Post by Joe Everyman on Mar 27, 2010 12:46:57 GMT -6
I admit it...what's to say...yeah
I'll relive it...without pain...mmm
Backseat lover on the side of the road
I got a bomb in my temple that is gonna explode
I got a sixteen gauge buried under my clothes, I pray
Once upon a time I could control myself
Ooh, once upon a time I could lose myself, yeah
I'll relive it...without pain...mmm
Backseat lover on the side of the road
I got a bomb in my temple that is gonna explode
I got a sixteen gauge buried under my clothes, I pray
Once upon a time I could control myself
Ooh, once upon a time I could lose myself, yeah
The scene opens up inside of Joe Everyman's living room. Joe is sitting on the couch, one hand on a nice, cold beer, while the other is around Maria's shoulders. Joe is looking fairly pleased with himself. As the camera pans around, the television is shown to be set to The Tonight Show. Jay is currently doing his famous monologue.
Jay Leno: So apparently Sarah Palin is ganna be running her own reality show, did you hear about this? According to sources close to the home, she is planning on basing it after Into The Wild. Let's all hope that the outcome can be the same!
Jay does his funny joke shuffle while the crowd laughs.
Kevin Eubanks: That's funny Jay, that's funny...
Kevin sighs loud enough for the sound to go through the television.
Kevin Eubanks: I miss Conan..
Just then, Maria picks up the remote and flips it off. As the sound cuts off, the sound of Aurora crying can be hear.
Joe Everyman: Oh, here, let me handle this one.
Maria Williams: Are you sure Joe? Remember the last time you went up there when she was crying?
Joe's face freezes for a moment.
Joe Everyman: The bathroom incident...I'll never forget it..
Joe shakes his head from side to side.
Joe Everyman: No no...I'll be good. I'll be back in a few minutes.
Joe kisses Maria as he sets his beer down and heads upstairs. Once he's at the top of the stairs, Joe slowly opens Aurora's door and sees his beautiful daughter in her crib, looking rather upset about something.
Joe Everyman: What happened sweetheart? Did you have a bad dream?
Though Aurora doesn't speak, or nod for that matter, the look in her eyes tells the whole thing. Joe looks a small bit happy, but a small bit sad as well. He walks over to the crib and looks in on his daughter. Aurora looks up at Joe and smiles a small amount.
Joe Everyman: Hmm...what would be best for you. I would say some food, but your mother is usually best at that. Music only helps you during naps during the day. Hmm...oh! I got it!
Joe quickly turns around and picks up a book from the bookcase. He pulls up a chair to sit right next to Aurora's crib. Joe looks at the book for a minute and decides that it is the right one.
Joe Everyman: Once upon a time...
Oh, try and mimic what's insane...ooh, yeah
I am in it...where do I stand?
Oh, Indian summer and I hate the heat
I got a backstreet lover on the passenger seat
I got my hand in my pocket, so determined, discreet...I pray
Once upon a time I could CONTROL myself
Ooh, once upon a time I could LOSE myself, yeah, yeah
I am in it...where do I stand?
Oh, Indian summer and I hate the heat
I got a backstreet lover on the passenger seat
I got my hand in my pocket, so determined, discreet...I pray
Once upon a time I could CONTROL myself
Ooh, once upon a time I could LOSE myself, yeah, yeah
The scene fades out and into a more dream like state. Joe Everyman slowly appears, wearing a full suit of silverish-blue armor. He does not have on a helmet however, so his face is fully visible.
In the land of En-Cee-Dubyu, there once lived the noblest of knights. His name was Joseph the Courageous. Along with Joseph was his sidekick, Scott the Young. They would travel from village to village, lending their services to the town folk.
A short scene is shown showing Joseph and Scott riding along a calm, country road on horseback. Joseph's armor is clanging together rather loudly, which Scott is trying to not fall off of his horse.
Many dragons, wizards and general evil doers would try to cause mischief in the kingdom. Ryan the Lancer was one of the most famous. After a failed attempt once, Ryan would try to attack Joseph at his home, only to be vanquished by Joseph. Joseph was awarded one of the kingdom's greatest treasures for this great feat; the National banner of triumph. But even in peace times, evil can be brewing.
