candra smirks. “I never thought I’d hear you say that!”

“Well it’s true.  You did a lot of good for me, Candra.  You helped me in ways I cannot begin to repay.”

Candra bites her lower lip. “Ummm, Jess, I need to tell you something.”

“Sure, but, we need to hurry.” Jessica points at her wrist. “It’s almost time for the pep rally and we have to be there.”

“I know, but this is kind of important.  Can we talk in private?”

Jessica nods her head. “Sure.”

The two women walk away from the crowd of people to a secluded area, away from the prying eyes.  Once there Jessica can see the tears form in Candra’s eyes.  Jessica places a hand on her shoulders.

“What’s wrong, Candra?”

“It’s my dad.” The sobs begin whole-heartedly now. “I think he’s stalking me.”

“What makes you say that?” Jessica asks.

“He sent me a letter.  He wants to meet with me.”

Jessica shakes her head. “Do NOT meet with him.  Do you hear me, Candi?  Do NOT meet with that man!”

“I hear you but…that’s my dad…”

“Your dad is a monster.” Jessica remarks.

“He was, but could he have changed?”

“People don’t change.”

“You did.” Candra answers back.

“Yeah, yeah I did…” she sighs “…look, just don’t do anything rash, ok?  Think it over.”

“I will, Jess.  I promise.  In fact, I think I may just go back to my hotel room after the pep rally anyway.  Get some sleep before tomorrow’s big game.”

Jessica nods her head. “That’s a good idea, Candi.  You go and rest.  That’s what you need.  And don’t worry about your father right now.”

Candra grins. “Thanks, Jess.  See you at the rally?”

“Yeah, see you at the rally.”

With that, Candra walks away.  Jessica frowns. “Yes…let me deal with your father…”

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Scene 2

Off Camera

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It’s been about thirty minutes since the Duke pep rally in Indianapolis has come to an end.  Jessica Lasiewicz, clad in her royal blue and white Duke cheerleading uniform, smiles as she spots her boyfriend and tag team partner, Kyle Butler, approaching, finally returning from the concession stand with drinks and hot dogs.

“Man, the atmosphere is crazy tonight. Too bad my Crimson Tide is not a basketball powerhouse like your Blue Devils.” Kyle says with a smile.

“Well, maybe someday.” She sips her coke. “But you are right, this place is electric.  Too bad SCW canceled the House Shows here.  It would’ve been terrific.”

“That was unfortunate. Found the crazy the other week a wrestler would actually tweet about their drunken night out knowing they were supposed to work a house show that night. Not everyone can be professionals like us.” Kyle takes a bite from his hot dog.

“I take it you mean, Selena?” Jessica chuckles. “Well, I’m not going to judge her, but I will say that I wouldn’t do something like that.  And I will also say this about Selena.”

She frowns, looking much more serious. “Between her and Silas Mason, I’d choose to associate with her every time.”

“I’m more shocked she would tweet about it. That’s all. Speaking of ‘Mr. Wonderful.’ Kyle rolls his eyes. “He added a new chess piece. Be careful.”

Jessica nods her head. “I saw, Regan Street.  But Kyle, this isn’t about Regan or anyone else.  This is about my family.  Silas can add the entire SCW roster to his chess board and I’ll still take every last one of them on in order to save my mother and sister.”

Kyle wraps his arm around Jessica’s shoulder. “I have faith you can get the job done. You have your work ahead of you. Surprised there faith hasn’t favored. I won’t pretend to know a lot about the history between Brittany Lohan and your mother. Aren’t they tight? Silas did treat her like crap and Angelica stayed out of it. Your sister has, well, admittedly done everything in her power to drive Britt to do things only permitted in horror movies. If the way Silas treated the family friend isn’t enough to break their resolve, what will?”

Jessica sighs. “I think I can reach my mother easier than Marie.  Marie hasn’t done anything to bring the wrath of Silas upon her yet.  Not only that but since signing with him she has won two world championships, two world tag team championships, and is in the main event of Invictus for IWC’s world title.  It will be most difficult to convince her to ignore that success and drop Silas.”

Kyle nods. “True. Shame too. Family and friends should mean more than championship success.”

“Marie’s reaction is understandable.” She sips her coke. “She was treated like dirt when she first joined IWC.  She tried to do the right thing and not even Orlando Cruze would try and help her when idiots like Frankie Paradise and Sinistry would constantly screw her over.  So she thinks stooping to their level is the best way to go and it will be hard to argue to her that it hasn’t worked because she IS a triple-champ right now…”

“I suppose so. We deal with our fair share of nonsense in GCW. And you are bound to run into the same nonsense in SCW. Wrestling matters. No matter how bad it gets or the lack of success that comes our way, we need to stand for something or you’ll fall for anything. Maybe its just me. What’s most important is getting your sister away from Silas.”  

Jessica smirks. “You DO realize you just quoted a country song, right?”

Kyle smirks. “Maybe.”

Jessica laughs. “You’re right, though, we have to stand up for something and we have to stand up against SIlas World, even if that means having to stand up against my own family.”

“Shame. Neil is the closest to family I have. Glad I don’t have to worry about him signing on with Silas or Nero’s little Nirvana army. Still baffles me his wife can play a role in that.”

“Summer has changed.  A lot.” Jessica sighs. “Reminds me of back in the day when she and I tag teamed together.”

She laughs lightly. “Summer and I were your and Neil’s cheerleaders once, if you recall.”   

“Yeah. Those were the days. Everything worked out for the best even if my best friend has to deal with his wife being another man’s pet.” Kyle shrugs.

“Things can change and I do hope things get better for Summer and Neil the same way things changed and got better for you and me.” She takes Kyle’s hands. “We worked out well for one another, as it turns out.  I was wrong about you back then.”

