Post by Destructor! on Sept 8, 2010 14:17:57 GMT -6
The Return of a Hero
Part 6of 10: ”Don’t call it a comeback…”
The last couple of days has been hard for me. After learning that my father was in fact in my life and just left me and my mom because he was a nasty drunk, I got a call from that evil bitch Jaymie Boone. She basically told me everything that we had…the love we shared…was fake, all a plan.
Everything I knew and got rid of for her was just all part of her stupid plan.
So here I am, working a job I don’t love for a lot less money than I used to, just counting down the hours to go home.
Dungey: “Hey Luke, you alright dude?”
I don’t know how to tell Dungey that I absolutely hate my job, that I just want to go home and do something else with my life. But I hide behind my fake smile, just like I did when I was with Jaymie.
Luke: “Yeah I’m alright. I just had a crazy night last night, a little tired.”
Dungey: “I hear you there man. Listen, since we’re kind of dead today do you think you can top-stock some of the TVs? We’re running a little low on some sale items. Once you’re done…just go home. Get some rest.”
I just give him a thumbs up, before doing what I’m told.I know I don’t have the worst life in the world; there are some kids in third world countries that don’t even have a bed to sleep in. They’re right, my problems look small in comparison to theirs.
But this is the thing I don’t get; what did I do to deserve this? I’ve always been a good kid; I never stole anything, I never did drugs, hell I didn’t even cheat on tests in high school. So why me? Why did all this stuff happen to me?
Climbing up the ladder is almost symbolic; as I question why these things happen to me I come closer to the man above, seeing if he gives me any of the answers I’m looking for. I’m not very religious, but it’s nice to believe in something.
I’m not too sure what I believe in anymore. Everything I thought I knew…it’s, I don’t know. I just wish somebody would help me…
“Luke! Look down!”
I lean over to see who it is and I can’t believe it…it’s almost like I’m seeing a ghost. It’s been too long, I can’t believe he even knew where I worked…
Luke: “Mr. Jennings?”
He just smiles and walks over to me. I climb down the ladder, wanting to get a good look at him. He looks…happy, for whatever reason. He gives me a hug right away, acting like the mean things I said to him never really happened.
Jennings: “How have you been, Luke?”
Luke: “Honestly? Not too well…I mean, you probably saw what happened a couple of weeks ago.”
Jennings: “Of course I did. I mean, I am your professional trainer after all. I’m here to get you back on track.”
Is he serious? Did he see what happened to me the last couple of weeks, how I’m struggling to even get out of bed in the morning?
Jennings: “Listen I know things are tough, but if we put a little more hard work into it-“
Luke: “I’m not going back, Mr. Jennings. I can’t, I’d get destroyed out there.”
It’s not really the answer he was expecting. He looks concerned, even patting me on the back.
Jennings: “It’s hard Luke, but you can overcome this. Do you really want to be stuck working here for the rest of your life-“
Luke: “It’s better than getting my ass kicked every day.”
Jennings: “Are you sure? You don’t look as happy as you did when we were traveling together.”
Luke: “Yeah, well that’s before I got the harsh truth about the business. It’s a dog eat dog world and I got devoured. I’m not going back, I’ll get murdered in there.”
I try to get back to work, basically tell him to get away from me. He doesn’t leave though, instead he puts his hand on my shoulder.
Jennings: “I kind of thought you would say that, which is why I brought him along…”
I slowly turn my head and I see…my best damn friend in the world.
Luke: “John!?”
John: “You know it buddy!”
He gives me a huge hug…which is shocking, seeing how I treated him. He seems…happy, for once.
John: “It’s been long time no see man, how have you been?”
Luke: “Have you been paying attention to things lately?”
John: “Yeah I know man, it’s just kind of a generic thing to say. When you have somebody else writing your lines, you kind of run out of things to say.”
Stop breaking the fourth wall dude…
John: “But seriously Luke, we have to go back…”
He turns around and puts something on, when he turns back around…he has a big fake beard.
John: “WE HAVE TO GO BACK!!”
LOST. I love it. First time I’ve smiled in a while.
John: “Dude…I know you’re going through a tough time, that this little thing going on in your life is harder than most people know. But you have to admit man, the time we spent on the road, going to shows, performing in front of fans…that was the best time of our lives. We’re not meant for the ‘real world’ man. We are Dr. Insano and Destructor!, no matter bad you deny it.”
He’s right. We’re not meant for this real world, the world I’ve been trying to fit into, the simple one. The one where I work, have a simple relationship, and stay away from all the drama. That world doesn’t exist.
No matter how bad I want it.
Luke: “I can’t make a comeback man…”
John: “Don’t call it a comeback…”
This is the most determined I’ve ever seen him, he seems ready to fight the big fight…to finally do right. To grab destiny by the balls, and tell it who’s his daddy.
John: “Call it payback.”
Jennings: “Listen Luke, John and I aren’t here to make you do something you don’t want to do; we’re here to make things clear. What they did to you, all of them, they need to be stopped. I know you haven’t been watching, but they’ve been getting their comeuppance. But not for you. You have not been avenged yet…it’s time for them to remember your name.”
The fire is beginning to burn in my stomach. I feel that adrenaline I used to get every time I walked into the arena, everytime I climbed up to the top rope to slam onto my opponent…I feel that energy again. It’s been gone for so long I forgot what it felt like, but now that I feel it again I will never want to let it go. This is my destiny.
Luke: “Not now.”
Their jaws drop. They were sure I was going to say yes. I look at my watch, and see it’s time for me to go home.
I can’t take this anymore, I have a date with Leslie…and I’m trying to live my own life.
My life might not be the best, but it’s easy; I wake up every morning, go to work, come home to a girlfriend who loves everything I say…and then I go to sleep. That’s all I want out of life. I don’t need to be a wrestler to feel complete…even though there’s something missing inside of me. I want things to just be so simple…so easy.
Don’t look at me like I’m some kind of weirdo, think that I’m just doing it because I’m not tough enough. I’ve had a tough life, all undeserved. Do you really think I like this, wondering what I want out of my life at such a young age? I’m only 18 years old, I shouldn’t have these problems.
Listen, I love John. He’s my best friend, has been and always will be. Mr. Jennings, he was a father figure for me, but sometimes I have to make decisions on my own. Whether it’s right or wrong…
I have to decide on my own time.
Next Time on The Return of a Hero:
”Between a rock and a hard place.”
”Between a rock and a hard place.”