Joseph and Scott are seen in the castle's throne chamber. The princess is standing at the top of a large pedestal with her father, the great King Leonard.
The princess was beautiful, and Joseph the Courageous had a special place in his heart for the princess. The great king Leonard said that his daughter, Maria, would be giving away to the more noble knight in the land. But to become the the most noble knight in the land, you must defeat the dragon Venomus, and his cult of warlocks.
Joseph takes the hand of the young maiden and kisses it with grace. The king hands Joseph his trusted sword, with the power to defeat any evil. With this, Joseph and Scott take to the road, heading towards the castle of Venomus.
Joseph and Scott would head on their great journey to the castle. Along the way, they would run across Venomus' great warlocks. The first, Freakis, would fight with a great power, but would be vanquished by Joseph the Courageous. The second, even stronger than the first, would be Severous Payne. Almost getting the best of Joseph, he would use his sword to put down the second warlock. The third and fourth warlocks caught wind of this, and would begin working together. The Doctor, as they would call him, was a master of dark potion. And his partner, The Phoenix, was a master of fire.
Joseph and Scott stand before the front gates of Venomus' castle. The Doctor and Phoenix are the only things in their way to getting to the dragon's chamber.
Scott would retreat, as his heart could not take what was about to happen. Joseph stood strong and waited for the warlock's attack. Joe made short work of the Phoenix, deflecting his fire spells and knocking him into the might moat below. The Doctor would try everything he could, but would not be victorious. Not wanting to fallow the fate of his brothers, the Doctor would retreat away from the castle, never to be seen again. After a long journey, Joseph the Courageous would finally make it into Venomus' chamber.
After entering the dragon's chamber, Joseph was shocked by his sight. Instead of a large, terrifying dragon, Joseph saw that Venomus was nothing more than a small, baby dragon. Joseph walked over to the dragon, but the dragon was upset. Instead of setting his sword into the beast, Joseph laid down his blade and approached the baby dragon unarmed. Joseph asked what was wrong with the dragon, and Venomus said that everyone made fun of him for being so small. And that everyone though he was the most evil of the dragons, when he just wanted to live his life like any other good dragon, and fly the skies with his family. Joseph then picked up the baby dragon and took him along with him to the outside of the castle.
Venomus had not seen the light of day in some time, as the evil warlocks held him captive to create their own destructive weapon. Joseph helped the dragon take flight for the first time as a small flight of other younger dragons flew by. Venomus joined these dragons and flew away into the mountains. Joseph would return to the kingdom as a hero. He would marry the young princess, Maria, and become Prince Joseph. The land of En-Cee-Dubyu was safe from evil again thanks to our brave and noble knight. And Joseph and Maria would live happily ever after.
With this, Joe shuts the book slowly as he looks into the crib. Aurora is fast asleep. Joe tucks her in and puts the book back down on the bookcase. He slowly walks out into the hallway, where Maria is waiting for him.
Maria Williams: That was amazing, Joe.
Joe smiles at his beautiful wife.
Maria Williams: Where did you get the inspiration for a story like that?
Joe Everyman: Oh you know...it just kind of came to me.
Maria Williams: What happened to the prince after the story ends?
Joe Everyman: He would go onto become king. After all, sovereignty is to have supreme power over all other. And being able to defeat anyone who would stand against him. The young prince couldn't have it any other way.
Joe and Maria share one more kiss before heading to bed. The scene finally fades to black.
You think I got my eyes closed
But I'm lookin' at you the whole f*ckin' time
Ooh, once upon a time I could control myself, yeah
Once upon a time I could lose myself, yeah, yeah, yeah
Once, upon a time I could love myself, yeah
Once upon a time I could love you, yeah, yeah, yeah...
But I'm lookin' at you the whole f*ckin' time
Ooh, once upon a time I could control myself, yeah
Once upon a time I could lose myself, yeah, yeah, yeah
Once, upon a time I could love myself, yeah
Once upon a time I could love you, yeah, yeah, yeah...