“I didn’t make things easy. I never lost faith we would make an awesome team one day. People thought I was crazy. I knew against all odds we would arrive at this moment. Besides my best friend, you are the best thing thats ever happened to me.”

Jessica and Kyle lock lips and kiss.

“Am I interrupting anything?” The kiss is broken and Jessica looks over to find Candra Stevens approaching, also in her royal blue and white cheerleading uniform.

“Candi!” Jessica exclaims. “What are you doing here?  I thought you were going to head back to your hotel room?”

“I changed my mind.” She smiles weakly. “I feel better now.”

She motions to Kyle. “So are you going to introduce me to your friend or what?”

Jessica chuckles. “Candra, this is Kyle.  Kyle...Candra.”

“How are you today, Candra.” Kyle nods.

“I’ve been better, but I think things will get better tomorrow!”

“Hopefully that’s the case. No one says you can’t feel better today. Go Duke, right?” Kyle pumps his fist.

“That’s right!” Candra remraks. “Go Duke!”

Jessica snickers. “Candi here is the one responsible for me being a cheerleader.”

“You are an amazing cheerleader, Jess. The best in the business.” Kyle winks.

“I ought to be focusing on being the best wrestler.” Jessica remarks slowly. “I have to face Ransom on the next SCW Breakdown.”

“Ransom is... interesting. There isn’t a lot of footage on the guy. From what little I did find out, he has a fascination with Britt. He tried putting Angelica Waters in her place at Retribution. That didn’t work out to well for him. Not sure what his purpose in wrestling is. I know you. You should win.”

“Yeah, well, I can’t take anything or anyone for granted.  Not even this guy.”

Kyle nods. “True.”

“You’ll do fine, Jess.” Candra grins, placing a hand on her shoulder. “Beat this Ransom guy.  Do what you do best, girl!”

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Candra Stevens

On Camera

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My girl Jessie has already made her SCW debut and lemme tell ya, I was proud of her win against that crazy cannibal Arcadia Chavez!  Jessie knows how to get the job done!

Now another Breakdown and another match, this time against a crazy cat named Ransom.  I don’t know much about you Ransom.  But then, I’m new to all this myself.  What I do know is that you recently tried to help Brittany Lohan out against Angelica Waters but that didn’t work out so well for ya.  Now you’re my girl Jessie’s next opponent.

Give it your best shot, Ransom, but what I’m telling you is that getting your SCW career back on the right track will be much easier said than done.  Jessica Lasiewicz, much like MY Duke Blue Devils, can beat anyone.  Heck, she HAS beaten some of the best already and she’s still young and new to this game.

I’m not gonna stand here and say it’ll be a cakewalk for her.  Wrestling isn’t something I’m an expert at but if its anything like basketball then I can tell you honestly that anyone can beat anybody on any given day but Breakdown just isn’t gonna be YOUR given day, Ransom.

And Jessica isn’t just anybody…she is The Morning Star.  Lady Gambit.  Member of the famous Jones wrestling family.

This will be a tough challenge for you.  Not to say it won’t be a tough challenge for Jess.  But I know Jess and I know that she will be up for the challenge.

Are you up for the challenge?

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Jessica Lasiewicz

On Camera

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It’s dark in a dimly lit, empty arena.  The fans have not arrived and yet there is a ring set up in anticipation for the next night’s events.  As the camera pans upward we can see movement up in the rafters where there is a singular spotlight shining.   After seeing this movement in the rafters we cut to the rafters themselves where we see Jessica Lasiewicz pacing around.  The raven haired Morning Star is wearing black denim, black boots, and a black t-shirt.  Her long black hair hangs unrestrained to shoulder length.

“Two weeks ago.” She holds up two fingers. “Two weeks ago I issued a declaration of war.  Two weeks ago I informed the roster of Supreme Championship Wrestling that things were going to happen, big things.”

“Then I made my debut on Breakdown against the visiting Arcadia Chavez and my performance made everyone sit up and take notice.  I served notice to everyone on the roster the moment I dropped Arcadia Chavez on her head on Breakdown.  But most importantly, it served notice to my enemies, to those I declared war on, that I am serious, that I am deadly serious about my goals in Supreme Championship Wrestling.”

For the first time she stops pacing.  Lasiewicz gazes directly into the camera, glaring long and hard with a stone-faced stoic expression, a determined expression.

“Mother…no matter what you say I will not quit, I will not stop, until you and my sister see the light.  Even if I have to drill it through both of your skulls myself I will make sure you get my message and I will pry you kicking and screaming away from Silas Mason and I will rain hell down upon anyone who gets in my way.”

A grin forms across her face. “I suspect there are those who may still doubt that I am capable of delivering on my promises.  In that case, then let me say that I am more than happy to illustrate just one final time exactly what I am capable of.”

She points at the camera. “And that’s where you come in, Ransom.”

“You drew the short end of the straw when you drew me as an opponent.  That isn’t to say you’re not capable.  That isn’t to say you have no talent.  I’m not like some in this industry, some who shall remain nameless, who simply bury their opponent.  You wouldn’t be in SCW if you didn’t have talent.  But I know how good I am and I know how pissed off and determined I am right now.”

Jessica shakes her head. “And I really don’t know if you have any idea what you are getting yourself into.”

“I came to SCW not seeking out personal championships or glory, although I’m sure in time those opportunities will come.  I came to SCW with a greater goal in mind.  A higher purpose if you will.  And nothing can stand in my way.  No one will stop me.  Arcadia Chavez couldn’t s top me and you won’t stop me either.”

“I will drop you on your head with Our Lady of Sorrows or I’ll make you tap out to the Four Card Trick, but either way you’re going to go down.  Either way, you are in for a world of hurt come Breakdown.”

“Dobranoc.”